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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
GOOD ROADS NEEDED
RURAL MAIL DELIVERY RETARDED BY
POOR HIGHWAYS.

Many Routes In Western states Su~-
pended Inst Winter Because of
Road C"ndiiions-Nh Is Rcuuircd
For Extension of Service.
The government officials in charge Of
the rural free delivery system of the
postotlicc department are just as much
interested in the good roads proposition
as is the good roads bureau of the agri-
cultural Department. Good reads are
a necessity where rural free delivery
is in operation. If county does not
have good roads, the residents of that
county will have very hard time
securing the free delivery service If
the service is secured, it is very likely
to be unsatisfactory, says the Cincin-
Eati Commercial Tribune
August W. Machcn of Toledo. o.. SUI
pCrintcndcnt of the free delivery syS-
TEN, is a great friend of the good roads
movement He appreciates the fact
that the free delivery of mail to the
rural residents cannot be carried on en-
tircly successfully without good roads.
The good roads proposition and the
rural free delivery system are very
close relatives. They should 20 hand
in hand. superintendent Machcn in
this connection has this to say:
The temporary suspension of service
last winter and spring on a number Of
rHral free delivery routes in the west
ern states on account of the impaSSablc
condition of the roads brought forcibly
to the attention of the department the
necessity of good roads in connection
with the rural free delivery service.
At that time the local authorities were
Informed that unless the roads were
improved before the return of winter
there would be danger of permanent
Withdrawal of the rural free delivery
service, Reports show that the advice
of the department has been needed in
many instances. In one locality which
| recall favorable action was taken
b. the township trustees by appropriate
ing an amount of money for the i'm
provcmcnt of roads over which the
rural carrier travels
"While the actual suspensions Of serv-
Ice on account of impossible roads
We're few, comparatively speaking,
there We're many cases in which the
poor condition of the roads made it very
difficult to provide an efficient scrv-
ice and in which the service was per-
the part of the carrier, backed by the
determination Of the department to de-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
How to Make Steak Tender.

The French cook has n method of
transforming the toughest of steaks in
10 one that is tender and juicy. The
meat Is allowed to stand over night in
mixture Of vinegar and salad oil, the
two used Unequal parts. For a three
pound steak half a tcacupful of the
mixture should be put in Il dish large
enough to allow the meat to be spread
out. Prepare the mixture early in the
evening and turn the steak the last
thing before leaving it for the night.
or course neither salt nor pepper should
be added until the steak is cooked, since
the salt always serves to draw out the
1uiCpS-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
Descrted Village In New Jersey.

Picturesque and mysterious in its
lonely grandeur stands what is left of
the town of Allairr, in Monmouth
county. y. j., which in the early days
of the last century was the most i'm
portant industrial center of the state.
All roads led To Allaire, and they
were traversed by heavily laden wag-
onS carrying crude materials to the
town or taking away the manufactured
product.
This continued for Il period of twenty
odd years. The town grew and pros
pered.
For half century, however, it has
been dwindling away until now little
remains except the ruins of past activ-
ity.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07

yes" said the fair young girl, Il
had a great many alphabetical court
summer"
"Indccd?" he murmurcd, not knowing
what else to say. but being anxious to
get at the next paragraph
Yes" she continued. You know, |
would roll my eyes, and then the jays
had 10 follow the eyes, didn't thcy?'
After repeating the alphabet up to
the J part we came to the conclusion
that the fair young thing knew where
of she Spakc.-Baltimor American.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
MASSAGlNG THE FACE.
How to Proceed In This Wrinkle De-
strOylnE Process.

