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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-06-08
The Largest Medical Library.

A writer in the Washington Star says
that the largest and most complete med
ical library in the world is the collec-
ton of medical works located IN the
Army Medical museum, in that city,
under the care of the surgeon general S
office of the war department and the i'm
mediate supervision of DR.. John S. Bill
lings, U. S. A. 1t may be said that the
card index system Of medical publica-
tons used by the library is the most
thorough and practical index of medical
works in the world. The library now
includes about 112, bound volumes
and about $50, 600 pamphlets. 1t is es-
timated that this collection comprises
three-fourths of the medical literature
of the world, and at least nine.t enths Of
the medical literature which has been
published within the last ten years.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-06-08
swosdsmanship Against "A Tiger.

Sir James Outram, known as the Bay
ard of India, was mighty hunter"
Dnd an accomplished swordsman. He
once performed the hazardous feat of
killing tiger with his sword and from
the back of his horse. General Nichol-
son performed similar feat
He rode round and round the tiger at
a gallop, gradually narrowing tho circle,
until at last he was near enough to de-
liver his blow He had only the one
blow, and if he had failed to kill the
tiger he himself would have been slain.
The explanation of the feat is that
the tiger does not spring upon the horse
man during the circling process, because
be is watching his opportunity. AS the
circle draw closer and closer upon him,
he becomes bowildered by the strange
vancouver, SO unlike that of any hunter
he has ever encountered. - Youth =
Companion.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-06-08
CALAMITY COST A SHIRT.
Disastrous Results Followed a Scheme Il
Hide q Cigar From a Lady.

Hide a Cigar From a Lady.
One of the most popular men in tho
down town produce district is G.. w.
Christie. His temper, however, has been
sorely tried of late, and there is wick
ed CLEAN in his eyes when anybody ut
ters the word Fire in his presence.
Chris as his friends call him,
owns more truck horses than any other
man in the city. He also owns stock
farm in Poughkeepsie. He recently in
yited one of his friends, Fred Gebnoy,
banana importer, to visit his country
place. Mr.. Gebney accepted, and both
men started for the Grand Central sta
ton in buggy. Chris drove.
Chris, be it said, sported an immacu-
late shirt front, In which glittered d
large diamond. The friends were bowl
ing along Fifth avenue when Chris,
who was smoking cigar, suddenly
started. He had seen lady friend, and
tho improperly of saluting her with Il
cigar in his mouth caused him to let the
weed drop, as be thought, to the bottom
of the buggy.
They had proceeded block or SO
when Ed remarked:
Something's on fire."
THAT'S So" replied Chris, looking
around. II can smell smoke. Maybe
it's In one of these buildings, and
Great Scottl Wowp' he yelled.
Its me. Cnsar's ghostl It's burning
me upr'
Have you got 'em?" inquired Ed.
Suppose turn in a fire alarm.
Before he could make any further
comment Chris had stopped his horse,
jumped from the buggy and was execu-
ting war dance ON tho sidwealk.
Smoke was rising from beneath his
waistcoat and the cigar, the cause of it
all, dropped to the ground.
'Well, I'll be jiggered," exclaimed
Chris His spotless shirt front was dis
colored and burned in places.
Perhaps 1t was the diamond, sug-
gested Ed.
Diamonds be blowed" retorted
Chris Say, he added, II can't go to
the farm looking like this"
ooh, that's soon remodied, =" replied
Ed. "Get a celluloid shirt front. If
you're careful, it won't take fire, but
you mustn't smoke, and don't put tho
sparklor in either"
Eds suggestion was carried out. Tho
journey was resumed, and when tho
men returned to the city the story leak
cd out. That is why many down town
produce merchants take down their fire
oxtinguishers when Chris happens along
Chris says he appreciates joke, but
when he is invited to business men S
dinner and receives q miniature fro
mans cap and red lantern as souvenirs
"the things going too far. New
York Herald.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-06-08
THE WOODS BY NIGHT.
Sounds, Sights and Shadows Among TIL
Trees and Bushes.


