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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28

The keeper in attendance on guest
at Norfolk shooting party recently
looked on with disgust at the gentle
mans erratic craftsmanship. He was
banging away here, there and every
where, but no birds fell.
"Aim 'igher. sir" advised the keeper.
Still the birds flew untouched.
ut amt the gun, sir, and 1t amt
the cartridges" remarked the Norfolk
man. TRY shuttin' your right eye in
stead of the left, sir"
But not a pheasant fell.
The keeper scratched his head.
THE birds Is very strong on the
wing this year." he remarked. but
there's one more chance. If l was
you, sir, should ave pop with both
eyes shut" London Answers.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28

Probably the least painful death Is
by means Of an overdose of chloroform
You begin with Il pleasant sensation
and rnd in Oblivion Prussic acid acts
!nStantanrously Prcsuming the agony
of anticipation avoided. some violent
deaths are quite painless. as they give
10 time for feeling pain. Such are be-
ing blown to pieces by dynamite or by
Il shell Drowning is said to be lux.
ury. AMI experts have recommended
opening a vein in hot bath. Lauda-
mum and other narcotics would run
cbtoroform and ether hard for first
place
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
HOW TIME Is MADE.
Uncle Snm Regulates His Clocks ny
One Of the Fixed Stnrs.

Strange as il may seem. Uncle Sam
does not make use of the sun for reck-
onins time but he turns his attention
to some of the regular steady going
stars. or fixed stars" aS they are
called. Every clear night an aStrono-
mCr with hig telescope looks ut cor
tain of these stars and makes his cal
cUiationS from which he can tell just
when the sun would cross the seventy
fifth meridian. one of the great clocks
i'll the observatory is called the Trans
mittcr, because it transmits or sends
out the signal that keeps STANDARD
time. THIS clock is set and regulated
by the star time. and then every day
at three minutes AMI fifteen seconds
before - IL switch is turned ON. and the
beats of the pendulum of this clock are
sent 10y electricity over the wires to the
telegraph offices in Washington and
New York. When the telegraph oper-
atorS hear this sound on their instru-
ments, they know that the noon signal
is about to he sent out. and they at
one" begin to connect the telegraph
wires with other towns and cities until
in minute or two the tick. tick" Of
the clock at Washington is heard In
hundreds of telegraph offices. The
beats stop at ten seconds before -. as
a notice that the next ''tick' will be
the noon signal and so as to give the
operators time to connect their wires
with the standard time balls and clocks
There are time balls in Il great many
Enthusiastically on top of some prOmi-
ncnt building. where they can easily be
seen. The one at Washington is on the
roof of the state. war and navy depart
mcnt building, at the top of Il high pole,
ready to drop the instant the signal
comes over the wire. In the govern.
ment offices at Washington and in
many places in other cities there arc
large clocks connected with the OBJ
servatory by electricity. These are so
arranged that when the II o'clock sig
nal is flashed over the wires the hands
Of each one of these clocks spring to
II, no matter what time the clock may
show. In this way hundreds of clocks
are set to the correct time each day.
Well the moment the sun is supposed
to cross the seventy fifth meridian the
telegraph Instruments give Il single
tick, the time balls drop. the clocks be
gin to strike and everybody in the Dis
trict knows it is - O'clock.-St NichO-
las.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28

Belt in his Naturalist In Nicaragua
tack used by different species of wasps.
One, accustomed to animals and not to
man, takes care to crawl down the out
standing hairs to the skin before in
scrting its sting, while others which
live in the midst Of human dwellings
species. true to inherited instinct, when
1t attacks unfamiliar human beings at
tnches itself to their hair or their
boards. But there must have been n
time when the second species dscov-
cred that the face was the vulnerable
part, and the discovery was the out
come of the action of brain.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
A NARROWING RIDE.
Dickens Trip by StnEecOach From
Cleveland to Sandusky.

