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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20
THElAsr STRAW.
Much Was Overlooked by the Proud HOG
ton Girl, but She Drew tho Line.

They were standing ny the window
looking out at the golden sunset. His
arm was around her slender waist and
her head rested contdingly on his
manly shoulder. Life looked rosy 10
the youthful pnir and not visible
cloud obscured the armament of their
hopes.
''Perscus" she murmured. lit seems
incredible that we never met until three
weeks ago"
1T does. indeed, Andromeda." re-
piled the youth. I'VE have bad hardly
time to become acquainted with each
others peculiarities and prcjndices.
Yet il seems ms II we must have known
one another always"
And that reminds me. Perseus."
rejoined the lovely New England girl.
thoughtfully adjusting her spectacles.
'that | have never heard YOU express
your opinion Of theosophy."
my opinion OF theosopy. love-" the
young man said. breaking it tn her rs
gently rs he could. lis that the system
rs thus far developed hardly meets
the requirements Of an exact science"
1t was severe shock. but the maiden
did not finch. She only leaned
little harder on the young mans
shoulder.
"You find much to admire in Emer-
son and Thoreau. do you notP" she
asked hopefully.
II cannot say do. The one seems
too transcendental. the other almost
atheistic."
Surely. Perscus. you like lbseuP"
"lbsen. my dear, makes me tho
wearies me-"
docs not the Dclsartcan idea appeal
10 Won fayorablyp"
"H'ml This Delsartean business,
dearest. | regard rs harmless kind OF
thing suitable for l2-year-old school
girls who have no roler-skating facil:-
ties"
happy sigh. what difference does IL
make after NIL, II we love each otherP
These little differences OF opinion shall
not separate us.
mo. Andromeda. they shall not We
will not speak of them. They are
tribes. Look ut the roses in this beauti-
full vase
A cry of horror broke from the lips
of Andromeda She spraug from his
embrace.
What is the matter. dearestp" ex-
claimed the young man in the utmost
concern.
Don't touch mel" she painted. sink
Ing on n sofa Don't come near mel'
What have -
''Mr. Grigson." she said. recovering
herself by powerful effort and stand
ing erect. IL can overlook your lack OF
appreciation Of the great names of our
literature. can forgive your want of
sympathy with the great movements
In the world of thought that possess
my soul and move all my powers TO
action. But'-and the proud Boston
girl pointed sternly TO the door,
can never look with anything but
utter abhorrence on man vino does
not know how TO promo unce the word
vahzl Coz Chicago Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20
MEN AND WOMEN.

The late Senator Beck's wife, who He'd
death the nearest living relative Of
George Washington.
Miss Agnes Lowe has been awarded
the first prize in the oratorical contest of
the Wisconsin University. She is de-
,cribed as IN attractive young lady with
n fondness for pretty clothes.
General Fremont never wore glasses.
His eyes were rs sharp and clear as a
young mans. He was perfect physic-
ally and appeared Mt least 20 years
younger than most men of his age.
Christina Rosetti. sister Of the poet.
lives in London and gets $50 apiece for
her verses. She is young old lady.
with white hair. which silver tint Is car
ricd out in her dress the year round.
Senator Sherman. il Is reported, has
said that he will retire from political
life at the close OF his term. in 1893 He
will be 20 years Of age at that time. and
will have been SO years continuously in
public office.
The Moldavian Princess Cusa Is nm I'M
worldly girl Her young husband, who
died not long ago, left TO her all his
property, worth about 100000 She is
devoting the whole OF her yearly income
10 charities. aud is nurse in IA children's
hospital at Jassy.
Miss Helen Gould owns the finest col
lection Of orchids on the Hudson. More
than that, she knows the name OF every
weird aud fantastic blossom, and when at
home delights her father by escorting
him through the long walks Of the
Tarrytown conservatory.
Robert Louis Stevenson will probably
return 10 london ia October. About
that time he will completely wind up
his affairs in Scotland. He intends TO
sell off his house furniture carry his
books with him, and fix his home per
manenty in Samoa His island estate
is said to be very lovely, with no less
than six waterfalls on IT,
Captain Frank Cunningham. collector
II taxes ut Richmond, Va. intends to
sing qt his own funeral lie has sung Mt
$50 funerals during the last two years.
He intends 10 sing certain songs into n
phonograph and let the instrument off.
ciate at the ceremonies preceding his
burial. He Inns chosen "Homc OF the
Soul and Good Night" rs the songs TO
be delivered ut that timo
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20

