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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-07-23
EyntlIn0 tho Duty.

Women are accused of being in THEN
artess way the most INSCRIPTIONS of
smugglers; but here as in many other
dark transactions, men overmatch them.
A clerk in a prominent shipping house
has for years imported his clothes from
London. yet has never paid duty and
never struggled them in. AT least he
has never struggled them in the usua!
way adopted by those who don't see the
point of paying Uncle Samuel for the
privilege of wearing English clothing.
His plan is a simple one, but it is not
likely to be followed by many imitators.
He has friend on the other side who is
n tailor, and he mails as sample of
cloth one leg of pair Of trousers, half
of a waistcoat, the sleeve of coat or
half the back, and the parcel is marked
sample" and comes wrapped in thick
brown paper left open at one end. Some
times it takes month OF six weeks for
full suit to arrive, part coming via
New York and occasionally part via
Boston. The parts are then sewed to-
Eether by tailor here and the suit is com
plcte. Only once in six years has a parcel
b en- lost in transit, aud it was half the
back of coat made of peculiar shade
of blue cloth which the English clerk
could not match.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-07-23
The Nails From Jesus Hands .

The Iron Crown" which worked UP
the minds of the people of the middle
ages to such an extent as finally to be
come an object of worship, is, in fact, u
gold crown, the secret magic of the mama
resting on the tradition that the inside
ring of iron was made from the nail4
which were driven through the hands o:
Jesus at the time of the crucifixion.
But little is known concerning the his
tory of tho iron crown until after tho
coronation of Agilulf, King of the LON
bards. 1t is generally believed that i,
was made for that monarch in the year
sol. 1t was used by Charlemagne and
by all the after emperorS of France, who
were kings of the Lombards. Napoleon
put it on his head when he was in
Milan in 1906, saying: "God hath given
it to me. :"
This celebrated relic is now in Naples
among the state jew els. TWAS captured
and taken by the Austrians to Vienna in
1859, but was returned to Italy in 1866.
Believers in the sacred hoop Of iroh in.
side the crown point to the fact that
there is not speck of rust upon it, al
though nearly 2 600 years old.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-07-23
Worth tho Trouble.

Family anniversaries, or the cclebra-
ton of them, occasion some trouble in
The household, especially if there are nc
servants; but they pay for the effort
involved. "This has been the incest
day ever knew" said a boy to his
mother, one evening. THE birds have
all been singing, and the sun has shone
every minute, and rything has been
so lovely, just for your birthday, mamma,
and l am so glad!" and he emphasized
his gladness with hearty hug and kiss.
For weeks he had been looking forward
to this day, planning and making little
birthday gift as a surprise, and when the
time came, his whole mind was given
to making his mother happy. Every.
thing that is desirable is attended with
some trouble; but how can we keep
our children contented and happy al
home without taking trouble? And nc
mother regrets the trouble when she sees
her children regarding their home as the
very best place in the whole world. Try
to celebrate the birthdays one year, and
see if it does not "pay" in the enjoyment
of the whole family
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-07-23
The 81 ue Jay,

Among the birds which my children
raised this year is one which gives us
more pleasure than ever expected. L,
is blue jay, and he is the most cunning
plumed fellow you can think of. l had
to clip his wings, because he would not
stay in cage, but likes to flutter about
the house. He is not afraid of the dogs,
will hop around and about them, sit on
the head Of big bloodhound and yell at
the top of his voice just for mischief.
He defies all the chickens if they try to
take some food away from him. I sus-
pect his terrible war cry scares them.
He will sit on our hands and shoulders
and beg for food, but as soon as his APP
petite is satisfied re takes what more is
offered him and hides ii away in some
nook. Sometimes he will put it down in
my vest pocket or under the collar Of my
outing shirt. Water he likes exceedingly
well and shows signs of disgust if left
without his regular bath; and he will
jump in when the dishpan is filled with
fresh cool liquid-drink, dive, splatter,
and scream for joy. Then out he goes
to the sunny lawn and lies down ON one
side first, spreading the opposite wing,
then he turns over to spread and dry the
other. He will also take dry sun baths
in the same manner,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-07-23
saIuting win inc Nose.

