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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03
THE STORY OF A BEAR,
The Truth Came Out In Spite of the se5
Paid to Suppress 1t.


'There used to be some good hunting
up in Maine, about Rangeley lake, said
Mr.. T. l.. Page. "a house that man
aged in the little village of Phillips was
the headquarters of a lot of Nimrods,
who came up every season after big
game. OF all the ardent sportsmen, two
New Workers, chums and partners in
business, Messrs Buckley and Webb,
were the kecnest lovers of the chase.
They were very successful hunters, too,
and generally carried off the palm both
as to quality and quantity of gamo.
Zone season, however, they met with
very poor luck, and after spending about
a week i'll camp, with nothing to show
for their labors, started to come to
town, with the intention of going home
On their way in they overlook coun-
tryman driving farm wagon, in the
bed of which lay one of the handsolnest
specimens of black bear that the New
Workers had ever laid eyes on. The rus
tic stopped his team to let the city stran-
gers admire his big take. Suddenly
brilliant idea occurred to Buckley.
What would you be willing to sell your
bear for? said he to the farmer
Well, the state gives bounty of
$40 for every bear, and reckon if you'll
give me $40 more you can have him.
Buckley gave the old man his price,
with 50 additional, first exacting from
him solemn promise that he would
never breathe a syllable of the transac-
tion to any one. Then he and Webb rode
ahead, and on reaching the hotel told in
most enthusiastic style how they had
killed the biggest black bear that had
ever came out of the Maine woods
They entered into details of the shoot
ing, and every guest Of the house was on
the qui vive for a look at bruin, that
was coming on little later. He was
such a heavy beast that the mighty
hunters We're forced to hire an old farm
or to bring him in town in wagon.
Pretty soon the wagon hove in sight and
a big crowd gathered at the hotel en-
trance to see him unloaded. Exclama-
tions of delight were heard on every
side, and Buckley and Webb were the
heroes of the hour.
Down in the little village of Phil
lips Old Sol Mayberry, with bigger
wad of cash in his pocket than he had
possessed for q long time, was getting
very drunk on the proceeds of his sale,
and after the third or fourth round of
drinks he conldn't resist telling how, on
that very morning, he had caught in a
trap the finest bear he'd ever beheld,
and how he had sold him to two chaps
from the city The facts leaked out in
less than an hour, and the conspirators
were forced to own that Old Sol had
spoken the truth. Their bill for cham
pagne that day was in three figures. -
Washington Post
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03
The Missing Birds.

The bluebirds, yellow birds and black
birds seem to have disappeared from
western New York this year. Reports
from careful ornithologists in many
counties show that these birds have not
appeared this spring as usual. Walter
Burke Of Batavia writes "Where are
the blackbirds? These birds in past
years congrcgated i'll large numbers in a
little grove near my residence and filled
the air with their melodious singing,
but now it is all hushed and still" "
The Livingston Republican says:
"The absence of bluebirds has been
commented on by several papers, and,
come to think of it, we haven t noticed
any bluebirds or yellow birds either,
but the orioles are flashing through the
foliage in considerable numbers and oc-
casionally trilling few bars of song"
Buffalo Enquirer,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03
A BUSINESS ROMANCE.
II Is the True Story of the Rise of Hun
Bile Young Man.

1t Is the True Story of the Rise of "a Hum
BILE Young Man.
A young man who was working as
clerk in an importing house had occa-
sion frequently in the course of business
tn call at a certain large manufacturing
establishment. The head of the concern
took q fancy to him. One day he asked
the young man what salary he was get
ting, what his chances of promotion
were and so on. He was told and then
said to the young man that he thought
there was a better opportunity for him
in his Office than in the house where he
was then employed.
The young man replied that he should
of course like to better himself, but
that his engagement would not permit
him to leave for some time to come.
Tho head of the house said he thought
he might induce his employer to let
him go. He accordingly wrote a note to
the senior partner of the importing
house, with whom he was ON intimate
terms, saying that he had formed lik-
ing for the young man, that he believed
there was a better opening for him in
his office and asking that he be released.
The next day the young man came back
with letter in which his employer,
while expressing regret at losing his
services, said that he recognized the
larger opportunity offered him, and, as
he didn't want to stand in his way, re-
leased him. The clerk went to work in
his new position and SO confirmed his
employers good impressions that his
promotion was rapid, He went from one
responsible position to another until he
was next to the manager of the house
A short time ago the manager died, and
"our hero" now no longer a young
man Of course, but still in the prime of
life, took his place at a salary very
nearly if not quite as large as that of
the president of the United States
New York Recorder.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03