To give massage properly requires a
good deal of practice and a thorough
knowledge of the anatomy of the face.
1t Is a mistake to put any cream that
happens to be handy on your face and
to work with your fingers in every spot
but the right one, using every move
mcnt but the correct one. You should
go 10 work in as scientific a manner as
you can, for three movements given
correctly will do more good than doZ-
en- careless strokes.
First get chart one on which the
muscles Of the face are shown and dia-
Srammcd plainly. You can easily see
what is the trouble when You look at
the chart, for your muscles are relaxed,
and when you have located the little
muscles that are so tender and numCr-
Gus near the corner of the eye. for this
Is the sun wrinkle, sit down, dip your
fingers lightly into good cream and
ihrn placing the hand in position so
that the wrist points upward and the
fingers toward the nose describe little
circles upward and outward on the
muscles. which you will be able to 10
rate Ivy feeling your face and looking
n the chart.
Never massage toward the center Of
the face and never downward, for the
skin is like piece of silk, and if it is
folded the wrong way n rumple will be
the result.
Always remember to wash the face
I'm warm water before maSSaging it. for
if You don't and there is the least bit of
dust on it YOU will rub the dust into
the pores. and the result will he little
blackhcads. This is not possible if the
hands and face are first washed and 4
pure cream which has been kept in q
covered jar is used.
Allow the cream to stay on the face
all night and wash away with warm
water and good soap in the morning.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
THE RICHEST TOWN.
RcmnrknbIc Wealth of "A Massachu-
scttS Community.

Brooklinc, Mass, the richest town in
the world, is more than $1,000, 900 rich
er this year than last, according to the
computation of tn" towns wealth, Civ
en- out by the assessors.
The rate Of taxation Is lower. The
total valuation Is $S3. 1S0,1OO against
$1I,9529OO last year. The personal es-
tate is valued at S2G.SI1 900 against
$23 .499,SO in 1900. This very large
gain is attributed to the fact that
Brooklinc has exceptional attractions
for residential purposes. The real es-
tate is valued at $JG.3O9, 700 as against
SOL, 4;I3 leo. the figures last year
The gain in realities is largely on land
values, chiefly because of many recent
improvements and the extension of rail
way facilities. Buildings in the town
are valued at So, ,2O3, 600 against $22,-
AL. 800 last year, and the land valua-
tion is put at S33 log. 100, last years
figures being So, ,O11 900. The number
of polls is 5.773 against 5,63O assessed
last year.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
A Daring Argument.

A quick witted and daring western
lawyer once saved a guilty client from
sure conviction on n charge OF poison
ing. 1t was proved that the poisoning
had been done by means of certain
cakes. n portion of which was pro-
duccd in court. When the counsel for
the prisoner had finished his speech,
he said: And these, gentlemen of the
jury, are some OF the alleged poisoned
cakes. We declare to you, gentlemen
of the jury, that they are not poisoned
cakes. They are as harmless cakes as
ever were made. and in order, gentle
men Of the jury to show you that these
rakes are not poisoned, | will eat one
Of them right here in your presence"
And he did eat one. He took good
care. however. to leave the room at the
earliest opportunity and to make n bee
line for an adjoining room, where h
had an cmetic in readiness and an anti
dOtc. But the jury never heard about
the cmetic or the antidOte until the
lawyers client had been acquitted.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
MUNICIPAL FORESTRY.
Experiment of n Maine Town In Tree
Planting For Profit.

An interesting experiment in munich
pal forestry is being tried in Maine.
Just outside Of the town of Bruns-
wick there lies tract Of land several
square miles in area which, on account
Of the sandy and infcrtilc nature of the
soil. has never been taken up by pri-
vatc owners, but still remains town
common
This tract. although valuclCss for ag-
riCultural purposes. is capable of bear
ing excellent pine timber and is thinly
wooded in spots. although the fires
which have from time to time swept
through 1t have prevented anything
but Il scrub growth from taking posses
sion Of the land.
Under the direction of an expert in
forestry the town has recently under
taken to reclaim n part of this tract. 4
nursery has been established, where
white pine seedlings are planted and
cared for during the first year or two
of their growth. About 10000 little
trees have already been set out in
part of the ''plaIns," which has a fire.
break plowcd around it, and most of
the plantation is thriving famOusly
The white pine is n sturdy tree which
grows rapidly and Is commercially
very valuable when grown. With
proper care the little forest should add
very materially to the resources of the
town before many years have passed.
The investment may easily be made a
permanent one by protecting and en-
COurnging the seedlings which are sure
to spring up among the mature trees.
There may not be many towns which
have so large and so conveniently situ-
ated town common as Brunswick
possesses, but those which have any
land ut all at their disposal may find
this latest development of municipal
activity worth watching. AS indicat-
ing the profitable possibilities of a
plantation of marketable timber, it
should be of interest to farmers and
landowners all over the country.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
How to Make Scotch Scones.