The junction of noses is so general, and
described as so forcible in Africa and
Oceanica, as to have given rise to fan.
ciful theory that ithad occasioned the fiat
tening of the noses of the people. But in
the accounts of many Of the tribes of the
Dark Continent and of the islanders Of
New Zealand, Rotouma, Tahiti, Tonga,
Hawaii and other groups, the essential
action does not seem to be that Of either
pressure or rubbing, but Of mutual smell
ing. 1t is true that travellers generally
call it rubbing, but the motion and pres
sure are sometimes no greater than that
of the muzzles of two dogs making or
cemsnting acquaintance. The pressure
and rub are secondary and emphatic.
The juncture only means the compli
ment, "You smell very good"
1t is illustrated in the Navigator group
when tho noses of friends are saluted
with long and hearty rub and the ex
planatory words, Good! very good;
am happy now!" The Calmucks also go
through suggestive pantomime OF
greeting, in which they creep on their
knees to each other and then join noses.
as much as possible like the two-dogs be-
fore mentioned. In the Navigator islands
only equals mutually rub their noses.
The inferior rubs his own nose and
smells the superior's hand.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-07-23

J. much needed invention has lately
been brought to notice in London and re,
crived the commentator of the press.
! consists Of simple and inexpensive
device for automatically shutting off the
gas when it has been blown out instead
of being turned off in the usual way.
The principle upon which this mechan-
ism is based is the expansion and con
traction of a metallic loop made of Ger.
man silver and steel. which is adjusted
close to the gas flame. One and of thu,
loop is free. while the other is secured To
the fixture; valve containing the gas IL
attached to the free end, and when the
gas IS burning the valve is open. and this
gas freely escapes. If, however. the gaA
is blown out, the property of the loop is
nui.kly to cool and contract, and The
valve will shut off the gas, The drvic.
is said to respond promptly to the change
in TIM iaratnra
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-07-23

BE Careful That Your signature Does
Not Get You Into Trouble.

NOT eot oW bhto
One cannot be too careful in the mat.
ter of ones signature; people who "re
induced to sign their names to any dec.
ument presented by plausible acqralpt-
ances, are sure to meet with trouble soon
or late l once read Of farmer who led
n hundred machines for cleaning wheat
shipped to him at once. He then re-
mrmbered few weeks before, he h ID
signed. as he had believed "a recomme, d.
alton for the machine, but the tricky
agent made of it an order instead. A
lawsuit resulted, but the farmer lost his
case-for there was his name, "in block
and white" signed to very clearly j;:-
fined order. Have you habit OF scratch
ing your name idly on piece of pareI
and leaving it in your desk? Then take
warning from little story: A wealthy
old lady had two sons in-law. After her
death one of them produced what he
declared to be her will, giving him and
his wife superior advantages. Tue sig
nature was declared to be genuine by her
banker and all the business men in town
familiar with her hand writing. After
bitter contest in court, the son-in-law
least favored by the will was shot and
killed by the other. Then in a few
years the murderer came to die and con.
fessed that he had written the will him
self, without her knowledge or dictation,
just above her signature, which he had
found written on the bottom Of sheet
of paper. There have been many orders
for goods forged in just the same way.
An incident of a different nature con-
tains another warning to the universe.
One of the postal regulations provides
that when letter is not delivered to tho
parties to whom it is addressed it may
be returned without opening to the
sender, if his or her address is written
upon the envelope. A lady was visiting
n friend, and becoming wearied with her
stay, she wrote letter to her husband
containing some uncomplimentary COM
ments upon her entertainers, and asking
him to send money for her return. Fol
some reason the letter failed to reach its
destination, and in due time the post
master forwarded it to the printed ad.
dress in the corner of the envelope 1t
was the stationery used by her host,
professional man. He opened it I'M
thinkingly; the disclosures were ex-
tremely Notifying to both parties, and
brought about an estrangement. SO, if
you would escape the risk of being
placed in an exceedingly uncomfortable
position, be careful what you write.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-07-23
SURF BATHING IN HAWAII.
Exciting Sport an the Rolling Waves
Exhibiting Great Skill.

