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New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1891-12-30
JUSTICE TO ALL,

The president of the Brown County
Farmers Alliance has recently written
an open letter to the members of his
organization, in which he calls special
attention to the fact that 1.-THE only way
for the alliance to win confidence, re-
spect and strength and friends and sup
porters is to plant itself firmly upon the
platform of eternal truth, right and JUS
tice to all and then let those who are
not for it be against it, The sentiment
thus expressed is very noble one and
worthy of the hearty sympathy of all
people, but it is perhaps the misfortune
of the alliance that in practice the pre-
cept is forgotten or overlooked. The
whole history of this party, which has
been such disturbing element in the
politics of the country, fails to demon
strate the existence of an honest desire
to do justice to all. Founded originally
upon the presumption that the tendency
of legislation was to discriminate agains:
the farming classes, the alliance started
in with the aYowed determination to Sc
cure justice, and it was not surprising
that, in years when crops were poor
and discomfort prevailed, there should
have been many to join the ranks. 1t
was not long, however, before the en-
deavor to obtain redress for their alleged
grievances developed into the other ex-.
IRENE, and a systematic attempt was
introduced to secure the most pro-
nounced class legislation, entirely in
their own interests. Attacks upon ex-
listing institutions and the rights of 9th
1ers were made with unreasoning vehe-
mence, and much of the sympathy that
was at first aroused in behalf of the al.
lance became alieniated on zsthis very
| account.
Herein lay the mistake of the alliance
and the outcome has been just what
might have been expected. Instead of
giving a practical recognition of the
principles which they assumed to advo-
cate, they asked that the rights of all
others be made subservient to their
own, and they lost the confidence of the
public at large. The spirit of iberality
which pervades the United States is too
broad to permit of ultra class legisla-
ton, be it for one set of people or anoth-
er, and all laws must adjust themselves
to proper equilibrium. We do not think
there has! boen any intention, latent or
manifest, to legislate adversely to the
interests of the farmers. The general
| wealth Of the nation is too closely iden-
tilted with the prosperity of the agricul-
tural classes to permit of any such poll
cy, and the very great change in senti-
ment among the farmers that
has come with good crops indicates that
natural causes rather than political
ones were really at the foundation OF
much of the discomfort that at one
time prevailed Paul Dis patch,
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1891-12-30

The Princeton Union calls attention
to a failing in all partisans when itsays
that the Globe found fault with Con-
gresham Snider because he did not Sc
cure million dollars for the St. Paul
postofice but at the same time hoWled
about the ,billion dollar congress. It
Ill shows how absolutely impossible it
is to satisfy both selfish individual and
party interests at the same time.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1891-12-30

The insanity plea is being worked
nowadays with altogether too much
success. Something should be done to
stem this practice of steering clear OF
just punishment for crime by pleading
demented reason.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1891-12-30

Christmas ca me and went last week,
bringing with it pleasant associations,
good cheer and kindly feeling, and
leaving behind it happier and closer
relations and softening influences. Ii
nearly all of the private residences
there were trees and festive celebration,
while in the churches and Turner Hall
services were held as announced in
previous issues of this paper. Every
where it was a happy season. Children
were glad and the word children iu-
cluded both young and old. Many
dark hearts were frightened With
thoughtful remembrance and few were
the homes in New Ulm that remained
.cheerless and cold. Merry Christmas"
greeted one on all sides; along with
came childish laughter, like the laugh
Ter Of 4 brook, laughing because It was
natural to do so; and friends were
nude to feel more friendly by the very
spirit and character of the day. In
some instances perhaps there vas veil
Of deceit surrounding the deeds OF some
6ivers, bul fortunately such instances
we're rare. and il is pleasant to think
that most gave because they liked to
rive
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1891-12-30

