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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
which one Was kept.
There were two little kittens black and
a gray.

There were two little kittens, black aud
gray,
Aud grandmnmmn said with n frown.
ut will never do 70 keep them both
The black one we'd better drown.
Don't cry my dear, 60 tiny Bess
zone kittens enough TO keep,
New run 10 nurse, for lis growing late,
And time you were fast asleep
The morrow dawned, and rosy and swec.
Came little Bess from her nap;
The nurse said Go into mammals room
And look in grnndma's lap
Come here, said grandmamma, with n
smile
From the rocking chair where she sat;
Good has sent you two little sisters,
Vow. what do you think OF thatin
Bess looked at the babies a moment
With their wee heads yellow and brown
And then 10 grnndmamma soberly said,
(which one are you going 10 drownl'
Fashion Bazaar
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
The Herb OF Pronhrcr.

Another remarkable plant has re-
Gently been added TO the long list OF
botanical curiosities. Mr. Carrora.
Deputy OF Oaxaca, having taken 10
the city Of Mexico a plant which is
known TO grow only in Mixtecu called
the herb OF prophecy 10y the natives.
Devotees OF this weel take IL much in
the same manner that cocoa leaves are
taken by those addicted 10 the hnbit
In a few moments after Il dose OF il has
been taken a sleep is produced similar
In all respects TO- and, il might be-
said, identical with, the hypnotic state.
When under its influence the sleeper
Is completely insensible, but will an
swer with closed eyes all questions put
TO him. II is further said OF this
wonderful plant that the pathologic
state induced on whomsoeyer partakcs
OF the herb brings with II a kind OF
prophetic gift and secOnd-sight One
who has taken this herb loses his will
even more completely than does
the person who is In the hypnotic
state, and Is so thoroughly under the
control OF any voice that he would
shoot or stab himself at any moment
IL commanded to do so. When one
regains his senses after being under
tho influence OF the prophetic herb"
he remembers nothing OF what he has
done when Ia the trance st Louis
Republic
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
poopIEs SURE ENOUGH.
n,rd. that Catch r1.h for tho Negroes or
the African Coast.

the African 1t*rr
A number OF Interested spectators
wero standing at the seawall at North
Beach watching a party OF youngsters
who were angling for mud porgles
through holes bored In the plauking,
saws the San Francisco Examiner The
fish bit quite eagerly. and several
were pulled through the holes aud
laid on the wharf within few min
utes. Finally one of the bystanders,
turning to a companion. said;
The qucerest way TO catch fish that
I over saw was on the African coast.
where the natives do it by proxy
How ia that?n inquired the other
Didn't you ever hear OF II; MOP
We'll. IN tell you. One day we we're
cruising just above St Paul dc l.oando
and were quite cloce in shore when
the mate. who had the glass screwed
up 10 his eve as he looked toward tho
land. said. i wonder what those ma
tives are doing in those canoes, sir"
pointing 10 a couple OF canoes two or
three miles of our leo bow.
Il took the glass. and after looking
n moment. | said. they We've either
fishing or catching boobies. Making
boobies do their fishing, | guess,
chimed in the second mate. had
heard about tho natives making use OF
those stupid birds for such purpose
but had never seen ii. so motionod 20
the man at the wheel TO keep the ship
away and we ran down toward the ca
noes. IL was IA lovely day. and we
had just light breeze from the north
ward and westward. with sea as
smooth rs mill pond. We were
soon near enough TO see the fishing
operation distinctly.
There was flock OF boobies how
ering around and once in a while one
of them would dart into the water and
seize a fish. AS soon as he got To the
surface he would give IL toss in the
air and as IL came down catch IL in his
open bill. II would then be part way
down his throat with half the body
and tail sticking out. II left alone the
bird would gradually work IL down
his gullet and dispose OF II, but this he
was not permitted 10 do The moment
he appeared on the top OF the water
one OF the canoes was alongside and
the poor BOBBY was seized and dragged
on board. One OF the negroes would
catch him by the throat and applying
pressure. compel him to disgorge his
prey. when he was at once released
with the request presume that is
what It was for the rascals jabbcred
something very fast that he go and
catch another.
The natives had been quite SUCCESS
ful. as each OF the canoes were we'll
loaded with fish. After a while !
made signs TO them q como alongside.
and bought about bushel OF tho
fish, giving them a ten pound chunk
OF salt horse I'm return. The fish were
mostly sea bass, Weighing four OF five
pounds apiece with few pike among
them
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

