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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

1t pays better to feed lean or moder-
ately fat animal than one that has already
flesh enough to warrant sending to market.
The weight that is added in Finishing off,
an animal is often put on at a positive loss.
The only way in which it pays is by increas-
ing the value of the whole.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

In the single county of Windham, Yer
mont, are more than 40, 900 acres of land
once cultivated, but now deserted, because
of the superior inducements that cheap
lands in the West have offered, and partly,
also, because of the great attractions of city
over rural life for the younger generation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

There seems to be no limit to the de-
velopment of the uses of the cotton plant.
The stalks that have heretofore been
nuisance are now to be turned into bag
ging. It is estimated about 100000
that formerly went for jute bagging will
now be kept in the country, beside which,
planters will be relieved from the oppres-
sion of the jute bagging trust that has an
moved them so long and seriously.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

A prolific source of loss in stock feeding
with some farmers is that the stock is not
'askept going" continuously. If cattle,
swine, sheep or horses are ouce allowed to
get down in condition it always requires
more food, more time and better care to
get the animal up than would be required
if it were kept up all the time. Just now
the margin of profit is at the best 50 meager
that we can not afford any drawbacks
which can possibly be avoided.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

We notice a good suggestion in an ex-
change that the manure product upon the
farm should be considered as crop, and
equal attention paid to housing and caring
for it that is given to the other crops. To
some farmers this will be new way of
looking at the matter, but it is the proper
one. This is the one crop that never fails,
and if we once get it on to the land 10
proper shape it is bound to repay US some
time. Its value varies, according to the
care given it, as much as other crops vary
according to their cultivation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

Fruit will be scarce and high generally
throughout the United States this fall and
winter. Those who are 80 fortunate as to
have any for market will find themselves
we'll repaid for all extra care expended in
sorting and packing. Fine fruit put up in
small packages, will command fancy prices.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

~ EO. 8. LIGHTEER,
NJ ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
STAUNToN VA.
References :-Gen, Joseph b. Seth. Hon. J.
Frank Turner, A. 4. Pascault, ESQ.,, Easton,
Maryland
Edward Echols. and adjoining the office of
Craig d Paul. dec IA 's7
nR. HI. NJ. PATTERSON offers his pros
~ fessional services to the citizens of Staun-
on. OFFICE, No. II East Main Street. En-
rance one door east of Gladkes store.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-18
LIncoLn's MELANCHOLY.
HIS Sympathetic Nature and His Early
Misfortunes.

Those who saw much OF Abraham
Lincoln during the later years OF hts
life, were greatly impressed with the
expression OF profound melancholy
his face always wore in repose.
Mr.. Lincoln was OF peculiarly SYM
pathetic aud kindly nature. These
strong characteristics influenced, very
happily, as il proved, his entire politi.
cal career. They would not seem, at
first glance, 20 TO efficient. aids TO POI
liticai success; but in the peculiar en-
Urgency which Lincoln. ia the provi-
dence OF God, was called 10 meet, no
vessel Of common clay could possibly
have become the "choSen OF the Lord"
Those acquainted with him from boy
hood knew that early griefs tinged his
whole life with sadness. His partner IN
the grocery business at Salem, was
Uncle Billy Green, of TalIula, ILL.,.
who used at night. when the customers
were few, TO hold the grammar while
Lincoln recited his lesson.
IL was TO his sympathetic ear Linz
coin told the story OF his love for sweet
Ann Rntlidge; and he, in return. offered
what comfort lie could when poor Ann
died, and Lincoln's great heart nearly
broke.
after Ann died." says "Uncle'
Billy, ''on stormy nights. when the
wind blew the rain against tine roof,
Abe would set thar in the grocery, his
elbows on his knees. his face in his
hands, and the tears runnin' through
his fingers. / hated to see him feel bad,
an I'd say, Abe. don't cry; an' he'd
look mp an say, Il can't help IL, Bill,
the rains "A fallin' on herr
There are MANY who can symDnthiZe
with this over-powerlng grief, as they
think OF a lost loved one, when 1.-THE
rains a fallin' on her" What adds
poignancy 10 the grief sometimes is the
thought that the lost one might have
been saved.
Fortunate, indeed, is William John
sou. of Corona, l.. L., builder, who
writes June %, 1890: Last February,
on returning from church one night,
my daughter complained OF having
pain in her ankle. The pain gradually
extended until her entire limb was
swollen and very painful 90 the toucn.
We called physician, who after care
ful examination, pronounced II disease
OF the kidneys OF long standing. All
we could do dad not seem 90 benefit her
until we tried Warmers Safe Cure; from
the first she commenced 60 improve.
When she commenced taking 10 she
could not turn over IN bod. and could
Just move her hands little, but TO day
she is as well rs she ever was. / believe
! owe the recovery OF my daughter TO
its use. +"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-18
Blils Passed.