While the lot OF a dress makers mp
prentice l. not an enviable one. there
are few trn,lcs for women that offer such
prizes "a making clothes for other women.
The chief dress maker Of Bond street
establishment will command salary OF
Ea50 to $500 year. What Is more the
supply is not equal to the demand A
good head woman will always have a
dozen plnces open To her II she leaves n
situation. Naturally this encourages n
spirit OF Independence that Is often fatal
TO long continuance in one place. A
chief hands work Is confined To cutting
out. overlooking the other women and
comforting with the designer. The de-
signer j. the rock over which most 81
them split. for II he wants too many nj
terations the dressmaker rebels The
aours OF chief are not heavy. and no
PRS education Is necessary. as many
suppose. II French ideas are needed q
French woman IL imported. The best
houses prefer an English hand who is
thoroughly Englih. Pail Mall Gazette.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20

the truth Of which I could vonch-
registered resolve. however. rs | sat
down. that the iniricncies 81 roast
turkey would be more familiar 60 mc IN
twenty-four nonrs. and that would
never rest until conld turn ofl ANYTHING
from n wing up. Unill black coffee
came WINS the object of remarks which
seemed 10 strike The others ms being
funny.
MY trials were not over. We had
been In the drawing room hut moment
when the only Englishmln present add
ed the last straw: "Ah. dear fellow.
aw. goodness gwacious. what ever can
be the matter with your iwnnsersf'
There was something the matter with
my twousers. | looked down and dis
covered TO my horror that while | was
making inroads into TINT turkey the pet
terrier had no, been idle. He had made
fringe around the bottom 90 one lee
and the other had hole as high rs nv
shoe tops. This was awful The yell
that went up when this m'shap was dis
covered could be heard mile.
FASTENED bnck 10 the hotel. II had cost
n SO pair OF trousers SO far. hnt my
mind was made up that II could cost
500 before | would cease looking for
some one 90 post me In carving. 1t was
at great personal expense. but the chef
at the hotel told me all abont II. Now
i can carve. but am loaded TO the muz.
Ele for the maiswho asks mo 10 again."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20

AT s o'clock the party OF twelve. half
of whom were ladies, assembled at the
table. The accident TO the host neces-
! Stated the appointment OF substitute
20 do the carving. aud. as fate decreed.
the honor came to me--a case OF having
greatness thrust upon one with vengc-
ance. Ere had been seated nj the head
of the table minute | began 10 realize
the dscomforts and the possibilities OF
the situation. and the practice theory
ideas came forcibly 10 mind. 1t was
necessary to keep cool. however. and. ns
the first course required only some
slight dexierty with soup-ladle and
fish-spoon. began 10 gain confidence
and Join In the conversation freely.
Never whistle until you are out OF the
woods never will again. A great big
Thanksgiving and Christmas combined
turkey came "a view. and was placed
before me. Undoubtedly II was the
largest and most intricate turkey | ever
saw, and my temperature went up at
oncc TO $50 degrees In the shade.
Il was determined TO keep cool. The
conversation was general by this time.
md saw my chance To disscct that bird
without attracting attention. ! began
whacking away at the turkey In calm,
know-it-nll way. IL wasn't on skates.
but pretty soon II commenced 10 skate
around on the platter nj n lively rate.
and my outward serenity began To vanish
and perspiration appear at every pore.
IL now seemed necessary 10 stand up TO
IL. and ] pushed back my chair. or
course the very thing / feared com.
menccd TO happen Interest began 10
center upon me nj the head OF the table.
aud not on the conversation, which
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20
WAS HE A CRANK?
"A NAN UHO HfD A CHANCE 70
STEAL MILLIONS or DOLLAKA

