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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23
In CYCLEDOM.


II Adds Much 20 the Heaithfulnsss and
safety OF Cycling.
In wheeling, as in horseback riding.
driving, etc. there is a correct and an in
correct position. often the result, to a
greater or less extent. of the position of
the handle bars. An awkward carriage
or position is evidently the rule with
the minority of wheelmen. A prevalent
idea is that the nearer the position as
sumed resembles that of the racing cy-
clist the nekrer perfection IL becomes.
This assumption il decidedly wrong.
The two positions. that of the racing
man and that OF the road or pleasure
rider. are not related and should not
be confused The racing man in the
correct position of the road rider could
not obtain anywhere near the speed
necessary to win n race, while the road
or pleasure rider only adds more weight
and fatigue to himself by riding after
the style of racing cyclist. The POI
sitiop for good road riding is with the
body straight, with a slight bend from
the waist, and not from the back, and
the head up. The racing position is
just the opposite.
According to the opinions of numer-
GUS wheelmen an easy riding carriage
cannot be obtained by having the
handle bars on almost level with the
upper brace or top tube. The handle
grips should be so elevated as TO be par
allel with the seat, and the seat so add
justed as to permit the heel OF the shoe
worn by the rider TO rest lightly upon
thu pedal when the leg is fully extended.
In the correct position the cyclist
should at any moment be able TO take
his hands Oft the handle grips and not
alter his position in the slightest II
gives him perfect mastery over his
wheel in case OF danger. In the racing
style there is hardly a muscle above
thr waist that is not thrown out of its
proper place. The shoulders are forced
back until they almost meet, while the
neck and lungs are misplaced, thus pre-
venting proper breathing and action.
II also slowly butsurely works physic-
al deformity in the carriage of the
rider when off wheel.
II is a mistaken idea that the tighter
one grips the handle bars of the BIZ
cycle the better one can ride. The bal
ancing is not done by the hands after
once knowing how to ride, but by the
feet upon the pedals and the legs
against the frame. The handle bars are
only necessary for the purpose of steer
ing, mounting, dismounting and for
leverage. In the correct position the
arms of the rider can be perfectly
straight, with the elbows set If desired,
or slightly bent at the elbows, so that in
going over rough roads he is able to pre-
vent much Of the jolting that naturally
occurs.-N, Y. Post.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23
How 10 R.parr a puncture.

1t is not in the least necessary for a
puncture 20 drive the average rider into
a state of panic, and IL he will but take
n moment or two TO do the job properly
he will be amply repaid, provided, of
course, that he has single-tubc tires.
In the first place, make sure that the
plug has n blunt edge patch of ample
surface; the more ample the stronger
the mending will be. IL Is not neces-
Gary To attempt to put a very large
patch into very small hole. To COM
plete the operation see that the pune
ture hole and the plug penknife will
serve the purpose and then with ce-
ment of good consistency insert the
plug, initiate the tire, allowing the for
mer N moment or two TO properly set
tie, cut Oft the projecting stem and ride
away.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

for that which IL necessary 20 the re-
yival of their prosperity and the pro-
motion of their welfare. His popularity
with them signifies that they are tired
and sick of a policy that prvents them
from doing a profitable business and
obtaining a fair return for their labor.
Their common sense tells them that
farming can never be made TO pay with
out tariff so adjusted as to protect
home markets against foreign invasion
and increase exports of surplus prod
ucts TO other countries. They propose
TO undo the stupendous blunder for
which they have paid SO dearly; and
that is why they insist that Mckinley
shall be the next president.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

Tho Producers Want = Tariff That WIN
prof~ct Than.