Representatives Lind of Minnesota
and Wilson of Washington State met
on the floor of the house the other day
and at once began talking of associa-
tons of the past. Mr.. Lind recalled the
fact that he was out in Washington
State last summer, and while browsing
around Olympia he came across Wilson
by the merest accident. Wilson suggest
ed that they 90 and have SEINE oysters,
proposition which the Minnesota re-
preventative would have thought all
right in Washington City. but which
sounded strange out on Puget sound.
He says they skirmisbed around for
moments aud finally came to restaur-
ant which advertised oysters with much
larger letters than the bivalyes warrant
ed. But, after giving their orders, the
waiter brought them large dishes OF
what Wilson said were Puget Sound
oysters, Lind says they looked like black
eyed beans and were of about that size
At the same time, he said they we're as
good oysters as could be found on Ches
apeake Bay,and he is now urging Will
son to introduce bill providing for the
enlarg ement of the PugetSound OF sters
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1891-12-30

The Midway News says the West
should rustic to get the presidency and in
following out this idea booms Merriam
IN every issue. How much grander and
better if the presidency should seek the
man.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10
Made Him siok

St Paul Man ION railway train Ut
just makes me sick TO SEQ the cheap
wit that's gotten of about ST. Paul
and Minneapolis, just as II there was
deadly rivalry between them.
Stranger-Well. isn't there anyP
''BIess your heart no; not IA particle.
Each place Is contributory TO the oth-
err, and we all recognize It. No feel
ing on the subject at all. sir-never
was Couldn't be, OF course. among
sensible people. you know. You are
on your way TO 81 Paul, | presumed"
mo. am going 70 Minneapolis. TO
settle there"
Minneapolis What do you want TO
bury yourself in that miserable little
holo forp"-New York Weekly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10
Am unmlrtnkahle slgn.

"How long yer bin In Christian
county, Stranger" asked native.
stepping up TO me as ! was riding
slowly along one Of the narrow roads
near Chadwick.
About six months" replied.
''Startin' er boom9"
NO" / answered with somo aston
ishment
''Gotter patent right"
Not that know Of"
"Runnin' fer oflisP"
81 rather guass not"
"B'long ter Their Bald knobs?"
Certainly not sir"
'SerIxit ridin'p"
"No."
.'Makin' moonshine2"
What do you mean. sirP" / broke
out, impatiently.
"Oh. nothin. ingeniously replied
tho native. digging one OF his bare toes
in the gravel. Il on'y wanted ter know
which yer waz, for Of or man amt one
err them things down hyar, its purity
nigh right ter set him down fer boss
stealth. an bein consterbul, I'm jes'
carryin' on mer dooty. Detroit Free
Press.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10

run through this valley" said tho
spokesman.
1T must cost or pile err money"
continued the mountaineer. resting on
one foot and looking inquiringly at
the instruments OF the party.
at does" said the engineer
The native kept quiet for moment
or so. looking around at each member
OF the party and gazing intently at
every piece OF the camp furniture.
Then he started to speak again, but
he hesitated.
"Anything we can do for youP" ask
ed tho surveyor.
Don't know ez yer kin" was the
deliberate reply OF the mountaineer.
'but tell yer what" he continued.
earnestly. I'D like ter see one or yer
mines tibet I've hearn erbout ef yer
got one handy. An I'll tell YER" he
went on. feeling that the Ice was brol.
en-. "mar an Their gals nd like ter see
one. too, an Of ye'd let me run 4
over tier erik fer ter night, I'd git el
back an hour by sun In ther mornin'
'thout scratch"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10
FOR YOUNG FOLKS.
Abe Lincoin's Youngest boys-h"pub-
Iishsd by Request-Instructive Items
and Pungent Points.



IA little Lfzette was out walking one day.
ALFRED with great splenlor in festal array.
She met little Gretchen. In sober-hued
with basket Of eggs, trudging of to tho
town.
'Good-morningi Good-morning cried lit
.You hsven'r b,en over to visit me yet.
Come over and live with me always; pray
For have no sisters; how many have
your"
.Nein,v answered wee Gretchen. Lizette
cried, .Ah, mel
have TO pretend 1 have sisters, you see.
but try ~ will. L can't make II seem true.
And have no brothers. How many have
your"
.Nein,D answered wee Gretchen. Miner
echoed Lizette,
"why. YOU are the luckIest girl have met
And have you baby at home, tell me
nowy"
.Nein." answsred wee Gretchen, and made
Adroll bow.
Then fingered Lizetts by the roadside that
day.
To watch the wee maiden go trudginS
away.
'Nine brothers. nine sisters, nine babies to
pet
Oh, wish was Gretchen sighed little
Lzette.
--Catherine s. Alcorn in 81. Nicholas.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10
A Lona-rslt Wan.

