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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-15

Oats exhibited an inclination to follow
independence was noted and trade was
notably small July oats closed unchanged
from yesterday Cash oats were quiet
and steady. Prices averaged about as
yesterday.
PrOVisions-Some little announcement
to product was derived from slight ad-
vances I'm hog prices this morning, but
the feeling I'm the trade was not such as
to help along a bull movement. At the
same time the extremely low prices for
all articles prevailing were an obstacle TO
any decided break. July pork closed i5c
higher; July lard 5n7iac higher and July
ribs DC higher than yesterday
Leading futures ranged as follows:
Opening. HighestLowest.C Closing
July &C.,. .632sG63h 63SQ637s 63iR $50
Sept ..6iQ64B 643sg64A 6S&Q63A 64Q6ih
3 &as s. IS aaoa s g sssN g
sssPIst 81 0a% ss3i4 aoAaS5i@ 81 az
july :...iSl5al9ss iS5salsA iS5sals3s i iS3
sept .....19B % 1884 1873
July ......$7U $50 s7e5 $50
Sept ,...... 7S5 795 z s2ls 795
s s%I$ : : III III &c III &c
Ribs
5gglyy -. 40 ~, 4Ilos,, tlls5,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29

yield per acre and In the time of ripen-
ing. The red variety has, invariably,
been the best yielder on the state farm,
and IL also natures couple of weeks
earlier than the white seeded variety
While the red Kailir corn has never
been injured by frosts, the white VA
riety has failed TO mature seed more
than once. Besides, an unduly large
percentage of the stalks of this kind
fail to push the head completely
through the sheath of the upper leaf.
and from this cause portion of the
heads thus affected are moldy below.
or at best bear but poorly developed
seeds on the portion covered by tho
sheath. This Is rarely the case with the
red vnriety. For these reasons the red
variety is considered much the better
of the two. Both varieties are classed
as non-saccharine sorghum and IN
common with all varieties of sorghum
will stand drought much better than
Indian corn.
Kafilr corn seed has been found equal
20 corn in feeding value. and the red
variety yields rather better than corn
In all seasons. and in dry seasons will
produce a moderate crop of seed when
corn only produces fodder.
The following table shows the result
OF six years OF experiments ON tine state
farm, comparison being made be-
tween Kaflir corn and Indian corn:
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clover and AIralfa for Hog.

In most OF the soils In the central
west red clover must be relied on
chiefly for the green food Of growth.
but where the soil is very deep and
porous alfalfa does finely. On such
soil alfalfa will supply forage for rs
or 20 hogs per acre for the senson.
This is specially fine for pigs and grow
ing shoats. II has been found that pigs
will gain 100 pounds each during the
season from May 10 September. and
100 pounds of pork cannot be produced
NO cheaply on any other kind OF feed.
The pigs will come out OF the pasture
in autumn In capital condition 10 fat
ten with corn or small grain. The al
falfa In hog pasture could be moved
once or twice during the summer. or
whenever II begins 10 get hardy or
woody. This viii! provide plenty of
young and tender heritage. which IL
more nutritious, weight for weight.
than forage from the older plants, and
IL the swine IRE provided with this
food In it's most nutritious condition,
their growth will be most rapid
Rural World.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29

kAFFlR conn REPoRrs.


~ II Claimed 20 ne the Heat Feasible
Crop for Arid lAnds-
Several years of cultivation of Kafllr
corn In Kansas have demonstrated
that II In one OF the most remunerative
crops that can be grown under con
ditions existing In that state. That
the farmers realize this fact is proven
by the remarkable acreage shown by
the reports OF the secretary OF the state
board of agriculture for 1895. In lssa
the total kafir corn acreage was i0.-
oil; in 1894. os.237; and in 1895. 1874. los.
The state agricultural college at
Manhattan has been experimenting
with Kaflir corn since 1850. Two sn
rieties Of seed were used which from
its color are respectively denominated
white and red Kafiir corn. They are
alike In their habits Of growth. Both
attain height of five or six feet. or
more on very rich soil. They both
have short, stiff stalks. thiclSly GOV.
cred with foliage. which somewhat re-
sembies leaves of sorghum. and both
produce long, slender. upright head
densely covered with small rounded
seeds. They differ. however. not only
In the color of the seed. but also in the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29

