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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09

sold everything except the doll. All
dressed as twas, il was worth dollar.
And | have neighbor who takes in
washing and she has n little girl. The
other girls had given up their Testa-
ments and all the books that they have
had Christmas and birthdays, and
took Minnie and told her that il was
her turn now to help; but ] had TO be
almost harsh with her, for she would
not say she was willing. Then | went
and offered the doll TO the woman il
she would take all my things over
there and do them for me, and she said
she would, and the neighbors are talk
Ing about a poor woman she must be
and hire her washing donel' And here's
Minnie has told everybody that has
come into the house that | have given
her doll away. and told her not 10 do
il again and now / will have TO whip
her"
mo, mol Promise me, Mrs. Crandall,
that you will not punish that mere
babyl IL was all my fault"
mo, IL was my doll, and IL was all
had, an now amt got nothin', oh, oh.
OH" and she sobbed aloud again.
What wonder that Mrs. Estabrook
took the weeping child in her arms and
"loved her. till she ceased crying? Was
not the child's wall very similar in
word and spirit TO the wall she had given
voice 60 when Helena was taken from
her? What was she, herself. but an
older babe?
do not worry. Mrs. Crandall, about
getting sewing to do; will sec that all
your present needs are provided for,
and by the by will be time enough 10
plan for your future"
Each knew that "by the by" meant
when "all was over"
Mrs. Estabrook went back 20 her
carriage and was driven 10 her home. a
wiser II not n sadder woman than she
had been for many day. To think
that she had been selfshly bemoaning
fieiena's transition TO a higher life
when there was such real, living trouble
nj her door, needing the comfort that
she could SO easily give.
She had said that she could not give
up Helena's dolls. and little Minnie
Crnndall had had TO give her only doll
to the washwoman. TO cnse n suffering
father.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09

1t was indeed sorrowful scene that
met her eyes. The children gazed upon
the beautiful woman in black who en-
tered their poverty-stricken home like
a creature from, To- them, an unknown
world. They gazed with the widely
opened eyes of children accustomed TO
patiently enduring deprivation.
They sat in silence, as IL abashed by
the presence OF coming death and the
poverty about them, as well as by the
presence OF beautiful stranger. Had
she not been in black they would have
thought her fairy, but they had never
read OF fairies clothed in mourning.
They were "doing nothing" as the very
poor often are found, because they had
nothing TO do" With
Mrs. Crandall was as neat as her pow
crty would permit her TO be. There
were neither rags nor unkempt heads OF
hair, but patches were plainly in evil
dence, and the lack of comforts every
where.
Mr.. Crandall had been failing for
many months, and now the doctor had
said that IL was but question OF days
when he would be out Of his misery.
Their few savings. for they had been a
thrifty family. had soon melted away
for his medicines and their daily food
The doctor expected no pay for his time
and advice, but the druggist he'd de-
handed cash for each prescription
filed. Mrs. Crandnll pitifully told how
she had managed at first, by the help
OF the two older girls about the house
before and after school daily. 10 find
odd moments TO sew by daylight, but
her needlework had been chiefly done
at night. when her husbands maps were
longest Yet she had only delayed the
hour which was now TO be met, when
there was nothing for druggist or
grocer.
Customers naturally had carried their
work elsewhere. as SO often her work
was not finished M the time promised
the husband requiring unexpected care
from her. Then she had had recourse
20 the selling of the cradle, no longer
needed; then her own little sewing
chair. the birthday gift from brother;
but the few extras brought small sums
from her almost as poor neighbors, who
purchased them. II was the old, old
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09
A True Patriot.

Howeverpeople may differ from Pres
ident Mckinley on economic or other
political issues, all concede that he has
maintained himself with absolute Dig
nifty and manliness al every stage Of the
threatened disruption OF our friendly
relations with Spain; and his last dec
laration made on the subject OF war will
he heartily applauded by every patriotic
citizen Of the union. lie said: Rather
my administration should be an ig-
nominious failure than that IL should
be responsible for an unholy war"
Such Is President McKinley's attitude
before the country and before the
world. He is seriously threatened with
war without having directly or indi-
rectly given any just cause TO provoke
IL. lie has hewcd 10 the line in the OBJ
seryance OF the neutrality laws, and re-
solved all doubts in their favor, even 10
an extent that has been criticised by
many intelligent and fair-minded citi-
zens, but he did IL in the interest OF
peace. lie did IL because the issue OF
war Is OF such grave magnitude that he
felt compelled TO err. IL he erred at all.
10 avert the horrors OF war.-Philadel-
phia Times (Dem.).
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09