Trees and Bushes.
sit still in tho woods at night and
look and listen,' said an old time nat
uralist to me one day, land you will
sec or hear strange things, not to BIO
seen or heard save by rarest chance in
the busy hours of the day"
thought of the remark as l sat per-
fectly still in small opening of tho
Adirondack woods at the close of ono
day last summer. 1t was twilight, and
out of the dim, uncertain light doomed
the outlines of tho tree in the valley and
of the Ampersand mountain in the dis
lance. Quickly saw the shadow of a
moving figure, which made out to be
that of fox. How stealthily the sly
fellow cropt along! He made no noise;
not twig broke beneath his catliko
tread.
AS he turned, for the first time he
noticed me. He looked at me, and l
looked at him. Then roynard revealed
tho cunning of his kind. Still keeping
his eye on me. he sidled away until he
reached the dark shades and recesses,
when he disappeared i'll an instant.
| knew reynard was out on his night
ly foraging expedition. Perhaps he was
looking for a wild rabbit or fat par
fridge, or perhaps he intended to rob
some farmer Of his choicest fowls. The
fox is night traveller. He makes his
journey after dark, finds his dinner and
retires always before the break of day.
Our Animal Friends.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-06-08
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
NOTICE.

A Ii persons are hereby warned against
~ shooting, or trespassing for the purpose
of shooting on the meadows, pastures or
cleared lands of the Consolidation Coal Com
pany, except the rifle range of the Frostburg
Rifle Association.
Persons disregarding this notice will be
prosecuted Is. S. RANDOLPH,
March 81 Mining Superintendent
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-06-08

John Herschel could remember every
figure Of the long and abstruse mathe-
NAUTICAL calculations made in his astro-
nomical work He often made long
calculation, then called his amanuensis
and dictated the whole from memory.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-06-08
FrankIin's Tribute to Paul Jones.

From the beginning of his acquaint-
ance with Franklin a mutual respect
end deep affection sprang up between
them. The wise Franklin saw at a
glance what manner of man Paul Jones
was, and in one noble sentence described
him better than many volumes could,
For Captain Paul Jones ever loved
CLOSE fighting Molly Elliot Seawell
IA Ceptnry.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-06-08
Heart Disease Yrs!
Short Breath, PalpitatiOn.

Mr.. G. w. McKinsey postmaster of
Kokomo, Ind, and brave cX-soldicr,
says: 81 had been severely troubled
with heart disease ever since leaving
the army at the close OF the late war.
was troubled with palpitation and
shOrtncss of breath. | could not
sleep on my left side, and had pain
around my heart. | became so i'll
that | was much alarmed, and for
tunatcly my attention was called to
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-06-08
AGRAND ENTERPRISE
ITS ORIGIN AND SUCCESSFUL DEVEL-
OPMENT DUE TO A WOMAN.

A Residence For Needy Professional Work
ers That Is Not Charity-Miss NJ. A.
Fisher and the Home Hotel-Its Found
ing, Policy and Guests.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-06-08
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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1895-06-08

A resident of England, who has been
three times married, welded woman
who had been three times widow.
Children were born in all cases, so that
children Of seven different percentages
live under the same roof
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-12
"MAN OVERBOARD."
A Lively Little Joke, but 1t Cost Him
His Baggage.


o'eaihship passengers frequently re-
sort 10 practlcal Jokes TO relieve the
'lonotohy OF voyages SAID retired
81" captain yesterday, ana while the
praiiks' as rule, are perfectly harm
less they sometimes have boomerang
ehect. lhree years ago we were cross
ing the Atlantic and both the owners
ana myself were exceedingly anxious
~ MAKE speedy trlp as n rival liner
nad the week before lowered the record
lIelu py our company. On the third
uay out Just about dusk, the cry OF
NAN overheard: rang through the
snip, ana n hurried investigation elicit
Gu the information That several of the
passengers had heard a splash, follow
ed Dy plteous appeals OF Help, help
save me! The engines were stopped,
ana the steamer put about, close
Watch DeinS Kept meanwhile for the
drowning man. A half hour was spent
IN cruising about without results and
we started on our journey under the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-12
A Thrilling Rescue.

