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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
INCOME AND EXPENSE
The Wages and Cost of Living In
This Country.
Earnings 81 work People Have In
creased While Prices OF Neccs-
saries Have Decreased In
Past Twenty Years.

A comparison OF the wages paid and
their purchasing power I'm 1898 and
1870 reveals some interesting facts in
support OF the contention that of all the
workpeople in the world those OF the
United States are the best paid, the best
fed, the best clothed and the best
housed. 1t was shown in the Massa-
chusetts Labor Bulletin for January,
1899, that, taking the average of daily
wages for IS different occupations in
IL American cities, there had been
gained in 1898 over 1872 an advance
in l6 of the avocations, while in the re-
naming two the wages remained the
same. But il also appears that the
worlingman has gained in another di-
rection, that of lower prices for the
necessaries Of life. The prices of gro
ceries and provisions, the articles for
which the greater part OF ordinary
wages is spent, have decreased as wages
have advanced. In these two general
classes the only articles that are higher
now than 90 odd years ago are corn
meal and mutton chops. The purchas-
ing power of wages is set forth in the
following table:
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
PROTECTION DID 1T.
By IL We Have Been Enabled To Conn
pete with England In Its
own Markets.

English iron and steel and machinery
manufacturers have been startled by a Sc
rles OF surprises which have marked the
entrance into their own home markets OF
formidable American competition on lines
that had previously experienced only IT.
ful continental competition. That a far
away country with a protective tariff
should build up iron and steel industries
that would beard the British free trade
lion ia his den Is a revelation that they had
not dreamed of. But the unexpected has
happened. London Economist
There is nothing unexpected in this
American competition. The American
Economist refuses 10 believe the ass.r-
ton of the London Economist that our
competition was unexpected. II we had
TO go TO England for pig or other forms
OF iron and steel our competition could
we'll be unexpected; IL would be impos-
sible. All OF the London Economists
warnings against protective tariff and
its forebodings against new mills that
were sure TO produce a surplus were
made through fear that any surplus
would so reduce the price that cXporta-
ton in competition with English goods
would ensue.
The London Economist should have
said the pretended unexpected has hap
pencd.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

Garner, estimated on purely material
basis, is about 30 per cent. better than
il was 90 odd years ago. IT must also
be remembered that the comparisons
here made are on scales Of 1897. In
most lines Of industry wages have
been advanced from five 10 thirty per
cent. within a year, and as they are
still advancing and prices Of provisions
are still falling the wage-earners con-
dition Is even better now than here in-
dicated, and will be still better year
hence.
1t is the boast Of protection that il
has raised wages and lowered prices at
one and the same time. II has made life
easier and happier to countless millions
OF people, and il has made the United
States the spot toward which the toll
ers of other countries look with longing
ewes
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

The Megnphone Mouthpiecc Of the
siiverites Has 40 Be FIRE.
auentiy "OiIed Up"

There is TO be a fremen's convention
In western Pennsylvania next month.
The committee OF arrangements in
vited William j. Bryan TO attend and
make a speech. He replied that he
would accept for 5000. This Is less than
he got al either of the two Chautauqua
meetings i'm Georgia at which he made
political addresses recently. There he
was given so per cent. of the gate re-
ceipts.
Some Pennsylvania democrats are dis
pleased that Mr.. Bryan should charge
for his addresses. There is n feeling
in Georgia even, where he is so popular,
that IL is not quite dignified for man
in his position-'the leader of his
party"-to become the drawing card of
an entertainment for a percentage of
the gate money. His friends say in his
defense that he does not receive money
for making what they call regular
political speeches" but only for polit-
ical speeches made at enterprises got
up for the express purpose of making
money. They say that Bryan must
live" and that he cannot travel all over
the country and make speeches for
nothing.
II is well known that Mr.. organs sole
business just now is that of presidential
candidate. He deems it necessary To
the carrying on of that business that he
should be displaying himself continual
~ 10 the people and talking to them.
He counts that day lost in which he has
not told a considerable number of his
fellow-citizens that he is their friend.
1t il perfectly proper, therefore, from
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
record Of business disasters, Dun's Re

