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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-14
TIE SUNEGD1pE ER.
1t is Put {" Many Valuable Uses ia
HusSin.

1t Is Put 10 Many Valuable Useh ia
Ru>sIn.
There are re ions in the West which
might he most protitahly utilized for tho
cultivation of the suutlower. which has
been found so valuable for food purposes
III Russia that 7jO, 900 acres in that couu-
try are annually planted with it,
There is hardly another plant in tho
world which serves so many uses, every
part OF it being valuable for one purpose
or another. The oil is so nutritious and
agreeable in flavor that in Russia it has to
certain extent superseded all other
vegetable oils 1t is obtained by passing
the seeds beneath mill stones. so rs to
crush the shells. sitting them to separate
the kernels and finally pressing the latter
III bags of horsehair cloth. The cakes
left after the oil has been expressed are
excellent fodder for cattle. The shells
are employed for heating, special ovens
being made to burn them in. while tho
stalks have almost replaced frewood, be-
ing gathered and dried in stacks in the
fields. y ton of tho latter is obtained
from each acre cultivated. They make
a very hot and quick fire.
lhe seed cups are utilized as food for
sheep. A big one when ripe will yield
1000 seeds. The largest and finest seed
cups are selected in the autumn and
hung by their stalks in dry place. In
the following spring the seeds are shaken
out of them and dried in ovens for plant
ing. AT harvest time the flowers arc
gathered as fast as they are ripe, and
spread upon the ground to dry. Then the
seeds are beaten out of them with small
stick by whipping each cup. Finally tic
seeds are dried in the sun or in kilns, and
nre sorted by means of screens into diff
terent sizes.
An acre planted with sunhowers yields
1000 pounds of seeds, from which 25O
pounds of oil may be obtained Ten mil
lion quarts of this oil are produced by
Russian mills. Who knows that the tmo
may not yet come when small boys in
this country will Gobble sunflowcr seeds
ut the circus, just as they now consume
The festive and odoriferous goober.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-14

One day at time conscientiously lived
up to will keep the eyes bright and tho
cheeks round and rosy. Don't begi 20
worry about things days beforehand. it
will be time enough when they happen.
1t is the dread of what may come, not
what is, that makes one old before tie
time. If you lie awake half the night
worrying about something that is going
to occur the next morning you will be
far less able to face bravely and wor!, out
the problem than if you had made an
effort and thought of something else till
sleep came. 1t is not half as hard as it
sounds and will grow easier every time
you try it. Perhaps after all the disaster
will not befall you or will be less awful
than you anticipated and just think
what lot of unnecessary wrinkles you
have worried into your face.
Another thing. don't torment yourself
about what people are going to think
about this and that action. No matter
what you do or leave undone some one
will criicise you severely, and the very
best rule for getting through life with
comparative comfort is, after You have
made up your mind as to the propriety
and advisability of a certain course. pur-
sue it calmly, without paying the slight
est attention to the criticisms OF tho
lockers on from the outside. You see.
just because they are on the outside they
can only see the surface. It does noi
matter in the least what they think.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-14
Oyercro Occupntfons,

You wish to render your boy independ.
rnt? Then give him trade. The pro-
fessions are overcrowded. Look at the
increasing numbers of those who are
studying for the law, the ministry, or tho
medical profession. Count the numbers
Of doctors, lawyers, and ministers who
can barely eke out an existence. Scru-
tinize the advertising columns of any of
our newspapers and see the overwhelm-
ing number of those who seek employ
ment, having nothing to offer but willing
hand and feet, ordinary intelligence, and
very little education. just look at tho
army of clerks and so-caled bookkeepers
constantly offering their services; indeed,
It would be more truthful to say begging
for employment at anything that offers.
These are the direct consequences of an
overcrowding in those employments
which do not require knowledge of any
mechanical trade. 1t is not so bad
where these boys have parents with
means who can help them, but when
they have nothing but what they can
earn, it would be we'll if false pride and
prejudice were made to give way to
.heir true interests. The age needs in
teligent, well-trained mechanics. And
see how they progress! 1t is not neccs-
sary here to cite examples of living
men, who, after having thoroughly
learned a mechanical trade, have by in
dustry, economy, brains and force Of
character, lifted themselves into enviabls
positions of business success, honor,
wealth and trust There are plenty who.
from small beginnings, have attained
success. All work is honorable and en-
nobing. The good mechanic is always
in demand; he lays the real foundation
of business success, and his industry is
an absolute necessity to the capitalists.
The old objection that the mechanic lacks
refinement is invalid. He is not excluded
from true culture, and if many of those
who now make the mistake of studying
an Improbable profession should learn IL
trade instead and determine to lead re-
fined life, it will not be long before even
this somewhat imaginary reproach is
taken away. 1t is not advisable that all
should rush into the trades; but the fact
remains that they offer good livelihood,
steady employment, and fortune for
those who have the patience and industry
to find it.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-14

