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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
OYSTERS FOR MARKET.
They Are Not az Firt the Toothsoin
Delieacics We Delight In.

They Are Not az Firt the Toothsoine
Deiicacics We Delight In.
Oysters. rs is probably well known,
are denizens Of salt water, says tho
Detroit FREQ Press. and when first
caught are not possessed OF that tooth
some flavor that makes them SO at
traotlye TO the majority OF mankind.
To render them iii for the consumers
they are first picked over. sorted out
and freed from the mud and Shiny de-
posts that cling TO them after being
removed from their beds. Then they
are placed for few hours in water
considerably fresher than that from
which they were taken--or as tho
fishermen put it. they are given IA
drink. The apparatus upon which
they are freshened Is, in the majority
OF instances, merely wooden plat
form or float" set in the bank OF tho
creek. or other stream selected for the
purpose In such manner that tho
water will wash over IL from sluicc-
ways. which are opened at low tide.
In some localities quite elaborate
platforms are constructed upon piling,
at proper level below high water
mark. A light shed. OF varying di-
mensions is built over this. and a
canal large enough 20 admit OF tho
passage OF small boat Is dug on ono
side OF the shed. On the other side
OF the structure are floors or stages
above the reach OF the wate- where
the bivalves are piled after froshening
ana then packed for shipment When
tho tide goes down tho oysters are
left upon the platform inside the shed
with shallow covering OF water
which Is kept from escaping by a
board about ten inches ia depth.
placed ut the end OF the shed nearest
tho water BY means OF cleverly
arranged sluices. tho fresh water Is
admitted the oysters open and all the
mud and other impurities escape.
Generally speaking, they are sufii-
ciently freshoned in the course OF
three or four hours--sometimes n
shorter time sufiiccs
This change OF water improves their
color. making IL purer white and
their forms assume that appetizing
pumpness so dear To the heart OF an
epicure. The ordinary individual
imagines that this bloated appearance
Is an indication Of an increase in the
substance and weight OF an oyster. but
in reality II is merely putting up that
naturally follows the change from
their usual beverage OF salt water. that
element having tendency TO shrivol
them up, as IL does ones hands or
feet
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
Farm - q.

Cattle make slower growth per day az
thoy become larger
The western farmer az least can hardly
afford TO keep cows for the manure alone
Commence feeding Iran or oil meal
gradually; too much at once often induces
scours.
II is often that the sides OF a hog made
into bacon w,ll bring noso than the whole
pig sold nIive
in feeding calves for growth. good plan
Is TO feed at each meal only what they will
eat up clean, aud nn more.
Rye can be pasture ut nearly all stages
OF growth, and can be plowcd under at
any timo as green manure.
There Is no profit la brccdinga blue
bloodad calf and then allowing IL TO for
ago around strawstacls all winter.
Manure needs bat litte caro- II hauled
direct 10 the field aud scattered out as
fast as it IS made while Il lessons tho cost
OF handling
la cutting NJ corn il is better TO cut y
full supply Properly managed 10 Is n
cheap feed and thore IS little danger OF
cutting too much.
There Is no class OF stock kept on the
farm that viii compare with sheep for
keeping up the fertility OF tho soil, and
there are few farms but where more or less
can be- kept with profit.
Good stock Is something liJo a good
mortgage. IL properly looked after IL viii
continue To grow while you are asleep,
and in tho majority OF cascs is the surest
means of getting rad OF the mortgage.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