record or business disasters, Dun lie
-iew says:
A good many people watch these returns
with languid iaterest as II they concerned
only the incidents OF commerce. But busi-
ness has two poles payments and failures
10 pay when the proportion or payments
"a small, Il does not matter SO much what
else 81 prosperous or promising. But when
engagements are large and nre met S9s5ia
In every 500 OF solvent payments. the con-
ditons existing are not only rare and fine
for the present, but fun OF assurance for
the future. IL ~ al such times that men
can take large matters IA hand with the ut
most confidence. We have reached one or
those exceptional periods ~ business which
scarcely come In ~ years, whcn the chances
OF disaster are reduced almost 10 the van
ishing point. At such times the founda-
tons of great fortunes are laid, the great
est enterprises are with most safety UNDER
taken. and the swelling prosperity OF
great nation helps all who strive TO con-
tribute 10 the nations wcll-be!ng
Not in all the histories of all the ma
tions of the earth can be found such
record Of substantial thrift and mate
rial progress as that which is now maxi
ing by the United States. Contrasted
with the trying free-trade period Of
1S03-1s97, present conditions and pros
poets make up a marvellous showing for
the policy OF true AmericaIism.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

There is no doubling the meaning of
these figures, taken from 50 many diff
ferent sources. They mean a general,
normal and stable prosperity, which
Is the best kind OF prosperity that
country can haxe.-N. y. World Deml.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

The Secret Service has just unearthed an
other band Of counterfeiters, and secured a
large quantity OF bogus bills, which are so
cleverly executed that the average person
would never suspect them OF being spurious.
Things OF great value are always selected Tor
imitation, notably Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, which has many imitators but no equals
for disorders like indigestion, dyspepsia, con-
stipation. nervousness and general debility.
Always go 10 reliable druggists who have the
reputation of giving what you ask for.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

'T don't believe in girls a-dressin' in stiff
clothes durin' the hot weather." said the
adipose elderly. lady with the large diamond
earrings and finger rings at the boarding
house breakfast table the other morning.
al make my two daughters dress in negli-
gent costumes all summer, no matter where
they're a-goin'" "Maw!" said her daugh-
tiers, warningy. from the other side Of the
table, and the fox terrier pup turned a fit
out in the basement misunderstanding
ton Post.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

Mr.. Bryan Is against trusts. but he
hasn't said yet what he would do 10
throttle them were he elected president.
And II may be necessary for him 10
outline policy before the people place
their undivided confidence In his abil-
ity. Mere bowling isn't popular any
more. The voters are too busy with the
new Mckinley prosperity TO listen TO
dcclnmntion.--Sioux Falls (S. d. Argus
Leader.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
A nnsh Of Gnyefy.

The doomed man feared the people who
waited along the way TO the scaffold
"See how they stare at mel! he cried,
agonizingy.
Eyes, that's what you might call rubber
ing il in" observed the executoner, play
fully. deeming il not amiss 10 inject an ele-
ment Of gayety into this otherwise somber
affair-Detroit Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

UyIf the republicans should now
abandon expansion the democrats
would reverse their present course,
and come out in favor OF expansion.
The republicans, OF course. will adhere
TO the expansion policy, and IL will be
sanctioned by an overwhelming ma
iority OF the people in iooO.-St. Louis
Globc-DeInocrnt.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
Do Not he shortsighted.

Sharpen your wits, increase your appetite,
and tone up your system by spending a
week or two at one OF the many beautiful
lake resorts reached via Wisconsin Central
Lines 80 summer booklet tells you how
10 do IL. It's yours for the asking. JAS. e..
Pond, Gen. Pass. Agt., Milwaukee, Wis.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

r-vMr. Bryan. AZ Atlanta, said that he
would rather help some one else win I'm
1900. than 20 be the cause Of dcmocra-
ce's defeat. But then he had TO go and
spoil'it oil by insisting upon platform
declarations which would render prob
able any democratic candidates de-
fcnt.--Albany Argus Dcm).
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
Home Run strikes.

Diggs-So your daughter is married, eh?"
Biggs-Yes.
And how does your new son.in-law strike
YOU"
"For a W or an X usually. Chicago
Evening News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. II makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot,
sweating aching feet ingrowing nails. corns
and bunions. AT all druggists and shoe
stores. 25c. Trial package FREE by mail.
Address Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
The Conclusion.

"And YOU say the idiot Of a teacher told
you that you had an extravagant fool Of a
fatherW
That's what he meant"
"But what did he sayy'
"He said it was criminal folly to waste
money en- the education of such chump
as ! am indianapolis journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
A Clean Record.

