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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-27
THE FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
Poultry Mnnnre.

There are perhaps many, says writer,
that do not know the value Of hen
manure as fertilizer. You may say
that any suggestions in regard to the
matter would be out of season, but I
think not. With little trouble any one
can save all the droppings from the hen
roost, and much more can be saved
through the winter season than in sum-
mer. I will give you little of my ex-
perience. have hen-house in which
my hens roost the year round. I have q
large trough made of boards placed
under the roost. / put about three
inches of loan in he trough. When
planting time comes I take out the con-
tents of the trough and mix one part of
hen manure with five or six parts of fine
loan, together with liberal quantity
of plaster. This should be thoroughly
worked together. / have used this com
post for several years, placing it in the
hill in small quantities. AS it is very
strong never place seed of any kind in
close contact with the compost. Iwould
not recommend it for potatoes, MS it will
throw up largo growth OF vines, but
not so many potatoes. l prefer to use
it on crops that grow above ground
rather than root crops. 1 never mix
ashes or lime with this compost, as it
will set free the ammonia in large guam
titles, and thus render the compost al
most worthless. If l wish to use ashes
in the hill with the compost I first put
that in the hill, then scatter on good
handful of ashes, then cover with some
dirt as quickly as possible, and so re-
tain the ammonia. I used it in this
way the past season on my squashes
with the best results.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-27

Mr. S tor has given to correspond
ent of the London Standard at Salonica
mn account of the experiences he hid
while captive of the brigands:
50 On the night OF the capture, imme-
diately after separating from his wife,
he was hurried off to distance of twelve
miles from Isvor, where he was hidden
ali the following Gay. For nearly q
fortnight his hiding place was changed
every night. His arms were kept bound.
and two men were always standing over
him with loaded rifles for two days after
he was taken. The brigands were COM
posed OF two handsome of thirteen,
under Captain Aristidi and Ghiorghi
Katzaro; the other of twelve, under Cap
tain Nicola. Some of the briganda
were Ottoman Greeks, some Hellenes,
Others Christian Albanians and deserters
from the Greek army. There was al
ways great discord between the two
bands, and in their quarrels the captive's
life was often in great danger. Mr..
Suter and his captors slept on leaves
upon the ground. The days were mostly
spent in dancing, drinking and singing
when the brigands were not absent on
foraging expeditions, and part of their
time was passed in playing cards and in
telling stories of murders and exploits.
The brigands used most profane and
blasphemous language; but they were
superstitious, and were strict in their
religious observances. They tasted the
whole of Lent, and celebrated Easter
day with great solemnity."
Then follows an account of the nego.
tiations for and payment of the ransom
leading to the release of Mr.. Suter. The
correspondent adds:
"During Mr.. Suter's captivity SEN
tries were always posted at advantageous
positions. They wore capes to cover
their arms. The brigands were all capi-
tai shots, and we'll armed. Some oi
their rifles were Martini's, of the Tur-
kish pattern, and some were Chassepots
with Messageries Imperiales marks, and
one was of Greek pattern. The brigands
had no difficulty in procuring ammu-
milton. They were most suspicious Of
being poisoned. Whenever provisions
were brought the peasants were forced
to taste everything. They were well in
formed as to all that is passing in Sal.
onica, and in the whole of Macedonia.
They were supplied with Greek news
papers, and they took lively interest
in the negotiations about the ratification
of the Greek frontier
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-27

Rock AKEs.-One pound of -four
half pound of sugar, six ounces of but
ter, six ounces of currants and three
eggs. To be made into little cakes and
baked in tin.
GREEN Corn FRrrTERs.-Grate fresh,
soft, sweet corn; to every pint add one
cup milk, two eggs beaten, little salt,
flour enough to make batter; drop on
a griddle and bake thoroughly. They
must be quite flat to cook through.
CELERY SAUcE.-Cut head of celery
very fine, boil IN very little water until
perfectly tender, then add teacup Of
milk, piece of butter as large as hens
egg, -four to make it the consistency oi
cream, salt. This is very nice for fowl
FISH FRIrTERs.-T the remains oil
any fish which has been served the
previous day, remove all the bones and
pound it in a mortar; add bread crumbs
and mashed potatoes in equal quan
titles. Mix together half teacupful Of
cream, with two well-oeaten eggs, some
cayenne pepper and anchovy sauce.
Beat it all to a proper consistency, cut
it into small cakes and fry them in
boiling lard.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-27
The Laugh of n Child.

