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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-08-04

given It's geography special atfenton
Is apt TO be disappointed In their size,
because the lower lake. which Is the
largest, is but five miles long and thres
miles wide the upper. but one mile
wide by two long; the middle lake is
signify smaller than the upper. But
ne soon torgets this disappointing fea-
ture In the beauty Of the surrounding
scenery. Inc many bold headlands
and Jutung peaks: the Long Range
connecting the upper with middle lake.
Torce Mountain, with IT'S tiers Of woods
and groves, the meeting of tina
waters and the many islands big
and little, in the lower lake. the shores
and mountain sides well covered with
BEAU IlfUL SHRUBS, ARBUTUS
HAZEL.
holly and mountain ash. all make up %
scene Of delightful interest. AS the
boat winds through the Long RANGE
as the river Is called. which connects
the upper and middle lakes. the passen-
gers enjoy their midday lunch which
has been provided by the careful host
of the hotel, and thus ewes and laws
are engaged in most pleasant pastime.
l was surprised THAI there were no SAIL
ing boats on the lakes: but the hoat-
man informed me- that the winds wera
so sudden, strong and treacherous that
sailing was tabooed entirely.
Barring the natural scenery thas
which was most attractive 10 me wers
the
RUINS OF MUCKROSS ABBEY
and Rose Castle, the ancient strong.
hold of the O'Donaghues. I'm IT'S roman,
tic ivy covering. The graceful tower
or keep is the only part that is suffice
iently well preserved 10 retain It's orig.
inal appearance. We assembled to the
top, some huEdred-feet or so, and had A
splendid view over the lake waters. the
big domains of Lord Kenmare. and tho
Herberts, and the outlying country
fanked with hills and detached noun
tains. No doubt this old ruin has stood
many seige and played an important
part in the feuds and strifes. which
have been the curse Of this fair land
for many centuries. In 1862 Lord
Muskery bravely defended it against
the Cromwellian forces under General
Ludlow. 1t Is adyantageously situated
to withstand attack, much the larger
part Of it being surrounded by water.
On the occasion referred 10. Ludlow.
was very much discouraged at the stout
resistance maintained and was about'td
raise the seige when he heard Of an
Old prOphesy to the effect that tho
fortress would not withstand attack
from the lake front Upon this hint
he had a number Of small boats launch
ed and filed with his forces. When
the brave but superStitious defenders
of the castle saw this unexpected sally
by water, they were seized With panic.
and at once surrendered.
But this cursory story Of description
and legend IS already overly long; how
ever, if any reader of the Register has
taste for more he should make up his
mind to visit himself the interesting
Land of Killarney, with It's soft climate,
generous and light emerald foliage,
varied and beautiful scenery, quaint
and weird stories, its ruins and its un-
thrift. J. B. T.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-08-04
WHEELING REGISTER, SUNDAY, AUGUST IS 5.

passing through the old town of Kill
larney, which has to attract the
ATTENTION AN ABUNDANCE OF
DIRT,
many people with nothing to do, and
very old and shady habitations; in most
pleasing contrast to this, is the magniti-
cent cathedral and adjoining monastery,
nunnery and schools.
Passing through Lord Kenmare's do
main and very close to the town is an
avenue, bordered with stately and beau
tiful lindens. The road is about fifty
feet wide and for two hundred yards
these magnificent trees rise fully from
sixty to seventy feet, with their braches
interlacing SO closely that the rays Of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-08-04

the island, this one is worth repeating.
d appears that
WHEN ST. PATRICK BANlSHED
THE SNAKES
from Ireland one of the very last Of the
reptiles refused TO make his exit; so Sa
Patrick forced him into an iron cage
and dropped the cage to the bottom OF
this lake, where the monster still re-
mains and regularly makes his appear
ance, accompanied with a loud kissing
noise, once in every seven years. DO
you believe that?" was asked of the
reciter of the tale. Sure, do believe
it," How do you know that the snake
is there?" why we come from all
parts of the neigboring country to see
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-08-04

he went for a season of change and resi-
and when he took his departure he dis
covered that the waiter got the changes
and the landlord got the rest"
This was several years ago, since then
the travelling public has made such a
storm around the heads of the Irish
hotel keepers, that on the main 'routes
of travel the taverns are much better
than formerly, and some of them ex-
cellent. At the Muckross we found the
fare good, rooms and beds clean and
comfortable and prices reasonable. If
the weather is fine, very often it is not,
to see and enjoy all its beauties, one
should spend at least a week at the
Lakes of Killarney. Our party was linn
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-08-04

