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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

make household angels sing together for joy
would be if men would remember that be-
ing woman doesn't make anyone enjoy
having all their theories and ideas derided
and scoffed at. There are plenty of women
who cant venture an opinion on any sub
ject from the weather to the political situa
ton without having their husbands tell
them they dom know what they are talking
about, and they'd better keep quiet. 1t may
be true, but il a man marries a fool 1t is
his own fault. He picked her out from
among all the other women in the world be-
cause she was the one that suited him best
and was most congenial TO his taste, and if
she doesn't know a blessed thing he has
no right to say word. As general thing
men fall into this fault of disparaging their
wives opinions through sheer carelessness
of their wives feelings and conceit of their
own views. But just let one stop and ask
himself how he would like TO be continu
ally made to look cheap before the chill
dren and the servants, how he would like
to have his ideals, and often even his reli-
gion, ridiculed, and every time he tried to
tell joke or good story have somebody
who went out into the world more and saw
and heard more remind him that it was a
hoary chestnut Could there be a more ex-
quisite cruelty practiced? Yet thousands of
women go through this daily martyrdom
from men who think they are good hus-
bands. Tom was always good to me, said
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS.
We Should Each and All TRY to nake the
Day Thoroughly Enjoyable.

Because we cannot have the 1ule log
and traditional roast pig, shall we refuse
the cheer of anthracite coal and baked tur-
key?" asks Florence Hall N'interburH. writ
ing on the Spirit of CHRISTMAS" in the
Woman Home Companion. 'Or if even
the open fire, the mistletoe and the family
gathering are beyond u.s. must we disdain
the homemaking attempts of the steam
radiator, and find no comfort in the dainty
elaborateness of Widespread table. cater
ing to the needs of refined modern tastes
Suppose the misanthropt flor the recluse
who lives only in an imaginary Christmas
is misanthrope) came out Of his shell and
gathered the Young pe6ple about him TO
charm their cars with tIies Of The old wavs
of notwithstanding WHOM he WAS how
Would not this he better than grnmblno
out protests against thenew wavs tbat have
their own reasons for being and offer in
turn their own measure Of endowment to
willing spirits? Geniaa old age Is always A
welcome presence. and if never suggests anv
coatrasts that put us out of coneeit with
the pleasures that lie within our reach. But
carping, even if it proceeds from the patr.
arch, is an infection setere enough TO blight
any holiday.
I'm the nature of things there p,ust ba
holidays How povetty-strieken is that soul
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
OVERRIDING the Being Good Business.

81 say, Jimmy, don't you think you are
rather OVERRIDING this being good business?"
volunteered one young hopeful in confidence
to his chum.
Not on your life. Don't you know
Christmas is coming:" replied the youngster
who was accused OF being too good.
Yes, that's all very well. But you may
be maxim a mistake.
you don't know what yer talkin about.
You ought to hear all the folks at our house
talking about what good boy Jimmy is
getting to be-. and how that fake Santa
Claus is going to give him such a lot OF nice
presents.
Aw, yes. That's all right But, then,
want to tell you that it may not turn out
the way you want.
What are you giving mc?'
We'll, ought to know. | tried your game
last year, and | got four Bibles and three
Sunday school books for Christmas Not
pair OF skates or anything OF the sort. They
said they thought | would like the Bibles
and the books better. Aw. tell you, jim
my, you don't want to overdo the being
good business. Chicago Times Herald.
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a little welcome reformation, and who
might make Us so much happier if they only
would.
What would | suggest? Oh, lots Of
things To begin with: Id have them make
a cast.iron resolution 10 spend more of their
time at home When man marries wom-
an he leads her to suppose he does it be
cause he yeaIns for unlimited quantities of
her society, and il must strike any fair
minded person good deal like getting goods
under false pretenses if, as soon al the hon
eymoon wanes, he chases off to the club
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
NEW YEAR IN WASHINGTON
When Every One Keeps Open House with
Lavish Southern Hospitality.

