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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26

WESTERN papers are so often re-
minded by the cultured journals of the
East that they lack dignity in their
treatment of each other that it will
please them to have an example of
what New York newspaper regards
as the height of courtesy. The exam
pie is taken from the New York Times:
We believe that certain moderation and
forbearance should characterize the conduct of
newspapers in their treatment of each other
and of each others editors This rule of
courtesy forblds us to speak of Mr.. Whitelaw
Reid, editor of the New York Tribune and
President of the Lotus Club in terms which
would fully and correctly picture forth his
of prominent men in this city express their
contempt for the man in words which cannot
be reproduced here. Republican politicians
and men in high places in the State and nation,
whose favor or attention Mr. Reid is constantly
seeking to secure, are perhaps the most out
spoken in their detestation of him Their es-
innate of Mr.. Reid's character, however, is
u'""iy eoh'oyoo "llh lfeeuom OF language
and an emphasis altogether unsuited to our
columns. But we keep well within the bounds
of moderation when we say that Mr. Whtelaw
Reid is personally Il sneak and in his newspa-
per an habitual liar. We have repeatedly been
assured by those who have personally known
him well that he is a sneak His newspaper
gives public proof that he is a liar. Is it not
the sentiment of the community that Mr.
Whitelaw Reid is sneak and liar?
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26
Sand Pillars.

The innumerable sandy mounds found
on the plains of Central Asia were not
easily accounted for; but recent trav-
e!er witnessed Il phenomenon that he
thinks fully explains their origin. Once
in crossing one of these desert regions,
he saw about twenty pillars of sand sud-
denly rise, and whirl along in the dis
tance. AS they passed along, a cloud of
dust was raised on the ground. appar-
emily eight or ten yards in diameter.
This gradually assumed the form of q
column, that continued to increase in
height and diameter as it moved over
the plain, appearing like u mighty SER
pent rearing his head aloft, and twist
ing his huge body into contortons in his
efforts to ascend.
the pillars were Of various sizes, some
twenty and thirty feet high, Others fifty,
sixty and a hundred teet, and some as
ccnded TO near two hundred feet. As
the whirlwinds began gathering up the
dust. one might have fancied that ante
diluvian monsters were rising into life
and activity. The smaller ones seemed
to trip lightly over the plain, bending
their bodies i'll graceful curves a. thew
passed each Other; while those of larger
dimensions revolved with gravity, swell.
ing out their trunks as they moved on
ward, till the sandy fabric suddenly dis
solved, forming a great mound, and
creating a cloud OF dust that was swept
over the desert.
The same writer, in referring ~ phc-
nomcnon OF il totally different character,
says: Many of my readers know nothing
practically of the mirage, and thus they
can neither appreciate the beauty of this
deception, nor estimate the diSappolnt-
ment it creates. fear my pen cannot
give an adequate idea Of its tantalizing
power on the thirsty traveller. 1t has,
however. often fallen to my lot to wit
ness it, when an apparent lake stretched
out before me, tempting both man and
beast to rush on. and Stake their burning
thirst. Even after years of experience
have been deceived 10y this Ph"npmrn m,
so real has it appeared, and so mtn, OF
its peculiar and magical effects have
been preserved
Sometimes vast cities seemed ri,ing on
the plains, in which multitude of
towers, spires, domes and columns We're
grouped together with a picturesque eff
iect that neither poet nor painter could
depict. And these were reelected in the
deceptive fluid with all the distinct
ness of a mirror; at times y slight breeze
seemed TO ruiilc the p'acid surface, de-
stroying the forms for few minutes, and
then they reappeared.
Sometimes | have been almost in
duced to believe the vast tropical forests
were before me, where palms of sis antic
size, with their graceful foliage, over
topped every other tree, and hat beyond
We're mountain crests, giving IL reality to
the scene that caused me for moment
to doubt its being phantom. At last
| nave passed over the spot where the
lake, the mighty city, and the vast
forest had appeared, and found nothing
but small bushes and tufts Of grass
growing on the steppe,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26
A Noble BOY.

