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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11
A STUDY or gar.
Democratic and Republican Methods
shown Up Side by Side.

Democratic and Republican Methods
shown Up Side by Side.
The figures representing the republic
an and democratic methods of
treating the matter of public indebted
ness are so impressive and instructive
that they deserve to be urged strongly
upon the attention of the people who
pay the debts. Between March /, 1869.
and March 1. 1898 (when Mr.. Cleveland
returned TO office), the debt payments
of the republican party amounted to
81 1851, 367 STA. between March I. 1895,
and March 1, 1896 (nnder the rule of Mr..
Cleyeland), the national debt was In
creased to the extent of $262 ,602. PAS.
That Is to say, since Mr.. Cleveland's
return TO Office he has put back upon
the people just about onc-seventh Of the
debt that his republican predecessors
took of. Give him little more time
and no doubt he would restore the
whole of Il. The American Economist
presents the fact In another interest
ing form. as follows:
Republican monthly decrease OF
debt, lsbo -lbyj. ~, 7ui, Hat
Democratic monthly increase OF :.
t1btf Aots-Ao<es -
This is the work of the great states
man whose soul burned within him,
eight years ago. as he observed sur
plus In the treasury. In his letter of
acceptance. in 1883, Mr.. Cleveland said:
I'm reviewing the bad effects OF this ac-
cumulatcd surplus and the scale OF tnrin
rates by which II II produced. we must not
overlook The tendency toward gross and
scandalous public extravaganza which .
congested treasury produces"
And now the question is whether q
tariff produced surplus is really more
dangerous OF extravaganza than de-
/ ficiency created by tariff Legislation
and made up by buying gold at 20 per
cent premium from bankers who take
IL out again at par. The American peo-
pie will supply an answer at the polls
in November Observation-Disclosures
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11
In =CYCLEDOM.


max 1se naised or Lewered ~ Hand
without el.ckenInr speed
So keen is tho interest In bicycles
and 70 anxious IL each manufacturer
70 furnish his machine with devices
not found In other wheels that new
Inventions are looked upon ~ matter
of course. The recent bicycle shows
revealed valuable improvements In the
wheels for 90 over those of preceding
years. and II seemed difficult for a close
observer to suggest anything In the
way Of attachments or alterations that
would add desirably 70 tho bicycles
equipment
A continuance not exhibited ut the
bicycle shows and which wheelmen
who have used Il consider exceedingly
useful il handle bar which may be
quickly regulated to any one Of three
positions without the use Of wrench.
In material and general appearance IL
n not unlike many other handle bars.
II II designed 70 fit any machine, and,
like other handle bars. it may be raised
or lowered In the steering head. It's
principal advantage lies in the readi-
ness with which the handles may be
tilted up or down while the machine
Is going Mt full speed. BY drawing
back with the hands two small metal
lie pegs, located beneath the center OF
the handle bar, it's position may be
changed In moments time. While
doing this the hands rest upon the bar,
insuring perfect control of the wheel.
When rider becomes tired of scorch-
ing and wishes relief from his cramped
and unnatural position this arrange
ment enables him to graduate the pitch
Of his handles so as TO sit perfectly
erect or incline TO n neutral posture.
A scorcher's handle bar Is often ex-
tremely welcome to wheelmen who ut
terly ignore scorching, or wildcat
cycling. For instance, the work of hill
climbing Is lessened very greatly by
the use Of low handles, as the rider
by pulling up on them can put much
more weight on the pedals. And 10y
this new handle bar the change from
one position TO another may be made
so easily that wheelmen look upon the
invention with uncommon favor.
Another advantage of this device Il
that but q second Is required to swing
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11
MucH-NEEpED TIRE.
Curious Invention That May save Many
Long walk Co Cycicrs.

