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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-25

and Much Expcrichce.
In the pursuit of the swordfish the
hunter Of the sea finds his greatest ex-
element. There is no slow and careful
batting and patient waiting. The game
is scen--a sharp fin cutting tho surface
OF the water~-and a chase that often
ends in a terrible struggle is begun,
for a wounded sworlfish often fights
aercely, thrusting its two-edged spear
straight through n boat and sometimes
stabbing his pursuers.
But fisherman who has once tried
the sport never tires of II or OF its ex-
elements.
Not long ago party set out from
Cape May in little sloop. IL was a
calm, sunny day. and the man in the
cross-trees swept the sea 10 catch =
glimpse of the white bit OF foam that
would show where n swordhsh swan.
For an hour the sloop skinned light
ly along.
''Ifey-o," came suddenly from che
man in the rigging.
"Where away?" sung out the skipper
from his place at the wheel.
Ion the weather bow"
In a moment all eyes were watehing
glistening fin that cut the water ahead.s
The mate ran to the bow and took his
place in the pulpit" and selling the
steel harpoon, stood ready for the game.
For few minutes the vessel and the
soldier of the sea ran silently and swift
ly. The skipper gradually drew the
bow around until the huge fish wss
close alongside.
Then came the Supreme moment.
AS the little vessel shot into the wind
the mate raised his harpoon and leaned
forward from the pulpit Every eye
was upon him. For a moment the steel
flashed, and then, with "a crashing
sound, IL entered the back OF the fish.
"Stand clear of the Incl" shouted
the mate, as he sprang to the deck.
The warning was well needed. for the
rope was running over the vessels side
with the sound OF ripsaw The sword
fish was in fight. When the last yard
spun out the mate tossed overheard
the key, TO which the rope was fastened.
and away it went, followed by wave
of foam and spray.
A moment later the dory loaded with
| fishermen, pushed It's nose into the sea.
and after spirited race reached the fly
ing keg and pulled IL aboard. The half
exhausted fish felt the strain, and the
next instant the dory was rushing
along-a swordfish express.
Slowly the rope was hauled in. tho
prey being given plenty of opportunity
to squirt and wear himself out. Pres
emily the sharp fin was seen close at
hand, and with q rush the great fish was
laid alongside. aHa
Hauled partly out of water by tho
rope, the fish gave a sudden plunge with
his weapon. Crash it went through the
side of the boat, and the men within
rolled over and let go the rope. There
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-25

seats when the sound Of singing was
heard again. mingled with that OF
music, and far away, at the foot OF the
long hall, appeared band Of musicians
playing upon pipes Of reeds, clad in the
royal livery Of green AMI crowned with
oak leaves. After the musicians
marched, or, rather, danced, a number
of young girls ROBBED In white only, and
carry ing white lilies In their hands,
which they threw upon tho floor to be
trodden by the feet of the bride.
Next came Maya herself, sight OF
beauty such as stirred even my cold
heart and caused me TO think more
gently of the senior, who had become
party TO trick TO win her. She also
was arrayed in white, embroidered with
gold, and having the symbol of the
Heart blazoned on her breast; about
her waist and neck were girdle and
collar OF precious emeralds; on her head
was set tiara of perfect pearls taken
in past ages from the shellhsh OF the
lake, and round her wrists and ankles
were bangles of dead gold. Her way
ing hair hung loose almost to her san
daled feet, and in her hand, as token OF
her rank. she bore little golden scep-
tor, having At one end a great pearl
erald.
Now the bridegroom and the bride
stood together in the open space sur
rounded by the half circle OF the Coun-
Gil of the Heart, among whom ! was
given a seat, while behind them were
arranged the musicians and singing
girls. and behind these again pressed
the glittering audience of marriage
guests.
When all were at their places a her
aid arose and cried out the names and
titles of the pair, reciting briefly that
they were TO be wed by the direct COM
mand Of the guardian god OF the city,
by the wish of the Council of tho Heart,
and because of the love that they bore
orc another. Next reading from q
written roll he published the text OF
the agreement whereby Maya re-
nounced her right as ruler in favor of
her Cousin TilSal, and l noticed that
this agreement was received by the
company in cold silence and with some
few expressions of disapproval.
Lastly, from another roll he read a
list of the honors. offices, wealth, houses
and servants which were thereby as
signed TO the Lady Maya and her con-
sort, and also TO myself, their friend,
for the maintenance of their rank and
dignity and of my comfort.
Having finished his task he asked the
senior and Maya whether they had
heard all that he had read by command
of the council, and, IL 50, whether they
approved thereof.
They bowed their heads in assent,
whereupon the herald turned, and, adj
dressing Tikal by all his titles, called
upon him in virtue of his priestly Of
fee and Of his position as chief of the
state TO make these two one in the face
of the people according TO the ancient
custom of the land.
Tikal heard him and rose from his
seat as though to commence the serv-
ice, then sank down again, saying:
Seek some other priest, herald, for
this will not do"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-25
THE RUIN Is A SHRINE.


