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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21
Cause of SlrepieSSneSS.

DR.. Backworth, in the British Medical
Journal. calls attention to some causes of
insomnia. which. he thinks. are hardly sul-
hclcntIy recognized or adequately met h.
the resources of practical medicine. Recent
researches have clearly shown that the brain
Is comparatively anrmic during Sleep and
that the blood ,huS removed from the head
is mora freely supplied to the visccra and
ntcrumeut|. The most constant cause,
and certainly the most frequent accompani-
ment of Slrrplcs~ne-S, is an opposite condi-
tiou. or one Of active and cerebral circula-
ton. \ species Of nocturnal dyspepsia,
mild in its character, and pr 'during no
actual Suffering. may Spmriln cS q We rise to
persistent insomnia There my he no
symptoms beyond drync~S of the mouth,
burning Of the solrs of the feet, and heat
and throhhny in the head. and these are
probably due to a too acid condition Of the
contents of the stomach and the upper part
of the small inc>tinrs. caused generally by
excess in fatty and l.i-hly food, in
fruit and in various wines.
SlceplesSne>s may be due to bodily and
mental over exhaustion. which results in an
increased How Of blood to the brain, conSc-
qucnt upon @isomctrr paralysis. Again, it
may he the result Of mere habit, as in those
cases where there has been long course of
broken rest; it may be caused by persistent
olors, By certain cfluvia, by the absence of
moisture in the air Of 4 sleeping apartment,
or 10y AZ improper elevation or depression
Of the head. The treatment in most of these
ca.cs should, Of colrsc, be directed to the
removal of the cause: but. when it is found
necessary to give drugs, bromide Of potas-
sium and chlalal hylratc are the best, both
having been shown to diminish the amount
Of blood circulating through the brain.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21
4 SOmnambLiist in Trouble.

The dcnizenS of Johnston Street, Bilti-
more, were aroused from their Sluinhcrs
ahout two O'Clock yesterday morning by the
cries of some person in distress. The cries
were repeated every few minutes, and as
they seemed to proceed from the yard OF Mr..
Abraham Costclln's house, the neighbors at
once hurried to that place and were Mortified
to ird that there was some one Swimmin.
and splaShing around in Il cistern in the rear
part of the yard. The swimmer yelled and
Spashcd around at fearful rate, and the
sympathzcrs We're ut loss to know how to
get him out before he should be drowned.
\ ladder was finally procured and lowered
into the ci~tcrn, and in a few minutes the
rc>cuing party were a-toniShcd h. see the
head of Mr. Abraham Costello emerge from
the ciStcrn, and in second later he stood
upon terra .f'ma. 1t is needless, r'sap~,
say that the ncighbors were aStoni>kcl at
Mr.. Costello, and he was piled with lucs-
tionS. He only answered then by saying
that he had gone to bed as usual, and knew
by falling into the cis,crn. He says that
in his younger years he was II Somnam
buliSt, bat Of late he has not been troubled
by anything of the kind. lie says he must
have been in the ci-tcrn about quarter of
an hour before he commenced yelling for
help. He did not like to call for help as he
was Il mode-t man, and the Abbreviated
style Of his costume prevented him from
SummoninY any one to his assistance. lie
finally became so tired swimming around in
water that his mode>ty yielded. After max
ing this explanati III Mr.. Costello thanked
his nciShnrs and Went to bed Strange to
say. his wife did not know Of the affair until
yesterday. The supposilion * that Costello
got out of bed in his sleep and walked into
the yard, and then into the ci,terr that had
been left uncovered
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21
NUMBER 9.
AGRICULTURAL.

NITROGEN IN TIE SoIL.--The conditions
necessary for the nitlilicalipn Of aruble,
earth are well-known-namey, slow COM
bustion Of nitrogcnous matter, presence of o
carbonate, and certain degree Of heat and
moisture-but the exact relations which,
exist between these conditions aad the con-
version of the nitrogen of organic nubstan-
ces into nitric acid or ntratcs, are still un-
known.
Mr.. ii. Schlocsing has made a report upon
some experiments in relation to these points.
Two series Of experiments have shown that
the combustion of organic matter and uitri-
fcation are still active even when the earth
is saturated with water, if any oxygen at nll
is present. But it all oxygen has disap-
pcarcd, the soil becomes Il reducing agent.
and the reverse may take place the nitric
acid is reduced to ammonia or the lower
oxides Of nitrogen, or in extreme cases nitr>-
gen is set free, very little ammonia being
produced. Experiment has proved that
earth kept in an atmosphere destitute Of
oxygen will give of more nitrogen than tlat
cout.lncd in the nltratcS, part OF the am
mona being st; free.
The above experiments show how i'm
portant it is to keep the soil weI! stirred If
We expect vigorous vegetation. In case
the soil becomes sold and all circulation h.
stopped the oxygen will be soon consumed,
and it then commences to lose nitrogen
Most persons regard the stirring of tho
earth rs merely an incidental occurrence in
the operation Of diSp"sing Of the weeds or
if they 90 any further than that, it il merely
that the roots may not have such hard work
to get through the soil, and that the ruin
may penetrate more easily.
The experiments also serve to- explain in
part the great benefit which S often derived
from allowing field to remain tallnw dur
ing portion of the year. e;,rc being taken
to keep it stirred and exposed to the air.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21
True and False Merit.