Easter eggs can be colored with ami
line dye. 1t should be diluted TO the
proper shade and the eggs boiled in il.
Green, the color Of hope and resurrec-
ton, is particularly appropriate, but "A
variety is pleasing-rcd, pink, blue,
pale yellow and purple. Eggs can be
boiled hard, and painted in water-col-
ors with single spring flower, as a
primrose, or n butterfly, also n symbol
of the resurrection. They should be ar
ranged in nests OF moss. German chill
dren believe that the Easter eggs are
laid by hares, so representations OF this
little animal are often placed on them,
or near them. Painted butterflies,
mounted on wire, can be made to hover
over the nest.-Ladies' Home Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09

fhe mead so lately crowned with thorn.
The roses were the first to hear:
Ere yet the dark had dreamed OF dawn.
The faintest rustic reached their ear;
They heard the napkin downward dra wn
They listened to His breathing low:
His feet upon the threshold fall
Bring roses-sweetest buds that blow,
His love the perfume OF them all
The lilies were the first to see:
They, watching I'm the morning gray,
Saw angels come so silently
And roll the mighty stone away;
They saw Him pass the portals gloom;
He brushed their leaves = oh, happy
doweri
Bring lilies-purest buds that bloom,
His face reflected in each flower.
The roses were the first TO hear,
The lilies were the first 10 see:
Bring fragrant flowers from far and near
To match the Easter melody
"Rabbonif' be on every tongue.
And every heart the rapture share
or Mary. as she kneels among
The roses and the lilies fart
Clarence Iirmy. In Century.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09

uyuncle Sam feels pretty comfort
ably Off. thank you, and he has good
reason TO. Government statistics just
made public show that during the eight
months ended February 2s American
exports increased by $77,537,10i over
those OF the corresponding period Of
the last fiscal year, imports decreased
by si0.o32,ii6 and gold exports de-
creased by S42.47E52o. There is good
cause for satisfaction in such state OF
affairs.--Troy Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09


eve her heart was sad and her eyes
fearful, for it was the anniversary Of
the death OF her darling and only child,
a beautiful daughter Of six short years.
One whole year since she had been
alone, and Helena had been singing
with the angels.
She said that she was not rebellious,
that she did not mourn as those with
out hope, but yet that life never could
again wear the joyous aspect that the
past had worn.
Even when she endowed n ward in the
Children's hospital and had given TO II
that precious name, The Helena" she
could not adopt her pastors wise sug-
gcstion, and present her dear ones
playthings TO the invalid waits who
were to occupy il. She furnished the
ward tastefully and bought new toys
forit, but herhear rcbelliously chung TO
the sad pleasure Of keeping the nursery
just as il had been left, when God
called its guest home.
She said she was getting resigned"
and she busted herself working among
the poor and giving in Helena's name"
and passed her leisure amid the sur
roundings that kept her thoughts too
much on the earthly part OF her sorrow.
Here, she daily sighed over the white
canopied, short-length bed; and ten
DERBY touched the toy tea table and the
armchair TO match il, In which Helena
always sat when she played at five
o'clock tea" She fingered tearfully
over the china tea set, that would never
hold again the play suppers and sor-
rowfully looked at the twin dolls lying
asleep in their tiny white crib. No, she
never could give them up, even to ''rhe
Helena"
In vain her inexperienced mother
protested that all this was not good
for her, that IL was not that cheerful
acceptance OF discipline that God de-
sired.
81 cannot give them up; IL is all that
/ have left OF herl"
"But, darling, all you have q right
70 now is a chastened memory, a mem
DRY that should daily grow not less dear,
but less q bleeding wound. These earth
IL reminders prevent the wound from
healing"
IL was useless. She could give up her
money and her time, but not these. "oh,
not these"
~ woman wishes TO sec you, ma
dam-Miss Henderson, she calls her
self" And the maid servant spoke with
an air that betrayed her thoughts; "A
woman who gives no card must be no.
body, sure"
Mrs. Estabrook recognized the name
at once; Miss Henderson was regular
worker among the needy; one of those
whose business IL is to investigate
ceases" and report 10 those with means
TO relieve.
Bring Miss Henderson up here,
Maggie" and she laid down the photo
graph OF Helena that she had been
mournfully contemplating. Angel
child" she whispered. softly.
"You look all tired out, Miss Hender-
son. Take this easy chair" and she
smiled upon her caller winningly, for
she was really lovely and Christian
woman; and having been born to the
purple" had the easiest OF manners
with all persons, whatever their social
position might be.
Indeed, | am tired and heart-sick,
too. I have come direct from one of
the saddest cases that I have ever en-
countered. and that is saying n great
deal, and I have come 10 see IL you feel
that you can do anything for them:
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09