The principal mugwump organ OF the
country directs attention 10 what IL
calls 1.-THE very curious fact that the
most genuine enthusiasm for Mckinley
Is TO be found among the farmers. and
not, as one would have expected, among
the artisans and manufacturers
only explanation of which. IL goes on TO
say, with characteristic sheer. sis that
the farming rind is peculiarly suscep.
tible TO the Mckinley logic" IL Is true
that Mckinley's strength is greatest in
the agricultural states, but there is
nothing curious" about IL. The farm
ers were persuaded 10 turn against pro-
lection in 1892 with glowing promises
of an enlarged demand and increased
prices for their products. and they have
found out by sad experience that they
could not have made a worse mistake.
A democratic tariff policy has been
tried, and the result il diminished pros
perity. Instead of securing new foreign
markets they have been shut out OF
many to which they already had access,
and they are not getting as much for
their crops as they formerly received.
They see where the trouble lies. Tho
farming mind" grasps the fact TINT a
return to the old system will be an
advantage, and that the foremost cham
pion of protection is the logical capdi-
date for that purpose.
II Ia easy to account In this way for
the Mckinley enthusiasm in Illinois,
Missouri. Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska,
and other great agricultural states.
The farmers have changed their minds
about McKinleyism. under the practi-
cal discipline OF hard times and the
costly failure of democratic tariff legis-
lation. They have been fooled once,
but they cannot be fooled again. 1t Ia
not theory, but condition, that 10
causing them TO rally to the support OF
the distinguished Ohioan whose states
manship they hastily condemned In
1892. They look upon him as standing
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23
VALVE CAP WANTED.
The Man who Invents Good One Car
Make Fortune.

Tho Man who Invents "a Good One Can
Make Fortune.
We are asked how TO make n valve cap
so that IL will keep the air In the tire
when the valve leaks.
IL would perhaps not be an exaggera-
tion to say that all valves do leak and
that air is kept in the average pneu-
matte tire by the cap entirely. These
caps are usually provided with disk
or washer OF some flexible material
which. Icing screwed down on TO the
end of the valve, makes an alr-tight
joint.
IL is very important that this disk
he OF the proper material. Rawhide
lacing is the only material which the
writer has ever found TO be both air
tight and durable.
As we have previously suggested, n
very useful little sundry would be
rubber cap which would fit over any
valve and which could be bound onto
the valve stem with bit of fine cord.
This would always make a tight joint,
In the case OF loss of cap or packing.
and would occupy practically no space
in the tool bags.--L. A. w. Bulletin.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

costly ones may be had, and also the
shoe top will take the place of leggings.
Popular styles will vary from low Ok
fords TO knee boots, but the shoe that
will be most worn, the manufacturers
say, will be of ordinary height. The
odd designed one will not have much OF
a run, they think.
The prevailing style is laced down
well into the vamp. almost To the toe.
because the riders think that this gives
more freedom of movement about the
ball of the foot They may have heavy.
soles or light ones. Some have felt
soles, which, il is claimed, are more
lasting than sole-leather, and do not
slip.
The mems shoes are usually black or
tan, but may be made to match cos
tunes, as the women's shoes are. Fancy
trimmings are the feature of women's
shoes. They are mostly black, wine
colored or tan kid, but in extreme cases
are of patent leather. Gray-brown
canvas or gray duck is liked by many.
The trimmings are either tan or black.
A Bedford cord of maroon is trimmed
with wine-fnished kid. The trimmings
either harmonic with or are in direct
contrast 10 the cloth. Some of the dom
golas and balmorals are full leather OF
the soft and plablc kind. The low
shoes are all leather. A kind that il
worn in Paris is cut low into the vamp,
with strap across the instep.
The most expensive bicycle boot on
the market is probably the high-laced
one. custom made, OF bigh-grade whip
cord, 10 match costume, with kid
trimmings and silk lining. This costs
SIC. IL takes the place OF leggings.
which cost about the same. A great
many women will pay from $3.50 TO So
pair for high boots. and men will pay
from s.. so TO $4.-Chicago Record.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23
M'KINLEYs PROPHECY.
Says n Revenue Tariff Means National
Poverty and Individual Distress.


