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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30
STAMPEDES A TOWN.
One Happy Day in Circus Elephant
Charities Life.
wakes up and Frightens the old
City of Rending, Pa, Tries 10 XIII
New Keeper and surren-
ders 10 an OLD Friend.

s'Look out for the elephant" shout
ed n hundred throats when Charlie, t.1
big pet of j. III. La Pearls circus, broke
from his chain on the grounds Of the
outskirts of Reading, Pa, last Sunday
morning.
James Mackey, who had been tenn
porarily installed as keeper Of animals,
act out after the brute and overlook
him and attempted 20 bring him back
TO the grounds. Charlie, however, de-
cliaed to obey his new master. MaclSey
then began preparations TO use force,
when the animal suddenly turned on
aim and, Selling him about the body
with his trunk, hurled the keeper into
a ditch.
Before Mackey could get out of the
way the animal charged on him and en-
deavored TO dig him out of the ditch
with his tusks. Mackey saw the brute
coming, and when he found that ii
would be impossible TO get away he lay
still. and to this he owes his life, for
an another second Charlie made dive
for his body, and, while he did not
crush his master to death, he succeeded
In breaking three of his ribs.
Charlie then gave tremendous roar
and, turning toward the city, started
of at rapid walk. He was followed
by one of the smaller animals, but the
latter did not get far when its chain
became entangled with flre-plug and
he was returned TO the circus grounds
without trouble.
In the meantime Charlie reached the
thiclSly settled part of the city. Men,
women and children were frightened al
most out of their wits and scampered
into their homes or into side streets.
When the city park was reached
Charlie gave vent to his feelings by fire.
quent trumpetings. There he spied a
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30
sample OF Texa. Ju.t.cc.

Roy Bean, at one time justice of the
peace in Langtry, Tex, administered
the law according TO his own lights.
He held court in his saloon, and il was
his custom in minor cases 20 fine the
defendants drinks for the crowd" and
nd journ court till the fne had Dcen coll
lected. One day he acted MS coroner IN
the case of an unknown man found dead
on the outskirts of the Town. Nothing
was brought out by examination be-
yond the fact that n revolver and two
$40 pieces were found on the corpse,
whereupon Bean pocisted both weapon
and money, declaring that "the deceased
came TO his end through some unknown
means. and, inasmuch as II was guilty
of carrying concealed weapons, against
the peace and dignity of the state of
Texas and this community, the court
fines Il $io."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30
WHOSE WIFE is SHE?
Strange Case of Brooklyn Woman
with Two Husbands.
when Reinii<e became Poor Ess
Friend Arxbcreer Took His spouse
on His Hands, No. 1 Acting
as Best Man.

Mrs. Fannie Reinike Arzberger, who
lives on Wyckoff avenue, Brooklyn, has
two husbands, both Of whom have been
fast friends for years.
So high is their regard for each other,
says the New York World, that when
Lou Arzberger married his friend
Lou Reinike's wife March %, 1895, he
asked Reinike to stand up with him as
his best man, which he did.
A divorce never entered their minds.
They did not know 1t was necessary.
Reinike was the first TO fall in love
with Miss Fannie Hoffman six years
ago. After brief courtship they were
married September 10, 1898, and until
March, 1895, lived happily together.
Reinike lost his position in the little
tailor shop on Myrtle avenue where he
was employed, and poverty married their
happiness. They were very poor and
Reinike did not know what TO do.
"Why not see your friend Arzber-
ger?" suggested Mrs. Reinike. A happy
thought! He would, and he did. ARR
berger was a friend indeed. He had
steady employment at the lronclad
Manufacturing company on Cook street,
and was better prepared TO help the
stranded pair than anyone they knew.
"What shall do" pleaded Reinike TO
his friend Arzberger, with wife on
my hands to take care Of, and no money
or work?"
"Well, to help you out, old fellow" re-
piled Arzberger, ~ will marry your wife
and take good care of her, but you must
act as the best man at the wedding, so
there will not be any trouble"
And so II was agreed.
In short time the trio, Reinile and.
his wife and the prospective husband,
Arzberger, went TO the church, where
Arzberger married his friends wife,
Reinike acting as the best man at the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30

