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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-10-21
HOW A BELL is TUNED.
with n Lathe the Pitch NRy lie Ens-
iIy ChnnuPb

The bell, which is Il musical inStru-
ment, may be lil,Cncd to an organ pipe,
and the physical laws of the latter are
therefore applicable to it in Il general
way. Consequently. says the Cincin-
natl Commercial Tribune. of two bells
of identical external aspect and OF the
same total diameter the thinner will
give the lowest note, and of two bells
of equal thickness and of equal diam
eter the shorter will give the highest
note. Therefore in order to raise the
tone of n bell it will be necessary to
lessen its bevcl in order to shorten it,
and in order to lower its note it will
suffice to rcam it out in order to i'll
crease its diameter.
The operation of tuning is performed
as follows: The bell is placed upon Il
lathe and firmly fixed thereto by the
crown. If it be desired to lower the
note, n tool is placed opposite the swell,
and the bell is slowly revolvcd so as to
detach thin shaving of bronze. This
operation is continued. and more and
more metal is removed as far as the
rim. Meanwhile the bell cmitS Il con
tinuous sound, of which the tonality
becomes lower and lower. The tuner,
who must POSSESS Il perfectly correct
ear, compares this sound with the vi
bration of his tuning fork. AS soon us
the latter and the bell vibratc in uni
son he stops the notion and the opera
ton is finished.
When it is a question of raising the
note, the bell is placed on the lathe, rs
in the preceding case, and the tool is
placed opposite the mouth and made to
attack the edge In measure as the
operation proceeds the sound emitted
by the bell becomes sharper. The mo-
ment at which the exact note is reach
ed is shown by the tuning fork. 1t
may be readily seen that it is easier
to lower the tone of n bell than 1t is to
raise 1t. SonOrouS bells generally pos
sess n thickness greater than that of
the limit-one- fourteenth of the diane
ter-and one that permits of roaming
them sufficiently to lower their note by
a tone. There are certain bells. such
as the 1920 pound one of MortreuX.
that are so thick that they might easily
be rendered two tones graver.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-10-21

y correspondent of The Spectator
tells of an aged parrot of most con-
scrvativr instincts. The owner had re-
Gently new carpet in her dining
room. where the parrot lives. and Pol
ly mad" herself quite i'll with her
strong objection 10 this innovation.
She screamed Take it away" till she
was exhausted. and ut last she refused
to eat her food till they brought IA
square of the Old carpet ana put it
around the cage. She then at once be-
came cheerful and reconcilcd TO life.
though she will never take her walks
abroad beyond her beloved piece Of
old carpet.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-10-21
Does :he Compass Vary.

Several vessels of the United States
coast survey are being fitted out with
special forms Of observing and record
ing apparatus for the purpose of de
tcrmining accurately the deviation of
the compass ut sea. The great value of
this kind of work that has been ac-
cOmplished by the survey on land lends
particular interest to this latest under
taking, and as several recent marine
disasters have been attributed to pre-
viously unsupported magnetic varia-
ton the results to be obtained will be
awaited with eager anticipation.-Ne New
York Post.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-10-21

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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-10-21
Narrow Gauge Roads Needed.

Western farmers are calling for mar
row gauge roads to reach markets
with crops at all seasons Diversified.
ton of crops, they argue. will be pro
NOTED thereby. Mud is king for months
in the west. Engineers are asked to
advise; capitalists have been consulted.
The farmers are full Of hope, encrgy
and determination TO scale some diff
culties that have been holding them
Gown. Nineteen hundred will inau-
lurate new cra.-Philadclphia Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-10-21

De Jones hear your firm dis
charged you.
Smythr-YcS But wouldn't mind
that So much if they hadn't added i'll
suit To inquiry.
De .IOurS-llow so?
Smythe-They advertised for a boy
to fill my place.-ChiCagO News.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-10-21
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
So Gents for Nothing.
us free to all ,cho ,crite for it.

