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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29
it had the requisite appearance Of age

II had the requisite appearance Of age
and i'll usage.
you're an artist, Fenchl" was the
lawyers admiring comment when the
paper was handed back for inspection.
''Nobody will ever suspect now that IL
isn't as old as IL claims to be. Wonder
II could find old Squire Pragmore to-
night?"
"Perhnps," said the manager, wash
ing the CRIME from his hands. while
you're hunting him I'll write TO New
York"
Sharpless came back in few min
utes and threw the forged deed on the
table.
That's settled" he said. 'When it's
recorded wen destroy it,"
"Did Pragmore object?" inquired
Fench, looking up from his letter.
"He baked little at first, but I've
given him lot OF business in the last
two weeks, and a $50 fee was too much
for him."
A week later Lawyer Sharpless called
at Judge Willxinson's Office i'm the court
house and asked for the Kilgrow-Cates
deed. He took the paper that was given
him and put IL into his pocket without
examining Il further than TO glance at
the Judge Of probate's certificate Of rec
ord. Being by this time burdened with
many matters of greater Importance, he
did not think OF IL again until evening,
when he took IL out with some other
papers in the Office OF the Mountain
house. A cold rain had been falling
during the day and a wood fire was
blazing in the fireplace. sharpless
singled the deed out Of the bunch OF
papers and thrust Il between the logs,
ignoring the summons to supper until
he had seen the crisp cinders whirled
up the chimney In q winding sheet OF
flame. Then he went 10 the dining-room
and took his seat opposite Fench at the
table reserved for their use.
One morning, not many weeks later
AIlacoochee the inert became a-thinl
of the past. A many-handed demon o.
activity had suddenly invaded the peace
full valley. transforming Il into dusty
battlefield whcrcon labor pitted itsel
against chaos. SnortiDg locomotives
rumbled back and forth with trains o
building material. Shouting teamster
guided the plows whose furrowi
marked the lines OF new streets o.
looscned the soil in advance OF battai
ions OF lnborers establishing the grade
Armies Of worlImen wrought miracle
OF hnndicraft. turning unsighty heap
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29
Author ana President.

All the testimony in regard to Haw-
thorne is that he was not only shy, but
very reserved. Frank Preston Stearns
says that on the occasion of Haw-
thorne's last visit to the Isles of Shoals,
In company with his friend, ex-Presi-
dent Pierce, there was also a party OF
New Hampshire business men who
tried to make his acquaintance, but
without much success. Their after COM
ments were very amusing. Nathaniel
Hawthorne isavery reserved man." said
one. There's Franklin Pierce, he's
been president of the United States, yet
any one could go up and speak to him.
We found Hawthorne very different"
This conversation was repeated to Haw-
thorne's acquaintances at the Shoals,
and the poet Whittier was among those
who laughed heartily. Reserved Is no
word for it," said Mrs. Thaxter, and
Whittier added, in words which not
only seemed 10 describe the case, but
were in themselves epigrammatic;
"Hawthornc was n strange puzzle.
never felt quite sure whether knew
him or not He never seemed TO be do.
ing anything. and yet ne never liked "a
be disturbed at iti"-Youth's Con-
panion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29
LOST OPPORTUNITIES.
various Helpful Suggestions ON This
weII-Worn Topic.

