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The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13
MIRRORS OF OLDEN DAYS.
Polished Metal Plates Used by ORR
entals-The Looking Glasses q

Polished Metal Plates Used by ORR
entals-The Looking Glasses of
To-day.
looking glasses of old were highly
polished metal plates. They were small
and provided with a handle. Grand
ladies intrusted their mirrors to the
care Of female slave, whose duty it
was to keep them clean anl free from
stain or rust, and hand it to her mis-
tress when the latter required it, :
The Chinese and Japanese formerly
used mirrors made of a simple metallic
plate. The Japanese had a story Of the
invention of the mirror. The sun god
dess, they said, once upon n time, got
into a great rage about something, and
retired to a cavern, vowing that she
would never come out again. AS she
was the mother Of light, her retirement
put the whole earth in darkness The
other gods and goddesses did all they
could in order to persuade her to come
out again, and finally invented mir
rOr, which they placed at the entrance
of fhe cave. The angry goddess looked
at it, and seeing, as she thought. an
other goddess whose beauty was equal
to her own, emerged, mad with jcal
Ousy from her retreat, and the land
was once again illuminated by the light
Of the sun.
; Glass mirrors are supposed to have
been first used in SidOn. Like almost
everything else, they were very dear
for a long time after their Introduction
We read in letter written in 1913 by
Colbert to the Count Auvaux that even
if mirrors had been manufactured in
France at that time, nobody but the
king would have been rich enough to
buy one. The annual manufacture in
Europe at the present time, according
to the latest statistics we have been
able to get, is something like 1850, 900
square yards of looking glass.
In the mirrors of today the light is
reflected by layer of silver or an
amalgam Of tin, but a proportion Of
light is lost in the process of reflection,
and the image is less luminous than the
original. The value of fooking-gla
is usually estimated by the thickness of
the glass, because the thicker they are
the stronger they must be; but, speak
ing scientifically, thick glasses are de-
fective, because the outlines of the i'm
age reflected are less clearly defined.
There are really three reflections, and
consequently three images in every glass
mirror; one from the upper surface Of
the glass, one from the lower surface,
and the third from the metallic layer
at the back. An ideal mirror is one
with perfectly fiat surface; but it is
only possible to obtain this result in
comparatively small glasses. The larger
glasses do not reflect a true image be-
cause it is not possible to make them
Ouito flat
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

such differences could be settled with
our fists. But I will renounce my way
Of fighting and accept yours
1T that case it is best arranged by
our seconds. This gentleman will serve
me. Let your friends address him.
This did not seem to satisfy Anthime.
DO you think it necessary to take any
others into our confidence? Would it
not be. better TO allow it to rest with
only us? I do not wish for my part
to give occasion for any inquietude
to the Miles. Thevenot."
"As to that I quite agree with you,
|, II you can show any way
There is one. But first let us reas-
sure everybody"
But the duel. 1t will not be duel,
only an accident"
They returned to the Casino. and
Marasca and l followed. A few persons
were there, among whom were Alice,
Liane and Cesarine. Anthime took a
scat near them, and said: DO you
remember the day / offended you. by
Offering ten times the price you de-
manded for your water-colOrs. and how
gracefully you put my millions into
their proper place? / fear l am in
corrigible, for I repeated the offpnse
against Monsieur lie NincOmte He has
given me Il rough lesson, but 7 do not
complain, for hope shall henceforth
remember how to conduct myself to-
ward artists AS he spoke he offered
his hand to Stephen who accepted it
| cordially, to the evident relief of the
three ladies. Marasca and l exchanged
glances, as if to say, What can he be
| up to now?'
Come, Rine," he soon after said,
lit is late and we must be going
Then, as if suddenly recollecting some
thing, he added, 'To-morrow is hunt.
ing day, is it not?'
''Yes, your guns are all ready"
'"Then allow me to invite you, gen
| tlemen, to bear me company. Will you
go?"
with pleasure" replied Stephen.
"Good-bye, then, till tomorrow. 1
! will come for you in my dog-cart at
six o'clock in the morning. unless you
| prefer a later hour
'"That will suit me perfectly" re-
| joined Stephen.
Afterwards, in q low voice, Anthime
| continued, "YOu understand me?'
'Perfectly!' was Stephens reply.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13
A STORY OF SHERIDA.

