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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-23
FELT BY THE ENEMY.
The sudden Surprise of IA Union Bat
TALON at Dinner.

NaliOH NJ DAAhNEs
IT never could understand" said the
professor, show the advance lines Of
two armies-I mean the fellows furthest
to the front--came together previous to
engagements or in engagements. Sew
eral times thought our command was
in the advance and that we would go
through that mysterious operation of
feeling the enemy with nobody in front
of us, but / always found that there
was somebody in front. There were
always a few cavalrymen, or few
scouts on foot, or a few foragers be-
tween our very first line and the
enemy. So it happened that / never.
in all my army experience, was witness
to the very first clash of two hostile
armies"
"That was not my experience" said
the sergeant. "On several occasions
l was with the advance guard when it
came suddenly on the outposts of the
enemy, or when the advance guard of
the enemy came very suddenly on us.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-23

~ love them, every one" Rose said,
setting down a fine plant How Is
this one?"
Its a beauty. win you take this
for it?" lie threw a $40 bill on the
counter.
That? Oh, not even half so much
"Shucks! You ought to deal with
city florist. I'd be lucky to get off
at $25 My conscience will trouble
me, Miss Rose, If pay less than So
Habit is strong. You won't spoil my
Christmas and my pleasure in giving
this to the little woman at home, will
your"
but 1, too, have conscience" Rose
laughed.
But mine is so tender, Miss Rose,
and, honor bright, it's sure thing
they charge awful; so that's all right.
Maybe it would be better If you'd throw
in button hole."
Eyes, let me. You've been too gem
erous, | feel that cannot"
"I'll take violets and sprig of nut
meg"
"And your friend. Won't you take
one for him?" She flushed again.
ITO Jack?" glanciug outside. "Yes,
but he's surly old fellow, and I doubt
II he'll wear it. It's Jack Allen, you
know. Remember he went west five
years ago. I stumbled upon him at the
hotel--just got back"
Tom noticed how the girls. white
hands fluttered as she tied up his vio-
let's, and then how size hesitated, and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-23

wife and help her fill the wee bit stock
ings. Get areal good time, aunty, dear"
II will, child, but l feel all a-hutter,
with the sadness of it. Kinter OFF my
feet, you know" Then she trotted on
down the street with the great band
boxes bouncing like life preservers, un-
der her arms. She was just in time for
the train. A little out OF breath and
good deal excited, she settled her be-
longngs in the end of her seat, and be-
gun TO take comfort.
Two gentlemen in the seat before her
glanced back at the quaint little figure,
and one Of them smiled. Look here,
Jack" one said, don't let me forget at
the next station to wire Minnie. That
poor little girl is going down to-mor'
row to spend day or so. It's great
nuisance, our having to go to Brightville
instend Of straight on home. She'll get
there first, In the morning. Wen get in
at 12."
what girl is it?" Jack pulled his cap
down over his curly hair.
"Why, Rose Ellison, Of course. / was
SO sorry for her, Jack, asked her"
"The dickens you did" jacks brown
eyes flashed.
"Why, Jack, are you regular woman
hater? The poor little woman is worked
to death, and I warrant she never has a
good time. If I'd thought moment
but I was sorry for her. It's such a
poor little place. She's pretty and the
roses are, but there's-its stuffy little
store. I'm afraid Minnie's forgotten her
IFS been so long since they were girls,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-23