ne Never stole - Cent Died ~ HANK
rupt-His Queer Hmb q aud Manners.
a Master OF fnyrctive--An ExcIterncnt
o. Isroadway- Ross shepherds Right
Hand Man Paul Lanirup aud TITS Rev.
enue-n Babies That Paid Their Way.
Especial Washington Letter.
The cranlss are all alive
There are no dead crankf.
II there we're any. thousands OF intel
ligent mea would speak % \. u. Mul-
lett. who was once sup 'ryising architec.
of the Treasury. as n cgn ,lS.
His Inst act in III WAS certainly i'm
zane. lie put revolver 10 his head and
noisiy slipped OF into the Great Per.
haps. leaving wife and children and as
many acquaintance as perhaps any
American, Possibly / might say that
he left frien Is But lac lacked the con
ciiiatng ~ rit that wins AMI holds
fr.cndls: IN is opinions aud preference
hc WIS inflrxiblc. relentless. dugnatic.
i 'c.amato;y lie MIS- emotional, and
prr!iap, aifectionatc; but a man who
never yields anything TO others /, Likely
TO have plenty OF room
NIullclt VIA, an arclii ecf. and he left
q score OF monument in a,c re Of the
large.t AMI finest buildings in the
country. including the War, Navy. aud
S ate building here ana the great post.
office in New York city. Attic beginning
of the war he came here n young man,
Trim full Of cnt usiasn and push, and
Secretary Ciase n a L. him the official
architect Of the Government lie had
the repuinii IN of beng cranky and
hon, st. aud he justified his credentials.
During twelve or fifteen year, $50. 900.
600 passed through his hands and not
one cent stuc;. III mi Sht have stolen
n fortune with IMMUNITY. but he WAS 30
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20

Fair Boston Dentist (rausirg hetwecn
pulls)-wiIl you have your to' th pulled
by the Grecian or Torsouian method
Suffering Victim-Ug-whats the dif-
ference?
FB. D.-The former is the gcntly an
dulating side 10 side movement while
the latter il the twisting continuously
progressive method
Victim agent for the Bangup Dynn'
mite Manufacturing Company)--'iues'
I'll try the Nihilistic methol. Plcaao use
one OF my xxx samplcs
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20
one Way To Tell Happy Pair.

There Is nothing that the average
bridegroom SD much desires TO avoid
rs disclosure Of the fact OF his recent
marriage. Not that he Is at all ashamed
of IT, Oh. mol But there is shyness
about him which induces him To con-
ceal the fact. This is shown especially
at the bridegroom's first visit To the
hotel on his bridal tour.
The other evening a young man
walked hriskly up TO the desk in ond
OF tho hotels in this city. and. with 4
very badly assumed air of nonchal-
ance. registered MIR. and Mrs. -. -
A room was assigned him. and when
ne was ont of hearing the clerk leaued
over the desk. aud. conhdcntially
speaking to- several acquaintances
slasding there. said:
just married"
How do you know" was asked.
oh. .ou never see an old msrried
man register Mr.. and Mrs Ii's al
WAYS so-and-so and wife. You Just
notice now II IL isn't so. ~ Washington
tost.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20

A Western man Win ownca n great
farm ~ Dakota WIS obliged lo cr,,Ss tho
water Tor business pitrp 'scS For tirrv
montls hc l,mrl nuiling from thr man
" lium lr hal belt Iu,'hnrgc uf The farm.
amt ~ last ho lHc.inr suniswliit 'iis-
uirlA'd lie Vas Al illitrrair person.
though n capital farmer. and Ga wriiisg
of a Telegram was a matter oI some diiii-
Guilty. Az last Ia sent ntr the fo'lnwing
comprehensive mc0Sagc. Is things all
right nc the farm" InpntrnIly he
awaited the answer II would lccxpsn-
rlvc. hc felt sufc. wlirtl,cr IL brought
good "r bad news. JldgIng hy hi~ own
cxprti-nce lInt li- ttnsty orenitn was
a person of few woids 40 strict IDEAS
of economy. aud tlu rnvelops which iii,
anxious employers received az yool AS
p'-riI'lc contained supply this message:
-Thiugs ia
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20

gradually Gained down and then
fi.ckered out into cold. sickcnlng silence.
To make matters worse there was a.
well. adiecives fail me here--but there
was little pet terrier In the room. and
soon after had commenced giving an
imitation OF man who knows how TO
curve a turkey, he started to frisk about
my feet and TO tug nj my trousers; some
thing he kept mp throughout the per-
Torrance. 10 my discomfort
After ages OF silence. broken only by
the clash OF carvers and the dull swish
OF the turkey ms IL skated up and down
and around 90 cludc me. got of enough
meat 10 20 around. and resumed NV seat
with an innudiblo sigh Of relief. But II
was only for moment for one Indy
out of pure cusscdness. suppose; IL
could be nothing else--called attention
10 the scarcity. In fact. the total nb-
sence. OF dark meat. aud then. Of course,
every one wanted some OF the dark
l got up again. cut this way. and
then tho other way. turned tho bird over
half dozen times. and once on the
table. With knowledge acquired OF
numerous experiences with roast turkey
when some other fellow did tho cnrv-
ing-I was certain there should he dark
meat somewhere but In spite 81 oil my
efforts md searching no dnik meat
came To light. There was no restraint
TO mirth new, and tho room fairly rang
with laughter as | sank back crushed.
limp. aud defeated into my chair after
announcing firmly that there happened
10 be- no dark meat ON this particular
turkey--an extraordinary fact. but TO
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20
Ihnn,lerntIons.