Much imperiling of life is demanded
In the mid-ocean rescue of a drowning
man, and such IN incident always fur
nishes intense dramatic interest for n
spectator. The Baron de Malortie. in
recent interesting work, recalls an
exciting scene he witnessed years ago,
while crossing the Atlantic. The ship
was several days out when, one after
noon, he was idly lounging about on
the upper deck.
Suddenly, he says, saw a man ap-
proach the bulwark He threw over
board some objects-we learned after.
ward that they were his Bible and a
rosary-and followed them with u
header into the foaming sea.
"Man overheard" !" cried, but the
storm covered my voice, and l rushed
up the bridge to call the attention of
the officer on duty to the accident.
Stop! half speed astern, and orders
for the lowering of the boat vera the
affairs of minute or two.
Volunteers to man the boat ="
shouted young midshipman, cutting
life boat from the davits.
Ten men came forward for every
one wanted, and selecting four of the
most powerful tars, the MILDLY was
lowering the boat when q young doc.
tor, quickly pocketing n flask Of
brandy for restorative, let himself
down one of the ropes, and reached
the boat as monumental wave was
dashing over it.
The men pulled with will, and the
gallant littlo nutshell fought bravely
up and down the mountains of angry
waters. AS to the suicide, he was far
nstern, and only from time to time
could we see something like human
form emerge on the top OF n white
crested wave.
Oh, the anxiety with which wo
watched both the boat and its goal |
disappearing altogether Mt moments,
when we feared we had seen the last
of these noble fellows, another gigan-
tie wave would toss them up again
like n cork. 1t was exciting in the ex-
treme. But the boat was gaining
nearer md nearer it came, whilst wo
were slowly following in its wake.
There the doctor throws life.belt.
They arc only some yards off now.
But no, cruel wave has tossed them
past the object of their tremendous
efforts. There they are throwing
round her nose; they are tacking; the
MILDLY has passed the rudder to an old
qunrtermaster, and armed with boat
hooks, he and the doctor stand ready
for action.
Another second and the life.belt is
hooked; the man Is grasping IL dss.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-12

perately, but he has no strength left |;
there he slipsal is lost, just at the
critical moment
But who is that jumping overbourdi
Three cheers for the brave man---it's
the doctor But he, too, disappears.
Are there two victims instead of one?
No, no! And there -hurrah !---there
Is the doctor, his precious burden be-
fore him.
The men pull like mad to reach the
two ere they sink again. The gallant
young MILDLY is watching for the right
moment. More life. belts are thrown.
they help the doctor to keep above
water another pull and the boat-hook
has done it's duty, and whilst two of
the men stick to the oars, the others
are busy dragging rescuer and rescued
on board.
The long, cold bath, the fright and
the proximity of death had wonderfully
sobered the would-be suicide, whom
remorse for drunken spree had driv.
en- to this mad freak. 1t did not re.
quire many restoratives to bring him
to, and two hours later he had an op.
portunity of recapitulating his adven.
ture in dire solitude, having been con-
demned to be kept in irons for the rest
of the voyage, well deserved pun
ishment for exposing six valuable
lives, the lives of six heroes, indeed,
in this perilous venture.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-12
"You're It.n

Boys, do you know why you say,
"You'reit!" when playing tag? Of course
not; the professor didn't, either, when
we asked him the other day, but he
promised to put his entire mind upon
so important a subject and let us know
at once.
This is what he says, though with
some of his big words left out:
"The people who live over in En-.
gland do not think much of the letter
H. being in the habit of dropping il
from the words where it belongs anG
putting it where it does not belong
What fun there is in it, or why do they
do it, no one can tell; but they have
been in the habit of it for a good many
hundred years.
$50, when they played tag, as boys
do now, touching each other with theii
hands. whenever one boy hit another
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-12

upon his back, which is so broad as to
resemble the big, fiat pad on the back
of circus horse. They crawl upon his
head and peck at his ears. He does
not shake them off, and they hang OIL
tight when he walks slowly around the
yard in his lazy way. When he lies
down they nestle in near his paws, and
lie will remain motionless there for o
half hour at time.
The motherless brood are getting to
be big fellows now, but they have moi
deserted him, although n brood OF
younger chickens have come up tc
climb his back and peck at his tongue
and the end of his nose. 1t is astonish
ing to see the care and gentleness OF
the old fellow when the chickens are
near him.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-12