Mt last broke off a white rose bud and u
scented leaf for his friend. He pinned
on his flowers, and waited while she
deity wrapped up the pot that leld
the Christmas rose.
"You hardly miss it from your pretty
window" he SAID.
I'D hoped IL sell ali these" she re-
piled, u little break in her voice, "but
it's getting late now. Tomorrow is
Christmas day"
80 it is. Rose, come spend it with
us. Minnie is always so glad to see old
friends. It's only two-hour run.
Can't you Gomez"
"Why, I'd like to. Christmas is so
sad, nowadays; so sad and dull"
Eyes, Well, you see, Minnie has the
kids, and she's at home nearly always.
I'm on the road, you know. 1t would
help her, and she'd be glad l thought
of it. Let's see." He took slim black
book from his pocket. 1--WE just the
number of miles here on this ticket.
Itwon't be any good next year," tearing
out bit of paper "You just use it,
and I'll go and send telegram TO Min
ME" And before Rose could collect
her wits he had snatched up the flowers
and was gone, and there on the counter
lay the crisp $40 bill and a railroad
ticket!
ITS like fairy visit" Rose laughed,
peering between the roses at the men as
they walked off. And he wouldn't
come I'M l wonder why? He-oh, he
has the rose in his coat! My little
Christmas rose. 1 wonder if he remem-
bers"
The men were out of sight, and Rose
turned from her flowery window, and
snatching up the money and ticket hur'
rned into the little room at the back Of
the store.
I've found that recipe, Rosy. The
cheap fruit cake, you know" squeaket
a little voice.
"Oh, aunty, you can't do it. Yor
needn't to. Three eggs and not shred
of citrou Burn the recipe. You art
going to spend Christmas with Cousin
Serena, after ALL"
"Rose Ellison!"
Eyes, I've been so lucky. I'm going
to the city, and Butyour train leaves
in an hour. Let's hurry aunty, els
you'll have to wait until tomorrow
afternoon"
"Rosy, dear, I don't understand"
Rose caught the quaint little figure il
her arms. and kissed the puzzled face
"You needn't. Just getready. You ar
going in an hour In the morning Tn
; going to see Minnie Brown. I've had on
invitation. She's married, you know, t.
Tom WillIins-such a-there's the bel
Do get yourself together aunty."
Presently aunty entered the stor
with big green veil over her queer Dor
E net and handbook on each arm, Will
/ in one hand she carried blue silk ba
and the other grasped an immense un
; brella. Into the bag Rose dropped
3 handful of coin, and kissing aunty
Y flushed, withered old face hurried he
e on. It'll be fine treat to me an
t Screny, Rosy. But what'll you do t.
s night?"
"Me? Oh, I'll stay with the minister
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-23


80 That's scarcely orig
inal still itll go.
gt.s iust what wanted to say, you'll admit
Aad It's easier far than to write one 10 III.
twas the night before Christmas ana DICK
was in bed,
Cgaen he heard light step on the roof
overhead.
.&ad a rattle OF boots In the chimney ana
knew
&c was santa, so down the front stairway
Aad peeped in the parlor and there. sure
enough,
WAS chat little old gentleman rudy ana
bluff
NTCth Ills thick bushy whiskers and jolyre
nose.
.Arsa che pack that he carries wherever he
goes.
zzysah hts dress, well. what student Of story
book lore
alsw santa Claus dressed in a sweater be-
lore?
,SlC ca trousers OF plaid, while the stockings
ne sported
Tgere the kind Angomanlacs lately We
imported.
Chilled golfers" In short, his attire was
so queer,
Gltc&'s gasp or surprise reacheu inc o'u
fellows ear.
"TSpme in" said he. kindly i really Woulu
like
To have some one to talk to. say now 10
strike
YUur critical eye? Aren't these golf Stock
ings nice?
fancy that they cut considerable ice
What! Surprised at my slang? l don't
know why you should be,
ats strange how the people nave misuhuer-
stood me.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-23

