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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-28

New York business men are moving
In the matter OF erecting an eques-
trian statue to Gen. Sherman. They
have considerable courage TO do this
in face OF the way New Workers have
acted with reference 10 the Grant
monument But IL appears that this
movement Is mainly among wealthy
men who were personal friends and
admirers OF Gen. Sherman. and they
can readily make up among them
selves the relatively small amount
$50. O00--whlch IL Is proposed 10 ex-
pend upon the statue. They will
make an effort 10 have the monument
dedicated on the anniversary OF the
death OF Gen. Sherman. which will be
pretty rapid work. National Tribune,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-28
Contempt.

Con tempt even in its incipient state.
'banlshes all real benevolence or help
fulness. II kills the sentiment, de-
stroys the dosire. and banishes the
power TO do good. Attempts TO
assist another made In this spirit are
like aims thrown scornfully TO beg
gar; they can only insult and wound
without benodting either the givcr or
receiver. N. Y. Ledger.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-28
Christmas Figuring.

Bifers-rm pretty good hand at
figures. but there's one thing cau't
understand about Chriftmas.
Wiffers What's that?
"How is II that every body gives
more than he gets. and yet nobody
gsts as much rs he Rivese Hang mo
II can SEQ what becomes OF tho sur
plus. New York Weekly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-28

As the months passed on n
marked change was noticeable In tho
appearance OF the men. They becamj
depressed and listless. and unsupported
traits OF disposition cropped TO the SUR
face. The parade ground was dotted
with gaunt, cadaverous men. with n
iar-away look IN their eyes and with
hunger and privation showing In every
line OF their emaciated bodies. Ii was
believed by many among us that this
mode OF treatment was enforced ms "a
retaliatory measure, and this belief
certainly received strong support
when, looking across the bay. we saw
city whose waste alone would
have supplied our wants. have seen a
hungry "Reb" plunge his hand into
the swill- barrel OF some mess, and. let
ting the water drain through his
fingere. greedily devour what
chance had given him--if anything.
Speaking for myself. and well aware
OF what state. | assert that for
months ! was not free from the crav-
ings OF hunger One-half OF my loaf
and the meat portion OF my ration was
eaten for dinner supped on the re-
naming piece Of bread, and break
tasted with Duke Humphrey |
sometimes dreamed OF food. but can
not remember in my dreams ever TO
have eaten IT, becoming. us IL were, a
sort of Johnson's Island Tantalus.
When we arrived on the island the
rats were SO numerous that they were
common sights on the parade ground.
Later on they disappeared. Many OF
the prisoners ate them. If asked IL
myself have ever eaten one answer
no, because 10 cook rat properly
dixie Mrs. Classes hare) you must
first catch him. | have sat half frozen
In our mess kitchen armed with IA
stick, spiked with a nail. but was
never fortunate enough 10 secure the
game. A dog would have served the
purpose better, but the chances were
that some hungry "Reb" would have
eaten the dog. Tho Century.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-28

DIR. w. II. Russell closes an inter-
esting article on Admiral Porter and
General Sherman In the Army and
Navy Gazette with the following trib-
ute 20 the latter: Alert. cheerful and
confident, he was prompt and stern In
action, charming companion, full OF
anecdotes and OF humor - dry. N you
please. but sound and sweet - proud
OF the profession 10 which he belonged
and model soldier and gentleman"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-28
Infantiis Curiosity.

Little Johnnie-''Teacher. do the
Hsgels wear any clothesp"
Female Tcacher--'.No. Johnnie.
they do not"
Little johnnie They don't chr
We'll. what do they take OF when they
20 swimmingm
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-28

All through the life OF a pure-mind-
ed but feeble-bodied man his path Is
lined with memody's gravestones which
mark tho spot where noble enterprises
persisted for lack OF physical vigor 10
cmbody them In deeds. 49, Horace Mann.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-28
SUNDAY READING.
Experieucs-M anifness-The Prince of
this worid-Conviction and Duty
drains of wlsdom-Etc., Etc.

