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Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16
To Mnhe a Christmas Dall.

A Christmas ball is a pretty trif1e to
give an absent friend. The heart of the
ball may be some pretty little gift, a
gold th:mblo, an emery ball, silver
spool Or something of that nature.
Around this silk floss or zephyr is
wound with quotations appropriate to
the person for whom the ball is intend
ed, put i'll and covered with the floss or
zephyr.
These quotations may bo taken from
a favorite author of the giver or the one
who receives the present, OF they may
be made personal in character
When the ball has been made the de-
sired size, a handsome pair of scissors,
q gold bodiiin, beautiful needlecase
or any gift the donor fances may be at
tached to the end of the thread.
AS the ball is unwound in embroider-
ing, knitting or crocheting, as the case
may be, the quotations como to light
unexpectedly and give pleasure long
after Christmas day has passed into the
shadows of memory, While tho heart Of
the ball adds the final bit of pleasure
when the las5 thread is unwould.
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16

have seen, the gray cloaked figure that
walks the Bowerie road at night time.
Some there are who say it hath tail
like unto the evil one, and divers others
aver that it is surrounded by clouds of
zolling birthstone smoke. spent last
evening with John Vcrlocht up at his
gri5tmill the other side of Corlears
Hook, teaching and explaining to him
the new method of multiplication We
had scarce half a score mugs of ale and
my head was clear as a bell when 1 saw
gray cloaked figure hastily enter the
door Of the Wursthaus. "
"You will agree, Herr Won Schneist,
that it is my boundcn duty to search
your premises?" quoth the captain.
"Assurediy, herr captain" he re-
Piled, "but before you begin 1 will
serve you and yonr men with some of
thy new ale. -" Without giving them
time to answer he hustled toward the
big butt i'll the dark corner and straight
way dispensed a generous measure of the
beverage to them. Not having such high
opinions Of the power of his satanic
majesty as the citizens, they quaffed it
tiO"b, Duu IL Sltllt anu lltl
Then began a scene of turmoil and
confusion, enough to make the vrouw's
heart break with anguish But though
the iron bound linen chest was turned
upside down and emptied of its contents
in an unseemly manner, and though
closets We're upturned, beds overthrown
and the whole house pulled out at cor
hers, she never murmured Or complained.
But nothing was found, and though
the taproom was lightly passed over
there was no place in it that q man
could hide-except possibly the big butt
in the dark corner. That, however, was
full of ale--for had they not drank some
Of it?
And so the watch marched away emp
ty handed, and left to the host and his
vrouw the task of putting things to
rights.
The gray cloaked domon was seen
several times thereafter, but no con-
certed attempt was made to follow it
up. About two months from the time
of the fruitless search the few faithful
adherents of the Wursthaus noted that
both Hans and his wife wore very grave
faces. III Il few days they announced
that a young traveller from Boston was
dangerously i'll in the darkened bedroom
up stairs, and the Dutch physician
who had but just arrived from Holland
was sent for. He came again and
again, aud the faces of the worthy
couple showed Il deep sympathy for tho
youthful snest. Finally the doctor came
i'll the middle of the night and staid till
morning but the soul Of his patient fled
before the dawn.
Heavy grief o'erhung the Schneist
hOusehold, and the Wursthaus was
closed till after the funeral Even then
old Hans showed a settled grief in his
altered domeanor.
Observant neighbors noted that the
big butt in the corner was never used
after the soldiers drank from it, and
when a few months had sped and COM
PARSONS came to be made, it Was found
that the gray cloaked phantom had
never been seen since the young stranger
was taken sick. 1t was also commented
upon that no one came from Boston to
inquire about him. But there was
many who believed till their dying day
that it was a genuine ghost that had
been seen by Jacob Twiller ct al, glid-
ing along the cid Bowerie road-Pierce
". Hart i'll New York Advertiser.
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16
CELLULoID PHOTOGRAPH FRAME

luloid plain if you prefer A light blue
tray laced with dark blue cord Or velvet
ribbon will stand ink spots wolf A
blotter, consisting of several pieces of
blotting paper fastened together. over
which is laid sheet of celiuloid the
same size and decorated in oils, can be
given with the pen tray.
From squares OF celluloid, anywhere
from 6 to IL inches in size, may be
made several things for tables, cabinets
or bureaus. Fold the corners of the
square so they will meet in the center,
creasjns them where folded. 1t is one
Of the advantages Of celluloid that it
can be creased very nicely. Lay sheet
OF scented wadding in the square made
by the Creases and over it some colored
india silk, loosely caught here and there
with stitches through the celluloid on
the bottom. Roll the tips of the corners
over on the outside and fasten with rib
bon the color of the silk This is also
used to fasten the sides i'll place at acute
angles to the bottom, or, if preferred,
they may be laced with it. AS bureau
case this con be used to lay manicure
tools i'll or for jewelry. AS table orna-
ment it will hold photographs, if made
large enough, or letters, writing paper
or bits of fancy work
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16
WHOLE NUMBER, 1 ,256.
PAPER MAchE PRESENTS.
Simple Methods of Applying This Read.
Made Carving.

