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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-30

They had gone to their work as usual
one morning. when Clara Avery sud-
denly appeared on her fathers claim
and said:
THAT man Bowers has just been up
on the cliff. never saw him there be-
fore, and thought I'd tell you"
'What was he doing?' asked her IA
ther, Strengthening up.
"He seemed TO be watching down on
the plain" she replied. "After a min
ute or two he went back to his digging,
and heard him talking TO himself"
"All right" said her father. keep
your eye on him. guess we sized him
up about right. Wen attend TO him. y
The girl returned TO the cave, but al
though she watched Bowers all day he
appeared to be very intent upon his
work, washing away as long as he could
see that night.
Supper was the only meal they all ate
together, and when il was finished the
friends held a short consultation, and
made certain arrangements in thee cave.
When they were completed the tired
men threw themselves ON their beds OF
boughs and were soon asleep, with the
exception Of Avery, who, however, was
stretched on his rude couch in the cave
apparently in the same condition.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-30

asked Rider, fearfully.
'sThey hain't got no bosses. hes
they ?" retorted Bowers. Besides that,
they dassent leave their claims fer fear
some chap might jump 'em. It's won.
der nobody's struck that place afore."
The two thieves did not draw rein
until daylight. When the sun was fair
ly up they paused on the top of n hill
commanding q view for long distance
OF the route they had trayersed, but
there was no sign OF pursuit.
II told yer so" said Bowers, triumph
antly. They can't chase us. Let's get
some grub an rest the bosses a bit. IL
we take 'em into Dyea in any kind o.
shape they'll sell for tidy fgger."
Their meal dispatched, they once
more assured themselves that no one
was in sight behind them, then mount
ed and headed for civilization, the bags
of gold strapped securely on the spare
animals back and hidden from view
by blanket tied over them.
That night they went into camp just
before dark, and Bowers proceeded 10
unload their ill-gotten gains. The first
bag he removed CHANGED 10 be the one
he had himself filled in his two weeks
of toll. AS he lifted the second he
noticed a very perceptible difference in
the weight, although the two bags were
of the same size.
That's d-n Strange!" he growled
''They couldn't hev washed their gold
very clean"
AS he spoke he united the second bag
and thrust his hand within, then with
a yell OF rage and disappointment he
dashed the bag to the ground and
stamped upon it like an Infatuated ami
NAL when Rider stood aghast, fearing
the man had suddenly gone mad.
With a bound Bowers sprang to the
pack horse and seized another bag.
One fierce slash Of his knife rent ii its
entire length and then Rider compre-
hended.
Out of it dropped a mass of damp
clay and gravel.
Hank Bowers was silent while he laid
open the resto the bags. When he was
certain that his own was the only one
containing a particle of gold he burst
forth in torrent of blasphemy so ter
rible that even Rider trembled lest some
retribution might instantly follow and
include him in its wrath.
sold! Took in like a tenderfoot!"
raved his companion, kicking one of the
bags in his fury. What's that?"
AS he spoke he picked up n folded
paper which had dropped from the bag.
Tearing it open he read the following
lines:
''We were too smart for you. Re-
member that il we find you have given
away our secret we will give an account
of you TO the Canadian police and have
you driven out of the country. If you
show yourself here we will fill you full
Of lead"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-30
BOBBY BRIGHT-EYES.
True story Of n Smart Little Squirrel
That Lived In n Hotel and Had
Many Friends.

Perhaps one of the great big trees
in Winona Lake park could tell just
where Bobby-bright-eyes first came
from; in what warm nest, and in what
particular tree he was born. Still they
kept the secret, though Alice had gone
from tree to tree and asked them time
and again.
One morning, after heavy wind and
rain storm, she found Bobby-bright-
eyes on the steps that led up 10 the
long, wide porch, where all the girls
liked to play so well. What n tiny.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-30