The enterprise of Americans is admitted
1t is, however, an undcniable fact that our
countrymen exert themselves to the utmost
to acquire great wealth, and, even after
having secured a competency sufficient TO
enable them to live comfortably. their in
satiable greed impels them to enter again
into the whirl of business in order to ac-
cumulate more gold. UnluckiIy, wealth
frequently gives men power and temporary
rcnown-which should only be attainabe
by dint of perseverance directed toward
some noble object. 1t should be more fully
appreciated that riches are tlcc;ing: that a
person may he living in opulencc one day.
and not knowing where to find morscl OF
bread on the morrow. Sterling attributes
Of character. genius and talent, on the other
hand, are enduring, AID ought to he courtcd
and sought for more than mere worldly
means.
The world ha. seen many rich men ; but
are they remembered? Have they be-
queathcd their name to poster:y? 1t is only
whilst they live that they are oitentimeS un-
duly regarded with favor. Now take the
men who have distinguished themselves in
the paths Of litcrAturc-tho-e who have
made themselves ilustriou> in the field of
art and science The memories of such re-
main ycrdant in the heart of the nation,
what they have accomplished lives after
them. accruing to the benefit and advance
mcnt of many future generations.
1t is the wish and ambition of most of us
to acquire fame whic! shall endure many
years after we have departed hence. Bear
in mind that it will never come to pass
if We satisfy ourselves with increasing our
store of precious metals. This does not
constitute true merit and claim on the
regard of mankind.
But, far be it from us to maintain that
the possession Of wealth may not be the
means of investing mon with the affections
OF nations. IT a man, actuated by philan-
,hrophic notions, distribute money to allcvi-
ate the SuticringS of the poor and to soften
the pangs Of the distressed ones, he has
thereby earned the gratitude of all classes.
and deserve. to have his name handed down
from generation to generation. There arc,
however, very few real philanthropists, as
nearly all designated as such usually retain
the bencff Of doing good action to them
selves, and manage to live Sumptuously. 1t
is really pity SO much talent is employed
in the never ending rush after money. There
are so many better things to be fulfilled, so
many grauder ends to be attained
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21
Old Timber.

Probably the Oldest timber in the world
which has b,cn Subjected to the use of man
is that touni in the ancient temples Of Egypt
in connect N with the Stone-work which is
known to b.. ut least four thousand years
old. Thi-. the only wood used IN the con-
>truction Of the temple, is in the form Of
tics. hOlins the end of one stone to another
to it. upper surface. When two blocks
We're laid in place, an excavation about an
inch deep was made in each block, into
which IL tie shaped like an hourglasS was
lrivca. 1t is therefore very difhcllt to force
any stone from disposition. The tie appear
20 have been of the tamariSk or Shi;tem
wo d Of " lich the ark was constructed, Il
,acrcl tree in ancient Egypt. and row very
rarely found in the valley Of the Nile. The
doy ;ailed ties are just as sound now as on
the SAY of their insertion. Although fuel
is extremely scarce in the country, tn sc bits
Of rod are not la"ge enough to make il an
o let with tile \ abs to hcave IN ay, after
lave o. heavy .tone TO ob;ain tLen. Had
they lem of bronze half Of the old temples
would have bcen destroyed years ago, so
precious would they have been for various
,IIrposes.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21
MAINTAINING FERTILITY. When a nur

MAlNrAINlNG FERTILlrY.-Whcn a nur>
seryman, florist, or gardener commences
operations his first thought is about manure.
If he has the inintcSt idea of hi, business
He knows. as if by instinct, that he cannot
afford to Plant even Il quarter o! an acre un-
less he has plenty Of manure, and without
it he would not plant ut all. Nor viii such
manure as comes from stables and which
farmers call good enough. answer his pur-
pose 1T all and if he could get no other ho
would not plant. he knows better. What
he does is to get his manure on hand when
he goes to work at it. If too drv, he vets
it; and it is iorkcd over aS often as nccc>-
>ary, AND perhaps mixed with muck or even
with So.i that it may, after due tine, BE- de-
composed. Generally the stock of manure
to be used next year is going through
course of preparation this year. But
farmer has no need Of being So particular.
He can plow over half creation, scatter III
little straw manure, which the wind may
blow or the rain wash away, and workin,
lG hours a day by the u-c of main strength,
he will get little more than his seed. If
every flrmcr would prepare only an acre Of
his land as gardener docs his, the worth
of the country would be increased hundreds
of millions Of dollars every year. Is there
any use of talking. or is there not
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21
Tonics for Women.

