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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28

"a residence, AID AZ thts Jc-s r.y ~
sure that an agent or captain resides
the captain beng the highest fight Of
aristocracy TO which the society Of the
metallic city aspircs- These too are for
the most part English. though here
and there New Highlander occupies
the covetc OPPOSITION.
He n an autocrat Of autocrats. Well
do the men know that they have to look
70 HIM for every favor. and. as In the
old feudal days the retainers bowed to
the win of their lords, these sturdy
mining giants give humble allegiance
70 him, yielding even their political
suffrages and voting obediently as the
'sboss" wishes, though the new "Austra-
liam ballot box" viii spoil that little
arrangement; but ut the time write Of
the free and Independent citizen Of
Oretown had only the freedom TO think
as his taslxmaster thought.
In the hands of good man this state
of things was not so bad, but OCCASION
ally were found among the captains men
OF brutal instincts, who used their posi-
tions as levers for acts of pitiful oppres-
sion.
On the top OF one of the bluffs on the
outskirts OF the city stood gaunt,
square house, rudely put together with
implanted boards, and surrounded by a
squalid settlement" of temporary shan
ties. Hardly roof was whole, for
when the blasting occurred huge
masses of rock were flung high In the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28

had been no dual Catherine Conroy In
the parish of Newton, and the verita-
BILE Observation-Disclosures Hillborough's
legitimate wife, had really been the
victim of the railroad accident after, not
before, the birth of her little one.
Poor girl, hers had been brief and
unhappy career--the only child of Inn
pecunious tenant farmers, who had
died when she was fourteen years of
age, leaving her TO the tender mercies
OF the world, lowered only with a
sweet disposition and face of rustic
loneliness. She had found refuge In the
home of her mothers brother. jacob
Gregson, a bankrupt householder, who
had managed to keep a roof over his
head by acting as sporting agent" for
the noighborhood, profession whose
tides OF profit cbbcd and flowed with
constant contrast, now leaving HIM with
full pockets and wild spirits, and again
plunging him into the depths of desti-
tuition and misery; but through good
md evil fortune he had been, accord
ing 10 his lights, kind 10 hisniecc, and,
after her death, had managed 90 scrape
together each week the few shillings n
laborer's wife charged for the care Of
the mothcrless babe.
Now he had his reward.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28
TnE NonTnERN noME.

Fourteen years have elapsed since
the occurrence OF the events related In
the preceding chapters.
The scene OF our story Is now laid In
the bleak. desolate region Of the south
ern shore of Lake Superior
Down In hollow, between two bluffs,
lies the iron city OF Oretown, with its
even thousand Inhabitants huddled to-
gethcr In implanted shantiesand blocks
OF squalid tenements. Saloons of the
lowest description abound, the only
pretcntious buildings being the school
house, tho hotel aud the hospital. The
whole region brcathcs Iron. The very
ground Is the red dust OF iron ore. and
miners and miners wives and children
ruddy with the stain OF the brown
Garth, meet you ut every step. All
around the outskirts OF the place, big
hills OF clinlkers and powders are
crowned with the cngine-honses OF the
mining shafts, while trade Is limited 10
the few stores" belonging 10 the min
ing companies. where tho unfortunate
dirrcrs into the bowels of the earth
arc driven by necessity 20 spend at
ruinous overcharge tho dollars they
have 80 hardly earned.
Here and q ere you $50 a better kind
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28
THOROUGHLY POSTED.
An owli.h Senator who Gave Bsncrof
tho Quietus.

An owiish Senator who Gave Bsncrort
tho Quietus.
II Is unsafe TO regard ones self as
better informed than anyone else on n
subject, no matter how much time and
thought may have been given to It..
says the Youths Companion.
A good many years ago wealthy
senator from one of the western states,
who was paying n visit 10 Boston, was
invited TO n dinner-party ut which were
present several men conspicuous In the
literary as well as In the financial
world. The senator was n fluent talk
CIR, and expressed his opinions on all
subjects introduced with a decision
which broolxcd no opposition.
In the course OF the dinner he made q
statement in regard TO certain his
torical occurrence TO which quiet
man on his left, whose name he had
failed TO catch, mildly objected.
II assure you, SIR said the senator,
feeling his self-importance attacked.
II assure you that am thoroughly
posted on that point. thoroughly posted
there's no need Of any discussion
about IT,"
The man next him bowed, AID said
no more ON the subject. The senator
felt much elated at having suppressed
him with such ease.
There was n man next me Mt dinner
who attempted 10 correct me on point
of history that / knew nll about" he
said 10 his host that evening; but
settled the matter pretty quickly. lie
saw ! was thoroughly posted, and he
backed down. Who was he? He gave
in with pretty good grace"
"Oh,r replied the host, quietly, Tho
Is Mr.. bancroft. the historian"
''H'ml Was Il? I'm nstonished he
should be SO ignorant, and the senator
moved on 70 another group 90 give IL
the benefit OF his wisdom and lxnowl
cdpe
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28