the door OF Hagley's saloon. II was not
McSwiggan's which appeared there.
made further inquiries. but could
learn nothing except that McSwiggan
had never been seen about the place.
ats oni- blind. said ]. "Baglcy
really owl the dive.
II next found McSwiggnn's name on
the petition for license fer Baglcy's
other saloon. lie certified that Bagley
was person Of good moral character
and that his saloon was lways quiet
and orderly. IL then occurred TO me
that possibly McSwiggan might be
deaf and blind or OF feeble intelligence
and wholly under the care of others.
so with these clews ! continued my
search. but in vain. Later. l was con
WINGED that he could not be thus in.
capacitated for found his name on
the pay roll OF n city department.
Bagley is his immediate superior ia
this department, and McSwiggan's
pay appears To reach him through
Bagleys hand; SO here again / was
ioiled
Again got scent OF him In case
where Bagley was arrested in n pool
room IL was earnestly charged that
Bagley was the proprietor, but he sue
ceedcd in convincing a police Judge
that he was only a visitor, entirely
ignorant OF the real character OF the
place which, in fact, he supposed TO be
branch Office OF the American Tract
ociety. having been misled, doubtless
oy the similarity between tract and
track McSwiggan was shown 10 be
the real proprietor, and the justice
made out "A warrant for his arrest.
"a ts
was given IL | might go with him, but
he winkeu violently and said that il
was too far for man Of my age.
"Then | learned that McSwiggan
had influence by which men could get
ON the police force: but here again
found THAT all negotiations were made
through Bagley. | tell you, young
man, am at my wits end F"
You are an extraordinary simple
minded ghost. said /. Don't you see
that McSwiggan has no real existence
He's only another name for Bagley
The boss OF TINS ward is the man
you've rot to haunt Bnt " hats the
matter? You look pale. Let me get
you something 10 drink. How'd brandy
and cayenne do? Or would a little
melted lead be nearer what you've
been accustomed tor
For a week or more saw nothing OF
him, and / ad begun 10 believe that
the overdose of anide had enabled him
20 throw off his irksome responsibility.
when one night he came again, but
radiant with joy.
I've got rid Of Bagley. he said.
Congratulate you, Spookey, old
boy, said /. "llow did you 90 it2''
why, YOU see, that night, when |
talked with You | was SO Mortified by
forgot 4, consider nm imnortant nart
of our duties We are expected, while
we initiate the acts OF the body, 20
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

some information by pursuing one
Bagloy, who has, ] am told, great
political influence hercabouts"
Yes nsscnted; "ragley carries
this ward I'm his p 'ckct'
II went go laglcy's saloon and asked
about McSwiggan and he told me 90 90
well, never mind. Even II | had
been sure of Mes wiggnn IL Is against
our orders 60 wait for anybody In the
place which liaGley suggested Some
thing In my manner OF questioning OK
aspcratcd Bagley 60 such degree
that he rushed at me with the. evident
intention OF biting OF my nose. inn
modihtely assumed the vnporous and
unsubstantial shape which I now
wear, so that haglcv went clear
through me and bit piece out Of the
stove A soft answer turncth away
wrath; he let me alone after that I
ktrollcd out into the street. and then
for the first time noticed the sign over
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

There was large boiler OF sending
water over fire in the yard and sovo-
raj black imps playing near f. Sud
denly shrill voice was heard from in
side the shanty.
You. George Washington. keep
away from dat ar boiler Directly
you 10 gwine ter upset dc biler and
scald ycrself TO def an wen you is.
you'll be de fust one 10 shy: "'Twasn't
me, nanny. TEXAS Slftiugs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
preferred Carpenters.

Plumber Why do you go on
using tins old VOL with an old. fash.
toned hosting apparatus, when for a
few dollars YOU could get city water
put into your house,
useholdcr-liecausc when this APP
paratus gets out OF orde. can get IL
fixed by a carpenter.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
sonrce OF rle "skceler,..