.,Jthng makes n woman age more rapid
~ than overwork-thc reason, probably,
that American women fade 50 soon. san
shine, music, work. and sleep are the great
est medicines for women, who need more
sleep than men. Their nerves are more sem
sitivc and they are not 50 strong. and ex-
haustion from labor or pleasure takes place
sooner with them than with men. Never
permit yourself to be reused out of deep
sleep in the morning. In fact, one should
never be wakcned. The body rouses of it
self when its demands are satisfied. Take a
warm bath occasionally before going to bed
at least once IL week. Retire as soon as
you feel sleepy in the evening; don't rouse
yourself and 60 10 work. You need rest
then. and will pay for TIE tre-pass on your
physical nature tie next day if you di>ohey
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21

You scorn my dwelling as you pass it by;
do not say, come i'll,
You are Il stranger to the company
entertain therein.
My house is humble, yet within its walls
tontGntmcnt 10th abide;
Ani from the wings OF Peace Il blessing fall
Like dew 1t cvcutIdc.
You think my soul is narrow, like the roola
Wherein toll for bread,
And that, because oblivion is my doom,
might lis well be dead.
Yet are You sure the riches are not mine,
The poverty your own
Is he not rich who finds his lot divine,
In hoycl or on throne:
You judge me by the narrow boundaries
'TwiAt which my body moves,
But behold a wider land that lies
Free To the soul that loves.
Is that not mine in which | hourly take
My lar.ncss OF delight?
Are not all things created for his sake
Who rcads their meaning right ?
Is it not miuc this landscape | behold p
Mine to enjoy and lire
For all lifc's nOblcst USES, though no gold
Has made il mine to lose?
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21

TRAVELLING on TIE FA2M.-Did any of
our rcalery ever think Of the amount Of
tavcl il takes to raise a crop of corn? |
never saw an Illustration in print, and l
thought would give you one. have -
twenty field, forty by eighty rods. To
break this up woald take l6G miles. iIar-
rowing it, about forty mics. FnrrowinS
out, ninety mi'o-, Planting, lorty-fivc miles,
if with planter; and if dropped and then
covered ninety miles. And for each plow-
ing of two iurrows in n row, ninety miles.
of five plowingS, 4jo mics. Thus you viii
see, it takes about 500 or 300 miles of travel
to raise twenty acres Of corn, not countin.,
going to and returning from the fell. Ec-
sides there is replantins, thinning, rolling,
etc.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21
Learning by Experience.

y FCW day >iuce an elderly gentleman in
Sacramento. who had got out Of ba>nc~ and
considered that he was too advanced in age
to do hard work. concu!cd that he would
start Il grocery store. He secured stock
Of good, and Il few days since, while pre-
cludrd that he would tap the kegs Of beer
left ON the prcyious day. \ friend who was
present, seeing him approaching one of the
keys with an augcr, iul"ircl what he was
going to do and learned that he intended
''to tap that beer" The quc>tioncr sug-
gc>tcd that the proper way was to place the
faucet in position, and drive in the cork
which the revenue stamp covered, but the
the best, and forthwith forced 4 hole through
TIE top Of the keg. OF coarse the beer as
cendrd like a fountain as he withdrew the
anger, and he cn!rayorcd to suppress it by
putting his hand oyer the hole, and failing
in this, By inserting his finger; as last re-
sort he sat down upon it, calling loudly for
some one t. hand him Il faucet bat mean
while the beer had forced its way through
his pants, climbing upward, and was oozing
ont cyerywherc-emcrging from his waist
band and even at hi4 shirt color, and the
bystandclS were laughing 50 hard that they
Were unable to do anything to relieve him.
even if they had dared to venture within
the area of beer spray. 1t was not until
every drop of liquid had left the keg that
the old gentleman felt warranted in getting
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21