Mary Nimmo Balentine, writing of New
Years Day in the White House in the
Woman's Home Companion, thus describes
the public receptions: Announcements are
published in the newspapers proclaimng
the levee at the white house and the exact
minute at which the different officials of
the government service will be received.
but it is usually near one o'clock before the
sovereign people are admitted to the
grounds.
''The state eyee at the white house is
but the beginning of the calling that con
tinues throughout the afternoon and well
into the night in official and private houses.
The official social season is inaugurated on
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

An l want TO jes' submit ID to kinder
push EN- through.
Whereas. we've been neglec ful an forget
full of our work,
Whereas, we've been too ca relesf an too
often prone to shirk.
Whereas we've been unmind un~ bout the
little acts o. love.
An little deeds o kindness why, I'm goin'
to make this move:
Resolved, we'll be more faithful an more
watchful all The day:
Resolved, we'll scatter sunshine all along
the weary way;
Resolved, We'll let no brother who may
need our friendly grasp
Plod on another single step without our
warmest clasp,
An how'll somebody second O. the resolu-
tons. then
Let every Teller vote an = F." an add a
strong "Amenr'
An then go out an act EN- right in all his
daily walk.
An make his Twin tally with his resolu-
ton talk.
ID. G, Bickers. in Atlanta Constitution.
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For the Children.

YES" said Mr.. Blykins, I'VE always
celebrate Christmas for the children sakes
They expect it, you know, and wouldn'
have the heart to disappont them
But you and Mrs. Blykins always re
member each other?"
oh, yes. | am going to give her two
hundred-dollar coat and have reason to
think she intends to give me a fifty dollar
chair. We always settle well in advance
what our presents will be. All we have to
think of now is doll for the little girl and
a tin wagon for the boy" ashington
Star
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

was generally some wealthy nobleman who
was willing to spend money lavishly in pro
noting the gayeties of the court. 1t is of
record that during the reign of Elizabeth
Essex, as Lord of Misrule." spent. in one
Christmas season $4,000 OF his own money
on the court games.-Chicago Chronicle.
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fo
Imperishable.

The Christmas bells will silent be,
The Christmas lights grow dim.
The brightness faded from the tree
May leave it gaunt and grim.
But Christmas cheer was never so;
Its echo fingers on,
With memories of long ago
And hope of joys to dawn.
So, DER all time its might extends
And ready homage wins:
AS one glad Christmas season ends
Another straight begins.
washington Star.
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Willie'S Text.

Alter five-year-old Willie had gone to bed
ON Christmas eve his mother went into the
room to see ii he had hung up his stocking
properly for Santa Claus. Much to her sur
prise she found that-the little fellow had ap-
proprated one of hers for the occasion and
had attached a slip of paper on which he
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
..oUR~f7oLlDAY>e sUPPLEMENT.

to bear in mind that woman never gets too
old to like a compliment, or to be inter
ested in hearing that her husband loves her
and appreciates her; and, above all, to save
some of his good manners and good humor
for home consumption.
Il don't suppose I'll live to see any of my
theories carried out, added Elsie, dolefuily,
but | can tell you they are badly needed
reforms in lot of families know. "-Doro-
thy Dix, in n. o. Picayune.
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quired, with interest. New Years res
buttons, she responded, promptly.
Goodness, gracious" | exclaimed, aghast,
"you surely aren't going to try to keep that
many? It's enough to bring on paresis even
to attempt to remember what they're
about
Don't be alarmed" she returned; ''they
are not intended for personal use. They
are merely a little list | have prepared for
some men | know. You see, Dorothy" she
went on. earnestly, I've been thinking over
the matter, and I've come to the conclusion
that the trouble with us women is that we
have gotten into the habit of trying to mo-
nopolize all the domestic virtues and self
sacrifice. You can't pick up a paper with
out seeing a long article on a woman duty
TO make home happy, or a wife's duty to
her husband, or mothers sacred duty to
her children. But do you ever hear of its
being a mans duty to make home so at
tractive his wife won't want to go out in
the evenings? Does anybody ever advise
him, when he comes home tired at night, to
put on his dress suit and try to entertain
dis wife 10 keep her from being attracted
by younger and handsomer men? Not much.
DO you ever a roomful of prosperous,
middle-aged men sitting around in fathers
convention, discussing how to do their duty
to their children? Nobody ever did. 1t
isn't right. I'm in favor of giving the men
a show and letting them take a hand in
the happiness making and the duty business.
Nov. when the New Year resolution
time comes" went on Elsie, studying her
list, Il just want to get in a few of my do
mestic principles, and my word for it. you
will see il will do more real good and bring
about more genuine reforms than all the
swearing off from smoking and drinking
since Adam. Comparatively few women
are afflicted with husbands who get drunk
or smoke to excess, but millions of us have
to pu, up with men who are in crying need of
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Her Bright Scheme.