Exhibiting Great skill.
OF the numerous national games and
anrisements formerly practiced by the
Hawaiians. surf bathing is about the
only one which has not become extinct
Lahaina is the only place on the group
where it is maintained with any degree
Of enthusiasm, and even there it is rap.
idly passing out of existence In other
DAYS there WAS no amusement which
more displayed the Skill or bestowed
greater physical benefit on the performer
than this. Formerly it was INDUCED in
by all cl sses of persons, of all ages and
both sexes, from royalty to the lowest
plebeian, at one time and in the same
place. Even the huge regent Kaafu
manu-, and others, by whose c"ilins
stood and pondered in the royal tomb at
Honolulu, were in the habit of bathing
in the surf at Lahaina At this day the
sport is confined more to the youthful
portion of the community.
Surf bathing is an exciting sport to the
swimmer, and a cause for excitement
and astonishment on the part of an unac-
customcd spectator. The swimmers
start out from the shore, taking with theta
their serfb boards. These boards are of
dimensions suited to the muscular
strength and capacity of the swimmers.
AS they proceed seward, they dive, like
ducks, underneath the heavy rollers, AMI
come up on the other side. This course
is pursued until the uttermost roller Id
reached-sometimes nearly mile from
the shore. The higher the roller the
more exciting aud grand is the sport.
Placing themselves on these boards, the
bathers gradually approach the inward
current of the roller as it sweeps over the
reef, and, lying on the chest, sitting,
kneeling or standing up on the board,
they are borne on the foaming crest Of
the mighty wave with the speed of the
swiftest race-horse towards the shore,
where spectator looks to see them
dashed into pieces or manned for life.
BY a dexterous movement, however.
they slip off their boards into the water.
grasp them in their hands, dive beneath
the yet foaming AMI laundering surge.
and go out seward to repeat the sport
This they do for hours in succession, I'M
til traveller is almost led to suppose
they are amplhbious. This game involves
great skill it is acquired only by com
mencing it in the earliest childhood, "A
standing position on the swiftly gliding
surf board is a feat of skill never yet sur
passed by any circus rider.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-07-23
First in Style !
Best in Quality!
Lowest in Price!

Under these circumstances the seed of dull trade cannot
terminate in garden for popularity is the flower that blooms
there in l1u,lsion as rich those which adorn or
LADIES' DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED HATS!
With the the Of high prices with the dos refined
and but the pure gold of uc1o> perfection in all
lines il it wonder that the Mecca of fashion
hunting pilgrims! Is any surprise that all who properly ap
peciate solid goods and minimum prices should flock to
establishment did the people of old the tteng market
places Of the Orient!
One suggesto however, to those who delayingrene
her, it just sensible and important to be time to ben
STYLE Come at and our new goods.
B. STERN <21 CO.,
FROSTBURG, MD
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Dry Goods,
Dress Goods
-AND-----
Millinery,

and that better than prepared to promise delightful
surprises in each department.
We will enter into detail prrf1ng that each reader of this
shall and for him and herself that
are heretofore,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-07-23
Ills oe I41c>ui Z e.yj5rnan%
A Rare Chance !
FURNITURE:
$50 Cost =
.At Cost =

Owing to the calamity which recently
~ betel my store building, destroying the
roof and third story, and not being able to
get place to remove my stock to keep it out
OF the weather, | am compelled to dispose of
same at almost any price in order to save it
from ruin by rain or snow, either of which
is likely to occur at any time at this season
of the year.
The stock comprises Walnut, Oak and Pop
lar Bed Room Suits at least 20 Parlor Suits
of the latest STYLES and upholstered in all
kinds of Pushes Brocatels, Tapestries etc,
ranging i'll price from So to sSl25; also IA
very fine lot of Upholstered and Rattan Easy
Chairs, especially selected for the holiday
trade, and a fine lot of Lounges, Bed Lounges,
Side Boards Hall Racks, WardrobcS Exten-
sion Tables all kinds of Mattresses Springs,
and IN fact, everything pertaining to u first
class Furniture store. Some of thus Furni-
ture has been slightly damaged, but the bulk
is yet uniulured, and that which has been
damaged in any way will he sold exceeding
ly low. This is an opportunity to get
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-07-23
GENERAL ITEMS.


Ieacher-You've omitted something,
Mabel, in making your letter IFS
What is it?
Aade'-I guess | forgot to put fly
blows over EN-.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-07-23
.AlIThat is Needed is Wings

Editor oder ofthe 10 KNAL was put
in the White House Ntta"ut receiving
an electoral vote. III" JouRNAL'S
landlord has painted the building
white, embi"ntatlr of brother Odpr's
innocence "R" in rj mberland Aetrs.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-07-23

Ills e i4lcout H.'e...!j3s men s
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12
Or SALE.
Tbc Chance OF IL Life tim e

