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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

look on the woman's face as she bent
down and whispered something 10 the
child, who was whimpering and tug
ging at her dress, casting longing
looks at the lunch counter.
To a close observer the situation was
perfectly plain, for there was no doubt
that the boy was pleading for a chance
at the edibles, and the mother, with
out the means of relief. was trying 10
pacify him. OF course, In a selfish and
greedy world IL is no uncommon thing
for some TO 60 hungry, for when so
many are actually starving 10 death IL
seems hardly worth while 20 waste
sympathy on those who are only fast
ing little, and yet what is more pitt
full than a helpless mother with hur-
CRY child?
Among the crowd of passengers who
had hurried into the station came Reu-
ben Bullwinkle. The discomforts OF
the journey had no apparent effect
upon his invincible good humor. Din
ner is now ready, ladies and gents!" he
shouted. Table de hote, or Ia carte,
all the Injuries Of the season at prices
within the means Of any millionaire.
Never mind the cost. A fun stomach IS
better than full pocket book. and YOU
can't have both together in this ranch.
Walk right up TO the festal board and
enjoy your Christmas dinner"
After this outburst OF dimc-museum
eloquence Rube looked about him for
some evidence Of appreciation, but
every one was too busily occupied in
the scramble for food 20 heed his
yagaries. But no, not every one, for as
Reuben's eyes wandered over the room
they observed the forms of the lone
woman and her little boy standing idly
by the stove
Reuben was an old and experienced
traveller, and withal n shrewd observer,
and IL did not take him long TO read the
pathetic story Of this group OF two.
There was no doubt in his mind that
they were faint with hunger and with
out sufficient money 10 pay for food.
The drummer RUDE pushed his travel
ing hat 20 the back of his head and
scratched his bald pate as he held a
secret consultation with the angelic
and interior Reuben. "Rube, old fell
low, what are we going 10 do about this
business2 We can't enjoy our Christ
man dinner knowing all the time that
hungry eyes are watching every mouth
full Of food we devour; no, that's out
OF the question, but what can we do?
That woman is no pauper and she
would probably scorch as with glance
II we presumed to offer her money, or
even 10 blow her Oft 10 a dinner. But,
great Caesar! they must be fed some
how. Now IL we could manage 70
scrnpe up an acquaintance with the boy
| think we could make the deal so let's
see IL we can hypnotic him."
Agreeable TO this resolution Reuben
fastened bis raze upon the child until
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25
CHRISTMAS LONG AGO.
All Presents Had 10 Go Into tho
Christmas Stocking.

All Presents Had Ia Go Into tho
Christmas Stocking.
Robert j. Burdette I'm the Ladies'
Home Journal tells I'm his humorous
way how he remembers the Christmas
OF long ago. "Most Of the Christmas
presents In those days were designed
by the manufacturer for the hang
ing stocking. Anything too big TO 60
into stocking had 10 go over to some
body's birthday. In any family where
there was more than one child the old
reliable 'Noah's ark was always looked
for We hailed with EXPLANATIONS OF
astonished recognition Noah and Mrs.
Noah, Messrs and Mime. Shem, Ham and
Japhet. There was no way OF telling the
men and women apart. They were ex-
actly alike, but the elephant and giraffe
you could distinguish at n glance, on
account OF the spots on the giraffe. SO
also the dog and the COW, because the
COW was always white and blue, while
the dog was invariably plain blue.
Within % hours after the landing on
Ararat the baby would have all the
Eaint sucked off Shem, Ham and the
hired man. and the doctor would he
sent for.
"The red monkey cllmblnga red stick
was another regular Christmas visitor.
He was highly esteemed as light
luncheon by the baby. IL never seemed
20 affect the infant unplensnntly-to
himself, that is-although the cloudy
symphony Of red and blue about his in
nocent mouth was apt 90 make the be-
holder shiver. But II made the monkey
look sick. Then there was q man on
the box, with a mai generals uniform,
heating drum. You turned crank.
the general lifted his stick high in the
air, and something in the box made
noise as much like n drum as pcal OF
thunder Is like n piccolo. These things
ns toys were q no great value. but "a
practical end useful object lessons they
were beyond MI price. on the minus
side"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

