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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-04-26
suppresaIne tho Governmsnt.

The town" itself consisted OF q gen.
eral store. two dwellings. blacksmith
shop. and railroad depot. and the Post
on ce was In the back end OF the store.
Three or four OF us had ordered our mail
directed there. supposlng IL 10 be place
Of some Importance The refore. after
the train had departed. we went over
TO the store TO make inquiry. The Post
master sat on his counter smoking q clay
pipe. and nothing indicated that he was
iii a hurry.
after mail. chr as he looked US
over.
Yes"
Did any OF you ever think what re.
sponsible position a Postmaster occu-
piesf"
None OF us replied, and he crossed
his legs, looked into vacancy, and con-
tinued:
He Is part OF the Government. He
represents the Government lie is, 10 a
certain extent. the Government. AS the
Government. he should command re-
spect. Gentlemen. remove your hats"
Who tor" demanded the wire-fence
man.
TO me. sir--to the Government
Not by blanked sight If you are
the Postmaster OF this jack rabbit Post
Office. then you hump yourself and hand
out our mailv'
Gentlemen. is them your sentiments,
alsoY queried the old man as he turned
10 us.
They are
Then you don't git cussed letter
out Of this Post Object YOU have as
sumed the attitude of treasonists toward
this Government. and you git no fayors
from il.
See here. you old lop-shouldered
gandershanked idiot do you mean TO
say you won't pass out our mailP' ex-
claimed the fence man as his hair be-
gan TO stand up like the barbs In his
product
That's jist what mean TO say. This
Government don't bluff ="
Well IL you won't, then | willr' He
started for the back room. but the Post
master hoped oil the counter and OBJ
structed him and said
This is high treason for sure. This
Government warns you not TO enter that
room
" IA w SNA Jul
mo sir"
Then stand aside"
The fence man pushed ahead, and tho
Postmaster took hold OF him. Then
there came biff-bargl and the Govern
ment was knocked over among pile Of
rope and axe handles. The Chicago
man got him by the leg. drew him out
doors, stood him up and lifted him,
and as the old man started up the road
on a run we went back TO the Post Office
and wire fence looked over the box OF
letters and passed out half a dozen. We
were reading them In the shade OF the
depot building when the Postmaster re.
turned One eye was nearly shut, and
he had his jaw in sling.
Get your maily' he asked, as he came
slidiug up.
Yes"
want anything moref
"No."
Gents. want to explain my con-
duet l got my commission as Il. NJ.
only three days ago. 1t didn't swell my
head al all until the old woman began
10 say as how we now stood at the head
OF society here. and that the State of
Nebraska and most OF the Union rested
on my shoulders aud she put il so strong
that got ratified aud made an ass OF
myself. Gentlemen, the swelling has
disappeared. Come over and take sun.
thin out Of my bottle. ~ y. Sun
THE BOY.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-04-26

RIGHT HAND KNOW.
the collector. They are either deeply
absorbed In some distant object in the
opposite direction. or engaged in a care
full examination OF the roof OF the
building, or may be singing vigorously.
and apparently utterly oblivious OF the
fact that the bag waits under their nose.
Others shrink up into corner OF tho
pew. and from gentle depreciating
glance or shake o; the head the collcc-
tor knows TO pass on. The nervous man
is always in furry, and begins TO get
his coin ready early He first places IL
In his waistcoat pocket as a convenient
situation, then mel. presently feel TO
make sure u is there. aud eventually,
thinking he might perchance be unable
90 lind IL in time. holds il consciously in
one hand, his book In the other. and
probably with the laudable intention Of
carrying out the scriptural precept OF
Letting not his right hand know what
his left hand doeth bliudly dives about
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-04-26
CHURCH COLLECTIONS.
CHARACTER IN OCCUPANTS OF PsWs
AS THE PLATE IS PASSED.