Poverty and Individual Distress.
A revenue tariff encourages no home
enterprise; II supplies employment 10
no American workingman; il takes ern-
ployment from him because in the en-
couragement of foreign importations it
diminishes the demand for American
products. IL is an enemy TO the Ameri-
can shop and the American working
man, TO American prosperity and Amer
lean industrial independence. 1t en-
braces not a single element of patriot
ism. IL has no national spirit or in
stinct. To supply the needs of the treas-
ury is its chief and exclusive concern;
IL has no other. IL Is sure precursor
TO national poverty, national bankrupt
cy and individual distress. IL Is the fore
runner Of hard times. 1t is without n
single worthy triumph. The years in
which IL has been tried in the United
States excite neither our respect nor
pride. It's record has been one OF de-
hcient revenues, gathered bonded in
debtedness and universal want among
the people.-William Mckinley, Minns-
apolis, Mimi, March %, 1894
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

that eminent reformer-William L. Will
son-to explain how IL came TO pass
that $50 post Office clerks absented
themselves without leave, went TO Will
mington. and in defiance of the civil
service law and the presidents circular
regarding ''pernicious activity" there
did work to defeat the free silver party
of Michigan. There is talk. too. of the
use OF wall street money" by Mr..
Clevcland's friends and Mr.. Cleveland's
ofiice-holders 10 effect the same object
From this IL appears that while from
the reformer's, point of view IL WINS
wrong for American patriots like u. S.
Grant and G. A. Arthur TO interfere In
state affairs, IL Is oil right when the
prince of frauds and pretenders inter
feres, even IL he uses golden brides TO
effect his purposes.-Albany Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23
OUTLINE OF THE BATTLE.
The Presidential Campaign WIN he Fought
ON the Tariff Issue.

The lines upon which the presidential
campaign of 1896 will be fought are very
clearly defined. The issue will be pro-
lection for American labor and indus
tries against free trade.
With the disgraceful exhibition that
the democratic tariff for revenue only"
muddle has made, and is making from
day TO day, il is but natural that the
free traders should desire 10 shift the
issue away from the tariff 10 any other
subject in creation.
The existing tariff, moreover. is doing
fairly well for the British friends of our
free traders, for whose benefit it was
enacted. The temper of the people will
undoubtedly not permit of any further
tariff reform" in the direction of lower
duties, 80 some other scheme must be
planned that will maintain the welfare
of England TO the full measure of the
promises made in the free trade cam
paign of 1892.
The longer the German tariff remains
law the better IL will be for England.
The only chance of its remaining law is
by cheating the people into a belief that
something else is more important. The
free-trade bureau of the Golden club Is
in full blast working TO this end. Many
republican papers have already been
hoodwinked, notably three in New York
city which used to profess that they
were solely interested in the protection
OF American labor and industries, but
which are now busily engaged in the cir.
culation of the Golden clubs new
tangled heresies. Every word which
they print in favor of this doctrine is q
stab at the industrial interests of tho
United States, inasmuch as IL diverts at
tention from the one real issue of pro-
lection.
The question for republican newspa
pers 10 decide is: Whether II is better
for American labor to be busily EN-
ployed earning good wages. or is IL bet
ter that American labor should be idle
and earning no wages. In the one case
our industrial work will be performed
at home; in the other case it will be done
abroad.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

Another use has been found for the
bicycle. On one of the outer boule-
wards a cyclist recently perceived a po.
liccman driving a cart and urging ON
the horse at a rapid pace. Upon ques-
tioning the constable the wheelman
was told that he was endeavoring 10
overtake a rabid dog which had got
ahead of the trap. borrowing the
gcndarme's saber the cyclist hastily
mounted his machine and sped away
In pursuit of the enraged animal. On
coming up with the dog he charged il
while still on his bicycle, and had the
satisfaction OF running the creature
through with his weapon. The cyclists
plucky action was much applauded by
the crowd that had been attracted by SO
unwonted a sight.-London Standard.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23
a MARKED CONTRAST.


