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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03
Appa,nattox.

| was n member of Gregg's Cavalry
Division, which was "in at the deathN
OF the rebellion at AppomattoS. For
n today campaign | think IL was the
liveliest that was ever experienced by
this arm OF the service. We were in
the saddle on forced marches. or tight
ing dismounted, from the last of March.
when we broke camp, until the surren-
der; and with the capturing OF wagon
trains or on a charge when stand was
made by Fitz Lees cavalry. when
short, decisive tight would take place,
always ending in our favor; and then
would receive that general command 10
push on.
ON the 9th or eth Of April distinctly
remember charging a column OF Con
federate cavalry on u byroad, our regi-
meut being IN advance, and losing one
OF the best OF soldiers from my COM
mand, Corp'l Henry King, and of not
being able TO follow and chastlse them,
rs should have been done. on account OF
that command TO push ahead. On the
night OF the Sth indications showed
that we were in advance of the enemy,
and being on road on the west and
south, but running PARALLEL with the
South side road on which the main
.
the country TO said road we found we
had nc last reached the goal we were
contending for, the advance OF Lee,
aud Immediately dismounting com
\ menccd 20 build barricade aud breast
/ work. not breast high. hut only about
! knee high, of rails, of which there were
! plenty, and by daylight had 81 line OF
/ works across and on each side OF the
road. which were 20 be defended and
! the rebel army stopped. We were
I armed with carbines. the majority being
single shooters: while one or two rcgl-
ments had eight and l6 shooters. Every
4 man knew what was expected of HIM
10 hold in check Their advance. and the
way il looked behind that long row OF
rails they meant TO do or die. Cart
ridges were taken form boxes and laio
on the ground 20 have them handy
We could see them form line Of battle
but il never advanced. and IL WIS n
well IL did not, for IL would haze beer
an unnecessary loss of life. But The
suspense was awful: that waiting, won
dering why that line did not move why
had the firing ceased down toward Farm
Vile. What was the matter! etc. At las
faint cheer was heard far away. w
thought IL was ~ signal for charge
but there was no sound OF musketry
At last like a great wave the shout
came nearer and nearer. until "A foam
necked horse dashed up with "A ride
proclaming the surrender OF Gen. Lee
Then IL was our time TO hurrah. and !
was nip-and-tuck which did IL the longes
or loudest. that line OF gray or us; an
here that wave stopped, IL could 60 n
further. fpr Gen. Gregg's Division wa
at the extreme advance. e. Nj. SUP
PIER in NrtiOadi Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03
suggestlon. Tor The household.

Clean your plaster casts by making
some cold starch. and dipping them into
il, brushing them when dry.
The lusire Of morocco leather may
be restored by vanishing 1t over with
the white OF an egg. which should be
applied with sponge.
The softening effects OF carbonate Of
soda in hard water is greatly increased
if half hour il allowed TO elapse be-
fore the water is used This gives time
for the separation Of the lime and the
magnesia.
Give your oil-cloths q light coat OF
varnsh when putting them down. re-
newing the varnish each time before
they get dingy. This care will keep
them bright, and they will also last
much longer.
When packing away fnrs, they should
be sprinlled literally with camphor
gum. and inclosed ia paper bags, which
should be pasted up. Plush cloaks may
be treated in the same manner, or sewed
up carefully in a sheet.
Paper bags in which many articles are
sent from the grocerS. should be saved
for use when backing a stove. The
hand can be slipped into one OF these,
and the brush handled just as well, and
the hands will not be soiled.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03
A rnrlnnate Inye.tment.

Since the report that Mr.. Nordgren
has drawn a $4,000 prize ia The Louisi-
ana State Lottery was published. we
have received letters Of inquiry as 70
the facts OF the case. We have inter-
viewed Charles A. Nordgren, the & en-
tleman in question. aud Iind the facts as
follows: He sent one dollar TO M. A.
aluphin. New Orleans, Ia, and obtained
in return ticket representing one
twentieth part OF ticket No. "A, 1873.
ION after the drawing OF The Louisiana
State Lottery Company, in February
last he saw by the bulletin issued by the
company. that his ticket was entitled TO
the one-twentieth part of the $lOO,OO
prize, or $4,000. He deposited his ticket
in the First National Bank of this city
for collection. The $4,000 was for
warded to him without discount by ex-
press. This is all there is of 1T. Mr..
Nordgren received the money prompts
~, is very worthy young man
and will make good use OF has
money beyond question. As his name
will Indicate Inc is OF Swedish ancestry.
| He is married but has no children and ~
engaged In the hardware trade What
ever may be said of the immortality OF
| the lottery business, II cannot be said
| that the business is not honorably and
promptly conducted in this case at all
events. or in any other that we have
ever heard of.-Idrton Qll.l Register,
| March l3.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03
Mems women.