An Interesting Incident in the Ca
reer of the Tragedian.
Sheridan has been playing in Denver,
from which city he was to proceed
direct to San Francisco. After the per-
formance he asked his leading man
to accompany him TO the telegraph
office, as he wanted to send off an i'm
portant message. Now it SO happened
that the actor supporting Sheridan had
been an expert in telegraphy before
taking to the stage. AS soon as they
entered the office Sheridan handed in
his telegram with orders to rush it..
The ex-operator, standing by his side,
heard the instrument click off the fol-
lowing message: :
Manager Of - Theater, San Fran
cisco, CAL: Engage best man you can
find for Edgar; Mr. - naming his
leading man, the ex-operaJor(, too weak
for the part. William E.. Sheridan.
sfWell, I'll be kety-blankety-
treat q friend!" exclaimed the leading
man. -
What do you meany CALCULATED
Sheridan, turning all sorts Of colors, for
the expression on the face Of his COM
panion somewhat alarmed him.
'.Mean!' shrieked the leading man,
"I know every word you have just
wired to Frisco, and it is a breach Of
contract that I win not submit to-
y y ssWell, IL that is q breach Of con-
tract said Sheridan. taking In the hui
NOR Of the situati ':y0ur not div,Ilg-
Ing your former occupation might he
considered a breach OF confidence, and
so we are even. Now you shall hear
me send another message annnlling the
flrst," which he did, and but for that
little episode the ex-operator would
not have been retained in his company
Chicago Inter-O Ocean. .s
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Hoods iS':;;a;i'' Cures
FLIRTING IN SPAIN.
Several Ways in Which Young Men
Declare Their Love.

Several ways In which Young Men
Declare Their Love.
One reason why the ladies of Spain
enjoy so little freedom is because the
Spaniard is fierce and bold in his pas
Sionate love-making. Young ladies are
always chaperoned by an elderly one.
Notwithstanding the guardianship, the
Spaniard, on seeing the object Of his
affection approach the chapel door, will
stride forward, and. dcftly removing his
long coat, spread it before the entrance
for the fair ladies to step on
Another way of love-making is for Il
number of young gentlemen to congre-
gate near the font Of holy water, which
s always outside the door Of the chapel,
and as the lady approaches all the
young gentlemen dip the two fingers
into the holy water and prOffer it to
the young lady, and as every well-be
haved young lady would never think
Of entering the chapel door without
using the holy water, she generally
touches the fingers of the young gentle
man of her choice, and, making the sign
of the cross, enters the place Of wOr
ship.
Flirting in chapels or theaters is of
common occurrence. The young man
signals to the young woman by certain
signs of the pocket handkerchief, which
she returns with the expressive Ian
guage Of the "abanico," or fan. AS all
the women of the world are noted for
their power of speech, the proverbial
expression belongs to Spain-for ladies
of that country are silent-their fan
being the substitute for the tongue -
Syracuse Herald.
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.4.I.A.N.E.

be the mistress of this magnificence."
When the concert commenced, it was
Stephens turn to triumph. His per-
formance was received with thunders
of applause,-showers of flowers. But
he appeared entirely Indifferent to all
this admiration. Alice sat motionless
under the spell of that wonderful har-
mony, which spoke to her only Of love.
"Ah!" said Barbejean to me, II too
can make her smile with happiness. -
smiled incredulously.
wait a WHILE" said the millionaire,
'and you will see.''
Approaching Alice, who was sur
rounded by small group of persons
complimenting her on her pictures, Bar
bejean said: m. the Mayor, have you
not opened a subscription for the peo-
pie of Beunerville!'
Eyes, but unfortunately, such disas-
ter cannot easily be repaired. More
than fifty houses have been burned,
more than fifty families have been left
without shelter, food or clothing
How dreadful cried Alice.
"How large sum will be required
to replace what each has lOst?'
Not less than one hundred thousand
francs in addition to what I now have "
VERY well, take this to my lawyer
Gearing a leaf. from his notebook and
writing Il few words in it), and he will
give you the hundred thousand francs. ~
"Oh! how delightful to have the
means of doing so much goodv' ex-
claimed Alice, in the midst Of burst
of applause. "Allow me, NJ. Barbe-
jean, to shake the hand which is willing
thus to succor the unfortunate"
A few minutes later, Barbejean,
beaming with pride and joy, whis-
pered:
'To-day, at least, I am shoulder to
shoulder with your friend Stephen"
why do you mention him?'
Barbejean made. no reply except by
a smile, but thought l saw meaning
look exchanged between him and Mar
asco--a look which made me resolve to
watch the Italian henceforth.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lSx-
atiye; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation;
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Rowels without weak
ening them and it ID perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs il for sale by all drug
pists in Soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
Hfactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
il
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

