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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

Chicago, Jan. Island and marine
fire fighting apparatus had an all-morn-
ing job Monday battling with flames In
the six-story Walker building at Mar
was eNtiuguished the losses footed up
100000, Sl5o,oO0 Of which was suffered
by the business firms In the building
and $4,000 by Martin a. Ryerson. own
or of the property. The heaviest suf-
ferer is the firm Of L. G. Wachsmuth.
wholesale clothier, whose loss amounts
to 100000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
PURE HOOD coNoRess.
CaiI Issued for sanitary Gathering
in Washington March 20.

Washington, Jan. ia call has been
issued for pure food and drug con
gress 10 meet at the Natiobai hotel In
this city Wednesday, March 90. for the
purpose Of urging congress TO pass a
pure food and DISQUALIFICATION law
The call apportions delegates so as 20
permit representatives from the states,
from departments Of the national gov
eminent, boards OF health and OF trade.
chambers Of commerce, and agricul-
tural. scientific, trade and mercantile
associations
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

Washington, Jan. io.-The Indian APP
preparation bill, as reported to the house
Tuesday, carries an aggregate OF 81,
527,2O4 against estimates Of $7,375.6i7.
or the amount recommended S27O,000
are reimbursable TO the government.
The total amount for the support Of
Indian schools from other than the
treaty funds is S2,574.5lO. For fulfil.
Jog treaty stipulations s3,250,39o is APP
proprinted
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
An Expensixc Jury.

New York, Jan. IL. - The supervisors
OF Queens county went at the hotel bill
OF the Thorn jurors Thursday with an
AK The items Of $350.15 for wine.
S23s.4O for cigars and $52.40 for billiards
were stricken out and the net sum Of
the bill was reduced from 5000 TO 1904
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
Forfy-FIye VVerc IIIIIed.

Fort Smith, Ark, Jan. 1.-THE latest
Official death list shows total Of 45
lives lost in the tornado which swept
through Fort Smith Tuesday night.
Not less than 20 others are injured,
large number OF whom are seriously
hurt, and several are expected TO die.
In Crawford county three persons were
killed, three fatally injured and about
20 less seriously hurt.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
Thc nogna sIOo nlIin.

Washington. Jan. f7.-Consigrments
OF 500 silver certificates are being re-
ceiyed daily al the treasury department,
but so far the number ofbew counter
fcitS is surprisingly small. Up TO this
time only IS have been reported from all
sources
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
MUSIC IinIIin Anhc.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 17.--Music hall
which was built in 1885 M a cost OF S6O.-
600, was destroyed by fire Saturday
night. It had seating capacity Of 1000
ana In IL some OF the most famous sing
ers and public speakers OF the world
have apDcared
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

Havana, Jan. ia dispatch re-
ceivcd from Spanish sources in Pinar
del Rio says that the insurgcnt briga-
der general, Perico Delgado. haa been
killed by his followers and that his
chief Of stafT, Louis Lopez Marin, has
surrendered TO the Spanish authorities.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

st. Louis, Jan. l5.--James Hazard.
one OF the best known citizens Of 81.
Louis county, died at his home In Clay
tor Friday afternoon. Rheum aiism
was primarily the cause Of his DEATH
Some years ago he wasthe head OF the
firm Of Hazard a. Wilson, which for
many years practically controlled the
coal business I'm this city.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
AGAIN DECLINES.
Great nritain Refuses Another Invi-
tntion To Reopen Sealing Question.

tntion tn Reopen Sealing Question.
London, Jan. 10.-Grcat Britain has
again declined to reopen the scaling
question.
II seems that her previous refusal
gave rs its reason that while negotia-
tons were pending between the United
States and Canada, Great Britain could
not reopen the matter. To this the
United States replied that no negotia-
tons were pending, and renewed the
request. But the foreign Office sends its
regrets that the government does not
see its way to reopen the question.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

The most northern post Office in the
world has lately been established by the
Norwegian government on the island Of
Sptzbergen, OFT the north coast of
Norway. There arc practically no in
habitants 10 be benefited, but the post
Office is convenience 70 excursionists
who go there during the summer
months.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
QUIET IN HAVANA.
Turbulent spirit Recently shown APP
pnrcntly Suppressed.

