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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-02
SILVER IN SPAIN.
An Object Lesson which Popocratie
Promoters of Cheap Money
should study.

As an awful example Spain 10 not
without her usefulness TO the cause Of
progressive enlightenment. Her inhu-
mainly has served the purpose OF arous-
Ing modern sentiment to the inevitable
overthrowing of her inquisitorial insti-
tutions. In addition TO this and similar
sins held up TO public execration of q
disgusted world, she has others. In
her plans Of finance the popocratic pro-
moters Of free silver heresy have an
object lesson well worth needing. She
stands before the world country de-
voted TO a silver basis and committed to
rotten psper currency. Gold rs at
premium. while the paper is practically
worthless outside OF Spanish territory.
Neither Spanish piper nor silver Will
purchase munitions of war, and the
Bank OF SPANS alleged gold reserve has
been drawn on heavily for this purpose.
The people who have not seen any form
of money but the well-nigh worthless
have taken alarm and are making
frantic efforts to exchange II for the
deprecated silver. knowing that they
cannot obtain gold for 1t.
In order TO save herself from threat
ened panic, she orders the expectation
of silver stopped, but even that will not
save her. Her unstable financial condi-
ton but illustrates that, while enlight-
cned nations have revised their none
tary systems upon a sound basis,
medieval Spain, in her ignorance. has
chung TO her silver standard. with ruin
as an inevitable result.
without money she cannot war, and
the money she can command Is worth
less outside her own boundaries. Even
there it is debased and deprecated
substitute for current exchange.
Among the lessons of this war THU
should not be without its salutary eff
fect.-Cincinnat Com mercial Gazette.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-02

whistling for a switch at the junction
The boy waited at the window TO see II
go by. Suddenly thought flashed into
his mind and his heart stopped beating.
He slipped into his clothes in twink.
ling and stole quickly downstairs and
quietly out OF the door, then scuttled
over the plain to the place where the
little river fell over the crest Of slight
hill and then dashed under the railroad
bridge. As Johnnie thought might be
the case, the bridge was as much OF
wreck as the little one was. The rails
were twisted and lay like jackstraws
among the jombled wood. Johnnie
heard the distant sigh again, and his
heart beat wildly. What could he doP
In n few minutes the express would
come. Suddenly he thought Of the red
light under his pillow. Taking full
breath, he ran home. lie heard the
sigh again. but no nearer. ut hasn't
started II hasn't startedl" he thought.
There's still time, still timel" In
minute he was again in his room, and
had the light and some matches In his
hand. IL seemed ages 20 him. lie
heard the faint sound again, but nearer
this time. "oh. it's started! God help
mel" he gasped. as he fled out into the
thinning darkness again. He did not go
to the bridge, as you may suppose, but
ran at full speed up the track toward
the sound, for well he knew that the
express couldn't stop short OF half n
mile ut the least. On, on he sped. At
last the right distance was reached.
And now the whistle sounded clear,
some way down round the bend. John
ME put the light In the middle OF the
| track and struck n match on the rail,
but the rail wns wet from the rain and
the match flickered and went out.
Nearer and nearer came the thunder
and shrill sounds. Johnnie gasped and
struck another match on the case Of
the red light. This time he was success
full. lie touched the match 10 the pow
der. There was n sputter, then another
sputter, and then n big fare OF red
arose and spread up and over the plain,
jus, as the headlight Of the locomotive
rounded the curve
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-02
what He wouId Like.

