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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-02-21
THE RACE.

'Fefch the mulcl he shouted.
A dozen youngsters obcycd the order.
La i've minutes Old Bawlcy was hitched
securely TO the rope. Bogus Jackson. n
daring young coon" who hud ridden
him In many "a scrub brace. was pcrched
on his back aud instructed TO yank the
gator out lie gave the mule one blow
--only one---on tho ribs with a light
wood knot. aud with a wild below Old
Bawlcy sprang 10 his work. AT the first
Jump the alligator was jcrkcd out on the
bank. kissing. disappearing. and thrash
Ing its awful tall Old Bawley looked
back for an instant and saw the hideous
creature. No need for Bogus Jackson's
club now. As that coffee-colorcd lad
rolled OF into the gallbcrry bushes the
mule. snorling with terror. his ears
thrown back. his tail straight out and
every muscle strained TO It's utmost, tore
through the woods with the speed OF an
express train. Aud ever as he looked
back aud caught lightning glimpse OF
his frightful pursucr humping horribly
nj his heels he redoublcd his efforts aud
rosrcd with NIL the energy of his being.
Bawley had done some fast running In
his days. but his best previous record
wasn't circumstance 10 the. time he
dense woods. on through the pine
stumps. palmetto plants. aud slunicd
galberry bushes flew the frcnzied old
mule, aud on few. close at his heels. u
limp and soggy alligator. bouncing.
banging. aud zIgzagging wildly. now in
the air. now on the ground. now re-
bounding from some decayed stump on
one side and bringing up with mufIied
crunch against "A tree on the other. but
keeping all the time In the general direc-
lion pursued by Old Bawlcy. On past
the westinghouse where Parson Wheel
er's horrihed congregation, just dis
missed from funeral service. stood
gazing at the fleeing caravan In petrlticd
establishment. on through Nanny
Briggs yard. pulling down the weeks
washing for the Krandall household. on
through the premises of Scrub Jones.
upsetting barrel OF soft soap. demollsh-
Ing n hencoop In the rear OF Alb Cant
lings house. and carrying desolation to
limbo Hunters melon patch. whizzed
the ill-nssorted pair with undated speed.
But all things have MI end. AT the
turning OF a loag lane stood. the school
house where Bessie KrandaIl was teach.
ing the young Georgia idea its frat les
sons In projectiles. Old Bawlcy, clear
log fence without variation In the
swing OF his stretching gallop and drag.
ging the gator through It's decayed tim.
bers without feeling the obstruction, tore
down this lane. Al the point where the
road took sudden turn he let IL turn
aud crashed through the gate OF the
school-yard. then through the door OF
the little SCHOOL, house. the stout tim
bers flying into splintcrs as he struck IL.
aud with a last despairlng snort Old
Bawlcy fell TO the floor amid pile OF
overturned benches and yielded up tho
ghost. while two score terror.stricken
children screechcd a requiem over his
lifelcss remains.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-02-21


The numerous negroes on the place
believed Old Bawlcy understood every
thing he heard anybody say. and were
careful how they talked when be was
within hearln distance. Old Tom Kran
dali had no sort OF doubt the animal
would ontllvc him. and In making his
will bequeathcd him. In the most solemn
and binding English Squire Thiggs
could muster. TO his only son. Young
Tom. . lad who was lively and industrious
enough. but much given To fishing.
'possum hunting. and above all TO alliga-
tor-catching. And right here the plot
OF this story begins To thicken.
One night. soon after Young Toms
father had made his will. an alligator la
IN adjacent swamp disturbed the slum.
bers Of the Krandalls by n most uncarth-
ly believing. Early next morning
Young Tom. assisted by swarm of
Afro. Americans aged from TO 10 years.
repaired to the swamp with the tackle
customarily used Ia capturing gators.
tho chief implement being n hook Of
peculiar construction fastened In stout
wooden handle. II had pulled many an
ugly saurian from his cave In the
swamps. A great deal of interest was
felt la this hunt. as the alligator was be-
iieved to be an unusually large one.
''Jedgin' I'm tn racket hit made last
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-02-21

