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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-27

A trout fisherman named Gray Law
renee had an exciting experience on
what Is known as the Deep Saltwater
OF Youngwoman' Creek n few days
ago. says the New York Sun. The
Deep saltwater can only be fished In
boats. and Lawrence was standing in
his boat casting his flies when he
saw something swimming across the
creek couple OF rods above him. He
thought IL was mink and padded
rapidly toward IL. As he got within
a couple Of yards OF il Lawrence made
the discovery that IL was a wildcat.
Without giving the matter a
thought he picked up his rod and
threw his hook toward the animal.
The sharp and barbed point Of the
hook stuck in one OF the wild cats
ears. and pierced 1t. The pain en-
ragged the cat, and 1t turned and
swan toward the boat. Lawrence
padded away. but the wildcat over
took him and proceeded to climb in.
As Lawrence knocked IL back with
the paddle the movement capsizcd
the boat. and the fisherman found
himself houndering in the water by
the side OF the wildcat, which at
tackled him.
lie had the paddle still in his hand.
and he defended himself so well with
IL that he was able at last to reach the
shore. The cat followed. Lawrence
was pretty we'll exhausted, but as he
pulled himself out OF the water he put
all his strength into one tremendous
kick. which caught the wildcat on the
head and sent 1t under the surface in
dazed and stunned condition. When
IL reappeared II showed signs OF weak
ness, but renewed the attack. Law
renee dealt IL few more blows with
the paddle and at last killed it.
The wildcat was large one. Law
renee lost all his fishing tackle and
the contents OF the boat, a loss the 81
bounty on the wildcat will not come
anywhere near making good.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-27
Crossing Swollen River I'm Tho
Andes.

After examining the works Of the
line in the vicinity OF Punta Negra.
where | overlook the paymaster. Don
Carlos, / started off in his company 20
the next camp of Vermejito. which is
2lO0 metres above the level of the sea.
Here we spent the night; and the next
morning, after admiring the grand
black basaltic rocks that render the
scenery in these parts all the more dis
mally impressive. we started. together
with two OF the engineers Of the camp.
who volunteered 10 see us safely
across the Rio Blanco which was TO-
ported 10 be dangerously swollen.
When we reached the bottom of the
deep ravine through which this torrent
flows. we found the report TO be only
too true. The water. white as milk.
was foaming and dashing over part
of the narrow planks which had been
anchored across the stream below the
best fording-place. After working an
hour mt the risk of their lives. the two
young engineers. who were as agile rs
goats--one was Swede aud the other
an Italan-succecdc in raising one
OF the planks foot. so that IL could bo
thoootO WIN N'hip1AaAiNA oNiSNas VIZ
dash of the water over IL remaining
only about six inches. The human
element of the party then felt reas-
sured; but how would the mules get
overP
The "arrieros" were in state Of
great agitation. and the paymaster was
anxious about the thousands of dollars
that he had in his money bags. How
ever. every man lent hand. The
mules were unloaded. and, with the
aid of cries and whirling lassos, they
were driven into the turbulent torrent.
aud waded or swan across bravery.
one only getting carried away for n
few minutes, and losing a biz piece OF
his flesh against a sharp bowldcr The
next thing was 10 carry over the bag
gage and saddles. A lasso was flung
across the stream. and held on one side
by the two engineers, and on the other
by the "vigilante," or gendarme, who
accompanied the paymaster, TO pre-
vent him running away with the COM
pany's money" as wo used laughingly
TO tell him. This taut cord served as
hand-rail, along the narrow plank.
and by means OF repeated journeys,
and with incessant risk. the baggage
was finally all carried over. the mules
loaded and saddled. aud the journey
resumed. Don Carlos and his party
leaving me behind tor they were well
mounted on strong horses. Theodore
child, ia Hdfpers Magazine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-27
Lassoing "A Locomotive.