IL matters little at what post we stand;
All life is progress, through defeat aud pain,
sometimes enjoyment-ail for fnal gain;
90 We make profit, these shall leave no stain.
All men for character must stand on test;
1old - not pure that has not nrst been
tried;
No more the soul. till nres have purified
Burnt As flame all underground OF pride.
This Is the furnace fire: Experienced
contending 'gainst force that should have
What II at times the flames leap hot and redy
The soul Itself be half dismay ed with dreads
30 does the great God work his work
within;
And n. because they are not understood,
We call some forces evil. others good
His fnai purpose shall not be withstood.
Who, patient. trims his little lamp shall
save
Perchance whole ships Of living. struggling
freight;
His Is that watch.tow on the hill. create
For light; that shining, none should be
belate.
IL some must grapple hand in hand with
foe,
Against external odds. or self within,
hnow who that overcomes the smallest sin,
Has also greatest means great end 10 win.
our own conditions, every circumstance
Are not distractions, but the means TO
raise
Ourselves. well-ordered temples to his
praise,
For service dedicate TO end OF days.
Mary w. Weatherbee. In Banner of,Light.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-28
sfanItness.

The manly way is TO treat lightly
the judgment passed on ms by others,
but TO be anxiously and honorably
sensitive about the judgments which
we are compelled to pass upon our
selves. This, l say. will produce IA
manly character and noble life. IL
is not difficult TO meet the demands OF
the world Its code OF morality Is
mainly NEGATIVES; all II requires OF us
is TO be respectable. But he who
keeps strict watch upon his own
spirit and judges his own outer
and inner life conscicntlously
and intelligently. must make
great demands upon himself.
He who does SO will not need TO care
very much what others think OF him.
True worth will shine out sooner or
later. He may give offense some
times, and be occasionally misunder-
stood, but he has only to wait little
and stand his ground. He is not like
the miserable slave OF conventionality
who has constantly TO be resorting
TO mean expedients to hide his de-
fects and make his tinsel look like
gold. The workman who cannot
bear 10 let his work out OF his
hands as long as his own eye can
detect flaw In IL will not have 10
wait long TO see IL appreciated by
others also. There are few feelings
more satisfying than amid public de-
probation and obloquy to fall back on
ones own sense OF pure motives and
right conduct. This, however Is "A
comparatively easy thing TO do; IL is
IA far rarer manliness TO acknowledge
10 faults which ones own eye can de-
tect even when others are applauding,
and to pass through all the drama OF
moral feeling which the conscientious
review OF our conduct ought TO excite,
whether others know anything about
IL or not. This is an experience UNI
known TO the shallow man; IL Is the
manly way. Rev. Stalker, In Buffalo
Christian Advocate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-23
A Bright Young Life Conc On,

An air OF deep feeling pervaded the large CON
gregation gathered in the church Monday after.
no N TO pay token Of regard for the bright Young
lie passed away. and TO show sympathy for me
parents bereft Of their only daughter Painfni AZ
" always " 10 record the work Of sickness and
ueath, there are tunes when the sOrroW Il a in .
tensined as To cause instructive shrinking from
attempt 10 record IL. Such is the thought In
wrnlng OF Carrie Bruce's death. This life, 70
young, had aspirations for future usefulness AMI
had seemed almost ready TO grasp the possbiIitiss
OF successful musical career, for which she had
uhoouoted talent. and which had baen under
careful training at Toronto CONSERVATORY Of
music. Natural Independence OF character had
ed her 10 marx out for herself. two years ago.
thls course IN Canada. under the instruction OF
Frof Edward Fisher formerly Of this town
assisted by other teachers Of skill all IN whom,
pore testimony to Miss BrIce's faithful annIica.
non ana rapid progress. Her determination was
uusnaAeh oY hindrances Last winter she had La
EiiPPe, soliowed by long struggle with typhoid
IeNer, aiter which seeds OF consumption 6nicklv
developed. Through the summer and fan In ~.
varying phases OF her disease, she made a IRA We
resistance, giving music lessons such was her
i 0Ne OF her chosen work, and always persistinY In
illnR her lungs with pure outdoor Oxygen 10 IN,
hi W. msek OF NE delightng in the temporary ex.
u,heIduon even when she had to be carried To tht.
Sl-lgh. But soon there came a day when a few
houfs more intense suffering exhausted the fraiI
nnOuy lett, ana her young life went ont gently
rue pastor spoke Of her heroic struggle FOR life
Gouluehdlng love OF life as natural and said that
~ sp,Se oI hei ardent desire to live she had ex
pIt.ss+u her faith that God knew best for her In
testimony OF one Dresent at her dying bed IL an.
olher instance OF the assertion that nleas,Ira M.
SENSATIONS experienced by the diving are often az
quil,e aIter pangs OF suffering Though shs,
S e not speak, looS Of joyful content irradi.
reu nea leatuIes AT he last. Shall not the bs.-
that look, a"'e "'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-23
THE BAPTIST SUGAR PARTY

