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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26

10 The dead man-"did not know who
you were?"
"Do you mean that he did not know
that I was the son of a man proficient
in the use of arms?"
- reckon that's about it," returned
the second, CHANGING at tho others.
II am glad TO say, sir, that / have a
better opinion of his courage" said
Clarence, lifting his hat 10 the dead
body, as he turned away.
Yet he was conscious OF no remorsc,
concern or even pity in his act. Per-
haps this was visible in his face, for the
group appeared awed by this perfection
OF the duelist's GOODNESS, and even re-
turned his formal parting salutation
with vague and timid respect. lie
thanked the deputy, regained the hotel,
saddlcd his horse and galloped away.
But not toward the rancho. Now that
he could think OF his future, that had
no place in his reflections; even the cpl
sode of Susy was forgotten i'm the new
auL strange conceptions of himself and
his responsibility which had come up
on him with the killing of Pinckney and
the words OF his second IL was his
dead father who had stiffened his arm
and directed the fatal shot II was the
hereditary influence which others had
been so quick 10 rccognizc-that had
brought about this completing climax
OF his trouble lIiw else could he ac-
count for il that he, a conscientious.
peaceful, sensitive man, tender and for
49,. L.. I..f 4. r.
could now feel so little sorrow or com
Function for his eliminating act? lie
had read OF successful duelists who
were haunted by rcmorse for their first
Victim; who retained n terrible con.
seriousness Of the appearance OF the
dead man; he had no such feeling; he
had only grim contentment i'm the
wiped out inefficient life, and contempt
for the limp and helpless body lie sud-
denly recalled the callousncss rs boy.
when face 90 face with the victims OF
the Indian massacre his sense of fas-
tidious superciliousncss I'm the discov-
cry OF the body Of Susy's mother
surrey IL was the cold blood OF his father
influencing him ever thus. What had
he 20 do with affection. with domestic
happiness, with the ordinary ambitions
OF mans life. whose blood was frozen az
us sourcel Yet even with this very
thought came once more tho old incon-
sistcnt tenderness he had as boy Law
ishcd upon the almost unknown and
fugitive father who had forsaken his
childish compnnionship. and rcincm-
bcred him only by secret gifts. lie re-
membercd how he had worshiped him
even while the pious padres at san Jose
were endeavorirg 20 eliminate This ter
rible poison from his blood and combat
his hereditary instinct In his conflicts
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26
He heard the other second

queer" He heard the other second
laugh and say lightly: They're apt to
be SO when it's their first time out"
followed by the more anxious aside or
the other second as the deputy turned
away; "Yes. but by Cd don't like
his looksl" His sense of sight was also
20 acute that having lost the choice of
position, when the coin was tossed and
being turned with his face 20 the sun,
even through its glare he saw with UNI
erring distinctness of outline the black
coated figure of his opponent moved
into range, saw the perfect outline of
his features. and how the easy, super
cilious smile as he threw away his
cigar appeared 20 drop out of his face
with kind of vacant awe MS he faced
HIM. He felt his nerves become as
steel as the countering began, and at
the word three" knew he had fired by
the recoil of the pistol in his leveled
hand simultaneously with its utter
ance. And at the same moment, still
standing like n rock, he saw his adj
yersary miserably collapse, his legs
grotesquely curving inward ,inder him,
without even the dignity of death in his
fall. and so Sink helplessly like felled
bull to the ground. Still erect, and
lowering only the muzzle OF his pistol,
as thin feather of smoke curled up
it's shining side, he saw the doctor and
seconds run quickly 10 the heap, try 10
lift it's limp impotence into shape, and
let it drop again with the words:
Right through the forehead, by Cd"
you've done for him." said the
deputy, turning TO Clarence with
singular look of curiosity, "and /
reckon you'd better get out of this
mighty quickl They didn't eXpect it.
they're just ragin', they may round on
you-and" added more slowly
"thcy seem to have just found out who
you are!"
Even while he was spealxii Q, Clarence
with his quicloened ears heard the
words, zone of Hamilton Brants pups"
"Just like his father" from the group
around the dead man. lie did not hest
tate but walked coolly toward them.
Yet certain fierce pride-which he
had never known before-stirred in his
veins, as their voices hushcd and they
half recoilcd before him.
"Am / 20 understand from my Sec
ond. gentlemen" he said, looking
around the group, that you are not
satisfied"
"The fight was square enough" said
Pincllney's second, in some embarrass-
ment, "but reckon that he"-pointing
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26
sEwARD's SCHOOL TRIALS.
Ridiculed for His Awkwardness ans
Homeanun Clofhes

