The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-19

heard a noise,behind Va. Looking round
we saw huge grizzly seated on his
launches. One OF our party fired at the
bo>st For "A moment he seemed daZed,
then uttering a most terrific growl he
sprang forward, bringing dowp the man
who had fired at him. We realized In an
instant that IL was death 20 our comrade
or the bear Every one OF our party leveled
his weapon at the head of the furious
beast Fortunately for tho man the bear
rolled over in mortal agony The flesh was
torn from the poor mans arm and he was
frightened almost To death. That Was my
first acquaintance with his majesty the
grizzly bear | never want 90 meet an
other, unless he Is In close confinement or
under marching orders"
We visited one den or cage after ano:h
err, until we had seen all the animals ON
exhibition. We enjoyed "A ride on the little
lakes passing under artistic bridges, and
through long straits bordered by beautiful
flowers AT last we found ourselves az the
artesian well We saw the wondrous fount
from which flows the supply OF water for
the lakes. rivulets and fountains OF the
park The artistic skill displayed In max
ing falls and fountains, lakes and rivers,
caves and mounds Is wonderfull
"This morning. said the duke as we
left the Palmer House, I'VE are going out
ON business.
What IS che nature OF the business, ~
may ask"
Real estate, answered the duke. "You
are 70 90 with me and see how business Is
conducted In America
We soon saw a sign Indicating the plnce
we sought ON entering the duke began
ut once TO ask questions and examine
maps.
"lIow do you get possession OF so much
land for saley" asked the duke, after being
shown an immense quantity in nearly
every county I'm the state, II seemed 90 me.
"A great many farmers mortgage their
lands, and failing 10 pay when due, we
buy the lands" said the agent; "or they
place their farms In our hands 10 sell, 20
raise money to meet the mortgages, hop
ing to save something In that way"
"What do you do with the lands you
hold before you get "a buyery' asked the
duke.
There are always plenty OF men who
want TO rent We get good terms. We
often rent 10 the former owners. They
make good tenants" said the agent.
linen you hrc sure lhcfc VIII DC no
trouble In getting good tenants II should
buxthe lands we have been talking Of
None at all There are more tenants
than farms, and yon can make your own
terms, said the agent, eager for a sale.
''rhen, II agreeable. we will 90 and take
n look at some OF your best bargains" said
the duke.
Very soon we were AZ the depot ready to
start. We went south from Chicago. The
green landscape was dotted with happy
homes. Little villages nestled in the val.
leys, and prosperity seemed 10 reign SUI
preme. Wcll-nlled corn cribs attracted
our attention. We passed. the Joliet prison
and saw some Of the unfortunate beings az
work In the stone quarry near by.
We were delighted with the country.
The great fields OF wheat and corn, the
beautiful rivers. borlered with good TIM
Der, and the delightful climate were per.
fectly fascinating.
what contrast / have not needed
my umbrella once since ! came into I'LL.
nois. In London ana Ireland II would
have been in constant demand Yet the
fields Of growing grain are In fine condi.
ton. think II must rain when We are