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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03
ANECDOTES OF COLERIDGE,

He was dining with some friends near
London, when Il broken soldier, in old tat
tered uniform, came to the window, beg
ging; on which Colerdge launched into a
history, causes, effects-everything the
Peninsular War. "What a pity" said one
of tho party afterwards, that that old
soldier came up to the window" "Itwould
have been all the same said the other, "if
a magpie had hopped across the path" 1t
seldom happens that those who are famous
at monologue are equally clever ut retort.
But Coleridge uttered one of the finest
things. on sudden provocation. ever said
in any language. He was addressing a
British mob, when some of his hearers, not
liking his sentiments, hisscd. He paused,
looked calmly around at them. and then,
enunciating very slowly, said: when, on
the burning embers of Democracy you
throw the cold water Of reason, no wonder
that they hiss" It was of course better
suited to an Athepian assembly than to a
British mob. but it was glorious outburst
all the same,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03
KISSING THE DEAD.

The danger from contaSion and disease,
of the practice of kissing the dead is shown
by an occurrence at Mt Vernon, New York,
where the inhabitants are conSratulating
themselves ON having escaped the horrors
of an epidemic. 1t appears that young
lady named Carol, returnedto her fathers 5
house in that village, Il short time since.
and died in q day or two afterward. Dur
ing the wake which followed, large num-
Der of persons kissed the corpse. 1t has
now transpired that the girl died of small
pox in its worst and most malignant form.
None of Mr.. Carroll's other childred hav-
ing been vaccinated, the cantagion soon
spread among them. carrying off all but
two out of seven. Nothing could be done
to restrain the inmates of the pestilental
abode from going at large and interning-
ling with the community while the dam
gerous infection existed.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03

AN ANOMALOUS ANIMAL.

Dr. Carl Rath writes that among the
rocks at st. Amaro, on the coast of st
Paulo, there is an anomalous animal. be-
tween the ray and tho shark, which lives
upon the echinidans. With its hard bony
peak, it attacks these sea urchins, which,
in defense, move about rapidly and present
their spines, but these the urchin eater de-
stroys until its prey remains disarmed.
Then, fastening itself in crevice of the
rocks by means of two strong fins, which
are further strengthened by two bones
from the upper part of the body. it is en-
abled to resist the shock Of waves, and
leisurely eat out the urchins In place of
gills it has two holes al the beginning of
the tail, communicating with the fiattened
mouth. The head narrows toward the
beak, and the nostrils lie nearly over the
mouth. There are two weak fins on the
belly fastened only to the skin, and two
others run along the t,il, one above and
the other beneath. The back is studded
with warts with small spines. The eyes
are covered with q kind of cornel and lie
on the sides of the bcak. The length of
the specimen seen by Dr. Ruth was 8
inches, its width S, and its greatest thick
ness l.6 inches. 1t fins were O.S inch in
width. The mouth had two lips, and two
holes next the nose, beside that extending
into the beak, and from tho bottom of the
nose proceeded kind of thin snout. mus
cular and flexible 1t had no teeth The
back was of IL dark color. shading away
along the throat into whitish. The dor
sal spines resembled the shields of the
crocodile. At first sight it looks like a
bat, and the boatmen call it the sea-bat
They are afraid to touch it. 1t is found
among rocks constantly washed by the
goa
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03
AIR CURE.