rIFarmers in 1898 can afford TO let
the flies roost on the top rail OF the
fence and let the howlers for a 50-cent
dollar do the shouting; but they should
plant and SOW and reap. II is going 10
be a great year for busy people.-Chica
go Inter Ocean
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09

A d Il l. L S Il A :
BROOK sat sur
rounded ia her ele-
gantly appointed
morning room by
all that money
combined with ar
tistic taste could
give TO make her
happy, and yet on
this blessed Easter
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09

Thirty days hath September
Every person can remember,
But TO know when Casters come
Puzzles even scholars-some.
When March the twenty-first Is past.
Just watch the silvery moon,
And when YOU see II full and round.
Know Easter'll be here soon.
After the moon has reached It's full
Then Easter viii be here
The very Sunday after,
In each and every year.
And II 70 hap on Sunday
The moon should reach its height,
The Sunday following this event
VIII be the Easter bright.
Boston Transcript.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09
MS First Choice.

"whnt is the fasorite Easter flowcr?"
asked the teacher.
THE painted egg" answered Tomz1y,
onfdently.-Detroit Free Press
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09

Bofllngton, your wife's
Easter gown is very picturesque.
Observation-Disclosures? That gown
cost more money than any picture you
ever Detroit Free Press.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-09

! He roses were the
first TO hear
The roses treilised
to the tomb:
Bring roses - hide
n Q marks OF
spear
And cruel nails
that sealed His
doom.
The lilies were the
first TO see
The lilies on that
Easter morn:
b ri n & lilies
crowned with
blossoms be
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-29
Department Decisions.

Checks issued by a State Treas
urer in payment of expenses of a
State are not taxable.
Checks drawn by postmasters ON
their banks of deposit for payment
of salaries of employees are taxable.
Certificates of deposit bearing in
terest are subject to a tax of two
cents for sum not exceeding 500
and also said tax for every addition
al $100 or fraction thereof.
No stamp is required for with
drawal of money from savings banks
by depositors ON pass books.
The taxes on legacies does not ap-
ply to cases where the testator died
before June 10.
Letters of Attorney, except fol
collection of pensions, or bounty
claims from the U. S., are subject
to 25-cent stamp.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-29
DINGMANS FERRY.

So far only about one-third the usual
number of boarders have made their ap-
pearance.
Since the rains of July II and Is hope
has sprung up for buckwheat and a few
late planted potatoes. Chestnut bios
SONS have fallen before they were ripe
No prospect for Sunday School at Cen
tire.
All the grain was gathered in excellent
condition and the crop was good.
We read Prof. Max Sommerville's let
ter with pleasure. We are always happy
to hear from old friends.
The baby at the NJ. e. parsonage is
bright as a new coin.
On the 10th teachers were chosen for the
Delaware schools.
Charles Person seems to be doing we'll
with his milk route and wants to buy
more fresh cows
The stock in Allen Hornbeck's store is
gradually increasing. He has charge Of
the H r. Telephone Office, which is in
his store.
Ed. Emery has made several attempts
to join the army, but trlfiing defect in
one of his eyes disables him. He will
make efforts again in other directions
A notice is up in one of our stores that
90 cents will be paid for 6-inch railroad
ties.
There will soon be seven donkeys among
the stock OF the Ardtornish farm-foul
old and three young ones.
| pr rTTn
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-29
SPECTATOR.
Now For Niagara Falls And Toronto,
Ont.