Various Helpful Suggestions ON This
weII-worn Topic.
An opportunity of service Is lost when
IL goes unperceived or neglected. Is it
not also often practically lost when only
incomplete use has been made of IL?
Doubtless we rarely realize fully the
number and gravity OF our shortcom-
ings of either sort, but no sensitive
conscience fails to comprehend it's OBJ
liaations TO God and ones fellowmen
to make honest use of whatever open
ings for doing good come in its way.
1t is possible. however, to lose ones
balance little, TO become morbid.
There are persons who repel others
by too conspicuous desire to do good.
The aim to do service to others un-
failingly in order not 10 forfeit the APP
proval of ones own sense OF duty may
come even 10 have some appearances OF
selfishness. 1t is more likely to involve
the appearance Of officiousness and thus
to become unpleasant. Only that pur-
pose to make full and proper use OF
ones opportunities, whether for ones
self or for others, commends itself which
! is natural, sincere, unassuming and con-
siderate. We often undervalue our OPP
portunities of being good as compared
with those of what we consider doing
good. But the former are apt TO be
the more valuable and influential, alike
to ourselves and to our friends. The
smile of some people is more helpful
than the gifts of time, money or effor'
of others, because it really bears more
trusty witness to character and spirit
To suppose that we influence those who
know us only, or even chiefly, by what
we say or do is a mistake. 1T vs. wha
they know us to be that imPressei
them. Actions and words of course 81
far, especially when unprecedented, u
Indicate the inner feelings, but the rea
character back of them indefinably bu
invariably and positively makes itsel
felt in any case. Our use of opportuni
ties therefore, must aim earnestly u
make the inner nature what 1t shoul'
be. Any opportunity, whether II relat
primarily To- others OF TO ourselves, !
lost which is so employed as to fail o
this result.
We lose opportunities often throug
timidity, sometimes through ignoranc
due to our own neglects, most frequent
~, probably, because of insufficier
earnestness. Definite temptation col
quers us. Moral sluggishness impede
us. The one sure remedy Is TO cultiva'
| the watchful, loyal, jealous spir
which Jesus showed. To have the min
of Christ is TO be always ready for Of
|. portunity. Perhaps there is nothin
else by which spiritual progress is rel
? dered more evident than the consciou
: ness that we are learning steadily I
. perceive and make wise and slxillful US
Of our opportunities, and have to loo
back from week to week upon few'
which must be accounted lost.-Congr
/ gationalist.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29

Thoughts I'm Brief from the United
Presbyterian.

The prayer for Divine leading car
ries with IL the willingness to be led,
or our prayer is not sincere.
II is when we are taught Of God, when
we have the Divine enlightenment, that
we are able TO walk in the statutes OF
God and keep His law.
Wicked thoughts may enter the mind
Of a good man, but he will not welcome
them and allow them to remain; he Will
regard them as vile intruders and will
promptly expel them.
How many of the prayers Of the
Psalms are for enlightenment and guild
ancel Teach mel" "Show me Thy
ways;" LEAD me-" are common out
goings to the heart OF God.
Sometimes we wish for voice from
the dead, but none il heard. Nor could
we understand such voice, for IL would
speak of things beyond our sphere. and
therefore beyond our comprehension
Personal experience OF grace IL the
best argument against unbelief and the
mockerv OF faith. "Let Thy mercies
come unto me. so shall have where
with 20 answer him that reproacheth
me"
To what extent may we conform to
the world without sin? That Is not a
rood question; IL indicates n desire TO
conform TO the world. A better ques-
ton IL: Glow can we be conformed TO
the image of CHRISTI"
Deal tcnderly with the erring. You
do not know their temptations, you can
not measure their weaknesses, youdc
not know the struggle that may be
going on In their minds. A kind, sym
pathetic word. a friendly visit, conn
dcnce, viii do more than discipline
Love will do more 10 win and save thar
authority. "a.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29

BE not afraid 20 pray--to pray - right.
Pray. n thou canst. with hope; but ever
pray,
Though hope be weak. OF sick with Ions
delay.
Pray in the darkness. IL there be no light.
Far Is the time. remote from human sight.
When war and dLscord on the earth shall
cease,
Yet every prayer for universal peace
Avails the blessed time TO expedite.
whate'er Is good 10 wish. ask that OF
Heaven,
Though il be what thou canst not hope
10 see.
Pray to be perfect. though material
leaven
Forbid the spirit 30 on earth 10 be.
But II for any wish thou darest not pray.
Then pray TO God TO cast that wish away.
Harley coleridge. In Chicago Standard.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29

