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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-07-17
Winter and Spring Wheat.

The condition of winter wheat is repcrtel
for the 1st of July in Northern districts nor
harvested, and in southern States as it app
peared at the time of harvest. The average
has declined from 927 to 922 New York re,
ports d. cline of points, Pennsylvania s,
Kentucky ., Michigan 6, Missouri l, Kansas
3. Ohio and Indiana remain as in June,
and Illinois gains point
The condition OF spring wheat mas declined
from IS in June to 90 in consequence of high
temporary re, drying winds and lack of rain
In the principal States the decline has been:
Wise onsin, from 81 to Is; Mianesots, SO to
IS; Iowa, 100 to 30; Nebraska, 81 to SO, and
Dakota, 90 to IS.
The condition of oats show decline Of I
points.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-07-17

At Bucyrus, O., Samuel Rechel, aged II,
was accidentally shot and killed by Ffei
Flocker, a young companion.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-07-17
Valuable Property for Sale.
PRIVATE SALE
Or
Very Valuable Real Estate.

TNHE SAND SPRINGS PROPERTY sit
l. uated at the West end of Frostburg, is Of
fered at private sale.
The improvements consist of handsome
and convenient COTTAGE, k%A-Nl
good Cellar; Fountain Pump Ms5fSESR
in the yard of excellent sand 34.1az1 80
stone water; Coalhousc, Icehouse Wood
house, Washhouse and good Stabling;
TENANT HOUSE, and LARGE
TtcO-StOry Building,
Suitable for a Brewery, Distillery, Tannery
or Planning Mill.
The buildings are comparatively new.
The Lot contains 3 acres, more or less and
encloscs Il choice variety of Fruit Trees.
Situated at the eastern base of Savage noun
tain, this properly would make delightful
summer residence.
la Title unquestionable.
Terms-Onc-half cash; remainder in six
months with interest from date IF sale
For further information apply or write to
WILLIAM STAPLES,
Sep 29-tf Frostburg, Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-07-17
SHEEP AND LAMBS.

Market dull ami prices 4 to 20 lower than
a week ago. We quote range on sheep At
90 to 4c, and lambs at 81 TO 5iGc; included
IN sales were:-l car fair 81 Id Missouri sheeI
at So 20; / car Texas at IS 80 for sheep and
IS rs for lambs: car fair " 10 Chicagos nj
So IS, / car Indiana, mostly ewes, los lbs, nj
50 so.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-07-17

Arriy ais large, footing no about 100 car.
loads; prices ON all grades e. &c lower and
market dull. Some of the nest cattle were
shipped on in first hands, owners refusing 10
sell at prices obtanable. We quote fair u
prime, shipper at a 80 to -; sale Of cars
prime, averaging close to 400 lbs, at as Is;
far to good 1000 to L. 200 ID butcher cattle,
"a to 4 so; good 900 to goo 10 feeders, ~ -
to 4 25; ZOO to 500 ID stockcrs, 81 % to 81.
yaals "a tx IN Z d
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-07-17
HOGS

Market continues slow and prices have
further declined, notwithstanding Chicago
was firm and higher. Philadelphia hogs,
"a 90: corn-fed Workers, a Is to 81
grass, rs, "a ~ to ~ Is,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-03-19
POETRY.
TWENTY YEARS AGO.

rye wandered to the village, Tom, I've sat be
meath the tree,
Upon the school-house play ground, that shell
tered you and me;
But none were LETT to greet me, Tom, and few
were left to know,
Who played with Us upon the green, some
twenty years ago.
The grass is just as green, Tom; barefooted
boys at play
Were sporting just rs we did then, with spirits
just as gay.
But the "Master" sleeps upon the hill which,
coated DER with snow
Afforded us II sliding place, some twenty
years ago.
The school-house is altered now; the benches
are replaced
BY new ones very like the same our pen
knives once detaced;
But the same old bricks are in wall, the bell
swings to and fro;
Its muscs just the same, dear Tom, twas
twenty years ago,
The boys were playing some old games, be
meath the same old tree;
| have forgot the name just now you've play
ed the same with me,
ON the same spot twas played with knives,
by throwing 50 ana so;
The loser had task to do-there, twenty
years ago.
The rivers running just As still, the willows
on it, side
Are larger than they were, Tom; the stream
appears less wide;
But the grapevine swing is missed now
where once we played the beau,
And swung our sweethearts-pretty girls-just
twenty years ago.
The spring that bubbled meath the hill, close
by the spreading beach,
Is very low-'twas then so high that could
scarcely reach,
And bending down to get drink, dear Tom
started so,
To see how sadly am changed since twenty
years ago.
Twas by that spring, upon an elm, you know
cut your name,
Your sweetheart's just beneath it, Tom, anC
you did mine the same;
Some heartless wretch has peeled the bark
twas dying sure but slow,
just rs she died, whose name you cut, some
twenty years ago.
My lids have long been dry, Tom, but tear
came to my eyes;
| thought of her loved so well, those earl,
broken ties;
| visited the old churchyard and took SOM
flowers to strew
Upon the graves of those we loved, som
twenty years ago.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-03-19
TO THE FIRST BLUE BIRD.
With what delight

