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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
TOWN ANDVICINITY.
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Gloss, of ROhrerS-
vile, Md, spent few days this week
with their nephew, Mr.. V. A. Gloss.
G.. V. Derr, of Cumberland, made
business trip to the burg Thursday.
Frank J. Mcmahon, in town Wcdnes-
day, stated that his visit to the metrop-
oils had no political significance what
ever. But, whether his calls are social,
political or religious, Frank always car
rics "the glad hand extended.
Miss Marian Tenant spent Sunday
with her friend, Miss Margaret Stark, Ill
Cumberland. The latter is quite i'll.
E. Stanley Hitchins, of Olive Hill, KY,
was here several days this week. Stan
lev is a co-hero with diamond Pete, of
this place, in laughable Western adj
venture. Van Shriver. of Pittsburg,
Pa, is another, and Stanley would have
to be quite ill if the mention of either
did not bring broad smile to his face.
Misses Nellie Raley and Alzine Hart
man spent last Sunday i'll Cumberland.
Mrs. James McFarlane and daughter,
Miss Verna. of Mt Savage, spent sun
day i'll town.
Messrs. Robert Ohr and David Dixon,
of Homecoming, were i'll town last sun
day evening.
Gen. Patrick A. Collins, democratic
Mayor-elect of Boston, Mass, by $4,000
majority, and w. p. Sullivan, of the
Hitchins Bros. company, this place, were
born III the same Ireland town.
Mrs. J. Z. PeddicOrd, of Roanoke, Va,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. DAWSON
Armstrong.
Prof. Richard Harris, recently returned
to better land from pilgrimage i'll the
wilds of Pennsylvania, will lead the
Presbyterian church choir after Jan
uary |.
Miss Sallie Thomas, of MeyerSdale,
Pa. is visiting Mrs. Graham CLANCY.
Chester North, of Cumberland. was
among Frostburg friends Wednesday.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
BreVitieS.

Among the attractions at the Haver-
stick art gallery is Il fine Photographic
picture of wv. S. Schley, Rear Admiral,
U. S. M The picture was mailed to
him Tuesday, and 40 hours later it was
received with his autograph, as above
quoted.
The article entitled "All Sorts of a
Contract was placed i'll type for last
week, but crowded ont by a flood of
Christmas advertising. AJAX will
find some information therein this week.
New advertisements on both second
and third pages.
And now is the time to subscribe.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
Voices il Popular Complaint.

L RtlSlkl HI, M " tC Il, l'uI
To the MINING JOURNAL.
| presume you ar" aware of the very
prevalent unfaVOrable comment upon
the condition of Union street when
friends meet along the street from the
Gladstone hotel down To the corporate
limits The almost universal remark is
''what il shame to have the principal
street of our busy town i'll such il bad
conditionr' And the query is-'whosc
fault is it,
To determine that pertinent question
it will he necessary to ascertain the pre-
else terms Ga cOntract under which the
Electric Road company was empowered
to lay its tracks. Is it not incumbent
upon the town fathers, therefore, to pub
lish the contract between the town and
the Electric Road company:
If the JOURNAL will throw some light
upon this most important question, it
might be Of great benefit to the future
of our town. Very truly yours,
Ajax
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
New Railway Locals.

Cheap Holiday EXcursion-to New
York City and return ria Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, Monday, December %. Stop over
at Washington allowed on return trip. Elk
cursiOn Tickets will be sold from Cumber-
land, Mi, at the Very Low Rate of Sll 80 for
the Round Trip valid for return five 90 days
from date of sale. Return portion of ticket
must be stamped by Depot Ticket Agent,
Jersey City, before being valid for passage,
and will be good to stop cB at washington on
return trip, within final limit. A limited
amount of Sleeping Car accommodations will
be provided and for reservation of same,
early application should be made to Ticket
Agent, mberland, Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
LOCAL COKKEsrONDENCE
"Old Rough and Ready"

FRosTBURG, MD, Fec. 3, 1901.
TO the MINING JOURNAL.
Nearly 50 years ago the writer was Il
hoy of IL years, yet he has IA vivid recol-
lection Of the day prrsidrnt-clcct Taylor
passed through t'rostburg.
1t was in February, 1919 and the pros
peCt Of seeing man of Gen. Taylor's
fame aroused il popular feeling and de
sire of no ordinary character.
Travelling to Washington to be inaug
urated, he came overland in stage from
Wheeling to Cumberland. The vehicle
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
Her List.

