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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07
How Ii Happened.

The police magistrate eyed the prioSner
sternly. M
You were arrested" he said, for
saultng the player of a street piano. What
is your deiensey
.Well. your honor, / was just getting
home after having been out all night with
sick friend. My wife was waiting for me
in no friendly frame of mind. The dago
came along and started playing There II Be
a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight, so
| took it as personal matter and proceeded
10 put a dent in his features. The cops hur-
ried up and pinched the dago and his piano,
and 1"
"Well, you?" urged his honor. :. :,
81 was carried away with the music, SAID
the prisoner, sadly.-Baltimore Americvi.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07
give the ChiIdren "a Drink

called Grain-O. Ii is delicious. appetizine,
nourishing food drink to take the place OF
coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have used it, because when properly
prepared il tastes like the finest coffee but
lis free from all its injurious properties.
Grain-O aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. Ii il not stimulant but health
builder, and children, as well as adults, can
drink il with great benefit. Costs about as
much as coffee. Is and 25c.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07
EnnnrGN.

Over 100 houses at Hankow. China,
fell into the river Han aud LOCO per
sons were drowned.
The Merritt & Chapman Wrecking
company's outfit arrived at Santiago de
Cuba 20 raise the former Spanish
cruiser Reina Mercedes.
The people of Havana IRE in joyful
mood. and perfect order il being main
tanned.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07

Nothing in which few dollars may be
invested will return so good dividend, and
in so short time, as the artificial raising of
Poultry by use of Incubators. But you
must get good Incubator TO start with,
not necessarily an expensive one. Any max
err of first-class incubator will not fear TO
let you try il before you pay him for it, The
Buckeye Incubator Co., of Springfield, o.,
make an Incubator as cheap as $500, which
they sell on these terms. Send 4c for No. l29
catalogue.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07

TruIY Loxcd.

Mrs Adsley-My husband is very good to
me. He always accompanies me TO church
on Sundays.
Mrs. Daring-That's nothing. Ny hus-
band looks under the bed at my request
every night.-Chicago Evening News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07
CoughinE Leadr to Con.umption.

Kemps Balsam will stop the Cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get
sample bottle free. Large bottles % and so
cents. Go at once; delays are dangerous
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07

Bill-What do you reckon that doctor
Jumps me all over de chest fery
Jake-Tryin' to see how much dough you
had in your inside pocket, of course.-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07
A LIVING WITNESS.
Mrs. Hoffman Describes How She
Wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for
Advice, and Is Now Well.

DEAR MRS. PrNKHAM:--Beforc using
your Vegetable Compound l was u
great sufferer. have been sick for
months, was troubled with severe pain
In both sides of abdomen, sore feeling
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07

II is an evidence of greatness TO listen
TO the advice and experience of others. A
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07

Why They Guarded Onion Eater
My. but he just took my breath away"
The Brute--"Dear met You'd never take
him for a strong manl"-N. Y. journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07
-Four Miners KILLED.

jamestown, CAL, Jan. 3.--Four min
crs were killed in Jumper mine by the
dropping Of skip. which fell 1870 fee
TO the bottom Of the shaft.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07
Perfectly Harmless.

Dix-I once knew young man who
smoked 80 cigarettes daily without any par
ticular harm resulting therefrom.
Hix-ls il possible?
Yes; and the only noticeable effect was
the death of the smoker. Chicago Evening
News
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07

The average man prides himself on the
possessions his neighbor can't Afford
Washington Qa) Democrat.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07

have found Piso's Cure for Consumption
an untailing medicine.-F. X. Lott, 1906
Scott St.. Covington, KY, Oct. l, 1894.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07
To Cure n Cold IN one nav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07

followed your dircc-
lions, and cannot praise your medicine
enough for what IL has done for me.
Many thanks to you for your advice.
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has cured rac, ard will recon-
mend ito my friends. Mrs. FLORENCE
Z. HOFFMAN, 5i2 Roland St., Canton, O.
The condition described by Mrs. Hoff-
man will appeal TO many women, yet
lots of sick women struggle on with
their daily tasks disregarding tho
urgent warnings until overtalcn by
actual collapse. /
The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert
ence In treating female ills Is unparnl-
lelcd, for years she worked side by side
with Mrs. Lydia II. Pinlxham, and for
sometimes past has had sole charge
OF the correspondence department Of
her great business, treating by letter
as many as a hundred thousand niling
women during n single year.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07

YER part of bow
J, also suffered
with dizziness,
headache, and
could not sleep.
i wrote you a
letter describ-
ing my case and
asking your
!. advice. You
y replied tell
ing me just
what TO do. j
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07
our Trade nnIancr.

