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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-30

An Interesting Letter From Our Boys In
Camp.

Camp.
CAMP ALGER, VA. july %. 1898
As you have asked us TO fill some
space in your paper from the boys here.
we will say they are all we'll and getting
.Qn.ths rations consisting oi hard
~(Ack, coffee, bacon aud potatoes. We
drill twice a day one hour and hall
each time. Mr.. Schwellinback is promp-
tor and we are learning much faster
than il in school. independent men do
as told or take to the guard house-see.
One morning Johnson had "A tooth
ache and could not drill. lie was sent
10 the doctor and relieved from drill
until the tooth was extracted. Then he
was put on fatigue duty, clearing land.
George now stands for drill and has no
more trouble oi any kind. George
Morell sings his favorite song, Home
Sweet Home. John Kammerer thinks
a section Job is more the place for him
hut Jackson and Lott think they ART
at home.
H Of us have had touch of the
expected illness which resulted from th,
change 81 climate and Johnson, whose
mind wis on the nice candy show case
works with great effect. He steals
handful Of sugar once IN "A while from
the cook but will be soon over that
disease. We would send TO Jim FLOOD
for ice cream but it is too far away.
A = l.. -. GAa
try. The tents are lined up in gooc
condition leaving space betweeI
them serving as streets. There are ai
present 2S, 900 soldiers here and whor
all are on the dIsll grounds. headed bN
four bands, IL looks like one oi ihos'
pictures YOU have seen. We intend Il
stay here until we ARE equipped with al
necessarieA. We then 90 10 Porto Rico
There was some mistake IN the MAJ
matter M We did not get any mail untl
alter the 2lst inst, 1t went TO the front
Our Co. T., 34th Mich. is there and w
were supposed to he there too. IL wil
be- O. X. after the 2lst.
Ira Jackson received "A box, but n'
mail. containing different articles iron
the following parties Mr.. and Mrs
WIN. McCarty, Mrs. G.. Il. Lawrence
Miss Carrie Jobe, Miss Ida Mleslcr, Wn
lobe and liver Olson.
Chris Hanson wants to know how ~
the people are, too, as lac was plckin
blackberrics when the rest of us dictates
Al. flgt.a 4
- pluckiest boy Of all. lie stayed on
hicht on guard but thought he va
,nhffng deer at salt lick and ie
asleep.
GEO. JOHNSON,
GEO. MoREI.I,
Cllus HANSON,
.INo. kAMMERER
IRA JACKSON,
ED. LORI.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-30
County Commissioner Of schools


The iadiss oi the NJ T.. church arc
organizing an oid-IashionHd "decstricl
school" to be put upon the boards by
local talent in the near future. W.
ean promise our readers bushels OF fun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-30

GEO. JOHNSON,
GEO. MoREIL,
Cli,tIs HANSON,
JNo. kAMMERER,
IRA JACKSON,
En-. Lori.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07

his back toward the door. He took
no notice of me, and, after standing
for a few minutes gazing at the back
of his head, made known my presence.
II wish to speak to Mr.. Sonntag," /
said.
Take chair; be at leisure in n
moment" came the answer, in quick,
jerky tones. He did not even turn his
head, but went On with his work.
sat down and looked around. 1t
was typical small-town lawyers Of
flee l was in. There were few law
books in small, rickety bookcase on
one side of the room, a few rough
wooden chairs, warranted to cause q
backache only to look at them, a few
old maps and calendars, most of the
latter of former years, hanging on the
walls, wooden spittoon filled with
sawdust on the floor, rusty stove.
from which the discolorations of the
fires of the last winter had not been
removed, standing i'm one corner, and,
lastly, the desk before which was seat
ed my agent and lawyer.
| thought the old fellow. judging
from his back, was in complete har-
mony with his surroundings; but l
soon found / had misjudged the man.
For when he finally arose, turned to-
ward me and favored me with a search
ing glance from pair of the keenest
steel-blue eyes had ever seen, 1t was
very evident Mr.. Sonntag was not as
rusty as his surroundings.
There was something familiar to me
about him. Had / met him before ?
could not remember.
Arising, / was about to make myself
known, but before could utter a word
he stepped brisky up to me and with
a smile extended his hand.
II am glad to see you," he began.
"Of course you are my client, Mr.. Mel
son Conway?"
"Yes. that is my name," 1 answered,
somewhat surprised. But, as you have
probably never seen me before, al
though your face does seem familiar
l should like to ask how you knew"
Nothing remarkable about 1t at all
You wrote me from Paris, you remem-
ber, stating the probable time of your
arrival home. And. although / have
been here only six months, have got
to know. by sight at least, every one
about this place. Therefore / knew
you were a stranger, that Mr.. Conway
was about due. and-well, there you
have it. Have you just arrived?"
II came yesterday noon.'
Indeed. And where ure you stop
ping?"
"Over at the old house, of course
Where else should have gomez"
"Oh. / supposed you would have put
up at the hotel here In Twineburgh
until we could get things In a little
better shape for you at the homestead
How did you find things?"
considering that the house has been
vacant 30 many years, ] was very agree
ably surprised TO note the good state
of repair II u in replied
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07
CHAPTER VII.