Just issued a wonderful catalogue of everything
to eat wear and 1t costs us 81 cents 10 PRINT
and II cents to mail each copy.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-10-21

McSWatter-IIc has everything at
his fingers ends. that professor.
McSwtterS Even real estate.-S yr-
acuSe Herald.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-10-21

Forty elevators of great capacity
ire either under construction or pro
ectcd in various parts Of the vest
Exchange
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-10
HE WAS ROLLED"
Sad Misadventure of VIM. Lashman
of North Dakota.

Sad M~isadventure of VIM. Lashman
of North Dakota.
New York, March s.-William L
Lashman, a farmer aud horse dealer
of Crazy, N. D.. vas in the police court
as a complainant against VIM. Walker.
who he clans, robbed him of 800.
Some time ago Lashman received
a number Of green goods letters pro-
posing to make BIN agent in his Sec
tin and off ring him alarge sum as sal
ary and for eXpences.
Finally. Lashman was induced to
come to this city for the purpose of
dealing in alleged counterfeit money.
Lashman reached here last Saturday.
He was on his way to the address
which had been given him and has
reached the postofRce building when
he was approached by a tall, we'll
dressed young man who called him by
name.
After parting with this man, a sec
ond young man met Lashman and call
ing him by name introduced himself
as nephew of the president Of the
first National bank of the town in
which Lashmau lives. The ''nephew''
then invited Lashman to his Office,
and on the way the two stepped into
a saloon to have a drink. They were
soon joined by q third man who had
just arrived from Kentucky. There
was a misunderstanding about paying
for the drinks, aud finally, Lashmau
says, his friends and the bartender
| Walker forcibly stole his monev anG
threw him out of the saloon.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-10
BOOKS and MAGAZINES

The March number of Brush and Pen
Gil is as richas ever in fine illnstra-
tions, and. interesting reading matter.
It is rapidly taking its place as the
leading art magazine dealing with the
problems of American art of the dav.
The sixty-four pages are filed with
articles, essays, criticisms and notes of
current art. 1t is up-to date without
being snowy or eccentric. Its constant
aim is to be entertaining and instruc-
tive. The color plants which are now
appearing every month r alone more
than worth the price of the magazine.
Reproductions of pictures and sculp-
ture' of more than ordinary interest are
printed with plan backs SO they may be
framed or preserved in portfolio or
scrap-book: The March issue in.
cludes an article fully illustrated Of
the work of the illustrator and painter
Eric Pape now residing in Boston
Charles Crafty sculptor of Philadel
phis, is ably and alphabetically
treated by dorado Taft in an articl,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-10
KIND WORDS.

Lisbon Gazette: The sympathy Of
the newspaper fraternity of the state
is extended to Editor Small, of the
Devils Lake Inter-O Ocean, in the loss
of his household furniture by fire last
Sunday. the fire also destroying the
Inter Ocean building and the large
printing press and engine. Mr.. Small
occupied the upper story of the build
ing as a residence. The building and
printing plant were the property of
Senator Hansbrough. Editor Small
had Just got nicely under way in his
new field. The Inter. Ocean, however.
will appear as usual Notwithstanding
the fire.
Fessenden News: The press gener-
ally throughout the state regret the
burning Of Senator Hansbrough's
Inter-O Ocean plant at Devils Lake re-
Gently, of which Bro. Small is editor.
hut there is consolation in knowing
that the superb rustling qualities OF
Bro. Small did not allow the paper to
miss an issue since the disaster.not-
w~ithstanding that he lost everything
himself.
Dunseith Herald: The Inter Ocean,
despite the fire which burned the bnild-
ing ithad been located in AMI destroyed
the big press and engine, made its APP
pearance last week, as bright %andnewsy
as ever. The Inter-Ocean is the proper
ty of Senator Hansbrough and is under
the management of S. j. Small.
Hamilton 'X-Rsys: With his re-
markable persistence and fortitude he
will continue to weld the editorial
pen, until success again attends him
and the tickle goddess of fortune again
perches on his banner. Editor Small
has the sympathy of his thousands of
friends in the state.
Jamestown Capital: The Devils
Lake Inter-Ocean came out as "
with an account of the tire viii,
troyed it, local news, ETC., E.
slipped a cog. Nothing
fSmall's hustle.
Neche Chronotype.I
the sympathy of the enh >.
of the state in the loss orr -
hold effects by the recent baA.ag OF
the Devils Lake Inter-Ocean Office.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-10
LEGISLATIVE h%frtRMh1n.

