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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-12-08

rope-wallSer The logger's spiked boots
aid his hold upon the timber, and his
cool head and steady nerves in many in
stances stand between him and death.
Even on the wide river, shoals hidden
rocks aud sharp bends call for vigilance
on the raftsman's part. and IL is not uu-
ill the Mississippi is reached that he can
feel that his duties are chiefly confined
10 keeping the raft in the middle Of the
wide stream, and by the time the big
water is sighted the raftsnian feels
that he has fully earned the right 10
i'ave n deal OF IN, and 10 go home only
heavy in ,clSet as he is light OF
heart.
The quest on Is sometimes asked:
VIII the great forests of the Northwest
give outY or course they will. Year
in and year out, hundreds of mill
lions of feet of lumber are sawed TO
meet the demands of commerce. The
denudation OF the forests OF the North
west goes steadily on, and MS the mighty
hills grow older they grow balder. The
nftsman and the lumberman will for
many years be found component parts
Of the up-river population.
OF the rank and file Of this army OF
wood handlers we have treated more es-
pecially. Above these ure the solid,
moneyed members OF this army. the men
whose capital is invested in the lumber
lands, in the cutting OF the ligenous
crop and its shipment by water and rail
TO distant markets Many Of these men
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-12-08

consideration, and this is often q task
rendered herculean by the mighty rush
ing OF the water. But these exciting
periods are alternated with qu;eter
hours when the raft drifts peacefully
down the swollen creek.
Often when one raft becomes uncon-
trollable and grounds hard below dam
succeeding RATS are relied upon 70 act
as battering rams for the grounded one.
Strength, activity and skill are called
into play by the duties of raftsman.
These rough-looking men will perform
marvellous deeds with the ponderous
logs, riding them with the skill of a
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-12-08
on THE RIVER.

are residents OF the flourishing towns
IN the interior OF Wisconsin referred
TO, Others make their homes in the
two cities OF Chicago and Milwaukee,
where their mills put into marketable
shape the timber which has absorbed
sunshine and water for hundreds Of years
in northern Wisconsin and Michigan.
Their capital calls into being great in
dustry and adds 10 the general wealth
and prosperity of the Northwest to a
marked degree.
A queer announcement Is found Mt
many OF the country taverns patronized
by raftsInen and loggers IL reads.
"Chip your boots before entering this
hotel" This is Greek TO the stranger.
IL is simply n polite request 10 men
whose feet are shod with inch spikes to
impale chips upon these before entering
the house. A Clipped boot is mercifui
TO the floors and carpets where this
luxury is found-but boots unchipped
are quick death 10 flooring boards and
consumption TO anything in the
shape Of carpets. Hence the warming.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-12-08
FOREIGN ITEMS

Mr.. Sexton has been reelected Lord May
or OF Dublin.
The italian government has introduced In
the Chamber Of Deputies bill asking for
supplementary credits OF 09,0OOO00 lire on
account OF the army and 81 600 900 lire on nc
count OF the navy.
VI. de Lesscps has published an appeal 20
the patriotism OF his countrvmcn 10 subscribe
for Panama canal bonds and thus insure the
success OF the work, which he says, will en-
rich France ms the >uez canal did.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-12-08
And IL Was.

The big bell in the Detroit City Hall
tower was ringing out a fire alarm the
other day, when n citizen stopped at the
corner of Woodward avenue and Con-
gress street and looked about him In
alarm.
Cit the boxr" queried the boy who
lost the count.
''Yes, and / believe it's for my house,"
"Hired gal use kerosene TO hurry up
the iireS"
"No. but / remember OF leaving a
lighted cigar In clothes closet about
an hour agol"
At this moment boy came running
up and announced that telephone mes
sage had come TO the Office saying the
gentleman's house was afrc, and that
he should come home Immediately.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-12-08
IN THE PINERIES.
The Lumbermen of Our Northern
Forests.