When the Kansas Pacific was first
Indians were very hostile and there
was constant fear that they would
wreck the trains. That they did not
Is due TO their ignorance Of the iron
horse and of the best methods OF des-
troying IL. One OF my fremen had
an experience with the Cheyennes
that he will never forget. He was on
the road near Fort Wallace. when he
saw that the Indians had cut the tele-
graph wire. and knew that he might
look out for squalls. They were never
satisfied with simply cutting the wire,
but chopped IL into inch pieces
with their tomahawks 20 eifectually
stop the mysterious messages. As
the train came near large patch Of
sunfowers which grew on both side
OF the track over one hundred In
dams rose up. stretched strong rope
across the track, braced themselves
and prepared to receive the shock OF
the locomotive. As was afterwards
learned they had taken rawhide
strips. braided them together, and,
with force OF fifty ut each. end OF the
rope, thought that they would be able
TO stop the train. The instant the To-
connective struck tho rope the air was
full OF Indians. They were thrown In
all directions. Some were jerlxed
clear across the train. and more than
"a dozen were killed or seriously I'M
jurcd. This was tho last attempt
made for years 10 stop the trains.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-27
FOR YOUNG FOLKS.
INTERESTING ITEMS FOR INTELLI'
GENT BOYS AND GIRLS.
Appreciate Your Trsde--How the King Of
siam Chooses His Eiephants-Lasso-
ing Locomotive-Etc., Etc.


A very general misapprehension
seems TO exist among apprentices as
10 their duties and the object OF their
apprenticeship Nine out OF ten
consider that the entire object OF their
noyitiate Is to acquire "A knowledge OF
the use OF the tools OF their trade, and
facility In their handling, and that,
with this requirement. their trade is
learned. and their apprenticeship
ended; thus we have so many me-
chanics who instead OF being masters
OF their trades have their trades for
their masters. The mechanic who
can use his tools only under the
direction OF an overseer has not at
tanned TO the mystery of his business,
and unless he does he will be all his
life long slave 10 the contingencies OF
mechanical demand. IL Is not 10 be sup
posed that every mechanic can be AN
oyerseer. but IL Is competent for every
mechanic 10 be qualified. by his ac-
quired knowledge. for the position,
even II he does not possess the neces-
sary natural capabilities TO be a leader
and director. Not every skillful
workman can manage the affairs OF n
shop. or direct body of men, but he
understands. as well as those who
can. what Is necessary TO be done,
and how IL should be done. The mar
ket always, with rare exceptions and
under peculiar circumstances. is glut-
ted with unskilled labor. but IL is sell
dom that a really skillful workman
can not procure remunerative employ
ment. Such men are always in de-
mand when there Is work TO be done.
An employer prefers an intelli-
gent workman TO tho most pains
taking and faithful laborer who
Is but an animated machine.
The days labor should not DO regard
ed by the workman simply as task,
and tho hours spent In the shop as so
many infractions OF his general lib
erty. II he foels an interest in his
work the toll will be pleasure. and
the shop be considered a school. This
interest can be created and fostered
by persistent effort. 10 understand the
way OF "a job. as we'll as TO know the
how. All mechanical manipulations
arc founded on strictly scientific prin-
ciples. u knowledge OF which may be
obtained from text books and manu-
ais. and the possession OF which will
give an interest 10 what otherwise
would be but "a monotonous and weari-
some drudgery. This knowledge will
incitc 10 Improvement. and may lead
To invention. A workman who Is fer
tile in expedients. ready in emergen-
cies, quick ut suggestion. and apt at
understanding present requirements.
is invaluable In any concern.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-27
The King of siam cnoo.iaz Elephants.

