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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
OUR IRON GIANT.
How He Has Developed Into HIS Press
emit Splendid Proportions-Im-
ports Are Decreasing.

One object Of the protective system
favored by the republican party is to
encourage American manufactures.
The free traders have contended that
such encouragement simply resulted
In overproducuon, because, while we
might by legislation stimulate prodmc-
ton, we could not induce or compel the
people 10 buy our manufactured ar
ticles. This theory was applied partic-
ularly 10 manufactures Of iron and
steel, In which 1t was said Great Brit
ain would always turn out superior ar
ticles and undersell us.
Figures that will not lie are always
disquieting 10 n free trader. The fig
ures in the last report Of the treasury
bureau OF statistics are particularly.
so. This report shows that the exports
OF manufactures OF iron and steel,
which amounted to $14,716,5 2fsin 1880,
and 10 $2s,5s2,2s0 in 1890, ran up to
$40, 967.5 in the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1898. While the exports OF
iron and steel manufactures are five
times as large as in 1880, the imports
of such manufactures have decreased
from S71.000,000 in 1880 TO S12,000,000
in 1898.
Under protection we are not only
selling TO Europe five times as much
manufactured iron and steel as in 1880,
but our manufacturers are selling Ave
times as much TO our own people. A
few years ago European manufacture
ers had possession OF our home market
and had virtually shut us out of the for
eign market. Now we have shut the
European manufacturers, to a largo
extent, out of our home market and
have sold more goods abroad than ever
before.
In ten years we have increased our
foreign sales Of cut nails from II, 963,-
664 pounds to 32,310,3 02 pounds; those
Of wire nails from i.547,o7s pounds TO
22,os4 900 pounds. Ten years ago we
sold abroad locomotive engines to the
value OF s407,014; last year the sales
amounted to $3,ss3,719. There has
been a heavy increase in the foreign
sales OF American sewing machines, BIZ
cycles, telegraphic instruments, cut
lery, etc. We manufacture more ar
ticles OF iron and steel than Great Brit
ain, and we are selling them In Africa,
In Japan and China, In South America,
as well as In Europe. With peace In
Cuba and with Puerto Rico and the
Philippines in our possession, there
would be still greater increase in sales
OF iron and steel manufactures. The
Cubans, Puerto Ricans and Filipinos
all want articles which we manufac-
ture and all have products 10 sell In ex-
change Inter Ocean.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

traitor than Messieurs de Guise, de May
cnne and others. The kings peace has
pardoned us all. Why should fear 10
come to you? / have come TO do you
service, or rather the king a service"
THANK you. May l ask IL you did not
receive warming at La Fere and an
other at Bidache?"
From NJ. d'Ayen-yes, monseigneur.
I refuse TO believe what I heard"
"And yet your name heads list OF
half dozen whom the kings peace
does not touch. One OF my reasons for
receiving you was TO have you arrest
Cd"
ut Is high honor, all this bother
about a poor gentleman OF Normandy,
when Guise, de Maycnne, Epernon and
others keep their skins whole"
you have flown your hawk at too
high quarry, monsieur"
"Then that painted ape, d'Ayen, told
true tale" burst out, In uncontrol-
able anger. "Monseigncur, do what you
will to me. Remember that you help TO
the eternal dishonor OF the king"
The words hit him, and the blood
flushed darkly under the pale olive OF
the nuns cheek.
Monsieur, you forget yourself"
1T Is not l, but you who do so. You
who forget that your name is Bethune.
Yes, touch that bell. ] make no resist
ance. presume It will be the chate-
let"
His hand, half stretched toward the
button OF the call bell before him sud
denly stayed itself.
"Were my temper as hasty as your
tongue, monsieur, II would have been
the chatelct In half an hour"
Better that" began, but he inter
rupted roe with quick wave OF his hand.
an. d'Auriac, time will come when
you will have reason 20 regret the words
you have used toward me. do not
mean regret them in the place you have
mentioned, but In your heart. In this
business the honor OF Bethunc rs
well as the honor OF the king IL nj
stake. Do you think am likely 20
throw my hazard like an infant?"
was silent; but dim ray Of hope
flickercd up In my heart as looked at
the man before me. and felt, know not
why. In the glance OF his eye, in the
tone of his voice, 10 his very gestures.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