c--rvfhinr down boIcu =
can right" replied the newcomer.
The material u all up. and Birkmores
waiting for the word to begin"
"That's the talk!" exclaimed the
manager. "Can you find your way back
TO Prattville to-night?"
"Why, yes. suppose soft have TO-
I'm dog-tired, though"
swell, times precious; / guess you'd
better get fresh horse and 60. Tel
Birkmore not TO lose minute Is he
fixed to work night gang by electric
light
yes
.Good enougnl Tell him he can't get
a locomotive into Allacoochee any too
quick to please us now. Have drink
and put some cigars in your pocket 10
smoke on the way"
When the messenger left the room
Sharpless leaned back in his chair ana
put his hands In his pockets Inc
Jethro deal cleans IL all up excepting
I the title TO the Gates tract" he said.
II suppose we might as well NIX tnat
now as any time. Have you gotta blank
deed?"
Fench rummaged in his pockets for
the paper. "Where's Gates deed TO
us?" he asked.
.Here IL is" Sharpless said, handing
n across the table. Better change the
wording little, so IL won't look sus-
picious."
"You let me alone for that"
Fench wrote rapidly for few mo-
ments, pausing when he came to the
date. "Male 1t about May 20. 1885,
The lawyer made a rapid calculation
In dates. "Yes, that'll do. As nearly
ms can locate 10, the raid on the moon
sinners was made in June or July OF
that year; it'll be safe enough to call II
the Goth OF May"
Fench went on writing, and presently
handed the two deeds TO Sharpless
sHow will that do?"
"That's about H." replied the attor
ney. IT wonder II the old moonshine'
would recognize his signature?"
"rd risk IL. What are you going te
do about the notary's acknowledg
ment?"
aIll fix that. I've been making my
self solid with an old fellow across tn
street who calls himself lawyer. III
doesn't know enough about the law u
/. hurt him, but he is a notary public
, He'll do it--for n consideration-and n
: won't be too particular about the exac
date"
"Is IL safe to trust him?"
"I don't mean to make the expert
: ment; shall simply tell him that Cate
E has had this deed kicking about tn
I house all these years without having
recorded"
e ooh, that's the scheme, is it?" sal
e Fench, screwing up one eye until al
1 the craftiness in both seemed to pee
I out OF the other. "Give me that d'ed
G minute"
e He went to the fireplace, and, taking
o pinch of SCOT, rubbed it into his hand
c until they were black and grimy. The
J. he folded and crumpled the deed unit
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29

stately hnlldlngn WA<eA eeepe4 q
spring up out Of the rcd soil - e by
magic. And into the midst Of the clam
orous turmoil the daily passenger trains
soon began TO pour their crowds OF ad-
venturers and investors TO submerge
the single street of the old town and to
elbow and jostle the bewildered ma
tives as they fought for accommodar
lions at the Mountain house or strug-
gled for standing room around the tenn
porary rostrum from which Mr.. Fench
dispensed bargains in real estate TO the
highest bidder.
And so began the new era in ALA
coochee.
fro nm coSrrrurp.1
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29
THE LEAST AMONG YOU.
Have "a Ministry No One Else Can
Perform.

Perform.
We are very liable to err in our use of
the term small and great, least and
greatest. We judge by appearances,
and too often measure Importance by
bulk or prominence. We forget that
little things often contain the elements
of greater ones, and lead on TO them.
We make the same mistake often in our
classification OF people, judging them by
the mere accidents of circumstances
There are those, however, who count
themselves least, and think themselves
unable, because OF lowly circumstances,
or lack of commanding gifts or oppor-
tunities, to render any special service.
They mourn their inability ITO be any
thing or "to do anything" We would
remind such that there is untold power
of service in the ministry OF little ac-
tions and little people. Even the
least" in the church has q mission and
NAV find worthy task. You are not
strong enough, you say, to take part
I'm the storm and stress OF the battle-
field. Then you can temper a sword in
the armory. You have not the tongue
of the eloquent. and therefore cannot
talk like some men. IL might be Wen
II some men talked less. There is both
room and need in the church for great
people, who will make no mischief, and
who will spend their days In gentle, un-
obtrusiye service. You cannot min
lister. YOU say, TO troubled and discour-
aged ones, because You are slow and
besitant of speech. Can you listen
There are thousands of distressed ones
TO whom an open ear and q sympa'
thetic, loving heart would be worth
more than volumes Of speech. Some
where the Master has ministry for you
which no one else can perform.--Bap
i fist Union
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29
A. nnod ID Moan Pre.erlptlons.

"Good morning, Heinrich. What calls
you out at such an early hourp
"I'm on my way to the apothecary'Si
my wife was sick oil night"
slave you had a doctor already"
"No. but have a prescription that
picked up in the street the other day,
and I'm going TO give IL trial; hope
twill fit her case."-Flicgende Blaetter.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29
Faithful.


In Mrs. Moulton's Lazy Tours" Is an
amusing incident typical Of the too
literal German handmaiden- These
Madchen are honest as the day and abb
solutely faithful; but they are of n
placid stupidity which 1t would be hard
to match.
/ was about to leave Carlsbad, and
therefore rules were somewhat relaxed
for me; but as / had slight headache
last night, / thought would take a
little longer rest in the morning.
"Teresa," seid, 81 don't want to get
up at $3.50 tomorrow. Don't call me.
Order warm bath for me at eight
o'clock, and call me then"
"Yes, madame, at eight o'clock"
She departed, and as she went out OF
the door, called: Not until eight,
Teresai"
She vanished with a final "Yes,
madame"
/ read late; was TO have n good long
eleep in the morning. Had morning
come when my door opened? 1t was SO
dark could hardly see Teresa.
us IL eight o'clock, Teresa"
"Oh, no, ma'am; IL is $780,"
'sBut told you not to call me until
eight o'clock!"
''But / don't call madamei" And
such a hurt look came into her eyes
1T only bring the hot water that
madame has said is always to come at
6: 30l"-Youth's Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29