he caught his eye, then smiling the
same old smile which had won him
friends from Boston TO California, he
addressed him: "How's this for n
Christmas, little boy?" But the little
boy only chung closer 20 his mothers
skirts and scowled at the presumptu-
GUS stranger.
whats the matter, little friend,
can't you find seat? You just come
with me now. and IL we don't find n
place I'm much mistaken"
The boy ceased whimpcring and
looked inquiringly az his mother.
Reuben thought he could detect the
conflicting emotions OF the woman in
the struggle between womanly pride
and motherly love. He saw her tighten
her hold on the hand OF the boy and
turn slightly away.
Slipping forward and politely doff-
ing his hat, he addressed the woman:
MADAM. l beg your pardon, but you
see / have taken n notion 20 that boy
Of yours. and as / am far away from
my own little ones (this was rank du-
plicity, for Reuben had neither wife
nor children, near or farl, and as this
is Christmas day, | am feeling n little
lonesome. You, being n parent your
self, can appreciate my feeling, for
doubtless were you away from your
boy you would naturally be interested
In any child which reminded you of
your own. Now ! beg you 70 permit
your little boy 10 be my guest and eat
his Christmas dinner with me-"
The woman lifted her downcnst eyes
10 the honest face OF the stranger, then
blushing slightly, without either for
bidding or conscnting, replied diplomat
ically: Tommy is afraid OF strangers"
However noncommital this answer
was. II was equivalent 10 a fun consent
when made 20 a knight OF the grip, and
either owing to the hypnotic power
OF Reuben Bullwinhlc or the cravings
Of appetite, no difficulty was expert
enccd in winning the child's consent
20 any arrangement which had for It's
ultimate object the eating Of a din
ner.
Hungry children are not very fastid-
ious, and however unnppetsing tho
viands OF that forlorn lunch counter
would seem 10 you and me ns we sit
down 20 our Christmas turkey 40 our
own table. TO tho little hungry boy they
were III for king. and II everyone
throughout the land enjoyed his Christ
mas dinner rs little Tommy did In that
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

The readers Of this paper will ts pleased
20 learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able 20 cure in
all its stages, and that is gatarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease. requires a
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in It's cura-
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that il fails 20 cure.
Send for list OF testimonials.
Address Il. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

that went by that title-and coffee.
too, that would be recognized only by
the name.
IL often happens under circumstances
of this nature that there are some who
have not started on their journey with
the expectation OF being put 90 eX-
ira expense. and are consequently not
prepared for the cxorbtant charges Of
the railway lunch counter, and are
therefore placed in a very unpleasant
situation.
Among the crowd Of hungry mortals
who gathered in the dingy station were
a woman and little boy. These two
made no effort TO secure place with
the enger crowd nj the lunch counter,
but stood unnoticed and alone beside
the stove. 10 was easy 20 sec that they
did not belong TO the opulcnt class Of
society. for. though scrupulously neat,
their clothes were OF cheap material,
and several slSillful patches on the gar
ments OF the boy indicated careful econ
omy. There was weary and anxious
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25
"MY WIFE'S LIFE"
How | was the means
of saving it.
when thc iunra nre nllacked md the

when the lungs are attacked and the
symptoms Of consumption appear, then
begins the struggle between affection and
that destroying disease which Stays its
thousands annually. IL a. happy issue
20 the struggle when disease Is conquered
aud health restored. Such an issue does
not always end the struggle, but IL did ia
the case OF Mr.. X. Norris, Memphis, Tenn,
who saw his wife wasting and weakening
and physicians helpless, and then sug-
gcstcd the simple remedy that wrought
the cure. lie tells the story thusi
"scven years ago, my wife had severe
attack Of lung trouble which the phy-
siciaus pronounced consumption. The
cough was extremely distressing, cspe-
cially NJ night, aud was frequently
attended with the splitting OF blood. The
doctors being unabie 10 help her, in
duccd her TO try Dr.. Ayers Cherry pcctoral
and was surprised at the great relief II
gave Before using one whole bottle she
was cured, so that now she rs strong aud
quite healthy, That this medicine saved
my wiies lite ] have not the least doubt.
! always keep DR.. Ayers Cherry Pcctoral
IN the house. Whenever any OF my family
have a cold or cough we use IL, and are
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25