Curious Invention That May Save Many
Long Walk To Cycicrs.
A non -puncturable tire hns been i'm
vented that can withstand nails, taclxs,
glass, stones and other sharp sub
stances. The invention Ia series OF
steel plates, In width one-half the cir
conference of the average tire and In
length about one inch. The thickness
IL not greater than heavy paper. Tho
plates are riveted together, tapping
each other In such manner ms TO make
them flexible. This steel coat In run
through the tire and rests between tho
outer and inner tubes. It's fexibility
allows full imitation of the tire. In
weight II adds about three-quarters OK
pound 10 the machine. IL may be
fitted to either the inner tube or hose
pipe styles of tires. The rcsiliency il
unimpaired. thus doing away with tho
objections TO most of the unpunctur-
able tires. This tire armor Is curved
so as to prevent any cutting OF the
tire of the rim. There In little chance
of blowout occurring from too
tightly inflated tire, and should that
accident occur OF the tire be intention
ally cut within the surface next TO tho
rim II will permit the rider TO propel
his wheel home without trouble. The
rubber of the outer shoe Of the tire can
be cut and torn without having the
inner In the least affected, the steel
coat when the tire Ia inflated being
practically air-hght. IL has been
thoroughly tested by long rides over
rough roads and substances Of all
kinds, and n puncture has never oo-
CURED. and IL stands pressure OF 500
pounds at each end without breaking.
IN. Y. Evening Post
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

the bar around 30 that IL may rest on
line with and fat against the frame
of the machine, enabling one TO round
sharp corners or pass through mar
row ways without danger of the handle
bar conflicting with nearby objects.
In this shape IL also keeps the front
wheel from turning when the machine
Ia being carried. With the handles In
this position the machine may be stood
close against the wall without the lin
bility of it's running sidewise or back
ward and falling over.
Not the least important advantage
of this handle bar is that IL may be In
stantly removed clear of the machine
without the use of either screwdriver
or wrench. With the bar detached the
wheel may be safely left outside, for,
thus disabled. IL will offer very little
temptation TO thieves.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

Free-trade Increase Ill. "a. 400 u6,ut.bH
Free trade in the raw material Of
wooden manufacturers means nearly
double the quantity OF foreign wool
used here. to the detriment OF Amer
lean wool, and just double the amount
Of gold sent abroad 10 pay for IL. Tho
extra $16,S1s,Ss3 shipped to foreign
farmers would have served much bet
ter purpose had IL been distributed
among American sheep raisers. 1t
would have helped our own people won
derfully in paying interest on their
farm mortgages, perhaps in prevent
ing the mortgage of their farms, or
In improving them, or in paying of n
little of the village store account But
farmers must not expect this under
free trade. They can only wait patient
ly till we have a republican congress
and republican president in 1907,
when, we trust, such n tariff law will
be enacted as viii exclude every pound
Of foreign wool. and enable American
farmers to secure the whole of the 30
and odd millions of dollars of gold that
we shipped abroad last year To pay
for Ii.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11
Ch.ndIsr.s Mistake.

Senator Chandler will have occasion to
regret his characterization OF McKin-
ley as "a mortgaged candidate" whom
-the republican party cannot afford to
nominate" In the first place II was un-
just. and In the next place Mr.. Mckinley
In sure TO DO nominated and Senator
Chambers support of him will be more
or less embarrassing. The World has
given all the particulars Of Gov. McKin-
ley's financial failure In 1898. There
was nothing dishonorabIe about IL. nor
discreditable in the help which was
almost forced upon him TO save his lit
tie property and that Of his wife froru
being swept away. The friends who
came 20 his relief were personal moro
than political. and his attitude In the
matter was manly throughout. IL is to
be hoped that we are not going 10 have
a campaign OF mud-throwing. The last
presidential campaign was quite free
from II. and IL was great relief to de-
cent people. Mr.. McKinley's personal
character is above reproach.--N. y.
World (Dem.).
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

An enthusiastic cyclist tells you that
the effects OF excess In cycling are very
much the same as excess In drink. And
] feel very little doubt that the doc
tor is right. Cycling, / suppose, be-
cause II acts ns such n powerful stimv-
liant to the heart, produces, In the
first instance. feeling Of exclamation,
which Is In itself pleasure, especially
TO the owner of a tagged brain or jaded
nerves. Anything that produces this
effect is naturally "crnved" after when
once tasted. The exhilnrating effect,
too, overcomcs the consciousness Of IA
tigue, and consequently prevents the
cyclist from Judging accurately when
he Tor she) has had enough--mother
dangerous point of resemblance TO al
cohol.--London Truth.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11
cARLIsLE's CANDIDACY.
A Hopeless Outlook for tho Champis. 81
Democracy.

