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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

tunities II offers, the ignorance that
heretofore existed regarding the coun-
try is rapidly diminishing.
The area of Canada, all told, is
3,456, 1852 square miles. The mind can
scarcely comprehend the vastness of
this area. The distance through Can
ada from the Atlantic 90 the Pacific
IS roundly 5000 miles. In Ontario and
Quebec, the older provinces of the Do
minion. there is not much farming land
available, but westward of Ontario, in
the old Hudson Bay territory, now
known as Western Canada, there are
hundreds OF millions OF acres of the
choicest land on the continent all
ready for the plowman. There
are the provinces of Manitoba, com
prising $4,000 square miles; Assinaboia,
about 10000 square miles; Keewatin,
$4,000 square miles; Saskatchewan.
100000 square miles; Alberta, 100000
square miles; Athabnska. 1914, 900 square
miles; Northwest territories, 00G.000
square miles. Now that the United
States has filled up, no similar block
of agricultural lands awaiting the set
tier is TO be found anywhere else.
Lord Sellsirk in 1912 prophesied that
these plains of Western Canada would
vet maintain y population of 100000
600 souls. AMI why note Last yrar
Manitoba alone had nearly 100000
acres under crop in wheat. oats, barley.
fax and other grains, and potatoes and
other roots. This is undoubtedly the
coming wheat field Of the world. The
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

WELD pee acre Is prodsgious. A late
United States consul. In one of his re-
ports from Winnipeg. wrote that when
the harvest time came the entire labor
TO be found in the region was wholly
inadequate to the task of caring for
the crop. The wheat had grown SO
tall and stout and was so heavily laden
with grain that the work of threshing
and stocking WINS exhausting In the ex-
IRENE. The strength and weight of
the growing grain frequently broke
the reaping machines, and the utmost
exertion of strong men was needed 10
handle the great weight OF the sheayes.
In some years the average yield has
been about 30 bushels per acre, in one
or two years il fell to about is bushels,
but even that production with present
prices will yield large profit. the cost
Of raising an acre being placed by ex-
perts at from five 10 seven dollars per
acre.
Wheat, however, is not the only
cereal grown. The crops of oats, bar
ley and peas are phenomenal. Oats
were found by delegates visiting the
country to yield from GO to 90 bushels
to the acre, while in some instances
they have been known to exceed 100
bushels. One delegate states: THE
grain stood five feet six inches high,
the heads were more than 10 inches
long and each chaff case is found TO
contain not one but three perfect kerr
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

nels of oats" What other country pro-
duces such oats?
The yield Of barley is enormous and
the quality is so superior that ii is
sought after by brewers everywhere at
several cents per bushel more than that
grown in other countries. Peas, too,
yield n splendid crop. They are en-
being used for hog fattening they
give splendid results both in quality
Of meat and in the weight gained by
the animals. To the fact that the hogs
are fed on peas instead Of corn experts
attribute the entire absence from the
country OF hog cholera, so familiar in
some OF the western states. 1t must
not be supposed that corn will not
grow in Western Canada. 1t does grow
there to height of ten 20 twelve feet,
and is used for ensilage and occa-
sionally for fodder.
With regard to the yield OF cereals a
few figures may not be out Of place.
There is an experimental farm in Mani
toba and another in the northwest ter
ritories.
In oats, in three years continuous
test AT the Manitoba farm the average
yield, with u different varieties sown,
was rs bushels 20 pounds TO the acre;
at the experimental farm in the north
westterritories the average was So bush
els 20 pounds per acre.
In two-rowed barley. with six vari-
cites, the average yield at the Manitoba
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