ceremony and witnessing the marriage
certificate, with another friend, Frank
Strumpzler.
Ever since Arzberger and his wife
have been happy. Three little girls,
Lizzie, Ella and a baby not yet chris
tened, have come to bless the union.
Their home on Wyckoff avenue is a
humble one, but their comfort is as
sured.
Reinike is not so friendly with his
wife's present husband as he was five
years ago. There has been a yearning
at his heart for his wife, and several
Times he has called to plead his cause.
"Clear out of this, now!" exclaimed
Mrs. Arzberger to him the other day,
cor ! Will tell my other husband when
he comes home, and it won't be good
for you"
"What do / know about a divorce?'
Mrs. Arzberger said TO a reporter. "All
] know is that ReinilSe, my first hus-
band, acted as the best man for ARR
berger, my present husband, and when
he put his name to the paper as n wit
ness that settled il, and he can't bother
me. Reinike was a good husband till
he lost his job. Then we agreed that |
should marry Arzberger
"When we lived on Flushing avenue
Reinike would pass by and try to talk
with me, but / told him / would sic
Arzberger on him. lie is little fellow,
but he can fight, you bet!"
Mrs. Arzberger said she was 2s
years old, but looks much younger. Her
father and mother are dead and she has
not relative that she knows Of.
AT the Ironclad Manufacturing COM
pany, where Arzberger is employed as a
tinsmith, he is regarded by his en-
ployers as a faithful and steady worker.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30

geranium bed and, probably attracted
by the bright colors, did the elegant
by marching over it, crushing the pref
ty plants out of sight with his big
feet.
Charlie started off in the direction
of the lily pond. This is frequented by
thousands of men, women and children,
on Sundays especially.
Charlie made direct for the pond, and
before the half-frightened people were
aware of his presence he made plunge
for the water and was soon into IL up TO
his body. He filled his trunk full of
water and blew 1t at those near by.
The big fellow did not remain in the
pond long. He started of in the direc-
ton of Mount Penn. in the rear Of the
park. He followed the main road for Il
short distance. when he took TO the hill.
After reaching Spuhler's summer re-
sort, on the mountain slope, Charlie
stopped for rest. just then party of
men made their appearance armed with
pitchforks. Charlie seemed TO imagine
that he was TO be punished, and he dis
persed the crowd in less than a minute.
All this time the circus men were look
ing for Henry Hoffman, the regular
keeper, who had left the show that
morning intending 10 return TO his
home in New York state. He was found
at the station, and decided TO land his
pet safely at the circus grounds.
Hoffman, says the New York World,
was provided with horse and ESarted
I'm pursuit of the unruly animal and
found him near Lauterbach's springs,
on Mount Penn. The animal recognized
his master instantly.
"What are you doing here!' said
Hoffman, rather sharply.
The big fellow looked at his master
a moment and then walked APP TO him
and rubbed his shoulder against Hoff-
man.
"Arc you tired, Charlic?" asked the
keeper.
A nod signified that he was. After
short rest Hoffman called out: Come
on. now; we must go bask," and the
elephant followed as mSekly as n
lamb
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30
MONKEY ADOPTS KITTEN.
Miss Joci<o. the wonder of siUhtseers
at Juneau, Alaska, Cares for
~ Feline Founding.

One of the most unique sights of Jul
ncau. Alaska, and the source of never
failing interest TO tourists who visit
that place, is the tender care of Miss
Joclo, said 10 be the only monkey in
Alaska, for little founding kitten.
Miss Jocko belongs TO Terry Cohn,
who short time ago placed kitten
in charge of the monkey. She at once
literally took the founding to her
breast and cared for it with all the sym
pathy and tenderness peculiar 10 the
quadramana. When strangers came
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30

A rat was caught alive on board a
British naval vessel in a trap, says the
London Field, and the animal was
thrown from the trap into the water
without being killed. A large gull that
VAS following in the wake Of the ship
70 pick up scraps of food thrown over
BOARD by the steward swooped several
times, endeavoring TO pick the rat up.
Once the bird got too close TO the rats
Jaws and the beast grabbed Il by the
neck. After a short fight the rat sues
reedcd in killing the bird. Whether
the rat reached shore or not is the ques-
tion. since the ship soon got out Of
eight OF the skipper and his craft.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30
FAN NIPS HIS BEARD.
Sad Encounter Of Jonathan Petit
grew and His Whiskers with
N Chicago Electric Fan.

