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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-09
WASHINGTON NOTES

Rural free delivery route No. 2 has been or
dered established Dec. 10 at Edinburg. Walsh
county. N. D.; population. $780, houses 112.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-07-16
Fatally Hurt.

Brief mention was made last week OF
the accident which befel John NJ.
Thomas, of this place, i'll one of the
Carlos mines, Friday morning, and his
death about four hours later.
About : o'clock he was mining coal
when heavy section of roof suddenly
fell upon him, inflicting internal injuries
which at once impressed those near by
as serious. He was brought to his home
here. surgical aid summoned, and every
thing possible done for him, but about
IL o'clock he died.
Mr.. Thomas was a Welshman by
birth, but had lived in this country
about 81 years He was IS years old.
The widow, three aughters-Misses
Bessie, Annie and Pearl, and six SONS
Messrs. Richard, William, Benjamin,
John, Joseph and George, are the sur
yiving members of his immediate family.
Mrs. Thomas NJ Thomas, of Barrelville,
is sister, and Messrs. Jenkin Thomas,
of this place, aud Benjamin Thomas, of
Indiana, are brothers.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-07-16
Thirty Years Ago.

For the week corresponding with this
in 1874 the paragraphs below comprise
in part items of occurrence then new:
The Tilton- Bcechcr scandal was at its
climax.
A game of baseball between the "Rough-
and Ready nine of Borden Shaft, and the
"Haymakers' formerly dolly Vardens, y
of Frostburg, resulted in winning for the
Shaft nine by the score of II to %.
Military Academy report from Chester,
Pa, contained the names of J. b. McCulloh,
W. S. Ravenscraft. Howard Htchins and
George NJ. Kane, students.
In Cumberland by Rev. H. j. Chandler,
Tuesday July IL, 1874, Miss Sarah Gregory
was married to Mr.. Thomas Jeffries, both
of FrOstburg.
At Wellersburg, Pa, Thursday, July l6,
1874, by Rev. w. f.. Crebs, Miss Ann Bow
man was married to Mr.. John Bright, both
of Homecoming.
At Homecoming Wednesday, July % 1874,
by Rev. J. X. Black, Miss Mary A. Kelly to
Mr. George Pollock, jr., both of that place
DAWSON Armstrong X. G. X. Stephens,
George W. Tenant, Owen Evans, J. S.
Metzger, John Davis, John Hitchins, John
Thomas and o. q. Getzendanner were
elected officers of Frostburg City Lodge, No.
~. X. of F., in the order named.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. q. Mcmillan and "A lady
not named were thrown from wagon at
Wright Crossing One of Mr.. McMullen' 5
legs was hurt Mrs. Mem. greatly shocked,
and the other lady escaped hurt on the
head by the protection afforded by heavy
waterfall" q. c. CLANCY was the driver,
but horse very suddenly became unmanage-
able.
Messrs. James Kane, q. w. McCulloh and
A. f. Hitchins were appointed town school
trustees.
William Thomas had a leg broken III
Midlothian mines Tuesday, July 2l 1874.
Christian Spitznos had several ribs broken
Friday, July -, 1874, in Borden mine.
Announcement was made of completion
of Michael Il Gritfith's planingmill.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-07-16


Col. John w. Avirett. editor and
proprietor of the Cumberland Tm"s,
met with "A misfortune i'll the press
room of his establishment Tuesday
afternoon that very nearly cost him his
life. AS told by IL correspondent
He went into narrow space between two
tiy-wheels of the driving shaft of the electric
\ motor to tighten some machinery, when his
coat was famed into one of the wheels In
an instant his coat was wound around the
shaft and his head wedged against piece of
iron.
Il. Mason Hill, of the business office
noticed the accident and ran to Col. Avirett's
rescue while John T. Taylor, business
manager, shut off the power
Col Avirett was unconscious when re
leased, and his clothes We're torn off from
his waist up. He was Immediately re-
moved to the Western Maryland Hospital,
where surgical examination revealed two
large holes in his hcad-one on top, the
other on the side. His breast was also bad
" cut and his. right arm torn. Several
stitches were required to close cash in his
chin He recovered consciousness later,
and the doctors pronounced the injuries,
although very serious, not necessarily fatal.
Col. Avirett had been much dis
turbed by the strike of the printers, and,
working without sleep, was still intent
upon getting ont his paper ION time. y
The first report in Frostburg
Avirctt was killed few minutes ago -
was doubtless based upon the impress.
sions of those who, first seeing his in
juries and unconscious condition, be-
lleved him dead. 1t is needless to say
the intelligence was great shock to the
many who know the genial colonel and
an occasion of genuine sorrow.
Happily, subsequent news was more
favorable, and at this Friday afternoon
hour hopes of his recovery are confirmed
by continuous improvement.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-07-16
Frame Dwelling House

