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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-07-19
Old j apan.

Old Japan.
From John La Farge's AN Artists
Letters from Japan" we quote as fol-
lows of the laws of Iyeyasu: These
laws, based on the old feudal habits, and
influenced and directed by the great Chi
nese doctrines of relationships and du-
ties, are not laws as we think of law, nor
were they to be published They were
to be kept secret for the use of the Toku-
gawa house; to serve as rules for con-
duct in using their power, 80 as to secure
justice, which is in return to secure
power, that exists for its own end in tho
mind Of rulers. These laws, some of
which are reflections or moral maxims
or references to the great mans expert
ence, made out a sort of criminal code
the relations of the classes-matters Of
rank and etiquette, and mechanism Of
government. They asserted the suprem-
acy and at the same time destroyed the
power Of the mikado, and by strict rules
Of succession, residence, and continued
possession bound up the feudal mobiles.
They reasserted the great individual
virtues of filial piety and of feudal 10y
atty, and insisted on the traditions of
military honor. The sword was to be
soul of Samurai,' and with it these have
carried the national honor and intelli-
gence in its peculiar expressions
Full recognition was given to tho
teaching, Thou shalt not lie beneath
the same sky, nor tread on the same
earth. with the murderer of thy lord.'
The rights of the avenger of blood were
admitted. even though he should pay
the penalty of his life
Suicide. which had long been a jap
anese development of chivalrous feeling
and military honor, was still to be re-
garded as purifying of all stain, and, for
the first time, allowed in mitigation Of
the death penalty.
Indeed, half century later, tho
forty -sevon Ronin e-people'-Samu-
raj who had lost their natural lord and
their rights were to die in glorious sui
eide, carrying out the feudal ideal of
fidelity.
"You know the story probably ; at any
rate you will find it in Mitford's tales of
old Japan. 1t is a beautiful story, full
of noble details telling how, by the mean
contrivance of certain lord, the Prince
of Ako was put in the wrong, and his
condemnation to death and confiscation
obtained. And how, then, forty seven
gentlemen, faithful vassals of the dead
lord, swore to avenge the honor Of their
master, and for that purpose to put aside
all that might stand in tho way. For this
end they put aside all else they cared
for, even wife and children, and through
every obst acle pursued their plan up to
tho favorable moment when they sur
prised, on winter night in his palace,
among his guards, the object of their
vengeance, whose suspicious had been
allayed by long delay. And how his
decapitated head was placed by them
upon his victims tomb, before the forty
seven surrendered themselves to justice,
and were allowed to commit suicide by
hara-kiri, and how they have since lived
forever in the memory of Japan"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-07-19

A gentleman who once made tour of
the Tennessee mountain district says that
the lameness of his horse compelled him
to stay all day at the rude home of one
of the mountaineers, who, in a shiftless,
half hearted way, cultivated few acres
Of corn land in the valley.
During the day the mans son, long,
Icathery, bony young fellow about 20
years old and at least 6 feet and 2 inches
tall, was told to go to the ''settlemint,"
miles distant, for some coffee
His costume consisted Of "A 'hick'ry"
shirt and pair of cotton trousers rolled
to the knees above his bare feet. Before
starting he went into the cabin for IA mo-
mcnt, and when he came out he had
added paper collar and huge brass
breast pin to his attire, whereupon his
father said, partly to his son and partly
TO the stranger:
Thar ye air agin, rigged out in all that
thar iinery! ] tell ye, mister that thar
boys pride is bound ter be the ruination
of i'm yit. All he thinks of is finery.
Fust thing he knows he'll be gittin' tew
proud tew 60 tew meetin' bar-footed."
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-07-19
Horses, Their Care and Their Rights.