A man who looked the picture of
melancholy and physical discomfort
was sitting on the front step of store
which had been closed in honor of In
dependence day. Every time patriotic
explosion occurred he gave nervous
jump.
whats the matter?" said his friend.
aren't you going to join in the festiv-
ities?"
mo. / don't like gunpowder."
"But isn't there anything that you'd
enjoy? This Is a holiday, you know,
and a little innocent diversion is only
appropriate"
"Yes, there's one form of sport that
would suit me first-class."
"What is that?"
"Id like 10 20 somewhere and throw
snow balls. Washington Star.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-02

some jumpers. and then he would take
his fathers place in the section gang
and would support her. Mrs Duck
worth smiled through her tears. and
was brave and patient for her boys
sake.
The months passed slowly by, and
two years had gone since Mr. Duck
worth's death. when my story begins.
Through these years Johnnie had
trudged regularly TO the little school
house, which was long ways of, and
was standing finely in his lessons; and
his mother spent her time missing him
and expecting him, and sewing TO sup
port him. Her neighbors used TO ask
why she didn't come Oft the plain and
live among them, more coy like
where the trees grew. but both she and
Johnnie felt II a duty 10 stay where
they could watch the long sweep OF
railway track. Johnnie's interest in
everything concerning the trains con-
tinued and grew, and the boys in the
neighborhood used TO laugh and call
them his big pets.
was IVY oha
fathers death made him more so. He
did not seem to care to play with other
boys very much. His mother used e
urge him TO do so, saying that he was
| getting too old-fashioned, yet dreadine
| all the time that he would follow hel
advice, for he was very companionable
Johnnie was old-fashioned; but boy
would have been very old-fashioneC
| indeed not TO want 10 celebrate thu
Fourth OF July royalty. For this specia
Fourth that am going to tell yoi
about, Mrs. Duckworth had promised
her son a dozen packages Of little fire
crackers and five packages Of great biz
ones; but Johnnie, although he did no
say anything. was not satisfied. Wha
he wanted was a colored light, and b.
wanted IL fervently and persistently
The year before one Of the rich farmer
celebrated the Fourth by a display O
fireworks in the evening, the like o
which Johnnie had never seen. tn
farmer had imported them from far New
York. There were rockets and Romal
candles and scintillating wheels, sue
as the little village way up in the mort
OF the state had never had on the coun
terofits one store. And, wonder OF won
dersl there were great lights, green an
red, that liz up acres and acres OF tn
farm, and even illuminated Johnnie
and his mothers faces as they sat on III
little piazza OF their home watching IN
distant show. The next day Joi mi
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-02
MILWAUKEE, CELEBRATES.
BeE.ns the Festivities In CONNIE nm or
alton OF wisconsin's semi
Centennial.

Milwaukee, June 29.--Every incoming
train brought additional large crowds
10 the city and the carnival in cclebra-
ton of Wisconsin's semi-centennial
may now be said TO be In full swing.
The feature Of Tuesdays programme
was a grand military parade in the aft
ernoon in connection with the dedica-
ton OF the soldiers monument in Grand
Avenue park, In memory of Wisconsin's
heroes OF the civil war.
Mai. Moses Harris. u. s. A.. was chief
marshal OF the parade, which moved
through the principal streets and in
which 1000 veterans Of the National Sol
diers' home, G.. A. II. posts and various
patriotic societies took part. Rev.
Charles Stanley Lester delivered the
dedicatory address and Mrs. bly, un-
yelled the monument at three p. m. Ii
was accepted by Mayor Rose and Gov.
| Schofeld on behalf OF the city and
state respectively.
At least 100000 people viewed the
grand prize illuminated bicycle pa
peant. which was the feature OF the
| carnival programme Tuesday night
Chief Consul Martin G. Rotier, OF Wis
consin l.. A. W., was grand marshal
The parade was several miles long and
was confined 10 Grand avenue, start
ing from Twenty-seyenth street and
moving eastward as far as Grand Az
enue park, where the judges stand was
erected. Here the riders swung around
countermarching. giving the pageant
beautiful effect. There were many
elaborate and beautiful floats in line
notable among which was miniature
OF the battleship Maine, and Uncle San
on top OF huge globe. which wa
eheered to the echo. Every residence
along the line of march was lavish,
decorated and brilliantly illuminated
with fireworks In great profusion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-02

