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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-06-21

old man; they threatened 10 kill him:
they threw him out of his chair and
bumped bis head against the wall
wat . mint. boys" said old Barnes.
pressing his hands 10 his head. walt q
mint. III have wronged any OF you i
am sorry for H. l mout have made
promises that l don't know anything
about The doctor tells me that aim
well. He says that | have lost my recol-
lection. III have made contracts with
all three of you don't know anything
about IL. The Lord knows that l love
you all. jest set here ill go and speak
10 Minnie IL she takes one OF you the
others cant object"
They could not object Each man
knew that be was the favored one.
When the old man came back he declared
that he could not flnd the girl. The
lovers ran out 10 find her but she was
gone. Several days were spent 10 fruit
less search. The three men brought suit
against old Barnes. each man suing
for the girl. The case came up before
Squire Tommy Peggleworth; just as
the trial was called the girl Minnie en-
tered.
This Is very complicated case. said
tue huu ~ okit' " So J~"N'~-
everyone interested must swear TO stand
by the decision"
All the interested parties swore that
they would stand by the decision OF the
court.
II must consult the authorities, said
the Judge. What we want Is justice.
The authorities he said. after few
moments spent In turning the leaves oil
an unabridged dictionary, ARE silent as
to this particular case. must. there,
fore, act with caution. Mr.. Barnes,
am n widower. as you know.
Yes your honor
"Mr. Barnes" the Judge continued
I'VE had transaction once. and | now
hold mortgage against you Tor SoOO
Yes, your honor; that Is true.
well, Mr.. Barnes. and gentlemen, u
settle this cause In satisfactory man
ner, | will dismiss the whole affair ant
take the girl as litter of the mortgage
Gentlemen. the wedding will take plac
tonight You are all invited. '-Opie 4
Read, in Chicago Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-06-21
How the Bank or England Av.Idce
Protest.

A wealthy old New Yorker had 80
exciting parley in the Bank of England
when he presented number o. notss
for exchange into American money.
I'VE don't know you, sir" So! The
teller. You must be- identified" ~
shall not be identified" said the .'cw
Yorker You must cash your no,aA
or shall make trouble The casks-v
came up aud tried 10 smooth things
over: lie spoke about the time-hon-
ored custom, etc. AT least, said tie
cashier. I'VE shall require you to pus
your name on the back Of the notes"
II shall do no such thing" Moderated
the New Yorker. II am solvent and en-
tirely responsible; shall not endorse
your paper. and" taking out his watch.
unless you accept your notes la hyo
minutes time shall send them TO pro-
test"
This heroic treatment created n great
sensation In the sleepy old bank, but
the notes were cashcd and the New
Yorker went his way trinmphantly.
He was jay Gould's secretary. Morosini.
Chicago Nei0s.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-06-21

/. Never let the muzzle OF Your piece
point nj any person.
2. Always carry your gun with the
muzzle pointing away from you.
3. When climbing fence put your
gun over first. after taking out both
shells
4. Never drag a gun towards you.
Nearly half the accidents that have
happened to boys from the handling OF
guns have been owing to the neglect OF
the fourth of the above rules.
Most boys know that IL Is considered
unsportsmanlike TO shoot at any bird
when IL Is not flying, or at any hare or
rabbit that Is not running. IL Is the
law Of polite shooting that the game
must have fair chance TO escape. e.
pccially when the shotgun Is used.
Target practice Is we'll enough TO train
the shooter in aiming. but there Is nc
way OF learning 10 shoot game save go
ing into the field and banging away at IT.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-06-21

