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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-10-27
Punch in Virginia.

There are hundreds of amusing in
cldents consequent upon the advent of
the new system of raising revenue in
Virginia. One is worthy of mention
here, and in this connection it must
be noted that, singular as it may ap-
pear, the saloon keepers are bitterly
opposed to the register During the
afternoon of the frst day of the new
system, R. M. T. Hunter State Treas
urer, dropped into saloon and plant
ing his elbows Familiarity upon the
counter, asked for glass of beer. A
party seated in therear discussing the
merits or dement's of the register, mar
rowly observed the distinguished old
gentleman and listened attentivey for
any expression relative to the instru-
ment that might escape him. He
slipped his beer and looked anxiously
at the bartender; slipped again and
eyed the barman still more intentl y
Putting down his glass he remarked
"You haven't punched"
II know | haven't, Mr.. Hunter"
said the smiling dispenser Of liquids.
"Havn't you got the Mofet regis
ter?' inquired the statesman.
"Oh, yes, sir" with touch of sar-
casm.
81 thought I didn't hear the BELL"
qnerulously remarked Virginia's
Treasurer.
ooh, no, Mr.. Hunter, you did U
very emphatically.
"Why?" hesitatingly.
Because You havn't paid me, MrI
Hunter.
This produced a laugh at the ex-
pense of the distinguished treasurer
and inancier, who after fumbling in
his pocket, produced a douceur and
planked it up. Who.eupon the bar
keeper, with a considerable hourish,t
turned his crank, sounded the gong1
and announcpd, "Another half cen
toward paying the debt of Virginia,
Mr.. Hunter beat hasty retreat
Worcester Gazeue.
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IT HE
Maryland Directory,

DEING a historical and descriptive COM
ID phi alton Of its resources and trade
advantages; prominent and interesting
points to tourist and pleasure seekers;
towns, villages and post office described to
date; sketches of men engaged in all
branches of trade, and the professions;
names and address of merchants, manuiac.
turers and professional men; iarns and
farmers, tobacco end tobacco plant RS in
each county; price anI quality If farming
and other lands; kinds of fertilizers used
and those best suited to tie soil for the
growth of various crops; cleared and tim
uered lands; mountain, valley and river
scenery; suitable points for emigrants and
others to locate; ills and mill owners;
country merchants and general stores;
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panies, benevolent societies, colleges,
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TO education, md Such ether nlatttJ& Of
pu5Nc tatereM as may he Suggested By friends
IN difcr9ut ssctionS Of the suite, making
this DO k, we hope, one in which all classes
of our people will feel interested
Further information will be cheerfully
given, and orders for the book received,
payable when deiivered) by addressing
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Use.
j. FRANK LEWIS & CO,
No. 3 s. Gay street, BALTIC,
Sept 90 Publishers.
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Grand Square and Upright.

From the Hon. G. R. Gather, publisher
.S0uthern 1Egjs, Ashville, Ala.
"We have received from the manufac-
turer Daniel F. Beatty, one of his square
pianos. 1t is q thing of beauty, but not
more exquisite 70 the eye IS the finish OF
lis workmanship, than charming to the ear
is the swecsness OF its melody The
1ianO combines the highest eAcelleuce, to
WuIch i iirst-c.ass inan tactdrers Of musi-
cal instruments aim. To all who wish to
invest in first class piano we have no
hcstancy in advising them to send the
money directly to Mr.. Beatty. We speak
from actual experiment, and 1t is with
pleasure we give this evidence of the relia-
bili,y of Mr.. Beatty and his instruments"
Best offer ever given. Money refunded
upon return o. Piano and freight charges
paid by me Daniel F. Beatty both wa"s
if unsatisfactory, after d test trial of five
days. p amos warranted for six years.
Agenta wanted. Send for catalogue. Ad-
dress,
DANIEL F. BEATTY,
Washington, New Jersey, U S A
Dec 16
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TIE following is all thu space gij
in a Texas newspaper to lynch
Dudley Hansford was hanged b
mob of forty men this morning, NJ
his home, two miles from Perry
this county. Too maca cattle.
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CHIEF Joseph is IS, nearly si2
high has regular features, blacDs
and is of erect and manly figure. He
discards much of the Indian toggery,
and his toilet is extremely simple, con-
sisting principally of pair of blank(
trousers and moccasins.
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PROBE SION-4L.
DR.. w. r. FTNDENREEsG.