Of FIVE ROOMS; is we'll located and a
very desirable Residence Property.
Terms Of Sale as Prcm'rjbcd By Snjd Decrec-
Onc-Ialt Cash on the day of sale, or upon
the ratification thereof and the balance in
one year with interest from the day of sale,
the deferred payment to be secured by the
bonds of the purchaser to the satisfaction of
the Trustee, or all Cash at the option of the
purchaser EDWARD j. DECK Err,
July 2-3t Trustee.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-07-16
Wrong lOingS.

In publishing school notes for the Nor
nal School. the paper that is exclusively
great does not say a word about Prof.
Charles +. Notwithstanding star of
Frostburg.
The paper that is exclusively great y
published the "notes'' as they We're sent
in by the contributors, with the least
possible editing.
1t was no part of its duty to inject "a
word about Prof. Charles f. Dryden"
even if it had Thought of him as sighted,
or of any other unmentioned individual.
The JOURNAL pursued the same course
probably the Homecoming star of Frost
burg did in the instance of observer
who is quoted by that paper as writing:
Mr. Dryden deserves a great deal of credit
for the hard work he is doing for the cause
of education.
Not word about" any other teacher,
working just as hard" and deserving
Just as much "credit."
But isn't it an immense pity that
such questions arise?
But they do, and in nine of ten in
stances they are the offspring of insub-
ordination, or of the assumptions of
assistants who forget they are helpers
not masters
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-07-16

The broad sidewalk from the First
National Bank to the Hitchins Bros.
Company business house is i'll the
hands of workmen re-laying stone and
brick to level of newly graded curb.
The sections Of those named are com
pleted; also the Iron Front and the
Pearce Company building, and the new
material is at hand for the Wittig
building
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-07-16
Real Estate Sales.
Trustees Sale
House and Lot
Ecl<har.t Mines.
Wednesday, July 20, 1904,

At the hour Of 10 o'clock \. NJ.
All that PIECE or PARCEL OF LAND sit
uate at ECkhart Mines, in Allcgany Coun-
ty, Maryland described rs follows, to wit
Beginning at the end of the second line of
the whole Lot sold to Owen Price by William
Scheler and others, and running thence with
part of the third line of same south nine de
grecS and forty-iive minutes east nincty-tive
feet to a small dead locust; then south sew
enty-twO degrees and twenty-five minutes
east thirty-tive feet to the west side of Il ten
foot alley. and with it north tifty-One de
grceS and forty five minutes east one humid
red and thirty-tive feet to the southeast
corner of a Lot owned by Owen Price. now
occupied by Emanuel Porter, and with its
fence north thirty-ninc degrees and thirty
minutes west one hundred and twelve feet
to the second line of the whole Tract, and
with 1t south fifty degrees and sixteen min
uteS west one hundred and six feet to the
beginning, containing :Sl-1OO of an Acre,
1t being the same Parcel of Ground conveyed
to Sarah Porter by Owen Price by deed
dated December 18th, 1888, and recorded
among the Land Records of Alcgany
county, in Libcr No -. folio 10.
This property is improved by Il com Portable
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-07-16
TOWN AND VICINITY.
BusiucSS Movements.

Messrs Slingluff and Shriver, two of
Frostburg's famous brush artists, have
secured the contract to paint the beauti-
full residence of J. l.. Carson, Loo street.
n. X Graft will to-day occupy his
new place, No. 8, west Union street.
Regret to lose him from Broadway.
The room thus vacated will be taken
by the Singer Sewing Machine company.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-07-16
New Business Locals.