ssNo. | won't be mad, but | can't tell
you that will be. am always going
20 do Just what pap says. III he says
that | mout marry you. wy, I'm sure
that l will.
"Hummln bird that lives on honey,
whar IL yo' papf
"He Is out in the field gettin' the hogs
suten the turnips."
"MockIn' bird that sings the song OF
perfumed soul. will go and see your
pap"
He found the old man In the field.
Barnes could not have stepped into
drawing room and posed "a an ornament.
still he was not Unlocking. He had
set out 80 much tobacco that his shout
dcrs were stopped and had cut so much
grain with cradle that he walked with
swing. but the expression OF his face
was kindly and his voice soft aud per-
suAslve.
Jelf talked some time before stating
the object of his visit, and when he
did declare himself, the old nah. In
stead of showing offense. quietly re-
marked;
II reckon young folks know what
IL suited to Their taste, but they Amt
allus got the best artickle OF judgment.
Come and see me at the house to-mor-
rer"
JEFF called the next day. Now" said
the old man, / have found out that
Minnie loves you. but that don't satisfy
me for all my years OF trouble and anxl-
ETY. about her Don't you think we
oughter take that inter consideration
OF course you do. Well. now, here 9
my idee: You know Jacob worked like
the mischief for Rachel. which was no
moro than right, conslderln' the fact
that Rachers father had raised the girl.
and tell you what IL Is. the sooner we
git back 20 them bible days the better II
will be for us all. Now. won't be Al
hard man 10 deal with az Rachels faith
or was. | am mighty easy man. so you
work for me one year an Minnie II
your'n. What do you sayf"
JEFF threw his arms about the old man
He declared that the old.timo Idea was
glorious one. wen draw up con
uaet." said tho old man. And It's 20
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-06-21

10 be- powerful bIndin'." he added. you
must sw'ar that you won't speak TO no
body. not even your best friend, about
this transaction. You must Jest 60
along an do your work. and nobody
must know that you amt gittin' regular
wages"
JEFF agreed to everything. signed the
contract. and went out into the Held
where he was 10 work. The old man
had made great preparations for large
crop that year. had bought number OF
new wedding hoes. and had hired two
young fellows. Sam Drake and Tall
Smith. JET found the two young fell
lows very easy 10 get along with-they
worked side by side when the weather
was SO hot that blisters arose on the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-06-21

A cannon. even though small one.
Is not usually regarded as a necessary
part OF an explorers outfit. Such .
weapon has. however been trundled
into northern Thibct by the expedition
which tue late Gen. Prejevalsky head
ed. According 10 Russian report this
cannon Il expected 10 serve the very
profile purpose OF Determining the rate
M which sound travels through rarehcd
air nj heights Of 1900 feet and mp.
ward. Like firearms made for the Al
rican trade. It's chic function will be "a
make noise. and 4 has the unique
distinction of being cannon with 9
purely scientific purpose.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-06-21
A Cock.Fight In tho sanctuary.

A Panama correspondent OF the
Colon telegram states that on Sunday
morning at the Wesleyan chapel, Just
before service band % men who
seemed TO have been Colombians came
In the yard and several carried game
cocks In their hands. The oldest OF
this mob. man with hoary locks. as
ceuded the steps OF the chapel. aud he
was soon followed by members OF the
gang. The birds were put down and
cock-hght followed. accompanied
with the usual oaths. noise. and curses.
and oilers 20 bet. etc"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-06-21

SIN standing In New Haven-some Re-
fnisccncss OF the Traitor.

The old Benedict Arnold HOUSE
still standing Ia the Fifth ward, on
Water street, near the corner OF Oivc
street IL has fallen into decay. bus
there are some gray-haired citizens
who remember II when IL was one OF
the show places OF the town. us
orchard was the largest and hnest In
New Haven. and the grounds were
laid out I'm handsome terraces.
Arnold built the house soon after ms
return from Ticonderoga. He must
have been a man Of some wealth, ior
the house was we'll built and the
grounds were ample. Arnold was not
n popular man. lie had violent and
irascible temper. and would rather
fight than eat" as has been said oil him.
He always found fault and the ferry
man who took passengers across the
mouth of the Quinnipiac River before
the bridge was built dreaded TO have
him for a passenger. for he always
swore at him for not rowing faster.
Nevertheless Arnold was man OF
affairs. Besides his business as drug.
gist and bookseller. he. with Adam
Babcock. owned three vessels engaged
in the West India trade. They were
the brigantine Fortune, forty tons, tho
Charming Sally. thirty tons. and the
Three Brothers. twenty-eight tons.
Arnold never took particular pains to
see that all Custom House dues were
paid; in fact he was very lax In this
particular. Ii is related that once on
a time sailor on board one OF ms
vessels reported some of these laxities
10 the Collector of the port. The re-
port was made on Sunday and the Col
iector refused To receive IL, and told
the sailor 10 come again on Monday.
In the mean time Arnold had heard
of the sailors tale bearing. Before
Monday came Arnold adopted n course
of moral and physical suasion which
compelled the sailor To leave town with
his tale untold
Arnolds laxity In regard TO the
customs laws was probably not much
greater than that of his neig In
deed. to evade the customs was "A virtue
rather than fault, for it was regarded
as justiiiable method of protest
against taxation without representation.
Arnold's property was contscated
after his treachery at West Point was
discovered. Pierpont Edwards acted
on the Governments administration
and sold the property 10 Capt. Isaac
Prout. Capt. Prout made only partial
payment. and was unable to meet the
subsequent payments as they became
due. In this way the property came
into the hands of Noah Webster. the
photographers. and he lived there fol
some years. finally selling il to james
Hunt, a West Indian merchant, who
devised II to his daughter, wife OF II,
COTE Phipps of this city. The house
still remains in Mrs. Phipp's pos
session. although 1t has been almost
dismantled.
Betsey Arnold, sister of Benedicl
Arnold. lived for years and years, after
her brothers disgrace. in Norwich OF
public charity. When she was 90 year.
old she was taken TO the alms-house by
old Sheriff +. G.. Thomas. Betscy
made great how-de-do about IL, an'
was so grievcd that she lived only few
months. She was a strong old woman
and had much Of her brothers temper
NetO Hdpen Press
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-06-21

