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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

spaniards Defeated by Insurgents with
Heavy Loss.

hpaniards Defeated by lnsurgents with
Heavy Loss.
Havana, April l5.--News has been re-
ceived here OF battle near Lcchuza be-
tween the Alfonso XIII. battalion,
under command of Col. Debos and the
insurgents. under Maceo. Col. Debos
reports that his battalion. in combina-
tion with other bodies of Spanish
troops, left Maricl, In the province of
pinar del Rio, for the purpose OF giving
the enemy battle. They met the adj
vance guard of the insurgents. consist
ing of force Of 200 cavalry. who opened
fire upon the government column. The
Spnniards continued their march to-
ward Lechuza. although opposed at
every step and every elevation being oc-
cupied by them at the cost of fight.
Upon arriving in the vicinity of Lech-
uza they found the insurgents gathered
in strong force, and the enemy made an
attempt TO SURROUND the Spanish col
umn. The Spanish troops fought with
great desperation against heavy odds,
but were defeated with losses of many
killed and wounded. OWNING the in-
tention OF the enemy to enclrcle his col
umn. Col. Debos ordered a retreat.
Col. Debos estimates that the force
of the insurgents who charged upon his
command numbered 5000 men. The
official report says that the losses of
the enemy must have been very great,
as many men were seen TO fall before
the fire of the Spanish troops. The
government column, according to the
official report, lost four men killed
and one officer and IL soldiers wounded.
but the fact is that the government
loss was very heavy, the details being
withheld by the authorities.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

when applied TO the hooks a, will be
firmly held and will afford good sup
port f. a pail. c. The yoke can be
easily made larger or smaller 10 adapt
It for receiving Differentiated pals,
and can be readily detached from the
hooks a. turned over from the stool
top, and there fastened again to the
hooks. thus bringing the parts into
very small space for portability.
In the device shown by Figs. and 3,
the bucket is clamped and held firmly
by the action of the weight of the milk
er upon a movable seat and clamp.
hoop. In the drawings represents
the clamp-hoop. which extends out be-
yond the curved end of the stool top A,
and which il intended TO clamp the
bucket Il against the seat as shown.
u represents the seat for the mixer,
which is secured permanently TO an
extension, b, of cam, b. which is piy-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

Valuable Suggestion Made by the Cow
ernor Of New Jersey.
The latest scheme for good roads
that of laying tracks OF broad steel
rails along country roads and city
streets for the wheels of vehicles to run
on, thus greatly increasing the trac-
ton power of horses and the general
comfort and convenience OF driving and
trucking-was suggested by Gov.
Werts. of New Jersey, In his last mes
sage. IL apparently Is an elaboration
and improvement of system Of paw
ing used in some foreign cit
les which has proved very sat
isfactory. Gov. Werts' sugges-
ton, which Is really the propo-
sition of Mr.. Budd, commissioners Of
roads. Is TO lay double tracks OF steel
along the country roads, filing in the
space between the rails with ordinary
paving Of macadam. He says horse
will draw on such steel track 20 times
as much as on macadam. The unanimi-
" with which drivers OF oil manner Of
vehicles In city stBeets take to the car
track clearly illustrates the idea.
Many Of the streets along the line Of
docks In Liverpool, over which heavy
loads of oil kinds are drawn TO and
from the ships, have long slabs OF gran
lite, such as are used at crossings, laid
end 10 end In four parallel rows all
along the street. practically like car
tracks. The rest of the street Is paved
with Belgian granite set in the ordinary
manner. These wheel tracks OF granite
slabs afford perfectly regular and
smooth surface for the trucks TO run
on, while the granite sets give good
purchase for the horses. This style OF
paving has proved OF great utility and
convenience. II Is much easier for the
horses than where the wheels have to
jolt over the small sets, and they can
do much better work IL adds much to
public comfort, too, because the truck
ing is almost noiseless. The slabs wear
better than the small sets, because
there Is no irregular wear by jolting
and scraping.
This system of paving is in use In
some of the streets about the docks
of London. in Antwerp and many other
cities In Great Britain and on the con
tinent. OF course, steel rails would be
great improvement on the granite
slabs in many respects. Perhaps the
granite has an advantage over steel for
use in crowded city streets in that IL
IL not more slippery In wet weather
than is the rest of the paving. while
broad rails Of steel might prove treach-
erous for horses where there is much
crossing Of teams Gov. Werts, how
ever, only suggested the use of steel on
country roads.
Many of the streets OF Sheffield and
other towns in the north OF England
are paved with blocks of stone 10 to 1s
inches long by to 12 inches broad.
These streets are practically as smooth
as the sidewalks. The stone is roughcr
and softer than the granite. But while
this pavement is excellent for cabs and
other light vehicles. because of it's
smoothness and comfort, ID is not so
good for heavy trucking, especially ia
wet weather, ms the horses are not able
TO get good purchase on the broad
bloclSs.--N. Y. Sun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18
Homeseeker's Excursions to Kansas and
Nebraska.

