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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

at iG customary to say that Wrinkles
come from worrying, bat the truth l.
that most of them come from laughing,
lays wcll-known physician. "IC
know how to laugh is Just as important
rs to know when TO do IT, II you laugh
with the sides OF your face the skin will
work loose in time, and wrinkles will
form IL exact accordance with the kind
u 4 laugh you have. The man who
always wears SmirE VIII have -eria>
If semi-circular wrinkles covering his
checks.
When gamble VINO has he n IN
the habit of slppreSSinS his feelings
laughs. u deep line forms on each side
Of his nose and runs to the uppe'
corner of lis mouth, In time this line
extends to the chin and assumes TIC
share Of Il halt-mC on. \ ,'aiaN erous
person with wa,l-liie skin is very apt
to have two broadly marked s1inkles
one running UP f,oin !he jaw and the
n.ber lnder the eye. These meet al
right angles a. the ch eG-Eones and
look as though obey formed knot AZ
the apex. The scholars wrinki, 8, form
on hi, brow. white the Bchcming u Iii
,iciaH = come round his eyes. where
they lock ior all the world like IT,,
spokes OF wheel NpW FORK Mai!
Gtid Erpr'SS
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

A court decision that should be :.
lesson to Lothaiios is that of the gen
eral term OF the Supreme Court affirm
ing the SOL verdict in the Baby
Bunting" case that amused the public
not long since Millionaire Arbuckle,
the Baby Bunting" OF the comicaI
comedy, appalled, from the verdict on
the groand that the award of 81, 900 in
favor of Miss Campbell, for his re
fusal to marry her, was excessive; bat
the court declares that it was not ex
cessive, and intimatcs pretty plainly
that Mr. Arbuckle might have farcd
worse and yet have no reason 10 com
plain. The jury, it says, might verv
well have awarded compensatory dam
ages instead of considering only actual
damages. But the Lothalios ARE
mighty hard To teach. They keep
right on pr)viiirG causes fer suits like
that of "Bunnie" against "Babv Blunt
ing" just the same as if "Bunnie" AMI
"Eaby" were never heard o. Sever al
suits of the sane character have been
in court since thtt one was tiled, and
no doubt there are lots more t. come.
The woods are full of EN-, so t. speak,
and probably always will be, 40 mat
ter how much cunning the law may
do. The utter failure Of lesson IN
court to produce IN eti'e t outside has
a fair illustration in the cas- Of Frank
Dudgeon. the fast Young man with
plenty of money, vino is in serions
trouble on account OF the death of a
pretty girl in whom he wa Inter
ested.' DudSeon knew well enough
that the course he was taking might
bring him into the clutches Of the law
any moment, but he was willing to take
the chances, as he had done before, and
went straight ahead. That's the way
with all of them. They'll take the
chances and never mind the law until
they are really i'll lis grip. Never
too late to mend" is all very well, iu'
the Lotharios never think Of mendinS
till age uses them up, and some won't
mend even then. Baron Chevrial, OF
"A Partisan Romance" has many
counterparts Ne,r IOrk letter.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

When his Congressional colleagues
fail TO give scope Tor his Jokes the
Kentucky Senator is not particular
al oIt his victim. 1t wasn't so long
ago that he had an unusually raw arti.
Gle Of kentucky material appointed to
n minor position among the Senate
employees. The atmosphere of the
committee room was dry, the prosy
talk OF Senator with hobby was
dryer, and everybody was thirsty. One
OF the listeners wanted Il glass of water
and asked for it. Senator "Joe" gave
the order to his mes eneer in an UNI
dcrtone, and himself let the room.
The mess anger so m rrturne an said
triumphantly to the company:
"You can't have EN-. Mr.. Canalay
said So"
Cant have what" asked the sur
prisrd water drinhcr.
Cant have the glas cs and the bot
tie Senator --- use, WAS the re-
who the bank sent You after n
bottle? | wanted glass of water. Go
out in that room and get it.
The crestfallen employe did as lie
was told When he returned one of
the company mildly asked the .meSsan-
ger where he had gone in the first
place.
TO the Office OF the Sergtant-at-
arms. was the reply. Senator Black
burn told me to &, six glasses and the
bottle Senator -- Ills s. They sa d
ven couldn't have 'em hecausa they
Didn't run crockery store. Then |
told then Senator BIacA burn sent me
and they said they new that wasn't
so, because lie wouldn't have any need
for the glasses. They said if I'd only
asked for the bottle they might have
believed he sent me.
Whether the joke was on Senator
Joe or his messenger any che can
in lge for himself, but the story comes
from his colleagues and not from
Blackburn. Wash 'HYipH letter.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

