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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-29
A FROG BAROMETER.

ly followed by the boy, who was anx-
ious to see what his father was about
TO do. When he reached the work
room he saw on the table jar which,
10 him, looked suspiciously like one OF
his mothers preserve jars; and beside
il lay small ladder, about eight inch
es long, made of wood, and having four
steps, each an inch wide.
His father took this ladder and
placed 1t in the jar, the top and bottom
resting against the opposite sides. He
then put the frog in the jar, and
screwed the top down, making the un-
fortunate frog prisoner.
"Now." explained his father, when
he had finished, 81 have barometer.
When the weather is 10 be clear and
fine Herr Frog will go up the ladder,
step by step. till he gets 10 the top; but
N n storm threatens or the clouds are
lowering. he will gradually descend
20 the bottom and remain there till the
storm or rain is past His position on
the ladder, you see, will show the kind
OF weather we are liable to have for
the next "a hours"
This style OF barometer is much used
IN the lowlands OF Germany, and.
strange ms IL may seem. they are said
10 be better forecasters of the weather
than any barometer that can be
bought, ns the frogs seldom make n
mistake In their indications.-Leslie's
Popular Monthly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-29

of wind and rain against his depressed
head and shoulders. in sheer brutal
sense of opposition and power; or 10
relieve his pent-up excitement by dash
ing through overfowed gullics in the
road, or across the quaggy. soddcn
edges of meadow land. until he had con-
trollcd Redskins rcbellious eNtrnva-
gance into n long. steady stride.
Then he raised his head and straight
cned himself ON the saddle-to think.
But 90 no purpose. lie had no plan:
everything would depend upon the sit
untion; the thought Of forestaIling any
action of the conspirators. by warning
or calling In the aid OF the authorities.
for an instant crossed his mind, but
was as instantly dismissed.
lie had but an instinct. TO sec with
his own eyes what his reason told him
was true.
Day was breaking through drifting
scud and pcwter-colored clouds as he
reached Woodyillc ferry. checlxcrcd
with splnshcs OF the soil and the spume
Of his horse. from whose neck and
fanlss the sweat rolled like lnthcr.
Yet he was not conscious how intent
had been his purpose until he felt n
sudden instructive shock ON seeing that
the fcrrybont was gone! For an instant
his wonderful self-possession ADAM
doned him; he could only gaze vacantly
at the aden-coIored bay without n
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-29

On November "a, 1861, an old house
fell in the High street of Edinburgh
and the circumstances caused u per-
manent memorial OF this event TO be
erected on the spot. About 1:10 Sun
day morning, while all the inmates OF
the house were in bed, suddenly and
without any previous warning, this
ancient tenement collapsed and fell
into shapeless ruins upon it's own base.
some OF the outer walls into the street
and other portions choking up the
close of the narrow passage ut its side.
Upward OF so individuals OF this house
were buried in the ruins. Amid great
danger from falling fragments the
work OF rescue was almost instantly
commenced and carried on eagerly over
Sunday. About 90 were got out alive.
some OF them severely injured, while
the remainder were found to have been
killed by falling beams and stones or
suffocated i'm the rubbish. or those res
cued considerable number were chill
dren. On the rebuilding OF the prem
Uses memorial tablet was inserted in
the front commemorating a touching
incident in the disaster: the rescue OF
a boy who was heard to encourage the
workers above his prison with the re-
mark: dig away. lads; I'm no died
yet."--N. Y. Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-29

Gentlemen OF the jury" shouted
an attorney who was trying a case in
an Alameda court. and incidentally
cleaving and smashing the air, the
cornerstone OF this plaintiffs case Is
embodied in one little word OF four
lettcrs-t-r-u-t-h."
Hadn't you better count the let
tiers in that word ngain?' inquired tho
justice OF the peace. when the laugh
had subsidized. How many fingers and
thumbs have you on one hand?"
-Four. your honor" and the attor-
ncy held up hand from which the in
dcx finger was missing.
"Ah. you sacrificed that finger 20
truth" said The judge San Francisco
Post.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-29