"What are mems women'f' asked
the most charming Of her SIX. MEN
are forever saving Of so.and, SO, whom,
by the way, l detest, that size is a
mans woman Teach me how 10 be-
come one, please. Wherein lies the
charm. Must | smoke like your Vene-
tians! Must talk horseI Must adopt
ali the other Of your dreadful waysY'
Certainly not, dear madam. Yet il is
quite true that while one mans ideal
differs most fortuitously from anoth-
er's, as one star difereth from another
star i'm glory, there are those who are
known among us as mems women
for happy combination OF qualities
somewhat difficult 10 describe. "A
mans woman" TO begin with. ~ old
enough TO know the world thoroughly:
vet though she need never have been
beautiful. she must have kept her
youth. She is in no sense light
woman, neither IS she over-intellectual;
size would not speak Greek even IL she
could.
She is n creature OF Infinite tact.
whom every being with the outward
sembance OF man interests pro-
foundry With him she is always az
her best, aud she coniriyes TO get out of
hun the best there is. She listens well.
and grows sympathetic as she listens.
Has he special Weakness she half
tempts him TO believe IT, Is virtue.
An adept in the subtlest forms OF fat
terry, she would force the meanest of us
20 shine even when he Is I'll az ease.
Aud yet, above all. she remains sincere.
Her interests IN him is real, and SUR
wives the ileeting moments. lie rs "A
man: that il 10 say, for her, the bright
est page in natures book. She respects
convention. knowing well when size
may venture 10 lie unconventional: vet
she is unapproachable and irreproach-
able. In return he adores her.
This is all very well, YOU say, but |
don't like that woman. Dear madam.
as IL never enters into her calculation
that you should. she does not take such
pans with YOU. She makes dear foes
among you. OF course. Sometimes,
even. she does not escape calumnv.
But this. having no actual basis, falls
OF It's own weight. and IN the end. as
YOU yourself will admit. you stand IN
awe OF her Your question proves IL.
have tried 20 tell YOU why we like her
and ir YOU must have "A word of deilni-
lion. here IL is: She is one who has the
gift TO study men. and who. having
studied many, finds the process still
amusing. II you lack this primal re
auisite. abandon the unequal contest.
You will never become like her by n
servile imitation OF her tricks and heI
manners. In spite OF these. which sci
YOU SO against her. let me entreat YOU
10 believe her n deserving woman
indeed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03
Mor,niI,y OF Union Generals.

Gen. William T. Sherman reached his
10th birthday on the etli OF this month,
and in vigorous health. lie is almost
the only commander Of the Union armies
who lived the allotted term Of life. IL
is a strk king fact that the soldiers gen
orally of both armies fall short OF civil
ians in lease of life.
Grant ed nt 63.
Sheridan died at 81.
Thomas died NJ 81. and lie WAS natur-
ally OF n robust constitution.
Meade died at ~.
Hnlecl was but "a when lac died.
Mcclellan was but 80 when lac died.
Met Dwell died at 81.
Hooker was g5 when I've died.
Burnside was but 81 when Inc died.
Hancock die at 63.
Fremont. born in 1913. is still living.
Rosecrans was born in 1919, and - still
living.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

Fifteen thousand dollars falls TO two
OF Fairview's citizens. Ticket No. Vl,-
Ss5 ia The Louisiana State Lottery draw
ing on February 18th captures the above
amount. John :. Belts and l.. g. Mich
ener are Joint owners in the lucky prize.
j. s. Belts OF the firm OF Belts Bros,
grain dealers. il one OF our prominent
business men and l. q. Kitchener Is the
popularagen IN this city for theChicago,
Rock Island a Pacific R'y. The money
was promptly paid TO the parties in less
than ten days through the fairview
State Bank. The Louisiana State Lottery
is recognized as being honorable and
prompt in all its dealings. The fortunate
holders of tickets may rest assured that
whatever sum their tickets call for,
whether large or small will be prompt
ly forwarded TO them. The immense
sums OF money being scattered by Tho
Louisiana State Lottery Company year
~ all over the country is evidence OF ats
trustworthness.- Fdirrielr (kansasl En-
icrpri-e, March 18th.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03
A Genuine Heroine.

