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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-26

In the matter of getting ava with
rich American hcircsses the English
seem to be much swifter than in any
other form OF international contest.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-26

Boss Plat has the Republican party
In New York by the tail and intends TO
swing IT to the candidate for President
who will MAKE the highest AMI hes, bid.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-26

An eccentric German is touring
through California barcfouted. He
claims that he has not worn hoes in
ten years.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-26

In view OF its healthfulncss woman is
so far capable OF a joke that when
nlighting from her bicycle she gets OFF Il
good Observation-Disclosures Times.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-26
PAGES.

The Arkansas City Reporter asks:
"Win the new woman ry?' We don't
know whether she is or not, but she
is.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-26

Connecticut, while cleaning up he
rooms after the school closed. discover
ed cIS wads OF chewing gum stuck about
In various places.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-26

Business is evidently reviving in New
York. The Duke OF Marlborough has
succeeded in selling a share Of his title
to Il representative of the V~andcrbilts.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-26
Observe Tie Following Directions
Rule as u Ansun!. si Paint REQUIRED,

&. LIN. amount Of paint required varies
according. to the condition OF the sur-
race 10 b: covered. AS u rule one gal
ION OF ms paint ~dll cover 400 10 500
anAre feet ~oneiooat. or POO TO $50 SQUARE
letb. two coats. if tho work Is I'm ia IL.
eopaition. hence by. adding together.
the length in feet of tha sides and snds
nf'~the building. and multiplying nv
thh' average height, the product If di:'
Niueo by 700. VIII give an idea of the
quantity required for the work.
Thus. Il building may b.. 40 feet long
- feet wide and % feet high: . sides 81
: ends 40: multiply by height % feel
J,oW. divide by 2Go-say Ii gallons for
two coats.
SOLD NHoLESALE AND RETAIL BY
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07

mode is TO scatter the vines over the
meadow and cover them with an inch
of sand. This gives n quick growth,
but requires many vines and also a
good deal of sand.
Some people sow what they call cut
tings. They run the vines through
hay cutter, cutting them into lengths
about one inch long. These they SOW
broadcast and harrow in.
Until the vines are matted keep the
land well drain ed, as the plants do not
thrive on wet land When properly
drained "A good meadow will become
matted in three years, though some
plantations take longer than that on
account of the land being too wet For
two or three years after putting out
the vines the land should be kept free
from weeds, and the cranberry plants
given undisputed posse ssion. During
the first year hoe may be. used, but
after that the grass must be pulled by
hand TO avoid looscning the runners
that are rooted In the soil This
should DO done in August, before the
weeds go TO seed
Though drainage Is required to OBJ
tain growth of vines, after the mat
is completed there are certain times
when considerable moisture is neces-
sary to insure good crop. Sometimes
droughts blast n great many of the
blossoms, which Is prevented II enough
moisture can be supplied TO the crop
20 insure full development Again,
where the soil can be made moist, the
latc-formed berries will grow up to
full size. But where irrigation is re-
sorted To, care must be taken TO lower
the water In the bitches by the middle
of August, that the vines may be en-
abled TO make good fall growth. If
this be not done the crop OF the COM
ing year may bc seriously damaged.
The fruit buds are formed in the fall,
and are visible at the ends of tho new
growth on the upright branches All
plantations require flooding every win
ter. --Farlners' Review.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07
THE ECLIPSE.
Clouds Shut Out the View Mt Chicago
Seen at other Points.

Clouds Shut Out the View mt Chicago
Seen at Other Points.
CHICAGO. Sept. 8. There should have
been total eclipse Of the moon, Wis
ible TO the naked eye at midnight
Tuesday night. but an electric storm
came between humanity and the lunar
orb, completely shutting out the
slightest view Of the scheduled eclipse.
Thunder, lightning and rain proved
an unwelcome substitute.
ROCHESTER,. n. ", Sept. 5.--A cloud
less sky and a clear atmosphere gave a
perfect view of the eclipse OF the moon
Tuesday night. The total eclipse began
shortly after midnight.
BosroN. Sept 5.--Thousands of Bos-
tonians viewed the total eclipse. The
big 2o-foot glass on Boston common
was in use constantly.
WAsnINoToN, Sept. 5.-The eclipse
WINS watched very carefully at the
naval observatory here. The sky was
free from clouds.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07
FARM AND GARDEN.
GOOD FoR EvERYsopY.