large number accepted the unique Invitation
OF the gentlemen and attended the sugar festival
ON Monday evening. The menu consisted OF hot
rolls and coffee, fried potatoes, cold meats, etc.
but IL might as well have been confined to hot
Rriddle cakes wheat and huckwheat As the
doors were opened and the crowd filed In To the
Widespread tables, the calls for buckwheat cakes
and hot syrup began, likewise the scrimmage at
the serving room window. A dozen or more
walters in black broadeoth with white aprons
and paper caps were crOwding for the first plate
For half hour the fun was immense and those
who were per force obliged to wait we're well en-
tertained. Doctors, lawyers, merchants, manu-
facturers. insurance agents, bOOkkeepers, clerks,
etc all scrambling for "gridde cakes 3" Il was
verify "a whole show" In itself, and as If TO
heghten the general hilarity the women, who had
looked upon the usurpers with jealous eyes all the
evening, made themselves specially officiOus and
conspicuous In their offers of assistance" in
washing the dishes counting the money and the
silver war;, etc, These offers were spurned and
the originals unceremOnlOu.ly elected Altogether
u was mirth-prOvOking occasion and went far
10 dlssipate any formalty which IL to apt. 10
gather around the sO-called church social u
Y X X
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-23
DUMMERsToN.

Deacon Leroy Wilder and wife forgot
that Friday, Jan. l6, was the 59th ami
versary Of their marriage until they were
reminded of it during the forenoon by the
arrival Of several of their relatives for the
purpose of celebrating the occasion. 1t
was complete surprise to the aged couple.
which the company greatly enjoyed. At
dinner time II persons gathered around the
table, which was beautifully spread with
good things. The company included four
generations Of the family, beginning with
Deacon Leroy himself, and ending with little
Leroy, son of Dan Wilder. Horace Wilder
Mrs. Abby (Wilder) Miller and Frank Wild
er we're OF the second generation Mira
Jennie Miller Walker. Warner aud
Fay Miller, Fred Wilder, Mrs. Ida Wilder,
Walker and Dan Wilder made up the third
generation present Music and singing
formed part Of the entertainment Dsa,
con Wilder is 81 years old and his wife
nearly 80 years.
Hugh Leonard has been granted an orig.
inal invalid pension.
At the Christian Endeavor entertainment,
TO be held at the vestry next Tuesday even.
ing, the ladies will furnish a box supper
Each box will contain a lunch for two ner.
sons, and will be sold at auction TO the high.
est bidder, the purchaser having the pleas.
ure of eating his supper with the lady
named in the box. All are invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-23
BRATTLEBoRo's HOSPITAL.

