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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-11

The Iron Cliffs company is
MAR arranging for the starting OF
ouErTE another crushcr at the Cliffs
RANGE. shafts, where but one has
been operated for some time
past. There would be economy in add
ing the second, which is the reason for
its addition. The crusher worked 40
far this season has given excellent salts
faction.
Mr.. w. III. Wood informs US thaS the
Ropes gold mine, OF which he il general
manager and superintendent. Is looking
well. lie Is satisfied with the condition
and Is working hard 10 bring about a
gain In the yield. which VIC fully expect
he will succeed Ia accomplishing.
About two hundred men have been let
out at Section 21 and the hard ore
mines Of the Lake Superior company
The leSsening OF force IL due to the un-
satisfactory condition OF the orc mar
ket.-lron Ore.
The work oil exploring the Rolling Mill
property recently purchased by Capt.
Samuel Mitchell, was commenced ON the
Gath ult. with lew men. which force
will be increased next week and the
property thoroughly explored.
Work at the Sand Shaft of the Jack
son Iron company was suspended Tues
day, throwing about sixty men out OF
employment Negaunce Herald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-11

Young mothers dread the summer
months on account Of the great mortal
ty among children caused by bowel
troubles. Perfect safety may be assured
those who keep on hand DcWitt's Collie
and Cholera cure, and administer it
promptly. For cramps, bilious collie,
dysentery and diarrhoea, IL affords in
slant relief j. e. Wilkinson e Go.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-11
WIND

All have to go to the same mar
ket and buy goods and pay
the same prices. None can
do any better for you than
we can in our line. Anyone
telling you that they work
for
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
IN THE AMPHlTHEATER.

A Contest Before King Herod and Pom
 tius Pilatus In Jerusalem.
 On one of those days he went to the amphitheater, the circus which Herod the Great had built. at some distance from the city. He paid for a seat in one of the upper galleries. On the tiers of seats below him were all sorts of people, and far away, on the opposite side of the vast arena, the sandy level in the mid die, he saw, in the lower tier, canopied place that was furnished magnifcently. In 1t there were throne seats. and on them sat King Hcrod Antipas, Pontius Pilatus, the Roman governor, two Ro- man generals, with other distinguished men, and a number of richly dressed women, some of whom wore brilliant tiaras or coronets upon their heads. He stared at them for a few minutes and at the tremendous throng of people, but after that he thought only of what was going on in the arena
 There were chariot races. and Cyril could not help being intensely excited by the mad rush of the oontending teams, while all the thousands who looked on shouted and raved. After the races. however, came scenes some of which made him shudder. There were foot races and boxing matches, but these were soon over, and then there were contests be- tween pairs of swordsmen, spearmen, elubmen, and the like, in which the fight went on until one of the combat ants was slain. Close upon the last of these duels, bands of gladiators marched in from opposite sides of the arena and charged each other like attachments of soldiers upon a real battlefield.
 The fighting was furious and desper- ate, but one side was soon beaten, for the parties had not been equal One party had been trained warriors, pro- fessional gladiators, and the other only common men, captives taken in a recent raid of Pilatns' soldiers upon a wild tribe beyond the Dead sea. They were brave enough, but they were put there only to be killed for the amusement of the great men and of the multitude. So were the poor victims with whom the days exhibition closed, for they were driven into the arena, half armed, to contend as best they could with a num- Der of hungry lions, tigers, leopards and hyenas, which were loosed upon them from their dens under the tiers of seats. W. O, Stoddard in St. Nicholas.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
It Puzzled Him.

The clergyman was nervous. There could be no question about that. His du- ties were at an end, but he hung around the receiving party, and his actions showed that he was troubled. He appeared to be endeavoring to convince himself that every thing was all right, but without success
 Finally he tapped the young man in knickerbookers on the shoulder and led him to one side.
 "Pardon me-" he said, shifting uneasily from one foot to the other, but there Is a matter of some delicacy that I wish to speak to you about"
 "Yesf" returned the young man in- quiringly.
 you will take no offense. It Is trihe un- usual, butt
 "was the wedding fee too smalls" asked the young man as the clergyman hesitated.
 Mot at all-pot at all, !" returned the clergyman promptly. You soc, the fact of the matter Is that at the last minute became somewhat confused-bewildered, as 1t were, by the novelty of the situation and would like to be assured that l got everything all right"
 "why, of course you did"
 "When 1t came to that question of love, honor and obey, you know, was afraid I"-
 The clergyman paused for minute, and then he blurted out:
 You're the groom, aren't youf''
 Certainly"
 "Then it's all right, and you have nc Idea how that relieves mo. You soc, have never officiated at one of these bloomer weddings before, and was afraid might have made n mistake. "-Chioagc Post
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
FALLS VILLAG K.