The Man who Drops in Piece That
Falls with - Thud-The Threepenny
Piece the Popular One la England.
Among some OF the curious character
istic actions by which people may be-
tray their peculiarities to the close OBJ.
server is the manner which many have
Of contributing TO collection. and the
experiences OF some who have long OFF,
ciated 10 the capacity Of collector are
often amusing. Divers and strange also
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-04-26

that II Is not sixpence. Those who
contribute half-crowns. and this Ia far
from being a popular coin, generally
drop il into the bag. where 1t falls with
a heavy thud They have a sclf.com
placent look. as much as 90 say they
have done their share. and are not
ashamed OF II. The shilling Is a popu-
lar collection coin. especially with men.
IL Is useful medium contribution. Is
moi much missed, aud is dropped Ia
without temerity. The sixpence Is even
more popular still. aud great favorile
with the fair sex It's small size renders
A convenient for concealing between
the tips OF the fingers. and the soupd as
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-04-26

The rich black liquid that flows OF
the barn yard contains the wealth OF
the farm Use'absorbent material aud
save IL. The loss of liquid manure IL
great. aud ii saved would not only add
fcrtilizing matter TO the farm but in-
crease the value OF solids.
There Is no profit in rearing or keep
ing cattle, except through good feeding
in all seasons OF the year. No argu-
ment Is required to prove the truth Of
this assertion. for even slightest renec
ton shows that profit comes clearly
only through utilization Of food beyond
the necessity for maintenance.
The Western Agricuturid SAYS that
Observation-Disclosures outnumherod all the
other breeds of cattle at leading West
ern State Fairs last fall, This shows
the increasing interest in dairy pro-
duction. The strong point with the
Red Polled aud Swiss cattle Is that they
are good dairy cattle as we'll as good
beef animals. aud the best milking
families OF the Short-horns are increas-
ing In popularity in this country and
Europe. Still. the beef-producer will
ignore milk as OF little consequence.
Meanwhile the dairy cattle are In
creasing in popularity the world over,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-04-26

for the entrance TO the bag. The osten-
tatious aud vulgar person first rattles
his money In his pocket. or takes out
his purse, and carefully placing the coin
bctwixt finger and thumb. drops II In
from lofty attitude To study some
ecceniricities OF ollecton-maklng. a
visit should be made TO some Noncon.
formlsl chapel In small town on the
occasion OF great anniversary. As a
rule large fiat metal plates are brought
out. specially for the occasion. SO that
the mennest may be ashamed OF giving
copper, The individual Co whom tho
plate Is inirustcd has agreed TO give a
certain am cunt, perhaps n bank.note.
which Ia laid out ON the plate TO start
with. Then the stout gentleman in the
next pew. responding 10 nudges from
his much. bedeckcd spouse. not TO be
outdone by his neighbor. deposits six
greasy sovercigns on the note. which
causes quite a nuitcr OF excitement; and
so on. till At the close the reverend gen.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-04-26

tleman is enabled TO announce grsriry-
ing increase 10 the funds. Such are
few Of the peculiarities Of collection
contributors. which may not DO infre-
quently noticed by any careful student
OF human nature. PHI Nail Gdxsfte
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-04-26

weight OF milk continues TO increase.
When IL seems TO have reached its
maximum spread ont your milk well Ina
shallow pans. ut temperature rs near
as possible TO 90 degrees. and see how
much butter you can make Ia week.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-04-26

William T.. Gladstone has been offer
ed $25. 900 n year by an American pub
Usher for the exclusive use Of his liter.
airy output. Literature pays better than
wood-chopping.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
PLANTED BY PoLYGs.
Large Sums of Mormon Church Money In
vested in Frisco.

Large Sums OF Mormon Church Money In
vested in Frisco.
SAN FRANc1sco, July 2s.-The Chronicle
says 1t has been ascertained that although
only S7OO, 900 worth of property belonging
to the Mormon church was found by the
United States marshal in Utah when in
structed to seize all Mormon funds, from
~ 600 to $8, 100000 of Mormon capital
ls invested in San Francisco and other Cali
fornia cities. This money is invested in
real estate and manufacturing enterprises
under the name of individuals who have
made Investments not, apparently, for the
church. but for themselves. This method
has been adopted with the hope that the
United States government would find no
trace Of money. Tho Mormon capital in.
vested here has been handled by the Pacific
bAnk and Anglo-American Bank. \. G.
Mcdonald, Jr., of the Pacific bank. admits
that his bank has handlad Mormon funds,
but declines to make public the transac-
tiona. Bishop Clauson. Of the Mormon
church, il in the city and denies that Nor
mon capital ID invested here. He has been
associated In financial transactions With
Alex. Badlam and Isaac Trumbo. q this
city, for years. Trumbo 10 now in Salt
Lake city and Badlam denies the QbrOht-
cle'a story.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
MONEY FOR M'KIBBEN.
The Union Paclno Purchasing Agent and
susniraoua Expreee PAckA9es.