When the herd entered
the wide mouth OF the funnel that
narrowed down to the stockade, IL
became frantic with rage and terror.
Dozens at time stood on their hind
legs, waving their trunks wildly, and
believing with open mouths. The
panic became terrific. In the ensuing
crush. the mothers steadfastly
guarded their young. Many baby
elephant stood blcating beneath its
mothers chest. protected by her
strong fore legs. her active proboscis,
and her body set as bulwark for IT.
defense. In many cases two mothers
united In the care OF some little one.
Shoulder 10 shoulder they leaned
over the youngster that was between
them. and shielded II under frightful
pressure and peril, with courage
and calmness. So perfect was the
protection OF the babies, that more
than score OF these-some weak
lings no larger than shcep-survived
the crush OF entrance into the stock
ade. while ten full-grown elephants
were therein killed.
Once within tho stocxade the mad
dencd herd rushed round and round
the arena. AS they passed and re-
passed the stand. the official, con
noisseur OF elephants. Indicated to the
hunters which ones were 10 be taken.
When these happened TO come upon
the outside OF the swirling mass, and
near the circumference OF the enclos-
ure, they were lassoed around the an-
kles as they raised their feet In walk
ing. and the cables which formed the
moose were made fast To the posts OF
the stockade. Several cables bound
the feet OF each captive. and held him
from further travel with his compan-
ions. Having secured as many OF the
elephants as would be required by the
government for several years, the re-
mainder OF the herd were let out upon
the plain. where few were lassoed
for sport. One frenzied animal came
trumpeting mp the steps Of the stand
occupied by the officers and guests.
The Official shouted commands 20
hunters; gentlemen climbed pillars;
ladies mounted tables. and shriolcd;
CONSERVATION reigned until the hunters
scaled the stand and with their sharp
gosds proddcd the intruder off to a
safe distance.
The dismissed elephants gradually
made their way 70 the jungles. there
TO feed end grow until the king should
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-27

A big man who looked like he might
be senator or rich merchant. a re-
tired banker or something OF that sort.
walked down the street few evenings
ago and. stopping under a lamp post.
looked intently upward. A policeman
saw him and stepped over 10 that side
of the walk 10 sec what IL meant. The
next man who happened along also
stopped and, after catching what he
thought was the proper range. began
60 look Another man came up aud
did the same thing. Pretty soon
young fellow aud his girl caught sight
OF the starers and they began to SEQ
what there was TO be seen. Presently
some one in the rapidly increasing par
~ spoke up:
What's all this meanP" he asked
the policeman.
Cit along wild yez." responded the
Official.
just then the big man turned around.
'.My goodnessM he exclaimed. what
on earth Is this crowd here forp"
What are you looking at?n asked
one OF the bystanders.
Looking atP" echoed the gentleman,
.'why. bless me, ! was only absorbed
Ia figures
about what?"
II was wondering how long IL would
take me 20 block the sidewalk by say
ing nothing"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-27
Rather Alarming.

Young Wife--''Do you mean to say
the company won't let you belong TO
the Trade Union Benevolent Associa-
ton any moreP'
Young Husband-'I must leave 10
or be discharged. And they won't let
mo belong to the Help All Brother
hood. or the Fair Wage Society. or the
Stick Together Association"
Young Mercy VIII they
let you stay married P"-- Good Ncws.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-27

appoint another hunt. The prisoners
would be tanned and then used In lift
Ing lumber. In carrying goods and
travellers across the country. and In
war. The trained beasts are manifestly
larger, stronger healthier and wiser
than their wild fellows. They battle.
eat. exercise. and sleep regularly. and
apparently gain much in cunning and
sagacity under human instruction. -
50. Nicholas.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-27
Wind Flowers.

A flower has been discovered In
South America which Is only visible
when the wind blows. The shrub be.
longs to the cactus family and is about
three feet high. The stem Is covered
with dead. watery-looking Jumps In
calm weather; these Jumps. however
need but light breeze TO make them
unfold large flowers Of creamy white.
which close and appear dead when the
wind subsidies.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-27

not break dc lawp Could I dul stan
Ia dc yard an NOW him across dc legs
wild IA old scythe when he cum up In
lie da'ke Could do pistil 60 Oh acct
dentallyP"
When cdyised TO try peaceful meas
ures she Indignantly re responded:
OATS what did on the very GO
of. | took him by the collar an frowed
him ober dc gate!"-D Detroit Free Press.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-27

'srom-"So you did not propose to
that dear girl last night, as you in.
tended TO. All, my friend. ! am afraid
you were not fired by the divine spark
of love."-Dick-.'No. | was fired by
her father. IN H. Wcckiv.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-27

IL Is said that coyotes have killed
more than 600 lambs on one ranch near
Napa, Cal, since last fall.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
Applause for Nero.

