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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-12-13
CITY ITEMS.

CITY ITEMS.
 Misses Moore and Craig, of Cam den, are guests of Mrs. J. E. Speers Reglazing done by A. Brester & Son. i2-l-Im. Miss Mae Quilting, of Pendleton, is the guest of Miss Jennie McCain. on Lakeside.
 The Bluff City Club" is the best : cent cigar sold in theeity. Il I'm Miss Leo Lyle has returned to her Monticello home. after visit to her brother, Mir. Y. F. Lyle.
 Ifyou want good neal try the Valley Restaurant, l5e. r l dtf. Miss Martha Valiant. who has been visiting friends at Winchester, has returned home.
 All kinds of sumner drizbs at MitellfQ's. 5I7 iti Hon. Thos. E. Morton, editor and proprietor of the 0uaehita Herald, was Pine Bluff visitor Saturday. X full assortment of toys, holiday books and novelties at the Nickel Store. i2 q tf After a delightful visit to relatives and friends i'll Monticello, Miss Mag gie Rutiedge has returned home. santa Claus headquarters at <. J. Miteheli's. Ne. 20S Main Street.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-11-14

appointed. have LETT ne rest 70 yea
Then this is my plan. have changed
only a detail. You and ahe must both
leave this house nt the same time. by
different exits, and one OF them must DO
priyate--and unknown TO my men. Do
you know Of such q one?"
"les." she said, beside the negro
quarter"
Good" he replied. "rhat will be
your way out. She will leave here pub
licly, through the quarters, armed with
pass from me. She will be over
hauled and challenged BY the first SEN
try, near the guard house, below the
wall. She will be subjected to some de-
lay and scrutiny, which she will, how
ever, be able TO pass better than you
would. This will create the momentary
diversion that we require. In the mean
time, YOU will have left the house by
the wing, and you will then keep in the
shadow of the hedge until yousan drop
down along the run, where il empties
into the swamp. That" he continued,
fixing his keen eyes upon her, els the
weak point in the position of this place,
that is neither overlooked nor defended.
But, perhaps" he added again, grimly,
you already know it?'
ut is the marsh where the flowers
grow, near the path where YOU met
Miss Faulkner. / had crossed tho
marsh TO give her letter." she said,
slowly.
A bitter smile came over Brant's face,
but passed as quickly.
Enough" he said. quietly. "T will
meet you beside the run and cross the
marsh with you until you arc within
mailing distance of your lines. l will
be in plain clothes, Alice" he went on,
slowly, "for il will not be the COM
mander OF this force who accompanies
you, but your husband, and, without
disgracing his uniform. he will nt least
be your equal, for the instant he passes
his own lines, in disguise. he will be-
come like you, spy, and amenabIe to
its penalties"
Her eyes seemed suddenly TO leap up
to his with that strange look OF awaken
ing and enthusiasm which he had noted
before. And in it's complete proposes
sion of all her Instincts she rose from
the bed unheeding her barred arms and
shoulders and looscned hair, and stood
upright before him. For an instant,
husband and wife stood beside each
other as unreseryedly as in the nuptial
chamber of Robes.
when shall go?
He glanced through the window, al
ready growing lighter with tho coming
dawn. The relief wc"Id pass in few
moments; the time seemed propitious.
AT once" he said. II will send Rose
to you"
fro ~.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-11-14
numors of MIssourI CampaIening.

Congressman Raney. of Missouri, ran
against man named Fox, who is cred
tied with being one of the shrewdest
political workers i'm Missouri. Besides
being n clever politician. Fox is a con-
yivial sort OF n parsonage. and when
the campaign was well under way, one
OF Raney's friends, who is n noted fox
hunter in his part OF the state, sagely
observed:
"You look out. Rainey. The man
you're runnin' ag'in' is n very sly old
Fox"
80 I'm told" said Rniney; "but I
understand foxes don't run well in
rainy weather"
"That mought be so. too" drawlcd
the fox chaser. with sly wink of APP
prcciation; but II you can make him
take water it'll be the first time. that's
all."-Washington Post.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-11-14
The ''Tan Sycamore" Used to Like to
"size Up with Tall Men.


