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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-04-09
A GOOD TINE COMING.
PROGRESS OF THE WORLD TOWARD
A HAPPIER AGE.

electricity and Machinery as Agents
In Raising the Grand Level of HUI
n,"n Comfort Capital Invested In Ma-
chimery Promotes High Wages.
There are some rather attractive
thoughts in a short paper, "The New Civ
ilization Depends on Mechanical lnven-
ton" contributed by DR.. w. T. Harris
TO the MonjSt.
He considers that the printing press
ard the steam engine are the necessary
stepping stones to music, poetry, archi-
tex ture, sculpture, painting" these fine
arts portray mans victory over wants
and necessities.
But more striking is the optimistic
view which DR.. Harris takes of the con-
slant increase in individual and collective
production. and the results we are to ex-
pect thcrelrom.
The average production of man woman,
mud child in The United States increased
in the % years between 1850 and 1880
from about 25 cents per day to 40 cents
+ day--an increase of over 60 per cent.
This means the production of far more
Substantial Improvements for human
comfort. Finer dwellings, better roads
and streets, fences for lands, DRAWINGS,
AID dwellings and the processes necessary
10 bring wild land under cultivation, arti-
iical supplies of water and gas, the
warehouses and elevators, and the APP
piiauces of commerce, and finally, the
buildings and furnishings of culture,
including churches, schools, libraries,
museums, asylums, and all manner of
public buildings.
Great Britain, the leading nation in
commerce and manufactures, according
to the returns for 1888, distributed COM
!ortab BILE incomes of $1,000 and upward
to each family of 80 per cent of the
entire population, and the remaining 70
per cent averaged S4S5 per annum (for
ach family. France provided incomes
Of 81 300 per annum for "a per cent of
its families. This shows what great
capitalists are doing for the creation
and distribution of wealth. Italy showed
by its income returns that less than 2
per cent received incomes of 81 900 and
upward. while SO per cent of the fam
lies averaged less than $500 income.
Italy makes little use of steam power and
labor saving machines.
TO such an extent is this geometrical
progression of production raising the
standard of living in the countries that
most foster mechanical invention, that
DR.. Harris believes society will need no
yevolutionizing.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-04-09
A LOMd on Lord nIsyor,

There is perhaps no position in the civ.
ilzed world in which the honors attach
ing thereto are at once so splendid and 50
heetins as that of lord mayor of London.
A leading citizen leaves his desk or his
merchandise, and for one short year he
is the associate of monarchs and the com
panion Of ministers while he is feted and
lionized by all sorts and conditions Of
men. Known perhaps previous to his
acceptance of office only to the citizens
OF London, his name during that oua
eventful year becomes familiar to all his
fellow countrymen And then in case4
out of 10, at the termination OF his may
orally. he goes back to his desk and his
merchandise, and little more " ever
heard Of him as public character
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-04-09
THE AUCTION.

youth came in the market space
Where throngs the world to sell and buy,
And fixed the press with his bright eye,
And cried while young blood flushed his face:
"A life for sale! Come, who will buy2
sell this life for what II briugsl
Then offer of thy precious things
D world! a whole young life!-bid hight
i must have power wealth and fame,
And love; but for these four give
Each brain and heart-puse while live,
Nor other things of self claim.
What. yet no bids2 My life is strong.
My heart is pure. my brain is clear
All. world! Ills for no glut fear,
II such as these sell for a song.
Come, then-I offer you the same
At smaller price; wealth need not.
II power. fame and love be got,
No other things for me claim"
And while the youth stood there and sought
To sell his life. the world went by;
And deeper glowed his eager eye.
And on his brow came lines of thought.
All well-if on this present earth,
cannot work my little will
Let power go. For others still,
When | am dead shall know my worth,
And fame shall lead to power. So.
A life no longer young. but strong,
Is going. going for a song
Come world. and make your bidsl What. nor
He spoke. and then with softer eye.
Aud calmer voice and kinder mood,
He grew a man, as there he stood:
But never went the world him by.
Look then-I bate the price again:
Let fame go with the rest-'tis but
The applause OF them we value not.
Which let's US show them our disdsin.
a life for salel man'si The same
In strength and use II older now
Come bid. great world To thee bow
And ask but love-'tis all claim.
"Oh. drear. dread world give me but love
And take my life most freely sold"
He ceased. The worlds great wheels still
rolled
In silence on their iron groove.
When next he spoke. his hair was gray.
Il sell this life for what it brings.
ask not Of thy precious things.
Give me but results all pray"
But still the careless world went by
The while his gray beard on his breast.
He offered now his life for rest
And still stood there and did not die.
-Scribner's Magazine.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-04-09
GENERAL ITEMS.
Excursions to California.