70 make Scotch sconcS cut UnC-quar
ter of a cuptul of lard into two cupfulS
of flour with which two tcaSpoonfulS
OF baking powder has been Siftcd. Add
one well beaten egg and milk enough
to make a paste that can be handled.
Turn the paste on to a Toured board,
roll it out into a sheet One-half inch
thick and cut into pieces about three
inches square. Fold each square cor
ncrwiSe to make three cOrncred piece.
Rake on u hot griddlc until a light
brown. Send to the table in napkin.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
How to Make wheat Fish Balls.

One-half pound of salt Goldfish, one
tablespoonful of butter, one pint Of hot
milk, dash of white pepper, one egg
and four shredded wheat biscuits rolled
and siftcd. FrcShcn the fish, chop or
pick it very fine, add the wheat crumbs
and pepper, also butter and hot milk,
stirring we'll together. Let all stand
five minutes. Make into balls, roll in
the egg, which must be beaten light;
then roll in wheat crumbs, for which
prepare two biscuits, which must be
rolled and sifted; then drop in hot fat
and fry to n light brown.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07

thlnG was up, Tor Dyer, the driver,
looked excited.
"Mornin', gentlemen" he said. And
then to Boss Fleming: "Fleming, l eX-
pcct to be hcl' up over by Five Mile
creek. Kin one o the boys go with moi
I'll get another man at Parker's. an
rackon thrccll be 'nough."
"Why. yes, of course was the reply.
"You can have more il you want 'em.
III go myself But why didn't you
bring guards if you're carrying any val
uablcS?"
Dyer explained. The night before he
had noticed three suspicious looking
charactcrH in town and obse;F'd that
they eyed him considerably. This morn
ing he had started early. hoping to pass
all the places favorable to hold up
before the three tough looking gentle
men had time to get located. lie had
felt bit back kward about bringing
guards, as he did not like to appear
cowardly, and besides his suspicious
might be groundlcsS, and the laugh
would he on him. There were no yalua-
bleS except the mail bags.
But the three strangers had passed
him mil" back. evidently in a hurry
to get somewhere; hence his visit to the
I'm"
Fleming turned to get ready to go
he was not the man to send somebody
else into dangcr-but he was met ut the
door by Billy, "hcclcd" with two re
volvers and a Winchester.
"IIcllO, man. calculated Fleming.
"Didnt you hear me say was going"
"Don't care Of We did" answered Bill
ly curtly. "Thar'S plenty work ter do,
an my laigS is too stiff ter Straddlc any
blame broncho." And lie climbed pain
fully up Oh the drivers seat. and the
stage rolled away. leaving us staring
at each other. unable to believe our
eyes.
The stage did not reach the Five
Mile nor did it reach ParkCr'S. At
place two miles west Of the "IlN,"
where the road travcrScd the edge of
n bluff ovcrhanging a deep ravine.
there were three shots fired. and brave
Walt Dyer and his two team leaders
fell into the road. Then there were
more shots-a rattling fuSillale for two
or three minutcS-thcn silence.
When we got to the scene we saw
Billy Brag lying across the body of
the driver. supporting himself on one
elbow and keeping the drop" on a
man who stood holding up one arm
the other was shattered and hung
limp. Two dead men beside Dyer lay
in the road. The whcclcrs were quiet
now, but their hOofS had cruelty
manglcd the bodies OF their PROSTATE
comrades in front.
IL knowed ye'd come. boys" said
Billy, "elSc I'd he'd ter kill this un,
stead O. savin i'm fer lcctlc ncCktie
PARTY. They got Dyer fuSt lick, but
wen they run up aG'in Phin Ellsworth,
they ketchcd er tartar. Guess | kin
die off real peaceful now"
But he did not die. With ball in
his leg. another travelling around some
where on his inside and Il wound in his
throat which causes his voice to break
in n ludiCrOuS way he still lives and
bragS Of this very exploit.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
The Superior American Women.