On April 7th, 2lst and May 5th, 1896,
Homeseelxer's Excursions will be run from
Missouri River points, and territory West
OF Chicago, Peoria and st. Louis, 10 stations
In Kansas and Nebraska, mt one fare, plus
goo, for the round trip. All who can should
take advantage Of the cheap rates and in
spect the most productive corn lands in the
United States, which arc for sale, by the
Union Pacific Railway Company, at from
$50 70 5000 per acre, on ten years time,
only lilo down.
Remember that the Kansas corn crop for
1895, with S,OOO,OO0 acres In cultivation,
yielded over 9Oi,000,00O bushels, the esti-
mated value OF which Is over SO, 600 900, be-
ing s7,O00,O00 moro than annual output OF
gold In the United States.
Those taking advantage OF the excursions,
should take receipts for all railroad fare,
and the portion paid over Union Pacific
lines, viii be refunded upon purchase OF
800 acres Information regarding rates
can be ascertained from the nearest railroad
agent.
For sand pamphlets descriptive Of the
lands, write 10 B. A. McALLAsTER, Land
Commissioner, Omaha, Neb.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

In Fig. the bucket is held in place
by yielding hoop or yoke In combine
ton with hooks upon the top Of the
stool. These hooks Ga. AZ are Inserted
in two rows In the arcs OF circles on
the upper surface CT the top OF the
stool near that end which is curved our.
and serve as means for holding firmly
in place the flexible yoke or support
Ing hoop, ID. the ends (e,e) OF which
are Strengthened out and terminated
by hooks fe, e). This yoke ID is pref
erably made of spring metal, so that
when IL Is compressed and it's ends adj
1usted between the hooks, a, a. on the
stool top, its tendency to recoil will
keep the ends, e, e. In place beneath
the retaining hooks a. The hooks
G will prevent the ends of the
yoke from being drawn out of their
place endwise. IL will be seen from the
above description that the yoke ID,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18


Edison A. Wood, who now lives at 900
Washington boulevard, Chicago, Ill, was
born on farm IN Wyoming County, N. r.,
90 years ago. AS young man he suffered
two sun strokes In the fields. When the war
broke out, he joined the 57th Illinois volun-
teers, with which he served two yearswhen
sickness forced his discharge. The effects
OF the sun strokes and his army life under
mined his health and he soon found his
brain, heart and kidneys were affected. For
eight years he was with the West Chicago
Street Car Company, but was forced 70 seek
bronchial and asthmatic troubles He then
engaged with tho Pan Handle Railroad
Company. For six years he served them In
different capacities. His constitution gradu-
ally but surely breaking down, strange
finally sought relief in DIR. Williams Pink
Pills. He said TO q reporter:
III was some time about year ago when
was very poorly, that my head was giving
me great deal of trouble, dizzy spells,
had strange feeling OF uncertainty In the
use Of my lower limbs when walking.
"Physicians examined my condition close
~ and were OF the opinion that had all the
first symptoms OF locomotor ataxia, and ]
believe they were right, also last summer
had very hard time with an attack Of ton
silitis and neuralgia from which did not
recover for some time. 1t was then thatI
commenced TO take these Pink Pills, and
had only taken a few boxes when discov
cred remarkable change for the better in
every way. The pills seemed 10 relieve nae
OF aches and pains, the symptoms of locomo-
tor ataxia have left me entirely, and they
have made me strong and feel like myself.
~ am going TO continue with the use of
the pills for the reason that having relieved
me OF the ailments thought had come to
stay, having been caused thirty years ago
from hardships In the army, am practical
ly rid OF them and win lose no efforts when
lhavc the remedy at hand 70 keep them rid.
am only too glad TO tell all my friends
what experience l have had with DIR.
Williams Pink Pills, and when they see the
good physical condition ! am In now, al
though near sixty years OF age, they viii
como TO the same conclusion as myself
'vIhe above is correct statement Of facts
concerning myself.
(Signed) Epson A. WooD.n
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this
22nd day Of January, 1896.
RoBERT ANsIEr Notary Public.
Pink Pills are sold by all dealers, or will be
sent post paid on receipt Of price, 80 cents
a box or six boxes for $3.50 by addressing
DR.. Williams Med. Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

Only tho strongest Solutions of Arsenica
Polsons VIII XIII ~.

