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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-10-15
FAMILIAR HOSPITALITY.
Che Way Villagers In the Orient En-
terrain Passing Strangers.

The villagers who entertain the
stranger in their houses naturally
enough expect him to talk to them. for
thus only can he give them the return
they anticipate for their hospitality.
As general rule they will accept no
remuneration for the food and shelter
they give, but they do expect payment
for the feed of the animals.
The conversation one has to carry on
with the host and the other villagers
who drop in to see and pay their re-
spccts to the stranger is entertaining
and even amusing as long as one Is a
novice in the country, because 1t IL
unSophiSticated prnttle, such as one
must have heard in Europe in the mid
die ages One unfailing topic is the
rotundity of the world. the negative
side of the question being always de-
Tended They cannot believe that the
sun remains stationary, for why should
they disregard the evidence of their
own eyes, which shows them that 1t
does move across the vault Of heaven?
They ask you how much tribute your
countryinen pay to their padishah
(whom we wrongly call sultam, whose
foot is upon the neck of all nations, as
they firmly believe. They inquire mi
nutely into your business at home and
your reasons for travel In their coun-
try, etc They handle with childlike
joy and amaZement your rifle and re
volvcr your knife, pen, pencils, your
helmet and clothing. and the women
can never have enough of feeling and
fondlng your socks, which are more
evenly and closely knit than their
back woods homemade article.
one must submit to an eXaminatio
of this kind wherever one stops, often
several times Il day. Finally it pals
on the traveller unless he is gifted with
the patience of Job, and from that mo-
ment he tries to avoid village hospital
ity. \ further reason for such avoid
ance is the fact that the acceptance of
the hospitality of villagers makes it
impossible for the traveller to put into
durable form his road notes of the day
while matters are still fresh in his
mind. For the scientific traveller OF the
arcllaeologiSt this is of the utmost mo-
ment Now, ;,mong Turks writing in
the house of your entertainer would
simply be impolite and a boorish re-
turn for the hospitality, but Arabs re-
gard the man who writes or draws as
spy, and will not permit it at ALL
j. Il. S. Sterrctt in IIarpers Magazine.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-10-15
lie scored on MhistIcr.

One Of the keepers ut Windsor on
one occasion scored neatly off the late
James MacNeill Whistler. who was
making study OF picturesque clump
Of oaks.
Mr.. Whistler could not endure to
have any one watch him Willie lie was
painting. He turned sharply to the
intruder with the fixed and angry
stare peculiar to him.
You Ouf." he exclaimed. You
loutish clodhopper. Don't you know
better than to stand there annoying
me: What possible interest can YOU
take in what | am DOING
BLESS me-" cried the man. don't
get excited. sir. meant no harm, but
l never in all my life. sir, saw an art
list painting two pictures at once
1.-TWO pictures" exclaimed Whistler,
bewildered.
80 l said, sir" replied the keeper
quietly. "And I'm blessed, sir, if |
don't like the one you've got your
thumb through the best of the two"
And he pointed to the great palette,
smcnred with every conceivable tint.
that Mr.. Whistler held in his left
hand.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-10-15

A new guest arrived at a New IIamp'
shire farmhouse where a Boston gentle
man happened to be holding forth on
the piazza. The newcomer was much
impressed by the speakers fluency.
81 declare" he remarked to the land
lord, that man has an extensive vO
cabulary, hasn't he?"
The landlord was nightly pleased.
THAT'S So" he said. That's what
mountain air will do for a man. He
amt been boardin' with me but two
weeks, and | know he must have lei
his waistband out much as four times.
Rochester Herald.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-10-15
THE STEAMER STEWARD.
A Busy Man Who Carries n Heavy
Load of Responsibility.