The RaftsmAn An He II. With Descrip-
ton OF His Trip Through tho Seeth-
ing Rapids-The Log Slide, Etc.
Now and then there appear on the city
sidewalks certain old-looking men, who
never fail to attract a passing glance
from hurrying pedestrians These men
are tawny in hue and staggering in
gait. The prevailing tint from SLOUGH
hat to rough boots Is faded yellow.
This is the usual color OF their long
hair. their boards, and their sun-cured
raiment Their faces alone show de-
parture from the all-pervading yellow,
for these are bronzed as deeply as
any costly example Of French or
Italian art, found in the jew
elers windows. Such are the visible
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-12-08

rocmier river where still larger RATS are
assembled. Ali along the route Of the
newly launched logs are mill-dams OF
greater or less height.
The crossing OF these form exciting
episodes in the raftsman's round of du-
ties. A raft, plunging over q dam OF
ten foot fall, is a spectacle which brings
out the natives in force. To keep the
bow oar in position and SO maintain con-
troll Of the floating mass. is the chief
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-12-08

yard and timber 10 the saw-mill. Months
before these fleets OF fallen trees have
reached the city, the monarchs OF the
forest have crashed 20 the earth.
During the summer and autumn
months this cutting goes on along
small streams tributary 10 the
rivers of the great Northwest When
the logs float down 20 the ''place Of the
sawmill," it floats out of sight as an i'm
diyidual and is lost forever. IL has been
one of the "oldest inhabitants aud al
ways lived an upright life. But this
has awaited nothing, and after the pas
sage beneath that bridge the log and the
place OF its long habitation have parted
forever. Though the steady consump-
ton OF timber has limited the available
trees 10 regions pretty far from the main
streams, yet the logs are transported 10
water that Is "navigable" at times,
without dependence on winters snow.
The log slide is a peculiar device. In
IL, laid end TO end, horsepower is used
with such effect that a string of logs is
pushed long distances, until stream is
reached sufficiently large TO supply
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-12-08
WASHINGTON NOTES.

I'm Kiernan's theatre, at Washington Thurs
day night, while the pugilsts kilraln and
Mitchell were on the stage, shot was fired,
the bullet perforstlng the scenery. A man
named John w. Robinson, who fired the
shot, and his companion, Henry c. Gray,
were arrested. Both occupied box IN the
second tier
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-12-08

transportation when spring freshets have
quickenced its pulses. The cylinders OF
white pine, meanwhile, await the com
ing OF the Hoods. When there is water
sufficient the driving" OF lock OF
logs begins. The lumberman takes
naturally 10 so designating inanimatc
wood. The flock Is turned loose In
the stream and the men toll after, help
len by prying and lifting and guiding
the clumsy logs.
To prevent n jamming or blockade OF
the logs en- ronte IN labor requiring ex-
pcrience, Judgment, and n deal Of ac-
livity. But finally the flock is safely
landed in the "boom" watery pen
where the logs are assembled into small
RATS for floating 70 the larger and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-12-08

IL is anticipated that the government
exhibits at the Cincinnati exposition
will cover 10000 square feet of space.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-12-08
.Ma-ri-ar.

A cat sat on the old back fence, his comrades
all had fed.
And as natural consequence things few
about his head
Bootjacks. bottles, stools and bricks. the
ncighbors Wild did fire,
But he his chops did calmly lick and loudly
yelled, "Marri-aw
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-12-08

Mrs. II. Putnam, the su,hoross, better
known as Margery Deanc, is believed 10 be
on her deathbed I'm Paris.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
The Iron Situation.

PITTsBURG, June 30.-There is no
change in the iron situation this
morning. Both sides are firm, and
when the day turns 60 off this even
ing, all the mills in the west, but II,
operated by non-union men, will close
down for an indefinite period. A
dispatch from Youngstown, Ohio
reports the mills in the MahOn-
ing valley preparing for protract-
ed suspension. Notwithstanding the
discouraging reports received by
the mill men they do not seem to
be worried. Almost all who were
spoken to, believe the suspension will
not continue longer than two or three
weeks. Shut down is always neces-
sary this time of the year for repairs,
and stock taking. The manufacturers
they claim. have used the same argu-
ments for years, and always opposed
the amalgamated association as Wig
Orously asatpresent. Since the strike
in 1882, the scale has been signed in
conference with but one exception,
and that was in 1885, when the strike
was declared.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
Big Enterprise in Furnaces.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, June 30.-Seven
hundred thousand dollars were
placed in the bank here yesterday, to
be used in the erection of three new
blast furnaces in this vicinity. The
furnaces are to be seventeen feet each.
The projectors of the enterprise are H.
F. DeBardelban, of Birmingham, and
parties from Charleston and Savan-
nah. The work is to begin immedi-
ately. When these furnaces are COM
pleted, there will be twenty-four blast
furnaces in operation in Alabama.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
Amusements Tonight.