A wonderful exhibition of nerve and
GOODNESS in the face OF deadly peril was
shown 10y Jennie Sheets, aged eight
years, recently near Kansas City. A
heavily loaded passenger train left Ca
bool, Mo. a small trestle terminates
. sharp curve a few miles east Of the
town, and the train was making 40
miles an hour when the curve was
reached AS the train approached the
trestlc, the engineer saw two women
and TWO little girls on the trcstle. To
stop was impossible. The women
jumped TO the dry bed OF the creek be-
low; the children remained ON the
trestle. Jennie Sheets was one. and
she seized her companion, threw her
on the extreme edge OF the bridge
sleeper and there held her until tho
train had passed. The train waa
stopped and all the passengers ran
back, 10 find little Jennie anxiously in-
curing IL her mother was hurt
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-29

The game of baseball was so years
old in June. the first match game hav-
ing been played at IIoboken, n. j., on
June 10. 1s46, between the Knicker.
booker and New York clubs. Previous
TO that time townball had been the
great game, but some of the deyotees
got their heads together and evolved q
series Of rules which changed the sport
50 materially that they decided TO call
Il baseball. The first team was or.
ganized ON September 2. 1s45, but il
was not until the following June that
a match game was played.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-29
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
THE MONSTER "PRAcYiclNo."

Wherever I may 10,
Whatever l may do.
That dreadful monster. ssPracticing,"
Looms up before my view.
And In a voice must obey
He calls mo from my pleasant play.
Each day. at half-past three.
When come home from school.
In sternest voice he summons me
Straight to the plano stool:
There while my chords and scales try.
count the moments passing by.
II am out OF sorts
And GROSSLY strike key,
With dlscord most unbearable
He then does punish me.
Hell worry me with all his might
Until my exercise goes right.
They tell me that In time
More beautiful he'll grow:
There'll be a smile upon that face
That now does scare me so,
His ugilness viii flee, and
VIII grow TO love him-by and by.
And 30. perhaps. n /
Am good and persevere.
And do my lessons right and try
Not 10 offend his ear,
Old ''Practicing" Will grow TO me
AS pleasant as they say he'll be.
margaret II. Mauro (aged i2). in 81.
Nicholas.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-29

He Drew All the Plans Himself ana DsA
Every hit OF the Work

He Drew All the Plans Himself and DsA
Every Bit of the Work.
Bert Wallace has been building .
bird house. lie drew the plans all him.
self and did every bit OF the work. even
10 setting up the house in the corner OF
the yard, where some wrens have since
taken possession OF IL. IL is very easily
made. and you can. II you care to follow
his example,. For the bottom of tho
house he used stout board. sawed two
inches larger each way than the house
was TO be. The sides he made very sim
ply. of stats about the size of lath--lath
would do very well IL you haven't any
thing better. They are securely nailed
TO a strip OF wood at both bottom and
top, those for the front and back being
slanted off so as 10 form the caves, as
you see in the cut. When the four sides
are made they may be fastened securely
to the bottom and slat roof put on.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-29

New llcarder- Madam, Is this a san
itarium or a boarding house?
Proprietrcss do you mean,
sir2
New Boarder--I am not IN training
for n bicycle race; I'm not trying 70
take of flesh. and the doctor says my
digestion is perfect.
Proprictress-I think ] understand
you. IL was very considcrntc 10 men.
ton the matter privately. just eat al
tho second table with me.--Detroit Free
Prses.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-29

IL makes all the difference how a
thing is put. with the best OF inten.
tions one mny blundcr sometimes.
At a meeting In London lately Lady
Henry Somerset. the great temperance
worker. was absent through illness.
The lady who took her place made this
kindly but unexpected explanation:
Dear Lady Henry has beet over
worked. and we must. Of course, be care
ful not 30 kin the goose that lays the
golden eggs"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-29

Hell Need I'ile.-''Shai. yon build
your new house with bricks" "No.
with rocks. Detroit Free Prcss
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
The Next Congress,