Only tho strongest Solutions of Arsenicai
Poisons win XIII ~.
The Ohio experiment station reports
.that the graperoot worm Is the young
of small, brown beetle, that energies
from the ground. In the vicinity OF
Cleveland. o., from the latter part OF
June until September, but largely dur
ing July, feeding on the leaves and de-
posting It's eggs under the bark of the
vines. These eggs hatch out minute
worms, OF white color. with brownish
heads. which drop 10 the ground and
make. their way 20 the roots upon which
they feed. when full grown construct
ing earthen cells, In which the larger
portion pass the winter, advancing TO
the pupal state in June without feed
ing In spring. the pupne developing
adults as stated above. There IL but one
annual brood. The natural enemies, so
far as now known, attack the eggs only.
The beetle can be poisoned by
very strong solutions OF arsenical poi
sons. and the worms can be killed with
the fumes Of bisulphide of carbon. Free
quent stirring Of the soil during July,
and keeping u thick covering OF mellow
earth over the roots during this period,
will also be Of service In preventing the
young from reaching the roots.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

Gen. Fitxhnrh Lee Appointed Consul
General 20 Havana
Washington April IA. - The presi-
dent Monday sent 20 the senate tho
following nomination:
F1txhugh Lee. OF Virginia. 10 be consul
general OF the United States at Havana.
Cuba. Vice Ramon q. Williams. resigned
The appointment of successor TO
Consul General Williams caused no
surprise In Official circles. as II has long
been known that Mr.. Williams was anx-
ious to retire from his position. When
Mr.. williams visited the United States
last year he rendered his resignation.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

pentwuter. Mich. April lis. 10.
Minshall. an attorney OF this town.
made successful attempt on Thurs
day night 10 assassinatc william
j. O. Sands, president Of the Sands A.
Maxwell Lumber company. After leav-
ing Sands for dead, MlnshalI went TO
his home and shot his wife and three
children dead and then committed sui
eide by shooting himself through the
head
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

Paris, April i4.--rbe prince OF sagnn
and NJ. Hermann. the dramatic author.
fought duel Monday morning ON the
race course at Auicuil. suburb II
Paris. The weapons used were pistols.
-Four shots were exchanged, but neither
OF illc combninnts was wounded.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18
German Decoration for an italian.

Venice, April i4.--Empcror WilIiam
Of Germany has decorated the duke Of
scrmonctn. Italian minister Of foreign
Affairs. with the insignia Of the Order OF
the Red Eagle and presented his por-
trait 10 Marquis di Riduni, prime min
ister Of Italy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

the grass almost 70 the corn. He could
use part Of his field for hay. and pas
ture the rest by tying the rope on
new place on the fence occasionally.
II allows the COW to move along as she
would when loose TO Country Gen.
tlemnn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18
ARMY HARDSHIPs.
No One But = Veteran Can Ro-
alixe tho Sufrerings from
Army Life.

10 OFTEN Makes Our Ablc-Bodied Men
Helpless 1nvaifds- Tho Story OF One
Who Suffered for Twenty Years,
Due 90 ifardships When In tho
Service of His Country.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

FRS stopped free by DR.. Rine's Crca'
Nerve Restorcr. No fits nfterfir DAVIS use
Marvellous cures. Treatise and &, trial bot
Ito free. DIR. Kline. p3l Arch St. Phila.. Pa
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

WHYso-"This physiognomist says that
aggressive, impulsive people generally have
black eyes, Knowso--"If not at first, they
get them later. Truth.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18
schillcr Thenter.

