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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Numerous parties could be seen on the
streets yesterday looking toward the sun, and
upon gazing upwards millions Of grass-hoppers
could be seen flying southwark. They were
flying quite high and the cloud formed by
their transit might be seen for nearly three
hours. Where they came from is a mystery,
and where they will alight is another problem.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

-Bruflat Academy and Business College a
Portland, N. D. commences the fall term Of its
third year, Oct. 10th 1891 This is first c'asst
school for all who desire to prepare for teach
ng0r for business positions. For catalogue g
write to John G. Halland.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Mr.. aud Mrs. j. P. Brown came Tuesday
for short visit V it'll their son, Mr.. j. D.
Brown. They arc on their way home from
trip Of about two months which they have
been spending in visiting the cities of tho coast
and the Yellowstone Park. They report as
having enjoyed the trip greatly.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

A cold wave swept down upon this section
this morning, and mercury has dropped down
many notches. Now, farmers, get your
smudges in readiness around your wheat fields,
and watch the weather closely for two or three
nights, for there is great danger Of frost after
such cold furry. Be in readiness and save
your crops.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

The wheat prices climbed tho notches
quite rapidly the first Of the week, reaching
81 Is in Chicago for No. hard. Tho highest
price reached at this point was SIS cents, but
tho price has dropped again to 50 cents for No.
hard and so cents for No. northern.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

The Sherbrooke Tribune has been sold to
Mr.. 7. S. Hunt, who took charge Of same tlris
week. We wish MIR. Hunt prosperity and
hope that his journalistic walk may be in the
pleasant paths Of peace.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

"A large crowd from Cooperstown came
over last Saturday to witness the gamo Ct ball.
They brought along unlimited money to wager
on Hope but could find no one willing to take
their wagers.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

MIR. Fred Hosing, the new man in charge
of The st. Anthony 4 Dakota elevator at this
place, has rented the house recently vacated by
]. F. McKenney, and will remove his family
here frcm Duluth in the near future.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

We learn OF a large number Of Steele
county citizens who have prepared for frost
and to save their crops by placing around their
fields grass, straw, ETC., in readiness to lie
lighted should the weather indicate frost. A
wise preCautiOn.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Miss Matte Nesheiu,, who has been visiting
with her sister, Mrs. J. J. Wamberg, for
couple Of months, returns tomorrow to her
home in Minneapolis. Mrs. Wamberg accom-
panies her for visit of some length.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

&C. W. Dawdy, the harness dealer, announ
ces to the public that be has a large stock Of
binder whips-the very best, that he will sell
as cheap as the cheapest Give him a call for
whips, or anything else in his line 3w.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

their household effects TO Page, their future
home, last Saturday. Miss Nettie Elsbury ac-
companied them and will spend the week
with them,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Nels johnson and children,
of Chicago, who have been visiting with their
relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. jacobson for
week or ten days, returned to their home
last Tuesday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

A cyclone, or curiously shaped cloud re-
sembling ono, passed north Of this place last
Wednesday. 1Te understand that it passed
near Hatton, but have not learned the extent
Of the damage, il any.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21
Mails close on train days at 2:10p m.
Through tickets to all points.
American Express Agency.
FRANK L. THURsToN, Agent.

Star Route Mail Service.
MAIL ARRIVES
From Clifford, Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, at $3.50 o'clock p. IN.
From Cooperstown, ria Pickert, Tuesday
and Saturday, at IL IN.
From Tower City, Tuesday and Friday, at
$50 p. IN.
From Shcrbrooke on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday, at II o'clock n. m.
MAIL LEAVES
For Clifford, Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, at 7:30 o'clock a. m.
Hope for Cooperstown, Uia Pickert, Tuesday
and Saturday, at p. m.
Hope for Tower City Wednesday and Satur-
day, at s a. m.
Hope for Sherbrooke on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday, at O'Clock p. IN.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Harvesting in Steele county has pretty
generally begun. and the only trouble is to get
machines and twine with which to cut and
bind the enormous crop.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