When Jonathan Pettigrcw, of Burr
Oak, Kan, returns TO his wife and chill
dren it is a question whether they will
recognize him as the paterfamilias. He
left his home couple Of days ago and
reached Chicago late the other after
noon. lie was sorry, says the Chicago
Chronicle, he ever came here 10 sell
stock and seek enjoyment. Besides the
cattle he chaperoned to the stock yards,
he brought along most luxuriant
growth Of hirsute APPENDICES, drop.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30

At the Jardin dcs Plantcs in Paris the
inhabitants were surprised recently by
the birth Of young camel, and the new
arrival naturally attracted much atten-
tion from the visitors. A large elephant
which used TO be the center OF attrac-
ton exhibited signs OF dissatisfaction
at the success of his young neighbor,
but In spite Of his trumpeting was un-
able to reconquer the tickle crowd. AT
last the elephant filed his trunk with
water and discharged II over the per-
sons standing looking at the baby
camel
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30
DOG SAVED Ills LIFE.
That Is why rat Sullivan Got Hobo
Dick, n Tramp MonErcf. Out
of The City Pound.

Hobo" Dick, Chicago dog that at
tanned fame by saving the lives Of two
men one of the coolest nights of last
winter, was put into the public pound
for the second time because none of his
many friends met the requirements Of
the city dog ordinance and provided
him with an officially tagged collar,
Although without a pedigree and In
every way unattractiye. "Hobo" Dick
has frequently displayed more than or
binary canine intelligence. He soon
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30
COMEDY Or ERRORS.
Cali Clerks Mistake Caused nm Up
roar In Nine Rooms az n New
Orleans Hotel.

"The other evening, just before we
changed watch" said the clerk AZ one
OF the hotels to New Orleans Times
Democrat Reporter, "a fat drummer
came up and began figuring out his ex-
pensc account for the day. He took the
first piece of paper he could lay his
hands on and didn't notice that II was
the blank we use for keeping a mem
oranda of morning calls. The blank is
arranged in columns, headed by figures
representing hours and half hours, and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30
BOTH DISSATISFIED.
And when They Found 1t Out There
Was n Lively Time Between
Boss md Clerk.

According to the Chicago Daily News,
a young clerk in an Office on Fifth av-
enue lately became very much dissatis-
fed with his position and as a conse-
quencc his employer became dissatis-
fed with him.
So il happened that each inserted an
advertisement in daily paper and each
wrote in response to each Others ex-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30
Fad. Of MiIIIonnIrc..

A recently compiled list OF the fads
of New York millionaires includes the
following; John Jacob Aston. making
original experiments in chemistry; ].
ID. Rockefeller, playing on the violin;
w. l.. ID. Stokes, collecting historic car
riagcs and hats. and w. Seward Webb,
growing vegetables.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30
Duck. Laying black Eggs.

According TO a writer in French
scientific paper, ducks fed on acorns,
which they viii eat ravenously, not un-
frequently lay black eggs. The reason
lis that their cggshell is naturally rich
in iron, and this combines with the
tannln in the acorn to produce good
fast black. The same paper states that
" fowls are fed on boiled lobster shells
they will law bright red eggs
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30
WAITED FOR HIMSELF.
A Capital story Told mt the Expense
of bright, but Absent
Minded, Lawyer.

There's an absent-minded lawyer in
Cincinnati on whom good story is
told in the Commercial Tribune. Re-
Gently he had occasion to be out Of his
Office for a short time, and before leav-
ing he pinned on the outside Of the door
a slip of paper bearing these words:
"Will be back at 1890; please sit down
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30

and wait" He placed chair in the
hall and slowly descended two or three
flights of steps.
On reaching the street lie remembered
he had forgotten something, and la
boriousiy climbed the stairs. Reach
ing the top, he read the notice: "Please
sit down and watt" on his door, and so
he sat down and waited for himself TO
come back
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30

A New York woman who Is making
n study OF flowers and their effects upon
different temperaments claims that yell
low blossomsafford protection from dis
case germs, that daisies worn by nery-
Gus women will benefit them and that
violets act as intoxicants or stimulants
upon some people.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30
Dodsed the ContrIsution nov.