Weekly excursions leave St. Louis
every Thursday evening at S:35 and
arrive at San Francisco at 1915 p. M
the following Monday. These trains
are equipped with the famous Pull
man t, urist sleeping ears which run
through to San Francisco without
change. Price OF double berth only
1919 for the entire journey.
The route is ria the Wabash, Rock
Island, Denver u Rio Grande and
Southern Pacitic-the scenic line of
the world. For rates to all points in
the west, northwest and southwest.
map folders. etc, see nearest ticket
agent or write to F. II. Cristram, cen
trai passenger agent, Pittsburg, Pa.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-04-09
They Have Human Voices.

| A species of crow in India has a note
which exactly resembles the human
voice in loud laughing.
The laughing jackass, when warning
| his feathered mates that daybreak is at
hand, utters u cry resembling troop Of
boys shouting, whooping, and laughing
in a wild chorus.
The night jar has cry like one To-
menting in distress.
Among birds that have the power Of
imitation the parrot is the best; but, as
matter of fact, its voice is decidedly
Inferior TO that of the mynah, species
of startling. Curiously enough the male
bird speaks in high, clear tone, like
| that of child, while the female has q
! ruff voice
Another bird. the morepork of Aus
tIala, is frequently heard vehemently
.rmandng more pork, in a clear, stem
torian voice
Our whippoorwill also demands his
punishment in a distinct imitation of the
umun voice, and the command of the
.uinea fowl to come back could easily
Dc mistaken for human voice.
Coming to quadrupeds, the cries of
noue approach more closely that Of the
human voice than those of seals when
lamenting the loss or capture of their
young.
The cry of a wounded hare resembles
that of child in distress.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-04-09
PAUL AND VIR GINA.

Tc"ched by a master hand the story grew
or those sweet children of the sylvan world,
OF bird and beast and wonders manifold,
OF faithful love-a story ever new;
Ana thus the world ne'er babe the twain adieu
But deems that in some far Edenic isle
Paul and Virginia still their love parsue,
Where Natures charms Arcadian hours be.
guile
IN simp'e phrase, above the forms of art
Their voices echo from that peaceful land
v i'll grace that ellis the eyes and moves tho
heart '....
breath of fragrance from The mystic strand
Where loving still and never more to part
ALd children still they wander hand in hand.
C. i. Carter. in Chicago Inter Ocean.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-04-09
Natures Storeh ouse Of Paint.

There comes from Canada a report of o
great discovery of oxide of iron paint.
The find is located about 90 miles from
Newcastle, New Brunswick. One of the
members of the Dominion Geological
Survey says that no deposit like it ex-
lists anywhere an essay showing SO per
cent of pure oxide of iron. The paint re-
qures no refining, but can be ready
mixed, gallon of OF! being required FOX
every two pounds.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-04-09
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY |.
VOU can save it by buying your Drugs,
i Paints and Wall Paper at
COlbOrn'S Popular Drug Store

Having largely increased my facilities, am
prepared to offer the Largest and Handsomest
Assortment of Wall Paper and Ceiling
Decorations ever displayed here, at prices
that will surely PLEASE and SELL.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-04-09