Kellar, the Mysterious Magician, begins
his engagement April 18th. Seats can DO
secured In advance by mail.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

How an Eastern Man Pastures -Four Cows
on Wagon Path.
inclose sketch of simple contri.
vance which Is cheap and very easy To
manage. by IL have pasturcd four
cows Mt a time on wagon path through
a field of corn, allowing them 10 ent
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

THE creditor whose appearance Rladdens
sunbeams and his foot In storms. - Lavater.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

AN agricultural exchange asks: "How
can we prevent cider from workingf You
might get 1t government position.--Texas
Sitter
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

A CROWD is not company, and faces are
but n gallery OF pictures, ana talk but n
tinlkling cymbal, where there Is no love-
Bacon
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

II the fruit trees are infested with
bark lice. wash them with strong soft
soap suds into which little carboisc
acid has been stirred.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

Mr.. Thos. w. Keene will begin au engage
ment April goth In a repertoire Of Shakes
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

A MAN may have got his black eve by rum
ming against a church door, but IL Is hard TO
mako critical world believe it.-Atchison
Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18
Observation-Disclosures.


Description Of Few Excellent Paii-sap-
porting MIX stools.
The dairy reader will find something
70 amuse and interest him and possibly
something instructive, in the illustra-
lions and description Of a few milk
stools, the patents on which are ex-
pired, and they are public property.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-18

ROBEhr ANsIEf, NOfdFU Pllbftc.
Pink Pills are sold by all dealers, or will be
sent post paid on receipt OF price, 90 cents
box or six boxes for $3.50 by addressing
DIR. Williams Med. Co, Schenectady, N. Y.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-10
IN BERKLEY.

Regular meeting of the Town Council
was held last night with president. NJ.
c. Keeling. in the chair. and the follow.
ing members present.: Messrs. Berklsy.
and Rudd. =
The minutes Of the last meeting were
read and approved
Inc recorder read his financial re-
port. showing a balance on hand OF
Sl6s.23 VI
The Ordinance Committee recommend
ed that the bond of the Southern States
Telephone Company be made $1,000.
Report OF the Light COMMITTEE rec.
ommendtng that the contract for twenty
eight arc lights be given to the Berkeley
Electric Light and Power Company at
the rate OF $50 per year for light. and
the contract to be given for FIVE years.
me town safe was reported to be out
OF order. 1t was referred to the Com
mittee on Public Property.
The Street Committee asked for an
appropriation to repair the little bridge
on Maple avenue. On motion, $40 was
appropriated.
The Committee on Fire Department
recommended that plug be placed on
Montelant avenue. Adopted.
A special committee. composedl of
Messrs. Jones. Miller and Martin, was
instructed to confer with the water com
street
A communication from Messrs. George
ID. Parker & Son in regard to the sui;
OF ID. w. Todd. Jr.. VS.. the Hope Fire
company was read and laid over to the
next meeting
Some discussion arose as 70 the an
Polntment of the commission provided
Tor in the amended charter.
On motion of Mr.. Jones It was laid
over to the next meeting.
The Street Committee was Instructed
to communicate with engineers in re-
gard TO making a survey of the town
and report at the next meeting. Adopted.
On motion Of the president, the FL
nance and Ordinance Committees y,:re
requested to meet in the Council cham
Der Monday night.
Adjourned.
Revival services are being conducted
every afternoon and night at Main Street
Christian Church by Rev. r. ". Miller.
Steam was gotten up at the electric
light plant yesterday. They expect to
have 1t In operation in few DAYS.
Miss Lula M. Butt. of RyIand Institute
has returned from Nansemond county.
where she went 10 attend the marriage
of one OF her former pupils. which took
place Wednesday afternoon
Mr.. Pond. OF Nansemond county. Va.
paid the Ryland visit yesterday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-10
EDENTDN.

Ednton. n. c.. April 9-Those who fall
TO attend the performance tonight (Fri-
day. given by company of black corls
artists OF Elizabeth City. at Rea's Opera
House, will miss a good thing. for the
company Is composed of the best talent
or ,Elizabeth City. and when that is
said it means much.
The ice factory will soon be in opera-
ton.
Mr.. David Meyers, of Kinston, N. c.,
is visiting friends In Edenton.
Peggy Sutton, an old colored woman.
died this week. she was nearing her
ninety-ninth birthday.
y colored girl was burned to death
mere ms week on Gale street the result
Of making n fire with Kerosene
Governor Carr and party ret,rnad
from AVoca last evening and spent the
nigat and this morning in cur little civ
They left for Newberne at l:4O TO-DAY
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-10
NEWS.