less elms that lined the street OF the
IttIe southern town.
"Lf the sun would come out, or even
&c It would rain! One likes to see some
ching going on, even if the something
Is unpleasant. Things seem to have
some to a sort of standstill. l wish we
srere at home with Minnie and the kids.
Shes the sort of person to keep you
,srom missing the sunshine, and that"
Jack Allen laughed, "You are in
Move with your wife, Tom, that's all"
II shouldn't be surprised. You'll UNI
,6ecstand why, when you see her, l
Grrote her that you were coming, Why,
eaetto. here's bright spot at last!
Mnok at those Christmas roses! How
ctvliite they are! My mother used to
gace them so, and Minnie does. Come
Ia. Jack, and I'll get n pot for Minnie.
o1Nhose place is it?" glancing up at the
ul1me above the flower-tilled window.
~Gose Ellison. Why, let's see, We
Used to know her, Jack. Don't you
v1acoiIect? She was one of the school
syicts graduated with Minuie-pretty
girl, too, Come in"
THANK You, I'll wait here. Want q
cigar. Flowers and old friends are not
la my line" Jack said.
Tom glanced at his friend, who began
30 tumble with a cigar case, his back
co the beautiful window. "Surly ole
,GBachelor. Ell? More's the pity" hesaic
as &c opened the door and went in.
A trim little lady stood behind the
,>o0uter. Her cheeks were good dea
d0sbed, and curious, wistful ligh
-saaae in her pretty blue eyes. Sh'
'Was trying to compose herself.
''Why. Miss Rose, I'm glad to stumbl
,mp0u an old friend. How do you do
3liuuie'll be glad to hear from you.
stopped to get pot of your prett,
Christmas roses for her" Tom talket
on, aud all the time his bright eye
oS7eCc taking in the details of the littl
shop. Presently sort of pain begal
TO grow in his big, kind heart. Prett
YESOee had come to this-to the wearin
ue faded, mended gowns and the sel(in
nj aeedles and pins and flowers. THE
are che prettiest roses l ever saw" h
zveHt on, land l want the very bigges
aud sweetest for Minnic's Christina
gift"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-23

Lincoln once said to a friend, who
had obtained from him a pardon for o
deserter: "Some of our generals COM
plain that 1 impair discipline and sub
ordination in the army by my pardons
and respites, but it makes me rested
after hard days work, if 1 can find
some good excuse for saving mans
life."-Detroit Free Press.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-23

Mr.. Plimley-I have found, after a
good deal of experimenting, that I can
think best when am in a recumbent
position, or when can put my feet up
on my desk so as to get them upon q
level with my head.
Miss Sharpley - have often won
dered where your brains were.-Chica@
90 News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-23

at may seem queer, but l get the most OF
nv holiday Joy the day after Christmas.
"i'm so glad to be alive after, eating SO
much dinner the day before. Chicago
Record.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-23
A Mistake.

'Hit am err mistake" said Uncle Eben,
"ter hab yoh merry Christmas in seeh a
way dat yoh can't hab er happy New Year
case OBJ de worry bout de bills. Washing
ton Star.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-23

Friend-But what did he say to insult
you so terribly?
The Colonel (wrathfully)-He saidhe
saw me at the battle of Antietam and l
fought like a major.-Truth.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-12-23

Some folks are continually receiving
some bodily injury. - Washington
Democrat
Evening star., 1897-04-10

FOR RENT-EIiDG. RES.
X st. near Conn. ave.
915 G NV, lar. ba $500
1879 14th, 10r. ba. .55. 90
1923 N Y av. v.11r, ba .55. %
17O1 G NV. 12r. ba So. 90
1905 21st, 12r, ,hw, 2b. so. W
2119 N NV, 10r. ba. so. 90
1712 18th NV, 12r. .S. 90
1880 9th NV, 1Or. 1000
817 Fla av, Or, sta 40. 90
1892 7 NV, 12r, red 40. 90
zoos 14th NV. Tor. 81. 90
704 II I av, Or. ba. 16. 10
zoos Sd NV, 6r, ba. ID. 80
1889 Cov'gton NV, w,5rl2.0
7O6 F0y ct, 5r......9.0
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18TH Mr.. o NV .$125. 90
Reduced. d............. GO. 90
1861 5th NV. .10r, b 30. 20
sos 18th Sc. 6r. ba. .27.5O
921 NC av, 7r, ba. .25. 80
2415 Pa av NV. .Sr. b. .25. SO
1902 4th NV. 7r, ,ba .24.00
33l 7th ne, 7r, ba. 1000
S35 4th ne. 7r, ba. .1S. 30
616 7th ne, Or, ba. 1890
sos H ne, Or. ba. 1900
342 Elm, LID Pk. .6r. 16. so
2419 1 NV, Or. ba. .l6. 40
521 14th ne, 6r, ba Is. SO
113 eth ne, Or. ba. 1880
1915 So Cap, Or. =. 1000
J 24l2 Snow ct, 4r....8.30
4. 8. DONALDSON,
$50 10th ct. NV
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LADIES GOODS.