As read by the JOURNAL, Miss Maggie
Matched Howear," of Westernport.
writes aS follows:
Dear Sandachause | take the pleasure to
rite to you letter and want a new hat and
big Dool and a buggy for my Dool and a
ornge and locks Of candy and nuts for meand
| wood like clead and pear of gumboots
if out fail. So good by Dear Sandachuse
Evidently, this young lady should be
gratificd-in part anyway.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
A Fraud,

Baron de Ginsberg,' French noble
man and canvaSser for the relief of the
oppressed Beers, here a few weeks ago,
has had troubles since, notably in Pitts
burg, Pa, where he wanted to marry
Miss Mamie Smith against that discreet
young ladys will. 1t is quite certain
now that the Baron is Il French wolf
masquerading in Boer clothing.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
Business Locals.

WANTED-Scvcral Persons of CharaC-
ter and good reputation in each State Zone in
this county required) to represent and adver-
tise Old-established, wealthy business house
of sohd financial standing. Salary SIS week
ly with expenses additional, all payable in
cash each Wednesday direct from head offices
Horse and carriage furnished when necessary.
References. Enclose envelope scIf.addressed
and stamped. MANAGER,
SO Caxton Building,
DIS Chicago
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14

A horse ridden by Jethro JctfrieS, jr.,
fell on Water street Thursday and the
rider survives with broken leg. Jethro
is about - years old. Bystanders say
the horse trod upon rolling stone"
which gathers no moss, and before it
could recover its footing fell broadside.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
Slight Damage.

\ cavc-in, affecting the Borden Mine
public school-house, last week, was not
so serious as mt first apprehcnded. The
depression was quickly filled with solid
material and the work of teaching the
young idea" intellectual craftsmanship
will 90 on as Of yOre
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
New Advertisements.
Shopping.

At of the year the pleasure of business life kecn
enjoyed by
Why this is the : explain.
We have always made condition advertise only what
The subsequent buying by the individual has proven this be the
the satisfactory in thousands of
With ovecowded with full lines of merchandise
before euacd ii special pleasure people
of this community and Judgment efforts this
the requirements increasing number and i'm
character the and the old which
this progressive of every up-to-atc merchant.
The following summary but slight reflex of the attractive
articles of merchandise suitable
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
BreViticS.

John J. Bell, of Homecoming, is a can
didate for sub-TreaSurer of the United
States at Baltimore, now held by James
NJ. Sloan, of same place. Bell is strong
ly backed, it is said, but just which side
can exhibit most anti-mcrit remains to
be seen.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
Journalistic.

Announcement was made i'll the F0r"m
paper by Messrs. Overackcr & Gerlach,
publishers. With Mr.. Overacker re-
tanning editorial control and Mr. Ger
ZACH assuming an all-round relation to
the business, the combination looks
strong and meritorious.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14

About $50 of damage was done the
house of Joseph Price, Centre street. by
fire about daylight Wednesday morning.
The fire was discovered in closet under
a stairway and gained some Roadway
before it could be- eXtinguished.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
A Good Cough Medicine.-I ii

\ GOOU Cough McUICInc.-T IND
Chamberlain'S Cough Remedy an excellent
medicine. | have been suffering from Il
severe cough for the last two months and it
has effected cure. | have great pleasure IN
recommending it.-W. G. Wockner. This is
the opinion Of one of our oldest and most re-
spected residents and has been voluntarily
given in good faith that Others may try the
remedy and be benefited, as was Mr. WOCk-
ner.-hdssjle, TOowoOmba, Australia. This
remedy is sold by the e. E PkARcF DRuG Co.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14

II. f. Mcintyre, st. Paul, Mimi, who has
been troubled with a diSOrdered stomach,
says, "Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets do me more IGOd than anything
have ever taken" For sale by the q. K.
PEAECE DRUG Co.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
The Sick.