PROrECTING SHEEr AGAINST DOGs.-The
weI-knoan English sporting paper. Lond
and Water, copies letter from one Of our
l'a!ng correspondents, i'll which he recon-
mends the attachment or p"tting Of bells
on sleep to protect them from the nc
custoned attacks of animals known ~ dogs,
and greatly approves of the sugs sion.
The editor also states that the plan abDr"
recommended is in extensive us; i'll diffcrert
parts of Scotland and England, and that it
is pronounced as successful. Surely 70
cheap, simp,e, and practicable method OF
protecting sheep should he more extensively
tried in this country than it generally il.
where the destruction Of these harmless
animals by dogs Is said to cost many and
many thousands of dollars annually to our
farmers.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21

SUCCESSIVE CEors OF BAREEY.-Mersra.
LawcS and Gilbert, of RnthamStcd, England,
gives a> the result of experiments on the
growth of barley on the same land for about
twenty years in succession the following
facts
When the same crop is grown consscu-
lively on the same ground for n series nf
years, mineral manurcs alone fail 20 cnablo
the plant to obtain Sufficient nitrogen and
carbon to yield even fair crop: that nitro
gcnouS mannres alone increase it very con-
sidcrahly; but that the largest crops are oh
tained when nitrogcnous and mineral man-
urc- are applied together. In case of barley
these combined manures gave for twenty
years in Succc>sion ON the same land rather
more Of both corn and straw than furmyard
manure did; considerably more than tho
average barley crop of tie country grown
unl Ter il system of rotation of crops ; and an
average weight per bu>hcl Of between fifty
three and lilry-four pounds.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21

BRIEF c'lloquy in Texas between a tour
St and native: My f.i.nd, why is it
that everybody in this country thinks it
necessary to carry one or two rcvolycrS?'
swell, stranger" said the Texan, 'Iou
monght travel around here a good long
time and not want weapon, but when you
do want Il pistol in this country you want
il bad
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21
LROsTEsa'sse: HOTEL.
c. LYNCH, PROPRIETOR,
Main Street. near gsepOt.

This wriikuown House has recently been
renovated, repaired and rcturn,llrd, and is
now open for the accommodation Of the pub
lie. Stabl;ng and the best attention to horses
furnished Sept 3O-ly*
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21

WHAT invitation would he dangerous and
dil ,yal 10 so,dier?-One asking him to
dinner and dessert
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GEORGE HILL.
FRANK f.. DAVIS,
a ARCHITECT r

BE- CORNER CHARLES & FAYETTE STS.,
Entrance on Faycttc Street,
Room No. 1. BALTIMORE
Baltimore, June A. 1S13--v
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HENRY IL. ATKINSON.

:
nEEDS, MORTGAGES, BILLS OF
lJSALE and CONTRACTS WRITTEN.
Books Posted and Accounts Drawn on
with Ncatncss and Dispatch.
e|s-Oficc LIST door west of JOS Jandort's
store Mays
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&. f. HAHsTZELL IL CO..

UNDER JOURNAL" PRINTfHG OFFICE,
Main Street. FrOStbWrg. Md.,
SADDLE AND HARM ESS- NJ AKEHS,
HANE on hand and for sale Fine and
i L Coarse Harness Collars, IIamcs, Trace,
Halter, Breast and Butt Chains, Mems and
Side Saddles, all qualities Riding and Blind
Brides, Horse Blankets, sleigh Bells, Wag-
on and Buggy Whips, and everything per-
specially of putting up Fine Harness.
and in this line we defy competition. Best
quality of Mining ssOrsl always on
hand, and orders promptly filled. Work Of
all descriptions mnde TO order, Repairing
neatly and promptly done. Prices rcasona-
bic. cY" Orders solicited. NOV ~
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21
Law and REAL ESTATEOFFlCE
HpO1DW1y FROSYBIRG, MD

broadway, FROSTBIRG, MD.
IN connection with the practice of Law,
i the undersigned will give special at,cn
tion to the
Purchase and Sale of Real Estate,
And shall cntlcayOr to make it the interest Of
persons wishing to purchase, lease, or rent
property, to frs, apply at this office. Prop
crty entrusted t. him for sale or other dis
position will bc advertised at his own cN
pcnsc. He has nj present for sale or rent,
several desirable houses, several good husi
ness stands, and rooms suitable for offices.
JNO. : GROVE,
Sept Attorney At Law.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21

A baby was born last week with ono log
IN Chicng,. Where was the other leg?
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-11-21
ROss US HOTEL.

CORNER BALTIMoEi: ST. CUMBERLAND.
First Class Accommodations
FOR THE
Travelling Public.
4 MPLE STABLING attached Cor fort,
~ horses. 4. BROWN,
Oct l1--y Proprietor.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-07-17
RECENT OCCURRENCES.

