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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-02-02
The Manufacture of Ready. Made
H0uscs.
TScientific American I

Scientific American.
A correspondent paid visit not long
ago to city in Maine, where large es-
Enlistment Is located for the produc-
hon of these ready-mad houses, and he
says that few have any idea to what ex
tent this business has been carried, or
to what perfection it has been brought
In the establishment to which we refer
dwelling houses are made, like boots
and shoes, in any quantity, and of any
size or style, and for any market in the
wide world. Not long since this con-
Germ received single order for fifty
houses for Cape May, to be delivered
speedily and in complete finish.
These houses were to be, not sheds
nor shanties, but regularly ordered
dwellings; and they we're made accord
ingly and 30 delivered. and contain
hundreds Of occupants at this moment.
An order will be received for o $4,000
hotel, or an ornate, French roof cottage
for a fine country estate, and he q are as
easily and expeditously furnished as an
ordinary clearinghouse for country
village, or barn for ranch in Kansas
or Colorado. Do not suppose that only
coarse, rough frame is thus sent out
to be trimmed into shape on the spot
where it is delivered! On the contrary,
the house is complete when it leaves
the factory. and as ready to go together
as is q musket when it leaves the
, armory ct Springfield, all the parts
being found. even to the knobs for the
doors and the screens and shades for
the doors and windows. according to
specification. Great trains of freight
cars stand waiting about, and are
freighted almost daily here. The re-
fuse trimmings and edge cuttings of the
lumber are carted off to neighboring
pulp mill, and there speedily turned
into material for paper or other pro
ducts.
Machinery for almost every con-
ceivable use in connection with wood is
| OF hand, and house materials, of any
kind or size or shape, seem to drop out
like meal from hopper. In recent
instance where large building was
furnished for southern order, the
parts were thus made, and when put
together in the city where the building
is now standing the length of the latter
was found to vary not the eighth of an
inch from the original specifications,
although its length ON the front num-
bered hundreds of feet. Every inch of
this building, from the sill to the last
single, was sent ready prepared from
this factory, and "set up" as ready and
almost as quickly as nail caSk.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-02-02
For lnternationa, Copyris hit.

Mark Twain writes that he is At
years old and does not expect to live
long enough to see international copy
right established, but his great grand
father struggled for the right, and it is
his unworthy great grandson's hope and
prayer that as long as his stock shall
last the transmitted voice of that grand
old man will still go ringing down the
centuries, stirring the international
heart in the interest of the eternal cause
for which he struggled and died.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-02-02
Opening the Fountains.

In numberless bulbs beneath the
skin is secreted the liquid substance
which gives the hair its texture, color
and gloss. When this secretion stops.
the hair begins at once to become dry,
lustreless, brittle and gray. Is that
the condition of your hair? If so,
apply Parker's Hair Balsam at once.
1t will restore the color, gloss and life
by renewing the action of nature. The
Balsam is not an Oil. not dye, but an
elegant toilet article. highly appre-
ciated for its cleanliness.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-02-02
The stupid Fellow.
TExchange.l

Gaze upon that pure, beautiful
evening star, and swear to be true while
its light shall shine; swear my love;
swear by Venus" exclaimed Boston
youth in imprisoned accents. "How
stupid you are" answered the Boston
girl, that is not Venus. The right as
cension of Venus this month is 15h., 9m.,
her declination is II deg 25m- south.
and her diameter is 1912.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-02-02
A Minister'S Gratitude.

DR.. HARTAIAN--Dear Sir: am thank
full to God that l can acknowledge
your treatment (PerunO of my daugh-
ter's eye has been successful and salts
factory. | would have the public have
confidence in you. n. B.-Please
make your fees in reach of poor people.
Remember the tender mercies of the
wicked are cruel.
REV. E. H. BALDWIN,
Wattsburgh, Pa.
Reader, ask your druggist for one of
DIR. Hartman's invaluable books on
the ellis of Life" and how to cure
them. You get one gratis.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-19
Essential and Non-Eessential.

