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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-09-12
COMnrdice of Crowds.

The Spectator has a paper called the
"Cowardice of Crowds. The writer is
deeply impressed with the very strange
story of the poor woman who had lamp
thrown at her and was burned to death,
while little crowd of people looked on
and did nothing, writes Walter Besant.
One poor woman alone attempted to put
out the flames. 1t is horrible story, but
l should not have made it the peg for a
paper on cowardice, because | think that
cowardice had nothing whatever to do
with it. Why cowardice? There was no
courage wanted to tear off your coat and
wrap it around the burning drapery of
the unfortunate woman. Presence of
mind was lacking, if you please, but not
courage. Presence of mind, which means
readiness to act for the best on sudden
emergency, will prove to be wanting
more and more as we depart more and
more from the primitive conditions of
man, which is one of being always hunted
for food by wild beasts, always hunting
for food, and always fighting. In that
condition man is full of resource, con-
trives thousand stratagems, and meets
a thousand dangers. Remove from him
the habit of hunting and the necessity of
fighting. Make his life assured and easy
and he will infallibly lose the readiness
and the resource-in other words, the
presence of mind-of the savage. This.
in fact, we have done. In moments Of
unusual, unexpected dangers we are par
alyzed This is my reading of the con-
duct of crowd which looked on while a
woman's clothes famed up and burned
aer to DEATH
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-09-12
UNCLE SANS GREAT GUNS.


An Emglishman's Tribute to the Ex-
ceIIence of American Meth DDS.
Lieutenant Colonel Hope, who was for
some time an attache of the British le-
cation at Washington, has written very
complimentary report on the manufact-
ure of great guns at the gun foundry in
the Washington navy yard. He says
that not only was he flattered with kind
invitation to inspect the method of man
ufacture, but he was asked to crticise
freely Having seen SO much of the
troubles of the French and of the Eng
lish gun factories, he had expected to
condemn everything. He could do moth
ing but praise. He found the tools and
the guns perfect of their kind. The
"faulty proportion and abominabe work
manship" of the English guns are most
carefully avoided, and 1.-THE Washington
guns can be thoroughly relied upon to do
what they profess to do, and they profess
to do just a little more than English guns
profess to do" This, he says is a very
large statement, but the Elswick and the
Woolwich guns can not be relied upon to
do more than so or rs per cent of what
they profess to do.
He thinks that the secret of this superb
ority in the Washington guns workman
ship is due to the fastening of the re-
sponsibility for everything upon some
one official by name. In England the
system, or lack of SYSTEM is that no one
man shall ever, under any circumstances,
be responsible for any one thing. But
wise old Uncle Sam insists upon some
one man being responsible by name for
each individual thing Officers of the
United States navy are appointed to test
the steel at the works, and if it passes
the test the officer stamps it with his own
name. The manufacture of the forging
into a gun, as well as all of its parts, has
to be done under the supervision of des-
ignated officers, each of whom finally
decides whether it meets all of the re-
quirements, and stamps each with his
name and date of test.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-09-12
The Mothers Treasure.

Very daring was the performance of a
certain young housekeeper in little
Ohio town. She had just come, bride
and a stranger, among these people.
She was ambitious and quick witted
and her household goods had only just
been thrown down upon her floors.
There came a ring at her door, She
thought it was the truckman, and hast
ened to open it. Before her stood
woman whose face she had had pointed
out to her the day before as a society
leader in the little town, a woman, also,
of sharp eyes and sharper tongue. She
was elegantly dressed, and evidently
came to make her first call at the time
most suspicious for observations.
The young mistress had her head tied
up in big cloth: she wore dressing
jacket and dusty dress skirt partly
covered with bingham apron. In her
hand she held whisk brush.
is Mrs. Smith at home?" asked the
dainty lady, card in hand.
Now the new conner had been the best
amateur actress in the city where she
had lived, and she had not played the
part of the singing chamber maid, who
whisks the feather duster about coquet-
tishly in the air, all for nothing.
mo, men," she said, in the sweetest
Irish brogue you ever heard; mo, mem,
she's had to go up to Pittsburg for a day
or two. She'll be back the last O the
week, men,"
And the batfled society leader went
back to her carriage.
Two weeks later she sat in the per-
fectly appointed little parlor in the new
house chatting with the stately, well
poised young mistress.
"What a pretty maid you had when
first called" she said; is she still with
you?"
"Oh," answered the other, her eyes
sparkling, "that was my mothers little
Norah. She came down to help me
settle, but she went back last week to
Pittsburg. She's treasure, but she's
mother's.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-09-12
The Dakota Bad Lands.

