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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11

Description OF the Mosument 20 Ne
Erected ~ New YORK City.

description OF the Mouumeut - Ne
Erected - New YORK. City.
In the month Of February, 1880. a
movement was set on foot by II Pro
grcsso Ifaio- americana to erect on the
fourth centenary of the discovery OF
America a monument To Christopher
Columbus, giving IL to the city Of New
York. A subscription was issued and
fund of S.. 900 has been accumulated. 10
gether with objects Of every kind and
description, to DO disposed Of at fair
which will shortly be held, and by which
the committee hopes greatly TO augment
the fund.
The monument will be constructed In
Italy by the famous sculptor Gaetano
Russo, whose design was selected and
approved by committee nominated by
the Italian government This committee
was composed Of some OF the most emil.
neat sculptors, painters, and architects
Of the country. II included Cesare Mac
carl, who painted the walls and ceilings
of the senate house; Cesare Mariani, al.
rector Of the San Luca Academy In
Rome; Filippo Prospect. the prince OF
European engravers; Giulio .Monteverde,
sculptor Of the statue. Genius OF Frank
linz" Giuseppe Sacconi. sculptor OF the
Victor Emanuel monument; Guglielmo
Calderinia, architect; Emilio Gallon.
sculptor, and Ettore Ferrari, sculptor Of
the Giordano Bruno monument mt Rome.
The monument will be 10 feet in
height. The statue OF Columbus In the
costume of an admiral will be- executed
in Carrara marble. The column will be
made Of granite In the form of tho
ancient Roman beaked columns, and
from il will project Representations OF
tine poops and prows of the three vessels
which accompanied Columbus on his
voyage of discovery. The anterior por-
ton of the pedestal will contain group
representing the Genius Of Columbus,
his hand resting on globe OF the world.
which he is earnestly studying. and on
which he is endeavoring to divine the
position OF tho new continent. On tho
posterior portion will be representation
in bronze of an immense eagle. the coat
of arms of America and Of Genoa, tho
birthplace of Columbus. Tho sides of
the pedestal will be decorated with has
reliefs representing facts in the life Of
the great navigator. The design Of this
monument has been judged one OF the
most beautiful yet produced. and II will
doubtless be the greatest and most
artistic Of its kind existing in New
York.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11

just shat part OF it. II. ON the other
hand. you find man who n always de-
claring, you'll not lose anything by
this; I'll see that it's all right. you may
be sure IL will be all wrong in the end.
When two men OF this sort get together,
and the services are Of such nature that
To determine their exact value at the
time of their inception is impossible. tho
end will be IA misunderstanding, mutual
dissatisfaction, possibly an estrange-
ment Yet there Is no case I'm which a
probable value can not be got at IL
you consider matters as complete af-
fair, and estimate the value of results as
you plan them to happen. you can never
be far wrong. III one can not do that.
he has no business TO undertake TO mako
contracts at ALL IL may be that there
are times when man may go into a
business engagement without definite
idea Of what his pay Is TO be, and there
may be men who will always settle sat
isfactorfly. But one is never safe 10
make engagements in such a lax way.
False modesty always stand' Ia the way
of sensible business arrangements. But
il has no place in business. AS an old
merchant said once to a writer: I'VE are
friends. and trust will always remain
SO. Perhaps il is against my interest to
tell you so, but when you are making an
agreement for the purchase and delivery
Of goods, don't think OF your feelings to-
ward each other ut all. Buy OF me as
you would Of a stranger, consider your
own needs and profits. and don't hesi-
tate to buy where you can do best 1t
should be exactly this way in making
arrangements for employment. Treat
the matter simply as business, pure and
simple. You can't afford 60 do business
without making proper arrangements
for all points. These sensible sugges.
tions from the National Grocer have
more than money value. Business is
business" seems sometimes like heart
less proverb. but IL is fact that no bus
mess is likely TO prove so satisfactory rs
that which Is done strictly on business
principles Here Is where the great
value OF business education comes i'm.
1t impresses upon the mind at every
stage Of its course that business is bust
ness.-- Church News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11

How Two sides OF Door Were Watched
Day After Day.