bag which he had brought out in his
teeth like a retriever and sprang away
in fun fight.
Crackl Crack
He heard the bullets sing over his
head.
As he dashed by the tents man
darted out with suspicious promptitude
and fired apparently pointblank at his
back, but missed him.
A few seconds more and he had
reached the rocky cleft and darted out
OF sight. Down the rope ladder he
scrambled, then with great presence OF
mind he stopped long enough TO jerk it
free from the spur above so that IL fell
at his feet.
Rider had not yet returned from his
errand and Bowers felt his way rapidly
along the passage until he emerged
upon the plain.
Running quickly to the horses, where
Rider was at work, he cried:
Jump upl jump lively an let's git
out o. tbisl Vamosel"
He set the example by throwing him
self on one Of the horses and selling the
bride OF the one upon which Rider had
been carefully securing the stolen gold.
The latter needed no second invitation
and q moment later they were hurrying
the beasts along the back trail as rapid
ly as the poor light and the nature OF
the ground would permit.
For fully two hours they made their
way in silence except for an occasional
oath from Bowers at the uncvenness OF
the route, then, apparently treasured
that they had made good their escape,
he exclaimed:
This is the biggest nights work one
man ever done In this ere country,
Rider. took long chances an Won
outl II was great plantl"
"How did you manage ftp" asked
Rider. eagerly. as IL all gold In them
bags?'
ut amt nothln' elsel"
With great pride he now narrated 10
his companion the whole yilloinous
scheme. and then added, compiaccntly:
"All they've got ter do is ter dig out
some more gold. There's plenty Of IL
whar they are. They hogged all the
lies; claims. but I'm up ter them nowi"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-30
Monkeys Exciting RIae.

An italian shownen once had mon
key that rode on the back OF houna
while four other dogs danced. One day
the little show was passing through n
park where there were some deer. The
hound saw them, and, true 60 his in
stinct. he tore after them. Poor Mr..
Monkey was chained 70 his collar, SO he
had TO 60 along. much as be wished not
TO. lie chartered and screamed, but all
i'm vain. The hound kept mp the chase
until the Snowman finally succeeded In
stopping him and took the frightened
monkey of his back. No corxing or
threatening could ever induce the mon,
key TO get on that dogs back again.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-30
ALICE AND BOBBY.

In and out OF the cage, run over the
balustrades of the long porch and even
come TO the cooks kitchen door, where
he was fed dninties that were rich
enough TO kill Sir Acknowledgements.
Instead OF getting sick he grew fat and
saucy. II strange children tried TO
catch him he would keep still until they
could almost touch his pretty striped
back; then away he would dash up to
the top Of the very highest tree; then
he would begin 10 chatter and scold, as
much as 10 say: you didn't catch
me, did you'll"
Bobby-bright-eyes liked the sunny
corners OF the hotel porch, and once
the captain OF the steamer Welcome,
who often brought Bobby nuts from
town, found the squirrel in his pocket
when he Nas steering the boat across
the lake lie seemed 20 be frightened
al the Use Of the engine and kept very
still.
Every one laughed when the captain
found him and perched him up on his
shoulder. Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-30

tuish were boy again,
Back on the dear old place,
and full OF dreams as / was then,
Ere lines showed In my face;
4 wish that could lie once more
Upon the new-mown hay
And have the thoughts had before
I rashly came away.
used 10 think OF life la town
Al something great and grand;
In dreams / wandered up and down
Through an enchanted land:
Things that / view as common now
Were full OF wonder then.
And. oh, ! wish that i. somehow,
Could be boy again.
I used to dream OF days whenI
Might earn my daily bread,
Not with my calloused hands. but by
Some genteel means instead:
1 looked upon the one who toiled
With honest pity then
] wish my hands were hard and solled
And dreams were sweet again.
And there was one I used 10 know,
When ! was ten and she
Was twenty-four or five or so.
Who had charm for me
Such as no other ever may.
However, sweet or fair
! wish 4 were boy to-day
and she could still be there.
How sweet the time OF boyhood seems
AS i look back to-day.
How pleasant were the dear old dreams
THAT time has swept away:
All. yes; ia be a careless lad
Back on the farm again
But not II father kept the CAD
with which he drove me then.
Chicago Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-30
Sec Le was Within ten Feet 81 ere