One of the members of the American
Humane Educational Society, in which
lrs. Frederick w. Vanderbilt, Mrs.
iharles Cleveland Dodge, Mrs. Kendall,
Mrs. Post, and large number of fashion
able New York women are greatly in
terested, has compiled "A chapter on
horses, their care and their rights, which
will interest a large class of people
Among other judicious observations
the writer says: Always deal with every
animal as you would like to be dealt with
if you were that animal. Even in guild
ing horse, it is better both for the ami
NAL and the man that the reins should be
used as lightly as possible and the whip
not at ALL 1t can be done and is done not
only in England, but in America. The
horse wants to obey man. 1t only wishes
to find out what are its drivers intentions
and it will carry them out better if it is
not kept in a state of constant terror and
nearly constant pain, as is the case with
most horses while they are at work.
Few persons think of the suffering
caused to horses from the use of binders.
The horses eyes are placed on the side of
the head, but the blinders shutting off the
side view compel him to look ahead,
which is just as much cross-eyed for him
as if we had a shield placed in front Of
our eyes, compelling us to look sidewise.
Hence blinders must cause a constant
strain, and besides, they act as reflectors
and reflect the suns glare into the ami
mails sensitive eyes.
Again and again in his book on horse
training Mr. Rarey dwells upon the inn
portance of being gentle with the horse;
approaching him gently and deliberately,
SO as not to startle or excite him. He
speaks of the necessity of having entire
control over ones self, because the horse,
being a timid animal, is easily bewildered
and frightened, and is thus made the
more unfit to understand what is re-
quired of him, and after such act of con-
cession on the animals part he is to be
patted and caressed, and thus confidence,
affection, and understanding are estab-
lished between the pupil and the master.
THE horse is a curious being. 1t is at
once the most timid and the most
courageous of animals. A horse which
will shy or baIk at a feather blown by
the wind will charge a battery without
tiinching, simply because it has been
taught to face a cannon and the feather
is strange to it. ;"
Kindness will accomplish more than
brutality; therefore do not use harsh
language to your horse, nor lash, nor
beat, nor kick him. Bear in mind that
he is very intelligent and sensitive; a
willing servant and deserving of your
kindest treatment and thought
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-07-19
The Skating Record.

The fastest five-mile record for skater,
is credited to Frank Dowd, of Chicago,
in 17:17. He made this time at Montreal
on April 8, 1885, on a twelve-lap track.
The Clipper Almanac gives no five-mila
time to either Paulsen or Mccormack,
but credits the latter with a six-mile
record in 21:22 on the Crystal rink,
Montreal, a twelve-lap track. McCor-
mick says he can skate five miles in be-
tween seventeen and eighteen minutes,
and Paulsen is confident he can make
just as good time.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-07-19

"Thc majority of people are not very
observant in small matters" said cer-
tain philosophical ticket agent the other
day, "IIow many of your own friends
do you think you could accurately de-
scribe if you should attempt it? Not
many, | will warrant you. Why, there
was a man in here the other day to pur-
chase a ticket for his partner. When he
came to fill out the description, he could
not remember whether his partner wore
side whiskers or beard. lie was bril-
liant, however, compared with another
man who WAS here the other day. He
actually did not know the color of his
wife's eyes and had to telephone up to
his house before he could get her ticket
filled ont
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-07-19
TRUSTING.

Make of life the very most,
Stand the bolder at thy post,
When the angry billows' host
Thy light bark would overwhelm.
He who marks the sparrow's fall,
Is with both the great and small
Trust Him, man, through dangers all
He is by thee at the helm.
When the loved ones of thy heart,
AT deaths summons, shrinking start,
Culver, pale, and from thee part,
Faded blossoms for the dust
II il sweet for thee to know,
Resurrectcd, they will glow,
Brighter for this love below;
In the Mansion of the Just.
Troubles here are soonest Der
Storm and wave will rise no more,
If we steer straight for the shore
For the shore of joy and rest
There Gods light will pierce the dark,
Shining bcacons anchorage mark,
And the soul leap from its bark.
In the Harbor of the BleSt,
I'D. Braincrd Williamson.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-07-19

T HAVE returned from the markets the
L second time this spring with the finest
line of CLOTHING at lower prices than at
any season during my 36 years experience.
styles, sewed and trimmed better than can be
done by the merchant tailors'' around here,
and prices much lower. Fit guaranteed in
every case. My motto is:
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-07-19

there who loved that very culture which
is now spreading through the western
States. They packed no beef; they had no
elevators; they were not enterprsing.
They loved wisdom, mental culture, and
beauty. Exchange.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-07-19

The average of human life in Rome un-
der Caesar was Is years. now it is so. The
average in France 80 years ago was 2S;
the mean duration in 1867 was 40! years.
In Geneva, during the 18th century,
generation played its part upon the stage
and disappeared in IA years; now the
drama requires 40 years before the cur
tain falls
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-13
TWO TRAIN RoeeERIes.