What has become of that beautiful pic
ture that was 80 cheerfully sketched by
the artistic hand of Rev. &. q. Day and
presented to our town in such AN eloquent
little speech' The picture then given of a
model little hospital, just suited 10 the
needs OF Brattleboro and the surrounding
towns, was one worth framing as a me
mento OF the union meeting held on Thanks.
giving day, 1890. Will the good people of
Brattleboro allow this project, then so aus
pciously introduced, to sleep on undis-
turbed. Who will write his name in the
history Of Brattleboro by the side of that of
Geo. j. Brooks, by giving suitable amount
for the erection of a hospital, perhaps on
the vacant lot by the side Of the Brooks
library My visionary eyes see 5000 in
another corner, gathered in way other
than that pointed out by Mr. Day. Let
everyone who will give $25 for the cree
ton Of a hospital be given a certificate that
shall entitle him TO three months free
treatment in the hospital in case of need;
such contributors to be entitled to the
same rights and privileges as other patients
who cheerfully obey the rules and regula-
tions of the institution. Brattleboro has
many orators and writers able to arouse
the whole community, and when her people
Teauy wake up 70 business they always
overcome every obstacle, and find plenty
of money and willing hands. We are not
wanting in schools TO educate the young,
we have free library filed with useful
books, nne churches for religious training
and an asylum for the unfortunate. Now
let us build hospital for the care of those
sufferers who lack suitable care at home or
have no homes TO care for them. Then
will future generations rise up to call us
blessed. PsC
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-23
Raglan.

CLEARLY ahead of the funny lecture -
Hope he'll come again" Guess he'd
have big house next time" These are
some Of the expressions one heard concern
ing H. II. Raglan, who on Thursday even
ing held his audience spell-bound with his
wonderful description of Alaska. Mr.. Ra-
gan spent some weeks in Alaska last sum-
mer aud the views displayed were, with few
exceptions, the product of his own camera
No fitting description Of the'lecture can be
given. His views were a revelation to all
of the beauty, grandeur, yes, sublimity, of
the Alaskan forests, mountains and streams
The glacial formations were reproduced
with startling vividness; one could almost
hear the crunching of the icebergs, and the
sPlashing OF the waves caused by the fall
ing masses.
All in all it was the finest illustrated lect-
ure with which Brattleboro has been favor
ed for many years. Mr.. Raglan, who has a
score or more Of lectures equally interest
ing and instructive, may always be sure of
a warm welcome here.
A suggestion How glad many would
have been of an opportunity for question
ing the lecturer on points not quite clear.
Could not an Intermission be partly occu-
ed in this way
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-23
HOME NEWS.
Annonncrmrnt..


wANrrp 30 men to smoke the celebrated
Chronicle cigar
ToRESr a tenement Small, pleasant, conven.
lent. Large garden, low rate. Inquire OF Mrs
l.. A. Cox. Chestnut Iawn-wood farm
Nickel alarm clocks 81 90; nothing better made
warranted. CHAs. A. TRiPP & Co, jewelers..
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddls
FoR SALE. Three shop stoves with pipe
J. T. Hn.DHErH
laundry building, FlRtst Open evenings. z TO g.
have connected my residence on Flat street
with the telephone exchange and can be called,
any time. Sundays call 2S-4 My coupe will
stand week days In front Of H. b. Chamberlain's
store as usual Call si-i short long.
c. r. SIMoNDs.
Sewing machines cleaned and repaired; needles
oil, etc. T. J. DooLN, Telephone Exchange.
The ladies Of the Unversalist society will hold a
Kirmiss In connection with their fOrtieth annual
fair and festival next Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday evenings. The following is the pro-
gram for each evening Tuesday supper In Dutch
kitchen, lunches at Het Hof, childrens Hungarian
and tennis dances under the direction Of Prof Y.
Wales, interpreted with living pictures and
singing by Mr.. Markham. Wednesday, supper in
Dutch kitchen and at tables, dances and living
pictures, grand parade In costume Thursday,
supper In Dutch kitchen and at tables, aud dane
ing for the public beginning at O'Clock, There
viii be the annual sale Of useful and fancy articles
every evening. For full particulars in regard to
prices etc, see posters and paper entitled the
"Kirmess'' which will be published by the ladies'
on Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-23