The Employment Of Convict Labor In the
building OF Roads.
Two subjects have been occupying
public attention quite largely recent
ly. They may be considered by some
as closely related. At all events North
Carolina and several other states have
managed TO unite them in way that
has led TO the solution OF the prob
lens involved in both. One OF these
questions is that of good country
roads. IL has been occupying public
attention from Maine TO California,
and with one voice the people have
declared In favor of securing such
roads at almost any cost. The reign
of the bicycle is here, and that OF the
horseles carriage Is believed TO be
coming, but good roads are an abso-
lutte necessity to the maintenance Of
both
The other question referred to Il
that Of convict labor. State legis-
batures, in the great majority of cases.
yielding TO the public clamor, have
declared in no equiyocal way that the
product OF the penitentiaries must not
be placed in the market to compete
with free labor. nor can IL be used as
an instrument wherewith TO beat
down the wages of the Industrious and
law-abiding workman.
How to observe these laws and vet
prevent the penal institutions OF the
country from becoming a drain on the
resources of the taxpayers Is something
prison authorities everywhere have
been trying to find out. Some states
have hit upon the plan OF making the
convicts provide what Is universally
wanted in the way Of good roads. thus
keeping them profitably employed
without taking the bread out of the
months Of any who are dependent upon
their days labor for their sustenance.
A bulletin has been Issued by the de-
partment of agriculture telling of re-
cent experiments made in the employ
ment of convict labor in road building
IN the states indicated. North Carolina.
New York. Delaware and California
have all tried the plan and all report
Il to be q success. In North Carolina
the cost Of maintaining the convicts
while thus employed has been "a cents
for each convict per diem. while their
labor has been worth from 80 TO -5
cents n day. The general health Of
the convicts has improved since they
were first employed on the roads. The
warden of the state prison at Auburn.
N. r.. heartily indorses the plan and
estimates the cost of road making with
convict labor at $500 mile. In Cali
fornia the execution of the plan has
been found To be good for the convicts,
good for the roads and good for any
body who has occasion TO use them. =
Chicago Evening Post
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07
INSURANCE swlNDLER.
Arrest OF Dr. FraIscr In Northern Min
nesota.


Arrest OF Dr. FraIser In Northern Min
nesota.
DULUTH, Mimi, Sept a.-Living in
the Willis of northern Minnesota, 30
miles from a post office, with only a
boy for companion, Dr. George w.
Fralxer, who planned one of the most
gigantic and successful insurance
swindles of modern times, was Mon
day captured by officers who have
been on his track for the past two
years. Up 10 August l2 last there was
a standing reward OF 100000 for his ar
rest offered by the insurance com
panies.
Fralxer said he did not leave home
ON purpose TO defraud the companies,
but that while he was near the Mis-
souri, river he fell in. He swan across
the river and got ON land. The next
day he read in the papers that he had
been drowned, and concluded TO carry
out the deception and allow his heirs
to collect the insurance.
[Fraker's life was insured for sbe 600 and
the heirs brought suit In the Kansas courts 10
recover Tho case went TO the supreme
court. and was one OF the most famous
Insurance cases OF the country. The
insurance companies were defeated in
the anal decision. which was record
ed last month. IL was always main
tanned by the companies that Frakor was
alive. but his whereabouts we're unknown.
Recently IL became known In some way that
he was near Tower. where he was known un-
der the alias OF Schnell
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07