There was no doubt but that Johnny
Fizzlctop was the LATEST and the most
mischievious boy in the whole school.
Whenever anything went wrong Johnny
was sure to be blamed for it, One
day the school teacher missed his spec
tacles. He remembered having put them
on the desk few minutes before lie
threatened to punish the whole school IN
case the spcctac.es were Lot torthcom-
ing.
"Now, boys, for the last time tell
whoever took those spectacles to come
forward and own up that he did it. If
he doesn't the whole class will be kept
in for an hour after school," he said OK
citcdly.
There was silence for few minutes,
and then Johnny held up his hand and
asked, in an uncertain sort of a voice,
what the boy who took the spectacles
would get.
"A good sound licking" Numbered
the teacher.
"Pleasc, sir, took the spectacles, :"
said Johnny.
A painful scene ensued. At last the
teacher got through, and, out of breath,
was about to take his seat, when the
door opened and his servant entered,
bringing the spectacles.
''Iou left the spectacles at home, :"
said the servant, land | thought | would
bring them over, as you can't see we'll
without them.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26

"Whatl The spectacles" exclaimed
the schoolteachcr,vcry much astonished.
Yes, there were his spectacles' beyond
doubt. just at this moment Johnny
broke out into dismal wall, and saying
between sobs:
''Oh. dear. oh, dear. and l have been
licked for those very spcctacles!'
''But, Johnny" said the astonished
school-tcacher, chow did you come to
say you took the specs? 1t is a noble
trait in your character, my boy, to sac
riiitc yourself for the good of the whole
class, particularly when you are inno-
cent"
That's not why l said l took the
specs, exclaimed Johnny.
"What is the rcason2' asked the
teacher"
"If l hadn't said l did it." explained
johnny, Il would have been kept in
with the whole class and when I'm kept
in don't get any dinner, and we've got
pudding for dinner to-day" - Teas
SytiHgS.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26

moIJ Nosq om pIeq op!ld 10 4ll!ds plo
oVl 'noA o. uo!le!UouoooI 10Y peIo5unq
lIroq Gm SD FonK 'asnoq s!ql 10 luoLJ
u! pools oSr lnoq uB puB .suoS pau
noA eI9VM punoJ 'Su!qolu9s smos lolJe
pun 'noG loI poI!nbu! olom oouo y!
uodn WOOL ol 'ls!s9I lou pInoo qo!qM
Su!5ro! 40 p9llodmE Ago sA!lsu Am
entering on an uncertainty; and as
was about to turn away, leaving the ex-
pertinent untried, when glancing UP az
the roof, the novel id en- occurred to me
to crawl up to the chimney and listen,
if perchance the children, might have
their requests to prof1er to Santa Claus.
81 did so, and heard first Eddies,
then Nellie's voice, but no word of re-
membrance or desire for the wanderer
and with all the old bitterness sweeping
over me afresh, l was about to turn
away from you once more. when again
her sweet voice came floating up to me,
with its loving petition for uncle Ed
die In my joy and excitement l an
swered her, and then hurried away to
fulfill her requests. | have returned
again, will you bid me stay"
OQCe more MIS-. Martln threw lerSclt
into his arms, with burst OF grateful
tears.
Stay" she repeated; "that was the
sound heard, then, outside of the cot
fage. Oh, thank God, who put it into
ny darling's heart to speak those blessed,
blessed words!"
amen" echoed the b, other, fervent-
~; "but for her loving appeal should
have been a second time wandereI
through the word. And now, my dear
lister. bid farewell to noverty and want
from this hour, for l have enough for
all"
1t was joyful Christmas morning that
dawncd upon that little household.
Nellie and Eddie gazed with wide
open eyes of delight upon the trimming
stockings and the mysterious bundles
beneath them; and then as their eyes
wandered from them to Uncle Eddie,
who had stolen near by unperceived,
she flung herself into his arms with q
scream of joy.
sob, mamma, mamma, didn't I tell
you 500 Santa Claus has brought Uncle
Eddie back to us. and all of these beau
tiful things besidew
Nellie has had firm faith in the pres.
ence and efficacy of the good saint ever
since then; and peace and plenty has
flowed uninterruptedly in the train OF
that joyful night, when so welcome q
santa Claus came to the Martins.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26
k<iSscs by Wall.

