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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-05-16
The Cockney View.

While the tower Of Babel was being
built bricklayer on the top scaffold-
ing bawled out to laborer below to
bring up some bricks While the labor
er gazed upward, open mouthed, a large
lump of mortar fell from the bricklay-
er's trowel and lodged in his mouth.
We are told that the cultural sounds he
made i'll ejecting the mortar formed the
basis of the German language. London
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-05-16

A Vienna paper publishes collection
Of aphorisms on love, women and mar
fiage which have found utterance in
The sittings of the German parliament.
The following dictum is attributed to
Bismarck, at is an immense advantage
to the career of any man if he can en-
bark on the voyage of life without a
female crew.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-05-16
DUCKS DROWN AN EAGLE.
Alleged Exploit Attributed to Crow Ducks
on the Potomac.

the Potomac.
If writer for The American Field is
to be believed, the crow duck is a most
extraordinary bird on the Potomac riv-
er, cutting up such capers as to make
even naturalist gasp.
"Four years ago. he writes, "while
shooting ducks with Mr.. Waller, no.
ticed a flock of 5000 or 1000 crow
ducks. After half an hour I noticed an
eagle going toward the flock. When he
arrived at the proper distance, he made
dart, but the ducks, as if by magic,
went under water like a flash and
sent up volume as if big mine
had been exploded. This was done time
and time again, and finally the volume
Of water thrown up was so great that
the eagle was nearly drowned. An old
QUICKER once told me that he once wit
messed the same scene and that the eagle
was drowned. This is a sight seldom
seen, which may occur but once in a
ducking life of SO years
This crow duck is also known as the
American coot, mud hen, blue peter
and Fulica americana by various hunt
ers and alongshore people. Up north
these ducks may be seen in creeks and
marshy, reed grown rivers, but south in
Florida they resort i'll enormous num-
bers to the lakes where bonnets or yell
low lilies abound, associating there
with lesser scaup ducks. They are shy
birds, being much prosecuted usually,
but in localities where shooting is pro-
hibited, near the Titusville Ella rail-
road pier, for instance, they are as tame
as sparrows, understanding that there
they are safe.
The nearest anybody ever came to the
drowning eagle story was Frank M.
Chapman in his ''Birds of Eastern North
America" when he says: "When alarm
ed, they patter over the water, using
their feet as much as their wings The
sound produced is characteristic one. {"
He does not say whether the water flies
or not, but one could imagine that q
crow duck just as it turned up to dive
could give its scalloped webbed feet a
kick up behind, like vicious mule, and
so saturating the eagle that it would be
drowned. Eagles often catch living fish
out Of the water, and, of course, get
more Or less wet in doing so, but per-
haps the Potomac river eagles are of a
different species than those known to
bird books.
The herald., 1896-04-06
The Lost OoYa.

The Public Advertiser made its appear
ance in 1867, and it's contents, as its name
implies, consisted chiefly of advertise.
ments. Other papers were quick to adopt
tho same easy and lucrative method Of
filling part Of their columns, but as yet
announcements Of fairs, robberies and the
departure of coaches, together with ap-
peals for the return Of strayed horses, lost
dogs and runaway apprentices were more
common than strictly trade advertise.
ments. Tho many dogs Of Charles II were
constantly getting lost or stolen, and the
following description Of vanished favor
lite is supposed to have been dictated by
the Merry Monarch himself: 1--WE must
call upon you again for Black Dog, be-
tween greyhound and a spaniel, no
white about him, only strcak on his
brest, and Tayl little bobbed 1t Is his
Majesties' own Dog, and doubtless was
stolen, for the'Dog was not born or bred
in England, and would never forsake his
master. Whoever finds him may acquaint
any at Whitehall, for the Dog was better
known at Court than those who stole him.
Will they never leave robbing his Majesty
Must he not keep Dog? This Dogs place
(though better than some imagine) is the
only place which nobody offers to beg
Cornhill Magazine.
The herald., 1896-04-06
YOUR COAT COLLARS.
A Tailor Can Tell whether You're Beat
OF Not.