The comfort of the passenger de-
ponds perhaps more on the vigilance
and executive ability of the chief stew
ard than any one else. lie it is who or
ders the supplies for the voyage, has a
minute knowledge Of what the store
rooms and refrigeratOrs contain and
sees that the menu for each meal is
ample, we'll cooked and daintily served.
He makes arrangements i'll port for
the entire trip, plans each days meals
at sea and with the assistance of the
chief cook gets up the menu card. You
will find him mornings in his office,
just off the grand staircase, making
up his books and records, but during
the rest of the day he is all over the
ship. now taking look at the store
rooms far below to see that groceries
and provisions are rightly served out
to the cooks, now inspecting the re-
frigcratOrS to note the temperature
and again watching the butchers with
precise knowledge of how meats shall
be cut and seeing that they are deliv-
cred to the cooks on time and in the
right quantities.
All these things he is responsible for.
But that is by no means all. He must
also keep minute record of all trans
actions of this sort and must have
watchful eye upon the passengers to
note that his lieutenants among the
men are giving them prompt and
cheerful service lie has n record of
every passenger travelling with him
and all the details connected with his
journey. If you sailed with him last
year or twenty years ago he can refer
to his books and tell you the date of
the voyage, its duration, your room
and seat and table and just what
the stewards served to yOu.-BooklOv-
ers' Magazine.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-10-15

A city dweller 1: one potted plant
Is all my summer dover.
Each morn there comes a bee on shinlr g
wing
To feast from my fair flower.
The nectar slipped. with clear. content
ed boom
He darts away on swiftest wing
To find another bloom.
A message has my morning caller brought.
Rare comfort for my heart;
In Gods vast plans TO bless his needy
world
bear my humble part;
Nor do know what hoard of precious
sweets
Is fed from my one blossoms cup.
What hive its store completes.
One worthy deed each day. one gentle
word,
One thought. kindly and true:
Master! Thou hast thy swift winged
messengers
Thy lovely will to do.
May 1t not be they come and bear away
Such lowly tributes of my life
To bless anothers day
Some greater day. which. minus my small
gift
Might fall just short of measure full
and free.
Master! How all unworthy Is complaint
Since thou hast use for me!
Bloom on. my hermit plant. from floral
still
Yield to the dipping bee
Thy golden nectar. greater store to fill!
Ada Melville Shaw in lions Herald
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-10-15
Lnck VIM Removable.

When Jay Hambidge, the artist was
painting the portrait Of exPresident
Cleveland he spent some time as a
visitor at the family mansion In
Princeton, n. J.
THE ex-president gave me many sit
tings but one in particular said he,
made the picture. Mr.. Cleveland sat
gravely in a big armchair talking. 1t
was early in the afternoon; his face
was unusually grave and lacked the
expression | wanted. a tap came ut
the door, and in sldled his son Jack.
the apple of his eye.
"'Now wants my lesson in flshin'
father said the lad.
"'But. my son, here Is Mr.. Ham
bidgP the artist. We are busy
"'Oh. let him stay said l.
every WE'LL replied Mr.. Cleveland,
and the boy jumped between his fo-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-10-15

TIERS legs and proceeded to unreel Il
fishing line from spool. lie threw 1t
across the room and ont into the hall.
Its against the rocks. father" he
shouted.
$50 it is. SON was the reply: jerk
1t this way carefully, gently now;
don't disturb your fish. There you
are. You must have II bite now. Draw
It In this way. quickly. not too en-
citPdly. And the eX-prcs!dcnt looked
into the boys face with all the
warmth of Il true fisherman as Jack
pulled in some toy called by him n
trout that he had hidden before the
make believe fishing began.
at was during this lesson that
got my inspiration. painted in the
glow of interest and of expression
that won the praise Of Mr., Cleveland's
intImntcs. But, as told the family
afterwarl. Jack really did 1t.
didn't" Philadelphia Ledger.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-10-15
Al ADiDAl Story For
Little Folks
THE SNAKE LAUGHS
HIMSELF TO DEATH

please don't eat me- said Mr.. Frog
MS he WAS grabbed up by Mr.. Snake.
"Wcll. I am really not hungry" said
Mr. Snake. land I'll make you a prop
OSitiOn. If you will tell me good
funny story. will let You GO
So Mr.. Fro" sent for all his friends.
and he gave each of them Il tickle stick.
Mr.. Snake stretched himself straight
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-10-15
Highly Considerable.

