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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31
The i'in.de-siecle Query.

That much moOted question. whether
new century began with January |,
this y, ar, or January |, 1901, still sticks
unsolved in the craws of many people.
a solution of the problem can be
found in Webster's International die
tionary, which gives this explicit def
milton of the word century:
Century Is the reckoning of time. although
often used in a general way of any series of a
hundred consecutive years (as century of
temperance work y usually signifies division
of the Christian era, consisting of period of
100 years ending with the hundredth year
from which it is named; as, the first century
"a. ID. LOO, inclusive) y the seventh century
"a. ID. G0l-7O0D the eighteenth century ca,
ID. l7Ol-lS0O)
The authority of such a parsonage
as Prof. w. H. M. Christie, the AS
tronomer Royal of England, is con-
Sidered by the Chicago Tribune AS suf-
fcient to settle the question. That
journal wrote the professor, whose
answer was substantially the same as
given in Webster. So we are not as
yet living in the twentieth century,
Press and Printer.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31
COUNTY NEWS.
Still Improving.

The r. d. johnson Milling company,
of Cumberland. recently sent the
JOURNAL one of their very pretty,
unique and useful card-cases-an ac
acknowledgement inadvertently delayed.
1t is not too late, however. to quote
all they have to say personally, and
particularly of their justly famous
plant and products
To the MINING JOURNAL.
We are pleased to hand you the enclosed
card-case as slight token of our esteem for
your many favors and kind consideration
shown us and our representatives, Messrs.
John W. Young, James Foreman and
Matthew Cotfey, and trusting that 1900 NAV
prove prosperous year for you.
February l, 1892 our mill was started with
a full equipment of the best and most modern
machinery, giving us uneQualed facilities for
the manufacture of our old reliable and cele-
brated brand, "Johnson's Best Flour,
which is now entering its 43 | year. and,
which, we are pleased to say. still holds the
leading position among standard brands of
flour.
Not the least important of our improve
ments is a full Spring Wheat equipment for
the manufacture of our celebrated American
Eagle brand of Spring Wheat flour. and
which, though only entering its second year,
has enjoyed a large demand, and is recog-
nized by its many users as the best Spring
Wheat flour on the market.
We must not forget Corn Meal outfit, as
complete in all its details as a modern flour
mill.
cur private railroad switch has been
doubled i'll length, giving us room for s to 10
cars so that we have every facility fo- serv-
ing our patrons promptly.
But the most important of our improve
ments has been the erection of $4,000
bushel steel tank for the storage of grain,
which is operated entirely by air, and which
is recognized as the only method for the per-
feet preservation of grain, as it prevents any
possible deterioration in quality and is, there
fore, necessary for the manufacture of perfect
flour.
We should be glad to have you visit us and
look over our plant, as we think we have
much that would interest you.
Again thanking you and soliciting a con-
tinnance of your favors and correspondence.
which will have our prompt attention, we
are Your friends,
The K. D. JOHNSON MILLING Co.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31
The Danger of Modesty In Politics.

The chairman of the state commit
tee glanced at the latest batch of re-
turns and sighed wearily. His look
was the look of n man who had no
hope, who saw an abyss at his feet and
knew that he must plunge into it.
"Why, what's the mattcr?' his chief
assistant asked. You look ILL.,
81 am the chairman replied. "Have
you seen those latest fgurcsT'
"Yes, but surely there is nothing in
them to discourage you. They only
add to the glorious victory we have
won. Our plurality keeps getting
greater and greater as the sdistant
counties are heard from"
"Yes,' groancd the chairman, that's
the trouble. My career as Il campaign
manager is ended. After this | shall
be shelved. The party managers will
never rcpose any confidence i'll me
again. Our vote will be at least 5000
above my highest claim, | have al
ways been afraid that my accurscd
modeSty would ruin me, and now the
worst has come."-Chicago Times Her
aid
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31
n Present Duty.
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Subscribe for the JOURNAL.
GENERAL ITEMS.
An Unsolicited Endorsement.