The Hope school commences two weeks
from Monday next, with Mr.. Marsh as prnc-
pal and Miss May MorcEouse as teacher in the
primary room.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

MIR. Vim. Milifgau has resigned his posi-
ton with the flour and feed firm of Gibbs L.
Edwards at this place, and will have charge
Of the st. Anthony & Dakota elevator at
Colgate.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Geo. Mclean is fittin. up the room ad-
joining the restaurant for an ice cream parlor.
The parlor will have an entrance from the
street.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Mics Lucy Moe, of Casselton, who las
bseu vistspg her flieuds, Misses Susie and
Mamie White for the past week, returned to
her home Thursday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21
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Challenge.

We the Hope Base Ball club do hereby give
notice that we challenge any Ameteur Base
Ball Team in the State Of North Dakota to play
us Oh our grounds at Hope, N. D., for purse
Of $780,
T. J. MCMAHON, Captain.
w. J. MILLIGAN, Manager.
JAMES P. MCMAHON Sec'y.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Our friend P. D. Mertz handed us stalk
OF oats The first Of the week, raised on his
farm, the head of which contained 256 grains.
How many bushels per acre does that signify.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21
Cemetery Association Meeting.

NEWttCTV lHSSOCIUt1On NJ NCCt1nE.
A meeting OF the stockholders of the Hope
Cemetery Association will be held at G. j..
Pauls office, on Monday evening, Aug. "a, at
S O'Clock, for the purpose Of electing five trus-
tees and one secretary and treasurer.
JOHN j. WAHBERG, Sec'y and Treas.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

MIR. c. j. Paul has raised his residence
foot or more, and is haying stone iounda-
tion laid under it, Which will improve the
appearance greatly.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Lang 4 Swanson thresbed quite lot Of
oats and barley this week for parties wanting
tue same for feed. 1t all averaged away
up in quantity and quality.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

-Messrs James Murray and D. c, Richie,
Of Portland, were in town last Sunday and
Monday, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T. L.
Thurston.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Mrs. Pepper has removed into the rooms
lately vacated by E. H. Badger, over Tho store
of Wamberg Il jacobson.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Mr.. L. q. Paige was in town tile latter
part Of last and the first Of this week, super
intending the putting in Of tho new boiler at
the Cargill elevator.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21
+ + arVeSt Shoes,

j., 1t any one in this vicinity needs to be shod
they shou!d call at Wamberg & Jacobson's
and see what they can do for you. In mems
SHOES they have their old standby two buckle
grain Shoes at $1.25
Their congress grain shoes at $500 is Just
What you want for the harvest field, for COM
tort, and wear they have no equal
Next comes their seller, over twelve dozen
pair sold this summer. They have them in all
sizes and widths and only cost you $780,
Their genuine Calfshoe at $500 is leader
They also have a full line of fine French
Calf at $3.50 and Kangaroos at $4OO, 45O
and $500
In LADIES shoes they have an assortment
that will astonish you. Russia an Calfat$15O
l.75 and $780, Dongolas at $500, $50 and
$500. Our kid at $3.50 and 400. French
kid $3.50 and 500.
In Boys, Misses and Childrens they have a
large assortment
Give the boys a call.
WAMBERG & JACOBSON.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

We are told that severe storm of wind
and rain visited the 7icinity around Portland
W ednesday, doing great damage to crops.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Mrs. Marsh departed Tuesday fer visit
Of some length with her chill 1ren in Minnesota
and Iowa.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

-Messrs. Wm. Spooner and Sam Scott
drove over to Valley City and Cooperstown last
week returning last Tuesday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

From all appearances new coat of paint
on the school house would add materially to
it's beauty. Merely a suggestion.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Go to C. j. Paul for loans. Partial pay
ments.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

commissioner Helgesou estimates the
wheat yield Of the state at 50.000,Q00 bushels.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