much Depends Upon the settling Dat OF
tho Rather Delics<s Vines.
As In planting or setting out various
other kinds Of vines and plants. there
seems TO be no particular time when II
Is absolutely necessary 10 have the
vines set out. The cranberry vine Is
very hardy. and will live. even with
good deal Of hard usage. When a marsh
has been prepared In one summer the
owners frequently wait till the next
spring before putting out the cranber-
ry vines From April till June is sup
posed TO be the best time. Fall plant
ing Is practiced by some. but II IL
doubtful II there be much gain in this
over waiting for the next spring.
When only part of the ground is TO
be planted, that partShould be planted
that Is the highest, leaving the wetter
portions for the work Of spring.
There are various modes for trans
planting the vines One Of these In
called sod planting. The sods contain
ing cranberry vines are taken from
cranberry meadows and placed in the
new marsh This was one OF the earliest
plans, and doubtless originated from a
desire not TO disturb the roots of the
plants. Very few planters now practice
this IN cthod.
Hill planting Is also practiced. One
great advantage of hill planting over
sod planting is that only clean vines are
set out, where with the sod roots from
other plants were necessarily prop
agated. The ground may be marked
out by drills, two feet apart each way.
and the vines put in where the drills
intersect. One objection to this mode
is that large lunches of vines have a
tendency to dry up and become woody.
thus seriously injuring the plantation.
This difficulty induced some cultivators
to adopt the cxpedient of planting In
funnel-shaped holes, made by rotating
sharp stick or dibble; the vines are
placed in these holes. and scattered
around. so that when the center is
filed with sand, they will be spread
out. pointing in all directions. This
method is illustrated by the accom-
panying cut Dead lunches are thus
avoided. Even this plan is less salts
factory than others, on account of the
increased labor and consequent ex-
pensc.
Another method Is called drill plant
ing. A furrow is turned by the pillow,
and the vines are scattered thinly
along, only one in aplace, being leaned
up against the perpendicular and part
ly covered by the hoe Still another
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07

Limestone was formerly regarded as
one OF the best rocks for top dressing
and IL has been exclusively used for
such purposes; IL has, however. proved
very unsatisfactory In the long run,
and In many parts of the country lime
stone macadamizcd roads are being
taken up and reconstructed OF more
satisfactory materials. The rock wears
easily into an impalpable powder when
dry and forms sticky paste when wet.
Hard limestone makes an excellent
roadbcd but should never be used for
surface dressing. There Is a tempta-
ton 20 use limestone for such purposes
because they arc easily broken and
pack readily on accountof their friabil-
ity. but they wear out with eonnl
readiness and soon require repairing.
John 9. Kramer. State Geological.
Arkansas.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07

PRINCETON, ILL.,. Sept. Mayor Mar
tin Delmargo, of Spring Valley, was
indicted by the grand jury Monday
charged with giving aid and encour-
agement to the recent mob that drove
the colored people out OF the city by
failure and refusal 20 perform his Off
cial duties. An indictment was re-
turned against fifteen other persons
who are charged with being active
members of the mob and participating
in the assaults upon the colored peo-
pie. Other indictments charge Mayor
Delmargo. Alderman Hicks, Alderman
Riva and thirty-6ve persons in Spring
Valley and Seatonville with operating
saloons ON the Sunday OF the riots and
on other Sundays IN violation Of the
state law
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07
TREES ALONG ROADS.
Highway Adjournment Is Sure to Follow
Highway improvement.

Highway Adjournment Is Sure to Follow
Highway improvement.
New interest seems To be centering
about the good-roads movement. Prob
ably this Is due in some measure TO the
fact that bicycles are coming more and
more into use. tits only question of
time until every public thoroughfare
of any Importance will be constructed,
first. with view TO making IL passable
for bicycles and rubber-tired carriages
which are being introduced in every
part OF the country. Already, In some
cities, more capital Is invested in bicy-
cles than in carriages or wagons, and
the young men and women OF the
country are taking unto themselves
wheels.
Another thing which win have con-
siderable influence on the roads of the
country is the branching out OF the
electric lines. These electric railways.
which in few years viii connect the
important towns OF the country, will
carry great deal of the farmers prod
uce iuto the towns, SO that there will
not then be the same occasion for
heavy traffic that there is now.
Anyone who has Travelled abroad
knows the pleasure which comes TO
the wheelman, as he travels over the
compact and evenly constructed roads
of England and the continent. While
they are UNNECESSARILY behind us in
everything which pertains to agricul-
ture, they do have splendid roads
You know the German people as n
nation are very thrifty. They don't
allow mitch waste in any quarter.
Along their public highways are
planted different varieties of fruit
trecs-pcars, apples, plums, etc.
grown in one or two rows on each
side OF the road How beautiful those
roads arel The trees produce shade.
which takes away that glitter and
glare, as well as softens the heat.
which make our gravel roads very dis
agreeable TO travel on during the hot
months
In many quarters of our country
maple or walnuts have been planted for
miles along the public roads, and how
welcome such stretch OF road Is 10
the traveller, and how inviting IL must
be to the hot and weary horse. II IL
were only for the shade, trees should
be planted along every main highway.
But wherever we can combine utility
with beauty and comfort we should do
St; so why not plant the more thrifty
fruit frees along our public roads,
Farm aud Fireside.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07
cheap ExcursIons TO enc west.

