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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-11-22
THE FOREHEAD.

The upright forehead, with it's vari-
Gus notifications of squareness and
partial curving, generally denotes the
sound and noble understanding, as op-
posed to the retreating form, which in
dicates the precise reverse. A merely
high forehead does not, however, al
ways imply good forehead; for the
form, proportion, sloping, height, arch
ing, and position of the bone of the
forehead, are tests of the mental power
and character. Even the color and
smoothness of the skin, together with
the lines of the wrinkles, must be taken
into account, for they express the pas
sions and state of the mind. A perfect
forehead should be third of the
whole face, or equal to the nose in
height, the covering skin clearer than
the rest of the face. and smooth and
free from wrinkles, yet have the power
of wrinkling in deep thought, anger,
or pain. A forehead, to be perfect,
should be, when seen in the profile,
neither too arch nor too square, neither
too upright nor too retreating. The
higher the forehead, the more compre-
hension and less activity. The more
compressed, firm, and short Gf not too
- <,va concentrated anu nrni
s,'oi',I 'A -ar. The more curved the
.no aie more gentle and flexible the
character while the less curved-that
is the more square the top, the more
determination, perseverance, and stern
ness. If the forehesd is perfectly up
right from the eyebrows to the roots of
the hair, there will be deficient un-
derstanding while a projecting fore
head will denote imbecility, immature
ty, weakness, or stupidity, accordingly
as modified by the other features. On
the other hand, the upright forehead
which is gently arched at the top de-
notes calm, cold, deep thinker.
OUR expectation of cattle to Europe
promises to become very important
item in our foreign traffic. England has
for some time past been unable to sup
ply its demand from ireland and the
continent, and finds it profitable now to
import from our markets, even at the
present extravagant cost of transpor-
tation. In Germany and France also
the price of meat has reached figure
which makes importation from the
United States profitable. Under these
circumstances, stock-raising is sure to
become one of the most paying occupa-
tions in this country and happily we
have still open lands enough to feed
twice and three times the number of
cattle now raised ON our rich Western
plains.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1873-11-22

o ! don't you remember grandfathers barn,
Where our cousins and went to play;
How we climbed on the beams and the scaffold so
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06
DOGS In HARM ESS.

A correspondent of the New York 7i'i-
bune, who accompanied the expedition in
search of the Polaris, wri es as follows con.
cernng the dog teams Of the n r'hern lndi.
ans: The sledge dogs of Greenland are
driven in teams, each numbering from foul
to sixteen dogs; they always go abreast Of
one another. and frequently become entang-
led in their endeavors to branch off in Other
directions than the one intended by the driv-
er. The harness consists of single trace,
made Of seal hide, which passes from the
chest over The baunches to the sledge.
There are no reins used to guide them in
any particular direction, but they are d.
reced in their course 10y a whip with lash
about twenty feet long, while the handle is
only as many inc es in length. 1t requires
II great deal of practice to use the whip dex.
teriously. At 6rst one is apt to get the
lash wound about his body or to strike
himself. A driver, thong h his leading doc
is we'll learned, must learn to Lit any dog in
his team.
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06
AUBURN, PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER
THE BABY'S GOT A TOOTH.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison had just finished
their bres kfast. Mr.. Harrison had pushed
back, and was looking under the lounge for
his boots. Mrs. II. sat at the talle, hold
ing the infant Harrison, and mechanically
working her fore-fnger in his mouth. Sud-
denly she paused in the motion, threw the
astonished child upon its back, turned as
white as sheet, pried open its mouth, and
gasped, Ephraim! Mr.. Harrison who was
on his knees with his head under the
lounge, at once came forth, rapping his head
sharply on the side Of the lounge as he did
so, and, getting on his feet, inquired what
was the matter. o, Epbraim said she, the
tears rolling down her cheeks, and the
smiles coursing up. Why, what is it, Ar
methea, said the astonished Mr.. Harrison,
smarily rubbing his head where it had come
in contact with the lourge. Baby-she
gasped. Mr.. II. turned pale, and com
menced TO sweat. Baby has-O, o, O,
Ephraim? Baby bas-taby has got a
tooth! mol screamed Mr.. H., spreading
his legs apart, and dropping his chin, and
staring at the struggling heir with all his
might. | tell you it is, P rsisted Mrs. H..
with slight evidence OF hysteria. O, o,
it can't be, protested Mr.. H., preparing TO
swear if it was not so. Come here and see
for yourself, said Mrs. II. Open its little
mousy wousy for its own muzzeh. That's
toody wood; what bessed little lump O.
sugar. Thus conjured the heir opened his
mouth sufficiently for The author of its be
ing TO thrust in his finger. and that gentle
man having convinced himself by the most
indubitale evidence that tooth was there,
imm .diate'y kicked his hat across the room,
buried his fist in the lounge, and declared
with much feeling and emphasis that he
could lick the individual who would dare to
intimate that he was not the happiest man
in the world. Then he gave Mrs. II. u
hearty smack on the mouth, and sna,ched
up the heir, while that lady rushed forth
trembngly after Mrs. Simmons, who lived
next door. In n moment Mrs. Simmons
came tearing in as if she bad been shot ou,
of a gun, and right behind her came Mrs
III. at a speed that indicated that she had
been elected from two guns. Mrs. Sim
mons at once snatched the heir from the
arms Of MIR. II. , and hurried TO .he window
where she made careful examination of its
mouth. while Mrs. II. held its head, and
tried to still the tlrobbines of her heart
and Mr.. H. danced up and down and snap
ped his fingers to show how calm he was.
1t having been ascertained by NJ 8. Sim
mons that the tooth was sound one, and
also that the strongest hopes for its future
could lie entertained on account Of its com
ing in the new OF the moon, Mrs. H. got
out the necessary material and Mr.. II. "A,
once proceeded to write several different,
letters to as many persons, unfolding to
them the event of the morning, and inviting
them to come as soon as possible. Dan
bury Necs.
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06