Suetonius tells us that, when Nero sang
in public, 500 trained men, led by Burr
hus and Seneca, thundered their plaudits.
They might needs be trained men, for
approval was of various degrees and
kinds; bonpbi, sound like the droning
of bees; i,nbrices, initiating the patter Of
falling rain; teStR, the clashing Of broken
jugs. This last was the invention of
Nero himself, and was produced by strik-
ing the fingers Of the right hand on the
palm of the left. Another variety Of APP
pIause was obtained by the swapping Of
countless fingers, and, according to Sem
eca. satisfaction was also shown by the
shaking of the robe. Aurelian used to
have strips of linen and other materials
distributed among the people for this
purpose, and we can we'll imagine the
stirring effect produced by this universal
waving of bright colors in the densely
thronged amphitheatre. Although Nero
is said to have imposeda death penalty
on all spectators who did not applaud
him, it is probable that the ctsratoqes, or
leaders, and .jstoe,aes, as their men were
called, were appointed chiefly with view
of insuring appreciation at convenient
moments. Taeitus complains of the un-
seenly interruptions of country people.
And upholders of the French cIaqste have
defended it on similar ground. Gentle
mans Magazine.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
Playing Under Difficulties.

The famous Polish violinist, Wieniaw-
ski, when at st. Petersburg, was ordered
to play before the Czar Alexander H., at
the Winter Palace, where he was shown
into a state department, where the EN-;
peror made his appearance, accompanied
by large Siberian bloodhound. When
the artist began his performance, the dog,
who was lying at his masters feet, got
up and slowly approached Wieniawski,
who began to feel somewhat uneomfort-
able, as the dog came close up to him
and put his two forepaws on his knees.
It is easy to understand that such q
situation was anything but advantageous
to the musical performance. Neverthe.
less, Wieniawski continued his concert,
while the dog, not satisfied with his de.
monstrations, came closer and closer,
following with his head every movement
Of the arm At the thought that his art
would be forever ended If the gigantic
mouth should open to bite his right hand
off. the violinist trembled inwardly with
fear, but dared not discontinue bis play
At last the Emperor, who had evidently
enjoyed the situation, inquired: "Wieni
awski, does the dog incommode you Al
all2'' "Your Majesty, 7 replied the artist
II fear I ineommode the dog Alexan
der III. was much amused by the answer
and the dog was called back.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
The Fox Revived.

Farmer j.. Al. Bates, of Scott Township,
Penn, missed fowls from his barnyard on
several mornings. He found the tracks
of foxes, and he set traps and caught two
Of the willy red fellows. Even after that
hens were missed at regular intervals, but
no more foxes got in his traps. One
morning Farmer Bates saw fox devour-
ing sSmething under b butternut tree out
in the meadow, within easy gunshot, and
he cot his gun and fired a45 bullet at the
busy beast The fox keeled over, and
the farmer ran to the spot, grabbed the
fox by its hind legs, slnng it over his
shoulder, hurried back to the house and
threw the carcass down in the chipAyard,
telling the hired man that he guessed
that fox wouldn't kill any more hens for
them. They let 1t lie there, and in a
short time it reused up and scampered
off. Before it had gone far the old hound
overhanled it III the meadow and shook
it to death. and when the farmer looked
it over bic found that his bullet had sim
ply grazed its Uranium and temporarily
stunned it.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
Another "orand Army"

