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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-12-06
Steel and Glass Billiard Balls.

A billiard player, who is dissatisfied
with ivory balls, makes in an English
paper suggestion which may be worth
the attention of inventors. He saws :
Everyone who plays at billiards. knows
that occasionally the balls do not run
true. They are made of ivory, and even
when they are quite new the ivory is not
of equal density throughout and when
they are old the external portion is much
more dry than the internal, consequently
the difference of density is greater. and
the balls, especially when going gently.
swerve from direct course, the specific
gravity of the different parts of the mass
being different. 1t has often occurred to
me that much better and truer balls
might be made either OF. glass or steel.
The weight might be made the same as
those of ivory by having hollow in the
middle of the ball. 1t is well known
that hollow sphere runs more truly
and more evenly than solid one. The
specific gravity of ivory is to that of
glass about as B to 4, to that of steel as
3 to ID. The hollow in steel ball would
thus be greater than in glass one, and
it would therefore be the truest and the
elasticity in either case would be greater
than ivory. 1t appears to me, therefore,
that either steel or glass would be SUI
perior to ivory for the purpose, and |
wonder whether it has ever occurred to
any one to try these materials. | do not
think that glass of the toughest kind
would be more liable to chip than ivory,
and steel would be much less so. There
is another point to be considerable
expense, and this am convinced would
be much less in either case. The ex-
pertinent is worth trying, as elephants
are getting scarce, and may be applied
to better purposes than making billiard
balls.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-12-06
The Best Physician.

The celebrated DIR. Sydenham had a
patient whom he had long prescribed
for. At last Sydenham acknowledged
that his skill was exhausted-that he
could not pretend to advise him further.
But" said he, "there is DR.. Robin
son who lives at Inverness, who is more
skilled in complaints of this kind than
| am you had better consult him. |
will provide you with a letter of intro
duction, and | hope you will return
much better"
The patient was Il man of fortune, and
soon took the road but travelling was a
very different undertaking then from
what it is now, and Il journey from Lon
don to Inverness was not tritling one.
He arrived, however, at the place of
destination but no DIR. Robinson was
to be found, nor had any one of that
name ever been i'll the town. This, of
course, cnraged the gentleman very
much, and he took the road back to
London, raging and vowing vengeance
ON the doctor On his arrival, he vented
all his rage on the latter, and abused
him for sending him on IL journey of so
many miles for nothing. When his fury
was little abated, Well, now," said
Sydenham, LATTER all, is your health
any better % "Bctter!" said he; yes,
sir, it is better. l am, sir, as well as
ever | was in my life but no thanks
to you for that" "Well," said
Sydenham, you have still to thank DIR.
Robinson. l wanted to send you on a
journey with an object in view. l knew
it would do You good ; in going you had
DIR. Robinson in contemplation, and in
thinking of scolding me-"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-12-06
The Snraylc Family.

The failure of the Spragues is the first
great pecuniary disaster which has be-
fallen the family. For at least three
Notwithstanding the present one
- they had been going on prosperously
and increasing in wealth.
The house at present is composed of
Amasa and William Sprague. They are
brothers, and sons of the late Amasa
we think Mt the time of his death State
Senator in Rhode Island. Amasa
Sprague, ST., was murdered many yeats
ago, one bright Sunday afternoon,
within sight of several honses, and
evidently, from the appearances about
the place where the body was found,
after most determined and desperate
struggle.
A man was subsequently hanged for
the murder but the evidence against
him, though strong enough to lead to IL
conviction, WIS entirely circumstantial,
and he protested his innocence to the
last, although we believe he stated or
intimatcd that he knew who the guilty
person was. William Sprague, i'll ono
of his speeches in the United States
Senate, referred with much feeling to
the tragic death of his father rs an
event which had cast an immovablc
sorrow over the early years of his life.
The former United States Senator
from Rhode Island, bearing the same
name, was the uncle of the present
Senator.
The difficulties which have overborne
the Spragues, at least temporarily, are
believed to have been greatly augment
ed by bitter personal hatred toward
VIM. Sprague, cherished by what is
known us the Brown and Ives party,
and growing mainly out of Mr..
Sprague's course in the United States
Senate.-Nc,o York SIN.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-12-06
THE HOUSEHOLD PANACEA,
AND
FAMILY IINIyIEN u'

