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The herald., 1897-02-21
WHARF WASHED AWAY.

MONTERREY, Feb 20.-Owing to
wind and high waves the Pacific Coast
Steamship company's wharf at Moss
Landing, on the opposite side of Monte
rey bay from here, was washed away.
A hundred feet wyre first swept away,
but after midnight last night about six
ty feet more collapsed. Tracks, cars
and boxes and the timbers of the wreck
ed wharf are scattered along the beach
for a long distance. The damage done
thus far will reach fully 900.
WELL WET DOWN.
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 20-The rainfall
for the present storm up to 5. p. m today
was 212 inches, of which over one irch
fell during the past twenty-four hours
The total for the season is 998 inches.
The herald., 1897-02-21
Vale Won't Row

NEW YORK. Feb 20-Yale will not
row with Columbia and the University
of Pennsylvania this year. This much
was made clear at conference held n
this city to-day.
The herald., 1897-02-21
The Sultan Of Nupe

BRASS. West Coast of Africa, Feb. 70.
The sultan of Nupe, who was former
ly deposed by Muhammed, the heir ap-
parent. has been installed at Bida under
the direction of the Royal Niger COM
pany.
The herald., 1897-02-21
A Cut In Wages

READING, Pa, Feb. 20-The Read
inF Iron company. which employs 1900
hai IS, posted notices tonight notify
ing the men they would have to submit
to a reduction in wages.
The herald., 1897-02-21
A Merchant Prince De.d

NEW YORK, Feb. 2O.-Lyman s.
Burnham, one of the founders and last
surviving partner in the Brooklyn dry
goods firm Of Journsay & Burnham,
died at his heme in Brooklyn today, aged
81 years.
The herald., 1897-02-21
WIll Annolnt Hanna

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio. Feb. 20.-The
Gazette, which is regarded throughout
the state as Gov. Bushnells official or
gan, today publishes an editorial, which
Is construed by the governors friends to
The herald., 1897-02-21
Street Car Struck bv Lightning

CHICAGO, Feb. 20.-In the thunder
storm this morning lightning struck a
Forty-third street electric car full of
yards. All were badly shocked. Zach
Root had to be removed in an ambu-
lance.
The herald., 1897-02-21

BINGHAMTON. N. r., Feb. 20.-Firs
tonight destroyed Lees planning mill
Loss 100000.
The herald., 1897-02-21

MONTREAL, Que, Feb. 20.-The Stars
India famine fund reached the $4,000
mark today.
The herald., 1897-02-21
IN CALIFORNIA
Heavy Rain and Deep Snow Cause Con nsidera-
BILE DamaVe yN

BE DamaVe IN
UKIAH, Feb. 20.-The mountains
around Ukiah are now covered with
snow and stages have been blocked.
Yesterdays storm was one of the most
severe on stock ever experienced in this
county. 1t is estimated that over $4,000
spring lambs perished during the past
three daYS.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-28
" s. Special

side garment 10 he worn in the early
spring. II seemed for a w,lEe that the co.,
iarette would drive the Jacket out OF pub
lie favor. Since the dininuuon Of the
sleeve. however. that jaunty and becom-
ing garment has again come to honor. 1t
viii be worn tight fitting at the back, and
adjusted over the hips without godets or
ripples at the back, and double breasted
or tight fitting I'm front according 20 the
taste OF the wearer. ReVeres viii still be
worn. Velvet Jackets win BE adjusted 10
the form in front and hack and are trim
med with embroidery. applique. or rasse-
menterie or. they may be made a IA
mtitaire with silk brsndenbourgs. silk
braiding IN the seams, and high Earring col
lar. For hckie spring weather or FOR trav-
cling. the long redingote Of broadcloth with
wide skirt ana detachable ''Garrick" coz
lar. viii be found practical
The subject OF coats naturally carries llS
70 tailor made" gowns. which VIII be
wcrn as much rs ever, More Importance
however, will he attached TO the garnituTc
OF tire latter. The tendency Of these gowns
has been q make tho wearer look rataer
severe, and even manuish. but charming
effects vii % obtained by trimming them
with applique embroideries on satin or
velvet and the combination OF colors and
DESIGNS can be left 10 the good taste Of the
fair wearer
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-28

