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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02

The Ijelgians have adopted de-
vice for their artillery by which bat
terry commander can better direct tho
fire Of his gunners. IL consists Of an
iron stcp-ladder about seven and a half
feet high and weighing sixty-five
pounds. 1t is to be carried on the am
munition wagon, and when set up IL
serves AS point Of observation from
which the commanding officer can view
the field.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02
va.sar.. GOOD rlme,- FUND.

Vassar Is probably the only college
that has fund TO be used in giving its
students good times" For several
years past sum has been given tho
college by New York gentleman 70
be used for such n purpose. II is known
as the free money" and when parties
OF students start for day at Lake
MononIS or some of the other beautiful
places along the Hudson IL Is tho 'fres
money" that turns tho wheels.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02

The average Atlantic steamer IL
manned by about $50 men, as follows
1hirty-two deck-hands, 4 officers, .
petty officers. 80 firomen, ETC., en-
rineer. and 65 stewards. The master
and chief ofiicials-that Is, mates and
engineers are chosen by the owners or
managers, while the remainder OF the
crew are chosen by the captain. III ST
class ships muster from twelve TO If
teen men each watch, and all OF those
are shipped as seamcn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02

On q certain occasion Yankee officer
cavalierly rode up to the gate Of the
Late Judge Il. |. Bullock. during one OF
the periods of Federal occupation OF
Kentucky, and asked little colored
boy who lived at the house, to which
the boy replied in q mn tter.aI-orrSe
way3.s3Tol. Bti11ocIs. = .Col. Bull
joclS?r esaid the Federal ''And how
did he come TO be Colonel. win you
tell me?r In some wondermcnt, but
with positive assurance, the boy re-
piled: why, he was horn Colonel.
sir" And truly he was.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02
A Great Traveller.

II. A. Towle, conductor on the
Boston and Maine railroad is said 10
nave travelled 2.o0o,oo0 miles in that
capacity. He entered the service ms a
brakeman in 1s47. and has been pas
senger conductor continuously since
1881. lie has averaged about 900 miles
week equivalent TO nearly twice
around the globe every year,, and has
never had serious accident 10 any train
he had charge Of.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02
A VILLAGE TRAGEDY.
How Martin Lord KILLED ITS Sweetheart
I'm a Cemetery.

Martin Lord was once the flower and
the hope Of one Of the most respected
families in New York village. His
amiahle disposition and superior intel
lect procured for him universal love
and esteem.
Martin was n great favoritc with the
ladies', old and young, but he never
showed any marked partiality to any
one until he became intimate with Isa-
bslln Ashton. the daughter Of the late
clergyman.
Isabella was young and the most
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02

That remarkable young woman who
went among the Karpathians and wrote
u book ON her experience Is bringing
out new addition Of the work with n
late porsrait OF herself and n long pre-.
face.
She isn't half ms pretty in this pic
tnrc as she was In the kniclscrboclsers,
jaunty jacket, and boyish hat in which
she made her trip.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02

The Indiana veterans Of the late war
are already taking steps TO raise fund
to erect monument 20 the late Gov.
A. u. Hovey. The Department Com
mandcr of the q. "A. r., Col. ]. N.
Walker. has taken the initiative in u
general order, recently issued. There
can be no doubt Of the desire of tho
veterans and their friends To contrib
ute to n monument for that gallant
soldier and statesman.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02

Mrs. Augusta Evans Wilson has
written novels enough 70 all long
library shelf. Her favoritc book Is
"Beulah," which brought her financial
Independence at time when her cir
cumstances were not exactly pleasant.
No subsequent work approached tho
sale Of the one mentioned
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02

The Ohio National Guard Is in great
need Of permanent camping ground
and outdoor school OF instruction.
Adjt Gen. Dill, Surg. Gen. Hart and
Col. Pollock have been appointed mem
bers of commission to inspect and To-
cate a site within fifty miles OF
Columbus for that purpose. Co c.,
Second Regiment, Opened the drill
season and gave its fifteenth annual
ball Oct. 30. They propose soon TO visit
California, and intend as we'll trip TO
Chicago in 'o3. All the other commands
in Ohio are equally Determined and pro-
gressive. And this means consider.
able.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02
Ohlectinns n the Dntc.