Is the best remedy in tho world for the following
complaints, viz. Cramps iii the LiS,bs and Stom-
ach, Pain in the Stomach, Bowels or SIDE, Rheu-
matism in all its forms, Bilious Colo, Neuralgia,
Cholera, Dyscntery, Colds, Flcsh Wounds, Burns,
Sore Throat, Spinal Complaints, Sprains and
Bruises, Chills and Fever. For internal and Ex-
ternal use.
Its operation is not only to relieve the patient,
nut entirely removes the causc Of the com plant.
1t peuctrates and pcrvades the whole system, re-
storing healthy action to all its parts and quick
ennI. the blood.
THE HOUSEHOLD PANACEA IS PURELY VEG
etablc and All healing
Prepared by
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-12-06
4 Racy Examination.

The following racy examination of
candidates for the admission to the bar
is taken from the Western LatO Journal.
The examination commenced with
g Do you smoke %
81 do, sir"
Have you IL spare cigar?"
81 have, sir" Extends short
six.)
Now, sir, what is the first duty of a
lawyer
"Collect fees, sir.
"Right. What is the second? 2"
"To increase the number of clients"
"When does the position toward
clients change"
"When making out Il bill of COSTS"
Explain. y
"We then occupy the antagonistic
position. become the plaintiff and he
becomes the defendant
"Suit decided, how do you stand with
the lawyer on the other side ?"
"Cheek by iowl.'
" Enough, sir. You promise to be
an ornament to your profession, and |
wish you success. Now, are you aware
of the duty you owe me %
" Perfectly
"Describe it.
1t is to invite you to drink. -
"But suppose | decline %
Candidate scratches his head.
"There is no instance of the kind on
record in the books. cannot answer
the question:
You are right. And the confidence
with which you make the assertion
shows conclusively that you read the
law attentively. Lets take a drink,
and | will sign your certificate at once"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-12-06

closer and more prudent style of living.
Economy should be the order of the
day, and in our recent American life
economy may mean little more than n
retrenchment which will bring our liv-
ing within our legitimate means. Char
ity should be more open-handed and
more discreetly bestowed than ever for
the time may soon come when the most
extended charity may be the wisest in
vestment the wealthy can make. Those
who may be thrown temporarily out of
employment by suspensions and cur
tailments should exercise patience and
carefully guard against any indiscrcct
acts that can only add to their suffer
ings in the en9.-NCU York Hcruid.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-12-06
THE MILWAUKEE MONTHLY has inst

IHE MILWAUKEE MONTHLY has Just
completed another volume. Tho years num-
bers make book of five hundred pages of ex-
cellent reading, varied and interesting, and it
il really astonishing that so much can be given
for dollar. The magazine promises to be
even better for 1874. and should have the warm
support of all Western people. The December
number is brimful of good things. A beauti
full full-paSe illustrated frentispece :; an EN-
tertalning sketch, up the Valley of the
Rhonc, profusely illustrated with the finest
cngravings a poem by A. NJ. Thomson, the
well-kuown poet-editor; Blossom and the
Fairy" Christmas story by NJ. NJ. Turner;
couple of charming verses by C.. l.. James
Justine and Hermann" story by Ella
Wheeler; = Dido II humorous story " Oak
Openings. an article ON the literature and the
WerGG OF the West, by Marion " Dudley !;
'One New Band sparkling and character
stic article from the pen of the late Lutte A.
Taylor, the last he ever wrote Winter Flowers,
and Christmas talk, make mp. with the usual
monthly fashion resume, finely illustrated
with practical designs, the most inviting table
of contents for December.
You should send i'll your subscriptions at
once. as the December number IL sent free to
all who subscribe before the first of January.
Specimen copy sent free on receipt of stamp.
Address L. J. Gilmore, Milwaukee, Wis.
OUR READERS should be careful to
notice that PEoCTER x GAMBIE's Stamp is
upon tho bars of their Notified German Soap,
as all good articles arc initiated and this Soap
being 40 popular, other manufacturers have
copied their stamp.
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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-12-06