There has died at Versailles recently
the Vicomte Toussaint, formerly col.
onel in the French army and mayor OF
Toulouse. He WAS brave man and a
dasAing officer. During one OF the hot.
test engagements of the terrible year, no
ticing that his troops were bending for,
ward under Calling fire to escape the
bullets of tho enemy, while he alone
maintained an erect position, he eX
claimed: "Since when, shoull like t."
know, has so much politeness been
shown to the Prussians?" The sarcasm
tool; instantaneous effect, for the soldiers
rushed forward and carried everything
before them.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-14
Steomshio Sche9aies.
ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIPS.

T1HE most direct and cheapest route for
/ STEER AGE PASSENGERS from the
South and West wishing to visit their native
country.
The most convenient line for parties wish
ing to send for relatives and friends left be-
hinC in the old country.
Steamship Carthaginian. Capt. J. FRANCE
Steamship Polyncsian.C Capt. \. McDoUGALL
Steamship Circassian.. Capt. II. =. MOORE
Steamship Sandman Capt. w. RICHARDSON
Baltimore to LiUerpO0I dHd
OWeehStOtcas cGjJinD at
HOtifNSC e0ch tr0y.
These hrst-cIass screw Steamships will run
regularly between the above pOintsaS follows:
From Baltimore and Liverpool
EVERY OTHER WEEK.
Steerage E'ass1ge
To or from Liverpool Queenstown, Belfast
Londonderry Bristol, Cardiff, or Glasgow
Scandinavian and Continental points, at low
est rates.
Very Best Accommodations for Steerageand
intermediate Passengers.
An experienced Surgeon is attached to each
vessel.
intermediate and Steerage Stewardesses car
ried by each Steamer for the purpose of at
tending to the wants of females and children.
For further particulars or Passage Tickets
apply to A. SCHUMACHER Il CO.,
No. South Gay street, Baltimore,
Or in Frostburg to A V. X. DICKENS,
AT the office of the Consolidation oal Co.,
Or in Mt. Savage o f. S. DICKENS.
AT the Office of Union Mining Co.
Nov 81
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-14
Try K.rnsene for e.nins.

Kerosene will take iron rust and fruit
ttan, from almost every kind of goods,
without injuring The fabric. Wash the
soilcd spot in Kerosene as YOU would in
water. The spots must b. washed in
kerosene hefora they have been put into
sOai az water, OF it will do no good.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-14

Both men and women have their fail
ings. With men it is the big head; with
women the big hat.-Boston Transcript.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-14

MIR. Graves remained through his vaca-
ton and preached regularly at the little
meeting house. With the next term he
graduated, was called to the rural parish,
and set up his home there, with Doris
AppleGy to furnish sunshine for him.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-14

All trains daily except No.'s II, Is, Il and y.
Trains No ii and A. do not carry passengers.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-01-29
CURLING THE MUSTACHE.
Some Points on the Custom Civon by
Barber.

