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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

II was my privilege 10 meet with the
.'Old Time Telegraphers" In Kansas
City recently. and one Of our many
good times" was a visit To the
Soldiers Home near Leavonworth.
Kns.
You arc not 20 have n description OF
that beautiful retreat now. but only
a little telegraphic story OF the battle
OF Gettysburg told me by Captain o.
X. McNary. Post No. 6, who was well
acquainted with its heroine. and was
near her temporary Office during the
battle.
When the enemy entered the town
driving away the citizens. the rail
road station operator, young girl.
took the machine from the operating
table, connected the wires so as 10
preserve the circuit intact and carried
the instrument 10 Cemetery Hill. n
quarter of mile distant. Placing II
upon a block OF wood she instructed
the boys how 90 cut the line and re-
connect. the wires and seated upon
the ground sent and received news for
the officers all through the battle. fall
terlng not In her resolution when the
brains OF a man struck by shell not
six feet away were scattered over her
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

Sticking TO II Is one Of essentials the
OF profitable stock breeding.
Feeding musty hay. straw or oats 10
horses Is prolific cause OF heaves.
Keeping clean with good bedding
and careful grooming, pays the horses.
When coarse or rough fodder Il used
or fed always feed something better
with II.
The farmer that reads and thinks can
learn much from the experience OF
others
Better pay little more and get an
implement well adapted 10 the kind OF
work required
Early matured stock are put in the
market at u better profit than those
maturing slowly.
Scrub stock and grain raising don't
pay, and the best profit is only realized
with good stock.
The best pork. as well as the cheap
est, Is that made from hogs that are less
than year old.
Exposure is most provocative OF gar
get or calSed udder in mich cows. and
should always be avoided,
Give sheep a mixed feed. Oats IL
one OF the best feeds. but variety Is
necessary 10 secure the best results.
II is far better TO allow barn-yard
manure 20 rot on the land than in "A
heap inthe barn lot especially II It is
unprotected.
Every day that stock Is fed adds TO
the expense, and good care should be
takeQ TO see that In doing this profit
can also be realized.
One advantage In having the soil rich
Is that the plants much better able
to withstand drouth. than II growing
in thin. rundown soil
Bone meal and potash in some form
make good fertilizer for all kinds OF
fruits, and in many cases can be APP
piled to potatoes with benefit.
There is not a large amount OF diff
ference In the cost of keeping and
feeding COW. but there is a very large
amount OF difference In the profit that
Is derived from tho best and the
poorest.
II should be remembered that with
many garden crops IL Is difficult. II not
| impossible. 20 make the soil too rich,
and where there is not sufficient sup
ply OF well rotted barn yard manure,
commercial fertilizers Gun DO used e
good advantage.
The results stock breeders ant
/ feeders are able 10 secure. do no
always depend so much upon the breeC
/
may have the best breeds in the worlC
and yet fail to realize fair profit for
the want OF proper management
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

The following letter was originally
published In the Selma (Ala.) Times
and is now pasted In the scrapbook OF
citizen OF Washington. II was from
Gen. Sherman TO Confederate cler-
gyman asking 70 have his horse re-
stored 70 him. and the Times says:
1T Is very good specimen OF the err
ratio humor OF that eminent raider
and will doubtless provoke smile
from many Confederate who was
himself occasionally careless In
search for title where horses, bee
hives. or vegetables were concerned;
ATLANTA. Ga. Sept. 10. lS6I.-The
Rev. , Confederate Army
Dear Sir; Your letter OF Sept Ia Is
received. | approach the question
involving the title OF horse with
great diffidence. for the laws OF war
that mysterious code OF which we
talk so much. but know so little-are
remarkably silent on the horse. !"
He Is beast so tempting to the soldier
Ito him OF the wild cavalry, the fancy
artillery. or the patient infantry-that
| find more difficulty in retaining a
worthless spawned beast than In pay
ing 1000 600 "greeabacks. SO !
fear that must reduce your claim to
one of finance. and refer you to the
great Board OF Claims In Washington
that may reach your case by the
time your grandchild becomes a grand
father. Privately | think it was
a shabby thing in the scamp OF the
Thirty first Missouri who took your
horse. and his Colonel or Brigadier
should have returned him. But | can
not undertake 10 make good the sins
OF my own Colonies and Brigadiers,
much less those OF "a former genera
ton. when this cruel war Is over. "
and peace once more gives you a
parish. | will promise. II near you. &c
procure out OF one OF Uncle Sam :
corrals a beast that will replace the
one taken from you so wrongfully.
But now It's impossible; we have a
big journey before us and will need al
we have, and, l fear, more too. Sc
look out when the Yankees are about.
and hide your beasts. for my exper-
fence Is that all soldiers are very care.
less In search for title. know
Gen. lIardee will confirm my advice.
With great respect. yours truly.
WM. Il. SHERMAN,
Major-General.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

