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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
A Penalty For Being Polite.

1t Is more difficult to be polite in the
city of Hamburg than in any other
place in Europe. There the most chiv-
alrOus man has to think twice before
giving up his seat in car to Il lady, as
he may be turned off the car for po-
likeness. 1t seems that the Hamburg
trolley cars will seat, according to size.
20 or 2S persons, 10 to II on each side.
In addition four persons are allowed
on the front and five persons on the
back platform. When the car is full.
the conductor hangs out n sign. BE
setZt." which means "occupicd." and is
absolutely forbidden to take on another
passenger until some one gets off the
car.
Sometimes, while the conductor is in
front collecting fares. a lady will step
on the car which is already "occupcd."
As there is no conductor on hand to
prevent her. the lady steps inside. and
the gentleman who may offer her y
seat comes out and takes his stand on
the platform. When the conductor aft
cr going his rounds returns TO his post.
he promptly requests the gentleman to
step off the car, as he has forfeited his
seat and the car is fully ''occupcd."
Should he refuse to leave the cur he is
put off. The policemen on the streets
are instructed to watch the cars sharp
ly, and if they find car carries even
one more passenger than its proper
complement the conductor is fined 70
cents. which is paid to a charity fund
of the street railway company.-Phila.
delphia Press
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
GOOD ROADS NECESSARY.
They Are as Important to the Farm
as the Railroad.


The man with the hOc-thc farmer
wants good roads SO that he may bring
his produce to market and his family
and himself to .hc n"ighhoring town
with less expenditure of time, wear
and tear and trouble. In sections of
the country where the farmer has good
roads he would not lose them for more
than thcii cost and 90 back to the old
IyStCm Of having to haul through the
mud and over the stones. lie finds
that the value of his property is in
creased, and he can haul two-ycs,
thrcc-timcs greater load in less time
to market and that he is richer and
better because of the good road which
connects his property with the neigh
boring town. In Europe the highway
was built before the railway 1t was
their only means of communication un-
til within the last 60 years. Aftprward
the railway came, and their system Of
highways was found so useful that
they have been kept up and, indeed,
improved.
In this country, particularly in the
west, the railway was uSuaDz built
first, and the highway in the beginning
was Il COW trail or mule trail 1t after
ward became Il wagon trail, and no
care was taken to keep the grade down
or the surface smooth. We have in
this country of ours nearly 100000
miles of railway and very few miles
of good road outside of our cities and
parks.
1t has been claimed that we do not
need better highways because of our
excellent system of railways. This is
absurd. Every pound of freight which
is carried by the railways, except such
as is loaded at factories, qualrics,
mines, etc, at side tracks, must first
be carried over our highways; every
passenger who travels on the railway
must, to reach the railway, first pass
over some portion of the highways. 1t
can safely be said that the highways
of this country carry more passengers
and more freight than the railways,
but of course for a shorter distance.
General Roy Stone when he was en-
gincer in chief of the department of
agriculture, said that the annual cost
of hauling in this country over the
highways was S9f6,414, ,66J General
Stone estimated that nearly two-thirds
of this vast expenditure is chargeable
to the bad condition of the roads.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
A DnintY neDOrter.

The young man was fresh from COL
lege, and upon SECURING position on a
paper was made market reporter. He
had only been on the street few days
when a fruit dealer received con-
signment of the first crop of oranges.
The fruit man told the reporter that
they We're of the navel variety. but the
name evidently did not suit the young
scribe. In his market report the fol-
lowing paragraph appeared:
'"The first umbilical oranges of ihe
season were received by local dealer
today."-AIemphis Scimitar.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

NaturaliSts are not at all agreed upon
the point rs to whether snakes are able
to fascnate their prey. Certainly they
do not possess the power to the extent
that popular belief would have it.
Stories of the weird and mystic influ
encc of Il serpcnt's eye fall fat in the
face of scientific accuracy. What can
be said of snakes, however. is that
their very appearance paralyZcs the
victim. 1t cannot move for fright. for
its faculties are temporarily suspend
I'd. There is no fascination about this.
however 1t Is fright and fright alone
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
ImDrOying the ROads,