A good quarter section Of land for sale, stu
atcd only 81 niles from Hope. One hundred
acres blokcn a good house and barn on place;
twenty acres well fenced; also the following
personal property: 5 Horses and Harnesses;
8 Cows; ! Steer; 5 Hogs; 100 Chickens; 2
Lumber Wagons with double boxes; | pair
BobS; ! Buggy; Single Harness; Binder;
Sn!ky Plow; 2 Iiarrows; Seedor, ihlpwer;
Hay Rake; 800 liushol3 Lolss seed; Is Acres
growing grain, Acre Potatoes. Tho hand,
.t,Qonal property -n!l-eyeryt ythiDg-g0es for
paitry SUN Of 81, 800 in casl--pnrtly cash
OF on timr. II 10 the greatest offer ever made.
II y0n want TO find out MI about 1t call aud
inquire OF MCMAHON Bros,
Hope. N. D.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12

We have heard considerable comment up-
on Tao failure of the officers of tho Hope Al
lance to call The regular annual meeting in
July. al this me: ting tie election of officers
would properly take place, AMI it has been the
custom for tho members TO get together aud
discuss the questions OF machinery and bind
Ing twiNs, an'lswhere 10 buy the same, and
other questions fer tho good of the farmer
membt!s-as such meetings Jrhy is it thus,
officers, that such meeting has not bepp oaleG,
han II he that yuu nro working for the good of
the oil!ccrs this year Instead of the farmers?
Rise up and explain.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12

Mr.. Parker, general merchant of O.lcll,
Barnes County, and who also deals in horses,
is here this week in company with Mike Owcrs,
of the same place, in search Of same morlyaged
horses which were disposed of to persons in
this vicinity by Billy Hone last winter, 1t is
cla med that Billy sold the horses knowing
that they were EortgagGd hut representing
to the purchasers that they wero not. II this
is a fact these parties eau make it exceedingly
VAIN 10: ifo"e, aH,, they should 1t is be-
coming leo clmnon occurrence for people
to dispose Of nortgaGcd property and thereby
dcfraud innocent p"op!n aud it is high time a
stop was put to it.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12
FACE ITEMS.

Aug. A.h-!iuy making is tho order of the
day. A great quantity is being stacked in
this vicinity. Wheat is looking fine. Business
VIE never heitcr in orr town than at present.
Mr.. Gi,l,iings arrived on Thursday from
Madison, Wis. Hc las fine farm east OF
Page.
Six persons were baptized by Rev. l.. b.
Hardy nort!: cf Page, on Sunday.
Next Sunday Eey. &. c. Mcclure, Of Coopcrs-
town vii! preach in the Baptist church.
Mrs. Wm. Berry has returned from {, three
weeks visit in South Dakota.
Miss Nallic Dakn is visiting friends in
CooperstoTn. pAGEITE.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12

Now sells the celebrated Royal" Sewing
Machine, which may run forward Or back
ward and continue to sew in the same direc-
tion. He always carries full line Of Buggies
and CARTS. Has sold couple of carloads Of
them since spring, which shows; the POPULAR
lty Of the line he carries. The Celebrated
Mccormick Binders and Mowers. The Pirate
Weir, Triumph and Flying Dutchman Gang
Plows. The Rock Island Hay Leaders. The
Thomas Horse Hay Rake. Agent TOT the J.
I. Case, Victory and Port Huron Threshing
Machines and Engines, also the Huber En-
gines Carries a full line Of Repairs for the
Mccormick, Deering and Plano Binders and
Mowers: also repairs for the J. I, Case, VIC
tony and Port Huron Threshing Machines and
Engines. Sells the famous Jackson Wagons
Carries a full stock Of Oils, such as Castor,
Engine and Cylinder Oils. Is also agent for
the celebrated Helmet" Solid Oil. A 1ull line
Of Binding Twine Of all grades. Give him a
Call when in need Of any Of the above, and
you will save yourself money.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12
EeIVEEfSIDE.