Made Carving.
Papier mache is O compound of paper
and glue worked into a pulp. While
soft it is pressed into molds. The mold
ed headings, pearls, ""buds, "wreaths,
ribbons or rosettes are at first pliable
and easily manipulated. They become
hard on exposure to the air. The dry pa
pier mache ornaments may be obtained
of dealers in cabinet makers supplies
and art materials.
Most of the ornaments used in the
making Of large or small designs come
in sections and of several sizes, also in
some cases graduated, thus giving the
home decorators ample opportunity to
carry out almost any scheme of decora-
tion they may fancy Or which the article
to be enrichea may demand.
The method of applying this ready
made carving is very simple. The
working tools" are a pan of hot wa
ter, pair Of tweezers and pad of soft
cotton. If a large object is to be deco
rated, it may be found convenient to
work by stove, where the pan of hot
water may be kept hot.
having ueclueu OH tne ueSlBn ana Sc
lectcd the papier mache ornaments, drop
into the hot water as many of the
pearls, ""buds, or whatever you may
be using, as you require or as the pan
will conven; emily hold. In few min
utes they will become soft and pliable.
These sOftcned ornaments should be kept
i'll the pan while working and taken
quickly from it as used
1t is best, of course, to have the de-
sign lightly sketched directly upon the
working object, whatever it may be, as
the position of the ornaments must be
decided before beginning to apply them,
to insure the accurate placing of each.
Now, with a pair of tweezers take one
piece at time directly from the hot
water and place it carefully in position,
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16
a Useful Gift.

There seems to be perfect mania for
duster bags and brush holders. Some Of
them are pretty and all of them are use
full, but when one sees peeping out of
dainty satin wall pocket dustpan, the
height of incongruity is attained. New
ertheless, such things are, and doubtless
some people like them. Feather brush
holders are decorative as woll as serv-
iceablo ma'e of glosscine, A square
piece folded cornucopia shape, painted
and tied with ribbons, is simple and
pretty. NumbCrless trifles of this sort
can be made; only little ingenuity is
needed. Every form of bag TT holder is
to be seen, only all decorated and made
gay with ribbons. Wall pockets abound
in great numbers. Ono pretty notion is
sheet Of glossc:ne rolled up at one end
and tied So as To fo"in both back and
pocket il one.
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16

low is reserved for decoration Flowers
painted i'll colors that contrast well
with the dark leather background are
effective
Lighter and more delicate in appear
ance are the glass frames. Directly be-
meath the glass is a piece CT water color
paper, with a circular opening Usually
this opening is formed by q ring of
flowers painted on the paper and then
scalloped out around them, making a
fitting environment for pretty face.
Some doilies Of boltins cloth look
we'll Around a circular piece of boiling
cloth, 4 inches in diameter, is gath
cred full rutile of the same material
Q inches wide, edged with pansies, ex-
quisitely painted, outlined with gold
and scalloPcd out around the petals.
Others are similarly made with wild
roses embroidered on the rufilo
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16
Loving Hands Can Make Them.

Glass boxes bound together with rib
bon arc not new, hut the latest varia-
tion i'll the milk glass, rs it is called, is
at once novelty and an excellent thing.
1t can be found at most dealers in art
lists supplies and can be ordered in any
size. A pretty gift consists of two box
es, ono square and one oblong, for hand
kerchicfs and gloves. The bottom of
each should he heavy cardboard neatly
covered and tuftod with scented wad-
ding on the inner side. The sides, ends
and cover are all Of the glass The edges
of each piece are bound with satin rib
bon, whicl is simply stretched tight and
secured fast ut each corner. The four
sides are strongly oyerhlnded to the bot
tom Ct the boz, but are joined to one
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16