Between the wheelmen and the farm
ers it ought to be possible to make the
question of national highway improve
mcnts a very live issue. Plenty of sub
jectS which are petty and absurd by
contrast have won much attention in
congress. 1t is time that the improve
ment of public highways had Its share
of the interest centcrcd upon queer ca
nal schemes and the Improvement Of
dubious littI' rivers which can never
have any commerce worthy of the
name.-Cleveland Leader.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
Treats SOu Mighty WcIE

Talkin bout de good times bad tires fer a
spell,
But TEX de times de worl' eroun'. dey treats you
mighty wclll
Singin or sighn-only dis ter tell:
TEX de times de worl' eroun', dcy treats you
mighty well!
Talkin bout de bad times dcy soon'll say fare.
well;
You DIES can't lose on cotton ef you ain't
ter sell!
Ef de cyclone blow your house down. dar's timbcr
in de dell;
TEX de times de worl' eroun'. dey treats you
mighty we'll!
Talkin bout de bad times, wants it understood
You'd be close ter heaven ef all de times wuz
good
Dey'd be no fun in goin dar! So cheer up fer a
SPELL
Fer, TEX de times de worl' eroun, dey treats you
mighty we'll
Atlanta Constitution.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
GOOD ROADS MOVEMENT.
Originated In New Jersey More Thnn
Thirty Years Ago.

The great movement for improved
roads in the United States originated.
it is generally believed, in Essex coun-
ty, \. j., more than 30 years ago. Some
progressive men i'll the board of free
holders conceived the idea of building
system of hard roads by the mac
adam process, and special act was
passed constituting a road board. The
bulk of the cost was assessed upon the
county at large ana was provided for
in the annual taxes. Newark paid
four-fifths of this tax. There was
much opposition and constant protest
but the work went resolutely on.
The good results soon became evil
dent. East Orange, MOntclair and 9TH
er suburbs attracted the best class of
population, and handsome houses went
up by the hundreds, while property
prices enormously increased. The
roads built were of excellent workman
ship and excited the wonder and ad-
miration of strangers who drove over
them. Union county subsequently pro-
cured law for county aid to road
building, and the work was prosecuted
there with the same energy and good
results. This led TO the enactment Of
the law for state aid, under which hun
dreds of miles of new improved roads
have been built in all sections of the
state. In Essex county the improve
ment has gone on under the state aid
act until the county is a network of
good roads. For road improvements
projected for the present year the coun-
ty will pay about $4,000.
The law imposes one-third of the
cost of new roads on the state, 10 per
cent on the property owners and the
balance on the county. BY the new law
townships can petition independently
of the board of frcchOldcrs for state
aid, and this will promote road build
ing in counties which have been back
ward by reason of the unwllngness of
the county authorities to assume the
cOunty's share of the cost.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

Rapid is the flight of time
When the Only One is smiling;
All UNDECIDED hours will chime
While we're with the maid beguiling-
Whispers low,
Don't you know,
Till we're shaky in the tiing.
Time with us, as meier before.
Goes a-glancing and a-gliding:
Now our years have passed twoscore,
What sIapping speed we're sliding
Down the hill.
Never still
Till the place OF last abiding.
But time never wings so fast
AS when we have stipulated
Sums to pay when days have passed
Thirty-siXty-from time dated;
Interest
Then assessed
That's when time is rapid gated.
Chicago Record.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
LAVENDER.

OF all things fond and treasured here,
Far dearest are, know, to her
The little garments that my dear
Has laid away in lavender.
Size folded them so long ago
quite forget how many years
Smoothing them down with fingers slow
That could not find their way for tears
know she kissed them one by one
And patted them, just as she did
So soon, after day was done,
The little blue check covcrlid
l never look at thcm for men
God knows my heart is bitter yeti
But she-will steal away and then
Go silent with her lashcs wet.
Such times ! know that she has knclt
For long hour, sad sweet to her.
In some dim. silent nook that smelt
OF buried things and lavender.
We never speak, YOU know, Of this;
1t must not seem less tar away,
But when. some nights, feel her kiss
Sometimes do not dare to pray!
Post Wheeler in New York Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
An Ablebodicd Headache.

Turnbull-I'm so sorry. | hear you've
been suffering all day with sick
headache.
Grumbcll-It'S n mistake.
Turnbull-IIavcn't you really had
the headache?
Grumbcll-Yes, but il isn't sick by
any means. It's extremely vigorous
Philadelphia Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
A Crying Nuisance.

