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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

Devastating Effects OF an Overflow OF tho
Mississippi.

The heart-rending aud tremendously
tragic scenes of flood In "A mountain
gorge are wholly lacking In "A Louisiana
Hood. When a great leyee breaks in
our lowlands there Is a terrible rush of
waters ut the immediate scene of the
crcvasse. but at "A short distance from
the locality the scenes are entirely diff
ferent.
The water does not 90 roaring and
raging through a narrow valley, sweep
ing everything before il. The yellow
flood pouring through the gap. often
enlarged to the width OF miles. simply
spreads over the fiat country. filling the
vast shallow basin that il really pre-
scnts. Day after day the turbid waters
climb up around aud into the dwell
ings. the stables, the stock-yards. the
sugar-houses. the cotton-sheds. aud GIN
houses. while the pastures and cultivated
fields are covered. The submersion
goes on until the country Is inundated
from four TO twelve feet deep over
vast areas. The people retire To their
upper rooms, unless. rs is often the
case with the smaller dwellings. their
habitations are floated away. The
domestic animals cncompasscd by sea
of waters perish by thousands from
exhaustion or starvation. The muddy
water deposits its silt in the houses and
upon the growing crops, covering
everything in its reach with Shiny
mud. The country roads are extin-
guished. the bridges float away. the
railways are disabled. and boats alone
afford means OF communication with
the population beleagured by the inun-
dation.
Many people are drowned under
these unusual circumstances; many
more sicken. and not few die from
the exposure and privations which they
undergo, while the suffering for pro-
visions is often so great that the desti-
tute people over vast areas OF sub
merged country are dependent on
charity. The flooded region is often
twenty to fifty miles wide and hum
dred miles long. and in all those limits
there is scarcely spot of dry ground.
Such state OF things may last one or
two months before the waters subside;
and then dry land iit to stand on;much
less 10 pillow, Is slow in making its APP
pearance.
Such Is flood i'm Louisiana. II 1t
has not the overwhelming terrible
aud instantaneous cataclysmic features
of Johnstown tragedy. il is sufli-
GENTLY deadly and dreadful. Let it not
be considered lightly. Ae,c Orleans
Picdynnc.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
rure AIr.

After all that has been written on
culinary matters we ought TO be well
posted on that topic. No doubt there
is deal OF bad temper. and even bad
health caused by poor cooking. but
nature Is kind and overcomes many
obstacles laid in her way.
IL is not my purpose. however. TO
discuss the best modes OF cooking
Fresh air is my hobby. | called on a
lady not long since, and although it
was afternoon. the house was full OF
odors that come from lily ventilated
bedrooms. My friend looked haggard
and one OF the two childred, little
girl. was evidently suffering from the
impure air. The other child. sturdy
rosy little fellow. insisted on his right
TO the blessed air and sunshine. and
was rollicking out OF doors in the
rough March breezes. soon made an
excuse 20 leave. and when passing out
OF the yard glanced back mt the win
dows. which were all closed. Now.
this lady Is intelligent and educated
above the average farmers wife, but
is SO busy with her work she does not
take time TO think. This is not an iso-
lated case. Many persons are afraid
OF night air and others are too saving
OF fuel. Doctors bills are probably
more expensive than fuel. and AS TO
night air. the celebrated hospital
nurse, Florence Nightingale, admitted
IL freely TO her partients with benc-
fetal result. The danger from draughts
may be prevented by opening the win
dow about an inch from the bottom.
and this will admit considerable air
between the upper and lower sash.
We had few nights the past winter
that would not permit such ycntila-
ton.
Medical writer's say that diseases OF
all kinds, from the most trining
toothache TO the severest attack OF
fever, scrofula or consumption, are
much less manageable in low. dark
apartments. Now. dear young moth
ers, when you are planning the new
house, have plenty Of light and venti-
lation. and do not buy delicate car
pets and upholstery that will require
dark rooms 10 protect the colors. Is
not the health OF loved ones more pre-
cious than fine Northumberland
MOTHER LOIS.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
A Liliiputian Railroad.