A good story Is told OF n small trades.
man In n Welsh town. A short time
ago large lake near the town became
frozen over for the first time for many
years and large numbers OF people from
neighboring city came over for the
purpose of enjoying some skating. Az
this sport was a novelty TO the residents
they became also DESTROYS OF entering
into II and bcsieged the local iron
monger for skates. Incredible as IL
may appear, this individual had never
heard ~ such articles, but, disdainine
10 admit his ignorance. replied that he
had not any In stock. Wcaried. at
last. however, by repeated orders for
skates, he remarked 10 his wife: Mary
we must lay In stock Of these skates,
for, look you. II there's such q great de-
mand for them now whet will II be In
summer when the tourists Gomez
Tft-Ilits
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29

When flock OF mems vii. not range
over the fields In fair days. but sit un.
der trees or bushes. making 70 effort TO
exercise OF seek food. II indicates that
they arc overfed and too fat and will
not produce eggs. TAe best treatment
Is TO give no food for a week. SO as TO
compel them TO exercise and reduce
their flesh. IL IL useless 20 attempt
10 secure many eggs from very fat
hens. as they are then out Of condition
for laying.-Rocheste Post Express.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29

natural Tip us your iippcr, old chap,
for IL does me good TO see you"
But the corporal's right hand was
behind his back and his features wore
no smile.
"why have you left Elsie's board
bill unpaid all these years? Have You
brought the money In your hand now
you have Gomez"
81 didn't pay IL because ] couldn't"
was the logged reply. I've brought
a hundred pounds now for you, II that
will satisfy YOU"
"And that Ia ninety-nine pounds
nineteen shiliIngs and twelve pence
more than ever expected 10 got, 30 /
think-yes, think may shake hnnds
with YOU"
IL Is astonishing what change In
the aspect Of affairs little ready
money produces In pinehed house,
hold. Hardly had Grcgson handed
over 70 the corporal twenty five-pound
notes than genial atmosphere pre-
vaded the room. Whitford's broad face
bcamcd with smiles. While his wife with
true Derbyshire instinct set about
spreading the table for dinner.
The day passed PLEASANTLY. Jacob
was quite satisfied with ihe cxplsna-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29

privcd Of the care Of my natural pro-
tectors, and ! sadly fear she labors un-
der the delusion that they are dead"
Naturally"
What must dor / win not remain
at home"
There was stern resolution In the
young voice.
Why. stay with rs. Of course"
mo, Mile. II cannot be. yearning
for change Of life and scene burns In
me like fever. have longings. aspir-
etions- an. you cannot understand"
well, you'll at least consult jack
~ will"
And Jack promptly decided that
whatever Elsie said or did was right,
and that the Whitfords, who had made
her miserable for ''thnt lop-eared seal
awag, Dodd." deserved no considera-
ton from sensible people; however,
Elsie was spared the humiliation ofsur-
reptitions flight, for she CHANGED TO
meet her bcte noir In the street and said
TO him, boldly and abruptly:
'Mrs. Baxter. of New Yorlx-my
mother win know who mean--has
invited me to pay her long ~:si. and
has sent me bank draft for my cx-
penses look to you to get me per-
mission to 60"
And the coveted homc-sanction came,
and Elsie Whitford set out for New
York. exultant at freeing herself from
the wretchedness of her surroundings,
and with her young heart beating with
hope for the future.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29

4
Probably most people consider hon
ey a. the equal in value for food Of any
sweet sauce--no better. no worse. All
should know that 1t possesses one great
fuperiority--ease of digestion. The
nectar of flowers Is almost wholly cane
sugar. The secretons added by the
bees change this TO grape sugar. and
SO prepare IL that II Is almost ready'for
assimilation without any effort on the
]. Cook once styled honey "digested
nectar" IL will be readily seen that
honey Is very desirable food for those
with weakened digestive powers. IL
person is very tired. "too exhausted
&c cat" IL Is astonishing how a few
tastes OF honey will act almost like
magic. Almost no effort Is required to
make IL ready for assimilation. Per-
sons suffering from some forms of kid
ney trouble will find that honey Is
much more beneficial food for them
than IL cane sugar.
In eating comb honey many strive to
reject every particle OF wax. fearing
that. as wax is indigestible. nightmare
end other troublesome consequences
will follow an indulgence In warm bis
cult and honey. IL is true that bread
10 more easily digested than warm bis
cult. ms the latter is inclined TO "pnck"
In chewing. but II may surprise some
TO know that comb honey is really nm
aid to the digestion of hot bread or
biscuit. The philosophy of the matter
In that the faxes of wax prevent the
packing" while the honey readily
dissolves out, leaving passages for the
gastric juice 10 enter the mass of food.
The flakes of wax are indigestible. that
is true, but when warmed are perfectly
smooth and soft and will not injure the
most delicate membrane; in fact, they
act rs a gentle stimulant, and are bene-
fetal in some forms of alimentary diff
culties.
The unpleasant symptoms which
some suffer after eating honey may
often be removed by drinking little
mills.-W. z. Hutchinson, In Country
Gentleman.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29