The Philadelphia Press reports that
the date chosen ir the national en-
campment, Sept. q conflicts with the
time for the grandnnion Of the Army
OF the Cumberland dChickamauga. If
both are held at he same time IL Is
quite certain that many thousands OF
Western veterans md families who
otherwise would . 10 Washington.
prefer 20 attend te other gathering
and witness the economies that will
take place i'm connection with the dedi-
eating OF the monument upon the great
national park serie of tattlcficlds in
Tennessee and Georia.
There are many lindreds of old sol
diers who served in 'hio, Pennsylvania,
New York and NewEngland regiments
under Generals Hoo.er, Slocum, Geary,
Tyndalc and Kilpat elk in the Eleventh,
Twelfth and Twotieth and Calvary
corps, who would cioy as much pleas
ure in revisiting ooltout mountain,
Missionary ridge, Riggold and Chick
amauga, ms they vuld in attending
the reunion at Washington.
at Is believed sder the circum-
stances" says the PISS. that the time
for holding the Gran Army gathering
will be changed. IND II Is. the feeling
OF uncertainty will ntinuc To exist
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02

The Daughters OF tbs confcdoacy. y
at st. Louis. arc raising fund q cs-
tablish home for needy exon
federatcs and gave grand bah on
Thanksgiving night. Their invitations
were sent out with Confederate nag
in one corner. Large numbers vere
sent to Grand Army men, and not one
went near the hall. The Union vet,ans
have none but the lindest feeling Tor
disabled Confederate soldiers and would
contribute toward their comfort and
relief, but will not countenance the
further use Of tho Confederate dag.
The sooner the cx-rebeIs get this into
their head, the better it win be fos tho
country. Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02

Miss Ethel Parton. daughter OF tho
late James Parton, win be her fathers
biographcr. She holds his desk with it's
wealth OF letters and manuscripts TO
make such disposition of as she, thinks
wise.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02
Dodging pIlets.

During a shooting latch in the pres
cnce Of the Govcrnoipf Candahar the
latter noticed To his constituent, that
the heads of sparrow were the favor
lite butt OF the marksen. who but sell
dom missed their aim Whercupon he
declared that>it was ir moro difficult
TO hit an egg. Sir Per laughed at the
supposition, but thSirdar stood his
ground and the matt was put 10 the
test. An egg was sucndcd on wall
and the soldiers fircdt IL, but. strange
To say, not one OF thd hit the egg.
The Governor and | suite kept their
CONTINGENCIES and cx&cd the non-suc-
cess Of The firing par on the ground
of the difficulty OF ththing. At last
ball hit the thrcadp which the egg
was fastened and il 4 TO the ground
without breaking. Nv the mystery
was solved; the cunpg Afghan had
used n blown egg, nd the feather.
weight she'll had bccnoved aside each
time by the current mir In front OF
the ball and thus escfd being hit.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02

An OK succUmBs TO A SER
sENT's POWER.

With Coil OF tho Neck Around the
Animal and Its Tail Twisted Around
Tree IL Holds the OK ~ HAY In
spite OF Aid From Others.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02

The arrangements for the old sol
diers during the worlds fair win be
very complete, and all will be cared for
who attend. The managers OF The
grand cncamI ment will send com
mittee To Washington and secure tents
and whatever is needed 10 be used for
their benefit, so that the old comrades
I.; ss9 sEo~lats9 , saIne dsia fHe over
again their old days. A set OF registers
will be kept and all the veterans regis
tered, giving their name, company and
regiment, their permanent address,alsc
their address while in the city attend
ing the fair, in order that their com
rades may be able to find them.
There will also be n bureau Of infor-
nation established, and all soldiers will
be informed where they can procure
places TO stop at reasonable rates while
attending the fair II they do not wish
10 go into camp. Thousands of the
veterans with their families ard friends
will attend this great encampment and
the Columbian exposition. They de-
sire To meet and greet their comrades
once more before tie final muster-out,
and they have requested that these ar
rangemcnts be made for their comfort
and information curing the worlds
fair in 1893, beginning May and con-
tinuing through thefair. The general
management OF the encampment is i'm
the hands Of well-kIown comrades, and
is endorsed and supported by the lead
ing men of the nation. IL meets with
the hearty approbtion OF the fair
management, and VII undoubtedly be
! carried through SUCCESSFULLY.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02

