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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-12-15


rious scrawl beneath, and as | looked
without being able to make head or
tail of the thing he whispered:
"Thc others will he here inside of
two days. and we will have a meeting.
| have been here three days. and find
nothing to alarm me. | trust matters
in London are all right?
''As far as | know" 1 replied as | re-
turned his card and wondered whether
he was trying to check me or had real
ly mistaken me for somebody else.
Good. We can settle all the details
in an hour after the others get here. 1t
will be as well that we are not seen to-
gcthcr, but will notify you when we
are ready"
When he had gone. | made up my
mind that he had mistaken me for an
other man. but | could not quite catch
on to his expressions. lie was evident
ly in Stockholm by appointment. and
others were to arrive later, and Mr..
Grelling, who was probably an Eng
lishman. was mixed up in the affair, if
not the leader. The matter puzzled
anu dllllO,tu IOl uilll itll Ioul. anu
then dismissed it from my mind
Three hours later. as retired to my
room, the StOlid faced and wooden
headed waiter who carried my light
hung about in queer way after set
ting the candle down, and finally
gave him Il small coin and waved him
out Instead of going he whispered to
me:
81 wish to warn you. Strange men
have been here for week. think
they are waiting for you"
But who can be looking for meT'
queried in reply.
"You know best. Good night and
God save you. l will keep my eyes and
ears open for you"
wanted to question the man, but he
hurried away and left me more befOg-
ged than before. | spent an hour try
ing to figure out some satisfactory con-
clusion and then fell asleep. Next
morning at breakfast the same man
waited on me. | had little table by
myself. and while bringing my dishes
the waiter whispered in my ear:
fourth table. am sure they are Rus
sian spies and will watch you"
Now had the key to the mystery.
There was some sort of conspiracy
on foot, probably against the peace OF
the car. and the conspiratOrS were to
meet at Stockholm. From what | had
read and heard of such affairs the
plans and plots generally originated in
England or Switzerland, but these men
had selected nearer ground Their plot
must have been suspected or the Rus
sian spies would not have been there.
Yes, the two men were Russians. and
though their idea seemed to be to pass
ing at it. don't pretend to say that a
spy can always be spotted Offhand. but
| do assert that after one of them has
followed the occupation for several
years there are many ways in which he
bctrays his calling to an observing eye.
They cast many furtive glances in my
direction, and when | realized that
was to be under espionage | felt a
spirit of deviltry take possession of
me. | would carry off the role of con-
spiratOr with DraZcn cheek. For the
next two days | was closely shadOwed.
Whenever ! wandered about the town,
one of the two men followed me. No
doubt it was noted down whom | ad-
dressed, when | took my meals. how
many cigars | smoked and all other lit
tie details. After the first day of this
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-12-15
FROsTBURG, Md, SATURDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1900.
CLEANING f!D GLOVES.
How to Restore Delicate Shades to
Pristine Freshness.

Pristine d FeShnesS.
A succ, Sful wash for soilcd kid
gloves of the more delicate shades, as
well as white. will be owned by many
housewives; as one of the greatest bless
ings of the day. Many of the cleaners
will say that light gray or pale laven-
der KIDS cannot be cleaned successful
ly. but thy are wrong. Go to any
drug >;",. aal ask for a cleaning fluid
made ~ - VS.: DcOdorizcd benzine,
two pirts: SUlphUric ether, one dram;
chloroform. one dram; alcohol, two
drains.
Open the windows wide and have no
lire and no light in the room while do
ing the cleaning. Select large earth
en- bowl and pour in enough of the
fluid to we'll cover the pair of gloves.
Wash the gloves just as you would a
cloth or n piece of lace. Rub the fin
gers together until the seams are en-
tirely clean. Use one glove to rub the
other with. When they seem to be
clean. squeeze out and dry them with
towel sufficiently to put on the hand.
If spot shows anywhere, wet it again
with the fluid and rub the kid gently
with the towel.
If you have plenty Of the washing
fluid and arc deSirous of having the
gloves look just like new, rinse them
before trying them on in clean wash.
When assured that they are clean, pull
them off carefully by loosening the fin
gers at the tips. Hang them up to dry
in the open air. In half an hour all
disagrccable odor Will have disappear
ed. One quart of this cleansing fluid
will not cost over 40 cents, and it ought
to clean six pairs of gloves.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-12-15