Miss Belle Maltbie attended the libra ry meeting at Waterbury on Washing tons birthday and returned home Tues day.
 Miss Belle Hanchett returned Thurs day from protracted visit in Orange, N J. and other places.
 Mrs Abell. who was ill with fever at Myron Finkls's, has recovered and gone home to Waterbury. Mrs Myron Fin kle Is now ill.
 There was "Log Cabin Opening" at the trout hatchery over the Sheffield line Saturday, which was given by H, A. Bishop. 0. E. Hanchet and Sidney Reed from this section attended. . George Wickuire spent Sunday and Monday in Waterbury.
 Charlie Finkle has given up his po- sition at the shops and gone to New Haven to learn trade. John Fl. Belden is inventorying his stock of ready made clothing this week.
 The Colonial Supper" given at the ladies parlors Friday evening netted SS0 There were many quaint styles oi apparel worn by the ladies especially, some fifteen or more being thus sttired. Mrs U. H. Miner represented Lady Washington and Rev 0. W. Hanna i'm personated the "Father of his Country Joseph Brinton was taken seriously ill Sunday evening, but at this writing Is somewhat improved.
 Sidney Reed was in Thomaston E couple of days last week on special bus. ineas.
 Dwight Davis, of Chicago, was [ guest of Mrs M A. Hall over Sunday
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
CHAPnN WILLIE.

Some 40 revivalists of Salisbury and Lakeville came up to our chapel last Thursday evening and gave us a good old fashion revival meeting, such as we enjoyed 40 years ago. They are to re- peat it this (rhursday) evening at ' 30.
 A former wife of James s. Wooden. Mrs Coons. was buried at Salisbury last Friday. She died at Mt, Riga, N. T., aged 54.
 Mrs Charles Frank. who was serious ly ill, is improving slowly.
 Two houses in Hammertown have been given away. The balance of build iugs are to be removed in the spring Forty years ago this was a thriving scy the village. Nov there are but 8 half dozsn scythe shops in the U. s.
 While Will Stuerwsll was approach ing the cars his horses took fright and ran two miles, when they were stopped with little damage.
 Ernest Wooden and Miss Annie Stuerwall took carriage ride on the 10th. to Lakeville, and submitted their case to Rev Abrams, who decided that they should join issues and hereafter live as one.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
A ONCE FAMOUS CORRESPONDENT,

He Excited Anger by Calling New York "A City of One Street."
 Antonio Gallenga, the former famous Times correspondent, died recently at his residence. in Monmouthshire. He had reached the ripe old age of 85. He was a member of an old Piedmontese family, and was educated at the Univer- sity of Parma Leaving Italy in conse- quence of the political events of 1881, he made his way after time to the United States, but returned to England in 1889. Later he was charge d'affaires for Piedmont at Frankfort, and from 1854 to 1864 was a member of the Pied montese and Italian parliament
 Signor Gallenga was best known in 1 this country from his connection with The Times, which lasted from 1859 to | 1888. In the interest of that paper he | repeatedly travelled through Spain and Italy and through the Spanish Antilles and South America. George Augustus | Sala said GalleDga must have written | thousands of leaders on foreign subjects for The Times, and in his "Life" tells the following story:
 "For many years Gallenga has been 8 member of the Atheneum club, and yet not very long since, when l was asked by the pert young editor of a weekly paper to give him a list of eminent jour nalists whose portraits he might have engraved, and mentioned the name of Antonio Gallenga as that of one of the most gifted and most distinguished members of my craft, the pert young editor stared at me and said he did not know who Gallenga was. It was Gal lenga who gave such mortal offense dur ing the American war by calling New 1 York 'a city of one street.
 Gallenga was the author of many books-"Italy, Past and Present, ""The | Blackgown Papers, '" Scenes from Ital- ian Life," History of Piedmont, !" "The Pearl of the Antilles, !" Italy Re visited, "Two Years of the Eastern | Question, '" "The Pope and the King, !" "A Summer Tour in Russia, anl many others He had been a teacher of lan- guages in his young days, and his edi- tion of "Mariotti's Italian Grammar" ran into some 15 or 20 editions Many of Gallenga's earlier books were pub uSneu uuueT the dSSulueu uhluo oA l@ Mariotti."
 One of the best known stories about him is that concerning his visit, along with Sala. to King Alfonso XII They had travelled during the night, and on arrival at their destination were sud denly summoned to breakfast with the king. But the cold had been intense, and the water was all frozen, and they were in evening dress, with good deal of coal dust on their shirt fronts. Indeed they looked more like sweeps than re- spectable journalists.
 Suddenly a happy thought struck Gal lenga. Did you ever try candles to wash with2'' he asked. And suiting the action to the words be began rubbing bis face and hands with one. Sala fol lowed his example, and both managed to get of considerable quantity of griminess. They entered the royal sa- loon, had a truly royal breakfast, and the condition of their complexions did not excite the slightest notice.-West minister Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
W EST GOSH BIN.