Mrs. John M. Smith is critically i'll.
Michael Casserly is Frustrated with
miners' asthma and his friends are APP
prehensiVe-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14

TnE Suit at SlG, offered by KILLER, the
Reliable Tailor, cannot be duplicated for less
than SIS elsewhere.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
Business Locals.
A SAFE INvEsTMENT-Buy your Clothes
from KILLER, the Reliable Tailor

A. J. Smell wanted to attend a party, but
was afraid to do SO on account of pans in his
stomach, which he feared would grow worse.
He says, 81 was telling my troubles to lady
friend, who said 'Chambcrain's Collie
Cholera and Darrhoea Remedy will put you
in condition for the party bought Il bot
tie and take pleasure III stating that two doses
cured me and enabled me to have good
time at the party" Mr.. Smell is a resident of
Summer Hill, n. Y. This remedy is for sale
by the c. f. PEARCE Date Co.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14

The "KokOmO Fencing,' put M by Mr..
Philip A. Michael, and described in MINING
JOURNAL of September p, is for sale by
FRANK G. BEALI.,
H.r nd
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14

The JOURNAL has observed III about
POO papers, more or less, that "Rcv. Irl
r. Hicks is not dead" From a ter
restrial point ofview the reverend gentle
man is to be congratulated--both upon
the fact and the simuItaneOusness and
multiplicity of the announcement. If
he had written the notice himself and
sent it to every county paper i'll the
United States the job of correctinga mere
error i'll mortuary autobiography would
have not been more complete
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
The Hardware and Stove Man

"WHERE did you get that Hat?'
"BEAB's, to be sure. He always has Fash
ions Latest"
Wanted-SEyERAL PERSONS oF CHARACTER
and good reputation in each State Zone in this
county required) to represent and advertise
old established wealthy business house Of
solid financial standing. Salary SIS weekly
with expenses additional, all payable in cash
each Wednesday direct from head offices.
Horse and carriage furnished. when neceSsa-
nv. References. Enclose selfaddressed and
stamped envelope. MANAGER.
3l6 CaXton Building.
ltD2S Chicago.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
COUNTY NEWS.
Coming Events,

The county teachers institute will be-
held i'll Cumberland next week, begin
ming Wednesday, closing Saturday.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
Railway Business Locals.

Get Ready Tor cheap Excursion To
New York City and return ria Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad during the Holidays.
Dates, rates and all particulars will be fur
nished later by Baltimore and OHIO Ticket
Agents.
Mid-WiDtcr Excursions TO Washing
ton.-ln accordance with its usual custom,
The Baltimore and Ohio h. h. will, on Jan
uary Is and February 20, 1902, run Two
POPULAR Nip WINTER ENCuRsIo = TO WASH
INGToN at Very Low Rates FOR THE ROUND
TRIP, allowing TEN DAYS return limit on
tickets, including date of sale.
Splendid trains, through coaches, Pullman
puTlOr and sleeping cars.
These delightful excursions afford splendid
opportunities to visit the NATIONAL CAPITAL,
during the session of Congress. For tickets,
time of trains and full information call on or
address NJ. G.. CLARKE, Ticket Agent b. Il ..
r. for full information,
A most complete and fully illustrated Guide
10 Washington may be purchased from
Agents b. d o. r. at ten QO) cents per copy.
Winter Tourist TicketE-SEASON 1902
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has placed
on sale at all principal offices East of the ONO
river Winter Tourist Tickets to points in Ala
bama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, New
Mexico, North Carolina and Texas also Ha-
vana, Cuba, and Nassau, n. p, at reduced
rates. For additional Information call on
Agent Baltimore and Ohio railroad company,
Cumberland. Md. tbs
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14

Marriage licenses have been granted
to the following couples:
Conrad Knoll and Ellen Ort, both of Frost
burg.
William Anderson and Anna Blair Atkin-
son, both of Homecoming.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14

THE "Bion" is the best S3.Shoc on earth.
At BEARS.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
A Good Point.