Now For Niagara Falls And Toronto,
Ont.
On Saturday evening, August 9Th,
the Erie will run a Grand Moonlight
excursion to Niagara Falls at SO and
to Toronto Ont, for 81 for the
round trip, leaving Port Jervis on a
train at 730 pm, arriving at the
Falls at 6 so am, Sunday, Aug 9TH.
The Niagara Falls tickets will be
good to return on special train
leaving the falls at p. m. Sunday,
August 9TH, or ON any regular train
Monday, August Sth.
The Toro to tickets will be ac-
copied any day within the limit be
tween Suspension Bridge and Toron-
to in either direction, allowing stol
at Niagara Falls and Buffalo return.
ing, and will be good for return triI
on or before Wednesday,, August
11th.
There will be a special train leav
ing Suspension Bridge after arriva
of Niagara Falls trains, Sunday, Aug
7, and arriving at Toronto at 10: Il
q. m.
Don't miss this grand opportunit,
as the fare is within the reach of
all, and remember the date Satur
day August 6, and train leaves p. j
q; Bop. m. 2w.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-29
DELAWARE.
PLUTO.

The severest electrical storm passed over
this place on Tuesday afternoon that has
been witnessed here for many years. The
storm commenced about II 80 a. m. and
the rain fell in torrents for over three hours
washing deep cutters in the potato patch
es, corn fields and the roads also were bad
ly washed
The thunder and lightning was some
thing terrible, and did great deal of dam
ade, Lightning struck the barn belonging
to Wallace Bensley entering at the peak
OF the roof on the south end Of it follow
ing down the middle post where his horse
stable was located passing over the plating
on the manger killing one horse instantly,
and shocking the other SO badly as TO be
entirely helpless and could not be got out.
About 800 sheaves of rye were in this end
of the barn and in an instant 1t was all on
fire from top to bottom Mr.. Bensley man
aged to save his wagons and part OF his
carpenter tools. So quickly did the flames
spread that when the nearest neighbors
arrived the barn was a roaring furnace and
the rest Of its contents Were burned to ashes
Not more than twenty minutes previous
Mr.. Bensley and four of his childre wers
In the barn aud fed and cleaned his horses
for the last time The loss is estimated
about eight hundred dollars partially Gov
cred by insurance.
During the same shower tenant houss
helonging to Daniel RFoadhead was STRUCK
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-29
MONTAGUE.

Mr. EDtToR: We had some nice showers
last week plenty of lightning and thunder
but no damage was done In Montague rs
FAR ms know lightning struck post
rather close to the Brick house school
house, and some of our roads have
the appearance Of the top Of stone fence
but they can be repaired II the committee
wakes in time.
Now did you everl A S. S. picnic, Welt
Welt
The L. A. S at their last meeting failed
to give consenting vote to allow their
subscription fund to stand. May be the
Indies will do better next time.
So the farmers around Dingmans are be-
hind In having garden Sass; over here we
haveevery thing, even cucumbers.
Any one so low lived and mean as to
steal from most helpless person should
receive mark they would cary to their
graves.
Mrs. Maria Lane spent Thursday in Now
ton on business.
Miss Emma Armstrong has returned to
Jersey City.
Miss Retta Armstrong and Miss Emma
Ryman have returned to Marksboro.
Miss Lottie Lane is spending few days
with friends at Charlottesville.
Kerr Bros, as usual, have set out a
large number of mangoe plants.
Daniel Everritt sports new canopy-top
wagon.
Bill went fishing, but failed to get any
fish Poor bait.
The farm house OF Everritt Crone, situ-
ated about one mile northeast of Haines.
vllle was totally destroyed by fire last
Thursday forenoon, together with all its
contents. The fire originated from spark
from the chimney. The building was in
sured for eight hundred and the contents
for two hundred dollars
Mrs Gottfried Myers, former resi-
dent of Schocopee, but now Of New York
= accompanied by her neice, are guests o
Gottfried Wieland.
Does jealousy cause dissatisfaction IL
some quartersf
, OOiht VI OuA lOuhB lOihs AOhBihB iol
dance. The absence of city people from
this town has curtailed that amusement
When city guests were plenty here week
: ly hop was given ut the Riverside.
Isn't it about time for fairS
1t looks strange that little Lucinda
Conklin of Guymard has so mysteriousl.
disappeared Stranger still that no de
scription of the child has been sent out
There are lots of good looking girls fou
years old.
. One papa is said to have gone after hi
offspring, said hopeful having the habit o
, laying around public places, and marched
:, him home in double quick style.
:. Mittleton boys have new carriage.
Wade Westbrook has just finished gath
ering his harvest. He had 1900 sheave
of rye Wade also trucks little, favin
about 14,0OO cabbage plants and 1000 tC
mato plants set out. He raises lots c
o peas, sweet corn, beats, oucumbers, etc
n and also runs a milk wagon TO Port Jervi
1t every day.
There are some things I'd like to men
tion, but can't while sitting on
n THE NAIL KEG.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-29

