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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16

delight OF the children. The first time
he visited them they admired his
beautiful green coat, but very much
20 their agtonishmcnt the next time no
came his color had changed 60 brown.
They soon discovered that he had va
ricty OF coats; indccu, he seems 70
have rare taste in dress, and Is always
able TO make himself harmonize with
his surroundings,
Tino's principal diet Is live flies. Tho
boys bring him n supply OF these every
morning and never tire Of watching
him dart out his long, forlscd tongue
and catch his victims. His favorite
resting-place is n largo plant that stands
near the door OF tho drcssing-room.
Here he will stay for hours in sort OF
stupid state, but one day he must have
decided that II was time for him TO
make some explorations. Just ns school
was closing, some OF the children no.
ticcd that he was not In his usual place.
and Immediately began search foi
him. They looked in every possible
hiding-place. but all 10 no purpose.
Tino was not 20 be found.
They were almost in despair, when
one OF the boys went 90 the drcssing-
room, and DOMINIC his overcoat started
for home. AS he raised his arm TO open
the door, there was Tino, clinging to
his sleeve and looking up at him with
his saucy, bright eyes, as though hs
had enjoyed the hunt.
The children wcrc delighted 20 find
their pet. Since then limo has had
20 wear long yellow ribbon, so no
could not so easily hide from his little
friends. -Myna l.. Gaylord, in Our Lit
tie Ones.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16

awakened befors he had finished his
sleep. for no sooner had he squeezed
himself into my chair than he fell into
the arms Of Morpheus. Usually he
gives me time for az least few
moments conversation. Hardly had
he closed his eyes before he began TO
snore. Oh, monsiesr. what snorc
that wasl Never before was IL so
awful. IL still rings In my ears like
the moclking OF "A monster. The chair
seemed 10 rock beneath him. The
windows and the doors shook and
ratified. was stunned and doafoned,
but nevertheless / worked feverishly.
haunted by the presentiment that
something was going 10 happon, and
determined 20 avert the catastrophe IL
possible. had almost finished, and
my courage had begun 10 return, when
the door opened unexpectedly.
"Ah, monsieur, whata radiant vision
was there. Never have l seen, even
In my dreams, n fairer picture OF
beauty. She was tall and slender, and
OF surprising grace. She had that UNI
deflnable presence which distinguishes
with color, her eyes sparlled with the
brightness of young life, her hair-ah,
monsieur, am an expert on that, you
lxnow-such locks of gold / had never
expected 20 see on this side OF para
disc. She was dressed with the ele-
gance and modesty Of the perfect lady.
~ recognized her as the daughter OF
n customer whom / used 20 attend at
his house, but she had grown in beauty
since last ! had seen her. The first
thrill of delight at seeing such glori-
GUS woman passed away in moment
however, and my heart stood still with
fear. Fortunately, as ! then thought,
NJ. Carbonne had turned slightly in his
chair, and his snore had ceased. /
went forward with trepidation, always
keeping in front of my fair visitor, SO
that she might not see NJ. Carbonne.
She greeted me with charming smile,
and said:
Monsieur, have come here with
my brother'-I then noticed for the
first time that young man, or rather
n youth, was with her-'who wishes TO
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16
POLITICAL DRIFT.

cy-The evil th-t the democratic
congress h. s dc nc viii live long after
its demise, but we may indulge the
hope that the little good IL has accom-
plished may not be inferred with its
bones. Pittsburgh Commercial-Ga-
zette.
EH~Thc president and his party have
knocked the bottom out OF the treas
ury barrel, but nevertheless the loyal
patriotic people will continue 20 iii IL
up until a republican cooper can get "a
new head" TO the wreck. Chicago In
ter Ocean.
tT- Cleveland has reason TO be
mighty thankful for the republican
foresight which placed law on the
statute-book that gives him ample au-
thority 20 protect the public credit in
spite Of all democratic folly and dis
honesty. st. Louis Globe Democrat
esy- Benjamin Harrison was able TO
extend S25,0O0,OOO ~ per cent bonds
three years ago at 2 per cent, but
Grover Cleveland has 90 pay 3gf per
cent for the money he Is borrowing
now The difference between repub-
lican and democratic credit ordinarily
Is not quite so great as this. but IL Is
always great enough 20 DO noticeable.
st Louis Globe-Dcmocrat
gE-The presence of democrat in
the white house will prevent the nc.
complishment OF that legislation SO
necessary 90 the welfare OF the country
in the next two years; but while the
republican party may not secure what
10 desires, It's presence In congress will
accomplish one great good-limiting
the power OF Cleveland and tho dem
ocracy 20 bring further harm 10 the ro-
public.-Chicago Journal.
tn Senator Hin asserts that the
''president was hampcred by an old
statute that absolutely dictates the
terms undor which he could issue
bonds" Have not all presidents and
secretaries OF the treasury been alike
hampcred? but did that make them
call for secret contracts with English
banlsers2 hid that compel them 20 sell
bonds below the current market price?
The plain fact Is that the administra-
ton gave away millions Of the peoples
money and endangered the nations
credit with she hope 20 hold such n
club over the heads OF congress rs 20
compel II 70 adopt the schemes and
orders Of the administration. That Is
the real fact--Chicaro Inter Ocean.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16