Washington, Jan. 10.-Such informa-
ton as the state department has re-
ceiycd as TO the situation in Havana is
conirmatory OF the unofficial dis
patches and shows that quiet reigns in
the city and that the impression Of the
officials here that the riotous spirit had
either exhausted itself for the time be-
ing or had been completely suppressed
by the strong hand Of authority IS justi-
fed The situation was briefly alluded
TO in the cabinet meeting Tuesday and
was not regarded as warranting any
change in the attitude OF our govern
ment Minister De LONE has written
the state department denying the truth
OF the report that the customs officers
Of Havana have thrown obstacles in the
way Of landing the supplies sent from
the United States for the Cuban suffer
ers. The state department is satisfied
that, regardless Of any difficulty that
may have been experienced, there will
be no trouble from NOW on in promptly
placing in Gen. Lees possession for inn
mediate distribution any supplies that
reach Havana harbor in the regular
maunpr
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

New York, Jan. IL. 49, The executive
committee Of the League Of American
Municipalities have decided TO hold the
next convention In Detroit on August
TO 4, inclusive. It's expected that there
will be in attendance upwards Of 1000
officials
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
Buys Five Hundred Reindeer

Washington, Jan. 1s.-A telegram
was received at the war department
from DR. Jackson az Trondhiem. Nor
way. stating that Mr.. Kjellmann was on
his way from the interior with 800 hne
reindeer which he had purchased. to-
gcther with suitable number Of sleds
and drivers. The deer have all been
irhorned so that they may be safely
shipped.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

London. Jan. 15 Rev. G. II. Dod-
son, whose nom de plume was Lewis
Carroll. the author Of "Alice in Wonder
land" Is dead.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

Cincinnati. Jan. 17.--Sunday the tow
boat John Moods passed down with the
largest tow Of coal ever moved on The
upper Ohio. II. consisted Of % barvea
aggregatlng $4,000 bushels Of coal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

Pierre Lott has just finished prose-
drama, judith Renaudin." which has
occupied him for several months. II Is
In tour acts and six scenes, and the ac
ton takes place nj the time of the revo.
cation Of the edict OF Nantes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

Niles, Mich. Jan. is.-Whlle sitting
~ her chair. with her Bible on her lap,
Mrs. John Shepard. Of Sturgis. fell over
dead Heart disease was the cause.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
Emncror NIIIInn CrIchrnfc..

rlin.Jan. 17.-Emperor William cell
ebrated the coronation fete Sunday
with all the usual pomp and ceremony.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22
nInncr 20 lne prcrIdcnt.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The vice presi-
dent and Mrs. Hobart entertained the
president and Mrs. Mckinley Friday
evening at n beautifully appointed din
ner OF 20 covers. The drawing-rooms
and library Of thevice presidents man
sion, the former home Of Senator and
Mrs. Cameron, were fragrant with
roses, while the tables at which the
guests were seated were superbly deco
rated with bridesmaid roses and light
cd with tiny wax tapers under silver
and white shades. This was Mrs Me-
Kinley's first appearance as a dinner
guest in Washington since the inaugu-
ration and was consequently awaited
with great interest. The other guests
present were the secretary Of state and
Mrs. sherman, the secretary Of the
treasury and Mrs Gage, Mrs. Alger, the
Encouragement and Mrs McKcnna.
rostmaster-Gencral and Mrs Gary, the
secretary Of the navy and Mrs. Long,
the secretary OF the interior and Mrs.
Bliss, the secretary Of agriculture and
Mrs. Sanford. the guest of the house,
and Senator Sewell, Of New Jersey.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

Kingston, Jamaica, Jan. 1.-THE
island Of Jamaica has been declared
free from yellow fever.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

Bombay, Jan. Is. - The deaths from
the plague during the past week mum.
bercd $50.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-22