The room was In confusion. Chat Is
the way the books say It. An ordinary
man with good eyes would have said
confusion was In the room-)
"At lastl"
Her hands. trembled as she attempted
TO fix her tie. Thirteen collars Ind
been ruined.
She took n photograph from a
drawer. 1t was the sweet, innocent
face OF a young man.
"Ah, little Georgel / can no longer
deceive myself. / love you. The strong
Is about to become the weak. How far
we women will go for the bright eyes
of silly mani But enoughl / shall
ask you TO be mine this night, come
what may"
"Mr. Nicely win be down In mo-
ment. Pray be seated"
But her heart beat too wildly. She
paced the floor.
"The dear, dear little boy! How I
love him"
The curtains parted and the worlds
greatest treasure--a true-hearted, limo
cent young man-entered.
III.
Gan ordinary, everyday conversation
Tor a few minutes. She attempts to
take the hand of George, who bushes
and looks startled).
Nv.
II must explain myself Hear me. I
can no longer act this hateful partl
must speak! ] love you with the great
love OF a brave woman. l.
"But this Is So"
1T is. But viii you be my husband?"
There was great gulf OF pity in the
young mans gentle eyes. But he spoke:
"No. But will be brother to you.
m " World
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28

= s.ell-sfcel<ed bool<shelf: and. aiffing
In q large armchair, was q singularly
handsome young man. reading aloud
to a girl, who reclincd on n low chair
beside him, listening In wrapt atten-
ton.
So enthralled was the young listener.
as she sat with lips apart eagerly drink
ing In the sonorous accents. that she
did not notice the interruption.
Not so with the young man. There
was no startled flush on his face as he
raised his frank, brown eyes TO the To-
conner, and said pleasantly: That's
right, Mrs. Whitford, come and Join
our studies. We are reading Nicholas
Niclxleby,' by Charles Dickens. and. as
the scene lies In Your loved Yorkshire.
you may be somewhat interested"
NAY, nay, Measter Grey" said the
woman, whose suspicious had been
aroused, Notwithstanding her Dc liant
tone to her husband, but who now
blushed for her momentary lack of con-
fidence. "Oi but COON TO tell zee that
supper's welly ready, an the lass mum
lay the cloth. An it's much obligated
VI aiA W Ahto VIZ GYM ntf buF boVh~
larDin', Measter Grey. It's little Oh ever
had mysen, an them as hasna an edica-
ton knows best how to vally one"
Frank Grey smiled as he closed the
book, while the woman and girl slowly
left the room, the latter pausing mo-
ment 10 pour forth In n sweet, low voice
her thanks for the treat afforded her.
II the front Of the house presented n
bleak and desolate aspect. the windows
of Grey's room looked out on bcauti-
full landscape Of varied scenery.
On right and left the rugged hills,
crowned with sturdy frs; in the dis
lance long sheeny expanse of lake
covered with scrub; and, in the far
background, the sun. setting in all the
luxurious splendor of the last anguish
ing days OF an Indian summer.
lTo DE coHTIsuEp
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28

