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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10
The Horrible Cost OF War.

According 90 tho estimates OF French
and German statisticians there have
persisted in the wars OF the last thirty
years 2, 500, 900 men. while there has
been expended TO carry them on no
less than the inconceivable sum OF
Sl3, 000 900, 600 OF this amount
France has paid nearly So. 500. 600, 600
us the cost OF the war with Prussia.
while her loss in men Is placed at
1876, 900. or these so, 600 were killed
on the field OF battle, 36, 900 died OF
sickness. accidents. or suicide. and
20, 600 In German prisons, while there
died from other causes enough 20
bring the number up to the given ag-
gregate. The sick and wounded
amounted 10 Az. 42l. the lives OF
many thousands OF whom were doubt
less shortened by their illness or in
juries.
According TO a German authority.
the Germans lost during the war
GO, 600 men killed or rendered invalid
and 5000 600, 600 in money, this being
the excess OF expenditure or OF ma
terial losses over the 81 250, 600. 600
paid by France by way OF indemnity
DR.. Engol, another distinguished Ger
man statisticinn, gives the following
as the approximate cost OF the princl-
pal wars OF the last thirty years:
Crimcan war. $4,000, 600, 600; Italian
war OF 1859. $500. 600. coo; Prusso-
Danish war OF 1864 $50. 900. 600; War
OF the Rebellion (North). 50. 100, 900. :
600; (South) So, 800 10000; Prusso-
Austrian war OF 1866. $3.50, 600. 900;
Russo-Turkish war 1925. 900. 600;
South African wars, IS. 200, 900; Afri-
can war. SIS. $50. $50; Servo Bulgarian
war SIG, 900. 000
All these wars were murdcrous In
the extreme. The Crimean war. in
which few battles were fought. cost
100, 900 lives, only 10000 less than
were killed or died OF their wounds.
North and South. during the war OF
the rebellion. The figures. IL must be
remembered. are German, and might
not agree precisely with American es-
Inmates. The Mexican and Chinese
expeditions cost 5000. 900, 600 and 60, =
600 lives, There were 250. 600 killed
and mortally wounded during the
Russo-Turkish war. and $4,000 each
In the Italian war Of 1859. and the
war between Prussia and Austria. In
the other wars the loss Of life was roll
atively less. which did not make either
the men or the money easier 90 part
with In the more limited areas where
they occurred
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10

came from Port Royal on the u. 5. 5.
Augusta and came on board OF the
New Ircnsidcs TO take virtual COM
mand OF that ship and direct opera
tions. He also brought strange
pilot who knew nothing about the
ship. Dupont taking command left
Commander Turner. her commander
out in the cold as IL were. To say
that this proceeding was calling
TO rs good a man as Turner Is putting
IL mild. and the feeling extended for
ward. At all events. when Dupont
cameon board all hands were called to
ocheer ship which was done with
not very good grace. We went In
and tackled the fort and were having
things our own way, having the fort
preached when the Admiral called the
fleet of, remarking that wood and iron
could not stand II. meaning the Con-
federate fire, and We hauled out over
the bar. all hands mad
The next day the Admiral concluded
10 return on tho Augusta 10 Port
Royal and when about ready 10 60
over the side all hands were called TO
cheer ship. All hands got ready. but
when the word was passed TO cheer
there was not voice raised The
word was passed the second time, but
no cheers. when we were piped down.
The Admirals face was scarlet. Moth
ing was heard OF the affair until the
next sunday at general muster, when
Commander Turner gave us n severe
lecture on the insult, speaking OF Adj
miral Dupont as that brave old man.
Well. he did not acqult himself brave
ly at Port Royal. but the Iropsides'
crew felt hurt that they could not
fight under Commander Turner. One
OF our Doctors writing North 70
friends and commenting on Dupont,
was put under arrest and sent TO Port
Royal for discourtesy.
VIII some one who knows tell about
that big torpedo that was planted to
blow up the Ironsides in Charleston
HarDorp
VIII some OF the New Ironsides'
crew give some OF the particulars OF
the night (boat) attack on Fort Sum-
ter, and what came OF il, and how
many were promoted for volunteer
ingg Also who can tell about an
order that was read in the squadron
in reference TO the court-martial OF n
man on n gunboat in one OF tho rivers
near Charleston, who swore he would
not fire his gun II he saw 100 rebs
coming? He was on the lookout, and
was armed and under instructions to
fire ut anything suspicious. Also can
any OF the Ironsides' crew tell about
the big turtle captured of Charleston
that made turtle soup for the whole
ships company This is no fish story.
III de Sanno, u. S. 5. New Iron
sides.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10