Ang. l0.-Gat your binders ready, for har-
vest is al hand
Porter !,i' ball is improving his property by
building new barn. Porter is Wlc-awakc
farmer.
Postmaster Atchsnn begun to cut his rye
Tuesday. He has fine crop OF rye.
II. D. Saunders is over in Griggs county
helping Arnie Luc ason summer following.
He had three hundred acres
Miss Nette Ncwberry, Of Coopcrstown, is
down visiting L. L, Ladbury and family.
A. s.oHalt is building al addition to bis
residence.
J{'ILD WEST,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12
Look over your paper before you come

-Loo! over your paper before you come TO
town and do your trading with Inen WHO ad.
yertise. You VIII get better bargains and
cheaper goods Tho business man who can't
afford to let you know what he has for sale is
not we'll posted and will lot or cannct sell 10
YOU as cheap rs one who does. If ho thinks
the farmer never reads an adyertisemen!, il Ii;
very likely ho never reads one kin'.lf and tho
man who does nat read cannot keep posted in
the rise and fail OF goods ard is always behind
the times
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12

The e!oeu'ioHary entertainment given by
R"V. Eugene May last evening was one of the
NEST enioyah'c aiTl!rs it has ever heon our
gocd fortuAc to ;tteEA. The selections were
Of Tie very s"a!-bOtIi humorous and solid
ana their rc"diion was excellent. Mr.. Mays
ability as an clacuionist is of tho very first
order. The lecture to be given this evening
will he another rare treat. Do not fail to 20
out and hear it.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12
-The managers of tho Hope

--The managers Of The Hope base ball club
have received 4 challenge from the James
town club to cross bats with them. The Hope
club have answered, saying they would play
them at Cassellon ut any time IN tho near
future for the sum Of $500 aud gate receipts.
Tho jamestown club has not been hoard from
since; but 1t Ia prol able they vii! answer iay-
orably within few days %nd sha. the game
viii 2oVa %, IN llin upur future. II such Il
SnWh should come of II would 10 interesting
aud largo number OF people from liopt
would 10 down 10 Mllnois II,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12

The North Dakota Agricultural college, at
Fargo, send out an interesting pamphlet treat
ing upon the mustard family II is known as
Bulletin No. 6, and gives valuable information
as to means which should be employed to ex-
terminate tho mustard pest. Farmers Should
send for the pamphlet to II. L. Stocs1 is ,ase,
Faro, n. D.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12

-Cassclton Reporter: Col R. Z. P;ckcrt
Gnd daughter, and Mis-. Oscar Barring of the
celebrated German Der Wanderer, of st. Paul,
were in tic city ycstc.hay enrcutc for tho
Pickert bonanza farm in Steele county.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12
"A yctercnary surgeon says that during ll

"A vctercnary surgeon says that during ho!
weather horses should be Watercd often. A
horse will drink as often as q man il he can
get 1t. By watering frequently all danger Of
q horse iniurng himself by drinking too much
IS done away with. BY watering frequently
you will find your horses doing more work,
doing it easier. keeping in better condition,
leathie", and better in every way. Rume:li-
Der rnerciiu man is nlerciful to his beast.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12

:c~ air ax I'd tn% cum tow a soshul That Us
foks cv B:o'!on air gcin tu hav at skule hous
No. 1, Aug Wcnsha l7th.
RULES AND REGuLtrI0Ss.
Chap. lst. Ercry wnMun who kums must
ware snlINcr DIES aud aporn or sunti,n
ekar!y p:ane!Ste.
Chap Pad. Al men mus ware ther ole cloz
and ilani! shur!s, no man with billed sli,lrt
ard s..:a:!.up koer vii be lowed ter kun, onlcs
ti,er dur!y.
the hl;!l ban vii introduce strangurs and lux
allcr feii2rs what ar bashfull.
ORDER or ''CuMMIrrY''.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12

The Hope base ball team issued clla!-
lenga to The Cooperst0wn team not long since
TO play them game next Friday for The silver
cup which they WOE lately from Jamestown.
They received an answer day or two since
that it would be possible for them 10 play
Oh that day, but they did not suggest Gay
when they coul.! so tho cup still remains at
COoperstOWn.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12

Tho painting craze has struck tho town
we moan the painting OF business houses and
rri'loncra, II Ii 10 good ono and ono which
would greatly add to The arsmnDro Of tAe
tswn fau onnv.s o. property would catch
such UrAke.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12

"A. ". nuko and c. c. Pollard will be here
from Illinois about the IG!h Of this month with
a load Of extra good heavy work hcrsus, in
GLIDING few large wcl-broken s: gle drivers.
These horses were selected 10 meet the needs
CT tho people q this Vicinity. Anyone in need
Of horses will do well to see them.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1892-08-12

DR.. Julius J. tlochr returned Tuesday
from stay OF twosor three weeks in Fargo
ard Casse'lon. He r'il remain and make final
proof Oh Tie claim 81 his diseased brother,
A'ioIph Stochr, which proof will be made 10.
morrow.