In addition to the Disability PEN
sion bill. the following bills. OF spec
ial interest TO veterans, were passed
during the recently closed session Of
Congress:
To provide certificates OF honorable
service TO those who have lost their
certificates OF discharge.
For the establishment Of National
Park on the battlefield Of Chickamau-
go.
For the employment OF 600 and more
clerks in the Pension ONCE TO adjudi-
cate cases arising under the Senate
Dependent and Disability Pension
act
TO appropriate $40, 600 for the main
tenance OF the Marion 0nd.) branch
of the National Soldiers Homo for the
fiscal year 1890.
For the relief Of settlers on the North
ern Pacific Railroad indemnity lands.
To permit aflldavits in land entry
cases TO be made before Court Commits
sioners when. through distance or in
trinity, they cannot be made before
the land officers.
To increase the number and fill the
vacancies on tho Board Of Managers
OF Soldiers Homes.
For the disposal OF abandoned milf
tary reservations in Wyoming.
To authorize the President TO cause
certain lands heretofore Withdrawn
for reservation purposes 10 be restored
to.tho public domain subject TO entry
under the homestead laws.
Extending the act for the relief OF
railroad-land settlers 20 all persons
who have been ON railroad lands five
years, but whose entries have not
been recorded.
TO increase the pension for total
helplessness.
For the relief OF soldiers VINO served
during the late war under assumed
names.
Granting permission TO officers aud
enlisted men TO wear military badges.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-18
Nnxnio Glrl.nnd Marriage.

A government agent reports 90 the
Indian Bureau that the most formid.
able obstacle TO the education OF the
Navajo girls is the practice IL early
marriage. The practice is held In all
Indian tribes, but more especially IN the
southern tribes. While all life, animal
as well rs vegetable, natures more
rapidly there. still maturity or life
among the Indian girls Is forced 20 tie
extreme. Marriages often occur at
twelve or fourteen years OF age. All
the traditions and usages Of the Indians
favor early marriages, and IL the girl is
not married before fifteen II is notice.
able circumstance.
Many girls would prefer remaining in
school, but the unwritten laws OF the
race, 80 potential. are against such
conduct. Some prefer nm early mar
riage, because an unmarried womnn has
no power, while the old woman has
very strong influence, and girls who
are mothers Mt twelve or fourteen are
old ut thirty. There is one tribe where
feast is made when the girl reaches
the period Of womanhood, hoping she
will find a husband during the festivi-
ties; IL not married mt the end Of the
first month or the second month an
other feast il made with the same in
tention.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-18
Repul.ed Them.

j. X. Convey, Go. Is. 39th H., calls
TO mind the charges made at Chapin's
Farm, Oct. z, 1864 by the rebels.
lie asks II anyone remembers the rebel
spy who rode into our lines at full
speed dressed in federal cavalry
uniform, but minus hat and saber.
lie acted like he had been sampling
some Virginia applcjack. Only a
short time did ho remain,
and then he passed out at the
same place that he came in, remark
ing. 81 will have my hat and saber II
have TO 30 TO Richmond after them.
AS he rode his horse at top speed
across the field in their front, the
Yankees saw that they had lost I'm op.
portunity OF capturing spy. for
shortly after he left. the rebels
charged aiming 20 strike the line
where there were no troops stationed.
But as they came on. regiment
armed with seven-shooters filed into
the gap 10 mectthom. while the writer's
brigade and the artillery gave 1t TO
them hot from tho right-obliquc. The
rebels were punished for their spy OK
plot.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-18
Ameriean Girls.