Only ruined cottage. a crumbled wall and
fosc--
A rose which wildly riots, untouched. I'M
titled. untrimmed,
Remains OF an old-tme garden where yet
the violet blows,
With hundred half wild blossoms By 4
hedge OF hawthorn trimmed.
Once where the bats are ciinging the cosy
fireplace Glowcd
With rudy flashlights cleaning on cell
Ing and on floor:
And the sweet magnetic currents OF her
by the stain OF I'll:
From her fond eyes 10 her lover as he en-
tered through the door.
For here was an earth-h&aven holy. fit
shrine for an angel fair.
Whose soul was n spotless lily untouched
by thcstain or III:
All, that was cozy corner unreached by
the cold worlds care.
Where the wild birds paused enraptured
TO list TO maiden's trill
Hither came he at evening when the shad-
ows faded slow.
Here did they love and linger in the
scented air and hush.
Here did the echoes fondle her sweet tones
soft and low,
In the restful nook secluded from the
mad worlds rage and rush.
Sweet indeed are your whispers, oh mem
cries OF delightl
Glad were the hours departed, glad were
tho ewes OF yorei
In her grave the maid Is sleeping, while he
prays through the night.
Here at the shrine now shattered where
tho old Joys come no more.
Il Edgar Jones. In Springfield (Afass.)
Republican.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-25
THE MATE RAISED ms HARPooN.

was a sudden plunge and a heavy jn,.
The Infatuated fish had thrust his sword
through the bottom of the boat, narrow
ly missing an oarsman's leg.
ITO the rope" shouted the bowman.
and instantly every man brnced himself
and pulled while the water gushel
through n hole in the boat. W st
A few moments more of terrific strug-
gle and the huge fish was brought along
side. Without giving him another
chance 10 strike, the bowman lifted All
oar and violent blow on the head killed
the fierce fish.
Luckily the sloop came alongside just
as the dory grew dangerously full of
water, and the daring fishermen climbed
aboard. The fish measured ten feet nLd
two inches in length.-Chicago Record.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-25

II is curious fact that bIue-cyed
cats are invariably deaf, Mr.. J. Har-
rison Weir, great authority on the
cat. once bought a big. white, blue-eyed
beauty, which seemed 20 be every inch
a good cat, except that It's vocal organ
was Of such robust power that her
cries drove the household frantic. After
some strange experiences the problem
was solved by this voIccful specimen
being taken homo by kind old lady.
who was herself stone deaf.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-25

.what was the trouble with Barker
and his wife,"
"Wcll, the beginning Of IL was when
she used Camembcrt cheese 70 bait
the rat trap. Then she made n plaster
for n sick servant out OF his imported
mustard. and capped the climax by
smoking insects out OF her rose-bushes
with box OF his best Perfectos."--
Hhrper's Bazaar.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-25

IRIS mother r. boys best friend;
And though the happy. careless youth
In slow TO see n. In tho end
There shines upon his mind tho truth.
One day OF sickness. he win find.
VIII much more forcefully instill
This lasting thought into his mind
Than forty books OF proverbs will.
x. A w Hulletln
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-25
oEoRoIA's BOY DWARF.