OF all the tiresomc takers that we meet
In the office, on the railroad, on the street,
It's the man who chops his words
Into quarters, halves or thirds
With his idiotic chirp,
al sez."
It's 'T said to Mary Small.
sez.'
And 81 like your cheek and gall.
! scz;"
81 sez you want to watch me-
And 81 scz to him don't touch me-"
And 81 sez." and 81 sez," and
al sea-
Oh, why won't he mend his GRAMMAR
Oh, let's hit him with a hammer!
Let's do anything to rid us OF the bore;
Pack him off to Spain or Turkey.
Anything to stop his jerky,
Parrotlike and silly gable,
81 sez''
Boston Herald.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

Singlcton-Do you believe it is pos
siblc for two people to live as chcaply
as one?
Wederly-Bcfore | married read all
the statistics | could find on the sub
could, but
SinglptOn-Welli
Wcdrrly- After marrying | made a
few statistics of my own, then changed
my mind.-ChicagO News.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

Sir Lancclot on his mailed steed
rode up to the great gate of the castle
and hit it Il rcsounding thwack with
the hlt of his sword.
What, hO. within there he shouted.
"What. ho, without there" came the
answering cry.
81 want to come in" thundered the
knight.
well. you can't do it now." called
the same voice. We've just opened a
jack pot."-DUtroit Free Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

''The burglar" said the citizen, light,
ed parlor matches all about the house
but evidently he knew how to strike
them without making Il noise, for We
are all light slCcpers, and none of us
awokc."
'Ah." said the detective "Evidently
a married an!'-Indianapolis Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
Experience Teaches.

"Well, Eve learned one thing" he
said as he broke away from the crowd
of spectators.
What is that?" he was asked
'NrvCr bet on war news that comes
from Stock Exchange sources. Chi,
cago Post.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

ed me last week | told you my trou
bles. and you promised to help me,
Well, she accepted me last night Am
I to thank you for interccding for me?
Cousin Brllr-NOt exactly. dear boy.
! simply intimated to Mabel that was
after you myself. Press
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

"YOu take me quite by surprise" she
exclaimed after he had finally put the
question.
"Wcll, I'm glad to get you in any
way" he replied, pursuing his advan-
tagc.
And she let it 90 ut that-Philadel-
phia North American.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

"Did you suffer much from the fire."
"No. You see, the fire was in my
place. The fellOITs on each side of me
who received the water sustained the
most damage. ge."-Philadclphia North
American
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

"ShP has married an impccunous no
bleman."
"Oh. well, the saying. A fool and his
money are soon parted has no relation
to sex anyway. ."-Chicago Post.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
No Chance For Cruelty.

"Pinkrrton says he believes in pub
Iicly whipping highwaymcn."
Doesn't that seem Cruel!"
at wouldn't seem cruel in Clcve
land"
"Why nor:"
1--WE never catch y."-Clevcland
Plain Dealer
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
A IIasty Generalization.

Everybody seems to be leaving
town"
"Everybody?"
'Well, I'm going away, and so is Tom
Jibbs. s."-Chicago Record.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
The Other Boy Wants His Turn.

"Pa." said the small boy. his eyes
looking longingiy at the new mechan.
ical top. you've showed me how to
work it now for an hour. Let me try"
philadelphia North American.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

THAT was short time in which to
prepare for duel" said Alphonso.
Il hadn't heard"
"Why, each man was allowed only
two seconds. TYPES.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

Gotham-I suppose all Of those pOr-
traits were handed down to you by
your ancestors?
WabaSh-AnccstOrs nothing. They
were handed down to me by the auc-
tioneer.-YOnkcrS Statesman.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

$50 the story goes" soliloquizcd the
struggling author, mailing the thrice
rejected manuscript to fourth pub
lisher.--ChicagO Tribune.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

In Finland and Lapland amber oil Is
believed to he n certain cure for rhpu-
matiSm. neuralgia and similar troubles
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

'Kirby Skaggs is a great talkcr."
"DOcs he ever say anythingY-Chi-
YagO Record
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

A color expert declares that pure
white flow ~ does not exist.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
A Boston Chicken.