to embark for voyage Of exploration,
was marked with odd sights and queer
experiences, not the least Of which were
the bevies OF Irish girls who laid in
wait along the road, persistently ap-
pealing for aims, many of whom were,
we were subsequently informed, the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-08-04

into several small lakes, which varies
the scene and relieves the eye In time
of rain the stream rapidly swells into a
torrent. which makes very attractive cas-
,cades as it courses over the rocks.
There is quite a novel legend con-
nected with the central and largest
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-08-04
Igr LAKES OF KILLARNEY,
ovn, Cork, Blarney Castle and
Other Places Of Interest

O.. .r. south of ireland, Visited by
- Jas. 3. Taney-Kissing the
e nov StOne-Odd Stories and
ctive Scenery - Ruins of
-- r0ss Abbey and Ross Cas-
Luxuriant FOliage-The Lakes
Detail
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-08-04

Queenstown,
on the south
coast Of Ire
land The
limited ex-
press takes
one from
Belfast TO
Cork. q dis
lance o f
about $50
miles. in 9
hours, in
Guiding all
stops and a
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-08-04

exceptions. IS beautiful and fertile.
".l and is easily cultivated and
-e is as soft and as mild as
kanawha valley. If the peO-
only satisfied and would work
fairly well. IL certainly would
q. 1em q good living. provided.
a.. eNactions of the agents and
.s are not too severe, and taxes
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-08-04

On the whole, the Gap is Wild rug
ged. deserted, barren-looking place De
tween three or four irish miles ~
length. A little stream flows through
II and at short distances, widens mo
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-08-04

daughters of farmers in fairly good cir
cumstanceS.
The visitor to the lakes who has not
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-08-04
0DEAT MANY HAVE GONE no

-...- "Do YOU think the change
The be,.er?' I asked again. en-
ann afraid not. for the tenants
lost everything they had aud the
-0- o- the land is still rolling in
and probably not caring a
whether they return or not.
Z country an around Cork. with a
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-08-04
-FAsT. IRELAND. June %.

correspondence Of the Register.
Y the latter mart Of Nav
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-08-04

\ the Iatter part OF May,
business required my
presence at the port Of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-08-04

of a witty turn, in recounting his ex
perienees in an Irish hotel, said thai
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-12
EoREloN.


MEXICO was actively preparing for
war with Guatemala. An invading
army of over 5000 was awaiting trans
portation at Acapulco.
CANADA's public account shows an
enormous increase In tho dominion's
public debt
THE crown prince OF Siam, somdetch
Chowta Maha Vajirunhis, died at
Bangkok, aged 81 years.
FIRE that started in the Globe
Office in Toronto, Ont, resulted in the
death OF one fireman, severe injuries
OF Fire Chief Ardagh and five other
firemen, and property loss of about
$500. 0O0
CAPT. ALBERT DREYFUs, convicted OF
treason, was degraded in front OF tho
military school at Paris in the presence
of 5000 troops.
AvALANCHEs overwhelmed a number
OF small hamlets in the mountain dis
tricts OF France and three persons were
killed.
THE boilers of the steamer Port
Nichtheroy exploded In Rio Janeiro
harbor, causing the death Of 100 per-
sons, mostly excursionists.
FIFTEEN Armenians charged with po-
litical crimes escaped from Jail at
ShabinlSarahissar. Troops pursued
them and killed FIVE.
THE Worlds Women's Christian Tenn
pcrance union has issued call for tho
third biennial convention TO be held in
London June IA TO 81 next.
CROWDS OF unemployed broke into
the government house in 1t. Johns, n.
T., demanding worlS--etores were loot
ed and the leaders arrested.
TWENTY-FIVE Armenians were con-
demned 20 death at ErzinChian for
murder in spite OF proof Of their inno-
cence.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-12
LATER.