The probability that had rival in
the field, and one who had free road
while I was handicapped by the suspi-
cion of crime, filled me with despera-
ticn.
Had 1 only followed my first inn
pulse, and not allowed whole year to
intervene without making an attempt
to clear myself! If you want anything
of consequence done, do it yourself,
was maxim had always believed in,
and as far as possible followed out.
But in this one most important in
stance, where the circumstances affect
ed my whole life and promised to annul
ell possibility of future happiness,
had held aloof with a supineness for
which could not now condemn myself
strongly enough.
/ knew the bank officials had used
every effort to recover their property.
/ knew the shrewdest detectives had
been put on the case. Notwithstanding
this, nothing had been discovered.
How could 1, then, hope to succeed!
Where could begin? There was not
the least sign of clew to work on.
/ soon drove into Twineburgh, and
had no trouble in locating Mr.. Sonn-
tags Office.
An understood old fellow with brist-
ling gray hair was seated at a desk,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07

The time was approaching midnight
The old gentleman was listening from a
coign of vantage at the head of the
stairs. He had been there in his stock
ing feet for as long as 32 minutes.
The young man was lingering at the
front door with the old gents daugh
ter. AS a lingerer he was success
and he was aided and abetted BIZ the
girl. This, also. the old gent kaew, a,
well as several other interesting things
That's why lie became tired of lis
tening at the head of the stairs. At las,
he heard shuifiing OF feet Its SC
hard to say goodnight darling" tn,
young man said to the girl, who believed
every word he uttered. As they Away,
do before matrimony gets in its balefu
work. Don't say it, George" sang our
the old man; wait about five minute,
and say good morning" 1t was ther
the impediment in Georges speech wa,
removed. and. with at least ~ minute.
to spare. the girl closed the front door
and George trotted along home.-Tit
Eits-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07
a LEAF FROM CAMP LIFE.
Mahoney when He Went
20 Town.

When Lieut.. Mahoney came to Sioux
City to recruit men he was intrusted with a
number of errands for the members Of com.
panies II and l.. lie jotted them all down
on piece of paper, and referred to them
when he came to Sioux City. This piece OF
paper will give an idea of what the men
wanted in Sioux City and some OF the things
Lieut.. Mahoney had to do. IL reads as fol
lows:
Get three .3s-caliber Colts, fo- officers y
Get ruler and some black lead pen
sils."
Kiss Harry Hamilton's girl"
Have that order Of roses countermanded
for cigars"
Take Claypoole's new vest, and get hi,
old one out OF the closet"
Get Ed Browns manual for army cook
ing. his sword knot, and his French diction
ary."
"Get Harry Chapman's blanket strap and
tray for chess"
Get any old thing."-Sioux City Jour
nal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07

"Yes. The house Is right by the
track. just where the switch begins"
And what's your name?'
ASK for Hunter"
1t appeared to me that the fellow did
not relish my questioning. He seemed
to be i'll at ease under IL.
Does jackson go to Mr.. Morley's
house when he comes up here ?" l asked.
II guess he does. sometimes. He amt
beenup lately; not for five or six weeks.
At least haven't seen him."
Does Mr.. Morley stay at Nelsonville
all the time?" I asked. COR does he go
to town every day?"
''He goes to the city three days in the
week; sometimes more'n that. He takes
the morning train here at Sidington,
and comes up to Twineburgh ON the
afternoon train"
bowed my head and drove on.
The fellows words gave me food for
thought. Horace jackson a frequent
visitor at the Morleys, or at least un-
Ill recently-why? Iknew he had some
business relations with Mr.. Morley;
jackson himself had told me so. But
then why did he not transact his bust
ness at Mr.. Morley's Office in the city ?
No doubt he did, and therefore visited
Nclsonyille for another reason. Flor
ence Morley was the attraction. Re-
membering that she had passed me by
without q greeting, my heart grew
heavy with doubt.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07