A correspondent writes The air cures
Of the Alps are an important clement among
the attractions of Switzerland. You find
them scattered through tho country at
different attitudes to accommodate all in
valids. The healing virtues seem to reside
between the elevations of two and six
thousand feet for the ma jority. Some con-
stitutions gain benefit at still greater alti-
tudes, even up to nine thousand feet. Af-
ter heightened ojourn "on the heights
the return to the ordinary level must be
made by dc ,srccs The hotel here at Forhn
Alp, which is an air, milk and whey cure
combined, is full Of Swiss Germans. Their
capacity for eating, or rather drinking, is
quite marvellous. They begin the day at
six o'clock with from one to three largo
glasses of milk warm from the COW or goat.
At eight comes the usual Swiss breakfast
of bread, butter, coffee and honey dinner
at noon, coffee and bread at four, warm
milk again at six, hearty supper at half
past seven, and between nine and ten you
see many finishing off with night-cap Of
wine or becr Oh, for their livers and di-
gestivc organs The life in the open air,
which is the important part OF the cure,
may account for this constant imbibing.
The Swiss and many German doctors have
great faith in the curative powers of this
mountain air SO near the glaciers. 1t is
particularly beneficial for nervous diseases,
worn-out brain workers., weakened consti-
tutions, and for those who are suffering
from poverty Of blood and pulmonary diff
culties. The more climbing the patient
can do, according to his strength, the more
rapid is hia improvement.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03
NUMBER Al

THE GANG PLow.-A correspondent Of
the Chicago Tribune writes the following
experience us to gang and sulky plows: II
have yet to see any value in tho gang plow.
and yet they appear to gain in popularity.
As general rule two horses are enough
for one man to manage, and for these Il
inch pillow is sufficient. There are a few
farmers and farm-hands who can manage
four horses and q gang of two plows. and
such men ought to have the gang plows;
but the average farmer, farm hand. or boy.
should be excused from using them. But
the single sulky plow is an implement that
ought to come into general use. l havo
had q Skinner sulky for nearly ten years.,
and could not well do without it. or q sim
liar one. The past Fall used Hapgood
sulky for plowing out potatoes. and it prov
ed the best thing for that purpose that
have seen. There was no dodging Of the
hills. A neighbor. who had twenty-five
dollar potato-digger. also gave it trial.
and pronounced it better than the digger.
as it did better work. For all but the most
able-bodied men. the sulky plow is Of ines
timable value. l know soldier who lost u
leg and an arm, who does all Of his plowing
with sulky plovf, drives his planter. and
does his cultivating with q sulky cultivator.
Without these he could do little Of his
farm-work. but. with them. is enabled to
grow fine crops with a small amount Of
help.
At the Sidney trial last year a Largo
number Of sulky and gang plows were pres
ent. Only q few Of the latter were sold,
while orders for the former were lively.
One agent told me that he had taken orders
for seventy. The most, If not all. of the
sulky plows are made too heavy. and no
doubt this defect will be corrected. The
cost of sulky plow is the most serious OBJ
lection against them; but l have no doubt
that good one will be put on the market
at $50 to S35, against $50 to so. as at pres
ent. In the first place they will be cheap
ened by using less material; and, in tho
second place. by the manufacture in great
er numbers.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03
TOBACCO IN ALGERIA.

The culture of tobacco may now be look
ed upon as ono of the principal pursuits of
Algeria. The tobacco crops Of 1874 have
been exceedingly abundant. and the returns
are double that of the previous year
namely, 3,53O.6o7f. Since the year lS47 it
has been calculated that the cultivation of
tobacco has realized 5t,OO0,OO0f. The
Government is doing its best to encourage
this source of industry, and the planters
are zealously striving to improve their
fields, and methods Of cultivation, so as to
compete on a larger scale with other coun-
tries Public attention is also being drawn
to the mineral wealth of the country
Throughout last year several French, Eng
lish, and American companies have been
exploring various regions Of the three prov
inces with q view to future enterprise; but
capital, roads, and means of transportation
are wanted. In Constantine, mining opera
ations are actively carried on. In 1873 the
total amount of mineral exports of Algeria
reached O,6G2 tons. two-thirds of which
were supplied by Constantine. Last year
this quantity was exceeded; 1t is expected
that the returns will be 10000 tons. The
colony demands of the Government an ex-
tended survey Of the mining districts, with
q view to promote branch Of industry 80
important alike to Algeria and France. At
present the number of miners is only 500,
the greater part Of these being empl ,yed
in Constantine alone.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03

WATERING PLANTs.-Although the few
necessary and simple rules are very well
Judging from inquiries, some who seem
still unconscious of the injury they intlict
upon their pets by untimely application Of
water. When in a healthy, growing state.
all vegetation loves II liberal supply Of
moisture, and this should be given, not in
little and frequent sprinklings. but only
when there are signs that it is required.
and then in copious measure. Plants ut
rest do not absorb moisture very freely. and
too much of it engenders disease. first ut
the root, and later in the foliage.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03
A 10000 POUND LEAD BOULDER.