70 take block OF some tough wood.
two inches thick and about eight inches
square; In the centre Of IL bore an inch
anger hole. In the hole drive pin OF
some hard wood so that II protrudes
about three inches from the block. and
sharpen the protruding end. Suspend
this by strings from the back band Of
the horse that does not crowd SO that
the block rests against his side; when
the lazy horse crowds over the pointed
pin will tickle his side in way that
will soon break him OF his lazy habit.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25
slx Texas Outlaw. May Hc shot

Six outlaws who have been ter
rorizing the border near what is known
as lie peninsula have been captured.
These are the outlaws who made raid
two weeks since on the ranch of Vic
torian Hernandez in Preside county.
Texas. They arrived NJ the Hernandez
ranch. intending 10 kill the proprietor.
An American, Frank Duke, who hap
pened TO be there. was killed by tile
80 that ho died later. The bandits were
beaten of by son OF the ranchman.
who wounded two OF them. One Of the
prisoners has confessed aud tho gang
will lie tried in chihuahua and DO shot
or sent 10 the salt mines
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25
Napoleon. Attitude Toward. Kings.

Nhpoteons ATTITUDE TOWARDS htngs.
Napoleon was on his way TO Erfuri
Conference and directed all the
details OF n splendid occasion. Talley.
rand quotes from Napoleon's CONVEX.
sation with NJ. de Remusat.
1T strikes me. I" he said. 1--WE have
no very great names; ! must have
some; the truth Is. they alone can
make good figure at court In JUS
tice TO the French nobility. we must
ALLOW that 10 Il admirable for that. y
Sire you have NJ dc Monies
quieun
'Goodm
prince Sapieha."
Not badm
ii think two will be sufficient. The
journey being n short one, your mai
esty can always have them IN attend
ance.n
Quite so. And now. Remusat.
must have one performance every day
Send for Dazincourt; he is the man
ager. Is he not?n
lie is. Sire. y
II want TO astonish Germany with
my magniiicence.
1T Is no doubt. your majcsty's In
tcntion To invite few great person
ages 10 Eriurt; and time presses
One OF Eugenc's aides-dc-camp
starts this very day" replied the en-
pcror. I'VE might let him know the
proper thing 10 hint 30 his fathcr-in-
law rthc King Of Bavarial, and II one
OF the kings come. they will all want
10 come. Then again -" he added.
mo. we must not make use OF Eugene
for that; Eugene is not clever enough.
He Is the man 10 carry out exactly
what want. but he IS no good al
limiting. Talleyrand Is better; the
more So" aud here he laughed - as
he will pose rs my critic. and declare
that shall feel gratilied by the kings
coming II will be my business. after
wards. 10 show that | was absolutely
Indifferent In the matter. and that
they were really more in my way than
otherwise. Century.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25
WORLD. Fair omcer..

At a meeting IN Chicago OF the
recently elected board OF exposition
directors w, I. Baker. president OF the
board Of rade. WIS elected president OF
the worlds fair; 4. u. Bryan aud Pot
ter Palmer, tirst and second vice-presi-
dents. Secretary and Solicitor-GeBerai
Ben Butierworth, Treasurer Seeberger.
Auditor Alderman. and Assistant Sec
retary kingwill were reelected TO their
respective positions
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25

Mrs. Shortpurse-"Thc paper says
seals have made their appearance II
New York harbor and several have
been killed by fishermen.
Mrs. Slimpursc-"My sacque 1.
made OF plush. thank fortune. n,
one can mistake me for fish-wife. -
Good News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25