having her bottom repaired.
steamship Florida. which plies be-
tween Tampa and Mobile arrived We'd
nesday night. and will be here six weeks
for repairs
The stack of the Duchesse the largest
ever punt in the United States, was put
up yesterday.
REAL ESTATE.-The following deeds
were admitted to record OH the Sth and
9th instants:
Old Dominion Land Company to James
>. Mason: consideration. $3.50.
Ola Dominion Land Company to John
Booker; consideration, $3.50.
Booker; consideration, $780,
III. III. Holt, ct al, to G. e Chvne.
consideration, $3.50.
.. A. Willett. trustee, to S. B. Bart
lett, release deed
>. Is. Bartlett Ell ux. to Reyerdy Stew
art: consideration $500.
heVerdy Stewart TO the Surety Trust
company, trustee, consideration. ST.
s04.l1 ~
Reverdy Stewart to s. 3. Rart,at+
consideration, $3.50. >
Peter Hampton ct Tx to r r pouar
ct al; consideration. $500
=. H. Haskins, trustee, to Richard
Greecke. release deed. =
=. M: preston. trustee to James and
jacob Banks: release deed.
MA fhlE D.-Mr. F. r. Wild. ma
eh'n.st at the ship-yard, and Miss Lau-
IA McAliister were married at the resi-
uence OF Mrs. f. Christians on Twenty
seventh street last night about a.So
%, CLOCK. me ceremony was performed
py REV. George w. Wray, Of the Metbo-
dist Church. Miss McAllister arri,.od
Yesterday morning from rher home IN
wilmington, Del. for the consumma ,ion
% me arrangements which had been nre.
mo II. b.,
brother anu MS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-10
RALEIGH NOTES.
Republicans aud Populisas Desire
AarmOny-Three Trampx Injured.

Raleigh. N. O.. April S.-SpeciaD-.
ihere Is trouble in regard to the heating
apparatus at the Agricultural and Me-
chanical College here. 1t is to cost 81, OOO
ana ought to have been completed last
november. but even yet It Is not ready.
Inc Executive Committee met to-day to
consider this subject OF the contractors.
Isaac Bates. ex-presldent of the wreck
ed Sank Of New Hanover. Is in Ireland
Ihree tramps who attempted to jump
from rapidly moving train near Green's
poro early this morning were nurt and
one VIII die, 1t is thought, of internal
injuries.
Or. Cyrus Thompson. leading Popu-
iist OF the Third District. Is here, and
says there Is q keen desire for harmony
between the 1'opul,sts and Republicans,
and that If the Populists can induce Re-
publicans TO take the silver pledge II
VIII be no trouble to get harmony all
along the line and fusion ticker.
Two conviots arrived at the penlten-
tiary to-day from Onslow and four from
| Montgomery. One is woman, who gets
| fifteen years for infanticlde
| DR.. w. b. Mears. one of the leading
| men OF Davidson county. has died as
the result of a surgical opo:ation. He
| was az years of age and was a brother
of Judge Oliver p. Mears.
To-day S. Med. Tate. Lee S. Overman
and w A. Guthrie visited the State
| University upon appointment by Gov.
Carr to do that duty.
The Executive Committee of the State
| Press Association met here to-day, to fix
| place for the next annual meeting.
This evening the Democratic State
| Executive Committee met here The
meeting was OF special importance;
mainly to call n State convention. James
| II. Pom presided as chairman.
1 nlrac
Governor of Georgia for Conner Little
who is charged with the seduction OF
Miss Gertie King in Lincoln county
Little was once In South Carolina, but
got away after reoulst;ion had been
made. Now he Is in Atlanta, and It Is
thought will institute habeas corpus pro.
ceedings.
Ths Dockery Republicans assert today
that they are literally wipIng up thu
earth with d. l.. Russell: ana that sc
far the latter has not secured sIngl,
| delegate to the State Convention
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-10
HEREFORD.

Hartford. N. c.. April s.-(Special)-
Mr. - Eley. the Virginian travelling
agent was In town to-day.
Mrs. r. S. Norman. of Edenton. n. c.,
is in town visiting Mrs. w. Il. Shannon,
at her home on Main street.
Mr.. w. X. Shannonhouse is in Balti-
more on business.
Ike Benbry, colored got In row with
another boy yesterday in H. e a.
Machts' store, and hit on the head with
brick, injuring him so badly that a
doctor had to be called In. He was ar
rested by Constable White
Rev. ]. l.. Rumley has returned home
from Norfolk, where he has been visit
ing.
Rev. Henry Wingate and wife are in
Gates county for few days