LADIES. YOU CAN RECEIVE A SCIENTIFIC
treatment foI wrinkles dropping muscles and all
facial olemishes ny 'alling AT the DE ARMOND
PARLORs. 934 81. NV. Room o. mhG 3Ots
Evening star., 1897-04-10

FOR RElNT-BY JAS f. SHEA. 632 Pa AV NV
$40 Sd nw Or. 5000 1914 Bol,rer NV, Or $tS 80
1873 @ sw, st&dw. .250Oi 4S e sw. st6dw. 90
$50 sc, 9r.......2250 1902 An sw, 6r.. ia. 30
2O12 18th NV, Or. LOO $40 10th ne. II so
1906 av NV, Or .2060i 81 Fent0n ne, Or. II 90
1890 Caroline Or 2O50 1897 ~ sw. 5r. 10 30
237 14th sw, Or. 1000 612 Va sw, 4r. 10 80
431 ~ sw, st6dw ID. TO- 1884 ne, 5r. 1000
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FOR RENT

FOR REM
1872 X, 13r&b, steam
heat.$l50 fur; 500 uni
1741 F. i2r&b. b......40.00
100 10th, 1r&b. 80
2s1? NJ. 1lr. b&cel 20. so
CO. sc, Grab. .....lS.50
22o4 ! NV. 7r. wa. Ii. so
Nice 7r ho on Grant
nd. Tenallyfown. Is. 90
mh25 GEO. W. LIN
Evening star., 1897-04-10

WANTED COOKS BAKERS WATERS VEL;
EiABLE COOKS. KITCHEN AND CHAMBER.
MAIDS. STORE RMS, DISHWASHERS. CLEAN
Frs DICK HOTEL AGENCY, 6l3 TIL ST
npy-tr
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FOR FULL LIST OF FURNISHED HOUSES
| APPLY AT OFFICE.
| THOMAS FISHER & co.
ap6-tf 1924 Il ST nv

FOR RENT-l229 ST NV; ROOMS AND
bath: SIS month; after April 10: ami.
JAMES A. BATES & CO.
apS IN, sNtu,St 1fGI Il ST. NV,
FOR RENT-A BEAUTIFUL HOUSE WITH ALL
modern improvements; stable and large side lot !:
or Columbia Heights. will become vacant the
18th instant. moderate rent 10 a desirable tena MT
JAMES A. BATES & CO.. li07 L st. n.w
mh1O l3. 10 Is 2.ru thkstf
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FOR RENT-HOUSES.
FURNISHED.

FURNISHED.
FOR RENT-vT. AVE. BELOW IOWA CIRCLE
splendid residence: IL rooms; nicely furnished;
reasonable rent
aplO-3t LATIdER & NESBFT 1921 ''G'' st.
FOR RENT-DESIRABLE, PARTLY FUR HOUSE
on Lanier HEts. NV; convenient to cars; $40
per
apIO-ss McLACHLEN r. f l. CO.. 10th c.
FOR RENT-FI-RNISHED FROM MAY / OR
June tas preferredD to October 1: 3O0s Cam
bridge place. Georgetown: rent, SIS per month.
Call bet~ee 8 pm. and pm. 1t"
FOR RENT-FUR. 6-ROOM PRESSED BRICK
dwelling, for Months: in southwest: So per
mo: can take chaIse Immediately. Address o. r.
K, Star once. It,
FOR RENT-OWNER WILL RENT HANDSOMELY
furnished large house. most charmingly located:
half price for summer months to secure desirable
tenant Address II. OWNER, Star onlce. np7k1O'
FOR RElNT-FUR., $50 PER MO-: COOL CORNER
l,oase; desirable location; from May to Oct. 1900
st. NV. apS-3t'
FOR RENT-FJRNISHED-
ZSSl ST. n-w 10 rooms. .$l2O W
1877 10th st. NV. corner. 10 rooms. 5000
11O2 N. II. ave. NV, rooms 1000
THOS. G. HENSEI e. CO.,
apS-3t 1900 at. NV.
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WANTED-HOUSES.