vera Nor Any Great Outlay.
Speaking Of divorces. said Lieu
tenant Butts OF the revenue cutter
johnson. the most peculiar ono
ever saw was In little island of tho
coast OF Japan. when l was In tho
United States navy.
1T was about twenty-five years
ago. just at the close OF tho war
was third officer OF United States
ship on the Pacific station then. and
We having damaged some OF our up
per rigging and sprung a plank or two
in a heavy blow. had put into the har-
Dor OF this little island OF unpronounc-
able namo for needed. but not very
difficult repairs
''fhe ship surgeon and myself being
of duty went ashore. with tho double
purpose OF stretching our legs and
sending of To tho wariroom mess any
delicacies In the way OF fresh meat
fowls or fruit which we might hap
pen TO run across With us went n
Japanese sailor whom we ha shipped.
being short-handcl. Mt port on tho
coast of the mikado's insular realm.
I'VE walked about the poor littlo
village. which was the principal sea-
port Of the island and were regarded
by the natives with an Innocent awe
some and wondering expression which
betokened their very rare acquaintance
with white men. As we were stroll
ing along the main street. II street 1t
might be called. after having with
Sorakichfs aid induced very brown
and wrinkled Japanese 10 take some
rabbits. pigeons and fruit of 10 tho
ship. we came TO building. aerial In
architecture. as are all Japanese struc-
lures but much more pretentious than
any We had yet seen.
"Dat iss temple. where max
worship explanatorily spoke Soraki-
chi
I'VE had two hours to spare. and
entered. As we did so young man
and a young woman came in by another
entrance. Both wore n blue scarf
across the left shoulder and knotted
under the right arm.
Been marry; split now. quit tired
VI IL S1iu coldhACui, aalu shii tsHbif
developed the fact that the youngsters.
neither OF whom could have been over
22. sought a divorce.
"'Bluc malachi show said Soraki-
Chi and we stood aside and watched
the pair. Thcy went before the most
hideous idol 1t had ever been my for
tune 10 see. both undid their blue
scarfs, bowed their heads three times
TO the ground. and. turning. left the
temple by opposite doors.
All good now. explained our in
trepretor; get marry some more; yes,
to-day. mebbc.
Further inquiry ELECTED tho fact
that this was the regular ceremony OF
divorce among the lower japanese in
certain provinces. Queer WASH itg I"
Chicago Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
Athletic Notes

T. Luther Coley has been elected
manager of the University OF Penn.
sylvania football eleven.
The annual tournament of the Inter
Club bowling League, organized In
Brooklyn, y. Y, recently, and com
posed of eight clubs. will commence
on Get. IS, continuing till Feb. ,.
Four games vii lie rolled each Thurs
day evening in the interim
The Amateur Bowling league OF New
Jersey has elected W. \. Lllery, OF the
Oritani held club. OF llnckensack,
president, and Joscph Young, of the
New Jersey Athletic Climb, secretary
and treasurer. The Arlington Ath-
letic club was admitted 10 mem bership
and the applications OF the lroquois
and Newark Bay clubs were rejected.
A rule was adopted requiring two UNI
pircs at every game. Tbs cason the
team trophies will be of the value OF
500 and $50 respectively. and the indi
viGual trophies SIS. SO and $40
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
The Ring.

Jack Campbell and Charley Marks
(wno takes the place as partner of
Campbell formerly occupied by Young
Dempsey have been engaged for the
season by vaudeville company.
Bill Plimmer, champion OF England
at his weight 10 pounds, arrived In
this country, on board the steamer
City OF berlin last week. His object
In coming to America is to get on a
match, or matches. with men Of his
weight, and ne prefers Tommy Kelly,
the Harlem Spider, as II starter.
Rilly smith OF Australia and Con
Riordan OF san Francisco have bee u
matched To box for purse of 81 ,5ol
before the California Athlctic club
Oct. 81.
Jack McAuliffc has signed contract
with Brooklyn vaudeville company
10 travel with the concern for period
OF forty weeks. during which he WI
spar with "A well-known boxer at each
performance.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

Every year brings out some new
facts concerning tho clio. II would DO
"a pity II this were not 40. and our ex-
pertinent stations would not be accom-
lAishing rs much for the farmer as
one might naturally expect All
agree that corn IL the bost material
for filling the silo. with clover as sec
ond bost, and other grasses In their
order so far. however. good success
with clover has not been the rule. IL
may be that the secret OF making good
clover sliagc has not been discovered.
and that In tho course OF time 1t viii
be equal 10 corn.
The smaller kinds OF corn arc the
best for the silage. and II should be-
thinly planted, cultivated very shall
low and allowed to stand until out OF
the milk state" Ii should then DO
cut and filled in rapidly before willing.
Rapid filling Is essential. The corn
should be laid all one way. 1t is gen.
orally believed that over-treading fire.
quently causes the corn to mold In the
silo. because the air IL forced out. and
the mold sets in where the air is lack
ing. 1t needs all tho air possible TO
start the heating throughout the whole
mass. and in uniform way.
No two farmers seem to agree on
the proper way OF covering the silo.
and the experiment stations differ In
this respect rs we'll So far some OF
the surface silage has spoiled no mat
ter how well covered and those that
have had no silago have kept about
rs well as the most improved covers.
Until tho ideal covering is discovered
no covering at all seems 10 answer
the purpose about as well as the pres
ent tight-fltting ones.
There Is also "A sharp discussion
going on as 10 the best method Of
building the silo. The lathed and
plastered silo Is no longer thought OF.
but there Is dispute rs to whether
the wooden silo with one or two thick
nesses OF boards should DO used. The
question OF cheapness and durability
must be taken into consideration in
constructing tho silc. II ono OF two
equally good silos Is cheaper than the
other, 10 Is TO be recommended for
general use until some structure is
discovered that i far superior TO all
others. "A. b Barrett in the Amer
lean Cultiyator.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
august
Flower