The iocg and beaut1f0 reception room.
with i.s polished nccFA Turkish rugs. nne
wzinscotec walls ara great fireplace
seemed p Ettsng place 20 ceienrsfe the
birth Of the fs.her of our country. and
when the stately Old Virginia reel was
danced one could almost fancy seeing
DANES with powdered hair ard courtty
men in buckles and knee breaches tread
Ing the measure Of the Old dance The
following programme was rendered; Piano
selection. Mss Wrestling. soEg. ColuEa-
hia," Miss Mel Watson; paper, The
Flag." J. ". Wrestling. music. star
Spsagfe1 Banner" Miss Yealg; song,
Guard The Flag" Ray Coonhs: violin
solo. Sounds From Home" Miss Hansen;
Afterwards" Mrs. Il Carstens; paper.
The Father Of Our CauntFyN Mrs. G. ".
Latham: duet. LITE Dream Is Ger" Miss
Alice Young and Miss Nell Watson; sorg,
Miss Hansen. song. America" hy all.
After the programme dancing was INDUCED
IN TIL midnight. The following were pres
ent. Mr.. snd Ms. J NJ. Wrestling. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Wrestling. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellis Morrison. Mr.. au5 Mrs. n. Carstens,
Mr.. ard Nrs. c. A DoSge, Mr.. and Mrs.
sam Coombs, Mr.. and Mrs. {. W. Latham.
Miss Georgia Wrestling. Mss Virginia
Wrestling. Miss Alice Young. Miss Amy
Young Miss Crop. Miss Eshelmsn. Miss
Daisy Hansen. Miss Eunlcs Guptlil. Miss
Eta MCGEE. Miss Nell Watson Mss
LleweIlyn Morrison Miss Lucy Geuld. Miss
Lulu Dodge, Mr.. James Watson, Nr. n.
Easson, Mr. Lane no5ge. Mr.. Roy Dodge
Mr. Ray Coomhs. Mr.. Dell Dodge. AR J.
s. McGee. AR. Sheridan Kelly. Mr.. Bur
bank
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-28
Copyright. 1897. By VIM Do rois

BRUSSELS. Fab. f7.~-As the earth IL
awakened by the gentle hreezes or spring
and induced 90 clothe herself in new
glory. woman follows her example. takes
advantage Of ell that art and good taste
places before her. and arises like a Phoe-
nix from the ashes OF last seasons fash
ions.
Dainty stufTs viii be the order Of the
day. and fine silks. grenadines. canvas
and gauges will be equally favored by
fashion. Costumes made OF these goods
viii have thu great advantage Of being
CONNIE II fault for the promenade, as well
IS for visiting or receptions.
For silk gowns We would choose surah.
Peau de Cygne and Loulslne. and others
having a soft and light effect and dainty
colorinr. As 20 the forms 81 the differ
ent parts OF the toilette we know that
great changes have taken place since last
summer The sleeves have become very
much narrower and al fullness. ~ any.
"a 80 the shoulder. The sleeves OF our
spring models are quite tight Fiounces
% real iace. pleatca silk ribbon or gauge
relieve the severe lines 81 the shoulder
The fuiiusss OF the skirt while stiB far
Ing somewhat st the sides. Is mostly gath
cred a. the back, and the spring will show
Us many trimmed skirts. The trimmings
bands ~ pasSemeuterie. sna bias folds
~ the same goods az the dress ana gem
crafty placed around TIRE whole width 81
me skirt. In fact the iula riuatlon OF the
GresssFn akoT can he given ran liberty 50
various vii - che trimmings and the
mode - putting ihern on.
For the grand rabe &c ceremoule. satin
duchess. rfrh faile and heavy erorades
a. ire Louis ". style VIII ae csosea. and
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-28