Everyone is looking just now for the easi-
est method OF renovating and beautifying
their walls, and all wish for something that
is inexpensive and tasty. All are DESTROYS
20 do away with the unsanitary rotting Of
glue. incident to the use Of kalsomines and
wall papers. They wish for something
that will not necessitate interminable wash
Ing and scrapfng next season, when they
want change-something that can be re-
at q comparatively small outlay of money
and trouble-and such an article is men
ftoned In our advertising columns-Gypsine,
permanent cement base finish, which
meets all the above requirements, and is,
besides, the only plaster base goods which
will not set in a DISH thus doing away
absolutely with waste. 1t forms part Of the
Of Itself or anything else without washing
Or scraping, and is neat, clean and beauti-
1ul. Try It.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13
IntereEtinH,

= AutereNt1nK.
Mr. R-Why, Mr.. H., isn't that Miss
NJ?
Mr. H.-That was her name, I be-,
Ieve.
MIS-. R.-Ah, she's married, then!
ana pray do tell me what narrow
Drained, simpering idiot could have
married her.
Mr.. H.-You refer to the minister
VINO performed the ceremony, pre-
sumo, as I am her husband,
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13
An Unmuzxled Editor,

Friend of the Press-I don't read
anything more in your paper about the
danger Of railroad monopolies?
Country Editor-Well, you Just buy
the next number. My application for
a pass has come back rejected.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13
Whaling for Bone Chiefy.

dead as whaling is on the Atlantic
coast 1t Is sufficiently lively on the
Pacific, though the most valuable
product Of the voyage is no longer oil,
but whalebone. The crude bone fetches
IN San Francisco from 81 to Sc a pound,
and a great many hundred pounds may
be taken from the mouth of single
whale. The demand is steady, and
much Of the bone is used in the man.
ufacture of rich and heavy silks. No
substitute has been found for it here
though other things are used for cor.
sets and stays. Dressmakers make the
use OF real whalebone the excuse for
charging especially high prices for their
work, and the genuine article is vastly
more durable and satisfactory than any
substitute.-New York Sun.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

When ON the High Sens,
On the rail, on a steamboat, aboard fish
ing smack or yachting on the coast, Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters will be found re-
aoe means ana Of ayeftng and re-
lieying ailments to which travellers,
culiarly subject: Sea captains, ship. doctors
vOyagers or sOjourners in the tropics, and
all about to encounter unacclimated and
unaccustomed or dangerous climate, should
not neglect to avail themselves Of this safe
guard OF we'll ascertained and long tried
merits.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13
A Logical Definition.

What is manslaughter?'' asked the
teacher. There was a dead silence.
well" he continued, IF should point
a pistol in fun at some one, and if it
should go off and kill him, what would
it be?"
Didn't-know-it-was loaded" ex-
CANNED every boy in the class-New
York Tribune.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13
Almost a Hint.

