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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-09-18
Mysteries of Helium.

AS further experiments are carried
with the new gas called helium-which
was recognized in the sun before it had
been found OH the earth-the more re-
markable it appears. Many chemists be-
lieve it consists Of two gases, yet they
have not been able satisfactorily to di-
vide it. Professor Ramsay, one of its
discoveries, has failed in every attempt
to make it enter into chemical combi-
nation. Lord Rayleigh has found that it
possesses by far the lowest refractivity
ever observed in any gas, and surprise
is expressed at the astonishing distances
traversed by electric sparks in darting
through helium.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-09-18

The distance between Cape Town.
South Africa, and Washington is 1854
miles.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-09-18
How to Select Canned Goods.

In buying canned goods an eminent
physicians instructions are to "reject
every article that does not show the
rosin round the edge of the solder of the
cap, the same as it is seen on the seam
on the side Of the can. Reject every can
that does not have the name of the
manufacturer or firm upon it, as well
as the name Of the company or town
where manufactured. Standards have
all this. When the wholesale dealer is
ashamed to have his name on the goods,
fight shy of him. Press up the bottom
of the can. If decomposition is begin
ming, the tin will rattle the same as
the bottom of the oiler of your sewing
machine will do. If the goods are
sound, it will be solid, and there will
be no rattle in the tin. Reject every tin
that shows any sign of rust around the
cap on the inside of the head of the can.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-09-18
TWO CLASSES OF READERS.
Those Who Like Dickens and Those VIII
Adore Thackeray

Those Who Like Dickens and Those Who
Adore Thackeray.
"Aholt 8 years ago readers used to
b divided roughly into two classes
those who liked Dickens and those who
'adorcd Thackeray, writes the critic
Droch in The Ladies Home Journal.
Each class used to view the other with
more or less contempt. Of the two the
Thackeray people felt themselves consid-
erably superior to the Dickens people.
There were not SO many of them, for
one thing, and that in itself gave them
a feeling of exclusiveness (something
like the attitude assumed by George
Meredith's admirers of the present day.
But Thackeray's complete works for
So. 90 rapidly abolished the aristocracy
Artificial barriers do not long count for
much with great writer.
"You no doubt very soon found out
that in certain moods there was nothing
more satisfying to you than 'Pendennis, ,
and at another time the best novel that
you ever read was David Coppertield.
have no doubt that in the long run
deep in your heart you will cherish a
finer affection for the one than the other
That is matter of temperament and
your surroundings. The one you like
best fits best into your life as you are
making it. You will discover that a
change of scene or occupation often
brings you into sympathy with writer
whom you never before appreciated. A
great sorrow will sometimes reveal
George Eliot to you; little journey in
England will show you new beauties i'll
Trollope; a wave of war feeling in Eu-
rope and people begin rereading Tolstoi' s
War and Peace"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-09-18
How to Make Tomato Croauettes.

Peel, cut into halves and press out
the seeds from good sized tomatoes
Put them into chopping tray and chop
rather fine and measure. To each pint of
the chopped tomato allow a pint of
bread crumbs, a teaspoonful of salt, a
teaspoonful of onion juice, saltspoon-
full of pepper and tablespoonful of
chopped parsley. Form this mixture
into cylinder shaped croquettes, dip in
egg and then in bread crumbs and fry
quickly i'll smoking fat. These are diff
cult to make unless the bread crumbs
are in the right condition. If the mix
ture is too soft to handle, add more
bread crumbs. Cold boiled rice may
also be mixed with chopped tomatoes
and made into croquettes and served
with tomato sauce.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-09-18
SOMETHING ABOUT BEETLES
Their Strange Habits, Instincts and Means
of Getting Food.