How DANIEL DREW SPELLS Door The
Chicago Post ,ouches the following story
A good story is told by friend of Daniel
Remaining one evening late in the office, and
having occasion to use the safe, he permitted
the cashier to go home, remarking that he
would close the safe and fix the combination
on the word door, But when the cashier
undertook TO open the safe in the morning
lie found The lock refused 10 yield to the
magic door He tried ana tried again, but
without success. Finally, happening TO re-
member that Daniels early education had
been neglected he attributed his ill luck to
poor photography. He therefore tried the
lock upon 'doai' with no better success; and
then upon 'dore' but with 10 better fortune
Finally, becoming disgusted, he proceeded
to the St. Nicholas, routed Danl out of his
choisest morning nap and as he stuck his
night-cap out of tie door, the colloquy ensu-
ed: 'Mr. Drew, can't open the safe on
door. You must have concluded to change
the word Change the word, nothing Of
the kind. ! shut it on door. Are you
sure, sir? ? Sure, sir, you tanal ape; o.
course I'm sure! Go back to your work and
don't come foolin' roun here this time O. the
morning well, perhaps. Mr.. Drew,
dcn't spell the word right. How do you
spell it?' Spell it Any fool can spell door
D-o-a.r-e, doare, OF course, sir. If you
can't spell door, sir, you're no cashier for
De. Pack up your duds and 60 out the
door. And shutting the door in the cash
iers face Daniel returned to bed in passion
and The clerk to his safe. Armed with the
open sesame Of 'doare,' however, the safe
few open without further trouble, and when
Daniel arrived, Modified by good break
last, and his morning prayer, he advised his
cashier that he might keep his place provid
e1 he W ,uld improve his time and go tn
spelin skool in the evenin.
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06

PoINTs From JOSH BILLINGS. Gs.-What-
so ever kan happen may happen, and we
hav no excuse for being surprised at emmy
thing in this life. tur fu
Meuny people are virtewous for the repu-
tashun ov it. 4
In square fte the heart IL alwuz too
much for the head, and am glad ov it.
A regular, od.fashioned, thorobred lie
don't do much hurt-it IL the half breeds
that do the misehief. ..fr ey
like little chidren--I luv them-I be.
eve they hav been a suekcess thus far, and
amt going tew run out az long az folks
last. -tar
find plenty ov people who are willing
tew tell yon all they kno,- IL you tell them
all yo kno, but the misery ov the trade IL
tha don't kno much. +. ...s Az t....
1t IL just NJ natral for an old phelow tew
give advice az it IL tew grunt.
Tl'are iz only one impulse ov the human
heart that IL alike in us all, and that IL, self
iuN.
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06