The Union Paclno Purchasing Agent and
auspicious Express Packages.
OxAHA, July %. Especial l-Co Comptroller
Mink, Acting Purchasing Agent Anderson
and three or four expert accountants are
hard at work on the McKibben matter. Last
week one man went through all the express
offices and took from their books carefully
prepared list Of the packages received by
the ex- purchasing agent during his admin
istration. II il suspected that many Of
these packages contained money sent by
supply men to McKibben, this means Of
sending it being adopted to divert suspiclon.
Supplies Of every description are generally
bought In such large quantities a. to re-
quire their shipment by freight. This,
therefore, leads the officers TO conclude that
most of tho express matter consigned to
NcKibben, ON account OF the Union Pacific
railway, was for him personally. McKib-
ben's lawyers are vary reticent about what
they propose doing, but it is said that Off
cials higher up on the ladder than McKib-
ben will be implicated before tho case i
settled. IN
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS-.

+ w WARRINGTON. July Io.-ll0 6onaG6 DILL TO
pension all surviving officers and men of
Powell's battalion of Missouri, mounted
volunteers, raised during the war with
Mexico, passed. Aldrich offered a resolu-
tion fixing the daily hour of meeting at IL
q. m. Ingalls, suggested that it was the
understanding that the business of the
morning hour shall be considered closed at
10 O'Clock. Allison did not wish it implied
that the senate would devote two hours a
day to morning business. Ingalls, said he
did wish just such an implication; as soon
as the tariff bill, appropriation bills, and
election bill were passed, congress would
undoubtedly adjourn promptly; there
fore, Whatever was to be done
between now and the time Of ad-
journment in consideration of measures on
the calendar, would have to be done in the
morning hour. There were several hun
dred bills on the calendar entitled to con-
sideration. Cockrell asked what was the
use of the senate passing bills when the dis
tlngulshed gentleman in charge of the
house did not give any attention to them.
There were now on the calendar of the
house hundreds and hundreds of bills passed
by the senate and no attention was paid to
them. Among them was the bill refunding
the direct tax; also two bills recently passed
and regarded on the other side Of the cham
Der as very important measures shipping
bills-and they were being left to ''sleep
the sleep that knows no waking" Hawley
did not agree with Cockrell. He wanted
his own ammunition in order that he could
20 home with clear record. The resolu-
tion as to meeting ut II O'Clock was agreed
to with the understanding that the
senate shall adjourn at 6. Aldrich
moved to proceed to the consid-
GRAFTON of the tariff bill. That motion was
antagonized by motion by Gray to pro-
oeed to the consideration of the house bill
for the transfer of the revenue marine to
the navy department. The latter motion
was agreed to, yeas 26, nays 25. Cockrell
continued his argument in opposition to the
bill.
The tariff bill was taken up and Mr.. Vest
and Mr.. Turpie spoke against the measure.
Plumb offered a resolution, which was
agreed to, calling on the secretary of war
for information as to the rules established
for admission to soldiers homes, if such
admissions are based wholly or in part on
the amount OF pension. and whether there
are exceptions to these rules made, and in
what cases and for what reasons. The SEN
ate bill appropriating $4,000 for public
building at Sheboygan, Wis, was reported
and placed on the calendar.
The house went into committee of the
whole for further consideration of the sen-
ate amendments to the sundry civil appro-
priation bill. The recommendations Of the
committee on appropriations were agreed
to without much friction, the bone of con-
tention, the senate irrigation amendment,
being passed over until other matters are
disposed of.
Cannon made strong effort to throw
into conference the senate amendment in
creasing the appropriation for the publica-
ton of official records Of the war of the
rebellion from $152, 100 to $235, GOO, but was
defeated
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
coll,ded with an EXCURSION Bo.t

