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India ShaWls.

1t is rather remarkable, and certainly
worthy Of note, that progressive textile in
dustries have never been able to produce the
slightest improvement in the manufacture
of India shawls. These shawls have been
worn by royalty, nobility, and the moneyed
aristocracy ever since Napoleon introduced
them into Europe by sending one to Jo-
sephine At once the elegant and artistic
French awarded the first rank in expen-
sive dressing to India shawls, which posi-
ton they have ever retained throughout
the civilized world. 1t is astonishing what
perfection was from the first acquired in the
manufacture of cashmere shawls, wrought
by race classed as inferior, and laying no
claims to superiority in any of their pro-
ductions, yet giving to the world style of
garment that has commanded the praise
from the most enlightened and defied the
rivalry of master textile producers.
The history of India shawls is fraught
with much that is romantic. The process
or manufacture is exceedingly interesting
the work is greatly subdivided and is slow
ly accomplished. Each loom is estimated
to make an average yearly production OF
five shawls. The wool is made Of the in
ner hair of the Thibet goat; it is cleansed
in rice water to give it additional strength,
and is spun by women who are poorly paid.
''Nakask," the designer, conceives the pat
tern, and the overseer Of the shop decides
the colors. The work is then given out in
pieces, and when finished they are so neat
iy joined together you cannot detect the
seams. There is marvellous beauty in the
shading of the dyes and artistic tracing of
the designs; the juxtaposition of tones gives
a color picture exclusive in tone and one OF
artistic elegance.
Fashion has never repelled these wonder
full shawls; they are always appreciated, and
their appearance is indicative of wealth.
Hence money invested in a genuine cash
mere shawl is well put out, and does not
loose its value OF late years native India
shawlmakers have been imported to repair
shawls and change centers to suit individual
taste. The India shawl trade is very ex-
tensively carried on in America; the impor-
tations to New York are on scale of great
magnitude. Trade in this line has been
unusually brisk this season.
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How Our Ancestors Roasted a Goose.

Who after reading the following, taken
from an old book, will not admit that the
world has improved? The most cruel and
brutal in this age would turn in horror from
the necessary cruelty of torturing poor
creature as our ancestors did with grave
complacency, as if unaware of the suffering
they caused. Read and wonder:
''Take a goose or some such lively crea-
ture, pull off all her feathers, except those
of the head and neck then make a fire
around her, not too close, so that the smoke
may not choke her, and that the fire may
not burn her too soon. Within the circle
of the fire let there be small cups and pots
full of water, wherein salt and honey are
mingled and let there be, also charges full
of sodden apples, cut in small pieces, The
goose must be larded and basted over with
butter, to make her the better tasting, and,
also that she may roast better. Put fire
about her, but do not make too much haste,
when, as you see, she begins to roast. For
by walking about and flying here and there,
being cooped in by the fire, that stops her
way out, the unscared goose is kept in.
She will fall to and drink the water to
quench her thirst and cool her heart, and
all her body and the apple sauce will cleanse
her. When she wasteth and consumes
inwardly, always wet her head with sponge;
and when you begin to see her stumble, her
heart wants moisture, and she is roasted
enough Take her up and set her on the
table. and she will cry as YOU cut off any
part from her, and will be almost eaten up
before she is dead 1t is mighty pleasant
to behold"
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swamp, almost as good as wild. "You
would not suppose, he says, that there
was any fruit left there on the first survey,
but you must look according to system.
Those which lie exposed are quite brown
and rotten now, or perchance few still
show one blooming cheek here and there
amid the wet leaves Nevertheless, with
experienced eyes | explore amid the bare
alders, and the huckleberry bushes, and
the withered sedge, and in the crevices of
the rocks, which are full of leaves, and pry
under the fallen and decayed ferns which,
with apple and alder leaves, thickly strew
the ground. For I know that they lie
concealed, fallen into hollows long since,
and covered up by the leaves of the tree
itself-a proper kind of packing.
"From these lurking places, everywhere
within the circumference of the tree, [
draw forth the fruit all wet and glossy, may
be nibbled by rabbits and followed out by
crickets, and perhaps leafor two cemented
to it, but still with rich bloom on it, and at
least as ripe and we'll kept, if no better,
than those in barrels, more crisp and lively
than they.
eff these resources fail to yield anything,
l have learned to look between the leaves
of the suckers which spring thickly from
some horizontal limb, for now and then one
lodges there, or in the very midst of an al
der clump, where they are covered by leaves
safe from COWS which may have smelled them
out. If I am sharp-set, for I do not refuse
Il. + l. I,
side; and as [ retrace my steps, in the
frosty eve, being perhaps four or FIVE miles
from home, eat one first from this side,
and then from that, to keep my balance" "
JOHN BoRRoUGHs.
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The Bullying of Witnesses.