Frankfort, Ky. Jan. is.--An act to
prevent the marriage OF FIRST cousins
has passed the house.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-05-07
Y. MANESCAU E. co.
COMERCIANTES IMPORTADORES
JOYEBOS AL POR MAYOR Y AL DETAIL
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do.
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rs don Francisco Cartagena pIazg del
Mercad en- Ponce.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-05-07
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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-12-21


OF the little girls, as they were ap-
preaching large shop, where many
lovely holiday toys were displayed,
"this must be one of Santa Claus
shops"
Lets go in," pleaded the other
little girl, 81 do so want to see all the
nice things"
my dear children, said the mother,
sadly, 81 can get none of the pretty
books or toys for you; wish could,
but, you know, we are very, very
poor"
"Well we could just look at 'em, if
we can't have EN-" they cried.
well, my dears, you shall see
them," said their mother, gently.
"Oh! mamma" one of them ex-
claimed, "I just wish could have q
nice dolly, just like this one, that the
lady has Just laid down here; why, do
you know, mamma, it shut its eyes
just as tight as / do when I go to
Sleep"
"Ahl Bessie, my dear child" said
her mother, 81 am afraid you will only
be discontented when you get home. :"
"No, no, Tm-only just wishing" J"
said little Bessie.
All this time young girl had been
standing near, Watching the children
and writing in note book.
"Come, children" said the mother
at last, "we must be going now, it is
nearly four o'clock"
The little group passed out, and the
young girl followed them.
Mamma" said Jessie, "what would
you like to have for Christmas pres
ent?
Molly Dean, the young girl who had
watched the children in the shop, was
closely following them; she hastened
her steps that she might hear the
mothers answer. The mother sighed
as she answered her little daughters
question:
"Ah! my dear, ii could have your
papa back again, would be satisfied.
But the sea seldom gives back its
dead" She added, moment later,
as if to herself: "Not my will, dear
Lord. but Thine"
Molly followed them into an alley
way. The street was dirty, and the
houses were poor. The children and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-12-21

ne yet far in the distance, but their
part Of the programme shall not be
delayed another instant.
Up go the stockings A row swings
upon the mantel-shelf in many a home.
The baby's is in the middle, and the
older children's at the ends. The
mantel-shelf must be cleared, as we'll
as the floor around it. Santa Claus's
generosity must not be restricted by
lack of space to deposit his gifts.
The little German children care
more for Christmas trees than stock
ings to hold their gifts. Santa Claus
does not come down the chimney for
them. But the window of the Christ
mas-tree room is opened, that
"Knecht Ruprecht" may have a
chance to adorn their trees.
And not only have they the large
Christmas tree, but at each ones
plate on Christmas morning is tiny
tree, a perfect miniature copy of the
large one, with "Christmas box"
under it. These little trees make the
table look like garden, and are
pretty enough to give hint worth
copying. Little Gretchen and Hans
do not hang their stockings, though
sometimes they stand their wooden
shoes in convenient spots, that the
Christ-child may fill them.
The Christmas tree is favored
throughout all the Northern countries
of Europe. Norway and Sweden,
Prussia and Poland alike delight in
deliberately dressed trees covered with
gifts for young and old A pretty
Swedish custom is to provide Christ
mas dinner as Christmas tree for the
birds, whose dinners are scarce in
winter in that now-covered region.
A sheaf OF wheat or corn is tied to the
top of high pole erected in front of
the house for the birds convenience.
BE sure it is soon surrounded by the
csattering thankful recipients. The
birds Christmas tree is kind as
we'll as pretty thought.
The little Italian boys and girls do not
hear as pretty legend as Santa Claus
and his reindeer. Nurse tells them
often Of Old Beffana, who comes rid
ing along ON her broomstick, aud who
will leave presents for good children,
but who just as surely carries a rod
for bad ones.
In England, Christmas Eve is ush-
cred in with the ringing Of bells
and singing Of carols, the singers go
ing from house to house, collecting
Christmas gifts at each. Where old
fashioned customs are kept mp the
Yule log is pulled in and Lit with much
ceremony and rejoicing. Christmas
trees and gifts are common there as
elsewhere, and our custom OF Christ
mas decoration with greens is carried
to mrch greater extent. The holly
has always been sacred to Christmas.
A sprig of it is talisman to conjure
up long procession of Christmas
days and Christmas feasting. The
story of Christmas, in both its sacred
and its merry meaning, is told in a
thousand ways and thousand tongues
to bright-eyed, listening babies. But
of all the marvellous legends told,
Santa Claus and his reindeer still
seems the quaintest and prettiest.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-12-21