OF Not.
The man who thinks he has the best
of his tailor had better take of his coat
and examine the tag under the collar,
where, with great care, the fashioner Of
garments has sewed it. There let him
look at the stitching which binds that an
nocent looking bit Of linen to the cloth.
Let him then see whether the tailor is O
fool or not.
AS surely as bad habits leave their mark
upon the countenance of the wicked, so
the willy fashioner of wardrobes has set
his seal. The honest man, the beat, the
slow payer, the schemer and the dolt are
known by the stitches. By their marks
ye shall be understood, or words to that
effect.
The object Of this new sartorial fancy Is
to enable knights of the shears to tell at a
glance whether you are good pay or not.
It's all in the threads, as it were. Hero 10
the key to these ingenious tabs Of tho
tailor. The 'jog" stitch is the ono regu.
larly used for good customers, who require
good work. The criss cross is significant
Of slow pay. The stitch with dots and
dashes, which looks like the Morse alpha
bet, tells tho inquiring tailor that its
owner is bad risk. The reverse dot
stitch shows the good fellow who wishes
his friends to dress we'll, but hates like
thunder to pay what they will finally owe
on his introduction.
The round curves are used to indicate q
mean man, and the tag with convex loops
at each corner Is sure black eye for tho
wearer. It's good scheme altogether,
the tailors think.-New York World.
The herald., 1896-04-06
WOULD ONLY TAKE "cLeANn GOLD.
a Present Bank Omcial who was Not Up
In the Vernacular,

IN the Vernacuiar.
Once in a long while humorous incl.
dent Will disturb the dignity and dissipate
the somber atmosphere that enoircles that
part OF the federal building devoted to the
subtreasury. But these incidents ore SO
few that the memory of each one is perpet.
uated through long months.
During panic tho banks Of the city
were all boarding their gold and disburs.
ing paper. One day the city treasurer
gave biG check on bank in tho Rookery
Building, where part OF the city funds
were deposited, for tho salaries Of the en-.
ployees of the city for month, and re-
ouested that they send paper money, Tho
amount was close to el00,00O and the
paying teller did not have enough cur-
rcncy. He explained the situstion to one
of the stockholders, who was in the bank
at the time. This gentleman has since
become an officer of the bank, but at that
time he was not familiar with all the tech.
nioal terms used in the banking business.
However, ho said he thought he could ar.
range for tho kind Of money required and
started for tho subtreasury.
He explained his mission, md the chief
teller replied, Certainly, we will ex-
change currency for gold, but you must
send us clean gold" That seemed easy
to the stockholtler of the large bank, and
he returned immediately and instructed
his teller to count out $40, 900 in $40 gold
pieces. This sum he turned over to the
banks messenger and instructed him to
secure the assistance of two or three clerks,
take tho gold to the sink and wash each
piece thoroughly. This proceeding took
considerable time but when it was accom-
plshed, the money was put in bags and
sent over to the subtreasury. Tho paying
teller of that institution glanced ouriously
at the water soaked bags and inquired Of
the messenger how they had been wet.
"Mr. ---- told us to wash the money. He
said you wouldn't accept anything but
clean gold," was the reply. Tho teller
smiled deep smile, the clerks whispered
softly to each other and smiled and the
messenger smiled The stockholder learn
cd what was meant in banking parlnncs
by "clean" gold, but it cost the bank the
value of the gold that was washed OF and
went to enrich the waters Of the Chicago
river. Chicago Times-Herald.
The herald., 1896-04-06
A Haunted Mine.

South Wales has haunted GOAL mine,
This ghostly place is the Morfa colliery,
and it has been infested with restless spir-
its for about week. They are supposed
to be six in number, and to be the ghosts
of somc miners who were killed In an ex-
plosion. They make their presence known
by "wailing and knocking all over the un-
derground workings These diversions,
it is said, they vary by the singing OF
dirges and the roll Of muffled drums"
The herald., 1896-04-06
b4Nolt ~ LIZ
u A NEW DEPARTURE

n .
u A NEW DEPARTURE
Wcnow offer to furnish purchasers OF lots in the
Ae%andre Well tract at their option, with policies
ofinsurance of the Title Insurance and Trust com.
pany for the full amount OF the purchase price OF
the lots bought. or with unlimited certificates OF
t.te guaranteeing the title In Alexandra Well,
free and clear of all encumbrances. Lots from
$500 mp on small cash payments and easy monthly
inslallments without interest. Clerks, working
men, laboring men, mechanics motormen, CON
ductors, engineers stop throwing gaway your money
on rent and remember the same payments will in
n few years make you the proud possessors of your
own homes. Just ask your wife about 1t and get all
the particulars from RICHARD ALTScIUL sole
agent, l23la W. second sL, Burdick blk. II eoi
The herald., 1896-04-06
FOR SALE--REAL ESTATE
Business Property

