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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30
EDITORIAL.


Strange isn't it? When democrats vote
with the republicans on any measure, State
or national, they are heralded as patriots,
"are worthy of honor" their pictures are
given in republican journals; they are i'm
dependent and manly" &c. But when re-
publican votes for democratic measure all
the evils and vials of wrath contained in
PandoraS box ale let loose upon him, and
there are not words sufficient in the latest
unabridged dictionary to express the disgust
of these same pure C?) republican journals
Westminster Ak"ocaic
This explosion makes it quite hard to
determine what sort of newspaper will
measure up to the .lfrocntc'S ideal.
Only a few weeks ago it ran its
splenetic pencil up the back of the "non-
partisan paper impliedly by stating
that the partisan paper such as it de
scribcs above no doubt, SIS more to be
admired than the non-partiSan papers.
Continuing, it says the "partisan paper,
which is sometimes at Il loss for words
to express its disgust-at partisanship
lS iIIOlt IcIltSl, lOl IL uttS IlOl pay lOl
both sides, and does not pretend to be any
thing than partisan There is nothing an
tagOnistlc to honesty in being partisan, and
there is every iniucement to dishonesty in
being non. partisan or independent. The
most despiCabe object is partisan who pre-
tends to conduct non partisan or independ-
ent paper, and then by his acts endorses
every principle and policy which his party
eSpouses.
Having had its "say" sometime ago
about non partisan papers and having
that ''say' quoted by partisan news
papers on both sides, the JOURNAL sub
mits that it was very ungraciouS last
week to the more honest partiSan'
papers for any ''partisan' paper to find
fault with other 'partisan' papers for
being "partiSan.
The jolliest part of this incident is
seen in the intimation that the .ldrocotc
regards the partisanship of partisan"
papers as ''Strange' ge''-something in the
way of comparative "honesty" i'll parti-
sanship to be accounted for, seeming to
forget that in a duck one of the leading
predictions is to SWIM.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30
The Ti.uIy Needy.

\ letter from Oakland to the Cumbcr-
land Nc~S states that
Persons in attendance upon court report the
roads as almost impossible.
Why not apply to Andrew Carnegie
for IA contribution for good roads, accom-
panied with the information that good
roads precede i'll order, AS well as i'll need
and merit, schools, colleges and libraries: !:
Whoever heard of a schoolhouse built
where road had not been established !:
Or of Il college where at least one yood
road had been perfected?
Or of big public library in "A town I'M
paved:
If people will ask Mr. Carnegie for his
money they should now and then re-
mind him that they are the more needy
because their want is located at the be-
ginning of civilization.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30
Convict Labor on Roads.

Convict labor is doubtless more cost
ly, comparing results with results, than
free labor. The convict working on
the roads practically competes with no.
body. Most of the roads would not be
built if they depended on free labor,
for few communities feel able to incur
the expense of extensive improvements
Of that sort. What the prisoner does
is simply to pay back to the COM
munity in another form the cost of
his conviction and of his board and
lodging and without taking one morsel
Of bread from the mouth of any law
abiding citizen. The roads, when
finished, are a godscnd to the public
not only in the comfort of travel, but
in saving wear and tear on vehicles,
and they have been procured by the
mere utilization of labor which might
otherwise have been lost altogether or
employed in some more wasteful enter
prise.-New York Evening Post.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30

PUBLIC SQUARE IN AN INDIANA TOWN.
From IIarpers Weekly. Copyright, 1900, by
Harper x Brothers
many of the greatest producing states.
1t consumes valuable time and eats up
money to cart produce long distances
over these improperly constructed high
ways, which heavy rains render we'll
nigh impossible.
The railroads are so deeply interested
in our scheme of improvement because
as conditions now stand millions of
dollars worth of produce is being left
in the fields to rot.
Our plan may be told in few words.
If we get the appropriation of S150,000,
we shall ut once construct in every
state a mile of sample road.
This sample will show three distinct
kinds Of road-dirt, gravel and macad-
am. In some of the states we will
break this sample mile into quarters,
constructing each in a separate section.
In other states we will build the mile
as near to the capital as possible.
Then, with these sample roads on view,
we will employ skilled constructors to
talk to the farmers. We will educate
every community in every state to
build and drain its roads in the most
scientific manner.
In every county Of the United States,
and there are 300 of them, the M
tiOnal Good Roads association will cS-
tabliSh a bureau of information. These
bureaus will in turn be represented by
ships of the country.
1t takes no prophet to foretcll the re-
suit Within year the improvements
will be seen and felt through every one
of the great farming states.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30
CARRIAGE OF PRODUCE.
Cost More Last Year Than Its ship
mcnt by Rail.