The Deaf school appropriation of
$4,000 will enable that institution to
complete the building, put in a heat:
ing plant, laundry and bath room and
enable it to take in those pupils await
ing admission that have been kept out
for lack of room.
Aside from the members of our own
delegation, thanks are especially due
to the visiting committee, Attorney
General Cowan and superintendent
Bangs for their efforts in showing the
needs of the school and the pupils of
the institution must not be forgotten
for they took the hearts of the visiting
committee by storm.
The following laws were enacted
through bills introduced by Ramsey
county members, viz:
SENATOR CREEL.
An appropriation of $500 for the
N. d. soldiers in Manila.
Providing for the division of frac-
tional civil townships.
REPRESENTATIVE UGLAND.
Providing that the question of pur-
chasing a poor farm may be submitted
at a general election, (instead of
specially and providing that township
supervisors may submit the question
of adopting the contract system of
road labor at any township meeting.
REPRESENTATIVE HALE.
Providing for designating Of depos.
tories for school district sinking funds
by school boards.
Providing for organization of school
districts in newly settled ports of
counties.
Providing for settlement Of stock
holders loans in %insolvent Building
and Loan associations, whereby they
shall receive credit for dues and pre-
miums paid. .
Providing that the general school
taxes, 1.-TWO mill and school poll taxi
shall be apportioned in the counties
where collected.
Providing that no hunting permit be
required by the owner of land or mem
Der of his family while hunting on
lands owned or controlled by him, dur.
ing open season, with or without dogs;
providing also that nothing in the
game law shall prevent the children OF
this state under 16 years of age from
hunting without a permit during the
open season. provided they have the
consent of their parents or guardian
Providing for the expenses of the
Attorney General in litigation in en-.
forcing the orders of the railroad com
missioners.
There we're many other laws enacted
of general interest viz: Establishing
a Irvine plant at the state ~penitentary
Providing that all county %treasurers
shall give a fidelity bond. The rail
road liability laws for accidents caused
by the negligence of Co. employees
Providing for the consolidation o.
schools, when for the best interest o.
the school districts, and the transpor
tation back and forth of pupils. Th'
American Bar associations bill in re
gard to negotiable instruments.
House Bill No. Z providing that in
durable insanity should he AUS TO
divorce, was by an error printed a
having been introduced by Mr.. Hale
it was passed with amendments requir
ing that proof must be made tina
the insanity had existed for two years
that party must have been confined il
an asylum for two years. Evidence t
be given by the superintendent. Th
bill was. introduced by Nj. Stevens Q
Burleigh county, who should have tn
credit for it.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-10
Y. III. C. A.

The attendance at the gospel song
service of the Young Mems Christian
association, last Sunday afternoon was
unusually large and the service of
special interest. Rev. B. H. Barstad,
Of Fargo, gave a brief but stirring adj
dress. Master Earl Dueil presided at
the organ, supplemented by Messrs.
Mooers and Hoover, v~iolinists.
The subject for the meeting at
a o'clock next Sunday will be: SIS
There A Heaven?" Leader, George
VIM. Mooers. All are invited, especi.
ally the young men of our city.
The reading rooms are open every
evening and are we'll patronized. IL
addition to the local papers the follow
ing dailies are OH Ale: st. Paul Pion
eer Press, Grand Forks Herald ant
The Plaindealer, East Grand Fork:
| Courier and Fargo Forum.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-10
Reward for Temperance.