The laugh of child will make the
holiest day most sacred. Strike with
hands Of fire, oh weird musician, thy
harp strung with Apollo's golden hair;
fill the vast cathedral aisles with SYM
phonies sweet and dim, deft teacher of
the organ keys blow, bugler, blow.
until thy silver notes do touch and kiss
the moonlit waves and charm the lovers
wandering mid vine-clad hills. But
you know your sweetest strains are dis
cords all, compared with childhood's
happy laugh-the laugh that fills the
eyes with light and every heart with
Joy. Oh, ripping river Of laughter
thou art the blessed boundary line be-
tween beasts and men and every way
rd wave of thine doth drown some
rotful fend of care. Oh, Laughter,
rose-lipped daughter Of Joy :! there are
dimples enough in thy cheeks to catch
and hold and glorify all the tears of
Grief,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-27
Religious N,,yn mud Notes.

The Congregational chmch at YER
million, Dakota, was washed away by
the recent food.
The Rev. II. Dowson is the new pres
ident of the Baptist union of Great
Britain and Ireland.
In England the Baptists last year, in
proportion to their membership, made
an increase of more than double the
percentage of any other denomination.
OF ecclesiastical dignitaries in the
Church of England there are two
archbi hops, twenty-nine bishops, thirty
deans, eighty-one archdeacons, 61Orural
deacons. There are $4,000 stipendiary
clergymen.
There are now in the United States
and Canada 1000 Young Mems Chris
tian associations, with 100, 900 members.
There are 107 college associations and
thirty railroad organizations.
1t is stated by statistical authority
that the non evangelical denominations
of the United States, comprising the
Unitarian, the Universalist, the New
Jerusalem, or Swedenborgian, and the
"Christian churches, numbered alto
gether nineteen churches or societies
less in 1880 than in 1910, and 427 less
in 1880 than in 1860.
The number added to the church rolls
of the Presbyterian churches of New
York city the past year was 7s5 on ex-
animation and TIT on certificate. The
whole number of members, however
is, S,452-indicates decrease of 1876.
The number of baptisms was 687, Of
which 593 were of infants.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-27
WHOLE NUMBER, SIS.
A story or a Lost King.

We often hear of the inefficiency of
the postofice delivery, but here is
case in its favor, one where it has been
instrumental in restoring an article Of
value to its rightful owner. 1t appears,
as the story has been told, that eleven
years ago little girl living in Dor
chester was presented, on her sixth
birthday, by a favorite uncle, with
very valuable garnet and pearl ring.
The little miss wore it few times.
Extraordinary care was supposed to
have been taken of it, but suddenly the
ring was missing, and thorough search
could not discover it. The other day
the door-bell of the house from which
the ring was lost was rung, and by
chance the former little girl that lost it
answered the bell, to find the postman
of the district with greasy envelope in
his hand, addressed to her mother,
"Mrs. H, Dorcaster," the address
scarcely legible and the envelope bear
ing no stamp. 1t might easily have
gone to the dead letter Office, but the
postman knew that he had lady living
on his route by the name las near as he
could make it out) on the envelope,
and thought he would try if the letter
belonged to her. When the young lady
took the envelope from the postman he
stated the foregoing circumstances, and
also enioined that the seal must be
broken in his presence, as there ap-
peared to be something beside writing
inclosed. In complying with the re-
quirements, much to the astonishment
OF the postman the young lady suddenly
calculated loud enough to be heard in
ali parts of the house "Oh, mamma.
here is my ring" 1t proved to be so.
The ring lost eleven years before had
been returned in this way, and there
was nothing to show where it had come
from, and there are no grounds for any
suspicion. Beyond dirty piece of
cotton batting there was nothing but the
ring in the envelope. That was as fresh
and bright as when lost. Somebody's
coHscience is clearer now, as the ring
probably stolen. Boston Transcript.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-27
Perpetual Motion.