~ earth except this could such an In
tuition exist under similar con-
ditlons. In NO other land could a
family have had as It's financial
servant man who had been Cabinet
Minister. Yet when Thomas l.. James
ceased 10 be Postmaster General he
anchored himself In the Lincoln
National Bank 10 count the money and
sit rs grim hgure-head upon the
stool OF the successful operations OF
enc man. New York Evening Tele-
gram.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10

The writer partook OF the much
Wanted Southern hospitality Cpl for
some months in Salisbury. N. G. One
day about shutdown Confederate Off
Ger. captain or lieutenant have
forgotten which. and his orderly came
into the prison Enclosure. After walk
ing around the prison ground they
stopped near the dead-house. A little
knot OF prisoners gathered around
them ont OF curiosity; some OF the
prisoners being unable 20 walk,
crawled on their hands and knees 20
the spot, hoping 20 hear some news.
How the conversation opened | do not
know. but as | joined the group the
Confederate officer said this:
II have just returned from prison
in the North. and while prisoner
there heard many reports about the
way our folks were treating Northern
soldiers in Southern prisons. | could
not believe those reports were true.
/ was treated well while a prisoner
and | decided as soon as L was re-
leased that would visit some OF our
Southern prisons and see for myself
how the prisoners were being treat
ed.
AS he said this one poor fellow
nothing but skin and bones-crawled
on his hands and knees a little nearer
20 him and. turning up face like n
deaths head. said to the officer:
Well what do you think Of us?n
Fora moment the Confederate officer
could not answer. could sec the
tears come into his eyes, and his voice
was cholSed and husky as he answered.
ia low tones, III think you might be
treated great deal better than you
are Then turning 10 his Orderly.
who carried at his side haversack
stuffed full. he said TO him: Empty
your havorsack and let IL go as far as
IL will And the Orderly cmptied out
the haversack TO the poor starving
human beings around him. What did
the haversac5 containP Northern
hardtackl
Another instance occurred while
some OF the prisoners were being
transferred from Salisbury prison Co
Richmond, Va. As the train stopped
for wood and water at point on the
route Confederate soldier boarded
the freight car which | was In. On
his arm he carried high pile OF fine
sandwiches, made Of nice white biscuit
and chicken. and stepping carefully
around among the living wrecks OF
humanity that lay on the car floor,
not one OF whom could stand on their
feet. he gave sandwich and pleas
ant smile aud word to each As he
gaze me the sandwich I thanked him
for Il and said was sorry could not
give him something In return for so
delicious "A treat. but had nothing 20
give In return for his kindness but
thanks. His answer 10 this was: 20,
thn's done been returned. ! was n
prisoner up North with you'ns, and
yol'ns used me WE'LL" and with that
he passed along the train TO the next
car dealing out his sandwiches. thus
giving practical proof OF his gratitude
for the good treatment he had received
while prisoner OF war In the North
ern prisons. W.. lst Gem. Cav.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10

The care OF the Vanderbilt millions
is far greater burden than most
people imagine. There are not many
citizens in our country who require n
great bank OF their own in which TO
transact their business and deposit
their securities. One OF the largest
banking buildings In the country is
the Lincoln National Bank. at Fifth
avenue and Forty-socond street This
belongs TO the Vandcrbilts. IL holds
millions OF money and many more
millions OF securities which represent
their wealth. After the elder Wander
bilt died. and his property had TO DO
distributed among his children. II was
no small task 20 go over the vast
nnmber of stocks and bonds no left.
and divide them up according TO the
provisions OF tho will. Nor was IL a
small matter TO distribute the ready
money that was In tho bank This
bank and its operators seem like n
romance OF our rapid civilization. In
sentimental features nothing la Europe
can compare with 1t In NO country
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10
Th, Troublen Of an rditor.

We must really request our friends
who are delivering MS new potatoes in
payment o. their delinquent subscrip-
tions 10 select smaller varieties. II
possible They forget the only kettle
that We have 20 cook them In is the
same old tin dipper. suspended gypsy
fashion TO II tripod on the tide fiat
under our composing room. IL viii
not hold anything over nine inches in
diameter. aud this season these
Willapa Valley potatoes so far deliver
ed arc seldom under ten inches. This
matter has caused MS considerable
anxiety. We don't want 10 refuse tho
potatoes just on the ragged edge OF n
hard winter. hut we do want some
discrimination made as TO size. as we
have no method OF preparing the giant
varieties. go South Bend (On.) journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10
Cheering the Admiral.