IL the United States senate on the
9th the urgent deficiency bill was re
ported without amendments. The bill
for the relief OF homestead settlers in
Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan
was passed. In the house the diplo-
matte and the post Office appropriation
bills were passed. An order To close
general debate ON the Carlisle currency
bill was defeated by vote of 120 TO
i24.
The Green Brier boom at Ronccvertc,
w. Va, broke and 100000 feet of
lumber went with the current.
Ex-DEPuTY MARSHAL SWAIN shot and
killed Carl Vincent in a fight az Pur-
latter's son Charles.
THE governors message, submitted
to the Legislature OF Oklahoma, de-
clares for immediate statehood.
Mrs. ANDREW JOHNSON, of Racine,
Wis, committed suicide In the pres
ence OF her husband, four children and
friend.
j. II. FRENCH died at Beloit, Wis,
aged as years. lie was United States
treasurer under Lincoln.
Ivy Bono (colorcd) was hanged at
Friars Point. Miss, for the murder OF
his wife. lie confessed on the gal
lows.
WILLIAM BENZ was killed and his
wife and child fatally injured at a rail-
way crossing in Bloomdale, O.
FoR the first time in twenty-five
years the republicans organized the
West Virginia Legislature at Charles
ton.
BuRoLARs robbed the safe OF the
Merchants bank at Defiance, o., Of
Se5, 900.
Bu.L was introduced in the Michi-
gan senate providing that no person
who Is not able 10 read and write the
English language shall be permitted
20 vote i'm the state.
THE ose hundred and nineteenth
legislature Of New Jersey convened at
Trenton.
WHILE attempting 90 save a raft Of
sawlogs In Salt River, KY. w. S. Bow
man. Tom Mcclure and Willie Prcnt-
wood were drowned.
THE first snow In two years fell at
Mobile, Ala.
WILLIAM w. TAYLOR, treasurer of
South Dakota, was said 20 have alb
seconded with s350O00. The bank at
Redheld, OF which he was president,
had closed Its doors.
MRs. ELIZA CRAeRAFr, aged as years,
fell with lighted lamp at Sharpsburg,
Ky. and was burned 10 death. and her
daughter, who witnessed the scene.
died from fright.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-12
DEMOCRATS IN CAUCUS.
They Dccide by Vote OF ~ 20 so 20
support the Carlisle I,ill.

They Dccide by Vote OF 81 10 so 20
support the Carlisle Iiil.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 0-Three hours
were spent in caucus Monday afternoon
10y the democrats OF the house. The
purpose OF the caucus was to secure an
exchange Of views regarding the Car
Isle banking bill which was taken up
for debate IA week before the
holiday recess, and which Is still
before the house. A number Of
speeches were made in favor Of
the bill, while the opposition was also
well represented. The principal vote
of the day hinged on resolution in
troduced by Spenloer Crisp that IL is
the sense Of the house that the Carlisle
currency bill should be passed by the
house OF representatives substantially
ms presented" This resolution was
finally adopted by vote of 81 TO 30.
Mr. Livingston (Gn.) made n motion
that all those present should be bound
by the action OF the caucus There
was an instant chorus OF mos" and "a
point of order was made against the
motion. The chair (Mr. Holman) sus-
tanned the point OF order. stating in cf-
feet that the uniform practice OF thirty
years was that caucuscs are advisory
and not binding i'm their character.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-12

DR. GEoB0E MARX. of the garicultur-
al department, a well-lynown entomol-
ogist and n worlds authority on
spiders. died In Washington.
DANIEL ii. CRAIG. who was the first
general manager of the New York As
ISOLATED Press, died at Asbury Park,
N. j.. aged so years.
SOFA MAI BOWMAN, for twenty-one
years treasurer of Gardiner, Me, died
at the age OF SO. A remarkable fact
In his life was that he had never rid
den on a railroad train.
GEN. PHuIP SIDNEY Posr, member Of
congress from the Tenth Illinois dis
trict, died suddenly In Washington,
aged 62 years.
WILLIAM WHITE, los years old, died
at Ottawa, Kan.
MAJ. w. ii. UPHAM was inaugurated
as governor Of Wisconsin.
TIE legislatures OF Idaho, Montana
and California convened.
Gov. RICHARDS and the other state
officers were sworn in at Cheyenne,
Wyo.
THE republicans OF Wayne county
nominated Homer Greene, OF Homes
dale, Pa, 20 fill the vacancy in con-
gress caused by the death of Myron b.
Wright.
SOUTH DAKoTA's new officials were
sworn in at joint meeting OF both
houses, at which Gov sheldon read his
message.
THE Minnesota legislature met and
organized, every member being present.
Gov JOHN Il. JONES, elected by the
silver party OF Nevada, was inaugur-
ated and other state officers were seat
ed at the same time.
THE biennial session of the Kansas
legislature convened at Topeka.
Mrs. RosANNA MCDONALD, who was
born in Dublin, Ireland, 104 years ago,
died at Locl1port, III.
Gov. MCINTYRE was inaugurated at
Denver. Waite, the retiring governor,
kissed his hand at the close OF the cere-
mony.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-12
After the Theater.