Bank NOtiCc 10 The PUBLIC.
We, the undersigned, announce that we
have decided that after this date we will not
open our Banks for business on Pay Nights.
Therefore, outside of Regular Banking
Hours we shall be open Only on Saturday
Nights at the usual time.
The First National Bank,
X. AMMAN, Cashier
The Citizens National Bank,
FRANK WATTS Cashier
The Fidelity Savings Bank,
c. Drp. HoCKING. Treasurer.
FrOstburg, Md, July II, 1904.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-07-16

who left Frostburg 90 years ago, is visit
ing his father, Daniel Carey, of Garrett
county, 90 years of age. Mr.. Carey is
superintendent of the st. Lawrence
Lumber Co., one of the largest concerns
in that section. The daily output is
employs 300 men at the mill and in the
woods. While in Frostburg Mr.. Carey,
with his wife and four charming daugh-
ex-Tax Collector, John N. Laynan.
Mr.. Carey is a prominent Free Mason
of West Va. and held i'll high esteem by
the St Lawrence Lumber company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

IDEAS plain. Follow 1t with selections from
the great poets, Phillips Brooks "Oh, Little
Town of Bethlehem" Herrick's Christmas
Carol LongfellSo,w's Christmas Bells"
while Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by
Night" or Charles Hanson TONNES ex-
quisite Toward Bethlehem" If there is
more time, read Van Dykes story Of the
First Christmas Tree" And then the
Christmas carols. If you never sing at any
other time raise your voice on Christmas
night. How rich the store from which to
draw! Besides the most beautiful Of all
the hymns of the nativity, while Shep-
herds Watched Their Flocks by Night"
there is Luthers grand "All Praise to Thee,
Eternal Lord" Heber's brightest and
Best" and Wesley's "Hark. the Herald
Beside these old favorites there are beau
tiful modern carols by Sullivan, Barnby,
Brewer, Monks, Shelley and others.
Don't be close communion with your serv-
Ices. If there are neighbors who sat alone
IL the shadow of some great grief or feel
ing the awful "aloneness'' of strangers in a
great city. ask them in. 1t may lift the
clouds and make them realize anew the
brotherhood of man as we'll as the father
hood of God. Never mind whether you
know them or not. That is one Of the great
privileges of the home mother She can.
throw wide open her door in the exercise
Of hospitality without waiting for conven-
tlonal introductions.
After such an evening the clasp of hands
as good night Is uttered means some
thing and each one shall go forth assured
that
Goods I'm heaven,
Ais right with the world"
Open House and Merry making.-In this
coming week of open house and merry
making. with all the boys and girls back
f; ON school, and chatting dish parties teas,
receptions, sleigh rides, skating, theater
and dancing parties on the tapis, there Is
an open field for the housewife to show her
culinary skill in the connection of dainty
dishes "to make rich the ribs" without
banking out the wits" This is another of
the gracious privileges vouchsafed the mis-
tress of home. for there is nothing ig
noble in preparing with our own hands
something good for every one to eat.
And first some hot dishes that can be
quickly prepared will be sure ITO taste so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
Care of the Hot Water Bag.

These are not cheap things to buy and
are rather easily put out of order, but this
in nine cases out of ten is from carelessness
or not taking proper care of the bag A
lady had an india rubber bag that had got
stuck together, and she did not know what
to do TO get it right, as the bag was other
wise perfectly good. The reason of the
sticking is that the bag had been put away
for the summer months with no air In 1t.
When not using bag drain out the water,
let 1t hang bottom side up for little while,
then take II down and blow a little air into
1t, Just enough to keep the inside from COM
ing together, as 1t would If no air were in,
in which case the bag is quite sure to be
ruined In pulling 1t apart If you happen to
have a bag in this condition put into 1t
some hot water with a few drops of am
monia. Let it remain a few minutes, then
with thin, dull-edged piece of wood, try
to separate the adhering sides very care
fully.
In preparing the hot-water bag for use
quite boiling water should not be put into
IT, and neither should it be more than half
filled. After the water is In it, before put
ting in the stopper. carefully press out the
steam. This makes the bag softer, as 1t is
relieved of the pressure the steam makes.
Never fold rubber bag after it has once
been used. a flannel bag for covering the
rubber is very useful and very easily made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
System for Selling Cigarettes.