Three different dances occur in the
city tonight, Notwithstanding the
heat sure to prevail. These will take
place as follows:
Turner hop for members and in
vited guests, at Turner hall, on Hous-
ton street. The garden will be lighted
with Chinese lights and the lunch at
II o'clock will be served therein.
The jolly Five will dance at Krisch
hall, corner North Flores and Houston
streets. A large number of invitations
have been issued and good time may
be looked for.
Eureka and Fannin Castles,
Knights and Ladies of the Golden
Rule, have joint moonlight picnic at
Muth's garden and pavilion on Gov
eminent Hill, at which dancing will
be enjoyed. This promises to be the
most enjoyable affair ever given by
this order in the city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
A Bad Break.

Yesterday Mrs. Holewick made an
affidavit against her husband. Paul
Holewick, charging him with threat
ening to kill her, and Deputy Consta-
BILE Stevens went to their residence,
on Austin street, to arrest the belliger-
ent husband. He found Holewick
nursing cat o. nine tails and on tell
ing him his business, the husband
produced a six-shooter. Stevens did
the same, and then Holewick consent
ed to accompany the officer. On the
way Holewick made a break for liber-
ty, but blow over his head from
Stevens revolver gave HIM his quiet
us, and now the accused is in the
county Jail nursing his wounds and
repenting his folly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
Frustrated by Heat,

Yesterday afternoon, about sunset,
stone mason named Marcellus Vol
pert, German, died in Dreiss' drug
store from insulation or sunstroke. He
had been working on Mr.. Campbell's
residence on the hills east of the CITY,
and in the evening he quit work as
usual, though complaining that he did
not feel well. He started to walk
home, but on reaching Crockett street,
fell and was picked up by some pas
sers-by and taken in hack to Dreiss'
drug store, where medical assistance
was found and rendered, electricity
being used as a restorative without
avail and the sufferer died about 7
O'Clock, his temperature being 107
degrees. Deceased was a widower,
aged about so years, leaving three
children to mourn his loss. They are
in charge of their grandmother. He
was member of ST. Joseph's Catholic
church and received the ministration
of Rev. Father Pfefferkorn of ST..
Joseph's church, at his deathbed. The
remains were inferred today by this
society, from his late residence on
Water street, opposite the Meunch
homestead. Deceased's wife, 8 years
ago, suffered a sunstroke, while on a
farm on the Salado, from the effects of
which she died about two years and
six months ago.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
Farewell Lawn Party.

A number of members of the Trou-
badour Social club rendered a fare
well lawn party to Miss Edna Truax
last night at Capt. Ramsay's residence
The grounds were decorated with
Chinese lights, and refreshments of
ice cream, lemonade and cake were
served at tables on the lawn. Croquet,
dancing, etc, were INDUCED in.
To the following ladies and gentle
of the affair:
Mrs. Ramsay, Mrs. F. L. Smith,
Mrs. A. Young, Misses Beckie. Wefng,
Alice Moritz, Annie Morriss, Messrs.
]. w. Breitling, T. A. Conner, Frank
Caldwell, J. T. Hambleton, John,
Owen and Joe Truax, E. Thavonat,
Gus Moritz.
Miss Truax leaves next Monday for
a long visit to Corpus Christi.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
Still Another Chance.

The Secretary of State has in
structed Marshal Reagan, of Calves
ton, to deliver Ludwig Riesch, alias
Martin Ludwig Rieschke, late of San
Antonio, held for extradition, to an
authenticated officer of the German
Empire, but this cannot be done at
present as the defendants counsel
have filed an habeas corpus petition
in the federal court which has been
granted by Justice Lamar, and the
case will be heard on Monday next,
at Jackson, Mississippi, to which
point, Riesch, in charge of the mar
shall, is now en- route.
All depends now upon Justice
Lamar's decision. If it is favorable
to the accused he will be released, if
not then he will be taken to Germany
for trial.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
NEW GUN CLUB.
Organized With a Strong Member
ship to Start With Last Night.