Able Editor Want a position, ehP
DO you understand the tariff question:
Applicant r. I'm to toll the truth. 1
don't know anything about the tariff"
''Arc you familiar with international
lawp"
mo; can't say that am."
Have you followed up tho various
African and Polar explorations. and
have you all tho localities at your
ilnger-ends. so that you could write
column after column on the subject
without exhausting yourselfP"
Ill never took any interest in such
things"
"Aro you thoroughly familiar with
English. trench. German aud Russian
polillcsP'
Don't know anything about Euro
poan squabblcs. and don't want TO-"
Young man. take TINT dosk there.
shouldn't wonder II you could make
paper that sensible people would like
10 read"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10
Uncle lin. Metropolis.

Jim Terrence was n white man about
GO years OF age. and he spent tho last
fifty years OF his life down la Douglas
county. He was brought TO South
Missouri from Indiana by his parents.
He had no schooling before leaving the
Hoosier state. and he was very sure TO
get none in the Douglas county OF fifty
years ago Old Jim's health was
wrctchcdly bad about a year ago. and
some hunters from Kansas City, who
had taken something Of an interest In
the old character, proposed that he 60
back TO the city with them.
III you 40" they said, 1--WE will take
you over TO Excelsior Springs and try
the water there"
Old Jim looked interestedly from
under his spectacles and asked:
How fer is IL ter this hyar Kansas
About 200 miles"
'Is IL ez big ez Mountain GroveP"
"Oh. great deal larger"
Two hundred miles, dyer say?"
! Yes
| II don't b'lieve YER.
"Why it's true. Uncle Torrencc."
81 reckon not"
'But whyp'
''Kase yer needn't toll me that
there's ernother town ez big ez Noun.
tain Grove In no two hundred miles.
won't b'lieve it. an don't want none
or yer water"
The old man died soon after that
and his body was taken over TO Noun
tain Grove by one OF his sons, where
1t was put to rest under the shade OF 1
pine tree through whose branches the
winds will sigh for the old pioneer
whose 60 years were almost wasted.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10
Rspubll.hed by Request.

A few weeks ago the editor OF u
country weekly not a thousand miles
from Chicago was suddenly called out
OF town upon business which would
require his attention for several days.
1t was the day before the usual publi-
cation day, and matters were in
pretty good shape to leave. Calling
the devil" into his sanctum the edi-
tor said; Jim, I'm obliged to leave
you alone tomorrow; don't you think
you can get out the paperp Every
thing Is In type. II the advertising
takes as much room as have planned
all you will have TO do is 10 lock up
the forms and 60 TO press"
but what shall do II the adver-
Using falls shortp" queried Jim du-
biously.
1T isn't going to fall short. but II II
should there's that long editorial
OF mine on the tariff which we printed
last week. That hasn't been distrib-
uted yet; print II again and add n line
TO IL saying that II Is republished by
request
Four days later the editor returned
He found Jim jubilant. Went of
like clock-work. the latter said
"aud there wasn't hitch anywhere.
Had TO use your editorial agair
though 10 All up. Just labelled IL n
you told me. and dropped II right back
into the editorial columns where IL wal
last week. SeePn Here tho enthusi
astic young man showed his chief nj
editorial page bearing the tariff chest
NUT as leader. To ID were addos
the rather startling words: ''Repub
lished by request OF the editor"
And the ''dovil" Is still wondering
why no so suddenly lost his position
which had netted him ~ per week.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10