foreign vessels. This would be imme-
diately and entirely effective as soon
as the enactment could be put into ex-
ecution. There would arise such de-
mand for American oversee carrying
ships as 10 cause the enlargement Of
existing plants and the organization
OF new enterprises, not only on the
Atlantic, but on the gulf and the Pa
cifc coasts.
Though one years notice would
necessarily have TO be given OF the
abrogation of existing maritime reci-
procity treaties, there would doubtless,
by the expiration Of that period, be
an enormous feet Of new American
built, owned and equipped vessels,
ready for the oversee carrying serv-
ice, which would successfully COM
pete with foreign ships under what
ever economical conditions these
might be operated. Now Is the time to
strike. Such a magnificent opportu-
nifty for the restoration OF our mer-
chant marine may not again soon
occur. The administration stands
committed 10 the principle Of discrim-
mating duties, the people viii undoubt-
edly sustain a policy which promises
such incalculable benefits, and con-
gress cannot consistently oppose
measure which will, when II Is clearly
understood, have an enthusiastic, pop
ular indorsement
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
The MAN WITH rns MAIL.

The man with the mail-God bless him
Comes In all sorts OF weather:
Letters and papers. books and cards.
All In his bag together;
He VIII come and go In the rain and snow.
On his beat you will ever find him,
Leaving his misslves OF veal and woe
In the varied homes behind him.
Tender epistles OF youthful love.
Uttered in softest breath.
And tear-stained tales OF the passing away
or the loving and loved In death:
Letters OF friendship from far away,
And greetings from neighbors near;
Some that begulle the hour with smile,
And some that educe tear.
Sad. sad news and glad. glad news.
In the sunshine and the snow.
The faithful mailman brings 10 me,
And yet he does not know:
1t may be a message TO lift the soul
To q nobler. trues part.
Or a tender woman may read and give
The wall OF broken heart.
-. Pollock Hutchinson. In Chicago Rec
ord
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
SYNOPSIS.

Chapter I-D'Auriac, commanding out
post where scene Is laid tells the story.
De Gomeron has been appointed by Gen.
de Rome TO examine into charge made
against him. Nicholas, a sergeant. brings
In two prisoners, q man and a woman, who
are from the kings camp at lie Fere.
D'Auriac, angered by insulting manner OF de
Gomeron toward the woman, strikes him.
duel follows. and during the commotion
the prisoners escape. DE Rome happens on
the disorderly scene. and d'Auriac, upon
giving his parole not TO attempt escape.
hears this remarkable sentence: "To-mor-
row....you must die on tho field. Win or
lose. II catch you at the close OF the day.
/ will hang you as high as Haman."
Chapter lI-D'Auriac next morning takes
his place as usual on de Rone's stan. In
the course OF his ride over the field he saves
the life OF Nicholas. the sergeant, who. a
victim OF de Gomeron's malice, is found In
imminent danger OF almost instant death.
Chapter III-After the BATTLE In which
King Henry utterly routs de Rone's forces.
dA'uriac. lying severely wounded. sees
the forms or a man and woman moving
under cover OF the night among the dead
and wounded. They flnd a golden collar
on de Leyva's corpse. and Babette stabs
Mauginot cher partner) TO gain possession
of the prize. After this hideous scene
Henry with a retinue, among whom Is the
fair prisoner who had escaped from the
hand OF de Gomeron, rides over the field.
Chapter IV-D'Auriac In the hospital or
Ste. Genevieve discovers his unknown
friend Is the helress OF Bidache. She vis-
It's him daily. and when he is well enough
Is taken TO her Normandy chateau. Here
he learns from Maitre Palm. the madame's
.Jhaplain, that the king Is about TO force
Apon tho woman a very distasteful mar
Rage with M. d'Ayen. With jacques. his
weward, d'Auriac leaves for the avowed
purpose OF preventing their marriage.
Chapter W D'Auriac's horse casts q
shoe. This causes a delay at village OF
Ezy, whre he comes upon Nicholas, his
old sergeant, who says de Gomeron Is In
the neighborhood with the kings commits
sion, and that no (Nicholss) has evidence
OF treason brewing among do Gomeron and
certain associates against the king.
Chapter vI-Led by Nicholas. dAuriac
goes by night to where do Gomeron 10 sta
toned. Standing beside a broken pane
they hear something OF the outline OF plot
against the king. Burning with revenge,
Nicholas fires through the window at de
Gomeron, but misses his mark.
Chapter VII-The two men ny for their
lives. and think themselves almost beyond
pursuit whom they como suddenly face 20
face with Bron, one OF the traitors TO the
king, whom d'Aurlac cuts down, and with
de Gomeron, who makes short work OF
Nicholas, d'Aurlac escapes.
Chapter VIII - He comes TO Rouvrcs
where Jacques. by previous arrangement,
lad prepared TO have him received.
Chapter IX-D'Aurlac reaches Paris, and
Is struck by the aspect or gloom the city
wears.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