VIhnt Sort OF People Are the Texanst
They are Of all sorts-good, better, and
best; bad, worse and worst. The popu-
poured in from all the older States and
from the Old World. But the dominant
type, taking the State at large. is that OF
the Southeruers by whom Texas was first
settled and whose descendants constitute
the bone and sinew of the State They
think, speak, and vote accordingly. The
names most frequently heard in Texas
are familiar ones in Virginia, the Caro-
lnas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama.
Nearly all the Texans have one Southern
AMI Western trait-a fondness for land.
They love big farms or ranches. They
measure their landed possessions, not by
acres, but by sections or quarter sections.
There is land enough in Texas to support
$4,000, 900 of people, and the day of sub.
division into small tracts ana crowding
together is yet distant. Everywhere in
Texas there is the buoyancy of hope and
tie spring of conscious power. The SEN
timent of State pride is healthy and
strong. Though yet young in years it
has history rich in heroic achievement.
with enough of romance to fire the inn
agination and kindle the enthusiasm Of
the orator, artist, and patriot. The Tex.
ans of former generation boosted that
their State was the seat of coming en-
pire. The Texans of to-day feel that they
have fairly entered upon their inherit.
ance. They are a hardy, energetic, cour-
ageous people, whose ancestry made some
of the most thrilling chapters of modern
history, and whose posterity ought to do
great things for themselves and for this
nation. Rev. o. P. Fitzgerald. in Nash.
7ille Christian Advocate.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-04-09
OFFICE BRADDoCK DIsTILLERY,

.s9y" Don't fail to read our double column
advertisement printed elsewhere in this paper
No supply for the Holidays is more season.
able than an enjoyable quantity of pure
Whiskey. In this and ali respects we have
undoubtedly fine and reliable goods.
JAMES CLARK & CO.,
So Baltimore street,
Dec IL Cumberland, Md
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-04-09

Binding Bargains in Blinds.
A complete assortment of Window Blinds
and fixtures EXTREMELY CHEAP.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-04-09

youth came in the market space
Where throngs the world to sell and buy.
And fixed the press with his bright eye,
And cried while young blood flushed his face:
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-04-09
A PURE ARTICLE.
DEAD below what the Revenue Agent
II have to say of the manufacture of the
BRADDOCK RYE WHISKEY:
OFFICE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, !
nTMKERL AND Mn Aur LIZ 1888 |

'rriNi- lhNl Nal IoNNi' DAM,
CUMBERLAND, MD, Aug. IL, 1888.
| hereby certify that during the time | was
deputy collector internal revenue for District
of Maryland James Clark, in the manuuc-
ture of his Braddock Pure Rye Whiskey, ac-
cording to the record from government books,
used only rye and barley malt.
WEBSTER RRI-rE
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-29
BUT THE MANY HAVE PROSPER
ED ALSO.

Under the financial and economic
policies since the war the increase of
wealth of the country has chiefly gone
into the hands of the few.-S. Paul
Globe.
The Globe would like to have people
believe that the tariff alone is respon-
sible for the millionaires of this coun-
try. If this were true then the mil
lionaires would largely consist of
manufacturers, which is not the case.
A year or two ago out of list of some
seventy-five millionaires, which were
looked up by an eastern paper, less
than dozen owed any part of their
fortune to manufacturing interests Of
any kind. The greater share of them
were railroad men or spectators.
The above cry of the Globe is upon
the theory of the free trader that the
rich are growing richer and the poor
are growing poorer, an assertion which
the facts do not sustain. The con-
dition of the common people is far
better than it was thirty years ago.
They enjoy more of the comforts OF
life, and have more laid one side for
rainy day. The savings banks depos-
it's are annually increasing, and all
reports show that these deposits come
largely from the wage earners.
The wealth Of the country is not in
the hands of an aristocracy that held
it when the tariff laws were first en-
acted, and so manipulated it as to
utilize its full benefit TO themselves
alone through the years that have
passed. Many of those who now rep
resent large fortunes, were thea
poor boys and had no better chances
than hundreds of their associates
But they attended strictly 10 Chelr
work. made themselves proficient I'D
their various lines, took every adj
vantage of their opportunities.
With our large population of course
we have more very rich men than
when there were less than half the
present number of inhabitants. That
there are men who have secured their
fortunes by corrupt means, will not
be denied, and if there are means,
| legal or otherwise, which will prevent
this they ought to be exercised. The
presence of large fortunes may or
may not be to the best interests OF
the country at large. Thati1as nothing
| to do with the substance Of the Ques-
tion raised by the Globe. The ques-
tion is simply are the common people
growing poorer? All indications point
to the fact that they are not. Never
in our history have wage-earners done
as much toward securing homes OF
their own, as during the past few
years. In spite of the financial depres-
sions that have occurred from time to
time they have bettered their condi-
tion so that they enjoy more comforts
than did their fathers a half century
ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-29