Who can furnish nut TO ct thun-
der holtg
When papers speak of "thunder' Of APP
plause" do they have any reference to
claps Of thunder?
A new brand Of baking powder has
made il. appearance, which answers to
the name Of "Thundcrbolt So called,
probably, on account Of It's great lighs-
ening power.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20

A Michigan man who went out after
ccon4 the other night took swig 81
hard cider before going. In the course
Of an hour he sho, both hisdoes, peppered
two hogs Lroke into DAIRY. AMI ran
"a schoolmaster into the woods. and as
lac wendell his way hcmewsid his whoop
could be heard misc away. CIDER
catches Tho coon every time.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20

Mulictt really thought he had been
seriously wr1ngei by three or four men.
and lac felt thst he could not say enough
mean things about them Ia ono short
life lie tried hard to. though. Shcr-
man and Bristow were two Of them.
For ie years Mullett was supervising
architect 81 the Treasury Department.
and lie nut up more public buildings than
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20

The BIissiield, Mich. postmaster has
Issued Ia formal notice that ~ won't
lick stamps for anybody. and hlt here
after letters dropped Ia the NAIL box
with 2 cents don't 90. He says the let
ters will be held tor postage even II a
O. bill is pinned to every Que.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20
An.wer 10 Corrc.pon,lent.

Browne Now that You have received
your Inheritance, certainly IL is proper
that you should add an ''e' 10 your name,
Brown. However. 1t is about as useless
"A the battered tim can on the tail Of a
dog. with this difference; the dog has
no particular desire To parade his un-
necessary appendage before the public.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20

Teacher texpaining the properties OF
sulphur)--Now, Kate, IL You were shut
up in close room and were 60 ignite
some sulphur and inhale the fumes there.
from what would ensue?
Scholar-Wliy, I'll lie sulphur Hated.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20

a lateprcss dispatch from Copenhagen.
Denmark. states that tie partly deconi~
posed remains OF an entire family were
found in a harm on the outskirts Of tho
town We've heard all along that shcro
was something rotten in Denmark.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20

rhc price of phosp ato fertilizer has
gono up--t ,us proving the tru'h Of tha.
oll song, Desc bones shall iis,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-12-20

Tho export blsr I'D the llaLi.ucl
drunkard hariiy ever refuse.
Mrs. Parvenue says she eats tomatoes
rooScd as they are not near 20 harm
oncous as the raw article
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-09-10
The naby and Man.

Wtron Rssj
The baby hns many advantages
Life i l,eiorc him Eic Is not running
ioF Office. he Is not competing in
stoFe OF factory. one looks ~ hum
with unIenluns eyes. be Is simply u
stw possibility: HIS charm Is hts nat
uuiness. You cannot make a baby
pose oven IN a photograph gallery.
lie ncts ns h. feels. You have seen a
disngroahlc baby, tut that ID pre-
e.ssly what lie n. He does not inn
nose un ANYBODY. He exactly eX-
,ress,ss himself-thcrc l. no disguise,
10 deceit. He proclnims himself |
lately rode with one who murdered
slrep tor Il carload OF tired people,
bnt he never apologiEed. lie yelled
III night. and then slept all day, lie
wns n baby sou could depend on.
You cnuld arrange for mm-you
knew where ~ end him.
But here II n man, and he mas Z
disnnrcrablc element ia him, Instead
~ getting rid 81 Il or openly express
M Il no hides II. That Is the defect
IN civilization. II men kept tht
1 charm al chilihuod's irankness, !
wnnid DO n tnlcrahly safe world
With two exceptions the berries thai
nre good 60 eat look good. ~
look Of n snake Is enough, and IN
look of dove. Nature IS neari!
| honest.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-09-10

Your friend can think you the most
unscliish girl in the world. but he must
not show his own selGshness by eX-
peciing you TO devote your evenings ex-
clnsiyely 70 him, ignoring those who
are al home. Let him come in and be
one 81 them there's dear five min
utcs when he can speak TO you, when
ha can kiss you on the lips that he
knows are only the gates TO pure, sweet
speech: when he can whisper the love-
IN noihings that mean so much 10 you
both. Then, TOO, don't let him feel
that he must give up all his friends for
you; don't accept valuable presents
from him. and don't assume an air Of
proprietorship with him. Tell him
nothing about your family affairs; for
the secrets Of the household do not
even belong 10 the man you are going
10 marry. Ladies' Home journal.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-09-10