Their camp seemed dreadful lonesome
after she went crway; an, ez | couldn't
bear ter stay thar, | missed her So
determined ter go home an marry
Mercy Pitcher, an try ter furgit Nora.
I'll never furgit how Nora turned
pale an trembled when told her that
| wuI goin' home, an had come ter bid
her good-by.
"Ar'n' yer ever comm back erg'in? -
slil she
II don't know said l. "Mebbe |
shall. sometime.
/ couldn't hey told her that WIZ
&oiu' homo ter git married ter hey
aaved my life | had long since given
mp writin ter Mercy, c2 she didn't
answer my letters; but had promised
ter marry her, an ] couldn't back out.
Nobody recognized me when errived
at my native village. an no wonder; !
had gro we'd ~ heavy beard, an |
weighed most er hundred pounds
mDre'n | did when | went erway.
entered thcr tavern an wuz met by er
pale tuded-lookin' woman, with two
small children clingin' ter her skirts
an er baby IN her arms.
Mercy Pitcherl' / exclaimed.
She recognized my voice, tho she
haln't recognized me. She turned red
IN Their face, an hung her head fur tt
minute; then she looked up an said:
I'm not Mercy Pitcher any more.
al Henry Morse hev been married
goin on four year"
l stayed er half-hour, an talked over
old times with her, tho not er word
erbout our engagement WIZ said by
either Nv lis. Then Invent an deposited
my money in Their bank, an lost no time
| in gettin' back ter Californy an Nora.
| an Nora wuz married in Frisco, an
| brought her home ter ole Missoury
with me; an I'm sure no other woman
in ther world could make me ez good
er wife ez she does
DIR. Oliver Wendell Holmes complains
of the prosecutions inflicted upon him
by volunteer correspondents. Twenty
or twenty-five. letters in his mornings
mail is considered light delivery, and
rea.ly all are upon subjects of interest
to the writer's alone.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

Jenkinson Wipedunks would not
lave exchanged situations with the
President of the United States, the
Prince of Wales. OF the drum ma jor OF
brass band,
Felistv McGinnis had answered YES"
in Il voice as soft and gentle as the sigh
II music in dreamless sleep or the
murmuring wall of caressing breeze
tr1n lethean waters s0othingly tanning
he whiskcrS of Father Time.
"i'elistv," he exclaimed rapturousiy,
IS lis lett hand and arm disappeared
from sight with rapid yet sneaklnS
motion toward the back of the sofa on
which they at. and the fingers of his
wight Ii nd appeared t. be feeling for
>ometh 'n2 in his vest pocket, "you
have made me the happie It man in the
world.
The 'im.d III turned glance of her
liquid dark eyes and the warm blush
Illit overspread the happy face of the
ioyclt girl replied more eloquantly
than words could have done.
And You will forgive my lresump-
tior, darllng,' he continued, IF in an
ticipation, of your answer ] have
y"ntured 80 provide myself with-with
with--a-
Jcnkinson paused in some apparent
excitement, aud his finger and thumb
reryouslv explored his vest pocket
without seeming to find ything,
II mist have lest it," he gasle |.
"Felist: !, it was a ring! Ha! Perhaps
It is in some other pt cket."
Rising TO his feet he thrust a trem-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

FIRST FLOOR. AEt uND HOOP.
is to make LONE OF which its occupants
may be pIoad, even though it he situated
in the midst of more pretentious and ey
Ieusiye neighlo.s.
A house planned like the one shown in
this article can be built for : $50 com
plete, including mnntels and bliads. he
s ructure is ~ feet front and - feet deep,
not including the yerandl. The cellar is
i feet in height, the first story feet and
the second story feet. The foundat on
is an S-inch brick wall, the first story clap
boards, the second story shingles and the
roof shingles. Ia this house there is II
cellar under hall and parlor, we'll lighted
and ventilated, with S-inch brick walls I'M
der the whole house. The parlor has an
open fire place and wood mantel, and is
connected with the hall by double 81 ding
doors. The stairway is of hardwood and
of very pretty design. Two doors betwo II
the kitchen and front hall keep kitchen
odors from pervading the house. The
dining room has an open fireplace and a
wood mantel. The attic is toored, but
not finished.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13
WI nj Saved Him.

