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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-09-27
Among The Depraved.

There are some curious things In this
life. " said an experienced officer re-
Gently. Curious things among the
wicked and depraved. Have you ever
noticed itp For instance. you let .
certain minister be called in To con-
duet the funeral OF fallen woman.
and ever after he will be called TO at
tend nine out Of ten funerals OF the
same class of woman. Let minister
ofliciate nj the funeral of sporting
man. and the same minister will be
called again aud again to do the
same service. no matter what he may
have said at previous funerals. Not
many years ago popular and promi-
nent minister was called To ofliciate Mt
the funeral OF n sport. There was q
very large attendance OF his fraternity.
and the minister. nj glance. took 90
casion in his remarks TO inject some
fiery darts into the crowd about the
lives they were leading. In the lang
uage of one Of them he roasted us
That's So said another. but he told
the truth and we can't blame him. And
II he is around he shall always conduct
the funeral OF the boys It's the same
about the doctors. You let certain
doctor be called To attend case Of
poisoning or shooting or cutting
among the shifting population and
ever afterward he Is apt to be called
again. It's curious but true. "--Austfn
(1erds) statesman.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-09-27
Gen. Dix's Famous Order.

Concerning Gen. Dix's famous dis.
patch; IF any man attempts to haul
down the American flag shoot him on
the spotr' Gen. Sickles said 10 a re.
porter day or two ago: ION receipt
of the news from New Orleans that an
attempt had been made TO seize a
revenue cutter. Gen. Dix impulsively
wrote that splendid dispatch with the
true ring of patriotism and fight in IL.
But he no sooner saw IL In black and
white than he began to hesitate and
doubt. He first consulted the Attorney
General. and the result of their de-
alterations was approved by the latter.
but final resolve was had on Dix's
part to submit the message to the
President before sending Il. On the
way to the White House | met the two
officers. and Gen. Dix showed me the
dispatch as he had written 1t. and stat
ing the circumstances, added that the
Attorney-General approved IL. Then
send 1t at once | said. The Attorney
Generals approval Is sufficient Still
Gen. Dix hesitated, when | said 10 him:
General. IL you send that dispatch the
President will approve OF IL rs highly
proper and in the right key. II
you show II to him it will never
be sent II was sent. Buchanan did
approve Il. and the North was wild
over il for weeks. Gen. Dix narrowly
escaped imperishable fame on that oc-
casiOn "
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-09-27
DO You RixzIo.

DO you rizzle every day7 Do you
know how TO rizzlcP One Of the swell
doctors Ia town says that IL Is the most
wonderful aid 10 perfect health. Il
masticate my food very thoroughly ut
dinner he says. ''and make sure TO
)haye my family or friends entertain
me with bright talk and plenty Of fun.
After dinner II Is going TO rizzle. How
do do Il? retire TO my study and.
having darkened the room. light .
cigar. sit down. aud perform tho
operation. How TO describe II don't
know. but II Is condition as nearly
like sleep as sleep Is like death. II
consists In doing absolutely nothing. /
close my eyes aud try to stop all action
Of the brain. think OF nothing. IL
only takes little practice 10 be able
to absolutely stitlc the brain. In that
delightful condition remain Mt least
ten minutes. sometimes twenty. That
Is the condition most healthful TO d.
gcstion, and IL II that which accounts
tor the habit animals have OF sleeping
after cutting. would rather miss q
TAT fec than ten minutes rizzle every
lay. ~ Chatter.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-09-27
To Mothers-in-Law.

Here Is some good advice for moth.
ers-in-law who are honestly anxious to
see their daughters happy after mar
rage says the N. Y. Tribune. aud II
comes from an expert In such matters,
II any one can be considered an expert
in cases OF that kind. II Is the advice
Of tho clerk OF Que OF the courts In the
county courthouse. He Is now over
40 years old and has been a clerk for
almost fifty years. Nearly all OF that
time he has been In tho part OF the
court whore large majority OF the
divorce cases are tried. Besides this.
he has several daughters who are hap
PLY married. and be Is n keen observer
Of human nature. A suit for limited
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-09-27
THE CAMP FIRE.
INTERESTING ITEMS FOR OLD SOLDIERS
AND SONS OF VETERANS.
iiind Veterans I'm Lnek--iiigh Price of
Badges-Fcais OF "a New Cruiser
Other Matters.