LATE RESIDENT SURGEON,
New York Eye and Ear Infrmary,
HAS LOCATED PERMANENTLY
Il in the City of CumbeI land, Md for
the EXCLUSIVE E treatment of al Diseases
of the ES q aMd Ear. including those
of the Nose and Throat.
Office, No. 20 South Centre Street
June2-y
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LAW and REAL ESTATE OFFICE

SeV,t 5
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a9rAll persons desiring further
information concerning the properties
above described are invited to confer
with J. B. ODER,
Aug 4 Frostburg, Md.
The Van Buren press., 1877-04-17

Some one declares that twenty min.
utes in the smoke OF wool or WOODEN
cloth will take pain out of the worst kind
of Inflammation arising from any wound
and that no one need die Of lockjaw, il
this simple remedy 10 resorted TO.
There are said to be only twenty ex.
Confederates, including Jefferson Davis
and Robert Toombs-whose disabilities
have not been removed.
The pasting of printed slips on the
back Of postal card, obliges the recipi.
ents to pay additional postage. This fact
is not generally known.
Abraham Lincoln, in his attack OF
small-po said: "Now l am willing to
sec the office seekers, for at last have
something can give 'em all"
The muflled voice of Chicago emerg
cs from it's blankets Of snow, and pite
ously pleads for spring.
Which is the best way to pop the ques
ton !? The answer which takes the
prize is the following: With the mouth
aad afterwards the lips may be used to
good advantage.
Always be true to your highest con.
victions.
Lofty ideals hang like fixed stars over
our lives.
Scoop from the oceen or the fountain
YOU can only Oil your pitcher.
49,
~ Subscribe for the Press.
The Van Buren press., 1877-04-17

AS 1T SHOULD BE--Lct me tell you OF
one home which will never be desolated
by drunkenness. Among the pictures in
the sitting room, where the children
meet father and mother in happy com
panionship many times day, hangs a
total abstinence pledge, with the sigma
ture of every member Of the family up
on it, And the parents take pleasure in
tt, speaking of it with satisfaction, thank
ing God for it, keeping prominent in the
minds of the children the idea. No in
toxicatiu liqaor. for any purpose, ever
comes into that house. Neither for cook
ing, for medicine, or for cleaning, is a
child ever sent to purchase alcohol, or
any of its foul kindred.
Parents, for the sake Of the children,
the dear little children whom on cannot
keep in your arms always. keep up pub.
lie sentiment in the home that shall be a
guard to them, when they 60 out in the
world set them an example like the
north star to guide them, and then, and
ALWAYS, pray to our Father to deliver
from evil
The Van Buren press., 1877-04-17

The best way to be happy ourselves,
We have no more right to carry g!oo,
my face into the society in which We
move, than we have to throw obstacles
the way of those who are in search OF
this heaven blessed gift Many and va.
rious are the ways and means which we
may, can and should use for the accom-
plshment Of this purpose. Do you love
to play with children. and does 1t not fill
your hsart with an indescrbable rapture
as you witness the intensity Of their plea
sure? Has your heart not almost leap
ed to your mouth as you witnessed the
mingled Joy and gratitude that spoke to
you from the eyes Of some poverty,
smitten unfortunate whom you had aided
by your ams2 Have you not, in hun
dred WAYS, been rewarded for every act
of kindness you hove ever bostowedf II
we have been selfish and exclusive, spar.
ingly, perhaps unwilIingly, sharing for
tunes favors and smiles with those who
are utterly deprived OF them2 And has
not such action brought to US" F" melan-
cholly, and her sombre hues." 1t is kind
ness, pure and christianized. that is the
parent of kindness 1t is the medium
through which CLEANS of joy.ladened
light not only stream into the heart OF
its posssssor. but it is the golden sun
beams athwart the path Of all with whom
he comes in contact. Let your motto
be " Do as you would be done BY and
happiness will ever futter over you as
tue guardian ange lof your earth exist
ence.
The Van Buren press., 1877-04-17
Had . Right to Laugh.