A boy accompanied his father to
church. and when the collection was
takenup the youngster closely watched
the performance. When the collectors
made their returns the boy said to his
father: Half Of them got In for moth
ing"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30

pressed want. 1t happened also that
they sat near each other In the Office
and received their answers simultane-
ously.
This is what the employer read:
"Sir; | am competent, faithful and
n hustler.- / desire to change because
my present employer is unreasonable
and unappreciative.
This is what the young man read:
"Sir: want a young man with some
brains and get up to him. Call at once
II you desire 20 work. No more nonenti-.
ties wanted"
Then the explosion occurred.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30

Experts agree that the life OF dog U.s.
shortened by close breeding and exhibit
tlon. and that we are gradually raising
dogs that will not be so long-llved as
the semiwlld types.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30

A whooping cough party Is reported
from New Jersey. Only sufferers from
the malady, which was then epidemic,
were invited, and the children are said
20 have had "a good time between
coughs"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30

a man from Wisconsin, accused Of
attempting 10 poison resident Of Col
orado Springs. has been acquitted on
the plen OF insanity; and physicians tes-
titled that his insanity was due TO the
great altitude OF the town.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-30

When a man Is considered good
catch he Is liable to have good many
girls thrown at him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-31

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
BENTON CITY, Aug. al. D. Dish
man shipped q car Of sheep from here
Tuesday night.
Mrs. ia. Clark, who has been quite
III, is convalescing.
Shelton Douglass, who has been sick
with typhoid fever, lie much better.
Mrs. Charles Duffens was taken sud-
denly III Sunday, being unconscious
for some time, but she is doing much
better.
Misses Stella and Ethel LANG are
on the sick list.
VIM. Hale, Of near Martinsburg, was
the guest Of Prof. R. q. Hale Monday.
John Wilson, Of MoberIy, visited his
father, Uncle Henry Wilson, Sunday.
E. L. Woodsop, Of st. Louis, visited
friends here ST. lrday and Sunday.
Mrs. Cox, Of h 1ico, visited Mrs. ].
WE. cton Sunday.
VIM. Pine, who has been working
In Iowa the past month, was here to
see his best girl Sunday.
A. r. Romans and wife visited Mrs.
Romans mother, Mrs. Coil, Sunday.
Jesse Hicks and wife were the
guests Of J.. A. Lanig and family last
Sunday.
Wm.M lllins and sister, Miss orpha,
starteC for the Auxvasse barbecue
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-31
DULY ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the LEDaHn.
DULY, Aug. 2s.-Quite a number
from here attended fhe Fair in Mex
loo last week and report q good time
and a good Fair.
d. B. Orear, who has been visiting
in Kansas City for the past two or
three weeks, returned home on Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Summers, OF Mont
gomery county, who have been visit
iyg Mrs. Summers' parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Witt, have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Anderson, Of
Marshall, Mo-, who have been visit
ing Mrs. Anderson's sister, Mrs. 7.
W. Lambert, have returned home.
Prof. F. Brace will commence an
eight months school at Duly Sept.
4.h.
Misc zadia Dyke, who has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Witt, has re-
turned to her home In Montgomery
county.
Quite a number from here attended
the barbecue at Auxvasse Saturday
and report 3 fine time.
B. F. Fox, our road boss, has been
doing some good work around Duly,
Rev. Dorgan, Of New York, 10 Wis
ting bis parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM,
Dorgan.
The lawn social at Bates Fletcher'i
Monday night was well attended.
There will be no preaching at Trim.
ity Sept. 8.
A large crowd of young folks at
tended the lawn party at Mord Fox'E
on Tuesday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-31
SKINNER OLIPPINGs.


Correspondence OF the Ledger.
SKINNER, Aug, 29.-R. o. Peck, o.
Rowena, was in u parts Friday buy
ing stock to ship.
A lawn party was given by MI. anc
Mrs. Mord Fox Tuesday night. Much
mirth and enjoyment was had by al
who participated.
School opens at Gatswood Sept
4 with Mia Lucy Rudasill teacher We
predict success.
Miss Addie Fansler returned to hel
homo in Oallao last week.
Judge Henry T. Squirting sold hi
fat cattle last week to Sam Palmer, O.
Sturgeon, at 81 cents to go the las
ten days In September or the fra|
ten days in October.
AS was stated In last weeks papel
the Blum Bros. sold a load of cattl,
at 4kc. They got $3.50 to go mex
month.
Elmer GatewOOd was on the sicI
list last week.
County Assessor Taylor Berry ant
daughter, Miss Minnie, left for Mex
leo Monday.
An interesting meeting lie beinI
held at Bethlehem. The pastor i
being assisted by Rev. shousb, o
Mexico.
The concert at olivet last sunda.
afternoon was a glowing success o
the $40 wanted, $1,000 was made up
Mrs. Frederick Boeger died at tn
residence Of her son-in law, Johl
Dahlem, Jr., last Monday at the agI
OF 70 years. She leaves a number o
children, brothers and sisters with
host Of friends to mourn the loss o
her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-31
GRAND PRAIRIE.