ton Of Elsic's absences IN New York
nay, was even glad. for II suited his In
terests better. But towards evening
the guest grew little inquisitive.
You've a clearinghouse sign out
side. Have You any boarders7" he
asked.
"0nly one" replied the corporals
'but hes an eye-opener-the smartcst
man In this country. He knows all
about ores an minerals"
"An' the salvation o. souls" his wife
burst forth, in loud confederation.
"Ohi" Gregson said. unguardedly,
that's not my nan, after all"
"Your man? How? What do you
mean?"
"oh, nothing-merely that I don't
know him."
"Well. he's preacher; gone to Mar
quette to-day 70 hold a meetin'. Guess
he'll soon be home, for he rode Cap
Wixon's black mare, an she steps
lively"
"An' that humble" continued tho
dame. dwelling with loving accents on
the preachers virtues, that he sot eyes
ca cur Elsie. an would ha' married
her, only the foolish wench fought shy"
"Ahl" Jacob Gregson's interest was
all alive now. "How old Is he?-what
does he look lilxe?" he asked, eagerly.
'Short, squat man, broad shoulders,
stoops. lobe of left ear gone, owns up
to forty-two," the corporal replied, with
military accuracy.
Jacob was greatly disturbed.
"Ias he slight halt in the left foot?
Has he habit of smiling with the nos
trip" he asked.
That's him to a t. Have you ever
met him?"
~? No. That Is. yes! Tell you
what, II he's the man mean, I'd rather
meet him alone first. We've an old ac-
count to settle, and"
why not put your hat ON an stroll
up the road? He won't be long"
THE very thing. III do It,"
When Mr.. Gregson found himself
half-a-mile away from the house he
burst intoa stringof excavations, which
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29

hello. ole man you're a~eittin' gray.
An IL beats ole Ned 70 sec tho way
a. she crows feet . Q Rithorln crous' yoro
eyes;
Tho Il oughtn't 70 cause me no surprise.
For there's many sun mt you've seen rise
An many a one you've seen 60 down
since yore step was light an yore hair was
brown
An storms an SHOWS have had Their way
Hello. ole man. you're a-gittin gray.
Hello ole man. you're a-eittin' gray.
An The youthful FRANKS at you ust TO play
Are dreams OF q far past long ago.
That lie In q heart where the frcs burn low
That has lost tho flame tho IL kept tho glow.
An spite OF driyin snow On storm.
Beats brayely on forever warm
December holds the place OF May
Hello, ole man. you're a-gittln gray.
Hello. ole man. you're n-gittin' gray
Who onros what the carpin' youngsters snys
For, after ALL when the tale Is toid
Love proves II man DO young or oldi
Age cannot make the heart grow cold
When Il does tho will OF an honest mind:
When Il beats with love for all mankind;
An the night but leads 20 falrcr day
Hello. ole man. you're a-gittin' Rrayi
PAUL. Dunbar. In Springfield (Mass) Ne
publican
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29
Conveying merchantment.

Marryat has given us vivid picture
of the troubles of conveying In those
days, and has described 10 us the protect
ing frigate sailing round and round her
troublesome charge, and actually firing
into them 10 make them keep up.
Figure" says Mr.. Russell--"fgure
seventy or eighty sail of ships, many Of
them heavy, round-bowed old paer-
chantmen, SO shaped in beam and
length that they might have been built
by the league and sawn of as custom
ers required them. A dozen ships ut a
time would be tagging; the naval officer
In command would signal them-but to
no purpose; the sour old merchant skip
per, wrapped up In pilotyloth, eyed the
epaulct aslxant and sulhily went 20
work to give MS much trossble as pos
sible. No less n man than Cochrane
once started from Halifax witt large
convoy, and arrived at Plymouth with
a single vessel, and that vessel in tow
Collingwood, on this shorter voyage.
records with relief that he has got his
convoy safe Off his hands. though at
the cost OF great exertion. II seldom
slept more thnn two hor az n time all
the way out, and took sash true care
OF my charge that not one was miss
ing. All the masters came on board
my ship to thank me for M care and
attention TO their safety. -Macmillan's
Magazine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29
CHAPTER XIV
MR.. DoDD's FRIEND.