On June %, 1864. we of the Second
Corps were suddenly attacked on the
left flank and an rear. ard, as the saying
is, were thanked and driven We
were not driven, but we ran back few
rods to "a small breastwurk. where we
turned about, and after an hour or two
of hot work drove the Johnnies. We
ran back not because we were driven,
but for the purpose OF not allowing the
enemy To surround us. just the same as
"A man when suddenly attacked by an
enemy from the rear may have TO run
few steps TO get his assailant in his
front. Well. we broke aud ran. as |
say and being in the thick woods we
became linked up"
When | jumped down behind the low
breastwork. where. as fast as We ar
rived. we halted and turned about. l
landed right beside good looking
young woman. Can you imagine my
establishments She stood with her head
and shoulders above the works, watch
ing MS rs we emerged from the thicket
and came running across a narrow Held
between the thicket and breastwork.
a shower of lead and iron was coming
over the breastwOrk. TO which she paid
not the slightest attention. but stood
calmly watching. and when she saw "a
wounded man coming. she lifted up her
voice and called and beckoned 10 him.
IL he heard or saw her he came 10 her.
| stood close beside her and watched
ner. AS the wounded men came TO her.
they would hold up an arm, or. tear
away the cloth from a Lex or side, or
hold the head patiently, while she
would bind some kind OF cloth around
the wound, and they would then pro-
coed 20 the rear or take a place IN line.
IL not too severely hurt, while she
looked for the next one.
was afraid she would get hit. j got
nervous and wanted 10 make her get
down out OF danger, but did not do so.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

Light cloth riding habits will be much
worn.
Silver gray will be the rage for walk
ing coats.
The ideality OF costume is greatly
owing 60 It's trimmings. Women ought
10 invest in these with care and consid-
GRAFTON.
Jewels are worn artistically arranged
on a broad hand or scarf OF velvet pass
ing across the body from shoulder 10
shoulder.
The most striking trimming OF the
seasons importation is the Tuscan straw
passementerie. 10 is specially good on
cream, suede, violet or green materials.
Is considered vugarly ostentatious on
black.
Suede, the new tone which is dis
placing both ecru and beige, will be
much trimmed with brown gold and
straw color. An entire wool gown Of
IL with a brown bolerc jacket and q
golden passementerie grdle Will be
effective.
Pale blue. rose and green is the daring
combination OF bridesmaid dress. The
maid of honor wears the dress OF all
three tints. then follows n bridesmaid in
pale blue. u second in old rose. and u
third in delicate green, each carrying
flowers 20 correspond.
Bodices still have the most elaborate
fronts and sleeves; in fact. the bodice
is by far the most important feature OF
the modern gown. There are many
STYLES, but the jacket front. the pointed
front or the surplice front, Tapped from
side 10 side. remain the most effective.
An exquisite toilet OF the new Parma
violet velvet vs. shown for dinners, with
n full set of amethysts 10 accompany
IA. The gown is trimmed with pale
yellow. straw and gold ornaments. and
the Jewels set in an elaborate frame
work Of yellow gold, wrought in an an.
| lique pattern.
The things which are coming out for
the spring are OF the most delicate or
der with the exception OF the gay plaids.
| Grays, yellows. violets. greens. suedes,
will prevail, and, although 80 dainty.
will be Of more positive effect than the
neutral tinted cloths which usually ap
pear as the herald Of spring fashions.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03
rhe clrcnlt of the clohe.