This journal. although more particu-
larly devoted to all that interests 5
finance, commerce and manufacturing,
is ueverthelts IS always awake to the
needs and wants of its readers, let the
subject be what it may.
We were asked toInvt Stigate and ie-
port upon the merits of the various ca
tarlh remedies on the market. The
production appropriations of injurious
composition can not, unfortunately,
be stopped or restricted at present, or
duced to pass such suitable and strin-
gent laws as will effecrually prevent
their appearance on the market. In
the mean time, the people must look
out for themselves.
In this matter we have made il most
careful and pains'aking Investigation,
realizing the confidence that would be
placed in our reply. Our medical staff
employed to make such investigations
were most favorably impressed with
the preparation known as Halls Ca
tarrh Cure.' manufactured by F. j.
Cheney & Co., of Toledo. Ohio, and
"S'OVu 'uht luio petIItSS Itmcuy ue-
serves our highest endorsement.
Many of the catarrh remedies on the
market contain mercury, which de-
stroys the sense of smell and deranges
the whole system when entering
through the mucous surfaces. From
analysis, we found that Halls catarrh
cure contains no mercury. 1t Is
taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system.
We have no interest whatever in
this matter beyond faithfully serving
our readers, our endorsement is ex-
tended without reward of any kind.
is wholly unsolicited by this COM
pany, and will be received with the
full credence that all our statements
have met with for the past eighteen
years.-The Southern Recietc Of C0m-
meICe,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

Vomens tai mae odder day shae lax
to bane able to know yust vat odder
folks tank of har. An Aye tai faller
vat know mae Aye bat sax dollar shae
hane AL ttm happier ef shae don't
know.
Faller vat know mae hae tax wife
two var ago an hae say, bay Yuno,
det ct bane mooch harder work to hold
baby on hes knee at night dan ct vas to
hold baby's modder batore hae get
married.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31
The Ghost Was Shy.

"Har' exclaimed Hamlet. starting
in transport of agony.
"MiStc". but I'd like to see a ghost
walk" she cried.
But it was only to the melancholy
Dane that the apparition was visible.
We should not think harShly of the
queen for taking liberties with her
lines. for she had received no salary
for six weeks. and the thought of her
husband at home crying for bread
gOaded her to desperation.-Detro
Journal
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

\ Voice In the Dark-Papa, please
give me drink of water. I'm SO
thirsty.
mo; you're not thirsty. Turn over
and go to sleep"
A pause.
Papa, won't you please give me
drink? I'm so thirsty
"If you don't turn over and go to
sleep, I'll get up and whip you"
Another pause.
Papa, won't you please gimme
drink when you get up to whip me?''-
Tit-BitS.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

"In order to settle little bet" the
young man said, passing Il ring over
the showcase, please tell me whether
the correct pronunciation of the name
of the stone in that ring is turkccZe or
turkWoiZc."
The jeweler inspected it and handed
1t back.
he said.-ChicagO Tribune.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31
w HOLE NUMBER, 1883.
4 bothered Hov


/ wonder why it is that girls are always told that
they
Should do jist like their mammas do in every sin.
gle way?
It's ofTul easy fer a girl to git along, bcc,Iz
They praise her up fer actin jist the way her
mamma duz.
l wonder Wig it is that boys can't go and do the
way
Their pas do and still not git licked or lcctmrcd
every day?
Their pas they nearly always smoke and many
of them chew,
And wunst my pa he got so mad | heard him
swcarin too
I wisht somcbody'd tell me why it's always dread.
full wrong
Fer boys to do things that their pas keep doin
right along;
visit | knew why girls can act jst like their
mammas do
And, what is more, git loved lot and praised M
fer it too!
Chicago Times Herald.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

Husband -Smikesons wife is away,
and I'm going over there this evening
to cheer him up.
Wife - Why don't you bring him
here:
nd--Well-cr-I'm not feeling
very well and need a little cheering up
myself.-Ncw York Weekly.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

Mamma. what did you tell the con-
ductOr to let us off at Schiller street
for? That's block farther than we
wanted to 20. and Wen have to walk
back"
You didn't think. child. that would
try to pronounce Goethe before a car
full of people, did u?"-Chicago Trib
une
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31
GuidebOards and Danger Signals,