The refreshed travellers had all set
tied themselves in their seats and the
train was jogging along again as best IL
could through the snow Passing
through the car Reuben looked careful
ly about for the woman and child. as be
was deeply interested in the success of
his maneuvers. There Is no great diff
fculty in locating anyone on train OF
cars, and as n matter OF course Reuben
soon found the objects OF his search.
His business with them was very brief;
indeed IL was completed with passing
glance, and completed 20 his intense
satisfaction, for that glance was suf-
ticient 20 show him that the hungry
woman was enjoying his bounty with a
relish which none can appreciate, I'M
less he has had corresponding ex-
pericnces. He was not noticed as he hur-
ried by the little group. He did not
want 10 be recognized. for with fine
delicacy which always accompanies
true generosity he felt that the less the
woman saw OF him the more comfortable
she would be. Reuben BullwinlIlc
wanted no recognition or thanks; in
deed the idea that he was entitled 20
thanks never entered his head for q
moment. Neither did he make any
mental calculation as TO the value of an
net of friendliness put down TO his
credit account on the recording angels
book, nor did he look for any special
blessing which the Lord might owe him
for his act of charity. Indeed the little
thought which he gave the matter had
its relation entirely to the objects OF his
sympathy. and II his heart was light
and his soul Joyous, il was because he
had unconsciously wandered near the
threshold Of Heaven and heard the echo
OF angel voices singing: "Peace on earth
and good will TO men. Prank Beard,
In RAMS Horn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25
WhnIing FIeet In nnnrer.

IL is predicted that the vessels Of the
whaling fleet, most of whose underwriters
are in San Francisco, have been caught in
the ice and some may not last through the
siege. Danger also threatens those who neg
lect what are called thrilling" ailments, for
they may not last through the crisis. Re
sort 90 Hostetter's Stomach Bitters at once
for incipent rheumatism, malaria, consti-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25
Timely.

First Klondike Miner (wallowing through
snowdrifts higher than his cabin, his ears,
nose, toes and fingers frozen, chattcringy)
--M-MM-Merry C-CC-Christm-m-m-m
Second Klondike Miner (ditto)-S-S-S.S-
Same tito y-y.y.youl T-T-T-T-This ii
w.w.what our ff-fathers w.w-would d-d-d.d-
d-dclight in calling "a r-r.roal old fashioned
C-C-C-C.C-Christmas - Brooklyn Eagle.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25
John A. S1IEer Seed Co.'s La Crosse
tNVIsD Great Free Exhibition Car.

These famous seed growers are out for a
third annual trip through Wisconsin, North.
ern Illinois and Iowa with the Free ENhibi-
tion car Of seed products. They stop at all
principal stations in the rural districts and
thereby give farmers opportunity 20 see
what handsome things can be grown with
good seeds. BE sure and visit the car when
IL is in your neghborhood
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25
Tourist sIcepIpr Cnrs.

7th, the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Ry.
has inaugurated n system Of Tourist Sleep
ers on their excursion dates between ST.
Louis or Kansas City and South Texas
points, For information address H. A.
Cherrier, n. Pass. Agt., 3l6 Marquette
Bldg, Chicago.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