Comedy, tragedv-all Is over.
The dying music now brenthos its last.
The clowns dull jests, the VOWS OF the lover,
For another nighs into night has passed.
Out with tho lghtsi It's finished. tho glory
or painted gardens and tinsel hallsi
Clap your hands, IT'S the end OF tho story;
The play is over. the curtain falls.
Tragedy. comedy-still you have them
Here IN the streets as you loitcr home;
Many a snatch. II you care 10 save them,
or lies rude farce 10 your cars will come
And the ntful music OF life rings round you
From palace windows ana tavern walls,
TIL all Is forgotten, for sleep has found you,
The play Is over. the curtain falls
Comedy tragedy. all tho world ovcri
Day and night II you viii but look,
Passionate scenes OF life discover.
Strange MS are written In any book
Love thcm laugh az them. weep for them
sing with them,
Sooner or later the life show pals;
Death makes m end OF the joys that they brin.
with them;
The play ia oyor, tho curtain falls
Chicago Tribune
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-12
A Country Maid.

Ter eyes the sun-kissod violets mate.
Aud fearless Is their gaze.
She moves with graceful, careless gait
Along the country ways.
Tho roses blushing in her check
That ne or decay or fade.
Her laughter gay. her words bcspcak
A simple country maid,
No flashing gems adorn her hair.
Nor clasp her lily neck
No jcwclod circlcts. rich and rare.
Her sun brown hands bedcclS;
But pearly teeth through lips as red
A. reddest rubics CLEAN;
The tresses DER her shoulders spread
A golden mantle seem.
Her looks are kind. and sweet tho smile
That spari,les ia her eyes
Her mind. her heart, are free from guile
Sue Is not learned or wise.
No worldly art. no craft has she
Acquired. her charms 70 aid.
And yet she stole my heart from mo,
This simple. country maid.
-Chambers' Journal.
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WORK or BREAD.
Riotous Demonstration OF tho Unem-
pioyrd OF -. Johns, y. y.

Riotous Demonstration OF tho unem-
pioyrd OF -. Johns, y. ,.
ST.. JOINS, n. r.. Jan. 1O.LTwice on
Tuesday did the demonstrations OF un-
employed worlingmen eliminate in
riotous outbreaks. The men assembled
early. and. failing 20 secure relief from
other sources. marched To the gov
ernor's house. but were advised 20 call
upon the city authorities pending
a ,tion on certain bills aimed az relief
Going immediately 10 the Legislative
halls they broke in the doors and IL
was only after a severe struggle with
the police reserves that the intrudcrs
were elected
In the afternoon this scene was re-
enacted. In the midst Of the crowd
floated n flag bearing the inscription;
work or Bread Premier Greene APP
peared and promised 90 resign II work
were not provided within three days.
This, however did not satisfy the men,
40 they marched down the street and
began an attack on the various provi-
sion stores, but the mounted police com
ing upDn the scene the mob was held
nc bay until darkness came, when the
rioters dispersed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-12

wife-what in the world are you doing
up therel
Husband-I am trying 70 find the bIa
thing Ia tho colu mn you spoke Of.
Wife-You great goose, 1t was In news
paper column.
OF course you are not n goose, reader, but
you will be IL you do not look mp the BIG
offer OF $500 for $500 in another column
OF this paper, and take advantage OF IL.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-12
The News Condensed.
important intelligence From All Parts
CONGRESSIONAL.