"size Up" with Tall Men.
Abraham Lincoln, six feet four
inches in height, hardy, muscular and
able in more than one kind of work to
perform the labor OF three common
men, took "A natural and manly pride
in his size and strength. He liked,
back to back, TO measure inches with
other tall men, and find that he sur
passed them. lie liked TO measure lift
ing powers with otherr who were
strong, and find himself tae stronger:
nor was he averse in his younger days
10 the roughcr measurement OF bout
OF vigorous wrestling, in which he
was pretty certain to come off the vic
tor. 1t is needless TO add that when,
N any point, he was occasionally not
the victor his good nature never failed
him, and the only result was some drol-
Ky turned compliment to the other fell
low, or equally droll bit of philosophi
cal consolation addressed To himself.
Later. when he was in Office, q poor
nan from some remote country place,
a big but bashful fellow, had with great
difficulty screwed his courage 10 the
point of calling at the white house &c
ask of Lincoln some slight favor, and
his e-rand done, was edging awlSwardly
toward the door when the president
stopped him. and called him back to
measure heights with him.
The countryman proved TO be, "a
Lincoln had evidently guessed would
be the case. n tri1e the taller as they
stood backed against each other before
glass; but he was so shy that instead
Of cXulting in his extra fraction OF an
inch, he was more abashed than ever.
and finally departed confused and
blushing, apparently under the impress
sion that IL was an objectionable breach
OF etiquette TO dase 20 be taller than the
president OF the United States.-Mc-
Cures Magazine
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-11-14
MEMORIES.


live 20 sit alone and fondly dream
or dear old days. and scenes OF other
years.
And drifting down on memory's quiet
etream.
Leave far behind to-day's heartaches
and tears
a magic hand paints skilifully again
The bygone scenes OF many happy hours,
And sweetly comes a soft and gentle strain
OF music from the birds among the
flowers.
And OH the shore while down the stream
drift,
Familiar faces smile again 20 me.
IL almost seems the ven OF years doth lift
And make the scenes n glad reality.
Sweet voices-voices that have long been
stilled,
Call out 20 me and fain would respond.
But my lips are mute until lifes page Is
filled
When shall meet them in some sweet
beyond.
The scenes. so real. so lifeIIlse do they
seem:
So sweet. 30 dear. but. OH they cannot
last
They vanish like . mornings shadowy
dream.
For memory's but an echo OF the past
And life to-day brings with II Joy and love.
Sweet music rends the air on quiet wing,
And echoes from the happy world above
Fall on my ear I'm rapture. listening.
&C. Benjamin Hopkins, In Chicago Chron-
knIA
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-11-14
Chilled oysters.

Raw oysters very often precede the
soup az dinner because the oyster is
found at this season in perfection. Se-
lect small. sweet oysters. Open them
on the deep shell and lay them on
cracked ice for ten minutes before serv-
ing II they are chilled too long or
frozen the flavor is injured. Serve six
OH plate, which must be ice cold.
When the oysters are put on the plate
place half lemon In the center. IL Is
a perfectly correct thing 10 serve
oysters in their own shells in that case.
Arrange them In soup plates IN small
fringed napkins over a bed Of cracked
Ice and place the lemon In the center.
The oysters are frequently placed on
the table az the moment before the
dinner is served.-Good Housekeeping.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-11-14
MIGHT Ar.
rt Contains Many Dangers 20 Haman
Health.