ship to Start With Last Night.
A number of gentlemen of this city,
who are enthusiastic lovers of the
sport of the field and target gallery,
have enlisted the interest of large
number four young gentlemen sports
men of this city during the past week
in the formation of club which as
sumed tangible shape at ScholZ's hall
last evening when % young men met
and formed the San Antonio Gun club.
Its objects are to promote rifle, pistol
and wing shooting, among its men,
bers, and to protect birds and fish.
After the adoption of a splendid con-
stitutiOn and set of bylaws, the fol-
lowing officers of the club were elect
ed, to-wit:
Presidential. C. Schryver.
Vice President-Wm. Ferguson.
Secretary-W. l.. Simpson.
Treasurer-Frank Flood.
Captain-August Thiele.
Directors-J. B. Gilbert, J. G. Lum,
Fred Kelly, Peter Shields.
Committee on Rules and Regula-
tions-Messrs. Frank Flood, w. b.
Mcmillan, Arkansas Prescott, r. H.
Aiken. August Thiele, August Gross
man, w. l.. Simpson.
Meetings of the club will be held
monthly on the first Monday of each
month; annual meeting occurs on the
first Monday in April. Days for regu-
lar meetings of the club in the field
for practice will be, during the close
season on, Thursdays and Sundays of
each week. After this season, meet
ings will be held as the club directs.
The grounds have not been chosen,
but the directory has the matter in
charge and will probably select San
Pedro springs. Another meeting will
be held next Monday evening. Among
the members who are now enrolled
are Messrs. Peter Shields, A. G.
Schryver, w. L. Simpson, VIM. Fer
guson, w. II. Pancoast, julius Smith,
A. Prescott, w. B. Mcmillan, w. w.
Teele, Aug. Thiele, J. B. Gilbert, F.
NJ. Flood, w. w. Wilson, Aug. Gross
man, p. Grona, w. Derr, J. G. Lum,
ID. P. Barr, Frank Caldwell, Henry
Boerner, Geo. Brazleton, Fred Kelly,
Albert Critzer, 1. n. ROthwell, J.
NJ. Bell, Jr., H. S. Garfield,
O. G. Guessaz, T. H. Micklejohn,
Joe Dwyer, E. B. Chandler, r. B.
Green, Phil. Shook, J. c. Mabry, J. p.
Warren, Geo. Chabot, DIR. G. w. Phil
lips, Ira Hewitt, Chas. and IT. w.
Mullaly, Geo. Morgan, n. M. Smith,
S. G. Newton, F. Wilbanks, f. c.
Stockton, III. D. Hatfield, Geo. Pas
chal, Ed. Polk, VIM. Vollbrecht, Mike
Goggan, Ed. and Albert Stoves, John
Wilkens, Gus. Mauermann, F. and A.
Ohnesorge, A. Dittmar, w. G. Ro-
bards, NJ. Freedom, II. B. Wren, r. G.
Scott, Louis F. Ulrich, B. G. Reilly,
Jas. Simpson, Ed. 0. Stevens, r. H.
Aiken, A. w. Houston.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
United In Wedlock.

On Wednesday night, June 9th,
Miss Ella F. Frazier, one of the teach
ers of Santa Clara public school, was
united in marriage to Mr.. J. H. Por-
ter, of Sherman, Texas, Rev. DIR.
Starnes, officiating. The bride was
richly attired in cream watered silk,
orange blossoms and court train. Miss
Alice Wicks, first bridesmaid, wore q
cream nuns yelling; Miss Lucy Cole,
second bridesmaid, wore cream surah
silk. The groom, Mr.. ]. H. Porter,
and groomsmen, Messrs. d. w.
Hughes and w. III. Mitchell, appeared
in full dress. The presents were many,
valuable and useful. The occasion
was largely attended by the many
friends of the bride. The happy couple
carry with them the kindest wishes
of their many friends for many long
years of pleasure and usefulness.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
ST, MARKS DEANERY.
A Recherche Entertainment and
Party Last Night.

The elegant parlOrs of st. Marks
deanery were filled with large thrOng
of ladies and gentlemen last night, to
enjoy the Entertainment given by the
ladies of the church for the benefit of
this sanctuary, which numbers the
most fashionable of the city among it's
members. A splendid programme
was carried out, and the refresh
ments of ices and cakes were
served in the best of style, during
the intervals. Among the ladies
and gentlemen present the LIGHT re-
porter noted Mrs. Workman, Dean
Richardson, Drs. Nj. X. and +. NJ.
Taylor, Mrs. Marstellar, Miss Sarah
King, Mrs. Scion Stewart, Misses Eva
and Minnie Mes bitt, Mrs. r. H. Need
ham, DIR. Shropshire and wife, DIR.
Geo. Clifford, Mr.. White Caldwell,
Mrs. Muncey, Miss Wilson,, Miss
Vance, Mr.. Herndon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nicholson, Miss Siddie Steadman, w.
X. Kennard, Mrs. DIR. G. l.. Hunter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Todd, Miss Dot Richard
son, of Houston; w. f. Fithian, Mrs.
Nj. A. Maverick, Mr.. Phelam, Mr..
Wheakly, Mrs. Cooley, Maj. Looscam
and wife, of Houston, and Mrs. Varga.
The programme was as follows:
Soprano solo, 1.-THE Waiting Heart"
by Mrs. Workman.
Baritone solo, "The Heart Bowed
Down" by DR.. Fred Taylor, accom-
panied on the piano by Mrs. Marstel-
lar.
Recitation, "Mabel, Little Mabel"
by Miss Sarah King.
Solo, "Then You'll Remember Me-"
by Mr.. Kennard.
Mrs. Workman sang two more
solos by request, which were heartily
applauded.
The LIGHT returns acknowledge
ment for courtesies extended its re-
porter byall the ladies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
Serious Injuries.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Poerner, of
D'Hanis, are in the city, having
brought their 7-year-old daughter,
Martha, for medical treatment. The
little girl was aiding her father yes
terday to thresh oats, when some
in bundle she held got caught in the
machine and she was caught in the
thresher. Before the machine could
be stopped both her arms and right
leg were broken and she was other
wise injured. The poor little girl lies
in critical condition, though hopes
are entertained for her recovery.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
A Mountain illumination.