Smooth over the fire in saucepan
one hcapcd tablespoon of flour and a
'ittlc less butter. Then add by degrees
three scant pints of milk, and let boil
up we'll Add level teaspoon of salt, a
dozen flakes Of red pepper pod and a
quarter of saltspoonful Of grated
nutmeg Now stir in we'll a teacup Of
cooked and finely mashed turnip and
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-12-15
FORGIVENESS.

Ny heart vas heavy for its trust had been
Abused, is kindness answered with foul wrong.
So, turning gloomily from my fellow men,
One summer sabbath day | >trollcd among
The green mounds OF the village burial place,
Where, poulcling how all human love and hate
Find one sad level and how, soon OF late,
WTongt! and Wrongdocr, each with mcckencd face
And cold hands folded oycr Il stiIl heart
Pass the green TIN. r.shold OF our common grave,
Whittier all footsteps tend whence none depart,
Awcd Tor myself and ritying my race,
Our common sorrow, like mighty wave,
Swept all my pride away, and trcmblingly for
gave.
Whittier.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-12-15
THE CANDIDATES Kiss.

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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-12-15

Take medium sized fresh haddock,
clean it. remove the head, and then
carefully tillet it; trim and wipe each
piece with clean cloth; sprinkle each
of butter; then place the tllctS in Il
pudding tin In front of clean fire;
baste well with butter; cook from 10 to
II minutes; dish carefully, so as not to
break the fish; decorate with sprigs of
parsley and serve.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-12-15
How to wash Black Stockings

Do not use soap, but put n teacupful
of bran in n muslin bag and shake il
about in tcpid water. Wash the stock
ings in this, take them out, roll them
in clean cloth, wringing them well,
and dry as quickly as possible. If
washed in this way, the stockings will
keep good black instead of turning
brown.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-12-15

From criminal statistics n German
sOciologist has deduced that property
rights of all kinds are respected more
generally by the married than by the
single.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-12-15
How to Make Russian Kromeskies

Cut some very thin slices of bacon,
lay them fiat and place little care
fully minced meat on each. Season
with salt. pepper and little mace,
roll tightly and put aside in a cool
place. Dip into batter, fry Il golden
brown and garnish with parsley.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-12-15
How to Make Wine of beef and Iro,

To make wine of beef and iron, take
four grams of citrate of iron, dissolve
IN cup of hot water; add to half a
Jar of beef extract, dissolved in a cup
OF hot water, and when " aSe are mix
ed add one pint of sherry wine.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-12-15

The Saginaw river, in Michigan is
80 miles long. and on its banks have
been produced $4,000, ,OOO, 300 feet Of
pine boards.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-12-15
Riddle Solved,

First City Boy-Oh. see the COWS eat
ing shavings.
Second City Boy-I suppose that's
how we get Clipped beef.-St. Louis
Post-Dispatch.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-12-15
WESTBOUND

For arriving time see same Express num-
bers westbound on Main Line.
*Except Sunday. tSunday only. No. 80 is
ii local train from mberland to Pittsburg
Through tickets, east and west, for sale at
Cumberland. NJ. G.. CLARKE,
F. ID. UNDERWOOD, Ticket Agent.
General Manager. d. b. MARTIN
Dec Manager Passenger Traffic.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-12-15

sxg" Nos L. t. ), & and 9-week DAYS; TO- II,
r. h. II and l5-Sundays only; and Tues
davs, Thursdays and Saturdays. On theatre
nights, however when admission tickets to
performance have been sold by agents, No.
will leave Cumberland at close of performance.
.E'All trains stop at Hay street station,
Cumberland. l.. NJ. HAMILTON,
March General Manager.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-12-15
PittSburg Division.