young postmaster OF IL village post
Office was hard at work when gentle
tap was heard upon tie door and in
stepped Il bashful maiden of sixteen
with money order, which she desired
cashci. She handed it to the Official
with bashful smile, who aftor closely
examining it. handed her the money it
called for. At the same time he asked
her if she had read what was written
on the margin of the order.
No, have not" she replied, "lor
cannot make it out. VIII you please
read it for me-"
The young postmaster read as follows:
81 send you s. and dozen kisses"
CHANGING at the bashtul girl, he said ::
"Now, have paid you the money and
suppose you want the kisses"
eyes" she said, 'if he has sent me
any kisses want them, too
1t is hardly necessary to say that the
rest of the order was promptly paid and
III scientific manner at that, and emf
nently satisfactory to the country
maiden.
After she arrived home, she said
to her mother: ''Eh, mother, but
this rostotiicc system of ours
is great thing, developing
more ana more every year, and each new
feature added seems to be the best.
Jimmy sent me dozen kisses along with
the money order, and the postmaster
gave me twenty. 1t beats the special
delivery system all hollow"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26
Legal Notice.

Major Gassaway, Il prominent San An
tonia lawyer, succeeded in obtaining the
acquitted of a horse thief. who was tried
in the district court in and for the county
of BeXar.
"Ma jor," said the acquitted man, 81
don't know how to pay you for your
kindness. haven't got any money just
now"
"Well, now that you are foot loose
again you will soon have some money, or
horses, which is just as good, but in the
meantime you mention my name to other
members of the gang and friends, in
case they need the services Of an attorney
in any of the frontier counties, " said the
lawyer.
'rll do it, major. You shall have all
our business. "-Svtings.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26

''ln the spring of 49," said Colonel
A. Loudon Snowden, ex-supcrinten-
dent of the mint, Il received collec-
ton of the most exquisite sIlverware
with instructions to melt it down. 1t
had been the property of Joseph Bona
parte and was presented to him by his
brother the emperor. Joseph left it to
his private secretary, and it was the
latter who, previous to his going away,
desired it to be melted down. Much Of
the plate was mounted with gold and so
skillfully that you might have supposed
that the precious metal would weigh
pounds, though. when it was all reduced,
there was hardly any gold to speak of.
The regret of my life is that | was not
rich enough to buy the plate, though
not unlikely the secretary would have
been too proud to sell it,
I'm the old days continued Colonel
Snowdeu, ''heaps of family silver used
to come to the mint to be melted down
from people who had met with financial
reverses. During the last days of my
incumbency of the Office of supcrintend-
cnt much less used t. come than former
ly, because plated ware had come into
general use. | remember once that
gentleman very well known in PEiladel-
phia society brought me a splendid de-
sign in silver that he desired to have re-
duced. 1t was a GIFT to his wife on
their wedding and the thought of part
ing with it was very painful to him. 1t
had cost probably Sc, 900, but there was
not more than $500 worth of bullion.
Instead of melting it at once I advanced
him the money for six months. and al
lowed the design to remain in the vaults.
At the end of that time | agreed to
keep it instact for six months more. At
the conslmmation of the second period
he saw me and said he could not see
da, light yet. and the bridal gift went
into the melting pot. Three weeks after
that be dropped in on me to say that
fortune had smiled on him again and
that he had made $50. 900 He said ne
would have given half of it to get his
silver back in the % form. Vain re-
grets, of course. The man is now
wealthy. "-PbHnieiphiu Press
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26
CHRISTMAS DAY.