One OF party recently returned from
tour In the Olympic Mountains gives
the Whatcom Rerciiie the following ac-
count OF some strange animals dis
covered there:
One night we campcd near Sent incl
Rock. about mile from the divide.
This rock stands boldly out alone. like
n massive fortress. guarding the en-
trance 10 the valley OF the Dungencss.
Suddenly the mountain sides seemed
10 be alive with men whistling 10 ono
another. when--and one would turn
sharp around only to hear another and
a shriller whew on the other side; and
soon we saw lots OF animals. about the
size OF fox. with long. bushy tails.
running about from rock TO rock.
sometimes lying down. but more often
sitting bolt up. erect. like a ferret does.
We shot couple OF small ones that
night aud afterwards shot several more
larger ones.
Campbell called them whistling dogs.
and declared they were good to eat;
but the smell was enough for us. Their
odor Is peculiar. but not fragrant. They
have two long teeth In front like a
beaver and feet almost shaped like
squirrels feet believe their right
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-02-21

When get to the depot half an hour
ahead OF time. or when am compelled
TO wait for an hour or two MT some
junction. / like TO be social with my
fellow victims. Hang the man who
makes churl OF himself under any
circumstances. particularly when he
travels.
Eight or ten Of us had been thrown
of ut railroad junction IN Indiana TO,
wait for two hours. and II wasn't ton
minutes before we were all talking,
visiting. smoking and EARNING. All
but one. ] am. OF course. speaking OF
the men. The ladies held the sitting
room. while we took the platform.
This one was a middle-aged mau. who
took his valise aud sat down at the far
end Of the platform. as II 10 get az far
from US as he could. Eycrybody
noticed his action aud he was put down
rs sourminded chap who could have
added nothing TO our comfort. We
simply did by him rs he did by us
let him severely alone.
About ten minutes before train time
/ noticed that the nlan was asleep. /
made bold 10 approach him aud call
out. but he did not move. Going closer.
tho peculiar pallor OF his face alarmed
me. and " another minute | discovered
that he was dead. lie had passed away
while he slept. When we came to lft
him up what do you suppose we POUNDS
He had been writing in note book
with pencil, and the last lines he had
written weres
"A stranger In strange land. aud
sick unto death. and yot no ono has
word OF sympathy--no one will even
come near mo. May God forgive them
for being so stony-hcarted. hope thai
by tomorrow"
But no tomorrow ever came TO him.
IL came TO all the rest OF Va. but. come
ns often as u may. mono Of us will ever
feel just right toward ourselves. We
had misjudged him. IN. II. San.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-02-21
His First Trip to Town.

Abncr Dungrass. from away up be-
yond the White Mountains. had pene-
trated TO the Hub. 1t was Abner's
first visit to the city--in fact bis first
trip away from home. says the N. Y.
Ledger.
A relative. doing business In the
metropolis had spent the previous SUM-
mer with Abner's parents, aud In return
for many kIndnesscs. he had invited his
friends Of the country farm TO visit him
in his city home.
Aud thus Abner CHANGED 10 be In
Boston. and was now dining at hotel
with his host.
At first our countryman hardly knew
what 10 do with himself at the won
drously laden table. His relative. OBJ
serving his hesitation. whispered TO
him:
Don't be backward. Abncr; help
yourself to Just what YOU like"
BY and by gentleman sitting oppo-
Site directed waiter 10 bring him =
plato of ice cream.
The cream was brought aud the gen.
tleman set II down before him while
lie finished dish OF scallops. Abner
looked up and saw tho misunderstanding
mass In the plate not far away. II was
tempting. and hes reached forth and
took II. He had put a spoonful OF tho
frozen mixture into his mouth. and WAS
hesitating between surprise aud de-
light. when the gentleman opposite
rather abruptly and not very pleasant
~ spoke:
''WelI.my friend. that's what Ishould
call decidedly cool"
''Yaas." responded Abncr, Innocent
~. when he had swallowed the frigid
morsel. Its about the coolest pudd'n
/ ever tasted. | swan tew mani ef I
don't believe it's really techcd with
frostr
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-02-21