Ephralm Shay, a former resident Of San
dyston. but for many years Of franklin,
died at his residence, one mile east Of
Branohvllle, on Friday, the 92d, at the age
Of 76 years. Surviving him are widow
and one son, Philip; also one brother,
James Shay, living in susquehanna Co..
Pa, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth War
ner, living near Freedom, this county. Mr..
Shay was successful farmer, and leaves
his family handsome competence. In
terment in Branchvllle cemetery ON Sun
day last
1t is surprising TO what an extent the
Canada thistle has made the farms Of this
valley its home. Few farms are without
It's patch Of them of greater OF less extent.
A determined effort would ultimately clear
them out, but the farmers will never act
in concert, and the probabilities are that
this unwelcome stranger will cling to us
like our sins, to all eternity.
We think we know good thing when
we see It, and MS Brother Highram Han
kins is a great authority on trout, and a
very cunning writer anyway, we started
in for liberal dedication" by subscrib-
ing for the Gazette, and here he has al
most quit writing-pumped hisself dry as
Il were alretty. We hoped that Brother
Highrams reading Of the Pike County
PRESS would sprout new and better
crop Of ideas, but It seems we are doomed
to disappointment i suppose the soil Il
so awfully poor that they never get further
than the first leaf
Mrs. John J. Van Sickle is very sick a
this writing, and under the care Of Doctor
Hughes We hope to report much i'm
provement In Mrs. Van Sickle's condition
In our next.
There seems to be a little hitch betweeI
IC. H. Crisslnan, the owner of the picni
grounds at Culvers Lake, and the Com
mittee of the Farmers, Mechanics AM
Tradesmen's Picnic Association. 1t Is +
be hoped 1t will be satisfactorily adjuste'
so we do not miss this the greatest Of al
the picnics
The rumor comes to us that Lee Kyle, @
Newton, has run into complications in hi
business and lit out for Canada under pc
cullar circumstances. We hope the rumo
may prove to be unfounded, for in all on
dealings with Lee Kyle we must say h
acted a manly part.
DIR. Eugene Schumo, of Branchville,
rusticating in Sandyston for a few day
this week and visiting among friends.
james Decker, OF Branchville is gettin
out stone for the abutments Of the iror
bridge across Flatbrook at Hornbecks
It will be necessary to go quite mile
get sufficiently good stone for this struct
, ure.
The report is current that the woOler
bridge across Little Flatbrook near I'll
residence OF b. b. Hursh has been col
demned and will soon be replaced by on
Of iron.
The President of the Sussex Telcphon
! Co., with viii Hammers. were fixing u
their phones In Sandyston last Sunda
Both Companies have about straightene
up the damage done by the electrical di
turbance Of last week.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-29
A SUM M Err
SECRET.

that everyone does not un-
derstand is how to dress com
fortably and handsomely at
the same time. If you ex-
anime our up-to-date stock
of clothing you will find that
we have selected the coolest
and most elegant frabrics fol
tho summer, and we have
them in all the leading style:
at prices that will surprise
you.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-29

EOR SALE. A small farm located near
Il Matalnoras, known as the Hensel OF
Reinhardt place, containing II acres
Finely located, we'll watered. House ana
Title clear. For terms, price, ETC., address
Lock box G Milford, Pa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-29

TTRESPASS NOTICE. Notice Is hereby
Il given that trespassing upon the pro
perty of the Forest Lake Association IN
Iackawaxen township, Pike county, "a,
for the purpose OF hunting ana nsnlns, vi
anv other purpose Is strictly forbidden un-
der penalty Of the law. .
Nov % 1sQ5. President.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-07-29

TREsPASS NOTICE. Notice Is hereby
i given that trespassing upon tine souSn- IN
eru haif of the tract OF land known as the
William Denny, No. 9S, in Shohola town
ship, for hunting, fishing, or, any. other
purpose, also trespassing on Sawkill pond
In Dingman township. or, fishing In 1t Is
forbidden under penalty Of tho law.
N. CLEILAND MILNoR,
Apr1b4m Attorney for owner.