During the trial of Commonwealth
case at the late term of the Perry county
(Penna. Court the attention of Judge
Barnett was directed, by an incident trans
piring in the trial, to the too common prac-
tice of brow-beating witnesses by attorneys.
The Judge availed himself of the oppor-
tunity and gave expression to his senti-
ments regarding the practice in a dignifed,
yet forcible manner. Witnesses did not
come on the stand at their own option, he
said, but in compliance with the mandate
of the law. The majority of them know
little Or nothing of the usages or practices
in the court room, and are, for the most
part, in an entirely new position, conse-
quently they are frequently embarrassed
when confronted by attorneys who have
spent years in courts. They should be
treated in gentlemanly way and not CON
fused by inuendo or harshness They will
give their information as intelligently as
they can, provided they are given oppor-
tunity and encouragement and further,
that they have not the means Of defending
themselves from the wordy assaults of law
yers that they have Of protecting their
rightsiin every day life. He then read the
rule Of the court governing the examina-
ton Of witnesses, and requested that il be
observed.
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Diamonds.

The most valuable diamonds are those
which are entirely colorless. Those with a
blue tinge, though still more rare, are not
so highly valued, as the actual beauty of
the pure ones outweigh the rarity Of the
blue variety One of the finest of the blue
variety is, we believe, in the collection Of
Mr.. Beresford-H Hope. Diamonds of red
tinge take still good place; green dia-
monds are tolerably numerous, and rank
lower; yellow ones are very common, and
the least esteemed. The estimation of the
value of a diamond is made according to a
regular system of appraisement. 1t will
surprise many of those who are not conver-
SAINT with the subject to learn what large
proportion of diamond is often ground
away to dust in cutting it SO as to make
the most of it's brilliancy. The greatest
diamond in the French Treasury, the Re-
gent, weighed, we are told, 41O carats be-
fore cutting, and 1861 after cutting, which
seems an immense loss in size; but we pre-
sumo it really increased the marketable
value of the gem. Of course, the dia-
mond dust taken off in cutting, is not al
lowed to be lost, but is useful chiefly for
practical purposes, in forming in its turn
the means of grinding down the faces of
other diamonds for this superb stone will
yield to no tool but one from its own sub
stance.-Lond0R Builder.
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Feathered Friends at Sea.

Birds at sea, whether wild in the air or
tame on board, are of far more value to
man than too many care to think. For my
self, apart from all feeling against unneces-
sarily destroying anything that has Gods
life in it, have ever arrested mere wanton
sport at sea. If, however, for any useful
ness, the case is different. But the mere
killing for killings sake, or from thought
less or reckless whim, is to me distasteful.
The pleasure of watching birds at sea,
whether in the air or skimming the ocean
waves crest, is to many minds very keen.
And there is something more, too, to be
considered. Mariners can often tell their
way by these birds, especially when near
ing coast. | well remember how I used
to watch for them on approaching certain
coasts, such as parts of Patagonia, too low
to be seen at the ordinary distance. Once
when coming from Montevideo, with mail
and important Government dispatches on
board for the Falkland Islands, | was able
to run on my course in safety owing to
particular bird having joined company with
us. On the occasion | refer to, we were
approaching the land in thick misty weather
with strong fair breeze. 1t had been
clouded over for day or two, so that my
solar observations were somewhat doubtful.
[ was anxious, for it was drawing toward
evening, and wished to get into Port
Stanley with the mail that night. 1t was,
however, so thick that we could not see "a
mile ahead. Presently, shrill noise was
heard, tapping of wings made us look
round and above, and soon we saw what
we called the ''pilot'' bird. I knew my
distance now, for these birds never fly be-
yond so many miles from land. Therefore,
we cautiously ran till l caught glimpse of
a bluff cape, then steered more easterly,
till after dark. With clearer night, sight
ed Cape Pembroke light, and knowing the
passages well worked my vessel up Port
William, then shot through the "Narrows'
and anchored in Port Stanley nearl ly oppo-
site Government House, about one O'CLOCK
in the morning. Next day l was thanked
by his Excellency the Governor-himself
high naval oficer-for the quick trip
made, and the dispatches, beside long
wished-for correspondence, we had brought.
But to this day [ thank Gods feathered
pilots, who had then and often shown me
the way-Chamber's Journal
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Mining in Hot Places.