cured Of my compiaint, 90 that was abl9
TO take care Of seventy, head Of stock all
through the winter. which shows that the
cure was not temporary but permanent-s' y
III. Il. W. BxNrLsss Towner. N. D.
The action Of Dr. Ayers Pills on ne
liver makes them invaluable for those
living In malaria1 climates. G. =. Alston.
Quitman. Texas. writess
~ haye found IL Dr. J. c. Ayss'e Pin. a
Invaluable remedy for. conetipation. bill
iousness. and kindred disorders. .pe-uiief
to miasmatic localities. faken q snail
and frequent doses, these pills act we'll -
the liver. aiding Il In throwing o. na1afia1
poasons, snd restoring IT, natural coyesn-
could mot dispense with the use Of Ds.
Ayers Piiis."-t. r. ALsror, Quitnan, Tez.
Or. Ayers Pills are = specific for ali dis
eases Of the liver. stomach. and bove1eb
they promote digestion, care constipe-
tion and its conseQuences. and promoeo
the general health Of the entire syste4.
Ayers 8arsapariila when . cathArtie y
required. More about the Pills - Pr.
Ayers curebook. 0eot free. Address ~
J.'c. Aver Co., LOWELL nass.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07
COULD SCARCELY RAISE HIS hand.
Yet took care Of seventy head Of stock.
The farmer who found q friend.

serious results often follow . strain,
especially when Il affects the back. and
few people ere so liable TO strain as trose
who are lifting heavy loads Of various
Kind. kinda; from . day to day; The s tssmsssr M
mili:rity with the class Of wares he
load he lifts so as mot to put an excessive
burden on himself. But with the farmer
It is different. He is lifting loads Of such
varying weights and under such varying
conditions that he 10 very liable TO lift .
results. Many serious shections OF the
great organs Of the body originate In |:
Bentley. Of Towner., North pskota, "A
strain resulted In serious trouble with the
liver. How he recovered and was erabied
to feed seventy head Of stock during the
winter, let him tell himself;
"About year ago. sustained an injury
In my back and shoulders by lifiis.g 4
heavy weight. After time, liver trouble
could scarcely lift my hand to my head.
While In this condition, began the use Of
DR.. ]. G. Ayers Pills, and finding almost
immediate benent. continued until was
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07
Rebukes HI. Tired ua,tor..

A clergyman preached n rather long ser.
mon from the text: "Thou art weighed in
the balance and found wanting" After the
congregation had listened about an hour
some one began to get weary and went out
others soon followed, greatly to the annoy
mon and said: "That is right. gentlemen
asfast asyou are weighed pass out!" He con-
tinued his sermon some time after that. but
no one disturbed him by leaving. Chicago
Chronicle.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07
The u. = :. =, plnckmell.

Blackwell Times Record; The
Hutchinson & Southern began throw-
ing dirt Monday and will proceed at
once 10 perfect their terminal facilities
at this place. The line will be extend
ed on east Of Main street Three new
sidetracks will be laid and work will
begin on the new depot soon. The
grounds have been laid off for five new
elevators, the new Touring mill and a
large exclusive coal yard.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07
OkIahoma.s Whest rraln

Oklahoma City Times-Journai: Word
was received from the Oklahoma wheat
train which went to Chicago several
days ago. The telegram states that
the men in charge sold their wheat for
81. 6s per bushel. They paid 90 cents
per bushel freight and ne,ted si42 per
bushel. The total amount received for
the wheat was st7,ss2. The train con-
sisted Of ei cars and each contained
600 bushels.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07
Increase in Postmaster.' SALARY.


The following change in grades OF
postoffices and salaries of postmasters
has been made by the department. at
Washington:
Ell Reno, advanced from third to Sec
ond class. Increases: Alva, $1,000 to
81, 200; Chandler, $1,000 to $1,100; FL
Reno, $500 to 1000; Edmond, 81, ,OOo
to 81 100; Enid 81, 500 to VI, 700; Guthrie,
Sc 800 to g., 400; Hennessey, $1,000 to
81, 400; kingfisher, $1,000 to sl,700;
Newkirk, 81 900 to sl,5O0; New Ponca,
81, 200 to $500; Norman, $1,000 to
81, 600; Oklahoma City, 81, 800 to 80. 400;
Pawnee, $1,000 to S1,lOO; Perry, S1,TOO
to sl,s00; Pond Creek, 1900 to 81, 800;
Shawnee, $500 to si,7oO; saltwater,
81, 800 to 81, 400.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07

