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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-25
A Christmas Greeting.

Once more the air is vibrant with the music
OF the greatest, because the most universal, Of
holidays. Other days are held in honor by
large masses of mankind; other days are set
apart for patriotic commemoration, varying
with various lands; other DAYS. too, are held
sacred throughout the Christian world-but
Christmas Day transcends them all in its uni
versatility, its all-pervadlng and fusing power
Its splendid supremacy over all the lines of
race, nation. creed or sect by which Christen-
dom is divided and subdivided. We keep our
Fourth of July, and each nation has some cor
responding day dedicated to patriotic mem
cries. but the thrill of such days can never
overleap the boundary line of nationality
Easter is the one festal day in the year which
may fairly be coupled with Christmas as fur
nishing common bond to Christian peoples,
and yet it has not one 1.-THE Of the hold on TIE
world at large, outside the fold of the historic
church, which Christmas has established.
If, indeed, We have in anv human institution
the promise and potency of that time when the
nations OF the earth shall form ona family cir
Gle, bound together by the acknowledged tie Of
common brotherhood. with one hope and one
destiny, it is this Christmas festival, whose
coming is already hailed with rcjoicings, in
which every nation. kindred, and tongue IL
which the name Of Christ is held in reverence
unltes. Il t. onward sweep of time which is,
We cannot doubt, destined to bring in the age
OF universal peace, the impulses and aspira-
llohs winch centre IN TINS fcstal season are GER
talnly the foremost Of forces. 1t is happy
omen for the race that as each year wanes to
Its close the twin spirits of ciCerfulncss and
charity, bursting forth in thousand and one
forms of expression. should spread their benign
wings over an ever-broaGening area of human
hearts and homes. So let us welcome their I'M
folding once again. The old year is passing
away, as so many old years have passed before,
and in the mellow light of the social pleasures
that attend his departing DAYS we view his
death serenoly, and bid him go,
'Likc one who wraps the drapery of his couch
About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams"
which we may weave into hopeful anticipations
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-25
Santa Clans viii Skip Him.

A farmer and his wife hitched their team in
front OF Detroit grocery, the Free Press
says, and went III to make some purchases
By and by they were seen whispering together
in a very confidential manner and as the
woman gave him Il handful of pennies, tied up
in rag, she was heard to say:
"Now, don't you forget There's eighty
cents, and that will get twenty-cent present
for each one of them"
He left the store with a fathcrly smile on
his face and started down town. Three long
hours passed before his return and then a po-
liceman had him by the arm.
Does anyone know this man Z" he asked,
as he led him into the store.
Yes; he's my husband" answered the
woman.
"Chourse I'm yuze observation-disclosures
am" mumbled the man who WAS 'step high"
drunk.
"Well, you take care of him" said the officer
to the woman as lie surrendered his charge.
Did you get the presents for the clildren:"
asked the wife as she took u package from
his pocket.
'Shertingly l did. Bless or little hearts
bless emf"
She opened the package, and there were
twenty-four of the blacklist, mcanest looking
cigars ever put on sale.
''Why, Samuel, what does this mean ?" she
exclaimed.
''Whaz 'er mean? Whez 'er mean? Why
chem ish Chris'em presents for UNI blessed
children ~
They are! Why, You miserable old idiot,
what do those children want of cigars 2"
screeched the wife.
"Whaz 'er want of 'em. Whaz er want of
EN-? Why, 'er want 'em to put in papa's
Chrisem stocking, of course !"
They loaded him into the wagon, and the
woman took the lines and started for home,
and as she turned the team around she said to
the grocer:
Its six miles home, and there are forr
cigars to the mile. III make him eat every
one of them"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-25
CHRISTMAS BELLS.

Christmas comes but once year-T. Tusser.
With Christmas comes making -.
Poole.
On Christmas day we will shut out from our
Preside nothing. Charles Dickens
Christmas day is the season Of good cheer all
the world oyer.-Theod0re S. Fay.
On Christmas day all should be welcome with
good cheer and true hospitality Sto,o.
A regularly orthodox jolly Christmas is sug-
gestive of big fires, plum buildings and family
gatherings. -Alice Fisher.
Christmas is time of hospitality, Of joy and
merriment to thousands whose wants are sup
piled; but often it is q time of anxiety and suf-
fering to the poor.-G. Moqridge.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-25
A Valued Gift.