A New Orleans shoemaker imagines
that he has produced machine which,
when compeleted, will exemplify the
principle of perpetual motion. Hollow
wheels and leaden balls, the movement
of the former being controlled by an un-
equal counterpoise of the latter, are the
principal features OF the discovery"
There are few minor details to perfect
and then the machine will go, and the
ingenious machanic will achieve immor-
tality. But it is always, sad to say,
these "little things" that interfere with
the realization of the hopes of inventors
of this class. 1t will be so in the case
Of his one.-Sunday Gaxette.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-27
Care Of Hens.

Hens like to be secluded when they
lay and set !; hence nests sheltered from
the vulgar gaze will be preferred The
nest should not be SO formed that the
hen must jump into it, since this some
times shakes the eggs so violently as to
break them. A box with the bottom
and one side out will form snug nest
if put next to a wall and kept we'll sup
piled with fresh straw chopped in short
lengths. If rats abound raise the nests
from the floor. Wire basket nets are
excellent. If hung on the walls Of the
house board should be fixed to the
wall near to the basket so that the hen
can get quietly into the nest without
jumping in. For nest making such
material as is insect proof is preferable.
Dried moss is good, also oat or wheat
straw. Barley straw or hay are apt to
produce vermin. Change the material
of which the nests are made often
Hens appreciate cleanliness. Do not,
however, change the position of the nest,
as it disturbs laying hens, and they may
retaliate by laying no eggs for day CT
two.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-27
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ADVANCE IN Coal PROPERTY
The coal property in Kanawha county
West. Va, known as he Winniverde
coal property, was knocked down
about three weeks ago at $4,000
An upset bid was offered, and last
Saturday Judge jackson, in chambers,
at parkersburg, allowed the bidders
two hours in which to compete for
the property. 1t went up 81 1000 a
bid until it was finally knocked down
to Mr.. Theodore Wright, of Philadel-
phia, at $4,000, being nearly $40
per acre. This property is very val
liable, and the purchaser will at once
lease or work it.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-27
Broke the Car-String, ,

As train was approaching Cleveland
it parted in the middle, and the bell
rope snapped off like a thread, the end
of it striking an old lady on her bonnet.
"Wh,t is the matter2" she exclaimed.
"Oh, the trains broke in two" re-
piled gentleman who sat in the next
seat.
at should say So" the old lady said,
looking at the broken bell-cord. "Did
they s'pose trifing little string like
that would hold the train together9"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-27


telligent young lady whom we net at
hsr home in the midst of beautiful
orange grove, said their crop was not
very large this year-that a cyclone
swooped down upon them and shook
off the greater part of the fruit. She
stated also that they had been visited
by no less than five cyclones since
1874. l asked if she was not in
dread of her house being carried
away. "Oh, no, not in the least, she
said, "my father built the house very
substantially, and bolted it securely
to the foundation to avoid such a
calamity"
In Orange county, even in remove
parts, along the st. Johns and almost
everywhere that oronges are grown,
we have met with an educated and
cultivated people, largely from the
northern states, and it is to lie de-
plored that there is apparently SO lit
tie thrift, comfort and the advantages
OF education among them.
Too many indeed, through misrep-
resentaton and deception, have been
lured sLto stalking their "little al! in
the culture Of the golden fruit, in a
sterile lard' where fertility--that
greatest adjunct to prosper GUS hus-
bandry-only obtains under a con-
tinuous application OF expensive fer
tilizers, and for twelve or fifteen
years of ceaseless anxiety and crying
want, is there any realization of a
worthy recompense.
From the very incipiency of an or
ange grove, through all vicissitudes,
there are contingencies frequently be-
yond control, sometimes Of a serious
nature, frustrating the kindest hopes
and utterly defeating the object in
view. Hence the culture of the or
ange is no less precarious than fruit
growing or other branches of hus-
baudry at the north.
Although much has been published
relative to the soil, products, &C., of
Florida, that is perfectly Incredible,
and marvellous statements have been
sent broadcast throughout the North,
doing infinite harm, yet as resort
for people who would escape rigorous
winters, and as congenial cline for
vaitudinarianp, the peninsula of
Florida deserves most unlimited
praise. Between the twenty-eighth
and twenty y-ninth degrees of latitude
the most delicate vegetables and trop-
ical plants experience no injurious
affects from the season. Oranges and
lemons hang upon the trees through
the severest winters. Bright and
cloudless skies prevail six days out
of seven. Fogs are scarcely known,
while the comparative freedom from
that depressing humidity, which
hsalth-seekers to Italy and Cuba have
felt SO debilitating, places that of
Florida as the most salubrious health
giving winter china te that this earth
affords. T. P. BENJAMIN.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-27