SeVeraI diViSions of the league Of
American Wheelmen give special at
tention to the erection of guideboards
on the Travelled roads. In addition.
some of them will erect danger signals
at all steep or dangerous hills. These
signs are appreciated by wheelmen and
drivers alike, inasmuch as they furnish
desired information and thus expedite
travel
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31
Unique Talent,

Mrs. Bingley is a wonderful wom-
an"
"In what way?"
"Whcn she takes the second prize at
card party, she can appear so ticklcd
with what she gets that she always
makes the winner of the first prize
jealous and dissatisfied" - Chicago
Times Herald.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

"Rhyno tells me he has gone out Of
politics entirely"
'"That's true Politically speaking,
he was on the fence, and when the
ward hcclcrs began pulling leg on
each side it was more than he could
stand" Chicago Tribune.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31
How Should He Take 1t:

She Oh how | wish you were young.
He My dear, if We're should have
to go ont to South Africa and fight,
perhaps to be killed.
She-Oh. how | do wish you were
young.-Pick Me Up.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31
PAPERS Sometimes Necessary.

Mrs. De FaShion-Whcre's the morn
ing paper?
Mr.. De F.-What on earth do you
want with the morning paper?
Mrs. De Fashion, want to see if the
play we witnessed last night was good
or bad.-NCw York Weekly.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

"Elizahcth scared us all nearly to
death by sending back IL telegram"
"llad she forgotten something's
"No. She wired us not to eat all the
apple butter while she was gomez
Detroit Free Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

Paticnce-Chollie says it makes him
feel more like himself to have that sin
gle eycglaSs in his eye.
Patrice-Well, | am sure it makes
him look more like fool
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31
Un,Y She WINS Lnnded.

BeSs-SO Jeanette married farmer.
only man of culture?
Nell-And so she did-a man of agri-
eulturc-ChiCagO News.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31
WHlM-WHAMS.

Some Eccentric Sayings Written Up
by Funny Fellow.
She-I'm one of her oldest friends
He-You look it.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

Most plant life thrivcs the hest, they say.
When by the sun carCssed,
Yet wild oats do not love the day.
But thrive by lamplight best.
-Elliott's Magazine.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

Baby Lion-This is a nice present,
ma, but how Goes it work New York
Journal.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

A Tuckahoe man has called his cat
Boomerang. because it comes back.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

*Except Sunday. Nos As and AZ carry
passengers. No 49 is a local train from Cum
berland to Pittsburg, and No. IA from Pitts
burg to Cumberland. Nos 5 and make 3
stops each way between Cumberland and
Plttsburg. Through tickets east and west for
sale at Cumberland NJ. G. CLARKE,
+. d. UNDERWOOD, Ticket Agent.
General Manager. ID. b. MARTIN,
Dec Manager Passenger Traffic.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

Bill-I'se worked for every dollar I've
ever owned.
Jill-Whom did you "workT'
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

81 see Pa1erewSki is knocking money
out of the piano again in this country.
said the observer of events and things
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

"Goodby. Alfred, darling. You have
chGcrcd me up. If get lonely and de
pressed again, I'll just look at your
dear photo. That's sure to make Inc
laugh and laugh and laugh!'-Punch.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

Yeast-What game is your wife most
fond of?
CrimSOnbcak- A game of talk,
guess.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31
Pittsburg Division.