Nltn WHAT ucIl9nt
Hear afar the sweet and mellow note
That tiutc-likc, gurgles from thy sill<en throat.
Thou little, dainty sprite!
From joyous spring,
From sunny southland following, fair and
fleet,
Reluctant Winters slow and tagging feet.
a message thou dost bring.
Where hidest thou,
Bright minstrel, that thy song still comes to
me,
And yet thine airy form may not see
ON bush or spray or bough?
The glstening snow.
And keen north wind that makes the sunshine
cold,
l tear, must prove thy venture OVERLOAD,
And work thee bitter woe.
But it is strange,
with what invisible wing, from tree to tree,
pom my way, with thy glad minstrcIsy
Thou yet unseen, dost range.
OF bosky dclls,
And brooks whereby the meek arbutus blows.
And summers later coming queen, the rose.
Thy murmuring music tells;
And still it flows,
While thou art hid from sigbt-but what T.
this;
why, bless my soul! this wildwood warbling
whistle in my nose!
IT. II. Bliss
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-03-19
Dome Department.
HOME.

Tis not in battles that from youth we train
The governor who must be wise and good,
And temper with the sternness of the brain
Thoughts motherly and meek as womanhood.
wisdom doth live with children round her
knees;
Books, leisure, perfect freedom, and the talk
Man holds with weekday man in the hourly
walk
Of the minds business; these are the degrees
By,which true sway doth mount this is the
stalk
True power doth grow on and her rights are
these.
-UHiam U'ordSUOrM.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-03-19

the leaves were falling. the branches like
skeletons against the evening sky.
"Madam--my dear Mrs. Sweet" said
the voice of the schoolmaster, ~ beg
your attention to these few first rules. 1t
is distasteful to me to leave you a prey to
the coarse habits of these village women,
who tlaunt their finery in an obtrusive
and unbecoming manner and grudge
you the poor reward for your labor
''She said the seams were crooked. and
perhaps they were,'' | said, for knew
he meant Mrs. Chapel. ~ am not very
good at sewing or-anything." Then
two big tears rolled out of my eyes upon
ChaIley's slate, and blurred the school
masters figures, which so distressed him
that he got up and took turn about the
room again.
"Dcar Mrs. Sweet" he said. quite
imploringly. ''if you would only make
up your mind to master these first rules
y man sold his farm for SS730-'
And I'm sure he got good price for
it, broke in: ''and whatever he got
for his house. it must have been all it
was worth. As for his store, | don't
want to know anything about it; can't
see that its any of my business, Mr.
Slade, and | can't bother whit just now.
If it was house alone. or store alone
or farm-but to cut them all up and
put them together again like patch
work quilt is impossible for me to think
Of Mr.. Slade. | can't do it, never could,
and its ridiculous to ask me such a thing.
Mr.. Slade. All | can do after YOU 90
away is to go on working for Mrs. Chap
pei till drop dead; and if it wasn't for
Charley, wouldn't care how soon that
would be-"
Then put my head down on the table
and cried, ready to break my heart
couldn't help it. | was the most wretch
ed creature in the world, and my heart
was full. | couldn't help the cry. and
I'm glad now that did.
For suddenly | felt his strong arms
tremble on the back of my chair.
1T is so sad and terrible" | said. ''to
have the seams always crooked. and Mrs.
Chapel"
"Confusion to Mrs. Chapel and her
crooked seams, Tell me. madam Mrs
Sweet-tell me, dear little heart, would
it not even be better to give your future
to grim old pedagogue like me: 1t
shall at least he frpp fron rrnnl.nd sno,nS
and pulling problems"
| heaved a sigh of relief. and his strong
arm fell sheltering about me.
IF heaven will vouchSafe to me-" he
said. getting back to his dear old wordy
way. 'your sweet companionShip for all
the days to come. can even find it in my
heart to be grateful to Mrs. Chapel and
wish her we'll"
don't know what | said. but every
body knows that never could see any
fault in Mr.. Sladc. and don to this day
He fills hi, professors chair. and have
ever so many comfortable ones at home
Charley is a splendid mathematician. hui
there is little fellow Just creeping il
fractions, and he came to me the Other
day his dear little brains sore and puzzling
over the Self-Same sum.
And please. mamma. he begged. -
man sold his farm for $3.50, and fourteen
fittcrnth> of thi, is
$50 to papa. darling" | said; III,
found out the cost of it long AFRO; bu
As for me. dear I'm glad to say that
never could make it out-never."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-03-19

