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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-18
LEVEL CURVED ROADS.
How Highways Should lie Built In
HilIy Countries.

Straight roads are the proper kind tC
have, but in hilly countries their
strai.htness should always be sacri
feed to obtain level surface. so as tt
better accommodate the people who
use them, says Maurice y. Eldridge,
assistant director public roads inIui
rieS. Graceful and natural curves con,
forming to the lay of the land add
beauty to the landscape. besides Ell
hancing the value of property. Not
only do level curved roads add beauty
to the landscape and make lands along
them more valuable, but the horse is
able to utilize his full strength over
them. Furthermore Il horse can pul
only fouriifthS as much on grade OF
feet in 100 feet, and this gradually
lessons until with grade of 10 feet il
100 feet he can draw but One-fOurtt
as much as he can on Il level road.
Good roads should therefore wine
around hills instead of running over
them. and in many cases this can ht
done without greatly increasing the
distance. TO illustrate, if an apple OF
pear be cut in half and one of the
halves placed on fiat surface, it vii
be seen that the horizontal distance
around from stem to blossom is great
er than the distance over between the
same points.
The willfulDcss of one or two private
individuals sometimes becomes Il bar
ricr to traffic and commerce. The grea,
drawback to the lay ing out of roads OF
the principle referred to is that of the
necessity in some cases OF building
them through the best lands. the
choicest pastures and orchards, in
stead, as they do now. of cuttin:
around the farm line or passing
through old wornout fields or oven
rocky knobs. But if farmers wish peO
pie to know that they have good farms
good cattle sheep or horses. gooC
grain, fruit or vegetables, they shoulc
let the roads go through the best parts
of the farms.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-18

Two young women, patiently of the
"saleslady" persuasion, rode down
Chestnut street in crowded trolley
car Oh recent morning. They chatted
animatedly about the merits and de-
merits of Will and Gus till they
reached Broad street. From there to
Twelfth they preserved a dreamy si-
lence. Then one broke out with:
81 say, Ag, what would you choose if
you could have everything in the world
you asked for?"
"Well," said Ag slowly and musingly.
Il think I'd choose enough silk dresses
to last me for the next ten years.
What'u'd you take, Sade?'
"Me:" replied SADIE. ITS the dream
Of me life, Ag, to have all the money
I'd want. so l could go to me job in a
cab every morning" - Philadelphia
Times.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-18
ROADS IN EUROPE.
How England and France Care For
Their Highways.

Two hundred years ago England had
the worst roads i'm the world because
the pcaSantry living on the roads were
alone required to work them. In speak
ing of them Macaulay says that "a route
connecting two great towns which
have large and fiourishing trade
with each other should bc maintained
at the cost of the rural population
scattered between them is manifcstly
unjust 1t was not until ma:y toll
bars had been violently pulled down.
until the troops had in many Instances
been forced to act against the people
and until much blood had been shed
that good system was introduced.'
Every class now contributes to the
maintenance of the road system of
England.
efficient laws and regulations in the
world for building and repairing of
highways, says the Asphalt Journal.
The minister of public works has the
general superintendent of all roads
and ways by land and by water. There
are four classes of road recognized by
law-namely. U national. 2I depart
mental 60 military. a. crossroads.
National roads are built ana kept up
by the national treasury. Department.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-18
HENRY CLAY AS AN ACTOR.
How the Great Lawyer Won IL Hope
less CnSe.