up the courtyard ana up the stone
steps to the entrance door. Here was
met by the same statement that Sully
was unable TO receive to-day. but, on my
insisting, the secretary Ivoy appeared
and asked me my name and business.
II have given my name twice already,
monsieur" l answered. II am the
Chevalier d'Auriac, and as for my
business 1t is of vital import, and is
for monseigneur's ear alone-you will
therefore excuse me II decline to men
ton Il 10 you."
Ivoy bowed. ut will come to me in
Its own good time, monsieur. VIII you
he seated. / will deliver your message
to the duke, but ! am afraid IL will be
of little use"
IL take the risk, M. d'Ivoy."
"But ~ot the rating, chevalier," and
the secretary with half smile on his
face, went out and left me to myself.
In few minutes he returned.
"The duke will see you, monsieur
this way please"
"Pardieu!" muttered 10 myself ms
l followed Ivoy, che keeps as much
state as IL he were the chancellor him
self. However, i have relish for mon
seigneur's soup"
Ivoy led the way up a winding stair
case of oak, so old that IT was black as
ebony and polished as glass. At the end
of this was landing, where a couple of
lnckeys were lounging on a bench be-
fore closed door. They sprang UP at
our approach, and Ivoy tapped gently at
the door.
"Come In" was the answer, given in
cold voice. and the next moment we
were in the room.
IN. lie Chevalier d'Auriac." and Ivoy
had presented me.
Sully inclined his head frigrdly TO my
bow, md then motioned to Ivoy to re-
tire. When we were alone he turned to
me with brief "Well?"
81 have information OF the utmost
Importance which I wish to lay before
you"
.'I hear that ten times day from peo-
pie. Will your story take long TO tell?"
THAT depends"
sieur. 1t must be very important 70
have brought you here"
az do not understand"
He looked at me, keen inquiryin his
glance. "You do not understand?" he
said.
Indeed no, monseigneur."
'Hum! you are either deeper than /
take you TO be or born fool. Look you,
are you not Alban de Breuil, Sieur
d'Auriac, who was lately in arms in the
service Of Spain against France as n
rebel and a traitor?"
81 was on the side of the League"
Monsieur, the League died az Ivry."
"But not for us"
He made an impatient gesture. "We
won't discuss that. Are you not the
man i refer to-say yes or no."
II am d'Auriac--there Is no other OF
my Names; but no more q rebel or
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
CHAPTER IX.-CoNTINUEL.