City BORDER DO you know, Mr.
Snndburr. we had regular plague of
mosquitoes in New York City for two
weeks. They left only few days be-
fore | started.
Mr. Sandburr (of Jersey flats)--
Wall. I've been wonderin where all
these slteetcrs como from.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

Struggling Ministcr-There was a
stranger n church to-day.
Wife What did he look like?
didn't see him.
Then how do you know there was a
stranger among the congregation
l found n good quarter in the con.
tribution box.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

Captain Malctta Of the bark q. G.
Goss, vouchcs for the story that one OF
his sailors, a japanese, fell overheard
and was swallowed by n whale In the
Pacific ocean, hut was presently
elected cast ON deck. la fact. petrol.
cum.c covered oil suit the sailor wore
proving too much for the whale.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
'Ive sOt nd q 6as1ey'

guard and admonish the souls OF those
whom we accompany"
well, Baglcy needs II rs badly as
anybody | know.
Yes but you see he's one OF your
ward BOSSES and they don't have any
souls
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
aRa,ai Omission.

Cnllcr-ls Mr.. Scribbler one OF your
reporters, in?
City Editor with dark frown)-No,
sir. | have discharged him.
Caller ~ Indeed. May ask the
reason?
City Editor (wrathfullyl--IIe wrote
M an account of suicide without
mentioning the calIber OF the revolver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
Famous Will Fosssay.

HELENA. MoSr Feb. 23 In the Davis
will case today II. A. Root. of New York,
nephew Of the dead millionaire, filed a
motion to tie appointed administrator. lie
charges that John A. Davis, the present
administrator. has entered into conspiracy
with one Sconse TO defraud the other heirs
thst John A. Davis has not qualified as
administrator, and that the temporary ad-
ministrator appointed by the Cour: to act
until Davis should qualify is acting under
3 etrsw. bond that John A. Davis on July
2i filed forged will, which made himself
sole legatee.
The nan Sconce is the only living wit
ness to the alleged will, and Root claims to
have positive proof of conspiracy. The
examination of Sconce took place at Bloom
field. HI. and the interroga.ories were sent
TO Nathaniel Myers. Of New York, who
wss to prepare cross in.errogatories. Five
days were asked for the filing Of Myers
cross questions, but denied, and Myers las.
night telegrsphed his ibterrogatofies to ct
torneys and they were filed today. The
message con.sined over 5000 words, the
longest private message on record. The
last step is virtuslly one TO bring out the
conspiracy matter and the forgery Of the
viii, which is so claimed by the experts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
TapUsANDs NEEDED
To Ale vlats Suffering OF Distressed
Families OF Miners.

SrgIsG HILL MISEs, N. : Feb. 23.-
An appeal for immediate assistance for the
widows and orphans OF the miners killed in
Saturdays catastrophe is being telegrsphed
to all cities and towns in Canads and the
United States. The appeal states that s70,'
OC0 will be required TO meet The demands
and alleviate the sufferirss ofthe distressed
during the most pressing period of theii
misfortune. Workmen are recovering
from the bewilderDlent that the terrible
blow caused and last aight held meeting
to arrange for the burial Of the dead. ~ ~
Some Of the victims were strangers in
the community without friends OF relatives
to arrange for interment. The explosion
was confined TO No. 6 aud No. hslsrces
and not man employed in that neighbor'
hood escaped. The damage 70 the pits :
not serious and it is though. work will be
resumed in No. slope Within fortnight.
Work of recovering the bodies was carried
on throughout most successfully. Revision
Of the list this morning shows the number
dead to be 1l9. OF these 81 we're married
men, 40 single and 26 boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
Cascn OF Bisamy and Slandsr

Portsmouth, N. H., Feb. 23.-Lssi
week the house occupied by Neil O'Brisn,
vas badly damaged by FIRE. O'Brien said
on several occasions FIRE was set by John
Regain and he could prove it. Today Regar
had warrant Issued against O'Brieu Cor
SANDER. O'Brien gave bonds in $1,000 &c
sppcar at the April term of co1rt.
Sheriff Coflia went to Newmarket, Sstur'
day, ard arrested Mrs. Carrie Smith at the
instance of her husband, Arthur D. Smith
OF Alton. Las. summer Mis-. Smith arrived
at Newmarket and met Warren f. Jones
Jr., and after long courtship they were
married. Today she was arraigned
charged with bigau,y. Held in $500 bond'
for appearance at the April term court, ii
default, brought to this city and placed ii
jsii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
Portlard's Young Democrats Dine