A gentleman who has been in the Bad
Lands of Dakota to his sorrow says they
are composed of white clay, which, by
the action of rains, has been cut into
hillocks. They are not high, seldom more
than 40 or so feet, but it is up one and
down another the whole way. You can
not follow the water courses, for there are
none; gully, 40 or so feet deep, with a
foot and half of mud at the bottom, is
the nearest approach to water course in
the whole region. At every few yard.
you must stopand with spade and shovel
cut path down the side of hill in or
der to descend, and then up the side OF
the one opposite in order to get up again.
The mud is as sticky as tar, and in going
few yards the wheels of wagon be-
come solid round cakes, and all the mules
that you can hitch to it will not be able
to pull it foot further. - Pittsbure
Commercial.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-09-12

There is such a thing as being too
obliging. When Commodore Billings
and Mr. Main were on the river Kahima
they had for attendant a young man
from Kanoga, an island between Kam-
schatka and North America. One day
Mr.. Main asked him, "What will the saw
ages do to ME if | fall into their power
"Sir, " said the youth, you will never fall
into their power if l remain with you.
/ always carry sharp knife, and if l sec
you pursued and unable to escape l will
plunge my knife into your heart; then
the savages can do nothing to you. +"
This recalls the words of the French
knight reported by Joinville "Swenr TO
me, " said Queen Margaret, that if the
Saracens become M sters of Damietta
you will cut off my J. ad before they can
lake me-" Willingly" returned the
knight; 81 had already thought of doing
so if the contingency arrived"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-09-12
A PURE ARTICLE.
. FAD below what the Revenue Age
IL have to say Of the manufacture of tn,
BRADDOCK RYE WHISKEY:
OFFICE FIRST NATIONAL BANt

OFFICE FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
CUMBERLAND, Mp, Aug. Is. 1888.
| hereby certify that during the time was
deputy collector internal revenue for District
of Maryland James Clark, in the manufac-
ture of his Braddock Pure Rye Whiskey, ac-
cording to the record from government books,
used only rye and barley malt
WEBSTER BRUCE.
OFFICE BRADpoCK DISTILLERY,
CUMBERLAND, Mp.
Having been under assignment as United
States storekceper and guager at the BraddoCk
distillcry of James Clark, | hereby certify
that in the manufacture of his Braddock
Pure Barley Malt Whisky only barley malt
is used. JOHN IL. YOUNG.
Having been under assignment as United
States storekeeper and guager at the Brad
dock distillery of James Clark while in oper-
alton | hereby certify that in the manutac-
ture of the Braddock Pure Rye Whisky only
rye and barley malt are used.
j. P. WILLARD.
.y" Don't fail to read our double-column
advertisement printed elsewhere in this paper.
No supply for the Holidays is more season
able than an enjoyable quantity Of pure
Whiskey In this and all respects we have
undoubtedly fine and reliable goods.
JAMES CLARK Il CO.,
So Baltimore street,
Dec ID Cumberland, Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-09-12
Restoration of Forests.

The restoration Of forests in Germany.
France, Italy, and Austria, Major Ray
mond says, has been followed by results
surprisingly satisfactory, beyond the
most sanguine expectations. If this proc
ess of restoration of American forests
were begun at once, made general, and
prosecuted with anything like the vigor
hat characterizes the work in Europe,
there is no doubt but people of the
present mature generation would live to
zee an end to the disastrous floods which
now come very near being annual
throughout the Ohio and Mississippi val
leys.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-09-12

A comprehensive study of the influenc"
of forests on the daily variation of the
temperature in Germany and Austria
shows that the absolute value of the in
fiuence in woods of given kind of tree
is affected by the degree of density OF
the wood. The fact of whether tina
climate is oceanic or continental also
Of tho raSult
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-09-12

1t is stated that copper piping when hot
has an injurious effect upon any india
rubber tubing with which it may come
in contact.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-03-24

All blood diseases successfully treated. Syph.
aiitic poison removed from the system without
mercury New Restorative Treatment for Loss
of Vital Power. Persons unable to visit us NAV
he treated ut home by correspondence All com.
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ments sent by mail or express securely packed.
One personal interview preferred. Cali aud con.
suit u.s. or send history of yOur case, and we will
send IN plain wrapper our Book Free explaining
why Thousands cannot be cured of Private Special
and Nervous Diseases, Seminal Weakness Sper.
Mstorrh9a. Impotency, Syphilis, Gonorrh9s,
Gleet, vsricocele. etc, etc.
Drs. Liebig Co. the only qualified or
responsible Specialists left in Mont ana, since the
new medical law. The Examining Surgeon will
visit HALEY Quarterly. Private office will be
at the Alturas Hotel. Ketchum and Bellevue
patients to HALEY.
Once hours from TO and to D. n: or nv
appointment IN obscure and urgent cases
COMPUTATION FREE.
Northern Division-BUTTE CITY, MONT.
Eastern Division CITY, MO.
Western Division = zoo 0eary street. SAN
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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-03-24
EstraY Notice.