The Southern Exprsss Company Loses
Upwards Of sfs. .0oO--~A Neat Sob.
AUGUSTA, Ga, Nov. Ia. Two night
trains on the Georgia railroad, one leav-
ing Atlanta for Augusta at I:30 and
the other leaving Augusta for Atlanta
at the Same hour, wele robbed. The
Southern Express takes no way pack
ages, Ii being through train, and the
messenger sleeps ON couches IN the sx-
press car. The train leaving Augusta
was robbed Of about go. Messenger
Ficklin is heavy loser, as telegram
from Atlanta says his packages amount
ed TO s12,0O0. Ficklen says he must
have been robbed between Conyers,
which is about thirty miles from At
lanta, and 0conee Bridge, about eighty
miles from Atlanta. Both robberies
were evidently the work of the same
man, who probably knew the run Of the
road The trains were not stopped. the
robber mounting them at station and
quietly doing his work and getting on
&C the next. Messenger Smith ON the
mp train loses about 800.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-13
$50 MADISON SOUTH DAKOTA, "WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 49,
The 0ntpat This Year VIII he Upwards
OF 5000, COO Tens.

rhe ontpat This Year win he Upwards
OF 5000. GOO Tens.
DULrTH. Mimi, Nov. fa.--During the
season Of 1890 the orc shipping business
Of the ranges IN Wisconsin, Minnesota
and Michigan, the Gogebic, Marquette,
Menonlinee and Vermillion ranges, win
represent figures unprecedented In
the history of the mining bust
meas. Up to Nov. there had been
shipped from the ranges mentioned sew
sral hundred thousand over 1000, 900
tons, aa against 1880 900 for the entire
season of 1880 Before the close Of the
present shipping season, which lasts q
month longer, the grand total for this
season will reach over 5000, ,0Q0 tons.
This ore Ii valued at from $3.50 to 46 per
ton to shippers, according to quality.
The probable total Of s,0o0, 900 tons ID
exclusive of the ore received and manu-
factured nc Bay View and other mills.
The largest shipments from any one
mine come from the Norrie. Up TO Oct.
over e00,0O0 tons were shipped from
this mine alone, and the owners say IL
will reach over |. .O00. 900 tons before the
seasons close, This win be the largest
shipment from any single mine In the
world In the same time.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-13

KANSAS CTTy, Mo-, Nov. l2.--An In
teresting relic Of the slavery days Is the
case of Elizabeth Belts against the exec
utors Of Elijah Harvey, deceased. In
February, 1859, Elijah Harvey gave 10
his daughter, AIRS. Belts, girl slave,
whom Mrs. Beta retained number OF
years. The girl finally became unman-
ageabie and was put up for sale. Har-
vey offered 70 take back the girl and
give hts daughter sU00 for her. The
dave was returned upon these terms.
Harvey died In 1897 without having full
filed the contract. After her father
death Mrs. Belts kiled claim against
the estate, aud Judgment In the lower
courts for $500 has just been sustained
by the appellate court.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-13
Hoe RAlseRs N a Rust.

To Cot Thair Animals co Market Before
They Die Of Choiera---This IN Ohio.
CoLUMBUs, Ohio, Nov. 12.--The state
board OF agriculture Is greatly excited
by the prevalence of hog cholera in the
central counties Of the state and the ac-
tion Of large hog raisers in rushing their
animals 10 market. Large droves are
reported to have started within the last
week 10 the Eastern markets, not q few
Of which are suspected OF having been
infected with the disease. The disease
seems TO be unusually severe this year,
and where ii has appeared herds of sew
eral hundred have been swept away In q
week
Hog Cholera in Iowe.
OsEALOosA, lows, EOv. II. There ID
m epidemic Of hog cholera in this local
ity which Is taking the animals of. by the
score. Within the past two weeks NJ.
Price 81 Son have lost $4,000 worth oi
prize hogs from the disease.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-13
A Curious Outcome or On Attempt to
Lynch Three Mnrderers at
Graham, Tex.
Every Policeman In the City Under
Arrest--Riot Threatened N Pris.
oners Are Convicted.
Two Express Trains on the Georgia
Railway Robbed-Resbers
Get $4,000.