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 30.-This
morning the party proposing to illu-
inmate the summit of Mount Hood on
the night of the fourth of July, left
here bound for the peak. All neces-
sary expenses will be betrayed by the
city of Portland. The party is COM
posed of w. H. Walker, w. A. Wet
sell, J. M. Beck, Jr., o. G. Toolum, E.
D. Wedert, Barley Auery, of the Ore
gonian; Lieut.. J. w. O'Neill, w. S.
Steele, AdOlph Dekum, S. s. Nicolini,
J. NJ. Keene, and G. H. Gore.
Lieut.. O'Neill, United States army,
goes along for the purpose of making
signal experiment from the sides
and summit, and the peak, which if
seen from this city, will be answered
and the distance between the summit
of the mountain and Portland, is
about sixty miles. It's thought that
if the sun is shining brightly, the sig
nails can be seen without difficulty.
United States Signal Service officer,
Glass, Of Portland, expects to open
communication with the party
by four o'clock Sunday after
noon. On Monday and Tuesday
more work will be done, and on
Wednesday he expects to find an an
swering flash from Mount Hoods very
summit. After the illumination in the
evening, Mr.. Glass will try calcium
light, and his heliograph communica-
ton will be by means of short and
long flashes, corresponding somewhat
to the dots, and dashes of the Morse
telegraph alphabet. The party have
taken with them one hundred pounds
of red fire, to be used in Illuminating
the summit of the peak. Great inter
est is felt in the result of the signaling
experiment; also in the illuminating
project.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
City Pearl Beer,

Mrs. VIM. Esser, corner of Avenue
B and Sth street, has accepted the
agency for the justly popular pearl"
Bottled Beer, and requests the patron
age of her friends and all lovers of
good beer. Call by telephone and be
supplied.
Mrs. Esser also desires to state that
since the death of her husband she
has continued the bottling business,
and now manufactures the finest and
purest mineral, soda and arated wa
tiers to be found in the city. 6-30-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
Practical Gratitude.

Yesterday, at Santa Rosa hospital,
the festival of Saints Peter and Paul
was duly observed, and the railroad
patients gave practical expressions of
their gratitude by presenting Sister
Superior St. Pierre with handsome
writing desk and two beautiful vases.
In the morning high mass was cele-
brated and at night concert was
given for the recreation of the sick
patients.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
Revolution in Rome.

LONDON, June 30.-A dispatch to the
Daily News from Rome says: "Im-
portant changes are about to be made
in the Vatican. Mgr. Galimberti
will probably be appointed papal sec
rotary of state. 1t is expected that a
more conciliatory policy will shortly
ly replace the present policy Of intol-
erance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-30
He Has Found Rest.

Henry Lazenby, the man who was
found dead on the stairway leading to
the cellars of the Maverick bank, was
buried yesterday afternoon from DIR.
Cupples' residence, on Soledad street.
The remains were inferred in the mill
tary cemetery and were followed by
Major Cushing, Major H. B. Adams,
and other officials, who had known
him during his service with the gov
eminent. The expenses were kindly
borne by Major Adams.
The deceased was born of wealthy
parents, in West Washington, d. c.,
"A years ago, and was appointed Sec
ond lieutenant in the sixth cavalry,
he thus served for six months, when
he was nominated for captain
by Andrew Johnson, but the appoint
ment was not confirmed. This fact
seemed to have clouded his life. For
many years he has resided in San An
tonic and has been a confirmed inva-
lid. He has been a clerk in the mill
tary headquarters and has worked for
Messrs. Adams & Wickes.
Friends give the deceased the high
est character and regret his sad end.
-S0~
If you want first-class concert and
dance music, call on Zottarelh's Or
nh AnAr