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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-11-22


When Thanksgiving morning dawned
Ethel was recovering from the effects OF
her accident She had told her mother all
about the turkey all about her offer 10 the
butcher, and all about Jupitcr's attempt 10
rescue Sultan. Her mother had understood
her readily, and had grievcd over her
trouble, and her poor little mutilated hand.
Sultan hadn't been killed after all, for
the fat boy had left the yard with very
commendable speed when he discovered
that the dog had released him. and nothing
less than a miracle would have induced
that boy 10 enter that place again.
He had told his father how courageously
Ethel had come TO his rescue and how her
hand had been bitten At first the butcher
had been furious because Mrs. Sequin had
such an animal al Jupiter about her place,
but later he did not blame her or the dog
so severely. He even made Ethel present
OF the very turkey she had priced in his
shop Then Mrs. Sequin told Uncle Bryce
all about IL.
The Thanksgiving dinner was a great
success. Uncle Bryce had learned more OF
his sisters circumstances through the
accident, and he paid for the feast and she
cooked t.
Uncle Bryce had saved a little surprise
for their holiday. lie said that he was not
a visitor but that he had come there TO
stay. There would be no more pinching
poverty Ia that cottage, for he had money
enough 20 keep all OF them comfortably.
He said he would take care of Ethel and
her mother "a long as lac lived. And then
he said that they all had great cause for
thankfulness They had been kept apart
for "a long while, and now were united.
Ethel aud har mother had found some ono
10 protect them and care for them, and no
had found bright little homo and two
loving hearts. Re said that great man
named Edmund Spencer had written that
'thanlSfulness Is the tune OF angels
After the day was over our little girl fell
asleep, as happy and grateful ch!ld as
ever ate Thanksgiving dinner.
And the white turkey on his low perch
nodded slcepily toward his friend the dog,
and who knows that he was not grateful
too
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-11-22

or course he had first Go catch the fowl.
Sultan was so tame and so well trained,
that ho would come when his name was
called; but the boy knew nothing OF the
birds great sagacity, and he did not call
him. Instead. he chased the turkey about
the yard The bird could not fly, for one
OF mis- wings had been clipped. bat he
could run. and he gave the boy lively
chase. Sultan had at last forgotten his
dignity. The boy was too Fat 10 be good
runner. but he made the best time possible
Ia him. racing over the little lawn. around
the kennel, aud over the frozen flower
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-11-22
An Informal Rspast.

III suppose" said Mrs. Brown, ''you
would like me 10 wear q now dress ut this
Thanksgiving dinner you are going to
giver
Cant AFFORD II, growlcd old Brown.
''As long as you have the turkey well
dressed you win pass muster Judge.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-11-22

suddenly thrown herself upon the dog and
shreked for him TO leave the boy alone
The dog obeyed her, but not before an ac-
cident had happened. In his attempt TO
seize the boy he had caught Ethels hand
IN his jaws aud bitten Il.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-11-22

HEN Mrs
.Sequin did
learn that
Mr. Bryce
arrollwas
TO eat his
T'h'nksgiv.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-05-03
SOME MATTERS BEFORE CONGRESS.
Senator Cullom's Plan for Dealing
With Canadian Railroads.
Senator Frye's Bill To Aid the
American Merchant Marine.
Customs Administrative Bill Passed
and Copyright Bill Defeated.


WASHINGTON, May 2.-The copyright bill
designed to prevent the "pirating" Of works
OF foreign authors by American publishers
and thus to protect American authors from
the flood Of literature which is being stolen
from foreign authors. failed in the House to-
day after a long and able debate. 1t is said
that no other great nation is without copy
right bill of this sort. Henry Clay intro
duced copyright bill of this sort in Con-
gress forty years ago. There has been more
or less agitation on the subject ever since.
There seemed to be fear on the part Of
many members today that such a copyright
bill would prevent the dissemination of lit
erature in editions like the Seaside Library,
etc.
Ex-Gov. Connor is here on his way from
Fort Payne.
The sentiment of the Republican members
of the House is overwhelmingly in favor of
disposing of the tariff bill speedily. One
hundred and thirty of them have joined in a
petition to the committee on rules asking
that the Mckinley bill be disposed of with
out extensive general debate and promptly.
Each member signing his name has indicated
the number of days he thinks should be al
lowed for consideration and final vote of the
bill. No one Of the 1S0 wants more than 10
days, and the majority of them do not want
more than 10 days. A large number think
five or six days would be enough OF course
the Democrats would like to talk all sum-
mer, although the question was gone over
exhaustively in the debate on the Mills bill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-05-03
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS.
Yesterday with the East Maine Meth
odists at Dover.