A wonderful railroad is tho one which
connects the towns OF Bedford and
Bellevue. Mass, SAYS the Albany ar.
gus. 1t is nine miles In length. and is
probably as unique rs any on the globe.
The distance is not so astonishing. ex-
cept when the gauge Of ten inches is
considered.
In the short distance traverscd by
the pigmy II crosses eleven streams.
with bridges from five to thirty feet in
height The rails weigh but twenty
pounds TO the yard. about the size of
those used In the mines OF Missouri
and Illinois. The cars aud engines are
constructed so rs to be very near the
ground, insuring greater safety. The
cars are provided with single seats ON
each side Of the aisle.
The car itself weighs but four tons.
the weight OF an ordinary ear being
twenty To twenty-six tons. The Gu
ginc. without the tender. weighs seven
tons, and runs with two passenger or
freight ears ut the rate OF twenty miles
an hour. There Is a smaller railroad
than this in the United Statcs-thc one
in Bucks County Pennsylvania but IL
is only kept as an expensive toy BY n
rich farmer who has made fortune
out Of oil.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
what Drov. him to Drink.

II would work mum. only | met
with fatal disappointment in early
life" Poor man, you don't look rs
II you'd got over it yet. IL haven't
mum. / always fcta IL was cut out
for something great. But as soon rs
learned that Columbus had got ahead
OF me in discovering America lost am
bition and wept. Afterawhile | found
the same was true Of Shakespeare in
poetry and the other men kept getting
70 the Presidency. So IL drove me 10
drink. But I'm on the lookout, mum.
and my time may come yet.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
KoumIss- How TO Mako II.

Koumiss has become Il very common
article Of diet with dyspepties. II can
be made at home. Fill "A strong quart
bottle TO the neck with pure milk; add
two tablespoonfuls OF white sugar,
after dissolving the Same in n little
water over hot fire; add also u
quarter OF n two-cent cake OF COM
pressed yeast. Then tie the cork OF
the bottle securely. and shake the
mixture we'll; place IL in room OF the
temperature OF about ZOE Fahrenheit
for six hours and then place IL ON ice
over night. Drink in such quantities
as the stomach may require.
II will be we'll 10 observe several
important injunctions In preparing
koumiss. BE sure that the milk is
pure; that the bottle is sound; that the
yeast is fresh; 60 open the mixture In
the morning with great care. on ac-
count OF It's effervescent properties;
not 20 drink Il at all IN there Is any
curdlc or thickening part resembling
cheese. as this indicates that the fer
mentation has been prolonged beyond
the proper time Make Il ms you need
10 use IT, The virtue of koumiss is
that IL refroshes and stimulates one.
with no after reaction.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
The Doomed Man.

William kemmler In Auburn Prison was
Just Informed that the Court OF Appeals had
affirmed the judgment OF the lower court
Old Daniel ms keeper, by the way, seems
10 have q greater respect for the condemned
mans sensibilities than anybody else. and
did not volunteer the information To his
charge which he was so Xlously awaiting.
After he had eaten the last morsel
OF literally provided meal lac turned
to Daniel, and said: "Well, old man,
you seem to take IL harder than I do.
See'-raising himself to his full height and
expanding hIs chest-"I am not nervous or
downcast, and know by your solemn way
how my case has ended. and learned my fate
from your actions. But IL will be all right.
Daniel. Don't feel bad. KNEW all along We
would have 10 part. and | was ready 10 hear
what your good old heart dreaded to reveal
10 me-"
The prisoner Is much attached 10 his
Keeper for one with such "A brutal nature.
lie pretended TO be more concerned about
Daniel than about himself. but when Dan
TEL did not essay 10 enlightcn HIM OF The de-
cision OF the court he asked: "What did the
Judge say, anyway"
"'lhe court simply affirmed the decision
OF the lower COURT was the reply.
And that Is, said kemmler. "that I've
got to be touched on by this electric ma
chine. Well, the sooner it's over with me
now, the better. I'm tired OF this monkey
ing, for ! guess the laws all right
Warden Durston will take kemmler be-
fore the court In few days for rescntence
lilo is OF the opinion that another date would
be fixed upon for execution. rs there was
no necessity for another delay. The electri-
cal apparatus is IN readiness and the prison.
er could be disposed OF at an hours notice.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
Tn. Fashions.