William ii. Moore. president of the
National Good Roads association. in Il
recent interview on the outlook for
good roads said:
All the leading railroad men of the
country and the best citizens of every
state indorSc our plans.
StuyvCsant Fish, president of the Hi
noiS Central. is cooperating with us to
win the active assistance of all the big
railroads.
You would hardly credit the state
mcnt, but it is Il fact that the carriage
of produce and merchandise last year
cost S2jO. 100000 more than their ship
mcnt by rail.
In other words the statistics accumu-
lated by President Fish show that.
while railroad freight charges for the
past year footed up Il total of 1000
600. the cost of carriage to farmers and
producers generally was S961 200. 900.
The inevitable query is, Why is this
SO?
You can find the answer in the primi-
tive condition of the roads throughout
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30
FREE RURAL DELIVERY.
Good Roads VIII Figure In Laying
Ont the Routes.

The editor of the Burlington Hawk
eye is of the opinion that the success
of the plan to deliver mails free in
rural districts rests largely upon the
condition of the highways. He says:
"IOwa, one of the best states in the
Union, with the greatest and most
varied natural resources, is floundering
in the mud and losing millions of dol
lars annually by bad highways. The
states with good roads are going to
have the preference in the distribution
of free delivery routes. Iowa, with the
lowest rate of illteracy, n state where
newspapers, magazines and literature
generally find the widest circulation,
where the circulating library is sup
plcmcnting local libraries, the state of
all states where free delivery ought to
flourish and be self sustaining, is in
danger of not getting it's share of the
latest and best boon for farmers be-
cause of its poor highways"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30
Whit be Reversed? ?

\ Washington dispatch states that
1t has been decided by the President that all
fourth-class postmasters who have good rec
ords will be retained during the present ad
minstration. There are about IS, 900 of these
officers and the plan is to maze as few re-
movals as possible. This will deprive Repre-
senlatives of some of their most sought-for
patronage.
That is distinctly ii decision i'll favor of
merit, but what will become of it if two
distinguished statesmen of Allegany
county, famous for their antagonism to
that quality, should lead ga revolt of re-
publican manhood against it?
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30

The evils from improper construction
of stone roads are even greater than
those resulting from the use of i'm
proper material. Macadam never in
tended that heterogeneous cOnglom-
Grafton of stones and mud should be
called macadam road. The mistake
is often made of depositing broken
stone on an old road without first pre-.
pairing suitable foundation. The re-
suit in most cases is that the dirt and
mud prevent the stone from packing
and by the action of traffic Ooze to the
surface, while the stones sink deeper
and deeper, leaving the road as bad as
before.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30
Going Backward.

The Bloomington correspondent of the
Piedmont Mdcp""d"nt says:
The new election law about to be passed
by the extra session of Maryland Legislature,
in DISTINGUISHING the illiterate negroes of Gar
rett county, will deprive 352 white men of
their right of suffrage Among this number
are some of the largest property and
biggest taxpayers i'll the county.
ono taxation without representation, -
yelled the patriots of l115.
Only one step more and the Maryland
democracy will be able to affirm that
after all, old George III was right
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30
THE LESSON o. SORROW.

This is the tale Of what s,rrow did
Did a king of old
For a king who lived as a king may live
In palace ahlalc with gold.
"Now, | have JOY and life" said he,
'And all things in their scope.
Io! Tell me, rcu Of wisdom great,
What need have OF hope?
"What need have OF hope." cried he,
''Ot hcpc Tor future things?
Have not all that gold can give,
That gold can give TO kngsY'
The wise men reasoned with the king
In voices sage and dim
But naught could show, and none could tell
Why hops should come to him.
Yet sorrow came in her somber garb,
All habitCd in voc;
She taught thc king a mighty truth
That all men Cumc to know.
She taught the king a lesson sore
A lesson grave and grand
For smiling hope, with gentle clasp,
Held SORROW by the hand.
This l. the tale OF what sorrow did
Did for the king of old
The Ling who lived as a king may live,
All pan"plicd in gold.
"Ah, men of wisom!" cried the king,
'lour teachings We're in vain,
For | have learned when sorrow comes
Then hope comes in her train"
Josh Wink in Baltimore American
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30
Tremendous Victory,