The Greenfield (Mo) Gazette says: ION
Saturday last Joseph and William Burnett.
Jr, who were engaged in taking up zinc
for the Dade Company. struck. at a dis
tance of only four feet from the surface. a
chunk of lead which has not yet been taken
up, but has been uncovered sufficiently to
show that it is six feet in width. about two
feet in thickness. and, so far about nine
feet in length. Parties who have examin-
ed it estimate its weight at from $4,000 to
$4,000 pounds. The discovery Of this man,
moth mass of mineral was the occasion for
intense excitement among the miners in
that vicinity. Some sixty or seventy have
applied for lots on which to prospect for
lead, and quite number have already COM
menced prospecting without the formality
Of q lease or of any writing whatsoever. 1t
is reported that the zinc mines at Engle-
mans Mills are almost deserted, every min
er being anxious to make an early trial Of
his luck in digging for lead. There are a
number of experienced Joplin miners pres
ent, all of whom unite in the opinion that
the prospect for lead in immense quantities
is excellent. The company has determined
to survey fifty five acres more of this tract
into lots. These lots are 99xl9S feet, and
it is proposed for the present to let each
alternate lot to miners. A large number
of prospectors will therefore soon be at
work, and there is good reason for believing
that the mines of Dade county will soon be
exporting lead in nearly as large quantities
as zinc
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03
BRIGHAM YOUNG'S OLD AGE.

Age and persecution are gradually sour
ing the mild and gentle temper Of Brig
ham Young. of Salt Lake City. Instead
of mellowins it. they are running it. Ad-
versity is not softcning his views Of life.
nor reducing the asperity of his language.
Perhaps it is Ann Eliza who has done this;
perhaps it is the ladies' of the harem Ac-
cording to the Salt Lake Tribune, a dis
agreeable scene occurred not long since.
One of the prophets many sons, President
of the order OF Enoch, and vagabond of
spendthrift reputation, ran short of money
and called on the old gentleman to give
him some. Brigham referred young hope
full to George A. Smith, trustee-in-t trust of
the church. Smith gave the younger
Young bit of his mind, called him a
spendthrift. Il squanderer, vagabond. and
wound up by telling him that the treasury
of Jesus Christ would never furnish him n
penny. According to the Tribune, Brigham
threw his hat in Smiths face. "Take that
d-n you," said the prophet: "things have
come to a pretty pass when my sons can
not get the money 1 earned The hat
was restored to him, and the old gentle
mans ire was soothcd with check given
to the young one. The same paper charges
Brigham with confining his aged wife, his
only lawful one, in an old school-house be-
hind the seraglio, and slowly starving her
to DEATH Take it altogether. Mr.. Young
must be getting to be Il very disagrecable
sort Of a prophet.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03
WHAT MAKES BALD HEADS,

correspondent of the Chicago Tribune
enters a protest against the practice of
shampooing. He says; at is well enough
for the people of this country to under
stand once for all, that the reason why
there are so many bald-hcaded young men
nowadays is the universal custom that pre-
walls of shampooing tho head with stimu-
lating washes. The wonder is, that there
arc any men left who have full suits Of
hair, The custom should be discontinued
at once. and young men should be warned
i'll season against this most pernicious
practice. Let shampooing cease from this
time forward"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03