The people who iayor heI!ng silver on
par with gold should unto on a candi-
date for Congress who IS uppo,vl to free
coinage We suppose that tic Demo.
Gratis will nominate Il Candidate that viii
support Bryan and Sewa.l and c4rry out
the provisions Of their platform 80 thu,a
who vote for him viii know what they arc
doing, when they deposit thrtr ni.pls On
election day Unfortunately, VIC npT
have two sound money candidates, Lat
either Of them should be able to lut"lt any
candidate who would reduce the country
to q silver standard and therefore We are
not entirely despOndcnt Of succe,- Per.
haps the matter may yet be arranged ami
only one candidate b. voted tyr but If
one should resign. another candidate
whould be put in his place unless the IA.
tional Committee or Mckinley should in.
terfere, with the threat that not man
from Delaware should receive Il single Of.
fee from the Republican administration,
for the coming four years, il the Republi.
can candidate for Congress should not LC
elected.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

Do men or women best understand COM
fort The answer would naturally seem to
be women. Yet who shall deny that a
bachelor establishment is often the better
conducted and most luxurious possible?
Everything seems to run on well oiled
wheels, there is no friction, no anxious
looking mistress of the house with her keys
and her worries, and no talk about serv-
ants; the butler is respectful and attentive,
the cook excellent, the coachman smart
and punctual, and the wine irreproachable
II Is sad to confess, but even as hosts
men seem to surpass women. They take
larger and more unselflsh view of mat
tiers; they are possibly more extravagant,
but they also get more value for their mon
ey; they adore comfort but care less for
show; they manage to acquire good serv-
ants and keep them, and, while they allow
them greater license, to insure obedience
and respect,
Even the small bachelors establishment,
wherein tho cook -housekeercr rcigns Sill
premc, is frequently the scene of pleasant
little parties, of snug dinners, of coy sup
pers. Now, if housekeeping be the true
vocation Of women, as people say, how is
It that men Guido usY The question is one
best left to the future candidates for mat
rimony. Exchange
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

The Democratic party, by the sudden
death Of William e. Russell, Ex-Governor
OF Massachusetts,, loses one Of the bright
est men in their party. Although but 80
years Of age, he had been elected Cover
nor of Massachusetts, three times. He was
one Of the Democrats who stood for Dem
ocracy and the gold standard at the Chi
cago Donebrook Convention. He died
suddenly in II little fishing camp in the
woods near the settlement of Little Pabos
Wednesday night. He is btother.in.law
of Fcrnand L. Gilpin, the insurance agent.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

w ANTED-Aaenta 50 week sure to
w workers. New Goods. New Plan, It's a
winner. Every family needs II. Sells at eight
natl, ohio. ji5-wed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
Free coinage.

The free coinage of silver, which is most
earnestly desired to be attained by the sill.
Yer Democrats and which is provided for
convention, would work ruin and disaster
with our banking interests and with the
credit of our nation.
The clause relating to free coinage pro-
yides that any American owner OF silver
bullion could take it to the mint and have
It coined into silver dollars of the same
fneness anu weight as the present silver
dollar, which has value Of about IS cents.
The silverites claim that this free coinage
would create q scarcity OF the white metal
for manufacturing purposes, and conse.
quently its market value would increase.
and bring the value of the silver contain
ed In the dollar up to its legal ratio of Ii
to /. But no sooner would there be Il
scarcity of silver than all of this metal
boarded up in Europe would be exported
to our country, the output of mines would
be increased, and the value Of silver would
certainly depreciato
Even If this free coinage clause was car
ried into effect it would meet with oppO,i-
ton from the moneyed classes. They would
oppose 1t at every point. 1t would have
the distrust Of the gold men. 1t would
meet with opposition naturally at the
hands Of the creditor classes, who would
demand payment in money having solid
basis and value, Europe holds mortgages,
bonds and stocks OF this country to the
amount of 81 800 600, 600. The interest and
dividends Of this amount would be lie.
manded in gold, because Of the iluctuatng
market value Of silver. All these bonds
would be sent to cur country to be turned
Into money. Then would cnsuc one Of
the greatest panics in the history Of the
world All the gold procurabla in hi,
country would be nccdcdto pay thesc crrb-
itors and the yellow metal would be ~ Il
premium With the exhaustion Of gold
we would be left with no legal tender but
silver.
Banks, being unable to secure gold 10
make payments to those who demand it,
and in consequence Of the dcpreciatng
market value Of silver would fail. and he
unable to pay their creditors Tine say
ings banks containing the hard earned
savings of the working men would be un-
able to pay them aud, in fact, all business
woul be paralyzcd The rum that wotIa
follow would be indcscribabl, and econ
sequences innumerublH This is HE state
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
uirrins Mon Make q New Ticket.