The excess or exports OF merchandise md
silver over the imports last year was $3.50 .
10000 So large trade balance I'm favor
OF this country has put " IN that most en-
dictate money rates 20 London. Periin and
Paris. Part Of the money due the United
States for this excess OF EXPORTS has been
loaned on call In European cities Part has
been sent here IN the shape ~ gOd Owing
10 the ROLL in1norfaffNns ara The euppltes
drawn from 'he Ar~erican ntncs the stock
Of that metal availqhia To- monetary uses
amounts now 10 so1- noA nm while NJ The
close OF 1897 10 was sGqg g33 600
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
DURHAM pErENcrs.

Have Hccu Altered in Anticipation
OF BocT Attack.
Durham. November %. 10 p. m .--Owing
to the proximity OF the Beers TO rietcr-
maritzburg, It has been necessary TO altei
the defenses OF Durham
Estcourt Is eth silent. All accounts
point conclusiyely to a determined rush
OF the Beers toward Pietermaritzhurg With
a very large force Seven thousand men
with guns arc reported twenty-five miles
from Howick They are said to be under
the personal command Of General Jou-
bert.
Today's engagement at Moot river found
the British almost entirely on the defense
A correspondent OF the Natal Advertiser
says a Boer shell. fell -Hthin few yards
OF the detachment OF their Infantry. that
the shells did little or no damage and That
firing continued for about half an hour at
intervals OF from three 10 FIVE minutes
According 10 this account. the British
troops prepared with the utmost prompts
tude and advanced under cover wherever
possible. The British artillery were in
position behind The hotel where General
Barton and his stan were being aceomma
dated. Major Thornecrofts mounted in
fantry moved TO cover on a ridge on the
enemy's left. The Deyonshire regiment
and the Royal Welsh Fusileers occupied
the trenches. There was but little firing,
the correspondent says, but the enemy
Possessed at least one howitzer with
range Of five miles besides several six
Founders.
Prince Christian Victor has been ap-
pointed 10 the atnf OF Captain Percy
Scott. the Durham commandment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
FEDERAL TROOPS
TO BE USED;
To Put Taylor i'm the Governors Chair of
Neutrality-suspicious. Had a Confer
ence with the President

gresham or other Federal officers were
chosen in Kentucky this year whose
seats will be affected by the decision
OF the State election board. It has
been argued that under the copstltu-
ton the president will be poworless to
send Federal troops to that state IN
the event of disorders. Az matter
of fact. however. the president has
the constitutional right to Use unh ed
States soldiers upon application of tho
governor OF any state when il is
SHOWN that there exists condition
of instruction. rebellion, rioting or
lawlossness which the local authorl-
ties and the state militia are unable
to control Should Governor Bradley
apply for Federal troops, therefore.
he will base hia application upon th.
ground
To Senator Deboe the president said
that he hoped that no such coniu-
eenoy ms the senator feared would
arise; at least, if anything more wac
said it was not made public.
Discussing tho Kentucky situation
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
THE HOLLAND BOAT.
British Naval Attachc Says II Is -
Goud Thing.