CAME TO MY RANCH ON BIG LOST RIVER.
Idaho, on or abOnt the summer Of 1889, and now
taken up by me - IA estrsy this 23d day Of Jsnu.
ary. 1891. one small ROAM HORSE, weight about
COO pounds. branded thus: B s on left .Ao.ider,
HR on left stine. 81 on right shoulder; white
face. underlip white. hind legs white above mid.
die joints. outside Of right front leg white up t.
knee, about Ave inches of left front leg white:
seddle.Marked on back and sides; should Judge
his age about nine years. Owner ia requested 20
prove property. psy charges aud take said horse
sway. G. II. FUREY.
Leslie. Alturas County, Idaho. Jan. 23d. 1891.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-03-24
YOU ARE IN A BAD FIX
]. J. TRACY,

But we will cure you If you will pay us.
Our message is to the Weak. Nervous an.
Dcbilitated. who by early Evil Habits, or
Later lndiscretions, have trifed away
their vigor of Body, Mind and Manhood,
and who suffer all those effects which
lead to Premature Decay, Consumption
or Insanity. If this means you, send for
and read our Book OF LIFE, written by
the greatest Specialist of the day, AMI
sent. (sealed), by addressing Dr. Park.
er's Medical and Surgical Institute, l53
North Spruce ST., Nashville, Tenn.
90OJuw
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-03-24
EstraY Notice.

THERE CAME TO MY PLACE, AT GILMAN
Idaho. one bay mare. hve years old. star on fore
head. branded on both shoulders. and w .
with quarter circle above on left shoulder unde,
the @ brand weight about seven hundred pounds
The owner or owners requested to prove
property. pay charges. and take said animal away
Said mare was taken up by me February 25th. 1881
and has run with my stock since about Decembel
lst. 1880. r. A. J1SSSEIYN
Dated March 5th, 1891. mb.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-03-24

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- teal, Mining Engineering, Surveying,
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aul8vld
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-03-24

HALEY LODGE. No. l. A. o. y. w.. meets in
Association Hall. the FIRST and THInD NoNDAYs in
each month. At 7 80 O'Clock. p. m. All Workmen
In ROOd standing are cordially invited 70 attend,
J. P. AOTHERWELL, n. ".
I. W. 0ARRETr, Recorder.
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THE DOLLAR COLUMN

Advertisements net exceeding an inch Tor ten
.ines Of small type) In length will be inserted in
THE column fof ono dollar per week. nifty cents
the nRst insertion and tW enty nve cents each ad.
d1ttonal lineerlOn-paysble In Advance.l
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-03-24

EOR SALE-The United States and Canadian
/ patents, recently issued. for article of
great merit and utility. Received medal of supe.
riority at Am. rcsn Institute Fair, N. Y. Or will
sell state rights.
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Notice.

To ALL WaoM n MAY CoNcERN:
This II 70 give notice that at the first meeting Oi
the Board Of Pardons shall apply to that honor.
able body for my release from penal servitnde.
JOHN SMITH.
Boise CRY. IADHo. Fecrusry cath, 1891.
f2SWGs
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COLD RING. 6 GOOD PENS. q CEDAR LEAD
" Pencils. very good Handkerchiefs, all sent
to any address for IL cents to introduce my cheap
line OF goods. It. TIhA0NS, Csdiz, O.
j3Om3d&w
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-03-24

Snug Nttie fortunes have been made as
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f.IHs, aud .Ino. Hmm, Toledo, Ohio.
s.- cut, Others nrt i"ing As well. Why
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"s all th. time. Zig money for work-
ers. Fsilure nknoNn amoue tAesn,
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Estray.

THERE CANE TO MY RANCH ON BEER
Greek. January 10th. 1891, one Bay Horse, about
twelve years old, with white face and four white
feet. No visible brand. The owner 10 requested
to take charge of the same.
jl7t6@ PATRICK E0AN.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-31