PROM WOrlQS WOfH.
Systems have been devised, by which,
with the aid Of single clerk, a more mi
mute and accurate record can be kept Of a
great business house thanteould be kept by
large force of accountants "a good exam
pie Of perfect system is the one used by
firm Of cigarette makers who have a
private trade, for they make their goods
to order for individual i customers. The
characteristic feature of their business is
that they mix the tobacco TO suit each indi-
vidual customers taste They must have
direct communication with their patrons,
and these patrons buy as few as 500 Gig
arettes at a time. To get their trade is
easy; to hold 1t Is more difficult. On their
files, they carry a memorandum of the
tastes of perhaps 1000 smokers and the
formula of the mixture which suits every
one best, together with design Of his
crest or monogram. which he desires stamp
ed on his wrappers. Every customer
daily consumption is noted and by the au-
tomato operation of their system, his name
comes to the front week before he may
be reasonably expected to have exhausted
his last order. So nicely has this system
been adjusted, that recently, during spell
OF extremely humid weather, when orders
could not be filed. every customer found
his wants supplied. during this period of
waiting, from stock kept on hand for the
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
THE PASSING OF THE CHINESE.
How Nature is Solving the Problem Of
the "Yellow Peril"
From World's Work

From Worlds Work.
In fifty years-perhaps less than fifty, If
the present laws remain In effect and are
rigidly executed-the Chinese population of
the United States will become practically
extinct. From 1890 to 1900, they fell away
126, IT'S to 119,05O, a decrease of nearly 5000.
or more than per cent. In the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1903, more than 1000 volun-
tarily left the port Of San Francisco for
the land of their birth, the total deported
and returning voluntarily being 5000. A
very large majority of these Cinnamon
were advanced in years, and went home to
Gle.
A generation ago. there were In San
Francisco from 80, 600 to 10000 Cinnamon.
The Chinese consul general there told me
that counting men, women and children,
there are now not 10000. The same pro-
portfonate decrease Is seen in other places
1t should be borne in mind that the total
number Of Chinese now In the United States
includes 6,767 in Hawaii and 3 ZIG in Alas
ka, so that, at the beginning of this decen-
NAL period, there were living in the United
States proper only 5000. A generation ago,
there were at least 10000.
According to the most liberal estimate
there are not more than $50 legal Chinese
wives in San Francisco. But the number
of Chinese women is estimated at between
LOCO and 1000. OF such female children as
are born to the lowest class, large pro-
portion are sold for immoral purposes by
their parents, thus still further reducing the
possibilities Of an increased population.
The main adult population Is male is I'M
married, or, at least, wifeless in America !:
and is rapidly approaching old age. Thus.
by 1880 or 1910, the mainA Chinese life in
America will have become extinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
PARIS FASHION IN JEWELRY.
Some Novelties in Brooches, Pendants,
Pins and Rings

Paris Correspondence jewelers. Circular Weekly.
Balls and feasts of all kinds are at their
height, and the leading jewellers are vying
with each other in order to promote the at
Effectiveness of their exhibits.
Pendants and brooches stand pre-eminent
among these beautiful displays. Their dec
Grafton is simple and effective. Nude fig
ures Of women. flowers and foliage or in
sects are the most favored motifs. Pearls
and opals add to- the beauty Of these mag
nifcent jewels.
Sash buckles present the same simplicity
of decoration. The large and complicated
designs of recent years are superseded by
smaller ones which are thorough works of
art. The most attractive patterns represent
light flowers, such as forget-me-nots,
daisies, bindweeds, etc.
Back combs and hairpfns are profuSely
shown Two new and exquisite hairpins,
whose prongs are of light tortoise shell, are
headed with a charming floral decoration
artistically enameled.
Marquise rings are still much in demand.
The latest creations in this taking style are
appealing strongly to feminine taste. They
come of gold of different hues, handsomely
chased, and are adorned with dainty flow
erets, enhanced with opals, rubies or sap
phires.
A strikingly varied line of umbrella ham
dies is shown. Some of the most effective
patterns are of chased matt gold. An orig
inal crooked handle is adorned with flowers
Another is a heron's head and another an
eagles head. Rubies serve as eyes.
Ostrich feather fans are all the rage
among fashionable women. Shell, pearl or
ivory are among the most fashionable
sticks, while the mountings are of gold
chased in open work.
Party card trays are of matt gold or oxi-
died silver, deliberately chased, and adorn-
ed with mistletoe branches. In this order
saw a superb tray of chased matt gold
adorned with a swan swimming between
reeds Enamel of different hues added to
the richness of effect Of this beautiful tray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
I IOUSE=
HOLD
lINTS

