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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-01-23
Called Him In Writing.

\ tourist in an out of the way re-
gion of England put up one night at
an amiable old lady's cottage, the vii
lage inn being full. Now, the tourist
was very deaf, which fact he took
pains to impress upon the old lady, to-
gcther with instructions to wake him
at a particular hour In the morning.
On waking a good deal later than the
time appointed he found that the ami
able old lady. with commendabie re-
gard for propriety. had slipped under
his door slip of paper on which wah
written:
Sir 1t is half past 81" - Harper's
Weekly
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-01-23
Truth Versus PoIiteness.

Ethel was going to take supper with
n little friend.
"NoW, dear" said her mother, when
you are leaving you must bid Marian's
mamma good night and tell her you
have had very pleasant time"
When the little girl returned her
mother asked if she had done rs she
told her.
Not 'zactly, mamma" was the re-
ply. Marian took the biggest piece Of
the apple and spilled lemonade on my
new dress, so l couldn't say what you
told me. but | told her mother good
night and said | guessed Marian had
had very pleasant time. Judge
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-01-23
His Glorious Victory.

The commanding officer had sur
priscd the young lieutenant and his
daughter trying to occupy the same
chair.
The lieutenant sprang to his feet and
salutcd.
Sir" he said, Il have the honor to
report an engagement at close quar-
tiers in which | have been entirely vic
torious. 1t now merely remains for
you to give your sanction to the terms
of surrender" Scraps
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-01-23
A FATAL C. J.
How 1t Killed the R hg'ous Ocpart-
ment of the Lemon ian 5.

How It Killed the hgIous Depart
nent of the Lemon Itr0 5.
When the ThuulvirI d..,.,.,'u to de
vote one or more of Its columns daily
to an ecclesiastical Il, parlIuetu AT Eng
land sat up and ad,urru. he man
chosen to conduct the column was Il
rather elderly and uc,aS.uu.l.y con
yiyial younger son who toI years had
contributed church LcWS 10 TIE paper
out had never drramr that he =, ull
attain the extreme honor of actually
becoming one of the editors of the
Thundcrrr, that world ShaNN% power
The promotion went to his head. made
him dizzy. He saw himself Il power
in the land, one who perhaps would
make or unmal,e ecclesiastical digni-
taricS.
On the morning of the announcement
of the Few venture the new incumbent
came into town on his usual train from
Surbiton, his head swimming with de
light At the foot of Lud@atc hill he
met an old friend whom he forthwith
led into the Green Dragon bar
"Arthur." said he. we really must
celebrate What d you suppose has
happened? Oh, you'd never. never
dream it, Look. What d you say to
that, old boy?"
"That" was newly engraved card
on which appeared this announcement:
MIR CECIL APPIEEY BOTSFORD-
HETHERINGTON.
Ecclesiastical Editor, The Thunderer.
My word, old chap. it's the most de-
lghtful news I've heard in an age!'
cried his friend Lets have just one
more Here's to you! Succcss.'
Before he reached Temple Bar the
ecclesiastical editor had met five other
friends. To the fifth he observed:
"D' We know, Ned. with that card |
could call on the ar-archbiShp f Can
terbury Yes He'd see me Immediate
ly. Wonerf'l card this. Indicates posi-
ton f strordinary responsibility m
dignity"
Halfway to the office of the Thunder
er Mr.. fOrd-IIethcrington hailed n
hanson.
"IIave you" he inquired. with much
gravity" have you fast and we'll ap-
pointed cab? Yes? Very well, then.
You may drive me to Lambeth palace"
At the palace a foOtman took one of
the new cards and conducted the own
err of it to a pleasant reception room,
where he Struggled in a vast chair and
instantly went to sleep.
The archbishop Of Canterbury hap
pcned to be very busy with his chap
lain hut at the sight of the card he
"a" snrn that something of Importance
81 at hand and sent his chaplain to
8 ,srirc That tall, slender. dark. ascot
= Gentleman strobe slowly to the re
ccption room and after Il slight but
decorouS struggle succeeded In waking
the caller.
Ills grace" said the chaplain, "bcgs
to know how he can serve the Thun-
dcrcr:"
Tell his grace" responded Mr.. Bots
ford-IIrthcrington, that I'm aWf'ly
busy thinking and I'm sorry | shan't
be able to see him till tomorrow. Very
sorry"
Forthwith he relapscd into sIumbrr
Two sturdy men deposited him i'll his
fast and well appointed cab and order
ed the driver to deliver him at the Of
fee of the Thundcrcr There the &C.
clesiustical editor and the ecclesiastical
department simultaneously vanished
Harper's Weekly.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-01-23

The blindest, the most purely instinc-
tive, effort of mere pluck has a lifting
power and deserves our thankful al.
miration. Every degree and every
form of courage tends to raise the
whole tone of life within the range of
Its influence in proportion to the amount
and the quality of the endurance exer-
cised.-Hibbert Journal.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-01-23
His Phenomenal Luck.

