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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14

An important bill affecting the eff
cheney OF the army has been favor
ably reported TO the House from the
committee on military affairs. The
bill is one designed TO carry out in
part the suggestions SO coGcntly made
by the secretary OF war in relation 70
the pay OF commissioned officers
Of the infantry, cavalry and artillery
branches OF the army. The bill pro-
vides practically a system OF selection
OF sergeant-majors and rcgimental
quartermaster sergcants OF the non
commissioned staff and tho first SER
geants OF the companies OF tho line Of
the service, who are 10 receive the
same pay as sergeants OF engineers,
which is about S32 IA month. with the
usual increase for length OF service.
The secretary In his report stated
that while the pay OF second lieuten-
ant Is SIG month. first sergeant
receives only S22 n month. The com
mittec in report express the opinion
that good first sergeant Is quite rs
necessary TO u company as second
lieutenant and that his duties arc
much more onerous The committee
also believes that the beneficial effects
OF the proposed measure would at
once be felt throughout the army and
would result In nm abatement OF dis
content and listlcssncss, and q new
esprit dc corps would take possess
sion OF the non-commissioncd officers
OF the army which would pcrmcato
the rank and file. Secretary Proctor.
In endorsing the bill. says there can be
no more important step taken for the
improvement OF the army than 10
make the position OF the higher non
commissioned officers better worth
seeking. thus attracting better class
OF young men into the enlisted service.
Army and Navy Register.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14

The tea consumed by tho royal
household In England Is always
bought az quaint. ld-fashioncd shop
Ia Pail Mall, and has been bought
there during the reigns OF Queen Vic
toria's five predecessors. IL costs 5s.
Adj pound. and was for long while
known as Earl Grey mixture" this
nobleman having recommended this
particular mixture TO her majesty
When dinner Is given at Windsor or
at Buckingham palace, fish TO the ex-
tent OF ESQ worth Is ordered; but for
an ordinary family dinner three kinds
OF fish are put on the table.
whiting being almost invariably
one OF them. A sirloin OF beef
Is cooked every day and Is put on the
sideboard cold for luncheon. The
Queen takes after her dinner one
water biscuit and piece OF cheddar
cheese; the Prince OF Wales eats bit
OF gorgonzola with crust OF home
made bread. The tea. the cheese
and the royal bed are always taken
along Whenever the Qrcen travels.
Her Majesty's wine. which Is we'll
known to be Incompatible. is kept In
the cellars OF st. James Palace. and
Is sent In basketluls Of three dozen TO
wherever she may be, this being done
more for the household and guests
than for herself, as when alone she
drinks only very weak whisky and
water with her meals by her phys
ician's orders. At banquets. however.
she takes two glasses OF Burgundy;
The clerk OF the royal kitchens. who
always carves. receives goo per an
mum. the head chef the same salary.
and the confectioners f300 and $3.50.
N. N. Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14
Still NO SENATOR.


t@~>s W @-s'@s VIZ. - w. ~ '&1~
The y. M. h A. party Is the first
20 put itself on record as being In
favor of full vote ON the Senatorial
question every day In the week. A. J.
Streeter "Wednesday received the full vote
OF the three +. Nj. b. A. men. aud they state
that he will continue To receive this vote
as long as the Senatorial fight continues
and there Is a prospect OF his election. IL
is quite probable, that whenever the three
votes east for Mr.. ST eetcr would through
the absence OF Republican members en-
able the Democrats TO complete quorum
and thereby elect Palmer the II. NJ. Il. A.
men will conclude that discretion Is adj
visabie and refrain from voting for their
independent candidate.
The beginning OF each week brings with
II renewed hope 60 all the political parties
that the Senatorial contest may be ended
before the close OF the week. Members OF
all parties are quite confident that an
election will take place this week. but
when asked 10 explain the rea ons for this
confidence, n Is found that their assurance
n the result OF mere party enthusiasm.
each member being invariably convinced
that his party and the candidate is to Ice
the Senator elect.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14
Choosing tho BETTER Part.