PORTLAND, Feb. 23.-The Young Mems
Democratic Club held their first annual
dinner a. the Preble House tonight. The
attendance was large, fully ECO being seated
At the tables. After the repsst was served
Alderman Robert McClutchy, president of
the club, called the company to order,
Nathan Clifford acted as toasfmaster. Let
iers were read from Hon. Roswell Z.
Flower. Hon. Calvin Frost. Hon. ?. A..
Collins, Hon. VIM. f. Russell. Hon.
David Il. Hi, Hon. A. Z. Coz
msn, exPfesident Grover Cleveland,
lss. being received with great enthusiasm
and thee cheers being given by the entire
club. Also letter from Hon. L. D. M,
SWEET. inelosing check for 500 for the
benefit of the club. The following iossts
wero then responded to: Jeffersonian
Democracy Hon. Nathan Cleaves; Young
Democracy, Joseph A. McGowan; Muni.
eipai Politics, Hon, VIM. L. Putnam
Reed Rulings. Hon. NJ. P. Frank; Prac,-
cal Politics, E. G. SWEET; Campaign of
1892, A. F. ~oulton; Perpe.uity Of the
Republic. A. W. Bradbury; George Wash
ington, d. IL. Ingraham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
sEvEN cRUsoHs
Taksn OF a Guadalupe Island in a
6tervipg Condition.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Feb. 2S.--The schooner
Ellen has arrived here, bringing Larry
Tillison, William Reddy and five others
who, since Nov. 80. had been living on the
Guadalupe Island, off the coast Of Lower
California, subsistiDg only on such fish,
wild goats or csrrion birds as they could
catch by hand or With primitive traps.
The men had been employed in killing
wild goats and preparing skins, which were
taken to the market by Oscar BarteIi in q
email sloop. The men allege that iu
November Bsrtell disposed of \ cargo OF
skins valued at 800. After agsin loading
the vessel he sgreed TO make division Of
the profits, instead of which be put to sea
at night, leaving them almost en,iraly
without provisions and ammunition. The
men are reduced 10 mere skeletons. TheT
were taken to the hospital, and Reddy is
not expected to recover. The Whereabouts
of Bartell is not known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
The Belfast Spider Run In.

SAN FRAscIsco. Feb. 23.-Ike Weir,
toe Belfast "Spider," arrived here few
days ago from Honolulu and since thst time
he has bsen trying 10 run the town TO suit
himself. He did it for 4 while but be rsn
across the ls~ yesterday and he is sorry
for it. In company with some women ne
went on tear tonight. While be was try
irg to thrash two men big policeman GO!
hold of him and in spite of hi, protest "rsn
him in The judged fined him 450 or 90
days. A friend paid the money. Weir's
tour in Honolulu wxs disastrous and the
sporting fraternity here decline to have any.
thing to do with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
Chicsg Celebrates Washington' .
Birthday.

CHICAGO. Feb. at nder the auspices
Of the L nion League Club large audience
crowded the big auditorium this afternoon
in the celebration of Washington's birth
day and to hear Hon. W. C. z. Breckin.
ridge of Kentucky. who delivered an ad-
dress on America Of Columbus and
Washington The speaker favored close
union with Canada and Mexico but strong
opposed annexation. Tonight at the Union
League Club house a banquet in honor eff
B-ecknridse was attended by brillian.
company. Breckenridge responded to the
tJase "Orator Of the Day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
Fraud ia Dakota Farm Mortgages

AREEDEEN. S. D., Feb. 23-Tbo com.
mission of immigration has uneartbed a
fraud on holders Of Dakota farm mort.
cages in Eastern States. The plan is to
get from mortgage holder description
Of the land covered by his mortgage, and
then have it examined and. if found to be
good, to offer TO the holder 10 TO Is pei
cent. of ihe face value for an assignment.
He is induced by highly -colored statement,
Of privations in this section aud worthless
ness Of securities in general to accept. One
case is cited where party sold mor,g sge
amounting to 500 for $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
SIG OF PULL MOON
And the People OF Madison Startled
BY It.