DOVER, May 2.-Last evening there was a
large and enthusiastic meeting held in the
interest of education, George ID. Lindsey
presiding. Messrs. Frohock, Fernald, Tri-
bou and Lindsay all made earnest speeches,
the latter speaking specially in relation to
Chautauqua work.
This mornings devotional exercises were
conducted by Ammi Prince The regular
business OF the conference was resumed at
9o'clock. L. ID. w. Wharf, was chosen pub
Usher of the minutes and M. f. Brigham
auditor OF the presiding elders accounts. S.
M. Small, Edgar A. Carter and j. FL. Eraine
were passed to the second year but continued
in the first class: The following were award
ed to the second class: William f. johnson,
Chesley c. Phelan, Melvin S. Preble, Wesley
Wiggin, Daniel p. Phelan, Vinal Z. Hills,
VIM. Ii. Dunrack, Edwin ii. Hadlock and
Edward Freeman.
full connection? the following were reported
as passing satisfactory examination: Hiram
b. Nutter, Theodore s. Ross, Preston A.
Smith, Theodore j. Wright, Willism j. Kel-
ley, w. "a. Powlesland. Leslie B. Wither,
William +. Campbell, Mark Fl. Siprelle, Nell
son I'll. Piers0n. William I'll. Maffit was dis
continued at his own request.
The bishop addressed the class at length
and in most impressive manner, taking for
his text the subject "The Ideal Minister"
His words evidently made deep impression
on the young preachers to whom they were
specially addressed.
After the conclusion of the bishops ad-
dress, on motion of Mr.. Tribou, the confer
ence went into executive session, at the con-
clusion of which there was an adjournment.
At two o'clock this afternoon, a meeting
was held in the interest of the Preachers Aid
Society, S. Fl. Beal presiding. After brief
remarks by ID. III, Tribou, Rev. j. q. Hamil-
ton, ID. D., OF Brooklyn, N. Y, made-a pow
erful address, advocating that the church
provide some more adequate support for aged
and worn out preachers.
5. s. Cummings was introduced and made
a brief but eloquent plea for the New Eng
land Home for Little Wanderers.
Tonight there was meeting of the Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary Society, Mrs. w.
y: Jewell presiding, and an address by
Bishop Andrews, who recently returned
from China and Japan.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-05-03
TROUBLE FEARED.
Thousands of kHen Quit Work In Chi
cago Planning Mills.

CHICAGO, May 2.-The signal was given
this morning and the iron moulders in most
of the large manufacturing establishments
of Chicago declined to go to work at the old
rates. The Illinois Steel Company granted
200 of their moulders the eight-hour day, and
a strike was averted.
The Fairbank Canning Company has re-
fused the demands of the 500 employees for
the eight-honr day, and strike will be in
augurated Monday. Eighty coopers struck
this morning. Ten thousand employees in
the sash, door, and blind factories, planning
mills and other such lines Of business, went
work day. There are about $4,000 Of them,
all told, in the city.
One hundred hands of G. j. l.. Meyer &
Sons, manufacturers of sashes, doors and
blinds, went out on strike this morning. The
men demanded nine hours work with nine
hours pay as a substitute for the ten-hour
system. The firm declined to accede.
Five hundred employees of the sash, door
and blind factory of Palmer and Fuller also
struck this morning Their demands are
similar to those of the employees of the Meyer
& Sons Company. 1t was also said that 300
men at Hinsey q Weiss factory at Twenty
second and Brown streets had gone on a
strike.
The strike of this morning covers the
southwest division of the city and the mills
on the north piers. The demand is for eight
hours work and eight hours pay. The
move was decided upon last night. and
around all the planning mills this morning
were collected idle knots OF men. In most
instances the men quit work without notify
ing their employers. Trouble is feared at
many of the establishments. The strikers
allege that every planning mill employe in the
city will strike.
Trouble is brewing in the lumber yards,
and several thousand men may strike there.
The city is we'll guarded by the police, and
no serious disturbances have occurred.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-05-03
CAMPAIGNING FOR SHORTER HOURS.
Little Change In Carpenters Affairs
at the Hub.
Thousands of Workmen Are Idle In
the Windy City.
Notes of the Progress of tho Move.
ment Elsewhere.