When Charles Dickens visited Amer
lea in 1872. he Travelled by stagecoach
from Cleveland to Sandusky, .. De
scribing his experience. he wrote:
AT one time we were all thrown to-
gcthcr in Il heap at the bottom of the
coach, and at another we were crush
ipS our heads against the roof. Now
the coach was lying on the tails of the
two Whcelcrs, and now it was rearing
up in the air. The driver, who certain
ly got over the ground i'm a manner
lutte miraculous. SO twisted and turn
cd the team in forcing II passage cork
screw fashion through the bOgs and
Swamps that it was common circum-
stance on looking out of the window to
see the coachman with the ends Of
pair of rcins in his hands. apparently
driving nothing. and the leaders star
ing unexpectedly at one from the back
Of the coach. as If they had some idea
of getting up behind.
"A great portion Of the way was over
what is called n corduroy road which
is made by throwing trunks of trees
into Il marsh and leaving them to set
tie there. The very slightest Of the
joltS with which the pOnderous car
riage fell from log to log was enough.
it seemed. to have dislocated all the
bones in the human body. 1t would be
impossible to experience similar set
of sensations in any other circum-
stances unless perhaps in attempting
to 20 up to the top of st. Paul's in an
omnibus"
This description serves to illustrate
the condition of our country roads. gen
orally speaking. as they were half
century ago except in a few wealthy
communities. There has been a won
dcrful change since then.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
FROSTBURG Md, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1903.

exactly what is wanted for your first
opera costume.
In spite OF herself Phil gave little
delighted cry, the silAyy satin ground
was so rich and lusfrouS the app"
bloom Strewn over il 80 perfect in lin"
and color. She WAS sorry when the
peddler said Respectfully;
"That. sir, Is an ordered bit. So not
for sale"
Get another pec" for your order;
I'm bound 10 have this one" said Gra-
ham good humorcdly.
The peddler shook his head There
is not another piece like it," he said.
This was specially woven for Il happy
Iay gown"
"Who is TO wear it," Phiiumcna ask
pd softly. stiiling sigh. Somehow she
found herself trembling. all her cour,
age oozing away. Size wished as she
had never wished hrf T." that ,h" had
somebody of her very own to lean on.
Her mother had died when she was
born. Her father had zone away. dis
appeared, leaving her only Il cl"uded
name for heritage. She had never
known until the troubl. came; then
Uncle John had spoken harsh truth.
1t was that. aS much as love for the
two dear old ladies. which kept her
stcadfast to the thought of going into
the world and winning its applause.
She had never been curious or en-
vouS. but somehow th"r" Swcll"d i'll
her Il sense Of paSSOnat" injury against
the unknown who Was TO Wear This hap
py day gown. ordered no doubt by a
fathers loving pride. She crushed the
rich fabric between her fingers and
fixed long look upon the pcddler's
face.
"A girl is to wear il that is, if she
chooses" the pcddlcr said. moving a
step nearer
Then she saw that II" was more trav
el worn and weary chan aged. Dimly,
uncertainty, she saw. too n likeness
that drew her electrically Ia her feet.
Through the open hall door her fathers
portrait showed in the bloom and
strength of young manhood. She
glanced from ii to the pc,ldlcr and back
again. then stood whit" rs death. fac
ing him. too shaken to speak. His eyes
followed hers and grew misty rs h"
cried:
"SislcrS. Daughter. So | have really
kept my place. rhilumcna. my baby,
the happy day gown was brought for
you"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28

"Ah," said the count, 'zis ees not ze
lady | would have for my wife. She
ees what you call plain"
but her father owns coal mine."
replied the general manager Of the In
ternational Title and Trust syndicate.
Il care not for zis gold mine. T.
Not gold mine. l said coal mine
hard coal"
"Ah. my dear friend. How beautiful
zis lady ecs! My heart he what you
call leap wis love!'-Chicago Record
Herald.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28

Courage has little or no relation to
bodily size. The humming bird is the
smallest of birds. but also one of the
most fearless and pugnacious. He at,
tacks klngblrds and hawks. and those
tyrannlcal creatures. though of mon
strous size III comparison. seem not at
I'll ashamed to hy from his onsets.
h he fights of humming birds among
themselves are often fierce and pro-
tracted
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
HE WORE A STOCK.
To His Gouty Uncle II Was a SuE-
Gcstfve Thing.