! am the American Eagle.
And nv wings fiap together.
Likewise l roost high.
And l eat bananas raw.
Rome may sit on her
Seven hills aud howl.
But she cannot
Sit on Mel
Will ihe put that
Ia her organ aud grind ity
l am mostly bird OF peace.
And ] was born without teeth.
But I've got taions
That reach from the storm
Beaten coasts OF the Atlantic
10 the golden shores OF the
Placid Pacific.
And use the Rocky Mountains
A whetstones 10 sharpen them on.
/ never cnckle TIL
Lay Al egg;
And point with pride
To the eggs I've laid
Ia the last hundred years or so.
I'm game from
The point OF my beak
To the siar-spangled tip
or my tail feathers,
Aud when / begin
To scratch gravel,
Mind your eyesl
I'm the Cock OF the Walk,
And tile Henbird OF the
Goddess OF Liberty,
The only galllnaceous
" PLURIBUs UNCM
ON record.
II hadn't screamed
Washington wouldn't be
Father OF his country
only It's uncle
Or aunt on It's mothers side.
Whether I'm alive or stuffed
I'm an Eagle from Eagleyillo.
With a scream on me that makes
Thunder sound like
Dropping cotton
On a still morning.
And my present address IL
Hail Columbia
Il. :. A.!
Seer The sun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25
crowdlng Horses.

Very frequently lazy horse will
learn the trick OF crowding. Perfect
blowing when one OF the horses crowds
l. out OF the question. and his wabbling
Is doubly annoying 10 the plowman.
The best remedy that | have found Is
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-04-25
THE CAMP FIRE.
WAR EPISODES AND OTHER MIL
ITARY MATTERS.

In Regard TO the Malta In Itaiy-A ooar-
ageons GiSi--shsrnsn ON the
Laws OF war--it Mas Only
stampede.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28

Character Best Developed IN Dealing
Closely " IL Nature and Humanity

oosely W Ii Nature and Humanity
To the traveller who sits in his palace
car and looks ont upon the free omen
country, where there is but little human
life, the scene for a time seems grand and
inspiring Mdjes)i, forests now appear
IN their grandeur, and the sweeping
prsiries, whose tall grasses, sgayed D,
the Wind, bring reminder of the ever
moving seas. These and the clear, free
air hold in themselves a passing charm
unlike any other 10 the tired brain and
nerves During the day, deer in groups
OF single, or even hy moonlight, these may
be seen; alert, lest the laundering train
brings with II capture or death 10 them.
At night the horizon closes around so
near that the glstening stars seem almost
within handgrasp, The full moon rises.
as out Of the ocean only brighter and
seeming nearer, and if snow Furnishes
the landscape, a light little spiritual
brightness pervades the scene, Dwelt mp
on 90 long. a favor Of lonesomeneSS may
take the place of the first delight, and the
receding view bring feeling of thank
fuuesS for communities of people, where
are pleasures OF contact of mind with
mimi nd heart with heart where
friend holds fellowship with friend, and
wnere the comforts of civilization may be
enjoyed
The best development Of character is
secured where a life deals closely with
both nature and humanity. Alone with
nature the voices of God seem more audi
BILE and his presence nearer. But ddty to
each other requires the mingling in active
relations with each other Face to face,
hand to hand, heart to heart is the ap.
pointed way to help your neighbor So
then, the wilds of the frontier and TIA,
hum and throng of the city each appeal t,
us, and in each. if we listen, we shall
hear the voice Of God in tones of love and
hopelulness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28
LAWS OF WISCONSIN

NorIcE-All publishers OF weekly newspapers
printed in whole or in part, In printing othee al
The place where such newspaper purports 10 be
ublished, or If not so printed tn have been es-
tahlished and regularly published for five years
prior TO the date of the approval Of this act, haN
ing bona lde circulation 10 actual subscribers OF
not less Than three hundred copies each week, ana
which shall have been regularly published for sld
months prior to the opening of each session OF the
legislature, who shall publish in their respective
newspapers all OF the acts of general interest
passed at any regular session of the legislature,
which shall be designated by the secretary OF
state, in the official state paper, as copy laws,
shall be allowed one hundred dollars for such
publication upon filing with the secretary of state
satisfactory proof, by afiday {, that such laws
have been published as provided in this svrtion,
which amount shall be paid out OF the general
fund OF the state treasury.
r. J. CUNNINGHAM,
Secretary of State.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28
German
Syrup"
We have selected tw(
Group.