One Christmas morning. many years
ago, young reporter on daily paper
had OF casion to call with a message at
the Office of one OF the foremost editors
and publishers in the country.
The younger man was sickly coun-
try lad of keen sensibilitv md nervous
temperament, who, finding himself
homeless and friendless in great city.
had Welded to temptation, and had
fallen into the habit of drinking and
gambling. The publisher, rs he list
ened to the message, noted the lines
which dissipation had already left on
the boys face He was man who
made it his work in the world to help
others. No man touched his hand in
passing who did not gain from him rev
courage and hope in life
He answered the message which the
reporter brought, and then, holding
out his hand cordially, said, Let me
wish you a merry Christmas, my lad"
He took from shelf book, contain
ing sketches of the lives of the greatest
English, French and German authors,
with extracts from their works.
Here said he, are some friends
for the new year. When you spend an
hour with them, You will have noble
company.
The surprise of the gift and the I'M
expected Kindness from the man whom
he regarded with awe had n powerful
effecf upon the lad. He spent all of his
leisure porting over the book. 1t kin
died his latent scholarly tastes. He
saved his money to buy the complete
works first of this author. and then 81
that; he worked harder to earn more
money to buy Them. After few years
he began to gather and to study rare
and curious books, and to write short
papers uron obscure literary subjects.
Men of similar tastes sought him out ;
he numb red some of the foremost
scholars and thinkers of the country
among his friends, but he never forgot
the lonely, friendless lad who had been
sinking into a gambler and a drunkard
until kind baud drew him back, sud
he in his turn sought out other lonely,
friendless boys in the great city, and
gave them helpful hand out of the
gulf.
SO, year by year, his life widened
and deepened into n strong current
from which many drew comfort and
help.
lie died last winter. The sale OF his
library gathered all the collectors 81
rare books in the seaboard cities. Dur
ing his illness, the newspapers SPOKE
of him with a sudden appreciation %
the worth which had SO long been hid
in obsculity.
"A profound scholar, with the hear
of child" "A journalist who neve1
wrote word to subserve base end
they said. He read these eulogies viii
n quiet smile. Tn" actor who has lei
the stage forever cares little Tor IN
faint plaudits of the crowd in the dis
tame.
One day he put into the hands OF ,
friend an old, dingy volume. When
am gone" he said, take this TO Mr.
-. and tell him whatever OF good o.
us, fitness there has been in my life
owe to him, and this Christmas git o
his thirty years ago"
The little story is alb olutely true
We venture to tell it because there il
no one living whom it can hurt, while
there are many whom it may help t.
hold out friendly hands to their broth
err, who have stumbled into darke
| paths in life than they. l0Hih's Com
| J,1IJi Dt
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

oUsAND-DoLLAR HOUSE.
spindle wo. k over. A curtain hung here
and looped back discloseS the pretty stair
case. and altogether produces pleasing
effect. rouble sliding doors connect hall,
plrlor and dining room. Open tire-places
with good mantels are provided i'll the
Ia Tor and in the front bedroom. The
kitchen is ventilated by tue in the chin
ney. One Urge bed-roo and hallway
are finished in the attic. The whole attic
space is tioored. The cost of this house
includes everything except heater and
range.
This illustration represents one Of five
detached cottages recently erected. The
contract for the entire work, inclu ling
painting and plumbing, was given out at
81 coo each. The building has n frontage
of - feet by 30 feet inches deep, and a
one story extension lOXlS feet Height
of first story. ~ feet; second story, . feet
i inches. Attic left unfinished, but with
sufficient height and light to admit of fin
ishing two good ed rooms if wanted.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13
FROM OLE MISSOURI.
by J. Il. SPENCER.

Yes, I'm CT ole Californy miner-er
reg lar ole fortyniner. ! went out
with one NV Their fust parties that left
old Missoury fur Their land NV gold
| had been courtin Mercy Pitcher
iur most er year; an after | made up
my mind ter go ter Caliiorny, | went
ter bid her good-by. Fur ther last
month ur two, Henry Morse, Their tay-
erukeeper's son, had been kinder shin
in up ter her, an since then she had
been kinder cool ter me.
Mercy said |, I'm going TO Cali
forny."
l kinder hoped that shed take ON
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13
Knew Herself.