The Indian troubles in the Northwest are
believed to be over, for the time being at
least, the hostiles having gone through the
form of surrendering their weapons to Gen.
Miles at Pine Ridge agency. 1t is said,
however, that the guns surrendered were
mostly antiquated, useless things, and it is
believed that the Winchester rifles, of which
the braves had plenty, are hidden away
against day of need Senator Dawes of
Massachusetts,, friend of the Indians. and
a steadfast defender of their rights, sends
a letter to the Boston Journal in which he
says that, while the late uprising was due
to failure of the government supplies
guaranteed to the Indians, Congress was
not responsible for the deficiency. The
census enumeration had failed to show the
actual number of Sioux Indians, and by
this means the reduction in their supplies
amounted TO one-fifth. The actual reduc
ton was larger than this, however, because
it did not become operative for several
months, and when it began the agent short
ened the supplies abruptly in order to make
them last the required time. The reduction
went into effect at the worst possible time,
after season of short crops and at the
opening Of winter and it took place, more
over, after the Sioux had been assured that
if they signed the treaty asked for by the
government their rations should not be re-
duced
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-23

have risen from 10 feeble colonies 10 a states full
Of schools churches Industries and all other ele-
ments Of national wealth and p ,wer-a country
imperial IN dimensions and yet free, and through
u all the bnlwark Of our strength has been our
free schools. They are for self defence, and are
more necessary 70 our national life than armies
or naves They must be In the future, a. In the
past, thoroughly American free A. America, aud
using the Language OF America. They must be
imbued with the Importance Of character based
upon the morality and religious faith Of Ameri
ca. They must be taught bY teachers trained
and fitted for their work The children Of Amer.
lea must receive this instruction, and when we
add 10 this wise oversight and direction we shall
have school system the peer Of any in the
world and one which shall be perpetual guar
anty Tor our national existence"
Capt, Halls discussion Of the subject was
able and scholarly throughout 1t showed
deep and far-reaching study, and a clear
comprehension OF the principles which un.
DERBY our American system Of educa-
ton and all education. The paper was
full Of instruction, aud was listened 10 with
close attention throughout. The discussion
which followed was one Of the most gener-
al and animated which has ever been en-
ioyed at any meeting Of the club
At the close IL was announced that the
February meeting will be held on Monday
evening, the 10th, when Rev Mr. Sprague
will read ON Problems of immigration"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-01-23
STATE NEWS.

Henry H. Kendall, who has been elected
principal of the high school at Marlboro,
Mass, was formerly principal of the Black
River academy at Ludlow and of the Wal
pole, N H., high school.
l.. d. Hazen of Groton has had 8. 600, 600
feet of lumber drawn in thus far this win
ter, and expects to get in about :, 900, 900
feet
William Hinckley has been arrested for
poisoning the horses which recently died at
Rutland from eating Paris green. The evil
dence against him at the hearing was clear
and conclusive, and he was held in the sum
of $1,000 for trial at the March term of the
county court 1t is thought that he com
mitted the act for revenge. He has bad
record.
Vergennes people are excited over puz-
cling case of death or suspended animation.
Lille Lovern, a young woman, was sup
posed to have died last week Wednesday,
but because of the peculiar appearance of
the body, it was thought she might be in a
trance. Her funeral has been twice post
poned.
The 3lst annual festival of the Orleans
county musical association has been held at
Newport this week, with Prof Blaisdell of
Dana Shepard as pianist.
Harry Sprague, aged 81, who has been
employed on farm at Clarendon since last
fall, committed suicide Monday by taking a
dose of poison. His home was in Browns
vile, but he had lived at East Woodstock,
East Barnard and Claremont, N. H. He
parted from his wife about year ago and
his domestic troubles led to the act,
The seventh annual meeting of the Yer
mont Womans Suffrage association will be
held at the Methodist church in Lyndonville
on Thursday evening and Friday of next
week
At meeting of the special committees,
representing the State Agricultural society
and the Champlain-v valley association, held
in Burlington Tuesday evening, it was de-
cided to hold the next state fair in that city.
At meeting of the horse breeders asso-
citation held at Burlington Wednesday it
was voted to hold this years meeting on
the state fair grounds at White River juno,
ton, the association TO build new stalls and
pay one-half the net receipts for the use OF
the grounds. Rutland people are naturally
disappointed over the outcome The asso-
citation was formally incorporated under
the act of the last legislature. Col. Hook
err was reelected president,
The golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. A
d. Arms of East Montpelier was celebrated
on the 14th.
young man giving the name of K. G
Grant was arrested at Rutland Wednesday
ON a chargeof horse stealing. It is claimed
that he hired the horse at Springfield, drovl
to Chester and left it, taking the cars fol
Rutland.