The director of the census says ap-
on the recommendations of Senators and
representatives.
And as Mr.. Dick says the manhood
of the republican party revoltcd" against
itself, the result in st. Mary's county,
where seven dead people We're counted
among the living by IA congressional rec
ommendee, may be regarded AS dis
tinctly an anti-merit triumph.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30
Not u Certainty.

all of those who are so enthusiastically
applauding Mr.. Carnegie would go and do
likewise, each man according to his means,
how very few problems civilization would
soon have left to solve New York WpHd.
That is questionable.
If all. like Mr.. Carnegie, should plant
their spectacular bencfactiuns in the
cities, ''civilization" would still marvel
why the young man leaves the farm for
the town.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30
a Probability.

1t seems almost remarkable that even with
the powerful backing of Mr.. Hanna Mr.. Ad-
dicks finds it difficult 10 secure that coveted
seat in the United States Senate.-Ba 'timore
STIR.
Mr.. Hanna is at his best i'll keeping
people ont of the Senate
Wait and watch him "hold up Mr..
Gorman when the latter, borne in on the
tide of Maryland acknowledgements,
essays to occupy that coveted seat"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30
NIuch OyerrRted.

THAT city man that was visiting me
Is overratcd." remarked the farmer.
"How so?
"Oh, the papers all said he was a
great hand at watering stock, but |
found he couldn't work the pump five
minutes without lamins his ARM
Chicago Post.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30
Pittsburg Division.
W ESTBOUNIi.

WESTBOUNb.
No. g.. Express. ....leaves l:lO Il. m.
No. II Pttshurg Llmited leaves I:55 "a. m.
No. l3. Con llSville Local. leaves 7:lO a. m.
No. A. Chicago Express. leaves 9:2O a. m.
No. 40. Mail l............... leaves $40 p. IN.
No. 5. Chicago Limited. leaves 300 p. m.
For arriving time see same Express num-
bers westbound on Main Line.
*Except Sunday. tSunday only. No. 49is
IA local train from Cumberland to Pittsburg,
and No. IA from Pittsburg to Cumberland.
Through tickets, east and west, for sale at
Cumberland. M. G. CLARKE,
+. ID. UNDERWOOD, Ticket Agent.
General Manager ID. b. MARTIN.
Dec Manager Passenger Traffic.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-03-30

sRg Nos |. >, I. !. $ and 9-wcek days; 10. II,
T., IL, liand II Sundays only; Il 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.
-" All trains stop at Hay street station,
Cumberland. l.. NJ. llAMl LION,
March General Manager.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-04-03
COMING EVENTS.

April 3, at Hancock hall-Concert un-
der auspices of Ellsworth festival chorus,
directed by w. r. Chapman. Artists !:
Miss Randall, soprano; Miss Moore, con-
tralto; Miss Truax, whistler; Hans
Kronold, cello; Mr.. Chapman, accompa-
mist. Tickets: reserved seats, 35c. and
Soc. On sale at j. A. Cunningham's. Pro-
ceeds for benefit of Ellsworth chorus.
Thursday evening, April 4, at Unitarian
vestry-Circle supper. Tickets, 10 cents.
Saturday, April 8, at Manning block
Food sale by ladies of Congregational So
ciety.
Monday, April s, at Hancock hall-Con-
cert and ball of City hose company.
Tuesday evening, April 8, at Manning
hall-Sociable by Lygonia lodge, F. and
A. M.
Thursday, April II, at Congregational
vestry-Spring sale and supper.
Saturday, April 13-Meeting of Han
cock Pomona grange with Halcyon grange
at North Bluehill.
Wednesday and Thursday, May and 2,
at Unitarian vestry-Aunual fair, supper
and entertainment of Unitarian society.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-04-03
Governors Ball at Bangor.