A paper on the subject OF American
girls, by Mrs. John Sherwood, has
some excellent things in It. Mrs. Sher-
woods reminds her young readers that
what English people find fault with in
their demeanor is an absence OF re-
serve. an "air OF success which is
characteristic Of many. This Is
quite true In the main; self-assertion
and self-assuredness in any shape is
always unpleasant, and perhaps one
does sec IL exhibited little more by
young folks who have not had 1t rigid
~ depressed by parents and guardians,
as form OF ill-breeding-bu for my
own part l can only say that many OF
the American girls who have been pre-
sented 10 mo have had asgentle. defer
entail manners. and ms soft voices also,
rs any English mother could desire
for her children. This may not be n
common experience, but IL is certainly
mine II all young gentlewomen,
whether English or American, could
only believe how much il adds to any
charms they possess TO be polite. at
tentive and defcrential, and how en-
tirely IL spoils pretty face 20 find its
owner arrogant and opinionative--
(even il In the right. which is quite
possibly the casey surely they would
be on their guard in this respect.
Brus4uerie is always disagreeable; and
certain set-you-right air with which
very many boys and girls in their
teens deliver their opinions in the
present day when freed from society
restraint is i'm the highest degree un-
becoming. but the coming generation
needs TO learn the truth just as much
on this side the Atlantic as on the
other. In one respect | may add,
young Americans Of the fair sex have
a decided advantage. as rule, over
young Englishwomen. They take part
in general conversation. They do
not either sit mutely by, looking as II
all that were required OF them were TO
pose their graceful heads and fold
their taper fingers-they show an in
telligent interest, and here and there
insert an apt remark. Often. too, Il
Is a very lively remark. One of the
commonest observations In London So
ciety at the present moment is: Amer
lean girls are so amusing" English
girls might be little more amusing
without detriment TO themselves. and
sometimes with infinite comfort to
their weary entertainers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-18
a warning 10 Pension Agents.

The Secretary OF the Interior has
issued the following order;
1T is hereby ordered that under
the rules already in force and those
this day approved for the purpose of
securing the prompt adjudication OF
claims under former acts OF Congress,
and that OF June 81. 1890 such ac-
ton shall be taken by all officers and
employees in the Pension Bureau as
will prevent any undue preference OF
any claim. in time OF either hearingor
adjustment, and any agent or attorney
who shall have or attempt TO have
any claim put upon tho list or docket
o. or among the completed files chat Is
obviously or clearly not completed or
otherwise defeat the just operation OF
the laws and regulations shall be dis
blurred from practice in the depart
ment."
The rules referred TO in this order
were prepared for the purpose of as
sisting claimants without attorneys
intelligently and properly 20 prepare
and prosecute their claims before the
Pension Bureau All necessary de-
tails and all essential requirements are
plainly stated. Copies OF these rules
may bc had upon application 10 the
Pension Bureau.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-18
THE CAMP FIRE
VETERANS OF THE NAyY-THE CnIEP
OF THE GRAND ARMY.
An Order for Pension AGcntsand Attorneys
Military Matters. "Reminiscences
and Other Items.