The Reading Neacs makes the
statement that if the emigration from
the mining regions of Pennsylvania
continues as it has begun the end of
the year will find the Anthracite coal
mines closed for want of laborers.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-27

The baby had been given candy
whistle, and, babylike, straightway be-
gan to devour it. "No, no." said his
mother, "baby mustn't eat it; nasty,
nastyp "Oh, let him eat it" said
paterfamilias, looking over his newspa'
per. "Pm glad to see Tommy has
such nice musical taste."
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-08-27

PRAISE FROM AN EMINERT ORGAN
IsT.-J, H. Munsey, OIganist of the
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church says:
MENDELssoHN PIANO Co., New YORK
Gentlemen-I must compliment you on
tie success you have achieved with your
pianos of every class, but particularly the
Uprights. They have all the essentials
requisite in tho makeup of a perfect
piano, in tone, touch and finish, Such a
pure, even tone, in connection with such
great volume of tone, is something remark
able. Wishing you much prosperity, am,
Yours respect fully,
j. Ii. MUNsEY.
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THE cb;ceoo g. W;lm;,,to, Goal

THE Chicago & Wilmington Coal
Company, of Joliet, ILL.,, being unable
to secure workmen enough, has sent
an agent to Europe to engage and
bring over 500 practical miners, with
their families, as soon as possible
Engineering & Mining Journal.
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JRG ALEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND AUGUST 27 1881

charge, while the matchlockmen lie
down to take pot shots at the brigands,
and the rockets are let off pretty much
at random.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-07
IIcohOI Docs II,

The Granite Falls Journal says: A
gentleman in Lyon county, while churn-
ing, the other day. accidentally let
small quantity of alcohol fall into the
churn, and was greatly surprised to see
the butter come at once, and in larger
quantity than he usually obtained from
that amount of cream. Some more
cream was experimental upon with the
same result, and fully convinced all who
witnessed it that there certainly was
considerable benefit to be obtained by
putting a small quantity of alcohol into
q churning of cream. Who will try it1
The Renville Times correborates the
above, saying; Our "better half''' has
tried the above experiment. The result
was simply astonishing, and perfectly
demonstrated the correctness of the theo-
nv set forth in the above article.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-07
ICE AND FLOODS.
Damage by Oyertiows and Zee 0bstruc-
tiOns,

Damage by Oyertiows and ice Sostfuc-
tions.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 6.-Ice impedes vessels at
the Delaware breakwater. Three ships are al
ready cut, and eighteen at anchor fear simi-
lar disaster.
OMAHA, Feb. Ga Fort Benton dispatch
saws the river broke at that place this morn
ing. The water rose over the banks. The
women and children were conveyed to place
of safety on the hill. The river fell eight or
ten feet since daylight Hopes are entertained
the worst is over. The Sun river bridges and
bridges in Prickly Pear canon are washed
away. The thermometer has been about %
degrees above for the past three days.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 5.-Advices from ths far
West say the sudden melting of snow in the
mountains is doing great damage in Southern
Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Serious
washouts were reported on the Atchison, To-
peka & Santa Fe road near Ammascury, Col,
and several miles Of track are under water IN
different places.
CorRTLAND, CAL, Feb. 6.-At $3.50 P. NJ. to-
day the Sacramento river broke over the levee
and flooded the town and adjacent country.
Destruction of property is very great. A dis
patch SAYS the towns of Oroville and higgspln
in Bntte county are overAowed
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-02-07
European News.

LONDON, Feb. Ga large demonstration
was held in Trafalgar square Sunday by the
Radical clubs protesting against coercion.
DUBLIN, Feb 6.-Most of the Land league
meetings announced for Sunday were pro-
hlbited. A report from trustworthy sources
is that Davitt will be released as soon as order
is restored on condition that he will not re-
turn to Ireland. Davitt was taken to Portland
prison.
BERLIN, Feb. 6-After an interview with
the emperor and Bismarck the British ambas-
sador to Turkey left for Constantinople.
MADRID, Feb 6.-In the chamber of depu-
ties yesterday the colonial minister said as
slavery in Cuba was abolished, the government
recognized the necessity of replacing slaves by
free 1aborers. Banquets on the anniversary of
the proclamation of the Spanish republic,
1878, are prohibited.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 6.-Gen. Skobelof
telegraphs that two columns have been sent in
pursuit of the Tekkcs, who fled to the. sand
desert after the destruction Of Geo. Z. Tepe.
The inhabitants ask protection of the car.
BERLIN, Feb. 6.-An Amsterdam newspaper
states that Mernoti Garibaldi has been request
ed to accept command of a volunteer corps
for FranSyaal
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The Land League in the Sixth Ward.