A STRANGE SIGHT AT SEA.-In the year
1885, the captain Of Greenland whaling
vessel, found himself at night surrounded
by icebergs, and clay to- until morning,
expecting every moment to be ground to
pieces. In the morning he looked about.
and saw a ship near by. He hailed it, but
received no answer. Getting into a boat
with some of lis crew, he pushed out for
the mysterious craft. Coming along side
the vessel. he saw through the port-hole a
man at the table, as ;hongh keeping log
book frozen to death. The last date in th,
og-book was 1772, showing that the vessel
had been drifting for thirteen years amo"g
the ice. The sailors wero found, some
frozen among the bammocks, and others in
the cabin. For thirteen years this ship had
been carrying its burden of eorpses--a drift
ing sepulchre manned by the frozen crew.
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06
THE MOST BASRFUL MAN ON RECORD

The Alaska Herald tells The following
anecdote about very bashful man in Ohio.
The unfortunates friends knew that he
wanted TO be married; they knew that he
desired to be; but they were quite as cer-
tain lie never would be, it lie waited until
he found courage to pop the question; so
they took all The trouble off his hands. and
by series Of strategetic moves had him
popped" accepted and wifed before lie
could find pretext for "wiltiug." So
much accomplished, and the nuptial evening
having passed off merrily, the young man 8
backboners withdrew at an early hour,
feeling that they could spare themselves fur
iher effort in their friends behalf. About
five minutes after, young Benedick, who
had evidently been having "A serious debate
with himself. arose, took his hat, and with
nervous Good night" made his exit.
He was not seen again by the tride or her
family until the following evening, when he
timidly Knocked at the door and was ad
mtted. No special coment being made on
his singular conduct he passed an hour
rather comfortably in the parlor; and every
thing seemed to promise fvorably for a
cure for the besetiing weakness, when, hear
ing the household monitor proclaim the hour
of nine, he suddenly seemed to remember
hat he had forgotten something, and started
for his hat. This was the moment and the
event which had been somewhat expecian'ly
awaited, with indignation most profound
brt under control, by the brides mother.
Plant ng herself resolutely in the doorway
the old lady demanded to know why and
wherefore, what he proposed TO do, and
whether he was n man or only feeble i'm
itaiion, etc; in short, why he did not remain
with his wife instead of sinking back to his
old quarters? The bashful son-inlaw stam-
me ed out, as the elderly female seized his
hat and backed him into chair again,
"Well, | should like to, but thought
maybe Id better wait awhile, for fear it
might make talk among The neighbors"
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06

A S1REAK OF LucK.-The Los Angeles
Express publishes the following story:
"A year or two ago Dr. L. was west
ward bound passenger on the overland
train A short time before reaching Og-
den, he WAS standing with an elderly gentle
man-a Frenchman-on the platform OF the
car, when suddenly the latter was seized
with vertigo, and would have fallen off the
train and been dashed 10 pieces had not the
DR.. seized and dragged him inside the car.
He then found that lis fellow traveller was
He did all that an experienced surgeon could
do in the premises, and assiduously attend
ed Oh his patient until they reached Ogden.
Then. finding that the Frenchman was in
no cold ton to leave uniriended among
strangers, he accompanied him TO Salt
Lake City, and remained at the hotel with
him until he was sufficiently recovered tc
proceed OH his journey. They arrived in
San Francisco together, and during the
Frenchman's sojouru here he and the Doc
Tor were constant friends. At last Mon
sieur returned to France, and few months
ago Doctor =. received note from the
FreEch Consul requesting a call. What
must have been the Doctors astonisbment
to learn that his friend, who died few
months after his return to France, had be-
queathed his fortune to tie man who had
saved his life in crossing continent. His
kindness and services had been recognized
in the will Of the French gentleman to the
tune of 5000, 900, and the lucky Doctor is
now investing few thousands of his money
in real estate in Los Angeles. He has
bou ;ht twenty-six acres OF the Waldron
tract, and will erect series of fine cottages
on the Main and Washington street fronts
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06