"You say he is lucliy?"
you bet"
"In what does his luck consiSt?"
Marriage, you see, Is hia hobby"
"Well?"
Every woman he marrics gets a d
yorce."
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-01-23
FqHr0Gd Schedules
Baltimore & Ohio R. R.
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 22. 1903.
CUMBERLAND
'Dally. lex. sunday. Tx. Monday. Sunday only
EASTeoUNp.

DAILY. lex. Sunday. lex. Monday. SUNDAY only.
EAsTBoUNo.
For WASHINGTON, BALTIMORE, PIIILADEL-
PlilA and NEW YORK, Depart 800 am, +245
m, sol am, 'S.2i am 'l2.iO pm, '620 PM,
1870 pm, stopping at Hancock and Martnsburg.
'512 pm, SD pm, '9.i5 pm.
For WASHINGTON, BALTIMORE and Way Sta
tjons, Depart t2.45 pm.
For WINCHES TER, Depart 1901 am, t12 40 p. M,
. nm Arrive 1906 am, % pm, 49, 45 pm.
For RDMNEY, Depart 1901 am, TO- 20 pm. Arrive
For BERKELEY SPRINGS, Depart 1901 am, Is "a
"A m, 'i2.D pm, r2.45 pm. Arrive 1870 am,
fl25 pm, t512 pm, tsp pm.
For AIOMN, Depart 1901 am. Arrive +l.25
For FREpEliICK, Depart 1920 am. t235 am. -8O1
am, fS2i ann tl2iD pm, t2.45 pm. Arrive 4 .25
pm, So p. M, f3.45 pm.
WESTBoUN0 GETTYSBURG olWsIoN)
For CHICAGO, Depart '517 pm. Arrive TO- PM,
800 pm
For CLEVELAND Depart .1.5O am. Arrive '24O
ann, 'l2.31 pm
For PIrTSHUEG and CONNELLsvIILE, Depart
80 am, 4 - am, $50 am Qoca), '1.3O pm,
800 m NOcaD, -5.l7 pm. Arrive ~ 40 am.
'l2l7 pm. 0ocaD, '1235 pm. 600 m, IT, 10 pm
Qocal), 1O.24 pm.
WEST6oUND (MAIN LINE)
For CHICAGO, Depart 1852 PM Arrive '751 am.
For GiSG'iiNNATI, LOUISVILLE & ST. LOUIS. De.
burg Arrive '2.l5 am, 'S.1s am. "IOlOp.m
For KEYSER PIEDMONT and GRAFTON; Depart
'3l2 am 100 m. Qocal) TBS p. m, ~ % m.
urcalD, SIS p m, '9.52 pm, Arrive '2.15 am,
~ am, SIS am. II. Ii pm. (ocal), $50 m,
$50 pm. GocaD. 'lO10 pm.
orWIIEELING Depart t7.o0a.m. GocaD, LBS PM.
'954 pm. Arrive '4.l5 am, '75l am, 600 pm,
NJ. G. CLARKE, Ticket Agent.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-01-23
Wooden.

Tenement TesSic de novel says
de heroine had wiIlowy form. used
to pine for her lover ard would spruce
up when she seen him Pc. Ming fruo e.,
gate, Shauty sue Gee WArrt ,il She
work-in EawmillE Exchange.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-01-23
As a Caution.

Weeks-The true American always
saves the under dog in the fight. Wise
Yes, and then gives him Il swift kick
for being chump enough to get into it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20
PYTBIAN ORDER.