There is legend affirming that one
day nearly hundred years ako .thssaar
was seven. fe6As uAy NOT > woman was
seen down town, but next day, when The
snow had settled foot os %, they vsss
abroad - usual. They we're out wsdiag
through the slush and Jumping the pools.
and one Of them fell /" kersplasA I" - ~
passed the aoldierr monument 4 msa
standing thirty feet away began lsuehiag
uproariously. He got rel in ths lfsea.
tears came 10 his eyes, and his hat fsll
OF IS he laughed aud cried out, a8r
"Wen right down like bag of sand
--slush fnot deep, starched up 10 XIII
never saw anybody look so cheap
ho !! no! hot" aHa ise4 sHa Ny
You are no gentleman, sir!'' sesassk-
ed man who had Witnessed the mphap.
"Can't help thst--ha! be- 10 !" laugh.
ed the other. bending almost double.
You havn't tho drst instincts Vt .
gentleman, sir" continued the other,
growing very mad ~
81 know 1t, but no ho ho'!" scream.
cd the other. II know Just how che
felt as she went down carrying all that
style, and I--ha! hAi hsr'
~ don't see anything SO very funny
in it," growIcd the other. s7il
mo, you don't, but L." And be
hung to the lamp post and laughed till
his legs weakened When he had lecov,
cred his breath he explained to The crowd:
1t was my wife. you see. She pro
bably want d = pair Of shoe-strings or
two cents worth Of silk twist, snd Il
took her three hours to curl and twist,
aud powder and tix up to como down
here and wade around 'fhen 70 fall ias
with all her best dads on. and to behelp.
cd up by a rag buyer, and TO hear the
boys yell out, why. il just takes all the
ho ho ho muscle right ha! ha! bout
Of me-"
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) L. q ii Il fHti 4 all .i6
l5,.5--NO.1 l
2 f y IL = 4
David Op6ley HolA !,

David Dndley Field has sot xSp nsny
lanrels Ia his. pct, posi don. Ii Iho a.
pattment Of iiw Ne 1N Hhb6vefH HI b
unrivalled o. IN advfsce, aahRfhiG spgastses
Is simply enormSaspHIia Id .AAs Ais pick,
and turnsg awsy epoqgh 40 run. ssYAal
law Offices He 10 pndeFstpod 10 BE- IL
the ring, and baa Ihat practice. Men Who
fight the ring hurry up 10 tstxlid him.
He 10 verfsrist ;Aahd ottAinst nuuh, u
bis wealth. hyFbis Tolh anfieo mA3ises.
Ills style IS . lAFyer. n peculiar. Hs
seldom says anything 70 O. client He
listers attentively 70 tht story. Ahd usq.
ally en1ssbyeasking hcsduestisn, WsA.
what do yea wsss tl0aeSF HI asdesAtly
takes the dspirssof the clieas anda caseies
4 oM Without expressing his own opin-
ion. He has the ability 70 keep bis own
counsel 10 marvellous degrss
The Van Buren press., 1877-04-17
VAN BUREN, ARK, APRIL II. 1877.

want, Eliza Meod, had attempted suicide
in Regents Canal, and her identification
and evidence was required.
The Albany street baker stated that
the girl came to his shop terribly "cut
up" by the unfounded charge brought
against her---that she had seemed i'm
pressed with conviction that no one
would receive her without a character
that ruin stared her in the face; and that
she left at last declaring she could never
face her father again. He knew this
young man Thomas Wells had sort OF
fancy for the lass. and when he came in
off his rounds he told him what was up,
and that he thought she was hardly tit to
be trusted by herself; and /" Thomas. y
said he, threw down his baskets and
cut off, without another word in search
of her." as zlss = 81
Thomas hnd no clue to guide him but
intuition, but after an hour or more
spent in searhhing the streets bethought
himself of Regent Park: and after wan
dering around for some time came across
one of the keepers who remembered see
ing a young person of her description
lettering In the shadow Of the trees near
the suspension bridge, with her head
down as if she were crying. She had
moved away at his approach. With one
impulse he and the keeper bent their
steps to ward the water. the increasing
dark rendering objects indestinct. Soon
splash and a scream led them where H
bonnet lay on the grass, and the bubbling
water told the rest.
Thomas Wells threw off jacket and
boots and took to the water after her
like retriever. He caught her as she
came up the second time, and with the
keepers assistance drew her to the bank.
The Humane Societys people brought
her round, and then came the inevitable
policeman and bore her off to the station,
to tell her pitiful tale to the magistrate
the next morning and to be severely ad.
monlshed for the rash act which showed
her want of faith in God and His good
ness which had preserved her for repen.
tance
1t came out in court that the fork had
been found in Mrs Coates dress pocket !;
and Mr.. Coates. whom hasty massage
had brought thither before the close Of
the inquiry, explained his theory how it
got there
And then the rebukes of the magistrate
ell on Mrs Coates, who was overwhelm
ed with shame and confusion, as well she
might be. A severe lecture was read to
her ON the mutual relations Of the mis-.
tfess and servant, and she was advised
to make what amends she could. Mr.,
Coates, answering for his abashed wife,
said he should make that his business,
and offet ed to take Eliza back into hia
employ.
mot If know it !" spoke up Thomas
Ms!ss!ls, sue aon! go .o no mere no .ss. SILVA "a.
then let folks look out as says word
agen her."
She WAS discharged, you may be sure !;
and Thomas Wells was as good as his
word, and they were married from my
lodgings, where she stayed till little Char
lie was well enough to dispense with me.
Kind Mr. Costes found the money to fur
nish couple of rooms for them.
The Van Buren press., 1877-04-17
Aa Irishnaa's Viii.

