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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-18
LlNcoLN's KINDNESS.


An anecdote showing Lincoln's mer-
ciful nature In touching light md
related by Mr. l.. T.. Chittencen in his
"Recollections OF President Lincoln
and his Administration. from authen-
tic sources. is one OF the sleeping scnti-
mel. William Scott the Vermont boy.
whose life Lincoln saved after he had
been condemned 10 be shot. Lincoln
personally saw Scott and talked with
him long time. Scott would not talk
TO his comrades OF the interview after
ward. until one night when he had re-
ceived a letter from home. he finally
opened his heart 10 a friend In this
wise:
The president was the kindest man
| had ever seen. I was scared at first.
for ! had never before talked with
great man. But Mr.. Lincoln was SO
easy with me, SO gentle. that | soon
forgot my fright He stood
up and he says 10 me; My boy. stand
up here and look me I'm tho face.
did as he bado me. My boy. no snid
you are not going 10 be shot to-mor-
row. am going 20 trust you and
soad you back TO your regiment l
have come up here from Washington.
where have got great deal 20 do
and what | want TO know IL how you
are going TO pay my bill There was
big lump in my throat / could scarce
ly speak. But | got IL crowded down
and managed To say: There is some
way to pay you and will find IL after
a.. al Al.
savings bank guess we could bor-
row some money on "a mortgage on the
farm | was sure the boys would help
SO l thought we could make IL up II IL
wasn't more than five or six hundred
dollars. But IL is a great deal moro
than five or six hundred dollars. he
said. Then / said i didn't sec how
but was sure ! would find some way
If lived.
Then Mr. Lincoln put his hands on
my shoulders and looked into my face
a. II no was sorry and said; My boy
my bill is n very large one. Your
friends can not pay IL, nor your bounty.
nor your farm, nor all your comrades.
There Is only one man in all the world
who can pay IL, and his name is Will
lam Scott. II from this day William
Scott does his duty. 50 that, II ! were
there when he comes 20 die be can
look me in the face ~ he does now.
and say, have kept my promise and
| have done my duty IA n soldier then
my debt will be paid. VIII you make
that promise and try to keep itr
said / would make the promise. and
with Gods help would keep II. Ho
went away out OF my sight forever.
know | shall never SEQ him again. but
may God forget me II ever forget his
kind words or my promise.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-18

his usefulness. IL is a notable fact
that statue to Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher was unveiled on the same day.
IL IT, indeed true that both were dearly
beloved by the people Of the nation ir-
respective of their religious affiliations.
The two good men went abroad in
1861, ut the request of this government,
in order 10 exert their personal infiu-
ence with the foreign powers and pre-
vent the recognition of the Southern
confederacy. Mr.. Beecher went 20
England, while the Archbishop visited
the court OF France and interested the
emperor in the Northern cause. The
amount of twelve thousand dollars was
raised by committee of the admirers
OF the prelate, who are by no means
confined 20 the Roman Catholic church.
Judge O'Brien was chairman of the
fund, ana the friends OF ST. Johns
college have furthcrcd the work with
all interest. The statue of the Arch
bishop represents him in the ecclcsias-
teal street dress of his rank, which is
only used i'm this country at outdoor
ceremonies. The figure is dignified
and stately, corresponding TO the man
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-18
A MONSTER MAMMAL.
Landing an Enormous Finland
whale az Hamburg.

II was n queer sight that greeted the
good burghers of Hamburg not SO
many days ago. An immense specimen
of Finland whale had been harpoon-
ed near the Norwegian coast and had
been towed into the River Elbe by the
steam ship Neptune 60 be exhibited as
curiosity To the citizens OF Hamburg.
The whale was strung by the tail 20 the
derricl-crane and the gigantic fish cad
aver, more than 90 feet fong and weigh
ing 200, 900 pounds, was hoisted In plain
view of all that came. When IL cleared
the water and the latter no longer sup
ported the weight Of the monster, the
tail end gave away and the mutilated
body returned with mighty splash TO
It's native element. A freshly caught
whale would undoubtedly have sur
vived the strain Of being hung up by
the tail. but as several weeks had
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-18
rnE DkEcnrR STATUE.