If there are to be found anywhere in the
world a set of human salamanders, we may
claim the credit of having them here on the
Comstock. What would scorch man who
lives wholly on the surface chills miner
Injured to the heat of the lower levels. A
miner who has been for some months past
working in one of the hottest sections OF
the Comstock, day or two since gave a
reporter his experience Of the heat which
miners are often called upon to encounter.
He says that in working at points where
the thermometer marks 115 to 12O degrees
great thirst is experienced. No ice water
is too cold to be swallowed with a relish.
Men 90 to the water barrel in which huge
chunks of ice are floating about, and with
their picks chop up the ice in order that
the water may be rendered colder by being
filed with fine fragments Often this does
not satisfy them and they chew and swallow
Jumps of ice.
The natural temperature of the human
body-of the blood-is about ninety EIGHT
degrees, Fahrenheit, therefore, when man
remains in hot place for an hour, or even
half an hour, his blood and his whole body
becomes heated to the temperature OF ll5
to 120 degs., or whatever may be the tenn
perature of the place in which he is at work.
1t is then the miner begins to pour down
ice water and eat ice The strangest thing
about the business is that it does not hurt
any of the men, Often they swallow such
quantities of ice water that their stomachs
will not retain it. All they do on such oc-
casions is to swallow more of the same
water, but more cautiously ly.
When the men are working in extreme
ly hot places the temperature of the place
to which they come to cool of-the cooling
off station-is probably 100 degrees. This
temperature-which would almost roast a
surface map-sppears cool to man who
has come from place where the thermom=
eter marks 10 to 115 degrees. In a place
where the temperature is ninety the man
will feel so cold as to shiver Often at the
cooling-off station, where the temperature
is 100 degrees, the perspiration will cease
and the man will begin to feel very uncom-
Portable. On leaving and going back to
where the temperature is from l 10 to l2O,
as the perspiration begins to start, there is
for minute or two an intolerable itching
over the whole body. As each closed
pore reopens it produces a tingling sensa-
ton. However, as soon as there is free
flow of perspiration all this trouble ceases,
and the man feels quite comfortable and so
remains until his whole body-blood, flesh
and bOnes-aoain reaches temperature of
from 10 to 120, when he becomes wild
for ice water and ice. 1t is not little
strange-when we consider that ninety
eight degrees is the natural temperature of
the blood-that serious results do not follow
exposure to degree of heat almost suffi-
cient to cook the blood in the veins.-
Virginia City, Nee, Enterprise.
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The Kind of Husband.

IF you cannot find gentleman to marry,
girls, do not marry at all. By that term
do not mean man who is above the need
of work he may be anything but gentle
man, but man who knows how to work,
who has self-respect enough to keep him
from low habits, both of speech and action;
who is courteous and honorable who is not
afraid of soiling his hands ; the farmer, the
blacksmith, the carpenter, any man may be
gentleman under dust and SCOT and chips,
but if he is not, girls, don't marry him
There is enough trouble in this life without
increasing it in any way. Dot not subject
yourself to the modification that would be
sure to come with husband who would
continually cause you to blush for his
coarseness and roughness; for his slippery
dealings or for his hypocritical polish. 1t
is not sufficient that man talks and dresses
well; but he must act and live well besides
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NoTICE TO CREDITORS.