IL II so seldom we see anything from
navy men will relate circumstance
that happened in Charleston Harbor.
and cite ID as the only instance on
record where ships company re-
fused 10 cheer the Admiral OF tho
feet. II will be remembered that In
the first attack on Fort Sumter by the
ironcIad fleet that Admiral Dupont
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10

ON THE PICKET LINE.
With iron hand and nerves OF steel
The warrior smites hls foes.
And mars the land with crushing heel,
With all attending woes;
But In bis lonely watching hours,
What dreams around him shine
OF home and loves sweet rosy bowers,
When on the picket line.
he sternly meets the Wanting foe,
And scorns all craven fear.
Nor Will his flashing eyes then show
The weakness OF tear;
But la the dim and silent grove.
The braycst heart Will pine
To taste the Joys OF home ana love.
When on the picket line
Ills ward Is kept with watchful eye.
While yet la spirit dreams
To other scenes he fondly hles
Till CLINT OF morning beams.
lie treuds the path lie used TO roam,
Fond arms around him twine,e
Recalling all the bliss OF home,
When on the picket line.
When surglng DER the battle plains
No horrors o'cr appall;
His hands may reek with bloody stains
Al last the foemen fall;
But when the nightly watch Is set
Fond memories all combine
To cheer the war-worn lone yidette,
When on the picket line.
Oh. could we gather from the air
The echo OF their signs.
The tender thoughts their bosoms share,
And tribute OF their eyes
The truly brave are first 20 yield
To every melting sign,
The sicrnness OF the battle field
When on the picket line.
!. II came at Interruptions day
That babe the carnage cease,
And gave again 10 blue and gray
The blessed reign OF peace
One flag again floats DER the free!
Its stars more brightly shine
Since those great leaders, Grant and Lee,
Met on the picket line.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10
THE CAMP FIRE.
INTERESTING READING FOR OLD
SOLDIERS AND SONS OF VETERANS.

Prisoners Of war-Ch.ering the Admiral
Episodes OF tho Rebellion and
other Military Matters.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10

Best man Ito Chicago groom)--I
everything ready?
Groom think so.
Got the ring?"
Yes
'.All right. ! have the license aud
the application for divorce. Let the
ceremony proceed
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10
JUSTICE BROWN INSTALLED.
The New Member Of the supreme
Conrt LOANED q Gown.

At Washington, ID. c., Associate Justice
Henry Billings Brown, OF Detroit. has been
sworn in as successor OF the late samuel
Miller, and the Supreme court bench once
more has its full complement OF nine
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-13
THE MODERN SIBYL
Something About the Fortune
Tellers of To-day.
GYPSIES AND THEIR HOMES
Enchantresses Who Swoon and Prophets Who
Keep Wide Awake-Diyinationi is
Not Bad Trade.
GYPSIES AND THEIR HOMES

New YORK, Dec. ESPECIAL correspon-
dence of THE HERALD. The modern for
tune teller is not so very modern after all.
That is to say, she is pretty much the for
tune teller of old, adapted to modern con.
dltlons. Her stock in trade has different
external appearance, but it is not material
ly different from the stock in trade of the
medieval soothsayer, who came it over the
creduous and superstitious years and
years ago. She has, however, the
SAME MYSTERIOUS CHARM
which has always hedged about feminine
readers of destiny.
Once in while on country road, but
generally in close proximity to village,
you may still meet female tramp who cor
responds to the Gypsy type, of which so
many romantic things have been said in
print. She is accompanied by various
other tramps of both sexes, and they have
a wagon and tents and other bohemian
paraphernalia. l saw Gypsy company on
the outskirts of Brooklyn not many months
ago. Three servant girls were in one of
the tents, having their fortunes told by q
lady who was much the worse for liquor,
but who was coherent enough for the pur-
DOse
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-13