y somewhat foppish youth had been
spending his vacation at fashionable
resort. In the course of his sojourn he
had purchased Il small supply of up to
date tall neck stocks. one Of which he
wore when on Il visit to his irate old
uncle.
Hello, uncle. Iow's the gout, eh?"
playfully inquired the light hearted
nephew.
'How's the gout indeed" groaned
the uncle. says the New York Times.
gazing at his Juvenile relative. What's
that Internal thing round your neckT'
Only stOCk-a collar-don't you
know"
Bah. Stock the deuce! A collar, yon
call IL! Why, you look like donkey
looking over Il whitewashed wall"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28

The number OF soldiers slain in battle
depends a great deal on the color of
their uniforms. The more conspicuous
the helmet and jacket the better the
the mortality. Red attracts the eye
most readily, and twelve men wearing
that color are killed to seven in rifle
green or six in blue or five in either
brown, blue gray or gray.-LOndnn An
sWcrS.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
To Him Who Waits.

Mr.. Crimsonbeak-All things come to
the fellow who waits.
Mrs. CrimsOnbeak-What now?
why, don't you remember we used
to order ice water brought to our room
door every morning last summers"
''Yes; remember that"
well. we get it now when we order
warm watcr."-YOnkers Statesman.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
willing to Oblige.

"Can you tell me the nearest way to
reach Buffalo streetT'
"C-c-c-certainly. It's j-jjust up th-th-
this s-s-s-s-say. l can, l can go with
you and show you quicker than l can
say it.-CIeveland Plain Dealer.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
ECOnOnllCal.

There is Il rcminiScence Of Caleb Bal.
drrstonc in the utterance OF an econom-
teal Scotch butler who was lately wait
ing at IN important dinner He had
taken round plate of beef in vain.
After his last effort at persuasion had
failed he set it down In front Of his
master with decision. "Ye maun TAX
that yrrScr," hc said Il Gamma get
any ithcr customer for it,"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28

Woman of the HOuse-What! You
one of the Venezuelan sufferers? You
don't talk like a foreigner.
Ruffrun Wratts-No. ma'am. I'm not
a furrner. I'm an Amerikin. But
I've had several spells of despondency
over them troubles down thar, ma'am.
Chicago Tribune.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
Petroleum For ROad Protection,

The vast amount of damage that has
been done to roads in the east and CEN
trail states by the heavy rains last sum
mcr calls attention rather forcibly to
the great effect that petroleum has had
on the California roads in preventing
the washing of gullics across the roads.
The matter is worthy Of investigation.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28

Il was just telling my daughter"
said Mrs. Nexdore, that it's wrong for
her to play the piano on Sunday"
why Sunday particularly?' queried
Mrs. Pepprey. ITS wrong to make
people swear on any day."-Philadel-
phia Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
Philosophy Ancient and Modern.

"Epictetus said all philosophy lies in
two words. restrain and abstain"
'Well, Epictetus may have had it fig
urcd out all right In his day, but in
ilese times philosophy seems to be
pretty fully expressed in the two words
gain and retain '"-ChicHgo Record
Herald
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
HelDfuI Hubby.

Wife, wish you would let me know
what sort of II dinner to have tonight.
Husband-Thats good idea. Well.
l shall either not be home mt all or else
I shall bring thee or four friends with
me.-Iifc.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
No End to 1t.

You see. the doctors disagreed. and
so he died"
"Oh, well, of course the autopsy set
tied the question for science"
mo. They disagreed at the autop-
sy also."-Chicago Post.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
The Government and Good Roads.

AS long as the government is COM
mitted to internal improvement It could
spend Its money In no way more bene-
flcial to the greatest number than in
giving us good roads Extract From Il
Speech by Hon. G. A. Branan.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28

She Iromnntically' What would you
slo If We should meet In the hereafterl
He tearnestlyI-I'd 80 through fire
for you Pittsburg Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
The Friendly Shadows of Night.

The FrIthuIy SHuuOwH OF NIBHt.
Old Crustlcigh-How did you dare.
sir, to kiss my daughter last night on
the dark piazza?
Young Gayboy-Gad, now that I've
seen her by daylight. wonder myself.
Smart Set
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28

"Whcn do anything" said the young
man, 81 believe in doing it thoroughly"
Yes" answered his father with
sigh. especially when 1t comes to get
ting into ebt."-WashingtOn Star
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28

Miss Millyun One can he very hap
py In this world with health and mon
ey.
Deadbrokr--Thrn let's be made one
! have the health and you have the
money! Illustrated Bits
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
Nothing Doing.