whiskers, some great long, white ones,
and take nice big sack, and then
we'll-but 1 guess l won't tell you
the rest just now."
"Ohl hol l guess I seel You're
going to make Santa Claus of me. "
"Don't ask any questions, but just
do as 1 tell you to, said Molly.
When it was quite dark. Molly and
her uncle started out to make their
visit.
"What a splendid Santa Claus he
does make" thought Molly, as they
walked along. They went to "The
Star, and Mr.. Dixon (Molly's uncle)
got vehicle to take himself and
Molly, with their many packages, to
the poor little house in the alley.
After Bessie and Jessie had helped
their mother wash the supper dishes
that evening, they got ready for bed,
and then hung up their stockings.
Then their mother called them to
her for the little evening talk. They
talked of the father, whom the chill
dren could not remember. He had
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-12-21

been sailor. And one day he had
sailed from port, leaving behind his
wife and babies; he had never re-
turned, and, in few months, news
came that the Lady Gray, the vessel
upon which he had sailed, had been
wrecked. A few months later the
mother moved to another town. She
supported her children by taking in
sewing. She resided there about four
years, then she went to this Western
city.
While the three were busily talking
there came knock at the door. The
mother opened it; as she stood gazing
out, q man came into the room. He
had snowy hair, and q long white
beard. He was dressed in fur from
head to foot.
"Santa Claus! Santa Claus" cried
both children.
When Mr.. Dixon saw the face OF
the woman before him he started to-
ward her, then stopped and looked at
the children.
"Are there any good children hereT
he asked, in q eruff voice.
"Ohl we tried to be good" said
Bessie.
'Then," said their visitor, ''just
tell me your Names"
my name ia Bessie, and hers is
Jessie, and we're twins. Please, is
your name Santa CLAUSE"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-12-21

First, the provisions, then the toys,
and last the clothing and some peanuts
and candy. The little girls were
shouting and laughing, happy as
could be.
+ Santa Claus, as the children called
him, turned al last TO the mother, who
stood amazed.
MADAM" he said, "your wish was,
i believe, that your husband might
come back to you again"
The lady looked amazed "How do
you know my wish," she asked
Because am that Christmas pres
ent, he cried, as he tore of the false
whiskers and wig.
Mrs. Dixon only cried, "Dick. :"
Just then Molly came in. She had
been waiting at the door.
"Molly," said her uncle, "this is
your Aunt Lucy"
Molly kissed her aunt, then she
hugged and kissed the twins. "Ohi
to think you are my cousins, and 1
never knew it"
Mr.. Dixon took his little girls upon
his knees, and Molly and Mrs. Dixon
sat, one on each side of him. Then
Mr.. Dixon told them the story of the
past few years.
He had grasped floating spar when
the vessel sank, and for days he. had
floated upon the water. Finally n YES
sci bound for the Indies picked him
up. He was carried from home, in
stead oftoward it, and it was two years
before he again stood upon his native
shore.
Then Mrs. Dixon related the story
of her trials and sorrow. They sat
for long time talking of the strange
events.
"To think, cried Molly, chow we've
lived right in the same city all this
time, and within half mile of each
other"
''Let us thank God, >" said Mr.. Dixon,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-12-21