There was no preaching at the Metho- dist church Sunday, the pastor, Rev O.. Dixon. being on the sick list.
 John Ives was home from New Ha- ven over Sunday.
 Mrs Charles Green and two children are sick with the grip.
 Charles Judd has driven to his work in Torrlngton nearly every day this winter, a distance of seven miles
 A party, in honor of Mrs Abner Gil. bert's birthday, which occurs only once Tn four years. is to be held at the house of Will Cook, Friday afternoon and evening.
 The grangers realized one hundred and two dollars at their Valentine fail and festival.
 Fred Baldwin out his foot quite bad. ly last week while chopping.
 Hobart Griswold and Geo. Wood ward expect to move to Torringtor soon.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
NORFOLk.

Prof. Porter, of Yale Divinity School, supplied the pulpit at the Congrega tional church Sunday in the absence of Mir DePeu.
 Rev Hezekiah Davis is to speak in the Methodist church on Wednesday evening.
 Frank Thompson, of Bridgeport. is viaiting his uncle, Rslph Sardam.
 Mir and Mrs F. s. King entertained his pupils at their home on Tuesday evening of last week.
 Wm. Thompson is visiting in Naug atuck accompanied by his mother. of East Canaan.
 Washington's birthday was celebrat- ed here mostly by sleighrides. A went to Winsted and vicinity and re- turned to refresh themselves with one of MT Stevens celebrated dinners at 2 D. m. and then an entertainment was gwen by MT Harry Stevens with his phon ograph which ended a most en- joyable day; and I. 0. Duncan took a four horse load to TorripRton, where t',ey led at the Allen House and then enjoyed 8 social dance at the same place. returning in the evening. The Misses Fales entertained party of ladies sad gentlemen from New York at Miss Ellen Gsylord's where they board and s reception was given Tn their honor ct the Gymnasium in the evening.
 Miss Irene Swift is visiting her aunt, Miss Mary Eldridge.
 A solo was rendered both morning and evening at the church Sunday by Miss Catherine Farwell. of Smiths Col lege. which vas much appreciated.
 All of our bakers have left the field except MT Shea who rms the "Norfolk Bakery Cart" when at one time we had two from Winsted and two from here ,. Dr Provost, of Winsted, spent Sum- day with O. D. Perkins at the Stevens House.
 Mrs Amos R Collar is very sick with typhoid pneumonia but at this writing is considered more comfortable.
 Wm. Hotchkiss is remodeling the Walters cottage on Maple Ave. as each summer Mir Walters and family, from New Britain, spend the warm months here.
 The Lyeeum is increasing in interest ss we'll As numbers. Quite number of ladies have joined, and at each gath ering new features are added. Tues day evening the school question was discussed.
 Fl. A Lawrence. of Winsted, and Miss Augusta Lawrence, of this place have arrived from their two months western trip.
 On this (Thursday} evening there vii basket social at Miss Nellie Whiting of which the other members of the Y P. s c E. are invited, and each isdJ is requested to read poem from hel favorite poet.
 Wm Phelps has purchased his for mer home in West Norfolk near A. D Cobb's store.
 The Young Ladies' Mission Band me with Mrs G. Clifford Scoyille on Wed needay afternoon.
 Albert Hubbard has bought the hous' near the stone honse of Mrs Dewell. il West Norfolk, of the late Grove Law rence's estate. and will move there th' lst of April.
 Mrs Sarah Tibbals. of Housatonic, i visiting her niece, Mrs Burton DeBell
 Mrs Aaron Reyes has partially regain ed consciousness, but is failing il strength daily with but little hopes of recovery.
 Mrs D. H. Reyes, of Philadelphia. i visiting her parents, Mrs and Mrs s D. Canfeld. Sidney Terrell is much improved ant able to dress and be about the house.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
" EST RNw ALI.