Ridiculed for His Awkwardners and
Homespun Clothes.
When Seward was Il he entered Union
college at Schenectady. lie was shcrt.
pale and delicate. His hair was red and
his complexion was sandy. He looked
even younger than he was. but his eN.
Rminations were so satisfactory that he
was declared ready 10 enter as a junior.
But in order TO give him longer expert
cnce OF college life he was placed in the
sophomore class.
At first he had many trials in college,
rot the least Of which was the ridicule
OF fellow-students because he was so
awkward in his movements and because
he wore home-spun "sheep's gray"
clothing. He WIS greatly troubled also
10y the discovery that his English com
position was bad and that when he tried
TO declaim he had an accent.
He also exchanged his home span
clothing for garments of better cut aid
material but he had 10 run in debt Tor
these and this caused an arrangement
between himself and his father. The
young man owed less than 500, ard the
debt consisted entirely OF talor's bill
end college society dues. When the
elder Seward was asked for money to
pay the debt he declined 10 send il, say
ing that homc-spun clothes were good
enough Tor Orange county and ought 20
he good enough for Union college. AS
for the society dues, the father declared
that he did not believe at all in college
societies and would have nothing 10 do
with the payment of the dues. The
young man was then 10 and had just
delivered his first political speech in re-
half Of Daniel Tompkins then vice pres.
ident, who was candidate for the gov
Crnorship.
So great an effect had his fathers Ic-
fusal TO pay his bill upon young Seward
that he determined henceforth TO be
self-supporting, and left college with
the intention OF earning his own living.
He had a classmate who was going 10
Georgia TO teach school. and at lis sug-
gestion Seward went with him 30 Sa-
vannah, the two taking passage in q
sailing vessel. Arriving in Savannah,
Seward found that he had eight shtl-
lings and six pence in his possession.
He learned, however, that a new ao1d.
omy was to be established in Putnam
county, some 80 miles away. As mis-
financial resources were so slender, he
walked the 30 miles, applied for the
place of principal and secured it.-N.
Il. Recorder.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26

mud while the others were getting one.
lie had too much intelligence TO steal
all his mud from one nest, SO the loss
was not noticed for some time.
But his sins found him out at last.
One Of the other swallows got back be-
fore he was expected, and found the rob
Der plundering his house. He pitched
upon the thief at once, and they fell 10
fighting. Then the rest OF the flock
began TO return. ] suppose the first one
screamed in swallow language: Come
here! Come here! This iazy rascal has
been stealing our mud!'
I'm m instant there was q tremendous
chattering. The whole flock began TO
peck at the thief and TO beat him with
their wings. They drove him out of his
nest and away across the stream. Then
they all fell 10 and pulled from his nest
all the mud that was fresh enough 10
use on their own.
~ don't think the thief came back at
all / noticed that his nest was not
finished that summer. What became %
his mate? l don't know. One OF the
sad things In life is the fact that a mans
wife has TO share the consequences OF
his wrong-doina. youths Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26
rAs FAITH OF CHILDHOOD.

A sturdy youngster, scarcely Ave.
A truer knight was ne'or alive.
One day had come 10 visit me.
And stayed with us tin after tea.
Then. as the shades OF night were come.
took my little comrade home:
And as we walked said in Jest
To put his courage 70 a test:
= stacy. are you afraid OF night?"
" Why, no." he said. and then the light
OF laughter shone in his blue eyes.
AS he. IN well-assumcd surprise,
Looked up at me and as drew
His hand in mine inquired: Are your
told him no. but thought perhaps
IL was not 80 with little chaps.
lie seemed TO ponder my reply.
And then at length, renectively.
He said: Some OF 'em are. know,
But what's the use OF beIn' 500
I'm not afraid at night. you see.
For God Is watching oyer me.
IL there wasn't any God l might
BE frightened when I'm out at night
But mamma says He's always near.
And that have no cause TO fear.
But, here, I'm home, and so. good-byl"
And of he skipped full cheerily.
Oh. sturdy little friend OF mine.
Long life and health and wealth be thinei
May He on whom thy trust Is stayed
Remain thy ever-present aid.
For thou, indeed, art safe from harm
When resting on His mighty arm.
He hath no need to rest or sleep
Who keepeth ward DER Israers sheep
Would that ]. too. thy trust might know.
When waves beat high and tempests
blow.
Would that /, too. I'm every strait,
When on my doubts despair doth walt,
Might say. with thee. full trustingly:
- know God watches over me-"
--McFarren Davis. In Washington Star.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
WHO GAN ANswER2