Their Strange Habits, Instincts and Means
of Getting Food.
You are all familiar with the common
black beetle known as the tumLiebug,
and perhaps may have seen it rolling Il
ball with its hind legs, pushing it back
ward. The ball contains the egg of the
beetle, and the creature is taking it to
place of safety.
A green beetle spotted with white is
called the tiger beetle. He is clever
fellow and very cunning in his manner
of securing his prey. He will dig hole
foot in depth and then crawl to the
top and form himself into bridge
across the chasm, burying his head in
such manner as to appear like some
thing inanimate, but he will be ON the
alert for the unwary creature that
makes an attempt to cross on his back.
In an instant the bridge will give way
and the prey will be precipitated into
the hole. The beetle will follow and
quickly dispatch the game, when he
will return, reform the bridge and al
lure another victim.
Old fashioned furniture is often COM
pletely ruined by the larvae of beetle
called the anobuim. A peculiar, sound
like the ticking of a clock is made by
these beetles when they call to each
other, the noise being made by striking
the jaws against their resting place, and
often in old houses filed with old fur
niture the superstitious, when they hear
this peculiar sound, imagine the place
to be haunted.
Another beetle is found in dark Gel
lars, where it to:ives upon dust and
trash. 1t is so difficult to exterminate it
that it is looked upon as something I'M
canny, and the ignorant regard it's pres
ence as an ill omen.
The sacred beetle of Egypt is not un-
like our own common beetle, and the
female lays her egg in the same way
wrapped in substance which is to pro-
tect it and furnish food. She rolls it up
into ball with her fore legs, sometimes
carrying it long distance upon her
head; digs hole in the earth, deposits
her egg laden ball, covers it up, and
leaves it to attain its perfect develop
ment.
The sexton beetle is a curious crea-
ture. He has thick body and powerful
limbs and most acute sense of smell
No sooner does small animal die than
the sections gather about the body and
begin to put earth upon it. In a few
hours the dead animal has been covered
and the beetles have laid their eggs in
the carcass, which is to nourish the
Larvae.
A remarkable creature is the bonn
bardier beetle, and it is provided with
a strange means of defense. 1t lives in
a community under stones, and when
disturbed discharges fluid of a very
penetrating odor, much like gas, which
explodes as it comes in contact with the
air and passes into vapor. Eighteen ex-
plosions can be made in succession by
one bombardier, and while these are
being thrown off like volley of artil-
lery the beetle effects its escape. The
fluid is like nitric acid to the taste. 1t
causes sharp pain if placed upon the
tongue and leaves yellowish stain.
Our Animal Friends.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-09-18
How to Make Cold Cream.

white wax. an ounce spermaceti. Melt
and stir together as the mixture warns
When it is smooth paste, stir in as it
cools an ounce of violet or orange flow
er water. Lettuce or cucumber creams
are made as above with the addition of
tablespoonfuls of juice passed from
the fresh vegetables. Keep cream COW
cred closely in small jars
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-09-18

John Butts, SRI want to leave my
property to my two sons-One-tenth to
my youngest son, John Butts, and nine
tenths to my eldest son, Royal Chester
field Chauncey de Peyster Butts.
Family Lawyer--H'm Do you think
that's quite fair?
John Butts, Sr.-Yes 1 want to
make some kind of PREPARATION to Royal
for allowing his mother to give him
such crack jaw name.-London Tit
Bits.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-09-18
Pleasure Roads.

The Massachusetts, highway commits
sion makes pleasure roads a secondary
consideration In pursuing Its work. Yet
even pleasure roads can have more than
aesthetic value to the community. Rural
New England Is rapidly becoming the
summer home Of rich people from the
south and west. and these pleasure seek
ers in buying property will give the
preference to region where the roads
are good. either for driving or bicycling.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-09-18
How to Prevent the Hair From Turning
GRAY.

Take of butternut hulls about four
ounces and infuse in quart of water
for an hour. Then add half an ounce of
copperas. Apply with soft brush every
second or third day. This preparation
is harmless.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-09-18

The common house fly, in the mouth
of the scientist, becomes the Musca do
mestica
The Press., 1897-09-30
ASHFORD.
Westford Correspondence.

A beautiful deer has been seen in this vicinity several times. The past week if has been around Andrew Howlett's, and seems quite tame.
 Andrew Chapman died suddenly last Friday, having been sick but two or three days. His funeral was held at the Bap- tist church Sunday. The church was filled with friends and relatives, who wished to pay their last tribute to a friend. Rev. T. B. Briggs and Rev. George Chapel of1ciated. MT. Chapman was 77 years of age and had always lived in this vicinity. As far as we know he never had an enemy, and was of cheerful dis position. He leaves two sons and one daughter. besides his wife, who have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. At the funeral there was a large display of flowers, more than could be placed on the casket. A pillow, with the word Father" on 1t, made of beautiful flowers, by Mrs. Edgar Kidder, was much appre- clated by the friends
The Press., 1897-09-30
. SOM FRS.