HOW the Great Lawyer won Hope
less CnSc.
An old and well known traveller. who
has recently settled in Chicago, while
coming in from Pewce valley the other
afternoon told an interesting story
about Henry Clay. the great Kentucky
statesman. The story teller in his
youth lived in Mr.. Clay's district dur
ing the time when Henry Clay was at
his prime as Il lawyer.
"A man was once being tried for
murder said the narrator. and his
case looked hopeless indeed. lie had
without any seeming provocation muir
dered one of his neighbors in cold
blood. Not Il lawyer in the county
would touch the case. 1t looked bad
enough to ruin the reputation OF any
barristcr.
The man as last extremity ap-
pealcd to Mr.. Clay to take the case for
him. Every one thought that Clay
would certainly refuse. but when the
celebrated lawyer looked into the mat
ter his fighting blood was reused, and,
to the great surprise of all. he accept
ed.
Then came trial the like of which
l have never seen. Clay slowly car
ried on the case. and it lopk"G more
and more hopeless. The only ground
of defense the prisoner had was that
the murdered man had looked at him
with such Il fierce. murderOus look that
out of self defense he had struck first.
A ripple lA,'ed through the jury at
this evidence.
The time came for Clay to make his
defense. 1t was settled in the minds
of the spectators that the man was
guilty of murder in the first degree.
Clay calmly proceeded, laid all the
proof before them in his mastery way,
then, just as he was about to con-
clude he played his last and master
card.
"'Gentlemcn of the jury he said,
assuming the tiercest, blackest look
and carrying the most undying hatred
in it that l have ever seen, gentlemen,
if man should look at you like this
what would you do!'
THAT was all he said, but that was
enough. The jury was startled, and
some even quailed on their seats. The
judge moved uneasily on his bench.
After fifteen minutes the jury filed
slowly back with Not guilty, your
honor The victory was complete.
"Whcn Clay was congratulated on
his easy victory, he said:
1T was not so easy as you think. |
spent days and days in my room be-
fore the mirror practicing that look.
1t took more hard work to give that
look than to investigate the most OBJ
fuse case '"-LOuisville COurier-JOur
nal
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-18
Farmers Discuss Good Roads.

1t is an encouraging sign of the times
when farmers Institutes and oranges
take up for discussion the matter OF
highway improvement. Such a sign
was manifest at Pomona. Cal. during
the convention of the horticultural
clubs, at which an afternoons session
was devoted to discussion of the va.
rious phases of the subject. Supervisor
o. w. Longden read paper on "Oil on
Roads," reciting the experience with
oiling roads in his county. The county
pays 30 cents barrel for oil in Los
Angeles. he said, heavy oil being bet
ter than light. After the rOadbed is pre-
pared strip twelve to eighteen feet
wide is oiled, about three times the
first season, twice the second and in
many cases once year after that.
From GO to 200 barrels are used per
mile. according to soil and other con-
ditiOns. The cost OF oiling Is about
500 to $50 per mile.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-18

Ill roads are Il charge upon the depart
ments through which they pass. and
part of the military roads are kept up
by the government and Il part by the
departments through which the roads
pass.
The crossroads are kept up by the
communcs. though sometimes in thin
ly populated regions these communes
receive assistance from the govern
mcnt. especially when these roads be-
come of Importance. The national
roads are paved like a street, having
an average width of tiftytwo and a
half feet. The departmental roads are
thirty-nine feet wide. and the military
and crossroads are of variable width.
Piles of broken stone are placed at
convenient distances. and Il man is
constantly employed in repairing each
section.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-18
It's the Same Discount.

"As to Dreams" said the Chicago
drummer as the subject was under dis
cussion. "I believe in 'em and have got
proofs Of their veracity. 1t was only
a week ago that dreamed Of finding
dollar. and next day | picked up 60
cents from the sidewalk"
But that wasn't dollar" protested
h listener.
"Of course not You have to give
the usual 40 per cent Off in dreams as
well as in business, don't your
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-18

Mrs. Houseleigh-YOurn name un,
derstand, is Bridget McShane. You
are Irish, suppose?
Applicant-No, mem; Orm Frinch.
Mrs. Houseleigh-French? Were you
not born in Ireland?
Applicant-Yis, mem; but Oi took
Frinch Fave from it.-Boston Tran
script.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-18
Citizens should Cooperate.

Whatever advantages village or
city may possess. the citizens should
cooperate with the existing forces to
stimulate what otherwise must prove
slower even though inevitable growth.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-18

Nos l. A. j. Il. :, and 9-week days; 10, II,
II, l3, II, Ii, Ii and l1-Sundays only.
On theatre nights when admission tickets are
sold by agents, leave Cumberland at close of
performance.
Trains will stop at Westernp"rt tRchs,,
Franklin, MorrisoIls, Homecoming water station,
GrahamtOn. Allcgany, and Mt. savage junction
only to take on or let off passengers. Trains
Nos y and make usual stops at Midlothian
1 Aand New Switch. +. p. NICK ENNA,
~ General Passenger Agent.
Junr 1I Cumberland, Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-18

Nearly 1000 vessels are lost annual
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-18
RAILROAD.
May IS, 1902.