County commissioners met in special
-srssion last Saturday. Find proceedings In
this issue.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Jos. W. Shaw now has charge Of the
Gibbs & Edwards feed store, having entered
upon Ills duties as such this week.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Oats in this vicinity are thresbing out
from 60 to rs bushels per acre.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Dunk Parks thoroughly overhauled his
machine and engine this week, and pulled out
to commence thresliDg Tuesday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Smoke Wicgand's LEADER cent cigar.
Found only at j. NJ. Stewards.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Mrs. Baldwin has been confined to her
rooms in the Hope House for several days Dy
illness.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

II. D. Carpenters barley went 60 bushels
per acre, by machine measure.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Loans on best terms-lnterest only once
year. G.. J. PAUL
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21
MIR. L. E. Marsh and bride returned from
thoir wedding trip | asst Saturday.

Quite large crowd attended the ball
game last Friday, considering the busy time of
the season.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21
Negotiations Pending.

We negotiating
deal closed Will
then look out selling
sugar. and soon above deal consumma sell lbs
somebody must be making lots a
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21
96 cents per bushel.

Potatoes, 60 cents per bushel.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

We laid in big
Short everything all
which will be sold at
When anything
plain figures and lowest
H. FL. wasena',s IS Hope, N. ..
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21
Hope Wheat Market.

Thefollowing are the prices for the differen
grades Of wheat in the Hope market to-day:
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Daily. Except Sunday. Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays. Trains only stop
on signal, or to leave passengers.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1891-08-21

Wheat, So cents for No. l hard.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-09-17
1891 September. 1891.
s.: W: :! = w. : = y = = - :
13l III Is 16l17I18l19
20l21l22l23I 24l2626
27 g 90 80
27I28I29I30
DR.. Collins Bad and Good Luck.


DR.. S. A. Collins, a Connecticut ply
sician. had an encounter with a wildcat
in the northeastern part of the state
which is rarely equaled in these days.
He was called to attend a patient In
Samel Corners, and the road lay through
wild wood known as the DEVILS Hop
Yard" s3 -, tssf
When about half way through the cam
yon the doctors horse gave snort Of fear
and refused to go ahead. Wondering at
the cause of the animals fright. the doc
tor leaned out of the carriage and peered
into the bushes. He had hardly done so
when two wildcats sprang from the
boughs of a hemlock tree. One landed
on the launches of the horse and the
other dropped into the bottom Of the
carriage and fastened its teeth In the
flesh of the doctors legs.
A desperate struggle ensued, In which
the doctor, from loss of blood and
strength, became unconscious. In an
inside pocket Of his coat the doctor car.
ried small medicine case. During the
struggle this fell out and attracted the
attention of the cat. which began to claw
it ard tear it with its teeth. In doing
so it broke bottle Of chloroform and
the contents seem to have stupefed 1t,
A farmer passing over the road some
time later found the doctor unconscious
and the wildcat among q lot Of broken
bottles in the bottom of the carriage In
a deep stupor F9 Ea
The cat weighed fifty-two pounds, and
was one of the largest ever killed In Com
necticut. Chicago Tribune.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-09-17
rhe I...t paYs 81 King Ja Ja.

A tourist, who has just returned from
the Canary islands. had an interview
with King ia ia few days; before his
death. Theexiled king was at that time
staying at = hotelin Santa Cruz, and
was In very low spirits, doubling whether
he would eyer see his native land again,
though he had made all the necessary
arrangements for his departure. His
journey was delayed by the British vice
consul, who told him he must wait till
the arrival OF Major Nc Donald, the COM
missioner Of the Oil rivers.
The colonial Office had iexacted from
him as . condition OF his being allowed
DO return, % promise to create no dis
turbancea. He was suffering severely at
the time from dysentery, and being con-
WINGED that he was the victim of a con-
spiracy against his life, he refused to
tabe smedtcines, hiding himself on the
roof or In the cellar of the hotel at the
hour the doctor was expected. Three
days before his death he was to have
gone to q village on the hills for change
of air, but he refused to leave, saying:
; II no go. 1had dream from my ladder.
He say be with him in tree day."
The Psychical society win be interest
ed to know that this presentiment
proved true. Theex-king's dress was a
suit Of white fannels and long dust
coat. He had been deserted at st. Vim
cent by his wives and servants; they had
sent their luggage on board the steamer
that was to carry them to Teneriffe, but
staid on shore themselves. When, after
the steamer had started, the boxes were
opened, they were found to contain only
rubbish. News.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-09-17
A Dogs Descent in Parachute.