An English writer suggests TINT
pronunciation is misleading.
"Do YOU like buns?" asked the gov
crness. eyes," said he, 'if they are
made with sultnna raisins and not
curramts." Whereupon she blushed
and explained that she meant the poet
"Bu'ns. "-Youth's Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29

How IL Happened That the Pretty Giri's
Musical Talents Reacted Against Her.
She was visiting in the city. and she
was the prettiest girl in the room.
When she stood up to sing the other
girls regarded her enviously. A pretty
girl who can sing is doubly dangerous,
and they considered that the visitor had
already received more than her proper
share of masculine attention.
While she was arranging her music
and whispering 20 the accompanied the
two girls just behind the piano were ex-
changing condolences.
at do think it's shame" said the
first girl, vexedly. 'She's captured all
the men already with her airs and
graces, and il she sings well--and /
just know she does--we won't have a
bit OF fun tonight"
20, yes. we will." answered the Sec
ond girl, smiling happily. wen be
all right"
But the other wasn't to be so easily
| consoled.
at wonder who asked her to sing?''
she frettcd. at must have been some
one who knows all about her little
tricks, too. for all the girls in the clul
are talking about It."
"I asked her." said the second girl
calmly. "You'll know why in a min
ute. Just wait Bit"
Two minutes later the first Cir
leaned over the other and touched hei
arm.
''Why, she makes awful faces" she
whispered, delightedly. "She's posi-
lively ugly when she opens her mouth
that way"
'T know it." responded the secon'
girl, with satisfied smile. "That'
why asked her 70 sing"
"You clever darlingl" exclaimed TIL
first girl; and only the fact that Their
were others present kept them from
hugging each other as they urged tn
visitor to sing again.--Chicago Tribune
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29

-Haller has noted 1000 cases OF CEN
62 of from 40 20 100 years.
90 OF from 100 to 100 and 10 who had az
tnined from 100 to ito years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29

We pray "Give us this DAY our daily
bread" and then work 10 obtain H..
God gives our daily bread by blessing
our EFFORT TO obtain IL. We pray Lead
us not into temptation" Should we not,
In like manner, turn awny from tempta-
ton? God will Keep us from the evil
by helping us in the effort 70 do as we
pray.--Unitcd Presbyterian.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29

Praying Is sometimes done when II
would please God better II we would
tlrst do something else---Ram's Horn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-29
FEMININE sHREwDNEss WON.

Iro I'm coSrrsuEp.l
The herald., 1897-03-27
knights of the Maccabees

Deputy Supreme Commander c. A.
Luckenbach Of this city left Portland
on Thursday en- route for San Fran
cisco. He will visit several local tents
of the Maccabees on the line, and vii.
reach the city in time for the state
convention. Brother Luckenbach is eX-
pected home April ID
Los Angeles Tent No. 3 initiated four
candidates. elected six and received
three applications at it's meeting on
Wednesday night The tent will have
initiatory work every meeting night for
some time to come. The membership
is now 6S5, and VIII certainly reach the
700 mark before May 1st.
Banner Tent No. q has organized
degree team, and after term Of prac-
tice will try conclusions with the noted
degree team of Los Angeles No. . 1t is
WE'LL
The change Of time for the departure
of trains on the Southern Pacific makes
it necessary for the delegates to the
state convention at San Francisco to
leave here at IL a. m. next Monday, in
stead Of in the afternoon Of that day
There will be large party go from this
city, and all outside delegates are re-
quested to join them if possible.
The special SO dispensation for new
members will expire in about four weeks.
and those wishing to avail themselves Of
the opportunity should not delay
The Maccebee of San Francisco,
Oakland and Alameda viii unite in Civ
ing the delegates to the state cohven-
The herald., 1897-03-27
Foresters of America