"Oh, well, eir-Gordon, hes not quite
so bad as all that. There were two
Catherine Coproys ip Newton-cousins
enc was killed in railroad accident.
and NJ. Richard might have seen her
pnre In the papers and thought II was
his wife. who. suppose, like the fool
she was, had promised TO keep the-mar-
rage a secret. But II wasn't-worse
luck for him"
THANK God for that slight satisfnc-
ton; but at the best 1t Is terrible
story"
"a terrible story, with only one end
-ruinl Unless play Providence and
pull the fat out of the fire."
"Youl"
Eyes, mel l found those papers hid
den away In the girls trunk. I've kept
'em close. The doctors say that she
will never come to her right senses; SO
that there's nothing but money and me
standing between you-the salvation
Of your family pride"
And your plans?"
81 have a cousin down In Derbyshire,
motherly woman as ever you saw,
married to man who was once cor
poral In the royal marines--John Whit
ford his name is--humble folks. but
honest MS the day. II you and / can
make deal. they'll take out Mrs.
Richard Number One and her child, an
you'll never hear of 'em again, no more
than II they'd never existed
"And your price for this piece of ras-
cality?"
"Five hundred pounds down, and an
annuity of five hundred year on my
life. After I'm gone, viii leave you or
yonr SON TO look after your grand
daughters interests"
MY sonl" the baronet cried, In
startled tones. "IIe must never know
the price paid for his immunity, and
not for him only is the sacrifice made,
but for the poor, sweet girl who thinks
herself his wife"
Now Mr.. Jacob Gregson had not adj
hered strictly to the truth In his com
munication TO Sir Gordon Hillborough.
There were those who knew him who
said that II was n physical impossibility
for him TO make an accurate statemant
on any subject. and in this case no had
done justice 20 his reputation. There
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28

How tho "war Message Affects the Conn
mcrcial World.

mcrcial world
New York, Dec. 2l.--R. g. Dun d Co.,
in their weekly review of trade, say:
1.-THE strong Americanism OF the presi-
dents message has given It's character to
the week. Popular feeling was profoundly
moved. but. excepting In stock and cotton
markets. business was remarkably dull
and scarcely affected. Selling OF securities
held abroad was natural first impulse.
though the sellers are not unlikely In time
TO discover that no other securities are
safer from international complications than
the American. Cotton has declined quar-
ter. and wheat about two cents. The mar
kets In this country do not act upon tho
theory that any interruption OF foreign re-
lations IL 10 be expected. Coming at time
when nearly all produce markets are In
active and Industries unusually dull, the
disturbance has affected values much less
than might have been expected. Not be-
cause OF any foreign question, but solely
because OF influences which have been In
continuous operation for months. prices OF
manufactured goods continued 10 decline.
There Is no great change I'm boots and
shoes. though gradually lower prices are
offered. Leather sfili declines. though
hides at Chicago are scarce and stronger.
Prices OF iron and steel have fallen about
three per cent for the week and are now
three per cent below their maximum
THE stock market went all TO pieces on
Friday and closed three dollars per share
lower than n week ago for railroads and
81. rs per share for trusts. On Friday alone
tho four moro prominent railroad stocks
fell an average OF sS.G2 per share. and thu
five more prominent trust stocks f3S per
share. much OF the selling being OF se-
curities largely held abroad.
Failures for two weeks OF December
show liabilities OF $3.50. f5i, against $780,
sci last year. and sii.67s.D96 for the same
weeks OF iS9S Failures for the'week have
been 277 In the United States, against 349
last year. and 30 In Canada, against % last
vparn
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28
SCHOOL NOTES.

DIR. Frederick Wines. the authority
on criininology, has been appointed lee
turer on social classes and social evils
in Harvard university.
Russia will next year subsIdize the
bulgarian schools at Constantinople,
orchida and Bnyuldere. aud give free
instruction TO Bulgarians In its uni-
vcrsitica.
There n movement on foot for the
establishment of Industrial schools for
the training and education OF the Rus
sian convicts' children In the penal set
Elements of Siberia
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28

Berlin. Dec. 2s.--The Frankfort zei-
tnpg publishes a dispatch from Con-
stantinople saying that there has been
fierce fighting at Zeitoun between tho
Turkish troops who surrounded that
city and the insurgent Armcnians who
defended H. Both sides are said 10 have
lost frightfully. The Turks were TO-
900 strong and had "a pieces OF artil-
lery. The Armenians numbered 15.-
COO, but had no artillery.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28

Washington, Dec. 23.--Secrctary Oh.
ney and Senior Romero, the Mexican
mi. lister hezu, exchanged ratii.cntions
Saturday OF the treaty extending for
enc year from December "a. thetimc al
lowed for the completion Of the sur
vey OF the water boundary between tho
United states and Mexico. by the joint
commission
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28