am dying, Egypt dying
Edits the crimson life tide fast.
And tho dark Plufonian shadows
Gather on the evening blast.
Let Thine arm. O Queen. support me;
hush my soos and bow thine ear.
hcarken 10 the great heart secrets
Thou, and thou alone. must hear
Though my SCARED and veteran legions
Rear their eagles high no more.
And my rocked and scattered gailoys
Strew dark Aetium's fatal shore:
Though no glIttering guards surround me,
PROMPT TO do their masters will,
Unjust perish like Roman
Die the great Triunvir stilil
Let not Caesars scrvile minions
Mock the lion thus laid low;
Twas no focmans arm that felled him;
Twas his own that dealt the blow
Hts. who pillowed on thy bosom
Turned aside from glory's ray
His who drunk with thy carcsses,
Madiy threw world away.
Should tho base plobeian rabhlc
Dare nssail my fame in Rome.
where my notle spouse. Octayia,
Weors within her widowed home
Seek herb Say the gods have told me-
Affairs, augurs. circiing wings
Ihat her blood with mine comminglcd,
Net shall mount the throne OF kingi
A. for thee, star-oycd Eggplant
Glorious sorccress OF the Nilei
Light The path 10 Stygian horrors
with The srlendors OF thy smile.
Give TO Caesar crowns and arches.
Let his brow his laurel twine.
can scorn the Senates triumphs.
Triumphing In love like thine
am dying, Egypt dying
Harli the insulting foeman's cry.
They are coming Quick. my falchloni
Let me front them ere die.
All no more amid the battle
Shall my heart exulting swell:
ISIS and Osiris guard thee
Cleopatra -Rome--fsrowelll
The above poem was written by GEL
w. ii. Lyle on the eve OF the ba
tie OF Chtcamauga. When il wa
almost finished he dropped his penc
and said to Col. Realf. who shared I'll
tent with him: II will be killed
battle tomorrow" lie then read tn
written portion and Col. Realf pr,
vailed upon him to finish the poem. TIL
the General did with perfect calm. II
was killed in battle the day followin
just rs he had predicted. There wa
no place in war for man with such
beautiful mind
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1892-01-02

The National Guarpf Illinois Il on
the qui vive 20 improjn every branch
OF the service, and bdble 70 do the
host business 70 Election in isea.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26
DR.. n. V. TURNER.

AT times my brain seemed literally
on IRE, and l had to have cold, wet
clothes applied every few minutes in
order to keep from absolute distraction
The cramps in my limbs were at tim, 20
terrible, and take it all in all, I suffered
enough to drive any man with a less ali
solute will completely crszy. l had
given chronic diseases quite thorough
study. and l gave everything l had ever
heard of thorough trial. but to no avail
1t looked hard to have to lie there and
die by inches, and like drowning man |
grasped at what / considered 'the last
straw when l consulted DR. St.ckhouse.
1t proved to be my salvation, for al
though have taken treatment but few
weeks, am new man. Why, / hardly
think OF using my cane now, an article
which l fully expected TO carry the rest
Of my life. do not suffer from the
cramps and nervous twitching as I used
70 do. and those terrible headaches have
entirely disappeared. I am so overjoyed
at the thought OF again being able to re
sumo my medical duties that words can
not express my gratitude for these physi
clans. II the specialists can cure such
seemingly hopeless chronic cases Ms
mine. how readily must snch diseases as
catsrrL. bronchitis. lsrynioitis, etc, yield
to their skillful treatment
Il owe them nv life and sm glad to be
able to express my feelings through the
columns of your paper.
M. V. TURNER NJ. D.,
No. 504 Upper First street, Evansville.
Ind"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26
HERE TO STAY.
This Is One of Davenport's Permanent In
situations