Some Points on the Custom Giyon by
Barber.
How long has the custom Of crimp-
ing the mustache been in vogue" was
asked a dapper little barber who runs
a shop on Washington street, says the
Boston Globe.
1t was first introduced in the nlted
States about four years ago he re-
piled. but il was known IN Europe
half century back.
'Doe~ the crimping of the mustsche
injurc the growth in any way?"
YES. very seriously. You see. hu-
man hair is naturally oily, which indi-
Gates a healthy growth. II a single
hair is placed under a powerful micro
scope it win be found TO resemble a
pipestem-that is, a little tube runs its
entire length. Through this channel
flows n current of oil. Now. if this is
damned up, it has the same effect as
binding the stalk of Il plant; the ripe
sap is cut of and decay follows. There
fore, in ninety-uine cases out Of one
hundred, where the mustachc Is
crimped it finally begins To fall out,
much to the grief Of its owner. Where
there is unusual vigor this result does
not obtain, which accounts for the eI-
ceptions named"
do all your customers have their
mustaches curled?"
'Oh, no; it's the middlc-aged and
young fellows who carry the style.
When a man begins 70 wrinkle up and
his knee joints begin TO rattle he cares
very little for those finer points in his
personal appearance"
DO the dandy police officers like 70
have a curl put into their whislSers?'
do they? Well, l should think 50.
There are some very handsome men
who wear the uniform Of the city, and
when they GO on duty they look as neat
as wax. a low-hanging mustache
would not harmonic with the ensem-
BILE of these stoical guardians Of the
peace. 1t is seldom one Of them goes
ont on an ostensiblc hunt for crime
with his mustache in the condition de-
scribed."
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-01-29
CATFISH THEIR ONLY FOOD.
Negroes OF Savannah Catch Loads of
Them.

Negroes OF Savannah Catch Loads of
Them
The city of Savannah. Ga, i ad-
vantageously situated on the river of
the same name, advantageOusly for
orguide books. For instance, the dock
laborers there are indulging themselves
in the expensive luxury of Il strike:
and here is where occurs the applica-
ton of the advantages overlooked.
The Savannah river SwarmS with cat
fish. The strikers are nearly all dark
les. The ''wencheS" ask no better
enjoyment than TO sit on the banks of
the stream and catch these catfish, and
the bucks esteem catfish nearly as
highly as they do watermelon. SO il
happens that this combination of the
river, the colored laborers. the colored
women. the catfish and the strike
threaten to make the shipping business
of Savannah experience very bad
time. The darkies are as obstinate as
they can well be; they can live at very
little eNpenSe-thanks TO the advan-
tages above nOted-and they will stand
a long tussle before they knuckle. All
of which is very Instructive. as it
demonstrates again that no man is alb
solutcly helpless until he is fully di-
vorced from natural opportunities.
Certainly there il better food than cat
tiSh-but on the other hand catfish Is
better than no food at all.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-01-29

a lctt-handed darl<v bought a Stem
winding watch. After having the watch
IN ms possession for several days he
brought it back. saying that it was no
good, as il would not run in spite of all
his persistent efforts at winding II up
The young man, after examining the
watch, turned the stem and the watch
at once began ticking. The negro could
not FOR the life OF him understand WHY
the thing would not run for him.
though he had been 50 faithful in
winding It up. The iuquiring mind of
the young man, TO the astounding he
wiiderment Of the darby. told him the
trouble which was that no lcft-handcd
nl@ger could run "a stcm-wiudcr. Win
ms left hand he had been turning the
wrong way all the time. lie went
home firmly convinced that his ,,.,+,.l,
N'aId i-noro his left hand every tim.
10 wound only run when manipulat-
'd hV % man using his riqlt hand
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-01-29
TALES OF THE GOAT.

Little johnny LAS something - Say
About th.. Adventure oT one - Them.
One time there v-ls q young gotc
wich felt butty. and there wa a ole
ram witch lax in the road. half g. sleep.
a chime his cud. says Little Johnny ''
IN the san Francisco Examiner. The
rrOtc he had been shct uD in a pastcr oI
his life. an Lad never saw q ram. an lie
scd 10 his sister. the got> dad: Won jest
stan still and see II" whipe that frcell
OF The face OF the crth.'
So the cote hc went mp before the
ram au stompt his feet IN shulsc his he'd
real friJclc. but the ram he didn't git
up. Int only jest KEEP a chunc his cud
and wotchcd ont between his ! lashcs
Birnc bv the cote he backed Of an tol<s.
a run. and then arose mp in the air an
cum down with his he'd on the ram :
he'd, wacll, The gotc'S head was
busted. hut the ole ram he never wank
Ei, Cy. Then the ole ram he smiled
with his Inowth and sed 10 the butter
rotes sister: Pears TO INC. miss. that
kangaroo OF youru Il nItv careless
whore nc litcs, hc come gum dastcd near
maxim me swollcr INV cud.''
The ole rams Is the pctrarchs Of the
fiocllX. and the she ones i you. but
the labm IT gambles innocent and Is
hily rcapcclIted.
Ny father he say that man witch work
for Mister Bucllly, paintin his hous in
Livmorc an putin up -rb wire fences
i labns. too, but now ter Bucl5ly has
gone 10 Candy and they will have To bc
brought mp by hand. Uncle Ned. wich
can make poetry jest like Missus Plunllet
an Mister Shakspeer, he has made some
about Mister Bucllly and has wrote II
ont for me. an here it is. spellin an ol.
est as il fiode from his brains.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-01-29
THE BOA CONSTRUCTOR.
How to Escape from. the Monsters Dead
" coils.