ner Of tho man, and is the work on Mr..
William r. O'Donovan. The statue Is
cast a brass. bcin, eight feet two
II ches in height, resting upon
brass p.inth one foot high.
About this plnth are the sym
bols Of the four Evangelists the eagle
being the Il lt one. "a, emblemauc OF
the Archbishop. The peGcsta rs five
and one half feet in height, OF polished
pink granite, perfectly plain. The
cast was made by Maurice ]. Power.
This statue was presented 90 the col
lepc by Judge O'Bricn. and accepted by
the president, Father Scully Arch
hishoa Corrigan then unveiled the
work and an Grafton was made by
Archbishop Ryan Of Philadelphia.
These ceremonies followed upon the
commencement exercises OF the college.
The monument of Henry Ward
IIcecher unveiled at Brooklyn with
such impressive ceremonies Is the
work Of the master sculptor, j.
o. A. Ward. and IN one OF the best pro-
ductions OF his skill. IL stands ON
simple polished pedestal OF dark Quincy
granite. with rounded sides and heavy
can and base designed by Richard NJ.
Hunt. the architect This has on the
left the figure OF negro girl Ia
coarse, slave costume, and on the right
those of two children, boy and n
girl, humbly clad. Mr.. Bcecher Is
shown with overcoat on and soft felt
hat In hand. as IL stopping for mo-
incnt I'm walk or about 20 address an
out-of-door assemblage. The statue
itself il nine feet high and the other
flgures are life-size.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-18

After all l1en arc strange creatures
They will waste an hour hunting "a
collar button instead OF having an ex-
ira supply AMI letting the wife find
the missing one. You never see n
woman look for the pin che drops.
Her husband finds IL when he walks
around on his bare feet Exchange
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-18

IL Is not generally known that there
Is colony Of Syrinns In Macon. Ga,
yet such IA the fact. They are small
trade Smen, dealers In fruit, etc. For
some time they congregated at little
fruit stall ON Fourth street, near
Cherry, but are now scattered IN
various places around the city When
al home they wear the fez and some
other parts OF oriental costume. but
when at business they don ordinary
clothing and appear as American citi.
genS
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-18

water jig, very amusing and in
structive toy, can be made at home
with very little trouble. All that is
needed for the experiment is an Eng
lish walnut, two hazclnuts and couple
of straws, good firm ones. Cut off the
upper part of the walnut and dig out
the kernel, then drill two holes oppo-
site each other near the point of the
nut These holes must be round, and
are best made with hand drill Each
hazclnut must have two holes, one at
the top and one at the side
They also must be made hollow by
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-18

An article Ia tho North American
Review asks: What makes women
marry" Why do the flowers bloomP
Why does water run down hille Why
does the sun rise and set An. why
does the world turn round?
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-18

kite len. ter garden and her children.
IL is through having nothing else TO do
that she has acquired her marvellous
skill In raising silk worms, In spinning
the thread, weaving the tissue and
making the exquisite embroideries Cor
which China Ia famous-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-18
BEECHER AND HUGHES.
HEY ARE HoNoRED WITH TWO
COSTLY MONUMENTS.
.hcir Trip 60 Europe I'm the inter-
sst Of the North During the ne
beiIfon Made Them Dear 10 North
ern People.

The statue of Archbishop Hughes
was unveiled at the college Of st. John,
Nordham, New York, June "a, the Feast
~ ~. John the Baptist. Fifty wears
previous the college was founded by
The distinguished prelate whose life
ike image will. perhaps, for centuries
to come seem TO smile at the scenes of
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-18

man. llncoln filed bill of exceptions,
the original of which Is now on file in
the recorders office. The man was
convicted, and in few weeks was
hanged in the presence of multitude.
II the old trap hangs together long
enough some entcrprising party will
take IL 90 Chicago.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-18

Rownc dc Bout thought Miss Up.
hem-t pham was very particular /
should think you would wear dress
suit when you call upon her.
tyson Downcs--You wouldn't IL you
sas the salt.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-18

A woman nj Sabinsville. Pa, counted
the stitches as she knitted quilt
There were nearly 100000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-18

elapsed since the animal waH killed,
the flesh became decayed and would
not bear the immense weight.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
LIGHTS our.
Admiral Porter Laid to Rest In the
Arlington Cemetery.

WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE funeral
OF the late David d. Porter, admiral Of the
navy, took place today with martial honors
and with all the ceremony due his high rank
and distinguished services. When the pro-
cession escorting Admiral Porter's bo dy
reached the Georgetown end of the bridge
tnat spans the Potomac 1t came to a halt for
a few minutes while all the troops save the
United States marines and cavalry. drew up
In line on either side Of the street and saluted
with present arms as the hearse passed. All
military and other organizations except the
marines and cavalry then returned to the
city. The procession proceeded to the GEM
etery, where the cavalry drew up in line on
either side OF the road and saluted, leaving
only the battalions Of marines to accompany
the remains to the grave.
The marines took up their position In
single line near the grave, while the casket
was transferred from the hearse to the
grave. The casket was taken from the
sailors to the open grave and placed over it,
Then came the clergymen, the pail bearers,
the stricken family and near friends, among
whom were the President, Secretary Blaine
and Postmaster General Wanamaker. Mrs.
Porter leaned upon the arm of DR.. Wales,
reached the side of the grave as the casket
was lowered. the clergymen read the Episco-
pal burial rervice, and offered brief prayer.
at its conclusion the Grand Army Post of
which Admiral Porter was member, per-
formed the usual service for the dead, in the
course of which the casket was strewn with
garlands OF roses, wheu the last words were
said, Mrs. Porter stepped TO the side of the
open grave and took one long last look.
At the word Of command the column of
marines discharged three volleys over the
grave. As the echo died away among the
hills the Grand Army Post trumpeter step
ped to the front and blew the bugle call,
Light out" The large assemblage which,
during the ceremonies had stood in respect
full silence with barred heads, quickly and
silentl, dispersed, aud the procession re-
turned to the city.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
GEN ERaL NEWS.

Prices block at Aylmer, Ont, was burned
yesterday. Loss $4,000; insurance, $4,000.
The North Middlesex Institute for Savings
at Aver, Mass, Will probably reopen for
business today.
The New Hampshire legislature yesterday
passed resolutions on the deaths Of Admiral
Porter and Gen. Sherman.
The Hartford board Of trade yesterday
adopted resolutions protesting against the
passage of the Conger lard Dill.
The First National bank, closed pending
tiops. reopened for business yesterday morn
ing.
Ernest J. T. Barton, an artist, aged 63
xaars. was found dead In his studio In Provi-
dence Yesterday morning. He sat with his
face buried in sponge, saturated with
chl0r0form.
A mixed passenger and freight train on
the Chester and Len0ir narrow gauge rail-
road jumped the track on a trestle two miles
from Newton, N. O., yesterday afternoon
and was badly wrecked. Three man were
killed and four injured. "0'o
A combination of several Chicago brew-
cries and the Blatz brewery of Milwankee
with capital OF So, 900, 600 has been effected
under tne name OF the United States Brew
ly American.
The Supreme Court of New York has
granted power to the Clipper Chilled Plow
company OF Elmlra to cancel its contract
win the National Harrow Company. a re-
Gently formed combine of harrow manufac-
turers Of the country.
, In the Superior Criminal Court at East
cambridge esterday, Judge Bond sentenced
j. Il. Sargent Of Waltham to IA years impri-
sonment on two counts Of larceny from
building. Sargent recently achieved con-
siderable nOtOriety by his exploit of the
stealing Of several hundred hens.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18

Favor an Investigation.

ELopcNIdI uIC W IIt55sI
AUGUSTA, February 17.-At a meeting Of
the York county delegation tonight the
charges against the moral character Of the
judge Of the Biddeford Municipal Court were
considered. The delegation favored
prompt investigation of the matter. WHAT
Judge Hamilton may have to say Is not
known here. Unless.he should resign im-
parchment proceedings are probable. Both
sides Of the case would then be presented.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
Moving OUT at cIearfIeId.
Rising Ten Feet an Hour.
THE NANTIcokE MINE.
Water Pouring in at the Rate OF Seven
Million Gallons Daily.

NANTIcoKE, Pa, February IT, = Already
nearly thirty million gallons of water have
been pumped into the burning No. slope
here, but still the fire In the underground
workings continues and is eating its way in
to an upper lift. The air currents from the
exhaust fans draw the streams Of fire direct
toward the surface. The water is now thir-
ty-four feet in the slope and is rising so rap
idly that the mining officials claim the fire
will be under control in the next twenty-four
hours. Their calculations have already gone
twice astray, but they will not stop the daily
seven million gallons deluge into the mine
Ere.
The mine is very gaseous, and this makes
the fire burn more fiercely. 1t Is directly be-
meath the larger portion of the town and
much alarm is felt because the flames are
not yet subdued. The less already reaches
thousands, and will require over two months
to get the mine cleared Of water and working
condition.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
FISHERIES AND GAME.