Quite novelty in the way of a balloon
ascension occurred at Reed Lake re-
Gently Mr.. Charles Godfrey, proprietor
of lake hotel, owns a big mastiff,
weighing $50 pounds, which has always
evinced great interest in balloon ascen-
sions, and double parachute was ar
ranged, one for the dog and one for the
man. Both went up, and when at an
altitude of about 1000 feet, the dog was
swung off. His parachute was slow in
opening, but came around all right, and
he fell in the middle Of the lake, from
whence he was rescued by a steamboat
He howled, but was not hurt. and dog
ascensions will be a feature hereafter
The Humane society threatens prosecu-
tions.-Grand Rapids Cor. Detroit Free
Press
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-09-17
The Planet Jupiter.

A radiant star viii adorn the sky for
several months to come. II is Jupiter,
the largest and grandest planet of the
solar system.
He is now in opposition with the sun,
rising at sunset, reaching the meridian
at midnight and setting at sunrise, be-
ing visible through the whole night.
Jupiter in opposition, or opposite the
sun. as the word implies, is at his great
est distance from the sun and nearest
to the earth. which accounts for his
superb appearance.
This majestic planet Is equal in vol
ume to 1900 worlds like ours, and casts
shadow that extends so, 000, 900 of miles
in space. He is called planet, but is
more Ikea sun, and probably gives out
some light and heat. The rapid changes
visible on his surface through the tele-
scope indicate the action of mighty
forces, and possible condition APP
preaching incandescence.
Countless ages must pass before the
planets fires grow low, and are sHcceed-
ed by periods Of development, perfec-
ton and decay, the three processes that
rule the materigl universe.
Observers, therefore, may watch the
progress Of world making on this
stately member Of the suns family, as
the telescope reveals the varying belts
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-09-17
Struggled Chinese Strangely Caught.

Wednesday evening furious thunder
storm prevailed in Montana, accom-
panied by heavy rain and hail. Sam
Heron was coming into Benton from
his ranch with a team and was caught
in the shower about four miles from
town. A binding fash of lightning lit
up the prairie, and Heron was appalled,
to see thunderbolt strike wagon at
some distance ahead of him on the trail
He rode up to the spot, where he found
the driver of the vehicle dead and nine
Cinnamon crouching down in the wagon.
Taking in the situation at glance,
Heron rode rapidly into Benton and
notified Collector Sullivan, who inme-
diately summoned assistance, and went
out in the storm and took the Cinnamon
prisoners. They left the dead body of
the teamster on the range and brought
the Cinnamon into town. where they
were secured. Under a recent decision
all Cinnamon captured by the officers
must be returned to China, and the nine
now in custody at Benton. will undoubt-
edly be sent direct to San Francisco in
charge of officers, and be sent thence to
Hong Kong. Cor. st. Paul Globe.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-09-17
Sight Restored at Ninety-five.

The Welsh newspapers report re-
markable event at the village of Llanon,
Cardiganshire. where the Rev. William
Herbert, late rector of the parish, enter
tanned 500 of his Pensioners at tea in
commemoration of the restoration of his
eyesight in his ninety-ifth year. The
reverend gentleman, who is the Oldest
clergyman in the principality, had held
the living of Llanon for half century.
Six years ago. however, he lost his sight
and resigned the rectorship in conse-
quence. During the last few months he
has been under the treatment OF an
eminent Manchester oculist, and the
cataracts being removed from his eyes,
his sight has been completely restored,
and he is now enabled to read the serv-
ice in church. -London Globe
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-09-17
engineer seery Strangely Hurt.

