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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03
1T NEEDS NO DEFENSE.
The Obvious benefits OF the Di~gisy1
Hill speak for Themselves-Gooa
Cause for Rejoicing.

It Is not In the power of any alliance
of democrats, populists, mugwumpa
and other insane forces to undo the
Dingley net. The saving common sense
of the people is Its sure defense against
the mouthings and rantings of the Bry-
ans, Weavers, Godkins and Schurzea
We are on the edge of winter. There
are no armies of tho homeless and un-
fed waiting to parade the streets In de-
mand OF "work or bread" as In 1909,
when the Wilson tariff was an oppres-
sive force. The reply of 2.22o manufac-
turing concerns in widely separated
parts of the union to circular of ins
quiry recently issued by the America1
Economist Is that In March. 1898, they
had 204,5s0 employees on their pay rolls1
This was when the Wilson bill was In
operation. In March, 1898. the Same
firms were employing 2oo,323 men.
This Is On increase of 81 per cent?
which is not far from one-third. The
average pay of the persons employed
In March, 1895, was $500 per month.
The average rate for March, 1898, was
s3s. That Is TO say, wages in March Of
this year were about nine per cent. bet-
ter than In March. 1898, and the mum.
Der OF wage-earners was nearly a third
greater. But since March there ha(
been a further improvement In trade.
so that to-day work Is almost as plen.
tiful as In 1892, and wages rapidly APP
proaching the high standard of the
year In which many farmers and labor.
ers were deluded by agitators into
fixed, and sadly too successful, resolve
to smash the protective tariff.
Nor has the manufacturer less cause
for rejoicing than the workman. Not
only is the purchasing power of the
home market restored by the efficacy Of
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03

I'm the meantime Belin rode By my
aide whistling = march to himself.
whilst couple of lackeys immediately
behind us shouted themselves hoarse
with an insistent ''Way-way for mon
sieur lie comptei"
This cry of theirs was being constant
~ echoed by capuchin, who, mounted
on mule, with his hood drawn over his
face, so rs to show little but his eyes
and portion of gray beard. kept al
ternately flingipg an "Ave!" and q
"wayi wayl" to the crowd. the whites
he struck close to our heels, having evil
IDENTIFY made up his mind TO follow the
old saw-the stronger the company the
freer the road
know not why IL was, but the jing-
ling notes Of the tune my friend whis-
tied irritated me beyond measure, and
at last, at the corner of the Rue Per-
rault, I could stand IL no longer and
refining In held out my hand.
IL must say good-by here. Belin. We
will meet again, and meet In better
times, I trust, for me. In the mean
while let me thank you, my friend-the
rest of my business lies in my own
hand"
He laughed and said: Not yet good
by; and as for your business. there Is
some OF IL in Golfers wooden ball.
would open that here before you decide
20 leave me-"
"Morbleul You oil seem determined
20 speak TO me in riddles. Why can you
not say plainly what you mean--and,
! besides, this is no place 10 read"
1T Is as good as any other. See here,
d'Auriac. / slipped out of the kings
cabinet as he spoke 10 you, told madame
how your affair was progressing; she
herself had something TO communicate
to you; the matter was pressing, and as
things stood she could not tell you there.
| As for your being treated like pawn,
give you my word ii was beyond me TO
help that; but II you come with me you
will learn many things within the hour.
In the meantime open the ball. mani II
was lucky thing Golfer was there"
without any further hesitation / drew
forth Golfers gift. II was, as have
said hollow wooden globe, and was
made In two parts, which could be
Joined together, or separated by turn
OF the wrist I held IL In my hands for
a moment or so, and then opened IL, and
had just pulled forth the paper II con-
! tanned, when by III chance as IL seemed
the capuchin, who was urging his mule
past us, brushed violently against my
horse, with the result that the paper
slipped from between by fingers and
futtered TO earth. Couronne after her
first start was steady enough, but the
| monks ill-conditioned mule kicked and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03

