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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-03-06

An Akron physician tells us of little
Akron boy who come to him and said:
doctor, want some ipecac." What do
YOU want it for?' "Never mind, just give
it to me- "Who sent you here ?" 'Nc-
body sent me; come myself" 81 can't let
YOU have it unless you tell me what you
are going to do with it, "Well, Doctor,
our hired girl has swallowed a silver quar-
ter, and she said that if | would give her
something that would bring it up l might
ha it
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-03-06

The principles of the telescope were dis
covered by children while playing with
spcctacles. The theory was afterwards de-
monstrated by Calico, who constructed
telescope magnifying thirty-three times
and with which he male the ASTRONOMERS
discoveries which immrrtali2ei his ralns.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-03-06

A NEAR-sldHrED citizen stepped into
butchers shop, yesterday, with the lnten-
ton Of ordering six pounds of meat sent to
his house but after sitting down on the
butchers rat terrier, which was lying curled
up IN chair, the citizen changed his mind,
and went to another shop. 1t is curious
how the purpose Of the human mind is
sometimes changed by the me est trihe!
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-03-06
Christmas is Coming!
THE UNDERSIGNED DESIRES HIS
Lriendls and Patrons of Frost.

THE UNDERSIGNED DESIRES HIS
Erientls and Patrons of Frost
Il burg and vicinity to know that he is a-
ready prepared for the holidays, with fine
selection OF Presents for Ladies and Gentle
men also with large assortment of Dolls
and Toys for Children His stock of CON
FECTlONERIES is unequalcd in town.
Weddings, Festivals, Fairs, and Parties will
bc served at short notice on reasonable
terms. Special attention given TO the prep
aration and oruamentaton of Wedding
Cakes. A fine assortment of Cakes always
on hand, of which we name in part, Lady
Cake, Pound Cake, Fruit Cake, Mountain
Cake, Marble Cake, Jelly Cake, Sponge
Cake, NC. Families daily supplied with
Fresh Bread-Rolls, Buns, Sc Ia" Orders
Will receive prompt attention and all goods
delivered free ofchaTYe Having thirty wears
experience in the business he feels confident
OF giving satisfaction in all cases. Thank
ful for past favors he homes TO share your
future patronage. Remember the we'll
known old stand on Broadway, adjoining
Holes and Yungermans and Opposite the
Presbyterian Parsonage Bl.ASSE'S
Nov ely Bakery and Confectionery.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-03-06
New Tin Shop
&. +. HsARTZEEz. a. co.

UNDER JOURNAL" PRINTING OFFICE,
Main Street. Fr0stburg. WI.
SADDLE AND HARM ESS- -MAKEI s
TIANE on band and for sale Fine and
Coarse Harness Collars, Hamcs, Trace.
Halter, Br' nst and Butt Chains, Mems and
Side =" .idcs, all qualities; Riding and Blind
Brides. iIoiec Eankcts, leigh Bells, Wag-
on aud Buggy Whips and everything per-
tanning Ia a first class shop, We make a
specially Of putting up hinc Harness.
and in tbin line We defy competition Best
quality "f Mining WGNh always on
iand, and orders promptly filed. Work of
all descriptions mndc to order Repairing
neatly and promptly done, Prices reasona-
Bile. c5y- Orders solicited. Nov 4---y
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-03-06
GEORGE EEsE.E
FRANK T.. DAVIS.

a r q H IT z Q i,
.. CORNER CHARLES 4 FAHETIE SIS,
Entrance on Fayette Street,
gznn,n Eo. I. BALTIMORE
Baltimore, June II, lS13-y
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-03-06
.,R0sTssgEsG EEOTE1s.,
LAW and REAL ESTATE OFFICE

BPOdDWlY, FROSTBERG, ND
IN connection with the practice Of Law,
tie undersigned will give special atten
ton to the
rurc{.aSr and sale or Real Estate.
And shall endcav0r to make il ihc interest OF
persons wishing to purchase, lease or rent
property, to fr~, apply at Ibis ciiice. Prop
crlv entrusted to him for sale or other dis
position will hc advertised Al his own c%-
pcnse He has ut present for sale, or rent
several desirable houses, several good 'nlsi-
ness stands, and rooms suitable for offices.
JNO. $ GROVE,
Sept 5 Attorney at Law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22
The Inchoate Rights of a wife.