With the approach OF the heated
term. jackets are disappearing and
even the diminutive shoulder cape or
dressy visite becomes burden.
High collars are discarded and the
neck dressing is in the diminuendo
scale. Crepe lisse ruchings wilt rs
easily rs rose pedals. and they are
superseded by fiat and narrow bands
of silk either OF cream or some faint
tint outlined with rope twist OF silk
or pleated cord OF gold or silver
Flat neck dressing Of every description
obtains at this season and even In the
street the bodice Is cut in a short V or
rounded so as TO be cool ana COM
Portable.
The Norfolk jackets and the blouse
waists OF silk percale or lawn are
provided with turn-down collars, be-
meath which scarf OF silk Is passed
and knottcd in sailor fashion or in four
finland style. which gives finish 10
the plainly-stitched front. Lacings
OF cord are only seen on the cheap
blouses the more expensive ones being
fastened with unobtrusive buttons OF
pearl.
Negligee costumes OF silk or wool
are even more the rage than they were
last season and are usually very simply
made. These suits do not fetter the
limbs like the pulled back riding habit
or the pleated and paneled tailor-made
ones. They are not unbecoming how
ever. and may be worn even at a
fashionable watering place until one
gets ready for the beach, promenade
or the afternoon drive.
Few large hats are worn for driving.
but they are popular NJ the seaside
and in the country. Small. close-iit-
ting toques are worn by both matrons
and misses. and 1t must be conceded
that nothing is so universally becom-
ing.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
DeiIchtfui Vacation Tours.

Summer Tourist Tickets both single and
round trip. are now on sale via the Lake
shore Route IL ). a NJ. ;. Ry.) 10 theprin-
cipal Mountain. Lake and seaside Resorts OF
the East; Chautauqua, Niagans Falls, To-
ronto. the ~. Lawrence and Thousand L.
lands, Montreal Lake Champlain, Saratoga,
the White Mountains, Portland, bar HAIR
Dor &C., SC.
Note: All Tourist tickets via this line adj
init 81 stop over at Chautauqua, Tux Mosr
UNIQUE SUMMER RESORT IN THE WORLD
20 which special low rate excursions will
be run during the season. For full informa-
ton concerning rates, train service, etc.
apply 10 A. J. smith. q. i. Il r.. A.. Clcye-
land, O.. or G. X. WILDER, Western Pass.
Agt., Chicago.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

We give you free OF charge ticket In our
great distribution Of o, 100 In gold and 9TH
er valuable presents OF July ~ with every
subscription OF 5Occnts each TO the WEEKLY
AGE-HERALp, the great Southern News
paper.
The AGE-HERALD has twelve pages. Is the
exact Size OF the New York Herald, and Is
the leading newspaper In the Industrial Sec
ton OF the South. Subscribe now. You
may get 800 In gold, and you certainly get
more than your moneys worth In the paper.
send on your name and 30 cents, In stamps,
registered letter or postal note. and get the
paper for six months aud your ticket In the
drawing. For one dollar you get the paper
a full year Address
THK AGE-IIERALD Co.,
birmingham, Ala
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

A post norton on the body OF William
Hatcher, n merchant who died nj Clcve-
land, o., OF the rare afllictlon known ~
Addison disease, was made. Hatcher caught
severe cold while bathing four years ago.
and since then his skin turned black. until
at the time OF his death his face, neck aud
shoulders were ~ black as negro's and
the remainder OF his body was only lit
tie less so. Hatcher worked until three
weeks before his death aud refused many
offers OF large salaries from dime museum
managers. The examination revealed de-
generation Of the supcrrenal capsule OF the
kidney.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
Mammo,h Cor.e, En,,rprise.

one OF the leading aud largest manufac-
turers OF corsets In the United States has
hit upon the very novel plan OF making
corsels for each season Of the year. IL has
been known To the ladies themselves for
years, how cumbersome and uncomfortable
the average corset II In the summer. This
company now manufactures line OF open
mesh, specially stiffencd corsets. warranted
10 keep shape perfectly aud add graceful
ness 10 the figure. Tie goods are being
adopted throughout the country, and be-
coming absolutely indispensable for summer
wear. The publishers OF the Housekeeper.
OF Minneapolis. MIMI, with characteristic
enterprise have placed an open order for
thousands OF pairs OF these corseis 10 dis
tribute among their lady friends through
out the entire country. IL il one OF the
boldest steps yet taken by any newspaper
publishers. aud IL will lac impossible 10 etl-
mate tue number OF ladies that will be di-
rcctly benefited. No leaders OF fashion or
authorities on dress have failed to endorse
these summer corsets. In this day OF mod
TT dress and correct taste IL Is TO be hoped
chat comfort will always reign supreme in
the matter OF our ladies' wear.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