NN and AFTER above date until further
" notice TRAINS will arrive and depart
from CUMBERLAND as follows:
Main Line.
EAsTBouNp.
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York Express:
No l. arrives 230 IA. M. leaves 2iS Il. III.
No 10. O.................... leaves 80 Il. Ill.
No =. arrives 1:26 Il. M. leaves 1:i6 m.
No ,. arrives 1:5S IA. M. leaves Sol a. IN.
No. leaves l251 p. III.
No Observation-Disclosures. leaves lO;47 p. M.
*Baltimore and Way:
No. neutrality-suspicious.. leaves j:lo T. III.
Express:
No 4G. arrives G:22 p. m. leaves G:40p. M.
*Grafton and Way:
No -. arrives 7:25 pm
wESTBorNp.
Pi:tsburg Express:
No. 9..arrives 1:l5 a. M.
Pittsburg Limited:
No. II arrives $50 Il. III.
Cincinnati and St Louis Express
No 3 arrives 5:25a. M. leaves 532 IA. M
#Parkersburg, Wheeling and Way:
No. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. leaves 1:Ua. III.
Express;
No Il arrives 9:l0 am
No. 55. arrives 235p. III. leaves 3.O5p III.
No. 5..arrives 2:55p.m.
No 46.....................le leaves 3:l0p. M
Cincinnati and st. Louis Limited Express
No. 1..arrives S:21 p. NJ leaves S:33 p. III.
Chicago Express
No. = arrives 1910 p. III. leaves 1880 p. III.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-18
Cards..
p. G. BARNES,
BARTON, MD.

DROMPT and careful attention to all legal
l. business
Law. Collections Real Estate and Divorce
Practice.
Write or call In either case your business
will obtain prompt attention. Jan IL
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-18

For arriving time see same Express num-
bers westbound on Main Line.
*Except Sunday.
No. - is a local train from Cumberland to
Pittsburg, and No. ii from Pittsburg to Cum
berland.
Through tickets, east and west, for sale at
Cumberland. NJ. c. CLARKE,
q. l.. POTTER, Ticket Agent.
General Manager ID. B. MARTIN,
May u Manager Passenger Iraitc.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1902-10-18

Pittsburg Division.
EASTBOCND.
No TO- EXPRESS arrives 2:l3 a. III.
No. 46. Express arrives 6:l5 p. III.
No. H. .Con'sville Local. arrives GAO p. III.
No. II. Limited Express. arrives 1912 p. M
No. II. Mail. ............ arrives l2:ll p. M.
No. g.. Limited Express. arrives l2:3I p. III.
For leaving time see same Express numbers
eastbound on Main Line.
WESTBOCND.
No. 9..Express. ......... leaves l:25 a. III.
No. II .Pittsbury Limited leaves i:b1 Il. III.
No. 13. .Conlsville Local. leaves 40 a. m.
No, Il Chicago Express leaves 9:2O Il. III.
No. ~. Mail ..............le leaves 80 p. III.
No. ). Chicago Limited leaves $40 p III.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-30
Among the Sharpshooters.

Much interest is manifested among
the members of Electric City Rifle club
over the outcome of this seasons s
mGtch, because of the many valuable
prizes offered There are six prizes in
the regular competition, one gold medal
and five silver badges, which go in
rotation to the six best shots.
The contestants must shoot Mt least
ten scores of ten shots each to quality,
ana the member having the highest
average takes first prize, the other
prizes being awarded according to
averages in rotation. Four prizes are
offered in addition to the regular match
and all are well worth contesting for
The Spencer medal, Il gold badge, will
be awarded to the member making the
most points during the season, The
Davis medal will be awarded to the
member making the best first shot on
any regular practice night, the idea
being TO show the nerve and precision
of members Otthand.
The John Blutter prize, II picture Of
himself will be awarded to the best
centre shot who has complied With the
rules and Is member of the club, The
j. \. Grening prize, l2-inch, G-power
achromatic rifle telescope, is offered to
the member making the best centre
shot after having completed the 100
shot score as required by the rules.
The season does not close until the
last Friday in April, ana there Is much
rivalry. owing 10 the numerous ana
costly prizes. The matches take place
on Blatters range every Friday even
ing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-30
DUNMORE.