beautiful buShy tail, ana huge, weDDed
feet.
Traf, has very short hair OF warm
fawn color, trim legs and tail, rather
small feet, sharp ears, almost erect,
narrow head, and a long, pointed nose.
One evidently Is very fond OF water, the
other hangs back in fear. There must
be a reason for all this. Can we ex-
plain It? Let us try.
Ponto Is a Newfoundland dog; he be-
longs 20 cold climate; of course he
must have warm clothing. His native
homo Is an island in the ocean, there
fore he was made with an intense love
for the water, and broad, fiat feet that
servo as paddles in propelling him
through the waves, enabling him TO
swim with great rapidity. Traf, on the
contrary, Is from a land OF sunshine
and flowers; he loves TO lie at full
length upon the soft rug before tho
CRATE while Ponto is rolling over and
over in snow bank. He isvery fond of
running, and can far outstrip his shay
gy mate in tho race; for this reason his
hair Is short that It may not lessen his
speed, and his nose Is sharp 90 clcave
the air. Ponto follows his prey by the
sense of smell, or scent, as it Is called.
Traf, with contracted nostrils, and
therefore less acute smell, discovers
his by sense Of vision. This enables
him to discern objects at greater dis
lance, while his speed soon brings him
near. These same powers afford TO
each n means OF protection from cne-
mics.
Dear children, II the great Creator OF
all things has taken such care to pro-
vide FOR the safety and happiness of the
animals, how careful we ought to be
not TO treat them with unliindness nor
cruelty; and how earnestly we should
ondeavor 70 make tho best use Of the
superior powers that He has bestowed
upon us. Humane Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16

A curious point in tho history Of tho
West Indian land crab Is the fact that
every year. when the rainy season has
set In, they make great excursion TO
the sea. Straight ns a bee 90 It's hive,
they march 20 tho coast. III wall or
rock comes I'm their way, they climb
over It instead OF going around. II q
house Is the obstacle, they win sock TO
get through the doors or windows; but,
II this Is not possible, they VIII climb
over Il. Those that fall back from
considerable hcights and get damaged
In tho tumble servo as food for their
companions. So closely do these crabs
march together, that the noise Of their
shelly armor as they jostle each other
resembles the rafting OF the arms and
nccoutremcpts Of regiment OF cuiras-
sinrk
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16

much rich food because IL would make
him fat and result In his snoring like a
common, vulgar person. To this he
always replied confidently; 'Bahl you
Speak nonsense. 1 never snored Ina my
life, and ! never will
"Mon Dieul what can / say 10 one so
blind. or rather, l should say, so deaf2
/ did not wish 20 affront him, and yet |
was In constant fear and trembling lest
he should offend some OF my other
patrons Therefore, had recourse ~
subtorfuge. told him to come always
before eight In the morning. as was
not certain Of being here at any other
time. I said that because my other
customers are really so early. AS he
did not like to be disappointed, II re-
quiring some effort ON his part TO come
here, he needed my advice, and until
to-day have always avoided any con.
trctcmps. But. monsieur, II has come
at last. and myl myl Il has been more
dreadful than anything had feared"
The barber paused and wiped the
pcrsplration from his brow, while he
sighed mournfully.
AT quarter 20 eight o'clock, he
resumed, M. Carbonne arrived here
j was very glad 10 see him, for he had
not been here In fully month. IL wai
evident, however. that he had beef
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16
SHE WASN'T SURPRISED.
Not Even when the Beggs- Changed Hes
Twcnty-D Dollar Biif.