groceries. Johnny's stay at the store
was delayed so long that darkness had
come on before he started for home.
He hurried along by lonely lumber
mems road through the dark woods.
whistling lively tune 10 keep his
courage up. Pretty soon bear,
which looked 10 him TO be a
monster In size. came out OF the
woods upon the road. When
Johnny caught sight OF the animal he
started on run for home. but as he
was encountered by half dozen pack.
ages OF groceries he couldn't run fast.
The bear followed him on clumsy
trot. Johnny pluckily stuck to the
groceries until the bear had almost
overtaken him. when he dropped his
burden and scrambled up a tree.
Bruin halted under the tree and
nosed about among the packages.
Finding that one contained sugar, he
devoured II with apparent relish. He
tore open the other packages and
leisurely sampled the contents. He
hung around the foot OF the tree all
night. Meanwhile Johnny sat perched
up among the limbs shivering with
cold and fright. When daylight APP
pearcd the bear trotted of into the
woods. Then Johnny slipped down
from his perch and ran home as fast
as his stiffened legs would carry him.
He found his mother distracted by
the fear that some ferocious wild beast
had deyoured her boy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10

During the first year OF the admin
istration the house was made lively by
the games and pranks OF Mr.. Lincoln's
two younger children, William and
Thomas; Robert the eldest. was away
ut Harvard. only coming home Tor
short vacations, writes Colonel John
Hay in the Century. The two little
boys. aged eight and ten, with their
western independence and enterprise
kept tho house In an uproar. They
drove their tutor wild with theirgood-
natured disobedience; the organized "a
minstrel show in tho attic; they made
acquaintance with the office-seekers
and became the hot champions OF the
distressed.
William sickened and died In Feb
ruary, 1862. His father was pro-
foundly moved by his death, though
he gave no outward sign of his trouble
but kept about his work the same as
ever. His bereaved heart seemed aft
erward TO pour out Its fullness on his
Youngest child. Tad was merry,
-blooded. kindly little boy, per-
fectly lawless and full OF odd fancies
and inventions. the chartered liber-
tine" of tho executive mansion.
He ran continually In and out oil his
fathers cabinet. interruptiug his
gravest labors and conversations with
his bright rapid and very Imperfect
speech--for he had an impeachment
which made his articulation almost
unintelligible until he was almost
grown. He would perch upon his
fathers knee, and sometimes even or
his shoulder. while the most weight,
conferences wore going on. Some
times escaping from the domestic an
thorities. he would take refuge In th'
sanctuary for the whole evening. drop
ping 10 sleep at last on the floor, whei
the president would pick him up an'
carry him tenderly to bed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10
Natural abIlIty Lathe Guide.

Many farm journals blame the ia
theirs that their sons leave home. ! am
farmers wife and the mother OF
three sons. When the eldest was n
year old we put Sl5 in the bank for
him and II has been added TO in some
way ever since. At seven he raised
three pecks OF string beans. and at 10
had two sitting hens. From that time
until he left home he made something
every year on them. and whatever he
earned, picking berries or working for
the neighbors, was his own TO put in
the bank toward farm for himself
when he became n man. His favorite
TOYS from the time he was three years
old were, first, saw and then ham
mer and nails and a knife followed.
For n time my coffee mill was
run by treadlo OF his make, and
whenever he had leisure he was max
ing something. At Is he went to the
city to work as carpenter, but, find
ing that they had employment but n
part OF the year. went into machine
shop, where after three years he
earned 81 day. rain or shine. The
second son. treated in precisely the
same way. but physically stronger, is
proud TO be called the young farmer,
and at II will invest a good sum,
which has accumulated little by little.
in farm. and probably mako sue
cessful farmer. The third son thinks
d poultry farm his ambition, and is at
present picking berries with all his
might TO have something TO buy one
with when a man. He owns % hens
and 40 chickens and. as he Is only II,
has seven years more TO work at It,
/ think that the natural taste OF tho
child has much to do with his choice
OF business Mother Of Boys.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10
Hi. Reply.