First Lady-What New Years present are
you going to give to your husband!
Second Lady-A hundred cigars.
First Lady-And what did you pay for
them?
Second Lady-Oh, nothing For the last
few months | have taken one or two out of
Jacks box every day. He hasn't noticed
it, and will be so pleased with my little pres
ent and the fine quality of the cigars-Lon-
don Tit Bits,
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Directed Court Amusements.

Down to the reign of Henry VIII, and
occasionally since, Lord of Misrule' was
appointed to direct the amusements of the
English court during the holidays. He pre-
sided over the festivities, prepared the
games, directed the sports and saw that the
court was kept properly amused during
Christmas week The office was considered
highly honorable, and the Lord of Misrule'
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

glad new life in them. They put life into
the heart that has grown almost discour-
aged by failure and nerve it for fresh en-
deavor Let us enter upon the life and serv
ice of the new year under the inspiration
which they give.-Baptist Union.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Wise PreCaution.

There" said the prudent housewife, as
she looked over the Christmas decorations,
81 think that will do very nicely. Only we
must not forget to take the mistletoe from
the chandelier and move it to different parts
of the room during the day."
What is that for?" asked her husband.
81 don't wish to wear the carpet out al
in one spot."-Washington Star.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
A Backward Look.

Christmas kin be made so much pleasant.
er eff the stern parunt will on'y let his min
wander back tew the time when he made a
dash fur the Of chimney piece himself.-N.
Y. Truth
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

willie" said his father, what good re-
solves are you going to make for the New
Year," "Im not going to fight with john
ME Jones any more replied Willie. I'm
glad to hear that said the father; "but
why did you make that resolve?" Cause"
was the answer, 81 always get licked. -
Chicago Daily News.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Progressive Peace.

eve have good times at our house along
before Christmas.
you do!"
Eyes; the children try to please their
mother and she tries to please me. De
troit Free Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Tact Required.

1t really requires a marvellous amount of
tact to appear thankful at Christmas for
something you didn't want.-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

1t put me il jealous mood
SO when she came to say: Good night"
And whispered in my willing ear,
On tip-toe in her gown of white,
Softly: Il love you, papa dear"
"You love me. but how much?" ] said,
And after just the slightest pause
She answered, pulling down my head:
81 love you more than Sanity Claus"
The day had been a happy one,
As ev'ry Christmas ought to be;
There was no dearth of cheer nor fun
And ev'ry bell pealed merrily.
Those near and dear had said: Goodwill"
In more or less substantial ways,
And nothing in the guise of i'll
Had called for pity or dispraise.
But Stella's bedtime hour by far
The happiest was to me- because
Twas then she found. my own bright star,
She loved me more than Santa Claus"
Edward W. Barnard, in Judge.
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Put Them in Good Shape.

If your morals are in bad shape, the first
of the year is good time to reform them
l.. A. w. Bulletin.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
Beginning AfreSh.

What breezy sound there is in the words
Beginning afresh.' They have ring of
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

had printed in bold hand one of the Sun
day school texts: THE Lord LOvvEtH a
CheaRfuLL giVveR. Chicago Daily News.
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NEWYEAR =
RESOLUTIONS
- =: FORMEN.