journal of Chemistry.
Water is essential to all forms of
life. No other fluid can be found in a
healthy human organization. 1t is the
only drink which can be used without
doing violence, in some degree, to
mans best physical welfare.
Tea and coffee, in moderate quaint.
ties, do not, in any marked degree, in
fluence vital activity unfavorably. The
feeble and nervous, however, can not
Use either of these beverages without
serious discomfort or injury.
GAS to alcohl, it would be better for
the world if the art of producing it
should suddenly be lost, and the pro-
cess be forever claSsed among the lost
arts. We do not need it in any of its
forms; neither the physician, chemist.
nor artisan absolutely needs it in any
department of his calling; and this
statement we make advisedly, after
full deliberation, taking into view our
present knowledge Of the medicine and
the arts"
1t is probable that very many rigid
observers of hygenic laws do not use
water freely enough. 1t is possible
that we may, by habit, so modify the
sensation of thirst that it, in a large
degree, ceases to be "a safe guide OF our
need. We have seen many instances
of illness which were cured by resort
ing to the freezer use of water. 1t sup
plies to the system the needed amount
of liquid to maintain normal processes,
and assist in repairing tissue
waste. 1t is constantly passing
out of the system through the lungs,
skin and kidneys, and if the supply is
inadequate to the demand, morbid con.
ditions ensue.
Constipation often results from such
deficiency, and a remedy in many
cases would be the drinking of one
half pint of tepid water before break
fast.
Much ice>water taken at meal.time
is injurious. 1t arrests prompt diges.
ton, the latter requiring increased
heat. Iced-water should at all times
be used with moderation.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-19
stretch forth his:hands and take that
which nature gives.

which nature gives.
The change of our labor system in
the South has necessitated a change in
our system of farming man must
not only know how to labor himself,
but how to direct others he must be a
man of thought as well as action; he
must know how to econ6mize time and
labor by application of skill and science.
10 the present young generation of
farmers and those to come after them
must we look for the future agricullu
raj prosperity of our State. They
must study farming as science before
they can reap fully the reward that is
sure to follow the combination of brain
and muscle on the farm.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-19
Brain and Muscle on the Farm.
Springfield Record.

Springfield Record.
The opinion still fingers in the minds
of many who are ignorant of farming
that any fool can be farmer as any
fool can follow pillow by holding on
to the handles Or any fool can plant
whenever and whatever he sees his
neighbor plant and reap when they
reap. To call such a man a farmer is
a libel on the noblest vocation of man.
The truth, however, is slowly dawn
ing upon those who have heretofore en-
tertained these opinions, and they are
beginning to realize the fact that it re-
quires as much brains, and brains of as
fine order to make successful and
first-class farmer as it does to
make successful man in any
other profession III life. The time
has gone by when farmers succeed by
strength alone. Strength is still need
ed, it is true, but it must be intelligent
ly directed, and an intelligent applica-
ton of the laws of nature to the wants
of the soil must be resorted to in order
to keep pace with successful farming
in this day of progress.
He who drags, drags and founders
today in the old time,worn ruts marked
out by our fOrefathers and refuses to
recognize or take advantage of all that
skill and sciene has done to advance
agriculture, is only a stupid witness of
the success of his more progressive
neighbor, with neither the intelligence,
energy or inclination to follow his ex-
ample, but stands like the pauper he
is, asking aims of mother earth, using
only sufficient thought and strength to
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-19
TENNESSEE. SATURDAY. JAN TO- 1884