NV ht WAS Wiiuiu ten itct VI tuc
entrance, end after last swift glance
at the tents behind him he dropped TO
his knees ard crawled deliberately up
TO il.
Again he paused.
Yes, they were both asleep. He could
hear the long-drawn breathing at the
Tight, and plainly distinguish that of
the father from his daughter.
Then, like some huge black spider, he
crawled into the inky darkness, and
was lost 10 view.
Inch by inch he advanced, guiding
himself by the glimpses he had fixed in
his mind of the place, until his hand
rested on the treasure. The bags were
heavy, and he moved them with diff
Guilty in his recumbent position, but he
had come prepared.
Thrusting his hand into his bosom, he
produced short, thick thong, with
which he fastened two of the largest
together, pausing often TO be certain
he had not disturbed the sleepers.
When this was done he hung them
over his neck in such u manner that
they swung clear from the floor. His
next move was TO stuff two small bags
into his shirt. Then, with infinite pa
thence, he worked his way back 10 the
door and through IL.
His breath came hard as he reached
the open air, for the strain had been
| tremendous. Detection meant almost
certain death, and even his iron nerve
had not been proof against the situa-
ton
When he had somewhat recovered, he
crept slowly by the tents, until salts
fed that all immediate danger was
past. Then he rose TO his feet, ard
hurried down the bed of the old brook
until he reached the top of the bowlder.
II was the work of moment 10 fas-
ten his plumber to rope. and lower IL
down, atthe same time whispering loud
ly TO his confederate:
care you there, Rider?"
"Yes," came the answer. "What is all
this?"
"Gold, you fool" Kissed Bowers.
clash il on one Of the critters, quick!'
For moment he hesitated. Should
he join his partner and make good his
escape?
Apparently cupidity won the day, for
he began 10 retrace his steps toward the
cave. His first success had made him
more confident, and he was well aware
that he had not secured half the bags
he had just touched.
Again he reached the entrance with
out noise and crawled TO the spot where
the gold was piled against the wall.
This time he could only stun two or
three small bags inside his buckskin
shirt and grip one in his teeth.
He reached the open air safely and
was just rising to his feet when Avery
appeared in the mouth of the cave, re-
volver in hand, shouting:
"Theyesl Thieves! Take that, you
robber!"
But before the words were fairly out
| of his month Bowers had dropped the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-30
TINY MARRIED COUPLE.
They Are East Indians ana hut Little
Taller Than a Quart Cham
payne Bottle.

Smaun and Fatma, two tiny East In
dams, are the sensation of the hour in
one OF the leading music halls Of Berlin
They are undoubtedly the smallest mar
ried couple in the world. Smaun is tho
taller OF the two, standing almost 20
inches in his sandaled feet. Fatma,
his better half, is shorter by about an
inch and half. They were born OF
peasant parents in village Of Central
India, and were brought to Germany
by theatrical manager, who has been
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-30

helpless, wet little squirrel baby he
was! Glad TO be cuddled up, too, he
seemed in Alice's warm. red jacket. So
Alice ran in and showed him 10 her
papa, who owned the hotel, and papa
had a little box made for Bobby-bright-
eyes, who took il all as n matter Of
course, and did not try, as many a
squirrel would, to get away.
He seemed perfectly happy. In few
days he was so tame that he would go
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-30
HOW JIMMY FULLY MAKES MONEY.

Mr.. Tully set to work and during the odd
hours last winter, CONSTRUCTED a wagon for
Jimmy Then the boy bought his 'burro"
and was ready for business.
A license was secured and, few months
ago, he hauled his first load, which was an
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-30

Chicago has perhaps the youngest dray-
man in the United States, if not in the
world. He is little Jimmy Tully, the son
Of j. j. Tally, plumber living at 5l2l Dear
born street, and he is a trihe more than
eight years old About year ago little
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-30

little spending money in some other way
than by selling newspapers, and said:
Papa, | want you to make me dray;
just like the ones men have, and | will take
some money / have saved and buy me
burro and then / can do draying.'
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-12-30

Dnmagc Done by wolves.
Wolves destroy $6,000,000 worth of
live stock annually In Russia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
ISSUES OF THE FIGHT.
why Voters Are Dropping Their Ballots
In a Dozen States Today.