PittSburg Division.
EASTBoUND.
No. 10. Express. ss...........arrives 2:3S a m.
No. 46. Express. ss...........arrives 6:lO p M.
No. Is. Con lSville Local. arrives go y. NJ
No. II. Limited Express. arrives 1929 p. IN.
No. "A. Mail ............. arrives l2:l7 p. m
No. g.. Limited Express arrives l2:27 p. m.
For leaving time see same Express numbers
eastbound on Main Line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
VIEWS OF TRANsFAAL REFUGEE.
ADVANTAGES OF THE BoERs POINTED OUT
THEIR STRENGTH IN THE FIELD

ADVANTAGES OF THE BoERs POINTED OUT
THEIR STRENGTH n THE FIELD.
Toronto. Feb IA conversation was had here
to-day with ]. H. Aiken. of johannesburg.
corning the situation in South Africa He Is the
senior partner OF the firm Of Aiken. Humphries &
Co. which has establishments in Johannesburg,
Cape Town and Durham. He was with his wife at
Johannesburg when the talk became alarming
last June, and then Mrs Aiken went to Durham as
did hundreds of and children and In the
general rush 10 British territory they were crowded
like cattle the trains. In July the war feeling
eased off and many of the women returned but did
not remain long before they again fed. This was
when KRUGER gave his ultimatum, when there was
an immense rush for the seaport towns. The situa-
ton became seriouc the beginning of October
that Mr.. Aiken locked up his warehouse and office
and went to Petermaritzburg. where he was when
the battles OF Elandslaagte, Talana HILL Reitfon-
TEN and Ladysmith were fought. The legislative
building at Pietermaritzburg turned into
hospital, and Mr.. Aiken saw any number OF British
wounded brought In, and he says that though their
| sufrerngs were dreadful they bore up with re-
markable fortitude. Troops also brought in Boer
prisoners, and at that time Mr.. Aiken had ii ar
ranged 10 go with party TO Ladysmilh, but when
Colenso fell these plans were off. and he afterward
The general feeling in Johannesburg subsequent
must no she give saT b M Aiken was that KgeT
OF the country had no voice at an in the Govern
Such condition of arairs could not last long
am thoroughly In sympathy with the grievances of
the Outlanders and the British cause Just II ever
cause just"
How do you account for the English being de-
feated often?''
why the Beers have had the first choice OF
position, and thew have not had TO attack but only
TO defend the heights that they chose FOR their
derence and fortified and trenched. They know ex-
actly where they are. General Joubert born In
the country where he Is ngkting. So was Lucas
Meyer, And Cronje knows every inch OF the border
land All the Beers are mounted. and can get
around with ease under the eeneralship they have
What is the strength OF the Boer forees?"
Well, in my opinion. their force has been over
estimated, as far have been able to ascertain
n johannesburg, where the subject was OF great
interest and much discussed. I cannot think N
COMPRISES more than 4o0o0 from the Transvaai
and coco from the Orange Free State. This total
OF $4,000 includes all their fighters from Boer terri
Tory, oot might say that these numbers may be
augmented to the extent OF from 5000 10 10000
Dutch who had farms between Charleston and
iadysmith, distance Of about two hundred miles"
On business trips TO America and England Mr.
Aiken has crossed the equator sixteen times He
gives the pronunciation of Elandslaagte as Eland-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
SOUVENIRS "sWrpED" AT POLICE DrssgR

Guests ct the Police Endowment Association
dinner az the Waldorf-Astoria on Monday night
are one by one complaining that their souvenirs
spirited away mysteriously--or to use a word
better understood by the bluecoats. "swiped." II
is old story, the loss OF souvenirs the police
dinners. In fact. there are plenty of people who
Will raise their right hands and swear that there
never was police dinner without a record OF
souvenirs stolen and doubt IL is a little swester
20 the thief, as he hugs stray souvenir 20 his
breast TO reflect that stealing from a policeman
should teach the cop a wholesome lesson ana
sharpen his wits.
The giving OF souvenirs is becoming common
now that the silversmiths and knickknack men
begin TO figure large dinners as certain source
Of profit Silver trinkets fancy boxes,. clocks.
bronzes, etc.-no dinner is considered complete now
without something The Jewellers and other pros
porous tradesmen at theiF annual feasts make the
occasion memorable by the distribution OF costly
articles. The precedent OF souvenr giving was
set II 10 said AT the 5herrs panel dinners In this
city many years age and now II q feEture of
ali the more important annual dinners-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
THE IRISH PARTY ATTACKS.
MR. REDM0ND's AMENDMENT AND TIE
SPEECHES IN IT'S SUPPORT.