Canvasser-I'ye book here Id like
10 show you.
Busy Man-Ive a bulldog in the next
room Id like to chow you.-Exchange.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
At n Glance.

.AS n doctor he is Il splendid dag
nosticiau. isn't he!'
Pine. He can tell at glance within
a thousand dollars of how much a man
In worth."-New York Herald.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
Cards.
p. c. BARNES,
Attorncy-at-Law, BARTON, MD.
Cards..

DROMPT and careful attention to all legal
| 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, 1903-02-28
A Lofty Sentiment Misplaced.

A Lofty Sentiment Misplaced.
Honesty is the best policy"
Yes" said Senator Sorghum alb
stractcdly and without looking up from
his desk, but are we to be governed
In our public conduct by mere cOnsid-
Grafton of policy" Washington Star.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
AlAA BALTIMORE & (,H!O
mllI.Ll AsssJtjIli,
.ss RAILROAD.
NoVtm el.23, 1902

NONtln el':D, l!bC
~ and AFTER above date until further
" motto. TRAINS will arrive and depart
from CT MBERLAND rs follows:
N:,Iu Lame.
ENsrEovNp.
Washin- -ston, Baltimore, Philadelphia ana
New York Express:
SO. arrives Be- Il IN. leaves ':;N Il. m.
So. Observation-Disclosures. t".,ycS - It. III
80. Scarves 7:ll =. m. ; leaves 1:.;l Il. .".
No. ;. arrives l:JS a M; leaves - Il. III
No. Observation-Disclosures. leaves l2:'l p m.
No. l2..................... leaves lo:41 p. III.
|:Batimore and Way
No. h.. leaves ':lo r. H.
Express;
No. i,j arrives CD p. m; leaves 6;lop. HI.
*Grafton and Way:
No. -. arrives 5:35 p. m
wEsTBoUNp.
Pi.tsburg Express;
No. 9. arrives l:25 Il. m
Pittsburg Limited:
No. II arrives 100 Il. III.
Cincinnati and st. Louis Express
No. 3..arrives 5:25a M; leaves 5:32 "a. m
*Parkersburg Wheeling and Way:
No. al I.................... leaves ':Ooa M
Express:
No. Il. arrives $40 a.. III.
No. ~, arrives 2:35p. NJ; leaves 3.o5p III.
No. ;. arrives 2:55 p. III.
No. l6. 6..................... leaves J:lop. m
Cincinnati and st. Louis Limited Express:
No. l..arrives S;22p. M. leaves SIS =. III.
Chicago Express
No. 7..arrivcs 1910 M. leaves lo;5op. III.
PittSburg Division.
EAsrBouNp.
No. 10. Express arrives 2l3 a. m.
No. r.. Limited Express. arrives 1921 p. IN
No. II. Mail. arrives l2:l7 p III.
No. 6..Limited Express. arrives l2:3I p. III.
For leaving time see same Express numbers
castbound on Main Line.
wEsTBoUNp
No. O.. 9..EXpress leaves l:;I5 IA m.
No. II. .Pittsburg Limited leaves 100 Il. IN.
No. II. Chicago Express leaves $40 IL IN.
No. -. Mail ............. leaves 80 =. IN.
No. 5..ChCagO Limited leaves 80 =. IN.
For arriving time see same Express num-
bers westbound on Main Line.
*EXccpt Sunday,
No. - is Il local train from Cumberland to
Pittsburg and No. ii from Pittshurg to Cum
berland.
Through tickets, east and west, for sale at
Cumberland. NJ G.. CLARKE,
G. l.. POTTER, Ticket Agent.
General Manager d. Il. MARTIN,
Nov - Manager Passenger Traffic.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-02-28
A Good Guess.

"Do you know what happens to little
girls that are bad?"
II spect I'm goi:l' to find out."-Chi-
cago American.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-10-23
PLAGUE OF THE NIGHT.
Keeps Thousands Of People in Mankato
Awake.