Chicago. Nov. 1-Elections for state
officers or members of the Legislature
are being held today in twelve of the
states Governors are being chosen i'll
Iowa. Kentucky. Maryland, MasSachu-
setts. Mississippi and Ohio, and legisla-
lures in nine states. The legislatures
in Iowa. Mississippi and Virginia have
the choice of United States senators.
Constitutional amendments are submit
ted in Maryland. Mississippi and New
York. A representative IN congress, to
nil the vacancy, is being chosen IN
each of the states of Nebraska, New
York. Ohio and Pennsylvania. The
greatest interest attaches to the result
in Ohio. the presidents state; in Ne
braska. Bryan's state. and in Ken
tdcky. where there are two Democrat
ic tickets.
The issues in most of the states have
been largely national and include I'M
perialism" and expansion. trusts. free
silver and the general approval or the
presidents policy regarding the issues
raised by the Spanish war.
Claims Made In the Buckeye state
Ohio voters elect a governor. lieuten-
snt governor. supreme judge. attorney
general. auditor. treasurer.a member
of the board of public works and leg
islature. and in the Sixteenth district
n representative TO succeed Lorenzo
Danford. deceased. There are six can
didates for governor to be voted for.
Three of them claim that their election
Is sure. but no one except Mayor sam
uel VI. Jones and his most Jealous sup
porterS make any such claim as that or
his election. The Jones vote will re-
duce the vote of all others. including
that of the PrOhibiIionists. the Union
M hn iol Il oh itk
And the result depends very materially
on where most of the Jone vote viii
come from. II Jones pulls more from
the Democrats than from the Republic
ans the prediction of Chairman Dick
that Judge Nash will have $4,000 plu-
rality may be realized. But il Chair
man Seward is correct in assuming
that Jones will draw much more heav-
lily from the Republicans than from the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
The Safest Part of a Train.

4 party of travellers in n train were
talking over their travelling experience
and the danger of accidents, and finally
the question arose as to the safest part
Of the train. Failing to settle the ques-
ton among themselves, they called on
the guard, and one of them said 10
him:
Guard, we have been discussing the
matter OF the safest part of the train
and want to know your opinion"
want to know the safest part, eh ~
replied the guard.
Yes, that's it,
'Well," continued the guard, 'I've
been on the line for 10 years and have
been turned over embankments, bust
ed up in tunnels, dumped off Of
bridges, telescOped in collisions. blown
off the line by cyclones, run into open
switches and had other pleasant Incl
dental advertisements of kindred ma
ture, and L should say, gentlemen, that
the safest part of the train was that
part which happened to be in the
works for repairs at the time of the
accident. Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07

London, Nov. THE Daily Mail
publishes the following dispatch from
Kimberley. dated Nov. l: This morn
ing the Beers fired the veldt near Bron-
field, seven miles from Kimberley. and
this afternoon the flames set on fire
the smaller of the two magazines. eX-
ploding the dynamite with Il terrific re-
port. Fortunately no one was injured.
The veldt is till burning. and it is
feared that the larger magazine. where
there are 1000 cases of dynamite, will
lao i1Ditad"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
Admiral on a shoppInp Tour.

New York. Nov. Admiral Dewey
accompanied Mrs. Mildred Hazen.
whom he is engaged to marry. on a
shopping tour yesterday. While walk
ing on Fifth avenue the admiral saw
a little boy in charge of nurse with
an admirars flag in his hands. Hello.
said the admiral. - cfunot pass that
flag" He shook the little fellow by
the hand and chatted with him for u
few Minutes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
Eeld Man on the Pilot.

BOner Springs. Kan, Nov. When
the east-bOund passenger train on the
Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific
reached here Sunday night there was
a dead man on the pilot of the engine.
the body badly mangled. At the coro-
ner's inquest it developed that the man
was w. {. Edgerton. aged 30 years.
and that he had been struck> by the
train at Lenape. six miles west OF Bon
ncr Springs while crossing the track.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
Makes a Big Timber Purchase.