Men have early learned the law Of
self-prescrvation. They specialize.
They choose that pursuit and that
recreation which best suit their ma
lures and their needs. Docs not the
artist steadily refuse TO be merchant?
Docs not the broker refuse To paint
floors? Does the historian expect 10
be equally learned in astronomy?
Does the want OF knowledge or cx-
periencc in any business or study
prevent appreciative and respecting
intercourse between menp
Let woman then realize that she
cannot compass the universe. Let
each woman quietly take account OF
her stock In trade. OF her mental en-
dowments, her capacity. and her
strength, and from these let her select
what is best for her TO do and 10 be.
Whatever Is wisest for her home
that trinity of husband, children, and
SELLS her better part, which can
never be Synonymous with mere pleas
ure, self-indulgence. or stagnation
Let her then resolutely turn her back
upon all those ambitions foreign 10
this purpose, for no thoughtful woman
will find her aims too narrow. even
when she has restricted her Interests
as much as possible. Let her not be
deceived into spasmotic efforts In
other directions by other women
whose aims are not like hers Let her
not attempt 20 reach for their sue
cesses or look upon her own as insig-
nifcant or insufficient. for she will
soon find in n wisely ordered tran
gully lived life happiness and
strength which shall not be taken
away. Harper's Bazaar
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14

Don't you think you would make
more money and enjoy better health
In doing house-workPn Yes. /
rather think | would answered the
"saleslady.n "And yet your false
pride 80. pride has nothing to
do with t. | don't want TO be bosscd
by woman, that's all. indianapolis
journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14
viii Modern improvements.

Dashaway summit ! would
suggest that your younger brother be
asked 20 leave the room. rs ! have
something OF the utmost Importance
10 say 20 you
Miss Summit am afraid he will
have TO stay, Mr. Dashaway. In af-
fairs OF this kind find that Tommy's
services as shorthand writer are alb
solutely indispensable. y
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14
wHg CAMP FIRE.
REyIyIyG SOME OF THE SCENES OF
THE LATE REBELLION.
The Batties OF the future = Ono OF the
Queer Chances - Increase OF
Pay Incidents.

In the battles OF the future tho air
will be full OF noise-sharp, crisp.
rafting. believing detonations. COM
ing from mauy quarters. deceiving the
Judgment shaking the nerves OF tho
timid. and possibly interfering with
the condition necessary TO catch
quickly and clearly the words OF com
mand. Smoke volumes break and
shut up sound. and in their absence
there will be need OF greater calm
ness, the strain on the mind
will be moro severe, the disci-
plino required will have 10 be more
rigid. the attention will have TO be
more concentrated, lest che far-dis-
this win come with training, OF which
there will have to be considerable
amount, involving much waste of
powder before our troops will be tit 10
fight with an enomy using smokeless
gunpowdcr. Indeed, it will be for
some time necessary 20 train the
soldier 10 engage in tho old rs
making u great smoke, as well
as with IN enemy making none at all.
Accordingly tho new powder will not
be all gain. and II will impose good
deal OF extra work and anxiety.
1t is by no means clear what the
issue would be II two bodies Of soldiers.
equal in other respects, were using
different forms OF gunpowdor. The
advantages Of quick firing and clear
sight might not long be with the
smokeless weapons. and in the thick
OF melee, troops trained in the
smokelcss system might be somewhat
bewildcred On tho other hand, es-
pecially with artillery. massed or in
detachment. and OF fairly long range,
the use OF smokeless powder wouldun.
doubtedly be an advantage. not only
as regards rapid and accurate firing.
but as Offering less aim TO an
enemy, obscured by his own smoke
and with nothing but sound
to guide him. With armies
using smokelcss powder, IL may
be that one OF its early effects will be
dress, subduing it in tone. and 80 de-
priving the battlefield OF another OF
its picturesque elements. Judging
distances by colors viii become Almost
important feature In military training,
and more attention will be needed 10
perfect sight NJ such ranges rs the diff
ferent arms in use will carry. How
this may affect people afflicted with
short sight will become very grave
question indeed, not wholly 10 be
settled by the employment OF artificial
aid. Maneuvers will take place over
larger areas before actual fighting be-
gins. and something of an Indian :
craft and natural keenncss will be
needed on the part OF stan officers, =
Army and Navy Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14
cnnld Sod conronna Iier.