Fiery anarchist (siuking his voice
to AN impressive whisper) My
friends. II the red-robed angel OF war
should sound through his brazcn trum-
pet tonight 70 call TO arms TO fight the
battle for your liberties, what would
you say Ia responseP
Excited nearer lncar the door)-'
LOUDER
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10

Benjamin Shiffer. farmer OF Mon
roe county. Pa, is responsible for an
account OF thrilling fight between a
Southdowu ram and an eagle. Farmer
Shiffer was blowing on hillside when
an eagle soaring above his flock OF
sheep in the valley below attracted his
attention. The eagle dropped, and in
his swoop attempted TO carry Oft n
small lamb from It's mothers side. lie
missed his clutch and knocked the eve
down In his flight. Before he could
renew his attack, and while on the
ground, the Southdown ram lowered
his head. butted the bird In the
breast and knocked II over. Before
the ram could follow up this advant-
age. however. the savage bird had
fastened its talons In his back
Blcating wildly, he endeavored TO
shake the royal bird Off. After he had
been severely beaten with the birds
wings. he managed TO free himself.
The eagle now tried once more to
capture the lamb. and did fasten It's
talons In its back In spite OF It's
mothers frantic attempts to protect
her offspring. AT this point the plucky
old ram renewed the fight. He butted
tho bird several times, and finally got
n good one home under the eagles
wings. which kept him on the ground
Tho eagle released the lamb and sailed
into the ram again. The farmer ar
rived on the scene by this time. armed
with fence rail. lie dealt tho eagle
n blow on the neck. breaking 1t and
settling the fight. As soon rs tho ran
was freed FROM the clutch OF the birds
talons he fell 20 butting the deas
enemy. The lamb was dead. and IL
courageous father had lost consider
able wool in the engagement.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10

Why. my dear. what's
the matterp" Something has hap
penod ut Mrs. De Musics party. /
know. Tell me AL about IL. my child. "
Daughter-"Boo-bo Mrs. De Mu-
sic asked me to play, and--and when
| told her was out OF practice. sho
said she was so sorry and didn't ask
mo again. boo-hoo-hco!"--Good Nous.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10

Faith er: Didn't hear high word
between you aud your brother juss
now. Henry9"
Henry: Very likely, father; butt
surely you wouldn't wish mo 10 use low
language. ~ Golden Days.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10
lie Wa. In search OF Knowledge.

Several months before tho Memphis
railroad had penetrated the region
about the point now known rs Thayer,
in Oregon county. party OF epgin-
GERS In charge OF the locating survey
stopped for nignt near the Howell
county line. About dark the camp
was visited by gaunt tall and stoop-
ed mountaincer.
ii wanter know" he broke out sud-
denly and without ceremony. ''ef this
hyar steam kecr road Is or gwine tor
be builtp"
THAT Is tho intention OF the COM
pany." replied the chief engineer.
IL don't know" responded the ma
tive. Say, where's she gwino ter
boz"
The track will In all probability
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-10

Elcven-year-old Johnny Robbins.
whose father is n small farmer In wild
and thinly-settled part OF Sullivan
county, N. Y. had IN exciting adven-
turc the other night His father had
gone away from home for few days
and his mother sent the boy 10 the
nearest store. which Is at Mongaup.
three miles distant. 20 get some
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-08-20
SHEEP SUGGESTIONS.

SOME people are SO careless that they
fold and tie wool when it is damp with
the almost certain result of its becom-
ing heated.
COOP care and good sheep will usual
ly make the business of sheep breeding
and growing profitable A great deal
of failure in the business is the result
of no intelligent effort to make it sue
ceSsful.
THERE is Il town council in Illinois
that has ordered all the dogs in the
town slaughtered. What a favorite
Legislative body they would be wit h
tiockmaSterS if its province was coun-
try wide.
We hope it will not be considered
mOnotonous if we say at this time that
the sheep next winter will be greatly
benefited by supply of roots and to
suggest that the turnip crop ought to
be put in.
Do THEY make cheese from the milk
of the sheep in Canada? asks Il CORE
spondent. The story was started some
time since that considerable of such
cheese was made in Canada The re-
port lacks confirmation.
1HE imagination of some people is sc
lively that they can taste wool when
ever they eat mutton. 1t has never
crept into the minds of some people
that mutton is the most healthful and
perhaps the most toothsome of all
meats.
We met Wisconsin farmer and sheep
breeder on the train from Lake Geneva
to Chicago few days since and in the
course of conversation he wished to
know where he could buy turnip seed
He wanted to SOW a considerable guam
tity to grow turnips for his flock We
could not help thinking that if every
sheep breeder in the country would &c
that what an increased profit there
would be in the business of raising
sheep and growing wooL-Western
Rural.