Although Eighteen Years of Age, He IL
hut Three Feet High.
Down in Georgia, in a little town
called Tweed, lives tiny bit of human.
lty who is probably the smallest 1s-year-
old boy alive. The name of this junior
midget is Henry rutherford Kicks, Jr.
lie looks very much as Tom Thumb
looked at the age of Is. and he's as bright
as n new dollar.
Young Kicks is.only 35 inches tall, and
weighs but as pounds. He is fully de-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-25
HEART OF THE WORLD.
BY n. RIDER fiAooARD.

Strange stsry, Taken From . Manuscript Bs-
queathed BY an Old Mexican Indian to Ills
Friend and Comrade, an English
man Named Jones.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-25

Copyrighted. 1894 by H Rider Hassard
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-25

"Were you ever in n cyclone p asked
a Dallas man of friend who had just
returned from trip east.
al should say was. was In 81. Louis
when Il struck TINT town. 1 was eating
dinner when the breeze came along and
turned the house upside down.
"Whnt did you think OF it2"
"Thinl<2 thought my wife had Lost
her temper again. Texas Sitter.
~ A. .tr..., ,,,,.s,. ,,,o,fe a, th,.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-25

In England the practice Of ringing
bells has been reduced 10 q science. and
peais have been composed which bear
the names Of their inventors. Some OF
tho most celebrated OF these were com.
posed about 20 years ago ny one Patrick.
This man was maker Of barometers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-25

The income Of new cardinal for the
first year. 5000, Is spent In fees.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-07-25

The frst straw paper made In this
,ountry was manufactured In issA
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-18
SENATOR BACON's WHISPERS.
An Incident Which Determined Him To
Part With Them.

An Incident Which Determined Him to
Part With Them.
The New York Tribune relates this
noted incident which occurred to a now
senator of Georgia:
There was time when Senator Ba-
con, of Georgia, wore an ornate and Law
ish hirsute adornment like the lannon's
whlskers of Mr.. PETER, and pictures
taken at the time he was president of
the Georgia senate so represent HIM.
NOW ne contents himself with simple
mustache. How he happened to shear
MS beard was told by the Senat recent
ly.
1t was,' he began, when the roller
skating craze broke out and invaded the
best fami les in the south. 1t struck
Macon, and somehow it found a victim
IN me. Everybody was going to the
skating rink, and consequently [ went,
soon acquired q. remarkable degree of
grace in gliding dreamily over the floor
to the pulsation of exhilarating waltz
strains, and my company was in great
demand by ladies who were still some
what distrustful of their own skill. I
shall never forget it. | was acting as
the guardian angel one evening of a lady
whose main support was in her feeble
effort to prevent a collision with the
floor, and we were TREMENDOUSLY gliding
hither and thither among the crowd
when an INVALID on skates approached
US from the opposite direction. l saw
at glance that the man had lost his
compass, and that nothing but blind
reliance in providence was deferring his
fall. That moment came when he crash
ed up against me. The collision dis
turbed tie cen.er of gravity in my fair
companion, while at the same time it
fastened the downfall of the other
Before knew what suoE the man, in
order to save himself, grasped hold of
one side of my whiskers, while the lady
fastened her grip in the other half,
and both held on for dear life, while
their feet were describing geometrical
figures on the slippery floor. Cons: der
ations of gallantry prevented me from
turning ON the wretched being who was
clinging to my beard like the proverbial
straw on one side, and there l was with
two struggling human creatures in the
stress of despair dangling on each side
of my whiskers. The experience deter
mined me to sacrifice my whiskers and
circumscri5e my indulgence in that line
to a modest, unobtrusive moustache
which affords no comfort TO unskilled
Skaters
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-18
A POOR BOY CAMPAIGN.
Whoever Is Nominated the Real Ameri-
can Aristocracy VIII Be Represented.

Whoever Is Nominated the Real Ameri-
can Aristocracy Will Be Represented.
Whoever is nominated as the Repub-
lican candidate for the presidency we
shall have "a poor boy" campaign.
Governor Morton is the son of Presby-
terrain parson and was earning his own
living when he was 10 years old. SEN
ator Quay is also the son of Presby-
terrain parson down in the mining re-
gions Of Pennsylvania and worked his
own way through college. Senator Cul-
lom was raised on a Kentucky farm.
Senator Allison's parents were also
farmers, pioneers on the western re-
serve, and he earned what education he
got. Speaker Reeds family were well
to do, but he also worked for a living
when mere boy, and the same can be
said of Major Mckinley. Therefore the
genuine American aristocracy is repre-
sented by all the candidates. William
E. Curtis in Chicago Record.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-18
THEY COME AND GO.
Review of the Movements of People
You Know.