The facilities Of the Stsckhouse Medi-
Cal Institute are undoubtedly greater and
its opportunities better for the successful
treatment of chronic diseases than any
iLsti' ution of it's kind in the world. No
other institution in the state Of Iowa is
Of one, teHth the magnitude. There are
Is physicians on the consulting staff, all
Of whom are prominent specialists Of
recognized ability. II finds no necessity
for DO asting Of associated medical in
stitutes." Tie whole is under the direct
superv sion of DR.. Stackhouse. The in
stitute employs more physi' JAMS, treats
more csses. represents more capital, and
ELECTS more cures than any other institu-
ton in this country.
Pure medicines md thorough services
will be accorded TO each patient being
treated now at SIS a month, as would be
gwen if you were paying hundreds of
dollars. Consultation free and every body
cordially welcomed.
The Stackhouse Medical institute in
Davenport is o permanent institution
Every announcement made is carried
out. Every claim is substantiated.
Every promise is fulfilled.
To demonstrate to all ffereTs at Dav-
export. Rock Island, Moline and vicinity,
the superiority aud remarkable efficiency
of this treatment. DR.. Stackhouse and
associates made this offer:
; Until January LIST all patients ard all
diseases will be treated at the nominal
fee Of o. a month. This includes con-
eultation, examination. services, medi>
cine, and treatment. All persons under
treatment before January will be entitled
to the same low rate until cured Just
az careful attention. skilled treatment,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26
Ii MUST BE GOOD.
Well Known Physicians En-
dorse the Staokhouse
Treatment.
STATEMENT OF DIR. TURNER.

His Personal Experience with DIR. Stack
house and His Associates-A Permanent
Institution-How All Severe Nose.
Throat and Lung Troubles Have Their
orisiR-Watch That Cold.
DIR. NJ. V. Turner a gradua'e of Pore's
Medical Institute. of S.. LOWS, Mo and
physician OF great ability, tella the fol-
lowing regarding the treatment OF DR..
Stat khouse and associates;
Il have heen sufferer from parsly,ic
SECURES and severe nervous attacks, &C
companied By twitcbing and crsmping Ct
me limbs for aboui five years. The at
lacks came on without any apparent
cause and from the very first were so
severe as to incapacitate me for nv
medical duties. l had 10 give up nv
Isrge medical practice and go 10 the
hospital for treatment
The right side OF my body became
Absolutely useless, almost without feel
ing and l suffered The most excrucis ting
heEdaches one could irroeipe.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26
NOTHING GOES LIKE -MopEs1y

NOTHING GOES LIKE ''MODESTY."
"A Small Virginia Towns Supply of the Po-
litical Kind.
PARKERsBURG, w. Va, Dec. 24.-The
modest little town of Phillippi, in Barbour
county, with seventy Democratic votes and
a population by the 1890 census Of CTS, YES
terday forwarded applications to Wash
ington which make the following showing:
One applicant for minister to Hawaii, ten
for postmastership of Phillippi, five for
department appointments in Washington,
two for postal clerkships, one for postoffice
inspector, one for collector Of internal rev.
enue and two for places in the state de-
partment at Washington. 1t is said that
an appeal has been sent to Mr.. Cleveland
in person to make no appointments to any
of the places asked for until all the papers
of all the applicants have been sent in.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26

"Castoria L. the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest OF their children, and use Castoria In
stead Of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium.
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtfui
agents down their Threats, thereby sending
shen to premature graves"
DE- J. r. kncKuoK,
CONWAY Ark
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26
uniformly successful in is results.

uniformly successful IN is results.
Iu thousands OF cases where other svsA
TENS had failed, the S;ackhouse treat
ment mas schiey the most remarkable
cures. The PERM nency of these results
mas given The Stack house Medical insti-
tute repnta'ion unique 10 the history of
special effort in uenIcine
Inc Interesting personal statements of
patients published from time to time 10
tnete columns, prove conclusively to the
reading public that the St.ckbouse treat
ment cures. No other system of treat
ment ever perfected has been accorded
the hearty endorsement OF so many prom
inent physicians.
OF Special Importance.
The attention of phy Ici4ps cf Dsven-
port and vic nifty. especially those who
nave contracted lung troubles, is respect.
fully invited to the we'll known efficiency
or Inc S'ackhouse Lung Treatment The
usual couriesies of the proft ssion will be
extended to those who apply for treat
ment.
Stackhonse Medical institute,
Permanently located in
Rooms II a'dls,
WHITAKER BUILDING.
First Floor. Take the Elevator.)
corner OF B fdy and Third Streets,
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
All curaoie diseases trea ed with sue
c.ss. sp cialiies: Eve. Ear, Nose.
Throat aud Lungs; Nervo, Diseases.
Blood Diseases aud Skin D. CO rs
Nucctssfui treatment by mail. Write
TOT symptom biank. Cons, ltation and
examination free.
Oi1ce Hours-9 10 10 q. m 8 to and
toS IN.
Sundays to 10 M only.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26
The Inter-American Railway Project.