New York. November 22.-Captain Cbas.
L. ottley, r. ~. naval attache to the
British embassy, came from Washington
today for the purpose of inspecting the
Holland submarine torpedo boat In behalf
of his government. He was taken to the
boat. which is moored In the Atlantic
Yacht club basin in Brooklyn, by John
p Holland. who explained the workings
of the vessel 10 the captain. For mort
than two hours Captain ottley looked over
the machinery and the interior mecnan'
ism OF the boat. He seemed very mucn
impressed with what he saw and when
asked his opinion, said: 1T is my inten-
ton to recommend TO the board OF ad-
miralty of the British government that
they Immediately consider the merits OF
the Holland with view to the adoption
of vessels Of her type in the British navy.
She is, to my mind. the most formidable
type of submarine boat and has demon
strated that she is the only successful
one"
Tho final preparations for the departure
of the Holland for Washington have been
completed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
Especial 10 The Pos,.9

Washington, November Ex-senator
Dehoc held lengthy conference with
President Mckinley today respecting
the situation in Kentucky, During
the course Of the interview he strongly
advised the president to send Federal
troops to the assistance of Governor
Bradley If local authorities rnd the
State militia find themselves unable to
control the situation, which, II Is be-
lieved, will result II the state cleo
ton board gives Goebel the certia-
cate
Senator Deboe explained the Ken
lucky situation from a republican
standpoint to the president and as
sured him that Taylor the republican
candidate had been elected. He sug-
gested that the president permit 70
emanate from the White House some
expression Of approval in the justice
OF the claims OF Taylor's supporters,
but he was especially earnest in rec
ommeding Federal Intervention to prs.
vent the seating Of Goebel. AS no con-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
ALARMING SITUATION.
Nothing Official Is Ascertained TO
AInY ANXIETY.


London, November 2S.-Although 1t is
evident that the situation in Natal is agar
becoming alarming, nothing can be Of
fcially ascertained to allay public anX-
iety or the curiosity felt regarding the
disposition Of the reinlorcements recently
landed at Durham.
The war Office dispatches are confined
TO a mere recital OF few casualties at
Moot river, which confirms the report oil
Skin mlBhes there. but give no details as
to how the engagements happened. Tho
special correspondents are only permitted
to describe Major General Barton's camp
at MOOT river vaguely az large" or
"ample." One correspondent says that
1000 Beers are within twenty-five miles
of ''Howick Follows. near Pietermaritz-
burg, and that the inhabitants are fcelns
to the capital
Evidently considerable force Of the
enemy is now within thirty or forty miles
of PietermaritzbuTg. but IL is officially
announced from there that no anxiety pre-
walls, the gaIIisOu NN'npc'i"S '''" ~"
with six guns.
General Joubert's plan apparently is
daring attempt to defeat the British reley-,
ing column from Durham In detail while
still attempting the reduction of Lady
smith. A serious attack on Moot river
camp is now hourly expected, with the
object OF destroying the bridge at Weston.
should this be accomplished the Beers
would be free TO turn their attention TO
Estcourt, while II it failed, the enemy
would retire again on Weenen and re-
Join the investing forces around Lady
smith.
The Boer report that General Hiiyards
messenger asking General White for as
sistance, was captured, causes some "a
easiness. but II Is argued that II General
Hiiyard had not been strong enough to
hold out he would some time ago have
been ordered 10 retire on Pie.ermarltzburg
Therefore. small credence is given the
story.
Nothing is known regarding the food
supply Of the gsrrlsons thus isolated II
is believed that Estcourt is well pro-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
SERIOUS CHARGES.
Russian Finnnce Minister Has
Hccp Accused.

hussInN EihHh't lufbtTt'f ''hT
HccD Accused.
Berlin, November 22.-The Deut-
sche Zeitung today publishes the
following dispatch from st. Peters
burg: The ear has instructed MIN
lister Of Justice Murayleif TO inycs-
tigate the allegations that W. DC
Witte presumably the minister OF
flnance) has been manipulating the
bourge TO his personal advantage.
M De Witte has made au ineifec-
iual attempt at suicide. His wife
requested an audience with the ear
but her request was refused. Sew
eral high hnanclers and officials are
said to be implicated.
Nothing IS known in Berlin re-
garding the statements made in the
Deutsche Zeilung dispatch from ST.
Petersburg Dr. Miguel. the min
lister of finance, who Is an intimate
friend of NJ. Dc witie. the Rus
sian minister Of finance. said to a
correspondent OF the Associated
Press that he knew nothing about
the matter except that the aniagon-
ism between NJ Muravefl and NJ.
De Witte was OF long standing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
ARMY RATIoNs.
Officials kDow Nothing al
Embaimed beef Charge.