The principal parsonage concerned In
This authentic narrative was known all
through the big woods Of Southeastern
GsorgIs - Old Tom Krnndall's onc-eycd
mule "Bswley." Old Bawlcy and his
master dwclt on thousand acres OF pine
woods and swamp land near the great
Okefnokec swamp. and Old Tom rcligi-
ously believed his mule to be the most
sagacious. industrious. and trustworthy
beast that ever chcwcd hay.
II taken that animal when hit weren't
no bigger pint o. hucklcbcrries. an
th' cant nobody tell me hit ain't the
smsrtcst an best mule In Gcorgy thout
beia' called liar an 1ghtin' liar. Z
boot When hit comes 90 a mule at
knows more half the school teachers
door. and q willin' L work. too. I'll put
Old Bawley agin any mule at walks on
four laigs."
The people Of the neighborhood en-
icrtaincd much the samc oninion OF Old
Bawley says the Chicago Tribune. ANY
stranger that wanted a fight on his hands
had only TO stroll into that region aud
cast sIurs on Old Tom Krandalrs mule.
Indeed. IL was currently reported that a
young dude from Thomasyile. who had
. ''pArticklcr hnnkcrin' after" Miss
Georgia RANDALL. spoke once upon a
time incautiously of Old Bawley in her
presence as ian onhan'somc beast. and
when last seen be was running through
= mile OF swamp that lay between the
Krsndalls' and Thomasville. and he was
only = short distance ahead OF bulldog
the spirited girl had unclaimed for his
snia .rl evclt,alva lsouaat
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-02-21

the hook. Il fastened ilsslf Ia bib Jaws.
aud the next instant Tom waS jcrkcd
PROSTATE In the mud. BE held 10 The
pole, however. and several Of the boys
seized the rope attached TO the handle.
They pulled. and the alligator. tn enorm-
Gus one. charged on hIs enemies. lsshing
his wicked tall and kissing host horri-
bly,. Young Tom dropped levcry thing
and made for dry land. barely escaping
n vicious blow from the gators tail.
The attack was renewed again aud
again with the same result. The boys
had the beast hooked but could not land
him.
Like flash OF inspiration the thought
OF Old Bawlcy presented itself to young
Toms mind.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-02-21

name Il mountain beaver. Wherever
we went afterward 10 the mountains
- long rs there was grass we saw
these whistIing dogs. as we got 10 call
them. ! like 10 see them; they seemed
10 make the place cheerful and lively.
aud were very amusing to watch. In
winter they have long burrows under
the snow. and their coats get dark
gray; Ia summer they are yellow.
Their skins should make good fur. aud
] think would pay for being trapped In
winter months.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-02-21

had been staying at an Indiana farm
house all night. aud next morning the
farmer said be would give rue lift into
town. When he was ready TO 60 he
called TO his oldest boy.
"BiIl. Is that shotgun loaded with salt
for trampsf'
Yes"
Got the gates shut so that no mad
dogs kin gll INF"
Yes.
well, keep lookout for windmill.
lightning rod. organ, and sewing machine
men. Don't have any truck with the
pcddlcrs or poultry buyers. Don't let
In any patent gate or wire fence men.
Keep clear O patent hay aud don I
waste no time on churns. fore pumps,
ice-cream freezcrs. bag holders. patent
barrels. frui, trees. wagon jacks. nor owl
iraps."
NO"
And shy. BiIly' called the old man
after we had driven forty OF fifiy rods.
"don' buy no cure for the henvos. no
frcproof paint. no patent gate hinges.
pitchforks, nor encyclopedias.
mo"
We had driven about three miles when
he suddenly pulled mp with an cxclama-
ton 81 disgust.
What IL itr'
Hang my hide II didn't clean forget
10 warn Bill agin Bohemian oats. New
Zealand clover, and them pesky insur-
ancc ngentsl Well, lie too late now.
but guess kin et back home nfore
the mob overpowers him. ~ " SsA.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-02-21

iilsht that gators fifteen foot long--noi
en- inch less. said old Fluker. who had
Teen born slave on the place and was
uont TO ofiiciatc az oracle.in-c chief 10 the
Younger generation OF dusky Georgians.
hore than one OF the gang had mourncd
lIevcd 10 have gone down the red gullct
~ this particular gator. and the thirst
lot vengeance gave rest TO the hunt A
drought OF unusual duration had made
tho water In the pond very low. and II
WAS found possible 10 approach within
reaching distance OF the gators hole by
wsding . few rods through swamp mud
Young Tom set his teeth. took a 1rm
grip Of the long pole. and In few mo.
monts was proddIng vigorously In tho
csva The msddcned reptile snapped at
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-02-21

Tho factories OF England France.
Germany. aud Holland produce about
~. 600. 600 pins daily. and contcm-
porary asks: where 10 they all no
top" Young men who arr engaged IL
the counting business say that great
many Of them 20 10 waist. korristo,0n
Awaid
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-02-21