some are in the churchyard laid, some sleep
beneath the sea-
But few are left of our old class, excepting you
and me;
And when our time shall come, Tom, and we
are called to go,
hope they'll lay us where we played. lust
twenty years ago.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-03-19

Enterprlsing young men who wish tO.prepare
themselves for successful st Irt in business, can
do il best by course of study at the ALBANY
BUSINESS COLLEGE. Has over 5000 gradu,
ates in business. Catalogue and specimens Of
penmanship mailed free on application. Ad
dress, CARMEL 4 Carhart, 81 and 6s Noyth Pear
ST., Albany, n. Y.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-04-29
A story to Tell Foreigners.

II suppose you never heard of burning
snow for fuel, did your" said q man who
is in Omaha talking up iron-works, as he
leaned across the corner of the bar at the
Paxton the other night and chewed re-
hectively on piece OF lemon rind he had
fished out OF the bottom OF glass. ''Well,
it's fact. live in Pittsburgh, you know,
and in the winter. when it gets mighty cold
and seems to me it gets colder there at
the same degree OF temperature than any
other place I have ever been-but, as was
saying, when it gets mighty cold there and
there's heavy fall of snow, you can see
poor people out all over the city with
baskets the next day, gathering blocks OF
snow to burn. You see there's SO much
coal smoke from the great iron furnaces in
Pittsburgh that when the snow reaches the
ground it's almost black, and there's really
more coal sinders than snow. 1t burns al
most as well as soft coal, and a great deal
of suffering among the poor is thus pre-
vented. That's another great argument
in favor OF iron works." And he called for
another piece OF lemon in the bottom OF q
glass.-Omaha Bee.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-04-29
OLD COTTON.
Two Bales Received in the Year 1862 Re.
Gently Put on the Market.
fRock Hill rs ca Herald1

Two Bales Received in the Year 1862 Re.
Gently Put the Market.
Rock Hill Is. c. Herald
On Tuesday last Mr.. R. E. Guthrie, ad.
ministrator of the estate of the late j. Har-
vey Williamson, of Bethesda township,
sold two bales of cotton on this market
which was raised by slave labor on Mr..
Williamson's plantation in 1862, nearly a
quarter of a century ago. On account of
the war there was no satisfactory market
for cotton, and of the crop raised that
year Mr.. Williamson stored several bales
under his house until the times might i'm
prove. After the war had ended, MIR.
Williamson snapped three bales of the
cotton with the late D. r. s. Blake for a
mule. The remainder was retained. AZ
forward Mr.. Williamson brought samples
to Rock Mill, and Mr.. d. C. Roddey, who
was then in business here, offered him 80
Ia cents per pound in gold for it, but
the offer was rejected and the cot
ton still, retained. At that time
gold was at a premium of so per cent,
hence Mr.. Roddey's offer was equivalent
to 30 cents per pound in currency.
Strangely enough, Mr.. Williamson, in face
of this extraordinary price, determined to
hold the cotton, and his death last fall
found it still unsold. Why he kept it so
long is a mystery that lies buried in the
grave with him.
The cotton was packed before iron ties
came into use and in the days when there
was no roping to be had. Hickory withes
were used instead, and the original bind
ings still hold the bales firmly together,
and are in a good state of preservation.
The lint is as good as when the crop was
gathered in 1862, and classed middIing.
The cotton was bought by Messrs. w. L.
Roddey & Co., at eight and ene-fonrth
cents peg pound. A remarkable circum-
stance is that on the day that the cotton
was finally sold the price was lower than
it had been since it was grown.
Beyond doubt this is the oldest cotton
in the world. At any rate, it is certainly
the only cotton in existence that was
raised by Southern slave labor and baled
in the rude manner peculiar to the hard
times Of the late war
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MoMAN.s MEMORY.
How wife Exerted 1t to Her Husbands
Discontinue.