The Christmas chimes are pealing high
Beneath the solemn Christmas sky,
And blowing winds their notes prolong
Like echoes from an angels song;
Good will and peace, peace and good will
Ring out the carols glad and gay,
Telling the heavenly message still,
That Christ the Child was born to-day.
In lowly hut and palace hall
Peasant and king keep festival,
And childhood wears fairer guise,
And tenderer shine all mother-eyes;
The aged man forgets his years.
The mirthful heart is doubly gay,
The sad are cheated of their tears,
For Christ the Lord was born to-day.
Susan Coolidge.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26
He Didn't Pay.

Long years ago when the late Charles
Ihorne, IT,, was young actor strug-
Cling with the dramatic chills and fever
common to actors in the early stage of
their career, ii came on suddenly very
cold for him once, and he had nothing
to mcmoriZc except the bills of fare hung
outside the restaurants of the period.
Ambition left his mind and settled in
the gastric Juices of his stomach He
had no money to satisfy it. lie neglected
the theatrical posters, and studied clam
and eggs, fifty cents" and legends of
that kind. 1t was early days in San
Francisco, and they had practice of
sounding II gong at meal times to inform
thc neighborhood that the meals were
on. Charley was passing disconsolatelv
along, when q man rushed ont of a res.
taurant and banged a gorg in his ear.
He stopped, walked in, sat down with
the air of lord in a society DRAMA and
ordered and ate a royal meal He was
through, and sticking his hand in the
breast of his coat, he put on dign fed
and aristoCratic stride and was walking
out.
"Look here" said the proprietor,
gently intcrcepting him, ''don't you
propose to pay for this!'
PAY! What do you mcan' pay
eyes, pay!'
"You must be under some m istakcn
impression. Pay! No, certainly not"
"WEat the deuce did you mean to
come in here for and cat a meal like
that2"
81 came" said Charlie, drawing him
self to his full height: 81 came on your
invitation. came because you banged
that gong"
And with stride that paralyzcd the
proprietor he passed out into the bright
world. - San francesca Chronicle.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26

The wolverine, or glutton, is curl
Gus beast, like tiny bear, but the most
dire and untiring enemy to the ma;ten
trapper. following his steps and eat.
ing the martens after they ale caught.
1t is almost impossible to hide anything
that these robbers do not find and de-
stroy. Their strength is prodigious and
they do not hesitate to attack a wounded
deer In color the wolverine is dark
brown. The hair is quite as long rs that
of the black bear, but of coarser staple.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26
HUMOROUS SEETCHEs:


"1es, Bobby, said young Feathcrly.
II am going West for Il little trip"
Are you going for your hcalth?" in
CURED Bobby. with solicitude.
well not altogether for my health,
although shall derive some benefit, no
doubt"
"oistcr Clara hopes you will"
81 say. Bobby whispered Featherly,
odd your sister say that she hoped my
trip would do me good2'
"les. She told ma last night that if
Mr.. Fcatherly went West that he would
so for good. -Nen Yorh Sun.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26
Curiosity not an Excuse.

PLEASE, ma'am, may be excused"
"Why do you wish to be excuseds"
81 want to go home"
"What fora"
"Coz, they's new family moving il
next door to us. and L want to see how
many loads of furniture they've got"
She remained in school. -DaaHU
Breeze.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26
Made Her Sion.

A vesy loquacious lady. calling one
day to consult her physician, talked on
and on with such volubiIity that the
latter could not get in word edgeways.
Growing impatient he at length told her
to put out her tongue, which she did. lie
then said:
Now please keep it there till you
have heard what have got to say to
YOU"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26
UnWiSe Economy.

ooh, no." said Slow
81 don't believe in advertising
My trade, you know,
Won't bear it-that there's 10 Gisguis;' -" "
Down grade his trade
Kept going steadily ana Dolly,
And caused to fade
The prospect, that had bloomee so G.Ysy.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26

"Good morning, SIR"
"Good morning"
"Beg pardon, but did I understand
you to say that you gave your horse tur
pentine for the botts,"
"les, SIR"
"Well, tried it and it killed my
horse"
sit killed mine, SIR"
"Oh-er-er-Good morning."
"Good morning ."-10-Day.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-12-26
Both Dead.