"But, do you think, Richard" ques-
,ioned his mother, that the young
person will make you the sort of a
wife a man like you should seek:"
"Well," he returned nonchalantly,
shell make me the sort of husband
n girl like her should Chicago
JOurnal
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-10-15
WaterlOgged.

A little girl, when recovering from
scarlet fever, drank great deal of
water. Her nerves were weak, and
she cried for slight causes. Il
wouldn't cry" said her mother, as the
tears began to come. How can l
help it," sobbed the child, when 1
am so full of water!"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-10-15
TIL For Tat.

She-The Swellingtons called on US
last week, you know. He-Yes. She
Don't you think it is about time We
should retaliate New York Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-10-15

IT takes care of your money when
l waiting other Investment.
The money earns interest from the
day it is deposited.
1t can be withdrawn at any time.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-10-15
NOTICE.

A LII persons are hereby warned against
"A shooting or trespassing for the purpose
of shooting, on the meadows, pastures or
cleared lands of the Consolidation Coal Com
pany, except the rifle range of the Frostburg
Rifle Association.
Persons disregarding this notice will be
prosecuted. B. S. RANDOLPH,
March 81 Mining Superintendent.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-10-15
Miscellaneous Advertisements.

ONI amount from One Dollar up
n can be deposited. and Interest
added to Principal twice year.
Ig Pass Books are issued to every
Deposition.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-10-27
THE
SHOE STORE
HANDS

Matt Lichtenthals old stand will
be lively place after Nov. 1st.
All broken lines will be closed
out at less than actual wholesale
prices. The good lines will be kept
up and the prices lowered. New
goods at popular prices will be our
aim.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-10-27
ABOUT FUTURE TAXATION.

In opposing the local option or
prohibition measure to be voted
upon a week from next Tuesday,
the Gazette hopes to interest the
property owners and taxpayers of
this county, by presenting cold
facts against extravagant claims
and theories that are being offered
AS to the effect of prohibition on
the towns Of this county, Heppner
will serve as good illustration.
The men in charge of the city
government are now sailing close
to the shore to keep down ex-
penses as much AS possible III
order that we may have the bene-
fits of city accommodations with
outincreased indebtedness. Hepp-
ner is about $4,000 in debt. To
show fer this indebtedness we
have the present water system.
The Indebtedness is in the shape
of water bonds. Ninty-eieht per
cent Of the cost of running the
city come4 from street improve
ments, light and water, and police,
the Legitimate expense of every
town. Already every legitimate
method to produce revenue is be-
ing enforced eDd it takes close
figuring to make both ends meet
in conducting the effsirs of city
government. 1t might be we'll to
say that we have only one city Of
fcer and he has little or no trouble
to MAINTAIN order.
The passage Of the prohibition
law would at one swath cut off our
principal revenue, and the city
would be up against serious con-
ultloH' HIS HioHCY hIiSi pc
raised by private subscription, but
we have not yet heard of any one
who desires to bear the burden. |
1t would create a condition, leav-
ing choice Of one Of two things
Either cut off our fire protection,
Lights, street improvements and
police, or 60 down into our pockets
and pay for it. This is all that
would be left for the taxpayers
and property holders to do.
Anything that will depret late
the property in the towns OF any
county will not stop there. 1t will
reach the farmer, the stockman
and all to great extent. 1t costs
a certain am cunt to run the cOun-
ty and pay the state taxes. If
there is less property value it
can not mean anything but in
creased levy and a higher rate of
taxation for every man who has
taxable property in the county.
Injury to the towns means injury
to the country. Business will de-
crease, the farmers market will be
making an unsatisfac-
tory condition. This is something
for the taxpayers to think about.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-10-27

An exchange tells of the stinges 8.
men on record. The first will not drink
water unless it comes from a neighbor's s
we'll the second forbids his family to
write anything but small hand, as it
wastes ink to make large letters; the
third stops the clock at night to cave
wear and tear on machinery. All of
them refuse to take newspaper on the
ground that it is a terrible strain on
their spectacles to read.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
Thief Is Captured.