Isle was sitting in
her pleasant library,
intently reading a
neat typewriter list
as long as her arm.
"What is it, | in
"NeM Years res
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XssssezssyagzAA
S4aszASaNMs SXSgsY
II THE -
MEASURE OF
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him all day
The good saints
due p + a i 5 e,
gratitude,
md W / t h s Il c h
warmth I'm free
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-21
NORTH CAROLINA SHOULD
HAVE A COMMITTEE.
Southern Tobacco Journal.)

The appointment by the Richmond To
hacco Trade of committee to get up
n leaf exhibit from that State for the
Paris Exposition suggests that North
Carolina tobacconists should do some
thing Of this kind.
North Carolina is the leading producer
Of brights. which have caught the popu-
lar fancy in many foreign countries al
ready and would. with proper efforts.
largely supplant all other tobaccos
throughout the civilized world for pipe
and cigarette uses. These goods have
Il future that should be zealously and
inteligently looked after. and increased
demand abroad could be created. il
seems to us. by good work, at the big
show Mt the French capital next year.
In the interest of the growers and
the leaf dealers, and that the Old North
State should receive the credit that be
longs to her, this State ought to have
n Paris Exposition leaf exhibit com
mittee of her own. Let all Of the
markets act together, and send repre-
sentatives to a convention that will Sc
lect three suitable men. Then let the
tobacco boards of trade raise fund
large enough to secure n handsome dis
play. IT an exhibit be undertaken it
should be first-class one We believe
it would be Il fine investment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-21

gested by Judge Clark. 1t must be a
great hardship upon the judge Of the
Twelfth district to hold courts in the
First district, for the probabilities are,
while doing so he would be kept from
his family and home for nearly, if not
fully six months. At the salary now paid
no Judge could afford the expense of
travelling to and from the courts, even
if the condition of the dockets permitted.
| am glad these things are being dis
cussed. for ] believe much good will
come out Of it, Now is the time for
members of the profession throughout
the State. to make suggestions looking
to a better system Of courts. or per
fccting Of the present system, winch
will help to relieve the cOngested condl-
ton of the dockets of the Superior court,
The delay of the law keeps down practice
and deters itigants which results often
in imposition. /, therefore, heartily en-
dorse the suggestion of Judges Brown
and Clark and commend them to our
law makers.
WIN. J. LEARY, SIR.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-21
MORE ABOUT THE SUIT.
durham Herald.)

n summons has been issued from the
Superior court of Granville county, in
a suit brought by Rev. II. j. Gattis
against Rev. DR.. ]. G. Kilgo president
of Trinity College. b. n. Duke, w. II.
Branson and w. Il. Odell. The action
is brought to recover damages for slam
der, and is the outgrowth of the recent
unpleasantness between Dr. Kilgo and
Judge Clark.
We understand the suit is for libel pub
lished in the newspapers and in pam
phlets gotten out by the college and cir
culated over North and South Carolina.
II we are not mistaken 10000 of these
pamphlets We're printed and sent out
by the college. Some of the best legal
talent i'll the State has been employed
TO prosecute the case. Among them are
Boone & Bryant. of this city, Cy Wat
son and J. c. Buxton, of Winston: ex-
Judge A. w Graham and A. A. Hicks,
of Oxford, and S. NJ. Gattis, of Hills
boro.
From friend of Mr.. Gattis we learn
that he is sixty years old and has been
a minister of the Methodist church for
thirty-eight years, and this is the first
suit of any kind he has had in the courts.
nor has there been a charge against
his moral and Christian character.
The papers in this case are returnable
to the Granville county Superior court
week after next and this case Will be
called for trial at the April term of
the same court
The case is likely to be stubbornly
fought on both sides. and some of the
best legal talent in the country will lock
horns for those against whom the suit
is brought have the means to secure a
pick of the legal profession.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-21

ABOUT THE JUDICIARY.
The Suggestion of Judges Brown and
Clark Endorsed.
Edenton, n. c., January IS, 1890.