by Democrats
IL used to be said by all good reform
err that a president of the United States
who would use the powers Of his Office
to influence the work of a state conven-
tionr disgraced HIS eminent trust and
placed American institutions in peril.
Harper's Weekly, the New York
Evening Post, In fact the whole news
paper pack which now stands reyerent-
ly before President Cleveland. chanting
his praises, used TO start out every morn
ing In full cry after Presidents Grant
and Arthur. Those distinguished Amer
lean statesmen and patriots caused the
reformcrs 10 SILVER and shake. IL was
charged that they used their high Office
to influence state conventions, and roll
ing their eyes in holy horror, the re-
formers piously declared that until the
abandoned maehinists were relegated
to hopeless obscurity, no hope need be
indulged of ever having cleaniy and
decent government in the United States.
Certainly. they swore, no man favored
by them would descend to such in
fanny.
At that time the worst that was
said even by ingeniously malicious enc
mics of republicanism was that the
power of the executive was employed
to influence party matters in party con-
yentions. The use of patronage for ex-
ample aroused the reformers TO a state
of great Indignation.
But IL was never charged that the
emissaries of the administration strobe
into n party convention with their
pockets filled with brides To debauch
In n wholesale manner a majority of the
delegates to one of their own conven-
tons. Yet it is alleged that this was
done in the recent democratic conven-
ton I'm Michigan, and the whole subject
is likely to be investigated by congress.
A dispatch from Washington says SEN
ator Morgan is about to offer resolu-
ton calling on the post Office depart
ment-at present under the charge of
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

The daily papers which arc pleading
ing wheels are doing poor missionary
work for the good OF cycling. They
speak against the best interests of
whcelmen, individually and collective-
~, and should not be considered. No
ordinarily educated wheelman will OBJ
ject TO a wheel tax, when he is assured
that the money so collected viii be used
In road improvements. and since tho
majority of wheel tax ordinances re-
Gently passed guaranteed this provi-
sion. wheelmen have no kick coming.
misinformed newspapers notwith-
tnnding.--Cycling Gazette.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23
shoEs FOR cyclists.


Chicago shops.
Shoes viii be prominent features Of
bicycle costumes this summer-more
prominent in some cases than In Others
They viii figure more conspicuously In
women's costumes than in mems and
will assist the husband and provider In
spending more OF his income in fitting
out the wife OF his bosom for her season
on the boulevard.
The horse, luclxless animall having
been deprived of his hereditary Office Of
hauler of humanity, has sunk to the
ignominy of deposed favorite by hav-
ing his hide used for bicycle shoes.
These shoes will have a buckskin finish
in delicate colors and will be bought be-
cause of their durability. The reticent
goat and the festive kangaroo have
also been deprived of much cuticle
to make the little feet of fem
mime bicycle riders gay. All tho
leather fabrics used for street shoes
will be used for bicycle shoes, but
only the softest grades will he taken, 50
that the flyers may have great freedom.
Men will wear Russia leather shoes,
FINISHED in tans, olive tanS chocolate
and wine colors. English covert cloth
and Bedford cords will alao be used.
Ducks also will figure and gray
ducks, not canvas-backs, although
canvas will be staple material for shoe
tops.
The bicycle shoe will come higher this
year than ever before. That is, more
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

II Is no longer n question of money; II
In a question of work. IL is no longer a
question of the free coinage of silver;
IL is the question Of the free coinage OF
the American muscle. When every
mans muscle In the United States can
be coined into days wages. every
working day In the year. the question
OF money Is settled and at rest forever,
and prosperity comes back on tim flood
tide of It's power. II is not question OF
opening our minis TO the product OF the
silver mines of the world; IL is ques-
ton of opening our factories 20 the
workingmen of the United States OF
America.--H J. M. Thurston. United
States Senator. OF Nebraska.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23
IL Is Hut the Poorest shoddy. Kept In
Form by Low Cotton Warp.

How far local firms are justified In
producing SNOWY but hnlf-worthless
cloth that will be sold 10 the American
retail buyers-farmers artisans and the
like--is another matter. The POSSIBLE
ity even few years ago ofnmanufnc
turing n cloth at one shilling sixpence
per yard was scented, but to-day there
are makers TO be found able to produce
good-loolSing masses of the poorest
shoddy, kept In form by low cotton
warp, at from one shilling thrcepence
per yard.--Manchester (Eng1 Guar
dian,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23
Denclt of AM. Trca.urr.