GRAHAM, Tex, Nov. i2.--Every police
officer in Young county 10 in jail, hav-
ing been indicted by the United States
grand jury for participation either &C
lively or passivaly, in the famous mob
which assaulted the jail to hang three
murderers. The trial Of three members
OF the mob is going on. Twenty five
special United States deputies guard the
Jail, bat the town In fun OF determined
citizens armed with Winchesters, who
say the United States court may convict,
but their neighbors shall not suffer the
penalty. A riot win be precipitated by
a conviction.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-13

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.--Great indig-
nation is expressed among travelling men
now in this city at the retaliation Of an
thorifies nc Victoria. Eince the passage
of the Mckinley law, every American
drummer doing business in Victoria has
been required 10 pay license Of $50.
This only allows him 10 sell goods by
sample until Jan. /, when every foreign
salesman must pay fes Of 800 for the
privilege. DrumIners who have re-
turned from Victoria report business
dull, and advise oil members Of the
Travelling Mems Protective association
TO keep away from Victoria.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-13

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. Ill. Pinkney
Smith, Of The Evening States was given
q preliminary hearing before United
States Commissioner Wright ON the
charge Of violating ths lottery law. Mr..
Smith testified that he had issued or
ders 10 his employees not 10 insert any
lottery advertisements. The matter re-
ferred to was pnblishsd without his
knowledge. and was an advertisement Of
the paper and not Or the lottery com
pany. Mr. Wright released Mr. Smith
ON his own recognizance TO anawer the
charge before the United states circnis
c0urk
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-13

ST. Paul. Nov. lathe valuation Of
sssessed taxable property in the state,
made by the board OF equalization, has
been tabulated by tbs state auditor and
shows the total valuation Of taxable
personal property in the state to be
tfos, $50 81, about q, ,ooo ,6oe6 more than
was returned BY the assessors; the val
uation of real estate is $4g7, I2S. .295,
more than vs., ,000, 900 larger than the
assessors valuation. The total amount
Of assessed taxable property Is $780,
hQ1 12A
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-13

GRAND FoREs, NJ. D., Nov. f2.--There
IL imminent danger of q great grain
blockade in the Red River valley. The
railroads are making extraordinary
efforts 70 meet the demands of the
shippers with a daily freight movement
OF $50 loaded cars through this city on
crease Of farmers deliveries during this
the elevators and railroads will prove
unequal 20 the movement of the wheat
counties of the valley.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-13
4 Decline sf II Ia Per Cent Already
Reported and Prices Going
Down Rapidly.
North American hat Little Better
Greatest Anxiety In Wall
street.
Ths Money Market Stringent Again
Twenty Per Cent Deins
Hid for Leans.

NEw York. Nov. fa.--Thers 10 apanic
among the holders Of tho Willard stocks,
snd the prices for North American and
Northern Pacific have collapsed. One
broker sold 1900 shares OF North
American and $4,000 shares were sold
By other brokers. causing q decline Of Y
psr cent. Northern Pacific preferred
has already declined IL per cent.
since the opening, most Of II since noon,
and tho price has fallen ! per cent. at .
time. The crowd In the Willard stocks
IN enormous and great anxiety prevails,
Twsnty Per Cent. for sfoaey.
NEW YoRK, Nov. l2.-- Money on cal
was stringent throughout the morning.
No offors wege made and 20 per cent.
was bid For accommodations.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-13

The General Assembly, n. of l., Meets ~
Denver, coio.---Powdsriy Talks.
DENVER, Nov. f2.--The general assem-
bly, of the Knights Of Labor are in ses-
sion here. Most of the delegates are al
ready In the city, but not all. Promi-
nent Knights from all over the country
being Mr.. Powderiy, A. A. Wright. Of
Canada, and Morris whect, Of OHIO.
Mr.. Powderly addressed large and en-
thusiastic aasemblage at the coliseum
in the evening on the Labor Situation
OF the Day The assembly will be In
session for about two weeks, and will,
among other things, elect officers for the
next two years. All sessions will be
held with closed doors.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-13
Revolution, the Outcome OF tbe Recent
Central American War. New
In Progress.
President Bogran Surrounded By In
surgents- His Surrender and
Flight Expected.
Success of the Insurgents Will Mean
the Extinction Of the Nation-Gen-
eral War Threatened.