WANTED HOUSES AN HAVING; A GREAT
DEMAND Tor hotlssS this spring. and the ow ners Of
property VII ind II greatly their interest 10
consult with NE. successful in renting
ap1O-iaw3t H. ~ MARTIN. 1915 Pa ave NV
WANTED-IN NV SECTION IO-ROoM HOJ 'SF,-
furnace Or steam heat: dining room on main
noor. In thorough order not to exct-rJ x,,,.
references Adlrrss T.. NJ, Star office spIO-3t.
WANTED BY TWO ADULTS GfOTIIER .SD
daughter. furnished house TO take care Of ,j,r-
Ing the summer; best Of refereIees given Adj
dress y J. Highland Terrace. Its
WANTED I-HorSES To RENT IN NORTHWEST
section especially.
aplo-3t D. D. THOMPSON. 1885 + St NV
WANTED HAVE 80 CALIEI.S DAILY
for vacrnt houses. all SECTIONS
III i had the property suit
c0u!d rent - houses evefy day
Give
X. S. DONALDSON
IL 52p 10th NV.
WANTED "A CHEAP HOME IN NV To 10
rDci,As; all improvements. give price aud loci
tion- Address Box D. Star Office at,s-3t.
WANTED ON OR NEAR 9TH ST SW SMALL.
house on llsye lot. 4 reasonable price ror
cash c. BOYER son. PA Tth St sw aus 81
WANTED YoU HAVE VACANT HOUSES WE
can see'1re yoI good tenants for them.
We hsye customers to buy modern houses
RALPH W. LEE. COG l4th St CPhone 2Oto)
mh2B II
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WANTED-LOTS.

WANTED HAVE APPLICATIONS FOR BUILD
ing lots in any good location. one or more
X. s. DONALDSON
H. 800 10Th NV
Evening star., 1897-04-10

FOR RENT-223 s. E. 10 ROOMS AND BATE: !:
large yard and stable; half 50. from Library; $45
1887 18th NV, rooms and bath, $22.sl.
ap1O-3ts A. E. II. MIDDLETON, eos 18th n.w
FOR RENTvERY DESIRABLE CORNER HOUSE
in northwest section: fronts south and east; CON
venient to Met. electric car line; Il rooms. bath
room and cellar: kitchen on main hoor. VIII
lease at $45 per month.
nh27-1st' TYLER & RUTHERFORD, 1907 r It.
Evening star., 1897-04-10

FOR RENT-1107 G NV, STORE, ,2OxSO. REDUCED.
400 La NV, store and flats. 25x1OO Reduced.
4i3 11th St NV, store and room SO 90
1885 7th st. NV rooms and store Reduced 30 90
sol ST. NV, rooms. store, stable. .35 90
Cor 3d&R, with sta $25 .0Ol 215 18th NV 80 90
4hdkVa sw&dwg $500 1892 5th nw Or sta % 90
1921 7th NV 90 TO6 7th 1890
Cor 6th&N NV. go
II. s. DONALDSON,
it, SO 10th st. w.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT
1897 32d. si&dw. -$35. 90
0 " Y ay NV. .9r&b .35. 50
11S6 1ith. st&cel. .S5 90
1G50 18th st. Tr....-2s.5 50
11th ST. near $, nice bous
1922 2ist rw. u rooms.
ap2-l IL. L.
Evening star., 1897-04-10