Bountiful harvests are reported from all
sections OF the west and northwest, and an
exceptionally favorable opportunity for
home seekers and those desiring change
OF location is offered by the series OF low
rate excursions which have been arranged
by the Northwestern Line. Tickets for
these excursions, with favorable time limits,
"a 10 points in Northern Wisconsin, Michi-
gan, Northwestern Iowa, Western Minneso-
Ia, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado,
Wyoming, Utah anda large number of other
points For full information apply to agents
OF connecting lines, or address W. b. KNIs-
KERN, General Passenger and Ticket Agent
Chicago a. North Western R'y, Chicago, Ill.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07

Eminent Sir w. la hue Thomas Elected
Grand Master.
BosroS, Aug. 31.-The third session
of the twenty-sixth triennial copclave
of the knights Templar opened at the
Masonic temple Thursday morning.
1t was voted 10 suspend the reading
of the records of Wednesdays proceed
ings. and on suggestion of Very Emf
nent Sir Henry w. Rugg II was de-
cided 10 vote for grand master by roll
call. first calling the grand encamp-
ment and then the states in alphabet
icnl order.
The first ballot was as follows:
Whole number. 30l; necessary for
choice, 1871; Eminent Sir la Rue Thorn
as. Of Marysvillc. KY, received 297;
Eminent Sir Samuel c. Lawrence, OF
Boston. 1; Eminent Sir Hugh McCur-
dy, ?; Eminent Sir X. II. Lloyd, Of San
Francisco, I.
Sir Hugh McCurdy. in compliment
airy address. announced his successor
amid great demonstrations of enthu-
siasm.
Sir knight Thomas replied in a
speech expressing his deep sensibility
of the honor conferred upon him.
While the ballots for the deputy
grand master were being collected, the
committee on time and place for the
next meeting reported in favor of Pitts
burgh as the place. and recommended
the second Tuesday in October, 1895, as
the time. The recommendations were
unanimously adopted.
The voting for deputy grand master
resulted in the election of Eminent Sir
knight Reuben II. Lloyd, now grand
generalissimo. Sir knight Lloyd re-
sponded Ia brief but earnest speech.
He said he should consider the honor
more a tribute To the Pacific slope
than 20 himself.
Other officers elected before adjourn
ment were:
Grand generalissimo. Eminent Sir Henry IS
Stoddard. OF Texas; grand captain general,
Very Eminent Sir George NJ Mouiten, of illi-
nois; grand senior warden. Very Eminent Sir
Henry w. Rugg. OF Massachusetts ind Rhode
Island; grand junior warden. Very Eminent
Sir William q Melish. OF Ohio
Sir w. II. Mayo, of ST. Louis, was
elected grand recorder. Grand Treas,
urer ii. Wales Lines, of Meriden, Conn.
was unanimously reelected.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07