Boston, May 2.-The strike of the carpen-
ters is proceeding in as peaceful and quiet a
manner as could be desired This morning
alb out o'clock some 500 men reported at
their headquarters at the Meionaon, and half
an hour later Walking Delegate Cllnkard
mounted the platform and addressed the men
briefly. He then read his report as manager
of the picket department. Thursday, he
stated, 375 men had been detailed for picket
duty. There were 102 shops and jobs visited,
principally those of members of the Carpen-
ter Builders Association, and only 46 men
were found at work at these places. Twenty
Of these men when asked to do so, left work
and joined the strikers. Several others
promised to do so Saturday night but will
work till then, as they want full weeks
pay. Thursday 1850 carpenters left work.
A carpenter employed to do q particular
piece of work by a member Of the Carpenter
Mr.. ,Clinkard said. because his employer
would not grant eight hours. The owner
of the building, a prominent Boston mer-
chant, told the carpenter that he would en-
ploy him himself and that he should work as
many hours as he pleased, and after the work
was done, If he couldn't find any other car
pentry work to do. he would employ him in
his own store. 1t is expected, said Mr..
Clinkard, that 100 or more men will join our
ranks today. Fourteen men on one job on
the Back Bay have already promised to quit
work. There are some 200 non-uniOn men
now on the rolls, and they have PROM
lsed to join one OF our unions. They VIII be
initiated at their next meeting.
1t Is estimated by Mr.. Cllnkard that there
are now some 100 carpenters at work on the
eight hour basis. These men will furnish
financial support to the strikers during the
entire summer If necessary. Yesterday sew
eral employers who are not members of the
Carpenter Builders Association called at
the strikers headquarters, 1t is said for the
purpose of hiring men to work for them. A
number Of the strikers thus obtained work.
These employers had already granted the
eight-h0ur day. Mr.. Clinkard congratulated
the men that there had been such slight in
clination to indulge in intoxicating liquors,
and expressed the hope that this state of
things would continue
Some 150 men were appointed to serve as
pickets and were sent out to the several
buildings on which work has been stopped
by the strike. They will try to prevent the
places of the strikers being filled by non
union men. Men were also detailed to go to
the several railroad stations and steamship
line offices, and were instructed to keep
sharp lookout for non-union carpenters who
may invade the city from the Provinces and
other states or cities.
The building laborers tonight voted to give
the mason builders until Wednesday to COM
ply with their demands for % cents an hour.
If this is not granted they will probably
strike Thursday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-05-03
ENGLISH MON NET.
Ten Millions of Dollars at cumber-
land Gap.

In the States Of Kentucky and Tennessee
at Cumberland Gag, no less than ten mil
lions of dollars have been furnish
ed by English capitalists to develop
the lvast mineral wealth in that yiein-
ity, and more funds to an unlimited
amount are promised; $4,000, 900 have been
spent already in the purchase Of land and In
cutting tunnel $3.50 feet long through the
mountain, to open the way OF comm1nica-
tion for several railroads in Kentucky Ten
nessee and Virginia. The tunnel Is now
completed, and the Louisville & Nashyilie
railroad have just finished the extension of
their branch road, some IL miles from Pine
Vlile 10 the tunnel, and are building a road
on the other stde.of the mountain, to form a
connection with the great railroad systems
Of virginia and East Tennessee. Through
thls tunnel, In less th1n lanother year. will
pc established an enormous railroad traffie
between the Atlantic coast, the lakes, ana
the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. The ac-
complshment of this great feat OF tunnellng
the Cumberland Mountain Is the WORK Of
Englishmen, who have located town called
MiddIesborough, In Bell County, n.y., near
Cumberland Gap, and where they intend
snending many more millions Of dollars In
bniIding the most extensive iron and steel
works In this country.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-05-03
NO FISH WILL BE CAUGHT
II Newfoundland Continues Her
Present Course-Americans
Imprisoned.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, May 2.-It is report
ed that a despatch from the captain
of the schooner Howard Holbrook, stating
that the crew aid himself were imprisoned
at Harbor Breton, N. F., and their vessel
confscated has been received. The owners
telegraphed Consul Malloy at st. Johns, and
Consul General Frye at Halifax, to look after
their interests
The Newfoundland bait act is going to in
fict great injury upon American fishermen,
and will eventually, If not modified, drive
the fishermen from the Grand Banks. The
only place the banking fleet can obtain bait
in summer Is on those shores, and the law is
being vigorously enforced against Canadian,
as well as. American subjects. If such
state of things continues, there will be no
need TO put duty on Canadian fish, for there
will not be enough caught to supply their
own markets 1t looks now as if the fisher
men would be made to suffer by partisan
spite,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-05-03
MILITARY SUMMONED
Trouble With the Strikers In the
Mills at Tourcolng, Franco.