FOR RENT-BY {. IL. PARKER 4 co. ,4Ia&E = W
639 So, ST. ami .S22 50 COZ 7th sw st&tiw $50 90
i0th&C sw 12r ami b 50 1902 Sr, ami 30 40
12s 6r, ami. 100 914h. ID sw. Or ami ~ 90
134S Az 6r ami. IL. 50 J15 9Th sw ami Is
315 sw 6r. ami. 80 S02 ~ sw. fr, mi. Is 80
1851 4ls sw. 6r mi Ii so 1888 sw. 6r. mi. l 1 30
SU7 Sd sw. Or. wa. 1850 457 D sw, 8r w&g II 80
612 Va sw, 81, w. 1913 a G sw. Sr 15 so
SIS I'd sw, 5r 30 10 L sw. 6r, wa. IL SO
-S5 NJ sw, Or. w 1o.:0 iO7 Sd sw. 8r II 30
$50 NJ sw, Or wa. Eco PA & sw, 6r, IL 50
BAG ii sw. Or wa. 10 80 374 Ii sw. 6r, mi. Is so
430t2 Sth sw. .6r, wa 1890 313 Lean Or II 30
315 7th sw, Or. Wa 1850 315 sw, 6r IL 30
"a g sw, 6r, III. .3u 30 d sw 6r wa. II 90
ap10-3t'
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t Truqsseg

Fitted properly. Abdominal Supporters, Elastic
Hosiery, &c. NEW WASHINGTON SURGICAL
INSTRUMENT HOUSE. HOS F ST. NV. ja9-8m
Evening star., 1897-04-10

2lIs E. Or. wa. SIS. 30
232o l, Or. wa. III. ~
502 23d. Or, wa. 81
523 23d. 6r- r-.......13.3 30
4S2 y ] nv Sc. Or. 1850
Good 5r houses. 18th
* L ne. white ten. @. 90
Houses for cold ten
ants. nv, from. SIS I'D
kINS. 500 10Th st. wv.
22!s Gey nv, er&b. .l7.5a
1914 y Cap. Or. 90
162e 10Th. 4rdLcel <l3. 80
26 Pomeroy ct, 4r.p.3o
s8 Abner ct. ar. $50
!. complctely furn. .f00 90
.........1Oo. 90
.USr. COS 14th Ut. Nv.
Evening star., 1897-04-10

WANTED D-AGES'fS-LIBE..AI. COMMISSION TO
good agents for article that sells easily 10 ho,s-
keepers. Apply 10 f. BUHION. 1:1s 18th St
apiU-2t.
Evening star., 1897-04-10

FOR RENT-DIGGEs FAIRFAX. 6l3 ETH \. "
1880 9th ,9r. .ba $40 90 5t, ith Sc. 7r. &27
201S NV. Tor. .ba .35 90 1627 4th NV 6r, la N oo
1902 NV. sr. ba. 100 1904 I'd NV. Or 50
mhlS-tf
FOR RE NT-6lO AND 622 X Sr. Me- GROOM
bricks; mod. imps.; in thorough repair; handy To
cable and public school: go al SIS and G2e
at $1i month. Keys 6is ne. r. W.
TUCKER q BRO, 100 ST. f.i3-2m.
Evening star., 1897-04-10

1887 10th NV, l1r&b. As
1895 Corcoran NV. 40
500 U st NV. Sr. a.. 30. 80
1122 VT av, furnished. -
1919 VT nv NV, ,Sr&b27 80
12D Union st. Cir. .1O.5O
TC9 sth NV, sto- $500 year
Sta r'r 1871 Corcoran. 10
123S Union Ct sw, ,5r.S.00
1HERFUKD. 1907 r ST.
Evening star., 1897-04-10
FOR RENT MISCELLANEOUS

FOR RESr-REsiINGTpN TYpEwHITEI,s AT THE
hEMINGToS 6FFn.E: nodetn machine; perfect
condition guaranteed; with. stand; delivered free
in city: one Month applies purchase OF new
when directly Following ret taI
WYCkUFF, SEAMANS & BENEDICT,
del9-tf Cor. Sth and + sts. NV.
Evening star., 1897-04-10

921 18th lie, 6r. 20
2S0I Olive NV NV, Or. L.. 81
G33 $ { ave. 6r. :. .l2.50
422 6is st sw, Or. -l2.5 SO
$50 Callan ne. Or. .ll.JO
I0S 18th SO. Or. r.....l1.50
6eS Calian ne, 6r. l.5O
1126 & ne, 5r. 30
1877 Fla ay ne, 5r. -. 10
1532 Lewis ne. Or. .ami.y.50
IL Fenton pi, Or. 800
lbs y Sc. 6r. $50
J. BRADLEY. 1903 + ST.
Evening star., 1897-04-10