pressing it firmly but gently down with
the soft wad of cotton, at the same time
being careful not to mar or offace the
contour or delicate modelling of the Or
nament.
This is all that is necessary to secure
it firmly to the object being decorated,
as the heated and softened glue in the
composition adheres closely, and moth
ing short CT hard blow will dislodge
it when dry and hard.
Papier mache ornaments may be ap-
piled to almost any material such as
wood, stone, marble or glass, also heavy
cardboard, and even to such fabrics as
velour or velvet, but the beginner Is
likely to get the best results in using
wooden articles as the basis of decora-
ton.
When the applied ornaments are dry,
the work may be finished in various
ways. If, for instance, you have deco
rated gloycbox of walnut or oak, the
ornaments may be finished with stain
to closely initiate the natural wood Of
the box. If this staining is carefully
done, the raised work will have the eff
feet of the most delicate oak carving.
If you make your box of whitewood,
give the box and the ornaments also
two coats of white or ivory tinted paint
and finish with a light coat of white
varnish over all
You can "pick out" the design in
gold if you like. The prepared gold
paint is easier to use and looks we'll for
awhile, but for durability and real rich
ness of effect gold leaf is best. The
gliding may be over or under tho var
niSh
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16

Of cOulse ut such time, whoever
may be overlooked. tho children must
not be forgotten This day is especially
their own, and it is the duty of every
parent to mako his own child happy.
But do not let him be selfish in his hap
pincss. Teach him to remember those
others, lie waits and strays On the bar
rem commons Of life, who by the hard
accident Of birth are excluded from the
paradise of home and luxury. Remind
him then that the good Will and peace
eo many Years ago proclaimed on this
day was u universal benediction.
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16
PHES.MTs OF C-LlULOID.
How to Ma Wall Pockets, Brush Trays
and Photograph France.


and Photograph Frames.
Sheet Collu loid is clo Of tho best ma
torials that can be employed in fancy
work. 1t can he purchased il all delicate
colors, can be cut with the scissors,
sewcd and punched.
With steel punch, for making small,
perfect holes in paper, etc, wonders can
be done with celiUloid, whe,hcr you
can paint or not. These punches cost
about half Il dollar.
First, various trays can be made of
sheet celluloid. A comb and brush tray
is mado by cutting piece CT cream col
ored Celluloid, 8 by 12 inches, and bend
ing the edges up an inch all around to
form the sides. The corners must be cut
so that the sides will turn up al an OBJ
fuse angle. Where the corners join the
celluloid is pierced with ho,as made by
the punch These are to be laced with
cord Or ribbon when the tray is com
plete. Now, if you can paint or can get
some one to do it for you, lay on a rich
yellow along the edges. shading it down
toward the center until it merges into
the cream of the cellulcid. While tho
paint is wet dust it with diamond dust,
then allow it to dry. The tray can bo
washed, even rubbed with brush, to
cleanse it, but neither Tic paint nor the
diamond dust will come of.
For the friend who writes make pen
tray i'll the same way or leave the Gel
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16

CocOanut bags are useful, as all small
bags are sure to be, and are quito differ
ent from anything else of the sort To
mako ono select a fine, large, well shaped
cocoanut, split it exactly i'll half length
wise and remove all the meat. Then
wash the shell quite clean and bore one
hole i'll the lower edge of each side quite
close to the edge and two in the upper
about one inch from the edge. Make
soft silk bag, slightly longer than the
she'll and full enough to be pretty,
while at the same time it is not large
enough to be cumbersome. Turn down
the edge, run in a casing AMI double
ribbon string, and then when the bag is
finished, attach it to the she'll. Clip two
holes in the lower part of the bag and
pass ribbon through that in the lower
part of one shell, then through the bag
and again through the second pieco of
she'll Tie in handsome bow, so that
the bag and the shells are firmly Joined
at the lower edge Clip two holes i'll
the upper part Of zach sldo Of the bag
exactly to meet those i'll the shell.
Again pass ribbon through and tie in
two bows, bat this time use a separate
piece for each side. Sew fast to these
upper bows ribbon strap by which to
hang the bag and you will find that the
soft silk protrudes from the open sides
in full folds and the bag rests within
its case of rough heWn she'll
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16