Pontiac. Miss, Dec. 23.--Two youths.
aged respectively IS and 20 years. the
youngest named Blount. and the older
fouche. engaged in duel with pis-
tolls near here. and both were killsd.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28

wife displaying dropped poker chip
-Ahal I've found you out at last
You play cards for money.
Husband--You do me an injustice,
my dear. play only for amusement
Wife-IIuhl Don't you win money!
Hushand-N Never. always lose. IN.
Y. Weekly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28
LINCOLN AND PHELPS NAMED.
The President Offers Them Places ON
Veneruoln Communication.

New York. Dec. 26.--A special 90 the
World from Washington says; The
president has rendered places on the
Venezuela high commission 10 Edward
j. Phelps. of Vermont. ex-minlster 10
England. and Robert +. Lincoln, of Illi-
nols, ex-minister 20 England. Their
acceptance has not been received and
the third place ON the high commission
will not bc filed until Mr.. Phelps and
Mr. Lincoln accept.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28

Little bit OF
rural England.
A d ain ty
glim pse of
stream, mead
ow and wood
land su CHI as
Birket Foster
w ouId hnv Q
loved to picture.
He dyes red
with hawa. mir
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28

THE deepest we'll On our Atlantic
coast Is that OF tho silk works near
Noptbsmpton. Mass; depth s.700 feet
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28
DEATH BY COAL GAS.
Husband and wife Asphyxiatcd In The
BED Christmas Eve.

liummelstown. PA. Dec. 26.--John
II. Baulsbaugh and his wife. who reside
near Swatara. were found dead In their
rooms Wednesday morning from the
effects Of coal gas from defective
stovepipe. Mr. Baulsbaugh was de
rector Of the Iiummelstown national
bank for many years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28

wonEN arc moro supcrstitrous than
men, and their supcrstitions generally
relate 20 household or family matters
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28

mir and fell so far that sometimes they
crashed through the neighboring dwell
ings.
The gaunt, square house have al
luded to bore n sign with the inscrip-
ton;
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28

noARDrso By JOHN wnrrronn
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-12-28
1T MAY COME TO THIS.
Possible Developments of tho New
Woman Era.

The room was In confusion. Chat Is
the way the books say It. An ordinary
man with good eyes would have said
confusion was In the room.)
A
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-24
The Magical Festival.

The state musical festival, which has just closed, proved to be so much of a success that another next year is assured no doubt equally meritorious and probably many more in success sive years. The financial result was also gratifying,-a very essential feat ure of the maintenance of such ef- forts
 By one of those errors which will sometimes creep into type, despite the most careful oversight, the name of the soprano soloist for the grand clos ing feature of the festival, the oratorio of ''Elijah," was erroneously given yes- terday as Mrs. Haesche, instead of Mrs $. S. Thompson, who sang on that occasion. Mrs. Thompson never sang more sweetly or with finer effect, not only meeting all expectations based on the many brilliant successes, but win ming new laurels, most deserved,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-24
HraH SCHOOL Arn IErrcs.

A meeting of the High School Athletic association was held in room yester- day afternoon at 1:1O o'clock. The meeting was called to order by Presi- dent Zimmerman and the minutes of the last meeting were read and accept ed
 The committee appointed to investi- gate the matter of the old New Haven Athletic club field made their report, which was accepted MT. Butler stated that Mr. Sargent gave the use of the field to the Y. M. c. A. to train on, and their re-renting it to the High school was done without his knowledge. He then gave the use of the field to the High school to train on.
 The meeting adjourned at 40.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-24
SENATE.