There arc said 10 be 1900 different
kinds Of postage stamps la the world.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01
Go East

Via Chicago and the popular Chicago, st
Paul n Kansas City Railway. The thou
sands of people who annually leave tbs
Dakotas. Manitoba and the northwest fol
their old homes in Canada and he east vii.
ind the above-named route safe, comfort
10 the banner line between Minneapoliy OF
st. Paul and Chicago, and runs the finest
trains of any road in the west. Only 13k
hours between Minneapolis or st. Paul and
Chicago. For particulars address +. h.
koss, Northwestern passenger agent, l95
East Third street, 81. Paul, Mimi, OF W,
Il. Boussnbark. General Passenger cud
Ticket Agent, Chicago. Ill.
Yo4 are invited to wear out the threshold. Mt
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-01

Yol are invited to wear out the threshold, Mt
New England Shoe store, II South Main.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05

tho reading Of the reports Of committees.
and these we're: First. that the ladies' out
numbered the males: and second, that the
amount of money raised for foreign missions
exceeds that for home missions.
Rev. J. NJ Pitcher. OF Petersburg, secretary
Of the Sunday school and Bible board, ad-
dressed the Association on the subject OF COL
portage. and forcibly presented his views in
favor Of q vigorous prosecution OF the work.
After tho conclusion of tho address. Rev:
Massrs. Davis and Luck spoke in favor OF
strengthening his hands and encouraging him
in the most substantial way. Mr.. Luck was
ashamed of the salary paid the colporteur,
which was not adequate to his support: and
concluded with a vigorous appeal IN defence
of the Bible board and the Sunday schools.
and was followed by Rev. j. X. Gait on the
same subject. The Association Will be In
session several days.
Samuel |. Rockenbach, of this city. md
graduate of the Virgins Military Institute
was Yesterday commissioned second lieu
tenant of the United States army. ana goes
West He is young man OF very hne ATTAIN
menis and popular wherever known. -,
The distressing Intelligence OF the death OF
Miss Bette Ridceway. well-known ana
popular Young lady of Amherst, was received
here last night The sad event occurred yes
terday evening at Radford. Her remains Ar
rived here this morning and were sent to
Coolwell this afternoon, where the interment
took place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
RICHMOND GIRLS.
Some of the Most Prominent Bellies at White
Sulphur.

A recent letter in the New York World from
the White Sulphur Springs contains the fol-
lowing. which speaks for some Of Richmonds
fair ones: White sulphur has long been noted
for its array of beautiful women. This sea
son the types Of loneliness are moro numer-
Gus than ever, and of beauty never before
surpassed This season the beauty IS height
ened by the exquisite toilets worn. The belle
at the White must have wit. sparkling repartee
and much diplomacy allied t. beauty TO be
successful and popular. Mere beauty VIII not
be sufficient 10 insure Delleshlp.
Miss Birdie Brown. daughter of ex-Gov-
ernor Brown. Of Nashville. Tenn. is bru-
nette beauty and comes Of a noted Iennes-
see family many members of which have
been Governors of the State. She has lovely
disposition and is extremely popular. Her
gowns are the perfection Of fashionable
modlstos of New York. Miss Irene LaDghorne. Of
Richmond is adebutante beauty whose charms
have already been prominently mentioned IN
the World. She has a large following OF
wealthy and eligible beauX She is tall, fair.
of eIquiste figure and fine carriage. She at
tracts ones attention immediately by the ele-
gance Of her manner. Miss Margaret Long,
Of Louisville Ky, Is a debutante with
piquante and charmingly beautiful face.
She can be IA attractive st progressive
euchre table as in tho ballroom. Miss Annie
Leigh Camm Is regarded a. extremely pretty.
Is plQuante ana winning IN cOnNersatlOn ana
sings charmlngly Miss Gildersleeye, OF Bal
timore. is debutante beauty of the brunette
type and is very attractive. Miss Sadie
Tucker, OF Raleigh. n. c.. is a beauty of the
blonde type Her features are perfect. She
is always gowned in faultess taste. She rides
fearessly and dances very well. She possesses
great wealth and her manners are charming
and unaffected.
Miss jamie Blair Of Richmond. is tall and
1.-THE. Her hair IS the color Titan loved to
paint, and her complexion is very fine. Miss
jamie Smith is "a prominent beauty. She Is
petite, Of perfect figure. with q charming face
Of fine features and the sweetest expression.
She is great belle and, although this Is her
first season. knows how t. manage her hosts
Of beaux. She is granddaughter of Major
W. T. Sutherln, of Danyille, Va. Miss Mat
tie Clark is another beautiful debutante from
Dauyille, Va, who has made hosts Of friends
and is greatly admired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05