BALTIMORE, July B.-The steamer Vir-
ginia this evening collided with the excur-
sion steamer Loucie, ON which LOCO exour.
sionists were gathered. The collision oo-
CURED of Fort Carroll, about i've mile
from baltimore. II ia said the collision -
suited from the efforts of the steamers ID
avoid schooner in tow of tug boat.
Both vessels were badly. damaged. MANY
painfully injured. Three bodies we're recov-
cred mp to II o'clock. 1t il supposed that
others were lost.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
AN oRACULAR HEADsMAN.
He Finds More Things II the West Than
His Philosophy Comprehended.

He Finds More Things II the West Than
His Philosophy Comprehensied.
WASHINGTON, July 28.-Assistant Post
master General Clarkson returned from his
tour of the western states last night and
assumed his official duties here to-day. He
said to an Associated Press reporter: "My
tour comprehended all tho important cities
west of Chicago and north Of Kansas City.
No one can understand how rapidly that
great country is developing until he Gees
it. 1t has not had in any Of the depart
ments official facilities that it is entitled to.
travelled on the fast mail from central
Iowa to Portland, Ore, which makes.
good deal OF the time, sixty
seven miles an hour, and the service
is very efficient, and other fast mails are be-
ing brought up to the standard of efficiency.
The postotioes in cities n,at have been
doubling in every year or two were looked
over and returned with recommendations
for increased allowances for nearly all Of
them, and some of these have already been
granted. The department is anxious to try
and keep up with that country in its
prodigious growth. The increase of popu-
lation and business development of the
states in the mountains and Pacific slope IS
simply wonderful"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
THE BULLS RAMPANT.

They Make II Lively for the Bears u
Wheat and Corn,
NEW YoRK. July 2s.-The bull fever was
raging in both wheat and corn all day long
and both cereals prices for options ad-
vanced TO the highest point Of the year.
The advance Was not 30 great in wheat as in
corn. The upward movement rests solely
upon reports of damage to crops here and;
IN Europe. Brokers report that most Of tho
buying orders were received direct from
Chicago. The total sales Of wheat were
$780, GOO bushels, and of corn 4,216, 200.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
) PEACEMAKER JOY,
Bellicose Mayor Again
Quiets Rumpus.

Bellicoss Mayor Asain
Quiefs Rumpus.
LIVINGSTON, July 2s.-lSpecial. Live
ingston's popular and efficient mayor,
Allan 4. Joy has again demonstrated his
ability to act as public conservator Of the
pence. Saturday night be was returning TO
his homo in the lower portion Of tho city
and while passing along lower Main street
he was startled by the shrill screams Of !
woman. Rushing to the second floor
OF q. tenement house he found
a big brute of q husband
severely beating his better half. Without
waiting to be invited Mr.. JOY rushed in and
grabbing the brute, tore him away from his
wife. Tho man offered some resistance ID
first. but upon being assured By. the mayor
that il be made another attempt to touch
the woman he would receive nfst ola
humping, quieted down. MI. 10y took !
seat on the steps outside and waited until.
the angel Of peace lowered over the house
hold within and then continued his journey
homeward.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
sunk in the Sea.

Bosros, July 2s.-The steamer d. II.
Miller, which arrived here from Baltimore,
reports that on the Goth. when of Five
Fathoms bank lightship, she picked mp two
boats containing twenty-one men, the crew
of the British steamer Charles Moran, which
sailed from New York for Vera Cruz last
week. The Moran was sunk by an unknown
schooner on the 18th.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29

prepared at the postofhoe department. was
again considered. The proviso a to the
eleventh section was stricken out. Il was
asserted BY DR.. Green, president Of the
Western Union company. in his argument
before the house committee, that that pro-
viso would operate to shut out his company
from bidding for government business, and
upon this being shown to the COMMITTEES to-
day it was voted that the proviso be strick-
en- ont.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
The Winner at Duluth.

Duluth, July 28.-After delay Of two
hours on account of rough water, the fol-
lowing got in position for the professional
consolidation race: Ten Eyck, Hamm.
Wise, Mckay. The race was an interesting
one. The time was: Ten Eyck, M:2O:
Hamm, 21:22; Wise, 21:24, Mckay being
distanced. The course was three miles
With turn
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
Another Plum for Porter.