On the pension rolls of France are still
borne the names of one hundred and
twelve veterans of the ''Grande Armee"
of Napoleon /. Year by year this
phalanx of veterans has been falling
away, until only few more than hun
dred remain, and they are patriotically
cared for by the French Republic.
The ''Grande Armee,n as distinctively
known in history, was the army com
manded by the first Napoleon. Prac-
tically it had its beginning about the
year 1900, and ended with the battle OF
Waterloo, which was fought in 1915.
The veterans of the "Grande Armee, y
therefore, must correspond in age very
closely with the age of our veterans Of
the War of 1919, of whom there are still
some six hundred on the rolls of the pen
sion office.
What the age of the Grande Armet
veteran must be is illustrated by the case
of one who died lately. His name was
Peter Jacob Lacusa; he was born il
1892, and was drafted into the Grandt
Armee in 1912.
This veteran lacked as yet, therefore,
but little more than two years of being
a century old.
Our own Grand Army, the great fra
ternal organization of veterans of the
Civil War which took the name of Ma
poleon's famous corps. has as yet, as maJ
be seen from the survival of the remnant
of the older Grande Armee, long Life
before it.
If, seventy-fve years after the final dis
solution of the French Grande Armee, W.
find more than hundred of its members
surviving, the world may reasonably ex
pect to have still with it many more thar
hundred of the larger Grand Army Of
this Republic in the year 1940-which
will bear the same relation to 1865 that
1890 does to 1876 Youths Compan-
ion
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
Cheap Excursions to AttaIIa. AIabama.

The Monon Route will on April 26th.
9th. 2Sth. and 29th. sell tickets at reduced
rates to Alfalfa, Ala, and return, for the
Great Land Sale April 2Sth. 29th. and 30th,
tickets good until May 10th, with privilege
ofstopping over at Chattanooga and Lookout
Mountain returning. Don't miss the oppor-
tunity to visit the New South.
Express trains daily to Cincinnati. con-
Meeting with the Queen and Crescent route.
Alfalfa is the Natural Eastern gateway of
the great future iron manufacturing dis
trict Of North Alabama, in the center of the
rich, soft red and brown ore belt. with coal
and limestone in easy reach, has four ~
railroads. fine water power. three (S fur
naces. car works, cotton compress, oil well
and planning mills.
But three years ago village of four hun
dred. now a thriving city of 2,000 The sale
is under the auspices of Alfalfa Iron and
Steel Company and consists of choice man
ufacturing business and residence lots
within the corporation limits of the city and
adjoins the vast coal and iron fields.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24

by the Inspector in charge Of the New
England Department inquiring as to the
reliability Of certain medical and other
concerns who are large advertisers.
Almost invariably such letters are dated
in the Middle or Wettern States. No
inquiries regarding the character of indi-
viduals are even honored with an answer,
but all communications coming within
the Legitimate sphere of the service are
given careful and considerate attention.
The Society for the Suppression of Vice
finds this branch of the Postal Depart
ment of inestimable value in reaching
parties engaged in the dissemination Of
obscene literature. Chicago Herald.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24

HASTINGS. Mich. April a. 1s99
Rheumatic Syrup Co.. Jackson. Mich:
GKSrs-This Is to certify that had been
troubled with rheumatism In all its forms
for the past twelve years. and was confined
10 my bed at various periods from three to
six months at time. and could get about
only BY the aid OF crutcnes. employed
several first-class physicians OF this city.
none OF whom effected a cure or gave tenn
porary relief even.
About two years ago was induced to
try Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup. and. after
taking a few bottles I experienced relief.
and now consider myself cured. unhesi-
tatingly recommend this medicine for
rheumatism know what Il has done for
me. what physicians could not do. + g.,
cured me- OF rheumatism.
MRS. II. ]. KENFIKLD.
Ask your druggist for it
Icertlfy to the above statement.
FRKD L. HEATH, Druggist.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that
Cnnfaln MercnrH-

As Mercury viii surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whols system
when entering it through the muous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physiciAns. as the
damage they win do Is tenfoId the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. ]. chsney q Co..
Toledo. o., contains no mercury. and Is taken
internally. and acts directly upon the blood and
mucus surfaces of the system In buy.ag Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine 1t is
taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by
+. J. Cheney a Co.
ss-sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24

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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-24

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