zone of the coolest pieces of bravery
L ever witnessed was enacted Mt the
depot at Waukomis, Oklahoma,
in the fall of 1892" said J. II. Lemon.
Luke Short, United States Deputy
Marshall, had arrested fellow of the
name of LittleGeld, member OF the
famous Dalton gang, and was taking
him to Wichita for safe keeping. Lit
tlefield was securely bound hand and
foot, and was lying in the express car
on q north bound Rock Island train.
Short was sitting by him, and his close
vigil was guarantee that in due time
his prisoner would be safely lodged
behind the bars in the county Jail at
Wichita, where he would bo beyond
all possible hope of escaping. 1t was
before the Cherokee outlet had been
thrown open for settlement aud the
country along the line of tho railroad
between Hennessey aud Caldwell was
one wide spreading stretch of prairie
which was not broken by single
homestead or settlement. The small
depots which had been erected were
moro to accommodate the soldiers
than for any other purpose and n sol
dier agent appeared as each t1ain
passed by aud received the mail and
express consigned to that particular
station.
Gas the train in question pulled
slowly into Wauko1nis that memorable
evening, Short leaped from the ex.
press car onto the platform and stood
looking to see ii any effort would be
made by the members of the Dalton
gang to release Littlefeld. The latter
had in some manner worked his
shackies loose from his hands and MS
the train started to pull out grabbed
the messengers Winchester and also
leaped to the platform. He no sooner
steadied himself than he raised the
rifle and shot at Short, who was stand
ing near the engine making ready to
climb into the express car. The ball
struck Short in the abdomen and he
fell in n heap. He was fatally shot
and seemed to realize it at once. !
was passenger in the smoker and at
once started for the door to see what
was the matter.
"As [ gained the lower stop saw
Short, who was as pale as death itself,
deliberately raised himself on one arm
and, pulling his big six shooter, fired
at LittleGeld, who was fast getting
away with the irons still on his feet.
The shot was difficult one, but being
made in all the desperation of a dying
mans agony, was also true one, for
hardly had the flash from the revolver
faded away when the fleeing desperate
was seen to throw his hands high in
the air and fall dead. Short, after
his effort, released his hold on the gun
he had so opportunely used and with
a gasp or two also expired. 1t was all
eyentful scene and one 1 will long re-
member, and displayed what sterling
qualities are hidden in the breast Of
the average man who elects to risk his
life as hunter of criminals. kansas
City Journal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-12
His Job Blew Through His whiske kers

A story is told of Philadelphia hotel
keeper. Employed as porter about
the hotel was an elderly man named
Mike, who had been an attache of the
hotel for eight years. His most prom.
inent feature and one of which he was
very proud, was beard of luxuriant
growth. One day last week the pro.
prietor of the house was pacing the
lobby when Mike happened to pass.
The proprietor was in very disagree.
able frame of mind, and he stopped and
looked at Mike with an evil light in his
eye. Come here, you," he yelled at
the porter. "How long have you been
hereT Nigh onto eight years, sor."
"Well, you've been here long enough.
You needn't come back tomorrow. I'm
tired of seeing you about" The poor
porter was thunder-struck. He went
to his friend, the day clerk. and told
him all about it. "What'll OF do?" said
he. "Oi've wolfe and family fur t.
support, an Oi can't get another job"
The clerk thought for a minute and
then said suddenly: 81 have it, You
go home and shave off your beard, and
then go to the boss and tell him you
heard he needed a porter" Mike fol.
lowed the advice next day and secured
the situation, becoming his own sue.
cessor. The proprietor has never sus.
pected the trick.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-12
An Odd Foster Father,

"Bob" lives in a very comfortable
way out on Warwick boulevard, in
Kansas City. He is a water spaniel
and one of the fattest dogs in town
and he is not such heavy eater. lie
is simply so good-natured that he gets
TAT on nothing but Il good conscience
and an even temper, says the Star.
AT "Bob's' home are many chickens,
and they all look up to Bob" as their
foster father. A queer friend for q
chicken is big, fat water spaniel, but
the chickens don't care what or who
he Is, he is just Bob to them. There
is brood of motherless chicks who
are seldom away from him if they can
help it. When he lies down they climb
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-12
THE FIELD OF ADVENTURE.
THRILLING INCIDENTS AND OAR
ING DEEDS ON LAND AND SEA.
Killed Big EattIer With His Bare
Misunderstanding Rescue of
Drowning Man.