The questions not new one. dear.
But one that ev'ry day
Comes TO some girls and boys / know
While at their work or play.
Ny Nanny comes to me at morn.
And with beseeching look.
Asks me VI l can tell her where
She'll find her slate or book.
And Teddy comes to me ard says.
Sometimes with downcnst eye:
Mamma dear, won't you please 20 come
And help me find my tie?"
And Alice too, comes with a frown
When going out for play
"Oh dear. mamma, what d. I do
With my hat yesterday"
40 hat is found out in the hall:
The books not In its case:
No tie Is found upstairs 20 be
In It's accustomed place.
Now me the reason TELL my dear,
And quickly, II you can.
Why all these things may not be found
BY Alice. Ted or Nan?
The questions not a new one. dear.
But one that ey'ry day
CoInes 10 some girls and boys know
While at their work or play.
Grace A. Cannon. In harpers Round
Table
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26

business. From their perch high over
the angry sea they watched for sea otter
and shot them. Behind the rock in an
eddy that was comparatively quiet they
kept their canoe. foot and hand holds
down the side OF the rock giving them
access TO their craft, in which they
would search for the otter they had
killed. or perhaps chase their quarry
when sighted OF distance too great for
the range of their guns. The canoe
sometimes also gave them communica-
ton with the shore, but not always.
Another and stranger method of travel
secured to these otter hermits access TO
the mainland in the worst weather-an
endless line, carrying n cage. This was
firmly fastened 10 tree on shore at one
end, and TO n wedge driven firmly into
a cleft in the rock on the island. With
out this line the men were not safe from
the breakers. which often beat clear up
over their little cottage during the
storm.
Sea otter hunting is a most peculiar
and hazardous business, and the boast
OF those that follow il that they are the
finest marksmen and the finest boatmen
in the world Is well sustained. This is
only to be expected, for the precious fur
they hunta No. l sea otter some
times selling for as much as social
lures the hardest and most skillful
hunters. Along the strip Of coast run
ming north from Grays harbor are
half dozen white men and a score OF
natives whose sole industry is To hunt
this animal. One fellow of the Quinailt
tribe has not only made good living.
but claims TO have in safe that he
picked up in a wreck near by furs valued
al $4,000. lie is the most successful
hunter in the lot, and is waiting for ..
rise in the market. He will probably
get heavy premium before he dies
he is still young for the otter is fast
being cXterminated.
There are several methods OF hunting
the otter The Indian chascs the animal
through the surf and out at sea with his
canoe. So does the white man some
times, but ordinarily he shoots from the
shore. Along the beach arc tripod
shaped "derriclls" standing at the edge
OF the surf. from which the white man
watches, days at a time, for his game.
His fine rife brings down the game nt
600 or 500 yards almost without fail.
II is n perfect weapon, perfectly kept;
the rifles are carefully cleaned with
piece OF linen after every shot, and
hair sight and carefully-scratched ira
lection slide shows the marksmnn just
where he can hit. or has hit before. Ths
Indian, chasing his game az sea with
shotgun, generally follows n family OF
otter until he runs them down.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26
mor.e Knowa Whore DO Go.

There Is horse in Philadelphia whose
business il is to draw collection wagon
over post Office route in the middle OF
the city, where the boxes are short dis
tances apart. This horse has learned
the location OF the letter boxes as well
as it's driver, and MS soon as the post.
man alights at the first box at Broad
and Chestnut streets the horse walks Oft
10 the second box and patiently waits
for his master. When the boxes are fur
Their apart, square or more, the horse
knows that and allows himself 20 be
driven from one to the other. Tie is
never known TO make a mistake AS TO
the location OF n box
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26