Clara Harry proposed to me last
night and | accepted him" Helen
(triumphantly) Why. he proposed
TO me last week aud refused him.
Clara (coolly) Yes. know IL. He
told me he did IL just for practice. lie
knew you didn't care for him. Dos
ton Herald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14

Can you cook?n he asked.
Yes. she replied.
Can you sew?n
Yes.
"Can YOU wash and iron?'
Yes.
"Will YOU be my wife9n
moi What you evidently want Is
a hired girl
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14
FOR THE LADIES'
ITEMS OF INTEREST OF AND FOR THE
FEMININE SEX.
brilliant Wives and stupid Husba nds--
Choosing the BETTER Part-fithy
Points, Etc., Etc.

Matrimony cannot change human
Character, and when two persons OF
essentially antagonistlc natures. are
unfortunately united in its bonds. IL Is
only by the exercise OF mutual forbcar-
ance that they can hope to live to-
gcther In peace and amity. Intellect
therefore. should never matc with inn
becility. nor principle with immoral
ity. nor purity with grossness. No
good ever came OF such unions. yet
they take place every day. Passion
blinds judgment in these cases. and
when the love-lamp goes out and the
ordinary daylight looks in. one OF the
parties at least Is sure TO stand aghast
~ the realities which IL reveals.
Tho most foolish that fool can do
Is 70 marry a highly gifted woman.
Ills vanity-for all weak men are
vain is sure 90 take fire at the dis
covery. which will soon be forced upon
him Ia spite OF his stupidity. that his
wife Is his superior II he Is OF "a
brutal nature, he will endcavor 10
shelter his natural inieriorlty behind
his marital authority and ta,int and
torture the being who. by right OF
mind, II not by law. Is his suzeralu.
II. on the contrary, he falls helplessly
into the position OF dependent and
submits quietly TO be guided and gov
crened By the stronger nature TO
which he has allied himself, he will
simply be piticd and despiscd. In
either case he will have cause 10 re-
greet that he married above his intel
lectual degree; and the lady, that she
stopped 10 conquer. IN. Y. Ledger.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14

Sweet Girl with many admirers)-
1--WE been taken ont sleigh-riding
twenty-three times this winter"
Practical Father (meditatively)-
Twenty three times? $3.50, If cent.
My dear. do you really think you are
worth all that expenditures
Sweet Girl-''Oh IL wasn't much
for each one. you know. There were
twenty-three Of them. ~ Banner OF
Light.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14

A young married lady who moved
into the country from city home,
considered keeping hens a pleasant
and profitable duty. One day a friend
inquired: Are your hens good hens?'
ION. yes, she replied in "A delight
ful tone, they haven't laid a bad egg
yet. Field and Farm.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14

Belle--"Why didn't you marry MIR.
Watson. Nell? We all know heasked
you to" Neli-'O. | couldn't be
happy with such man ~ Mr.. Wat
son. Bclle-''With such man as
Mr.. Watson. Why Nell. what do
you mean? They say he has abso-
lutely no faults Nell---''Yes. so /
understand. Thatsjust why ] couldn't
be happy with him. '-Somcrvilie
journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14

"My wife has saving disposition, y
said Hicks. when we got our up
right piano she made red plush
cover for it, SO that the rosewood
wouldn't get scratched Then she
covered that with sort OF linen
buster arrangement, 80 as TO save the
plush tell you women have great,
big minds. w. Harper's Bazaar.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14

Tramp (after receiving biscuit)--
Where Is your woodpilc, lndy?n
Lady-"Out In the shed. sir. How
kind OF you 10 offer 10 split some
wood
Tramp-"I'm not going TO split any
wood. want TO find an ax TO split
this biscuit.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14

Judge. "How Is IT, prisoner. when
you broke into the house you stole an
empty box OF goods and overlooked
the full ones?''
Don't you blame me for that. your
Honor. I've been scolded enough on
account OF IL by my wife already"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14

First Worker (gloomily) - Women
are crowding into every department
OF industry and lowering our wages. "
Second Workcr-'I amt afraid OF
EN-.
First Worker You're not? What
are you?"
Second Workor-A cook New
York Weekly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14