Review of the Movements of People
You Know.
Miss Belle Dennis, who has many
friends in Dawson, and is highly gifted
Is an elocutionist now has, charge of the
ocutionary department of the Shell
ban Institnte.1
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. C. Cunningham
snd Miss Nettie Dozer, of Morgan, Wis
ed the family of Mr.. E. A. Emmer-
hann last Friday,
Professors O. II. and j. A. McLendon,
&f Calhoun county, we've in the city Friday
Ind Saturday visiting their brother, Rev.
81. R McLendon.
Mis-. j. w. Helms, who has been Wis
Ting the family of Chief of Police j. c..
Savage, has returned to her home in
Mitchell county.
Mr.. Henry Peyser, of Hot Springs,
Ark., is visiting his sister, Mrs. j. z.
6Olomon. From here he will go on a
our of Europe.
Mayor A. J. Baldwin went to Augusta
few days ago with Mrs. Baldwin,
where the latter is now under treatment
pf specialist.
Mr.. Hamp Hoy, returned home from
Emory college Saturday. He has accept
ed position with the Muse q Cox Co.
Mrs. J. D. Dantzler and Miss Critter.
len, of Shellman, visited the family OF
Mr. E, B. Bridges few days ago.
Miss Annes Pilsbury, who is teaching
IN Interesting school, spent last Sunday
Flth home-fOlks in Dawson.
Miss Bertha solomon, of Atlanta, who
pas been visiting the family of Mr.. j. z
solomon, has returned home.
Judge Query and Stenographer Thee
PuerrY are at FIT. Gaines this week in at
sendance upon Clay court.
Miss Ophelia Gurr, who has been at
ending Icollege at AnhIston, Ala, re
uIned home Thursday.
Mis-. G. NJ. Roberts and Mrs. j. c Rob
frtS are wishing their brother, DR.. Q. A
Roberts, at Morgan.
Mr.. G. Z. Saunders, of Weston, visited
Jays ago.
Mrs, Altoona Jorda o Birmingham
'leiOlng the FAMILY or DT. i. ID. Thur
MeSSrs, Thad Oliver and Huddie Wat
IN, OF Shellman, were in the city Sun
Nay.
MISS Edna Symmes returned Friday
rom visit Of several days at Leary.
Major H. 0. Urittenden, of Shellman
@nSdcCed business in Dawson Saturday
MT Jas, Melton, of Abbeville, called
r. Vhe talr sex in Dawson Sunday.
MRS d. r. Adams, of Lumpkip, is Wis,
fing her son, Mr.. w. M. Adams.
9ohn Shields, of the Plains, was
ln Ig bis Dawson friends Friday.
o nIS' a. j. Carver, ST., has returned
9me from Atlanta.
Dr. u: NJ. A. Baldwin, of Cuthbert, was
>, lawson Friday.
y @ o;. W; W, Davis, of Albany, was in
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-18
Your Bow Won't Live a Month

So Mr.. Gilman Brown, of "a Mil St.,
South Gardner, Mass, was told by the
doctors. His son had lung trouble. fol-
lowing typhoid malaria, and he spent
three hundred and seventy-ffve dollars
with doctors, who finally gave him up,
saying; "Your boy won't live month. y
He tried DR.. Kings New Discovery and
few bottles restored Ihim to health and
enabled him to go to work a perfectly
we'll man. He says he owes his present
good health to the use of DR.. Kings New
Discovery, and knows it to be the best
in the world for lung trouble. Trial
bottles free at Sale-Davis Drug Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-18
DELIGHTFUL SOCIAL EVENT.
70 AND MRS. McNULTY ENTER.
TAIN THEIR FRIENDS
progressive Tea in Inimitable Style
r,e Entertainments Was Unique, and
the Initial One in Dawson.