 Republican and democratic caucuses Friday evening.
 , No vote will be taken upon the license question this year. so that No license stands.
 Miss Etta Fuller returned Monday iron a. weeks visit with friends in Watsrbury. Chas. Hall has sold his farm on Prink street to Mrs. Libbey of Springfield, Mass The high school closed Wednesday tc allow the pupils to attend the Unior agricultural fair at Broad Brook
 Ripe strawberries large and of fine flavor were picked on the strawberry bee Fof M. l.. Durkee last week. s,.
 Regular meeting of the Grange next Thursday evening. Program in charge of Worthy Ceres and Pomona, Misses Bessie Burdon and Etta Fuller. | A party of little friends were delight. fully entertained at The Elmwood, the home of Gladys Kibbe, last Friday afternoon, 1t being her birthday.
 County Health Officer Yeomans ot Columbia was in town Tuesday, also Wm Osborne of New York.
 A teachers meeting will be held in the chapel of the Congregational church Thursday afternoon and evening. The afternoon exercises open at .45 with the following speakers Chas. D. Hine, New Britain, language; Marcus White, New Britain, reading M A. Warren, Collins vile, history. In the evening at 7.15 c. P Phemy of Willimantic will advocate towr management of schools.
The Press., 1897-09-30
NSFIELD.
GurIeyviIle.

A. E. Sumner was in Westerly, R. l., over the Sabbath.
 Rev. Henry Conant will preach in the M. E. church next Sunday.
 G. w. LeValley is visiting at his ol3 home in New York State.
 Miss c. N. Turner has for a guest her sister, Mrs. Church from Chaplin.
 Miss Martha Kuhnert of Willington is visiting her sister, Mrs. Oswald Langer.
 Edward E. Simonds, who has been suffering with bad ankle, is now better and able to be out.
 A. E. Sumner and little Elsie are visit ing Mrs. Summers sister, Mrs. Alvarado James in Westerly, R. I.
 The Ladies' Social and Benevolent society met with Mrs. Hannah Nichols, Wednesday afternoon and evening.
 Mrs. John W. Durham, who has been visiting her brother, Charles Chaffee in Derby for the past four weeks, returned home last Saturday.
 Silk business is improving. The Williams mill is expected to be startedup next week by the Moosehead Silk Com pany of Willimantic.
 s. D. Yeomans is home from Hartford for the week. Mrs. s. D. Yeomans and Mrs. Olive Parker returned home last Saturday from their visit in Massachusetts Rev. G. c. Chappell of Warrenville was unable to preach in the M. E. church last Sunday, as expected, on account of attending the funeral of Andrew Chap man of Westford
 Mansfield Depot.
 Justin Snow, a former resident of this place, left Tuesday, with other friends, for California.
 MT. Buckley, former section boss at this station, has been engaged to take his old place here.
 The dance at Eaglevllle was we'll at tended and good time was enjoyei by all who were present.
 Most of our towns people will attend the fair at Stafford, you can tell why as well as I, it's the best you know.
The Press., 1897-09-30
TNTON

Miss Zelda Young has gone to Middle town to spend the winter with Mrs. Slye.
 George w. Upham has started on his return trip to his family in Los Angeles, Cal.
 F. J. Aldrich and Albert Slade left Mon day morning for hunting trip in the northern part of New Hampshire.
 Several from this place attended the wedding of Miss Ida R. Agard and Rev. George A. Furness at Brimfield, Mass. last week Wednesday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. J. Kyle with a ring. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Arthnr Brown. Many valuable presents were presented to help furnish the parsonage the young couple will occupy at South Wardsboro, Vt. After the wedding supper they left for their home amid shower of rice and good wishes from their many friends.
The Press., 1897-09-30
Clavton lFelton of Wales, Mass, is to

Clayton gFelton of Wales, Mass, is to work nights for Peel & McCarty.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Lynch, are the proud possessors of little girl, born last Satur- day.
 West Stafford.
 Monroe Harwood passed the day with relatives in Ellington, Wednesday.
 Lottie M. Fairfield is entertaining her friend from Hartford, Maud D. Pownall.
 Mrs. Charlotte Anderson is i'll Stafford this week with her sister, Mrs. Lemuel Dunlap.
 Mrs. Frank Futile and Miss May Futile from New Bedford, Mass, are visitors in the village
 Mrs. Augusta Eaton from the borough visited her brothers family, Thursday and Friday.
 Mrs. Esther Russell has returned 10 Monson to resume work, after several weeks vacation.
 Mrs. Chas. Hopkins entertained Mrs. L. A. Aborn and Mrs. D. H. Curtis from Ellington, Wednesday.
 Miss Edith and May Bradway will at tend the Holland-Dickinson wedding in South Amherst, Mass, Wednesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Giles Holmes returned Monday to Middletown after five days visit with Postmaster Cady midwife.
 Miss Knowlton from Meriden is staying several weeks with Mrs. Chas. Perkins at the "villa" in the north part of the town.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Kellogg enter tained a select party of neighbors at dinner Wednesday. Good cheer was the order of the hour.
 A. M. Shepard Is doing little in the line of speculation, having bought the farm near H. McKlney's, formerly known as the Peck place.
The Press., 1897-09-30
HOLLAND,