LAY AttsH lay
Judge Holman Il not the great OBJ
jcctor that he used 20 be. During the
present Congress lac has let the Republi-
cans spend money as they wish, accord
ing TO the we'll understood policy of the
Democrats 10 let the party that controls
all branches Of the Government have all
the rope Ii wants and then hold il re-
sponsible for the expenditure. When
the Democrats regain power in the House
the watch dog will undoubtedly be found
at his old stand. How he came TO place
himself on the economical side OF ques-
lions in interesting, and the little circum-
stance that necessitated his taking the
position which made him famous is
vouched for by several old members. II
was during the war, when patriotism
and sentiment were at flood tide and the
rolls of the two houses of Congress were
increased TO make room for wounded
soldiers who had been discharged from
the service aud had drifted back as far
as Washington. Frequently colored
fugitives were cared for in the same way
until the doorkeepers. messengers. and
WuttnfltH NClt 81 bAhGh AiAt N1l'
;tol that they were in each others way.
II was hard work TO give them assign.
ments and leave standing room about
the corridors. Judge Holman happened
TO be in the basement under the big dome
one day and endeavored 10 go through
doorway guarded by one legged veteran.
Cant get through there" said the
keeper Of the portal unconcernedly.
" i am member of Congress" replied
the judge quietly.
THAT don't make any difference" said
the veteran. THAT door is screwed
up"
"Then what are you here fory' in
CURED the judge, whose curiosity was
naturally excited
II am here for $3eO day. There is
a fellow from the Sixth Pennsylvania
cavalry watching the other side OF it. and
mebbe he can tell you more than can"
BY a cucuitous route through commit
tee rooms the Congressman reached the
other side Of the door. Sure enough,
there sat another veteran leisurely read
ing newspaper. He was equally frank
in announcing that the door was screwed
fast.
you see" he explained. "both me
and my partner are subject TO rheuma-
liz since we've been in the Army, and
we screwed up this door so we wouldn't
be in the draught."
Judge Holman thought that IL the Gov
eminent was paying two men So. 20 day
each for watching door that could not
be opened, il was time thatsomebody pro-
posed retrenchment. He threw himself
into the breach secured a reduction in
the House rolls. aud has ever since been
the determined enemy of sinecures and
extra salaries.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11
MARTIN, TnE LION tanner.
Recognized by the Beasts After Five
Years Absence.

Years Absence.
When the celebrated animal tanner,
who died lately, had retired to private
life, one day lie took a notion that he
would visit his former large menagerie,
which he had not seen for five years. 1t
was in Brussels, and ho started Tor that
city from his country seat near Rotter-
dam. At o'clock, the time for feeding,
hs entered the menageie. Being winter
tine, Martin was wrapped in n cloak.
He mingled with the crowd and waited
until the animals would receive their
food, for which they were waiting with
wild impotence. While they were eat
Ing he began to cough. Suddenly tho
animals paused in their treat and lis
tened, then broke into wild howls Of Joy
and tore at the iron bars so that many Of
Gle timid visitors fled from tho menag-
eric The parrots, kangaroos, pelicans,
and monkeys began TO screech and
scream. the hyena and the wolves
howled-in short, it was a perfect bed
lam.
Then Martin stepped forward. With
O movement OF his hand and with his
powerful voice he commanded silence,
aud suddenly everything was quiet He
swung himself over the bar which sop
aratcd the visitors from the animals, and
put his hand In cages TO fondle the ami
mails A mighty tigress showed more
Joy than any OF the others. When Mar
tins hand glided over her magnificent
fur her limbs trcmbled ncrvously, she
uttered weak tender grunts, and through
the iron bars, with her rough tongue,
she licked the face Of her former mas
ter. When he went away she lay down
without eating any more food.
There was a lion named Nero who had
once bitten Martin in tho hip and had
been severely punished by him for it.
The lion had an unrcconcilable hatred
for the animal tanner Nero made no
other motion at Martins approach than
lift his head and eye him intently. He
remained in his place lying still in the
back Of his cage. when Martin came
near. Martin spoke 70 him. He did not
answer, hut viewed Martin with APP
parent indifference. But when Martin
was going away the lion, with mighty
spring. entirely unexpected threw him
self against the grating, pushed his
paws through the iron bars. and with his
claws tore OF part Of Martins cloak.
BY quick movement Martin escaped
another injury from this animal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11
AT JERSEYS RESORT.
WoMEy AND DOCS INTEREST oUR
CORRESPONDENT