Mrs. JEFF Davis says her husband
was abused at Fortress Monroe. A
good man. husbands were abused
during the war. and those at Libby
and Andersonville failed 10 1.-Two long
enough 20 file comp'ailt.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14

A man said 70 clergyman one
night: Il would not have missed
your sermon for go" When the
collection box was passed that man
put In n copper cent.-Ex.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14
Good Tor Tho vermonrers.

r. II. George. Co. ID. 9TH VT. having
seen an article which said that tho
Sixth Corps was not the hrst TO break
the rebel lines near Petersburg, April
2. 1868. says on the night OF April |,
which was as dark MS pitch, tho order
camc TO fall in and march over the
breastworks toward the picket-line.
After reaching tho picket they formed
in limo OF battle and the Vermont Bril-
gade was. ordered 10 lie down. About
o'clock on the morning OF April
? n signal-gun was fred which bade
them form for the first dance. the
music 20 be furnished by the particle
pants. They were ordered TO pay no
attention to the rebel picket. and not
gun was fred until they got To the
abatis. Tho rebel picket did not SEQ
them until they got within 20 feet IL be-
ing so dark. While getting through
the abatis the rebel main line opened
on them with telling effect and the
solid flame from their brcustworks lit
up the country around 80 they could
see where they were going They
charged and took the works. and tho
writer does not think there was any
regiment ahead OF his In that charge.
The writer was slightly wounded
in tho breast and came near being
bayonctcd by the rebel. but member
Of his company brought his gun-bnrrel
down on tho rebo's head. and the
writer can hear tho sound OF that gun
blow until this day. The fight did
not last long at such close quarters
/ for some Of the rebels threw up their
hands, while others ran like race
horses. The brigade moved on until
they reached the South Side Railroad,
where they tore up the track. II was
glorious victory, and the Vermont
ers got there for certain.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14

1T doesn't pay TO be kind to pets. :"
said Johnny. II filed the goldfish
globe up with milk one day, and the
fish all died"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-14

fair hands and wet by her
tears. IL was meant TO be
practical and was OF immense thick
ness that is, 1t was padded TO the
depth OF an inch or two. During a
long and tedious campaign in chilly
weather the soldier found II invalu-
able as a safeguard against colds. and
wore IL almost constantly. lie had IL
on one morning when plunged into
tho heat OF a hand-to-hand skirmish.
The affair developed into quite a little
battle. and soon the struggling fire on
both sides had become rafting vol
leys. When il was over the soldier
retired 10 his tent and removed his
coat and shirt in order To stanch the
low Of blood from small flesh wound
In his back. La removing the pro-
tector he felt a sharp pain shoot
through his chest. and then he noticed
that the protector was cut all up by
the passage OF "a bullet. An
investigation developed an awfully
queer chance" His sweetheart had
accidentally left needle sticking in
the pad which he had never noticed
before. This ran right through the
cloth and a bullethad struck ii on the
point. The needle had been forced
back clear through thick button on
his wooden undershirt and thence had
gone little distance into the skin.
The resistance OF the button had
forced the soft lead OF the bullet clear
round the needle SO that the bullet
was fairly impalcd on the slender
wiro. Thus was the life Of tho sol
der saved, and through the careless
ness OF his beloved in leaving tho
needle In the protector. Pa Grit.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-17
SILVER Is laid ASIDE.
Republican Caucus Unwilling
to Act on Coinage.
QUAY MAKES HIS DEFENSE.
Never Was q Man So Prosecuted Since
Alexander Hamilton's Time.
The senator Denies Every Charge Affect
ing His Honesty and Explains the
Transactions That Give Rise TO Them
President Will Visit Seattle.

WASHINGTON CRY, Feb. l6--The caucus
of Republican members of the House was
slimly attended tonight, not more than
seyenty-fve being present. The silver
question occupied the greater part of the
session, and the brief opinion of those
present was against free coinage.
Perkins Of Kansas and Bartine of Ne
vada spoke for free coinage and Walker of
Massachusetts, against it. Henderson Of
Illinois, Kerr of Iowa, and Anderson of
Kansas inclined toward more
liberal silver policy, but believed
additional legislation on the subject
at this late day was unwise for business
and political reasons. Cannon spoke
against free coinage and further legislation
on the subject. He favored giving the
shipping subsidies bill and other important
measures now pending chance.
Finally a resolutlontwas adopted that
the secretary be instructed to request the
immediate presence an continued attend-
ance Of absent Republican members dur
ing the remainder OF the session. Ad-
iOurned =
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-17
PORT TOWNSEND rrRx ALL RIGHT.
Reported Assignment Of G. G. Bartlete
q Co. Untrue.