DANIEL s. YOUNGs asked Jennie
Youngs to become his wife when he was
q widower of ffty-two and she twenty
three. He had two children by for
mer wife, daughters, both of age, and
one married. He l3aC real estate worth
$150,000, which constituted his principal
property. She accepted his proposal,
and the day for the marriage was fixed
for the 9th of last August. 1t was post
poned on account OF illness, and took
place on the Sd CT September. Just
after the pestponement the daughters
their father that his betrothed cared
nothing for him, but took him solely for
his property. This lie warmly resented,
and to prove to them their error con-
veyed them all his real estate, the only
consideration named being natural love
and affection" OF this conveyance Mrs.
Youngs was kept in ignorance till long
after marriage. Then she brought suit
to have it declared Eoid so far as the
present interest which, but for the deed,
she would have Of her inchoate right of
dover and her future absolute right of
dover in case she survives her husband.
Judge Van Worst, before whom the case
was tried in Supreme Court, special
term, after an examination of analogous
cases, says dover is highly favored in
equity. tits not only a legal but a
moral right, as it is q provision in favor
of the doweress for her husbands estate.
If I" the inchoate rights of the wife are
as much entitled TO protection as the
vested rights of the widow" as the cases
held, then Mrs. YouEgs had unques-
toned claims for relief upon principles
of reason and justice. The deed exc
cuted before her marriage, under the
facts and circumstances in this case.
should have nc other effect upon her
rights and interests than if executed
afterward.-Neao York World.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22
The Hero of a Duel.


A FLORENCE correspondent of the Phil
adelphia Press writes: CAS- two elegant
equipages passed rs, each occupied by
fine-looking gentleman, my companion
said In the first of these carriages is
the principal of fatal duel which took
place two years ago, and in the next the
young man who acted as his brave sec
ond. They are both of noble descent,
and were involved in this affair one night
at the opera upon the debut OF young
ballet danseuse. A lot of men had been
employed by her friends to applaud her,
and In the midst of their effort several
Kisses proceeded from the box occupied
by the young nobleman and his assc-
ciates. A noted leader of what are called
the roughs of Florence, very prosper
Gus man, with many worknen under him,
a famous swordsman, formerlya fencing
master, took great offense at what he
called an insult to his special party, and
walked to the box or lcge whence the
of threats, the young pobleman raised a
char to defend himself, and his friends
and the police came tG the rescue. A
challenge ensued from the swordsmaD
which was instantly accepted by the
other man, who knew Gothing of fencing.
Everybody believed he was doomed, and
great efforts were made to stop the fight
because the challenger was admitted to
be invincible with the small sword, the
chosen weapon of the Frenck and the
Italians, but in vain The leader Of the
'roughs boosted that by a particular de-
scending blow he would cut his adver
sary in twain. At the appointed hour
the parties met, and the swordsmar
rushed upon his antagonist with elevated
sword, while the latter presented his
weapon SO steadily straight before hin
that he pierced his assailant through anC
killed him, even while his glitterine
blade was whirling over his head. A
great excitement followed. The parti
sans of the dead man swore to take the
life of the nobleman, who had to leave
the country to escape assassination, and
remained in Switzerland for Ions time
When | saw him he looked very pale anc
sad, as if regretting the fatal occurrence
or fearing that the hour of retributior
would come. He is only twenty-five
years of age and much esteemed by PEG
pie of al parties in Florence"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22
A Remarkable Book.

In 1868 ?. T. Barnum wrote his Autobiogra-
ply for Burr & Co., the celebrated publishers
in Hartford, Conn, for which they paid him
$4,000. 1t made book OF 800 pages, was
profusely illustrated, gave a particular ac-
count of Barnum's eventful life in all parts of
the world, and included his celebrated lecture
on "The Art of Money Getting" Horace
Greeley pronounced the book "worth a hun
dred-dollar greenback to many beginner in
life" The publishers sold $4,000 copies of
the book by subscription, at three dollars and
half copy. In 1871, when Mr. Barnum
started his crest travelling shows, he bought
back the copyright and stereotype plates of
his book for $4,000, added an Appendix
bringing the account of his life up to that
date, printed an edition Of 100000 copies,
sent them with his travelling shows. and sold
the whole of them at cost, one dollar each.
He has added an Appendix each year, which
has now increased the volume to thousand
pages. It averages a sale of 100000 copies
each year. They are neatly bound in muslin,
gilt and sold liz all his travelling shows. AS
his patrons emerge from his great show tents
with his books under their arms, they look as
if coming from a circulating library! No
book in this country ever had such an enor-
nous sale, or SC abounds in curious incidents
of real life and valuable eXperiences.-Buf-
fdlO Courier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22
Manuring the Soil About Fruit Trees.