GEoRGETowS Del, July 1.-THE Hig.
gins faction Of the Republicans Of Della
ware held their state convention here yes
terday and nominated this ticket; Fol
governor, John & Higgins Ia brother OF
ex-senator Anthony Hi9plns) for con.
grcss, Robert q Houston for presidential
electors William c. Spruance, Manlovt
Hayes and Daniel J Fooks The latter il
the only nominee Of the Addicks convcn
ton, held last Tuesday who was Endorsed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

M ANTED Men who will work FOR 81 a
w month salary. or large commission.
selling staple goods by sample to dealers. Ell
perience unnecessary. Household Speciality
CO., u East hb street. CinclnuatL ohio
a22-w.s.3m
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
Poison in the Well,

SEABRooK y, H., July 1.-THE author
tiles here are Investigating what seems to
be mysterious attempt at wholesale poi
soning Adna Fowler, on going to his
we'll to draw pail of water found pack
aye Of what subsequently proved to be
paris green A stone had been placed in
the bundle, but the weight evidently was
not sufficient to sink it As the family
had been away it is thought none of them
had partaken of the poisoned water.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
Cycling Chnperons,

have been desired to insert the follow
ing notices:
Wanted, by dowagcr, too aged to ride
cycle (s4), an experienced lady cyclist
accustomed to the very best society. Must
be able to ride 60 miles an hour, so as to
keep in sight youngest daughter, who is
ngilo and injudicious. Apply to A. B. c.,
~ Belgrave square.
"A lady highly connected is prepared
to chaperon Ton cyclc) the ambitious
daughters of IL millionaire. Is an expert
in all PAGES (cycling) Can be trusted to
keep alongside of the swiftest detrimental
and to lag discrectly in the rear of an
eligible elder son. london Truth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

THE Republicans Of Delaware arc con-
fronted with bad state Of affairs in their
party counsel. There are now two tickets
in the field, one headed by John H. Hof-
feckor and Jonathan S. Willis and another
headed by John c. Higgins and Robert G.
Houston. If man refuses to vote for
either ticket, he is considered traitor or
Democrat. 1t is an old and true saying
that you can drive horse up to a water
trough, but you can't make him drink.
The four men nominated are sterling Re-
publcans. They are honorable men.
What will be the outcome Of all this fight
and wrangle, only the returns in November
will be able to answer. For ourselves,
who have always been Republicans, and
voted the straight ticket and never bolt
ed' in our lives, the situation Is an en-
barrassing one. We know the two candi-
dates named for Governor well and re-
spect them. Somebody is responsible for
u grave error Of Judgment and political
sagacity.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

sI1ERIFFS SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
writ of Nenditioni ExEonas to me di-
rected. will be exposed TO public sale
at the Court House on Market street
between Tenth and Eleventh streets in
the city of Wilmington, New Castle
LnuulN. STATE of nela Nare
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

THE stock market in Wall street ycster'
day represented the stagnant condition Of
tn country, as n result Of the free silver
craze which is now being agitated through
out The United States The values in the
stocks have shrunk several hundred mil
lions Of dollars since the Democratic con
vcntion held in Chicago has adjourned
TuEr II look over the several stocks and
compare the prices now to the prices be-
vaIl lblc object lesson for the voter to pom
der over
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

SHEflff"S SALE.--BY VIRTUE OF A
writ Of Nonditioni Exponas to me d.
reGted viii be exposed to public sale
AZ the Court House on Market street
the city of Wilmington. New Castle
county. State of Delaware,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

HALIFAX, n. s., July 1.-THE steamed
Hope, in command of Captain John Bart
lett, having on board Lieutenant Peary
and party, sailed from Sydney yesterday
for Greenland. The vessel carried abun
dant stores and nine boats, SO that sh,
seems prepared for every emergency. Tn,
main object of the cruise is to bring homt
forty ton meteorite which is located al
Game York
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

1t pays you to buy here.
You feel safe about the price
and quality of our goods.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
ATLANTIC CITY, n. J.