One notices more and more with ev
cry year how the age is oftener and Of
tcner dropped from death announce
ments. This is i'll strict accordance with
the growing reserve of the individual
who keeps his private affairs to himself
more closely, even i'll matters of no di
rect importance. 1t is odd that such
private feeling should wax stronger side
by side with the greater publicity of
ones affairs through the wider notice
taken of them in the press generally
with society and other mention once
undreamed Of. f.-Philadelphia Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03
Emerson For Woman Suffrage.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, in Phi
Beta Kappa Grafton on 1.-THE Progress
of Culture" recounts the gains of the
reform movement as follows:
Observe the marked ethical quality of
the innovations urged or adopted. The
new claim of woman to political status
is itself an honorable testimony to the
civilization which has given her civil
status new in history. Now that by the
increased humanity of law she controls
her property she inevitably takes the
next step to her share in power.
Again, in the ESSAY ON Civiliza-
tion," he says:
Right position of woman in the state
is another index. Place the sexes in
the right relations of mutual respect,
and severe morality gives that essen
tial charm to woman which educates
all that is delicate, poetic and self sac
rificing; breeds courtesy and learning,
conversation and wit, in her rough
mate, so that have thought sufficient
measure Of civilization is the influence
of good women.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03
A LOVE SONG.

My little leaves why arc you gladf
Answer, quivcring little leaves,
Small clapping leaves, so freshly clad
In green world that never grieves
Answer me, for my heart is sad!
Love God, love God! they sing,
Gay as the birds awning.
My little flowers, what's your delightP
Now answer, for my soul believes
In your sweet petals, pure and white,
Sweet purity no man dcccives.
Answer, my flow 'rots fair and bright
Love God, love God! they sing,
Gay as the birds awning
Fresh blades of grass, you cheerful seem
What is it that all grief rclievesp
Thick ye upspring, fair sunbeam
In your low stems its brightncs weaves
How do you keep that sunny gleamr
Love God, love God! they sing,
Gay as the birds awning.
The flowers and grass make their reply,
With all the merry clapping leaves,
And echoing the holy cry
Tho dropping heart its JOY rctricvcs.
All voices to their Maker fly.
Love God love God they sing,
Gay as the birds awing.
Constance Hope in Good Words.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03
Wood Paving.

A nonslipping wood pavement has
been recently devised which is claimed
to be simple, inexpensive and efficient.
1t consists in preparing the wooden
blocks before they are laid by boring a
few holes in them and filling the same
with hard setting substance composed
of crushed stone, bitumen and Portland
cement. The compound is cleared off
even with the surface, and when they
are laid the roadway is thus covered
with series of rough spots which ar
rest the foot of the horse in all condi-
tions of weather, and prevent the ami
NAL from slipping. Wood paving is ex-
tensively used i'll England and France.
Northeastern Lumberman.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03
ALPHONSE DAUDET.
A Slow Writer, and He Is Never Satisfied
With His Work.


Alphonse Daudet thus describes his
method of writing book: Il write
slowly, very slowly, and revise and re-
wise. am never satisfied with my work
My novels always write myself. l new
er could dictate novel AS to my plays,
l used formerly to dictate them. l had
u certain talent in my legs, just as Ma
poleOn had a certain genius in the legs
of his soldiers. My books go through
many processes. To begin with. fill my
notebooks. Each note as it is used is
scratched out in blue or red pencil
From these written notes and the tablets
of my memory-'the deltoi of my NOM
ory'-I write out III copybooks the first
copy Of my novel.
81 write this first copy on alternate
pages of my copybooks, and leave the
opposite sheet blank When the book is
finished in its rough state, rewrite it
page by page on the blank sheets. The
page Oh the right is the amended copy
of the page on the left. Then my wife
looks at this second copy and suggests
to me what Improvements might be
made. l note these down.
"Then Irewrite the whole book again
with the joy of schoolboy who feels
that wearisome task is ended So that,
apart from my notes, | write each man.
uscript three times over, and if could
do 50 l would write it as many times
more, for, as have said, am never
satisfied with my work. But am very
irregular i'll my way of working. Some
times 1 work IS hours day, and day
By day. '-Rockland (Me. Tribune.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03
Division of the Sexes.