Every one. but especially children.
should wear properly fitting shoes, no
matter bow common their material.
They should be neither too large nor
too small, and should have low, fiat
heels, that must be promptly '.righted"
as soon as they begin to wear 10 one
side. II the toes OF the foot show
tendency to overlap they should be
rubbed with the hands once or twice
each day; and If this care is given when
the curYing commences IL will, as a
rule, prove sufficient TO correct any ir-
Irregularities OF this nature. II nail
is Maynard in its growth, trim it only
lightly at the ailing corner, but fully
at the opposite corner. II both corners
grow too deeply into the flesh, clip
them carefully and lightly. AID then
serape the center OF the nail from the
tip 10 near the root until it is thin and
flexible. This process seldom fails TO
correct refractory rails-provided, OF
course, they are not neglected too long.
Chicago Mail.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-09-10

Among the nameless heroes, none are
more worthy of martyrdom than he who
rode down the valley of the Conemaugh,
warning the people ahead of the Johns
town flood. Mounted on powerful
horse, faster and faster went the rider,
but the food was swiftly gaining, until
It caught the unlucky horseman and
swept on, grinding, crushing, annihila-
ting both weak and strong.
In the same way Is disease lurking
near. like unto the sword Of Damocles,
ready to fall, without warning, on its
victim, who allows his system to be-
come clogged up, and his blood poll
1 soned. and thereby his health endan-
gered. To eradicate these poisons from
the system, no matter what their name
or nature, and save yourself a spell OF
malarial, typhoid or bilious fever, or
| eruptions. swelllngs, tumors and kim
| bred disfgurements, keep the liver and
kidneys healthy and vigorous, by the
| use of DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical DIS.
coyery. It's the only plood-purifier SOLD
on trial. Your money is returned If i
doesn't do exactly as recommended. a
concentrated vegetable extract. solo
by druggists. in large bottles, at Sl.0O
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-09-10
A startling Reminder.

4 Young lady living in a town no.
az from pes Moincs was u guest alta
n 49, euchre party the other ,
p,.,,,ing AZ least twenty OF tine
g t"n', Mere there and all enjoying
,th ~" az only progressive Gu
clre players know how s.io wn'VI looked
denly our young lady E'f 4, /, Voice Snica
~ &C her pnrtner ana =, nv Mi
loud enough 10 be hearu n,, do
through the room. On Nna nan,o ~ !,
You know Inn soon 10 ~ ~ IN,
mother A dead calm ! .sn Sr s
party, but It was hilarlous,' Y ~ Vr nloin
when the youngmdy nnlSelse e /, p,.,'ier
M that she was soon 60 pc NV IN
40 Il most estimahle gen,tlell.u Y, n ".,e
Il a widowcr and hns three ,u .,,I,s
inc children, -Des Molnes ur"Pn'>'
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-09-10

Nothing Is so annoying as TO be con-
,lnually asked If We do not wish the
pillows changed. the bed clothes
Strengthened. the blind closed or
opened. some nourlshment brought or
any small details attended 10, Better,
by lar. 70 see for ones self and do
quietly without disturbing the patient.
Particularly II they are disposed TO
sleep. do not al once get a newspaper
OF the kind that has the greatest pos
sible amount Of rattle in il and seat
myself In a rocking chair regardless
Of the possible effect Il may have upon
the nervous condition Of thy friend
Good Housekeeping.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1890-09-10

Awaits that countless army Of martyrs, whore
ranks are constantly recruited frois The victims
OF nervousness and nervous diseases. The price
Of the boon Is a systematic course Of Hostetter =
stomach Bitters, the finest and most genial Of
tonic nerYines, pursued with reasonable persist.
ence. Easier, pleasanter and safer this than "a
sWash the yictnalling department with pseudo
tonlcs. alcoholic or the reverse, beef extracts
nerve foods, narcotics. sedatiyes and poisons Ia
disguise. s4Iired Natures sweet reEtorer, balm5
sleep" IS the proyidentisl recuperant OF weak
nerves. and this glorious franchise being usually
creased yigor, the great stomaehic which insnrei
both IL productive also OF repose a. the required
time. Not unrefreshed awakens the individual
who uses Ii, but viRoro Us, clear headed and tran
gull. Use the Bitters also In fever and ague
rheumatism, kidney troubles, constipation AM
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