HOrEL MASCOT
IL ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.
-2ll9 Pncihc avenue, near Arkansas. Ia
vorte resort for Wilmington people. Ono
block FROM the Heading depot. Two lninu tcs
walk from the beach.
Everything new throughout; windows
screened. Annex with billiards. pool. etc.
free to guests.
A cheerful h0meiike hotel. Rates Sl.25 to
81 per day; IS to SO nsr week.
MRS. l.. T.. II. BROWNE, Prop.
George c. Speirs. hanager
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
Engineer and Fireman Killed.

QUINCY, Ills, July 17.-An engine and
freight train collided on an incline on the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad
main line, six miles from here yesterday
Both engines were demolished, and the
engineer and fireman of the freight, 8, G.
Hammer and Louis Athy, were killed
Fred Smith, fireman of tho other engine,
was badly injured
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

writ of Nenditionl ExEonas to me di-
rected. will be exposed to public sale
Ut the Court House on Market street
between Tenth and Eleventh streets in
the city of Wilmington, New Castle
county, State of Delaware
ON SATURDAY,
TIE, 25th DAY OF JULY, 1896,
at 2 o'clock p. M,
the following described real estate, viz:
The undivided moiety or half interest of
Isaac Murray Of in and TO all that certain
iiot' piece or Parcel or Of ak land situated
In the city OF Wilmington, New Castle
county, State of Delaware, bounded and
described as follows, to wit:
Beginning at the intersection of the line
of the sou,heasterly side of Washington
southwestcrly side OF Eighteenth street
at 80 feet wide: thence by said side of
Eighteenth street 1870 feet to corner
thence southwesterly parallel with Wash
street $50 feet to the said southcasterly
side Of Washington street, and thence
thereby northeasterly 40 feet TO the place
What they may. Subject nevertheless to
this regulation and restriction. that no
building shall be erected on the said
south southeasterly sIe of Washington
Feet ana on 1 EEhtce ais"" Street than
said southwesterly side at less distance
than 70 feet. BE the whole front on
washington street 40 feet wide and 40
iect deep and the whole front on Eigh-
llcenth street l3O rect In length and 20
spaces Tor the free passage of air and
lsnt forever
seized and taken in execution as the
property OF Joseph l.. Lavender, admins
ana 10 lie sold by
c,.,,., PAUL GlLLIS, Sheriff.
Shorih's Office, Wilmington, Delaware
9Hiy o. la'd'
ct,rpI,roe etr ~, ,,,-,:-,-r-------
Hi,t ,,t ! snIE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
rsrted ~ VII Nm"1 ha E%ponas to me di-
AT tbn C ",r We eNpoSeu 70 pubic sale
e. e,, III 'purt HouSe on Market street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

Ty the uee OF sktloh's Cure. This great
CCrlh turc Il the only known remedy
for TINT ,eruiC,Jlrcase. N, i. Dantortn,
CO.. .ui and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17
OCEAN GROVE, n. J.

THREW COTTAGE
l. OCEAN GROVE N. j..
81 Webb Avenue Located near Ooe an, post
office. and auditorium. All modern oon-
veE!ences. Rates reasonable.
MISS LhNK.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

The Republican Convention which al
semblcd at Georgetown On Thursday was
made up of the business men from VIII
mington and down the state 1t was a
notable gathering and full Of fight for
Republican supremacy in Delaware. AZ
tcrconsiderablc discussion in the several
cuucuscs, it was unanimously decided TO
present the names Of John &. Higgins for
Governor and Robert & Houston for Con
gvcs'. The ticket is good one
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

What is fanaticisin today is the fashion
able creed tomorrow, and trite as the null
duplication table a week aftcr.-Wcndcll
Phillips
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

DEACH AVENUE HOUSE
D OCEAN GROVE, N. J.
beach and Webb Avenues, SpIenlld Ocssn
View. Terms $3.50 per day; 81 to so we6k.
tyll.4Ut MISS EMMA y. UMLlN.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

All tired feelings are quickly relieved by
DR.. Simm's Vegetable Liver pills. The
Standard Liver Pills Of tho world. Sos
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

lfy0u want day. pleasure - to Union
Park July .>th United Catho-u societies.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-17

MY baby Ind Group and was sayed by
Stloh's Cure writes Mrs, j, B. Martin,
OF HurtsYlue; Ala. N, 3. Daniortn. cor.
end and Ma'kct.