MADISON. Feb. pa large meteor
passed over Madison this morning abou.
i.l5. Those who saw it describes it as
appearing in the size Of . full moon. 1t
burst with loud report scattering pieces
In all directions.
In Madison village the houses were shaksn
as IL by an earthquake. People were
awakened from slumoer by the jar Of the
buildings and those awake were surprised
by the bright flashes of what appeared to
be lightning followed by long, heavy rolls
Of thunder and apparent earth tremors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
At Bceton.

Bosros, Feb. 23.-Washir gton's BIRTH
day. Business is suspended, the evening
papers did no. publish their usual editions.
and the streets have Sunday appearance.
Gov. Russell held reception at the state
house from y to l, 220o persons attending,
representing all classes Of citizens without
regard to politics. and included many
ladies'. The Governor was assisted by Is
members of his stsif. and detachments Of
the FRS. Brigade and the Naval Battalion
were also present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
Wonderful Change from Sad to Gay

New YORK, Feb. 23 The 10th birth
day of Geo. Washington is observed in
this city today. The exchange and banks
closed as also most Of the public buildings
and business generally throughout the city
is suspended. The transition from public
sorrow to public expression of gladness
was never before in the history Of the
republic so sharply defined as it has been
during the past 43 hours. All day Sat-
urdsy the nations colcrs were flying at half
mast over the country in sorrowing tribute
to the memory of the great soldier for
whom bugle taps had sounded. Today the
nations colors were hoisted to the top in
memory of the illusirious American re-
corded as FIRST in peace, first in war and
first in the hearts of his couHtrymen. The
day which broke slightly oyerclouded, la
ter became cold ard clear, and holiday
seekers in search of outdoor sport found it
excellen. for their purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
wAsa1noroa's BIRTHDAY.
PtttshuIE Surpsssss Other Cities In
Extent OF Demonstration.

PIrrsBUR0. Pa, Feb. 23.-The observ
anes Of Washing.on's birthday WAS more
general here today than ever before. II
the morning the equestrian statue Of Wash.
layton, erected by the United Order o.
American Mechanics. was unveiled in
Allegheny park in the presence of at less,
ie,0oo people. In the afternoon the or.
ganization gave Q stree. demonstration in
which councils from almost every part Of
the state participated. The number Of
nca in line was estimated at Il coo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
Immigratic n Bill Considered In the
Evening.

In the evening session the House re-
sumed in committee Of the whole, the
further consideration OF the immigration
bill.
An amendment was adopted directing
the secretary of the treasury to provide
such rules for inspection along the Canadian
frontier as will not delay or impede travel
between the countries.
The amendment vas adopted providing
that nothing in the act sball be deemed %
exclude persons convicted Of political Of
fences, notvitAstanding that such offences
be cenominsfed feIories, in famous crimes
or turpitudes BY the laws Of the land from
which ,hey coiAe, or by the court convicting
them. The consideration Of the bill being
completed it vas reported to the House.
Oates Of Alabama offered his substitute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
TIE Gels brss,on at washipston.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 3-Washington'
birthday was properly observed here today
by parade Of civic and military organiza
tions, which passed in review before Presi.
dent Harrison. Several Of TIE organizations,
sf.er parade, were addressed By Distric,
Commissioner Douglass, who made a
speech suitable to the occasion. All ex-
ecu,ive Departments were closed, and afte,
IL o'clock business generally was sus-
pended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
Mr.. Fosters Views on the Silver
QUESTION.

New YoRK, Feb. 23.-Ex. x.Goyernor
Foster said yesterday to . reporter. that ne
is in thorough accord with the President in
his views on free coinage. 81 DO not think. -
he continued, 'that unlimited coinage Of
silver would be practicable at all. am .
bimetallist, however, and believe in main.
taining ratio OF gold and silver, 80 thu. .
parity In value OF the two great metals
may be brought about. While I do not
believe in unlimited coinsae Of silver.
have felt that the present rate Of coinage ia
not too great for the needs Of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-24
Richmond Gleapiuss.
Special to the kenuebec Journal.

SpeciaI 10 the hennebec Journal.
richmond, Feb. 23--The death Of +. E.
Of L. B. Rradstreet. The deceased will be
taken to Gardiner Wednesday. Cause Of
death consumption.
About 20 members Of l. 0. o. F.. No.
81, went to Bath 10 visit Lincoln lodge of
that place.
This afternoon Mr.. c. W. Richards
night editor of the KENNEBEc JOURNAL,
who has been very SICK, was seen on the
street.