"Pardieu, monsieur" exclaimed
Jacques, as we turned up the Rue de
la Harpe, hard by the hotel de Cluny,
zone would think the king himself
were dead, these gentry pull such long
faces" My servants chance observa-
lion sent n sudden shock through me.
What IL Henry was deadl What IL
had got only one thread Of the plot that
was weaving at Anet? / did not an
swerJ Jacques, but observing n Capuchin
priest advancing in my direction,
refined in Couronnc, and giving him the
day, asked what IL was that had be-
fallen the city. He looked up at me in
a slight surprise, and then observing
my travel-stained appearance, replied:
II see you are a stranger, sir; but
have younot heard the news Pit should
have gone far by this"
81 have not, as you see-but what Is
IL? Surely the king In not dead?"
"God forbid" he answered, "no-not
the king, but she. who in a few weeks
would have been the queen OF France"
"The duchess de Beaufort"
Exactly"
81 knew that; but you don't mean
TO say that the city Is in mourning for
the mistress OF the king"
"No, my sonnet for the mistress Of
the king, as you call her, but for the
open hand and the generous heart, for
the kindly soul that never turned from
suffering or from sorrow-for Mag
dalen bountlful. and, let us hope, Mag
dalen repentant."
Palms directions were clear, and
after crossing the popt st. Michel, a
wooden bridge, we kept 10 the south OF
Ste Chapelle, and then, after many a
twist and turn. found ourselves In the
Rue des Deux Mondes, before the doors
of Pantin's house.
The master himself answered my
knock and stood In the doorway, u
small, wizened figure. looking Mt us
cautiously from gray eyes, shadowed
by bushy white brows.
"Good day, monsieur. What Is II
can do for you?"
"You are Maitre Pantin?"
AT your service"
"And am the Chevaller d'Auriac. i
have come to Paris from Bidache on
business and need n lodging. Maitre
Palm has recommended me TO YOU"
Enough. monsieur lc chevnlier. My
friend Palms name Is sufficient. and
have need OF clients, for the house Is
empty. II monsiour's servant will lead
the horses through that lane there he
will find an entrance to the STABLES
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
A Dormant pig.

That animals may exist for length
ened periods without nourishment in a
quiescent state is shown by the fact
that, after great fall OF earth on one
occasion from the cliff at Dover, which
buried whole family, a hog was found
alive five months and nine days after 1t
had thus been buriedl IL weighedabout
seven score when the accident hap
pencd, and had wasted 20 about 30
ounds.-Household Words.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

that here was one Wko had conquered
himself. and knew how to rule.
"Now, sir" he went on, the animation
in his tone dropping to cold and frigid
note. proceed with your tale"
IL was thing easier ordered than
done; but i managed II somehow. try
ing to be as brief as possible. without
missing a point. Sully listened with
out movement Of his stern features,
only his eyes seemed TO harden like
crystal as spoke of Biron and Zamet.
When i told what heard of the death
OF Nine. de Beaufort. he turned his head
to the open window and kept il thus UNI
ill ended. When he looked back again
at me, however, there was not a trace
of emotion in his features, and his voice
was as cold and measured as ever as he
asked: "And your reward for this
news, chevalier?'
us not to be measured in pistoles,
monseigneur."
~ see--ari Is this all"
His tone chilled me. 1T is all-no,"
and with a sudden thought. "give me 20
men, and In week put the traitors
In your hands,"
He fairly laughed out: "Corboeuf!
M. lie Chevalier, do you want to set
France ablaze?"
ut seems, monseigneur, that the torch
is held at Anet," answered, n little
sullSily.
"But not lighted yet-leave the deal
ing with that to me. And, monsieur,
the king Is at Fontainbleau, and for a
month nothing can be done. And see
here, monsieur, / can do nothing for
you--you follow. At the end OF month
go ard see the king; tell him your story,
and, IL he believes you, claim your re-
ward. / will go so far as TO promise
that you will be received"
All the little hope i had begun TO
gather futtered away at these words
like a scrap of paper cast in the wind.
"Monseigneur," / said, and my voice
sounded strangely even TO my ears, "in
a month IL will be too late"
leave that TO me-" he answered.
81 thank you, monseigneur, but there
is one little favor 1 ask"
"And that is?"
Inc kings peace until see the
king"
"You would be safer in the chatelet,
assure you, but as you wish-stay; there
Is one thing. Not word of your inter
view with me-even TO the king"
My hopes rose again. "on my faith
as gentleman will not mention it,"
AS finished he struck his bell sharp
ly twice, and Ivoy entered.
'Ivoy, do me the favor TO conduct M.
d'Auriac to the gates yourself, and inn
press upon him the necessity of keeping
to his lodging. The air OF Paris is un-
healthy at present. Good day, mon
sieur."
Ivoy bowed with slight upraising OF
his eyebrows, and we passed out. Going
down the stairway, he said TO me with
smile IL see you dine at home to-day,
chevalier"
AT the Two Ecus," answered, pre-
tending not TO understand his allusion,
and he chuclkled low 10 himself. At the
gates ! observed that the guards were
doubled, and whispered word passed
between Ivoy and the officer in COM
mand. But Of this also took no notice,
and wishing them the day, rode back as
/ came.
fro DE Continued
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