farm for three years was AZ bushels 81
pounds per acre; in the northwest ter
ritories' farm the average was Sc bush
els 26 pounds per acre.
In spring wheat IL varieties, the
averages yield in Manitoba was 80 bush
els 2s pounds per acre; inthe territories,
IL bushels Al pounds per acre.
In potatoes, the average yield from
~ varieties during the three years was
3i3 bushels so pounds per acre in Man
itoba; In the territories, 600 bushels 10
pounds per acre.
These averages for three years cannot
be surpassed anywhere. Apropos of
roots and vegetables. IL Is admitted by
all who have any knowledge OF the mat
ter that In the growth OF these prod
ucts Western Canada has no COMPETE
tor. In the middle of September ripe
tomatoes may be seen in great profu-
sion, while they have been known 10
ripen as early as the first OF July. A
gentleman from Ohio, visiting one of
the agricultural fairs, said he had never
seen anything in his state TO equal the
exhibit. Three cabbages weighed to-
gether 1875 pounds. solid, sound and fine
grained, as though they had weighed
but six pounds each. Prize potatoes
weighed AZ pounds each, while those
weighing three pounds were SO plenti-
full that they attracted no attention.
lieets, carrots, turmps. etc. also grow
to IN exceptionally large size; water
melons reach ~ pounds and citron rs
pounds.
In Canada there is no state church.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22
TAYLOR GETS NOMINATION.
Kentucky Republican Convention
Chooses Him by Accinmation ms
Their Candidate for Governor.

Louisville, Ky, July 1.-THE repub-
lican state convention adjourned Thurs
day night after being in continuous
session since nine n. IN. What was
called the Deboe-Taylor slate for the
most part was ratified. The ticket is
rs follows:
For governor. william s. Taylor; leu
tenant governor. John Marshall secre-
tary OF state. Caleb Powers: attorney-gen-
eral, clifton j. Pratt: auditor, John $.
. Sweeney. treasurer. Walter II. Day. SUI
perintendent OF instruction, John Burke
commissioner OF agriculture. John w.
Throckmorton.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22
Dnttie with Train Robberr.

Las Vegas, \. NJ, july 1s.-A pitched
battle was fought between n sheriff's
posse and a gang of outlaws who held
up a Colorado a. Southwestern pas
senger train at Folsom, n. NJ, few
days ago. The afrray occurred near
Cimarron. Sheriff Farr and one of the
robbers were killed, and two members
OF the posse were wounded. The rob-
bers abandoned their horses and are
being pursued in the hills by posse
OF 90 men.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22
only one saved.

Cincinnati, July Frank Ray, with
his sweetheart, Catherine Wimsey, and
Clifford and James shannon, started on
an excursion up the Ohio river in a
naphthu launch. The launch had a
small fiat bottom, known MS John
boat" in tow. Franz Ray playfully
jumped into this boat and all the 9TH
crs. against his protest. followed. The
boat filed and sank, and Ray alone was
ftecued
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

Pretoria. July Is. ~ The volksraad
adopted the first two sections OF the
franchise bill. During the course of
the debate 81 was declared that Great
Britain had caused the present trouble,
Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain, the secretary
OF state for the colonies, being the
prime mover. II was added that the
new law was lenicnt and could not be
uttered.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22
Population OF Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Mimi, July 1s.-The
population OF this city, based on the
new directory, is 100000. The directory
contains 97.sOo names, an increase OF
1850 over last year. The multiple used
Is 2H. The directory people have excr-
ciscd unusual care and claim TO have
the names OF none but bona fde resi-
dents. The gain in population Is about
2SOO
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

Every woman should have the beauty,
vivacity and vigor Of perfect health. A strong
stomach is the first essential 10 physical
beauty IN either man or woman. Nlne-tenths
OF the sickness of the human race comes
from weak digestion. Thousands OF people,
after years OF encouragement, have tried
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and rcgained
their health. There is nothing like IL for the
cure OF stomach troubles. See that pri.
vate Revenue Stamp covers the neck Of the
bottle
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

Callatin, Tenn, July 17.--For the
second time within a week Gallatin has
suffered from fires. Sunday night the
entire south side OF the public square
was destroyed, entailing a loss of at
least $4,000. The principal block de-
stroycd Is that OF the Tompkins opera
house. The post Office is also burned.
bnt the mails and records were snved.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22
Filling the Gan.

