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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06
A Greek olrl'. Romance.

In the winter of 1901 a great
costume festival was held in Munich.
Germany. Among the many beauti-
full women present was Greek girl,
dressed in classic costume OF extreme
simplicity. her only jewels being a
single string OF pearls about the neck.
A Boston artist, then a student at the
Royal Arb Academy, who was present,
was impressed with the classic charm
OF this virgir beauty. made sketches
and notes. and at once set TO work to
paint the picture. but In vain; tho
time had not come In which TO realize
the conception. and the canvass was
laid aside. Two years ago, rs the
artist was returning from a summer
trip in Europe he was introduced TO a
Hungarian nobleman. who had been
appointed consul. and with his family
was sailing for New York. When In
troduced TO the consuPs family. n
glance at the daughter. a beautiful girl
OF sixteen, brought 10 mind the Greek
girl seen at the costume festival in
Munich years ago; another look at the
mother and indeed IL was the same
woman. An intimate acquaintance
brought 10 light the fact that the Hun
garian. thena student at the University
at Munich, lost his heart that memoir
rial night at the festival. and soon af-
ter married the girl. A few months
after the arrival in New York the
daughter gave sittings 10 complete
the picture, which had been inspired
by the mother years previous. The
artist was Mr.. j. NJ. Stone, and the
picture was Mt the last Art club exhi-
bition.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06

this cabbage grew. they were obeylng
the idle within OF idle gentlemen on GO
ing 10 the original home OF that cab
bage TO do so. And so they went.
Englishmen. as "A rule. are no. gar
rulous, and these two friends were no
exceptions. They were directed TO
the farm where the cabbage grew.
They remained two weeks. At the
end OF that time one of them said TO
the rancher:
II want so much OF your land In a
certain section. How much Is II
worthP'
-Four hundred thousand dollars.
1t was paid for. The other friend
said 10 the rancher:
Your daughter is very beautiful
and love her. want TO make her
my wife"
Two months ago there was a we'd
ding at the ranch. There were n
number OF people present friends OF
the family, and the groom threw aside
his taciturnity long enough at the
supper table 10 tell how the big cab
bage head had led 90 his happiness.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06
For Housekeepors.

At this season OF the year, when
butter and eggs are comparatively
abundant and cheap, many house
keepers lay in stock for the winter
The butter should be OF the
first quality; free from buttermilk
firm and we'll sailed. 1t may be
packed in wooden tubs or stone jars.
III one has a cool. sweet room in the
cellar the butter will keep perfectly
wholesome II covered with a piece OF
linen upon which a thick layer OF salt
has been spread. II, however, one
has no cold room, brine poured over
the butter will help TO preserve It.
TO make the brine, put into a porce-
lain or granite-ware stew pan one
pint OF salt two tablespoonfuls OF
sugar, one teaspoonful OF saltpetre
and two quarts and a half OF boiling
water Stir over the fire until the solid
ingredients are dissolved; then set
away TO cool. When cold, skim and
strain. Pour the cold brine over the
butter. The butter tub should be
placed ona shelf and away from any
kind OF food that has an odor.
Although eggs do not absorb odors
so readily as buttermilk or cream,
they are. nevertheless, affected by the
substance in which they are packed.
Farmers frequently pack eggs for
market in oats, which sometimes be-
come damp and strong-smelling. The
eggs absorb bad odors and are spoiled
for table use. No matter how eggs
are preserved, they cannot be com
pared with the fresh article; but
since there are periods when the sup
ply does not meet the demand, IL Is
well TO keep some in the least obiec-
tionable manner. That manner Is To
preserve them from the air in bath
that will not spoil their flavor.
Make brine with two quarts OF un.
Stacked lime two ounces OF cream o.
tartar, half pint of salt ten quarts
OF cold water and about n pint and a
half OF boiling water-enough 70 re
duce the lime TO powder.
Put tho lime In a large pail and pour
the boiling water upon 1t. Now ado
the cold water and let the mixture
stand until cold. When the lime
water Is cold, add the salt and cream
OF tartar. Stir well. Put the egg
in small butter tubs and cover will
the brine. Mario Pdrioa, ia House
V0ye.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06
linn The Chant.