The Round OF Attractlons-- Bathing and
it, sharms-nonGh Work OF the ssor-
rowfui sqnad"--A Characteristic Adj
venture Minor Matters.
Especial Atlantic City Correspondence
II cleanliness is next to golliness, how
supremacy godlike those persons must
be who go in bathing twice a day. But
because "A person IL incased in a blue
flannel bathing suit is no indication that
they are ardent devotees of Neptune
by no means. for many fair one dons
her stylish bathing suit as part of the
programme of the day. and would shud-
der at the horrifying thought OF getting
Il wet and spelling the plaits and rib
bons Many such are seeA here-gener-
ally accompanied by a flabby jawed pug
for the dog woman is abroad in the
land. Between the dog and woman a
strong attachment exists Invariably a
silver chain). to the discomfort of pass
ers by and the squelching defeat CT the
well meaning waters.
"Doggie" must be looked after. even
TO the neglect of children. overheard
the following conversation on the pier
the other day: Freddy was quite sick
last night and spent restless night, but
Marie attends him faithfully and we
hope his indisposition will soon disap-
pear-he has such will power for dog.
Will power for a dog and my sym
pathies were aroused in behalf Of a suf-
fering "kyoodlel"
The board walk, with its Kaleidoscope
changes Of colors. is the parade ground
of the seaside sojourners. Here one may
meet the entire population of the place,
except at meal times.
Bazaars. bath houses, shooting galleries,
and the Photographic iiend vie with each
other in their efforts TO corall the coin of
the realm. Photography is here seen at
its worst-judging from the specimens
displayed outside.
Here Is seen maiden holding at arms
length her ocean soaked locks, vainly
trying to convey the impression of wind
tossed tresses. Her foot is embedded in
a papier mache travesty on log, and
the ensemble is startling, to say the least.
The "merry 90 rounds" are the most
literally patronized form of amusement
here, chiefly on account Of the oppor-
tunities it affords for graceful posings
and heroic attitudes The young mon,
with their summer girls, are the constant
attendants on this style of amusement
he with folded arms and crossed limbs,
she swaying back, with arms reaching
upward, grasping the tapestry--a pretty
sight, set TO lively music, and they
know it,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11
Relative Cost Of sllo. and Harms.

According 10 the figures given in tho
bulletin the stone silo on the College
farm, at Columbia, Mo-, which Is 10 by
% feet and 10 feet deep. inside measure,
and has capacity Of about 80 tons, cost
S453 In this silo tho cost OF storage
room for the silage from an acre of land,
estimated 10 average 20 tons, would be
500, The cost Of erecting wooden silo
OF the same size rs tho stone one was cs-
timatcd by local contractor at $292. In
the same way IL was estimated that a
barn 10 hold % tons Of timothy hay, the
dry matter in which would equal that In
the silage held by n sIloo Of the size above
mentioned, would cost S224 In these
estimates lumber Is reckoned et $3.50
per 600 feet
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11
TWO OLD ropERs.
The. err Curious Conversation ne
Overhead.


Overhead.
heard an instructive conversation
yesterday between two old topers, in a
certain chop house In this city. A q .ay
went by laden with barrels filled with
some kind Of liquor The old topcrI
were struck with the size of the barrels,
and one said TO the other: "Tom, those
hogsheads hold more than even you ever
drunk in your life, and that's saying a
good deal
"Yes, replied his companion. "moro
than / ever drunk, but not half what
you've drunk, Jim.
@What are you talking about?'
About just what l mean. I'll bet
you quart of champagne, and leave il
to the proprietor, that | can prove by
your mouth that you have drunk twice
as much liquor Ia your lifc as those hogs
heads could hold
"Done."
The proprietor was called; the bet was
stated to him, and the proof was begun.
Said Tom: "Jim, how old are you?"
"Fifty-six. "When did you begin
drinking?" "When | was about 81. I"
"And you have drunk steadily ever
since?" "Yes. "How many drinks do
you average day 2"
This was n delicate question. but
after some discussion, Jim owned up TO
six drinks day. Tom was magnani-
nous Said he: IL won't be as hard on
you as that. will assume that you
have only drunk a gill Of whisky day
for 80 years, which you yourself must
admit is very light estimate. Now, "a
gill q day is about ~ gallons year.
Thirty-flve times 12 is 42O gallons Those
were 40 gallon barrels on that dray. So
you have drunk what would more than
al 10 OF them. There were only five on
the dray.
Jim was dumfounded at Toms arith-
metic. Tom chuckled and called for
ll.s bottle OF wine. just as il was
brought. Jim reused himself from some
probably as serious thoughts as he had
had for long time. tom" said he.
laying his hand on his friends arm and
speaking very earnestly, "for heavens
sake don tell my wife Of this little cal
culation Of yours. / believe it's true,
and IL she was 20 hcM Of IL, il would
drive her crazy Don't tell your wife,
either, for she would tell mine. Tom
gave the required promise and the two
old boys" drank the wine in silence.
Toms mathematics seemed 90 have n sol
emn effect on both OF them. Il New York
Star.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11
LITTLE PEOPLE