How to Escape from the Monsters Dead
" coils.
If auv reader Of this article should
ever to SO unfortunate a., 70 experience
the embrace of p boa constructor. says a
writer I'm the Chicago Herald, il Is rec
commended that nc try to release him
self bv taking hold OF the creatures
tail and uuwiujiug il from that end.
10 can be easily UnwoUud in that way
but otherwise il il not possible. Tn
way % kin % snake i, not 70 attempt =
crush it, head, the bones of which ar
very hard. but TO strike the tail whcr
She spinal cor. is but thinly covered D..
bone and suffers readily from injury.
II j. the same way with au eel. Hit
the tail two or three times against any
hard substance and il quickly dies
rhc boaN are not vCugmous, but their
,aaTs are sufficiently powerful 70 in
Gi.t serious wounds, and large spcc.-
mems have been known 10 swallow
mon whole. The ease is related by thc
traveller Girruirry Of 81 criminal in th
Philippine Islands who hil from justice
in q. cavern His father. who alone
know of llr hiding place. went some
times to see him and 10 take him rice
for TODD. uua lIy uc r,uuu instead OF
Lia son .u enormous boa asleep. He
incd it and found his sons body ira
the snakes stomach SCrpCuts some
times swallow pre- 50 much too hi. for
their digestive powers that they actual
lv burst from rcplrtion. The instance
is recorded of boa constructor which
swallowed goat, the horns of which
pierced the belly of the monster and
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-01-29
AN ANCIENT TRAGEDY.
Traces of Foul Deed of the Middle
Ages.

traces OF EOul Deed OF the Middle
Ages.
A curious discovery was recently made
by a wlnc-rrowcr in the department Of
the Charcnte. Adjoining hls property
are the ruins of an ancient chateau.
which ha, been left to its fate for
centuries. As part of one of the walls
OF this old pile showed symptoms of an
approaching collapse, the peasant OBJ
tanned permission to remove it, and
few days ago nc set toworll to demoIish
it.
After toiling for a couple OF hours.
says the Belfast News Letter. To his
amazcmcnt ne came upon two sllcIc-
tons, the necl5S. arms and legs of which
had been tightly bound to each other bv
iron links. They were in an erect posi-
ton and II was evident they were the
remains Of men who had been imrnured
hundreds of years ago The vino
grower lost no time in drawing the ac-
tention Of local autiquariauS 10 his dis
covery, and a careful investigation re-
vcalcd further the presence of frag-
mentS Of clothing which had been re-
duccd almost To- dust. as well as of a
rusty weapon and two pieces Of wood.
The skeletons are to be placed in the
bordeaux museum, and great pains are
being taken to insure their transport
ththcr in the same position as that in
when rncy were fouuu. There Is no
doubt that some tragedy Of the middle
ages, Of which possibly some record
may survive, led 70 the confinement of
these unfortunate victims in the man
ner described. II is i matter Of course.
that the strange discovery is engaging
the attention of antiquarians in that
part of France, and il is by no means
improbable that some clew 70 the nys-
terry may be forthcoming ere long.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-01-29
AN ANGELIC HAN
ow lie Ta:n.-s gc Would Trrt III.
I.iT II re lind One.