The Irish nationalists of the Sixth ward
held q meeting at st. Mchael's Temperance
hall yesterday afternoon, and with the assist
ance of the executive committee of the central
league of Pt. Paul, established branch of the
land league. After listening to eloquent
speeches On the Irish question by G. NJ. Nc
Car by W. L: Kelly. R. j.. Markoe, Capt.
O'Connor, and Rev Father Gallagher' nine-
teen members subscribed their names, when
the following officers were elected: Rev;
Father Gallagher, president. P. Crowley, first
vice president, j. G. Mccarthy, second vice
president; P. R. Mcdonnell, corresponding
secretary; John A. Turney, recording secre-
tary; John Nagle, treasurer.
The league will meet every Sunday at P.
NJ, at their hall. They expect to have at least
one hundred members before the month is
past. The feeling amongst the audience was
very unanimous in favor OF giving encourage,
ment to the league in ireland, and 1t Will
OrOva q success,
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Fire at st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 6.--The extensive wholesale
house of the Greeley Burnham Grocer Co.,
southeast corner of Second street and Christy
avenue caught fire about 10 o'clock tonight,
and within fifteen minutes from the time the
alarm was turned in the building was totally
destroyed, the west and south walls being fiat
on the ground and large part Of the east wall
having fallen. The fire then extended across
Christy avenue to the large candy factory OF
A. H. Preneham & Co., and running from
Second street east to an alley, which was
also totally destroyed, and the paint and oil
store of Leon Brocker adjoining on the north
badly damaged. The stock OF Greely Burnham
Co., was valued at Sa5O,0O0; insured for
$4,000. The building, which was entirely
new, and been occupied only about month,
owned by Carlos Greeley, $50, 900; insured for
$40, 600. Sale s. Co. estimate their loss al
100000; insured for $4,000.
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mississippi Rircr improvement
louisville ouricr-Journal.


The st. Paul chamber of commerce has
emphatically declared that what the busi-
ness of Minnesota needs is four and a half
feet of water in the channel of the Mis-
sissippi river from ST. Paul to st. Louis
The sum of S6l7,000 will accomplish this,
while the RESERVOIR SYSTEM" which the
Minneapolis mill owners are urging, will
cost 81, 500 900 aud does nothing for the
navigation of the river 10 st. Louis,
but does much for the
sawmill owners Of Minneapolis
These Minneapolis mill owners have
received over 100000 from the govern
ment to repair their dams and build races
work which has nothing whatever to
do with the improvement of navigation.
As is well known, these Minneapolis saw
mills have done more than anything else
to block up the channel Of the Mississippi:
Large and obstructive bars are composed
of sand and sawdust, the latter facilitat-
ing the formation of bars every season.
The reason the Mississippi has been treat
ed to such meager appropriations in past
years is because of the lack OF unanlmity
on the subject of comprehensive river I'm.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS which shall
embrace the whole river, and not i'm
provements beneficial solely to private
interests.
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THROUGH 4 BRIDGE.

Members of the Stral1osch- Hess English
Opera Company Among the Injured.
GALVESTON, Feb. 6.-The north bound ex-
press was wrecked nine miles north of Hem
stead, Texas, On the Central railroad yesterday
evening. The engine fell through Cedar
Creek bridge, throwing the express, two bag
gage and two passenger coaches down fifteen
feet embankmont bottom upwards. The sleep
er kept the track. The Strakosch and Hess
English Opera troupe were among the passen-
gers. Eighteen persons were injured. The
most serious are Conductor Litley, side and
hip. Rose Marion, chorus singer, was thrown
through window and badly cut. One cornet
player has broken arms. Levy, New York,
broken nose. The injured were taken to