The fifty fourth congress will contain
considerable number of members of
duplicate names. Thcle are two men,
bers by the name of Arnold, one from
Pennsylvania ard one from Rhode Is
land; three Bakers. from Kansas, Mary
land and New Hanpshire two BAIT
let's, from Georgia and Texas; two
Blacks, from Georgia and New York {;
two Burtons, from Mary land and Ohio !;
Missouri; two Cannons, from Illinois
and Utah; two Cooks, from Illinois
and Wisconsin; three Coopers, from
Florida, Texas and Wisconsin; three
Curtises, from Iowa, Kansas and New
York; two Cobbs, from Alabama
and Missouri; Gillott from Massa-
chuSetts ard Gillct from New York ;
two Hcnrys, from Connecticut and
Indiana; two Johnsons, from Indi-
ana and North Dakota; two Millers,
from Kansas and West Virginia; two
Mulphys, from Illinois and Arizona ;
two McCalls, from Massachusetts and
Tennessee; Miner from New York and
Minor from Wisconsin bear the same
name, with the distinction of one letter :;
two members bear the name OF Russell,
one from Connecticut and the other
from Georgia. There are two Smiths,
one from Illinois and one from Michi-
gan; two Stones, both from Pennsylva-
mia; two Turner's, from Georgia and
Virginia, and two Walkers, from Massa-
chusetts and Virginia. Then we have
more men bearing the name of Wilson
than any other-four i'll all-from Ida
no, New York, Ohio and South Carolina.
-WaShiDutou Post
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16

him cut it into a perfectly round form
from to ) i;5chas i'll diameter and have
two cyelet holes punched near the center
With brown Oil paints much thinned
with turpentine paint upon it a group
of ferns or other simple natural form,
and with the brush make fine, irregular
markings around the edge.
Cut several rounds of chaiHois skin of
the exact size Of tho painted leather and
pink the cdso Of each. Then make holes
in them to correspond with the two in
the leather, pass through all narrow
brown ribbon and tie fast with an orna-
mental bow On the top.
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16

Workbaskats have the lonor Of an
everlasting popularity. Just as long as
there are stockings to darn and rips and
tears to TO sewed up the workbasket will
be in demand. Every Christmas it is apt
to come into tho head of each little girl
that nothing could be better to give her
mother for Z Christmas present than a
workbaSket. On account of this demand
the novelties shown are great in proper
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16
Simple Gifts Are Best,

As matte oi fact the simple things
are often best. They convey all the love
and none Of the dist.css that bigger
things a1c apt to carry in their wake
They tell Ct kindly thought and, if
made at home, of hours Of loving work,
and they seem in their very simplicity
to carry ont the spirit of Christmas as
it was long years ago, The costly gifts
and the eiah, rate gifts have become q
burden too &!t"t to bear, i hcy have ac-
cumulated Eh Increased till list of
the dear ones t)N hum one longs to send
q greeting becomes Il source Of anxiety
i'll place Of the pleasure it ought tJ bo
But / we viii lcNi.n ;nd viii do only
that which VIC can a1imd 40 snch state
Of things need exist The pretty things
and the charming things can be made
in less time than is acquired for the
ecmch after something that is Just be-
yund ORR iC.rh.
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16

who ombroiGers may mako it of silk. 1t
must be lined with silk vadding and
delicately pe-fumed and finished with
deep frill Of lace. "Stock ,ncs" or "For
My Lady's Eosc" is embroidered on the
outside. Within arc two straps of rib
bon, under which the stockings are slip
ped. Let the girl who wiolds the brush
instead If the embroidery needle make
her stocking case Of ooze I'D. 1t should
DO satin lned and pclf1l2od On the
oozo kid sho lnay scatter painted violets
or paint i'll bronze CT tinsel colcring the
plain sentiment Fer Ny G;ockings."
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16

FUN KE"Ii.5--IsANCE' Don, IT, inches
wide, through tho Sits. Fringe the end
of the ribbon that hangs below and bow
up the other end that forms the top. On
the narrow piece of ribbon that appears
in the slit at the center Of the pansies
letter i'll purple paint Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
and SATURDAY.. When properly adjusted,
each pansy makes resting place for IL
card OF memorandum Chat denotes an
engagement for that particular day.
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16

another at the corners only. The cover
Is attached at two corners, and at all
four are sewcd small ribbon bows On
the glass is painted some suitable floral
subject. which on the lniliy ground is
very soft AID attractive, and when that
e done. the box is ali CnmIlleta.
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16

ton. There arc workbaskets Of almost
every conceivable size and design. One
of great convenience is standing basket
of pale yellow enamel. The top basket
is large nrd contains a quantity of
pockets. It's lined with yellow silk and
finished with il deep frill of creamy lace.
Below this basket are two others-one
used exclusively for thread and darning
cotton, while the other is graced by the
button bag. The basket is a novelty
from tn. fact that it is so designed that
order is apt toprevail. Isn't that a nov
nlty?
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16
A JEWEL CASE.
Frotty For Christmas Present and Easy
to Make.