The question of good roads is now
attracting great deal of attention
among farmers and others. In fact,
it may be said to be becoming an all
absorbing topic, as farmers come to
realize the great cost bad roads are to
them. Yesterday there was to be
held at Trenton, n. j., State road
convention, under the auspices of the
State Board of Agriculture, to discuss
plan for the improvement of roads
throughout the whole State. Such a
convention would undoubtedly prove
beneficial to the road interests of
Minnesota. The cost of poor roads
has been well illustrated the present
winter to the farmers of Southern
Minnesota, who have been unable for
days together to haul their products
to market, and many times when they
did venture out, it was with but a
portion of load, making the cost to
them greater than it would have been
could they have carried full load.
Of course the first cost of getting a
good road will be considerable, but it
sinks into insignificance compared
with the benefits derived from a good
road at all seasons of the year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-29
WAS GOOD TO THE POOR ,

There are some men who need no
monument to remind the world Of
their good deeds while they walked
among men. Their acts were of a
nature to impress themselves most
forcibly upon the human mind, to re-
main as ever fresh and green memof-
les through the ages. Such man
was the late Cardinal Manning. Very
likely there will be shaft erected to
his memory, which will be as grand
as human mind and hand can bring
forth. But it will be as mere bau-
BILE beside that sentiment that is ex-
pressed of him, which will stand as a
more sublime monument than can be
erected by hands, "a monument that
will at once reveal the true character
of the man, and act aS a torch to
brighten the pathway of the years to
come. That monument consists of
the words: "Re was good to the
Poor"
His great heart went out for the
unfortunate of the world, and he did
all in his power to smooth their
troubled pathway. What grand re-
ord to leave behind. One that
the storms of time can never 0fface,
nor the atmosphere crumble to the
dust. In this line the Minneapolis
Times we'll saws.
The lesson of the life of Cardinal
Manning cannot be lost to the world.
His long years of usefulness had
brought his name to the attention of
every intelligent mind. His death
seems almost greater than his life.
The simple words SO tender and grac-
iOus, are for him monument grandeI
and more precious than all the gold
in existence might buy.
1t is in the contemplation OF such a
career that greatest good is possible,
and wise indeed are they who read the
simple legend and are inspired also to
be more charitable toward their fell
low men, kindly in their judgments,
more generous and more helpful. The
history of the great life is summed,
but IN the simple, expressive tribute
of the popuiace-"he was good to the
door,"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-29

THE free trader says that the ad-
ditional duty which was placed upon
tin plate is simply added to the price
of the tin. There is a Chicago inn
porter who wishes he had not taken
so much stock in this theory. He
laid in large stock previous to the
date on which the tin plate duty went
intoetfect, thinking he would secure the
benefitof the increased amount of duty.
But the price did not advance, and be
failed for the sum of 100000. He
will probably hesitate beforehe enters
upon any more business ventures
based upon theories.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-29

The Democrats have decided to
hold their National convention in
Chicago. ST. Paul worked hard for it
but i Ii common with her other com
petitors lost the prize, and the
windy city" at the foot of the lakes
walked off with it. Next to ST Paul,
Chicago is probably the most cOnven-
lent place in the Union for the gather
ing One of the things to be regret
ted in connection with ST Paul's de-
feat is. that the Democrats of the
country will not have that opportunity
to ge5 acquainted with the great
northwest, as would have been the
case had St. Paul been selected. How
ever, there is no use crying over split
milk
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-29