PARIS, May "A dispatch from Tour
Going, an extensive manufacturing town in
the Department Of the North, states that
serious trouble has broken out there. The
hands employed in 20 mills at that place
went on strike this morning and great
crowds of men gathered about the streets to
discuss their grievances. The crowd was
augmented by body Of 5000 strikers from
Rcubaix. another manufacturing town, a
short distance from Tourcolng, who marched
in mass into the latter place, and soon all
hands began TO show an ugly feeling which
eliminated In a serious riotlng, which was
progressing at noon, the time the dispatch
was sent. Military reinforcements have
storing order.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-05-03
TO FLY OUR FLAG.
Senator FrYe's Bill to Aid in Building
American Steamships.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Senator Frye will
report tomorrow from the committee on
commerce the bill known as the Shipping
League tonnage bill, and also the bill to pro-
vide for ocean mail service between the
United States and foreign ports and promote
commerce, known as the Frye bill. The last
bill authorizes the Postmaster General TO
make contracts for tern of ten years with
American citizens for carrying the United
States mails in American steamships between
home and foreign ports. The steamships
shall be built in the United States and owned
and officered by American citizens. They
shall, during the first two years of mail con-
tracts, have crews at least one-fourth of
next three years, one-third, and during the
remaining time OF the continuance of the
contract. not less than half 1t divides
steamships into four classes, the first to be
employed in carrying mails between the
United States and Great Britain, to be capa-
BILE Of maintaining 20 knots an hour in ordi-
nary weather; the second, iron or steel
steamships, cabable of maintaining 16 knots,
and of not less than 1000 tons; the third. iron
or steel steamships capable of maintaining IA
fourth, iron, steel or wooden steamships, ca
pable Of maintaining IL knots, and Of not
less than 1900 tons. All the
steamships of the first three classes
hereafter built shall be constructed
with particular reference to their
economical conversion as auxiliary
naval cruisers. The compensation
provided is Sc mile for first class ships, So
mile for the second class by the shortest
practicable route on each outward voyage
third class, $1.50; fourth class 81 a mile for
the actual nrnnhar OF nailee required by the
post Office department to be travelled on each
outward bound voyage.
Senator Frye says he has reason to believe
that If this bill becomes law the finest line
OF steamships in the world will be built and
put on between New York and Liverpool at
the earliest day possible, that line Of second
class steamers will be established forthwith
between New York and River la Platte and
that two lines from the Pacific coast to
Japan, China, and Australia will be es-
tahiishpd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-05-03
Mrs. Davis's Repiv

RICHMOND, Va, May 2-The resolutions
of the city council in respect to the memory
of Jefferson Davis were promptly communi-
Gated to Mrs. Davis, who sends the following
letter of acknowledgment to the council
BEAUvoIR House, April 27, 1890.
Gentlemen-I have received your resolutions
and thank you for the handsome dress in which
YOU embodied them, and most sincerely for the
noble tribute you have paid to my husband. These
are more gratifying because some of your members
were our neighbors when we hoped everything
and feared nothing, and when the reverses and
disappointments we sustained drew us closer to-
gether. Believe me, the affection you express for
him who served you gladly while he could, and
loved your state and city sincerely while life last
ed, brings such comfort as is now possible to me
and mine l note your resolutions as to the dis
posal of the reyered remains. My friends do not
press me for an answer now. l cannot decide the
question yet, but can only say that will do what
seems to our family and friends the best when we
come to determine the final place of interment.
One of my dead rests with you, and most tenderly
have YOU cared for and tended the little grave,
and the grateful memory is ever present with me.
Please accept singly and collectively for yourself
and the beloved city you represent the best wishes
and sincere thanks of
Yours faithfully,
V. JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-05-03
CONFESSION OF FAITH
Meeting OF Presbyterian Revision
Committee at Pittsburg, Pa.