Keeps you awake; can't sleep wink.
Breeds misery by day, profanity by
night.
Itch. Itch. Itch. Nearly drives you
crazy. u
Itching away in any position, any
time.
Doan's Ointment cures Piles, eczema
and all itching skin diseases.
Read what local citizen, says:
Mrs. J. J. Griffith of $40 Hickory
street says: 81 used Doan's Ointment
and was very much pleased with it. I
was afflicted severely and obtained re-
lief from a few applications of this remedy
while all others have tried proved of no
benefit. Since using Doan's Ointment
which was procured from j. G. Thro I
have been quite free from the annoying
irritation and itching, as well as the en-
barrassment caused by it. I have no
hesitation in recommending such valu-
able preparation as Doan's Ointment"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-M ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the U. S.
Remember the name Doans and take
no other.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-10-23
ANOTHER MOTIVE.
Interesting Story Afoat Regarding
Eagle Lake Robbery.
From Mondays Daily.

At Eagle Lake there is another story
afoat regarding the recent sensational
raid upon the home of Mrs. Englerth,
when two men wearing handkerchiefs
over their faces gagged the woman and
ransacked the house and took So and
some trinkets, as was reported by the
woman's father, Mr.. Rogers, at the time.
1t appears that the story in circulation at
Eagle Lake that Rogers has been sweet
on a young lady of his acquaintance,
whom he some time ago induced to give
him her photograph and write letters to
him. The young lady was evidently
somewhat interested at the time, but
when she had had time to think the mat
ter over land consult with her friends
she changed her mind and regretted what
she had done.
Being unable to recover the photo
graph and the letters, it is said that two
of her friends came to her assistance and
disguised themselves as bandits and raid
ed the house of Mrs. Englerth, where
Rogers makes his home. The taking OF
the money might have been intended to
throw the family off the scent, but the
'trinkets" are said to have been the
photograph and the letters.
The Free Press gives the story as it
has heard it, without vouching for its
accuracy, but it seems to be generally
believed at the home of the parties.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-10-23
faction is POSTPONED.
Napoleon State Bank Stockholders
Will Hold Another Meeting.
Future Of Bank to Be Determined After
Books Have Been Examined.
From Wednesdays Daily.

Deputy Sheriff Atchison went to Ma
pleton this forenoon and placed an at
tachment upon the electric light building
and plant to cover A. A. Bucks inter
est. The attachment was gotten out by
the Mapleton State bank, which has re
tanned Pau & Pau of this city to lool
after it's interests. Mr.. Buck purchased
the plant on contract, and has paid So,
600 or $4,000 on it. The entire plant il
worth about $4,000. 1t will continue te
be operated as usual.
Mr. Atchison also attached for the
bank work horse which Ira Reb claims
to have purchased from Mr.. Buck, and
also two sleighs and all stable utensils
harnesses, etc. This, with what was at
tached yesterday, covers everything in
sight that is claimed to be the property
of Mr.. Buck. There was talk of attach
ing Mr.. Bucks dogs, but it was decided
not to 60 that far.
The meeting of the stockholders of the
Mapleton State bank yesterday after.
noon took no action, as it decided to
await the result of the investigation OF
the books by the public examiner and
his assistant. Every depositor will be
asked to hand in his pass book at once
in order that every individual account
may be gone over, to see just how much
was taken by Mr.. Buck. After these
have all been examined, another meet
ing of the stockholders will be called
to, decide as to the future of the bank
whether to accept the proposition of
the First National bank or to reorganize
and continue in business. Some of the
stockholders are very anxious that the
bank continue in business.
Nothing has yet been heard concern
ing Mr.. Bucks whereabouts. Judge
Buck today questioned whether his son
was in his right mind, and cited the fact
of the young man receiving $500 on his
farm and paying $1,000 to man whom
he owed, when it would have seemed
more reasonable that he take as much as
he could when he left, or else that he pay
the money to his father, whom he owed
$4,000. The proceeding of the young man
is certainly strange.
Judge Buck was asked whether he
knew the name of the family in Chicago
that blackmailed his son, as stated by
the latter Judge Buck replied that he
had never heard the name of the family
and does not know what it is, but that
he believes it to be fact that his son
was held up all of these years by black.
mailers, as he related. Two or three
years ago, the son asked the father fol
$500, saying that the needed the money
at once, as he was in pinch. 1t is now
thought by Judge Buck that this was to
meet one of the demands of the black.
mailers.
Judge Buck has given up his trip to
California and has reopened his law of
fee.
No warrant has yet been issued for Mr.
Bucks arrest.