Many people have genuine curiosity
to know II they would be seasick in case
they should take an ocean voyage. An
easy way to put the matter to test is to
stand before the ordinary bureau mir
ror that turns in It's frame. and let sornc-
one move IL slowly and slightly at first,
and gradually going faster, while you
iook iiNedly at your own reflection. IL
you feel no effect whatever from IL. the
chances are that you can stand an or.
dinarY sen vnYnge without any qualfn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26
with his school fellow. And n Wa .


part of his Inconsistency that. riding
away from the scene of his first blood
shed, his eyes were dimmed with moist
ure, not for the victim, but for the one
being whom he believed had impelled
him TO the act.
This and more was in his 1d during
his long ride 10 Fair Plains, his jour
ney by coach to Embascadero, his mid
night passage across the dark waters Of
Francisco--but what should be his flu
turc was still unsettled.
AS he wound around the crest of Rus
sian hill and looked down again upon
the awakened city he was startled TO
see that twas fluttering and streaming
with buntingl From every public
building and hotel; from the roofs of
private houses, and even the windows
of lonely dwellings, tapped and waved
the striped and starry banner. The
steady breath of the sen carried il out
from masts and yards OF ships at their
wharves-from the battlements OF the
forts at Alcatez and Yerba Buena. He
remembered that the ferrymen had told
him that the news from Fort Sumter had
swept the city with n convulsion OF pa
triotic sentiment, and that there was
no doubt that the state was saved 10
the union. He looked down upon it with
haGgard and bewildered eyes-and then
a strange gasp and fullness of his
throatl For afar a solitary bugle had
blow--thc "reveille" at Fort Alcatrezi
fro DE CONTINUED
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26
Rlstorl's Oranges.

One Of the prctticst episodes in t.
life of Marquise Capraneca del Gullo-
vuce. known 90 the playing world TN
TIE famous tragedienne, Adelaide Ris-
tori. IL yearly recalled by the gift of 8
baskctof oranges from a Spanish green.
grocer named Chapado Chapado was
cice a soldier in the Spanish army. con.
demncd 20 death sor characterization
but Ristori. whose interest had been
aroused in the unfortunate man. flung
herself on her knees before thc duke
OF Valencia and Queen Isabella and
begged or so eloquently that she Sc
cured his pardon. Every year the CRATE
ful ex-soldicr sends an offering Of fruit
70 the marquise, 10 whom be ovs~ bis
Observation-Disclosures GasrHtA
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26
FEATHEREo CRIMINAL.
How . Thioving swallow Was Punished
by His Mates.


by His Mates.
II suppose" said the man who has
spent much OF his life in the woods,
"that II we knew more of wild animals
we should find in them most OF the
qualities that characterize human be-
ingE. L went up to Aroostook county.
Me- early last year TO get the first OF
the spring fishing. When the birds be-
gan TO return | was glad TO see that
eight or ten pairs of barn swallows
which had built under the caves OF my
cabin the year before were going TO re-
pair the old nests.
'They went at once TO u little spring
sbout half mile away, where there
was some very sticky and tenacious
mud. They would hll their mouths II
the spring, 1y back to the cabin, aud
plaster the little MAD OF mud on the nest
They worked very industriously, flying
back and forth from dawn till sunset
but by and by | noticed that one of
the swallows did not go with the rest
10 the spring. lie sat on his nest, hung
his head and acted as il sick. The others
wheeled around him little while and
then flew away.
THE moment they were out of sight
he raised his head. flew TO one of the
nests, and began TO pull off the fresh
mud which the owner had just left
When he had a good mouthful he went
back 10 his own nest and plastered il on.
"By the time the other birds came
back with more clay he was dropping
in his nest again, looking as II he were
in the last stages of consumption. Now
and then, when the rest of the birds
were near, he would peep little rs il
to say: oh, how sick | am! If you
only knew how bad | feell' and the
other birds fluttered about him as il
they were trying TO symbpathize with
him, or advising him what TO take. But
the minute they were gone he was out,
pulling mud of their nests to build his
own with.
This lasted nearly all the forenoon,
md the thief was getting ON finely. He
bad his nest almost done; for he did not
have TO go distance for materials, and
could put on two or three mouthfuls OF
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26
The nattIo Of cane 81. yInccnt.