ias ,'e oS, Is hereby given that the subscriber
Carroll NAMED a from the Orphans Court of
Tie Po,e county, letters of Administration on
ersOna Estate of
h,. CHARLOTTE FISHER,
Sons 6ar; ;Garroll county, deceased. All per-
herebvp vi 'lg claims against the deceased are
Voucher" "a[ned II to exhibit the same, with the
abscr;bsae enereof legally authenticated, to the
1852; iJer tSa. on Or before the 10th day August,
auded Sey icy may otherwise by law be ex-
adebadd dOm all benefit of said estate. Those
payneHtt are requested to make immediate
January under ,oae my hand this 10th day of
janI4A JOSHUA LEE,
Administrator,
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Il hear that you belong to whist club,
said gentleman to a young lady short
time since. ''It must be charming way
in which to spend an evening" "Oh, yes,
she sighed ''the first evening we played
Pedro, the second Railroad Euchre, and
the last Old Maid. We have not met
since" Aa
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Select Roetrg.
The Wonderful Crystal Wedding.

80 'Tis time for our crystal wedding"
Said Mr. Frost to his wife,
With sudden sharp expression,
That cut like two-edged knife.
"The North Wind must be invited
To bring his friend from the East
And none of our friends must be sighted,
Or fail to appear at the feast"
So then they began to make ready
With speed, regardless of cost,
For the beautiful crystal wedding
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frost.
The North and the East Wind called for
Miss Snow and old Mister Sleet,
And all of that party together
Were sure to have things complete.
In honor of the occasion,
The houses with fringe they drape,
Rich beads and bugles of crystal
Suspended in every shape,
While all the poles and the chimneys
Were dressed in transparent suits,
And the trees were overloaded
With lovcliest glazed fruits.
The Telegraphs were invited
So out of town couldn't go;
And the Telephones failed to answer
When any one cried Hello ~
The magnates were not forgotten,
Who stand in serene repose,
And Franklin made his appearance.
With an icicle on his nose.
There were acres on acres of icing,
And wonderful rivers and lakes;
Most beautiful caves and grottoes,
And delicate frosted cakes;
While cobweb curtains suspended
Above the scene, in mid-air,
Lent a charm to the crystal wedding,
That proved such q grand affair.
Decanters and tumblers, engraven
With initials of old Jack Frost,
Were scattered about in profuson-
No telling just what they cost;
And 1 couldn't begin to number
How many from out of town
Came in to this crystal wedding,
And at the banquet sat down.
Old Sol got wind of the matter
Just as he was going to bed,
And out from between the curtains
He suddenly popped his head
And smiled as with glowing fingers
He took Jack Frost by the ears,
And loosened the pearls and diamonds
That straightway dissolved in tears
Soon faded the lovely picture,
The limpid and sparkling sheen,
That seemed to our raptured vision
Like unto fairy scene;
And some will remember the beauty,
And some will remember the cost
OF the wonderful crystal wedding
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frost
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When nails begin to rust it is almost i'm
possible to stop them from becoming eaten
away in very short time; in this case
prevention is better than cure. Mix one
pint of linseed oil with two ounces of black
lead, stirring until the whole is thoroughly
Incorporated; heat the nails red hot and
steep in the mixture. They should then
be well drained and shaken up in an old
nail bag until dry.
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NEX'S AND BOYS WINTER SUITS.
DUBLIC SALE.