IHOR SALE-oO ACRES IN WALNUTS
i, peaches, prunes and figs, near city, railroad
school and church: moist soil; fine The sun
shines on in bearing; healthy, vigorous growth,
ing and bringing to its present productive condi-
ton; this orchard needs no irrigation; you are not
wadng in water and mud nine months out OF the
year, up to your center of gravity, to keep life in
your trees, besides paving rs much for water
cal experience, and know what am saying when
! tell you, Mr.. Tenderfoot that there is not an
acre of ground In this country of climate that Is
worth mo g thnn $50 an acre; the only curse rest.
ing this beautiful land is the oulrageous!y ex-
orbant price of raw land demanded by these shy
locks who are selling 1t, and you tenderfeet are the
deluded victims who are furnishing the pound OF
flesh. Paste this in your hat and address
OWNER, w. &. Il. u. bldg, rocm2. If
The herald., 1896-04-06
nor SALE
CLANTON TKACT

s510-Choce residence lots in this beautiful tract
at 500. with a small cash payment, the balance on
long time. The streets all graded, graVeed,
win cement walks and curbs. Located on Four
teenth St., san Pedro and Clanton sts; only few
minutes walk TO the business center. Free car
riases
GRIDER & DOW,
. l3g :, Broadway,
The herald., 1896-04-06

Danger" says the cornfed philosopher,
'seoms to exercise mover ending fasci-
nation over the minds Of men. 1t leads
some to attempt the conquest Of hitherto
inaccessible mountains and leads others to
commit matrimony. indianapolis Jour-
nal
The herald., 1896-04-06
City Lots
NOR SAIE--GRInER & DOW'S
Il ADAMS ST TRACT

Il ADAMS ST TRACT
THE TRACT OF HOMES
Ga choice residence lots unsold offered
nj $500 to $1,000 on easy paymenta 600 lots have
been sold and over $50 homes built in the past Is
months; a school building that cost over sl7,00l
and II fine church are located in this tract five
miies OF streets, graded, curbed and sidewalked !;
ana lined with 1000 lovely shade and palm trees !;
city water electric lighls modern street cars
with l0minute service; only ii minutes time
from business center: four s0-foot streets and one
lOo-foot street; lot 1oXi3) to alley: high and slightly
lo;E'ion; rich loan soil, no mud Don't buy for II
home nor for an investment until you the
adams st Tract" Free carriage from ofca.
Telephone 1aM. For maps prices and views of
this tract, call on write
GRIDER Il DOW,
. l.n 5. Broadway.
The herald., 1896-04-06

For SALE BARGAINS
slGo1-Bonnie BTae lot.
sSD1-rhrty irsI ST. lot.
siJ01-6-room house and nice To-. Thlrty-first st.
si5l0-Lol on Grand ave.
S45>O-i5 IL. on Seventh close to Main ST.
Several other real bargains.
FOR ENCHANG
10acre fruit ranch, good house, close to city,
value s69>0 Want city property.
50 acres Chatswortb Park; $500 against 10.
Good S-room house in city for eastern property
Mirnes ota preferred.
Other exchanges.
w. H. GRIFFIN.
So, If 1876 5 Broadway.
The herald., 1896-04-06

Quill pens are prepared for use BY SORT
ing them, drying them in hot sand, scrap
log them so us to remove the outer skin,
then hardening thcm in diluted nitric
IT.
The herald., 1896-04-06
For Fifty ears

Mrs. winslow's 500 hing Syrup has been used
ior chi dren teething. 1t loothes the child.
soitens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
coli 6 and is the best remedy Tor diArrhoeA
1wuuty.tiye cents q bottle.
The herald., 1896-04-06
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
Houses and Lots