One OF Walt Whlinan's latest composi-
tons, written by the failing poet while scat
cd IN his private room nlrtlitatiug on the
tragic SCENES OF the late rebellion.
A. sat Ina the twilight, late, alone. by the
ilickeriug oak flame.
Musing on lOng.past war scenes OF the
countless buried unknown soldiers.
of tue vacant names a. nnindcuted airs and
seas'swthe unreturn'd.
The brief truce after battle, with grim bur.
lal-squads. aud the deep filled trenches
or gathered dead from all America. north.
south. east west, whence they came
up,
From wooded Maine, New England's farms.
from fertile Pennsylvania, Illinois,
Ohio,
From the measnreless west Virginia, the
south. the Carolinas. Texas;
Gwen here IN my room-shadows and half.
lights, IN the nolselcss, fickering
flames,
Again see the stalwart ranks on-Hlng, ris-
Ing-l hear the rhythmic tramp OF the
arnies)
You million unwrit names. all, all-you
dark bequest from all Tie war,
a special verse Tor YOU flash OF duty long
neglected. your mystic roll strangely
gather'd here,
Zach name recalld by me from out the
darkness aud deaths ashes,
Henccforth 10 be, deep, deep, within my
heart, recording, for many a future
year,
Your mystic roll entire OF unknown names,
or north or south,
Embalm'd with love In this twilight song.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-09-27
swlndIing "a rensIoner.

Uriah +. Bair apension claim agent
OF Philadelphia. Pa. was arrested ON
"A charge OF demanding and receiving
more than the legal compensation for
obtaining "A pension. The complain
ant Is Mrs. Mar garet Reese, OF Phila-
delphia, who told quite an interesting
story to United States Commissioner
Edmunds at BARS hearing. She said
that she was recommended 10 apply
for her pension, through Bair, and
made the usual application. Bair,
she said. agreed TO push her case, and
after a considerable time he secured
an allowance for her OF 50, 200 as n
back pension. He, however. repres-
ented TO her that 10 was IA very difficult
undertaking, and that ho had gone to
considerable expense, having n con-
gresham push the claim through.
Bair went TO the Pension Agency
with her when she got the money. and
accompanied her from there TO the
bank. On the way there, she said, he
asked her for 81. 200 TO compensate
him for his trouble and expense. She
objected TO giving up so much of the
money, but finally, on being urged,
gave him 800. This, however did
not satisfy him, and so she agreed to
lend him $500 more. and did so.
As, according To the Government
statutes, Bair was entitled TO only $25
nc the outside, he was asked by the
Commissioner what he had to say for
himself. BARS defense was that the
woman gave him the money as "A pre-
sent and not as fee, and he asserted
that be did not demand IL. The Com
missioner decided. however. that the
case was pretty clear one against
Bair and held him in 81. 500 bail TO
answer at the next term of the United
States District Court
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-09-27
Getting Along on Half Allowance

The ease with which Gov. Beaver of
Pennsylvania gets about on one leg
and two crutches surprises almost
every one who meets him, says the N.
Y. Tribune. In reply to query on
this point the general tells n story:
"A cassmate of mine at Jefferson col
lege lost an arm while fighting in tho
southern army. At reunion of our
class after tho war was the first MEM
Der on hand. After engaging room
At Cannonsburg hotel sauntered
around the old college buildings wait
ing for the rest OF the boys of the class
of 90 TO turn up. The first one TO put
in an appearance had nm empty sleeve.
While a rebel she'll had taken away my
leg. a union ball had torn away his
arm. invited him up TO my room,
and he was with me that night. / no.
ticod that he had no difficulty at all in
arranging his clothing and in doing
pretty nearly everything else that a
man with two arms finds necessary TO
do. said 20 him that the loss OF an
arm didn't seem 20 incommode him.
Well. do you know Jim he replied,
that since | lost my other arm and
find that everything want To do can
be done with one arm instead OF two
often wonder what reason the good
Lord had for making n man with two
arms Now In my case" tho general
concluded, II won't put tho thing as
strongly as my MANNED classmate did.
but one leg seems TO answer me very
we'll"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-09-27
Paid Too Much for Their radge..