Democracy.
IL in more than probable that, - some
convenient time before the meeting Of
the democratic national convention,
Cleveland will formally notify his
friends that he Is not a candidate for the
presidential nomination, and will prob
ably indicate also his preference for
Secretary Carlisle. At least there Is no
doubt that Cleveland and his cabinet
nre already quietly exerting their In
fiucnce in favor of the secretary's can
didacy.
1t is well known that Cleveland de-
sires 10 avoid the tariff question as an
issue this year. and make the fight along
the line Of sound money. The putting
forward of Carlisle as the administrn.
ton candidate Is In pursuance OF this
policy. IL means battle-royal In the
Chicago convention. The free-silver ele-
ment in the democratic party will never
agree to Carllsle's candidacy. Per con.
ira, the administration wing viii not
support a frec-silver candidate.
Hence events are shaping themselves
for the fulfillment of the forecast made
by the Blade several months ago--that
the democratic party will repeat the his
tory of 1860; that the national conven-
ton will split, and two candidates win
be named, one by the free-silyer faction
and the other by the sound-money fac
ton. Butwhcther the democratic party
divides or not. the republicans will elect
the president this faN.-Tolcdo Blade.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

The sultan of Morocco uses bicycles
az instruments OF torture for any of tho
ladies of his harem who have the mis-
fortune TO offend him. The unhappy
odalisques are compelled 10 mount ma
chimes and ride around a marked track
In the palace gardens. Not knowing
how 10 ride their repeated falls AMI
other mlnhaps furnish the sultan and
his more favored wives with endless
amusement. When they have fallen
go provided, of course. that they
have not broken their necls in the
meantimc--the punishment is cont
plcte, and the bruised beauties are al.
lowed 10 retire.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

to America, quantity greater than the
entire annual unwashcd clip of the
states Of California, Texas. Montana
and Oregon.
The feature, however, that Is most
striking and the one causing the most
regret Is the increase I'm the importa-
tions of shoddy, waste rags, etc. The
increase IN the importations of these
wool authorizations In the year 1895 over
the average OF the four years of 1891,
1892. 1898 and 1894 (all but four months
of which were under the Mckinley law)
VIVA over 10000. 900 pounds. This was
almost rs clean as secured wool. and re-
quircd In ITS production over 1000. 900
pounds of unwashcd fieeces, equal to
the annual wool crops of Pennsylvania,
Ohio. New York and Michigan. or the
western wool growing states of Utali,
California and Texas.
The total increase of foreign raw
wool imported In the raw state, In the
shape of cloth, or In the form of waste.
rags, etc., amounts to over 10000, 900
pounds, quantity greater than the
entire American wool clip shorn in the
summer o. 1895. These figures are the
result of The first full calendar year of
the present law. What has been gained ?
A paitry increase of $4,000 in the ex-
ports of woolens while our home mills
have lost business represented by an
increase Of $47.ooo.ooo in imports of all
sorts of manufactures of wool. Jus
ticc, Bateman a. Co.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

Deficiency of revenue was the primary
cause OF the demand for gold for United
States notes. The gold boarded for re-
sumption purposes was not separated
from the money received for current
revenue, and this revenue being insult
cient TO meet expenses, the gold ac-
cumulatcd for redemption purposes was
drawn upon 10 make good the de-
flcicncies. This created - doubt of the
ability Of the government TO maintain
the parity OF United States notes with
coin and led 20 their presentation for
redemption In coin. The draft on the
treasury for coin during this admins
tration has been greater than the
amount of deficiency OF revenue during
the same period. In every respect In
which the subject presents itself 10 my
mind 1 come 10 no other conclusion
than that the deficiency Of revenue and
the consequent encroaohment upon the
redemption fund IL the cause Of our
present financial condition. and that
the only remedies are either radical
reduction Of expenditures or an increase
oftaxation. and perhaps senator
John Sherman, In Forum.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11
LuBlN's DEAD SCHEME.
rt Would Tnx.Amcricsns Directly tn Maxi
Cheaper Food for Europeans.