PIrTsBURG, Pa, May 2.-The committee
appointed two years ago by the General
Assembly of the Presbyterian church to re-
port on the constitutional methods of revi-
sion of the confession of faith. met in this
city today. The committee consists of ex-
Justice Strong of the United States Supreme
Court. Rev. DIR. w. III. Roberts of Cinein-
natl, Rev. DR.. Leftwich of Baltimore, and
Rev. d. E. Kempshaw of Elizabeth, N. j.
The members declined to express an opinion
as to the outcome of the conference, or to
say anything as to the merits of the con-
tr0versy concerning revision.
The work of the committee is not to con-
slider the issue of revision, or non-revision,
in any manner. They are simply to work
upon the line of the manner in which revi-
sion may be accomplished if it is desired.
They are to prepare for the use and guild
ance of the general assembly. which will
meet in Saratoga. May 18th, set Of rules
for action in the discussion and revision of
the confession.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-05-03
Bad Fire In Biddeford.

BIDDEFoRD, May 2.-George W. Donnelp
clothing store on the lower floor of the City
Building, was badly damaged by fire tonight.
The stock was valued at $4,000. and was al,
most total loss by fire, smoke and water
The insurance on stock and fixtures is $1O,
0O0 The loss on the building is $500; cov-
cred by insurance. The origin of the fire is
unlyown
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-05-03
SENATOR CuLLoM's REPORT.
License System Recommended to
Apply to Canadian Roads.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Senator Cullom,
chairman of the special committee appointed
to investigate the alleged diverting Of COM
merce from the railroads Of the United States
to those of Canada, presented the report of
the committee today. The committee recon-
mends that as an entrance fee of fifty cents
and a clearance fee Of fifty cents is collected
every time an American vessel visits a
Canadian port on inland waters, the Great
Lakes and their tributaries, all Canadian
vessels should be required to pay entrance
and clearance fees equal in amount on enter
ing and clearing at ports in the United States
ON the Great Lakes or their tributaries. The
committee recommends that so.loug as dis
elimination in tolls of eighteen cents ton on
the products of the United States passing
through Welland Canal is made In favor Of
Montreal and ports below that city on the
st. Law renee river, discriminating toll in
the tonnage of all Canadian vessels shall be
imposed upon all such vessels every time
they pass through the Sault ste Marie Canal.
The committee recommend that either such
a license system be established as will be ap-
plicable to Observation-Disclosures doing business
in the United States or some other plan not
injurious to general trade and commerce of
the country shall be adopted which shall Sc
cure to American railroads equal chance in
competition with Canadian railroads.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-05-03
To Abolish capital PUNISHMENT.

ALBANY, N. Y. May 2.--Every one was
surprised when the bill abolshing capital
punishment was suddenly called up in the
Assembly yesterday and passed, 10 to 25:
The bill had been considered a joke, but it
seems its friends had been quietly working
for it all winter. An effort was made to
jump 1t ahead in the Senate. but 1t was re-
ferred to a committee and hearing will be
given next week 1t is said it will pass the
Senate. There is a widely believed story
that the bill is backed by the Westinghouse
electrical people, who want to break down
electrical executions in this state. because the
Edison electricians are at the base OF it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-05-03
Lost In the Desert.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, May 2.-It has just come
to light that the Chinese who last week at
tempted to smuggle themselves into the
United States from Lower California got lost
one of the party dying of thirst and expo
sure. They found the frontier so closely
guarded that they stole to the eastward and
got into the desert. Here. they wandered
about aimlessly for several days. One of the
Mongolians was youth of IA years. His
sufferings drove him crazy, and in his rawlings
he imagined the sand was water, and eagerly
filled his mouth with it. This only added to
his suffering and he finally died. The others
at last reached the railroad and were rescued.