Mistress-That was a very nice letter
IF Patrick's Offering you marriage,
Mary. What shall l say in reply for
you?
Mary-Tell him, mum, If you place,
that when I get my wages raised next
month, mum, that Ill begin to save for
the weddin' things.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

The best remedy for rheumatism. Mr.
II nsed Salvation Oil for Rheumatism and
obtained great relief. 1t is the best remedy
! nave ever tried, and shall always keep
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13
XIV.

to confirm my suspicious. The day
befQre Stephens last concert, after
which he was to leave TrOuville i'm
.mediately, we were seated in the Ca
sino, near one Of the windows over
looking the sea. A lady dressed in the
extreme of fashion came up to Stephen,
and said:
"Monsieur, T am grieved, for 1 must
leave tomorrow and so will not hear
you again."
Stephen bowed, and murmured a few
words of thanks and regrets.
IF l dared aslS-yOu would make me
so happy"
what is it?'
eff monsieur would play for us this
evening""
Il am in despair to refuse you, mad
ame, but the atmosphere is so enervat-
ing this evening that l can scarcely
hold my bow '.>
1T will probably be the same tO-mOr-
row, yet you will play then" said Bar
bejean."
Because I have promised, and two
hundred persons will be annoyed should
1 fail to do it" replied Stephen, haugh-
tiiy.
''rwo hundred people, at ten francs
each-that will be two thousand francs.
Here they are, monsieur; will you now
crafty us by concert without tick
cts or programme|
Stephen had risen, pale and angry.
II accept" he said, ION condition the
concert shall be for the poor of Troll
Vile, and claim the privilege Of max
ing the first Offering" He threw the
bink note into a hat which he passed
to the lady, saying: BE good enough,
madame, to aid me in this good work.
then, turning to MarascO, who was
about to leave the room to bring his
violin. he said: Never mind; l see
a violin upon the piano which will do
very well, if NJ. Barbejean does not
object"
The lady. who had petitioned for the
music had gone over the terrace ana
casino announcing the impromptu con-
cert, and the hat was soon we'll hlled
and the audience numerous. The story
was soon known, and the millionaire
was not less closely watched than the
artist.
Barbejean became more and more
embarrassed; Stephen remained per-
fectly calm While preluding upon his
instrument, he solilOquized:
''This will be most fortunate even
ing for the poor Of Troville. How glad
am to proclaim your generosity, Mon
sieur Barbejean, for 1 never should
have thought of it myself. What can
play that will worthily celebrate the
power you have in your millions? All,
I have it! 1t is an air very popular in
~, ~ Da Yso hn
of money represented by a pair OF
boots" r.,
And the violin, even more satirical in
tone than the viOlinist, sung the Bottles
de Bastian There was a general smile,
and all eyes were fastened on poor
Rarbejean, as if to say: "We under
stand--do you? Bastian, the rich and
grotesque, is yOu." ..t
Anthime became crimson, but Ste
phen kept on, improyising marvellous
variations, sometimes hOarse and mock
ing, like those OF Faganini upon the
Carnival Of Venice, sometimes touch
ing and heartrending as the most plain
tive melodies Of Weuxtemps. With
cessation the refrain continued, more
brilliant. more sarcastic, until the artist
let the violin fall, overcome with the
effort he had made, but with eyes still
fixed upon Barbejean.
Z No one smiled now, and in the midst
Of the applause and c9ngratulat tions,
Anthime beat a retreat. Before leav-
ing, however, he said to me in an under
tone:
on the quay :
: Ms Z + ~.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoris
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

New York was the first city incorpo-
rated IN the limits of the United States. Its
charter was dated 1864.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

A great cure for cough.-Mrs. A. K. Norris,
420 Canton street, Philadelphia, Pa, writes !:
II took several bottles of DR.. Bulls Cough
syrup Tor a bad cough and was entirely
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

Residents of the State Of Washington
want q nickname OF q pet name for the
state. There is a strong sentiment expressed
IN favor Of the Evergreen State"
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

In 1892 there Were Al, sol miles of posi-
routes In this country.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

In 1850 'Brown's Bronchial Troches' were
introduced, and their success as O cure for
Colds, Coughs, Asthma and Bronchitis has
been unparalleled.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13
Of Nd EarfhIy use.