CONCERNING this important subject,
Casper Hitler, of Canestoga, Pa, writes:
Chemistry has satisfactorily demon
strated that the alkaline earths found in
the ashes of plants and their fruits must
abound in the soil, or good trees and
good fruit cannot be expected. Potash,
lime and phosphate of lime enter largely
into the apple, pear, peach and grape,
and all virgin soils naturally contain
these in greater or less degree. 1t is
estimated that 100 pounds Of these aka
line earths are taken out of each acre an
nually by a crop of tobacco. Wheat
corn, potatoes, trees and fruits all take
up large amount of this food, and we
need, therefore, not be SURPRISED that our
apple trees are short-lived and our fruit
imperfect. Stable manure, as our own
experience has shown, will not supply
in sufficient quantity the alkaline salts
of which we robbed our orchards by in
judicious cropping. We can see evil
dence of this from the fact that no
orchard can be successfully raised on the
site of an old one. These losses can
probably be made up by judicious use of
lime or phosphate of I1me, ashes or
potash, charcoal, etc. Ne general rule
can be given for the application of these
special manures, because we do not yet
know enough about it to lay down aregu-
lar formula. Butwe might say, as did the
doctor, quantity sufficient" Some soils
may want much, others little, and some
one kind and some another. Two
pear trees that had for years brought no
| good fruit were made to yield fine fruit
by digging trench a few feet from the
trees and filling it with suds mixed with
two bushels of charcoal and two pounds
of potash. A successful grower of the
peach scrapes the soil from the base of
the tree and pounds half peck or more
of fresh lime around them. Old peach
trees have been renovated by pouring a
few quarts of hot I've around them. Five
or six years ago Thomas Nehan planted
an experimental orchard Of 1 500 trees
| apples, pears, peaches, cherries and
grapes-and from the start put it into
grass and has since annuslly taken off
| over two tons of hay per acre. Those
who have seen it pronounce it model of
perfection. But he tells US ne gives it a
liberal top dressing of manure annually,
and, besides, gives his trees a light
mulching of earth taken from bitches,
fence-corners, etc. If trees and plants
would generally flourish under such a
course of treatment we could adopt it
with profit. Our hillside orchards would
no longer be subject to have the loose
cultivated soil washed away by every
heavy shower of rain, and the saving in
labor, hoeing, wedding, etc, in our grape
patches would be sufficient to pay for all
needed fertilizers-N. ?. Hers56.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22

sity, and without which mechanical in
dustry could not be carried on. In the
manipulation of nearly every kind of
material the hammer is continually nee
essary, in order to exert force beyond
what the hands command, unaided by
mechanism, to multiply their force. A
carpenter, in driving spike, requires a
force of from five pounds to five tons to
meet the requirements of his work; a
stone-mason applies force OF from 100
to 1000 pounds in driving the edge of
his tools; chipping, calking, in fact near
iy all mechanical operations, consist more
or less in blows, and blows are but the
application of an accumulated force eX-
pended throughout limited distance
considered as mechanical agent the
hammer concentrates the power of the
arms and applies it in manner that
meets the requirements of the work. If
great force is needed long swing and
slow blows accomplish tons; if but little
force is required short swing and rapid
blows will serve, the degree of force be-
ing not only continually at control but
the direction at which it is applied also.
Other mechanism. if used instead of ham,
mers to perform the same duty, would
from its nature require to be compli-
Gated machine and act in but one direc-
ton or in one place"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22
Enc Common Hanme.