Magnolia Waist club wBs organized at In
terhay Test week Tie officers elected
RE E-s r. II. Burnett, president. and
AIRS J.. l.. kappe, secretary-tre alsLrer
Tie rlna meets every We8n asday even
iuE sud e the end - the season prizes
wi-t le awarded 20 the lady and gentleman
W-o make thc highest scores. Last We'd
cts-~F tae club vas entertained ~ Mrs
ArtauT H. Vernon. ard a very pleasant
evening Vas enjoyed by a. A. the con
1s.oa ~ tee games DAINTY refrss tarnents
rs er,ei- TIE club meets next Wed
nss+saE az che residence q Mrs. Wiedow
A-. and Mrs. George T. Neumsn az
Flvft from Tacoma Tuesday night. and
are visiting Mgs, NeuwaH's parents. Or.
ard Mrs. Philips, at their residence on
Ora ford street
After aH zassrce % four months spent
30 taE7rnia. Mrs. George NILS and chill
eren returned TO Ballard on Monday.
on Tuesday clg'it MT. B0.ioDE retnrned
tr-7n S-4a BsFnarlino. Ca. where he has
been engaged IN business
The ls2n- Tacuas Winsor >anns over
tz7'a che state capital and spe1t Sunday
Wlt7 sis family
family a-rlved from Vancouver during the
week. Sir. Htcecock + ere new editor
ard manager * taa Ballard Union.
Mrs -. 81. WELDON. wro has been 81
W.ta Ft1rssv Aes entirely recovered.
Lee -azt eztarfmin-sut before the BE-
gaHinE - ne Leaten season wiE Re given
uots- ire auspices - TIE E.pssrop4a caurca
s1rave Tuesday. TSs leading attraction
81 ~ broom Grll hy fwenty-fcuT young
lsales, under me Command o Capt Ole
sen c. Seattle
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-28
seaffIestes in New York.

NEW YORK. Feb. A.-Speciai-James
r. Mcdonald, late Of Seattle, returned on
the 18th inst from salt Lake City. Utah.
and IL ar the Manhattan hotel. George
II Johnson. ar one time proprietor OF the
old Seattle Chronicle and puTser FOR years
OF Pacific Coast Steamship Companys
vessels. accompanied Mr. Mcdonald on
the trip. At the Mormon city Mr.. Nc
Donald met his son. Don. who now IS
regularly employed there. He also met
81 that place Lee J. Pitner. now Butte
City mine owner. Walter O. Ronald
happened also 60 be at the central seat
% Mormondom, lecturing in the interests
OF the Knights Of Pythias. Mr.. McDon-
aid expects to be in New York city Cor
some time.
W. p. Boyd. the dry goods merchant
OF Seattle. Is registered at the Hoffman
house.
L. y. Ross, one OF the famous kid
committee in a certain period OF reform"
in Seattle ana now a street railroad
builder at Cripple Creek, arrived on a
Western train early Saturday morning.
February Is. and rushed breataiessly
around Wall street until late in the after
noon. when he took a steamer for Lon
don.
James NJ Holland. one OF the boom
days real estate operators in Seattle and
vicinity. Is now In the real estate BUSH
ness Afi TINS cry
Mr. Spencer. Of Spencer. Clark & Co,
is here on business for his firm.
Mr. X. c. Southwick of the MacDougall
& Southwick Company OF Seattle, recent
~ arrived from the Pacific coast and is
extremely busy making purchases for his
firm. Mr.. Crasin. head OF one of the
departments in the same establishment. is
assisting In the selection OF goods. Mrs.
Cragin, VINO came on with her husband. is
visiting relatives az clifton Springs y.
Y. until Mr.. Cragin finishes his business
here.
Sikey Henderson. who was one of the
lively and popular young men about
town" three or four years ago In Seattle,
Is now filing a responsible position with
the Metropolitan Rubber Company, Cort-
land street, New York.
L. w Getchell. mining man OF Seat
tie, Is visiting ct his old down East"
home. Machias. Me. for a few days.
J. PARK HENDERSON.
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with The Observation-Disclosures.