horse -pOnQ--tney Crhultu tut Whcne oho
cut the hay, singing the while the sweet
song OF contented labor.
The crops were all gathered and the
three men went into the woods TO split
rails. IL was On October afternoon and
the grasshopper had began TO grow stlI
In mis- Joints. The lizard. knowing that
winter was almost at hand. bathed In
the aunshine and the horsefiy with one
wing ragged and torn, buzzed where the
warm light fell on the dead leaf The
BOYS having felled large tree had sat
down 10 rest. when JET remarked. Il am
mighty glad that the end OF the year Is
80 close. am tired OF this hard work.
and IL | could would rest to-day, Tor
ain feelin' so well"
IL reckon you would lay of to-day II
YOU wan Altered the old man would
dock YOU" Sam Drake answered.
Tall Smith sat ON n stump. chewing a
sassafras twig
"No. / Amt Altered OF being docked
nur nothin' OF that sort, boys, Jef re-
piled. say" he continued. you boys
won't say nothin' II tell you somethin,
will your"
The boys said they would not and
Jeff continued: "fll tell you why amt
Altered OF being locked. ] promised to
| work here one year II the old man would
| give me Minnie-fact-what the matter
! with your Promised not TO have any
thing to say to the girl during the time
an"
Hold onr' Sam yelled. That was my
contract with the old man"
Tall spat out the sassafras twig, sprang
10 his feet aud exclaimed:
That's my contract, and | want you
10 understand itr'
Then there arose such n controversy
that neither one could have his say.
They Quarreled, fought. and then finally
agreed that the old man was criminal
LET us 90 10 the house and one OF us
talk TO him at a time and not let him
know that the other ones are near. said
JEFF. Let us understand what right he
has 10 make us work for him while lac
sets back In the shade"
They FASTENED 10 the house. Minnie
was singing In the kitchen. boiling Q
cabbage and taking care that the cat did
not snatch piece OF salt pork that lay
on the table. The old man sat In tho
family room greasing his rawhide boots.
JEFF entered first.
"Mr. Barnes, am 10 have Minnie a
the end OF the Year," the young man ask
ed.
"of course, Jcffy. How are you boy
gitun' along with the railsS'
Never mind the rails, old man.
want TO know n the girl Is miner
"Of course. We want rails enough Il
fence that new ground, Jeffyr'
JEFF, without saying anything more
went out, and Sam came In. MIR
Barnes" said he, THE year is gittin
sorter old"
Eyes. Sammy. time don't hang hersel
on peg"
"Ah, hahl And. Mr.. Barnes. i wan
to know II Minnie is TO be mine at TIA
end OF the Year,
why, Sammy. how can you asl
such question: You know she
yourn.''
Sam went out and Tall came Ia
"Why, hello. Tall; what are you doir
here this time OF dayi i am might
anxious 10 get them rails done and di
hope that you boys would stuck to 4
You know that take a mighty big IL
terest In you becaze you are TO be IN
son in-law. TallyT'
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-06-21

but are you going to give me Min
niey'
"oh. course am. Tally. ! am man
OF my word"
Tall stepped 20 the door. made mo.
ton with his hand, aud then the other
two boys came In. The raved at the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-06-21

The new imperial palace In Stras-
burg. just finished. cost 600, 900, and
Is reckoned among the finest built by
the royal family Of Prussia.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-06-21