II should be borne In mind that the
silver men are intrenched in the senate,
and are watching vigilantly for chance
to bring in the silver standard. Unable
70 accomplish this task against the pres
emit house and the veto OF the president,
IL would bc their strategy, OF course, 10
gain by negative what II is impossible
10 effect by positive measures. An up
heavnl brought on by war would be
their opportunity; and by their control
OF the senate, almost any fiscal legisla-
ton Is at their mercy. Having once put
ourselves in the position where our
treasury requires fiscal enactments. we
must accept what the senate will allow
us. II does not require much imagina-
ton 10 see that in this passion for war
the silver group hope 10 find the oppor-
tunity they lost In 1896. The presence
Of Mr.. Bryan in Washington, and the
introduction by Mr.. Teller ofthe resolu-
ton Of recognition Of Cuba against the
| wishes OF the administration, showed
clearly enough their purpose TO outbid
the republican party by radical action.
PROF. J. Laurence Laughlin, In At
lantic.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-02
Our Flag.

Sing n song for the nag OF the stars and
the Stripesl
The dag OF the Red and the Biuel
The nag which Will live while the ages
shall last.
Becauae founded on bravery 40 truel
'Tis the nag OF our country. tho Flag OF
the freer'
The nag OF our Union foreverl''
The flag that IN bound 20 Americas heart
with a tic which no hardship can scvar
Fling II out TO the breezes In village aho
town.
The city, the mountain and piainl
II will tell it's own story wherever tbs seen
And tell not the stor, In vain.
Give cheers for the fiagl give cheers fol
tho boys"
Who bore IL through havoc and wee
For the sake OF the fre,dnm " won for ui
In the years that hnvo passed long ago
Mary ID. Brine. In Christian Work.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-02

Waving wildly. Johnnie sprang back
from the track. To his Joy he heard
the air brakes scrape and the steam
escaping. The great train passed on,
but at a lessened rate Of speed. After
IL our young hero ran pell-mell. He
saw the sparks belching out OF the
engines chimney, and saw that the
train had stopped near his home.
When he came up to 1t, he found the
men walking about with lanterns, and
asking what was the matter. Imagine
their amazement when a small boy OF
ten explained all 10 them. Think OF
the cheers that rang out in the gray
air! and of how the question. put by
one conductor: whats the matter
with Johnnie Duckworth?" was an
swered with a roar: HES all right"
Mrs. Duckworth was awakened by the
snortiug locomotive, and heard the
cheers, in which she seemed TO dis
tinguish her sons name. Johnnie saw
| first light In his mothers room, and d.
rectly there was light in the parlor and
the front door opened. He called feeb-
ly. "Mother!" for the terrible nervous
strain he had been under was beginning
| TO tell upon him. Some of the men heard
his little cry, and gently raised him
on their shoulders and carried him TO
her, cheering and cheering again. Many
of the men passengers went along with
them. They mounted the steps, and
then in a short word OF two told what
had happened, for their little rescuer
needed care. "Mr. Duckworth over
again" had tainted. Several OF themen
stayed with the anxious mother, and
the others went away and stood at a
distance waiting TO hear news of the
boy. Soon tidings were bpDught that
he was all right, and then another long
cheer rent the air. Johnnie heard IL
and smiled at his mother, who was
hugging him and crying and laughing
at the same instant
The section gang was summoned and
the bridge repaired in two or three
hours.
Johnnie was well enough 10 be taken
out on TO the piazza TO see the express
steam away with everyone leaning out
OF the windows or standing on the plat
forms waving and shouting TO him and
his mother.
While the repairs were being made
Mrs. Duckworth received gentleman
after gentleman. They made every
kind of grateful offer to the proud
mother, but she refused them all with
quiet dignity, saying that her son had
but done his duty, and he would be
repaid for having done SO, very long
time off. she hoped, when he should
reach the terminus where his father
was already. They appreciated hei
feeling, and honored her too much Il
insist. Nothing, however, prevented
the president of the road, who was in
formed OF Johnne's bravery, from see
ing that he had splendid start in thu
railroad business he so much loved, anS
in which he has now a position such al
Mr.. Duckworth, ST., had never In hi
most hopeful moments dreamed of TO
his son.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-02