had been troubled FIVE months
with Dyspepsia. The doctors told
me it was chronic. l had fullness
after eating and a heavy load in the
pit of my stomach. / suffered fire.
quently from a Water Brash of clear
matter. Sometimes a deathly Sick
ness at the Stomach would overtake
me. Then again / would have the
terrible pains of Wind Collie. At
such times / would try TO bclch aud
could not. | was working then for
Thomas McIIenry, Druggist Cor.
Irwin and Western Ave, Allegheny
City, Pa. in whose employ | had
been for seven years. Finally used
August Flower, and after using just
one bottle for two weeks, was en-
tirely relieved of all the trouble. l
can now eat things I dared not touch
before. would like TO refer you to
Mr.. McHenry, for whom / worked,
who knows all about my condition,
and from whom | bought the medi-
cine. / live with my wife and family
at 80 James ST., Allegheny City, Pa.
Signed, john ID. Cox. ~
G. G. GREEN Sole Manufacturer,
Woodbury., New Jersey, U. 5. A.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

The Treasury department has been
Informed that attempts wall be made
on the Mexican frontier 20 smuggle
large quantities Of lottery tickets into
this country through the mails
The soldiers homes OF the country
are said to be overcrowdcd. Many OF
the inmates are vigorous, hardy men
capable of earning their own living
and an examination Is to DO made with
view 10 eliminate this class.
The advance OF public sentiment In
California in regard TO the cowardly
practice of carrying concealed weapons
Is shown by the action OF the san
Francisco courts. man was recently
fined $3.50 for this offensc and the su.
preme court of the state has affirmed
the decision.
The farmers In the Palousc country,
WASH, have straw roads, which
are pronounced excellent They take
the straw after IL Is thrashed and at
ter IL over the roads, and, after aw hiie,
when IL Is settled down. IL makes a
road like papier mache, smooth and
dustless.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
bicycling Notes.

In France women are employed
largely in constructing wheels. Lathe
work Is their specially.
Tcrrontis 81 years of age. has been
riding for nineteen years. but says he
will not ride any more.
Billy Murphy was In the city the
other day. lie came up from st. Louis,
where he won the A. A. u. two mile
safety championship In 1855. lie was
the only Eastern man there.
On sunday morning the employees OF
Montgomery Ward u Co. will compete
in ten-mile road race over the West
side course VIII Thorne expects 20
lower the record for the distance, now
held by Ullbrccht whose time ia
2s:42 is.
We are open TO bet large sums that
England will not hold single worlds
record ere the season Is done with in
America. Iii News. The Englishmcn
had better hedge, for the day IN past,
for this season Mt least, when our rae
lag men might have justified the bold
ness of this challenge.
The best feeding ground for pneu
matte tire, says the Wheel, appears 70
be ON the Morlaix to Brest district In
France. The peasants wear wooden
shoes. and as they drive their cattle to
market the road Is literally besprinklcd
with nails, which the pneumatics
greedily dcvour.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

Blankets and furs put away well sprin-
kled with borax aud done up air tight will
never be troubled with moths.
A little borax put into the water before
washing red or rcd-bordercd table cloths
and napkins viii prevent their fading.
Ringworms win yield 10 borax treat
mont. Apply n sti ong solution of borax
three times day; also dust on the fine,
dry powder often.
Put a teaspoonful OF borax In your rims.
ing water; II will whiten the clothes and
also remove the yellow cast on garments
that have been laid aside for two or three
years.
Silver spoons and forks, IN daily use,
may 10 kept bright by leaving them In
strong borax water several hours. The
water should bo boiling when they are
put In.
Ono OF the best things 20 cleanse the
scalp thoroughly II 10 dissolve one half
teaspoonful OF borax in quart OF water
aud apply ii, rubbing II ina well. Rinse
we'll in clear water.
For washing fine, nice ilanncis, nothing
will cause them 10 look so nice as bornx
In tho water "A tablespoonful OF borax TO
pail of water being the right proper
ton. Always wash baby's httlc flannel
skirts, shirts. otc. In this.
Always wash bebys mouth and gums
every morning with water In which you
have put pinch OF borax. IL keeps tho
mouth fresh and sweet, and prevents that
uncomfortable affection, n sore mouth,
with which 80 many babies are troubled
when their mouths are not kept perfectly
clean.
Bornx water Il excellent for sponging
either silk or wool goods that are not
soilcd enough 90 need washing. In wash
ing cashmere or wool goods. put little
borax In the water This will cleanse
them much moro easily and better. with
out injury 10 the colors Do not rub
them on a board, but use the hands, and
throw on the lire without wringing. Press
them on the wrong side, md they VIII
look almost like nav.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
Or In saving IN swine Feed.