In the nsms Of God, amen l, Timothy
Doolan, Of Barrydo vndasry, In the coun.
ty Of Clare, siAnner, bsiiG G'sisi walks on
my legs, but Of sosadu AAaAs aal wasn
heart-ds m make thiA ~ fa4h,sf laes sill
and old ould md nov testepfnt. Nsst,
l Rivs my Sowi u sGdds NGen II pisxs
him to taks iel2sA dte no thdAis sof ~.
forI can't help II tAen4-sAnd ny body -
b. buried in lbe ground ~ ReAlydenn.
derry Chapel, where all my kitA and Mn
that have gone before me and those who
live after, pacc to their Ast.es, snd uiAy
the sod Ssss lightly ovef ylfeis tbone5.
Bury me neas god fathss and ius1 slialsr
who lie sepsr4ted sllto ,getbsEAlihe oh
er end Of the chapel yard. | lavs, the
bit Of ground contaiaiag eight <acrss-
rale old irish acres--to ny Hdest sou
Tom, AFtcs the death OF hft hHehes, IL
she lives to survive him. Ny daughter
Mary sad her bus bsuds FAAdjt On akel.
are 10 have the hacksbh sha1la hetsa -
have twelve bonita Teddx. NJ secoa6
hoy, that was killed 10 the HAs 4 Amesi.
ky, might have got bis pick of poultry,
but ~ he Ii gone I'll Mve Them ID hls
wife, who died week. before him; I be-
queath to Ill mankind fscsh din !ot Sheav
en-. sll fishes Of the sea they can tsks, asd
all the birds Of the air thsy can sheet, I
lave to them al The sun, moon and starr.
lave to Peter Rafferty, pint &c fpottisen
l can't finish, aud may God b aneseifdl
to him, =ftst.E tff4 M
The Van Buren press., 1877-04-17

A New GAME.-A man came into q
restaurant, last night, and mounting a
high stool, leaned ovor the counter, and
ordered portcr-house steak with eggs
on the side. aud some ale and oysters to
begin on. In about half Gil hour he hsd
finished his rcpast, and was beginning to
deliberate on what kind Of dessert he
would wind up on, when man walked in
and tapping him on the shoulder. inno-
Gently, remarked:
'lfyour name Billy Hicks2' Hi
Yes, that's my name,' said the man
on the stool, ss his hand stole down to
his hip pocket, feeling for the handle Of
barker; what do you want"
I'VE had little trouble once before in
White Plain, and now guess I've got
you dead to rights continued the new
conner, pulling out lasgc sized six
shooter.
IF you'll just step into the street and
pace off your distance, I'm your man,
said the feeder, who had just finished his
pie, and whipping out . ievolver, he
sprang off his perch. and ran after the
other into the street.
The frightened restaurant man got
down behind the door, and bent his ear
to listen to the shots, and the rush OF the
mob: bnt he didn't hear anything unusu
al, and in about five minutes he recolleet
ed that there was $3.50 owing on the
meal. Then he went out on the side.
walk to investigate.
WAS there row out there, a. few min
u,es ago ?" he inquired Of q star gazes
on the sidewalk. ..u. Ii.
'Did,' see my. I've been here fos
the last half hour or So
See two fellows with ulsters and re.
volvers come out9'
Yea; they was talkin' about swapin'
guns, and they're over across the way,
now, takin' drink r
The restaurant man went back to cleaI
up the dirty dishes and reflect on bis
lamphoolishness.- Virginia Nsrade)
CAronicle,
The Van Buren press., 1877-04-17
Americas Original Iahasisant.