After breakfast on the Fourth John
ME and his mother went 10 see what
was left Of the red light. A little
charred board was all that remained.
Johnnie took this home as a memento,
and then went about setting off his
firecrackers like any other small boy,
almost forgetting the big thing he and
his red light had done.-James PEN
min Qton, In ". Y. Examiner.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-02
An italian artist in London is said TO

An italian artist in London Is said 10
have just perfected new rauge-fnder
which, IL Is claimed, will be OF immense
service both In peace and war. IL is
said 10 be a great improvement on all
range-hnders now In use. The distance
OF any object can he ascertained by a
mere glance through the instrument,
II being shown On little dial the mo-
ment the object IS focused.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-02

Recollect 18th what delight
list to stay up bout all night
Helpin' 'em FIRE anvils. or
Maxim other sounds o. war.
list to wish the earth was drilled
out inside and powder-filled,
And that could somehow just
Touch 'er of and hear 'er bust!
Was no cannon-crackers then;
Kind o. wish they had been.
Then they would o. sounded sweet,
Now they lift me or my feet.
I've begun 10 think at noise
Was created Just for boys.
And the Fourth don't seem 10 me
Nice as what IL ust TO be.
Just as patriotic. still
Somehow / don't catch the thrill
o. the loud to-doin's like
When was little tyke.
Wasn't nothin' then but
Had a finger I'm the pie.
But that finger. as you see,
Got blowed or eventually.
Nixon Waterman. In l.. A. w. Bulle
tin
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-02

The queen Of Holland now quotes the
queen OF England, and declares n wish
TO reign for year before becoming an
aflianced bride.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-02

ETTIN' near { h 9
Fourth agin:
Sakes alive! h o W
time does spinl
Don't seem like It's
sixty year
Since I first begun
10 hear
All the loud, tri-
umphant noise
AT we made when
we was boys
When we ust 10
wish at powder
Was lots cheaper
and lots louder.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-07-02

OHNNIE DUCK
WORTH had the
most exciting part
OF his Fourth of
July celebration
very early on the
morning of the
ear-splitting day;
even much earlier
than that gray
hour when you very
Evening journal., 1898-03-15

JOHN RYAN ENTERTAINS NEW
ARK FRIENDS ROYIALLY-DEIA-
WARE COLLEGE TO BE REPRE-
SCENTED IN PHILADELPHIA.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
News * March ia party was ten
dered John Ryan, at his home, on Elk
river, & xteen miles from this town, on
Saturday evening. The party returned
home Y yesterday. ]. B. White was elect
cd high sheriff, and Archie Chandler,
deputy, and J. Ryan, turnkey. If
trouble ensued, these officers were to
use Mr.. Ryan's ice-hOuse as the prison.
The time was passed in sailing and
fshing. and a clam-balke was served
with wine and champagne. The fol-
lowing were in the party: Thomas
Falsey. John B White, Harry Bray,
Isaac Vansant, Steven Hommedien,
James Kane, William Colemary, Fred
EurkhC lder, Frank Bray, Archie Cham
Asher Hudson, John Ryan and Master
I'letchor Kane.
The II. e. Church will give an enter
tlinmelt in the lecture room on Friday
evening.
JOlu l4AOllNici VI Iullthl1llAlcs - Wis
ling his aunt on Academy street.
John Masher who is connected will
! one of the largest electric light plants
] IN Washington, is visiting relatives il
this town.
The New-Century Club held it,
weekly meeting at its room on MaiI
street last evening. Many of the mem
| bers made addresses, which were yer!
| interes ing.
Delaware College will be Represented
in the relay races of the University o
Pennsylvania on April 20 by a goo,
team. A number OF students are be
ing drilled under Ira /. Pierce. '97
and 1t is expected that the team fl
nally selected from those in training
will be able to give a good account o
itself. Delaware College opponents
will be Villa Nova, Ursinus and Muh
lenberg colleges.
Robert Jackson, of Charleston, is Wis
iting his daughter, Mrs. Jennie Frick
of this town.
Evening journal., 1898-03-15