Not Even when the BegEs< Changed Hes
Twenty Dollar Biii
Charity Is one of tho noblest virtues.
but none Is so liable to abuse.
A Philadelphia lady. whose warmness
of heart Is never chilled by the cold
logic Of facts, had among the pension
ers on her bounty n seedy but affablo
elderly man, who called once n month
with the regularity of rent collector,
aud always introduced himself by say
ing; -,
I'm the reformed man."
This slightly obscure reference 10 his
past was always accepted as a guaran-
tee of his present merit, with the re-
suit that dime was handed out as an
incentive 10 remain reformed.
One morning he called as usual and
made his usual speech.
81 am so sorry" said the good lady,
"but don't think can give you any
thing to-day. / have nothing but n
twenty-dollar bill"
The reformed mans countenance,
which had fallen noticeably at the first
half of this speech, frightened up visit
bly, at it's close.
"oh, can change the BILL" he said,
cheerfully.
"Can you?" said the lady, just as
cheerfully. "Then I'll get IT,"
She brought tho bin and the re-
formed man counted out tho change
from pocketful of notes and silver, and
then went on his way after fervent
THANK you"
When evening came and tho lady's
husband returned home, the incident
was related at tho tcn-table, and tho
husband, after an amazed stare, lay
back in his chair and laughed until the
tears stood in his eyes.
"What Is the inatter?" asked the
wife, in wonder. II don't sec anything
to laugh at"
And she does not yet perceive any
thing out of the way in n bcggar
changing twenty-dollar bill.
| DAYS.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16
TnkInr sIdca.

John Alexander Macdonald was born
in Glasgow. but nj five years OF ago
was carried by his parents TO Canada,
where his education must have been o.
a meager kind, for at the age Of fifteen
he was earning his living in n lawyers
Office. At twcnty-one he was called 20
the bar; and In his first case came TO
blows with the opposing counsel, 20 tho
scandal Of tho Judge, who told TIE cricr
90 enforce order This cricr was an
old man. personally much attached TO
Mr.. Macdonald. In whom he took n
lively interest. In pursuance OF his
duty, however, he was compelled TO In
tcrferc. Moving toward the combat
ants, and circling round them, he
shouted In stentorian tones: "Order In
the court, order in the court, !" adding
In low, but intensely sympathetic
voice as he passed near his protegc:
"IIit him, joint" have heard Sir John
Macdonald say that in many n parlia-
mcntary encounter Of after years no
has seemed 90 hear above tho excite
ment of the occasion the voL,e Of tho
old crier whispering IA his ear tho
words OF encouragement; "tlit him.
Johni"-London Spectator.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16
lie IIad wedded ml. Aunt.

baltimore, Md, March ~. Judge
Wiclses granted divorce 10 Harry Nc
Loud from his wife Martha. The bill
stated that Mrs. McLoud was her hus-
bands aunt, and that they did not
know il was illegal for them 20 marry
until three years after the ceremony
had been performed, and that immedi-
ately upon making the discovery they
separated. Mrs. McLoud testified that
she was as anxious TO be free from the
unlawful marriage as her husband, and
the decree was accordingly granted.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16

you i'll, my brave knight Of the razor?"
"No. no." muttered the learned bar
Der, hastily, as he turned the cushion
IN the chair; sit is nothing; II is moth
ing"
but insist there Is something. You
are feverish and nervous Come, lot
! me prescribe for you"
The barber made another effort TO
master his emotion, but Il was useless
His hand trembled and the Precipitation
on his checks and brow became so
heavy that he had 10 use his handlSer-
chief. Now, everybody who knows the
learned barber Is aware that such a
thing never happened before. In the
hottest days Of summer he contrives 10
keep his hands dry and pleasant 10 the
touch. Realizing that II was impos-
sible for him TO attend 20 his customer
IN his agitated state, and, moreover,
feeling that II would relieve him 10 UNI
bosom himself, he sat down In his
assistants chair and proceeded as fol-
lows:
'Ah, monsieur, / have not been so
sorely tried in many years, and in spite
OF my experience and philosophy /
nearly succumbed this time. am still
far from recovered. as you very cor
rectly observe, but IL Is a mental and
not physical ailment, and therefore /
will have TO decline your very kind Of
fer But / win not detain you. You
shall hear and judge for yourself.
Among my customers there Is none
for whom have had a greater person
al regard than NJ. Carbonne. lie Is
one OF my oldest friends and compa-
triots. Besides, he has a large heart,
and he never forgets his old friend
when he takes his annual trip 10 Paris.
/ have many souvenirs of his thought
fulness. Nevertheless. monsieur,
must admit that NJ. Carbonne Is fat
extremely fat. Now you must not
suppose that / have objections 20 fat
persons-not at all. Usually the fat
man Is good natured, agreeable, and
pleasant TO contemplate, because he Is
ut ease with himself and radlates his
happiness. But NJ. Carbonne Is unusu.
ally fat. He is SO fat that he walks
with difficulty, and Is pinched when he
sits In my biggest chair. Moreover
his fat makes him sleepy and duh, and
when he comes here he never opens his
mouth--no, do not mean that, mean
he never speaks, and he falls asleeT
before can get my shears ready. This
Is naturally unpleasant TO me, as II
makes me feel that he does not appre
ciate me.
"Still. would be willing TO overlook
even this, for he is not Intentionally
rude, but, alas M. Carbonne snores
Now you must admit, monsieur, tha'
one is not inspired 10 his best artistic
efforts by snoring, and yet NJ. Carbonn'
IS very particular about his beard
Naturally, would not be unkint
enough TO tell him bluntly that h'
snored, but i have limited most del
icately that he should stop eating 50
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16
rlNo, THE CHAMELEON.