Edenton, n. c., January Is, 1890.
To the Editor:
The suggestion made by Judge George
II. Brown, Jr., in connection with a
Constitutional amendment giving the
members of the Supreme court bench the
same jurisdiction over the Superior
courts. as the judges of the Superior
courts now have, and requiring them to
hold terms Of the Superior courts when
ever any of the judges may be sick. or
from any oyer-ruling necessity may not
be able to hold court, is move in the
right direction. Judges are like other
men subject to all diseases in common
with the human family, and liable to be
rendered unable to hold court at any
time When the judge fails to hold court
great inconvenience is occasioned to
the people who are required to attend
court such as suitors. In most of the
counties courts are rarely held oftener
than , or 3 times year, and when q
term is missed it counts, and is 4 blow
to those connected with the court and
have no doubt, in some cases, results in
irreparable damage. | have often wond-
cred why this defect in our cOtlr- sys-
TEN had not been remedied. 1t ought to
have been years ago. / think well Of
and endorse what Judge Clark has to
say about dividing the State into divi-
sions Of six districts each. This on sht
to be done at once for the reasons sug-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-21
NOTICE OF SALE.

BY virtue of the provisions Of a certain deed
of mortgage made to the undersigned by o. J.
Carroll and wife, and registered in the Register $
office of Wake county in book las. page b22, the
undersigned will expose to public sale at the
county court house door in the city OF Ralelgh on
Saturday, TIE 18th day of February, SPY, az IL
o'clock M, the following described real estate
situated in the city Of Raleigh, viz: Beginning
the north vest corner Of Bakers lot IN the
south line OF West South street, unning thence
west along said line of West South street 2tS
feet inches Crossing Carroll auenuel 70 the
northeast corner Of Ferehee Myatts lot, thence
south along said Ferebee Myatt's line 23n tecttO
Peasants northwest corner, thence east IN u
line parallel with West South street 30 feet
inches Crossing Carroll avenue) to a stake In
Mrs. a. POpe's line, thence north In line per-
pendicular to said South street "a feet TO lara
Hester'5 Northwest corner, thence east along
50 Clara Hester's lineto Dawson street. thence
north along the wes' line of Dawson street 10
feet to said Bakers Southeast corner, thence
thence west along said Bakers line % feet 10
his southwest corner, thence north along his
west line 126 feet to the beginning, being the
several tracts of land purchased by said 0. }.
Carroll of the Upchurch estate, james Moore.
A. Hudspeth, 4. V. Emery, Simon RANSOM
Mrs. Pope and others, comprising al OF the lots
owned by said o. j. Carroll which lie on West
South Street, Dawson street and Carroll avenue
in said city OF Raleigh Terms of sale: cash.
G. M. BUSBEE, Trustee.
January 18th, ls09.-t. d. S.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-21

As child Adam made no mistakes,
but he made up for it during his honey
moon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-21
ROBBED TIE GRAVE

\ startling incident, of which Mr..
John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
Il was in a most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken,
tongue coated, pain continually in back
and sides, no appetite gradually grow
ing weaker day by day Three physi-
clans had given me up Fortunately, a
friend advised trying Electric Bitters;
and to my great JOY and surprise, the
first bottle made decided improve
ment continued their use for three
weeks. and am now a well man. |
know they saved my life, and robbed the
grave of another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only 80 cents bottle
at any Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-21
STATE NEWS.

1t is with pleasure that the Herald
announces to the public that large
stemmery will be built in Smith6eld in
the near future, and that the third ware
house will be completed before the next
season openS.-Smithfield Herald.
The current number of the Durham
Recorder contains sixteen pages of illus
trations and sketches of the business en-
terprises. educational advantages, and
Industrial growth of Durham, accompa-
MED BY pictures Of Durham's leading
men. II is fine edition OF a fine town
Durham has hardly begun to grow. 1t
is destined to be one of the great South
ern towns, and if it does not double its
population in ten years we shall be dis
appointed. The Recorder has done an
excellent piece of work. and it viii re-
dound TO the good of the community.