able paint, gown so grotesquely tinseled
as to make her resemble woman l once
met in mad house who thought she was
Queen Nab.
The maid placed a chair in front of the
throne and asked me to sit there. l did so,
and waited. The enchantress paused until
the curtains closed behind the disappearing
maid. Then she said in deep contralto:
II will zee your hand" l got up and,
standing on the lower step, over which her
robe fell. l gave her my right hand. Zee
ozer," she said, and L held out the left.
She looked at it and at once shook her
head. You are skeptic," she MUIR
INJURED l didn't deny anything. You
are married" The romance of the situa-
ton was being slowly shattered. But you
love re woman" The "but" was deliclously
foreign. "Zere is dark man," she went
on, beware of him. Twas told to beware
of several other people. This woman was
clearly a cynic. "You will not be rich,n
she next said to me. ''You cannot keep re
money" A moment later she said, BE
ware of re light woman. She is PREACHER
ous." The "tr' of the treacherous had a
thrilling roll. There was much more, and
some of it interesting from the pictorial
standpoint. The last passage was pune
| tuated by note of the gongy door bell 1
stepped down from the throne.
Three dollars VICTOR SIMS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-13
LIVERPOOL BOB
His Career Has Been one of Crime
Since Early Youth.
His True Name Was Joseph ONeilLelands
Unsavory Reputation-Both Men Operated
ExpensiYely in Denver.

DENVER, Col, Dec. 12.-TScecial tele-
gram to The HERALD. ]-"Liverpoo Bob.n
killed Friday while attempting to escape
in Salt Lake, and his companion Leland,
formerly operated in Denver and have
long criminal records. Leland, who was
then known as Harry Williams, was
strongly suspected to be the burglar who
shot and killed Officer Phillips on the
night Of July 1e, 1879, but the
crime could never be fastened upon
him. Phillips described his MUIR
derer from the uncertain view
he got as tall young man with black
moustache and this description of Leland
or Williams, answered as far as il went.
The night after Phillips was shot Leland
and two other thieves burglarized the store
at HOS Fifteenth street His two com
panions went to the penitentiary. Leland,
however, gained his freedom by
telling where the goods were hid
den and it was supposed his
companions would become incensed
and implicate him in the murder OF
Phillips. They did not do SO, and
Leland departed for Salt Lake, where
burglary. He escaped from prison March
10, 1890, and was recaptured at Portland,
Oregon, ten days after. The true name of
Robert NJ. McGallon, Liverpool Bob" is
Joseph O'Neil, and his father kept shoe
makers shop at Fifteenth and Glevarm
streets for many years. Young O'Nei
was rarely out of prison after his tenth
year, his crimes including horse stealing
petty larceny, burglary aud sneak thieving
While serving two year term at the
county Jail in 1883, he stole $50 from a fell
low prisoner. On his release he also wen,
TO Salt Lake.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-13

Madamoiselle received me herself. She
was clad in q simple white gown which
gave to pallid and not un nandsome face
strangely sallow cast. She was cheerful
as SICK people are often cheerful. and she
seemed extremely fragile. "Please sit
here. she said She was in no hurry and
talked for quite little time about the
weather and the city and her business.
She said she had TO get herself in the
mood. | carefully avoided any allusion
that might give her any clue about my
affairs.
She sat opposite me and | was scrutiniz-
ing her strange Mrs. HaverSham demeanor,
when
SAW HER HEAD DROP
against the back of the chair. Technically
speaking, she had swooned. Under any
other circumstances l would have thought
something should be done about it, but
being prepared | simply kept still. And IN
moment she began 10 speak IN unsteady
mod uluted tone and with a considerable
pause between the sentences. Her hrst
words seemed to have nolnlng to do with
me; in fact, she spoke OF me In the thlrd
person, abiding to me later on as me"
and "him," as if she were telling story of
which | was the hero ~ vas vague
story that in any case eed not have con-
fiicted much with the sctu.t facts of my
more specific she gave me little start by
| indicating that | was writer. Twice
again she hit upon facts which might be
| considered peculiar to myself, and in so far
as she offered specific statements, she sell
dom made serious departure from the
truth. l was becoming much interested
when her eyes opened. II am not in the
mood today she said quietly. The fee
was 50. l have had direct information OF
some surprising revelations by this young
woman. One of the surprising circum-
stances of her career is that one or two
Wall street men, with whatever iustitica-
ton, visit her once a week Tor tips" on
the stocks. She looks too ethereal for
stocks, but possibly her tastes are broader
than single inspection might Indicate.
On one of the streets Leading off Union
| Square there is a house that stands back
from the street. 1t is brown house, with
| ivy growing over one Of its side walls. The
bell sounds like monoton Gus gong. The
hall carpets, are much worn, but have
LOOK OF SEVERE REsPEoTABILITY.
The stairway winds in tortuous way
peculiarly its own, and lands you in from,
of middle room heavily curtained. This
heavily curtained room is the outer
sanctuary of Nine Zuillia, the Spanish en-
chautress.
A Spanish enchantress is, it will be ad
mitted, formidable object, particularly tt
a man. So that when the maid seated me
here, grew a little nervous. mad a goot
while to wait. There was much rustlinl
/ in the room beyond When the maid o
last drew the curtains and beckoned me in
l saw curious sight. The room wa,
decorated in bizarre manner. 1t glitteret
and glowed with fantastic objects. In thu
corner was kind of throne. reached b.
two steps. On the throne sat a woman
who looked straight before her and did no
move as came in She was Of dark com
plexion, and wore in addition to consider
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-13