FOR RENT-BY w. c. DUVAII- 925 F. ST NV
sos 5th NV. 13r 90 81 Mass NV Or red S25 IS
140519 9Th NV Tor 80. so sol II 1Or 35. so
500 Mass nv NV 81. IF. 30 100 7 NV. Tr. 49, so
IO4 NV NV, 6r. 1850 221O 18th nw 3r. .23 SO
1850 I'd nw,7r only 80 Dw SO 7th NV, Sr. DO Is
AL II NV, .15. 90 Fit 12161S ii Or. IA so
FOR COIDRE1) TENANTS.
1896 nw 7r. .Sl5. so 1875 11th NV 7r 500 30
407 Ne. 7r. l6 so 500 11th nw Sr. :. 20 so
1922 NV, Or 400 53l 10Th NV. Or. :. .25 Oh
20OS 10th NV, 7r.. 16 30 21s Fla NV. 7r. II 90
1876 I'd ne, 16. 10 2114 18th nw Or. 16. 90
S19 9th ne. 6r. 80 63S ne, Or. Is 90
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926 l. NV, Or. 1909 1900 u Sc, 5r... A. so
STORES
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NV. cor. 9Th and NV, store and cellar,
suitable for bicycle store. only. IL. so
nice Office rooms, Sd floor o05 NV, only. I5. 90
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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-11-20
A MERCIFUL MAN, ETC.
[ From L. A. W. Bulletin

the inequalities in the course of unbrO-
ken rock beneath. On top of this mac
adam, which is made to conform close
ished road, is laid 4 inches of gravel,
just as it comes from the bank. Then
three ton roller gives it an approach to
a surface and in a few days natural
travel does the rest. The gravel packs,
becomes smooth and finally takes on a
surface that bears close resemblance
to concrete, and the harder it is travelled
the better it becomes. 1t shows little
dust in a dry time and the rainy wealth
er tests which it has had have proved it's
staying qualities under that sort of
treatment and shown that hardened
gravel surface is as impervious to ordi-
nary drenching as is good tar and
gravel roof.
The first cost of this sort of road is
far less than persons in this prairie
country have been led to believe. Six
teen foot roadway is the rule where the
line is anywhere near level and IL foot
roadway on hills of per cent gradi-
ent and over This road is now costing
the county only trifle over 35 cents a
Ineal foot, CT about 1900 a mile.
There is a large difference between this
figure and the So, 800 to 81, 500 which
estimates prove to be a reasonable ex-
pectation of the cost of macadam or
brick for roadways that are considera-
bly, narrower. 1t means that a road fund
can be made to go twice as far as it has
been expected to go.
OF course labor is eliminated as far as
possible. The loading of the gravel is
placed under contract at the rate of 8
cents a cubic yard The contractor uses
wheel scrapers, which are loaded SIM
ply by scooping up the gravel, without
preliminary blowing, and which are un-
loaded by dumping through hatchway
in an elevated driveway into the wait
ing open Car beneath.
Teams take the gravel from the car
at the siding nearest the place where it
is to be used, and extra handling is
avoided in all cases where such avoid
ance is possible. Some pieces of road
are let by contract, where grading or
other special work is involved, but most
of it is done by men employed as day
laborers, worked by a competent over
seer, under the personal supervision of
one of the county supervisors.
One feature of the road improvement
is found in connection with it's bridge
work. Iron instead of wooden bridges
have been built, as far as the funds of
the county would permit, for a good
many years, but with the Inauguration
of the new system of gravel roads the
supervisors have been trying to discard
structural bridges as far as possible,
replacing them with culverts and earth
work fills. A culvert must be stanch
and durable to be good. Stone masonry
is generally good, but somewhat costly,
especially in a country that affords but
little building stone. Cast iron pipe is
good, but open, notably in the large
sizes, to The same objection of cost. AS
a substitute for either this county has
been making extensive use of steel boil
er shells, especially of old mill boilers.
TIE expense of half dozen of these
newfangled culverts on the price scale
that has prevailed here has been less
than that of one first class 40 foot
bridge