"Missusl Missusls Corporal Whitford
shouted one sunshiny morning. as he
was polishing his face, soldicr-fashion.
with soap and water, over big tub In
his back yard. "Missus! There's some
one a-hammerin' away at the front door
cant you hear un?'
"Some drafted book agent, OF reckon. :"
remarked the angry dame, ms she put
inside her irons and hurried TO answer
the summons.
But the good woman had no sooner
drawn back the door, with'mouth al
ready open TO give the intruder an inn
patient reception, than she gave little
shrek of nstonishment that startled
the corporal In the back kitchen.
"Why jacob Grcgsonl" she gaspcd,
when breath would come.
Yes, IL was he.
Your dearly beloved cousin sure
enough" the irrepressible visitor
calculated, seizing her handand wiring
ing II effusively. do you take me for
spoolx, Bess?"
.'oi'm welly added wi wonder at
seein' yer"
"Then Ill invite myself in, as you
don't seem TO have wits enough left TO
be polite"
AYE, COON In, do"
"Ah, this Is comfortable. Well,
where's the gallant corporal an how's
Elsie9" he cried, as he flung himself
without ceremony into an armchair.
"He's a cleanin' hisself, he be-" Then
running out she broke the extraorsli-
nary tidings of the new arrival to her
husband.
"who dost thou think be a-settin' 4
our house-room?"
ELSIE come baclx?"
"No, indeed. There. thou1t never
guess. 1t be none other than Jacob
Grcgson."
"Then all can say" remarked the
corporal slowly, as he dried his face ON
the huclxabaclx towel, ''is that another
scoundrel Is added to the criminal pop
ulation OF this understanding coun-
try"
'Oh, hush, OF dunnot loike to treat
moi own hesh-an-blood thatta way
asoides. he looks weil-fettled, an oil
shouldna wonder but he be COON TO pay
We all the gowd he's owed thee this
mony year"
We'll, ii tine pills giiied had better
swallow II, though II goes against the
grain 10 welcome such dog into the
house."
With this inhospitable speech the cor
poral donned his coat and stumped into
the presence of his visitor, who little
knew how warm reception he was es-
Gaping.
Here he Isl" laughed Jacob jovially
extending both hands TO his impassive
lxinsman. Large as life an twice as
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29

acted as safety-valve TO his pent-up
feelings; then, being relieved, he lit a
big cigar and sat on a fallen tree TO
await Dodd's coming.
His meditations were soon broken by
the cheerful tramp of n horses hoofs.
In an instant he was erect, and, with
his hand, gazing ut distant, yet APP
preaching figure-an ungainly rider,
bobbing about like a sack of meal in
the saddle.
Its himi' Gregson muttered, with
an oath as he drew behind the shelter
of pine.
Just rs tho iuckless horseman APP
preached the tree. Gregson. with q
dramatic sweep of his hand, rushed for
ward aud yelled at the top of his voices;
"Stopl"
The result WINS disastrous. The
horse, which was moving at n rapid
canter, stopped, plunged, and the un-
happy rider was pitched like bolt
from caterpult over his head, his
huge, squat figure striking the earth
with dull thud; while the lively steed
kicked up its heels In delighted free
dom and galloped off to oretown.
"The lubberly fooll" Gregson
greoned, aghast at his friends eques-
trian somersnult. but humanely help
ing Dodd TO his feet, who stood gaz-
ing with blanched face at his unwonted
appearance.
"Heavensi Gregson, Is II your" he
suffered ut last, in faltering tones.
ave, NJ. nt~..xv CO wo "a. tee No et,wo
enoughi So I've run you 10 earth
at last, have ~ Yahl you white-liv-
cred cur, you treacherous rogue, that
hasn't even pluck TO be honest with
brother thieves
81 can explain"
"Of course you can. Words run slick
enough from your oily tongue"
~ meant no harm, Jacob-at least
none 20 YOU"
"Oh, no; OF course you didn't. You
acted oil along for my good, like n
guardian angel. didn't yer? But you
an I've got an account 90 settle. When
lay on that bed OF sickness In Lon
don you wormed my secret about the
girl out of me an then you skipped
across the herring-pond TO take advan-
tagc OF IL. knew where you'd Como
the moment missed you, an, as soon
as the cursed fever left me, pulled up
sticks an followed yer"
He paused for n reply. None came.
"Let me-" he said moclsingly, "Mr.
johnson, Thompson, Robinson, Hobbs
or Dodd, or whichever OF your aliases
you are sailing under, Tony Savage,
ask what you are doing In this ont-of-
the-way region. SO far from the pleas
ant Slums OF White Chapel?"
But an inspiration had flashed across
Dodd's fertile brain. When, during
that illness 70 which his old acquaint-
ance alluded. he had tended Gregson
through n sharp attack of delirum tre-
mems. he had caught some OF the wild
words OF the poor wrctch's delirium and
stored them In his memory for future
use. feeling pretty sure the sick mans
phantasies were based ON actual events
anyhow. his own case was desperate,
and he would fire shot with the chance
Of hitting a mark.
lis your life blameless, Jacob Greg
son?r he asked. MAN. have you for.
gotten the rotten bridge OF Newton
locls9 DO you nevcr hear the screams
Of the poor girl you flung into the dark
waters? DO you never
"Holdi- cried Gregson. quivering
! with terror. "In mercy hold. can
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29