EASTBOUND.
No 10. Express. arrives 30 a. M.
No Al. Express arrives 6:l0 p. m.
No II. Limited Express. arrives 1870 p. M.
No. IA. Mail. arrives 1920 p. III.
No. &. .Llmited Express. arrives 1928 p. N.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

sSundays only. I and Week days.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only.
Il Same as t on Theatre nights, however,
when admission tickets to performance at
Cumberland at close of performance.
All trains stop at Hays street station, Cum
berand l.. NJ HAMILTON,
March 4 General Manager.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

WESTBOUND.
Chicago Express;
No. 7..arrives 1875 a. III. leaves 12:4O a. III.
Plttsburg Express:
No. 9..arrives Los a. NJ.
Pittsburg Limited:
No. II. arrives 4:05 a. III.
Cincinnati and ST. Louis Express
No 3..arrives 4:30 a. M; leaves 4:35 a. III.
*Parkersburg, Wheeling and Way:
No. leaves 7:35 Il. III.
Express:
No. Al. arrives 9.25 a m.
sway:
No. II. arrives II 30 a. M.
Chicago Limited Express:
No. 5..arrives PAS p. III.
Cincinnati and st. Louis Limited Express:
No. 1..arrives 500 p. M. leaves sos p m.
Express:
No. 55. arrives 2:55 p. M; leaves 800 p. III.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

She-Seems to me you're very for
ward, sir.
He-Yes; I'm the advance man for n
circus.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

The In Town Man-Are the trains
running pretty light on your road now:
The Out of Town Man-Wrll not ut
night they're not.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

Bill-IIear that fellow? He sings to
keep tie wolf from the door.
Jill should think he would be EN-.
inently SucreSsful.-Yo YonlirrS Statesman
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31

Main LlnC.
EAsTBOUND
Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia
Express
No. lO..................l leaves $50 a. III.
Washington Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York Express
No 4..arrives 2:35 a. m: leaves 2:45 a. M.
No. 8. arrives 7:37 a. m. leaves 7:55 a. III.
No. 2..arrives $50 a. M. leaves S:57 a. III.
No. .I2............. leaves 1875 p. III.
No. 6........... ........ leaves 1247 p. III.
*Grafton and Way:
No. u. arrives $50 p. m.
*Baltimore and Way:
No IA .....................le leaves 3:l5 p III.
Express:
No. 6............... ..... Leaves 60 p III.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-03-31
Railroad Schedules.
Cumberland and Pennsylvania
RAILROAD.

Eastward-Read even Nos DOWN.
Westward-Read odd NOS" UP.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-29
There Does Not Seem to be Any
Hope Of Relieving the Forces
Under Gen. White.
LONG PAUSE IS INEVITABLE
II Butler Attempts to Take Another
R0ute-DundOnald's Force Is Safe
on the South of the Tugela-New
Troops Are Needed.

London, Jan. 20, 2:17 p. m.-The usual
airy attempts to minimize the serious
ness of the situation in South Africa are
entirely lacking this afternoon and it is
frankly acknowledged that the most seri-
Gus effort Of the present war has most
dismally failed.
There is no sign of wish on the leaders
of public opinion to disguise the ugly
facts but on the contrary there is every
disposition to face the full difficulties and
discover the best way out. In short,
the policy voiced everywhere is the
gathering up Of forces for more effective
blows.
All hopes of the speedy relief Of Lady
smith have been abandoned and the con-
census Of expert opinion urges the inn
mediate shifting Of the theater Of war
from the rocky kopjes Of Natal to the
open veldt Of the Free State.
One thing is certain, another long
pause is inevitable, unless the Beers as.
sumo the offensive because even in the
event Of General Butler further attempt
ing to reach Ladysmith, the planning Of
a new move will necessarily occupy time.
The afternoon newspapers are drawing
attention to the closeness Of the parallel
between the federal attacks on General
Lee at Fredericksburg and the occurrence
on the upper Tugela. Curiously enough
there Is visible, especially in military cir
cles, an undercurrent of relief at the
news that the British are safely south Of
, the Tugela for reports Of Saturday had
conjured up visions of an immense cata-
, strophe.
The st. James Gazette this afternoon
returns to scathing criticism of the lang
uag of General Buffers report. It says:
General Buffers reflection on the terror
he put into the foe reminds us Of things
we have heard about Chinese mandar-
, ins.'
| The afternoon newspapers are discuss
ing whence are to come troops for pro-
tracted campaign. It is becoming gen.
orally recognized that some form of conn
pulsory service is more imminent than
/ previously thought Of. The st. James
Gazette, however, suggests that a solu-
ton of pouring more and more troops in
to South AFRICA savors of the Spanish
action in Cuba, adding that the solution
of making better use of the thousands al
ready there has never suggested itself.
The queens speech at the reassempling
Of Parliament tomorrow Is awaited with
unusual interest in expectation that con-
siderable increase in the naval and MILL
tary expenditure will be necessitated by
| the lessons of war and be altogether
anart from the special war vote.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-29