Once there was a poor young mar.
says the Typographical journal, who
was in love with a rich girl whose
mother had a candy store. The poor
young man wanted to marry the candy
lady's daughter, but he was too poor
to buy furniture. One day a bad man
offered him S25 to become a drunkard.
The poor young man Was dreadfully
tempted. because he wanted to be rich
enough to marry the candy lady's
daughter. But when he got to the sa-
loon door With the bad man he said:
Il will not break my pledge, even to be
rich. Get thee behind me, Satanl"
So he wendell his way homeward, and
enroute he found a pocket-book con-
tanning 100000. Straightway he went
and told the candy lady's daughter.
And they were married. They had a
lovely wedding. And the moral of this
is that virtue is most generally its own
reward.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-10
BARTLETN

Mr.. Louis Widman is U newly in
stalled Great Northern agent.
Alex Campbell is attending United
States court. at Bismarck.
Nh. and Mrs. j. A. McDougall enter
tanned a number of young people with
their graphiphone, Tuesday evening.
Jerry Maloney arrived from Mime
apolis Tuesday. where he has been for
the past week.
Misses Mary Norton and Ella Foley
attended the Nelson County Teachers
association, at Lakota, February 25th.
Two of Devils Lakes prominent citi-
zens we're in the city Saturday. hunt
ing up witnesses for the United States
court, at Bismarck.
Mrs. George Fulton left last Friday
for Portage la Prairie, Man, for a few
weeks visit with relatives. Mrs: Full
ton received word that her father was
rival there found him much improved.
Ora Cronin came home from Clarks-
Vile, Iowa, for a short visit with rela
tives. He has been making his home
for the past two years with his uncle
in that city, where he has been attend
ing school.
Mesdames s.. and D. Poissant and
Mr.. Octave Poissant spent a few days
with friends in Devils Lake last week.
The Maccabees contemplate giving
a social hop in their hall next Friday
evening.
At the annual town meeting in the
town of Bartlett, on March 7th, 1899
the following officers were elected fol
the ensuing year: Chairman board OF
supervisors. G. F. NJ. Uecker; super
visors, Henry Oliver, Oscar Zuiner
clerk, George Fulton; treasurer, Henry
Boiler; assessor, Fred Wilberg; justices
of the peace. George L. Ault, George
Fulton: constable, G. F. NJ. Uecker
road oyerseers, l, Alex Shores; 2, W. G
) johnson; 3, Justin Berg; 4, Lott Per
ring; pound master, G. L. Ault.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-10
Robbed the Grave.

4 startling incident, of which Mr..
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
Il was ia a mort dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes
sunken. tongue coated, pain contin-
ually in back and sides. no appetite
gradually growing weaker day by day.
Three physicians had given me up.
Fortunately, q friend advised trying
Electric Bltters,' and to my. great JOY
and surprise, the first bottle made a
decided improvement. I continued
their use for three weeks, and am now
a we'll man. I know they saved my
life, aud robbed the grave OF another
victim" No one should fail to try
them. Only so cents guaranteed, at
&c. w. Greene's drug store.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-10

publish. G {: .npany, the proprietors--
under the LEV order of things. Mr..
Gushing is president ofthe North Oak
ota editorial association, is a bright
young fellow, aud will land in some
coed town in the state and stick-it is
hoped.
Tbs Buffalo Express man possibly
knows: Far and wide the opinion is
expsessedsthat the rustic of the silk
pettieoat has been heard too much in
the land. Ultra fashionable women
are G. .eady vowing allegiance to the
|noiss ess aud utterly unpicturesque
silk ,;ghts. They come in heavy pale
shade, pink, blue aud violet. So nov
| the aggressive, defiant whirr of thick
tsffe;. silk is no l%ongerthe sure herald
of fashionable femininity."
Editor Palmer, of the Darlington
Independent, thinks this is what
North Dakota wants. "Here is just
the thing the country needs and has
been waiting for: Assemblyman Mag
gat has introduced a bill in the Wis
consin legislature to prevent tight
lacing by women. If that bill should
pass, what a graft the official that was
appointed to see that the law was en-
forced, would have.
Bismarck Tribune: Senator Hans.
brough has secured an agreement to
an amendment for free seed wheat in
line with Representative Bacon's res.
olution-and the Argus and Herald
are due to howl about free trade.
Mimic journal: Senator Hans.
brough has succeeded in getting a bill
through to allow farmers to import
grain for seed free Of duty-that,s all
right too.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-10
CRARY