q Co. Untrue.
PoRr TOWNSEND, Feb l6.-fSpecial. T.
The report of the assignment Of G. G. Bart
lett & Co., dealers in general merchandise,
Port Townsend, TO the First National bank,
published by Seattle paper, was not cor
rect. 1t appears that the firm was in debt
to the bank altogether $1,000. Saturday
Mr.. Bartlett was informed that the bank
wanted settlement on . claim for 81, 100.
There being no one accessible for ready
money at the time, the firm confessed
judgment for the sum mentioned. Today
Mr.. Bartlett applied to the Merchants
bank and on suitable collateral borrowed
$4,000. He at once made payment to
the First National bank Of $1l 900. thus
clearing himself Of all obligations in
that quarter. An examination Of the
books shows the firm of G. G. Bartlett d
Co. to be more than solvent. The assets
are over 10000, while the liabilities are
only $4,000. The action of the bank in
comment here. Frank A. Bartlett is .
stockholder in the bank. and one
of its oldest depositors. When the news
of its action spread today somewhat of q
fright was caused and number of deposit
ors withdrew their accounts. Frank A.
Bartlett took his account over to the Mer-
chants bank, and many Of his friends
will do the same. Those interested
deny that there has been . rush" at the
bank, though they admit number Of de-
poslts were withdrawn.
Henry Landes, president of the bank,
and Jackson, . director. went -
Victoria with the intention, 1t is rumored,
of trying to sell the motor railroad here,
in which they are heavy stockholders.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-17
WILL VISIT WASHINGTON.
The President Unable to Resist Senator
Squire's Glowing Description.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 16.-[Special. +
As the result of very long talk this after
noon between President Harrison and
Senator Squire, the state of Washington
will probably have the honor of entertain
ing the highest officer in the land in few
weeks. The president had decided to visit
California. and then return home over the
Union Pacific without looking at the big
state of Washington.
Senator Squire learning this. when the
Senate adjourned this afternoon, jumped
into q carriage and drove right
to the executive mansion. Though
the time for receiving callers
had long passed, the president received
Mr.. Squire, and they had lengthy chat.
The senator from the sunset state pictured
the glories, rich resources, vast supplies
and remarkable development of his land
as only Western man can talk of his
country, and the president was ex-
ceedingly interested. He asked Mr..
Squire about the magic city. and the
senator replied that they were all
magic cities, and then went into details
about Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane Falls and
the other thriving places.
Finally the president yielded to the ar
guments and declared that he would visit
Washington if he went West at
all. While his proposed trip is
not as yet absolutely certain,
he says himself that it is very probable
that it will be undertaken. He will go
South soon after the adjournment of con-
gress, then to California over the Southern
Pacific, and then to Washington.
Senator Squire told the Posr-INTELLr-
GENcER correspondent this morning that
he felt assured that the president would
make his proposed visit.
"While he didn't absolutely promise me- re-
marked the senator. 81 feel certain that he viii
visit us, and it would be grand event for the
state. The attention that would be drawn to our
state by the visit of the president OF the United
States there would be of incalculable aid to US
when We fight for appropriations for public
buildings. Now some of the senators and repre-
sentatiyes actually ridicule our ideas. They
they think we have mushroom towns that good
shower would drown. One can't get an accurate
idea OF the state of Washington unless he person
ally inspects the state. President Harrison was
in Washington some years ago and that is argu-
ment why he should go there now. We make
cities in q few years, and that 10 just what We
want the East to know. When the president de-
cides to come you may rest assured that our peo-
pie will give him q hearty welcome
The arrangements for the trip are being
completed as fast as possible. 1t is likely
that the last part of May will be chosen as
the time and that the presidential party
will be away from this city from month
to SIX weeks. II the party goes TO Puget
sound. il has been suggested that 1t 60 on
the new cruiser San Francisco.