New YORK, Dec. 4.-The preliminary
surveys for the projected continental rail-
way to connect the republics of North
America with those of Central and South
America have been practically completed,
and although the official reports have not
yet been published the three commissions
have declared that a practicable route has
been found, the engineering problems pre-
sented by which in no instance exceed
those encountered by the construction OF
tae Canadian Pacific and other continental
roads OF North America.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26
Telegraph Briefs

The resignation of William B. Greene,
secretary OF the American Bankers asso-
citation, has been accepted.
Judge S. S. Burton, cashier of the First
National bank of Lacrosse, Wis, died Of
winter cholera, aged ~ years.
Paderewski, the celebrated pianist, &c
companied by his secretary and his favorite
piano, has arrived in New York
The members of a club of rich Young
men at Venice are pledged to marry DOOR
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26
Rheumatism curod In a Day.

'Mvstic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically Cures in one tc three
DAYS It's action upon the system is re-
markable and mysterious. 1t removes a.
once the cause and the disease immed>
t"if h-"0pesrs. The first dose greatly
benefits. Warranted by Otto Gro,jan,
druggist, Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26
CaStoria.

"Castoria Is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
DR- G. c. OseooD,
Tov.n rs~,~
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26
LEGAL.
,vyoUToR's NOTICE

p.,.,e OF Rebecca Walsh, Deceased.
.Ss-signed having been appointed exc
last will and e; TOs f Of Rebecc.
F,l.h,. ~ licensed, hereby gives notice tina h
tlllnoa. before the county court OF Rock Island
El spP a. the ONCE OF the clerk OF said court. in
|p1rt,' o. Rock ,slRrd, at the March term on
ts s,,., Monday in March next, at which time
b nss having claims aga nst said estate are
] pes snd reaue ted to attend, for the purpose
the same adjusted. All persons in.
hs', ,o aid estate are requested to make i'm
D ,'.i. nsynent 10 the undersigned.
IsllsSS hi 18Th day of December, A. D. 1892
Dhe- WILLIAM B. PETTITT,
Executor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26
CaStoria.

"Castorfa is so well adapted TO children TINS
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-
II. A. ARCHER, II. D.,
III So Oxford ST, Brooklyn, N. Y,
Our physicians in tbs chiidrenS depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castorsa,
and although We only have among our
medical supplies what Is known as regular
products, yes we are free 60 confess that tho
merits Of Castoria has won ~ 10 look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HosrHAL AsD pIsPxzsAxx,
Boston, HasA
AILxx c. SnyrH, F>es,
array Street, New York City.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26
Recl.lessness at a Fox chase.

ALLIANCE, o., Dec M.-Henry King, a
wealthy resident of Newton Falls, accident
ally shot and fatally wounded Daniel Lech-
htner, tenant on one of his farms, while
attending fox chase Thursday. Lechlit-
ner can not live. He IS 40 years old and has
a wife and four children. King, an old
man, is craZed with GRIEF.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26
Hoods SarsapariIIa

to the children, and find that it keeps them in
good health. am willing that this shall be
used for the benefit of Others" Mrs. SARAH
MUIR, 3os 10th av., So. Minneapolis. MINI.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26
What is

astora is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription
and Children 1t neither Opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups,
1t is Pleasant. Its is thirty years. by
Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms allays
fevershness. Castoria prevents vomiting Curd,
Diarrhoea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles, constipation fatuIency.
CastOria assimiates the food, regulates
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep.
toria Is the Children's Friend.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26

HOODS PILLS cure all Liver Ills, Bilious
ness. Jsundice, Indigestion. Sick Headache.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26

The Centaur Company, n Murray Street, York
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-12-26
WATCH THAT COLD !
A slight cold
A very bad cold

A very bad cold
A persistent. continuous cold
And then ca:arrh inevitably results.
Catarrh neglected, invariably leads into
consumption 1t is one of those chronic
diseases often misunderstood by the suf-
ferer, rarely understood by the general
practitioner, and familiar in all lis forms
and complications only to trained
specialist.
DIR. Stackhouse and his associate
specialists have a system of treatment for
catarrhal affections that is mild. harm
less. antiseptic, painless, wholesome and