The bright boy Of fiction is playing with
his Noah's ark
''What are these two chips Of woodg"
asks the bright boys father.
Ii is necessary for the bright boy Of fic-
tion 10 have father, YOU know; there has
TO be somebody 10 draw him out
Them, replied the bright boy, without
hesitation, is the microbes"
OF course, il we think a minute. we per-
ceive that there must have been a pair Of mi
crobes on the ark.--Detroit journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

The car can sympathize with that ancient
Indian who Is credited with giving his name
TO the city of Cheboygan. He had Just re-
turned from long hunting trip through the
northern wilds OF the Michigan peninsula
when the native nurse hurried forward and
dashed his hopes by telling him he was the
father Of third little daughter. The noble
red man Strengthened up and, with a look
of deepest disgust on his coppery face, gut
turally exclaimed: "She-boy- gain! p
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22
Trophies of the Chnse.

"What are those queer.looking trophies
the Filipinos wear around their necksy"
asked the raw recruit
''Them's the medals for the century runs
they've made during the war" replied the
Kansas olunteer-Phiadelph North
American
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. IL makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot
sweating. aching feet. ingrowing nails. corns
and bunions. Az all druggists md shoe
stores 25c. Trial package FREE by mail.
Address Allen s. Olmsted, Lc Roy, n. Y.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22
Lanc's Family medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price IS and soc.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

Closing sessions OF the National Edu-
cationni Convention nt Los
Angeles, Cal.

los Angeles. Cal, July 1.-THE n. L.
A. convention is numbered with the
events that are past, but viii live in the
memory as one OF the most notable
events held and the one most numer-
ously attended. there having been over
$4,000 visiting teachers registered here.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22
.Iennctte schwerIn mead.

Berlin. July i7.-Jcannette Schwerin..
the most prominent representative OF
the wouen's rights movement In Ger
many, Il dead.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

The Nickel Plate Road, with its Peerless
Trio OF Fast Express Trains Daily and I'm
excelled Dining Car Service, offers rates
lower than via other lines. The Short Line
between Chicago, Buffalo, New York and
BOSTON
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

Where He Landed -Griggs-"What be.
came Of that son-in-law OF yours who failed
in business about year ago? Has he got on
his feet againy' Briggs No; he il sill on
my hands Ohio State Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

Automobile or ought not to mobile seems
to be the question at issue.-CycIiig Ga
Zettp
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS. manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Fro SYRUP Co. illustrate
the value OF obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles OF plants known TO be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them I'm the form most refreshing 90 the
taste and acceptable TO the system. IL
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
TO overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels. without weakening
or irritating them, make ~ The ideal
laxative.
In the process OF Misunderstanding ngs
are used, as they are pleasant 20 the
taste, but the medicinal qualities OF the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by method
known 20 the CALIFORNIA Fro SYRUP
Co. only. In order TO get its beneficial
effects and 10 avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front Of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. ~. ".
For sale " AL Druggisis.-Priec sos. per bottle.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

Hairs Cntarrh Cure
Is taken Internally. Price 75c.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-25
Mary A. Beede's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, ORLEANS DISTRICT,
- SIS. In Probate Court, held at Newport {,
in said District, on the nth day OF Decem-
Der, A. D., 1899.
G. Il. Rogers, Administrator OF the estate
of Mary A. Beede, late of Albany in said dis
trict deceased, makes application for license
to sell the real estate of said deceased, de-
described as follows, to wit:
Being the whole OF lot 1873, of lots OF land i'm
said Albany, su biect to a lease to Middlebury
College; also eight acres OF meadow off OF Lot
No. 81 in said Albany, representing that a
sale thereof would be beneficial TO ire heirs
and all persons interested in said estate, 20
sell and CONVEX the same into money.
Whereupon, IL is ordered by said Court,
that said application be referred TO q session
thereof, to be held at the Probate Office i'm
Newport, on the 3rd day of January, A. D.,
1900 for hearing and decision thereon.
And, it is further ordered that notice
hereofbe given to all persons interested, by
publication of the same three weeks success
lively in the Orleans County Monitor, "a news
paper published at Barton, previous TO said
time appointed for hearing, that they may
appear at saiu time and place, and show
cause, if any they may have, why said license
should not be granted.
BY the Court, Attest,
BILL F. f. ALFRED, Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-25