Pursuant to an order of the Orphans Court
@fCarroll county. the subscriber, as Executor
Of Jacob FogleSong, deceased will offer al
Public Sale. on the premises, situated III the
village ofPlcaSant Valley, Carroll county, Nd,
adjoining the Store House of Henry Albaugh,
y" Thm@loy, tie 9TH Of February, 1882:
at | clock, p NJ, the following property
devised by said testatOr to his widow, Mary
fosleSon, for life, and ordered by his will to
be sold after her death, towit All that lot
ground situated as aforesaid, containing
One-haIt an acre Of land, more or less, I'M
proved by good two-story frame and wealth
ssf0oarded dwelling house, with
Hcnt porch and basement story &G&,S
suitable fora shop or store; aisE l1t ms
good stable for horse and COW I243z5{saaaa5 I2=Ezs{aaa5
wash house and other outbuildings. The
mouse Is well painted, plastered and papered,
aNq the improvements are all in excellent
u0GF, good as new. There is an excellent
safien and orchard of fruit trees, and well
anu pump of good water near the door.
dae.
iERNS.-One-third of the purchase money
%%E Pald on the day of sale, or ratification
o.5 mtFeGi by said Court one third in one year,
';. ~I lAe residue in two years from the sale,
'oa "Sl interest from the sale; the credit pay
IenS TO be secured by the notes of the pur-
'pa'ef with approved sureties.
:, tRlAH FOGLESONG, Executor.
s~. NJ. Parke. Attorney.
jan Hts Wm. Brown, Auctioneer.
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q TINE OPPORTUNITY.

ny stOcI ~ 70 quit merchandising, will sell
ao Tie b,,". ~ goods to anyone desiring to go
he gOodS BUSINESS at cost, which is lower than
raddrss. can now be purchased for. Call on
dec lG1s l0se MELANCHTON MYERS,
Wakefield. Md.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

,.%I "ouce Is hereby given that the subscriber
mjl I oo'alned oo from the Orphans Court of Car
P~ county; letters of Administration on the
'eSona Estate of -
l, MARY FOGLESONG,
IayiUa Gu Sarroll county, deceased. All persons
y,,nPi ,s elalmS against the deceased are hereby
en- ieu %e 10 exhibit the same, with the vouch-
arSos Sblereoi legally authenticated, to the sub
lSsS.. 4 on Or before the 10th day of August,
fOm IN tIey may otherwise by law be excluded
deboja all benefit of said estate. Those in
nent t' are requested to make immediate pay
'aPuary, 1882. manu- 'ii'" l0'" u'' Vi
bn,, URIAH FOGLESONG,
I'LL Administrator.
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He who would command must first learn
to obey, and the boy who would learn to
naddle his own canoe must first be Padded
and very frequently.
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He that does goed for goods sake seeks
neither praise nor reward, though sure Of
both at last
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Have patience with all things, but chief
ly have patience with yourself.
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shingled roofs shed water, and shingled
boys are apt to she'd tears.
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Nothing is ever fixed permanently unless
it is fixed right.
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IF you know how to spend less than you
get, you have the philosophers stone.
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There are some people to whom roses are
more indispensable than bread.
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ladies' Extra Fine Cloth and Diagonal
COATS AND DOLMANS,
Ladies' Mems and Children's

Ladies', Mems and Children's
GLOVES AND WRAPS.
We hays. Splendid Gloves for 8 cents per par,
WORTH ~ cents. Mems nice Fur Top Gloves
at 10 cefHs per pair, worth - cents. Men
Buck>kin Gloves 100 per pair, worth 81. 80.
Bows Comforts for . cents, worth 20 cents.
NEN'S AND BOYS WINTER SUITS.
MEMS AND BOYS OVERCOATS.
ODDS AND ENDS IN CLOTHING !
Prices Marked Down Very Low and will pay
you 10 invest. Call soon, at
GEO. w. ALBAUGH'S,
ian II Near Railroad.
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NEO. w. ALBAUGH.

THE GREAT CLEANING Up SALE
OF WESTMINSTER, MD,
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Cur Olio.
THE APPLE.

Lo sweetened with the summer light,
The full-juiced apple, waxing over mellow,
Drops in a silent autumn nnight.-TENNYsoN
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ssFboarded E dwelling house, with
IFont porch and basement story
suitable for a shop or store; a
good stable for horse and COW :;
wash hOuSn md Ctbou ou+b,
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Although I felt that I had really made
the discovery myself, cheerfully paid the
inspector the check he deserved for the
clever and prompt manner in which ne
must have conveyed my suspicion, de
cidedlv awkward one, to Mrs. -.