Miss Leila M. Church was the guest ot Miss Marian B. Agard over Sunday.
 Chas. B. Stearns and. wife of Andove1 visited at Calvin Whiton's over Sunday.
 Frank T. Newcomb has been confined to the house with illness for a few days.
 Miss Florence E. Agard entertained Miss Lillian L. Potter of Hartford over Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Wm. Sumner and Miss Sumner have returned to their winter home in Hartford.
 Geo. W. Lansing has returned from a several weeks visit with friends in the vicinity of Boston.
 O. B. Pomeroy Jr., A. c. Everest and Miss May Pomeroy of Willimantic were the guests of Mrs. K. N. Crocker over Sunday.
The Press., 1897-09-30
ELLINGTON. (Crystal Lake Correspondence.)


 MT. and Mrs. John Fletcher returned Friday from weeks visit in Willimantic.
 Collins W. Richardson says in a an other column that he has $1000to risk that Warnie and Bertie Richardson, the well-known swimmers, can swim across Crystal lake under water, without rising to the surface for air but 19 times. This family are nearly as much at home in the water as on the land. Richard K. Fox, the well-known sporting editor, has held for two years a challenge against the corners to compete with the Richardsons in the water.
The Press., 1897-09-30
DRESS GOODS.

A thousand sorts, black and colored, including absolutely the best and most stylish things produced in the world for this Fall and Winter Sea son; 25c, .37Hc, soc, 75c, 87 1@ c, $I, SIPS, $1.5o to pay. Dress patterns, just from Paris, up to $50 each.
 Of this you may be sure, we have the biggest and best stock of dress goods ever seen in Springfield.
 We are always glad to show samples.
The Press., 1897-09-30
UNION. Mashapaug.

Keefe Bros, are crowded with orders for boxes and for several days past have worked their shops about twenty hours each day.
 The Sunday school of the Second Con- gregational church, Norwich, Rev. 0 w. Morrow pastor, recently presented to the M. E. church at Mashapaug fifty copies of Gospel Hymns No. 5. Rev. Mr.. Morrow and several of his parishioners became very much interested in the churches in Union, while stopping at May land Park the past season.
The Press., 1897-09-30
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NEW MILLINERY.


 "The new millinery is charming!" We hear it on all sides every day. " Plati- tudes," you say. No, there is more substantial appreciation the hats and bonets are be- ing bought and that largely.
 There are nearly one thou sand ready trimmed hats and bonnets ready for wearers here ranging in price from $3 to $3o.
 Such another assortment cannot be found within many miles.
The Press., 1897-09-30
JACKETS, CAFES,
 and FURS.

We are opening up and placing on sale every day the richest Jackets, Capes and Furs that it has ever been our good fortune to see.
 The prices are as high or as little as anyone pleases; $s, $7.5o, $1o, SIS will buy a surprising garment. Higher too, of course, much higher.
The Press., 1897-09-30
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease. a powder to be shaken into the shoes. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy; gives instant re- fort discovery of the age. Cures and prevents swollen feet, bltsters, callous and sore spots. hot, aching feet. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE Address, Al len s. Olmsted Le Roy, N. Y.
The Press., 1897-09-30

Ladies' fine correspondence station cry at The Press office. Boston Linen and Bond, in white, cream, tinte and various finishes. Also Chinese Linen, Old Be1k- shire Linen, and Damask Linen. We carry large assortment, and can give you almost anything you want at The Press office.
The Press., 1897-09-30

Of 400 women on the voting list last year only 37 came forward this year to take the oath. Of the 28 on the mems list to be made, 20 appeared and were made
The Press., 1897-09-30
Great Bargains in MOMENTS DRESSING SACOUES