How Wife Exerted 1t to Her Husband'A
Discontinue.
Men are not always thou ghtful, though
they think they are. Women do not for
get.
"My dearest wife" he wrote to her from
New York; there l am, all alone, away up
in little bit OF a stuffy room on the top
floor OF New York hotel. OF course, be-
ing alone, / have no need for any thing
more stylish, but if you could only see it
as | sit in this cheerless way writing to
you" etc. She was at home in San Fran
cisco, surrounded by all the associations
OF the far-off husband, and she was touched,
and said to herself Poor fellowl how I
pity him."
Timepassed. Two years had flown by, and
he went East again, and took her with him.
They stopped at the same hotel, and had
elegant apartments. of course. He was
out on business, and she, having nothing
to do, sat soliloguizing.
This was the hotel, she said sentiment
ally to herself, "he staid at that time he
was so lonely in New York. I'll go and
look at the little cubby-hole he occupied
two years ago" and she rang the bell.
"Is 222 vacant"
AZ don't know I'll ask"
"Will you just say | merely wish to look
| into it for a moment"
The servant came back and asked her to
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-04-29
An Unkind Son-fn-Law,

"Helpl help! Run for the doctor quick, "
said servant, rushing out OF house in
Dallas, Texas.
What's the NATTER" asked a passing
gentleman.
s"Mr. Smith has taken poison. If we
only had something to make him sick at
his stomach" exclaimed the servant,
wringing her hands in despair.
Something to make him sick. Run
over to my house and tell my wife's
mother to come and talk to him. If that
don't make him sick at his stomach
nothing will, said the gentleman who was
only recently married.-Texas SHtings.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-04-29
A Mutual Desire.

There was somewhat mixed crowd at a
masquerade ball given in New York.
Camwhopper was present, but Mrs. Clam
whopper was not. Approaching yelled
nun he playfully tapped her on the shout
der, and said:
Fair saintess, i recognize thes by thy
sylph-like form.n
To his amazement he recognized the
voice of his cook, Biddy Muldoon.
"Plaze, sor, don't tell the ould lady at
home that yez met me here"
That's all O. K, Biddy, and don't you
tell the old lady you met me here. Ta-ta,
air sal ntess. Texas Siftings.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-04-29
The Brightest One, of Course.

Johnny had a baby sister who was a
particularly bright child. After short
time on earth the little one went back to
her home beyond the blue. One night
shortly after her death the children were
looking at the stars, when Johnny cried
out.
''Oh see the pretty stars; and one OF them
is baby sister,"
(Which one?" asked another OF the chill.
dren.
1.-THE brightest one, of course" proudly
answered Johnny, settling all further ques.
tions.-Merchant Traveller.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-04-29
Cheap, But Dangerous.

"Hum," said Mrs. Sombre, looking at q
newspaper Illustration OF a crematory, be-
side which stood a coffin; 81 thought the
expense of a coffin was dispensed with
when the body was incinerated?"
well. SO it is, replied her husband;
"the coffin is not burned; it is returned,
and used to convey the next corpse to the
furnace"
"Ugh," shuddered Mrs. s., "that settles
it. viii never be cremated. just think
OF being put in a coffin in which person
who has died of smallpox or some other
contagious disease has lain. why'd might
catch it. "-Drake's Travellers Magazine.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-04-29
Advantages of Arctic Chimes.

Little Johnny Gunwad was sitting by
the window with his head on his hand and
an expression upon his face showing that
he was in deep thought, when his mamma
suddenly interrupted him by saying:
''What are you thinking OF, Johnny,
what makes you so quiet?"
II was thinking" said Johnny, what a
picnic it must be to live up in Greenland"
ITO live in Greenland" said his mother,
in surprise, why, what under the sun ever
put that idea into your head?"
told us to-day that in Greenland the days
are three months long, and I was thinking
what a snap it would be when Saturday
came around and there wouldn't be any
school for three months. "-Peck's Sun.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-04-29
RICH COSTUMES.
Elegant Toilets Recently Exhibited In q
New York Fashion Bazaar.