IL il understood that the FIRST OF the
new vessels now being built by the
Canadian Pacific railroad for the Van
couver-China route will be launched
about the beginning of November. 10
is the intention Of the company TO send
them Go the Pacific coast via the Aiedi-
terranean and Suez canal. and TO FUR
nish at that time one OF the grandest
excursion trips ever undertaken round
the world under the British flag, with
only two transfers at Vancouver and al
Halifax. The vessels will visit Indian
and Australian ports. and then proceed
20 China and Japan, at Yokohama enter
ing upon the regular trip to Vancouver.
Such an excursion has never been UNI
dertaken heretofore. The three vessels
will follow each other at stated inter
walls, and the globe girdling excursions
will be open TO tourists ut about $500
for the round trip, which, Of course.
will include transit across Canada by
the great railway. Already all the room
In the first vessel has been engaged, and
passengers are now being hooked for the
second steamer. When these grey
hounds OF the Pacific are on the China
route il is expected that the passage
will be made in about ten days, and with
fast service on the railway IL will be
possible for the Canadian Pacific rail-
road 10 land passengers or freight from
China 10 New York before the United
States steamers can land them In San
Francisco.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

just stood and watched her aud said
nothing.
Our line was very thin. and the john
MES were coming with their familiar
yell. and wanted "A Second Corps bat
terry TO come 10 our assistance. Finally
one came-four guns, with four horses
10 gun. They came on "A galiop from
the rear, went in battery close beside
us, aud In short time silenced the
rebel battery, and the fight was over.
That Young woman had on a dark,
coarse dress, a black hat with n black
feather in IL, und her face and hands
were tanned as brown as were those of
the veterans around her. As soon as the
battle ended, and not till then, she
started for the rear.
at once began TO make inquiries OF
the men around me. none OF whom /
knew, rs we were separated from our
regiments, and all 'mixed up" None
OF them had ever seen or heard OF her,
until at last found n man who said:
"She belongs 10 the 9th Mich. she's
been whit from the first; she's been IN
more'n a thousand battles; shes got a
horse and tent OF her own, and follows
that regiment all the time. / tell you.
IL don't do for anybody 10 say any
harm OF her fore one OF them 9th Mich.
fellows. They'd have his life in min
ute. don't know what her name is.
but they call her Gentle Annie. L
afterward learned that her name was
Annie Etheredge. and that she was re-
spected and loved by the 9th Mich.
There probably are some survivors OF
that splendid regiment who knew and
saw her in battle. and we may hear
from them. She was the only woman
l saw before or afterwards anywhere
near battle, and she was on the front
line. exposed TO bullet and she'll for at
least two hours. IF. o. TALBOT, Co. *,
1st Ne.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

A hostess who wants 10 make her din
ners popular may have them as simple
as she likes, but there are some laws
she must observe as strictly and with
as much fear as were those OF the
Modes and Persians.
She must not have the napery
starched until the man with a young
mnstache feels that every time he puts
his napkin 10 his lips he Is risklng the
pride Of his life.
She must not bake what ought 10 be
roasted, not serve iillet until nobody
knows whether il is rubber shoe or
piece of oilcloth.
She must not have n servant who Is
interested ia anything except good SER
vice. He shouldn't smile ii the wittiest
man i'm the world told the funniest
story, nor should he appear interested
il a political secret on which hinged
the future Of Ireland was heard by
him.
She should count the sweets OF the
least importance, and not believe that
a bad dinner can he bolstered up by a
very much decorated cake or pudding.
She should see that her coffee is as
clear as her conscience, and rs strong as
her love.
She should not ask anybody whether
they will have cream or not, for people
who go out 10 dinner should learn TO do
without IL.
She should not attempt 90 elaborate
menu, for she wishes each dish 10
reach the height of perfection, and
when the successful dinner is achieved
she should give the cook large dose OF
encouragement, medicine pleasant 70
take.
The woman who understands the
art OF dinner-giving is the woman who
is past mistress OF the art OF keeping
her husband at home.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

No article Of furniture that will not
stand "a sunlight should he put In room,
Tor avery room in dwelling should
have the windows so arranged that some
time during the day the sunlight may
enter freely into the apartments. The
importance OF admitting the light OF
the sun freely TO all parts OF our
dwellings cannot Toe too highly es-
timnted. Indeed. perfect health Is near
Ia as denendent on pure sunlight as u
h on pure air. Sunlight should never
be excluded, except when so bright as
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03
Antony and Cleopatra.