correspondent oftho Ledger.
GRAND PRAIRIE, Aug. 2s.-Mrs. w.
G. Sims and family are visiting relat-
ives in Boone county while Bill and
son, Dennie, look after the pigs and
chickens.
Rev. VIM. Jesse preached at the
school house Sunday afternoon.
"Uncle Billie" lie still full Of his old
time vigor and orthodox Christianity
Most Of our people have been at
tending the Baptist ~protracted meet
ing at Benton City for two weeks,
The meetings will close In a few days.
Rev. Lewis Dorgan preached to q
crowded house at Benton Sunday
night, and stopped over night with
his brother, Robert. He will leave In
a few days for New York to resume
his theological studies.
Mrs. A. D. Erisman is expecting 9
visit from q number Of Ohio relatives
In September and will hold q family
reunion.
School will begin next Monday witt
J. N. Gross as teacher. The schoo.
house and premises have been put in
good condition, and, with such enter
prising school directors as justin
White, A. d. Erisman and Harry
shoup, the school should be Q success
Mrs. VIM. II. Sims has been alex fol
several weeks but snow much better
Misses Blanche and Essie White are
sick with malarial fever and Mr.. White
is disabled By smashed toe, caused BY
letting q chunk OF coal fall on it.
Mr.. Fuhrer 10 also on the sick list.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-31
Saturday, driving 3 spirited YOU

Saturday, driving Q spirited young
horse which became frightened and
ran away, throwing the occupants out,
but luckily both escaped injury.
The ~protracted meeting at the Bap-
fist church is doing much good, six
additions being made in two weeks.
Grandfather" Jesse delivered an
able sermon to q large audience Sun
day. Elder Taylor expects to continue
the services through this week.
John Hoffsess is buying q bunch Of
calves, paying from els to s21 per
head.
r. II. Brown lost his valuable fami-
ly mare Sunday night.
2. T. Dillon purchased a pair Of
work horses from Henry Romans for
SIS.
Mrs. Fred Flittner, Of Mexico, is the
guest Of Chaa. Duffens and family.
John Hoffsesa and wife are home
from a visit In Bayliss, III.
We are in receipt a letter from Il.
b. Painter, special salesman for the
Continental Tobacco %. He Is now,
with three officers of the company,
making q tour of the principal Eastern
cities. He informs rs he 10 having q
continuous round Of pleasure as well
as plenty OF work. His friends will be
glad to know he is doing well and en-
joying his vacation.
Mrs. James Wylde returned from
Danville Monday, where she visited
her sister, Mrs. Poindexter.
The public school here opened Mon
day with Prof. Hale as principal and
Miss Minnie Harrison teacher of the
primary department, and both are ex-
cellent instructors. We have received
applications from q number of out
siders for admittance this term and
expect several more. This will make
our school very interesting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-08-31
THOMPSON ITEMS.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
THOMPSON, No., Aug. 2o.-Mlss
Bette Eastman, of Martinsburg, is
Visiting Miss Susie Northcutt.
H. t. CAN'T is improving his prop
erty by putting up fencing and sheds.
Mrs. James Riley, formerly Of this
place, now of st. Louis, is visiting
Thompson friends.
W. b. Mcdonald is preparing to
erect a store building which will add
considerable to the town.
ii. 7. CAN'T sold Mcbride & Son, Of
Centralia, one car Of hogs Tuesday.
Mrs. Hulen, of Sturgeon, visited
Mrs. Elliott Sunday.
Rev. Harrington filled his regular
appointment at Liberty Sunday.
John Wills and wife visited o, B.
Mayes and wife Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Lane, Of Parsons, Kan, re-