- fAF away the city lles.
Deep In the fog-hUng vale below.
! csanot hear IT. murmurs rise
10 fret these mountains crowned v4th
snow.
ny soul n tired Of storm and stresa
The tumult Of the peopled ways:
The crowded streets are emptiness
That mock the passing OF the days.
But here there 10 no sound to mar
The silence: and one almost hears.
Threading the solitudes afar.
The faint. so<t footballs OF the yeara
J seek the Wood paths and the streama
Foilowing the devious ways thereof;
20 dream the half-forgotten dreams.
TO live the memories OF love.
Twas here wc heard the linnet trfii
At summer morns beneath the caves:
Against the blue above yon hill
The mr. tree traced Its fernlike leaves
Twas there on radiant afternoons.
A golden haze lay on the slope,
When all the world was loves and June's.
And heart-throbs beat the hours OF hope
Between me and that long ago
The years gray levels intervene,
Like the dim valley stretched below,
From attitudes OF love unseen.
And soft ~ summer mists that fall
On distant slopes and woods and strea ms,
isies on the days beyond recall
The golden glamor OF our dreams
-Vfrna Woods. In Woman's Home Com
panion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03

A strong protest was made by the
free traders when the Dingley tariff
imposed duty on the wearing apparel
OF returning tourists purchased In for
eign countries. They said IL was petty
and annoying and the revenue TINT
would be derived from IL would not
amount TO enough 20 pay for the collco-
ton. The record shows that during the
last year under that head s343, 5is was
paid. as against ss7.425 the previous
year. IL might have been annoying Co
the wealthy tourists who paIdthis snug
sum, but Uncle Sam Is that much rich
er, and none OF II came out OF the pocls-
cts Of the laboring people. Let ushave
more such nnnoyances.-Rome On. W
Citizen.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03
Mistaken IdentitY.

Attorney-You say you had called to
see Miss Billings and was at the house at
the time the burglary was committed2
Witness-Yes, sir.
Then how did II happen that when
the prisoner dashed into the room and
assaulted you you leaped through tho
window and went home. making no at
tempt TO defend the lady or give tho
alarm"
81 thought II was her father. Hart
ford Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03
Time co n.ais Doing business.

All in all. just 1,792 ships passed
through the Suez canal last year, OK
which 1876 were British. How many.
do you suppose. were American? Only
four, and no more-only fourl IL Ia
time for the American merchant ma
rine 10 get into the wnterHnd begin to
do business.--N. Y. Mail AM Express.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03
A Question OF Emphasis.

Mother-Why didn't you prevent him
from kissing you? Why didn't you call
me? (Renectively) But i suppose IL
was oil over too soon?
Daughter with far-away look)-
Yes, mother; II was all over too soon.--
Puck
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03
A sad Di.nppointmept.

Maj. Bludgud-So you were disap-
pointed in Bar Harbor, subj
Maj. Threehngers-Vawstly, majah
Why, would you believe II, II derives IL,
name from bar that Is actually situ-
ated undah watah, suh.-Judge.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-03

The only animal that IS really dumb
IL the giraffe, which is unable 30 exprerz
itself by any sound whatever. -
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
PRESENTED WITH SWORD.
Rear Admiral Schley Recipient of a
Valuable Trophy.

Philadelphia, December 22-Rear Ad-
miral Schley was tonight the recipient OF
a handsome and costly sword, scabbard
and belt, presented to him in behalf OF the
people of this city and other cities in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
who contributed to fund established for
the purpose.
The ceremonies attending the presenta-
tion took place in the Temple Baptist
church. There was a large ana enthusi-
astic audience.
Speeches were delivered by Governor
Hastings and Mayor Warwick on behalf
of the state and city.
The admiral. in accepting the gift,
thanked the people and said:
LET me hope with you that in Gods
providence it may never be drawn, but II
ii should be so willed that it must be. 1t
will never be sheathed except in your
greater honor"
The sword. scabbard and belt represent
cost of $4.2OO The blade is of fine Da~,
mascus steel. appropriately engraved. and
the hilt is deliberately decorated with dia-
monds and other precious stones.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
THE MOORE TRIAL.
The Famous Badger" Case Continues
to Excite Interest.