Affords Lots OF Fun TO n Glass OF bright
School Cbiidreo.
The children in Warburton school
have such n queer pet.
Iwonder IL you can guess what IL Is.
No, not rabbit or kitten, nor even q
mouse, bu a funny little chameleon
that was sent all the way from Florida
10 Miss Durand, the principal of the
school.
He is a very little creature, and only
measures seven inches from his queer
little nose 70 the tip of his tiny tail.
They call him Tino. limo win fastcn
his tiny claw-lilSe feet into Miss Du-
rand's apron, and ride triumphantly
around the school-room, to the great
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16

have his hair cut. 1t has been growing
altogether too long, but the foolish
boy doesn't like Go have it cut, because,
he says, IL Is the style now. want
you TO fix it for him the way it should
be-
"Dreadng that NJ. Carbonne might
burst out again at any moment,
stammered, hastily:
+" Mademoiselle, can you not come
later? / am very busy now, and have
engagements which will last me for an
hour
" assure you, monsieur, the lie hurt
me, for she was so sweet and simple,
and my artistic sense rcbelled at this
turning her away, as well as at impos-
ing upon her.
"'Renlly. She snid, evidently en-
barrassed, 1t has been so hard TO get
VIII here, and do not know whether
can persuade him TO come again
"The boy smiled sheepishly, and /
was half repenting when M. Carbonne
emitted a most violent snore. She
turned pale and gasped
"'Oh, dearl What was that?'
Nothing, nothing repeated
quickly, but just then, as luck would
have II, that fellow snored again. 1t
was more terrific than anything that
had preceded IL, and IL did not seem
possible that such strange, weird
noise should come from any human be-
ing. She faltered, trembled and then
laughed uneasily. How funny she
said, and before / could interfere had
stepped past me, and oh. horrorl
caught sight Of NJ. Carbonne.
Now, monsieur, great man wedgcd
In n chair, the upper part OF his body
cnvelopcd in an apron, his mouth wide
open and his eyes shut. is not pleas
ant sight for anybody, and this delicate
creature almost swooned when she be-
held him.
"'Ohl OH she screamed. clappinR
her hands 90 her eyes, the horrid mon
sterr
AT that moment NJ. Carbonne awolSe
with snort, and, seeing this beauti-
full young lady, imagined probably
that IL was n vision, and called out, az
the same time stretching out his arms
toward her:
"'Oh, the lovely angel
"Mademoiselle did not understand.
She cast look Of scorn upon me--you
understand. monsieur, upon me, the
the artist, who would have destroyed
himself with his own shears 10 please
her-seized her brother, and rushed
angrily from the room. The door
slammed behind her, and left me In
! despair.
''sacrel AZ that moment could have
throttled that old Carbonnc. Only by
tho most powerful effort did 1 refrain
from spelling his beard. However,
was just enough TO see that my wrath
was foolish and unwarranted, so said
nothing, but turned him out Of my
sight rs soon as possible.
"But OF what use was that? OF what
use can anything be? My humiliation
can never be recalled. My efforts 70
shield her Will never be appreciated.
am condemned unhenrd. All, when the
artist strives hardest nc Is often most
unfortunate. and /"
lie could not finish his sentence, bul
turned away overcome. Not even tho
untiring efforts Of tho Harlem doc
tor could restore his Loaf checrfnlnesA
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16
SCIENTIFIC PROBLEMS.