~ Would TAx.Amcricsns Directly to Make
Cheaper Food for Europeans.
II Is deserving of attention that the
so-called Lubin project for giving ex-
port bounties to American farm. prod
ucts Is now being strongly pressed
upon the republican party. The plan
has received the Endorsement of the
national grange. representing the
farmers oranges throughout the coun-
try, and the theory Is advanced by some
timid souls that, unless the republican
party shall commit itself to the scheme,
the farmers will not heartily sustain
the protective policy rs applied to man.
sffss< t.s;ssse -s;.
1t In n false assumption. made by the
advocates of the Lubin project. that
tariff protection does not help the
farmer. The decline OF American wool
growing since the withdrawal of the
duties from wool proves the inaccuracy
of this contention, which Is, indeed,
also demonstrated by the fact that the
imports of agricultural products rose
in the first nine months Of this year,
as compared with the imports for the
corresponding period last year, from
$55.00O.O00 to sO5.000.000.
But the question is not so much
whether the tariff helps the farmer az
whether the Lubin plan will promote
their interests and the interests Of the
nation. Everybody admits that we are
selling to Europe just now our food
products at unreasonably small prices.
and, Of course, Mt the cost OF the Amer
lean people, who would be better Oft,
In both their domestic and foreign
trade. we're prices higher The Lubin
plan would simply tax the American
people directly for the purpose of maxi
Ing our food still cheaper To the Euro
pean consumer. Part OF the tax would
go 20 the farmer; but II he should re-
duce his selling price. as competition
would impel him to do. he would sur
render much. or perhaps all. 10 his GUS
toners IN Europe. IL will be indeed
surprising II this nation shall willing
Iy become party 10 such a transaction.
IN. Y. Press.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

Why Acei6ent Conpantes should Me-
Di.crinlnats Against Whselnen-
The action taken by the mutual acci-
dent insurance companies. declaring
that bicycle riding ID hazardous oc~
cupation. and that cyclists must either
pay an extra rate Of insurance or give
up this exercise. IL unwise and cannot
have been taken upon due consideration
or investigation Of the facts. II II
decision that will not stand the test Of
experience, and comparison of the
statisticss relating TO this and other
modes Of travel. IL would be detrimental
70 the best interests of the race II tAin
decision should be allowed TO stand
In the way Of an extended use of the
bicycle. both a. a means Of recreation
and as vehicle. In spite of unfavor-
able criticism by n few doctors. who
have taken gloomy views of all subjects,
bicycle riding has been generally pro-
nounced TO be an exercise that cannot
fail TO greatly improve the physical
strength. alertness. and general health
of the rider. This being so, the insur-
ance men ought to take into considera-
ton the Likelihood that cyclists VIII DO
better able to avoid accidents In every
walk OF life with greater ease than tho
man OF woman without such physical
training. In a railroad accident,
street car collision OF hotel fire, the
cyclist would be likely 20 show moro
physical courage and activity in saw
ing himself and others than n man who
has never mounted a wheel. A careful
comparison of the statistics will UNI
doubtedly show that bicycle riding In
less hazardous than riding on horse
back. In street cars, on railway trains,
or on steamboats,. Fewer lives arc
lost by II, and fewer are the disabling
accidents. The accident insurance men
should reconsider their action. 1t will
not do to set up an obstacle TO the per-
manent improvement of the nce.-Cy-
cling Gazette.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

Tho Forsigp Prodnct Fast supplanting
Home-0rown IN Our own Market
American farmern. who are interest
cd In sheep raising. have been watching
very closely each months returns Of
our imports OF foreign wool last year,
noting with anything but satisfaction
how the product of foreign farms Is
supp'anting their home grown wool
In the American market. As we now
have the complete imports for 1925,
the first year of free trade In wool, we
can compare them with the imports of
wool during the four previous calendar
years, under Mckinley protection:
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