y rumor that received a wide circula-
ton yesterday stated that Mrs. Van
Why, who lives ut 222 Spencer street,
was sufferer from smallpox, The ru-
NOR was that she had been at Price
burg nursing relatives of the same
name and had been allowed to return
home and was stricken on Saturday
last. A member of the family stated
last night that Mrs. Van Why had not
been at Priceburg since last summer
and while she has been confined to her
bed during the past two weeks, there
has been no sign of smallpox as yet.
The entertainment given in st. Marks
parish house last night, under the aus
pices of the Sunday school class of
Marvin Tuthill, was largely attended
and much enjoyed by all present
Thomas Henwood announces himself
as n candidate for the office of auditor,
subject To the decision of the Republl-
can borough convention which viii be
held in Odd Fellows han tonight.
Miss Addie Herring, of Bloomsbury,
is the guest of Mrs, John Nichols OF
Drinker street,
The Knights of Malta will hold a reg
ular meeting in odd Fellows hall to-
night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-30

An alarm of fire turned in from box
AZ, at the corner of Third avenue and
Fellows street, called out the Colum-
bias and Eagles at 5 o'clock yesterday
morning. Upon reaching the scene of
the fire, they found that the explosion
of an oil lamp in a bed room on the
first floor at the home of Patrick Casey
on Fourth street had set fire to the
furniture of the room.
The chemicals We're applied and the
fire extinguished after doing damage to
the extent of S75. The building in
which the fire took place is rather
large and several families reside there
and as a result quite an exciting time
was had by the frightened people.
AT f.30 yesterday afternoon the Col
umbia and Eagle companies responded
to an alarm from the same box, the
fire this time being in the hall over the
saloon OF Patrick Golden on Railroad
avenue.
The fire started from an overheated
stove in the hall and before discovered
had burned over n large area. The
chemicals were applied and after a
short but exciting fight the fire was put
out. The damage will probably
amount to about 500,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-30
TOLD IN BRIEF.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Carrie
Halderman took place from the late
residence of her mother, Mrs Eppling,
20 West Market street yesterday at
o'clock. Services We're held at the
Providence Methodist Episcopal church
by Rev. George Cure, the pastor. In
terment was made in the Dunmore
cemetery
Mrs. Joseph Wigley and daughter, of
Clark's Summit, who have been visiting
at the home of Thomas Gwynne, on
Cayuga street, have returned home.
William Healey, of Rochester, n. Y,
is visiting at the home of his parents,
on West Market street.
Mr., Kaiser, of Bloomsbury, is the
guest of DR. John ]. Sullivan, jr., of
Wayne avenue.
Miss Teresa Burns, who has been Wis
iting friends in Pottsville, returned
home yesterday
Michael O'Boyle, of ST. Mary's semi
nary, Baltimore, is visiting Mrs. Hart,
of William street.
William Burns, of Won Storch ave-
nue., Is confined to his home with n
severe attack of the grip
George Bonna, of Wayne avenue, is
seriously i'll at his home.
Mrs William Williams has removed
back to her old homestead, on Warren
street
John Danvers is confined to his home.
on Warren street, with the grip.
Mi and Mrs. Davis, of Warren street,
are rejoicing over the arrival of q
daughter.
George Williams, of Warren street,
has been removed to the Philadelphia
hospital for treatment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-30
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

special meeting of Local No. 1872
United Mine Workers of America, will
be held this evening in d. d. Evans
hall, South Main avenue. Business OF
Importance requires the attendance OF
every member.
Mrs Martha Larned and Miss Anna
Williams, of Waterbury; Conn, are vis-
iting Mrs, l.. Pratt, of Lincoln avenue.
Rev. Frank Nilman, of Pottsville,
formerly pastor of the Sumner avenue
Presbyterian church is visiting his
numerous West Side friends. He had
charge of the service at his former
church last evening.
The Temperance Alliance choir met
for rehearsal last evening in the First
Welsh Congregational church.
The Colonial club of the p. O. S. of A.
will take trip over the mountain to
Newton Center, on Friday evening.
The Catholic Relief and Beneficiary
association, council No. 159. will hold a
Very important meeting in Y. NJ. I.
hall on Monday evening.
This evening will take place the
match game between the first and
second teams of the Electric City
Wheelmen boWlers in the club house.
Mrs. 4. r, Howells, of Washburn
street, fell yesterday and fractured her
arm.
West Side assembly, No. 39l, Royal
Society of Good Fellows. will hold an
important meeting in Red Mems hall
tonight.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Julia
Malta of 1925 Price street, will take
place at 8 o'clock this morning from St.
Patricks church. Interment in the
Cathedral cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-30
When Evans Met the Prince.