One of the most remarkable churches
is to be found at Freudenthal, III the
Black Forest, 1t is built on such plan
that the men are unable to see the wom-
Ell, and vice versa, for it is composed Of
two wings, which meet at an angle
where the pulpit stands, The right Wig
is allotted to men, and the left one to
the women of the congregation. Berlin
Letter
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03
Right He Was.

Nov" began the orator, lin CON
sidering the money question, let us avoid
false issues.
Fright you air, )" shouted Mr. Fall
wheat II thort was buyin 5000 of
EN- once, and it turned out to be saw
dust. "-Indianapolis Journal
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03

There are three buildings in Philadol-
phia in which the elevators are exclu-
sivoly run by girls. They are the Wom-
an IS Christian association $ big building,
at Eighteenth and Arch streets, tho
Girls High school and the Normal
school. In the first building all the en-
plOyees are women except the engineer
and fireman.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03
Have You a House

IF so, you want to place policy on it to-
day or tomorrow before you dine,
You want the risk taken, too, by standard
company, such as D. P. MILLER, of Cumber-
land, represents. ANY policy is good until a
fire occurs, but then it is you want pledge
of indemnity worth its face in gold
Rates not quite as low as wildcat figures,
but the lowest consistent with certain and
perfect indemnity i'll event of loss. Apply to
]. B. ODER,
Dec IA JOURNAL Office, Frostburg, Nd.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03
Woolens.

Never put away for the summer q
wooden garment Of any kind that is
spotted with grease or soiled with mud.
Grease Is aStonishingly attractive to
moths, and all the unbrushed clothes
cage" rapidly. Ammonia for all black
goods, and 4 delicate mixture of ether,
ammonia and CASTLE soap for colored
ones, may be advised. d.-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03
A COM EDY.

They parted with clasped hands
And kisses and burning tears
They met in foreign land
After some twenty years -, -
Net as acquaintances meet, 95%lE'
Smiling, tranquil eyed, ,3iRH
Not even the least little beat Icy ,
OF the heart upon either side. S5,
They chatted of this and that, ATSt
The nothings that make up life, ;e'ihA
She In Gainsborough hat \
And he in black for his wife.
All what a comedy thisl
Neither was hurt, it appears,
Yet once she had leaned to his kiss,
And once he had known her tears
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03

1.-The Feast of Fools" was name
given by the monks to tho Christian
holiday which took the place of the Sat-
urnalia.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03

1t is supposed that the average value
of furniture Per house in the United
Kingdom is about elG0. This estimate
includes the valuable pictures, plate,
horses and carriages, which are appen-
dages of the more pretentious establish
mentS
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03
Cumberland and Pennsylvania
RAILROAD.
SCHEDULE.

In addition to above Train No. leaves
Piedmont at 81 Il. IN. !; arrives at FrOsthIrg at
1O:}5 H. M, and Train No. 8, leaving Frostburg
ut las p. m, reaches Piedmont at 2:3S p. m,
both trains stopping at all intermediate
stations.
son theatre nights, when admission tickets
are sold by Agents to performance at theatre
leave Cumberland at close of performance.
All trains stop at Hays street station, Cum
berand.
Nos. l, 2, 3, 4, and Sdaily except Sunday.
Nos. and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days only.
Baggage car will be hauled on trains Nos
5 5and 8. l.. M. HAMILTON,
May Is Superintendent.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03

Lobrlia, also called Indian tobacco, is
known as IL common herb, often growing
as weed i'll many parts of the United
States
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03

Pembina, the Dakota city, is said TO
have All Indian name meaning red berry.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03
GEORGES CREEK Il CUMBERLAND
RnAh