New York Fashion Bazaar.
A dress with bouquets of heatA
daisies, eglantine, wood violets and
feathery grasses embroidered on Swiss
muslin is made over a skirt Of eau d
MI MORE, which has festoons of Valen.
ciennes founcing at the edge, with
long. full, draped tunic of the en-.
broidery meeting the lace, draped
higher on the left side to show the silk.
A full muslin waist has long, grace
full and straight effect The low bodice
of MORE is covered with high one @
muslin, on which are embroidered small
bouquets similar to those on the tunic.
Another has flouncing of embroid-
cry twelve or fifteen inches in depth
showing bold design of asters, jessa
mine and carnations, the soalloped edge
of which is bordered with Valenciennes
Alternate rows of gathered muslin and
insertion matching the lace are carried
to the waist, showing through then
transparencies the close Killed muslin
which forms the foundation skirt. Inls
costume is finished at the top WITH
small draperies, which terminate IN =
sash sud ends that fall over the back,
Rows of insertion and muslin composs
the high bodice, through which 10 up.
parent a low necked one ofwhite corded
silk.
A third design shows the cornucopis
reversed, from which fall roses, jessas
mine and ferns, to mingle with ING
large branches of mimosa that are
spread over the surface of the musiins
and whose delicate blossoms and leaves
are perfectly described in the embrold'
cry. The deep founcing which tins
forms is edged with Valenciennes sno
placed upon pale lemon MORE, Wnlis
the long draperies of soft clear muslin
which meet the founce are caughs uf
on the left side with bows OF mauye anu
lemon. The baby bodice, when
drawn into band at the waist, is orna,
mented with punches of mimosa anc.
Parma yiolets, the same flowers az
pearing in the head-dress.
A muslin, having for its en'broldek5
trails of Virginia creeper. harepelis,
star of Bethlehem, and pampas grass :
made over a delicate shade OF cream
MORE, which gives prominence 70 I q
white flowers and throws into RELIEF !. .n =
pampas grass. The drapery q mn
dress, which is composed Of muslin ~. az
ranged in soft folds to mingle WIN
abundant falls of Valenciennes, mas w
effect of being soft, subdued. becoming
and strikingly eimple, while i y, =
fact, SO complicated as to defy deserap sd
ton. Its low MORE bodice is Govern =
with one of muslin that is taken up y
the throat, and has small bouquess y
flowers embroidered at intervals 'n'
trimmings being of Valenciennes lsys
to correspond with the skirt--~'' : :
Herald
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-04-29
follow him. He led her away up to the top

follow him. He led her away up to the top
floor and opened door.
This is it, madam
"This! You must be mistaken. This
can't be the room. understood it was
one OF the cheapest in the hotel. This is
gorgeous"
lit is the cheapest, madam. We have
no rooms in this hotel under eight dollars
day"
"That will do. Thank you"
And she went downstairs and tore to
shreds letter dated two years before, and
when he came home she told him he could
burn up his opera tickets.-San Francisco
Chronicle
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-04-29
sassiety +. I'm Red Guleh.

Mr.. Brummagen-I can't understand why
all the girls run after that New York dude.
His table manners are shocking.
Mrs. Brummagen-Why, what do you
mean, my dear?
Mr.. B.-Well, you know was out to din
ner with him the other night.
Mrs. B.-Yes, my dear, remember.
Mr.. B.-Well, when we got to the pie
what do you Think
Mrs. B.--Something horrible, I dare say
Mr.. B.-Well, darn me, If he didn't lift il
in with fork.
Mrs. B.--No!
Mr.. B.-Fact!-The Rambler.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-04-29
A Lesson in Astronomy.

"Why do you do as if you were scared,
Johnny"
Because I am scared"
"Of whom are you scared?"
"I am scared OF you"
"Scared of me! Take that, you little
whelp, and that and that. You must not
be scared of me. Whack! whackl You
must learn to love me. Whack! whack'
And then the genial teacher took Johnny
by the ear, and caused him to revolve
around his person, pretty much as the
earth revolves around the sun.-Texas
Strings.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-04-29
Making Sure of IT.

Attendant Ito employer -Mistah Smif,
sab, is outside. sab.
Employer-You tell Mr.. Smith that left
tor Buffalo this morning.
Attendant Ito Mr.. Smith DE gemmen
done lep TO- Buffalo dis mawnin', sab.
Mr.. Smith-Are you sure? understood
that he had postponed his trip to Buffalo
until next week.
Attendant-Well, I'll ak him agin, sab,
but + Sc dead sartin dat's what he tole me.
N " SIM
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-04-29
Not at All Remarkable.

Mrs. Dusenberry-Here's that old story
about swans singing just before they die.
/ thought it was an exploded fancy.
Mr.. Dusenberry- it is, my dear But
even if they did sing just before they died,
there wouldn't be any thing remarkable in
it.
"Oh, there wouldn't?n
mo. But ii would be remarkable If they
sang just after they had died. ~ hiladei
phia CAL
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-04-29
An Appreclative Listener.

Rocket--There is absolutely no .individ-
uality; we are linked and lashed together
by invisible but indestructible threads,
spun down from the great source. When
any man attempts to extricate himself
from Others and stand alone, he but more
hopelessly interlaces and snarls the net
work which unites us all.
Stick-You're right. I wish you'd say