Rates for advertisements under this classified
ion-1 time, cents per line; week. 30 cents per
ne; month, 81 per line.
The herald., 1896-04-06
CHURCH NOTICES


CT. PACL'S CHURCH, EPISCOPAL. OLIVE
~ st. opp. the park. Open every day in the year
Daily service at 10 Il. m. The clergy will respond
10 all calls for the offices of the church for srang-
ers visitors, without respect TO creed; burlals,
marriages, baptisms or visitatons OF the sick Use
of the church chcerfuliy given Tree for funeral
services. Tel. 143 red. II
DLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
Il Twenty first st.-Services sundays at IL a. IN.
and : :S) p M Rev. n. T. Edwards pastor sun-tf
The herald., 1896-04-06
FoR SALE
GRAND BARGAINS

s300-Iarge 59-foot lot on Twenty ninth St, in one
block of the electric cars. at S3J0-a.5 cash and the
balance at $40 per month; street graded and gray
eed cement walks and curbs and sprinkled Car
rlagcs from our Office.
GRIDER & DOW,
I39 5. Broadway.
The herald., 1896-04-06
EDUCATIONAL

T OS ANGELES BUSINESS COLLEGE. IN
-, cornorated occupies the entire fifth floor OF
the new currier block, III w. Third ST. large st,
oldest, best: elegant and cnmmodous rooms, in.
tensely practical courses OF study. able and expe
Tenced specialists as teachers, complete equip
ments, perfect Lighting and ventilation. rooms
heated by steam. tirss class elevator service five
courses OF study-commercal, shorthand and
tXpewriting. preparatory, eegraphy and assay ing
-t5e school is thoroughly live and progressive; it
inspires as we'll as teaches: day and evening ses-
sonS: Individual and class instructions successful
graduates fine class OF students visitors cordially
welcomed full information, personally or by mail.
L. Il. SHRA DER pres. L. X. 1oAACS, vce-pres.
J. y. INSkEEP. sec. 2-.6-7
The herald., 1896-04-06

We have choice piece of property on this
fine street, centrally located, now in the
heart OF Lhe business center We are Offer
ing this property at such a low price that will
make the lucky buyer II handsome profit
within Il short time.
CLARK & BRYAN, 127 W. Third Sc. TT
The herald., 1896-04-06

LNOR SALE-SAN GABRIEL--UNLY FEW
~ sand 10acre blocks left; water right. Now
is the Time 70 buy. If you have anything to sell
or trade see L. *. ALEXANDER. ly $. Broad
way. Il
The herald., 1896-04-06
SPECIAL NOTICE
T A FIESTA DECORATIONS

am ready 10 submit ard execute plans for all
kinds of LII Fiesta decorations Estimates
furI shed for decorating any building or store
front in the city
No Two designs will be alike, and 1 respectfully
solicit your decorating patronage. Will colcr In
candescent aas globes in Fiesta shades and
have SECURED from the executive committee of La
Fiesta the exclusive right to place Japanese iant-
ern dccorat ons and along the following streets:
Main street. from Plaza To sixth: Spi nS, from
Temple TO sixth: Broadway, from First tt Sixth,
and First, Second, Third. Fourth Fifth and Sixth
streets, from Maih 10 Broadway. lanterns to be
placed every four feet apart For information as
To prica and for estimates, call on or address ED.
B. WEBSTER OF the RUSrLE HUSTLE AID
NERT1SING CO.. 2Ii :. Broadway.
The herald., 1896-04-06

Rates for advertisements under this classifca-
tioa-l time, cents per line; week, 30 cents per
Inc; month, 81 per line.
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LNoR SALE = $500 HARDWOOD LUMBER
IL yard, business will invoice this amount;
rent $40 per month; will exchange for city
property as high 5000, pay difference in
cash; owner retiring; fine chance TO set good bus
ness for properly.
sSom-My customer has nice paying business
here which he will trade for Los Angeles properly
worth this amount, an orange grove or land within
hve (ol miles of this city. Rare chance. See
HIM
$1,000 will get one half Interest in an old estab-
lished business; investigation will show the only
reason for wanting partner is TO increase the
trade now making good money.
Ss50-Merry -go-round, original cost $500, now In
good running order, set up; terms 500 cash, bal
ance will make entirely to suit you engine alone
cost price asked il you want this machine see it,
and you will certainly buy it.
S35O-Barher shop, chair combination, near
postoflce. doing good business; will trade for good
stylish horse and buggy and cash.
Can offer fine opportunities 10 puy, sell, ey
change trade. Apply TO
JOHN JONES, JR.,
20S Byrne bldg
The herald., 1896-04-06
Country Property