Antony ana Cleopatra.
al am dying. Egypt, dying;
Gibbs the crimson llfe-tlde fast;
And the dark, Plutonian shadows
Gather on the evening blast;
Let thine arms. q, Queen enfold me,
Hush thy sobs aud bow thine ear,
Listen 10 the great hearirsfcrets
Thou, and thou alone, must hear.
Though my Scared aud veteran legions
Bear their eagles high no more,
And my wrecked and scattered gallcys
Sircw dark Aetium's fatal shore
Though ma glitiering guards surround me
Prompt TO do their masters viii,
must perish like Roman
Die the great Triumyir still!
Let not Caesars seryilc mlnions
Mark the lion thus laid low;
Twas no fOemnn's arm that fellcd him,
Twas his own that struck the blow,
His, who, pillowed on thy bosom,
Turned aside from glory's ray,
Ills, who. drunk with thy caresses,
Madly threw world away.
Should the base, plcbelan rabble
Dare assaii my name NJ Rome,
Where the noble spouse octayia
Weeps within her widowed home.
Seek her, says the gods bear witness
Affairs, augurs. circl,ng wings
That her blood, with mine comminglcd,
Yet shall mount the throne OF kings.
And for thee, star-eyed Lgytian,
GLORIOUS sorccress 0f the Nile.
Light the path 10 Siygian horrors
With the splcndors OF thy smile.
Give the Caesar crowns aud arches,
Let his brow the laurel twlne,
i can scorn the Scnate's trlumphs.
Trlumphing In love ike thine.
Il am dying, Egypt, dying"
lIark The insulting focman's cry.
They are coming. Quick, my falchion-
Let me front them ere diel
Ali, no more amid the battle
Shall my heart exlllting swell;
Isis and Osiris guard thee,
Cleopatra. Rome, farewell!
GEN. LYLE.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

10 lie uncomfortable to the eyes. And
walking should be in bright sunlight.
A sun. bath in OF more importance IN
preserving healthy condition OF the
body than il generally understood. IL
is "a well established fact that the people
who live much in the sun are generally
stronger aud more healthy than those
whose occupation deprives them OF sun
light. Herald If Helth.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

Old Mr. WnIstreet-"And have you
sufficient means, young man. 10 sup
port my daughter Ia comlortf Jack
Hastings why, yes: provided I'm not
ruined by the expenses OF long en-
gagementw
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

Cross-Examining Counsel-Isn't your
husband burglar.
Witness-N-e-s.
Cross. Examining Couuscl-And didn't
YOU know he was "a burglar when you
married himy
Witness--Yes: but I was getting n
little old. and had 10 choose between
n burglar aud lawyer, so what else
could | dor
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03
FOR THE LADIES.
sELP-pOssEssED woNEy NECESSITY
OF A GOOD CARRIAGE.

The Influence of suggestions
for the nousehoId-f Fashions for
spring--pithy Items.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

NV wife used only two bottles OF Moth
,r's FRIEND before her third conhncmcnt.
Saws she would not be without Il Tor hun
dretls OF dollars. Had rot half ns much
trouble as before. Dock MILES. Lincoln
Parish. Ia. Write The Bradheld Regulator
To-. Atlanta. Ca. for further particulars
Sold By all druggists.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03
Rather scarce.

WANTED. reliable men," read Mrs.
Bascom from the advertising columns
Of the paper. Then she raised her
glasses upon her forehead, looked Sc
verely at her husband. aud remarked.
And the world'll wait considerable
number OF centuries yet before it gets
en-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

Employer-"Miss Remington, will
YOU he my wife," Miss R.-''Yes, Mr..
Lover: but must continne 20 do your
type.writing. or you must send the ma
chine back TO the Office"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

Coughs, Honrsencss, Sore Throat
,tc quickly relieved by BHowN's BRoN-
.HIAL TROCnEs. A simple and cffectnal
remedy. superior To all other articles for tho
same purpose. Sold only In boxes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

six novels free will lie sent by Cragln A.
Co. philada., PA, 10 any ono la the u. -.
or Canada, postage pad. upon receipt Of -
Dobblns' Electric soap wrappers. See list
Of novels on circulars around each bar
Soap for sale by all grocers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

when Baby was sick, VIC gave her castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
when she became Miss, she chung TO Castoria.
When she had Children. she gave them castoria
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

Bessie Did you miss your first husband.
Lulu-Not until married my second.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

~ 4 the man who Il doing everything &C
once who never does anything at all.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

Gambling n licensed In Montana, but
gambling debts cannot be collected by law.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

The Einel tower opened again aud by
hight 10000 pei sons had gone TO the top.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-05-03

The total number OF licensed places 10
sell liquor In New York City Is 7,ss1.