An invalid who left his home in Virginia
many Years ago, to live i'll Southern California,
received last Christmas book. with the title,
1.-The Old Home" and found inside photo
graphs Of every room of the house SO dear to
his memory, down to the great kitchen, with
its roaring: fire and the gray-headed black
''aunty" and ''uncle" beside it; the brook
where he tished when he was boy, and the
woods where he gathered walnutb and chin
Quapins
1t was amateur work, done by boy, but
what picture by Raphael could have been SO
full OF love and tenderness to him
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-25
CHRISTMAS EVE.

''Think of the children who listen tonight
In delight that is mingled with fear,
For the twinkling feet of the reindeer team
AS they travel DER earth and thro air.
'Think of the little folk trying to sleep,
While pulses are throbbing like mad,
With the merry frenzy of Christmas Eve
Think of them all and be glad"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-25

Hearts were happy and eyes were bright
On Christmas Eve, as the sun went down,
For the sea had given up its dead,
And the captain brave to his wife is wed,
Phantoms fled from the lighted hall;
There was only mirth in the night winds call
Warmth and fragrance and sillien sheen;
Laughter rppled bright lips between;
Music and revelry filled the night
Till the stars had set and the east was bright;
Then loud rang the bells, the happy bells,
For joy on Christmas morning.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-25

Christmas Eve, and maiden's heart
Throbbed with pain as the sun went down;
A ship had sailed on a summers day;
A wreck in the oceans depths it lay;
Phantoms gathered about the door,
Weird were the shadows on wall and floor;
The wind sang dirge in the chimney old
For the brave young lover whose heart was
cold;
Sad were the eyes that watched the stars
Till dawn crept in at the window bars,
And loud rang the bells, the pitiless bells,
On a cheerless Christmas morning.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-12-25
THREE CHRISTMAS EYES.

He gave her ring and holly wreath,
On a Christmas Eve as the sun went down;
'Never was lover more true than l."
The moon climbed into the frozen sky;
A great star shone in the darkening west;
A red fox, shivering, sought his nest;
The wild wind shouted and laughed with glee,
Though his breast was as cold as the Northern
sea;
But the fire was bright, and hearts were light,
And frolic and feasting filed the night,
Till long rang the bells, the merry, merry
bells,
For joy on Christmas morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24
Delightful Party.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazete.)
TIE PLAINS. Aug. 1S.-Our usually quiet
neighborhood was enlivened on Tuesday
night last by one of the most delightful par
ties it was ever our lot to attend. The ball
in question was complimentary one given
by Messrs. Robert Brooks and G. K. Skink-
er, in honor of Miss Cora Cochran, Of Alex
andria, who is spending her summer in the
vicinity. The scene of gaiety was "Chet-
wood" the magnificent country seat of Mr..
Buck Skinker, situated some four miles dis
tant from this place. The house. large
stone edifce, is surrounded by beautiful
lawn of luxuriant grass filled with majestic
trees beneath which were many rustic seats
"for talking age and whispering lovers
maid" it is useless to say that the former
were very scarce. BY S o'clock p. m., there
had assembled between seventy and one
hundred persons, nearly an equal number
of either sex, representing the flower of old
Virginia's gentry, besides the fair daughters
of our national city. Prof. Cheeks colored
minstrels discoursed excellent music, to
whose inspiring strains the light fantastic
was INDUCED until past midnight, when
there was served most sumptuous COLA
ton, after which dancing was resumed, to
cease only with the dawn of day. Never
did night pass more swiftly nor one more
pleasantly. 1t was remarked by many that
as dispensers of old Virginia hospitality
Messrs. Skinker and Brooks stand alone.
BUFFALO BILL.
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LETTER FROM CULpEPER.
[ Correspondence of the Alexandria