above all one can predict particular sue
cess 10 MORE antique, which again will
make Its appearance. as IL seems 20 COM
bine better than any other silk with the
rich trimmings. laces or embrolderies.
Evening gowns VIII again be cut With
a train, fashion for which We are
very grateful as the skirt. no matter
how richly made. cannot give its wearer
the air OF elegance and dignity which dis
tinguishes the trained robe OF all trim
mings none viii be as much In vogue as
lace-lace Of 81 kinds made by hand or by
machine. Ladies who possess treasures in
the form OF Bruges. Mslines or d'Alencon
lace will find that they have every occasion
In the coming season 10 make effective use
Of them.
As a model FOR the arrangement Of fine
real lace. we enclose today our design OF
a charming house dress made OF creme de
chine OF the new color. violette de narme
The corsaEe IS trimmed with real Brussels
isce, forming igare Jacket In front and
hack. and falling as epaulettes over the
rather tight-ftting sleeve. The entire
sleeve Is wrjnkled and the point al the
wrist is filed ont by a narrow founee
% the lace. The belt IN corSelat form
closes behind. and IS edged with forr
Nttle tu>ks % the crepe &c chine. crossing
a. the Point In front. ard is trimmed rIth
black velvet ribbon. The skirt which Is
very vide. particularly n the back. IS ar
nafnenfet by Insertions 81 real lace match
Ing That on the corsaEe The two rows
of Insertion e9c.rcie tire bottom, 81 tire
skirt. emitting higher in the front. where 4
velvet rtcnon bow ~ Louis XIV. STYLE hides
anf connects tne ends.
Another Important accessory - the tor
et whica We must nor ignore. S. the out
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-28

Last NorfsY evening Miss jessie Sf-x-
~ gave charming Washington nirtnfiAY
Anrs~eTszry party The evening - a
pleasantly spent In games. among SHlea
waS n penny .0r your thought. Tor
~Asch Mas Edgla TsurreA recSiFes frst
pyize and Ar. John EeoSTts tns CODY.
A. = iat. boar r~srssnfnents were served
Tho. present were: sssss Na5el Smith.
Mas Lucy Brown Miss Jessie sseSleF,
Miss Beatrice Wright. Mss Maud Mill
sac. Miss Etref BErrel!. AR. Gene CHI
berg Mr.. Fred wrsxaf Mr.. John Roberts.
Mr.. Curtlxs Parker, Mr. Frank Hsrgsri
Ax.f Mr. Henry Young
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-28

u as4i1gtcu's birthday was celebrates -
q very r1sasz1f manner On the West side.
the residence ~ AE-- Ard Mrs. J. 81. West
lng being tAs scare q the event. The
house vas handsomely decorated for TIRE
Occasion. aaxs 6rApea over tae handsome
sta.rcasss al1 over tbs zlcoye Shtca con-
taizsa tie gr4G4 piano beng a feature.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-28

lsR. Mr. C6tr Woods Mr.. Ben Letchsr.
Mr.. = Pest. Mr.. ]. Harding. NJ. A W
Bsss, Mr. William Johnson. &T- J. era
ner. Ar. Charles +. Johnston. NJ X
Sampson, DR. Mcneil. Nr. Thomas Coy.
Mr. W Castle, Mr Andrew Trssl. Mr..
Dave Talbot, Mr- pabasg-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-28

That the blood should perform its vital
functions, IL is absolutely necessary II
should rot only he pure but rich in ufe-
giving elements. These results are best ef-
fected by the use Of that well-known
standard blood-purifier. Ayers Sarsapar-
Tia.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-28

Among the passengers on board the
Kaiser Wilhelm H.. which has sailed from
Gibraltar for New York. IS Sgnar Hanlio
Garibaldi. a son OF the Italian patriot.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-28