Coon TOMATOES. .--Tohave goo tomatoes
one must first secure strong, healthy plants.
and this cannot be done inpoor land They
will run to vines" at first. but the tips
should be pinched, and the fruit will fol-
low; and such fruit us exhausted soil never
can produce. Any person who permits vines
to lay on the ground cannot reasonably
count on securing the best results. Try
the plan Of little trclliscs, no matter how
rough or homely; the extra crop will moro
than repay the trouble. Thus shall you
raise tomatoes in double sense.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03

HuLLEss OATs.--Theseo oats are offered TO
farmers at 81 peg pound. II il asserted
that they lori riginated by hybridizins the
English oat." This is not only improbable,
it is probably untrue. Besides, these oats
have been grown in Europ9 and in this
country for fifty years or more 1t is q
scheme to pluck farmers pockets. and wo
warn our readers Of the comparatively
worthless character of these hulless oats,
-,
based upon experience with them.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03
To OBTAIN FRUIT FROM BARREN TREEs.-
A correspondent of the american Agrieal-

To OBTAIN FRUIT FROM BARREN TREES
correspondent of the american Agricul-
turist says:
"I wish to describe to You method OF
making fruit trees bear that l blundered
on. Some fifteen years ago had small
apple tree that leaned considerably.
drove n stake by it, tied II string to q limb
and fastened it to the stake. The next year
that limb blossomel full, and not another
blossom appeared on the tree, and, as Tim
Bunker said, 1T sot me u thinking and l
came to the conclusion that the string was
SO tight that it prevcntcdt the sap returning
to the roots; consequently it formed fruit
buds. Having Il couple of pear trees that
were large enough to bear, but had never
blossomcd, | took :coarsc twine and wound
it several times around the tree above tho
lover limbs. and tied it rs tight us could.
Thr next Spring all the top above the cord
bio ;somed us white as 70 sheet, and thero
was not one blossom below where the cord
was tied. A neighbor, seeing my trees
loaded with pears, used this method with
the same result. / have since tried the ex-
pertinent on several trees. almost with tho
same result. think it "a much better way
than cutting off the roots. In early Sum.
mer, say June or July. wind a strong twine
several times around the tree, or q single
limb, and tic it. the tighter the better, and
you will be pleased with the result; tho
next Winter or Spring the cord may be
taken Off
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03
Hard Times.

Sadly the times are out of gear,
And cash is hard to get;
Labor is idle and living dear,
But what is the good to frety
The days will brighten by-and-by,
Hard times will pass away;
Wen all pull through, if we but try
To bear them while they stay.
Money is king-but why despair,
If his royal car breaks down?
We only add to human care
five idly fret and frown;
The days will brighten by-and-by,
Hard times will pass away;
Well all pull through, if we but try
To bear them while they stay.
Let us be hopcful-come what may;
Each cheering his neighbor yet,
Till time shall show clearer way,
And our troubles we forget;
The days will brighten by-and-by,
Hard times will then depart;
Wen all pull through, if we but try
To keep ourselves in heart.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03
A FEMALE HUNTER.

Miss Molly Allen. of Napa, Cal, maid
en- of twelve or thirteen, has killed more
game with her small tolescopic rifle than
any two hunters in that region this winter.
She made thirty dollars on squirrels tails
last summer. getting only five cents apiece.
At shooting match last year she took sc
many prizes that her bearded opponents
ruled her out of the ring.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03

s. to 500 sd' ef'''y, An Assn's sasscs g'nsi Of
working people of both sexes, young and
old, make more money at work for us, in
their own localities, during their spare mo-
ments, or all tie time, than at any thing else
We offer employment that will pay hand
somely for every hours work. Full partic-
ulars, terms, &c, sent free, Send us your
address at once Don't delay. Now is the
time. Don't look for work or business else
where, until you have learned what we Of.
fer. G. SrrSsoN d Co, Portland, Maine,
Jan 16-1y
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"JocK," said tn, old Laird of Dumbie-
dikes. wien ye h .e pact4ipg else to do, 20
may be aye sticking in 4 tree; it will bS
growing, Jock, when ye're sleeping"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03