The invitation extended to Governor
Hill and staff to be present at a. recep-
tion to be given in their honor, by the
citizens of Bangor, Friday, April IL, has
been accepted. The reception promises
to be the most elaborate in Bangor's
history. Members of the committee in
charge of the invitations are now dispos-
ing OF the tickets, and the demand, thus
early, is assurance that the attendance
will be very large.
The invitations to towns in the vicinity
OF Bangor are being sent out this week,
the list including residents of Dover,
Foxcroft, Dexter, Ellsworth, Bucksport,
Calais, Bar Harbor, Houlton, Fort Fair
field, Caribou and Presque Isle, besides
numerous smaller places.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-04-03
to make 1t one Of the best. Members Of
Lygonia lodge are requested to bring
cake

to make 1t one OF the best. Members o
Lygonia lodge are requested to brin,
cake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl B. Day, OF Bar Har
Dor, were In Ellsworth a few days las
week. 1t is possible that change in hi
run as railway mail clerk may make 1
convenient for Mr.. Day to move bi
family back here. Their Ellsworth h frisnd
hope this may be the case.
Ellsworth friends of Ray P. Stevens
son OF s. q. Stevens, are pleased to know
that he has an excellent position in Seattl,
as manager of an electric railroad and
electric light plant. The company Is 9
large one and the Office one OF RESPONSE
bility. The company will lay out s1O0, ,OOt
N improvements this year.
The Penobscot county commissioner
and Clerk OF Courts Sweet were in Ellis.
worth last Friday to look over Hancock
county's courthouse. Penobscot is soon
to build a S125,000 courthouse. The
Penobscot commissioners were. much
pleased with Hancock's courthouse, and
said they got some valuable hints, which
is indeed compliment to Hancock
county.
Frank e. Whitmore, who left Ellsworth b
a few weeks ago for the South, has pur-
chased a 200-acre plantation near Motto
way Court House, Virginia. The plsnta-
tion is known as "Forkland". 1t includes
large old-fashioned Virginia house, wit b
wide hall running full width OF house.
The soil is rich, and two fiourishing towns
nearby furnish good market. Mr.. Whit
more will begin farming soon.
There was a narrow escape from a fire
in John b. Redman's office Saturday.
Mr.. Redman, who had left the office for
his home, was called back by man
whom he had met on the street. The
smell Of smoke caused an investigation,
and fire was discovered in some wood in q
closet. In few minutes bad fire would
have been under way.
Last Sunday evening, Rev. David Kerr
gave an interesting illustrated lecture in
the Baptist church. There was a large
congregation, and the best of attention
was given during the whole discourse.
The lecture was enjoyably interspersed
with special music rendered by Mrs. Beck
with, Mrs. Strout and Mr.. and Mrs.
Kerr. Miss Minnie Hodgkins presided at
the organ, and played all the accompani-
ments with taste.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-04-03
CHAPMAN CONCERT TO NIGHT.
Ellsworth Lovers of Good Music VIII
Enjoy Rare Treat.

Ellsworth Lovers of Good Music VIII
Enjoy Rare Treat.
The long -heralded chapman concert"
will take place at Han cock hall this even
ing. The artists who, under the direction
OF w. r. Chapman, have been touring New
England have been greeted everywhere
by large and Enthusiastic audiences. That
the same success awaits them here seems
assured by the advance sale OF seats.
THE AMERICAN has already introduced
to its readers the artists not previous iy
known here, and the music-lovlng public
of Ellsworth already feels acquainted
with them. Expectation has reached a
high pitch, and from the press accounts
of the concert which have preceded it,
there seems little likelihood of disap-
pointment.
correspondent from Old Town, where
the concert was given Saturday night,
says:
Herr Kronold opened the concert with the
Evening Star" and "Scherzo'. and his beauti
ful rendering of the former in particular and
the unparalleled Interpretation of Wagner's
beautiful song, held the most intense interest of
his audience. The full, rich tones of the cello
rose and feel and at last died away with such
feeling that the audience forgot to applaud for
fully half Il minute after the last note had died
away.
Miss Truax whi. tied, she called 1t, but the
people seemed to feel that 1t was more the notes
of beautiful ng-bird than anything coming
minute Of it.
Too much could scarcely be said about the
singing of Miss Randall, who pleased the au-
dience by her personality as well as by her voice.
She has perfect control of her voice, which is
particularly strong, and will come down from
high crescendo to soft, low and sweet tone
with the utmost ease. Another charming
feature of her singing is that every word is dis.
tinetly pronounced and can be perfectly under
stood. 1t is the opinion of many that this
young lady has a brilliant future before her.
Miss Moore with her sweet and sympathetic
contralto voice won the hearts of all, especially
in those songs in which she played her
own accompaniments, for 1t was at once
seen that her talent was not confined to
the vocal organs alone In the last number
when she sang Mr.. Chapmans trio Of songs
and especially in "lf You and 1 Were
Young" and in "singing of YOU, she sang
with such feeling and expression that the audi
ence were loath to leave their seats.
Mr.. Chapman acted as accompanist for the
concert and showed his skill as pianist as well
as conductor.
Much could be written about the concert and
1t would be difficult to find anything depreca-
tory to say. Old Town people enjoyed every
minute of 1t.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-04-03
CONGREGATIONAL.