browning Man.
N6TAN HESS, of Cannonsville, N.
" Y, had an exciting fight
Y with rattlesnake the other
day, and though the snake
was killed, Van will not soon forget
his experience. He and several others
were sitting on the back porch of
George Seymour's place when he saw
the tall grass moving in the field op-
posite.
There goes swapping turtle"
said Van. 'tl'll get him, and we'll
cut the honored name of Hess in his
starboard quarter"
Suiting the action to the word, he
skipped over the fence and was soon
alongside the body which was moving
the grass. Then the grass stopped
moving, and so did Van. An instant
later he was coming back to the store
on run, and from the looks of his
face the others knew he had run up
against rattler. These snakes have
been very plentiful in this section this
season, and have shown fight wherever
encountered.
but Van WAS game, and, when. the
boys began to guy him, said he'd kill
that snake with his bare hands. Co.
ing into the store he pulled on pair
OF high boots and took the largest
sponge in the place. With this for
arms he returned to the snake, while
the rest of the "boys" came along at %
sale distance behind to watch the fun.
The snake was moving off as Van
again approached, but, at the disturb
ance, with a rattle he "set" for fight.
The angry head, which was swaying
high in the grass, gave evidence that
the reptile was q big one, and the con-
tinued rattliug showed that he was
angry in proportion to his size.
Vans nerve was shaken little, but
he advanced slowly toward the snake,
holding the sponge at arms length.
The snake drew its head further back
to strike, and as Van showed the big
sponge at it, suddenly struck its
fangs deep into its peculiar meshes.
The effort was a surprise to the snake,
and with difficulty it released its fangs
as Van backed step.
A second time tho sponge was
pushed at the snake, and the head
again shot forward harder than before.
Before it could release the fangs Van
caught the swelling neck close to the
head with his right hand and squeezed
with oil his power. The snake un-
coiled, and as Van showed the head to
the ground, sponge and all, and placed
one big boot on it, the twisting,
squilming tail settled around his leg
in a grip that made Van yell with
pain.
One of The other boys, encouraged
by Vans wonderful display of cool
ness, ran to his aid, and with big
jackknife severed the head where Vans
boot held it. The body was UNFINISHED
from Vans leg, and when Strengthened
out by the head, the body was found
to measure five feet and one inch. An
investigation showed that the fangs of
the snake were still entangled in the
sponge.
Vans method clearly established his
reputation rs snake hunter, and he
wears the nine rattles on his vest as a
souvenir of the encounter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-12

he at once shouted out: You're itn
for he could not say hit you know.
And all the generations of little
boys who have since then been play
Ing the game continued to say cit, in
stead of hit even after our fathers
learned in America to always put their
his in every other word where they
belonged.
Now, boys, let me whisper a word
of warning. Don't tell your teacher
what the professor says. If you do
she'll never give you any peace, but
viii rap on the window at every recess
and tell you to say hit instead of
1t New York Recorder.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-08-12

Report is made of new application
Of electricity which will drive a first
class ocean steamer across the Atlantic
at an expenditure of 5000, whereas it
now costs $4,000. 1t is a tale of
magnitude, surprising that of the
Australian kangaroo, which is larger
than the animal it grows out of, but
there may be something in it. So
many wonders have been wrought
with this unseen, mysterious force
that the promise OF new ono, no
matter how great, need not excite in
sredulity. 1t is reasonable to expect
1t to be applied to the propulsion of
Ill sorts of craft, ocean or other, but
ruch saving of expense as that prom.
lsed is beyond anything heretofore
dreamed of, and there may be some
mistake about it. It's economies need
not be so extreme to enable it to rev.
olutionize the commerce and business
of the world. One thing about the
electrical force is apparent, and that
is that its work is only begun. 1t is
to spread through the whole system OF
mans activities around the world.
with influences upon his career and
destiny not yet measured or measur.
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