The car OF Russia owns over 1, 900 .ooo
square miles OF private property.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

During the last year of the demo-
cratic tariff we exported hides and
skins 10 the value OF S2,3s6,530; DUR
ing the first year Of the new repub-
llcan tariff the export OF these raw MAJ
terials fell 10 S1,O16,032. Why?- Be-
cause the new tariff on hides and skins
compelled our manufacturers of
leather to purchase more at home than
while they came in free Of duty under
the democratic tariff. And the average
price ofcxported hides and skins under
the democratic tariff was 7 2-3 cents
per pound; under the republican tarin
IL was nearly nine cents per pound,
an increase OF Id cents a pound, or
about 10 per cent. Stlll, the export OF
leather and leather goods increased
fully ten per cent. under the new tariff.
II Is best TO keep our raw materials,
let our workmen manufacture them,
and then export the manufactured
goods.-Bristol Eva. and TENN News
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
FRO DE Continued
Tho English Gentleman.

1t is often asked by foreign critics
why the manners of aristocratic Eng
lishmen are so much better than those
OF their womenkind. The answer, in
deed, Is not far to seek. The training
and education OF the boy lies in very
different lines to that of his sister. The
public school, the varsity, the smart
regimentare one and all schools of good
manners. The English girl Of to-day Is
brought up like tomboy-with the
happiest effect, IL must be owned, on
her health and appearance-and though
she can win golf match, ride across
country and beat her brothers at tennis,
she does not always know by the time
she is presented" how to receive a
dozen guests with perfect ease Of man
ner. She has become In the last few
years "A daughter of the gods" as far
as inches are concerned; her pretty
head is stuffed with Greek and algebra
and she prefers Browning's "Men and
Women" 20 Tennyson's 'Tdylls of the
King" but only too often she is gauche
and shy, and not so much M home in the
drawing-room rs her great-grand-
mother was, who knew naught but
how 10 work sampler, play cribbage
and direct the stillroom maid. The
simple truth appears TO be that with all
these demands on her muscles and her
brain, on her time and on her intelli-
gence, the modern girl has small leisure
TO cultivate the graces. Yet in real kind
Illness OF heart, sympathy and good
fellowship, she is hard TO beat.-St.
Louis Globe DE mocrnI
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

think of I'll" said the girl In brown.
as she put down the paper. "He gave
her kiss and she sued him for dam.
ages"
The girl in blue was very properly
shocked.
"The idea OF asking payment for ac-
cepting luxuryl" she exclaimed---Chi
cago Post.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

When people are patient IL H. because
they found out that they had 20 be
Every one kicks until satisfied that thai
which he Is kicking against Is harder
than patIence.-Atcblson Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-09-10
The County Convention.

The county convention held at Iron
River last Saturday resulted IN n split
and ia the withdrawal OF the four
Sheldon delegates from the room IN
which the convention was held TO nn-
other part Of the village where u httie
convention OF their own was held and
trump" delegation sent To lshpcming
for Sheldon.
The convention was called To order by
County Chairman Conlin, who an
nounced that thecounty committee had
decided upon s. G. Bennett us temporary
chairman. G.. T.. Lawrence was chosen
temporary secretary and committee
appointed on credentials. An adjourn
mont was then taken until 2 O'Clock p.
m. at which time the convention recon
vened and the committee on credentials
took under adviscment the credentials
81 the several townships.
II. O'Brien and Findlay Morrison pu'
in protest against the delegates IRON
Crystal Falls being seated, claiming thai
they were elected ON a legal holiday. j
i. Krouscr protested Stumbtugh ant
Adolph Forsbcg, Bates. A maiorit,
and minority report was the result. th
majority leport recommending that NJ
, the dclognics bc seated and the minorit.
that the contested drIegates b. denies
membership The majority report VIA
r ladopted whereat the three delegate
from Iron River and one from Mansicl
Withdrew.
g gbas. Conlin, NJ. II. Moriarty an
Phil. Boyingt9g were chosen as stat
!. delegates and Chns. y, Lawrence, ).
4 Bennett and Il. N. Minkler AZ congre
. sionnl delegates.