After many happy weeks spent in
the States | am not in the least sur
prised that EngliShmcn should marry
American women. They show their
good tastc-I should do the same were
l man. Nor am | surprised that
American women should prefer Eng
liShmcn. for the same remark applies.
There is a delightful freedom, an air
of comradcShip coupled with pleasant
manners and pretty looks in the Arneri-
can woman. which is most attractive.
Her hospitality is unbounded, her gen
crosity thoughtful. and she is In every
way an all round good sort.
The American woman is an excellent
speaker 1t is surprising to hear her
oratory Mt one Of her large club lunch
cons. such as the Sorosis in New York.
The clubwoman is young and hand
some. well dressed and pleasing, and
she stands up and addresses couple
of hundred women just as easily as she
would begin a tete-a-tcte across a
luncheon table. She is not shy. or if
she is she hides it clcvcrly.
There is no doubt about 1.-THE Amer
lean dame is n great personality. but
either she will have to educate her sons
to her own level or descend from the
pedestal on which she now reigns.
Which will it be?-Mrs. Alec-Twecdle
in London Exchange.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
TIE object of Life.

Lewis Carroll, the mathematician
Bnd author of "Allce In Wonderland"
once said: "Oncc realize what the xue
object is in life-that it is not pleasure,
rot knowledge, not even fame itself,
that last intirmity OF noble minds, but
that it is the development of character,
the rising To higher, nobler, purer
standard. the building up of the per
feet man-and then so long as this is
going on and it will, we trust, go on
forevermOrc, death has for us no ter
ror; II is not a shadow, but light; not
an end, but beginning"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07

The Municipal Art league of Chicago
asks that its members use the influence
IF the league with the owners of va
cant lots in different part of the city,
and the conversion of these lots into
lawns and Fairgrounds 10y the consent
Of owners and cooperation of neigh
borS. Hundreds OF such lots. now dis
figured by the unspeakable billboards,
could be made delight to the eye or
a JOY to thousands of child zen.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
How to Make Yorkshire Pudding.

Beat two eggs very light and thick.
Add to them one pint of milk and one
tcaspoonful of salt. Pour half of this
over two cupfuls of siftcd flour. Beat
well and add the remainder. Beat thor
Oughly and pour into CREASED roast
ing pan. Put three tablCSpOonfulS of
drippings over the top. Put in a hot
oven and bake thirty minutes. Serve
with roast beef or roast lamb.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07

All floor and whisk brOoms should be
wet in scalding hot brine before using
them. 1t will cffcctually prevent the
straw from breaking. Brooms will last
much longer if they are dipped for
moment or two in a kettle of boiling
suds each week This will make them
tough and pliable.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
His Ingenious Plea,

"IIcavcn, what dirty face! Go and
wash it at oncc."
"But, mother" pleaded the boy who
had the usual dislike of soap and water.
"What?"
"Fathcr says real estate is high, and
| don't like to waste it''-ChiCagO Post.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07

"Dear met exclaimed the Califor-
nian, who was rcvisiting the scenes of
his childhood. "IIOw the sight of that
red brick house across the way brings
back the old times. The FlimbuScS
were Ii ing there when | Wa't away.
How did Matt FlimbuS turn uutT'
"lIe turned out the worst lot Of boys
that ever cursed the ncighhOrhOOd," re-
piled the old reSident.-Chicago Trib-
uno.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
Discouragements of Literature.

Has your husband ever been accused
of plagiarSm?"
mo, and it diScourageS him too. it
shows he has never written anything
that's so good other people would like
to claim it."-Chicago Record Herald.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07

"What makes BilliamS So SCary about
going home to dinner? Is he afraid of
his wife,"
"You bet he is"
"Anything sCrlouS?'
SERIOUS. | should say it was. She
hasn't any hired Sirl!'-Clcvclan Plain
Dealer.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
How to Make Cleaning Paste.

y good cleaning paste for enameled
baths, zinc, pals. etc, is made of equal
quantities of shaved yellow soap, whit
enlng and common soda dissolved over
the fire in the least possible amount of
water required to keep 1t from burn
ing
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07

Nos |. >, I. y Ii, :, $ and 9-wcek days 10, H..
r. H. II, IL, III and sundays only.
On theatre nights when admission tickets are
sold by agents, leave Cumberland at close of
performance.
Trains will stop Mt WcStCrnpOrt tichSl
Franklin. MOrriSOnS, Homecoming water station,
Grahamton. Allcgany, and Mt. Savage junction
only to take ON or let OIL passengers. Trains
Nos and q make usual stops at Midlothian
and New Switch. T.. p. NICK EMMA,
General Passenger Agent,
Nov 30 Cumberland Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
How to Make Tooth Powder,

CASTLE soap and orris root in equal
parts make a cleansing and fragrant
tooth powder. If desired, an equal part
OF precipitated chalk may be added.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07

"A splendid stroke! Did you follow
the ball, caddieE"
"No'm, but l think that gentleman
with the red coat can tell where 1t
struck. | see him fceln' Of his head
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
AImOst IncredibIe.