WASHINGTON, Jaly 28.-It is reported that
the commissioners of the Worlds fair dur
ing recent visit to this city, rendered to
Robert P. Porter, superintendent of the
census, the position of chief of the bureau
of awards; to Professor G. Brown Goode,
now assistant secretary of the Smithsonian
Institute, in charge of the National museum,
the position of chief of the bureau of classi-
6cation and catalogue for the forthcoming
exposition. Next TO the d.:sector general
ship of the fair, these are the most import
ant positions connected with the exposition.
It is not known yet if the gentlemen have
accented
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
Botl, Feet Cut ON.

BILLINGS, July 8.-lSpeciaL Patrick
Rourke. the section foreman at Grey Clide,
vas stuck by the eastbound passenger this
morning at about o'clock as he was at
tempting TO get his hand car OF the track.
Both his feet were run over, necessitatinR
their amputation At this place By the CON-
pany's surgeon.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
A Short Driven to Cover.

CHICAGO, July 28.-Ernest Hess, member
OF the board Of trade since its formation.
failed to-day. He was short 2.OOO, 600 bush
els OF oats, and the recent rapid rise forced
him to tho ssa!l. His liabilities are esti-
mated at Sic, 200 and he had about $4,000
up IN margins. In addition to his oat
speculation Hess had sold line of May
corn: r. g. Tenant, a small trader in
PROVISIONS, was also forced to order his
trades closed to-day.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
The Water supply Gave Out.

SPOKANE FALLS, WASH, july 8.-The lat
est advices from Wallace. Idaho. are To the
effect that the town is almost annihilated
by yesterdays condagration. Not q bust
ness house is left. The loss amounts
to $4,000 with only &3s, 900
insurance. The water supply of
the town gave out in q short time after the
fire started. The flames are still raging in
vigilance committee was Organized and
shelter has been provided for the homeless.
Not much of the residence portion was
burned.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
Upha,n WASH t In It.

New ORLEANS, July 26.-Arthur Upham.
OF New London, Conn.,, and Bob Fitzsin.-
mons. the New Englander, fought before the
Audubon Athletic association tonight for 4
$1,20O purse. Upham was at Fitzsimmons'
mercy. The fight could have been finished
in the second round, but Fitzsimmons took
matters easy. Upham was game, and in
sisted on fighting after all chances were
gone. He was knocked out in the fifth
round. 94 -
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
The Honors ofaDnke.

New YORK, July 28.-The committee in
charge of the arrangements for the removal
of tho remains Of the late Capt. Erickson
have received communication from King
Oscar, of Sweden, stating that he is taking
the remains, and when they reached Sweden
he would see that they were received with
all the honors usually awarded duke or an
admiral
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
VIII Wrestle ut Butte.

BUTTE, July 28.-Final arrangementsl
were completed in this city to-day for :,
wrestling match between Matzada Soraki-i
chi, the celebrated Japanese wrestler and
middleweight champion Of the world, and
Peter Schumacher. now of Butte. The
match will be for $500 side and will be
held in the Theatre Comique Of this city
Aug. 10. The two mon met about q year
since and the Jap won after one Of the
hardest battles Of his life. Great interest
is felt IN the affair here and large amount
OF money will change hands over it. Both
men 90 into active training Tomorrow.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
Stopped by the Police.

NEW York, July 2S.-The ffteen-round
match between Charley Smith, who claims
the championship of England, and Tim
Collins. Of New York, began at Hoboken
tonight. but was stopped by the police in
the eighth round before either man secured
q decided advantage.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
Northsra Pao,flo Preferred ssook.

NOrtherm Pacific Preferred stock.
4r. PAUL, July 2S.-[ Special. IA Pioneer
Press New York special says tho last issue
Of the Railroad Record, Of Philadelphia,
contains report that the proposition will
probsbly be made within two years to re-
tire the preferred stock Of the Northern
Pacific. President Cakes said to-day that
he knew Of no purpose on the part Of
the company TO retire the preferred stock,
nor had any such proposition come before
the directorA