Town meeting passed off quietly, the
District No. l, and for assessor, The
following officers we're elected: Chair
man board Of supervisors, Ole Hagen;
supervisors, J.W. Kelly, Ole Nesseth:
treasurer. Y. a. Luros: assessor, II. b.
Stevens; clerk, Ii. A.. Nicholson; JUS
tlce OF the peace, w. a. Crazy, con
stable, Chas. Forslof; road %overseers,
l, +. L. Griffin: 9, Chas. Perker; {, John
LAME: 4, Will Parker.
!. w. G. Calderwood. of Minneapolis,
delivered a very interesting lecture in
the church last Friday evening: Sub
ject: "The Financial Side of the Pro-
hibition Question:" was ably handled.
The illustrations being especially con
vincing. Many of Mr.. Calderwood's
old friends and neighbors were there
and congratulated him upon his sue
cess in his new field.
Gale & Miller is the name of a new
implement firm which has opened up
for business in the Anderson building
The medicine show offers the cltl-
zens one round of pleasure this week.
w. G. Calderwood,f formerly of Crazy,
now of Minneapolis, was visiting
friends and relatives in this vicinity
last week.
Sim Miller, the contracting agent of
for the Mccormick company, was
hustling business in town last Satur-
lay.
Miss Mary Carey delivered a series
of three temperance lectures in the
church, commencing Wednesday night.
Claude LaDue, from Holton, Mich.
vas a guest at the North Star hotel
this week.
Our tonsorial artist is thinking ser.
iously of taking up the theatrical pro.
fession.
Prof. Robbins and wife spent sew.
cral days visiting at Grafton this week
The Maccabees will give a granG
ball on the evening of March 18th.
Our streets present a very lively ap
~pearance these warm days.
Charlie Pierce anl Harry Throdah
we're in the city Wednesday.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-10
FERRY.

The days are cold and windy.
The streets are bare and brown,
But folks are just as merry
In our lively little town,
As though the King Of Winter,
Had kindly turned his back.
Aud azure skies of April,
We're smiling on his track.
Monday and Tuesday evening
The Cardoes' show was here;
The young men went to see it,.
And each one took his "dear."'
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening,
And choir practice too.
And then an entertainment,
AS soon as it was through,
To be given at the hall,
By worthy M~accabees.
A program and a supper.
Which cannot fail to please.
And Friday eve, Good Tempiars
Will entertain the town.
Each lad will wear a necktie
To match some lady's gown.
The lady brings a supper,
In box, or basket fine;
The lad will buy the supper,
And then the two will dine.
Mr.. Wertz is home from Mortified
Accompanied by his wife.
They have been to pay visit,
To the scenes of early life.
One DE- susC week. they tell us,
w INK twas Monday morn,
- ,,me Of s. Van Hise,
lie son was born.
jacobson is back,
ON eastern Iowa.
.Jh as fine a a of horses,
AS ever came this way.
lie brought a speedy trotter,
For Jacob Noltimier,
A regular "high-olass-er,"
Few have a record higher.
Now Mr.. Editor, if you
Don't like this kind Of hash!
One word will change the bill of fal
To the ordinary mash.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-03-10
Still More couuterfeitiug.

The Secret Service has unearthed
another band of c~ounterfeite1s and
secured a large quantity of bogus bills.
which are SO cleverly executed that
the average person would sus-
pect them of being spurious. Things
of great value are always selected by
counterfeiters for imitation, notably
the celebrated H%ostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which has many imitators but
no equals for Indigestion, dyspepsia,
constipation, nervousness and general
debility. The Bitters sets things right
in the stomach, and when the stomach
is in good order it makes good blood
and plenty of it. In this manner the
Bitters are at the seat Of strength and
vitality, and restore vigor to the weak
and debilitated. Beware of counter
feiters when buying.