n,otnre.oue village Of Eewbern presented 40
animated appearance. The business IN cVuls
was Of no general interest. The cilhinM
csses were mostly continued on accoun, VI
tho absence Of Mr. J. G. Wysor. OF. counsel ~
tho Baker case. who represents tho accuSoo
in vol nigh every instance. .. ,.ho
According to published announcement .he
Democrats If the county reorganlzed ior the
coming campaign. Major j. ii. Darst. wh9
has served as chairman OF tho party long anu
we'll resigned the charge. and IN doing SO
gave such excellent reasons why he shouiu Ie-
tire 20 the ranks that his resignation was re-
luctantly accepted and vote OF thanks Ten,
dered him for good services consistently and
faithfully rendered. committee from the
different districts of tho county was tnen aP-
pointed to recommend a successor, ana slter
reporting tho name Of Dir. David Cioyd;
leading member OF tho Farmers hlnanGe' WI"
declined the honor they selected Mr 1. T. MAY MAY
are a prominent LAWYER Of this place. who will
bring to the discharge of the duties incident
10 the position courage. capacity ana earnest
convictions To aid him with their counsel
and 10 sustain him with their loyalty the fol-
lowing worthy citizens, representing dlneIent
sections OF the county, were selected: W; W
Fsris. Newborn J. II. Binford, Dublin:
J. Il. Caddeu Pulaski J. A. Pratt, Diapers
Valley: Jesse Fugate, Boone Furnace; Mon
roe Graham. Max Creek; Fielding Smith,
Snowvile Bascsm Akers, River View; A. j..
Ingles Ingles; n. J. Morgan New River II.
S. Hoge Churchwood.
Thus differed the Democracy OF Pulaski
may be relied upon for efficient service III the
coming fight
If there is a farmer in the county in favor OF
a third party your correspondent has not been
able 10 meet with him, though he has been IN
search of such.
The owners Of wheat in stack and shock
fear the effect likely TO follow so much ram;
Lieutenant Governor Tyler was al court 70, 70
day and AT home with his neighbors. His
son. who has been sick with fever, is very
much improved since being moved to the
country home in this county.
General James A. Walker is regular at,
tendsnt upon the sessions OF the courts OF
Pulaski. county and circuit, and retains IulI
share of the practice in each of them. His
attachments for Newborn will always be
strong and sincere since his children were all
born there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-05
CUMRERLAAD COUNTY.
Damaging Rains-Bricht Tobacco tho Hope
of the County.

SroDDRRT, VA. August Especial. The
continuous rain is damaging in its effects on
the crop If bright tobacco IN this section.
Most OF the tobacco is inclined TO run up
narrow The prospect. compared with last
wears crop, is very unprOmlsing. Mr.. Nj.
Barksdale Blanton has a fine, leafy crop. one
of the best in the neighbOrhOod. tie VIII be-
gin curing the bottom leaves next week. Mr..
H. w. BlantOn also has o fine crop OF bright:
He is an old farmer Of dark tobacco fame, and
was greatly complmented by the Danville
buyers this year for the manner IN which be
handled his crop of bright tobacco.
The largest tobacco grower III tins secuon
is Mr.. r. II. Walton. Of Prince Edward. Last
year 80. 7sO pounds of tobacco were raised on
his farm. He has up TO this writing sold
79. $50 pounds. for which he received -, l4O9S.
He has several families who work on shares
with him. he furnishing land, teams and
half the fertilizer used and they furnishing
the labor and half the fertilizer. He raises
large crops of corn and clover hay. and hav-
ing great deal of stock. of course. pays
special attention to the mandatory OF do
mestic fertilizers.
] regret my inability at this time to give a
correct report OF all the crops raised on his
farm Mr. Walton estimates his clear gain
last year at near five thousand dollars, this
having been made almost exclusively from
the tobacco crop.
Southside Virginia has future, and it lies
IN bright tobacco more than coal OrlrOn. We
need the Snow barn to make the curing Of
this bright tobacco a success. The lack Of
capital prevents our farmers from having all
modern improvements. We hope for better
things in the neaf future.