order. Rarely in fact has any one
made money in the exact way he eX>
pected to make it. No doubt each has
a general plan in his head and may
carry it out sometimes as he has ar
ranged it; but the "iilling-in"-that is
the details-come after and here is
where the difference frequently comes
in. The one who succeeds as a general
thing, is the one who has the knack of
selling upon circumstances as they
arise, and turning them to good ad-
vantage. The most of these success.
full farmers, too, are those who attach
themselves closely to one place. They
may not have decided with the best
judgement in locating themselves; but
instead of endeavoring to correct this
mistake, they should as a rule hold on
to it, and in making the best of it they
will, in four chances out of five, do the
best by it. 1t Is almost impossible for
any man, however experienced farm.
er he may be, to decide at once what
his land is best fitted for without "a
trial for two or three years; but when
once that knowledge is gained he can
90 on more and more every year in
establishing the real value and adapta>
bility of his ground. In addition to
all this, what farmer isgoing to realize
for his crops is of as much importance
to him as the power of the soil to bring
them to perfection; and this profit and
loss Of knowledge which one can rarely
tell another, though disposed to do so.
In BRIEF the successful farmer is the
one who knows how to feel his way,
and knowing follows it to inevitable
success. To such a one it is impossible
to say that he should grow. He must
begin carefully and find out for him
self. The best advice to all new be,
ginners at farming is, not to spend all
their money upon any one thing too
soon, and permit no tempting specula-
tor to induce him to go heavily in debt,
or in debt at all, unless he can, for
himself, see his way clear beyond all
question. And always, if possible,
keep some ready cash in hand; and
never run his purse so low as not in an
emergency to protect himself against
pressing debt, should he have the
misfortune to incur one which his in
experience has not warned him to
avoid.
In conclusion, be not disheartened if
some should tell you that you cannot
get rich on your farm, and advise you
to try something else. The resolute,
thorough-going young man, if he should
have little or no capital, and shall be
obliged to into debt, should have no
fear of success unless unlooked.for mis-
fortune overtake him. The will to do
and the power to accomplish a thing,
after it has been clearly planned and
marked out, seldom fails to realize ex-
pectation. Good health, industrious
habits, temperance, economy, a wife
who is truly helpmate, will insure a
constant competency to every man
who starts we'll and goes on we'll with
out tagging Germantown Telegraph.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-19
Some Advice to Young Farmers.

For young men entering upon farms
ing, it is well to understand at once
that for publisher, a merchant, or a
farmer to be successful, heis to become
80 by his own efforts. None of them
are born successful or are made to
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-01-19

The greatostimproyement in book-maSing that
} has been made in hundred years" -
C. & c. MERRIAM & CO., Pul'rs, Springfield, Mass.
The Press., 1884-01-24

N. Y. Tribune Additional statements from officers of the City of Columbus fail to explain satisfactorily why that unfortu- nate vessel was wrecked. The testimony of all seafaring men who know Vineyard Sound goes to show that there is no danger in passing the ledge off Gay Head when the night is clear if the vessel takes the right course and holds it. Friday night was clear; the light on Gay Head was easily seen and the vessel was pointed in the right direction when the captain went below. How, then, did she strike the ledge? The reply of the officers is that the steamer must have been blown from her course by the northwest gale. But the objection to that reply is that, if a proper watch had been kept, her deviation from southwest-b west would have been mo- ticed. It was noticed tho vessel was on the rocks. These points mark the direction which the investigation of this disaster should take. It will be wise to inquire, also, if the statement is true that outward bound Vineyard Sound steamers always run in close to Gay Head to save tlme
The Press., 1884-01-24

MORE VALUABLE THAN EVER. call our readers attention to the value, useful ness, and direct profit of supplying them selves this year with the Americ in Agri- culturist, the cheapest as well as the most valuable journal in the country. Every number contains one hundred columns of original reading matter, by the leading writers of the country, upon all topics con- nected with the farm, garden, and house hold, and nearly one hundred engravings made especially for the American Agri- culturist The paper, now in it's 43d year, is unquestonably more valuable than ever before. Each number brings fresh evi- danoe that no time or money is considered where the interest of the paper is at stake. Its house plans and improvements, pro- fusely illustrated, are worth more than any costly architectural works. Its persistent and fearless exposure of humbugs and swindling scheme, is of great value to the whole country, particularly the farming community. In short 1t has something good and valuable for everybody. Owing to a special engagements with the publish. CTS, we are enabled to offer The Press and the American Agriculturist for one year, and the engravings "Foes or Friends 9
 and "In the Meadow" for $2.35 Qo cents for packing and postage).
The Press., 1884-01-24
AsHEORR.
WEsTFoRP.