A hobo named Maley and his
partner stole three pair OF
trousers from Boyer 4 Linberg's
store Saturday evening. Malay's
partner attracted the attention
OF Mr.. Linberg to some cheap
socks, and while these were being
shown Malay stole three pair of
trousers and escaped from the
store. MIR. Boyer returned soon
after and noticed the goods were
missing. Maley was arrested
at once and two pair of the
pants recovered. 1t is believed
that his partner is wearing the
other pair. The man was taken
to jail by night officer Robinson.
His hearing was set for Monday.
Maley has been in Jail here be-
fore. 1t is said that he would
rather spend a term in a county
Jail than attend a Fourth of July
celebration.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
Scandinavian League.

The Scandinavian Republican,
League Of this city expects to
cut considerable ice in the COM
ing campaign and are holding
regular meetings. The club now
numbers forty members, but
there are no factions. The club
has now made arrangements to
organize TIE outlying districts
and an attempt will be made.
Friday to organize st Carl.
At a meeting last Friday the
following organization commit
tee was elected: DR.. Scholberg.
Pres: p. H. Baukol, Vice Pres:
Mic Rustad, Secy.:: c. A.Johnson.
T. T. Jacobson, +. Fugelson.
and G. S. Reishus. The league
stands for clean politics.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
Lounsberry Visits Minot.

Col. Lounsberry was in Minot
Monday on his way to Buford
where the famous Buford town
site case is now in progress. Mr.
Lounsberry said to an 1ndepend-
ent reporter, "How is it going?
Why it can only 60 one way.
They have intimated that I
am interested in the case, and l
am going to show them just
how much. You see the trouble
is simply this. A man named
Mercer who bought one of the
old buildings OF the fort, does
not want it included in the town.
site and the others who bought
buildings do. The old fort, will
be Q part OF the townsite ! be-
lieve.'
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
BURLINGTON.

Mike Sherman, will finish his
well this week.
Nick Clouse and wife are ready
to move out on their claim
Frank Clouse has been up the
river visiting the new girls.
Jos. Haider is working for P.
Storm while he is out in Wash
ington on a visit.
N. j. Clouse set up a box Of
crackers to the boys before the
wedding, which he lost on a bet.
John Cru der, VINO was work
ing for WI. SCHNEIDER, was fired
for remaining too long at the
wedding. ..
Geo. Popping has rented his
land to Mr.Crow and is going
out to Salem Oregon, where his
brother lives. .
Ignatz Hansen is digging a
we'll. He has been working at
it threedays and is now down
six and a half inches.
Geo. Pritchet ST.. bought a
team Of greys from John Wad-
son. It is one of the finest teams
on the river and he feels proud
of them.
Mike Buetner has moved here
from Stern county Minnesota,
He says North Dakota is alright:
He brought two car loads OF
machinery. household goods, ~
head of cattle, 4 good work
horses and a good many other
things.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
Stole Reeds Oats.

John Reed reports one humid
red bushels of oats stolen from
his farm four miles north OF
of town. Thieves hauled it away
in q sled. They ransacked the
house taking his two rifles. Thru
fear OF detection, broke the eel
lar window, threw them into
the cellar. John is naturally
sore and would give a good deal
to detect the guilty ones.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16

We quote you a few real bar.
gains which will be in force fol
one week only, beginning
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
PRESCOTT.

| S. B. Burton is visiting in
Southern Minnesota.
C. w. McIlroy, OF Deep River,
was a visitor in town last week.
F, Geo. Elliott has sold some OF
his horses, having some to sell
yet.
Peter Pollock and family are
reported on the sick list with bad
colds.
0. A. Corum, OF Deering, com
menced work on our second
school house.
Our caucus was not well attend
ed but afull ticket was nominated
Just the same.
Those who have been in the
East have begun to return as
we'll as the new ones.
C. f. Miller and wife are home
again after spending some
months at Prescott, Wis.
Mr.. Kinney from Iowa bought
a quarter in Section 9 and moved
his family there last week.
We notice that Glenburn is
still building and four loads OF
machinery arrived last week.
School began the 18th day of
March jor a four months term
with Miss Whiting as teacher.
The recent thaw has brought
a7little of old mother earth to
view again which looks as natur-
al as ever.
Seed wheat is hard to buy, the
farmers holding for a larger
price, expecting the laps will
need it soon.
John O'Leary has been visiting
his brother Jerry and George for
awhile. He will go to Canada
soon where he has a claim.
We are glad the county COM
missioners have decided to do
something towards getting rid
OF the pesky gophers. One cent
bounty will help to buy ammuni-
tiOn and traps at least.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
Tasted Like Flax.