WEUKU ES CKEEK q Gu M BEKLANU
RAILROAD.
DAILY, Sundays excepted, from Genital
DStation, Cumberland.
OUTWARD-BOUND TRAINS.
Leave Cum mberland.. 7:15 m 1:5O p M
Arrive at Vale Summit. 800 a M 2:l5 p m
Midland..... S22 m 2;37 p III
" " Homecoming $50 m 2:45 p m
RETURNING TRAINS.
Leave Lonaconing. 80. 1870 m 44:5 p m
Arrive at Midand..... l0:39 m 4:54 p m
4" &C Vale Summit Hoo m 5:l5 p m
" " Cumberland. Has m 500 y m
Dams Rock excursonists take the 7:l5 a.
III. train at Cumberland and return by the
Sis p. m. train at Vale Summit.
JAMES A. MILLHOLLAND,
Jan 6 General Manager.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-08-03

: doors west Of ShannOn'S store.
March %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-15
NEW TRIAL REFUSED.
The Chances Are That William Penn
Bowman VIII Hang.
BY the United Pres


Wilkes Barre, Feb. 14.-Judge Lynch
handed down a decision In court to-
day which virtually seals the fate of
the boy murderer, William Penn Bow
man, and unless his attorneys succeed
in getting the supreme court to inter-
fere it is more than likely that young
Bowman will suffer the death penalty
for the murder of John Mike, the
Arabian peddler,
Immediately after his conviction his
attorneys filed reasons for a new trial.
which Judge Lynch today refused, by
discharging the rule to show cause
why O. new trial should not be granted.
Bowman was Informed of the decision
by Warden Jones at the Jail this after
noon, who asked him If he had anything
to say. NO" replied Bowman, II
haven't anything to say. When will
receive my sentence" He was told that
it would be, on Saturday next and re-
piled cheerfully, IAN right" Bowman
mother was with him at the time and
took the news coolly. His attorneys are
now making preparations to carry the
case to the supreme court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-15
PROPOSED INVESTIGATION
LexOw Movement in the Direction OF
Philadelphia Causes Breeze.
1T ALL HINGES UPON ELECTION
II Pattison Is Made Mayor of Philadel.
phia the Matter Will Dc Dropped.
Otherwise There Is Fun Ahead
Work in the Legislature.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. 1.-THE pro-
posed Legislative investigation of the
municipal affairs of Philadelphia was
the topic talked about today by the
lawmakers. A good many supporters
of Senator Quay do not yet know how
to take the matter. They fear that If
the senator consents openly to the
appointment of an investigating com
mitee he will, being 50 pledged, be
compelled TO agree that the inquiry
shall be complete. In this case they
fear some of his people might become
entangled in the drag net. Senator
PenroSe, when asked whether there
would be an investigation, said it de-
pended upon circumstances. These cir
cumstances, it is understood, are the
consent or the refusal of Senator Quay
to have the examination and the re-
suit of the election in Philadelphia. II
Ex-Governor Pattison should be elected
mayor next Tuesday there will be nc
more done in the matter.
The object of the investigation is the
crushing of Martin and Porter. and il
Is claimed that the success of Pattison
would do that. If Warwick is elected
and Quay does not call Il halt, the reso-
luton asking for committee of in
vestigation will be presented in the
senate Immediately after the recess
The programme is that the Investigate
ing committee shall be composed en-
tirely of senators. The Quay people dc
not want any from the house because
there might be too many in it who are
not in sympathy with the investigation
arrangement.
Friends Of Martin and Porter talk
quietly of a counter move, but have
reached no conclusion other than tC
strongly favor the Introduction in the
house of a resolution calling for ar
examination on the state treasury books
and records covering a period Of twen'
ty years. This would take in Senator
Quay's term as state treasurer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-15
other judge. Union and Snyder consti-
tute the Twentieth district. Schuylkill
gets an orphans court judge. Delaware
gets an additional law judge.
PARALYZED BY STRONG.
New Police Commissioner Surprise tC
New York Politicians.
BY the United Press