The committee on public entertain.
ment TO be given under the auspices Of
Oriental Lodge, No. 6, Knights oil
PSthias, are preparing sn interesting
programme for the members OF The lodge
and their friends. Last Wednesday
night Psst chancellor Ernest R. Boyer
visited Washington Company, No. !,
and Ooldwell Company, No. Z, Uniform
Rank Heights of Pythias, and extended
these compsny's an invitation to be
present at the open meeting. Il is also
expected that the grand lodge officers oil
The District of Columbia will be present.
Rev. John BaIlOwell Dickinson, rector
Of the Church of the Holy Comforter, Of
Richmond, and The head OF the order In
the grand domain OF Virginia, will be
present, aud the committee expect to
secure prominent member OF Congress
to deliver an address on the order.
Oriental lodge vas organized Deem
Der IL, 1868, aud it has been Recognized
as one of tho foremost lodges 10 frsterna
work 10 the city. Upon lis roster ha'
been enrolled many of Alexandria
prominent citizens. 1t Is expected tbs
several members of the order from
Washington will be present at the meet
ing of Oriental lodge tomorrow night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20
CONFIRMATION SERVICES.

yss,e,dav s; Mays Church vas
crorded st both services. Al z o'ciocs
msss over one hundred boys acd g'FlH
moda their fist COMMUNION and we'e
conG;med BIZ Right Rsv. Bishop Van
M VVver. of the Richmond diocese.
s.ventseu adults Joined the happy band.
The bisbcp addressed the children In hi'
nsually touching and falherly siyle. The
oIrIs wore white dresses and wells, ard
while bow was on the arm Of each boy.
At high mass The bishop preached 40
impressive and most eloquent sermon to
a vers large and attentive congregation
The bishop coutfssIed mans soal before
the fell Of our first parents with Its con-
dition In it's fallen state. Beautifully
depicting the character oil John the Bap'
tist. be esrueslly exhorted bis audience
10 listen to aud follow the presenting oil
this great saint, edo psnance, eto'
aud 30 through the merits OF the he-
deemer. and With the help Of Gods
grace repair the raVages which sin hsc
made 10 the sonl OF man, thus restoring
to il the beauty, the loneliness snd vlr,
tue It originally possessed when crea'ed
BY God.
For tho afternoon 1t was ga iwpres'
sive sight TO witness the renewal OF the
bsplismsl VOWS by the young communal,
CENTS TO whom Father Cutler addressed
@ few remarks.
1, wes announced that the Christmas
dsy misses would be at B, 6:3O ard
1890 o'clock g. no., ard that the last
mass would be followed BY the benedic-
tim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20
DEATHS

Mrs. Johanna Sheehey, wife Of Mr.
John Sheebcg, died early last night at
her home, sos south Columbus street.
The decea,ed had recently been Ill Of
pueuwsois. Mrs, Sheehey was hity'six
wears cid. She was a native Of County
Oork, Ireland. Besides her husband,
she is survived by the following child.
rsu; Mrs. W, L. q mmeLmso, Miss
Mamie sh.ebey end John I. Sheebey.
Mrs. Msrgaret Virginia Maddux,
widow Of Martin Msddux, died at her
residence in Colpepsr on Saturday, OF
bronchial pueumonia, eyed So. She is
survived by Two sons sud one daughter
She VAS The daughter of the late Davis
Bartlett, OF Warren county. Mrs. Mad.
dux at one time lived 10 this city sod
her remains vera brought TO this city to-
day for intermept
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20
SCHOOL HOLIDAY.

At the last meeting Of the City School
Board by oversight no date for closing
the schools for the holidays was SET By
agreement With the city superintend'
eat and the chairman Of the School
Bard the public schools will close fol
the holidays on Thursdsy afternoon, on
which day there will be continuou'
session, and will reopen on Monday,
January 8. Msny private schools vii
close earlier,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20
A WARNING FROM THE BENCH.

A dealer In second band goods was
before the Police Court this morning
In q csse concf rnipg a wrepch upon
which the dealer had loaned tWenty'nse
cents. 1t appeared that he had refused
to surrender the tool until sn additional
ten cents was paid. TIE owner OF
the wrench snd the man who
pawned it were present at The trial,
and there was for a time triangular
cole guy until Justice Oston silenced
the trio by putting some pointed ques'
tioos to the prossessor OF the wrench.
The Justice asked him If be ives conduct.
ing q pawnbroker's business, and II he
sas he desired to examine bis license.
He also desired to know If the dealer
was complying with the lev by tp1r'ing
TO the station house By IL O'Clock on
the morniBg CT each dsy the articles he
purchased of ali persons except ner-
chants. The man who was the target
OF this battery of interrogatioDs wss
found to be Delinquent 10 such re-
quiremen 8, ard he was told by the
Justice that should he fail to obey the
la 10 future be would be 6ued ten
dollars for each days violation OF the
law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20
POLICE COURT.
GJustlce q. B. Cation presldlDg1