But two months yet remain of the
present fiscal year, and IL Is pretty GER
cain that the deficit for the twelve
month will not be less than S25, 100000
which will give total deficit of $780,
900 for the three years OF the present
Democratic administration. This is a
rugged fact which no amount of ter
giversation can obscure in the public
mind. The primary object of a tariff
law Is TO produce revenue. IL is the
first dictate of common sense in draft
ing such n measure TO make sure that II
will provide enough revenue for all the
needs of the government. The Wilson
law has not done this. IL cannot do IL.
II was made the vehicle of free trade
fads and theories. which have shown
their nbsurdity and falsity when sub
jected TO the supreme test of practical
operation. The people demand n tariff
that will produce sufficient revenue, 80
that the nation will not have 10 Dor
row money 10 pay it's ordinary everyday
expenses. And they will elect n repub-
lican president and congress this fall
for the purpose of securing such law.
Toledo Blade.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

Increase. .s.2so.OOooOo si.9oe. 572. eec
British wealth has increased by 81.
e50,000,000 in the quarter of n century
American wealth has increased more
than eight times as much-by S35.0Oo,-
100000.
Another comparison shows that
where there was an increase of III, 401 In
the total number OF hands employed in
all British textile industries. from 1870
90 1890. the increase was 236,o54 in the
United States clearly showing the
more rapid progress of our textile in
dustries under protection, the wages
paid here having doubled in 20 years
from $s6. 1905. i0i n year in 1870 TO Si73.-
547. 343 in $500.
Plenty more comparisons could be i'm
stitptcd but these are sufficient 20 show
that II free frade has been good policy
for the United Kingdom. then protec
tlon has been a very much better policy
fort United States. In conclusion we
might ask. II this had not been the case.
why have 2.056,25o British immigrants
come 10 the United statcs-2s.5e per
cent. of orr total migration--bctwecn
1870 20 1905?
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

air vents at the edges OF the cup, a metal
plate is attached to the shoe. on the
smooth face of whioh the cup is placed.
Although this vacuum cup will hold
the foot with a strength equal TO 80
pounds direct pressure, the shoe is
readily removed from the pedal by IA
quick shifting movement. which per-
mits an inflow of air.-St. Louis Re
public
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

The idea Is being spread by the enc
mics of the policy OF protection that a
free trade policy has proven to be an
excellent thing for the United Kingdom
hence that IL must necessarily be good
for the United States. They forget that
there are many different conditions in
the two countries. British farmers have
had enough experience of free trade;
and so have British manufacturers OF
cotton goods, steel and iron ware,
brooms and brushes, matches, mats,
buttons and other things made on the
continent Of Europe that are now being
sold largely in the English market.
Let Us grant, for the sake OF argument,
that free trade has been a good thing
for the United Kingdom. But let US
see IL protection has not been n bet.
ter thing for the United States.
From 1916 to 1878, with the excep-
tion of four different years, the balance
of trade has been against the United
States-our imports being larger than
our exports. From 1876 to 1895, a period
of 90 years, this was the case during
only three years, our total exports be-
ing $2.236, 1892, $50 larger than our inn
ports during the other IL years, the net
excess of exports for the 20 years being
$2,1S6, SCI ,s6s. During this same period,
1876 to 1895, British imports exceeded
their exports by S17,316. 100000. We
thus have the following comparison:
PERIOD 1876 TO 1895.
British imports exceeded Brit
ish exports by..................$ 81, 316 los 00c
United States exports exceeded
United States imports by. 2.1S6 SOL ,S6s
=. First let us note the growth of the for
eign trade of the two countries from
1876 TO 1895:
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

Where the protective tariff raises rev
enue 10 Ii serving tho industries OF the
people. While IL puts money into the
public treasury II IL furnishing en-
ployment to American labor. Hon.
William Mckinley.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

In ST. Petersburg every bicyclIst IN
obliged 10 have affixed 70 the back Of
the machine a metal plate. on which tho
registered number IL displayed In fg-
ures large enough 20 be legible from .
considerable distance.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

Provision markets OF the world were
captured in February TO the extent OF
si2,i90.732. This was quite a trade. but.
unfortunately, twas si.9is.ooo less than
Ia February, 1898.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-23

Projection not only gives American
labor and capital n chance at the home
market. hut 10 provides enough revenue
70 run Tire governmental. y. Press.