An extremely fasiidous newspaper print.
ed in an eastern city, compares the panic Of
The Stock Exchange to the ''bru terror BY
which n horse is devoured by having pair
Of broken shafts attached 10 his heels, or a
dog flying from tin saucepan attached to
his tail bad for the horse and bad for the
dog. The tin saucepan seems to have rath-
er the best Of this complicated situation
notwitI,standi g the Nurse and the dog may
be "a leeile ahead" 4. .oo.l If. :. ..'.
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06
,AIIrv or Mans DE.TINY.

Equality OF MANS Destiny. DIFF
fe, ent ranks and orders of mankind may he
compared to as many streams and rivers ot
running water. All proceed from an original
a,nal and obscure; some spread wider.
travel over more countries and make more
noise in the passage than others. but all
tend alike an ocean where distinction ceases.
and where the largest and most celebrated
rivers are equally lost and absorbed with
be smallest and most unknown streams.
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06
SCISSORFNGTUMS.

The child who cried for an hour didn't
gett.
Mrs. Partington says she gets up every
morning at the shill carton Of the chande-
lier.
Many wrong goes on because we are in
its grooves, and it takes an effort to step out
# it some day. But then one dry we die.
Mourning over the late election returns is
the editor @ the Iowa---After much
brown study he has written out these words:
Whisky did it.
California sgriculturists are going largely
into ginger. They haven't got much be-
yond the first syllable yet. but hope to do
SO when the plants germinate. .....
Such is the force of habit. A reporter
writes love story, in which the hero
clasped the prerossessing girl to his bosom.
and spoke substa ,tially as follows"
Western women are grumbling terribly
because the managers of the agricultural
fairs don't give at least years notice when
they offer prizes for the finest babies.
An old lady from the country, with six
unmarried daughters, went to Augusta,
Ga, the other day. hunting for the patrons
Of husbandry. She meant business. Z
An Iowa paper proc aiming itself an
"honest newspaper, " and in another para
graph says, "W hen man processes hon.
esty nowadays, keep your eye peeled for a
thief"
The CongregotionoliA has seen this
item in a late invoice of fashionable New
York furniture: elegantly upholstered
kneeling benches for the weary and heavy
laden.
Prof. f. a. Sophocles of Harvard Col
lese is going TO Europe for few months
visit Probably going to sec cid Domocles,
Pericles. Rip des, Canrbarides and other
Suchastbese
General Washngton's 8 family Bible is ad-
verised for sale 1t is in three large Quarto
volumes and the public are gravely informed
that it was presented TO General Washing
ton by the author.
Respect for old age never had brighter
illustration than in the case of the young
lady, who always refuses to 60 to the wash
tub when her mother or grandmother is
present.
The ral!ying cry in Kansas upon which
newspapers Of divers Views are unanimous
is, "Let no man be elected TO office who
owes five years subscription TO a local pa
per-"
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06


The Daubury Ne,cs, of a recent, has the
following: A good-hearted man and Ls
long-ongued, style talking wife, attended a
80 ial party in town the other night. Al
most every three minutes his wife would
check her husband thus: sraqf
Now 7" lillian, don; lean back in your
chair in that way"
"Now William, don't talk so loud"
snow William, don't get SO noisy over
there" rh tahiaa1 @ cg
Now William, let the girls alone and sit
by me-. ...,, f.ss,...f f., .,;n...t ..
At last forbearance ceased to DO virtue,
ard the husband, who was ally pittied by
all in the room, arose aud said:
81 beg pardon Of the company, but as
my wife insists on being boss all the time it
is right che should have these:" -e.8 l..
And deliberately he took of his pants
and handed them to his wife, and then sat
down 10 bis boots and drawers
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06

A John Bull conversipg with an Indian.
asked him if he knew the sun never SETS OH
the Queens domains. mo-" said the In
dian. "Do you know the reason why?"
asked John. because God is afraid to
trust an Englishman in tue dark" was the
savage's reply. 4..t.
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06