Good morning, SIR"
Morning"
'l-er-beg your pardon"
81 beg yours, r."
"May | ask you what you gave your
horse for the botts?"
"Turpentine, SIR"
"Oh, nks-er-r-Good morn
ing"
Good morning"
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1885-08-27

tNtW.mUfs Of lla modest and hef1io
tHifa. I.fnnd hIH great deeds RH nmunE
thrif HrUui uIu'ln possessions, We
sviu.H tifH WITH iH iHffhVrd WIDOW
aud children, end we trust and hope
tuHf nif last words ufgihE harmony
n FHud ~ NJ urtwtiu iln snci Ions,
msY hs ~ taken ~ heRrt by hiH rpdrs
tfytuHu that sectional alienation may
bo y thing 81 ths past.
Fourteenth i,0-. lyri, That in no
death of Judge JOhu ", ukay the
State has lost pure aud able iudslt
aud wr coudolo with hi' family on
their lu-a,
Inc ticket was Camplntpi by tho
nomination O. potor Brady, for iroHH'
ufrs; Jlm.s Lawrence Tor attorney
general, sad uaury ", EilEl, Tor a
member ot tho bDsrd oi public WORKS
All were nominated by arrlAmAlnr
ThB convention then HdJOuru'd,
Tho principal Il - ht VI the convention
wa, La tue selection olH c'ulidato t'r
thu yarsh"y on Tho supreme bench,
vice O'Key, GecOrs q. George Il,
O'kpy, u sOn uf the late ingutnbaGi ,
wa, with Yirg, .. Kline and Gibson
O.lpTiOH, Of Licking, az tho pther
Leading candidate. On the iirfs bat
lot -ucu great cpnIusi1G provided IN
an effort w Cnaugs from taU o.nrt
candidate b. O'Key ani O.heGOn tHn'
another ballot mad 20 % ordered. on
the thirG ballot OJherton was nomi-
mated aud his nomination made Unau
imOuJ,
Tho Domucra' stale Central com
mittrg Urgsui2tu 10y tine oio"l.uu 60! T.
J. Conan, ChsirmHH, aud NJ, j, NpNIr-,
secretary. An rNrcuive CuInmiitor
was selected with T. e Powell, Of Doll
aware county, as Churpa', Hcnry
Rph', OF MtrEI0, secretary ma W. E'
Horn, of Cllumb :, treasure.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1885-08-27
Threw His Money TO the Winds.

A few days ago little daughter OF
Mr.. J II. Ozier, who resides near Lis
bon, found lot of torn money in the
public road. She carried the pieces
home TO her father, who found enough
of the pieces left to show bills OF the
denomination of 81, SIS, $40 aud $40, be
sides two 80 cent pieces complete. MI.
Ozier sent it on to the United States
treasury ct washington, ana
received by return mai
a now so cent piece, that being the
only perfect bill he had sent. The
above eXolains, perhaps, a note sent
TIE HERALD by crank who writes
thai he had become so disgustee with
the waywardness of mankind that he
had torn up his money and cast it to
toe winds, he gives his name as
Isaac Mappin.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1885-08-27