The hammer seems a simple instrU-
tment enough, but Mr.. J. Richards, in a
book on mechanical topics, lately pub
iished in England, finds in it much that
is curious and interesting, as the follow
ing extract will show:
:" Few people in witnessing the use of
q hammer, or in using one themselves,
ever think of it as an engine giving out
tons of force, concentrating and apply-
ing power by functions which, if per-
Termed by Other mechanism, WORLD in
yC2ve trains - of gearing, levers, or
screws; aud that such mechanism, if
employed instead of hammers, mustlack
that important function of applying
force IN any direction that the will may
direct.
& A simple hand-ESmmer is, in the aia-
stract, Gzle Of the NEST intricate of me-
chanicsG agents, that IL its action is more
difficuls. 40 analyze than that of many
complex machines involving trains of
mechanics; but our familiarity with
hammers makes US overlook this fact,
and the hammer has even been denied a
place among those mechanical con-
trivances to which there has been ap-
piled the mistaken name Of mechanical
powers = as - - $50 = 80 ..r
Let the reader compare hammer
with wheel and axle, inclined plane,
screw, or lever, as an agent for concen-
trating and applying power, noting the
principles Of its action first, and then
considering its universal use, and he will
conclude that if there is mechanical
device that comprehends distinct princi-
pies, that device is the common ham
mer; it seems, indeed, to be one of those
things provided to meet human neces'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22
Growing Turnips.

A CORRESPONDENT of the Neoo England
Farmer says he grows turnips III this
way: When load of manure was ready
for the field, we would scatter it over
with turnip seed and then lay it out in
the hill, then drop the corn, until we had
planted three acres in this way. when
we hoed the corn we pulled out al the
turnips but one to each hill, and those
left grew finely. The manure used was
takeptfrom the hog-pen, composd largely
of swamp muck, which had been worked
over, and had been the receptacle Of ell
the shops and suds from the house for
nearly year. We had also another
patch which was devised exclusively to
turnips, and in the fall we harvested as
fine lot of rutabagas s12d white Swedes
as one could wish to see, and now we are
feeding them to our cattle. do not
know as they contain much nutriment,
but / do knew that the cattle like them,
and we think that they are good for
them. do aot claim that we can get a
better crop Of corn by raising turnips
with it, but think we can get more value
from an acre.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

WHEN a cork gets pushed down into
the neck of bottle, insert a loop of
strong Irvine and engage the cork in
any direction most convenient. Then
give strong pull, and the cork will gen.
orally yield sufficiently to be withdrawn.
To CLEAN and restore the elasticity OF
cane chair bottoms: Turn the chair
bottom upward, and with hot water and
a sponge wash the cane; work well, so
that it is we'll soaked should it be dirty,
use soap; let it dry in the air and it will
be as tight and firm as new, provided
none of the canes are broken.
IN case a lingering becomes too tight
to pass the joint of the finger, the finger
should first be held in cold water to re-
duce any swelling or Inflammation
Then wrap rag soaked in hot water
around the ring to expand the metal
and lastly soap the finger. A needle
threaded with strong silk can then be
passed between the ring and finger, and
a person holding the two ends and
pulling the silk, while sliding it around
the periphery of the ring, will readily re-
move the latter. Another method is tC
pass a piece Of sewing silk under the
ring, and wind the thread in pretty close
spirals and closely around the finger tC
the end-that below the ring-and begir
unwinding.-Sclentgfc american.
CoLLARED BEEF-Choose seven pounds
of the thin end Of the flank Of fine anC
tender but not too fat beef. Lay it in {
dish and rub in two ounces of coarse
sugar, six ounces of fine salt and one
ounce of powdered saltpeter. Let the
| beef remain in this pickle for week o.
ten days, turning and rubbing every day
| then bone it, remove all the gristle anC
coarse skin from the inside part ant
sprinkle it thick-y with finely-choppeC
parsley, one dessertspoonful of dried an(
powdered sage, a bunch of savory herbs
| also pulverized, one-half teaspoonfu
each Of ground allspice and pepper
| Roll up the meat lightly rs one woul(
roll a bandage and bind firmly with /;
cloth to keep it in shape; put in no
water and boil gently for six hours. I'm
mediately on taking it out of the pot pu
it under a weight without undoing it an(
| let il remain till cold. This dish is
very nice addition to the breakfast ia
bic. During the time the beef is il
pickle it should be kept cool and regu
larly rubbed and turned every day
| Household.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22