SPEECHES IN IT'S SUPPORT.
London. Feb. John Redmond, chairman of
the United irish party, was loudly eheered by
all sections of the Irish members when he rose
in the House of Commons to-day to move an
amendment TO the address in reply TO the
Speech from the Throne, representing that the
time had arrived to bring the war to conclu-
sion on the basis OF recognizing the independence
Of the TTansvaal and the Orange Free State.
He said the Irish party abhorred this war and
intended far possible to maintain the in
dependence Of the republics defended with such
heroism. Mr.. Redmond admitted that when
the empire was involved in complications feel
ing of hope and satisfaction stirred the majority
of the Irish at home and abroad. But, he con-
tinued. the sympathies of the Irish would still
have been pre-Boer, even II England had not
been concerned and another Power had at
tempted to "aet the bully and oppressor in South
Africa" England to-day. added Mr. Redmond
stood mot in splendid but in disgracefuI isola-
tion Turkey alone lending her countenance."
While admitting that official expression OF hos
tility had not been heard in the United States
chiefly because America, being engaged in the
Philippine war. had not felt herself in a posi-
ton t5 rebuke England, as she would otherwise
have DONE" Mr.. Redmond declared that the
overwhelming opinion OF leading American
statesmen was hostile to Great Britain in this
war and said the unanimous disapproval of
the world demonstrated that the war was I'M
just and it ought, therefore to be stopped"
AS 10 whether the prospects OF Home Rule were
adversely affected by the attitude OF the Irish
Mr.. Redmond said he thought Ireland had moth
ing to- lose and everything TO gain by raising
her voice on the side of justice and liberty.
Patrick Joseph Power. Member for the East
Division of Waterford County, seconded Mr.
Redmonds amendment.
Timothy Healy Irish Nationalist in the course
OF a speech dwelling on the British defeats, said
Heretofore the Beers have only had two feast
days in their calendar, Dingaan's Day and Ma
juba Day. But England has given them Buffers
Day, Whites Day Gatacres Day, Methuen's
Day, Yule's Day and Symons's Day.
Loud and continued cries OF "Shamer greeted
Healy FASTENED to declare that he had the great
est respect for General Symons. He said the
most pathetic incident of the war was the cor
respondence between General Syrnons and Gen
eral Joubert before General Symons's death and
the "only unworthy feature was that the Eng
lish turned their backs upon their dying Cen
eral'
Thomas W. Russell, q Liberal opposed to
Home Rule. Member for the South Division OF
Tyrone. replying to Mr.. Heaiy, on behalf OF the
Government, said there was one day the Beers
would never celebrate. and that was the day on
under such ignoble conditions as in 1881
Mr.. Redmond's amendment was rejected BY a
vote Of 1858 10 &c.
The House then adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