THE Democrats have been loud in
their condemnation of what they
were pleased to call "Reed's despot-
ism," but when it comes to further
ing their own schemes they are will
ling to follow in his footsteps. Thus,
Friday in the Iowa State Senate,
when they ousted the Republican Sec
rotary, the Republicans refused to
vote, thereby showing no quorum
present, but the Democrats were not
slow in following the Ex-Speakers
method, and counting them present
and declaring their man elected.
Strange the Democrats should resort
to such illegal proceedings"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-29

II Senator Hill is successful in
getting the enumeration bin through
the New York legislature land as he
owns that body, he probably will be-
he will have 5000 agents in the field,
in the persons of the enumerators, to
work up his interests throughout that
state. This ought to set the "Man of
Destiny" to thinking as to what adj
vantage he has gained by helping place
corrupt Tammany in power at AL
baDy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-29

The House Committee on Rules
made their report to-day. The rules
reported are substantially those Of the
Fiftieth Congress. Had the major
ity been narrow one, the Democrats
would probably have adopted those of
the last Congress, in spite of all the
objections they have made to them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-29

EX7SPEAKER REED is quoted as
saying that in his opinion neither
Blaine nor Harrison will be nominated
by the Minneapolis convention next
June. He thinks the convention will
take up with dark horse.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-29

THE gentlemen who were bOndsmen
for the Wisconsin state treasurerS'
and by Judge Newman's decision will
have to go down into their pockets
and pay portion of the interest fund
to be covered back into the state
treasury, do not see much to admire
about the judges decision. But the
taxpayers do, however
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-29
THERE was a vast difference in til

THERE was a vast difference in the
inaughralS of Gov. Mckinley, of Ohio,
and Gov. Boies, of Iowa. The one was
the utterance of a statesman, the
other the talk Of a demagogue. That
of OhiO's Governor abounded with
practical suggestions, while that of
the Governor of Iowa dealt only in
platitudinOus generalities.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-29

REVOLUTIONS have so deterioated
in Brazil that it is not much of a
trick for the government to control
them now.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-29
We Furnish the Books,
You Garry them Away.
Gen. Grants Memoirs.
Original $500 Edition, for
50 C. II : =.

Grants
Memoirs Over $50 have already into the the
moderate circumstances people have been willing to tor
million United
wump the opportunity buy the low figure
Memoirs publishers original edition
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-06-24

warfare, that Edna repeated her little
formula and added that she would like TO
be independent, and meant to look about
her for something TO do. Could he holp
her TO find a positi0n2
The doctor looked very grave at this
communication, thought few minutes,
then said he w""ld -ill,-:;!!y; :.-S.s. nor
i and asked what kind Of position she was
capable OF filing; and drawing out q
little notebook he prepared to take
down her auswer.
Edns's eyes cleaned maliciously As she
thought what triumph she would have
over her aunt when she announced that
the doctor was as little I'm love as AlDhon-
20, only adding To the insult by Offering
to patronize her. Then she said very de-
murely:
II might take place a. lady's maid,
child's governess, or possibly that Of
companion"
The doctor regarded her contempla-
lively timo, then said:
al think can help you II you are
equal to all the requirements; for know
person who needs companion"
"Whst would bo necessary" asked
u NOiCc WIN
suppressed mirth aud little anger.
"In the first place the person refer
to is subject to various moods. Gould
you play gay, solemn or plaintive music
to charm the different humor"
eyes" said Edna. 81 think may
safely say play we'll almost any kind Of
pieco."
"Secendly, the person has a terrible
hnbit OF tearing oil buttons. Are you or
aro you not handy with your needief"
Tho doctors voice w,xed storm In the
delivery Of this important question.
Again Edna answered affirming her abil-
ity to perform her necessary task.
LASTLY" said the doctor, rising and
approaching her, "the ono great require
ment that far out.weighs all others and
one that the person Graves for with all
his heart, with oil his strength, is that
you love him a little"
He held out his hands to her with
look of love so intense and passionate
that her heart thrilled strangely in re-
sponsc. She closed her eyes and pressed
her hand over them, au old trick Of hers
when IN Thought.
The man stood patient and motionless.
Minute after minute passed, till at last
Edna moved. Advancing, she placed
both hands in his, and, with q tender
smile illuminating her face, whispered:
"Take me. New York Journal.