Commodore VIM. 5. Wells, COM
handing the National Association OF
Naval Veterans. has issued a General
Order in which he assumes command,
and says:
lin assuming the honor conferred
upon me. feel the responsibility and
realize the labor inseparable from the
position, but, at the same time, feel
greatly encouraged for our Immediate
success In the assistance and cooper
alton | am receiving from the most
excellent corps OF officers chosen.
That there may not be any mis-
construction or Misunderstanding rs
TO the object Of the National Naval
Veteran Association. / quote the
following from our Constitution:
The object OF this Association shall
be TO cherish the memory and associa
tions OF the war OF the late rebellion
prepetuate the glorious name and
deeds OF our Navy, 10 strengthen the
ties of fraternal fellowship and sympa-
thy, 20 advance the best interests OF
this Association, and TO extend all
possible relief 90 the widows and
children OF members, TO further the
cultivation OF naval science, 10 en-
force unqualified allegiance TO the
General Government. TO protect the
rights and h liberties OF American
citizenship and to maintain National
honor, union and Independence.
This, then. Is the basis OF the work
before w, but Il must be distinctly
borne i'm mind that we are In no way
antagonistic or inimical TO that grand
est order on earth, the Grand Army
OF the Republic. in which we are
nearly all members, both loyal and
enthusiastic. and are pleased torealize
that Shipmate Richard +. Tobin, now
holds the honor in the National organ
ization OF being second in command.
ut is desired that the National
Association be made n central bureau
OF information in regard toall matters
pertaining 60 the naval veterans OF
the country. To accomplish this, the
Commanders Of all associations are
requested to send a roster and list OF
membership TO these Headquarters rs
soon as possible, and subsequently a
notification when thereare any changes.
IL Is, therefore, our object TO induce
all the associations of the country,
and those that will hereafter be form
ed, TO procure u charter and connect
themselves with the National Associa-
ton. This they can do without any
surrender OF their present privileges,
A qualification OF this kind would en-
able us TO present great power for
legislation. and give MS the position
TO command such attention ut our
next or future Reunions as the merits
of our great service entitle US TO-.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-18

the present secretary OF war. who
was one OF his classmates In college.
AT Gettysburg he was In command
OF a fine regiment just before the
memorable charge on Pickett's divi-
sion ha was conversing with the late
General Stannard, then brigadier,
and commenting on the havoc that
division was making on the Union
lines. when Stannard said:
Il cant stand this. / want 10
charge. Colonel. we will take the
responsibility. Rush TO your regi-
mont and lead"
To this Colonel Yeazey replied as
follows: IF we don't dislodgo the
devils charge tho responsibility on
me-
Stannard dispatched his ordorlics;
his division. with Colonel Veazey's re-
gimcpt 40 the lead. charged over the
stone wall. and General Stannard,
without orders, won the stars OF "A
Maior-General and title of Tho Little
Man Who Saved Gettysburg" while
the new commander OF the Grand Army
offered to assume all the ignominy Of
defeat. il such should have been the
result
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-18
RAILROAD RULES YEARS AGO.
Interesting Document Ia the Possession OF
jerks Perkins.

The railroad veteran, jerks Perkins.
is tile possessor OF copy or the rules
OF the Syracuse and Utica
rail.oad, now part OF the
great New York Central system,
which is curiosity. They are headed:
Syracuse and Utica Railroad. Rules and
regulations To be Observed by All persons
employed on this road. Adopted June 10,
1919.
Regarding free passengers the follow
ing resolutions OF the Board OF / irec-
tors, adopted June A., 1910, reads:
Resolved, That the only persons commented
with other railroads who are allowed "A free
passage over this road are the directors,
Treasures, Secretaries, and Superintcnd-
onts Of the several companies composing
the main line between the Hudson River
and Buffalo and the Oswcgo and Syracuse
railroad company aud slch persons as may
10y tho certificate Of "a superintendent be on
business for one or more or the companies.
Resolved, That the conductors OF this road
are charged 10 allow no person To pass free
upon the trains under their charge other
than those designated in the foregoing res.
olution.
Engncmen must approach the tunnel
under the canal at Syracuse with great care,
aud N a flag 40 the signal point cannot he
seen must stop and send "A man ahead, IN
order TO know that the way ~ clear.
The enginemen will blow the whistle on
approaching Utica aud the tunnel aud also
IN case OF any person or animal being on
The track, or on approaching a party 40
work on the track, and on approaching
every station.
The brakeman must always be prepared
90 brake on the usual signal from the cngin-
ecr. AZ stations IL is the duty OF the brake.
man TO take the supply OF water ana 10 help
throw wood except when engines have two
nremon and then II is the ircman's duty TO
take water.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-18
Appropriated Their rlar..