Fred" said young man walking up
State street in Chicago the other day, after
listening 10 his wonderful story. edo yon
know why You are like harp struck by
lightning" "No," says Fred, II give it
up" ''Beeause = harp struck by lightning
is bias ed Tyre ,.. ~.E.,g ....
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06

A man is known to his dog by the smell
to his tailor by the coat; each OF these know
him, but how little or how much, depends
on the dignity of the intelligence. That
which is truly and indeed characterirtic Of
the man is known only to God.--Ruskin.
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06

Teacher7John, yon young scapegrace.
come herr, and I'll pay you back for your
impnderce TO me yesterday! Pupil-No,
thank ycu. have conscientious scruples
against taking back pay Of that sort j.
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06

Cruelty to ouimaIs-ihrowing physic to
the dogs.
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06
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The Placer herald., 1873-12-06

A fast friend-lbe telegraI b.
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06

The ral!ying cry in Kansas upon which
newspapers of divers Views are unanimous
is, "Let no man be elected TO Office who
owes five years subscription TO local pa
per-
The Placer herald., 1873-12-06

Respect for old age never had brighter
illustration than in the case Of the young
lady, who always refuses to go to the wash
tub when her mother or grandmother is
present.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-01-08
MECCA.
Protracfed Meetipg-SaIes-OlWe

P~rOtraeted ENTHUSIASTICALLY Wells
EDITOR CHRONICLE For a few
evenings past the Disciple Church
at the East Corners, has been
holding a series of evening meetings
They are to be continued through the
week. The interest manifested is good,
as much is being accomplished. At the
West Corners, in the Methodist Church,
a series Of questions are being discussed
whose import is to decide what subjects
should be touched upon by the preacher
in the pulpit. The question for Wed
nesday night is: ''Should politics be
discussed from the pulpit?" Messrs.
W. DUNCAN and John Fee will affirm,
and Messrs. n. T. Osborn and George
Slough will deny. 1t is expected that
the discussions of these questions will
be followed by a revival of religion.
The store OF Cobb & Andrews has
changed owners, Osborn now being the
sole owner, and he about to sell to Mr..
Leland. Consideration, $1,000.
S. S. Bartlett has sold his farm, and
will soon go west to seek him a home.
MI. Carter has an oil well which now
produces about three barrels a day. He
says that he will get about $500 from the
well in abouttw weeks. Mr.. Carter has
quite a large farm, joining H. Wagon
er's on the north, and extending south to
near the oil diggings. Many others are
pumping oil but do not average much
over q barrel per day. Oil sells at the
well for 621 cents.
The opinion here is that the winter is
more severe upon stock than for many
years past, yet in a general view stock
looks well. Il.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-01-08
Reunion of the lem o. '. l..

VI ~ AcNA W
The survivors of the gallant l9th held
their annual re-uni, D., at Youngstown,
last Tuesday. They came to order in
Excelsior Hall, and at roll call about two
hundred and fifty responded. The regi-
ment was welcomed in behalf of the city
by T. W. Wells responded to by Col.
FirestoHe. The Secretary not being pres
ent, Capt. Ruby, of company D, was ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy.
The committee reported the Constitu-
ton and Bylaws, which were adopted.
The officers for the next year are
Pres, Col. S. ]. Preston /; Vice Pres
Capt. Knapp. Sec'y, P. B. Ruby Treas,
T. A. Bitterly.
Resolutions in memorism were passed
on Capt. W. H. Burke and Lieut.. H. a.
Townsend, Sergeants Newell, Wood,
Gideon Tusselman, comrades deceased
since the last meeting.
Honorary members were elected as
follows: William L. Brown, Colonel Sam
McClellsnd, Thos. H. Wells. James W.
Ross, L. D.. Sheaf, Capt. s. c. Rock,
Youngstown; Reuben Bell, Warren.
On the report of the Executive Com
mittee the next meeting was appointed
be held at Alliance. January l, 1874
The regiment then formed in line, and,
to the music of Babcock's Akron band,
marched to the Tod House and were en-
tertained by the citizens Of Youngstown
with a superb dinner.