FOR SALE
10000 ACRES.
Finest ranch in California, bordering on Pacific
ocean, twenty minutes by rail from Los Angeles !;
perfect climate, no rosts, hot winds. fertile soil
two water systems; suitable for oranges, lemons,
grape fruit, olives, peaches, apricots, pears wal
nuts prunes, corn, beans, etc.
viii sell the whole or in small tracts.
d. FREEMAN, Owner,
5-i 5D5 $. Spring ST., Los Angeles.
The herald., 1896-04-06
CHTROPODESTS

MISS !. +. ALEXANDER. CHIROPODIST,
lNH treats feet; gives salt glow. massage hours.
a. m. TO p. IN. 2ij and 26 Wilson block First
and Spring sts 81
nR. ZACHAU- DISEASES OF THE FEET
~ a53 :. Spring ST. Ga
The herald., 1896-04-06
BLACKSMITH

TNRANK w. HOPPE PRACTICAL HORSE
n sh0er. Telephone 1898. Carriage, road and
track horses shod in the hest and neatest style +;
only skilled workmen employcd; corns, quarter
cracks. contracted, weak diseased feet of any
Kind successfully treated without extra charge ;
cases OF interfering knee-knockng. etc, receive
personal attention: horses called for and deliv-
cred. All work guaranteed. 4Jo Wofsllil ave,
Los Angeles Cad. 40
The herald., 1896-04-06
For SALE-LITE STOCK


v,0R SALE-A YOUNG GENTLE HORSE,
Il harness and surrey. all for sS5. Owner has no
nse for same. Address EUGENE ROOS, 6Os
Downey, Eas. Los Angeles.
uNOR SALE-YOTNG PONY AND CART
L cheap Apply S2g Montreal st.
The herald., 1896-04-06

Y.yoH SALE--t0o ACRES NEAR LANCASTER,
H. very choice level fruit and alfalfa school
land under certificate, SOD acre; 800 acres near
Newhnll, 100 acres pow, tine water, balance bees
or grazing, SOD acre; several fine certificates and
pat .nts OH land in Victor Mnneola, Palmdale, Big
Rock creek and other districts; school and gov
ernmcht lands q specially. WISEMAN'S LAND
BUREAU, 22i W. First.
The herald., 1896-04-06

vNOH SALE-SPECIAL BARGAIN, COMP
Il ton, sl.5 per acre. 20 TO 40 acres choice soil,
plenty irrgating water. miles southeast Of Comp
ton and mile from railroad: 10 acres alfalfa nice
stand as can be found anywhere raises from to 10
cuttings year; 20 acres in baarins pears and wal
nuts, balance, corn 6-room house. large bnrn out
houses, dairy, etc; everything hrst-clnss cheap-
est improved place In the county; owner going
away: must sacrifice; investigate this rare oppor-
tunity.
JOHN L. PAVKovICH, Sole Agent
30 w First.
The herald., 1896-04-06

Y7OR SALE-MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE
Il North half of section -, township gnurtn
range 10 west, Antelope Valley, Kern County, 80
acres. No | soil. level no a.kali, at So per acre
cash Worth SO per acra. Title perfect. 'rhe
healthest part of California So to the party iur-
nishing me n buyer before the sth day Of April
next. snap bargain Address n q. SEIBEL, 7l5
Howard street. san Francisco, Cat
The herald., 1896-04-06
PHYSICIANS