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
MITCHELL's STATION, Va, August 21.-
Some stray, mountainous iceberg must have
floated in close proximity to our Atlautie
coast to have caused the sudden change in
temperature that has characterized the few
past days and nights, for we find an extra
blanket very welcome companion herea.
bouts just now.
Cedar Run Baptist Church hos been on.
gagged in a ''protracted meeting" since last
Sunday under the ministrations of the regu-
lar pastor, Rev. Mr.. May, assisted by Rev.
Mr.. Loving, of Louisa Court House, and
both the morning and evening exercises
have been marked with On unusual degree
OF deep soemnity and goodiy nunber-old
ss well as young-have expressed desire
to como out from the world and strive to
lead holier lives. Very near by the church
building flows bloody, historic Cedar Run,
and to day, beneath its placid waters, were
buried in baptism some ten or dozen new
converts. The subdued sunlight, the op-
pressive stiffness of the multitude, the sigh.
ing winds and melodious singing of the
ministers and the candidates for baptism,
mingled with the suppressed sobs of rejoic-
ing relatives and friends, rendered the scene
q solemn aud impressive one and while all,
no doubt, felt more or less benefited by the
occasion, we believe there were many
in whose hearts righteous seed has taken
root.
The present is critical time with a large
portion of the growing corn crop, and
good shower to aid in maturing aud filling
the ear is earnestly invoked at the hands of
bene6cent Providence by ssint and sinner.
Tho fo nopop,npifu Of thic capfinn
were beginning to feel encouraged at the
outlook for them when just a few weeks ago
slight symptoms of cholera made its appear
ance in remote places among the hogs with
only few dying here and there, but since
that time it has gradually but surely ex-
tended over this entire section, and now
there is scarcely herd that has not been
attacked, and while in some the death rate
has been low, in many it has been 80 high
as to amount to annihilation, and naturally
becomes matter of the greatest concern to
us all; but, Notwithstanding this and other
drawbacks of Providential nature, we feel
that with the settlement OF the labor and
socialist troubles the country is on the verge
of more solid and enduring besis Of pros
perity.
The change of management and contro
of the Virginia Midland Railroad appears to
be gaining favor every day.
The "burnt district" of Culpeper is being
gradually rebuilt by the erection of hand
some and commodious business houses, and
with the establishment of a National Bank
Culpeper bids fair to become an important
business centre.
The Charleston democratic convention
ante-bellum-by not needing the voice Of Fan
honest and earnest majority lost control of
the government for twenty-five years. We
devoutly pray that such will not be the his.
tory of the Sth Congressional district.
THISTLE.
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CLOTHING, SC.
..,IIEyE GOT EN- ON THE LIST"
NOW IS THE TIME. SELLING OFF BELOW

NOW IS THE TIME. SELLING OFF BELOW
COST!
We must reduce our stock ere this season closes.
During hot weather and the dull saason we in
tend to improve our spacious warerooms, and not
wanting to remove any stock to another place, we
must sell ut any sacrifice. Our low prices have
given us wtdo reputation, an established fact,
which nsver ceases, and We now sell CLOTHING
LOWER THAN EVER. Full Suita for Mon,
Youths and Children; Odd Pants Coats and Vests;
STRAW HATS selling out; so dozen Japanese,
Mackinaw and Yum Yum Hats at Soc; Fur Hats
and Caps equally as low; Silk Neckwear, finest
Bows Tics and Putfs at 81 O and 2Oc Mems finest
Linen front Shirts Laundried at 65c unlaundried
do at 4Oc; Boys unlaundried do. at 29c; Underwear
lower thsn manufacturers prices SHOE DE-
rARTMENT will DO ready with our next issue.
In Notions, we beat the world: Ladies' Bordered
handkerchief at Sc; Japanese Silk Handker-
chiefs at Sc. We have 20O0 yards of Superior
Crash for towels at 41ac. Household Goods too
numerous to mention: Furniture, Carpets, Mat
ting. Oil Cloth, Stoves, Tinware, Chinaware, &c.
Trunks. Satchels, &c. Our immense Stock of
Hardware and Harness, entirely to bo sold out to
increase and complete our different other depart.
mcnts. Hardware extremely low. Come and ex-
l'cct great bargains. Goods must be sold.
BERNHEIMER & EINSTEIN.
Cor. King and Lee streets.
ie23 Alexandria, Va.
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A YOUNG LADY TERRIBLY BURNED.-A kero

A YOU'VE LADY TERRIBLY BURNED.-A kero-
sene accident. by which a beautiful and estima-
BILE young lady will probably lose her life occur
red at Stockton, near Snow Hill, Nd, on Satur.
day. Miss Emma Shepherd had been using the
oil can and having finished with it, put it on the
cook stove which had no fire in it at the time
Shortly afterwards she kindled fire in the stove
but forgot to remove the oil can, which soon
heated and burst with loud report, throwing
the burning oil over Miss Shepherd, completely
enveloping her in flames. Mrs Shepherd on.
de ,vored to help her daughter, and her clothing
also took fire, but the flames were eStinguished
by some gentlemen who had been attracted by
the screams Of both ladies' Miss Shepherd was
less fortunate, and before the flames could be ex
tinguished they had burned every particle Of
her clothing from her body except her corset
Drs. Benson and Parker were summoned, and did
everything in their power to alleviate her suffer
ings. Her face, arms and limbs were terribly
burned. Her physicians have but little hope o
her recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

EDUCATIONAL.
Opening of The Public Schools.