Ashland, Wis. Nov. 7-Frederick
Weyerhauser, of Chippewa Falls, the
greatest lumberman in Wisconsin and
Minnesota. is just closing another deal
which more than clinches his title as
the most extensive manipulation in lum-
her and logs in the world. His latest
and most Stupendous deal is the pur-
chase of 100000 acres of lumber
lands from the Northern Pacific COM
pany. This timber is located on the
Pacific coast. The price paid for this
timber is S6O0O.0 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07

insuring a vote up to the average of
an off year.
In Kentucky.
Louisville, Ky, Nov. 7.-Weather
is cool and pleasant. Interest is in
tense. 1t is thought there will be lit
tie scratching. The armory of the
Louisville Legion was alive with blue
coats early, while at the city hall
scores of policemen were in readiness
for any emergency.
Lexington, Ky, Nov. Intense
interest in the election prevails. Vot-
ing is slow owing to numerous tricks
to delay the voters. Colored voters
are being Disseminated against.
In Bryan's State.
Lincoln, Nov. Bryan, on his re-
turn from Omaha, said he believed
Nebraska would give an increased
majority for the fusion ticket. Bryan
voted shortly before noon.
Omaha, Nov. THE weather is
ideal and indications are that Omaha
and Lincoln, and practically at all
cities and towns a heavy vote will b
polled. The reverse is likely to De
true in the country. where an i'm
mense crop of corn is to be gathered
and there is shortage of men TO do
the work.
Here Are Returns InAIready.
Boston, Nov. Mans field, the first
town to count the vote for governor.
gives this result: Crane. republican,
$50; Paine, democratic, 80. The vote
l., INl
236; Bruce, democratic, 81.
Boston, Nov. In the early hours
voting was light. except in the wards
where the workingmen are numerous.
In Other States.
Pittsburg. Nov. THE heaviest
fog of the year prevails. The morn
ing vote Was lighter than usual.
Philadelphia, Nov. 7.-Reports from
various sections of the state at noon
showed light vote.
Philadelphia, Nov. L Excellent
weather conditions during the early
hours here. Light vote polled.
Throughout the state considerably
more interest is shown.
Richmond, Nov. 7.-Indications are
for paratively light vote in Vir-
gina. The democrats will control
the Legislature by large majority.
Newark. n. j., Nov. THE cleo
tion is progressing quietly. The vote
is comparatively light outside of New
ark, Jersey City and other large
cities. The republicans will proba bly,
control the legislature.
Baltimore, Nov. THE weather is
clear and cool. In Baltimore one-third |
of the total vote was cast before 9. |
In the country the polls reports indi-
cate a heavy vote. Odds of four to |
one on the success of the democratic |
ticket were offered with few takers.
New Orleans, Nov. Full muni- |
cipal ticket is being voted for with |
prospect of large vote.
Detroit, Nov. THE weather is
perfect and indications are for an av-
erage vote at municipal election.
Topeka, Kan, Nov. WEATHER
clear and pleasant. The election is
for county officers and there is little |
interest.
Sioux Falls, S. D.. Nov. 7.-Weath-
er is warm with threatening rain, and |
voting is light.
jackson, Miss. Nov. WEATHER |
generally over the state is fair.
Denver, Nov. THE vote in the
state generally is comparatively light,
as only county officers are to be
elected.
Salt Lake. Utah, Nov. Voting
in the municipal elections was unusu-
ally heavy up to noon.
San Francisco, Nov. An unusu-
ally light vote was cast in the early
hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
Ordinance Reducing Street Car Fare.

milwaukee,. Nov. 1.-Chairman Graeb-
ner, of the committee on railroads, has
introduced an ordinance in the COM
mon council providing for street car
fares for the city as follows: 4 4-cent
fare from 5:30 to I:30 in the morning
and , to 6:30 in the evening until
Jan. 1, 1908. after that 4-cent fare all
daY. including transfers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
Believed to Have suieided.

Des Moines. Ia, Nov. IA dispatch
from Montezuma- Ia. says o. l. Rose
man. prominent citizen and Odd Fel-
low of the state, who died suddenly
there last week. is now believed TO
have committed suicide because of
financial troubles Investigation shows
that he was short in his accounts with
customers in land deals about S21 600.
money paid him to cancel mortgages
which he never used for that purpose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
Milwaukee in Good Luck.

Milwaukee, Nov. "A local paper
says this city is soon to be the center
of the automobile industry of the Unit
ed States. A man from Iowa has in
vented a machine weighing not more
than seventy-five pounds, which can
he attached to any vehicle now drawn
by horse, and is capable of reaching
a speed of fifty miles an hour. 1t is said
a stock company backed by S1,OOO.OO0
is soon OF be formed in this city to man
ufacture the machine.