According TO bulletin sent out
from the Wisconsin station, says the
Cincinnati Price Current feeding bone
meal and hardwood ashes to hogs con-
lired to an exclusive diet OF corn and
water gives the following results:
Where ashes and bone meal wero fed.
tho effect was 20 save about 1870
pounds OF corn. or so per cent OF tho
total amount fed In producing 100
pounds OF gain, live weight IL about
doubled tho strength OF tho bones and
30 por cent more ash was found in the
bones of tho hogs getting bone meal
and ashes than OF those that did not
receive IL
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
low to Bsnlsh Rats.

There are people who don't know.
and won't learn how TO SGT traps pro-
pcrly, and who arc afraid TO Lso pois-
sons. TO such people the following
methods are offered with the assurance
t.iat they will fiji the bill and cxpel
these troublesome animals I'm n man
ncr that viii give q very good degree
OF satisfaction.
The principal objection TO this plan
Is that instead OF destroying the beasts,
you only drive them from your own TO
your neighbours promises Unless he
promptly resorts 20 some methods OF
slaughter he will be very apt 70 have n
thine OF t. II he should DO much con-
cerned about IL you might suggest the
uso OF little poison. and at the same
time oifer your services as chief mani
pulator. OF course he would be rendy
and willing TO come down with the
lucre in agreeable quantities. II no
IL very good and useful noighbor.
you might climb upon your benevol-
cnco and decline Co accept compensa-
ton for dong him nice turn. II.
however. he insists that you take it
anyhow" always pocket 10 with n
gentle protest He will feel more
satisfied. and will also regard you as
"a kind and considerable sort OF n per-
son0ge.
To Danish rata take cayenne pepper,
ground TO n fine powder and sprinkle
plenty OF IL In their holes and runways.
IL Is an elegant article for keeping rats
out OF place after you have once got
them out IL operates by creating n
violent disturbance In their breathing
apparatus. Don't be afraid OF put
ting too much In the holes. Apply Il
literally and remember IL must DO
ground exceedingly fine and DO very
dry 10 produce tho best results. You
might look around n day or so after
introducing 1t 20 sec II there arc any
rats lying about with their heads
sncezed OF.
Here Is another. Mix equal parts
OF chloride OF lime and blue vitriol.
powdered fine. and apply IL the same
ns the pepper. IL Is rather rough on
their wind organs. II h safe 10 say
that consumptive rat running over IL
a few timer would soon kick his little
bucket
A particularly acute little article for
banishing rats and mice Is moist caus-
tic potash. II will be found very usc-
ful In some Places. Spread n thin
aver OF Il around : ,Ir holes. When
they run over Il e hejalls them. II
stlck. 70 their feet kFy3 rk
and lays them on Al
When q hole ~< b.
place o board VII - \
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

One OF Mr.. Arthur Balfours broth
ors, being an ardent apostle OF the
aesthetic school, was once discussing
the subject OF agriculture with Lord
Salisbury. Finding the prime minis
ter anything but responsive 10 his
theories. he observed: II am afraid
uncle. you are a sad Philistine." ''In
that case Lord Salisbury responded;
IL am not the frat who has suffered
from the jaw-bones OF an ass. AR
gonaut
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

tar over Ao IA hole end ,pread the
article over tho board In passing
over the board. thoy viii apply tho
corrective nicely. When their feet
begin 70 Jingle. they try to lick II ca,
md get a dreadfully soro mouth. II
Is a very severe medicine and plays
smash with them generally.
Tar used In tie Same manner. Is
also very good. /, annoys rats sadly.
Smear their holes with II and they
will soon settle tbci- bills and 60 of
mad. We find it advisable to apply IL
three or four times TO insure their de-
parture for good. Pickett In Massa-
chusetts Pioughman.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
FAST TRAIN WEST.