Mrs o. A. Miller still holds her own.
 Miss Katie Lynn. of New York. visit cd Mrs Geo R Smith last week.
 o. M Hall leaves us this week. Mir Hall has been in business here for 12 or 13 yeaIs and was liked by all who knew him. He will be missed very much in this place. We all wish bim success in his new store in New Haven.
 Those on the sick list at present are: Mrs 0 Listman. Mrs F. Wheeler, Wm. O iver, Jo. Msllinson, Linus Bouns and several others
 Mrs R. W. Wheeler has returned home to Pawling, N. Y.
 Ex. Constable O'Donnell is taking care of Mir R. Deming, of Sharon.
 Mir and Mrs Henry Nickerson are wis. iting in Norwalk.
 F. NJ. Blake has rented the old Hal homestead on Pros pect hill.
 Fl. P. Mum will sever his connection with tue Cornwall Creamery Go. Apr. | and will occupy the late John Thomp son place. Geo. R. Smith has been housed ur with quinsy the last week, but is out again now.
 Chapncey Marvin passed away quiet ly last Thursday. He has been Corn wall resident for 89 years.
 R. F. Smith has begun his new busi ness at O. NJ. Halls old stand He ha, sold his interest in the firm of Smith Sons to his brothers who will carry or the same business with the same name
 If Geo. Washington was alive hs would have been 164 years old last Sat urday.
 We read the ''Fish Story" in tho Sharon columns of the Amenia Timel last week and will not take space her, to tell better one but if the Sharon correspondent had the time to spare and would come over to Cornwall VI would introduce him to an cid war vet eran who could give him few tha would beat that one. Come over, Mar vinl
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
HIM E ROCK.

J. H. Hurlburt, of New Haven, was in town over Sunday at W. Wakemen's.
 Miss Annie Amundson is teaching school at Huntsville.
 The Ladies society will meet at the Casino this (Thursday) afternoon. Sup per furnished by the gentlemen
 Services at the church Friday eve nings during Lent.
 Henry Burgess and family will leave town March 1st for New York where he will have employment. Martin McCsrty is confined to the house from injuries received while get. ting out logs in the woods last week.
 Mrs Robert Merriman and daughter are visiting friends in New Haven this week
 The Social club will hold no meet ings during Lent.
 Miss Bee Good win is i'll with scarlet fever. A trained nurse from New York is in attendance.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
WOMAN.

Oh, woman with the bonny eyes That shine like stars in midnight skiss Before the break of morn, Oh, tell me, do you know the power That lies within them-every hour. Those eyes 30 soft and brightf Oh, woman with the glossy hair, Do you, who are 50 frail and tair. Fer pause to think with scorn That you can chain us to your side Where all our strength and manly pride Are but for your delightf Oh, woman with the faultless face, The red. red lips where dimples chase Each other to and fro, Oh. do yqu know your countless charms. The swelling neck, the rounding ArmA The form a poets wish, The hand 60 tspering and white, The foot 70 slim and wee and slight And fairer than the snowf You have the power for good or i'll. You charm us 10 obey your will, For one smile or a kiss.
 M. Idseer in womankind.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
NEW M MARLBORO.

Mir Farintosh has rented the New Marlboro Inn for the coming season and has moved in with his family. He was formerly of North Carolina.
 Measles are prevalent in New Msrl boro and Southheld.
 There has been quite sick house at Harley Welmsn's. They have all had the measles. A little daughter was born to them at the same time Mrs Vel man had the measles and for time her life was despaired of His father, Milan Welmsn, an old and respected citizen of New Marlboro, who had been living with him since last fall, died last Fri day. The funeral was held at the Congl church in South6eld Cn Sunday, Rev Benedict and Rev Fields officiating. He was bnrisd in the Mill River ceme- tery.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
EAST CANAAN.

The dime sociable at Frank Good win 8 was a success every way. Nearly $1l was realized.
 Mrs, A. G. Garfield with her son and youngest daughter visited her brother, Fl. Webster, in Long Meadow. Mass. last week ......
 Miss Elizabeth Lawrence went Mon- day to Canaan, expecting to remain there until April.
 Ward Brinton has not received pay for his COWS killed by train on the railroad and there seems to be some un- certainty about the matter.
 There was not much attention paid to Washington's birthday anniversary. Those who rested from labor other days did the same that day.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
Frauds in Foods.