How lie Ta:n.-s ggc Would Trrt III.
VIZ Il re !iad Ono.
/ should IL all times extend 20 l.r the
attention and politcncs- Guc queen. /
ahould Indulge her petty u.cH. and
cravings. and the larger one. - fls. full
extent Of my cXchcqucr. and if % were
given t. cXtrava =aut idea. ! E.u.IU -ra-
son with her calmly. not sv..s.l.rr ,..lr~,.
~ her. but show her the liI4i, sf any ru-
sources. make couGdautc uud c.r.Dau-
ION oi her, says "a writer IN thr I ton
Courier. She should hav, aIl thr lux-
urier II life that ! cuiovea. for a., woman
hates q selfish man. Slc shOuI3 have
her own opinion. for surely hcr views
are as dear - her aa In- .'---. ...-, ., --ra.
Worried Dy Jnc care, OF business. she
should not be annoyed by them. for
would cndeayor 10 leave my troubles On
the doorstep. ! should bid her adicu in
the morning with a kiss, and ii | could
not bring home a smiling face I'm the
evening eLould remain away until !
could. ! shorl. not expect too much II
her, but ever remember that being
woman she has the worst of life from
the cradle to the grave. ! should be
careful as to her tiring Of me. and
should not exclude her from all society,
caginE her like 4 bird, but would freely
allow her the freedom she desired re-
lying on her honor. If she were III
should nurse her; We're she in ~orrpy !
should sympathizc with and comfort
her. ] should have her pathway strywn
with roses. and her journey down the
stream Of life only pleasant dream:
and when the final hour came for her
departure into the great beyond my
hand should bc the last to smooth her
pillow. and as feel this night 'twould
be my wish 10 bc her partner still
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-01-29
PARISIENNEs AT THE BATH.
Public bathing i'm the River Seine-Many
Trenchwomen Expert swimmers.

Public Bathing i'm the River Seine-Nany
Irenchwomen Expert swimmers.
The Seine i Il narrow. grccnish,
snake-likc river, and it doesn't look in
viting from a distance. But on enter
ing the swimming baths formed of boat
like sides, containing the dressing
rooms, ii looks clear and cool. says
Paris correspondent of the Providence
Journal. Black bathing dresses trimmed
with red braid can be hired for a frame
upward, and hundreds of ladies, with
their children, daily afford themselves
amusement 1T these places. There Is
no effort at fashion, gentlemen not ad-
mitted, and the top being covered 10y
canvas to shield them from the eyes OF
the people on cmbaullment or boule-
wards. Swimmers among the attend
ants are frequent. and they dive and
float, swim and sink at will, and teach
the children and ladies' to do the same.
Some of the Frenchwomcn are expert
swimmers, and they go around in their
black: baggy suits. chasing about the
platforms, eating sandwiches or drink
inc penny sirups or clarets, and end the
performance 10y diving INTO the water
and swimming a race. Trapezcs,
swings, etc. are suspended above the
water and gymnastic exercises are
indulged in 10y the younger and more
ambitious.
On leaving the baths they dry their
hair sufficiently, put a crimpcd per
ruque over their own straight locks. n
dash of powder and a bit of lip salve Ia
stick of which every Frenchwoman car
les in her pocket to slightly color and
Gminate any dryness, and with dcft
djustment of the inevitable black veil,
my lady is well coiffed-and if her dress
be suitable, can take drive before GO
ing home.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1892-01-29
MILITARY RULE m EUROPE.
War l. Considered POSSIBLE md Rvei
Probable at Any Moment

War L Considered Possible md Even
Probable at Any Moment
European civilization today l. based
On the idea that war Is not only an lmInf
usnt possibility INT 4 probability, and L
great class In every country has
been trained 10 look upon blood
shedding as its proper vocation
The great prizes arc reserved for sol
diers; honors, fame, position and the
monarch's favor TO go to the sons OF
Mars The military budget exceeds
many tunes over does il eXcecd-the
appropriations for public instruction
The salary of n colonel Is earned by but
few professors. writtt, W. f.. Thayer, in
the Forum The cost OF the powder and
shot wasted in Europe between any
dawn and dusk would probably pay the
running expenses OF all her public hos
pitfalls In each government. whether IL
be constitutional or autocratic, the army
may with truth be said to direct lcgisla
ton. for the legislatures willingly or
unwiilingly vote the appropriations de-
mandcd by the war department. Even
if a Legislature dares to question or pro-
test it is quickly frightened into acqui-
escing by an alarming report from the
minister for war. Thus the military
class controls government and has laws
passed to suit itself and prevents all at
tempts To cut down or To abolish its
powers. 1t intimidatcs the state not
less really, though less openly, than
the pretOrian guard intimidatcd old
Rome, Kings and ministers do indeed
assure the public that they chiefly en-
dsavor and desire to preserve peace, but
in the mex: breath they call for larger
funds and more recruits Kaisers meet
and kiss each other on both checks:
they cXtol the sweetness of brotherly
love; they attend each others grand
maneuvcrs and then they increase the
garrisOns along their respective from
tiers. \ strange method tnis for testify
ing TO their peaceable Intentions.