Last Thursday evening very pleas ant and sueoessful entertainment was giv- en by the young people of this blaze.
 First on the program was an entertain ment of recitatioas, dialogues and music, in which was much fun as well as instruc. ton, The pieces wore well selected, and those taking part acquitted themselves finely. At the close of the concert MT. J.
 Nichols thanked the friends for their kind attention, and invited them below, where for very trifing consideration they could partake of hot oysters, clam showder, eta. What with the purchase of neekties, search ing for an apron to match, and odd appear ance of the couples as they wended their way to the bounteously filed tables, every thing passed off with enjoyment and pleas qre to all. The receipts netted $21. .4e
The Press., 1884-01-24
tooRREsPoNDENcE.

BoIton, Jan. 21st, 1854.
 MIR. EDITOR "A bill to enlarge the postal facilities of the people of the United States was introduced in congress last month by Hon. Charles A. Sumner of San Francisco. This measure includes and embraces the postal telegraph, under the direction of the postmaster -genetal. This will be of great benefit to tue people of the whole country, as being much cheaper and more reliable The great strike of last year, which caused so much delay and injury to business, is liable to be repeated at any time. It is to be hoped that thls measure will receive the favorable action of con- gress. The people want cheap postage cheap telegrams. c. F. SUMNER.
The Press., 1884-01-24
SOM E RSe roDrnue-,x,~-xxc

-Rey, Yhsodore Q. Bease of New Leb- anon, N: H., has during the past week paid visit to his Somers home. Welearn that this gentleman, who recently lost some valuable keepsakes at the hands of burglars, has been made the recipient of an elegant gold watch and chain by his parishioners, the chain being constructed to resemble the one which was lost
 -One of the Somers representatives ap- cepted the invitation extended the general court by the board of education, and ex- pressed much pleasure in the exercises of dedication and graduation at the State Normal School on Friday, the 18th.
 -Sec'y c. D. Hine gave what seemed to us very instructive, practical and time ly address on Monday evening before the school teachers, committee men, and in terested friends. Among other reforma- tory measures he advocates placing women on the board of school visitors.
The Press., 1884-01-24
ROCK WILLIE.

The Rockville warp mill has been add ing to it's productive power, thirteen new spinning frames and "A Whiting carders, having been placed in the mill also an improved spooler for filling jack spoolls with as many threads as mEEssEn1fasstaerers ma <. may require.
 -Ths passenger train on the New York and New England road, leaving Rockville at {. 6.55 a. m. and arriving at Springfield al 7.52 a. m., and passenger train leaving Springfield at 7.10 D. m. and arriving al Rockville at $40 p. m., will be aiseon tinued between Rockville and Mel1ose af ter January 26.
The Press., 1884-01-24

For years past, North Lima, Ohio, has been harried by a score or more of rufians who plumber houses. steal horses, and in this manner gain a livelihood. It has been impossible to convict them in the courts, as witnesses are threatened with personal violence and the burning of their property if they divulged anything. Re gently a worthy farmer was called as a witness against some of the gang, and be- cause he told the truth his fine house, with it's contents, was burned, and he was notified to leave the township. This nerved the townsmen to take action, and a committee has been appointed, composed of sturdy farmers, who have warned the gang to get out, The latter refuse to go, and an exciting time is expected.
The Press., 1884-01-24
DEATH OF REV. ERAsTUs BENTON.

A long illness ended this morning in the dsoease of MT. Benton, one of the best known of the elder preachers in this M.
 D. eonfarenee We shall speak further of !sFather Benton" las he was called by all people of the yicinity) in another issue. The hour for the funeral is not yet posi- lively fixed, but Sunday at l p. m. at the Methodist church is the probable hl9ll time and
The Press., 1884-01-24
HOLLAND.