The grievances OF sailors examined by the
authorities in ports of entry, where the sea
men belong, often turn out to be imaginary
or greatly exaggerated. But there are plen'
" Of cruel and conscienceless shippers who
abuse their crews. Violence is always OBJ
jectionable, and pointedly so when it is ex
erted upon an unfortunate liver, stomach
or bowels by dosing with drastic purgative,
which weaken the intestines. Use Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07

and pronounced incurable by two Of
the best doctors in this county when COM
menced to use your medicine. have used
nine bottles of Pe-ru-na and think that
am perfectly well.
"Of course Pe-ru-na il what did the work,
and 1 consider it the erandest medicine in
the world. Mine was noted case IN this
county and everybody thought would die.
l never lose an opportunity 20 praise your
medicine. You may use this letter a. .
testimonial and make It as strong a. you
CAM
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07
THETERRITORIES.
Late Happenings of More Thar
Ordinary Interest.
New Omc.r. arc NAMED

Governor Barnes has given out the
names of the four captains who will
command the companies Of Oklahoma's
battalion OF volunteers. They are:
Roy Hoffman, of Chandler; Harry C..
Barnes, of Guthrie; Robert Lowry, OF
saltwater, and II. L. Boynton, King
fisher.
Roy Hoffman has opened head
quarters ut Shawnee, which will be
the recruiting point for Lincoln, Pot
tawatomie. Cleveland, Beaver, Day,
Roger Mills and Woodward counties.
f. L. Boynton's headquarters are at
Kingfisher and recruits Kingfisher,
Woods, Canadian and Blaine counties.
Robert Lowry has an Office at Perry
and win recruit from Payne, Noble,
Kay and Grant counties.
Harry G. Barnes has headquarters at
Guthrie and receives recruits from
Logan and Pawnee counties.
In the list of counties districted for
recruiting purposes it will be noted
that four counties, Oklahoma. Washi-
Ia. ID and Greer, have been omitted,
from which il is not to be inferred,
however, that the residents of these
counties will not be given an oppor.
tunity to enlist.
The governor has selected John T.
Stone as major Of the battalion and
DIR. VIM. p. Baker of Pawnee as regi.
mental surgeon with rank of major.
When the company rolls are finally
filled the volunteers will rendezvous
at Fort Reno where they will be mus
tered into the service of the United
States.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07

Guthrie Leader: Mr.. William Jenk-
ins, territorial secretary, telegraphed
to Captain s. A. Maginnis of Roose-
velt's Rough Riders at Tampa, asking
II friends could do anything to add to
the comfort of Private Cease of Guthrie
and James Shockey Of Perry both OF
whom were said to be dangerously i'll
and not expected TO recover. Secre-
tary Jenkins has received reply from
Captain Maginnis, who says that Pri-
vate Cease is improving nicely, and
that all he needs is good food. Private
Shockey is better and will soon be
discharged from the hospital. Both
men were stricken with fever, from the
effect, it is said, of having been bitten
by "stingaree" while bathing in the
surf.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07
EMPHATIC sTATEMENTS
Letters from Women Cured Of ~.
male Troubles by Pe-ru.na.

Lucy L. Wilson,
Nashville, Tenn >
writes:
II now consider
myself well and do
give you great
thanks for il; your
wonderful medicine,
Pe-ru-na, has done
me all the good. I
had tried a great
many doctors and
did not find any rs-
lief from any a
them, but now I
can say that ! An
well. I feel like .
new person all over.
May God bless you
and be with you al
ways"
Mrs. A. G. Hide
brand, Milton, N. c.,
writes:
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07

A payment of $4,000 to the Kiowa
and Comanche Indians was begun on
the 27th by w. L. Walker, the newly
appointed agent at Anadarko. The
payment will require several weeks
time. Agent Walker will travel over
the reservation in wagon, guarded
by Indian police.
The biggest council ever held on the
reservation has just taken place, $40
Kiowas, Comanches and Mescalero
Apaches being present. The pow WOW
lasted three hours and not a single
Indian got a chance to speak. Agent
Walker did all the talking.
The Kiowas have the name of being
the most tiresome takers among Ok
lahoma Indians and of being always
ready for pow WOW, continuing 1t for
days II permitted.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07