A well-dresscd moncylcss loaetr recent
" effected a clandcstinc marriage with
the daughter of rich Bostonian. y
few DAYS .tcrward the young husband
called on papa.in.law to ask his forgive
ncss. The fithcr.in-law listened 10 him
in n business.like way. and requested the
pleasure of his visitors company for n
walk. The latter complied, and in n
short time they were engaged in q most
confidential and spirited conversation in
the parlor of another Of our uptown ho-
tells. Only few word. were necessary
to decide the question Of forgiveness.
After sundry cxpostulaticns on the part
Of the party of the first part the party
of the second part was induced to re-
pair with the forbcariug fathcr-in-law to
the office of neighboriDg Justice of the
Peace, and there, in consideration of
few thousand dollars and free pass to
Europe, and a receipt for outstanding
board and tailors' bills incurred since the
panic, was induced to sign paper to
absent himself from the country for an
indefinite period, and never again to
seek an interview with his ewly-made
bride. Thu business being settled, the
bridegroom sailed for Eurole On the next
steamer, and the father, wife and daugh;
esreturned to Boston, the pretty bride
to repent her folly, and, after due time,
to get divorced.
Pretty jenkins, son OF Admiral Jcnk-
inS, of the navy, young man OF high
social position, astounded his circle, the
other day, by marrying blonde dan
seuse named Frank Christie who
dances the can-can and plays the part of
"Frailiy' a; the Theatre Comique.
Since the wedding, Mr.. jenkins attends
the stage performance Of his buSom
bride, and enjoys her displays of agility
without tickets.
Authentic extract from bona fde love
latter f,und in Uopkinsyille. the othe,
day: 81 dreamed the other night that
we married, aud | thought, a night or
two after@ard felt sleepy anu ia'd my
head on your shoulder, and you put
your arms around me and whispered
.wootlv in my ear saving: NV dear
darling, are you sleepy | said: Il
was" You sweetly kissed me, and 1t
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gss Or.,es-ORcers-M v Davis. Beverly, Kyj
nsicr; . " cisrt, Hcrsip.yH'e Ky, Tcasucc J
y, -sns Raves, Gonrgetovr, Ky., sccrstny. tNer'-
f.vr tonniuee-lS Gano, scorg,town, Ny, Ia e
t1sr; " " Tayor. Ligrsnse, ~ RG Hopkins, lr'n-
Nrste XVI bGpthris Shelby Vile ~ Ne sh'ist'
nsuufttsi,~n. ~. Richard wH,c's. Goshen. NJ
,salfs ,e.nefi-Nccts 81 ,tas't,ri esors "a N,1d7l
IN each wanth : Murphy, >trrfrri. Pr. g iirla.
Nllcic siile socy; John Bfsh,, stanford bus'"'s'
A.sut
sanford cr-nge- Me.ts vt Ni-f liavs Hsi stan
f.rl every ssturisy Afternoon. At 7"ciwk. sas y
haris. Master J Murphy, Trelserc'' John bigh'i
Scrrtary.
H.sasrlii, GrrAs---Nsrts ~ Nesonr han hU-i'n-
Villa every saturday silerno "a ai2e.h wa Ia
tss Master. ~ pwtns Treasurer " 'rnw' 80 y
rlr5 Orrlarf Ggarr,-Nest al - -. - Ilail,
tsah ossh,rl ryrr, ~aiuris, snerr~rh q Ia"ies
Master: Jae Guest rrcas. Midi ton SNs'
Hi'fs or 9niag, Mrr's q lIllis tgr c,etr.---
- Cr4s Lyon Master Lg'n Murrhy, f"n-
ury. : Lvun, So.
Pr.i-legs ~ Gnfsqe u ct N rrofchrrs' iiic cycrS
81 anl an S.turia, rtcrnooh, AZ O'Clock. bnct
Aslerson Mister T. V rhilips, TroI~ Heo hvans,S@y
T4rse-sr.ts q -,nqs- Meets at the school hou-e IN
IA r>yiIle evtr, S4turiav aneru~un w. :. a..
iIoaler. Mrsie- J. D. sNcfe, stcf,,ar!i \. ~ H"oi'
treasurer.
Jta.,,.f.'s Grsrg- Meets W Nnrigc,ilr every
ttturias aih.rug,n. At "iatk. "Ne, tldwsll store
ii,uiri stag. Aastcr !'ss' J. 'sr'cf Ivy wyatt
Ssaii,iec ~ saver.
lhagihe IJes Garas- N,.ts near Shsliy Guy.
e,srs Saiur.ay nfter orr. A n'nny, Nas.,'f' W
Mhite SCI; r Irib5r. Treasurer.