Group. three lines from letters
freshly received from pa
rea.s who have given German Syrup
70 their children in the emergencies
of Group. You will credit these,
because they come from good, sub
stautial people, happy in finding
what so many families lack-a med
icine containing no evil drug, which
mother can administer with con-
fidence to the little ones in their
most critical hours, safe and sure
that it will carry them through.
ED /. WrLLrrs of Mrs. JAs.W KIRK,
Alma, Neb. I give il Daughters College,
to my children when Harodsburg Ky. !
troubled with Group have depended upon
and never saw any Il in attacks of Group
preparation act like with my little daugh-
IL Ii is simply mi ter, and find IL an iu-
raculous valuable remedy.
Fully one-half of our customers
are mothers who use Boschee's Ger
man Syrup among their children.
A medicine to be successful with the
little folks must be a treatment for
the sudden and terrible foes of child
hood, whooping cough, Group, diph-
liberia and the dangerous inhamma-
tons Of delicate threats and lungs. -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by taking Hairs Catarrh Cure.
4. }. CHENEY ~ CO., Props, Toledo, O,
We, the undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business trans
actions, aud financially able TO carry out any
obligations made by their firm
WEST 81 TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To
ledo, o.
WALDING, KiNNAN 81 MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Hairs CatuTh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood aud mucOu,
free Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold by al
druggists.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
It's action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 5Oc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gista Amy reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for sny one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW Yoax. NJ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28

We take pleasure in calling The attention
ot uur readers 90 the advertisement or tie
thc,clr1ugh Manufacturing Company,
which appears In another column. This
company are the original djscuyrrrrs and
only manufacturers OF Nasclnc, which is
known an over The world as the best cmol
lyuL and iAe most valuable family remedy
IN use, Their goods are sold by druggists
throughout The country, but we wish 10 eau
ton our readers, when buying TO accept
only goods in original packages. and labeled
ChcSchrough Manufacturing Company, as
sometimes INSCRIPTIONS dealers try to sub
stltutt preparations which are OF little value
when compared with saseliue, and some are
injurious and unsafe to use
BY sending the company dollar by mail.
the sender will receive free quite an assert.
mont Of these beautiful and valuable goods
without any charge Tor delivery. We know
whereof We write when we say the "Nasel-
inc' soap is "a revelation,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28

He sat and looked at the busy editor for
about fifteen minutes steadily Finally be
yawned sleepily and remarked: There
are come things IN this world that 90
without saying.
Il know it, snapped the editor, but
there are good many things that say
good deal without going.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28

Every man who lives In this world is more
or less tax upon the industry of others ;,
ana hence every one should, at the very
least, seek 10 cuntribulc 10 the world as
muc. 10. d. takes to get him through it. If
ne uug- less than this lac dies at last in debt
10 uauhiud.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28

God brings no man into the conflicts Of
life to desert him. Every man has Friend
in heaven whose resources are unlimited;
and on him he may call at any hour aud find
sympathy aud assistance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28

Best, easiest 10 use and cheapest piso's
Remedy for Catarrh, By druggists DOC.
II Gods word be In the heart II will then
he on the tongue, for "oui Of the abundance
Ct the heart The mouth spcaketh."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28

Among the manuscripts in the Braytou
Ives collection now on sale at the American
Art Gallery In New York Is the earliest sur
wing description Of the new world, being d
copy In Spanish 1.-THE only one IN existence
Of letter from Christopher Columbus &c
his friend, Luis dc SAINT Angel, through
whose influence Queen Isabella was induced
10 promote his expedition
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28

While officer James h Tenn was at
tempting to 1rrest two negroe, in a dance
house at Hosuton, Texas for carrying con-
ceaied weapons he was shot and instantly
killed, and a bystander named Frank
Michaes was MORALLY wounded The ne
UrOps RscAnaa
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28