London. November 22.--Varlous officials
OF the British admiralty have been inter-
viewed by representatives OF the Associated
Press regarding the London Daily Chron-
lcle's bad beef assertions and they say
they have not received a single complaint
as TO the quality OF food furnished on the
TRANSPORTS. The chief OF the ylctuallng
department said: The Arst we heard OF
the matter was through the press and
though doubtful OF its accuracy we have
set on foot inquiries on the subject. The
only specific instance mentioned Is that
of the Nubia, We bought large quantities
OF provisions In New York. but we have
there responsible agents who arc not like
~ 70 accept rotten meats or meat which
has been already refused by olhsr gov-
ernments. II Is understood that the terri
embaimed beef is applied TO canned meats.
We have not bought any Of these"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23

with The Post correspondent after hia
visit to the White House. Deboe gu ID,
Taylor will DO inaugurated gov
cNSor despite the assertions of UrU
Woodson and others"
Louisville, KY, November 2e.-The
county election board convened this
afternoon TO hear argument on tho
motion 10 throw out the whole vote
OF the city of Louisville and to receiyS
from the accountants footlngs Of tha
official count or Jefferson county,
The vote for governor was announced
ms follows: Taylor. 1S,445; Goobel.
1908: Brown. 267e; Taylor's plural.
ity. 3i22.
Tho motion to throw out the yots
of Louisville wes then taken up Judge
IIargis was permitted TO road atfidnvits
from Mayor Weaver. Chairman Lyons
OF the board of safety, Chief of po-
lice Hanger. Henry Bell. sheriff, and
others relative to the presence OF the
militia In this city on the day OF tho
election. These afadavts state that
the presence of tho militia In this city
was uncalled for, that thu municipal
itv WAS amply able To cope with the
situation on that day, The board then
adjourned until tomorrow, chen argu.
ments viii he heard
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
PEACE OFFERING.
AUST lie nm Abandonment of big
Guns and Forts.

London. November 22--sir Charles
Dixie, member Of parliament for Glouces-
tershire speaking Mt Chelsea this evening,
said: when the British forces enter
Bloemfontein some declaration regarding
the future Will have TO be made. II the
peace TO be offered is one In which Cape
Colony can concur, the Free State will
abandon the violent element in the Trans
vaal forces. The settlement. in order to
pacify South Africa as Canada has been
pacifed. must be settlement in which
the constitutional position OF Cape Colony
and Natal must play the leading parts.
The big guns and forts must be got rid
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
CAsuALTL LIST.
One Trooper Was Killed and Nine
We're Wounded at Kimberley.

were Nouhneu AT hihp'f''''
London. November ga list OF casual
ties has been received showing that one
trooper was Killed and nine wounded at
Kimberley November 1C and confirming
the accounts Of the soTtie previously re-
ported from Boer sources,
II was announced from Paris that COL
onel Deyille Bois Mareuit. French OFF,
Ger has accepted the post OF chief OF stan
schiel. the German officer who was
wounded and taken prisoner al Elands@
laagte. From the same source II 10 re-
ported that two Russibn officers. Lieu
tenant Gonetzki Of the Guards ana Gen
eral Seltz OF another crack Russian reg
iment. have resigned and are going 10
Join the Beers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
An Extcnsinn Gran1c1

Macon, Ga, November 22.-Judge Specs
in the United States court today. after
hearing the prayer for an extension OF
time in which to finish taking testimony
in the injunction suit OF certain Macon
merchants against abe Southern railway,
granted each side an extension OF thirty
days. Under this ruling the plaintiff VIII
have until February and the respondents
until January / in which to put their tes-
timony before the special master
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
nombarlmsnt at Mnfekins.

Pretoria, Tuesday. November 2i.-Gen-
eral Snyman. who is outside Mafeklng re-
ports heavy firing Monday afternoon. Tho
British briskly fired on the French cal-
bombardlng the British forts with good
effect The loss TO the British Is unknown,
One Boer was wounded.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
WEATHER INFORMATION.
Probab iIities.