THE committee on Fisheries and Game will
IL give public hearing on matters assign ed to
them at their room at the state House as follows:
Thursday, Feb. I9, at 2 O'Clock p m.:
Bill, an act to incorporate Squaw Pond Fish
and Game Association.
Bill, an acG to prohibit taking fish in Noyes's
Ponu, Bluehill.
Petition Of Fred Atwood and others to prohibit
the killing of deer in Waldo county.
Petition of \ b. Philbrook Of Fayette for a
Law to prevent taking fish from Basin pond for
five years.
Petition of VIM. II. Tarbox to raise and protect
fish iD Tarbox mill pond.
Petition of s. Below and others for an act clos
ing Roxbury pond for the taking of fish from Oc-
tober lSt to June 1St
Petition of d. w. Berry for law to prevent fish
ing In Potter pond for five years.
On BILL an act to prohibit the takipg of fish in
the WoOdsum brook in Harrison.
Petition OF B. T. Payson and others requesting
that the fish law Of Warren be changed.
Petition of c. Marshall and others for the pro-
lection Of salmon in Marshall pond 10 Anson.
Bill, an act to encourage the breeding of trout in
certain waters in Oxford comfy.
Per order,
feb15dtd S. b. HUNT, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

TIHE Judiciary Committee will give public hear
Il ings as follows:
nIsD aSth p %H!pC1 n Typ N an Act relating to
FEB: 18TH, p, NIPPON Act to provide for the
adoption OF labels, trade marks and forms of ad-
vertlslng by unions or associations OF working
Feb. 18th, p nippon Act to restore to GER
tain corporations rights of which they were de-
prived by repeal OF Chap. 1873, Public Laws of
1885. Also upon Petition of Order of Iron Hall
By order Of the committee,
FEyHE Judiciary Committee will give public hear
n ing at their room at the State House. Angus
ia, on February 18, 1891 at two o'clock in the
afternoon, upon petition of Ira G. Jersey and rs
others for Act to enable the County Of Aroostook
to aid In the cons iruction of railroad in said
BY order of the committee,
UlHE Judiciary Committee will give public
"A hearing at their room, State House, A ugusta,
on Friday Feb 27th. at 2 p. m. upon expeGiency
OF requiring STOCK OF certain quasipublic corpo-
On Feb. Oath, p. m-Upon Petition of Tobias
Lord for Charter for standish Water Co., and
Cumberland Illuminating Co., and Upon Petitions
for Index Digest of Maine Reports.
On Feb. 25th, 2. pm Upon Petition of w. X.
Dana and o. hers, to amend Sec. 20, chapter 1S,
Revised Statutes. relating to Railroad Crossings.
On Feb 10Th, 2 p. m. Upon Act relating to the
powers OF the Consolidated Electric Light Co.,
OF Portlnnd.
VNHE Judiciary Committee will give hearings as
Il follows:
amending Sec. &c, chap. 20, R. s., as to require
fre-escapes in tenement houses.
February goth, p. M, upon Act to amend
Sec. 1876, Chap. 61, relating to railroad loans
February 27th, 2 p. M, upon Act relating to
insriy of stockholders of B. ana M. r. r. and
certain other Dads.
By order Of the committee,
- FRANKLIN o. PAYsoN,
jan24sntd Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
THEY RISE TO EXPLAIN.
The Concord Monitor Makes TroubIe
Amsndin & the Murder Law.

CONCORD, N. H., February 17.-In the
House this afternoon bill was passed Civ
ing persons furnishing gravestones, monu-
ments or curbing for cemetery lots. liens
thereon for two years.
Messrs. Gallinger Of Concord and Greene
Of Hopkinton rose to questions Of privilege.
stated that they should reply to an editorial
slegislative edition Of the Concord
Monitor, presumably from the pen Of Sem
ator Chandler. alleging serious bargain be-
tween these gentlemen and prominent Dem
ocrats upon matters connected with the
special and present sessions Of the legisla-
ture. The Senate passed bills establishing
board Of registration in dentistry, and
amending the present law by striking out
the provision that more than q year must
lapse between sentence and execution in
capital cases.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
ARcHsIsHoP coADJUToR.
Three Names Selected by Archbishop
williams for Recommendation. ~

BOSTON, February 17.-Archbishop VIII
mans ana his advisers met at the arch epls-
copai residence yesterday and selected three
names which will be sent at oncs to Pope
Leo. His holiness will choose from these
tnree eoad1utor for the archdiocese Of Bos
ton.
Inc names OF the three clergymen chosen
Will be considered by the prelates OF New
England before they are sent to the Propa-
ganua, ana, II Archbishop Williams so de-
sires. he may state his preferences.
Inc three names are Rev. William Byrne,
vicar general, rector st. Joseph's OF this
city; Rev. JOnn Brady OF Amesbnry, aud Rt.
Rev. Matthew Harkins. bishop OF Provi-
danca
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
FRIENDS IN TROUBLE.
A Hearing On a Secret Society
Difficulty.