The inquiry made at the State Aeri. cultural Experiment Station into the quality of food prepared and sold in Connecticut reveals the fact that there are some frauds although not so many, perhaps. as in other localities. Nearly all food Is chespened sometimes. but milk appears to be the article of com mon and extensive use most frequently sophisticated. It is watered; skinned mixed up, the old with new and to keep it from souring, borax. soda and sali cylic acid are put into it. This mak ef it interesting for infants whose lives de- pend upon pure milk with all its nutfi tive qualities preserved. FlavoriDg ex. tracts for summer drinks are said by tLe analysis Prof Jenkins, to be very bad As he puts it: "They are an abomina. tion. ss they contain sdulterstions most ly of an irritating character. ."-Bridge. port Standard.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
LAX EvILLR.

Teachers meeting will be held at Academy hall tomorrow (Fnday) even. ing. Exercises will begin at 9 o'clock a. m. and continue till noon, when a lunch will be furnished. Tue afternoon exercises begin at o'clock and end at 30 o'clock. The evening will be de- v~ted to a lecture by Prof. Marcus White; subject, "The Instruction of Children"
 Alfred Heaton, who has been book keeper the past nine years for the E. w. Spur company, went to Winsted last week where he has taken situation az salesman in large hardware store. Mir. Heaton has the well wishes of his many friends here.
 Miss Mary Bissell was home over Sun day to visit her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Dr. William Bissell. The twin daughter Helen. of Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Lorrigau died Monday of heart failure, aged four moHths less two davs.s
 John l.. Merwin is quite ill with rheu- matism.
 A leap year basket sociable will be held next Saturday evening at the resi- dence of Abrsm Martin. Everybody welcome.
 The officers of the Mems Christian as- sociation elected are: H. s. Wilson. pr, sident; H. H. Mason, secretary; Jo. seph Washington, treasurer. Miss Adele, youngest daughter of T. l. Norton. sprained her ankle last week while sliding on the ice. Charles Perry, of Waterbury. was home from Saturday till Monday. A full moon club of New York city came here last Friday and stayed till Tuesday at William B. Perry's Wayside Iun.
 Many people went to Salisbury last Friday evening to attend the Hotchkiss School musical club concert at the Sco- vile library.
 Washington's birthday was celebrated lere in various ways, Some went visit ing and more attended the friendly horse trot on the lake and the athletic performance at the Hotchkiss school.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27
AN ICE TRAGEDY.

An, woe is mel Alackl Alasi My life is full of grief. turn for solnce everywhere. And nowhere find relief. What cursed imp persuaded me The victim of the fates, To let the girl love behold Me on a pair of skatosf might have known I'd come tv sriet For l am no expert, And when I venture on the ice I'm certain to get hurt. And yet, impelled by vanity sTo undertakings rash, went out with her on the pond And tried to cut a dash. cut itl should say didi And now l cut no ice With her and never shall again. And, oh, she is 90 nicel My heels flew up, and down sat With a resounding whacki My skates flew off. and there lay, All helpless, on my backi She laughed, of course. What girl would
 not2
 Then rendered sympathy, Which even more unwelcome seemed Than did her laugh to me. l limped deiectedly ashore, When, cutting figure eights My hated rival glidcd up And handed me my skatesi An, woe is mel Alasl Alscki My life Is full of grief. turn for solace everywhere. And nowhere find relief. He's cut me outi l cut no ice With her. All gone to smash Are all my hopes, and all because tried to cut a dash!
 -Someryille Journal
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27

It is reported that Mrs. Florence May brick, who has been serving life sentence for the last seven years in an English prison for tue alleged poisoning of her husband, is to be set at liberty. It seems certain that there was really not enough evidence against her to jus tify verdict of guilty, and the charge of the judge who tried the case and who was shortly afterwards declared in sane wss two days argument for the prosecution The evidence that she had . paramour, however, told strongly against her on the trial.
Connecticut western news., 1896-02-27

One of the clerks at the New London Northern depot at Willimantic rec mt y found an animal cracker in a freight csr made in the shape of horse. He took a large string and tied it to tEe car. He then told the billing clerk tbat horse had been left in car and that there was no hill with it and no man. The billing clerk hustled aronpd a good while. trying to find the bill and also what train left the horse. before he found ont the joke. Tue same joke was work. ed on the humane agent. he heinz told that there was & horse in a car at the freight depot and that it wasdown aud could not get up,