a mirror IN the rear room clearly presented
woman appeared to be saving some parting
words. When the young man passed in to
the hall by another door / was called into
the rear room.
"You will please place these cards in
three heaps" said the woman, who had
LITTLE CURL OVER EACH EAR,
and who motloned me to a seat at the table
took up pack of cards and divided them
into three random heaps. Then the woman
taking up one heap at a time and staring
steadfastly at the cards, began by saying.
"Hair, dark chestnut" l made no comment
on the absurdity of looking into the cards
for this information, and she went on
There is dark haired lady that you think
q great deal oil; and light haired gentle
man that you do not trust completely. You
think good deal of a dark haired GENTLE
man, but be cautious of him. He is ZEAL
Gus of you. A light haired lady is inclined
TO like you, but you will not let her There
S fortune coming your way, if something
does not happen to prevent you getting it.
Be on the alert.
"Cau you tell me anything about nv
business!" l continued.
YES" she answered readily. lyon use
your brain considerable"
This was kind, but inconclusive, and
was framing another question when she
asked me to place the cards in three heaps
again. l did SO. And beginning again she
ingeniously reversed almost every poposi-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-13
Charges of Extortion Against Egau.

Especial TO TIE Observation-Disclosures Dispatch. !
WASHINGTON, Dec. lathe gravest
charges against Minister Egan concerning
his treatment of Gillian refugees now at
the American legation, at Santiago, have
been made in the press. A dispatch from
that city to La Preusd, the leading paper OF
Buenos Ayres, states that the refugees are
engaged in making a plan to leave the
American legation by night, and TO escape
over the Andes into Argentine territory.
This step is being taken in consequence of
the extortionate charges alleged 10 have
been made by Minister Egsn for the pro-
lection afforded by the asylum of the
American legation. 1t is charged that Don
Eduardo Matte, who, it is reported has
made his escape, paid the sum of a, 0OO
for the time he was at the legation under
the protection of the American flag. Those
refugees now in Mr.. Egan's household are
said to pay 500 daily. Nothing is known
of the charges at the state department
here, and none of the employees would
discuss them.
Tonight there is every prospect that as
soon as the committees of the House are
organized resolution to Investigate the
conduct of Minister Egan in all It's bear
ing will be introduced and call upon the de-
partment for the Gillian correspondence,
which the President promised in his an
nual message.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-13
The Police Visit Garfield Park Track.

CHICAGO. Dec 12.-lntense excitement
was caused at Garfield Park track to-day,
by the sudden appearance of large body
OF pelice. For time it looked as if the
whole establishment was to be pulled
AS it was the races all had to be run over
the three-Qusrter mile track, the police
taking possession of the full course, and
enforcing to the letter the ordinance pro-
hibiting gambling within 400 feet Of the
boulevard. This was the last day of the
so-called meeting" and the demonstra-
ton, it was understood, was intended by
the authorities as notice that any attempt
to reopen the place in the spring would
be futile. Representative Carson said to-
Gay he had a bill to introduce in the next
legislature that would make the suppress
sion complete.
Summary OF races:
Five Furlongs-Red Prince won, King
Richard second, Jubilee third; time, IL.
Six furlongs-Hannah Moberly won,
Antoinette second, Cruikshank third
time, l:39%.
Mile-Unlucky won, Buster second, DIR.
lceman third; time, 2 :04.
Six furlongs-Vedette and Blue Banner
ran dead heat, first lap, second time, 81.
Half mile-Oro wen, j. Il. Fenton Sec
ond, Swifton third; time 1:04.