Belonging To our company in 1864
was boy aged IL years, who had en-
listed when IA. He was perfect
giant in strength, and he never knew
what fear or excitement meant We
called him Jim, though that was not
his real name. We were camped at
this time on a spur OF the mountain
near Cumberland, Md, east OF town.
about half mile from the railroad
switch Upon the switch stood "A train
OF cars, one OF which had "A hole stove
in one end large enough for man TO
crawl through. BY some means it
was ascertained that there was whisky
in that car. and fellow offered Jim
25-cent shinplaster TO go In and get
a canteen full for him. Jim readily
agreed TO the bargain Git being about
y o'clock at night and, getting a
couple OF his comrades TO watch on
the outside for the train men, he
crawled in; but he had 20 make his
way over the plumber TO the opposite
end OF the ear. before he found the
barrel which contained the whisky.
He tapped the barrel then struck
match so he could see TO
fiji the canteen. The whisky took
fire. The boys outside saw the fire
and. realizing the impossibility Of
Jim ever getting back 10 the hole in
the end of the car, took 10 their heels
up the mountain for camp, the most
agonizing, terror-stricken men you
ever saw, at the thought Of their COM
rade burning up in that car. and UNI
der such circumstances, that they
would never dare TO tell what became
OF him. But when they reached camp,
out OF breath and almost dead with
terror, who should be the first man
they saw but Jim, leaning against IA
tree, smoking a "stoga'' and looking
at the fire. the calmest man in camp.
When the whisky caught fire, Jim
took In the situation az once.e Placing
his back against tho plumber he put
his feet against the end of the car,
and with one exertion Of his great
strength, burst out the end Of the ear
and made a bee line for camp.
| saw the fire. but knew nothing OF
It's origin for nearly twenty years
after, when got the particulars from
one OF the boys who was outside. Ho
said he never wanted 10 suffer again
what he did that night while running
up the mou ntain side. Nam.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06

y
subsequently, took place. The SERGE
ant. II have forgotten his name. so,
begging his pardon, l will for con-
venience call him Sergt Jackson) was
n strict disciplinarian. when drilling
his men.
By the way. IL was shot hurled
FROM that same sergeant's 44-pounder
rebels on the hill, To the southeast.
that played such havoc. killing many
men and Gripping 80 many horses. in
stead of shot from the gunboats. as
has often been enormously stated.
Sergt. jackson was as cool under
fire as he was on dress parade; the
only difference was in the CLINT OF the
steely eye. short laugh when he
would straighten up 10 see the fearful
havoc his great gun was creating In
the ranks OF the rebels; then jackson
would approvingly pat the monster
gun. When one of his men fell dead
at his post, the sergeant's face would
turn shade paler and his lips com
press. Gently pntting the dead 10 one
side. he would resume his deadly work
at the great gun. Hank! A warning
shout from the boys behind their lit
tie Entertainments.
They are coming for your gun.
sergeant No reply from jackson;
he was too busy TO even make "a false
motion. Around. Mt the side, in front
in the rear, his tall form seemed made
II A .RN
charge up to the very mouth OF the
monster gun.
Don't touch that thing on cried
dirty, long-haired fellow. shaking
his naked saber at jackson. not 20 feet
from the muzzle OF the huge gun. 1t
was the last word he uttered. jack
son was very coolly blowing the end
OF burning stick which he held in
his hand. as the words reached him.
He touched the powder. A puff, n
roar. What fearful work! The man
who had shouted the order at jackson
was torn 10 shreds. A lane that
widened as IL went was torn through
the compact ranks Of men and horses.
For one moment after the gun was dis
charged the horsemen stood as II para
lyzed, then with one accord they He'd.
amid the triumphant shouts OF the
old Warren county boys; and none
knew better how 10 shout than those
same boys. among whom | had spent
a great part OF my boyhood. jack
sons last shot was sent after the fly
ing rebels on the hill, still giving
them a parting hint OF the folly OF at
lacking men that were not there 10 be
driven. Dan. Knight, 9th Iowa Cav.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06
Cabbage and Marriage.