William 81. Seery, engineer Of the fast
express which leaves New York in the
afternoon at o'clock and is due here at
-6:95, met with a strange and probably
fatal accident the other day near Mon
month Junction. While he was leaning
out of the window of the cab, looking
back at the train, loose bolt few up
from the track. striking him in the head
and fracturing his skull. He fell uncon.
scious. with his body hanging out of the
cab window s,,s.-fesl
The fireman. w. Harry Bowers, was
in the tender at the time attending to
the scoop, which takes up water from
the track tank. and his attention was at
tracted by the blood which spurted on
him from the engineers head. He APP
piled the airbrakes and brought the
train to stop. The unconscious engi-
neer was lifted into the baggage car,
and the fireman took the train through
to Trenton. 1t is doubtful If Seery re.
covers. Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-09-17
Sun SUOts,

The period of maximum is approach
ing and amateur and professional astron-
omers in all quarters of the globe are
directing their telescopes to the orb of
day in hopes that his smallpoxed ap-
pearance will be more than usually in
teresting. There is an excellent chance
for amateurs in this class of observation
The comparison OF solar disturbances
with the variations of the magnetic
needle forms an abundant field for use
full work. The owner Of the smallest
telescope may discover something which
will send his name down to posterity in
the astronomy text books New York
Recorder
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-09-17
Bullets Went Three Men at a Time.

Army and navy officers have been
watching closely the military features
of the instruction in Chill. and the
arms have been carefully examined by
the authorities in this country. It APP
pears that it was the Mannlicher gun,
loaded with cartridges the size of olga
rettes charged with first cousin to gun
cotton, and sending ball nearly two
inches long and three-tenths of an inch
thick against Balmaceda's troops at the
rate of from forty to sixty per minute
from each gun, that did the business for
the insurgent troops The long, slen-
der. hard pointed bullets were of steel,
covered with thin coat Of copper, the
soft metal being designed to follow the
rifing of the barrel more accurately and
with less wear to the gun than the naked
steel would make. Single bullets went
through two or three men at time.-
Washington Cor. Boston Journal )
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-09-17
A Lively Buzzard,

Harry Walter and Benjamin Talbot,
of Morgantown, caught large turkey
bgzssard in a steel trap. They took tho
bird home. and after keeping 1t q few
days by means of fine wire. attached 9
sleigh bell to one of it's legs and set it at
liberty. They never heard of the bird
until few days ago, when they read in
one of the newspapers of the capture Of
a buzzard with a bell fastened to its leg
in Bolivia. South America. Rrpr4 thH
description of the bell and the manner
of fastening, they have no doubt that it
is the identical buzzard that was liber-
ated by them. -Harleysville Pa.) News,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-09-17
A Table with Growing L.r..

| had presented to me on the Sd OF
May last q small fancy table a. birth
day present-painted' black, vanished
and gilded. However. it had not been
in the house very long before the legs
were observed to be growing, and they
are continuing to do so. One of the legs
has put out shoot four inches long,
upon which there are ten leayss Alto.
gether it is q very pretty table, with IT'D
black and gold and now the green.
think they are apple tree leaves. 1 set
it out of doors occasionally, SO that a
little moisture might be given to it to con-
tinue the growth, as do not know but
it may blossom and bring forth fruit.
which would very much increase the GU
riosity. -Ontario Cor. Montreal Witness
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-09-17
WIN They Cheer.

II Is not 30 often that the band which
plays at the ocean promenade Of Asbury
Park treats the seaside pilgrims to the
'Star Spangled Banner" but when il
does thu applause is furinua. Strangers
are surprised az the outburst until they
learn that itlwas this band which was
on the United States ship Trenton when
she was driven ashore in the cyclone at
Samoa, and which struck up the ma
tio1M anthem In the moment of danger
eliciting cheers from tho British frigate
that was drifting by. The band is com
posed chiefly Of Italians. and its mem,
bers are an unusually modest as well as
melodious set Of heroes. Philadelphia
Ledger g.