Teachcr-Bobby, what does lazy meant
Bobby--I.azy means always to want your
little sister to get ii for you. --[Puck.
Teacher-Tommy, do you know what
"a Nemesis is? Tommy - Yessum.
Teachcr-Woll, what Is it9 Tommy-A
Jonah. Il Ilarper's Bazaar.
First Boy saw a dead dog down on
Fifth avenue yist'd'y. Second Boy--Huhl
saw i'm fore ever you did helped
kill i'm. Whitoside Herald.
Servant Girl--What are you up TO,
Johnny? Johnny-Up to the preserves
ON the top shelf. Don't say nuthin', or
the old woman will be up TO me-
Epoch
Anxious Mother-Don't you know that
George Washington never, never told
lieI Sinful Boy-Maybe his mother
didn't care how much cakes and jam he
took, and lie wasn't fraid to tell her.
IN. Y. Weekly.
Little Ethel went 20 church with her
grandmother, and for the first time put
10 cents in the contribution plate. Lean
ing over she whispered very audibly.
"Thats all right. grandma. i paid for
t"1. --.Jusl-:-:..
Teacher-Did Columbus know that he
had discovered new continent1 Glass
No. he thought II was India. Teacher
Correct Why did he think no had found
India Bright Boy-Is'posei il was cause
the inhabitants was Indians. IN. Y.
Weekly
John. Charles. William" cried tho
boys mother, where are those peaches
left here2" sin our midst, returned
the boys; and when tho doctor called
that night the mother knew that her lit.
tie darlings had spoken truthfully M
well as with n grammatical accuracy
that is not universal.
Complete Information. - Mamma,
what's twinsl" asked the smallest child.
Il know, replied the older one, before
tho mother could answer. Twins In
two babies just tho same age; three
babies are triplets; four are quadrupcds.
and FIVE are centipedes I'm. Y. Sun.
AIabel's Hard Task. A Portland family
had company one day, and little Mabel
was helping her mother in preparing
supper. Her mother told her privately
20 spread the cloth on tho table and DO
sure and have the neatest part at tho
lady visitors side. After endeavoring 20
do as near IA she was requested. she ex-
claimed; "only think, mamma wanted
me 10 give you the cleanest part OF tho
table cloth, and can't find any clean part
10 IL. "-ILewiston Journal.
A little boy, who Is nothing II not dili.
gent In tho study Of history, was one day
reciting fiuently on the subject OF -The
Battle OF Bunker HILL" He had Il by
heart The little voice pipcd high as no
described how "the patriot ranks lay
quietly behind their earthworks until
the redcoats were within ton rods, when
Prescott shouted 'Firer A blaze Of
light shot from the redoubt. and whole
pantaloons OF the British fell. The sur
vivors--" But there was no chance to
dispose OF the survivors. A shout went
up from the class. After all @platoons
looked much like "pantaloons "--IHar-
per's Bazaar.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11

And they all gather around the frantic
maiden aud extricatc her from the
deadly grasp OF n mass Of seaweed.
Professor White gave an exhibition Of
his sea going derrigable anto- mobile
trans atlantic swimming apparatus
yesterday afternoon. The exhibition
would have been a shining success had
not the professors foot become entangled
in some seaweed. thereby deranging the
working parts of his machine. However,
enough Of him sticking out of the water
10 form surface or which the incom-
ing breeze imninred he finally reached
shore and soon gained breath enough {,
begin an explanation of the cause Of the
failure OF his contrivance.
The excursion house, just outside the
city limits. is popular resort for all day
excursionists Roller coasters. razzle
dazzles, scenic railways, etc, lend their
aid to days enjoyment, while beer
drinking and card playing are INDUCED
In upon the veranda.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11
A National Flower.