arrived, and with his wife is stopping at the States. He has very extensive ward robe and appears in a different suit six times day. Several other "dudes" and s'dudices," who are also here, are not quite as changeable as Berry, but then you know, he is dubbed the ''King of Dudes" and he must not let his reputation in any way suffer.
 The handsomest lady here has not yet been discovered, although several names have been mentioned and vivid descrip- tions given from day to day by the press in Saratoga, and even the far-searching and untiring representative of the New York World has been unsuccessful, although he has spent many weary hour in researcn | among these beautiful and symmetrical forms divine and caricatured and described his findings in poetry and prose The | trouble is that every day brings to the | spas "a greater than she" and all his pre- vious efforts are overshadowed. A new knight of the quill then begins his mighty task. A half column is the result Her size, form, peachy hue or ivory complex | ion, magical eyes, her varied charms, graceful attitudes, her magnificent attire, her conversational requirements, all l is faithfully commented upon in the most picturesque style. But harki the engine bell is ringing, the train is coming, anotn- eT, hnO stlil another or the most Deautiiui, yet seen has arrived and is approaching. We'll give it up and join the company of fallen braves. The victory is to the weak and not to the strong. There it is now, and there it shall ever be ,and may no golden apple, of discord be thrown here to cause war of the bravest over the many fair Helens.
 l Among the later arrivals from New Haven I observed William Hayes, the affable stamp clerk at the post office, who has taken in Lake George on his tour; MT. and Mrs. George A. Whit more, MT. and Mrs. NJ. F. Bristol, Colonel Gardner Morse and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Merwin of Eld street, MT. and Mrs. B. H. Cobb, MT. and Mrs M. w. Burwell, MT. and Mrs. M. T. Shepard, MT. and Mrs. Professor T. Shepard, Mrs. Dr. A. E.: Winchell, J. E. Burgess, the fur deal CT, and wife, who have returned home, Miss I Burgess, G. s. Benham, Mrs. J. B. Wheel CT, P. J. Bennett, w. J. Straker and wife F. T. Hunt, Edward McGowan and wife
 w. F. Murphy, Miss L. Garrison, Mrs. E L. Wheeler, Mrs. Hedges. MT. Burgess
 the fur dealer, was at the Bennington cele
 bration, previous to which he was at tn, old homestead in Manchester, Vt., ant made stay also in the White Mountains w. A. B.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-31
Ouite a Project.

Kellogg post, G. A. R., of Birmingham is putting forward scheme by which the entire department of Connecticut, with the Woman's Relief Corps and the Sons of Veterans can visit Washington during the national encampment in that city. The scheme is no less than the chartering of 8 fleet of passenger steamers by the depart ment and the entire Grand Army of the state and the Woman's Relief Corps and the Sons of Veterans, and going to Wash ington by water from New Haven.
 First Connecticut HI. A. Excursion.
 The First artillery have never visited the old battlefelds since the war closed. They have made arrangements for an excursion of ten days in September, at cost of $57.50 each. They will leave Jersey City by special train of parlor cars on Sep tember 19 and will return on the 29th. They will also have 8 special steamer from Baltimore to Yorktown, and thence to Fortress Monroe. They will visit Wash ington, Mount Vernon, Yorktown, Fortress Monroe, Fredericksburg, Petersburg, Rich mond and other places. The party will be accompanied by competent conductor during the entire trip.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-31
REMOVED FROM THIS Ii CITY.

The Headquarters of the American
 Institute of Sacred Literature.
 During thespast week the American h. stitute of Sacred Literature, which was or ganized several years ago by Professor William R. Harper, president of the Uni yersity of Chicago, has removed its head quarters from this city to Chicago. Few people realize the extent or scope of this institution, or how much is involved in it's removal. During the past year it has
 given instruction by correspondence to about eight hundred in Hebrew, one hun dred in Greek, six hundred in English Bible study, and as many more through seventy-five Bible clubs organized under it's method of study.
 To carry on this work required the ser vices of ten or dozen persons, many of cipal Frank K. Sanders, Ph. D., of Yale, has had charge of the English department and will continue his work in New Haven, also acting as principal during the absence of Professor Harper.
 The headquarters of the institute will be located in Chicago at the corner of Wood lawn avenue and Fifty-ffth street. Among those who go west with the 1n- | stitute are: c. Eugene Cranda1l, Ph. D.,
 formerly of Yale, who has charge of the I Hebrew department; MT. Clyde s. Votaw, | MA, of Yale, in the Greek department; ! Miss Georgie L. Chamberlin, examination l department; Miss M. Rena Cobb, stenog- | rapher. Miss Hattie J. Bassett goes as pri- ! vate stenographer to Professor Harper and George E. Robertson as private secretary to Professor Harper and registrar of the l institute. s
 l Rev. George A. Goodspeed, Ph. D., who has been connected with the institute since
 it's organization, sails for Europe Septem-
 Der 3 on the Nordland, Red Star line. He
 will take his wife and son, Master Harpe, l Goodspeed, for years stay in Germany l When he returns he will enter the Univer
 sity of Chicago as professor of biblical lit
 erature.
 Professor Harper and family are now ir
 Berlin. Professor Harper expects to re-
 turn to this country about October 15.