"Hellor' exclaimed the chicken as
he saw the cggshell from which he
had just emerged. "rhrrr'S my cast
off va-coat."-BoSton Transcript.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

*Except Sunday. Nos 46 and Al carry
passengers. No. 49 is local train from Cum
berland to Pittsburg, and No. IA from Pitts
burg to Cumberland. Nos and make 3
stops each way between Cumberland and
PIttsburg. Through tickets, east and west, for
sale at Cumberland. NJ. c. CLARKE,
+. ID. UNDERWOOD Ticket Agent.
General Manager. ID. b. MARTIN,
Dec 2 Manager Passenger Traffic.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
Baltimore and Ohio

Baltimore and Ohio
NH RAILROAD.
9; !: !: ::
81 34LlK[NN1A ON AND AFTER THE
Nv 0l.iS%egES above date
W%MtitEliiiMZ TRAINS will arrive at
%E-J1sN i and depart from CUM
SuNsS BERLAND as follows:
Main Line.
EAsTBOUND
Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia
Express
No. 10. 1O..................le leaves go a m.
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York Express:
No. 4 4..arrives 2:35 a. m. leaves 2:45 a. M.
No. S..arrives 1887 a. m. leaves 7:55 a. m.
No. 2,.arrives $50 a. m. leaves S:57 Il. III.
No. II l2............... ...... leaves 1922 p. m'
No. b............ ......... leaves 12:4I p. m.
*Grafton and Way:
No. II. arrives $50 p. m.
*Baltimore and Way:
No. IA OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. leaves 3:l5 y. m
Express:
No. 4G............ leaves 625 p. M
wEsTBOUND.
Chicago Express:
No. 7..arrives 1885 a. III. leaves l2:4O "a. m
PIttsburg Express
No. 8. arrives LOS a. III.
Pittsburg Limited
No. II. arrives 400 a. m.
Cincinnati and St. Louis Express
No 3. arrives 4:3O "a IN. leaves 4;35 Il. m
*Parkersburg, Wheeling and Way:
No. 1...... .............. leaves l:35 IA. III.
Express:
No. AZ. arrives 9.25 M.
sway:
No. II, arrives 1l:20 a, m.
Chicago Limited Express:
No. 5. arrives Pas p. m.
Cincinnati and st. Louis Limited Express
No. 1..arrives 500 p. m. leaves sos p. III.
Express:
No. 55. arrives 2:55 p, M; leaves 800 p. N
Pittsburg Division.
EAsTBoUND.
No. 10. Express. arrives 2:23 a. m.
No 46. Express. arrives $40 p. N.
No II. Limited Express. arrives 1870 p. M.
No. IA. Mail. arrives 1920 p. M.
No. g.. Limited Express. arrives 1928 p. M.
WESTBOUND.
No. 8. Express. ...... 80. Leaves Ito Il. m.
No. IL. .Pttsburg Limited, leaves 40 IA. m.
No. AZ. Chicago Express. leaves 945 Il. m.
No. 40. Mail .............le leaves l:5O p. m.
No, 5..Chicago Limited. leaves 300 p m.
*Except Sunday. Nos As and AZ carry
passengers. No - is local train from Cum
berand to Pittsburg, and No. IA from Pitts,
burg to Cumberland. Nos and make 3
stops each way between Cumberland and
PIttsburg. Through tickets, east and west, for
sale at Cumberland. NJ. G. CLARKE,
+. ID. UNDERWOOD, Ticket Agent.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

Eastward-Rcad even Nos" DOWN.
Westward-Read odd mo s" UP.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
Pittsburg Division.

EASTBOUND.
No. 10. Express. arrives 225 a. III.
No 46. Express. arrives 6lO p. III.
No II. Limited Express. arrives 1870 p. M.
No. IA. Mail. arrives 1920 p. m.
No. g.. Limited Express. arrives 1928 p. M.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12
Railroad Schedules.
Cumberland and Pennsylvania
RAILROAD.

PASSENGER SCHEDULE.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-05-12

There he twisted, and hc amcd, and his man.
my didn't know
Wherefore his
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-07-20
China Situation Growing More
Serious.