In "A Sailors Log" written by Admiral Ev-
ans, chapter is devoted to the kiel celebration,
the author being there in command ot the Lrul-
oled cruiser New York, Of a reception, given ON
board one of the German battleshipS, Rear Ad.
miral Evans wrote:
II had AN interesting experience. When | went
over the side | found 4 large company, most OF
them dancing. As was not a dancing man, |
stood on one side TO be out OF the way, and en-.
tered into conversation with young clean'
looking German captain who spoke English per-
iectly II was soon evident to me that hc was
brilliant in his profession, and we engaged in 4
rather sharp professional talk. ! did not agree
with the captain, whose name had not caught,
and | did not hesitate 10 speak my mind-nor
did he.
"After a time he said lie would be glad TO pre-.
sent me to his wife, and found her very
charming and attractive woman, OF course had
not caught her name, either; hut after tllking
with her for half an hour | noticed that 4 good
many people seemed to be waiting TO speak 10
her so | took myself to the smoking compartment
to enjoy cigar When entered, Admiral Knorr
greeted me and said:
" Evans, the prince says you are good tel'
low and he wants the emperor TO know YOU
II replied: My dear admiral, | have not seen
the prince and don't know him.
Well, he said, you ought TO know him
you have been talking shop to him for lalf an
hour and don't know what you have been say
ing to the princess during your conversation with
her,
II had been talking with two of the most de-
lightfnl people / ever met Prince Henry and
Princess Irene
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-30
WEST SCRANTON

stirrup of her saddle, while Jumping
from one horse to another, and she was
dragged headlong around the ring at a
frightful pace before the eyes of the
spectators.
When the horse was stopped at the
point of pitchfork, and Miss Russell
was released, she was found to be un-
conscious, and her limb was frightfully
wrenched. For two months she lay
helpless in a hospital, and was later
brought home by her mother, Mrs. Tit
man, who carefully nursed her back
to health and strength again.
AS soon as she was able. Miss Rus
sell rejoined the show at Pittsburg,
but has done little riding since, and
devoted most of her time to shooting.
While the company was playing in
Chicago, she entered the contest for
the championship of Illinois and won
1t.
Singularly enough this clever marks
woman does not know that she was
awarded the medal, as it was forward
ed to her home address, and received
by her mother who proudly displays 1t
to her friends. 1t will be forwarded to
Miss Russell as soon as the companys S
route can be ascertained.
The accompanying cut is an excellent
picture of Miss Russell, who is but %
years of age, and single.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-30

Athletic hall, on Alder street, was
abla2e with lights and charmingly fes-
tooned with bunting of various colors
last evening on the occasion of the
tenth anniversary of Roaring Brook
conclave, No. 2l4, Improved Order OF
IIeptasophs.
1t was u pretty and inspiring scene
as the members ana their ladies assem-
bled at s o'clock and took their places
at the three large tables, which ran
the length of the hall, while a short
programme of music was cleverly rem
dered by Campbell's orchestra.
The installation of the recently
elected officers was the first number
on the programme, and the following
We're duly installed in the places for
which they were chosen, and will oc
cupy for the ensuing twelve months:
-Archon, John T.. Kelly; provost. John
G.. Imiedoph; secretary NJ. j. Biglin;
financier, A. j. Mulderg treasurer,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-30
NORTH SCRANTON NEWS.
Funeral of the Late Charles Henwood.
Entertainment in Tabernacle To-
night--Other Notes.

The funeral of the late Charles Hen
wood, the well7known druggist, was
conducted from his late residence, 2O16
North Main avenue, yesterday after
noon at o'clock. Long before the time
for the services, large throngs of his
friends gathered at the home to nay
their last respects.
The services We're conducted at the
home by Rev. Robert +. Y. Pierce, pas
tor of the Penn Avenue Baptist church,
assisted by Rev. A. H. Smith, of the
North Main Avenue Baptist church,
and Rev. George E. Guild. of the Provi-
dence Presbyterian church. During the
services several selections We're sung by
the Penn Avenue Baptist church quar-
tette. Interment was made in the fam
lily plot at the Forest Hill cemetery.
The Dall-bearers were Luther Keller.
j. l.. STEELE, l.. NJ. Horton. William
Chapel, Giles S. Clark and NJ. j. Stone.