One of the latest inventions is said
to be a fog dispeller, an apparatus
consisting of horizontal outlook
pipe, some eight feet in length and
eight feet in diameter, into which en-.
ters q tube from below, connecting
with blower deep down in steam
ships interior. This blower sends q
powerful stream of air into the tube,
the current of air, so to speak, Dor.
ing hole through the fog, and in
ducing o cone Of clear atmosphere
with its apex at the mouth of the
tube. By the aid of this apparatus a
pilot who stands with his eye ut the
glass ct the rear Of the tube, can, it is
claimed, pick up his buoys and look
out for other vessels ahead. The in
ventor hopes eventually to make the
fog -dispsller" effective at range of a
thousand feet. Certainly any appnra-
the or agency capable OF dissipating
foes at sss or on land. whether the
niasa b phyaioal, mental, or spiritual.
mould b. : bspn Y mankind.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-12-21

their mother entered one of the small
est houses. Molly looked about her
curiously; she had never been in such
a place before, although she was
nearly sixteen. Soon she turned and
hastened back to the shop. She
handed her notebook to clerk, tell
ing him to have the articles, she had
written down, all ready when she re-
turned for them, which, she said,
would be in the evening. She also
told him she would send some other
purchases there, which she would call
for at the same time.
"Dear me-" she thought, ss she
hastened homewsrd, IT wish I could
give that Indy her husband. 1 can
give the children ell they wished for.
but her wish am powerless to grant.
She entered handsome stone
house in the most aristocratic part ol
the city. aud rushed into the library,
where agentlemsn sat reading.
"Oh, Uncle Dick!" she cried
eagerly, "l've got some work for you
to do"
"What is it, my huckleberry?'
asked her uncle in teazing tone, al
he pulled her onto his knee.
He was tall man, whose naturally
sad face always frightened when h
was speaking to her; for she was hi
fayorite niece. And she thought ther'
| never was an uncle like him.
"Wsll." said Molly, II want you y
put on your big white fur coat twhel
it's nios and dark. And then you''
bsti~ vses : fas eap aad sons fa's
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-12-21

The London Times says: "a good
story of the things one would rather
have expressed differently type is be-
ing whispered about Gloucester.
Some crank has been writing to the
local papers complaining that during
the festival he is not admitted to the
cathedral free, that being place OF
worship. The crank turned up at
the cathedral the other day and was
told he could not be admitted without
ticket. DO you mean to tell me, he
excitedly argued, that l shall re.
quire ticket to enter the kingdom ol
heaven? well, no. explained the
polite steward, but you won't hear
Nine Albani in heaven. And then,
when the enormity of his remark
dawned upon him, that steward turned
and fed"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-12-21

How much reverence have we !?
Some years ago at an auction in Edin-
burgh two bones announced to have
formed part OF Robert Bruce's anat.
omy, fetched $50, and one of the YER.
tebre of William the Conqueroc sold
for S22.50. What is called IA most
interesting relic" was put under the
hammer at London. 1t was a man $
- a.,
garment made of blue silh and stained
with blood. To this CORY raiment
there was document attached, duly
certified, which declared that it was
worn by Charles l when on the scat
fold, and became the property of DIR.
Juxon, who attended the king during
his last moments. The story of this
garment is then traced through IN
numerous possesors up to today.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-12-21
y'knov.'

A student of Spanish annals has
,ded an interesting chapter to the
history of prices by. revealing from
the archives of the Escurial what it
cost to discover the New World. The
stipends of the discoyerers, at all
events, did not amount to much. The
pay of an able seaman was only. it
seems, $2 n month. while captain
drew only Sl6 a month. As for Chris
topher Columbus himself his earn
ings were at the rate of $500 per an
mum. Even in Spain salaries have
risen since those days.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-12-21

"for His great love and divine mercy"
They knelt down, and he offered up
a prayer for their reunion.
1--WE must be going" said Mr..
Dixon, after prayer, as they still talked.
Mrs. Dixon dressed herself and the
children in the new warm clothes; they
locked the door of the little house,
and all entered the waiting carriage.
Thus they left the old life, of toll and
poverty, for one in which they would
never know want.