The ninth annual encampment OF the
Sons OF Veterans OF the United States
closed nj ST. Joseph, Mo. One OF the
most important things disposed OF was
the matter relating 10 badgcs for the
order. Ever since the inception OF the
order the sons have purchased their
badges Of Major A. II. Davis, who Is
known as the father OF the order For
several years II has been known that
Major. Davis was getting the best OF
the deal. but not until this encamp-
ment we're there any objections raised.
It appears that he has been charging
about three prices for them, and as nc
sold thousands OF dollars worth every
vcnr His profits we're immense. The
encampment took hold of the matter
and reduced the prices for Major Da-
Wis badges just one-half aud u was
supposed ho would oppose IL. bat he
didn't He still has..a great money
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-09-27

making scheme and, knowing It. ne
graciously acqniesced in the decision.
Commander-in-C Chief Webb decided on
Clay ID. Harrod, OF Erie. Kan. for his
adjutant. and John 5. Hazleton. OF
Norton. Kan. for quartermaster gem
ernl. The council-in-chicf OF the or
der for the ensuing year, is: Charles
A. Bookwalter, OF Indiana; Henry
Trozer OF Ohio; N. l.. Harrison, OF
New York; Patrick O'Brien. OF Me-
brnska. and ID. Purbeck. OF Massachu-
setts Walter $. Payne, ex-command-
err, who wants 10 be relnstated In the
order. will at once commence manda-
mus proceedings In the Illinois courts
The organization was incorporated in
that state. The next national en-
campment will be held at Minneapolis.
Wonderful Feat. of n New Cruiser.
The United States cruiser San Fran
cisco. which had "A successful trial trip
In Santa Barbara Channel returned TO
San Francisco, having made the trip
up the coast nj "A speed ranging from
thirteen 20 fifteen knots. She was
given. an enthusiastic welcome as she
passed up the bay 10 her anchorage,
and her fog siren was blown almost
constantly in response TO salutes from
steam whistles. During her trip up
the coast the new cruiser was given u
number OF turning, reversing and
steering tests, and naval officers aboard
pronounced her maneuvering qualities
wonderful. These tests were all made
while she was running at the rate OF
thirteen and one-half knots One en-
CINE was suddenly reversed and her
helm thrown hard over. In minutes
and seconds the cruiser turned II
complete circle, the diameter OF which
was less than her own length. She
also turned complete circle, without
reversing one engine. In five minutes
and thirty-two seconds. While going
ahead at full speed both engines were
suddenly reversed and in forty-five
seconds the vessel was moving back
ward. having changed her direction
within her own length. She was also
given an eight-hour trial, with but
one boiler in use, under forced draft.
the other three boilers not being used.
During this trial she averaged thir-
teen and fourteen knots, and consumed
approximately between eight and nine
tons OF coal per hour.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-09-27
blind veternn. In Lnck.


Within few days two very large
checks have boen paid at the pension
Office I'm New York To blind men whose
misfortune was the result OF exposure
and injuries during the war. Singu-
larly. too, each OF them was lifted
from absolute poverty to comfort by
the long delayed. but none the less
welcome, bounty OF the government.
John Neidinger became "a subject for
pensions under the act OF 1879, and
for eleven long years watched and
waited for the money that was due TO
him. Meanwhile, he became impov-
erished and dependent upon his wife
and two children for support. A few
years ago. according TO the story he
told, his family turned him adrift. and
he was forced 10 apply 20 the depart
ment OF outdoor relief for support lie
was sent 10 the almshousc on Black
wells Island His oft-repcatcd obser-
walton that he was In daily cxpecta-
ton OF receiving fortune from the
pension bureau. was regarded by his
keepers and associates as a hallucina-
ton, but TO please the old man. who
has reached three score years his adj
dress was forwarded. Finally. the
long-dreamed-of letter arrived on
Blackwcll's Island, bearing the print
cd stamp OF the pension-ofiice in New
York, and when opened by the keepers
they were surprised TO learn that a
check for 81. 066. 81 awaited proper
Identification OF the blind old pauper.
Neidinger. accompanied by two keep
ers, was led into the pension bureau.
Col. Loveland said to him:
MY good man, | cannot pay this
large sum OF money TO you on this
Identification. You must bring your
wife and children. II you have any. or
a couple OF citizens who have known
you for long time, and then you
shall have your money"
The old man trembled with emotion.
and tears started from his sightless
eyes as he told the colonel how his
family had deserted him and left him
10 become a paupcr in the city's aims
house. but his good luck revived his
affection for his son, daughter and
wife. and he left the building TO gropc
his way In search OF them. Finally,
the reunited family presented them
selves, and the big check was given to
the old man.
Some days before this case there ar
rived In New York from Washington
a check for $153s3. payable TO the
order OF Harry Chapman, also blind
man. whose pension had finally been
approved after ten years OF red tape.
Chapman was found In "A dingy cellar
uptown. where he had been permitted
60 exist through the bounty OF bill
poster. Iiis bed had been bundles OF
old paper. and his meals consisted OF
bread and water The old man was
identified by members OF Grand Army
post In Newark. and he Is now living
In that city, his comrades having In
vested the $i5, 900 for him at per
cent. This was the largest amount
ever paid at the New York pension
Office.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-09-27