When a barrel of potatoes can be ex-
changed for 20 pounds Of granulated
sugar, as was the case on january 1.
1892. farmers were not doing so badly.
But when n barrel Of potatoes was
worth only IA pounds Of sugar. IA was
the case at the beginning of this year,
II comes pretty hard upon farmers.
They realize. now. the difference be-
tween Mckinley protection and dem
ocrntic free trade
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

- A4FAe< TOT o@<VVUsVVV Fuuu04 OF Amer
team Wool Captured By Forsixnsrs.
The excess OF raw wool imported in
1895 over the average importations Of
tho years 1891, 1872. 1893 nnd 1894 was
over 1ls,ooo,ooo pounds.
The increase In the importations Of
manufactures of wool" In the first
full year Of the present law over the
average OF the years 1891. 1so2, 1898 and
1894 Is nearly $4,000. 900. equivalent to
nearly s4,noo,ooo pounds Of raw un-
washed wool used In the CONSTRUCTION
of these goods. That Is TO say. tho
wool grower has lost the sale to Amer
lean manufacturers of $4,000 900
pounds Of wool heretofore sold 70 them,
by reason of the loss to the home man
ufacturer of about SIS, 000. 900 worth of
wooden goods, requiring In their pro-
duction $4,000 pounds of raw wool,
previously manufactured here, but now
manufactured In Europe and exported
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

The American consumer can very easily
keep list OF the manufacturers who cut
down wages on account OF the election
N. Y. World. November ~. 1872.
II was not so easily" done after all.
There were too meny manufacturers
"who cut down wages on account of
the election" and SO many that were
compelled 20 stop wages altogether
that "the American consumer was
hustling around looking for another
job and had no time 60 keep list"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11
NEW BICYCLE TOOL.

a screw wise TOR tine Cleaning ana Re-
pairing of wheels.
A practical novelty, which really fills
long-felt want, will be very much APP
preciated, not only by every wheelman
who takes good care OF his bicycle, but
IL will soon be considered Indispensable
in every repair shop. One Of the most
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

There Is nm annex Of hIoyclists who
have ench made n record Of more than
1000 miles in 1895 and received medal
therefor In the New York Athletic
club. and they have rolled up n total Of
2s4,034 milea in the year. One mem
her, business man. has a record Of
nearly $4,000 miles. an average OF rs
miles day, winter and summer, rain
or shine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

The fact cannot be denied that In
creased imports represent the displncc-
mcnt OF home made goods for forcIgn-
made goods. Tho more we buy abroad
che less we buy nj home.--non. Bingcr
Hermann, NJ. C., OF Oregon.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

American cattle growera, who Lost
$0,000.0oo of trade In the English
market last year will be pleased 20
learn that the South American farmers
In Argentine captured $2.332. 900 OF The
market that our farmers lost. Canada
Also secured a slice OF 81 100000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

No branch OF manufacture has made
progress-Dun's Review.
What's the natter We still have
free wool. We still have the German
tariff. And we still have democratic
administration. In this the trouble?
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

Egyptian figures found on obelIslxs
mounted on two-wheclcd vehicles show
the Pharaohs had some idea Of the
yslecipcde.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

Nearly every army has now a bicycle
corps. In Germany six men OF every
regiment are mounted on wheels 70 act
- scouts
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

r1The president stands IN tho way o:
the rccnactmcnt of the Mckinley law.
Therefore the only thing to do now IL
20 raise the tariff enough 20 provide tbs
-cvenues needed by the government
Cleveland Leader.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-11

Dwe suppose that the administra-
ton consoles itself with the fact that.
though we cost the best market in the
world-the United States-for our prod
ucts und,r the Wilson-Gorman tariff
law. stu we obtained foreign market
for our bonds under the disgraceful
syndicate bond deal.--Albany Journal.