Some people are d good deal like nm.
gels wings, That ID, they are nf no
earthly use Ia anybody Troy Press
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

Fifteen minutes later Stephen and
i Joined Barbejean. He was alone and
seemed entire master of himself. Mon
sieur le Vicompte," he said, with grave
simplicity, Ignorant as I may be, 4
cannot allow any one to expose me to
public rilicule, as yon have just done. 4
Allow ME to remind yOu that your
offer 81 two thousand francs was q
prorocatlon on your part. II, how
ever, you did not intend 1t as an insult,
and say 80 frankly, 4 am ready to ex-
press my sincere regret for what fol-
lowed. q
II could not say That without lying. s
iyThen lie ynu will tell me what You de-
sire. Il win be at your service. z
s.In the world where Was reared
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

1 200 miles.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

-" ""Ou NeHsohs 1Or Refusing.
First scot-Mornin', John. Come
ava an ha' a dram.
. Second Scot-No, thenk ye. I never
drink sac early in the day-besides I've
had yin a'ready.-London Judy.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

Even with the worst cases of Catayrh, after
you've tried everything else, the proprietors
Of DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy win agree
to pay you $500 il they can't curp you
completely.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

Mans finger nails grow about an inch
and half every year.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

Y
II the Baby IL Cutting Teeth,
Be sure and use that old and welltried remedy MIRA
WMsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13
IIrS DANGEROUS GROUND

The earth receives only one two-billionth
of the heat of the sun.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13
When on the Hirh Sens.

There are 2,754 languages and dialects
now spoken.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

Tortoises have been known to live 800
years. A'e o''
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

The will-o -the-wtsp ia caused by the
decay Of vegetable matter.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

feet. p' 10
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

The greatest depth Of the ocean as far
- sounded Is 25, 5,720 feet.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13
:oss ssssss ssss, Sssh ass Thompson's Eye Water.

0LAIMS d COLLECTIONS In the u g. and
OEurope attended TO. Send stamped eny q. F. Il
Howard, Lawyer Jackson, Tenn Visits Europe yearly
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

0pIllD NJ MesPhins s5 Habit Cured in 70
VI uOUo Or. J. STEPHENS. Lebanon. Ohio.
The Bottineau pioneer., 1893-05-13

u1c n Men to travel. We pay $50 to 800
uRNIElIa a month and expenses. STONE
WELLINGTON. Madison, Wis.
The herald., 1893-11-02
STOCKTON RECORD MEETING.
Steve whipple Beats Our Dick in q
Mixed I;ase.

Steve whipple Beats Our Dick in q
Mixed Kase.
STOCKTON, Nov. 1. The fall race meet
ing for record performances opened here
today, with two races and several start
ers against time on the card. The racing
days will be Wednesdays and Saturdays
of this month. The events were as fol-
lows:
Mile dash, mixed race, purse 800
Starters: Steve Whipple, trotter, with
a record of 2:l3, and Our Dick, PAGER,
record 2 :OS34. Dick made break and
Whipple won in 2:l2, making the frat
half in :04. He was driven to bike
cart, and trotted in strong wind. Will
lard Sanders, who handled him, did not
expect to more than equal his record to-
day.
Elector, by Elector, to beat 2 so, made
2:24A.
loan, a yearlins filly by Sidney. TO
beat 2 :35, trotted ih 2 Al and 2:S7.
The mile dash, purse 500, WAS won
by Sternway in 2:35, beating Brown
Thorne, by Hawthorne.
Rosedae. yearIing PAGER, bv Sidney,
to beat 2:35, went mile in 2:23.
Martin Carter's Gray Belle. BY Ante.
voto, went against 2;3O and made q
record OF 2:27.
William Sidney, yearling PAGER, by
Sid ey, to beat 2:35, made the mile in
2:2S1e.
The herald., 1893-11-02
A NEW DkEIBUSD.

France, Russia and Spain Form an
Anti-British Alliance.
PARIS, Nov. 1.-Explorer Soller, in an
interview, intimates that Grand Duke
Alexis OF Russia has arranged treaty
between Russia, France and Spain, un-
der which the lstter's ultimate occups-
tion of Tangier, Morocco. is provided
for. 1t is added that il this is not car
ried out these powers have determined
that in no event shall Great Britain oc-
cupy Tangier, no matter what the cost
to prevent it.. The newspapers declare
that Europe cannot afford to allow Eng
land to occupy and hold the key to the
Mediterranean, and urge movements to
dispatch powerful French squadron to
Tangier to support Spain against British
interference in the disturbance about
Melilla and help force the sultan OF Mo-
rocco to pay heavy indemnity to Spain
for the loss OF life at Melilla and for the
expenses of the consequent war prepa-
rations.