A Missouri woman, formerly
a Ward County homesteader,
fed her hog last summer on fax
and thot the meat;tasted hkefax
after piggie was butchered. Rec
entity she wrote to her old friends
from her home in Missouri stat
ing that her skillet even had the
taste OF the North Dakota flax
field.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
Two Dead at Surrey.

The nine year old son of Mr..
Lambert or Surrey died Satur-
day night OF scarlet fever. and
was buried Sunday.
The Is months old daughter
OF Mr.. Critics died from the effect
of the fever Sunday. Scarlet
fever il still in existance at
Surrey altho It is growing less
steadily.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
PALDA.

Barney Spencer lost a fine draft
horse.
The farmers are getting ready
for spring work.
A small cavein occurred at
Pleasant Valley mine last We'd
nesday.
Chas. w. Hyde went to Minot
to have an operation performed
on his eye.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
Success At Farming.

Bonnie Olson who lives near
Burlington, has been in this
country five years and values
his wealth at $4,000. He landed
here with $3.50 and worked for
a time for John Ehr. He now
has three good quarters OF land.
He says any one can make q
good living here if he will work.
He raised excellent crops every
year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
Williston Dramatic Club.

The Williston dramatic club,
an organization composed of
Williston's best young people,
will give on entertainment, Lady
Bell, in Jacobson's opera house
in this city. the evening OF
March %. The club is said to
be very capable and should be
met with a large crowd
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
In A Small Shack.

liver johnson who lives eight
miles north Of town, instead OF
lying in his shack and listening
to the bowling OF the wintry
blasts, started a tailoring shop
on small scale and made sew
eral fine suits Of clothes. He
formerly worked in this city for
j. A. Lidstorm. The shack was
only 12x14 feet in size.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
SAWYER.

4 v 2i4 r : 3 Z y q y
4. s. Tofflenier drove to
Velva Monday.
j. J. O'Ieary received q ship
ment of farm machinery, last
week.
Geo. Persons, r. &. kardell
and VIM. Hodges transacted
business at Velva last Thursday.
Snow has been disappearing
quite fast the last three days.
Sleighing seems to be doomed for
the present.
Fred Hockspiere took all the
little boys and girls out for a
sleigh ride, Saturday, about
twenty in all. The little folks
enjoyed it immensely.
A young man from Minot was
in town one day last week look
ing up a location for q barber
shop. 1t is rumored that he will
open up ashop here in the near
future.
W. C.Harding returned Thurs
day from Forest City, Iowa
where he had been visiting for
about four weeks. On Friday
Fred Brown of the Nulph livery
drove him to his winter camp
in the hills. Joe Lockwood, his
partner was all alone during his
absence, had a hard time of it as
he was laid up with chickenpox
and lagrippe for several days
and nights was unable to feed
or water his horses, which almost
persisted during the seige.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
Toilet Devices
Of To-day

Aids to beauty and other toilet
adjuncts were Indispensable ages
before the time OF Cleopatra.
They have always been necessary
to culture and civilization. We
have provided for modern de-
mands in this line by . splendid
stock Of toilet Injuries and every
day necessities for promoting
beauty, cleanliaess and comfort.
Both foreign and domestic sup
plies are here. Articles not regu:
larly carried We are gladi to order
for you. ,.f. ~si
Powder, cstans, LoeioaS '''
Beasty Hslss' esnd Novelties
For tie .Toiiet Table. i ...
McCOY'S DRUG STORE, i
u LELAND HoTEL;,it,
Minot, North Dakota.
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Jurors.

List OF Jurors drawn for the
adjourned January term Ofcourt
which convenes Macrh "a, 1904.