CHAPPED HANDS, face, rough SKIN,
pimplcs ringworm. salt-rheum, and other cuta-
neOus affections cured aud the skin made soft
and smooth, by using the JUNIPER TAR soar
made by CAswELI., HAZARD q Co. New York.
BE certain to get the J,najper Tar Soap made
by us, as there arc many limitations made with
common tar which are worthless.-LCom.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-12-06

WITHOUT DOUBT hundreds of people
who will read this item are suffering with
Kidney Disease in some form, which might be
cured with bottle or two of Jotns0n's Ino-
dyne LiHnent used internally. Why not
try it?-ICom.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-12-06

A CLERGYMAN in Dundee, Scotland,
has announced for his congregation
that, IN consequence of his inability to
afford coal for his study fire, he has dis
continued studying, and will preach his
Old sermons until coal can be procured,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-12-06

SAMPLES FREE.-The Saturday EOen-
ing Post, 319 Walnut street, Philadelphia
gives a beautiful CHRoMo to every yearly sub
scriber.-ICom.
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PARSONS Puyatice Pits, which are
now being extensively sold in this State. are
purely vegetable and are mild and gentle in
their operation. One is Il dose. Good quail
ties certainly. " Com
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FoR Coughs, Colds, and Throat Dis
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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-12-06
THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF AN
OLD NURSE.

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the World in all cases of DYSENTERY and DIAR-
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CHILDREN OFTEN LOOK PALE AND
SICK.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01
The MOdOc Massacre.

SAN Francisco, April IA.
The following additional particulars OF
the massacre Of the Peace Commissioners
are received Capt. Anderson was at Col.
Mason's camp when the attack was made
on the Peace Commission party. Lleuts.
Sherwood and Doyle were allured out
from the camp by white flag. They
went 400 or 500 yards when they met
what they supposed were only two lndl-
ans, who said they wanted to talk to Lit
tie Tiger" Col. Mason They were told
they did not want a talk, and they were
advised to go back to their camp, and they
(the officers would return to theirs. AS
the latter turned around, the Indians, four
in number, fired upon them, wOundlng
Lieut.. Sherwood in the arm and thigh, the
latter being very serious wound, the
bone having been shattered by the bullet.
Capt. Anderson, who was on duty at the
signal station, on Hospital Rock, saw
plainly the attack upon Col. Mason 5
front, and telegraphed Gen. Gillem to no
tify the Peace Commissioner immedi-
ately. Col Biddle, who was at the sig
nal station at Gillem's headquarters when
this message was received, at once placed
his field glass upon Gen. Candy as the
party sat together about one mile distant.
NtI oocil tii1 NhDit pa y Sttattti''t. III
followed the Generals course with his
glass while he ran about fifty yards, threw
| up his arms, and fell backwards dead.
Two Of the Indians who were following
him, jumped upon him. One, believed to
| be Gait Jack, stabbed him in the neck
and ne was completely stripped.
DR.. Thomas was also entirely stripped
His purse, containing about $50, was
found under the body, the Indians having
| dropped it.
| Mr., Meacham was shot in three places
one ball having entered at the inner
| corner Of his right eye, another in the
side of his head. These are both believed
to have lodged within his Uranium. The
third passed through the right forearm
| He also received cut on his left arm,
and a scalp wound five inches in length.
He was found about fifty yards from the
| spot where the slaughter began, in a direc-
ton opposite to that taken by Gen. Candy
He was also entirely stripped. Bewilder-
ed in mind, the Captain spent an hour
with him yesterday morning. He was
conscious and in no pain. Meacham says
| he thinks he shot Schonchin in the
| abdomen, and blood was found which in
| dictated that one of the Indians had been
wounded. The soldiers who We're ready,
started on double quick Immediately upon
the ring of the shots, met Dyar and Rid
die and his wife before they were halfway
| to the camp. The Indians retired to their
| retreat, about 600 yards in advance. The
soldiers who followed them half mile
beyond the place of the murder, there re-
| manned until dark, and were Withdrawn,
as they were not provided with supplies
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01
The JOyless American Face.