Court Fremont No. 40 had a good
meeting Thursday night, with a large
attendance. The grand senior beadle,
DR.. Weldon, was present One candidate
was initiated. Chief Ranger j. II. Foley
and Recording Secretary ]. f. Green
ougf,. who is also Z. c. r., were elected
delegates to the grand court which meets
at Marysville Mary 4th.
Grand Senior Beadle Weldon of san
Pedro visited Court Francaise Tuesday
night, Court Fremont Thursday night
and Court Los Angeles No. 30 last even
ing. Next Monday evening the grand
senior beadle o i'll visit ofiiciaLp Courts
Olive and Sunset. There is iAitiatory
work at each meeting when the grand
senior beadle is present.
Great interest is being manifested in
the coming Orpheum benefit for the re-
lief committee, which takes place on the
evening of April sth. The committee
is deserving of a good benefit for its work
In aid of distressed brothers, and 1t will
probabl get 1t. The Orpheum will be
appropriately decorated in their honor.
Tickets may still be obtained from the
secretary, Max Roth.
The board of deputies meet on April
9th to appoint a special committee, which
will visit the several courts of the city,
to see the ritualistic work. They will
then report which court does the best
degree work and is entitled TO the prize
banner.
Court Sunset received the board of dep
uties last Monday night.
The herald., 1897-03-27
Knights of Pythias

Gen. c. f. McGlashan, grand chancel-
or of California, will visit officially on
April 80 the lodges of Los Angeles, which
will meet in joint session on that evening
with Los Angeles lodge No. 205. 1t Will
be a notable Pythian occasion
Major j. G. Scarborough has trans
ferred his membership from Santa Ana
company, u r., to Los Angeles company
No. 20.
All subordinate lodges will elect rep
resentatfves to the grand lodge at the
first meeting in April.
Los Angeles lodge No. 205 conferred the
ranks of knight and Esquire last even
ing,
Marathon lodge No. 1872 conferred the
rank of Page upon three candidates on
Tuesday evening. The rank of Esquire
will be conferred on a like number next
Tuesday
samson lodge No. las, East Los An
geles. should be on the lookout as the
lodges on this side intend TO visit II soon
in a body.
Gauntlet lodge No. 129 will confer the
Page rank next Monday night This
lodge has organized a challenge team
and is actively drilling. The work is
the Knight rank in amplified form, and
the Gauntlet team will soon be ready
for challenges on degree work from 9TH
er lodges in the city.
The Endowment rank in this city has
been adding to its membership quite
rapidly of late.
The outlook for the appearance of the
Knights in the Fiesta parade
is not encouraging, which is to be re-
GREETED.
The herald., 1897-03-27
Odd Fellows.

Magnolia encampment No. Sc conferred
the Patriarchal degree Thursday night
in good form.
Angeles No. % are busy with drill
work. preparatory to their appearance
at Santa Barbara April 26th. and Incl
dentaly for the coming grand encamp-
ment in this city.
The prize gayels to be compe ted for by
degree teams of the six subordinate
lodges of this city April 9Th, Sth AID 9Th
are beautiful and valuable articles. Chey
are of finely polished mahogany, with
three solid gold bands, the end of the
handle also being gold-tipped. The DIFF
ferent teams are drilling hard de-
termined to get those gavels if possible.
SemiTropic lodge No. 81 received
several applications for membership
Tuesday night.
There will be considerable initiatory
work in all the lodges after the degree
contest.
Capt. W. A. Henry of Canton Los An
Geles, Capt. James Ashman of Canton
Orion. w. A. Bonynge, chief patriarch
OF Orange Grove encampment, and a
number of other chevaliers will visit
etar Encampment of Riverside this
evening to see the encampment work ex-
emplified on twenty-seven candidates
by Laurel encampment No. of Santa
Ana.
A dlspensation has been issued for the
public celebration of the Odd Fellows
anniversary April 26th. From all ac.
counts the celebration a Santa Barbara
will be one of the most imposing demon
strations ever made in Southern Cali
fornia.
Arizona expects to have a grand en-
can1pment instituted at Phoenix April
18th.
Laurel encampment No. 81 of Santa
Ana and Morse No. 81 of San Bernar-
Gino will visit Star encampment No. 73
or Riverside tonight and assist in con-
ferring the degree on fifteen candidates.
The five-acre lot at Gilroy, upon which
the orphans home is TO be erected. was
donated by Mrs. C. A. Hoxett of Gil
roy, who is now one of the trustees of the
home, which is being built by the Re
bekahs of the state
Grand Patriarch Doran will visit
Bakersfield April 22d; Ventura. 23d !,
Santa Paula, oath; at the great ami
versary celebration at Santa Barbara on
the 26th. May 5th he will visit Rtsadena.
and on the 9Th Magnolia No 8 of East
Los Angeles.