Il wouldn't associate with her Why, one
Of her ancestors was a charwoman
well, then, she's sure that one OF them,
at least, had a clean record. Philadelphia
Bulletin.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

Every woman believes that her husband
is a child IN some respects, and that she
must be on the alert 20 keep things out Of
his grasp that he wants, but which are not
good for him --Atchison Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

my back Is almost broken with this
weary. weary load." sings n poetess.
She ought 10 make her husband carry
mp the conl.--Chicago Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

DAYS when the business man has had an
unsatisfactory breakfast the office boy has
to earn his salary. -Somerville Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
Lanes FnmiIy .IcdIcinc.

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 25 and soc.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

II is the agents business 10 sell things;
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved me
many a doctors bills. +. Hardy, Hop
kins Place, Baltimore, Md, Dec. ?, '9i.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

What 81 Would Buy In
1872 1891
Flour, wheat $50. ISIS pounds 1870 pounds
Rice ............... S.a3 pounds u. s. pounds
Beans ...............l0.5 2 quarts 1920 quarts
Tea ................. IS pounds 2.l6 pounds
Coffee roasted 2 IS pounds 3.5I pounds
= gar g 90 d
brown) ......... $50 pounds Il % pounds
Soap common. ~ 80 pounds 70 81 pounds
Beef (roasting)... $40 pounds 6.S5 pounds
Rent q room
apartnnenO -. 2. 03 days 1853 days
Board (men) 49,. "a days ! .b2 days
Board (women) . /. 81 days .S2 days
II will be seen from these COMPARE
sons that the condition OF the wage
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

Pope saws: "The minds the measure OF
the man" Perhaps that il why some mer
are SO hard to find Rams Horn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
TO Cure a Cold In one pay

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money lift failsto cure Doc.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

Halls Cntnrrh Cure
Is Constitutional Cure. Price, 75c.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26
UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

t HE so-caled anti-cartoon bill provides that 1t
shall be unlawful to reproduce in news
paper the portrait OF any person residing In
this State without his her consent except such
person is public official has been convicted OF
crime. 1t also provides that it shall be unawtul 10
draw and publish caricature OF any person which re-
fleets upon his honor integrity or which Ut ieht
have been aptly said) is calculated to lacelate
his feelings To do either one OF these uiid"!ui
acts makes not only the who draws the cdlicd-
ture or prints the portrait responsible but every one
connected with his establishment from the printer
devil up.
The constitution of the State OF California contains
an article entitled Declaration of Rights, by which
certain privileges and immuntes are guaranteed to
everv citizen. This declaration" contains some
privileges which the English Barons extorted from
King John at Runnymede One of its sections de-
c1ares: Every citizen may freely speak, write and
publish his sentiments all subjects, being respon-
sibe for the abuse of that right, and no law shall
be passed restrain abridge the liberty OF speech
OF the press.
Perhaps the Senators and Assemblymen who voted
for this anti-cartoon bill heard of the consu
ton of California or, if they did, were unaware of
the existence in it of this declaration. Indeed, it is
charitable to believe in their ignorance' How any in
telligent man could read the sentence we have
quoted and vote for the anti-cartOon bill without
considering it joke passes all comprehension. By
this declaration unalienabe right is granted to
every in California write and publish his SEN
tmens upon any subject Yet the author OF the anti
cartoon bill says it shall be unlawful" to write and
publish them unless it is done in certain specified
way, which he describes in detail.
OF course knowledge of constitutional law is not
qualification for seat in the Assembly, but, never
theless, when a person having a grievance against
the press attempts legslate for its regulation he
should take pains to inject intelligence into his
work. There is power in the Legislature to regu-
late the privilege enjoyed by every man in this State
of speaking and writing his sentiments upon sub
ect The Legislature may punish speakers and
writer's for abusing the privilege, but it cannot punish
them for telling the truth for publishing charges
against their feIlowcitizens when they do it for good
motives and ustifable ends.
We to say that there is not Justices Court
in California which would hold the anti-cartoon bill
constitutional.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26
A NEW DEPARTURE IN POLITICS,