The last sentence of the paragraph in last weeks issue relating to the resigna- tion of MT. Morton as cashier of the Tol- land County National Bank was incorrect. MT. Morton is not going to any new bank, but for the present remains in Holland, and still holds the position of tre. s,lrer of the Holland Savings Bank. The Incorrect portion was added in this office, and our correspondent was not responsible for the error. ED.
 1 Edwin s. Agard has returned from the vest
 | a5 Mrs. Ada Taylor is visiting at her fathers, l.. G. Winter, whose wife is with her daughter, Emily Humphrey, in Hart ford, who is very sick and not expected to live
 The literary society meets at the Tol- land House, Thursday evening, Jan. 31st, and anespecially interesting is anticipated, including an oyster supper, and the friends who desire to contribute will oblige the projectors by bringing pies, cakes, &c., and all are cordially invited.
 ANDovER. American Rapid Tel egraph company is at present engaged in putting mp new line through our town. In doing so they have set some poles and cut down some trees without first obtain ing the consent of the adjoining propri- etors, and such action is creating much dissatisfaction among our land owners. As result of such action, probably, three of their poles were cut down a few nights ago, and it looks now as though they would have plenty of trouble before they get through, unless they adopt more conciliatory policy. The Orphans Home for Holland county has been established here. Only two children have been com mitted to it's care so far. Mrs. John Loom- is, of Bolton, has been appointed matron.
The Press., 1884-01-24
MONsON.

Fns R o ss ssss ts shs the prevent delay and mistakes, have organ names. nam % The business at the quarry will be run under the name of the w. N. Flynt Granite O., the store at this place will be that of w. N. Flynt & Sons, and the Flynt Building and Construction Go, will be 10. eatsa at Palmar Whlls eash has dis dis; the firms are composed of the same per. sons.
The Press., 1884-01-24

Cooley's Weekly: The main reason, it is said, why the New London navy yard is to be abandoned, is the exposed situation of New London harbor, which is deep enough to float hostile war ship, and which would have to be fortified at great expense in the way of drawbridges. h building an American navy yard it is neces- sary to have it far enough inland that the enemy cannot get at it except overland. A great mistake was made in the selection of the site on the Thames. The yard should have been located in Franklin or Lebanon or some other agricultural town, where the navy would be comparatively safe in time of war. The shores of Presto. City pond might be 8 good site, though the wa ter of the lake is little deep and tempest uous. All things considered northern Lebanon or Willimantic possess the requi, site natural qualifications for great Ameri. can naval station, 4 hoatile feet. ravaging our shores, would probably never think o1 looking in Lebanon or around Willimantic fore our navy. There is no other place in the country that possesses so many ad
 vantages, unless it be the rolling meadows fof League Island.
The Press., 1884-01-24
HOME NEWS
Local Notices.

Should you buy stove or range bearing the name of Barstow Stove Co.,, you will have the best article of the kind that ingenuity can devise or money can buy. J. J. GallVan 6 Go. are Stafford agents for Barstow Co.'S goods.
 Forbes & Wallace, Springfield, are hay- ing clearing-out sale of towels, table linen, napkins, bed-spreads, cottons, ladies' doimans, circulars sacques, jack -ts, etc. They are really offering great bargains just now.
 1t is seldom that one can find anything made from cast iron where the quality of ma terial, the excellence of workmanship, ana the elegance and smoothness of finish are finer than that seen in the Barstow Stove Co.'S new range-the ssBay State." The Bay State range is the perfection of beauty and utility praised and admired by everyone. Call and see full line at J, J. Gallivan Co.'S, Rock wells block, Stafford Springs.
 Lewis, the State-st. shoe dealer, Spring field, is having clearing sale, with heavy cut on prices, for Calf and Kip Boots.
 -Broadhurst Bro's., the new propr1etors or the late o. D. Morse's great and we'll known "Central Shoe Store," Springfield, Mass. ], have signalized their accession to the proprie- torship by throwing $10,0 ,000 worth of Boots and Shoes on the retail market at half thelr value It is safe to predict busy time at that store for the next twenty three days The senior member of the new firm, having spent Is years in its service, knows just how if iS done.
The Press., 1884-01-24
Hartford Times An elegant you

Hartford Times An elegant young senator who, when in town, makes his home at the United States hotel, sits at a table attended by waiter named Matthew. Recently, when buried in newspaper, some one stepped to his chair and pre- suming 1t to be the usual attendant he ask led: E'Is that you Matthew ?'' ssNo,' said the waiter, sI am Mark" ssGood heay- ems" cried the gentleman, turning around, "where are Luke and John ?, The night clerk who sat opposite remarked; ssWhy captain, do you expect to be attended by all the eyangellstA at ordinary hotel rates ?