lieye in my heart that there is among all Ameri-
cans OF English descent strong feeling OF SYM
pathy and attachment for the mother country.
What am going to America for is to see now
best 1t be brought out. l not going TO
beg, for If this feeling is not spontaneous, in
stead of being gratifying to the English nation
1t almost casts slur upon them. England does
not want our charity. She would not let one
wounded soldier be neglected. But what she
does want at this moment. when almost every
Continental Power is scOwling at her and she
is menaced from every quarter. is that we VINO
sprang from her side should understand her
and stand by her, and we mean to do So
Mrs. Cornelia Adair. who has a handsome home
at No. 80 Curzon-st. London is widely known In
New-York and Newport society. She was for
merry Miss Cornelia Wadsworth. one Of the beauti-
full daughters of General Wadsworth, OF Geneseo
n. Y Her first husband sMr Richie. MEM
Der of prominent Boston family. Her marriage
to the late John George Adair, Deputy Lieutenant
of Donegal and High Sheriff of the county, took
place in 1867
Mrs. Adair has lived in England for many years,
and has always been identified with the most excu-
sve set in English society. Her son, J. Wadsworth
Richie. OF this city. about three years married
Miss Emily Tooker daughter of Gabriel Mead
Tooker of Newport. One of Mrs Adair's sisters
Mrs. Smith Barry. formerly Mrs. Arthur Post. IS
the wife of Arthur Smith-Barry. Member OF Parha-
ment :,
what are known as International marriages there
is not one who claim to have won greater
degree of popularity in the land of her adoption
than Mrs. Adair Her husband was one Of the
peatedIy filed the office of High Sheriff OF his
county, besides being conspicuous inquire IN Lon
don life. Mrs. Adar is OF The most hospitabie
of London hosLesSes. continuing on the banks OF
the Thames the traditions OF hsr fathers hospi-
tally in the Genesee Valley The Prince OF Wales
is frequent visitor and guest at her house Her
brother. Congressman James w. Wadsworth is
we'll known in political business and social life in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08

company REGARDING these statements. but no
credence il given to them. On the other hand
II Is stated that no attempt will be made to pun
ish the Louisville and Nashville for the part it
took In the election. and that there will be no
attempt to increase railroad taxation. The re-
ports are published in order to attract attention
to the possibility of warfare upon railroads.
The Democratic members OF the lower house
of the Legislature met at 1 o'clock at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel in order to keep up the fiction OF
continuous sessions while Governor Taylor is
trying to have the meetings at London. Forty
members were present. but as there Were not
enough to form quorum wne answered their
names. the house adjourned.
Another attempt will be made to hold meet
ing next Friday Ali the absent members in
Cincinnati have been ordered to appear here
then. The members are very anxious TO attend
the funeral of Mr.. Goebel in Frankfort to-mor-
row but will not do so for fear they will be ar
rested at Governor Taylor's order and sent to
London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
BUTLER MAKES PROGRESS
Continued from srst page.

traversed to Ladysmith being about fifteen
miles. The official view seemed TO be that the
wedge would be inserted east OF Brakrontein
and the Dutch army drawn out .nto ground
more favorable for the British operations There
was no DEFINITE information when the War once
closed at midnight. The extent to which General
Butler has been reinforced is unknown, but he
is believed TO have Ave Thousand more troops
than when he first crossed the Tugela for his
turning movement. and he Is certainly stronger
in artillery
General Roberts and General Kitchener were
reported By several correspondents as having
started on Tuesday for the front, which was a
safe expression for the censor 10 pass when
there were many points of attack.
IN NORTHERN CAPE COLONY
The first rumor of fighting from the Orange
River district came from Sterkstroem. where
General Gatacre's outposts were reported to
have been fired upon at Penhoek and at Bird 8
River Siding. These outpost affairs on the line
OF railway toward Dordrecht were apparently
trivial incidents in the larger movement against
Stormberg.
Great activity was reported in the Colesberg
district. but positive results were known.
No further details of General Macdonald's
reconnaissance or turning movement west Of
General Methuen's camp had been received at
midnight.
The political situation has been cleared by the
tactical manoeuvres of the Liberal and Irish
parties The Irish members had not gone out
with the Liberals on their amendment to the
Address. and the Liberals did not march with
the Irish in their division yesterday. The Home
Rule alliance. Mr.. Gladstone planned 1t. has
completely broken down. John Redmond led his
party with of authority and spoke
well, but Mr.. Healy in an attempt to make
telling epigram oyershot the mark at the ex-
pense of the Twelve Apostles. The Government
has been greatly strengthened by the opening
debate of the session, and especially by the evil
denees OF the development Of the imperialistic
spirit in Canada. Australia and other colonies.
A leading member OF the Cabinet remarked last
night: The only thing we need is two good VIC
tories" /. N +.