Five hundred women's new style eiderdown dressing sacques at a Dollar Each! Worth half a dollar more each of any woman's money.
 They are trimmed on col lar, edge and sleeve and tied with black silk ribbon. Col ors, pink, grey and red.
 Mail orders can be filled if sent promptly. All sizes.
The Press., 1897-09-30

Milton Belcher has accepted position in the Phoenix mill.
 Mrs. Benj. Agard of Wendell, Mass, Is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Thomas Cavanaugh.
 Geo. Eaton who for the past year has been agent for nursery company has &C., cepteda position with the Summit Woolen Company.
 Remember the temperance rally at the M. E. church on Friday evening. Rev. A. J. Mcleod and Rev. J. l. Bartholomew are the speakers.
 Willis Belcher will run his busses az usual the last two days of the fair. All wishing to go with him will do we'll by engaging passage as early as possible.
 Mrs. Leander Walbridge has moved her household goods to her son, Robert Walbridge's where she will make her home for the present. The tenement vacated by her in the Needhsm house will be occupied by Fred Smith.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05
NOT HALF HAS BEEN TOLD.
Captain Barr Comments on Alaska's
Wealth.

Tacoma, Wash, Oct. 29.-Captain j. c.
Barr. superintendent of the North Ameri-
can transportation & Trading Company s
boats on the Yukon, has arrived from st.
Mchaels, and says Secretary Ayers or
der creating military reservation at the
mouth of the Yukon is probably the re-
suit Of Captain Rays recommendation,
who found lawless spirit manifested at
st. Michaels when he was there in Au-
gust. Captain Barr thinks the order will
result in the maintenance of free trade on
the river and the securing to everybody
of equal rights. At present Lieutenant
Colonel Randell, with his force of 20 men
has absolutely no power. Captain Barr
who has spent five years on the Yukon
and is probably better posted than any
man in the territory, says there can hard
ly be any exaggeration as to the richness
of the interior of Alaska.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05
PRESIDENT M'klNLEY IN OHIO.
COntinueus OvatiOns to the Chief
Magistrate ON His Journey.

Cincinnati, Oct. 3l.---President Mekin-
ley has had continuous ovations here yes
terday from the time Of his arrival at
1880 a. III. until after midnight, when the
banquet of the Commercial club was over.
He received ovations at Nenia and all
along the Little Miami valley, before
reaching this city.
When the presidential party left the
train ut Terrence roads there was null
titude of suburbanites there to greet him,
and the ovation continued EN- route to
Walnut Hills, where Kirscheim. the
Schmidlap mansion, is located. Then fol-
lowed the ovations Ell route into the city
at noon, the public receptions by the
chamber of commerce and the Young
Mems Business club in the afternoon.
The purpose of the presidential visit
was accomplished when the promise given
a year ago was fulfilled by the president
becoming the guest OF the Cincinnati
Commercial club at their annual dinner.
| The function was exclusive, though the
| 80 members of the club present were rein
forced by 50 guests, including ex-Attor-
ney General JudsOn Harmon, Colonel My
ron T. Herrick, Mayor Tafe. NJ. +. ingalls,,
j. Addison Porter, Mr.. l.. c. Weir, presi-
dent of the Adams Express Company;
John w. II. Taft of the United States
court, and Colonel NJ. II. Cochran OF the
Sixth infantry, L. S. A.
In his speech President Mckinley said
Commerce is a teacher and pacificator
1t gives mankind knowledge of one an
other. Reciprocity of trade promotes re
ciprocity of friendship. Good trade in
sures good will. The heart as well as Tho
mind contributes directly to the progress
of mankind. and whenever we secure jus
tice and fair commercial relations will
other nations we are sure to have friendl!
relations. Abating none of our Interest
in the home market. let us move steadil!
out to new fields and increase the demant
for our products in the foreign market. L
should be our settled purpose to opel
trade wherever we can. making our ship
and our commerce messengers of peac
and amity. The consular service of tn
} government should be closely scrutinize'
and carefully differed. and we shoul'
have at every commercial port of tn
world sensible and practical American
who. while discharging his other dutie
with honor to the government, will no
omit in every way to promote America
exchanges and encourage reciprocal trade
Finally, if we are entering upon an er
of prosperity such as many believe. an
all fervently hope, remembering our RI
cent panic and financial experiences, W
should strengthen the weak places in OIL
financial system and remove it foreve
from ambiguity and doubt