Reed, during the time her husband
was speaker, seldom went into socie-
ty and observed days. Mrs. Hender-
son and her daughter have always
taken more interest in such matters
and will do SO this winter especially.
In Washington the week is divided
for social purpose somewhat like this:
On Mondays the ladies of the supreme
court circle receive their callers; on
Tuesdays the wives of Representatives
in congress "receive;" on Wednes.
days, it is the turn of the cabinet la
dies; on Thursdays of the ladies of
the senatorial circle; and on Fridays
those of the diplomatic corps.
Then there are days assigned sec
tions of the city. Dupont circle ladies
receive on one day those in Lafayette
square on another. Sometimes it is a
question whether to select the day of
the neighborhood or that which be-
longs to the office of the head of the
household. The system is not un-
frequently so completed as to be con-
fusing. 1t may even produce social
confusion when some canon of e til
quette is violated innocently by a
newcomer or blunder.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-25
nice about an inch long. It must be

nice about an inch long. 1t must be
the fashion. "When in Rome, do as
the Romans do" I am trying it but
it don't seem to work very we'll. They
break off or when we get into a fight
I get nervous and bite them off-sor-
ry afterwards for it, but start over
again. shall learn after while.
About the language. l commenced
in Texas to learn the Mexican. That
came in handy in Cuba and in Manila,
for it is nearly all Spanish spoken
there. And now have got little
Spanish knew all mixed up and if 1
can't make myself understood with
that mixture, throw in little Indian
and German. Then if 1 can't make
them understand, tell them what /
think of them in good plain English.
We are on the banks of the Rio
Grande river at the foot of Mt. Arayat.
The mountain stands alone and is
landmark for miles. 1t is about 1000
feet high and about 20 miles around at
the base. The foot eff it is about two
miles from here. Nothing but green
trees all over it (flled with insurrec
tionists no doubt). 1t is pretty sight
at sunset and some days you can't see
the top for the clouds are away below
it. 1t is supposed to be a stronghold
of the Philippines and I hope they hold
it, for we don't want it.
I remember once Nellie (his sister,
Mrs. NewelD of carrying you in my
arms into P. T. Barnum's circus and
there Mr.. Barnum gave the young
men good advice, saying among other
things, "young man, go west and grow
up with the country" Well, have
gone west with a vengeance, but l
don't want to grow up with this coun-
try any more. 1 am tall enough now.
X VIM. r. HULL.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-25
A CARD.

We, the undersigned do hereby agree to refund
the money so cent bottle of Downs Elixir fit
does any cough, cold, Group, whooping
cough or throat trouble. We also guarantee
Downs Elixir to cure consumption, when used
according TO directions, or money back A full
dose going to bed and small doses during the
day will cure the most severe cold, and stop the
most distressing cough.
NJ. A. Barter Sc Son, Branch; Barron s. Hamb-
let, Barton; CIV. Russell, Irasburg; II. S,
Webster, Barton Landing; J. D. Leavitt, Crafts
bury; 1, Stephenson, Lowell, and L. r. Wellman
Estate, Lowell.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-25

Speaker Henderson will probably
never enjoy a prouder moment than
when he was escorted to the speakers
chair, having been elected to the
highest political honor that foreign
born American can attain, by the
unanimous vote of his republican col
leagues Of the house, amid the applause
of members and Of the crowded gal
leries-the American who would not
be proud of such an honor doesn't live.
The other officers of the house elected
were Alexander Mcdowell, of Penn,
clerk; Henry Casson, of Wis, SER
geant- at arms; W. J. Glenn of New
York, door keeper; Joseph @. NOEL
roy, of Ohio postmaster, and Rev.
Henry NJ. Couden, of Mich, chaplain.
With the exception Of Mr.. Casson who
succeeded B. F. Russell, of Mo-, these
are the officers of the last house. I'm
mediately after the swearing in Of the
members, near the close of which, the
democrats created little furry by
opposing tho carrying out of the re-
publican plan for dealing with the
Roberts case, the death of Vice presi-
dent Hobart was announced, and the
house adjourned, it having been pre-
viously understood that the President
would Withhold his annual message
until Tuesday.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-25
PROBATE BUSINESS.