THE Algerian mountain, Dshcbci
Naibo, Is slowly sinking In the time of
Caesar It was 400 feet high; now II Ia
only 500.
PEAT enjoys certain antiseptic quail
ties. A dead body which was buried ia
peat for over one hundred years was
found in a state of good preservation.
THE temperature OF the planet Ncp-
tune Is believed 90 be about nine hum
drcd degrees below the zero Of Fahren-
heit, while that OF Mercury Is much too
high 10 admit Of possibility OF air
breathing animals inhabiting IL
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16
THEY pARNEp SOCKS.
Novel Means TO Obtain Money for New
College Gymnasium.

Novel Means to Obtain Money for New
College Gymnasium.
ADRIAN, March 10. The half hun
bred co-cds az Adrian college have de-
cided 10 aid IN the construction OF the
new gymnasium by earning one dollar
apiece. Among the devices adopted
is that Of mending the socks Of
male students. The price started at
ten cents pair, according 10 notices
posted on the outside doors in the fe-
male dormitory, but the girls soon be-
gan cutting the price, and now FIVE
cents will secure good job. The girls
will shortly hold an experience meet
ing az which each will relate in detail
how her dollar was earned.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16
REGARDING oSTRlcHEs.
Tho Mig Birds Can Run FULLY Thirty Miles
an Hour.

The Dig Birds Can Run Fully Thirty Miles
an Hour.
Those who assert that the ostrich
lives on l-olSen glass and iron nails are
not quito right; but that IL swallows
pebbles 10 nssist its digestion, as do
many other birds on lesser scale, when
In state of nature, and pieces OF wood,
metal, or what not, when In n state OF
captivity, for tho same purpose, Is most
undoubted.
Tho strength Of the ostrich Is quite
equal 60 carrying man on its back at
a rapid rate of progression. The me-
Rroes often use it for riding purposes.
DIR. Livingstone tells us that the legs
OF an ostrich running 40 full speed can
no moro be seen than tho spolscs in
the wheel OF vehicle drawn at q
gallop.
The ostrich can run thirty miles an
hour, and the Arabs would never be
able 20 ovcrtalsc them but for the
stratcgems employed. They first follow
thom for day or two, without press
ing too closely, but sufficiently 20 pre-
vent them taking food. When they
have tired out the hungry bird, they
pursue II at full speed, and, taking ad-
vantage Of fact we'll known TO them
that the ostrich always describes a
curvo In its coursc-themselves make
direct straight short cut" and so
gradually get within reach.
Each adult bird produces about half
pound OF white and three pounds Of
black feathers. Those from the male
bird arc most highly esteemed, and all
are In best condition when pluclscd
from the living bird.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16
slivor Club Organized.

LANSING, March 10-A silver club Of
700 members, composed Of republicans,
democrats, prohibitionists and popu-
lists, was organized Saturday night
with Hon. James NJ. Turner as presi-
dent. The silver movement is rife
throughout the state, and clubs will be
organized in every city, village and
hamlet inside OF ninety days.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
ALiTTLE FELLOW.

Little bit OF fellow;
Couldn't set him TO sleep.
And the mother sighed
As he tossed and cried;
''He's such a trouble TO kecpl"
Little bit OF follow
Couldn't get Ma 20 sleep
Little biz OF q fcllowi
But the Dyes OF tho mother weep;
For ono sad night
That was lost 70 light
God smiled and kissed him TO sleep
Little bit OF fellow
He was never a trouble 90 keep!
Frank l.. Stanton. In Atlanta Constitution
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16
CANINE COMRADES.
why Ono IL Fond of Water and the other
Hangs Back.

Hangs Back.
Here Is an object lesson for us, little
folk. What can we learn from e.?
What do we see? Sky, mountains,
river, house, point OF land covered
with growing grasses, and two dogs
Two dogs, and yet how very unlike
they are. You and have seen wolves
and foxes far more like each other. Let
us see II we can mention any difference
In appearance, and give reason for 1t.
Ponto Is covered with thick coat of
long and silky black hair; his head Is
very large and full; long, pendant ears,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-16
SORROW FOR THE BARBER
Tho Learned Man Subjected TO q
Most Trying Experience.
Quite Overcome by tho Unconscious and
Conscious MisDehavior of IN Esteemed
Fat Customer Who snored
I'm the Shop.

HEN the Harlem
doctor arrived he
was surprised 10
find the usually
calm and happy
barber In a state
Of deep detection
and nervousness,
says he New
York Sun.
" w by, Chew
alier," said the
doctor, what Is
the matter? Are