LA LIBERTAD. Nov. i2.--The revolur
tion, which has been gaining headway
since the conclusion OF the war between
Salvador and Guatemala, has broken
out in Honduras. Tagucigalpa IN Ia q
state Of siege. telegraph communication
direct with the capital has been inter-
rupted, and 1t Is believed that the wires
have been cut. The salvadorian gov
ernment has received several dispatches
In regard to the affair. One Ia TO tho
effect that on Friday last part Of the
garrison OF T'agucigalpa revolted and
under the leadership OF Gen. Longino
Sanchez took possession, after hard
fighting, OF the capitol building and
arsenal. Since then street skirmishing
has been OF daily occurrence and SAM
chez and his forces now
Have President nagran Surrounded
In one Of the wards OF the city, ard II IN
believed that he will be forced to sur
render unless other garrisons arrive at
the scene of the revolt within two OF
three days. The garrisons OF inspection
on the Salvadorian and Nicaraguan
frontiers are being pushed toward the
capital by forced marches, only enough
soldiers being left behind to prevent,
IL possible, uprising. Several other
army men are hurrying with their
forces 10 sid Sanchez. II Il believed
tho
Revelation win Bssoms Gsnsraa
and that Bogran viii be forged, If not
captured, to leave the country. The gar
risons now on the way TO help B0gran
may revolt, as general discomfort pro.
walls among them, which IL only kept In
check by the officers In command BO-
gran has been regarded rs the tool of
Barrillas, and has successfully bank
rupted the country. III Bogran falls
there Is possibility that by common con-
sont Of the masses,
rae 0suntry WIN ne D1vaaea
between Guatemala, Salvador and
Nicaragra Presidents Sacaza and Ezeta
have increased their frontier garrisons
and have instructed their commanders
not TO allow any armed force 60 gather
for the purpose OF invading Honduras.
They viii maintain u strict neutrality In
the present internal strife Private ad.
vices from the City Of Guatemala Just
received here put q grave aspect upon
the revolution in Honduras 1t is be.
lieved that Barillas viii attempt 10 aid
his old ally, Bogran, and in doing &C
viii
Prpcipitate Generai War
IN Central America. The greatest nm.
easiness prevails In Guatemala, and
movements Of Barillas are watched with
suspicion Minister Mizner has been
sending long dispatches % his govern.
ment.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-13
SLAUGHTER WAS HEAVY.

EEsta conflrms Rumor of Revelation.
BArialas sust Remain Nsntrai.
New YoRK, Nov. I2.- The Herald's
San Salvador special says President
Ezsta, IN an interview, fnlly confirmed
the reported revolution in Tagcigalpa,
and said that the slaughter In taking Of
tine stzte bufidiug mud arsrnai was very
heavy. EEeta said he would remain
neutral, but could not allow Barillas TO
interfere in the troubles there. The
present affair remained for It's people
alone to solve, and Guatemala must
keep aloof. EEeta expressed the hope
that the revolution would soon be over,
and deprecated general WAT In Central
America. which would possibly follow
II Barillas attempted 10 interfere IN the
present strife.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-13

BLOOMINGTON, his, Nov. 0.--The
boys residing at Kappa recently obtained
about forty pearls from mussels found
in the Mackinaw river. Two of the
pearls they took 10 Peoria, where they
were offered 80 for the pair. IL Il be.
lieved that there are many thousands OF
dollars worth Of pearls In the mussels
which the Mackinaw Is profusely
stocked. The discovery has organized q
pearlrhunting erase.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-11-13

NEW YoRM, Nov. i2--The sixth an
nual horse show opened In Madison
Square Garden Monday morning. There
was good attendance and everything
was on much grander scale than ever
before. The entries for the show num-
ber /, 100 and include every kind and
class of horses. Over $3.50, 900 worth OF
tickets have been disposed OF by the
management, which insures Bug at
tendance every day. One hundred and
twenty premiums, amounting In the
aggregate 20 80, 600, will DO distributed.