Mr. and Mrs. F. NJ. McNulty were sat
oman to the young people of the city
h Thursday evening last, and entertain
i in their usual inimitabie style.
The occasion was to celebrate the TWEEN
,intb birthday of that prince of good
Elbows. Frank McNulty, and right roy
sIiy , was the event observed. Each guest
srt3ored into the spirit of good cheer
&,binb prevailed, and many were the
,bstantial tokens and good wishes heap
Il mon the incompatible host.
4 The entertainment was exceedingly
sriane. and was the first in Dawson of
now stylish progressive
las - The ed6les were served in
sonrses. each gentleman having a differ
hi PARTNER for every course. The menu
'9rds were decidedly novel and original
4 design and contained the APP
gr,nriate quotation, ''now let di-
sasfion wait on appetite, land health on
gotbn Six courses were served, each of
Fhch consisted of delicacies pleasing
Hike to eye and palate.
AFTER the IGlI00niuEnlD UuO III
snIogd in conversation and ga mes, while
In devotees of Tersichore whiled away
In swiftly passing moments to rhythmic
#rains of melody. At late hour the
snests babe helrcharmin host and host
sss good night, extending cordial good
sis69s for continuance of their present
ArosDeyity and happiness.
Z Those present were Mr.. F. L. Parks,
His Craven; Mr.. T. D. Sale, Miss Mar-
kn; Mr.. John L. James, Miss Harpe r;
sLr. NJ. NJ. Lowrey, Miss Bledsoe; Mr..
3. L. Sayille, Miss Finch; Mr.. 7. S. Mar
d. Miss Brannon; Mr., W. P. Hornady,
His Lowrey; Mr.. A. c. Craven, Miss
6oSa Thornton; Mr.. S. A. Pruitt, Miss
finer; Mr.. K. B. McLain, Miss Walker;
Hfr J. w. Fox, NJ IS Jones; Mr.. Fl. T.
Bradley, Miss Thornton; Mr.. L G.
HOyl, Jr,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-18

Quick in effect, heals and leaves no
scar. Burning, scaly skin eruptions
quickly cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Save. Applied to burns, scalds, old
sores, it is magical in effect Always
cures piles. SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-18

H. !, not only is so, it must be so, One
ba az cough Cure acts quickly, and
Sale DAVIS DRUG, Co,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-18
Relics Requested i.

1t is requested that all who have Con-
federate relics will send them to Mrs.
B. II. Hood, who represents here the
Confederate museum at Richmond. She
will forward them to their destination.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-18
Notice to the Ladies'.

= nave bought the stock of goods belong
r. 10 Arthur q Co., and will sell them
w." Cos' This is an opp rtunity to Sc
n1gh grade goods at your own price
Is r. vii viii not last long. Laces, trimmings
u oreSs goods at hale price. Call early.
w. F. LOCKE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-18
For Rent Chean.

A. good five room house in Dawson for
rent very cheap; one or two families.
Apply at once. w. Fl. DAVIS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-18

hhQNS Relief Cures sick-Headache.
Neuralgia, Cramps, Cholera Morbus
'''n0a' &c. as cents for large bottle.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-23
The Electors Speak Out.

afloat that some of the electors on the
democratic ticket nominated at Mont
gomery last April do not and will not in
dorse the Chicago platform and will not
support Bryan and Sewall, and asking
my POSITION in regard to the platform
and nominees of the Chicago convention.
In so far as | am concerned, both as
voter and an elector for the democratic
party in Alabama, the rumor above
named does not apply. 1 stand by the
platform and nominees Of the democratic
convention at Chicago, giving the same
my cheerful and hearty support, as, in
my opinion, all good democrats should do.
The new and heterodox doctrine which
is declared in certain quarters that the
platform of the late Chicago democratic
convention bolted all previous patterns
of our party" will make no converts and
find no adherents except among those
who have made up their minds to leave
the democratic party because their spe-
cial ideas did not prevail and despite the
fact that they participated in the prina-
ries, contended strenuously for what they
wanted and were fairly beaten and well
whipped.
If such a doctrine was sound, then eV-
cry democratic platform since the making
of the first that does not contain each
word and sentence of the first platform,
was a bolt and our patriotic and conscl-
entious friends CD who do not support
the Chicago platform and nominees have
been a long time in discovering these
bolts" Very respectfully,
JOHN D. BURNETT.