THE CHICAGO. Rock leland a PACIFIC have
put on a last tram called the big Five Lim.
ited," that leaves Chicago mt ID II. NJ, daily,
and via Dies Molncs, Omaha aud Lincoln. arrived
at Denver nj 2:fO A. NJ. daily. This train 4
pattern. Slecpcrs ARE lighted by gas the Chair
Cara mako your ride comfortable. and no extra
charge. Day Cars are new. and made especially
for this fast train. The Dining Cars that arc
equipped and operated by this Company az.
tend tho train through 10 Denver, and this SER
vice w run by the road with fine object to please
aud satisfy It's patrons. and its record has been
such In tho past Take this train that leaves
Chicago from the c.. H. j. & =. depot at 10 n. NJ.
after all Trunk lines from tho cast have uCiiv-
cred their evening passcDgUrs.
JSO. fFrASTTAv q. T&pA
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

Jane l.. s:ie.<, has dropped . ally
foul TO Axteu 2:l,.
Mikcgan. s;i9s5. IL Onward's latest
addition 70 the eco list
Chronomotcr. PAGER. by Abe Down
ing, has reduced his record TO e:i5A.
Red Wilkes Is now second TO Elcc
tionecr only In the mum Der Of new e:3c
performers for 1890.
Appanoose, by Egbert owned by
George ID. Bennett A. Co, Syracuse.
Neb.. has reduced his to s:o6st.
The gray PAGER Guy, reduced his
record TO PISA at nashville, Ind.
Sept L., In the frce-for-all pace.
Blossom, eco, bv Pennyrack. son OF
Mambrino Pilot, Ii her sire's first con.
tribution TO the ESQ list
Nancy Hanks trotted an exhibition
mile In 2:,3A, over the Milwaukee
track. Sept II, last quarter in 81.
Allie Wilkes, by Red Wilkes, entered
the 2:2o list at Lexington. Friday, Sept
~, trotting the mile in e:ls1s.
Egthorne, by Egbert. has reduced
his record to ajax, making him one OF
the fastest stations OF the year.
belmont Prince 3, ATTN. was de.
veloped and driven TO his record by his
owner, plain farmer of York State.
George w. Leavitt of Boston has sold
his two ycar-old Bosphorous. by Sui
tan. To DIR. Drake of Pittsburg for
Sit, ZOO.
Johnston 2.o6ll pacing is quite q
horse this fall, as his three heats 2:i2.
2:is and s:i3 at iittsburg, Sept is,
demonstrate.
Bayard Wilkes by Alcantara, dan
Barcena by Bayard, paced AZ exhibi
tiol mile over the Lewiston. Me-,
track Sept 10. in 2:l9L.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
The Only Ono Ever Printed-Can
You Find the uordl

There is 2-inch display advertise
ment in this paper this week which
has no two words alike except one
word. The same Is true OF each new
one appearing each week. from the
DIR. Harter Medicine Co. This house
places n Crescent" on everything
they make and publish. Look for II,
send them the name Of the word, and
they will return you Book, BEAUTIFUL
LITHoGKAPHs, or SAMPLES FREE.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

Child. child. you are only IL years
old and want 10 get married. Have
you considered that stop wcllP Wait
fcw years longer you are entirely
too young.
too youngP Why grandma you
often told me that you were only six
teen when you we're married.
I--wcll yes but thon I am your
grandmother you know. Scraps.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

Maurice Daily made century run
with the ivory spheres ut Brooklyn ana
at the end of the nineteenth inning was
90 buttons ahead of Slosson In their
GOO point practice game. Days tri-
umph was only temporary. however.
for in the twentieth inning 1.-THE stu
dent set rapio pace and gracefully
added 1873 To his score. This placed
the New Yorker In the lead and he
n mid thare
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
ITS ExcrLLrNr QUALITIES

Commend to public approval the Cali
fornia liquid fruit remedy Syrup of
Figs. II IS pleasing TO the eye, aud TO
tn. taste and by gently acting on the
kidneys, liver and bowels. IL cleanses
the system eirectually, thereby promo
ting the health aud comfort OF all who
use a..
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
Not Generally known.

A. NJ. Hobbs, OF Shepherd. Mich,
some seasons ago planted West India
coffee berries, and has used the same
each year in his family instead OF store
coffee. This year he harvested seven
bushels and Is furnishing seed TO his
neighbors.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

To protect yourself from suifocation
by smoke, when caught In burning
building. tic an unfolded wet silk
handkerchief over the face. This ex-
cludes tho smoke from the lungs, and
permits free breathing.