BOSTON, February 17,-There was hear.
ing before Judge Knowlton of the Supreme
Conrt today on the bill in equity brought by
j. Oscar Burbank of Manchester, N. H.,
against the order of Annual Friends. Bur-
bank was elected associate member and also
elected one Of the supreme trustees and su-
preme chaplain. He at once entered upon
the duties of his offices and has since estab-
lished several subordinate lodges. On Octo-
Der IA, 1890, he was excluded from member
ship and deprived of regalia, priviles and
rights. Relief sought by Burbank was man.
damns to compel the defendant to restore
him his rights.
Judge Knowlton decided that Burbank
was member of the corporation. but was
not eligible to office in the governing body,
which is called the supreme lodge. The bill
was dismissed,
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
THEY ARE AFTER WALES
The Prince May Be Made To Walk
the Plank.

LONDON, February 1.-THE attack on the
Prince of Wales in connection with the Cor
don.Cumming gambling episode will not be
permitted to rest with the reply already Civ
en- by Home Secretary Matthews to the effect
that the law against gambling was not vIo-
lated. Other questions will be asked in Paa-
lament this week, and they will not all be
addressed to the Home Secretary. Mr.. Glad
stone is known to be in favor of letting the
Prince alone. Socially he is on the best
terms with the Prince, and the latter exhlb-
its and is supposed to feel high esteem for
Mr.. Gladstone.
Among his other dgnities the Prince is
held marshal In the army, colonel In chief of
the three regiments Of Life and Royal Horse
Guards, etc. The army regulations prohibit
the officers from playing for money These
regulations are as binding on the Prince OF
Wales. field marshal. as on the most recently
appointed lieutenant. On this subject, it Is
understood, some pertinent inquiries will be
addressed to the Hon. Edward StanhOpe,
Secretary of War.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
The Press Summary.

A baromeuric depression Of considerable ex.
tent was apparently central near Saugeen
last evening, with pressure of 20 "a inches.
To the east the pressure increased to 1896 at
Halifax. and to the southwest to 3O14 at
North Platte. which was the centre of the
chief anti-cyclone. A trough of low pres
sure extends from the late storm down the
Mississippi valley. across Louisiana to West.
ern Texas, with pressure of 29.74 at Ell
Paso.
Light rain or snow was reported from all
the districts, the heaviest being in the Lake
region, o.4O Of an inch at Marquette, 0, at
Green Bay.
With few exceptions. generally cloudy
weather prevailed last evening, with snow
falling IN the Lake Lake reg region. %. and rain and
II was SLIGHTLY colder 10 ali OF the Il str,o.s
a fall Of 60 to 16' being reported in New En-.
gland.
The evening Temperatures ranged from 4os
at Nantucket TO 240 at Eastport
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
IN the HOUSE OF LORDS.
The Newfoundland Question Is at
Last Called up,

LONDON, February lin the House Of
Lords today. Lord Dunraven asked the gov
ernment to produce paperJ relating to the
Newfoundland dispute. Lord Knutsford,
Secretary of State for the Colonial Depart
ment, promised to lay the papers on the table
within few days, including draft OF the
convention between Newfoundland and the
United States.
During the course of his reply Lord Knuts-
ford said:
Considerable misapprehension has arisen
in Newfoundland In regard to the position Of
the imperial government towards the cOnyen-
tton. Ii may at some time be possible TO Sc
cure for the colony the advantages 1t desires
without prejudiclng the interest OF the other
parts OF the empire. The Canadian govern
ment sent the imperial government a strong
protest against the convention, and after ma
tpre consideration the government decided
that the convention could not, for the pres
ent, be completed.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-18
THE OWEN FAILURE.
Statement Of tho Condition Of the
Partners.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., February 1.-THE
statements relative to the Owen failure has
been filed in the Supreme Court by the as
signees. showing the following condition Of
affairs; Owen Brothers liabilities, 81, ,345,-
1872; assets. 81, ,342, ,266; George Owens liablll-
ties, sSS4,2Oo; assets, s62i. .427; Charles d.
Owens liabilities, S125, ,2So; assets, 500, $50;
Geo. Owen. Jr., no individual liabilities; as
sets, SIS, 1885. The assignees say that the
ot. Croix cotton mill property Is In good
condition as a large share Of the firms assets
are in St. Croix notes, much Is dependent
upon the prosperity of that plant.