At Yakoutsk In Siberia nine nihilist
exiles were recently massacred by Rus
sian soldiers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-06-21

Good Adviss to Boys ny Veteran sports

Good Advice TO Boys ny Veteran spors~
man.
Let me tell you how TO learn TO aim
shotgun. Itisa very simple thing when
once you have mastered II.
Lift the weapon with both hands, the
right clssping the stock just below the
guard. the left supporting the barrels.
Look with both eyes steadily at the OBJ
ject 10 be shot nj. and at the same
time bring the mid.rib OF the barrels
straight under the line Of vision OF the
right eye. Pull the trigger instantly.
When you are ready TO 90 into the
field TO shoot game you must keep well
In mind the following rules for handling
your gun:
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-12-12
IHE PULPIT AND THE STAGE.

Rev. +. NJ. Shrout. Pastor United
Brethren Church, Blue Mound, Kan,
says: II feel it my duty to tell what
wonders DIR. Kings New Discovery
has done for me- My lungs were
badly diseased, and my parishioncrs
thought L could live only a few weeks
l took five bottles Of DIR. Kings New
Discovery and am sound and we'll,
gaining 26 lbs. in weight.
Arthur Love, Manager Loves Fun
ny Folks Combination, writes: "Af-
ter thorough trial and convincing
evidence, / am confident DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
beats 'em all and cures when every
thing else fails. The greatest kind
ness | can do my many thousand
friends is to urge them to try it."
Free trial bottles at A. f. Hargrryc's
Drug Store. Regular sizes 50c. and
$500.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-12-12
TRACT MO. THREE.

Contains about 1000 acres mineral
and timber land on the south of
Bear Town Mountain and Chestnut
Ridge, about one half of which is
on Bear Town Mountain covered
with Poplar and dense growth of
Balsam or Fir Trees suitable size for
saw timber and underlaid with iron
ore, the balance on Chestnut Ridge
has fair growth of timber and is
underlaid also with iron ore. THERE
IS A GOOD PROSPECT OF A
RAILROAD BEING BUILT SOON.
RUNNING NEAR THIS PROP,
ERTY.
There are grazing on the farms
300 head of High Grade and Thor
ough Bred Short Horn Cattle, 10
head Of Horses, 80 head of fat
Hogs. There are also 60 acres of
Corn, GOO tons of Hay, Farming
Implements, Household and Hitch
en- Furniture, all of which L wish
to sell at once.
My object in selling is to remove
to the far Northwest to engage large.
ly in other lines of business.
Parties desiring to examine this
property will, upon due notice, be
met at Tazewell Depot by convey
ance.
Terms of sale made known on up,
plication.
SAMUEL T. HENINGER.
Burks Garden,
TaZewell County, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-12-12

All mil natter going west must
be deposited in tle office by. 8 o'clock
q. IN. All mail nftatttessaRthe east
must be deposited by 4 p. m.
Money order office open from S a.
IN. to 3 p. m. daily except Sunday.
p. o. open on Sunday from 8 till
10 q. m.
II G. MCCALL, 2. M.
Tazewell G. H., Dec. II, 1890.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-12-12
$1,000 THROWN AWAY.

In 1873 n Cancer developed on my
lower lip. l went under treatment
at once, and from time to time since
that have had medical mid in New
Orleans, Boston aud New York, with
no benefit at all. 1t has progressed
right along, and now involves my
inv and cheek. One thousand dol
lars would not cover tho loss sus
iained through the medical and surg
ical aid have received. have GER
tainly tried everything and was ben.
Gifted by nothing until took S. S.
;. 1t has done me more good than
all else put together, and l believe
will soon DO sound and we'll. Swift's
Specific is certainly great boon to
humanity.
ID. d. WARE, P. o. Box 1922,
Keene. N. RI.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-12-12
EoR SALE.
TWO CHOICE
BURESGARDENF FARMS
AND
1000 Acres Mineral
and Timber Lands

This is an opportunity of life
time to secure such valuable real es.
tate and model bones in the finest
section OF our country. These are
the richest farms i'll tho richest val
ley,in the richest county in the State,
and are superior to the best grazing
lands i'll the famous blue grass re-
gion of Kentucky.
There are many advantages and
possibilities on these farms which
cannot be described OH paper.
The richness Of the soil, the
lealthfulness of the climate, the
beauty of the mountain scenery,
all must he seen and enjoyed to be
appreciated.
On one end Of one Of these farms
is splendid site for % summer re-
sort, an elevation overlooking the
Whole country, as many as three
States and large number of coun.
ties being visible from the top of
this elevation. People Of observa-
ton pronounce this to be one of
the best sites for a summer resort
east of the Mississippi River.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-12-12
THE LEADING GaOGERS.
BUUKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
llheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chappei
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by A. L. Har-
grave.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-12-12
RESTAUR Nm