The Homecoming star makes pertinent
objection to the alleged scheme of max
ing the Teachers Institute drag-net
for Cumberland merchants to rake III
money that belongs where it is earned.
The merchants ON Georges Creek for
instance, have made unusually fine prep
aration for the holiday trade, and ex-
pecting to get only what i'll the nature
of trade belongs to them, should not be
disappointed.
1t should be understood also that the
teacher who spends his or her money in
furtherancc Of the plan alluded to is not
blamelesS, and should be remembered by
the community whom he orshe betrayS.
Transfers Of Real Estate.
The following notes of transfers of
real estate are of more or less interest:
John Rephaun, executor, to Henry f. Lam
caster, land in Allegany county, $3.50.
Union Mining company to James Sharp.
l.45 acres, S737. 90.
James Sharp to Thomas Machin, land in
Mt. Savage district, $500.
DeWarren II. Reynolds, executor of Mary
HInkle, to Lotte Rledel, tract of land, 81 go.
Albion Coles to Dehila f. Braddock, prop
erty III Barton, 500.
Mary land Coal company to William An
derson, property III Never Seen" 800.
Emma and Benjamin Senior to James s.
Roberts, lot in Barton, SO.
David w. Sloan, trustee, to Frank c. Beall,
executor, lot in Llewellyn, Frostburg, 81, etc.
Catharine Spangler to David r. Powell, lot
in Luke sos.
Herbert Montgomery to Jesse Bobo prop,
erty in Morrison's addition, Westernport,
$40
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14

SATISFACTORY Tailoring at satisfactory
prices. Try KILLER,
The Reliable Tailor.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
SEMI-IOCAL NEWS.


You can tell a successful farmer by looking
at his wife's fruit in the closet.-Salisbury
pa Star.
That is better.
The JOURNAL had understood the "suc-
cessful farmers double, the good,
liberal, enterprising farmer could be
identified by his cXtravagant patronage
of hotels, especially in Salisbury.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14

SPECIAL Attractions for the Holidays at
Killers:
An All-Wool Oxford Oycrcoating regu-
lar style. slS, worth $50.
ATWOOD Shifting. SIG worth sls.
~ Bargains-bOth.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
Winter Tonris, Tickets-SEAsoN 1901.
Business Locals.

ORDER your Suit or Overcoat for Christ
mas from HITLER the Reliable Tailor.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14

KEEP your eye on BEARS Neckwcar
display.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-12-14
Chamberlain Stomach and Live

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
TablctS.-Try them
When you feel dull after eating
When you have no appetite.
When you have a bad taste in the mouth.
When your liver is torpid.
When your bowels are cOnstipated.
When you have a headache.
When you feel bilious.
They will improve your appetite. cleanse
and Inyigorate your stomach and regulate
your liver and bowels. For sale by the q. E.
PEARCE DRUG Co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-15

distinguished by their straight feelers, or
namented in many ways, but never thick
at the ends. The bright eyes of the guests
rolled in every direction, for they won
dered what their hosts would provide for
p the greedy insects. and you may
be sure nothing escaped their vision, for
natured has endowed moths and butter
flies with remarkable eyes, faceted. or
many sided, like a carefully cut Jewei
Said an owl to a robin:
Are you sure that all the details of
the feast are as they should be. neigh
for?"
oh, yes" replied the robin. THE black
bird flew to a garden ten miles away TO
secure some late blooming roses. and |
can assure you they are very fne-jacque-
minots, l think he called them. They Will
please our guests very much.
The butterflies had Just then formed the
line to dance the butterfly cotillion. 1t
was charming, each Of them floating
through the figures on the lightest and
ARREST of wings.
Then the moths went through the evo-
Iutions of a reel. and after that there was
general dancing until every one was tired.
The caterpillars on the trees watched the
festivities enviously and longed for next
year, when they should have grown wings
and beautiful antennae like the dancers.
Just to think" said one caterpillar to
a friend, this time last year they were
as ugly and clumsy as we are, and see
them floating about like fairics!'
81 am very contented here on my leaf"
one of them observed, for I do not have
nfA.-- f,1x. r,,h - ehrIfh and flower
to flower in search of dew and honey as
they do. Then, too, l have no fear taht
when winter comes l shall be stiff ana
cold. for will I not be able to spin myself
a warm blanket with these two tiny spin
nerets on my head?"
Yes, but they are very beautiful there
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-15