The Clerk of the City School Board will be at
his Office in Peabody Building for the purpose Of
white cbilden, Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 30 land
81, from q. M. to 9 p. m. For colored children,
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept and =, from 8
g. M to p. M On Friday permits for white and
colored children will be issued. Those wishing
to secure seats for their children will please bring
their city captation tax receipts for the year
1886 au23-1w
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HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
HHE TONTINE.

The subscriber having taken charge Of this we'll
known hotel and restaurant informs his friends
and the public generally that nothing will be
left undone to maintain the high reputation
of the house. The larder will be supplied with
every delicacy, and the bar stocked with the best
of LIQUORS. Meals served at all hours in the best
style and at reasonable rates. Arrangements can
be made for Receptions or Dinner Parties.
ape SAMUEL ORRISON.
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EDUCATIONAL.
A ELLINGTON INSTITUTE.
"A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
FOR Girls

40 south Washington street
The next session will begin MONDAY, Sent.
10th. with full corps Of teachers and every ap-
pliance for comfort and advancement of pupils.
The Music Department-Vocal and Instrumental
will be under the charge of Miss Helen Young, of
New York city, an accomplished and thorough
teacher. The Art Class, in charcoal and crayon
drawing oil painting and decoration, will have
the advantage Of new and we'll lighted studio,
and thorough instruction will be given in every
department Circulars. stating terms, &C., can bo
obtained at Frenchs book store, or on application
to Miss REBECCA C.. POWELL PrincinaI
aug21 toct1 No. 46 south Washin gton st.
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SUMMER RESORTS.
BAY RIDGE, rsEzHR 15HH sSSFH e Fiir

SOUTH"
This popular summer resort will be open to the
public on and after june 21st, 1886. Splendid
surf bathing. Finest fishing on the coast Ele-
CANT accommodation. The Marine Band Largest
and best in the country plays every day and
evening. Restaurant pavilion, seating 1000 peo
pie, open all the time Gravity railroad 900 It.
long. Sail boats bay, lake and river, large and
small row and fishing boats to hire for nominal
price, always ready. Over five miles of water
front Hotel and all buildings fifty feet above
high water. Opera house open afternoon aud
evening. Electric lights all over the grounds.
Flying horses, riding horses, pony and goat car.
riages, swings. bowling alley, rife gallery, and
Thousands of amusements for tho children. High
est observatory in the State largest collection of
animals in the South, covered pier ZOO feet out
in the bay. Special excursion rates for churches.
Sunday schools and societies. either by rail or ~,
the new and elegant steamer BAY Ridge" For
dates and charter apply Immediately to tho
BAY RIDGE CO., 1873 West Baltimore st,
my27 3m Baltimore, or Annapolis Mi.
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Hollins Institute,
Virginia.

This Institute. for the higher education of young
ladies, is finely equipped. Languages, Literature
Science, Music, Art are taught under high stand.
ards by gentlemen and ladies of broad culture and
elevated character. 1t employs over twenty -fivo
officers and teachers. and commands the further
advantages OF salubrious mountain climate, min
eral waters, charming scenery. From year to
year its accommodations are fully occupied.
The FoRTY-roURTH annual session will open
on the 18th OF September For further informa
tion apply at Hollins p. o.. Virginia.
CHAS. II. COOKE,
jy22 CIV Business Agent
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DAILY. TRI- WEEKLY.
One year.........$6 90 One year. 90
Sir months. s........ 3 90 Siz n,oaths........ 2 90
One month. SO Three months...... 90
Au communications should be addressed to "Gasette :"
Alexandria, Va.
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space unless the ezceSs IS paid for at transient rates,
and under no circumstances ,DiN they be alo,red to
advertise other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
All transient advertisements must be paid for in ad-
uance.
Resolutions n memoram, cfthankS tributes of respect,
resolutions adopted By societies persons, unless of
public concern, ,riU only be printed in this paper as
advertisements.
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rance.
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or any information business can be sent by tele-
phone.
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STEAMERS.