O. w Bennett 18th Wis. says that
In response 20 his inquiries as TO the
Disappearance OF the rebel battle
flags after their surrender July a. 1868.
nj Nicksburg, he received letter
from Gen. Geo. +. Bryant. Colonel.
18th Wis. In which he says: Il have
always been OF the opinion that tho
rebels took the flags OF the stats and
carried them away. remember that
when they stacked arms In our front.
no one came. 10 take possession Of
these surrendered arms, and wo start
ed with the army after Joe Johnston
at Jackson. j conclude the rebels got
their flags back of the stats when pa
rolled" Thus not one captured rebel
flag OF Vicksburg remains I'm the custo-
dy Of our Government 10 mark this
great victory for the Union.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-18


THE queen OF Spain has no legs"
The story OF the origin OF this query Is
thus given In american Notes and
Queries: when the German princess
Mary Anna. who became the wife OF
Philip Nv. OF Spain, was on her way TO
Madrid she passed through a town,
then In the Spanish domlnions. famous
for its manufacture OF gloves and
stockings. whose citizens thought they
could not better show their Joy in
welcoming their new queen than by
presenting her with sample OF those
commodities for which tho town was
remarkable. The major-domo who
conducted the princess. received tho
gloves graciously enough, but indig-
nantly rejected the stockings and So
yerely reprimanded the deputation for
their indecency. eNclaiming: Know
that the queen OF Spain has no legsv
The young queen, hearing this terri
BILE announcement and being unac-
quainted with the etiquet and preju-
dices OF the Spanish court. burst into
tears and begged TO be taken back TO
Germany. AS she could never endure
such an operation. and she was only
Gained with great difficulty. The re-
cital OF this adventure gave great
amusement TO the royal bridegroom,
and the saying has now become pro-
verbal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-18

Cut piece from the top OF old kid
shoes and insert IL inside the ironing
holder you are going TO make.
Washing floors and shelves with
strong pepper tea. or hot alum or
borax water, will destroy ants and
reaches.
Add two tablespoonfuls OF kerosene
to the pail of water with which you
wash grained or other vanished fur
niture.
II SCOT be dropped upon the carpet
throw upon IL an equal quantity Of
salt and sweep all up together. There
will be scarcely n trace Of SCOT left.
Toast is more easily digested than
plain bread II the toast is eaten soon
after IL Is made. Toast that has
grown cold is not so easily digestible
rs bread
A frying pan should- never touch
water Scour them out with salt the
moment they arc done with and wipe
clean with a cloth. A washed ONE
let pan makes poor omelet.
Keep clasp knife and knife with
different handle from those in com
mon use for the sole purpose OF peel
ing onions, and SO avoid the favor and
odor OF them where IL Is neither ex-
pectcd nor desired.
Horseradish Is much more irritating
than spice, and II used in excess may
induce very disagreeable feeling OF
the stomach, lasting for several days
or perhaps causing illness.
For baked bananas simply peel of
one section OF the skin, place tho ban
ana In baking pan skin side down.
dust them with granulated sugar and
bake them for about thirty minutes,
or until the banana Is thoroughly
cooked.
To mend glass. procure from the
druggist five cents worth OF acetic
acid and add enough gelatine TO thick
en- It, Apply il to the edges and press
them together. IL Is invaluable. We
mendcd n finger-bowl, which Is now In
daily use and has not come apart
A German test for watered milk con-
sists In dipping well-polished knit
ting needle into deep vessel OF milk
and then Immediately withdrawing IL
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-18
IN Change DOC Tncllc. OF war.

The further use OF smokcless pow
der on the field OF battle, which has
been made one OF the chief features of
the maneuvers in Hungary, has re-
suited in confirming the view whic h
has already been arrived az by au-
thorities on army matters that the
adoption OF the new explosive would
compel the institution OF extensive
changes in tho tactics OF war. There
were seventy-seyen battalions OF in
fantry, thirty-six squadrons OF cavalry.
and 1913 pieces OF artillery engaged in
heavy firing for four hours during tho
maneuvers. The commanding officers
wero unable to Judge OF the position
and strength OF the opposing forces by
the density OF the smoke, as they can
when the old powder is used. and IL
took very long time to fix the posi-
tions OF the firing batteries. While
the infantry was under cover il could
scarcely be discovered nj all and no esti-
mate could be made OF itsiorce or move
ments. The new powder emits an
unpleasant odor. Altogether it is
very unpopular with tho Austrian
army.