DAVIS PAIN KILLER.-This article needs
no comments from US, but the real worth of
so valuable compound compels US to give
publicity to it. The Pain Killer we keep con-
stantly at hand, and have done SO for num-
Der of years, and have administered it for
ails of all descriptions, both external and in
remedy eXtant. We well recollect its first in
PRODUCTION for public patronage; it was then
sold in few shops in the city; look at IL now
the world are its patrons.
Sold everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22

a DELICIOUS PUBDING.-Haf a pound
of flour, half pound of sugar, half a
pound of butter, half pound each OF
rsisins, currants. and citron, nutmeg,
aad small pinch of mace. Add four
eggs, whisked for at least half an hour.
Put the pudding in wellfcured cloth
that has also been scalded and boiled
for three hours Send to table with
sauce
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22

-"Numbers is what does the bust
ness" shouted a man who lives on Me-
chanic street. "When my wife is alone
/ can reason with her and run things to
suit myself, but when her mother is
around ] am not even stakeholder in
the concern. "-I'HusvsAe Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22

ELECTRICITY IS LIFE.-Al1 nervous disor-
ders, chronic diseases of the chest head, liver,
stomach, kidneys and blood, aches and pains,
nervous and general debility, etc, quickly
cured after drugs fail by wearing Volta's Elec-
tro Belts and Bands. Valuable book free, by
Volta Belt CO. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22

THEODORE THOMAS, of Thomas or
chestra, than whom there is no higher
musical authority in the world, says
there are no other cabinet Or parlor or
gans equal to those made by the Mason
& Hamlin Organ Co., and that musicians
agree with him in this opinion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22

The public are hereby assured, through the
columns of this paper, that Parsons Psl'gattye
Pills contain no Injurious principle, but that
they NAV be administered to children and the
most weak and shattered constitutions, in
small doses, with great certainty of success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22

HERBALIsTIc REMEDIEs.-In former
days, if a member of the household be
came iKdisposed, the family-head, under
instructions from the gray-h aired dame,
went to the forest or the field to gather
herbs or berries, from which were quick
ly made invigorating extracts, which ere
many days brought the patient safely
around, and saw the family gathering
once more without missing member.
How is it now? The slightest indisposi-
ton brings the 6 family physician" with
his handsome carriage. He feels the
pulse, examines the tongue, looks very
grave, writes few lines of hieroglyphics,
charges big fee, and leaves. only to re-
turn the next day and find his patient
mercurialized sufficiently to be really
sick. A week or two Of attendance fcl-
lows, and therein lies the secret Of
wealthy physicians" Compare the
physique of the present age with the past
and the story is complete. Reader, dis
card chemicals and try herbs. If you are
i'll, try the great herbalistic remedy, Dr.
J. WALKERS VINEGAR BITTERs. 80
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22

DIR. a. JOHNSON, one OF the most successful
practitioners of his time, invented what is
now called ,Joh,ssoa'S Anodyrae Ltninae7at. The
great success of this article in the cure of
Bronchitis and all diseases of throat and lungs
will make the name of Johnson not less
favorably, if less widely, known than that of
nHiN Naralpnn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22

A HINT TO THE WORKING MANA man
with family, however poor he may be, owes
it to his wife to save her health and strength
in every way possible. He has no right to al
low the mother of his children TO wear her
life out toiling with her needle to clothe her
family. His duty is to buy the Wilson shut
tie sewing machine, the best machine for
family sewing and manufacturing purposes
ever invented, and he can buy the Wilson
machine upon terms which enable him to
pay for it in small monthly installments, that
he can spare out of his wages without feeling
the drain. He will get, thereby, machine
capable of doing every variety of family work
in the most beautiful manner; a machine that
even child can operate, and which will
prove permanent family blessing. Machines
will be delivered st any railroad station IN
this county, free of transportation charges, if
ordered through the eompany's branch house
at 197 State street, Chicago. They send an
elegant catalogue and chrome circular free
on application. This company want few
more agents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-04-22

BURNETTs COCAINE is the best and cheap
est hair dressing in the world.