Prof. Grote maintains the original in
habitants OF America cana from Asia BY
way Of the nor;h during the latter partof
the Miocene or earlier part Of the Piocone.
aud this tertiary population spread TO the
south along the mountainous backbone
Of the two Americas, that on the adveat
Of the glacial epoch tue people living h
the extreme north were modified BY the
change 10 the climate, aud wrru brought
down by the ice, and followed it back
again to the Artic circle, and that the
present representatives Of glacial men are
the Esquimaux. Through study Of mi.
grations he reaches the conclusion Shat
the ice must have acted 40 barrier to
further communication between the con-
t;nents Of Asia and America, and conss-
quently that the civilization of Central
America and Of the mound builders are
indigenous. ~at !4tst
The Van Buren press., 1877-04-17
0QQQ

Vooo but those willing to work can easily
earn dozen collars a day right in their Owl
localities. Have no room To explain here,
Business pleasant and honorable Women
and boys aud girls do as well as men. We
will furnish you complete outfit free The
business pays better than anything else We
will bear expense of starting YOU Faftieu-
lars free. Write aud see. Farmers and me
chanics, their sons and daughters, aud all
classes IN need of paying work at home,
should write to MS and learn all about the
work at once. Now Is the time. Don't de-
lay. Address THur & Co, Augusta Maine,
E,.E
The Van Buren press., 1877-04-17
CHICAG
Female College,
MORGAN PARK, ILL,
Near rhicago.)

TINIE NEXT SESSION OF THIS INSTITUTION
L commences on Tuesday, Sept 18th, 1876 The
location for health and beauty of scenery, cannot
be surpassed; and while within few minutes ride
of the city, with trains nearly every hour, it is
pleteiy removed from its influence.
Another new building will be completed and ready
Tor occupancy at the opening of the Fall term of the
ensuing year. Its capacity will be sufficient TO ac-
commodate fifty additional pupils. The building.
thus enlarged, will be of the finest in the
try, having all the modern con. eniences and in
resembles that horror of young ladies' the old fash
ioned boarding school, The dormitores unusu-
ally large and we'll ventilated the furniture hand
some and modern.
Not case of sickness occurred among the pupils.
during the past year. This fact is partly attribute
BILE to the excellence of the water used in the inst
ton. This water is obtained from artesian well.
700 feet deep and is conveyed by pipes hrous hout
the house 1t possesses remarkable hygenic proper
ties. les peciallp valuable in eases of indigestion
Mr.. VIM. A. Britton. of Van Buren,, Ark, has b ad
three daughters in this school during the past
and persons desiring special information are refer
red to the above named gentleman who speak
from personal knowledge of the institution. its ae
co m cd ations and management.
For circulars, containing terms, etc. address the
President, q. THAiER;
ug s-6t Morgan Park, Cook Co., Ill.
The Van Buren press., 1877-04-17
POETRY.
Florence.


Dimly fell the evening shadows.
And the moonlight shining fair,
Driited ttro' the deepening darkness;
Gath'rng in the chamber til re;
Resting. with flood OF radiance,
On II picture, rare and old,
OF the Christ child, bending meekly
From the frame of cleaning gold.
Shimmering folds OF misty laces
From a deep, bay-window hung;
Fragrant perfumes floating thro' them
On the night air family flung
And the carpets crimson roses
Strewn upon a messy ground,
Seem'd to twine o'er marble statues
Whitley cleaning all around.
By the couch, with snowy hangings,
Held by sculptured angels fair,
Florence, Whitley robed for slumber,
Knelt to say her evening prayer,
knelt to ask the sinless Savior,
For His touch on lip and brow:
Blessed Jesus. make me holy.
Let me be an angel now.'
X
Once again the misty SHOW beams.
In that chamber dim and fair,
Shine thro' tlmy lace and perfumes,
Linger on the golden lair,
With touch Of peace prophetic,
Rest Oh cheek, and lip. and brow.
For tile childish prayer is answered.
Florence is az angel now.