New York, Feb. 14.-The new police
commissioner is big surprise to the
politicians. In fact, very few of them
ever heard of him. He is a native of
st. Lawrence county and is 81 years Of
age. He was graduated from West
Point and served five years In the Fifth
artillery, United States army. He is a
major of engineers ON the staff Of
Brigadier-Gener Louis Fitzgerald.
Those who interested themselves in his
behalf were Anson G. McCook, General
Schotield. Secretary of War Dan $. La
mont, General Louis Fitzgerald, Fred
erick r. Coudert, w. r. Gray and
Charles S. Fairchild. Commissioner
Andrews says that he has always been
Democrat, but has never belonged to
any organization or political club
Mr.. Andrews visited police headquar-
ters shortly after u o'clock and was
introduced to Commissioner Sheehan.
He notified the latter that he was ready
to take hold at once, and Commissioner
Sheehan surrendered the keys and
stepped out. Mr.. Sheehan received no
notice of removal by Mayor Strong, His
first information that another man had
taken his place came from reporter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-15
ROBBERY AT FOREST CITY.
I. J. Levine, of Carbondale, Held Up by
Footpads and Relieved of 81, 700 Worth
OF Jcwelry.

FOotpads and Relieved of 81, 700 Wort h
Of ofJewelry.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Forest City, Feb. III. J. Levine, of
Carbondale, was held up by highway
men at point near Richmondale
Wednesday evening about II o'clock,
and robbed of S175 in cash, his gold
watch and chain and about 81, 700 worth
of jewelry which he had in a case
Mr.. Levine is a member Of the firm
of Levine Bros, which does a portrait
and jewelry business in Carbondale.
They make many sales in Forest City,
and some of their goods are sold TO
customers on the credit system. The
Hillside company paid Tuesday, there
fore Mr.. Levine drove up to make col
lections! He had succeeded quite well
in collecting and on sales and started
obout 10 o'clock at night to drive back
to CarbOndale. He had $l75 in cash
besides his case of jewelry.
When he reached the bridge of the
Rapid Transit company, which spans
the Richmondale track of the Ontario
and Western, his horse stopped. The
night was dark and he could not dis
| tinguish objects at any distance and
supposed the animal had stopped OF
| it's own accord. He urged it forward
with stroke of the whip, but just a:
he did so he distinguished form al
the horses head and almost at the
same instant a revolver was thrust
| against his head and he was told moi
| to move. Two confederates of the mar
with the weapon then took the jewelry
case, what money he had, his watch
and even carried off the bricks which
he had wrapped up to keep his fee
warm. He was then told to drive on t
Carbondale and not even to look bach
or he would be killed
Something after midnight he arrived
In the Pioneer City and reported to tn,
officers. A posse from Carbondale wa
here this morning, among whom wa
| X. J. Beamish and the sleuth detective
Michael Moran.
AS yet there has been found no trac
of the daring robbers. Levine told
friend this morning that just befor
he left the Forest House, in this Dor
ough, he was accosted by man whom
he had often seen, but whose nam
he did not know, and was asked If h
was going to stay in town over night
or if he would go down on the 1913
train. He thought nothing of the Incl
dent and replied that he had hors
up here and was going to drive down
He says he thinks the man was eithe
n confederate of the highwaymen an,
informed them of his intentions, or tina
he may have been one of the three VIII
waylaid him. He gave the mans de
scription to the officers who are work
ing on the case l.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-15
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.

Silver men at the capitol think they
have unearthed a statute which may yet
bring about free coinage.
Secretary Carlisle has fined Ernest l..
Fecker, jr., OF .the First district of Illinois.
81 900 for removing unstamped beer from
one brewery to another and bottllng the
same.
A movement has been started to secure
the appointment Of Colonel ID. Stewart
Gordon, of the Sixth cavalry. to the brig
adler generalship made vacant by Cen
eral Ruger's promotion.
w. A. Hines. n New York city postoflice
clerk, and j. u. Cooney. now in the rail-
way mall service, have been designated
to take the places In the sea postofilce
service of the two postal clerks drowned
on the Elbe.
A temperance petition, bearing more
than million signatures, which reached
Washington yesterday, will be presented
to the president, and will then be started
TO Queen Victoria and oil the worlds y
crowned heads.