The Psychical society In England are
discussing the curious question wheth.
CIR. when you have taken n ''haunted'
house and no ghost appears. you car
sue your landlord for breach Of con.
tract. OF all the haunted houses"
that have been taken by the society
not one has yet produced the shadow
Of ghost.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-09-27

Austin. Tex. has decided TO erect
the greatest dam In the United States
over the Colorado river. IL will cost
81, 800. 900 and afford l,400-horse
power.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-09-27

The regular monthly meeting of the
Union Veteran Club was held in Chi
cago. The following resolution was
offered:
RESOLVED, That the Union Veteran Club
appoint a committee TO consult with the
military organizations OF Chicago with the
view OF a joint committee created for the
following objects:
To agitate among the military aud vet
eran organizations OF the country the re-
moval OF Gen. u. =. Grants remains 10 the
National Cemetery nc Washington.
The raising of popular subscription 20
erect suitable monument or educational
temple 90 the memory Of Gen. Grant, aud
thus prevent a lasting disgrace from stain
ing the honor OF this great Nation and It's
people who are now so richly reaplng the
rewards OF Gen. Grants genius and heroism.
The resolution WIS approved and
laid on the table until the next meet
ing for final action.
The club then took mp the matter
OF veterans being discharged from po-
litical positions because they arc vet
Grams. A committee appointed To In
vcstigate this matter was instructed
10 report at the next meeting.
The resolution making n change in
the lapel button was very properly
laid on the table In the National En-
campmcnt. We can not afford to make
any changes in our badge IL has be-
come associated In the public mind
with the veterans, and any change
would make confusion. and detract
from its value as an insignia. Let us
go on with the badge as IL Is. until II
Is buried with us In our collins.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04

Liberty, near Chestnut street, Allegheny City,
Rev W. A. Kinter, pastor-Hours of services
1880 A. M. and 7:45 p. M.
THE Bessemer Lodge OF Good Templars will
attend the Sons of Temperance meeting in a
body on Sunday evening at 6S Ohio street. Allie
gheny A choir OF " members VIII heip the
singing.
NORTH AVENUE NJ. E. CHURCH-The pas
tor. T. ]. Leak, will conduct sacramental
services at 1870 A. M, and at 7:30 p NJ. he will
preach on Cesarea Philippi in series on the
cities of the Bible.
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ALLIE
gheny. corner Anderson and Lacock streets,
Rev. s. B. Mccormick. pastor. Service lO.45 A.
NJ: subject, "Greatness and How to Get It."
and 7:35 p M subject "a Foops Deed" Sab
bath school $50 A. M. Y. P. S.7P.M.
MR. J. A. BURNETT, pastor-elect of wilkins
burg congregation, will occupy the pulpit of
the Central Allegheny r. P. Church (San.
dusky street, south Of Ohiol tomorrow, in the
absence Of the pastor. Subjects. 1880 A. NJ,
'iConsecrationjf p. NJ, Completeness in
Christ"
PRESBYTERIAN MCCLURE AVENUE, ALE
aHENY-The pastor, Rev. 8. ]. Glass. has re-
turned from his vacation and will occupy the
pulpit Sabbath morning. Subject: "The
Greater Works Of the Disciples" Evening:
'sThe Brevity of Life, or But Stop Between Us
and DEATH"
SECOND CoNGREGATIoNAL CHURCH, cor
ner North and Grant avenues, Allegheny.
Rev. William McCracken will preach at 1000
and 7:45 Morning lessons from 1.-THE Transmit
grafton" Evening, 1.-THE Trees in the Gar
den." Sunday school at 2 o'clock. Young
peoples meeting at 6:45.
EIGHTH UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
Observatory Hill. Allegheny, Rev. W. L Wish
art, pastor-Preaching at 10:S0 A. M. and 7:d5
P M by Mr.. R. E. Mcclure. Morning subject,
MANS Only Refuge" Evening subject
"ChrIst's Warning to Sinners" Sabbath school
at 2:l5P M. Young peoples meeting at 6:45
Pm.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
DlumOudA