Celluloid, leather and chamois are
favorite materials for gifts, but lace and
artificial flowers enter largely into the
composition of many Of the daintier con-
ceits. Some of the prettiest articles may
be readily initiated by clever fingers
and thereby gain added value in the es-
timation of the recipient.
One Of the daintiest jewel cases
shown has rs a foundation circular
piece of pasteboard seven inches in di-
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16

peare's sentiment
a b out pansies
a Il d thoughts
These calendars
arc sold for
50. so. With but
slight skill with
the brush and
paints one can be
made at home for
less than so
cents. Cut a pat
tern of a pansy
that measures
81 inches in
length and 3
inches in width.
Cut two narrow
slits, one-quarter
of an inch wide
and IL inches
long, in the CEN
ter. Copy this
pattern Oh water
color paper and
make six exactly
alike. Tint them
all in the purple
hues of the pan
sy, each one a
S h Il d e darker
than the other.
Run a satin rib
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16
WHEAT AND CLOVER.

On one side slept the clover,
On one side sprang the wheat.
And l, like a lazy lover,
Knew not which seemed more sweet
The red caps of the clover
Or the green gowns of the wheat.
The red caps of the clover,
They nodded in the heat,
And as the wind went over
With nimlle, flying feet
1t tossed the caps of clover
And stirred the gowns of wheat.
o rare red caps of clover!
o dainty gowns of wheati
You teach a lazy lover
How in his lady meet
The sweetness of the clover,
The promise of the wheat.
London Spectator.
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16
LEATHER PICTURE FRAME.
a Nice Christmas Gift When Made by
Fair Hands.

In picture frames, among the latest
are leather, and these are extremely
rich and ornamental. The most elabo-
rate are large, with fanciful brass
framework all around the edge. The
opening for the picture is usually lit
tie above the center, and the space be-
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16
From Girl to Girl.

For the Young girl who wishes to give
her best girl friend q Christmas present
here is suggestion. Make her stock
ing case. 1t is novelty, and will de-
light her. The stocking case bears
striking resemblance to a cravat case or
a glove case. Its special privilege is to
care for dainty silk stockings. The girl
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16
HE NEEDS 1T,
And a FenEipcr Is Always IA Accepta-
bic Christmas Gift.

The penwiper is useful, and it may
be made ornamental. 1t viii admit of
sufficient decoration 20 become that best
OF gifts, something emhodying time
and thought i'll the g;ver in place Of
mere outlay of cash.
Purchase from any shoemaker Il pieco
Of fine quality sole leather and have
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16
Cumberland and Pennsylvania
RAILROAD.
SCH EDUEE.

In addition to above Train No. : leaves
Piedmont at S:i5 Il. M; arrives at FroStblrg at
lU;}5 II. m., ana Train No. s, leaving Frostburg
at li5 p. M, reaches Piedmont at 2:3S p. m,
both trains stopping ut 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
bertrand.
Nos. l, 2, 3, 1, : and Sdaily except Sunday
Nos. . .nd Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days only.
Baggage car will be hauled on trains Nos
5 and q. i. NJ. HAMILTON
May Is Superintendent.
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16
A REMINDER.

Eow to Make Handsome Engagement
Calendar For Holiday Present.
A pansy engagement calendar is
device of some one who fancied Shakes
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16

ameter, covered with white eiderdown.
Three small rings, made of inch wide
strips of pasteboard covered with the
eiderdown, were sewed to stand upright
like muffin rings to the center of the
mat, forming separate compartments for
the different articles of jewelry. Fas-
tened to the center space between tho
three rings and falling over them was
full rut1ie of white satin, edged with
lace. Over this again was a second ruff
file of wide lace and final finish-ev-
erything starting from the same central
spot-were tall loops of narrow white
satin ribbon, with sprays of forgetme-
nOts. The effect is that of huge rosette,
beneath which in their little round boxes
are hidden rings and trinkets. Pink,
blue or yellow satin under the lace is
equally pretty.
Frostburg mining journal., 1895-11-16

46 and Al still carry passengers.
No. II is a local train from Cumberland to
Pittsburg and No II from Pittsburg to Cum
berland; Nos and6 make 3stops each way,
through tickets, east and west for sale at
Cumberland. NJ. C. CLARKE,
Oct 26 Ticket Agent.