Leander CAROLS Rost' rant is
in full blast under the Ind Office
where can he had meals a lI hours
and cooked to order. T1 best of
everything prepared for Picurean
taste. He. is preparedfo bake
cakes or do Other Fret Ess cc3I
ing or'pritsts On ,rs Msi
emergency
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-12-12
NOTICE.

We are compelled to call on all
who owe us to come forward and
settle. This is not meant foI just
IL few, but every one whose nj me is
OH our books. We need mony and
must collect.
Buchanan & Harrison.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-12-12
PRONOUNCED HoPE4 ISIS, YET
SAVED.

From o letter written i Mrs. Ada
f. Hurd, OF Groten, s. Dye quote !:
"Was taken with bad I'D which
settled on my lungs, coujsct in and
finally terminated in assumption.
Four doctors gave me saying l
could live but a short tie. 1 gave
myself up to my Saviou determin
cd if / could not stay wimy friends
ON earth, Iwould meetny absent
ones above My huslfi was adj
vised to get DR. King's1ew Discov.
cry for Consumption, |oughs and
Colds i gave it a trif look in all
eight abottles;sit has led me and
thank God ] am nov well and
hearty woman Trl bottles free
OF A. r. HargraYe's D| Store, reg
lular size SOC, and 81
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-12-12

.o,ofhing made with the best ilh
rtalligence, from the choicest mates
>finls, and by the mort export labor
rso'be obtained, ut 1. Frank u Co.'S.
The N. s. w. r. ls. Co. has pur
CHASED the Washington 81 Western
and by building short link will
getinto Washington from its Shen-
andoah Yalley Division.
The approaches to Bull Hill tun-
.tel, in Wise county, on the Clinch
Valley railroad, have fallen in and
consequently, the road may not be
opened to its terminus before March.
"A most elegant assortment of
E3ewtlry and silverware, bought
,witlaan idea to suitable holiday
q gifts, at /. G. Dodd's. These
goods will be sold cheap. Price
.thcm and see.
There will be a meeting OF the
Farmers Alliance ut this place on
Jan. 10th, when the State lecturer
aud other speakers will be present.
ALI are cordially invited to be pres
.ent, especially the ladies'.
Santa Claus, in consideration OF
s "a good pipe and plenty of tobacco
has made his headquarters at |. G
H)odd's, where he will remain and
smoke and receive his youae
friends until Christmas.
The News desires to close III
she years. business prior to Jan
lst, and would thank its patron
TO call and make settlements. Ac
is against the NEWS, if any
suouid be presented by that time
The first railsson the extension c
the Norfolk and Western railroa
across West Virginia were laid {
Kenoya,S Cabeli county, on til
Ohio river, Saturday The road be
h is nearly all ready for tho rails. an
several hundred men will push II
track lively until tbs all done
Trains will soon be running fro
Ironton, O., to Wayne Court Hous
MIRO. Graham, Jand agent of Il
Clincl, Valley Coal and Iron G
Was up from Riohlands, Tuesda
s He gave ns some news that We h
been expecting, tliat the CAPT,
stock. 100000, to the tn
Works had all been subscribe
Tho plant will.cover 3G acres, e
pley 900 men, and prove IL W
ming card for tile coming city
the Clinch.r
The principal of the setain!
llasfound it necessary to incre
the force in the music departm
and has selected Miss Ha
Wakes Of Sandy Lake, Mer
coanty, Pa, as an additional
x4tatt to Miss Albro. Miss w
arriyed on Thursday, and
niice enter npon her duties.
2''S late d Gle Rosie ronserya
NJ psiisS an 3. y accompl
Z, 3 3 < n = ,,,,,,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-12-12
FARM MO. e)NE,

Known us the "Old Thomas uening-
er Homestead" contains 500 acres,
800 of which is in tho very heaviest
Blue Grass sod. the balance is in
timber reserved for the use of tho
farm, the soil of which is we'll adapt
ed to grass also. On this farm is q
good