AS to the wholesale massacre OF
foreigners in Pekin the latest pa
pers are still conflicting in their re-
ports.
The battle which occurred at
Pien Tsin in which % per cent. of
the Ninth American Regiment
were hit and many of the troops
of other nations killed, is fully
verified by Wednesdays dispatches,
but the encouraging feature Of
the latest reports is that the allied
troops, after meeting with disas-
trsrs rgpplse on the 18th, resumed
the attack on the 18th on the
Chinese city and succeeded in
routing the Chinese boards and
capturing their walled city. The
allies, it is considered, however,
have ONLY won-a respite as there
are 100000 Chinese soldiers near
Pekin.
President Mckinley has return
ed to Washington for the purpose,
it is thought, of calling Congress
in extra session that an army may
be raised to be sent to China.
Where the troops are to be Aad, Is
a question that is worrying Govern
ment officials. Those in a posi-
ton to know are OF the opinion
that this country has before it a
question that may involve not only
an extra session Of Congress but
vast increase in the present mill
tary strength.
1t is recognized that the Govern
ment has committed itself to a
policy which may result in an i'm
mense military command being
sent to China, and that with war
in Philippines on hand and des-
perate state of affairs in China
which may call for several thous-
and more troops, questions of vast
moment confront the Adminstra-
ton that may in "a large measure
divorce the approaching campaign |
Of much interest. Anxiety per-
vades the official atmosphere of
and so great is the
concern felt that two Cabinet Off
GERS expressed their opin-
.ol that there was 40 escape
from an extra session and an i'm
mediate authorization of many
more regiments Of volunteers.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-07-20
Quarterly Meeting Service

The second Quarterly Meeting
for Monterey circuit. NJ. E. Church
South Was held with Green Hill
Church, ON last Saturday and Sun
day. 1t was most interesting &C.
casion. A great congregation was
present on Sunday. estimated at "a
bout 500 people, the largest gather
ing perhaps since the Dedication of
the church. The members of Green
Hill and Rehobeth, as well as the
Presby terrain church united in pro-
viding a rich and bountifdl dinner,
which was greatly enjoyed, on the
lawn near the spring at Mr.. Jno. W
Birds hospitable home.
1t was remarked that the good
order and decorum Of the large
concourse of people was perfect.
The pastor Of the circuit desires us
to extend his thanks to ali the
friends who so kindly aided the
church in the generous entertain
ment of the people,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-07-20
Died at Soldiers Home.

We learn through q, letter from
F. Il. Davis to friend at this place
that John Bird late of this County.
died at Soldiers Home Richmond
Va. last Sunday, the 18th Inst.
Most Of the survivors Of the 3lst
Va, Reg't will remember John as a
soldier who exemplified unfinch-
ing devotion to the cause Of the
Confederacy, by standing to his
colorS.
lie was shot through lung at
the battle Of Allegheny, afterwards
lost an arm in battle. He leaves
one sister, Mrs. Eliza Cook of Lewis
Co., W. Va, being the only mem-
her of his immediate family now
living.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-07-20
Mrs. Polly Many.

Mrs. Polly Mauzy, after long
life spent in usefulness, died at
the home Of her son. Charles
Mauzy, the old ho ne place, in Crab
bottom, on Friday, last, aged "a
years, and was buried at the family
burying ground on Saturday, Rey.
Mr.. Barnes officiating.
Mrs. Mauzy was the wife Of
David L. Mau4y, who died 10 or II
years ago. and they were memb ers
of one Of the oldest and best known
families of the county.
Their children, now living are
Charles Many, NJ. G. Many, David
L. Mauzy, Jr. and Geo. w. Mauzy
of this county and Mrs. Sarah
Turk of Bridgewater and Mrs. Hen
ry Simmons of Pendleton county.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-07-20
Was it a Miracale?

"The marvllous cure OF Mrs. Rena j.
Stout Of consumption has created intense
excitement ia Cammack, Ind" writes
Marion Stuart, leading druggist of
Muncie, Ind. She only weighed 9Opounds
when her doctor in Yorktown said she
must soon die. Then she began to use
DR.. Kings New Discovery and gained 81
pounds in weight and was completely
cured" 1t has cured thousands of hope
less cases, and is positively guaranteed to
cure ali throat, chest and lung diseases.
SOC and $100 Trial bottles free at S j
Carson, drug store.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-07-20

The law holds both maker and
circulator of counterfeit equally
guilty. The dealer who sells You
a dangerous counterfeit Of DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve risks your life
to make a little larger profit. You
can not trust him. DeWitt's is the
only genuine and original Witch
Hazel Salve, a well known cure for
piles and all skin diseases. See that
your dealer give on DeWitt'S Salve.
rrimble and Lunsfoyd.