In summer. when the rays of the sun
fall almost vertically upon the earth's
surface. the gradual fall in the temper
allure at night comes as welcome re-
lief from the heat of the day.
Curing the rest OF the year the suns
rays strike the earth more obliqueiy.
and are sufficient TO warm only thin
crust at the surface, which loses It's heat
rapidly after the sun has set, and the
temperature OF the mir falls abruptly
Under these conditions night air may
become n source OF danger. The sudden
change in temperature calls for extra
protection for the body, and one should
never think OF setting out on no matter
how short a journey without extra
wraps.
Except in severe weather IL rs not
necessary TO care SO much for the ex-
tremities, as the circulation of the blood
is maintained in these parts by their
constant motion. But the chest, as the
seat of the bulk of the blood and the
vitality of the body, should be pro-
tected from chill. The co-called chest
protectors arc useful; but nothing ~
simpler than to habituatc ones self to
wearing wooden undcrclothing. suiting
the weight TO the season of the year
Wool is n poor conductor of heat, and
when worn next the skin absorbs the
Precipitation and prevents too rapid loss
of the body heat.
Moreover, when the temperature falls
abruptly at night, the moisture present
in the air is condensed. and falls to the
ground In the form of dew. The damp
ness and chill form an additional source
of danger against which il is necessary
TO guard, especially in the matter OF
footwear. Thicker shoes and warm, dry
stockings should be worn.
The direct rays of the sun kill many
of the microbes that are the specific
causes of disease. Consequently night
IN the favorite time for the evil gnomes
Of disease 20 collect their forces and
make their plan of attack against man
kind. Powerless against the warm.
bright rays CT the sun, they succumb in
the unequal contest; but at night, aided
by the slight dampness, they rise from
their hiding places, and are borne away
by the constantly shifting currents OF
air upon their errands of sickness and
death.
Though this may seem to bc more or
less fanciful, the study OF the origin and
life Of the various germs of disease has
proved that the idea embodies a truth.
and that night air Is favorable 10 their
propagation.
Care in not exposing body fatiguei
by the labors of day and protection
against the sudden decrease in tempera-
turc and dampness are safeguards
which we can easily take on going out
into the night nir.--Youth's Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-11-14

shocked 20 see that she WINS quite pale
now, and that the fire had gone out of
her dark eyes.
"Then l may tell you my own-and
the only-plan TO save you. But first
we must find this mulatto woman who
has acted rs your double"
"She is here"
"IIere?".
YES"
How do you know ito" he asked. in
quick suspicion.
"She was not TO leave this place until
she knew | was safe within our lines.
| have some friends who are faithful 10
me-" After pause she added: "She
has been already"
lie looked at her. startled "Impos-
sible--I-"
"Nou locked the door. Yes, but she
has second key. And even 10 she had
not there is another entrance from that
closet You do not know this house;
you have been here two weeks; spent
two years of my life. ms a girl, in this
room"
An indcscribablc sensation came over
him; he remembered how he had felt
when he first occupied IL; this was fol-
lowed by keen sense of shame on re-
hccting that he had been. ever since.
but helpless puppet in the power of
his enemies, and that she could have
escaped IL she would. even now.
perhaps" he said, Griniiy. you have
already arranged your plans"
She looked at him with n singular re-
proachfnlness even in her submission.
81 have only told Ucr TO be ready to
change clothes with me and help mo
color my face and hands at the time
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-11-14
THE HONEST MONEY AVALANCHE


=
The expected has happened. with a
difference that il was little nearer
unanimity than was looked for. Me-
kinley carried every state east OF the
Mississippi river and rorth of the old
slavery line, and Delaware Maryland,
West Virginia, kentucky and Tennessee
south OF that boundary. West of the
Mississippi he carried Minnesota, Iowa,
Nebraska, North and South Dakota and
somc of the Pacific coast states. In
many states-as New York, Pennsyl-
yania and Massachusetts-the plurali-
lies went up 10 figures never touched
before
Strictly speaking, this Is not re-
publican victory. II is larger. broader,
grander than this. The republican par
tvs gallant allies of the Cleveland, Car
Isle and Palmer element of the iemoc-
racy contributed 10 this result, and
share in the glory of H. II was a
mighty uprising of the intelligence, the
virtue and the patriotism of the nation.
In no election in the entire history of
tho country was so much involved that
was vital To the honor and interests of
the people. and the people rose grandly
10 the occasion.
Thus the political and business sky
has instantly cleared The banded fol-
lies and villainies which men call Bry-
Rnism are swept away in the wave of
the popularwrath. The boarded millions
OF gold which fed at the fear of Bryan's
election will come out Of its hiding place
and reenter trade channels. Defeat TO
the repudiators and destructionists has
come in such crushing shape that they
dare never raise their hand against the
nations interests and honor again. Re-
publican institutions have once more
indicated themselves against the at
taciSs of domestic traitors and the
sneers and jecrs of foreign foes. To-
day in every land under the sun in
which an American sojourns his pride
of citizenship will be revived and
strengthened. To-day in every eS-
change in the world in which those
properties are bought and sold, Amer
lean stocks will rise. st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-11-14
CHATTER VII