the South IN frndg M meet The fiafRe,
nfintd fHf ne defense With the Iihnfg
al lha EnfafutuHnt from Ne VefF IN
Oeutinn down ~ Tho beginning N the
war. Rm hOW az uld inHn. I left ny
vile and children oarlY in 1901 inf the
Confederate army, fnd fought ih1 best
could until tho war closed sud have
u0,tr ipli me smallest degree ~ giilt
! Tor what dId, on the other hand
nm gIrd thHt bearkoned IN tho call OF
NY country when she lndO her sous
! to thu front 30 meet tho hOId9H Ot
| Federalism bearing down upon her, l
regard my action on that occasion M
| the grhudsst legacy | could boqueath
| 10 MY cLildTOn. When | surron dored,
| like nv brothers la arms, ! did 80 Ia
| good Il, ith, aud since that hour have
| nul entertained single wish or desire
! Incompatible with tho good OF tho gov
| eminent 90 which ] surfendorod' ~ -
! true, | have lad aud have now no NJ
iecrilu tor ltepubll1aniam, orlts prin-
oiplos, but ] Ingka a broad diAtinoti0n
| bot Gen the Republican party and the
| Federal government. eSor do believe
! tha. Mr.. Davis has, since tho surren'
! der, entertained single Thought in-
! imicni 20 tho government, l believe
! his yGaat desire has been 20 sNo the
FcuIntTy from demagogism and 70 per
| petuAto the liberty OF tho ppup,c' ne
stands to-dny tue peer az Lincoln,
! Grnut, sherman, or any other nltn OF
! his day, aith0r North or South, ia Pc
triuilsm, stRtOsmguship, diplomacy or
military science. We do not desire fog
! him tho sympathy or fanatics. Let
lsun cry treason 10 their hearts Con-
! tent, but let them not thinK lhAt me
sturdy old Confederate, no matter how
lmurh hs iury feel disposed 20 honor
tue star, and stripes, Will entertain Tor
them any other feeling save that of the
moGG profound contempt. Ii lolt 10
ltlulnse Yps the cauk6r worm 81 hitter
hate will soon oa; out their own yitals;
and whur, ono OF tl6se dgys,tho Chris
diam Gentleman and statosmGn, Jeiler-
s0n Dpyi5, at ripe old sge, with n
character a. stainless AZ virgin purity
Islail lay down in peaceful rest, hts
| traducurs viii bow their heads in very
| shame,
OSE VINO WoRE THE GRAY.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1885-08-27

N.ttI .yHlEi a.NE' ~ .''4h Wv
pcudpusa.l g. Nes~a C,vaps, Chd.
de auI CWIg1si nsv5 7,it-
gaa.ou no Aonpsreil job print
ing office of III. A. Mcmillan and
will soon begin the publication OF 3
newspaper. This will be paper No. Z
for Ellis county.
John Braley has just returned from
Galveston and ia suffering from the
effects of an ugly wound on the leg,
received from ono of the numerous
devil fish down there. John says Gal
weston is q sheol of 81 place, anyway.
Much interest IL being taken in the
meeting now in progress at the Chr1s-
tisp church here, conducted by Elder
Vanhook ana Professor Dougherty.
Railroad news ~ Mt a low ebb. rhere
is q committee still at work and pro-
gress being made, though whist has
been done is noL obtainGbi9, since
there must be more work and less
talk.
Sheriff Rybura'e little boy, Don, was
bitten by dog Yesterday on tho cal :
of The loft log. The dog was not raoid,
conse quently no fear is entertained for
tho boy.
Cards are out announcing the mar
risge of Mr.. Il. p. Whippie and Miss
Ella DecSman, for Thursday, Au-
gust27.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1885-08-27

AS the west-bound train over the
Texas q Pacific road was pulling out
Yesterday morning from Terrell for
Dallas the passengers Witnessed a
scene that chilled the very blood in
their veins. Mr.. Pearce, farmer
from Hunt county, had driven his
team up close TO the train, and when
the train started tho team followed
suit, only it went in an opposite d.
rectlon at full speed. The old man
was thrown out, and at first those
who saw him thought him killed 50
violent Wes the shock ne sustained.
His tets leg was badly fracVurG4 ana
he sustained serious bruises. He rat
linG, however, and was taken to TO-
til for treatment.