TJustice Il. B. Uaton pFesldIngJ
The following cases we're disposed 81
this morning:
George River, colortd, charged With
assaulting Leroy Davis with pistol,
had his case continued.
A young white man, charged With be-
Ing drunk In the street, was fined 81 90.
George Gary, colored, charged with o
similar Cfsnse, Was sent to the work
house for 80 days.
John Brlito, colored, charged with dis
orderly conduct, was dismissed.
A young white man, charged With
disordeIly conduct, had bis cass coli
tlnued until tomorrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett aud Miss
Lila Barrett left Saturday for California,
where they willspend this winter.
Mas Charlotte Moncnre Blackburn,
daughter OF Mr.. John s. Blackburn, o.
this city, aud Mr.. Thomas Shepherd
will be married at noon Thursday, lie,
cember %, 10 S.. OlsmeDps Episcopal
Ohorcb. ia Ell Psso, Tex. The cere'
nopy will be performed by Rev. HenrS
Easter. The ride will begiven 10 mar
risge by her father, Mr.. John Sinclair
B sckburu. Mr.. Shepherd will have o.
bIs bsst mao Or. Richard Scott Black
buro. Of Washington, brother oil the
br;de.elect. Following the ceremony 0
wedding breakfast will be served OF the
st, Regis Hotel 10 Ell Paso, lafter which
the bride and bridegroom will start on
their wedding tour. Mr.. aui MISS
Blackburn left here en- Saturday Tor Fl
Psso, where they will be met 5y Mr..
Shepherd. After January 10 Mr.. $40
Mrs. Shepherd Will be at home at ba'
topilas, Ohihuahus, Mexico.
Mr.. joseph Petit Is confined to bis
home BY illnesP. 80
Miss Mary Wilson Is seriously III q!
her home on Cameron street.
Mr.. Guy johnson and wife have sev'
eyed their connections With the Opera
House mauagemont, but will be seen
In this city shortly again to the deiigns
Of their many frieDds.
Miss Alberta Roller, from New York,
IL whiting Miss Elinor Sherman, on
north Washington street. She will leave
Tuesday for Chicago, where she Will
spend he winter. She was originally
from nat. Jackson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20
LEFT BAT AND KEYS.

Someone Oh Saturday night who per-
baps bad stayed out late enough to zee
Sl'urday pas into the future and Sunday
dawn bright and very cold, uninter :
tiouslly deposited hat and a bunch Of
KEYS 10 e basement door on north Pitt
street, which we're found by the occupant
ol ne houas' S1adaS morning. rhe
derby bat is q good one but perhaps the
KEYS arc more valuable. L, is not knoWn
whether The loser Of the articles referred
to slept where hey we're found or just
fell 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20
OPERA HOUSE.

Durlug the 6Vs! hall of thls week
re6ued vaudeville will occupy the boards
of the Opera House. Manager Van
Metre has secured three acts from New
York booking agency and intends giving
bis patrons something out OF the ordi'
nary. Two reels of moving pici ure'
will slso DO shown. Two shows will bt
given nightly beginning at 1880 and $3.50
.. n. The prices will be 10 ard II
cents. No higher
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20
RECEIVER APPOINTED.

Ia the Circuit COURT 10 the case OF
Mary LAWS etc. va Coward, Judge
Thorntoo Today entered a decree sP'
pointing II r. Thomas receiver for the
Nolsud Investment Improvement Asso-
cls,ion with Instructions to bring neces'
ssTy suit to set ssde c0nveyauces which
have teeu improperly made; slso enjOin.
iug r. n. Coward and the NsuoDsl
Mutull Bsus6; Corporation from a.
tempting to dispose of Ger ain real estate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20
w. G. II. u.

The regular business meeting Of The
Allison w. @. T. u. will be held to-
night at Gas o'clock at the Children's
Home on Duke street. This Is very
important meeting and 1t Is hoped there
will be large attendance as 1t is desired
10 srrsDgs for the Christmas treat ioi
the children. Any donation will be
thankfully recsived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20
A BUSY PLACE.