Il EARFUL, perhaps that the demorazaton of
| Democracy and the collapse OF Populisn may
leave the Republican party without rival in
1000 and thus deprive the country OF its accustomed
heated Presidential campaign, enterprsing ct-
zens of Washington have set about the task OF or
ganizng new party to overthrow the administration
and reform the country.
The movers in the new undertaking propose to
base their organization upon platform with but a
single plank That plank, however, is OF the kind
known as a Jim dandy. 1t IS about as wide the
desire for office and thick log. 1t is clearly
strong enough to support many people can get
en- it with both feet and the calculations that
enough shall get on it to elect President by carry
ing every State in the Union.
This single, all-comprehending, high-cockolorum
plank declares 1--WE hold aat the only free and just
government is that in which the lawrnaking bodies
are composed OF direct representatives from such in
dustres or occupations as have majority OF votes
in the Congressional and Legislative districts defined
by our constitutions and the laws of States With
an abiding faith in the truth and justice OF our be-
lie we appeal to every farmer in the United States
to join hands with in effecting purpose, which
is the nomination and election OF farmers as members
of Congress and farmers as members of our Legis-
latures'
For simplicity OF character and directness of ex-
preston that platform unsurpassed in the annals OF
our politics 1t ignores all questions OF govern
mental policy, all consideration OF political measures,
and goes straight to the main point-who shall hold
the offices We declare say the trainers of the plat
form that the farmers should be the lawmakers and
draw the salaries and divide the patronage. What
more would you have?
Ii the movement do not attain wide sweep
and swing it viii be only because this country is
tired OF politics and would for the ten COM
mandments il accompanied by agitation. The
platform gets rid OF the tariff the silver question: the
war problems and all other issues that perplex the
brain The sole defect in is that also gets rid of
all the existing politicians and that defect one that
good many people viii account a virtue
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26
THANKS FROM
IOWA MOTHERS
DEs MONIES, Iowa, Feb. 16, 1899.

DES MONIES, Iowa, Feb. 16, 1899
Editor San Francisco Call: During
the time the Fifth Iowa Regiment was
in camp in San Francisco reports earne
to us constantly of the many KIND
nesses received from the Red Cross ard
Catholic Truth societies, and from all
the citizens with whom they became
acquainted. Many little incidents OF
courtesies extended and klndnesses
shown, which went far to relieve the
mCnCtOny, fare and inconvenience or
camp life, were noted from time 10
time Two of the companies, A ana III,
are mostly from our own city anq all
wrote glowing accounts or now 'ne-0ed
Cross met them when tired ano nun
cry and served them with dinner Ee-
fore The journey TO camp was hnlsheG;
and how that same society remembered
them to the last, furnishing eaeh with
a sack containing an ample Iunch'
every article of which was mlnuIcly
specified. Even the kind milkman was
not forgotten, who gratutiousiy emp
tied cans. giving the boys a rich treat
Just as they were embarking on the
PennSyIV ania. All this, together with
the awful sickness that followed, with
the weary days and nights and their
long continued stay on the vessel has
been written again and again, and
though it may seem a tardy aoknoWl-
edgment we feel like telling the So
cieties and all who dealt so kindly with
the strangers in their midst that our
hearts will. ever go out in gratitude Tor
the many, kindneSSeS shown our boyS.
Some of the mothers of the boys OF
companies and II here in the city
have formed a cir-le which meets each
Sunday afternoon to talk of, exchange
news items and pray for our absent
boys in the Philippines, and in the last
meeting we decided to send this word
of thanks to all in your good city who
so generously contributed to the pleas
ure and comfort &c our loved ones,
many of them absent from home for
the first time. We remember, too. the
lately bereaved mothers of your State
who mourn the loss of dear boys in far
away Manila May God comfort them.
Gratefully to all who were interested
in our boys, from the Fifth Iowa Regi-
mentS mothers.
MRS NJ c. SLAVES,
Secretary Mothers Meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-26

4lov ever knew, is wasted, and even
49, notent. admirable constitution Of
tho Tinted States, the protest of its
conservative citizens, can no more stay
+ba advance of civilization, whether
with Bible or with gun, than prayer
>car, avert an avalanche.
occa asionalIy it may be noticed that
come philanthropist is announced to
deliver a lecture to young men only"
do NOT belie- e in such lectures. No
listener there hears anything ms own
instincts of decency have not taught
hin, or that he has not absorbed from
tho nravelant patent medicine pamph
let. Such affairs draw put So 10 uh-
clean cases in court.
When an actress is blessed win youth
and beauty there is a custom oL an
no,,ncing her marriage about once IN
eo often giving her an opportunity not
only 70 Indignantly make denial, but
70 state that she is welded to her art
and that the union is satisfactory. II
has aIways seemed to me that the al
fair of selecting a husband for herselt
is one which might as well be left to
an actress, particularly since II Sile
finds the selection injudiclous usage
gives her the privilege of trying again
and as yet there has been no limit set
Near ntime. to announce that an actress
has. been married to a man old enough
TO he her grandfather is a dlstlnct
niece of impertinence, If untrue.