Henry Terheyden, $50 smithfeld street,
having purchased large and choice selec-
tion of diamonds at very close figures, is
now prepared to give his customers the same
rates. Look at the following list:
LOOSE STONES.
One 6-S 1-16 1-32 1-64 carats S255; one
15S carats S1S5.
One ~ 1-64 carats s21o; one 21S carats
$500.
One 2 1-16 1-S2 carats s2O5; one 2sS 1-64
carats S255.
One 25S 1-s2 carats $3.50; one 2ss 1-16
carats S295.
GENTS SHIRT STUDS.
One a Is 1872 carats S2S; one n 1-64
carats $50; one 1 u 1872 carats $1S5.
One 15s carats S15S; one IL 1S 1-16 1-32
carats S205.
One 2 L q 1-64 carats s182; one extra fine
~ carats S15S.
One extra fine 1 a 1-16 carats $165.
We have also a large assortment of lace
pins, earrings, finger rings, beautiful COM
binations and clusters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
A GOOD ENDORSEMENT.
Beury r. Miller Pianos

Have held the lead and shared the honors
with the distinguished pianists who played
them at the Music Teachers National As
sociation meetings for the past ten consecu-
tive years. being the only grand" used at
all the meetings.
''At the national meeting in Philadelphia
in 'S9 it was the general verdict of the musi-
clans that the Miller grand surpassed all the
others. At the New York State meeting
the distinguished American pianist, Mr..
William b. Sherwood. who made a
phenomenal success, publicly stated it
would have been impossible for him to
have produced such magnificent results on
any other grand piano in the country
Philadelphia Musical Journal.
A choice selection of these elegant pianos
can be seen at W. C. Wbitehilrs Music
Parlor, 152 Third avenue, Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
Winter Trtp to the Mediterranean.

The Anchor Line people desire to culti-
vate patronage for their Southern route to
Europe, and are now advertising the De-
vonia, one Of their best Atlantic steamers,
to sail for Gibraltar and Naples on Decem-
ber g.
They offer what seems an especially at
tractive winter trip from New York to the
Mediterranean, including the usual Italian
round and back to New York. living on
board steamer all the time, for 1915. This
trip should take go to 20 days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
Pianos and Organs.

We have for the last IL years controlled
most of the piano and organ business in
Eastern Ohio, selling at least % times more
instruments than any other house. We
also have large music store at 25s Wabash
avenue, Chicago. from which we ship pianos
and organs into every State and Territory
throughout the West. The combined busi-
ness of these two houses gives us rating
among the largest cash dealers in the
country. and very decided advantage in
buying and controlling first-class agencies.
We have sold hundreds of pianos in Pitts
delighted W lth them. Write to Us for oata. ia.
logues. terms. ETC., and we will give you
prices that will surprise you. Address W.
L. Thompson &c Co., East Liverpool, o.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
Cooler Weather.

In view of the near approach of cooler
weather. thus necessltating change Of
clothing, beg to call your attention to my
facilities for renovating and putting in
shape your fall and winter garments.
Ny facilities for doing this class of work
well and neatly are unexcelled.
would also invite your special attention
to my new and complete assortment of fall
and winter suitings and overcoatings of the
very latest patterns and with facilities for
cutting and making second to none in the
city. feel confident OF my ability to give
entire satisfaction to my customers.
JAS. DICKSON,
65 Fifth ave-, Pittsburg,
Corner Wood St., second floor.
Telephone 1858. MS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04

NOTES.
(a) "Tarrasch's Trap" He sprang It upon
the late DR.. Zukertort at the congress Of Ham
burg. 1887 in which Gunsberg took part. In
the minor tournament of the Manchester Con-
gress, only day or SO after the present game
was played. Mr.. Mills sprang 1t upon Mr.
Schott
LOCAL CHESS.
We will publish on next Saturday the terms
of the Pennsylvania State Chess Association
Problem Tournament.
The officers Of the Beaver Chess Club are;
President Hugo Andriessen; Treasurer. p, Il.
Laird; Secretary. DR.. G. A. Scroggs
Amember Of the Allegheny Chess Club would
like to take private lessons from Mr.. D. NJ. Mar
tinez II he can induce q few others to join
with him we think Mr.. Martinez could be pre-
vailed upon to come
CHESS NEWS.
DR.. Tarrasch wins the first prize at Man
chester with the score of l5Z ont of possible
10, not having lost single game-a most re-
markable record for one to make who 10 Q
phystcian In sctiys practice and not . profss,