-
nR, DORA KING, GERMAN ENGLISH
- specialis. diseases of women; all irreguari-
ties restored: treatment confidential; cure guar
anteeu. 4ib >. broadway. G6.96
MFRS. i. e. PENSE, NJ. D.. HOMOEOpATU
Va Electric bath -. one electric bath free
Tor ladies' only. 734la 5 Spring St, Los Angeles
Cal. Office hours 10 to IL u. M, 10 ~ M 4.l5
The herald., 1896-04-06
STORAGE

nRY AND CLEAN STORAGE FOR HOUSE.
- hold goods, pianos, trunks etc. City Ware
house. G75 Upper Main ST.. Z. II SMITH, Proprie
tor. Tel. 6I5. II
The herald., 1896-04-06

NOTTCE-TIIE LOS ANGELES CITY WATER
IN Co. will strictly enforce the following rules:
The hours for sprinkling are between the hours of
q and o'clock II H. and and O'Clock pm. For 4
violation ofthe above regulations the water will be
shut OF and fine of 81 will be charged before the
water will be turned on again. 4-29
The herald., 1896-04-06

business NEWSPAPER-THE DAILY
ID Journal; abIsincss newspaper, publishing all
the county official records. real estate transfers
mortgages and liens, building news. contract work
financial news and all news relating 10 the re-
sources and development OF Southern California
and the great territory of tie southwest. One dol
lar per month"; or in advance $40 per year. .1 w.
First st, Los Angeles, Cal. 81 TT
The herald., 1896-04-06

WOODBURY. BUSINESS COLLEGE I'm
w corporatell. ZIG :. Spring St. Is the oldest
and largest commercial school in southern Calfor-
mia: the most beautiful college rooms and equip
ment 10 be found IN the state; elevator for pupils
use large faculty of experienced and able in
sructors; open the entire year; both day and
ough business course and course in shorthand
and tvpewritlng under nm experienced stenogra-
pher. Write Or call for iliusi rated catalogue and
full information. &. a. HOUGH, president; N G..
FtLkEK, vice president.
The herald., 1896-04-06
EOR SALE
---ORANGEDAL L.

Fine 30 foot lots on Twenty-thrd ST. in = block
of the electric cars; covered with bearing orange
trees streets graded and graveled, ccmenI walks
and curbs; at Si5 TO S5lJ on easy terms. see them
before you buy.
GRIDER & DOW,
8 13D s. Broadway.
The herald., 1896-04-06
HELP WANTED-EEMALE

w ANTED-LADY YS1ENOGRAPHER WITH
w machine. state experience and salary ey-
pected; sleady position. Address room l. 4i4 8.
Hill st.
The herald., 1896-04-06
POULTRY


DOULTRY WANTED - RANCHERS WILL
4 do well to call at the Los Angeles Poultry
Highest price paid in cash. j y. JOHNSON, pro.
prietor AIS
The herald., 1896-04-06
PALMLSTS

DROF. A. MYERS, THE PALMIST HAS
i returned to this city and is located Mt his Old
pnrlors, The Norwood 556 Sonth Hill ST., where he
will be pleased to receive his many clients and
friends, 90
The herald., 1896-04-06

A f. sLOPER, HOUSE MovER-oFFICE
a. 1i3 n. Broadway.
The herald., 1896-04-06

DERsoN HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR
l. ladies' and gents secondhand clothing.
MRS. BESSIE 70oli 5. Spring st. 4sS
The herald., 1896-04-06
FINANCIAL

Rates for advertisements under this classiica-
tion-l time, cents per line; wee k 80 cents per
line; month, 81 per line.
The herald., 1896-04-06

MRS. ADELGNE DUVAL MACK'S SCHOOL
ANI of Elocution and Dramatic Art SIG >. Pearl
st , formerly of Washington, d. c.; special terms
10 schools; thorough vocal training; private les
sons or classes; also dramatic training for heatri-
cal profession. 4-597
The herald., 1896-04-06

wv ANTED-15-YEA GIRL TO ASSIST
w in housework; low wages, good home; TO
he like one OF family. 2l5 T.. Fifth st. SIS
The herald., 1896-04-06
MASSAGE AND ELECTRICITY

MY TREATMENT HAS CURED MANY; IT
lNl can cure you, 1t strengthens the nerves and
builds up the whole system. Health, strength and
vgor is for YOU whether You be rich poor. I'm
pure blood carries millions of e-producing
germs MRS. DIR. MAYOR, 5i7 5. Broadway,
rooms S1-3.. 10s