Eighteen months ago, says the San
Francisco Chronicle, according TO the
unouestionable statement OF n grain
merchant, there stood in front OF the
door OF one OF san Francisco's real
estate dealers n cabbage weighing ~
pounds. and said 20 be the largest ever
raised. While this production OF Cali
fornias greatness was on exhibition
the Oregon express landed from En-
gland two Britons. so fresh from their
native soil that they walked along the
dry and dusty streets with surtouts
down 60 their ankles and their trous-
ers rolled up TO meet their coats. They
were both bound for australia. Pass
ing along they espied the wonderful
cabbage. Both men stopped short
Up went two single eyeglasses.
by Jove. old boy. but that's a
doosedly large cabbage. doncher-
know
"Doosedly large" replied the sec
ond surprised son OF Albion, and then
they both went In and inquired OF the
real estate man where IL was grown.
Both men were wealthy. Both men
were cousins, and while unknown TO
them the busy hand offate was now at
work. Il only seemed to the curiosity
seekers that life would be misspent
unless they saw the land upon which
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06
Educntlon and society.

Too often the first thought oil
n mother over the cradle
OF child. especially II II be q
girl, is how TO steer and trim her
little bark SO that at the proper ago
she may float upon the serene seas OF
social success. The schemes and de.
vices and worries OF young mothers
in New York 20 achieve this end; tho
complications In which they involve
themselves, and the energy which
they expend to control or TO interfere
with affairs OF school in matters OF
which they have no knowledge or
skill. would be amusing were IL not
so pitiful. While they talk OF an
xiety and interest for the education
OF their children. IL is this meretric-
ious end alone which many parents are
seeking. The teacher receives their
children with the knowledge that her
best work will never be appreciated. -
Scribner'S.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06
A Brave Confederate.

Lieutenant &. A. Coryell. formerly
OF the One Hundred and Forty-first
New York Volunteers. was with Shcr-
man on the famous march 10 the sea.
One bright Sunday in December. 1864.
the Lieutenant was detailed to take
charge OF the picket line in front OF
Savannah. on the edge OF the swamp.
There was truce between the pickets
and everything wore n Sabbath-like
stiffness.
Coryell had nothing To do and was
out OF tobacco. How 60 get IA chew
was the question. Finally handsome
young officer from the Confederate
side strolled out between the lines.
Coryell hailed him ut once.
II say, Johnny, II / come over TO
you can get tobacco and return safe
ly 10 my linesp'
Come along. I'll treat you right"
"Iow do | know that I'll not be
taken prisonerPn
You have the word OF gen
tleman and n Confederate officer"
Coryell thought moment and then
decided to make the venture. He laid
aside his sword and belt and started
across the high narrow dixie leading
10 the Confederate line. On either
side OF the dixie the water In the rice
fields was five feet deep.
The lieutenant reached the opposite
shore without any misgiving. The
Confederate produced some tobacco,
and trade was made In no time.
Then the two fell into a pleasant con-
versation.
Suddenly Coryell saw signal nut-
ter from house some distance in the
rear OF the Confederate line.
What does this mean?' he asked
sharply.
IL don't know replied the Con-
federate.
just then an orderly dashed up on
horseback. and, with dignilied
salute, said TO the Confederate officer:
Lieutenant. the general orders
you 10 take the Yankee officer TO
headquarters.
"Am your prisoner" asked Cor
yell.
The Confederate extended his right
hand.
IL offered you my protection" he
said. Go TO your lines. will
follow you over the dixie, and II my
body can shield you from Confederate
lead you will reach your command In
safety. Goodbye and God bless you. :"
The Federal started on his return
trip. He was half way across when
the first shot came. There was an
other and another, until II whole
brigade soemedito be firing at him.
The fugitive walked rapidly on
ward until he reached the Federal
lines and vaulted over the breastwork.
Then he looked back and saw his pro-
tector standing on the dixie. The
Confederate raised his hand. turned
about and marched TO his own side.
He had kept his promise like truo
soldier.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06
THE CAMP FIRE.
breaking In Rscruits--A Giant Seventeen
Years oid~-Military Matters and
short Items.