A Wholesale poisoning case has developed
NJ Galena, O.. which while shrouded In mys-
terry, bids fair 10 result In the death OF sew
eral people and the severe Illness Of many.
A sale OF farm property aud household
goods was held two miles from Galena. IL
was attended by many people, and II Is
customary az such gatherings 10 fur
nish n dinner. About fifty people We're
accommodated at the table and a line meal
prepared and served under the supervision
Of Mrs Curtis, the landlady. Immediately
after the dinner each one returned 10 his
home. Some time In the afternoon young
granddaughter OF Mrs. Curtis was taken
violently al with intense pain and constant
vomiting. Soon after other members OF the
family were taken sick with like suffering
Following this came reports from others who
had partaken OF the dinner. aud every one
was so sick n to require the attention OF n
physician. For several hours II was thought
impossible for the members OF the Curtis
family 10 live. Several OF the neighborlng
farmers are now In critical conditions.
The physicians were so busy that no effort
has been made 20 discover the cause OF
The poisoning. but there are sensational ru-
mors ahoat which indicate that IL might be
the work OF would-be murderer. Since
the death OF Mr.. Curtis the family business
matters became entangled, which has been
followed by several domestic quarrels, and
much bad feeling has been engendered.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
Three were nurned 10 peail,.

Aterrible accident occurred at Hutchinson
kans., resulting In the death OF William
Hammell, his wife aud n young child. Mrs.
lIammell was preparing breakfast on gaso-
line stove, when the tank accidently fell i'm
to the flames. An explosion followed at
once, and Mrs. Hammell was envelopcd in
flames. In attempting TO rescue her the hls-
bands clothing caught fire and both were
burned TO death before assistance could be
summoned. A small child ran into the room
and was burned almost beyond recognition.
The family was one OF the most prominent
IN Hutchinson.
Miss Corr stonehaufer, Of Oskaloosa,
Iowa, was burned TO death by the exL losion
OF a Kerosene lamp, at the residence OF her
brother-n-law, NJ. scanlan, az salt Lake CITY.
She was preparing 10 60 10 the opera
house, and in throwing a light wrap over
her shoulders the garment struck a large
lamp and overturned a. The lamp fell upon
the young lady's shoulders and IN the ex.
plosion which followed her person was inn.
mediately enyeloped In flames.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
A Generous oliver.

Young wife-"I have little sur
prise for you. Harold.
Young husband -"IIow Kind you
are. dear Did did you make IL
yourself?n
Young wife No. indeed Its bet
ter than that. You see, the cat OF the
lady next door had nine kittens. and
would you believe IL. the kind woman
only kept one and gave me all the
rest. Here they are. on the bed
They can't see yet. !"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
Making chse.o on a small scaIo.

For the manufacture OF cheese on n
small scale are required cheese hoop
about 10 inches In diameter. with a
follower, n new wash tub. and press.
The milk should be taken perfectly
fresh from the COW. and strained
through cloth into the cheese tub.
As gallon Of milk will make one
pound OF cheese. the precise quantity
used Mt n time should be noted. Part
of IL should be warmed so that the
temperature OF the whole. when in the
tub. shall be raised TO SO : Fair. The
rcnnct, thoroughly cleaned and pre-
pared. should be then added. enough
being used TO produce curdling In
about 40 minutes. As soon as the curd
will break smoothly. IL should be cut
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

She was talking conlidentially To her
bosom friend.
Now that we are married. she
said. John has stopped drinking en-
tirely. have not detected the odor
Of liquor about him since our wedding
day
WAS IL difficult FOR him 10 stop?"
inquired the bosom friend.
oh, no; not at all. lie just eats
cloves. He says that is certain
cure
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

He saved Ms Pennies Until They iscached
Ono Hundred and Then Drew $4,000.