New York, December 22.-The taking of
evidence of Fayne Strahan Moore. accused
of robbery in the first degree. was resumed
today before Recorder Gof. Three wit
nesses gave testimony confirming that of
Martin Mahon. the alleged victim of the
badger game. Then Mrs Fannie e. john
son, who lives in West F'ifty-seventh street,
where 1T is alleged Mahon took Fayne
Starhan Moore, said she knew Mahon and
also the defendant, but did not know Will
liam A. e. Moore She testified that she had
asked Fayne Moore in the tombs why she
did not turn states evidence. Mrs. johnson
broke down at this point and shed tears. In
reply to question she said Fayne Moore
said she would not turn states evidence be-
cause Moore said he would kill her. The
rest OF her testimony was given up to an
swering questions more or less relative to
the case and then waiter from the Metro
pole, who served dinner to Mr.. Mahon and
the alleged Mrs. Moore. was put upon the
stand.
This ended the case for the present. Mr..
Levy,~ the attorney for the defendant.
moved fbr dismissal Of the complaint on
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

responded at should be in time of war
as well as in peace to inspect the camps
of soldiers and report their condition.
Colonel DENLY: Are the duties of his
subordinates the same?
General Corbin: "Yes, sir; their reports
are forwarded to the Acknowledgement,
who transmits them to the secretary of
war for his information"
Colonel DENLY: "How does 1t happen
mat the conditions at Chickamauga were
not reported by the nspector-general2'
General Corbin: II have not seen any
report of inspectors at Chickamauga. They
were sent to the commanding general
there. It was his duty to remedy any de-
fects pointed out"
Colonel DENLY: I'VE are in very diff
cult position, General Corbin."
General Corbin: II have occupied one
myself for some time. 1t is not new to
me-"
Colonel DENLY: There has been talk
that the efficiency of the inspeetor-gen-
erals office was not kept up. What do
you think about that?'
General Corbin: II think that is largely
an error. There was no interference"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

the ground that the prosecution had failed
10 establish its case. This motion was de-
MED
Annie Fitzgerald. matron of the city pris-
on, was called as the first witness for the
defense. She denied having heard Mrs.
Johnson advise Mrs. Moore to turn states
evidence and also denied other parts OF
Mrs. Johnson's evidence .. 49, -
Rev. Ogden Homas, rector of st. Mat
thew's Protestant Episcopal church in west
Eightyfourth street, who testified that on
April T. 1897. he performed marriage cere-
mony between William A. e. Moore and
Fayne Strahan, was the next witness. He
said the defendant was the woman. Moore
was brought into court and DIR. Homas
identified him as the man.
Fayne Strahan Moore was then called to
the stand She said that she was born on
February 29 1877. Her father was judge of
the supreme court of oregon when he died
in July, 1887. She then removed to Atlanta
Ca, and came to New York in the spring
of 1896. She came here, she said, with the
intention of completing her musical studies.
She went to Europe, returning in july 1896.
She said that she first met Mahon in Au-
gust, 1896, on the occasion of musicale at
the Amsterdam hotel. She said that Mahon
had, unlimited, called upon her when she
was living at Grammercy park. Mahon, she
said, told her he was a married man, but
was not living with his wife. He frequently
took her Garage riding and to the theater.
She then went to Atlanta and on returning
took room at Mrs. Johnston's house at
Mr.. Mahons suggestion. She said the last
time she had seen Mahon previous to her
marriage to Moore was in January, 1897.
She told of her trips with Moore in this
country and abroad. She then said that on
the morning of November 4 she received a
telephone message from Mahon asking her
to take supper at the Metropole The rest
of her testimony recounted the supper in
the rooms of the Greenoble to which hotel
they had later gone and the one in which
Moore appeared and demanded the money
from Mahon. She also spoke of the scene
between Moore and Detectives Cuff and
Mcknight, but denied knowing that Mahon
had given any money to Moore When
asked by Mr.. Hill II she knew of any
scheme of Moore's to extort money from
Mahon, or whether she had entered into
any conspiracy for the purpose she an
swercd emphatically in the negative.
Mr.. Hill then announced that the defense
rested. Recorder Goff announced that the
case would be continued tomorrow when
Mr.. Mcintyre will cross examine Fayne
Moore.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
RUSS HARRISON
WASREPRIMANDED
Raised the Flag Over Fort
Atares Without Orders.
THE BANNER STILL FLYING
Although 1t Was Ordered Lowered by
General Greene : General Lee
Feeding the Starving Peo-
pie of Havana.
THE BANNER STILL FLYING