No Ssh


AN ACT 90 provide for the times of holding the
general terms of the circuit court for the 9th
judicial circuit,
The people of the State OF Wisconsin, repre-
scented in senate and assembly, do enact as FOL
lows:
Section L The general terms of the circuit
court in the several counties in the Sixth Judicial
CirCuit shall be held as follows:
In the county of Clark on the second Monday IN
June and the, second Monday in December,
In the county of Jackson, on the third Mon
day in March and the third Monday of Sep
fc Der
In the county Of Lacrosse, on the second
Monday of May and the second Monday OF No
yenber.
IN the county of Monroe, on the first Wednesday
after She FIRST Tuesday in April and the first Mon
day in October
In the county of Trempealeau, on the hrst
Monday Of March and the first Monday of sep
TENDER.
In the county of Vernon, on the fourth Monday
IA April and the third Monday ia October.
Section ., Every general term in the several
counties of said circuit shall be also special term
for the whole circuit
Section 3. This act shall take effect and be IN
force from aud after its passage and publNea
ton
Approved March 2, 1891
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28

Sorrow itself is not so hard to bear as the
thought of sorrow coming Airy ghosts that
work no harm do tcrrlfy us more than men
In steel with bloody purposes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28

Patience strengthens the spirit sweetens
the temper, stiles anger, extinguishes envy,
subdues pride; it brides the tongue, re-
strains the hand and tramples upon tempta-
tons.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28

FOR THROAT DISEASES, COUGHS,
COLDS, etc, etfectual relief Is found in the
use of ''Brolons bronchial Iioches." Price
rs cts. Sold only IN 6OIeS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28
He soho toditS


for an inactive liver to do its work,
srposes himself TO all the diseases
that come from tainted blood,
Don't waitl Languor and loss of
sppetite warn you that graver ills
are d close behind. You can keep
them from coming; you can cure
them if they've come with DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
It's the only blood and liver medi-
cine that's guaranteed, in every case,
70 benefit or cure. Your money
hack if it doesn't. Thus, you only
pay for the good you get. Can you
ask more? 1t cleanses the system
and cures pimples, blotches, erup-
tons and all skin and scalp dis
eases. Scrofulous affections, as
fever sores, hi joint disease,
swellings and tumors yield to
lis superior Alternative properties
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28
FR1DAY, March 90.

lSeHate-Senator Clawson offered reso-
luton censuring the Milwaukee Journa,
for IS course on the veterans home bill
Senate bills were passed appropriatlng a.
600 TO the state dal-ymen's association;
permitting the Wisconsin Central railway
company to build tunnel in MilwCuke and
permitting town supervisors 70 remove en-
croachments on the highways. Assembly
bills we're conCurred in establishing "A
municipal court at 0conOmOwoc and one
fer Douglas county. The bill to abolish
the office of the state veterinarian was
antagonizej by both republicans and dem
ocrats, but no fEal action was taken on
it
Assemby-The committee on railways
reported against the passage of the bill
making the passenger rate on the St. Paul
and Northwestern roads 2 cents per mile.
Assembly bills were passed permitting
or nd Rapids and Centralia 10 build a
dam. and requiring foreign loan and build
ing associations to deposit 100000 IN
cash or good bonds in the state treasury as
a prerequisite for doing business in Wis
consin Bills were concurred in making
the homestead Of testator who leaves no
widow or minor liable for his debts,
and permitting female lawyers 10 act as
court commissioners. The governor S veto
of the Sheb0yean site bill was unanimously
over-rilden. The civil rights bill was
passed after some debate. 1t compels
inns and transportation corporations
to give all citizens. black or white, The
same privileges, Assembly bills were
killed fcrbidding convict contract labor;
making Oeonto the permanent camping
ground of the I'd regiment; requiring IN
Eurance statements to be published in the
same manner as bank statements, and
amending the fish and game laws.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-03-28
Established 1855

Dresses, Gcuts's Clothing, Feathers, Gloves,
etc, Dyed or Cleaned. Plush Garments
Steamed at Otto Pietchs Dye Works, 2+6
/ w. Water St., Milwaukee Send for Clrcu-
IL