There have been many articles in tho
papers during the past few months adj
vocating the adoption Of the clover
blossom as the national flower, but the
most unique is the following, by Colonel
Robert c. Ingersoll:
"A wonderful thing IL clover. It
means honey and cream; that Is 20 say,
industry and contentment; that is 20 say.
the happy bees in perfumed fields, and
at the cottage gate old boss, the bounti-
full, chewing satisfaction's cud, in that
blessed twilight pause that, like benedic-
ton, falls between all toll and sleep.
This clover makes mo dream Of happy
hours, of childhood's rosy checks, OF
dimpled babes, Of wholesome loving
wives. Of springs and brooks and violets,
and all there is Of painless JOY and peace.
full human life. A wonderful word is
clover. Drop the C. and you have the
happiest Of mankind. Take away tho
C. and r. and you have the only thing
that makes heaven OF this dull and
barren earth. Cut off the r. alone and
there remains warm deceitful bud
that sweetens breath and keeps the peace
in countless homes whose masters fro
quent clubs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11

Morning bathing commences about
1890. From that time until about 12
the beach is mass OF fun seeking hui
mainly. Foolhardy swimmers who inn
agine their efforts must be directed TO
breaking Paul Boynton's ocean records
are promptly carried in shore by the life
guards, who glide around in boats out
side the danger line. These reckless
swimmers are given rather vigorous
treatment when landed. The Sorrow
full Squad" "a band Of lively fellows)
catch their victim, roll him on barrel,
swab at his mouth with a sandy hand
kerchief, bury him in the sand. and wind
up the festivities by dashing buckets Of
water on him till he loses his "grit.
Any one watching the antics of the fair
sex while in tho water can not help but
reach the conclusion that they arc hav-
ing n sarge" time. Advancing boldly
10 meet breaker, but retreating igno-
miniously before its oncoming, they
deride each other for lack OF courage and
"won't take dare from any one.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11

This Is an old time worn proverb, but
II is not worn out by any means. Much
sickness can be prevented by using the
proper precautions in time. We had a
Wyandotte hen with cold. She breathed
heavy, and signs Of distcmpcr showed
itself in the right eye We made a
strong salt water solution-a { aspoon-
full Of salt to pint of water, bathed the
head well, and gave her several teaspoons
full TO drink. Tho next day we put about
agill OF kerosene In two quart fountain
OF drinking water and the hen got well.
Had we delayed the treatment roup
would have set In, for which there 10 no
positive cure
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11

Philadelphians arc everywhere con-
spicuous from their almost universal
habit of walking the streets with pipes
in their mouths.
Sunday hece is about the same ms any
other day-perhaps little more So
stores doing a rafting business. beer
garden bands in full blast, and surf bath
ing generally INDUCED in.
ELMER l. MCINTOsH. ,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11

It Is difficult matter 20 deal with
that class of men who win neither give
nor receive definite proposition look
ing toward compensation. IL. ON the
one hand. you meet man who says,
"That will be- all right; guess we won't
have any trouble about that part OF IL. :"
set il down That there will DO trouble ON
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11

"Oh, Leel" says one, "you don't strike
out right; don't you romombsr how Mr..
Delsarte showed us how TO draw In our
arms with slow crescondo motion and
gently initiate the lungsf"
Il don't care, Nym. I'm just agoing
TO kick and splash as please; besides
don't think Mr. Delsarte knows single
thing about swimming-he showed us
about II on tho hotel piazza, you know.
Now watch me; I'm going to-Helpi Oh
goody-goody-ouchl Take 1t oil Take IL
OIL"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-11

"Why Is Il that your neighbor does not
identify himself with some ono Of the
great political parties7r
He feels that he is too good"