The senate convened at 11:30 a. m,
 Senator Ferris, the president pro tenn,
 in the chair.
 A favorable report was made on the
 petition of the Connecticut Spiritualists'
 association for permission to. cross the | camp ground at Mantle. l Favorable reports were made on the petition for incorporating the Connecti- cut Home Investment company; the
 Ridgefield Light and Power company;
 the Bridgeport Catholic orphan asylum; the Young Woman's Christian associa- ] ton of Bridgeport; the Connecticut Ca l ble corporation. Unfavorable on Electric Telegraph and Telephone company and the Peo- ples Telephone company. Bills were passed concerning the ex- tension of tracks of the Winchester ave- nue railroad; accepted the report of the committee on the bill concerning pro- lection of children, preventing children under the age of sixteen, unattended, from attending any dance house, con- cert saloon or skating rink, having en- tertainments or variety shows, or places where intoxicating liquors are sold, and bill passed. The senate insisted on It's action plac- ing the age of consent at sixteen years, and Senator Warner was named on the commsttee of conference. The house fixed the age at eighteen years. A motion was made to reconsider the vote taken yesterday appropriating $2,- 900 to Isaac Bartram for care of the Putnam Memorial park.
 Senator Averill said the claim had been rejected by the previous legisla- ture.
 The vote was reconsidered and the bill tabled.
 The resolution incorporating the Con- necticut College of Dentistry was re- committed.
 Resolution passed amending charter of the Bridgeport Electric Light com pany.
 The resolution incorporating the Mill ford Street Railway company and al- lowing the company to build to the Woodmont railroad station was passed. The house refused to grant the last clause.
 Adjourned until Tuesday at 12:8O p. m.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-24
old East Haven Cemetery.

At a recent meeting of the Society of United Workers of East Haven, the following was unanimously adopted;
 Voted, That the thanks of the. So- clety of United Workers of East Haven, Conn, are extended to the citizens of this town, who kindly and gratuitous- ly rendered material aid in the much needed work of improving the old cemetery which had long been neglect ed. In this vote 1t is desired to recog- nize the kind acts of all the ladies who generously furnished the dinner and by their presence made it 8 complete suc- cess on that propitious May day. Also the financial aid received from the golden sands of the Pacific coast, from Baltimore, and from many other sources will not be forgotten,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-24
4 coop TREAT coMINe.
New York Philharmonic Clubs Entertain
 ment at the Hyperion.

 New York Philharmonic Clubs Entertain
 ment at the Hyperion. The New York Philharmonic club will give a grand concert at the Fly perion theater Saturday evening, June i, Miss Hettie Bradley of this city is to assist as soprano, and Miss Emily GcElroy is to read.
 The following is the program;
 PART I. sextet-Serenade op. 72...H. Hofmann a. Allegro.
 b. Slumber Song. a c. Gavotte.
 New York Philharmonic Club. Reading-The Wooing of Henry V.... ....... ................S Shakespeare
 Miss Emily McElroy. Violin solo.-Fairy Dance. .Bazzini
 MT Richard Arnold. Aria from Faust, .,.............. .Gounod
 Miss Hettie Bradley. a. Revire du Soir........S Saint Saens b. Serenade. .......B. Goddard New York Philharmonic Club.
 PART IT. Quartet-Variations Op 25, No. S..w ..,.. ..,...,.........L V. Beethoven Two violins, viola and violincello. Flute solo
 a, Au d orphse-ch. v.........Glucl b. Scherzando. ...... ..J. Demerseman
 MT. Eugene Weiner. Reading
 a. Baby's Dress Gecited by Coquelin) b. Papa and the Boy... Adams
 Miss Emily McElroy. Violincello solo
 a. Nocturne...... .''.'.'.''' hoplh b. Spinning Some. Pepper
 MT. Carl Krill, Songs
 a. Flowers, .......''''. .BradsKy 10. The Vow.................H Helmund
 Miss Hettie Bradley. Slavonic dance, No. s.. Anton Dvorak New York Philharmonic Club. The club has just finished an ex- tended concert tour through the west and south, where they have been re- ceived with great enthusiasm and crowded houses. They will finish the season with the concert in this city. Of Miss Emily McElroy, the cele- brated elocutionist, the New York Her ald says: "She is reader of great dramatic force and power. Her work is marked by its freshness, greatness and sparkle"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-24
Gladstone Lodge.

William D. Gladstone lodge, Sons of St. George, has elected officers as fol- lows: President, w. J. Bayliss: vice president, J. Robinson; secretary, Will liam A. Chute; messenger, George IT, Copeland; treasurer, George H. Burt; assistant secretary, s. Tipper; trustee, Thomas Dickinson; delegates, Thomas Dickinson, w. A. Crute; alternates, I. w. Laslett and R. R. Worsell, to the grand lodge in Ansonia in August.