Elegant offices for rent low. Sullivan
building.
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TIE wedding q Jay L. Summer snd Mss
ANA Alta MAttEon ~ TIE residences Of
ar. ard Mrs 4 f. Baansxo-a Eednes-
daT @TeuInx was very pretty affair,
Fev : C. OhrUm offlrIatsa TIE parl8fs
ln which ire ceremony was performed
were handsomely decorated Nith choice
cut foSera ard eVergreens. waite fne din
ting table was perfect dream wifh its
wealth ~ flowers. Mss Lydia Iaf1Kon.
ar attractive young lady. was brides
maid and Arthur GuW8sr best man.
Arnong TIE quests present were Ir. and
Nrx. W Sumner Mr. and Mrs. J Bauas-
cord Mr. ard Mrs. &rNaiiy. ar ard
Mrs A. E. RaBn-9ord Mrx. y. J. Bauns-
CORD Ms Lucy Ladders, Miss Laura
gunner diss BaunsxoFd Miss ChFistine
BsunsKoTc M I.TasH M8ttHor 1tss
Efeiea Dahl Ar Arthur Sumner. sLr
James suTaasF and MT Aes Christenson.
After D very en51ga5le even TX the Feuag
Couple departed Ter thesr new bone amid
o shower 81 rice and old shoes.
ar Harry ~ Shaw ara Miss corneiis
Marion wers MARI e 81 Woo8invs4e
ThuFs6sY evening 81 tbe home 81 Nr Hea-
~ Marion. station sTa~t SO rhat place.
The ceremony waH parfermfd hv D. W z.
Harrington. - TfintY - y. sharca, this
city. Sir ard Mrs Saaw sre Eei ~
faVoTaby known AZ ttoa8lHvii.e, wteEe
they have reaisaea f7Y sF#eFa. years Tbs4r
future home wl ae ~ sfohgm.sa.
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give this prarTa NINE before the society.
unter the direction 81 Prof. fIeurv W.
Lunr tae principal assisted hv Aff.s
Emma March and Nlss carrie BlseGcrpA.
teachers
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MASTERS OF FASHION.

6c1c Ns6atA
Antwerp Exposition. rssS
Amsterdam Exposition, rssy
Brussels Exposition. rssss
Diploma Ct Hoac-.
Expozasioa a. s1hevea.agsns rssa
CozTu-er- 20
Il II gze~z Of Beizfu---
II D. Qzeen Rsgezt OK tie Netssrlsrts
Il r r. Prsncexx FreGertck Leopold Of
Prussia
Il Il Dzchexs PaE1 CO zeck.ez burg
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-05-08
Isaac Martin
Personal,

Miss Jennie Turner, of Shade Mills,
Nd, is the guest of Mrs. Jennie
Payne.
Mrs. j. j. Keller left last Saturday
to visit her daughter, Mrs. H. l. Har-
man, in Baltimore.
Messrs. r. r. Henderson, of Cum
berland, and George Henderson, of
Philadelphia, were guests this week of
G. G. Townsend.
Itwas the "cake- walk" feature which
brought John l.. Heintz from Cumber-
land to Frostburg's bald-headed row
Tuesday evening. and it was noticed
that whenever John "came down" the
house came too.
While sitting in the audience at
Ravenserofts' Opera House Tuesday
evening DR.. M. G. Porter received a
telegram announcing his reelection
as Mayor of Homecoming.
John Goldsworthy, appolnte night
telegraph operator at the C. & P.
station, has taken the position.
C. H. Walker is in Parkersburg, W.
Va, on a brief visit.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-05-08
He Was Pleased,

An out-of-town auditor of the pro-
duction OF ga Celebrated Case' in
Lonaconlng next day wrote to the man
ager of the Homecoming Thespian
Club as follows:
take this early opportunity of expressing
my commentator of "a Celebrated Case
last night Every member of the company
did well and the performance fully merited
the large audience which greeted you. hope
l shall have the pleasure of attending other
efforts of the Thespian club.
The club will be here next Thursday
evening with ga Celebrated Case"
and it is hoped the people will favor it
with a crowded house on account Of
l, The manifest merit of the play :
2, The evident excellence of the per-
formance;-
3, The effort of a sister town to
please us, and
4. To encourage home organiza-
ton-the Cycle club, in its work for
good roads.
All 90.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-05-08
POSt-Ohce News.