Mrs Benham- Henry. what shall get
you for Christmasy
Benhnm- Nothing: I've got TO econo
mize this year.-Chicazo Tribune
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

promptly cured."-K. NORRIS. Memphis.
Tenn.
The question; as consumption cura-
BILE Z" n still debated, and still dcbntRbiSA
IL Is easy 20 say that this was not case %
consumption. Yet the physicians said 70
was. They should know. As matter
OF fact, Or. Ayers Cherry pectoral has
wrought so many similar cures that IL
seems 10 argue the cnrahlcncss Of con-
sumption in its earlier stages BY the use
OF this remedy. There is no better mcdi-
cine for pulmonary troubles than Or.
Ayers Cherry Pcctoral. II gives relief in
cases Of Asthma, and Bronchitis, where re-
lief has been heretofore unattainahlc. IL
promptly cures Coughs aud Colds, Ia
Grippe, aud all affections Of the throat
and lungs. Heretofore, Dr. Ayers Cherry
Pcctorai has been put up in full size
bottles only, a. $500 per bottle. To meet
n wof ld-widc demand for a smaller pack.
age, the remedy IS now put up in half size
bottles, at half pricc--so cents. Write for
Dr. Ayers curebook (free) and learn more
Of the cures effected by Dr. Ayers Cherry
Pectoral. Address ]. {. Aver Co, Lowell,
Mass.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

A German acquaintance of ours thus dis
coursed learnedly upon the business situa-
ton recently: IF business is no better
next week than il was yesterday two weeks
ago, den I'm a son Of gun, dat's vat
hopes. "-Philadelphia North American.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25
ConghIng Lends to ConnumptIon.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go TO your druggist to-day and get "A
sample bottle free. Large bottles, so cents
and Sl.00. Go at once; delays are dangerous
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

way. But i am fairly fixed IN my opin-
ion that somehow or other, in the
merciful providence OF the Lord, he will
walk the golden streets of the New
Jerusalem, wearing a crown of eternal
life-and / will tell you one reason why
think so;
IL was almost noon on Christmas day
when the through express pulled into
Starvation Junction six hours late.
Desolate and drcary as the station APP
peared, the travel-worn and hungry
passengers were glad 70 see it, as they
had been informed they could procure
refreshments on their arrival, as no
other opportunity had presented itself
to satisfy their hunger since the pre-
vious day.
The storm which began in the night
had developed into the unmistakable
blizzard so much hated and feared by
all who travel by rail- The engine had
done all that iron and steam could do
against It's inveterate foe, but in spite OF
gallant efforts the blizzard seemed TO be
getting the best OF the battle, and for
some time before the train pulled up al
the station the iron lungs OF the engine
seemed TO labor with painful effort as
IL plowed its way through the drifts
The station was equipped with the
usual lunch counter, upon which was
displayed the uninyiting and meagcr
fare which generally greets the travel
ing public az such institutions. There
we're sandwiches for those who could
afford to pay ten cents for the small
suspicion Of the flag end Of some old
remnant of fat mercifully hidden be-
tween two slices Of stale bread. There
were beans-baled beans, hard, dry
and musty, which could be had for %
cents; ten cents for two indigestible
looking doughnuts; fivecents apiece for
eggs-boled eggs, boiled hard, boiled
until they were black and blue, boiled
20 the consistency Of an india-rubber
ball. Nobody could tell how long those
eggs have been boiled. ray have, be-
cause probably most OF them are doing
duty yet on that lunch counter. And
then there was pie-at least something
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use Of DR. Khnc's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle 4
treatise. DIR. Kline. 933 Arch ST., Phila, Pa.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25
A Criterion.

He (passionately)-You are the only girl
/ have ever loved
She (coldly)-So | should Judge 10y the
way you 60 at tn. Y. journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25
struck IL Rich.

81 see Plimleys wife has a new sealslSin
coat"
Yes, he's had streak Of luck"
Glow was thatg"
Got his thumb smashed the day after
he took out an accident policy for $50
week. Cleveland Leader.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25
when Formally Instituted.