What is to be done to prevent this acrid
look Of misery from becoming an organic
characteristic OF the people? Make them
play more,' says one philosophy. No
doubt they need to play more; but, when
one looks at the average expression of a
Fourth Of July crowd, one doubts if ever
so much multiplication Of that kind OF
holiday would mend the matter No
doubt we work far too many days in the
year, and play far too few; but, after all, it
is the heart and the spirit and the express
sion that we bring to our work, and not
these that we bring to our play. by which
our real vitality must be tested, and by
which our faces will be stamped. If we
do not work beautifully, reasonably, mod
erately, thankfully, joyously, we shall have
neither moderation, nor gratitude, nor JOY
in our play. And here is the hopeless
ness, here is the root of the trouble, of the
joyless American face The worst of all
demons, the demon of unrest and over
work, broods in the very sky of this land
Blue and clear, and crisp, and sparkling
as our atmosphere is, it cannot or does not
count on the fingers of one hand the per
unhurried content, made for themselves
occupations and not tasks, and died at
last what might be called natural deaths.
SO long as the American is resolved to
do IN one day tie work Of two, to make in
one year the fortune of his whole life and
his chlldren's, to earn before he is forty
the reputation which belongs to three
score and ten, so long he will go about the
streets wearing his present abject, pitiable,
overweight, joyless look But, even
without change Of heart or a reform of
habits, he might better his countenance a
little, if he would. Even if he does not
feel like smiling, he might smile, if he
tried; and that would be something. The
muscles are all there; they count the same
in the American as in the French or Irish
face; they relax easily in youth; the trick
can be learned. And even trick of it is
better than none of it. Laughing masters
might be as we'll paid as dancing masters
to help on society.-From Bits Of TAX, J"
by H. H.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-05-01
A Terrible Death.

Wednesday morning the inhabitants of
the quiet village of Hartford were startled
with the report that Mr.. Martin McHugo
and his wife had been found drowned in a
cistern. The rumOr was soon ascertained
to be correct, and it was not long before
nearly the entire population of the place
rushed to the scene of the accident to
learn all there was to be known of the sad
catastrophe. The facts in regard to the
terrible calamity, as far as we have been
able to learn them, are briefly as follows
Mr.. McIIugo and his wife resided about
one mile from the village upon small
farm, and were quite alone, their youngest
child, a young miss of sixteen, being in
this city at school As the house stands
several rods from the road, the fact that
the passing neighbors did not observe
either Of them for a day or two was not
thought strange; but a friend having
occasion to call on Wednesday morn
ing suspected that all was not right,
and upon examination of the premises
discovered to his horror the dead bodies
Of the two unfortunate persons in the
cistern. AS neither the man nor his
wife have been seen since Monday fore
noon, the theory of the casualty is that
they must have fallen in on that dav, and
persisted by the SLOW agony of a living
burial. The woman is supposed to have
accidentally fallen in, and her screams for
help brought her husband to the rescue,
who dropped her rope which she fastened
under her arms Then in his attempt to
draw her out, the curling and planks gave
way, precipitating him also into the els
tern. And now comes the most horrible
part of this dreadful affair The water
was only three or four feet deep, but with
out the ability to rescue themselves from
the terrible situation, or to have their cry
of distress heard by mortal ear, they
persisted almost in sight and hearing of
their own neighbors and friends-dying
together, but as thoroughly isolated from
all other help and sympathy as if locked
in laundering ship that goes down into
the depths of the sea. May God help the
man or woman whose painful duty it shall
be to break the sad news to that child thus
cruelty bereft of both parents in manner
so sudden and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Sentinel, 4prlI II.