II you are liable to have friends drep in
for supper Christmas night, why not do as
many hospitable hostesses are in the habit
of doing every Sunday night, spread your
table buffet style-everything on at once
the guests sitting about the room instead of
at the table? Have some one. to preside
over the chatting dish, or pour the coffee
or chocolate at the table; but let some of
the young people pass everything else. This
is a very informal but honey way of en-
tertaining and enables the hostess to dis
pense with any outside service. A table
may be made to look very handsome and in
viting so set forth. If you do not care to
have anything hot but the coffee, 1t is just
as we'll If you use the chatting dish, serve
each portion on a small dish or plate set on
q larger one. If laundry work has to be
considered, use paper napkins--those with
the holly borders. You can use these also
as doilies on the table. Have a centerpiece
of greens and holly, and your Christmas
cake wreathed with holly. If possible. have
a fire upon the hearth; but remember that
over and above all it is the friendly Christ
mas spirit that counts-that intangible
something in the atmosphere that makes
each one feel that 1t is indeed a time Of
peace EARTH good will to men,
If you do not go to church afterward,
hold Christmas services of your own. Let
some one read st. Lukes simple story of
the birth of the Christ child and the an
nunciation to the waiting shepherds on Ju-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24
WILL ENJOY THE DAY
HOW CHRISTMAS IS TO BE SPENT
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
There'll Be No Tree, but Lots Of Pres
ents Just the Same-Gen-
erous Giving.

Christmas at the White House will be
joyful but simple. Santa Claus will make
a visit there just as he does to all American
homes, but he will not furnish Christmas
tree, and the President and his wife do not
bother about providing one. Whether they
think Santa Claus would not like them to
do something he had failed to do cannot be
officially stated, but at any rate the young
Roosevelts are not accustomed to Christ
tree. At their home at Oyster Bay,
before they came to Washington, there was
no private Christmas tree The Episcopal
Sunday school at oyster Bay always had
Christmas tree apd the juvenile Roosevelts
enjoyed themselves like the other children.
Sometimes the President took part in the
exercises.
and attaches of the White House that Santa
Claus when he reaches the Executive Man
sion, will closely resemble the lieutenant
colonel of the Rough Riders but as Quen-
tin and Archie have their own ideas of
Santa Claus the cops will not dare give
away anything. Quentin aand Archie are
the only children who will hang up their
stockings All the others will be content
with the usual interchange of presents
among members of the family Christmas
morning. Ethel, Kermit, Theodore, jr., and
Miss Alice will be with the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt Christmas day. Theodore
is under a private tutor preparing for adj
mission to Harvard University while Ker-
NIT is In the Groton, Mass, school prepar-
ing for the same institution.
From Many Sources.
The presents that the young Roosevelts
will receive from Santa Claus and from
father and mother will not represent all
| they will get by any means. The great
American public, which has taken such a
kindly political interest in the President in
sists on remembering him and his family
during the Christmas season. The Oldest
attache at the White House does not re-
member year when so many express pack
ages have been delivered there as during
the past week. Packages of very shape and
style in the world have been delivered to
officials and servants and then turned over
to Mrs. Roosevelt for examination. 1t is
even stated that thoughtful country people
have sent boxes of eggs, under the impress
sion that the President and his family
would not be able to get fresh ones for the
cookies of the Christmas season. The Pres
| ident has shown deep appreciation of this
| friendly and neighborly regard of the peo-
| pie of the country. although he has said
| little. His home Affairs are sacred, and 1t
| is of the strict rules of the White
| House that all business there Is private
| Servants must not talk about what has
! been received or what this or that child
| may have done. The President is perfectly
| subject to criticism. but he rightfully In
| sists on freedom from molestation when
his domestic affairs are involved. That ID
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

and seven stories high. built Of creamy
white stone that turns dark-colored in the
smoky air.
The air is smoky because so much soft
coal is burned In SO many chimneys. Few
have stoves. They burn their soft coal in
open grates and in order that they may
burn bright and not smoke up the rooms,
they must have a good draught. Now long
experience has shown that chimneys draw
best when they draw alone.
This Is why there are so many chimneys
in Paris. Each house holds ten or twenty
families. Each family has four or five or
eight or ten rooms. Each room has an open
fireplace. Each open fireplace has a flue
that goes straight to the roof. And to
increase the draught, each flue continues