The regiment of which / was a
member went into camp about Sep
TENDER 1, 1861, near Defiance, o.,
where We were mustered into the mill
tary service and uniformed Thence
we went by rail 10 Camp Dennison,
o., where we were supplied with arms.
After being armed we were called out
for regimental drill. Soon after the
drill began, the bad blood in the col
oners veins got very warm, causing
him TO feel uncomfortable. and he
kept us at "A carry or shoulder-arms
nearly two hours, until our natural
arms could hardly endure the strain
longer. That was our first active
military experience. Thence we
went by rail TO Nicholasville, Ky.
From Nicholasvillc we marched one
night to Camp Dick Robinson. Whom
the right OF the regiment reached
camp. the left still rested on the Ken
lucky river. eight miles back. That
was our first experience In marching.
A few days after we started for
Wild Cat Gap. in Southern Ken
lucky by way Of Crab Orchard,
One night below Crab Orchard, some
state militia, styling themselves Ken
lucky Home Guards. volunteered
their services as yidetteS About 10
O'Clock at night. when all was quiet in
camp. the vidcttes fired few shots and
rushed TO the rear. The long roll was
beaten and the regiment rallied. We
were all more or less excited, espec-
tally the chaplain. lie jumped out OF
bed. pulled on his boots with large
spurs on. then tried TO pull on his
pantaloons. Failing in that attempt.
he pulled of his boots, put on his hat
and coat, and ran out calling at the
top ofhis voice:
Boys, put your trust in God. and
keep your powder dry
Next day while on the march,
word was brought us that we were
wanted Immediately at Wild Cat Gap.
We had recovered from our first shock
and felt very brave at that distance
from danger. so we lifted the hind
most foot first. We got there next
day, about twenty-four hours after the
battle. in which three regiments held
at bay and repulsed the enemy, re-
ported as being fifteen thousand strong.
| think the three regiments were the
18th o., the SD Ind. and Kentucky
re.iment. 49, The Mute Of Company H.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06
Doubtful.

Yabsley-'See here, Wickwire. you
are married man and ought TO know
something about the ways OF women.
| want To ask your opinion on n little
matter" Wickwire- "WellP" Yah
sley--'I was calling on young
lady last evcning--no | didn't say
what her name was--and along about
1880 she began asking me about my
favorite breakfast dishes. I'd like to
know whether she was limiting to-
wards housekeeping or intimating
that Il was time for me TO GO home"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06
Tho Fittesr

Lucy had just returned from vassar.
and was airing her profundity. Goa
versing with her afiianccd. young
Washington county farmer. who knew
more about tho science OF agriculture
than philosophy. she asked;
Henry. do you believe In tho the
DRY OF the survival OF the fittcstp"
''Ycs. | reckon so; our Jessie often
has en-. but she always comes around
all right in time"
Lucy turned pale and bit hcr under
lip. - Pittsburg Dispatch.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06

For several weeks before FORESTS
attack on Fort Donclson the last time,
a sergeant OF the SD belonging. /
think. to CO. Ed with n detail from
the regiment, had been drilling with
heavy gun Ga 44-pounder, II don't
mistake, that they had mounted
about 100 yards northeast OF the quar-
!crs OF the regiment. where the fight
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06

Country Courfship.
Driving the cows from the upper meadow
Beauty and Brindle aud Bess--
Now IN the sunlight now IN the shadow,
And now In the winds caress;
With song as sweet asat morn the startling
Is wont 10 the skies to trlll:
Mollie. the farmers daughter and darling,
Comes tripping adown the hill.
Purple and black are the braided tresses
Her dainty temples that crown;
Light Is her step on the sward IL presses,
As fall OF the thistle down.
The squirrels peek from the wayside
hedges,
AS the maiden moves dong.
And count II chief OF their privileges
TO list TO her jocund song.~
Down where the alders and slender rushes
Border the rivulets banks.
And the widened sweep OF the water gashes
( Under bridges broad planks;
Whistling loye-song. in broken snatches--
His hat pushed back from his brows-
Robin, the miller, awaits aud watches
For the coming of the cows.
Up 10 their knees in the stream, the cattle
Drink deep OF its crystal How;
Little they care for the lovers prattle
Or the bliss the twain may know;
Their heaving sides with their draughts dis
tended.
They enter the path again,
And crop the grasses, with heads low Bonded,
On either side OF the lane.
The shadows deepen; the dew Is sprink-
ling
With diamonds all the meads;
And faint and far, in the distance tinkling,
The sound OF the bells recedes.
Still on the bridge where the water glstens,
As the moonlight on II falls
The miller talks, and the maiden listens,
Iiut the COWS nro In their stalls.
w. ID. KELLY, In Ladies' Home Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06

Watts Now. N | understand cor
roctly. the first principle OF socialism
Is TO divide with your brother mau.
Potts --Thon you don't understand Il
correctly. The frat principle OF social
ism Is 10 make your brother divide
with you.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06
FOR THE LADIES.
ITEMS AND MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
THE FEMININE SEX.