r." N'A'''n AND iussEe
FORTRESS MONROE.
THE POTOMAC STEAMBOAT COMPANY'S
First-class steamer
GEORGE LEARY
will oave Prince st. wharf EVERY MONDAY
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at 6 p. N. Return
ing leave Norfolk every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday, at 4 IN.
Connecting at Norfolk with
BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE" STEAMERS
and Steamer ARIEL FOR RICHMOND.
Fare to Norfolk, one way, 81 25; round trip So.
For further particulars enquire at Company
Office 7th Street Wharf, Washington. D. c., or to
PHILIP B. HOOE,
mayT-tf Agt. Prince Street Wharf.
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(IOAL!

CoAL' oo,,,
We invite the attention Of dealers and con.
ssnors sam to our large stock Of CAREFULLY PRE-
FAkED COAL of the following varieties
LfkEN'S VALLEY,
LORBERRY and
SHAMOKIN RED ASH.
WHITE ASH (free burning and hard) Of steam.
or. broken, egg, stove snd and nut sizes.
Also GEORGES CREEK, CUMBERLAND and
hANAWHA SPLINT, from West vs..
Making Coal q specially wo aim to keep only
the HIGHEST GRADES, and having two large
Storage Yards, each variety is kept separate, and
sespecislly prepared for family use.
Yards foored and ell Coal sent out WELL
sCREEND AND FREE FROM IMPURITIES
Dealers, families, public institutions aud man.
HISTORIES supplied at lowest market rates-per
Ton Of 224O lbs. J. z. ZIMMERMAN,
Successor to T. J. "chaf1ey & co.,
myI Wharf and Yards foot Of Queen ST
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CPIsCoPAL FEMALE INSTITUTE,

EPISCOPAL FEMALE INSTITUTE,
WINCHESTER, VA.
Opens SEPT. 14th, 1886. In location, build
ings, equipment course of study teachers and all
general advantages, equal to the very bost schools
in Virginia, yet terms moderate. Send for cata-
logue to
A. MAGILL SMITH, MA, Principal,
jy20 2m Successor to Rev. J. C. Wheat, DID.
DOCKLAND SCHOOL for Girls Sandy Spring,
Washington City, reopens Sept. Doth. Thorough
training; home government; health carefully at.
tended to number limited. For circulars address
HENRY c. HALLowELL, A. NJ, (Yale.)
jy17 2m
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The steamers of this company make connections
at Norfolk for Boston and all points East; at New
York Tith ell points West and Northwest, and at
Alexandria with Virginia Midland Railway and
Washington and Ohio Railroad. Through rates
given and freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply to
F. A. REED & CO., Agent,
Janneys whscf
j. W. THOMPSON, President
1416 street,
sep27-tf Washington, D. C.
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ST. JOHNS ACADEMY.

THE MILITARY SCHOOL OF ALEXANDRIA,
Begins its 54th session SEPTEMBER 9th. It has
experienced teachers extensive buildings and
grounds, fine apparatus and cabinets, and q full
military outfit, including camp cquipage. With
in the last years it has gained fully half the
stes won three out Of the fire gold medals given to
junior students by that institution "for papers of
distinguished merit" Cadets from twelve States,
the District Of Columbia, and the Indian Terrific
ry were on its rolls last session. For catalogue
apply to
RICHARD L. CARNE. A. NJ, Principal,
aug4 In Drawer 81, Alexandria. Va.
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TOHN D. 81. LUNT,
Successor to Lunt & Davidson.
DEALER IN DRUGS. CHEMICALS. PATENT
MEDICINES AND FANCY ARTICLES.
N. E. corner King and Washington streets
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Physicians Prescr iptions a speciality. uan1O
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STABLER CO.,
Successors to B. n. Stablerl
DRUGGISTS AND CHEMISTS,
N. W. Corner King and Washington Streets
Dealers in Patant Medicines, Drugs Cigars and
Cigarettes, Fine Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes,
German and Domestic Cologne, Hair Brushes,
sponges, Flesh Straps, &c. Especial care given to
prescriptions. jan2S-H