The following business was transacted
by the probate court during the past week
Geo. w. Chamberlin estate, Irasburgh.
Administrator settles his account. De-
cree of distribution made.
Rebecca King estate, Glover. Admin
istrator settles his account.
Marietta S. Frasier estate, Barton. e. f.
Dutton and c. c. Baldwin commissioners.
Mary E. Shorey estate, Newport. Ex-
ecutrix's inventory returned and accepted.
Seymour Lane and Ii. Thrasher COM
missioners.
Mary NJ. Richardson estate, Greensboro.
Administrator presents his account. Re-
ferred to Barton, January 18th, 1900.
Lucy w. Hoyt estate, Albany. Admin
istrator's inventory returned and accepted.
Oscar j. Cook estate, Barton. II. p.
Cook appointed administrator. II. b.
Cushm an and E. F. Dutton commissioners
Amasa Paine estate, Lowell. Resigna-
tion of Hope S. Paine, administrative, &C
cepted. w. l.. Kinsley appointed ad-
ministrator de bonis non. On application
of widow, H. II. Newton, G. e. Tillotson
and H. H. Hill appointed commissioners
to set out Widows homestead. Com
mission issued.
Mary A. Beede estate, Albany. AID
ministrator applies for license to sell real
estate. Referred to Jan. 3, 1900.
Edward Hawkins estate, Derby. VIII
proved. l.. p. Jenne appointed executor.
w. NJ. Taylor and H. H. Wilder commits
sioners.
Mary P Hawkins minor, Derby. Phi
linda Hawkins appointed guardian.
Henry Hubbard estate, Newport. Com
missioners' report returned and accepted.
Stephen Wiley estate, Newport. APP
praisers' inventory returned and accepted.
Webster B. Hadlock, non compos. On
certificate filed, guardian discharged.
Mary Fairbrother estate, Barton. Specia |
administrator inventory returned and
accepted.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-25
TIM G y a = l. =
R 81 VI. k. R.-PaSS. Division.
IN effect October 2, 1S9

In effect October <, 1872
Passenger Trains Leave
NEWPOKT-NoRTH-5:3 m; $40 m; 1880
D m.-SoUTH-l2:lO m; ZOO M; 1:o5 p
m; 400 p IN; 1850 p m.
NoRTH-Sunday only 500 NJ
COVENrH T-NoRTH-12:24 m; 6:10 p M
SOUTH-7:IO a IN; ALL m
BARTON ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS a m; $40
m; IL Is p m; B4:25 m; SOL m;
SoUTH-7:20 M 4:25 p m; 11:O9 III.
NoRTH-Sunday only, 4:40 M
BARTON-NoRTH-A3: M; 4:26 m; 7:4o
I2:U3 p: m; AIS m; 5:4S M:
SoUTH-Al2:37 d N; 1888 m; 1888 M ;
4:3S p N; 1923 m.
NoRTH-Sunday only, 4:26 M
SOUTH BARTON-NoRTH-11 a m; 5:37 p
m. SoUTH-7:48 a m; 4:4S M
sUTToN-NoRTH-11:s m; $40 m. SOUTH
-s:O5 M; 5:04 p m
WEST -NoRTH-s:56 m; I1;So m;
Bs:46 p m; 5:12 m. soUTH-s:l8 a m;
5:I2pm; 1I:54 pm
NoRTH-Suad ay only, 1856 M
LYNDONVILLE-No m; $40 m;
LIZ c2 m; s;sa M 9is a; no Bs5 M 11:45
NoKrH-sunday only, $40
ST. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS a n M Il BIB m;
SoUTH-l2:S5 m; lao a m; $500 a m; l2;oo
a m; 2:34 M; 5:55 m;
NoRTH-Sunday only, 3:15 M
A Stops only for passengers to or from
connecting roads or divisions
Stops only for passengers from Concord
or below
ST. u. 81 l.. G.. r.. r..
Passenger Trains Leave
-wEsr4:52 p m; 7:25 p m; s:oa
m. EAsT-s:14 m: 1928 m; 6:02 M
EAST ARDWICK-WEsT-7:1O p M; 4:43 p
m; 1854 a m. EAsT-8:30 p M; 1928 M
6:I9
GREENsBoRO-wEsT- p NJ; 4:a5 M;
s:46 m. EAsT-s:5O p m; 6:45 m; 1852
N.
OHNSBURY-WEsT-4:5O m; 1920 m !;
GAS m; EAsT-2:45 m; 4:4n p m.
D.J. FLANDERS, G. p. and t. A.