Those who succeed with gardening
and fruit growing are compelled TO ex-
pend u large sum for labor and fertil-
izcrs, hut II pays. The farmer, on tho
contrary. cultivatcs more land, OK
ponds less proportionately and secures
smaller crops. which are not 80 much
In demand AZ those produced by the
gardener. II requires capital 70 sue
coed with fnrming. and unlcsss the
farmer II willing 20 invest largely In
labor Of cultivation and 20 procure fer
tilizcrs that can be literally applied
he will lessen his profits according %
what he may fail TO give the land In or.
der 10 make Il produce 70 its fullest cs-
pacity.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29

The story goes that when the devil
wns cast out OF heaven he fell 10 earth
and broke into several pieces. His
head rolled into Spain. his heart into
Italy. his stomach IN Germany and
his feet into France. This Ia why. says
the legend. the Spnniards are so
naughty. the italians SO amorous, the
Germans so gluttonous and the French
80 fond Of running after women
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29

| not bear Il. You win drive me md. !"
"Ah!" Dodd gave sigh Of intense
satisfaction. II think this little bit Of
an exchange Of confidence win cement
our friendship. We have both . past
70 conceal. So. like wise men. we will
help each other. Is II so. my friend2"
but you viii not come between me
and the grip" Gregson asked. with
white lips.
mot I. That games been played
out between her and me, and she won
hands down. No. only want TO stay
In the place long enough 10 mature
few little mining speculations-inno-
cent little schemes which may pan out
pretty profitable"
That's no business Of mine" Greg
son said, generously. you may swim
die the whole blooming population for
what I care. so let's shake hands an
start fair"
with pleasure.
And what lay are you on now, Tony?"
I'm Rev. Archibald Dodd, Hopkin-
site minister; Do you twig. Jalse?"
TONY, you are clippcrl" Mr.. Greg
son rejoined enthusiastically. How
ever did you pick up parson' palter?"
sin jail. IL was the only useful thing
! ever learned from the chaplain's min
istrations."
Thus in pleasant converse they
reached Oretown.
1t was jovial day for Corporal Whit
ford, for. irrespective of flourishing his
bank notes in the faces of doubling
creditors, he was charged by his hos
pitable wife TO bid their friends congre-
gate In the evening TO do honor TO tho
visit of their well-to-do relation, whose
questionable display the Whitfords
knew would make a favorable impress
sion In the neighborhood.
The party was a grand success Mr..
Gregson shone as bright particular
star, rendering with good deal Of
natural talent music hall melodies,
which were new to his listeners. The
the corporal roared 1.-THE British Gren-
adiers," and even the hostess quavered
through an endless ballad which only
loss of breath brought TO a conclusion
at last.
But harlxl The sharp, metallic elang
of church bell rang out in the night
air.
The whole company was alert In n
moment. the men rushing out OF doors
bare headed. gazing anxiously into the
valley beneath them. where lay tho
city of Oretown.
Something very unusual was nstir.
Lights fitted TO and fro, and the hum
of many voices could be- distinctly
heard.
Its not fire." the corporal said;
there's no glow in the sky"
Still the bell went on with its i'm,
patient cry for hclp-clangl clangi
clangl Weakening the echoes OF the dis
tant hills.
There's some men coming up the
steep" said one. They're going to
Murphy's."
after his bloodhounds, shouldn't
wonder" hazarded another.
The deep, ferocious baying IF the
hounds was now added TO the confusion
of the night.
Jack was right" said the corporal.
They've fetched the dogs"
what Is it?" cried dozen voices as
a man ran up at racing speed.
"Child's lost--out In the North woods
get your hats, boys, quiclxl"
GOD help the poor motherl" sighed
the corporal softly, for he knew what
being lost in that wild region meant.
Whose Is it?"
JACK WnDERs' LrrrLr BoYi"
ITO DIX coSTNuED.l