Stranger ,at the door, am trying
to find lady whose married name
have forgotten, but know she lives in
this neighborhood. She is woman
easily described, and perhaps you know
her--a sigularly beautiful creature,
with pink and white complexion, sea
she'll ears. lovely eyes, and hair such
as goddess might envy.
Servant - Really, sir, | don't
Voice from head of stairs Jane,
tell the eentlemau I'll be down in q
minute -Nr,r iork Weekly
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

SECRETARY GOLDMAN, head of the Ag-
ricultural Department, is mesmerist
and vcntriloquist of remarkable pow rs.
He entertlins himself and his friends
with exhibitions of his curious gifts.
Mr., Coleman is small man with
straight gray hair. He wears eve
glasses and dresses quietly. He is Il
genuine farmer and runs a genuine
fam in Missouri.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13


Cellar under entire building, feet
inches high. Foundations above gro md
OF biick laid III red mortar; all cellar
openings fu niShed with stone stills OFT
side cellar steps and coping of stone,
chimneys furnished with stone cap with
tlue o. enings cut out. !. thing. pla'
lug throughout i'll two coats and hard fin
iShe corni c in parlor, dining-room, halls,
AMI front Iel-Ioom. Timber of frame
OF spruce. Frame covered with mill
wo ked sheathng, put on diagonally, this
covere with heavy roS IL sized sheathing
paper, and then inc!osed with six-inch
heveled claphorls. Shingles with ornl-
mental ends placed where shown. Posts
Of porch md railing turned Floors
throughout of white pine. five inches
wide. Inside finish of white pine, with
nodded plaster, finish with corner and
base blocks. Doors throughout paneled;
one and half inch room doors, one and n
fourth inch closet doors. Windows
glazed with double Thick French sheet
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. HOUSE.


whore its outer door and staircase are
nearest to the work ioom, and TO the par
lor rs we'll Under the upper stairs are
stains that lead to tie spacious cellar,
which runs under the who'c length On
entering the kitchen, it will be found that
It is both kitchen and pantry, and in tho
various closets surrounding will be found
ulaceI for ovety article u-ed In these two
,ooms, right where they are neeled. Near
the portable range is closet for all the
stove and non mongory of the house. Be
tween the kitchen and dining room VIII
be found, next the Hoo, three drawers
for table linen. opening into the dining
room; next above il ono drawer for spices,
etc, opening into the kitchen, aud clio e
by the mixing table, which is in front
IF tho window; and over this last
drawer are shelves for dishes, open
my from both kitchen md dining-Ioom,
and ine'os i viii doors on each side At
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

Is hat you're 1t IA a. po 10 a,.
Ha'c ship upon the sea?
wait to hail my argo5y,
With treasure trOyc from far away
Amid the wonders Of Cathay--
Deep In the land Of silk and Ieau,
Beyond the m lei trOms fatal swiul,
And SO the sails that Wonder shine.
Instead Of yours, may all 10 utrel
rno Gag that fiutLers 4 the peak
Hath tn on the bushes from your ctIneH
You turn away and with sigh
Shut out the sight of sea and SKY.
There wait with me this honeyed Oliis
OF hope returns with stolen kiss
Hail VIC the ship that 5 crossed the ll.Ie.
II may be yours. !: NAV be mine
" yours | will rcjoice know
That hOmoward breezeS gently blow;
IL mine, my hands VIII haste to share
Its treas ures, always rich aud rare,
Love le' rs watch upon the stra"d,
Tho hopeful breszes bow to l1nd
There will he love and bliss divine,
Whether the ship DO yours or minc
81. L0ViS Ndgd:jHe.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

The report of Adjutant General
Drum places the numerical strength
OF the New York State militia at b.
OBJ, the greatest in the Union. Penn
sylvania is second, with s.3jl. and
Ohio third, with 1927. The fourth in
line is South Carolina, WATCH has 5,305,
or only 800 less than Ohio, although
the unorganized militia OF the two
States is $4,000 and 45O,COJ respec-
lively. Massachusetts, comes next,
with 5,l62, but the six States might
lead to some random guessing, as it is
Georgia which surpasses Illinois by a
few hundred. Little New Jersey, al
ways an enthusiastic military State,
follows, having 4,1S4 organized mill
tia, against 4,2l9 OF Illinois, with Chi
rago to help. The next is Cali 'omia.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