CONOhEooiONAL.
Proceedings of the Second Session.
IN the senate on the 80 notice was given OF
several proposed amendments 70 the tariff bill
one being for tho payment OF a bounty on the
present years sugar crop OF one cent pound
and another 10 strike ost nll provisions for an
appropriation for the collection % an income
tax. The Nicaraguan canal bill was dis
cussod 80. In the house a bill was introduced
Tor tax OF two dollars per barrel on malt
brewed or fermented liquors. The currency
question was considered, Mr.. MeCrcary QKy.)
advocating state banks
THE senate passed the military academy
appropriation bill on tho 4th and the Mica
raguan canal bill was further discussed. Sem
ator Lodge tMass.) spoke on his resolution OF
inquiry as TO why tho United States warship
has been withdrawn from Honolulu. Adjourned
20 the NH. In tho house q bill was passed
granting an increase cf pension 20 Hosea
Brown, aged lOa, survivor OF the war OF 1879
The currency question was further debated
THE senate was not In session on the 5th 49,.
in the house the time was consumed by debate
over the Carlisle currency plan IN which Mr..
Cochran. OF Now York. was the most conspicu-
Gus figure 10 opposed the bill throughout
and declared himself IN favor OF the Baltimore
plan.
On the nth a bill was introduced in tho sem
ete for the admission OF Oklahoma as state
and one was reported fayorably for the relief
consin, Minnesota and Michigan who suffered
loss by forest nrea Resolutions OF respect 10
che memory OF Gen. Post. OF Illinois. were
passed In the house the death OF Gen. Post,
was announced, and after appropriate resolu-
tions an adjournment was taken.
ON the sth the conference report on the milf
tary academy appropriation bill was agreed 10
In the senate and the house bill for the relief
OF homestead settlers In Wisconsin. Minnesota
and Michigan was favorably reported. Senator
Lodges resolution calling for information
why United States ships OF war had been
withdrawn from Hawaiian waters was dis
cussed, In the house the general debate on
the Carlisle currency bill came TO an end The
feature OF the day was tho speech OF Mr.. Sib-
ley dem. Pa who made an attack on the
president and arraigned the democratic party
generally for drifting away from IT'S tradition
al moorings. currency bill was introduced
by Mr.. Wadsworth IN. ", the principal fea-
ture OF which Is the issue OF per cent
bonds payable in fifty years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-12
Hls Rookkoepor.

She has such dainty little ways
That often my attention strays
To whore she sits,
Unconscious OF her witchinR grace,
While now and thcn across her face
a shadow fits.
Puxzllng oil day with figures blind.
She knits her brows when fate unlIlnd
Puts her IN doubt.
And I. Whenever sho has tho blues.
Would give my whole stock OF ola shoes
To help her out.
Al last n sudden, joyful Hash
Within her eyes shows that her oash
Is balanced right
And then the sunshine IN her fsco
Enhances her bewitchlng grace.
IL shines so bright
Alasi what IS her charm 20 mel
She IS no longer fancy free;
And what is more.
must remember. with sigh.
That she Is but eighteen. while
Am nfty-fOur.
--Somerville Journal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-12
rhn Town Fiddler.

Tho Town Fiddler.
He Amt no good at workln'-
Jest loafs around all day;
He never made no cotton,
An amt ahead on hay.
He never made campaign speech,
An hardly ever votes:
An oil the money that he knows
Is plain one-dollar notes
Don't say n word in meetin';
Don't talk much on tho streets
But YOU jest SIT around him
And shu1ie with yer feet
An then youIi see that feller
Knows how 10 walk q chalk
Just put some rozzum on his bow,
An make a fiddle talkl
Atlanta Constitution.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-12
A winter Thought.

Old Winter is n surly soul.
Gaunt, haggard, grim and gray:
His trumpet blast sweeps from tho knoll
AL that Ia green and gay.
But isn't he n poet still,
or sweet and gentle art,
Who feels kind and gentle thrill
OF sunshine In his heart
when he depicts IN dreams wind-tost
The flowers OF summers tr ain
In arabesquo 81 sparkling frost
Upon the window-panef
--R. X. Munkittriok. IN Harper's Weekly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-12

The nllnd Man.

The Hind Man.
over the way blind man dwclls.
whom all our little village knows,
As and down the street he goes.
And spreads his simple wares, and sells
And all the neighbors pity him;
But. sometimes when he comes TO me
To ask ne OF the things see.
Unknown within his world 80 DIM
Iaimost wish that might so
With him into that darkened land.
Nor see nor try 20 understand
The things that make me sorrow 40.
John l.. Best, In ~ \. Sun.
Remember.
When comes the sad year to its close.
And leaves fall fast about thee, think
In other gardens summer glows.
And others. thirsting. breathe and drink
The perfume OF the rosei
Bethink thee. even In thy snowsl
And when thy rose is blossoming. know,
Though thine laugh In its rosy crown
In other gardens. stripped aud brown.
AZ other foot. dead leaves fall down.
Dead roses lie beneath the snow.
Remember. when thine bud and blow
Grace Ellery Claiming, in Youths Compan'
ION
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-12

The southern chapter OF the Ameri-
can Union OF Architects il In sozsion gs
Memphis, Tenn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-12

JANIS NJ. WALKER. pioneer of Ne
vada, at one time worth millions, died
In poor circumstances at San Fran
cisco.