According TO n Paris correspondent,
the trend OF opinion Ia the French
county councils is to the effect that
there is danger OF the creamery being
overdone, and that In the organization
of regional creameries there should DO
an annex for curing bacon and hams.
Speaking OF this. the homestead says
the two industries fit together admir-
ably, the bi-product of ono being n
splendid raw material for the produce
ton of the other, especially in the
earlier stages OF its production. Swine
and the dairy COW 60 together well,
and we look forward 70 the time when
crcameries will run tho two in connec-
tion--with sufficient distance between
the two plants, we hope, SO that the
odors of one and the aroma Of the
other may not minglc--just as distn-
leries now End it profitable TO feed
cattle
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07
A anlden Ilnrrest

Is now assured TO the farmers of the West
and Northwest, and In order that the people
OF the more Eastern States may see and
realize the magnificent crop conditions
which prevail along its lines, the Chicago,
Milwaukee az kt. Paul R'y has arranged a
series OF three (8) Harvest Excursions for
August2a, September 10 and -, for which
round trip excursion tickets good for re-
turn on any Friday from September Is 70
October 4 incusivel will be sold 10 various
points in the West, Northwest and South
west at the low rate OF about One Fare.
For further particulars apply TO tho near
est coupon ticket agent or address Geo. III.
Heafford, Gen'l. Passenger Agent, Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul R'y, Chicago.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by moro promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced iii tho
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant 10 tho taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; eflectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in 50c and 81 bottles, but 1t IL man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07

Here are the names Of theabominable trio
that compose IL, hated and abhorred by man
and womanknd-d dyspepsia, biliousness ana
constipation. What IS the most successful
way to attack and squelch these united
ters, and they win pull up stakes and mako
tracks for parts unknown, leaving no trace
behind. The Bitters also exterminatcs maln-
ria, rheumatic aud kidney trouble and nerv-
GUS ailment.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept Mrs. Mary
Ellen Toner. wife OF Hugh Toner,
state senator, was killed Tuesday by
falling 30 feet from the back porch Of
the family residence. Mrs. Toner
leaned over the railing, and IL gave
way. She fell TO the ground, breaking
hor neck
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07

n you strike thorn or rose.
Keep a-Roin'i
n Il halls or II n SHOWS.
Keep a-goin'i
Tafn't no use TO SIT an whine
When the ash Amt on your linei
Bait your hook IN keep on tryin'-
Keep a-goin'l
Whom the weather kills your CROP
Keep a-goin'l
when you tumble from the top.
Keep a-Soin'i
B'poso you're out o. every dimef
Gettin' broke Amt any crime;
Tell the world you're feelin' primci
Keep a-goin'i
When IL looks like oil Is up.
Keep a-goln'i
Drain the sweetness from the cup.
Keep n-goin'
See the wild birds on the wing
Hear the bells that sweetly ringi
When you feel like slghin' --slngl
Keep a-goin'i
ii Chicago Chronicle
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07

Her Great Accomplishment.
She has mastered Greek and Latin.
She has read her Huxley through
She can sit In silk and satin
And discourse on Trilby. too;
She can argue evolution,
She can bake . luscious tart:
She Is up In elocution.
And q connolsseur In art
She's the fountain head OF knowledge.
And at tennis she can play;
She came riding home from college
On bike. the other day:
But I've heard OF something better.
since with her piIghtod troth:
She can draw upon her papa
For enough TO keep MS BOTH
IT. @ Harbaugh, ia Truth
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07
Low-RATE HARVEST EXCURSIONS


VIA mIssouri PACIFIC system.
September 10th and oath, 1895. the Mis-
souri, Pacific Railway and Iron Mountain
Route viii sell tickets nc half rates (plus
81 for the round trip from st. Louis and its
Mississippi River gateways. as well as
from Kansas City, Leavenworth, Atchison,
st. Joseph and Omaha, 10 points West and
Southwest. For copies Of land pamphlets,
descriptive of the resources, soil and eli
mate of the several Western and South
western States, address company's agents,
or Ii. O. TOWNSEND, General Passenger
Agent, st. Louis, Mo.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-07

NEW ORLEANS, Sept 4--'rhe totals Of
Secretary Hcster's annual report OF the
cotton crop Of the United states show
90 the crop for 1894 ana 1895 amount
q 10 0.00i,2 bales. against 7,hi9,si7
year and 0. ZOO. sos the year before.