& MRS. MARIA F. MoNrGoME the
widow OF General bacon Montgomery,
whose death was recently announced,
VASE famous Confederate spy in war
times and distinguished herself by car
rying dispatches to General Lee. She
was once arrested and searched by Fed
eral authorities, but dispatches that
were concealed in the les of her shoes
escaped detection.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

foundation walls first story clspboarded,
second story shingled, and slate roof
The special features of this house are
A cellar under the whole house, with CO.
mented floor, and plaster cornices and
centers in principal rooms of the first
floor. Between the reception hall and
staircase hall is wool trausom with
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

COST, TWO THOUSAND SIN HUNDRED
DOLLARS.
glass, with marginal lights of cathedral
glass in upper sashes; outside blinds
throughout. Kitchen provided with sink
aud wash trays. Chair rail on walls OF
dining-room. Picture holdings through
out. Slate mantcls in parlor and dining
room The floor plans show the interior
arrangements.
The size of the Kitchen is llxli feet;
the Il ming room, l2X20; the pnrlor, l2xl7.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

IT has now been discovered that the
Albany Capitol building is not large
enough, although it was only year
ago that State Senator got lost there,
in and walked around for two days be-
fore he reached civilization.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

OWING to loca! causes the political
complexion of a certain town in NeN
Hampshire was completely reversed.
All the old officers were turned ont,
even to the sexton of the town ceme-
terry, whereof the sexton was So mad
that he exclaimed, vehementlv: al
hope there will not he single death
while the miserable wretch is grave
digger"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

A CHICAGo broker was called worth
S5,0o0,00O the day he died. A week
later his assets were only $3.50. 900,
and when his debts were paid there
was just enough remaining to put him
up n $500 monument.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

DIR. LIE BARON, an eminent physician
of France, says that such a thing as
person having a snak, or lizard in his
stomach was never known and nsve,
will be. All such cases have been
imaginary.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

PAUL LAFFERTY, an American, who
got into an English prison for five
years, says the fare beats any dollar.
and-a half a-dav American hotel, and
he was sorry to leave.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13


the left of the window is another inclosel
closet for provisions of all kinds. Be
tween the window and the opening to the
back of the house is a table inclosed he
low for the flour barrel. In this combined
kitchen and pantry. all drawing ont of
the table and travelling 10 and from the
pantry, bringing and returning the nrti.
cles three times per day, is avoided. The
little pnrlor of this holse is intended 10
he the family sitting-room, and the kitchen
and dining room are so arranged that the
family work can be done in them without
observation. The dining room Communi
Gates with both the other rooms in such a
way that it will be warmed from the III
sufficiently for its prope" use. The
second floor will be found to he planned
with equal care. Asmall stove in the upper
hall will add greatly to the comfort of all
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

AT Young ladies' cooking school in
Providence man suddenly entered
and asked if they used baking powder
or rough on rats, and all the cooks
tainted away. Not one of them could
tell what the powder was, and they
feared the worst.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

A LoNnoN physician recommends a
turpentine bath for rheumatism, govt,
insomnia, laryngitis, and bronchitis.
A solution OF six ounces of yellow
soap and three or four ounces of oil Of
turpentinc should be we'll shaken and
then aided TO the water.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

THE South in 1886 constructed 90
per cent. Of the total new mileage Of
railroads of the country; in 1887, %
per cent, and in 1888, 80 per cent.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

NoRNtN j. CoLMAN, of Missouri, who
was appointed to the new Cabinet
place, Secretary Of Agriculture, will
serve Just eighteen days. three hours
and fifteen minutes, 1t is big thing
tor Missouri and ought TO make agri-
c1ltu e hump itself in that State the
coming year.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

TNHE first des On
shown is for n
4 splondidly plan
ned house that can be
erected for -. 900. The
size of this structure
is 80 feet front and 30
feet deep. The cellar
ceiling is : feet. first
story . feet, second
story 5 feet. The size
of the rooms is given
in the floor plans. The
,,otarin1c ora OF qua
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

The rice prospects of the South are
not good Bad storms and floods have
done great damage.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1889-04-13

/ I"i y lhdG wiz becomes emhar
@assed 70 the extent of trembling wher
he call, on certain Young lady says
she gives him the -hGke e7ety time IL
goes TO see her