One Hundred and Then Drew $4,000.
The mother Of little Johnnie Kilgul-
Ion OF coal Fifth street says her boy -
lucky child. He was born on July
IL. 1879. and now has $4,000 in bank.
His parents are poor and live in humble
quarters The father. IA dyer by trade.
was without n situation for several
weeks, and in order 20 provide living
for his family of four children, obtained
employment temporarily rs n hod-car-
Ter.
Johnnie, the eldest child earned 1--WE
cents every day by CARRYING dinner for
neighbor TO his work shop. The week
~ savings were deposited in n small
bank at home. Ten days ago the faith
er, unused to hod.carrying, went home
almost exhausted and remarked TO his
wife; IF had dollar now / would
invest IL in a Louisiana State Lottery
ticket" The son heard the remark and
quickly said;
Pop, got dollar in my bank. Buy
n ticket for me-.
After talking over the suggestion
with his wife. the husband agreed 10
invest the dollar and one-twentieth of
ticket No. As, $50 in the Louisiana State
Lottery was purchased in the name OF
the boy. Luck smiled on the invest
ment and on Thursday last telegram
was received announcing that the ticket
had drawn the first capital prize of
$500, 600. The good news was a great
! surprise 10 Kilgallon, who received the
telegram, and Inc quit work to find out
! IL the news was really true.
He soon learned that the money was
on the way to this city in the custody
Of the Adams Express Company, and
by giving proof that he was the boys
father, received the Sl5, 900. that being
one-twentieth OF the capital prize. He
| deposited $4,000 in Chestnut street
savings fund and the remainder in a
Kensington bank.
"Johnnie has always brought luck 10
ms" said his mother this morning.
lone day colored fortune teller came
/ TO our house and he said that July IL,
I 1879, was lucky day. believe it. for
Johnnie never caused us any trouble
4 or uneasiness, and YOU know children,
ms n rule, are always doing something
to worry their parents. He is a lucky
boy, and l think he can strike the capl-
tai prize again next month. We are
] going to buy house for him and take
the deed in his name. The remainder
OF the money will be invested in good
securities. - Philadelphia (Pa.) Herald,
/ Nav 20.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
Murdered by a Prosecuting A,,orney.

Claude Mcdaniel, prosecuting attorney OF
tho Canadian district Cherokee Nation, shot
and killed James Stubbehcld. an intimate
friend. at Fort Smith, Ark. Mcdaniel and
MS wife quarrcled over glass OF lemonade
and the woman went Co Stubbleield's
house. Mcdaniel followed and urged her
10 return home. Stubbleheld tried TO act nv
"a peaccmaker. when Mcdaniel threatened
TO shoot him. "Shoot II YOU want to-"
said stubblefield. and Mcdaniel fired twice.
lie then mounted horse and rode away.
Both men were among the most prominent
IN the Cherokee Nation and were wealthy
and educated.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
nusIne.sor I,Ieasure.

Mrs. Brindle-''I must have some
money to-day William. I'm going
shopping"
Mr.. Brindle Gin surprisc) What
do you want with money!"
Mrs. Brindle (ditto) How can
buy goods without money"
MIR. Brindle-''Oh. you're going to
buy something? thought you were
only going shopping"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

Paris stole Helen and thus began
The wars that ruined Greece,
Cleopatra and Antony
They banished Roman peace.
And thus two simple little pairs
A. luck may come and go,
Can play the very deuce Mt times
Aud knock both high and low.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

Brown Confound IL. did you see
me kiss this lady?'. Boy--"Well. | am
not stone blind Brown-"Here's
fifty cents--you needn't say" Boy
"Oh. It's all right. I've mado over $40
OFT OF her this summer and fall"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
Hard To Please.

Servant come TO give notice that
am going to leave.
Mistress What Is there about this
place that you don't likeP
Servant-Your husband.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
FOR THE LADIES.
THE IMPORTANCE or KEEPING ROOMS
WE'LL VENTILATED.

Making Cheese ON "a small seaIe -KoumIss
Humorous and Sarcastic Paragraphs,
Etc.-The Fashions.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
FRACTIONAL space.

Mother" cried Harry. Dick will
have half the bed
Why" the maternal judge decided
The has n right To have half. hasn't
hep"
Yes" was the rejoindcr "but ho
will have his half In the middlew
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05

Husband-Where is my wife, Annie?
Maid She's just gone upstairs, sir.
Husband-well, just give her this
kiss. dear have to catch n train
in five minutes, and can't wait.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
Loves River.

say, when IA love the purcst,
"Wben self therein l. drowned
And when Is love the deepesty
"Wlen stiliest IL l. found"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
IfeartIess.

i knew she was heartless. but what could
lido
But love her. though heartless were she.
The reason knew. aud give it 10 you
Her heart she had given TO me.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
A Youthful spellcr.

Meddybcmps. Me-. boasts Of G-year.
old boy who spelled over 400 words
on examination day without missing
one.