The celebration Of Christmas a said by
the church historians 20 have been formally
instituted BY Pope Tclcsphorus. who d'ed
A ID Zoe
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

He-"Don't you think it rather risky 10
come 50 far alone on your wheel?" She
Hadn't thought Of it-but il you feel timid
III see you home. yellow Book.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

dingy old station. n was indeed merry
Christmas.
However, II came TO pass that the boy
was finally satisfied. He had stuffed
himself to his full capacity, and with a
sigh of supreme satisfaction prepared TO
slide off the high stool, ignoring all OBJ
legations and without a word OF excuse
or thanks 10 his genial host. IL was
very probable that with the purely
natural selfshness which we are all
heirs 10. but which is more plainly evil
dent In children owing 10 their inno-
cence. the boy who did not think that
his poor mother was still fasting, but
with the sublime faith OF childhood in
the omnipotence OF parents, he rested
in the conviction that she was old
enough TO look out for herself, II indeed
he gave the matter any consideration,
which is not al all probable.
But Reuben had not forgotten, and
had made up his mind that the woman's
fast should be broken.
WYATT n minute. Tommy" said he,
seeing the boy was about to escape.
Don't you want something more?"
mo, don't want no more" an
swered the polite Tommy.
"Wouldn't you like a nice big apple
20 put in your pocket2-or hold on, I've
an idea It's Christmas. you know, but
You didn't know that ] was old Santa
Claus, The reason you didn't know me,
Tommy, is because the blizzard blew
my beard clean or. Yet all the same
I'm going 60 fill your stocking, and IL
/ can't get at your stocking I'll ill some
thing else for you. Here, young lady,
let's have one OF those big paper bags
Now, Tommy, Wen call this q stocking
Let's fiji it up. Whatll you have? APP
pies, OF course, and doughnuts and some
of those delicious sandwiches and pie
like your mother makes and l guess
that exhausts the bill Of fare. Now hold
the end Of the bag tight and don't spill
out the vicuals; and. Tommy. your
mother wants you"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25
Pnasnnrt tn Grentneas

No physician can be considered great I'M
tll he has discovered n new germ and a way
OF transmitting Washington Post.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

Crippled for yearsg Pshawl Why st. ia.
cobs Oil will cure sprains right off. Sure.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

could not get along without Piso's Cure
ior Consumption. II always cures.--Mrs.
4. c. Moulton, Needham, Mass, Oct. %, '0l
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

A man never enjoys reading quite as much
as he does Just as his wife is ready to start
TO church. -Washngton Democrat.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

When a railroad man is lame, he says he
has a fiat wheel.-Atchison Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

No mistake. Thousands have been cured
Promptly of neuralgia by st. Jacobs Oil.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

Law is dry study. but pretty woman's
ears often have the desired effect on the
Iury.-Chicago News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

The hes. way 10 tell whether a present Il
q cheap one IL 20 observe whether the price
has been rubbed of.-N. Y. Truth.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

Age makes some people wise and others
only stubborn.-Chioago News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

Confectionors should make their candy
over bon-bon tres.-Chicago News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

Surely. Often after 10, Is. 20 years sui.
fering, St Jacobs OIL cures rheumatism.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25
TO Cure "A Cold I'm one ID

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money il il fails 20 cure. 25c.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

w ] l~ifI NV. Ia At my
husban'. says
Trees amt fash'able these days;
Asst him why, an pa says: Cause
Don't b'lieve IN Santa Claus!
Says he hates the noise and fuss.
Makes him aggravate an cussi
Don't see why ma keeps him, he
Amt no use at ! can see.
IF me was him an him was me.
Bet ia have a Christmas tree;
Ma list smiles an says: too badv'
AT list makes me awful mad
Other little boys has pas
What believes In Santa Claus
Hate mean pas-I'il tell him so
list as soon as / can grow.
Wisht ma lock him out tonight
When no comes. list serve him right.
Make him stay out there. an then
Gobullns an boyle men
Ketch him fore the mornln' come
Bet you then ia have a drum.
An a whistle at ia blow
Whether he don't like or no.
Wisht-why. here's pa. an I see
That he's bought a Christmas tree
Says he thought he'd fool the kid
ATS list what mas husban' did
Baltimore News
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

Tho Corn Beitn
is an illustrated
m On.thty paper,
thoroughly reliable,
and fan 81 infurma
ton about western
farm lands. ~ will
guide YOU In sCcur-
Ing n cheap homo
In q prosperous ana
b cents for q year 8
Belt, 10 Adams ST.,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25

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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-25
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