A Country Courtship-- Hints for House
ksepers-fiessant Paragraphs and
Pungent Points.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-06

A Ticket seller wAs w.s strangely ~

A writer In the Boston Tram
himself a ticket-sellcr. reports
which he witnessed not long agc
seated In the Office OF largo
station. The ll:40 train was
70 leave when two women h
TO the window. and tho taller
called for two tickets TO C-'
man at the window took them
the case and as usual called ol
price sixty cents.
The tall woman stopped her search
OF her purse. and looked up In amaze
ment
Sixty cents!m
"Yes'm, and you'll have tn hurry II
you want 10 catch this noxt train"
II didn't think the price was 80
much IA that"
Tho tickets are thirty cents each"
''Oh. OF courseln she said. with
sigh of relief; '.but l only want ono"
Excuse me-" said the agent. ]
thought you asked for two"
"Yes. but the other lady will pay
for hers"
The agent said nothing. though he
might have said that he could hardly
have been expected 10 know that the
customer who called for two tickets
was TO pay for only one OF them.
BY tho time the transaction was
completed. IL was past li:40. but the
train had not gone. The two women
left the window. but Immediately
came back again. out OF breath.
Are these excursion ticketsY' \
they cried.
mo"
''Oh. but We wanted excursion
tickets"
Then give fifteen cents more. each
of you, and will change your
tickets.
One OF the women, In her hurry.
dropped her purse aud spent several
seconds in picking up the scattered
change. Before she had found her
fifteen cents the train drew out OF tho
station.
The train has gone" Frantically
exclaimed the short woman.
When is tire next train for CO"
asked her companion
"At 1880"
"Oh! OH" cried the short woman.
Now. you see. we've got to wait
here AN hour aud ten minutes just be-
cause you didn't give us the right
tickets. said the tall woman. glarlng
ut the ticket seller
II beg your pardon. gave yon
what you called for"
''Of course we wanted TO como
back.
But didn't know It."
ibid you suppose We wanted TO
live there foreverp" asked the short
| woman.
1T is hardly my place TO suppose
ut all. madam; 1 must give people
what they ask for"
II shouldn't mind your stupidity IL
we didn't have to walt here more than
an nour on account OF It."
With this they turned their backs
and flounced away.
Madam" cried the agent after tho
tall woman, you've left your
change"
And SO she had. In her excitement
she had left four dollars and eighty
five cents upon the window-shelf. to
be pocketed by the first passer. She
did not even thank the man for calm
| her back.
few minutes later the writtnn
the sketch passed near the two VI
In the wal.ing-room.
What IA grouty fellow that
agent was" he heard the Y one
Yes answered the other. ticket
agents are all alike. ] never could
understand why they are always so
disagreeable.
Ii was no wonder they were pro-
volscd; but IL does seem little strange,
as tho teller OF the story remarks,
that tho tickct-seler the only ono
OF the three who had not made a mis-
take. and who had not lost his temper.
and the only one who had been civil
should In the end have been called
grouty aud disagreeablc
Tho Fittest
Iucv had iust rcturnod from Va<ss~
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-10-23
OF MISSOURI,
COUNTY OF IRON 90.

I, Franz Dinger, Judge and Ex-offi.
clio, Clerk of the Probate Court, held in
and for said County, hereby Certify
that the foregoing is a true copy of the
original Order of Publication therein
referred to, as the same appears of rec
ord in my office.
Witness my hand and Seal If
said Court. Done at office
[sEALJ in Ironton, Mo-, this Sixtb
day of August, A. ID. 1890.
oet2nl3 FRANZ DINGER.
Judge of Probate and Ex- Office Cior,,