II was TO be the mildest possible
FORM OF the folly-an elopement re-
dueed to the> absolute minimum of IN
discretion. The two young people had
planned it with such self denying care
that in the words of the prospective
bridegroom there was nothing let
OF it except the minister's fee" No
thrilling fight. no penitent return. no
fear Of parental wrath nor joy of for
giveness formed any part Of the pros
pect. The secret was never to be re-
vealed at all.
Some years later there would be a
s%umptuous wedding, one Of those soci-
ETY. events whose distressing publicity
steals ha,f the sanctity from marriage,
since those who are. united before the
brazen face Of fashion may well forget
into what Presence they have really
come to make their vow. No one ex-
cept themselves would know that this
second ceremony was superfuous II the
oA6AI VI uSdNtu-
The young lady was the daughter Of
Morton Prior, recently retired from the
supreme bench Of the State. She had
attained the age of Is years under the
most favorable conditions except that
she bore the name of the virtue o. Pru
dence, which she despised.
But for a long habit OF reoelllng
against her name she might not have
fallen in love with Arthur Rowan, a
somewhat dazzling youth, who was
spending the sumner as the guest Of
his uncle, a neighbor of Judge Prior.
Rowan was just out of college. where
he had been a fair student and great
swell at the sports. His manner had
the keen SAVIOR of early success and the
assurance that comes Of triumphant
popularity. Prudence thought him
the greatest creature ever born.
Now. the judges mbind fioated in Sc
rent heights of scholarly and pure re-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-15

that the birds should give a prize to that
one of their guests whom they consic-
cred the handsomest n sprightiest.
When the Vanessa butterfly received the
prize. there was general dissatisfaction
among the moths.
Spiteful remarks circulated between but
%terflies and moths until the birds were at
a loss how to keep peace among their
guests.
Wed better invite them to pper
suggested Master of Ceremonies Robin.
All the butterflies were at once asked
All the butterflies were at once asked to
line UP ready TO flutter over to the place
where the floral feast had been arranged
for them. There was a great deal of
s%quabbling between moths and butterflies
as to who should go first. and when the
butterflies and moths had been arranged
in an orderly line the birds were tired
and out of temper
When the guests saw that the flowers
were merely cut ones. collected from far
and heal for their benefit, their contempt
was not concealed.
1--WE are used TO eating fresh food, one
beautiful butterfly remarked as she I'M
curled her long trunklike mouth and In
serted it into a flower to rob 1t OF its
honey.
ITO be sure. So are we" a hawk moth
replied. 81 can scarcely understand what
our hosts were thinking Of" Then they
took a sip of honey and criticised the
quality.
The birds were very angry when they
heard all this, but they were too civil to
say anything.
As the butterflies were about to depart
one bird holder than another said:
1--WE have stood your fault hnding all
evening, and now / want to tell you what
we think of you.
In the first place, persons who are SO
Jealous of their dignity and comfort as
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-15

,,g wistfuily at times the dartfng of the
torches in the street, and then admiring
The tongues OF flame that licked the
heavens.
with noiseless step Juliette moved
about. She got water and washed the
ART from the face of the dead. She
embed lovingly the beautiful tresses. She
took a sheet and spread it over the figure.
standing by the corpse she glanced
s0iftlv at Paul. whose features were sill
bouetted against the glow in the sky.
She stepped up to him. Paul" she
said.
.Juliette."
is there not work tina a woman may
40 in this Revolution?e There was a
hard, unusual touch in her tone.
Paul glanced at her. The eyes were full
and daring. The corners OF the lips were
tied like & piece of w1liDcord.
Yes" he said. for that was the an
swer expected OF him.
Then / will do II. Ny mother is dead.
moor. sweet little Marie Is dead. Your
heart is in the Revolution, so mine will be.
I will lead the women of Paris. 1 will be
a woman of fire.
The men OF the Municipal Guard" said
Paul. have been talking about a woman
VIII led the procession OF women to the
Place aux Marches and there stirred them
INTO madness with her el~oquence. How
I wish you were like her. Jullette.'
At was tina woman. Gomez
she had been fondlingly affectionate
over her dead sister. Now her voice had
the timbre of iron.
Gomez she said once more. while Paul
Iemare. with knitted, thoughtful brows
and qulck-working thoughts, gazed upon
her.
They went out into the streets Of Paris.
torches flashed here and there. Great
bonares blazed in the squares. The bells
or the churches changed without ceasing.
There was the continuous thump!
thump thumpi of the drums.
WiId-visaged men wearing caps of Lib
erty were marching with muskets a.
shoulder.
To arms. citizens! To arms" was the
ncyer-ceasing cry.
CTo be C~ontinued.)