Havana, December 22.-Major Russell B.
Harrison, the provost marshal, who on
Tuesday raised the stars and stripes over
Fort Atares without orders and in contra
vention of the promise of the United
States evacuation commissioners that no
American flag should be raised in Havana
or it's suburbs until January /, was today
formally reprimanded by Major-General
Greene and instructed to lower the flag.
Lieutenant Lee reported few hours later
to headquarters that the flag had been
lowered.
Nevertheless, at the hour of fling this
dispatch, 4:s0 p. M, it is still flying on
tall staff over the famous fort, plainly vis-
ible from the harbor and city.
Major-General Lee having received ca
BILE dispatch from General Alger saying
that the secretary of war understood that
there were thousands of persons starving
in Havana and directing him to feed them
without delay" Immediately ordered
Lieutenant-Co Colonel Wood to distribute ra-
tions and to make systematic efforts to
feed the helpless. There are hundreds in
Havana today who, though not actually
starving, are in deplorable state of weak
ness and disease, the effects of the cruel
poAty. Ihcy uSSQ noSpl-
tai treatment, which is not always avail
able. Much of the wretchedness is due to
the neglected condition of the tenements
Every day or so the relief distributors
come upon dead bodies, terribly emaciated.
Two were found in the suburb of Cerro
yesterday. 1t is difficult TO distinguish be-
tween the professional vagrant and the
really deserving cases. but the committees
with local knowledge are able to render
excellent service.
The United States transport Minne-
waska, which left Savannah for Cuba ON
December 10 with the Forty-ninth Iowa
regiment, arrived here this afternoon
Today the Spanish transports Ciudad de
Cadiz and Syria sailed for Spain, the
former with 2S6 men and officers bound
for Santander. and the latter with 1893
men for Cadiz
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
PRIVATE KILLED.
Used Foul Language in the Presence of
Ladies.

Macon, Ca, December 22.-Private Turner
of the Sixth Virginia regiment was shot
and almost instantly killed by G. Q.
Thrower, a street car conductor this after
noon. Turner boarded Throwers's car very
drunk and used the vilest language i'm
aginable in the presence of ladies. Thrower
told him to get off the car but he refused.
Thrower then pulled him off onto the rear
platform and kept him there until lady
got off, While Thrower was assisting the
lady off, the negro kicked several times and
applied more vile epithets. negro on a
trailer car then called Turner, but after a
short talk he returned to Thrower's car
with knife in his hand and swore he
would cut Throwers head OFF If he ad-
vanced on him. As he stepped on the plat
form Thrower fired, the bullet striking the
negro In the mouth. He died in fifteen
minutes. A crowd of negro soldiers and
civilians soon gathered and swore ven
geance on Thrower and all street car con-
ductors One conductor was chased several
blocks by the negroes. Guards have been
placed on all cars or the ine leading to the
negro camps and tonight the camp is under
strong guard to prevent an outbreak on the
part Of the negro soldiers.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
FoREFATHERs' DAY.
The Occasion Celebrated in the Public
Schools of Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, December 22-Forefathers'
day was celebrated here in all the public
schools with historical accounts.
At the New England banquet at the
Grand hotel tonight, one hundred plates
were turned Major General Nelson A.
Miles and Inspector General ]. C. Brecl<in-
ridge were the guests of honor and re-
sponded respectively to the spirit Of New
England and "Santiago's Duty
- while General Miles did not discuss the
management Of the recent war in his
speech or interviews. yet close friends here
do not disguise the fact that the general
is not satisfied and that the investigations
may continue after Chairman Dodge SUBJ
mits his report
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
GRIP ON THE INCREASE.
Probably 10000 Have the Disease in
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, December 22-It is estimat-
ed that between 25OOO and 10000 persons in
this city are suffering from the grip and
doctors report the epidemic on the increase.
At the board of health today six deaths
were reported to have occurred within the
past twenty-four hours directly due to grip,
and twelve others were traced indirectly to
the same cause.
Reports received from eastern Pennsyl-
vania and south New Jersey point to an ep-
idemic of the disease in those sections.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
LIBERAL LEADERS
Opposed to Dissolution of the Spanish
Cortes at Present.