supper recently at Newman's Hotel to
a few az his friends. Those present
we're: Or. b. L. Lewis, A. Conner,
Clarle. Clifton, T. Curry, N. johnson,
". II. Murphy, DIR. Riley, III. G. Fgem-
ing. J. S. Harrington, f. w. Harring-
Ton, James Lord, e. T. Cooper and
George Hanson. The evening was
rent in a very sociab,e manner and
was thoroughly enjoyed by all who
we're there.
William II. Wix. of Brederica. spent
Saturday with his son, Arlington Wix,
Of this place.
Ray Jacobs, of Frederick, is visiting
his aunt, Mrs. w. r. Williamson.
Miss Bessie Emerson. of Frederick,
ls visiting her sister. Mrs. H. r. Will
liams.
Thomas Sadler, Of Delaware City,
spent Sunday with II. p. Williams.
T. L. Page will manage the Atlantic
Hotel, at Ocean City the coming saa-
son.
A Brooklyn syndicate now owns
Slaughter Beach, and the place has
been christened New Brighton
REV. w. c. Hogg. pastor OF the Pres
byterian Church, OF Bridgeville, is as
In his evangelistic meetings.
Mrs. Lucy Hanson has returned from
an extended visit in New Jersey.
Miss Laura Layton, of Bridgeville
spent a few days in town the past
week
Miss Laura Wix has returned &c
Frederick, having spent the past month
| in and near town.
Mrs. Mollie Harrington has returned
/ from her visit at Dover, accompanied
by her mother, Mrs. BOstio
Miss Sallie Satterleld is visiting
/ friends in town.
Miss Frances Williamson has return
ed from visit to F'rederica friends.
Mrs Emory Harrington is reported
| quite I'll.
Miss Emma Downes Is visiting II
| Wilmington.
Miss Ida Donavan, OF Georgetown
has been visiting Mrs. Short
| Il. w Harrington and II. G. Flem
| ing spent Sunday with Milford friends.
Frank Fleming spent Sunday even
ing with Frederick friends.
Evening journal., 1898-03-15
FIRST HERRING CATCH AT NEWPORT
FUWOGD A. HEAFeN MEETS WITH
"a PAINFUL ACCrDENT-OTHEt
NEW PORT NOTES.

FLWOGD A. HEAlFaN MEETS WITH
"a PAINFUL ACCHDENT-OTHER
NEW PORT NOTES.
special correspondence Evening Journal
Newp ort. March 15.-The package So
cial to he given by Miss Eta Lyman on
Wcdnesday evening promises to be a
great success. Every guest is expect
I'd TO D-lEg package, watch will he
sod al luttion.
Darie; Green is slightly improved in
health.
Harry Baldwin and wife, Of Will
mington, have been visiting William
Boyd.
Calver Anderson, OF Newport, spent
Sunday with w. Lewis Duff
Frank Wilson, of Wilmington, is Wis
iting John Phillips
John Ford spent Sunday with friends.
John Mendinhall spent the day at his
country residence.
Mrs. McHenry, of Wilmington, and
Mrs. Brooks, of Baltimore, spent Sum
day with the family of e. A. Hearn.
John p. Griffith, Of Wilmington, and
Miss Ethel Miller, of this place, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Cur
rinder.
L. Cass Weldin, who has been visit
ing S. Marshall Johnson, has RETURN
ed to his home In Pittsburg.
Miles Cunningham, of Andastaka
Tribe, I. o. r. NJ, won the regalla
which was being competed for by men,
bers of several tribes.
w. T.. French, of Wilmington, spen1
Monday with S. d. Townsend, Jr.,
Mrs. Elizaibeth Holt spent Monday
in Wilmington.
Charles Lawton, of Wilmington, was
here on business yesterday.
Edward A. Hearn had a bone of his
hand broken last week by a piece o.
wood flying from belt and striking
\ him.
Richard King made the first catcl
OF herring in the Christiana at thii
| point to-day.
Miss May Wood is visiting friends a
| HOckessin.
| S. D. Townsend, Jr.. attended a com
pany at New Castle last evening.
Evening journal., 1898-03-15
He WORKED RAPIDLY.