The office Of the Adams Express Com.
pAny has assumed Its usual Christmas
hustle sod Manager F, w. TrOgler and
his corps OF assistants sre handling the
busintss with lightning like rspidity.
The immense rush will likely continue
until FddIy night and no extra calls
will be made after tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20
SURPRISE THEA IRE.

At the Surprise Theatre tonight there
will be en- entire change of programme
which consists Of Coogsn d Parks, 10
grotesque comedy singing aud dancing,
Margaret Arnold, character comedienne,
OF Keith Circuit, snd another big act
en- Tiled "HsmsD," Ihs humorous magl.
clan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20

a great treat in store for sill who
glance in tbs window of tbs shoe store
of Johu a. MsIsbsn & Be. tonight,
See The Rsgsl Shoe torn ssander By q
bazz saw. Ii will stand the test,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20

Ia addition to a beautiful display OF
the leading makes Of footwear 10 be Teen
10 the window. watch the test given the
Regal Sloe at John A. Marshall &
Bro's. tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20

Don't fall 10 see the Regal Shoe put
to the test tonight at 1880 10 the window
Of the shoe parlors Of John A. Msrshall
e. PRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20

COMPANIONS OF MOUNT VERNON
~ CHAPTER, No IA, L. A. BASt ms
You ere notified to assemble at the electric
train leaving at Z p. N. TJhOR2OW tues
day. for Washington to visit Lafayette Chap
ter, when the Royal Arch degree will be con-
ferred by Mount Vernon Chapter.
deco 1t w, II. CHARLES, High Priest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20

For this section fair. continued cold tonign.,
Tues az aod Wednesday; minimum lelnpe.
s1nre tonight about )5 degrees; Light "es' "
north west winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20

See the quality Of the Regal Shoe laid
ba'e By q buzz sa1 tonigh. st 1880 10
the sindo~ of the shoe store Of John A
Msrihsll & Bro,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20

I OSr-On Sunday, the 10Th instant, a
L. BLACK FEMALE TERRIER The
finder will receive reward upon ret.a ming it
to II. EDWARDS, 1913 north Columbus
street. dec, 0 3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20

%A/ANTED--A place as working house
w keerer. Wonld 30 TO the country.
Address Mrs. A. BENNETT, General De-
livery, City Post I'll c. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-20
Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather PROBABILITIES,

sua nqss tomorrow ct 7l5 snd sets st Al
aiyh EstsY at 2.26 a. m. and 2.57 p. M
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-13

Job Printing done right. Times Print
sug Co.. Is John R-st Phone 1893
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-13
SETS COMFORT
IN PRISON CELL
Woman Charged With Forgery Says
Only Rest From Insult and Indig-
nifty Is Behind the Bars.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, May ID
what IL the salvation OF woman sus-
pected Of criminal offense--theft' foF
tnstancey
"The Jail" answers Miss Una StokeJ.
. pretty San Francisco girl who Is
locked In tho Los Angeles jail charged
with forgery. The Jail is her only
place Of refuge"
the outer world is no place for ths
woman suspected OF crime" the girl
declares. For such woman the
Jail Is a refuge: the world her dungeon
when l was released on bonds al
ter my arrest | found that men Io'-
lowed me, leered at me. spoke 10 me.
They thought that a woman who might
commit one offense would surely com
NIT other sins. They oglcd me untl
I fied In terror.
When I went to the market TO buy
the little things l needed the shop
keeper Swallowed me. His eyes were
always on my hands. lest I steal.
when l walked TO a street corner,
the eager watched me. They thought
that because | wished TO ride far away
from their insults that / was fleeing
from the law and forfeitlag my bond.
When passed along the street, the
gossips whispered TO each other.
could feel behind my back that they
were pointing me out.
then. at last. my boadsman sur
rendered me. And the moment the
steel doors closed upon me | had my
flrst moment Of rest Here. far from
prying eyes and away from those who
hound q woman suspect. l have had
sleep and quiet happiness. And mere
want to stay until l Am acquitted
and can go away from those who know
and would shame me on the street.
The problem presented by Miss
Stokes has aroused intense discussion
among sociologists and students.
The girl Is declared TO have forged
the name Of a Pasadena school teach
or to checks aggregating about slOo.
Miss Stokes formerly worked In San
Francisco. Her employers declare that
che handled many thousands OF dollars
for them without error.