The American Rairyman's Association
propose arrangements for having cheese
factory in full operation at the Philadelphia
Centennial.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-07-03

THE 1880 tousof copper mined in Mich
igan last year, is estimlted to tp worth
S., ,996, ,lS0
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LAW and REAL ESTATEOFFICE

BROADWAY, FROSTBERG, MD.
IN connection with the practice of Law
the undersigned will give special atten
,ion to the
Purchase and Sale Of Real Estate,
And shall endcavor to make it the interest OF
persons wishing to purchase, lease, or rent
property, to first apply at this office. Prop
cr,v entrusted to him for sale or other dis
position will be advertised at his own cX-
pcnsc. He has at present for sale, or rent,
several desirable houses, several good busi-
ness stands, and rooms suitable for offices.
JNO. S. GROVE,
Sept ) Attorney al Law.
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HAVE received upwards of FIFTY
L L FIRST PREMIUMS, and are among
the best NOW made, Every instrument fully
warranted for five years. Prices as low as
the exclusive use of the very best materials
and the most thorough workmanship will
permit The principal piansts and compo-
scrs and the piano purchasing public, of the
South especially, unite in the unanimous
verdict of the superiority of the STlEFF
PIANO. The DURABILITY of our in
struments is fully established by over SIN
TY SCHOOLS and COLLEGES in the
South, using over 800 of our Pianos.
Sole Wholesale Agents for several of the
principal manufacturers of Cabinet and Par
lor Organs prices from $50 to $500.
liberal discount to ClcrEymcn and Sabbath
Schools.
A large assortment of second hand Pianos
at prices ranging from $50 to $500, always
on hand.
Send for Illustrated Catalogue, containing
the names of over 1000 Southcrncrs who
have bought and are using the Stietl Piano.
CEIAS. Nj. STHEFE.
Warcrooms, No 8 North Liberty St,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Factories, 81 and Sc Camden ST., and 45 and
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-27
The Registry Hurenu repeal.

POINTS IN THE COUNCIL REMoNsTRANcf AGAINST
THE ABOLITION OF THE sYsTEM-THE OBJECTS
AND BENEFITS OF THE BUREAU.
In obedience to instructions given by Council
ut its last meeting, the Committee on opening
streets have prepared remonstrance against
the petitions which have been sent to the Leels-
lature asking the repeal of the Registry Bureau
system of this city. The remonstl ance SETS
forth the objects and benefits, together with the
cost of the system, in the following specitica-
tons
exact plot of property owned III tle Guy 81 III
as description goes.
g. It will assist the city officers in making as
sessments for curbing and paving, laying water
pipes, &C., by giving the exact number OF feet
and ownership. ...,.
to give the ownership aud exact location OF pro-
perty and prevent errors in the assessment.
4. 1t will assst.the Board Of Revision in cor
recting assessments.
& II will point out errors in lines already ex-
istinv, thereby enabling property owners to have
them corrected and prevent recurrence III the
| future. ..r...,
6. 1t will secure the assessment OF all property
| IN the city and prevent the annual ioss 10 1he
city on tile taxation OF at least $780, O0U, or pro-
perty not assessed from the inability OF the as
| SCISSORS to find owners and location and thereby
| eaualiZe the assessment.
| H. 1t will be the only correct ana rellape rei
erence in the city, and will be Invaluable 70 ai,
purchasers of property and the investment oi
bonds and mortgages. 49,. H.,
| g. To repeal the law would entail direct ioss
of tbe cost and labor already incurred Gas all the
EXPENSES necessary for the completion OF the
work have already been paid and lose to the
city and county annually the tax on all property
q The total cost of books and blanks is S623.
90 There has been four months labor expend
ed already in laying out the city and drafting IL
about 900 descriptions of property by the foul
drauehtsmen at no additional COST 10 the ci'y.