London, December 22.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Standard says:
"Most of the liberal leaders whom Senor
Sagasta has consulted strongly oppose a
dissolution of the cortes on the ground that
it would be imprudent to plunge the coun-
try nte~an electoral agitation under exist
ing conditions.
"Senor Montero Rios and others urge that
every effort be made to reunite the liberal
party Apparently Senor Gamazos party of
dissidents is relentng and there are better
hopes of full reconciliation"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
serious street Dlsorders

Toulouse, France. December 22.-Serious
street disorders occurred here this evening
between the promoters of pro-Dreyfus and
anti-Dreyfus meetings. Several persons
were severely injured and the windows Of
q number Of Jewish shops were smashed
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
CALL down
FOR HOBSON
Bitter Disappointment Felt Over
the Lieutenants Action
THAT SILLY KISSING MANIA
Resulted in His Being Advised"
as to His G -4"ct
~
SECRETARY OF TlsAs iAW LONG
Gently Begged Ainc 8 sncefOrth Fore
go the 0scuI : Side Show.
RIDICULOUS SCENES OF PAST
Will Hereafter Be Absent When Hero
ofthe Merrimac is the Recipient Of
an Ovation by Patriotic
People.
RIDICULOUS SCENES OF PAST
Will Hereafter Be Absent When Hero
ofthe Merrimac is the Recipient of
an Ovation by Patriotic
People.

Washington, December 22.-(Special.)-
action of Lieutenant Hobson. Naval circles
are intensely wrought up over his action
and the deepest resentment is shown to-
ward him for his conduct in the west.
1t is stated today among navy officials
that Secretary Long telegraphed Leuten-
ant Hobson, urging him to desist from his
mode of receiving his admirers at recep-
tions rendered him. Secretary Long has
been urged to recall the hero of the Mer-
rimac and administer a rebuke, but he de-
clined to do this. Instead, however, he is
said to have adopted the milder form of
advising him as to his mode of conduct.
urging him to desist, as he was imperiling
his reputation and cheapenng his glorigas
act Of courage.
Longs Fatherly Telegram
1t is said that it was due to Secretary
Longs fatherly telegram that prevented
repetition of the scenes in Denver which
have made the tarry of the lieutenant SO
conspicuous in Chicago and Kansas City.
The general feeling here is one of pity
that in his enthusiasm Lieutenant Hobson
should have done anything to belittle him
in the eyes, not only of his own people, but
in the estimation of the civilized world.
There is no disputing the fact that in navy
circles and about the Army and Navy Club
the deepest resentment is felt over the os-
culatory exhibitions of the famous Alabama
ian.
Yesterday congress authorized bridge
to be built over the Tennessee river at
Sheffield.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
W. p. Watson Appointed

Washington, December 22.-The secretary
of war appointed William P. Watson as
auditor of customs accounts for Cuba at
Havana. Mr.. Watson was recently con-
nected with the office of the fourth auditor
in the treasury department.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Raid on Moonshiners

Richmond, Va, December 22.-Radford,
Va, reports the return to that place of a
posse of revenue officers from raid on
moonshiners on the North Carolina border.
Seven stills were cut up, thousands of gal
Ion of beer were destroyed and three
moonshiners captured.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
That Secret Dossier

London, December 2S-The Paris corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says
'The government has decided to hand the
Dreyfus secret dossier to the court of cas-
sation. 1t will also be communicated to
Madame Dreyfus and to NJ. Morard, the
counsel for Dreyfus.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

London, December 23.-According TO a
dispatch to the Times from Santiago de
Chile, the reorganization of the Gillian
cabinet under Senior Carlos Walker Marti-
nez entirely eliminates the party which ad-
vocates a paper currency.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

We will repair Your burst pipe promptly,
Alabama Gas Fixture and Plumbing Co. \.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
spaniards Driven Back

I took command of all of them and so
continued until next morning. The Span
iards attempted to make counter attack
that afternoon, but were easily driven back
and then until after dark we remained un-
der a heavy fire, lying fiat on our faces on
a gentle slope just behind the crest. Cap
tain Parkhurst's gatling battery was run
up to the right of my regiment and did
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
THE WEATHER,

bro BRISK NORTHwEsTERLY WINDS.
Sooooooeoooooeooeeeeeeeeeeees