BlobbS-Wigwag must be making an
awful lot of money.
SlobbS-I should say he is. actually
believe he is making more than his wife
can spend. d.-philadclphia Record.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
Phc Luxury of the Season.

"Onc . them miners brought i'm n
nugget as big as n potato" exclaimed
BronchO Bob.
"IcS. sir" chmcd in Three Finger
Fam; 'an' almost as valuable. Wash
lngtOn Star.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07

'Somc day" muttercd the fool killer,
"whrn have more leisure than have
nowadays, shall publish book cnti-
tied Fools Have Met Chicago
Tribune
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07

How did you tell the waiter you
wanted that roast beef"
"Oh. told him to have it rs rare rs
an old maids birthday. ."-PhiladClphia
Bullptin
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07
IN THE NIGHT.

I heard the football OF the hail;
The armies of the sky
Were corning down amid the gale,
And rank on rank marched by.
! heard the thundcr's cannonade, "
The beating of his drum. i'.%I.
] saw the liGhtuing's flashing bla4e. ~
The hosts of hcatcn had come
-.
The mighty lcrions crossed the roofs
And stormed the distant hill;
Faint grew the sound of tramping hoofa,
And, 10, then all was still.
At morn | saw dead crimson leaves
Far DER the wide world tossed,
And now the lonely autumn gricves
For all that She has lost.
-Woman's Home Companion.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07

Kid-Say. mister, ma says you charG-
ed too much for that medicine you sold
her. That druggist across the street
sells medicine that tastes twice aS bad
for half the price you charge.-New
York Journal.
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,,,,,A4z 80 BALTIMORE & ONO
E%s RAILROAD.
November. Il. 1901.


-0
NN and AFTER above date until further
" notice TRAINS will arrive at and depart
from CUMBERLAND as follows:
Main Line.
EAsTBOUND
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York Express:
No 4. arrives 80 a. m. leaves 2.3S a. m.
No. lO.................. leaves 2:4S a. m.
No. S..arrives 7:39 a. m; leaves 7:59 a. III.
No. =. arrives 800 a. m. leaves S:l2 a. IN.
No. 6 ...............lea leaves l2:51 p. IN.
No. II. arrives 1920 p. m; leaves lO:l1 p. III.
*Baltimore and Way:
No. IA ......... .......... leaves 3:15 p. m.
Express:
No 46. arrives 622 p. M. leaves $40 p. III.
*Grafton and Way:
No. u. arrives 500 p. m.
wESTBoUND.
Pltsburg Express:
No. 9..arrves 100 a. III.
Pittsburg Limited:
No II. arrives 40 a. IN.
Cincinnati and st, Louis Express:
No 3..arrives 5:25 a. m; leaves 5.32 IA m.
*Parkersburg Wheeling and Way:
No. 7l................ -. leaves 7:I5 a III.
Express:
No. AZ. arrives 9lO a. IN.
No 55. arrives 35 p. M leaves 3:O2 =. m,
No. 5..arrves 80 p M.
No. I5.... -. ........ leaves $40 p. m.
Cincinnati and St. Louis Limited Express
No. 1..arrives S04 p. m. leaves $40 p. III.
Chicago Express:
No. 7..arrves 1910 p III. leaves 1850 p. III
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-07

Dams Rock excursionists take either the
a m or p m train at Cumberland, and return
to Cumberland by the SIS p m train at Vale
Summit.
Carriage service between Vale Summit and
Dams Rock may be secured by application
day in advance at the Washington street
office of the g. g. and G. K. Co., Cumberland.
JAMES A. MILLHOLLAND,
Sept "A General Manager.
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Georges Creek and Cumberland
RAILROAD.

nAILY, Sundays excepted, commenc-
L. ing September -, 1855
FROM CENTRAL STATION, Cumberland.
OUTwARD-BOUND TRAINS.