Not n word was exchanged till they
had reached the lower landing and
Brant's private room. Diminishing his
subaltern and orderly with sign
Brant turned toward his prisoners.
The jaunty ease. but not the self-pos-
session, had gone from Iagrange's
face; the eyes of Capt. Faulkner were
fixed on his older companion with a
half humorous look of perplexity.
II am afraid / can only repeat, gen
eral. that our foolhardy freak has put
us in collision with your sentries," said
Lagrange with slight hauteur that re-
placed his former iauntiness, and We
were very properly made prisoners. II
you will accept my parole L have no
doubt our commander will proceed to
exchange n couple of gallant fellows of
yours. whom have had the honor of
meeting within our own lines, whom
you must miss probably more than l
fear our supcriors miss u.s."
"Whntever brought you here. gentle
men," said Brnnt, dryly. III am glad
for your sknes that you are in uniform,
although IL does not. unfortunately,
relieve me Of an unpleasant duty"
II don't think ! understand you" re-
turned Lagrange, coldly.
III YOU had not been in uniform you
would probably have been shot down
as spies, without the trouble OF cap
ture," said Brant, quietly.
"Do you mean 20 imply, sir" began
Lagrange, stcrnly.
Il mean TO say that the existence OF
n confederate spy between this camp
and the division headquarters is sufii-
GENTLY we'll known TO MS to justify the
strongest action"
And pray, how can that affect us?"
said Lagrange, haughtily.
II need not inform so old soldier ns
Col. Lagrange that the aiding, abetting.
and even receiving information from n
spy or traitor within ones lines is an
equally dangerous service"
Perhaps you would like 90 satisfy
yourself. general" said Col. Lagrange.
with an ironical laugh. "Pray do not
hesitate ON account OF our uniforml
Search us II you like"
Not On entering my lines. colonel"
replied Brant with quiet significance.
Lagrnnge's cheek flushed. But he re-
covered himself quickly, and with n
formal bow. said; "Nou will then per-
haps let me know your pleasure ?"
"My duty, colonel. is TO keep you
both close prisoners here until have
an opportunity TO forward you 60 the
division commander with n report OF
the circumstances OF your arrest. That
I propose 20 do. How goon | may have
that opportunity-or u am ever to
have it," continued Grant. fixing his
clear eyes significantly on Lagrange.
"depcrds upon the chances of war.
which you probably understand rs well
as do"
I'VE should never think OF making
any calculation on the notion of an
officer OF such infinite resources as Cen.
Brant." said Lagrange. politely.
"icn viii nJ doubt have an OPP
por;uaity Of stating your own case
to the division commander" continued
Brsnt. with an unmoyed face. And"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-11-14
NATIONAL HONOR PRESERVED
A Splendid Victory for Sound Money and
Honesty.

Honesty.
"We have met the enemy and they are
ours!" The enemies of good govern
ment, good money and national honor
have gone down under the feet of as
grand and determined an army OF
American patriots as ever exercised the
privileges OF frecmen Mckinley is
elected and all that his name stands for
is assured TO the people! Reputation,
through debased money, the debauchery
OF our federal judiciary, and the attempt
TO bring dishonor upon the nation and
it's flag have been sternly and over
whelmingly condemned.
John Il. Altgeld, the most dangerous
man that ever rose above the political
surface in this country, has been de-
feated and with him goes down the
worst and most mischievous gang of
politicians that ever vegetated on the
soil of Illinois.
In clarifying over the result il IN ust
not be forgotten that the thousands Of
patriotic democrats who placed coun-
try above party, voted for Mckinley,
and made the victory more overwhelm-
ing and decisive.
The result is one over which the ma
ton, as man, should rejoice. 1t Is a
blessing as well 20 those who resisted
as TO those who assisted IL. 1t means
the utter destruction and humiliation
of the popocratic party as formed and
defended by the Altgelds, Tillmans and
Tellers--a party that combined the an
tagonistics elements OF debased democ-
racy, crazy populism, mischievous so
cialism and lawless anarchism. 1t
means the practical elimination Of these
men and their dangerous heresies from
American politics. IL means n vindica-
ton of the democrats who adhered TO
their ancient faith In Sound money"
and 10 the country al large IL means
n restoration OF confidence, the early
application Of republican principles 20
our public affairs, and, through that
agency, a return OF the universal thrift
and prosperity so ruthlessly stricken
down and destroyed by the plumbers
and un-American policies of the defeat
ed party. Chicago Sun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-11-14
AUTHOR AND CRITIC.
The Writer Was Not Worrying Much Over
the Terrible Roasting He Got.