"China is backward in everything"
said the newspaper boarder. THAT may
be-" said the tea clerk, "but John China
man has been wearing a shirt waist long
before any other man thought OF such a
thing"
At a recent railroad dinner, in compli-
ment to the legal fraternity, the toast was
given: aAn honest lawyer, the noblest
work of God" but an old farmer in the
back part of the hall rat her spoiled the
effect by adding in a loud voice, "And
about the scarcest."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-04-03

Standard drugs-no substtution-moderat
cost-no comment-perfection in pharmacy
that's the history of u prescription filed at
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-04-03

The compounding of prescriptions to-day i:
an exact science-brvught to its highest peIfee
tfon at Parcher's Drug store.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-04-03

The ladies of the Congregational society will
have cooked food sale at Manning hall satur-
day afternoon. Orders for quart or more of
ice cream, If sent in before Saturday, will be
delivered at the home Saturday afternoon. Or
ders may be left with Mrs. j. II. Brimmer.-
AdUt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-04-03

Mr.. Chapman acted as accompanist for the
concert and showed his skin as pianist as well
as conductor.
Much could be written about the concert and
1t would be difficult to find anything depreca-
tory to say. Old Town people enjoyed every
minute of It,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-04-03

Miss Alice w. Lamb. who viii take charge of
my millinery department the coming season,
comes with high recommendations as first
class milliner. Miss Lamb has been attending
the Boston openings, and viii come 10 Ellis
worth the last week in April. ANNA f. HIGHT.
-AdVt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-04-03

Another Ferry Accident Case Settled.
The suit of Mrs. Alice l.. Haskell, of
Skowhegsn, against the Maine Central
railroad company, for $4,000 damages by
reason of injuries received at the
accident at Mt. Desert Ferry, has been
settled by counsel. Mrs. Haskell received
q, 500 in full compensation for all claims
against the company.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-04-03
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Kew ADVERTISEMENTS THIS WEEK.

In bankruptcy Est Hapworth Bros.
g B stuart, G u Partridge-Commission
notice.
In bankrupicy--Est Horace Bonsey.
g Parcher-A pothecary.
NJ A Clark-Greenhouse.
Wiggin Il MooIe--A pothecaries.
Boston q Bangor Steamship Cc-Change In
schedule.
Call & Connick--M Millinery.
Lewis Friend 4 Co--Clothing.
BANGOR:
Lydia Fl Jones--Notice of foreclosure.
BRATTLEBoRo, VT:
K Book Co--AgeBt wanted.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-04-03
advertisements.
A Friend i'm Need
Is A
Friend Indeed.

Therefore do not lose this
slip as it contains valuable
information for you.
American Express OfIice-Packages received
and forwarded to all p rts of the United States
and Europe at Parcher's Drug Store
Prescriptions filed as they've never been filed
before in this city at Parchers Drug Store.
Want nurse in hurry? Telephone here
yes--one started toward your home already.
Quick work at Parcher's Drug Store.
American Express money orders sold and
paid from a. IN. to p. m. at farcher's Drug
Store.
Doctor, can't go out to get this prescription
filled" You don't need to. Telephone to Par
cher's Drug Store.
Scriptions should be filed right-we write no
volumes-just do it at Parcher's Drug Store.
The compounding of prescriptions to-day Is
an exact science-brvught to its highest perfeD-
tfon at Parcher's Drug store.
Standard dTugs-no substitution-moderate
cost-no comment-perfection in pharmacy
that's the history of IA prescription filed at
ParCher'S Drug Store.