AS a naval action the battle of Cape
ST. Vincent is distinguished by the firm
resolution which, for sufficient reason,
dared 10 engage against odds so great;
by the promptitude and vigor with
which was seized the unforeseen OPP
portunity offered by the severance OF
the Spanish fleet; by the sound judg.
ment which led Jcrvis to attack the
weather division, though far larger. be-
cause the lee could not for long time
assist IL; and finally, by the brilliant
inspiration and dauntlcss courage
which enabled Nelson TO redeem in
time the single capital oversight com
mitted by the commander i'm chief.
This combination OF daring and judg-
ment. OF skillful direction with ener-
getic determination 10 have none but
great results. marked an epoch in naval
history. Succeeding the dawn that
glowed around the names OF Rodney,
OF Howe and of Hood, this achievement
OF Jersis' forctokened the near APP
proach OF that brilliant noontide OF the
British navy. which was coincident
with the career OF Nelson, and cuiini-
uatcd ~ Trafalgar. It's timely impor.
lance, I'm the eyes of the government,
was shown by the rewards bestowed
upon the commander in chief Already
destined, for eminent services, to the
'owcst grade Of the pceragc. he was
now at one step raised 10 the dignity
of earl. with the title OF s. Vincent. by
which he is now best known to history
Capt. 4. T. Mahan. in Century.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26

"ChcerfuIness. Philip said Mr..
Gratcbar. lis a duty which you owe to
yourself and your fellow man. Always
take a cheerful view. Cheerfulncss is n
lamp which dispels the gloom Of lifs.
Keep your lamp burning always. Philip.
and others will light their lamps by
yours and 20 on more ioyfully.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26
SEA OTTER HUNTERS.
Their Hermit Home on the summit of
Storm Iashed Rock.

Their Hermit Home on the summit of =
storm-lashed Rock.
About a hundred miles below Cape
Flattery is rock which every mariner
of the Pacific knows as marking tho
dangerous shadows of Granville bay.
Copalis rock, as IL is called. is only a
hundred yards or so from shore. but in
always surrounded by tumbling break
ers. II is 60 feet high and barely 80
feet across; yet on its bare summit is
house inhabited by mana little
wooden shanty built of wrecSwood and
dashed securely 10 the top Of this water
washed home OF the sea gull. The area
of this but is not more than ten feet
by eight, and il is built very, very low.
Yet in il two men lived for years. There
.hey slept and worked, making their
living amid the breakers of the Pacific.
These men were the pioneer sea otter
hunters of this part OF the coast--the
first white men who engaged in the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26

A little fellow went INTO shop some
days ago to buy a pair of gloves. The
shopman stared at the juvenile Gus
toner and asked him what size he took.
The youngster promptly informed him.
"Do you want kid gloves, my boy?'
asked the shopman. "Kid gloyesl" ejac-
ulated his customer. "rm not a Kid
now. I want 'grow-up' Ones"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26

Mr.. Timms-The trainers OF the con.
stitution must have been right under
the thumbs OF the women.
MIR. Nance-How 20?
Mr.. Timms Why. look what they did
for free press and free specch.--Cievel
land Leader.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26

DIR. u was away for n change OF
air, when telegram reached him from
one OF his patients:
81 think / have swallowed a pin!
Come at once Or wire advice"
Dr. N--wlred back: Swallow the
cushionl'
Next time he called he found that n
new doctor rc'gned in his stcod.-Golden
DAYS
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-06-23
M,KINhEr LEGION FORMED.

An enthusiastic meeting was held last evening in the Ninth ward, at which time an organization was formed to be known as the Mckinley Legion, and officers were elected as follows:
 President-Henry S. Hamilton.
 Vice presidents-Theron Hull, George b. Beers, Fred Hendricks Thomas Bailey, Samuel Williams.
 Secretary-Edward Gould.
 Treasurer-Samuel Williams.
 Finance committee-DavidM M Davis, Charles Curtiss George Stevenson, Charles Hoena, Fred Orr,
 Banner committee-Theron Hull, George Stevenson, George Gould.
 Reception committee~Theron Hull, Fred Orr, George Stevenson, Thomas Bailey. Fred Hendricks, James Henry, Lewis Willard, Charles Curtiss, George F. Beers, Irving Hamilton, David Me- Carthy.
 It was voted to hold rousing rati- ficatton meeting on next Thursday evening, June 25 in SChadee x Pohl- mans hall, at which there will be good speakers, who will be announced later; also good music. All are cordially in- vited to be present. The meeting will be called to order at o'clock. Loca- ton of hall, Dixwell avenue, corner of Webster street.