S MITCHELL, THE BURGLAR,
rs HIS LEG IRONS WITH
|CKET SAWS.
report of how james Mitchell,
|rglar, was found in his cell yes
morning with his leg irons saw
land which was exclusively noted
Evening Journal, is still a sub
much comment. The saws used
|e work were very fine, and are
bid which are used in the making
|he fancy wooden articles
ARE exposed for sale in the
1t is still a matter of conjec-
/ to how he came into possession
saws. His cell was thoroughly
led yesterday and two or three
small saws were found. Mitchell
ZEN removed to an upper cell and
in irons there. AS he was
|ed of his clothing and given a
|uit, it is believed he will not be
|sful in freeing himself Of the
|Rgain.
|gherty, the escaped prisoner, is
large and no trace Of his where
/ is known.
Evening journal., 1898-03-15
FREDERICK SOCIALS
THOSE WHO ARE VISITING AND
THOSE ENTERTAINING FlRIENDS
FROM A DISTANCE.


FROM A DISTANCE.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Frederick, March 15.-,A company Of
little folk surprised Miss Hattie David
son ON Saturday evening by giving her
pleasant party. The time was very
merrily spent by quite company Of
girls, ranging from the age of 10 to IA
years. Music, recitations and games
concluded by an abundance of refresh
ments, made the occasion one of more
than ordinary interest. The company
consisted of Misses Cora Reik, Laura
Case, Agnes Carrow, Ethel Sipple, Pre-
ella Hardesty, Cooper Manlove, Anna
williams, Virgie Spurry, Anna May
Belts, ClaramOnd Belts, Alice Belts,
Lizzie Wix, Carrie Lewis, Nettie Far
enger and Anna O'Brian.
Quite a number of the fishermen Of
town have moved to Bowers Beach to
engage in the shad fishing at that
place.
Mrs. Rachel Craig, of Philadelphia,
is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs.
Paris r. Carlisle. Sr.
Edward West, of Harrington, was in
town On Sunday.
DIR. Harry Reik. Of Baltimore, is the
guest Of his father, II. a. Reik.
Mrs. Mary Harrington has returned
from an extended visit to Georgetown.
Frank F'lemming. of Harrington,
spent Sunday in town.
James Manlove, Mrs. Ella Huggins
and d daughter, Nathaniel Young and
John Reynolds left on steamer F'reder-
lea ye terday morning for visit to
PHILADELPHIA.
Evening journal., 1898-03-15
SUCCESSFUL HAUL.

l. FISHERMEN CAUGHT THIR-
1N BIG FAT SHAD YESTER-
Z.
iph Johnson and William Bowen,
Dcal fishermen who made a drift
in Salem cove yesterday, were
Bsful in catching thirteen fine
They sold readily for so cents
!. 1t is expected that this will be
bentive for others to start out to-
William Pustill, George Duncan
William Bartlett started yesterday
myrna creek and will gradually
their way up TO this city.
Evening journal., 1898-03-15
NEW CASTLE NEWS NOTES

ith the resumption of the Delaware
Works to-day came an army Of
seeking employment. 1t is stated
'ood authority that No. ! furnace
soon be lighted in addition to those
|ldy in operation.
pDert Newlove was bitten on the
yesterday by a small dog. The
nd was slight and gave Mr.. New
no alarm.
e. and Mrs. c. P. Holcomb expect
|emove to their Summer residence
ne Buttonwoods, on OF about Wed
lay next.
eorge Hofmann is suffering from an
G attack of erysipelas, but is re-
ed slightly improved to-day.