OF Spionkop and 1t Is clear that General
warren was unable to get sufficiently to
MS left to make a really flanking move
ment. There was nothing for it but to
force his way through the barriers. So,
having got up his artillery he pressed
Forward under cover of his long range
nre brigade under Colonies Hart and
Clery. On Saturday, the goth, an action
began at s in the morning and continued
until the evening.
Ridge after ridge was captured, but the
advance was slow, the Beers stubbornly
contesting every foot Of ground. Hart 8
troops, wheeling round on the left along
the rocky spur on to the semi-circle posi-
ton OF the Beers came under a heavy fire
from three directions, but the British
DiVouacked on the ground they had won,
though this was within the fire distance
OF the Boer lines The loss so far had not
been heavy, but only three miles progress
had been made and in front was glacier.
There appeared to Warren but one
chance for attacking this position under
pass through. II Spionkop could be TAX
en-, artillery from its dominant height
might sweep the Boer intrenchments on
either SIDE Last Monday and Tuesday
the artillery duel went on increasingly,
but no impression was made. Under COW
er Of nightfall preparations were made
Tor the ascent of Spionkop. To approach
1t there was q natural glacier three
quarters Of a mile wide. Then 500 feet
had to be climbed up a steep slope.
FOR the present the deadlock to which
the British relieving army in Natal is re-
duced is worse than ever. To imagine
tnat Ladysmith can now await the issue
OF another movement that must take
weeks to erect Is an impossibility.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-29
TOOLE'S NAME
LEFT OUT
In Connection With the
Election OF Clark.
MISTAKE HAD BEEN MADE
And Mr.. Campbell Asked to Have All
Testimony in Regard to Mr..
Toole Expunged.
MISTAKE HAD BEEN MADE

Washington, Jan. 29.-After almost a
weeks respite, the senate committee on
privileges and elections today resumed
it's Investigation of the charges filed
against Clark of Montana in connection
with his election to the United States
senate
At the beginning Of today's session
Campbell, counsel for the protestants,
made brief statement exonerating Hon.
j. X. Toole from any unfair participation
in the election Of Clark. Campbell said
the prosecution had been informed be-
fore witnesses were called that Toole
had secured money as consideration for
his withdrawing from the senatorial race
HI Clark 8 ii. st, and on this account
Toole's bank account had been gone into
in making the Investigation. Since be-
ginning this proceeding the prosecution
had become convinced this accusation
was without foundation, and was satis-
fed Toole had not been in any way dis
honorably connected with Clark in the
election. Hence. Campbell expressed a
desire that any reference to Toole should
besekpuqged from the record of the COM
mittee's proceedings. Faulkner for the
defense ,concurred in this wish.
/ The first witness of the day was e. d.
w. More. fusion republican in the Mon
tana legislature from Meagher county.
and at present engaged as dairyman and
owner of cold storage plant at Boze-
man.
Campbell. in his questions, sought to
bring out the fact that More had sud-
denly come into possession Of consider
able money about the time of the ad-
journment of the legislature. More ad-
mitted he had deposited considerable
money at the bank since the adinnrn-
ment. but he said he had received $500
from his partner Rhoads and over $4,000
from his brother. He had sold the latter
a ha.f interest in his ranch for $1,000, and
this money had been in part payment Of
this obligation. He had also borrowed
money at the First National bank of
Bozeman. More stated he had not voted
for Clark until the eleventh Of twelfth
ballot, having previously voted for Hart
man for senator. He said in reply to
Faulkner that he had received no offer
of pay for his vote from Clark and no
consideration was given him for that
vote. AS between Clark and DAILY, the
people Of Meagher county were friendly
to Clark