Washington November Eastern Texas
" Thursday. except probably rain and
|0pf ID northwest portion; Friday fair; vari-
" winds becoming fresh northwesterly.
MeS Texas and New Mexico-Rain and
'0ler 10 southern. rain or snow in northern
p'uon Thursday; Friday fair; northerly
inds,
oAan'ma and Indian Terrltory---Generaliy
inds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
relcgranl, Line cut.

Durham, Natal. November 22.--A dis-
patch from the Mooi river says the ,sle-
graph line was cut Tuesday evening near
Highland Station, The dispatch adds ,has
the railroad station Is IN the possession
OF large force OF Beers eneampai near
Mitcheson's Cutting
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
OFFICIAL LIST.

Trnpsvnnl Reports Less Than
100 killed.
Pretoria. Tuesday. November
2J.--Tbc official returns of the
TrnnsvnaI casualties since the
outbreak of the war shows
that ninety men have been
killed and 200 wounded, OF
whom q number have recov-
cred and returned to the front.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
WHERE IS ESCAPE?
Reports Indicate That Beers Entirely
Surround British Troops
AND DRAW CLOSER THE CIRCLE
Six Thousand Burghers Arrived In
Moot River District,
AND NEAR CITY OF PIETfRMARlTzBURY
They Are Making Forced Marches Rapidly
Across The Natal Country.
GEN. METHUEN CROSSED ORANGE RIVER
And Is Marching to the Relief of
kfmbcrlcy-Hc Hns IA Large
Force OF Troops.

London, November 23.--A dispatch
To the Daily News from Nottingham
Rond, Natal. dated Tuesday, snys tho
Docrs have arrived near there.
London. November 23.-The Daily
Mail publishes dispatch from
Eanuwpoort, dntcd Wednesday.
which snys that II large force under
General Mcthucn hns crossed tho
Orange river and IN advancing TO
the relief of Kimberley.
London. November 23.--rhc Morn
Ing Posts correspondent at Pietcr-
smnritnburE teicgrnphIng Tuesday
evening, saysi ''rbc Beers are now
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23

London. November 22.-There has ap-
parently been no communication with Est
court. Natal, since noon Tuesday, and
the Beers now control the railroad thence
to the Moot river. Consequently momen-
tous developments may be expected at any
time. The Beers, 1t seems, are swarmlnS
stu,hward Large bodies OF them arc re-
ported around Estcourt and parties o.
Beers appear to be threctanlng Pitterms-
rit2burg. The Beers encamped n; llign-
lands Station are we'll supplied VITA artl-
lery and all evidence tends to show that
The various Boer forces are being largely
incressel by accessions from tbe dlsiifeet-
ID Cane burghers. The serious deficiency
Is being felt by the British, who are uD-
able TO keep in touch with the mobile
noer forces. whose presence is hardly re-
,orted before they are lest sigat OF, only
10 reanpcar at another vital point aicns
tho line OF communication. General ESD
wards force. anchored at Estconrt by the
naval guns can do little but await an at
tack until General Clery's command Is
capable Of taking the nell.
According TO capetown dispatch. Cen
eraI Me,lmen's division lef; Orange river
and reached Wiueputs half way to Bel
mont Yesterday; and ndvicss from orange
river today show that the Iioers occupy
Belmont in force and that neighhoring
ms are crowded with Boer cannon.
natrol Of Lanoers which has returned to
! n.ange river came unexpectedly On two
pnsr Iaagers. Three shrapnel shells hurst
e lose TO he Lancers, who. however. were
! ,obe cd
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
General observations.

Dsse''suons taken by the United States
, ..a bureau at all stations at p. NJ, 18TH
|rldsn time:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23
GENERAL RISING.
Hope Mt Pretoria Tint Colony
Dutch VIII Rise.

Pretoria. November 2I.--Ncys-
pnper reports from Cape Col
nny say n general rising of the
Dutch farmers is imminent In
Natal and that the colonial
Boers in those districts which
have been proclaimed rcpuh-
Hcan territory, have already
foincd the Bocr forces.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23

ylsioned, but there Is less condolences In the
case Of MOOT river.
There is no further news from the west'
ern frontier except the list OF casualties.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-23

opened fire with artillery on Moot
river camp from the north, but
without casualties to the British.