The commission of postmaster John
N. Benson expires September IL, 1897.
The Department asks for bids for
carrying the mail between the post
office and G.. and P. station. Some
construe this as preliminary growing
out of a purpose to put on a Sunday
mail train. If correct. good. 1t is
high time the Georges Creek region
had gotten tout of the Wilderness"
By the way, Is it not funny that
Cumberland, enjoying full mail facil-
tiles every day in the year, is opposed
to the same luxury for "the Cum6er-
land coal region ~
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-05-08
GENERAL ITEMS.
Deer Park on the Crest of the
AIlntrh n

AlleGhanieS.
To those contemplating a trip to the
mountains in search of health or pleas
ure, Deer Park, on the crest of the
Allegheny Mountains. 5000 feet above
sea level, offers such varied attractions
as delightful atmosphere during both
day and night, pure water, smooth,
winding roads through the mountains
and valleys, Cricket grounds, Ball
grounds, Golf links, Tennis courts,
and the most picturesque scenery in
the Allegheny range. The hotel is
equipped with all adjuncts conducive
to the entertainment, pleasure and
comfort of guests.
There are also number of furnish
ed cottages with facilities for house
keeping.
The house and grounds are supplied
with absolutely pure water, piped from
the celebrated Boiling Spring" and
are lighted with electricity. Deer
Park is on the main line of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, and has the
advantage of its splendid Vestibuled
Limited Express trains between the
east and west. Season excursion
tickets, good for return passage until
October 81, will be placed on sale at
greatly reduced rates at all principal
ticket offices throughout the country.
The season at Deer Park commences
June 81, 1897.
For full information as to rates,
rooms, ETC., address ID. C. Jones,
Manager, Camden Station, Baltimore.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-05-08
EPWORTH LEAGUE NEWS.
ARTHUR +. SMITH, Editor.
Important Items

Important Items.
The meeting Sunday evening last was large
ly attended, nearly two hundred being
present.
The services next Sunday will be in charge
of James Williamson.
The annual meeting was held Monday
evening, with president Thomas Rowe in the
chair. The reports from the different depart.
ments were read. They showed that the
League had been very active during the year.
The resolution to limit the tenure of the of:
flee of president to two years was defeated
Officers were elected to serve one year as
follows:
President-Arthur F. Smith
First Vice Presidtnt-.James Williamson.
Second Miss Esther j Jetf'ries
Third " Miss Minnie f. Hitch
ms.
Fourth Vice Presidnt-James Short
Secreta,y-Miss Anna Hanson.
assistant Secretary-Richard F. CLANCY.
T'easurer-Miss Lily Carson.
James Williamson, the new chairman of
the department of christian work, has served
in that capacity before, and will make that
department great success this year. as his
activity and zeal in religious work is well
known.
Miss Esther j. Jeffries, who will preside
over the department of mercy and help is a
very successful worker among the sick and
distressed, having a natural aptitude for such
work. Miss Jeffres was reelected as the
League organist for another year.
Miss Minnie E. Hitchins had served the
League so well as the literary vice-president
that she was reelected, and increased ex-
perence will no doubt enable her to make
one of the most successful departments of
the League still more efficient this year.
James Short the new fourth vice president
will have charge of the musical and social
work of the Chapter. He is young man of
push and enterprise, which, combined with
musical ability of high order, will make the
social work success.
Miss Anna Hanson, secretary, and Richard
f. CLANCY, assistant secretary, possess con-
siderable ability for managing the arduous
duties of the department of correspondence
but both will fulfill their obligations to the
entire satisfaction ofthe League.
Miss Lily Carson, treasurer is wellknown
as Il popular teacher in the High school, and
she will manage the finances with great
ability. The years opens with the League in
prosperous financial condition, and the
new treasurer will maintain it So
The new cabinet will meet in the parlors of
the Slicer House next Wednesday evening at
s o'clock to outline plans and work for this
year. Every member should be present
promptly.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-05-08
TOWN AND VICINITY.
Means Well, but Mistaken

"Julia" writes to Uncle Som protest
ing that she sis a lady, a resident but
not native of Frostburg."
This is excellent, but "Julia" en-
ploys more masculine terms than ladies'
usually find in the bright lexicon of
womanhood. For instances--"th thrash"
is not a motherly verb; venom
not wifely noun, nor would "brother
JOURNAL be written by sister of one
who had been "thrashed' by anybody,
especially Uncle Sam.
Dear Julia" if you wish to be
known and honored as tender, af-
fectionate, sweet example of Goods
last best gift to man." you cannot be a
philologist in the temple of populistic
learning.