The Writer Was Not Worrying Much Over
the Terrible Roasting He Got.
The young author had his feet cooked
up on table and was enjoying cigar
when the book reviewer sauntered into
the club.
"You seem wonderfully contented
and at peace with the world for a man
who has been roasted from one end of
the country TO the other" suggested the
reviewer, a trifle put out to think that
the hard whacks he had been giving had
produced no appreciable effect
"My boy" said the young author, con-
desccndingly, "those roasts don't wor-
ry me a little bit All you have to do is
to sit down and reason IL out, and you'll
find that I'm all right"
They're the hottest roasts any writer
has got this year." returned the re-
viewer.
"of course .hey are" admitted the
young author, but can't you see
they're not for me?"
'Not for you? Why, they refer 10 you
by name"
VERY true; but, then, they fire right
over my head. You should take time to
reason, my boy; you should take time to
reason. Just take your own review Of
my books as an illustration. You prob
ably had an idea that you were roasting
me, but you weren't"
IL wasn't2"
"Not a bit OF IL. my boy. You said.
for instance, that there wasn't good
idea or bright bit of writing in the
whole book"
THAT would be enough of roast for
most people," suggested the reviewer,
sarcustically.
ut would be enough for me. IL il hit
me-" replied the author, in an offensive
~ patronizing manner, but you didn't
aim right. You handled your weapon
like novice. Why, in the very next par,
agraph you proved conclusively. accord
ing to- your own statement, that the
whole book was plagiarized from sew
ernl OF the best authors. You said there
was hardly an original line In the whole
story or course. that let's me out on
the charge that II is stupid and lacking
In ideas and those old standard authors
are the ones that have kick coming"
Chicago Post.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-11-14
schnolhoY and Inspector.

In an Edinburgh school the other
day an Inspector. wishing 10 test the
knowledge OF a class in fractions.
asked one boy whether he would rath-
or take a sixth or seventh part OF an
orange II he got his choice. The BOY
promptly replied that he would take
the seventh. 40 this the inspector OK.
planned az length TO the class thot
The boy who would choose the smaller
part rs this boy had done because II
looked the larger fraction was verJ
foolish; but the laugh was on the othe;
side when the chipping voice OF an
other urchin broke in IN rcmon
STRANGE: please, cir, but that be-
disna like orangesi" - Wssssoinsteu
Gazette.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-11-14
Revival Of Confidence.

Yesterday morning the country's
5000, O00, 900 of gold was boarded or held
at premium. Capital, always timid,
would incur no risks. A possibility of
Bryan's election existed, and had such
"a calamity befallen the country our gold
would have become n commodity in a
single day and been held at premium
OF from 40 20 so per cent. To-day IL
possesses no greater value than our sill
yer coins or greenbaclSs. In proof Of
this may be mentioned that the great
firm of Libby. Mcneil e. Libby are pay
ing their army Of employees their month
ly wages in gold coin, and that the
cashier of the National Live Stock bank.
Mr.. II. u. Herrick, stated 60 n repre-
sentative of this paper that hereafter
there would be no discrimination
among coins in his great monetary in
stitution ION account of color" The
same may be said OF other banks. no
doubt. here and elsewhere, thus lifting
from our $685., 100000 of white metal
money the load of suspicion and dis
trust placed upon IL by the Coliseum
convention July last.-Chicago Sun.