Newkirk Republicans: On last Friday
night WIN. Wishard, H. Simpson, Earl
Emery and Henry Wilson escaped
from Jail here and have not been
heard of since. Jailor Ward had gone
to Norman with the insane man, John
A. Coleman, and there was no guard
near the Jail. Someone handed in two
steel bars through the south window.
The four men were in the south cell
and easily broke out foot square OF
the soft iron bars of the cell. Then
they climbed on top Of the cells and
still more easily made hole through
the rotten mortar and macadam stone
of the south wall. A wagon track
along the building showed that team
was In waiting.
OkIahoma's Bonded Indebtedness.
Territorial Auditor Hopkins last
week drew warrant on the territorial
general fund for the sum, of 81. 500 6t
to meet the annual interest on the
territory's bonded indebtedness. The
total bonded debt of Oklahoma is bul
s4s, 900 and was incurred in the erection
OF the university, normal school ant
agricultural college buildings. tt
meet the annual interest and provid,
for sinking fund an annual tax o.
one-half mill is levied, and there Il
now in the treasury surplus of abou'
Sl2, 900 TO apply on the cancellation o
the bonds when they become due.
Will Build Good Rosds.
D-l Il
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-07-07
Practical.

Brother will--Why don't you accept
Jack! He's record-breaker In intercol-
legiate cycling events.
Sister Sue--Yes; but I prefer a record
breaker in the safety deposit line e.--Bicyclin8
| World
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-20
FLAG AT CAMAiNERA
 WAS HAULED DOWN
Out of Force There of Five Thou sand Soldiers Only Three Thou
 sand Fit For Service.

Copyrighted, 1s9s by the Associated Press
 Camp McCalla, via Playa del Este, July 20.- launch from the Marble head went up the bay Monday after noon to Camainera and gave formal mo- tice to the Spanish commander of the surrender of General Toral's troops, to- gether with the conditions of the capit- ulation of Santiago A limited time was fixed for hauling down the Spanish flag at Caminera.
 The American officer also gave notice that if the Spanish gunboat Sandoyal was disabled in any way, or if any arms, ammunition, public buildings or bar racks at Caimanera or Guantanamo were destroyed, the Spaniards would not be treated as prisoners of war. The flag was hauled down.
 From Spanish sources it is learned that the total force i'll Guantanamo and Caimanera is about 5000, of which num- Der, however, only about 5000 are fit for service, the others being disabled by sickness or wounded.
 Today steps will be taken for formal surrender What disposition will be made of the prisoners has not yet been determined because of the presence of yellow fever among them. A rigid quarantine will be maintained; and it Is possible that transports for the re- moval of the prisoners will be sent up the bay and loaded there, instead of having the prisoners marched down here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-20
THE CONFEDERATE
 REUNION AT ATLANTA.
The City Is In Gala Attire to Welcome the Old Soldiers May He
 Made Commander.

Atlanta, July 20..-Atlanta is in gala attire to welcome the arr.yals ill attend ance upon the Confederate reunion. The city is gay with bright.eolored bunting and flags The pictures of heroes of tho war with Spain mingle with those of the Confectionery historic figures and in prominent restaurant the faces of President Mckinley and Robert E. Lee look down upon group composed of Admiral Dewey, Commodore Schley, Fitz- Hugh Lee, Captain Bob Evans and Lieutenant Hobson Every train which reaches Atlanta has extra cars attached and the crowd which is expected tomor- row will number 50,000.
 Prominent amorg the arrivals are General Stephen D. Lee of Mississippi. General Cabell of Texas, General Dick. erson of Florida and General Smyth of Charleston, eommander-in-ehief of the Sons of Confederate veterans.
 There is strong boom on for Gen. Stephen D. Lee for commander-in-c chief. General Gordon, who has been com mander 10 years will probably decline reelection owing to failing health. Gen. Lee will probably be chosen However. there are many who say General Cor don will be commander-in.chief as long as he lives
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-07-20

and the flag remained over an em- ,,ire in which it was planted, though, out of spirit of generosity, not all of the territory it had eov- cred was taken>The empire be- came part of the country and oo- jection soon passed away.
 These are the experiences of the country in imperialism. There is not an American citizen who is not an imperialist as far as these terri tories are concerned; there is not a traitor who would say, give them up
 In spite Of these people the same policy of imperialism will be pur- sued in the days that are to follow the present war. We shall have new territories; there shall be more places to which our young men may turn their attention. New regions shall be brought under the influence of our civilization. We shall profit by an extended trade with them, the cry of imperialism shall die re- garding them, and will be revived only when the spirit of '76 shall again assert itself and seek new worlds to conquer and bring under the beneicent influence of the only freedom that at present exists in the world that is worth having.
 It is a wise man who gets on the band wagon of progress.