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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-10

uySome editors are so addicted 10 the
Mark Hanna habit that they persist in
seeing the Ohio mans hand in Tom
Reeds retirement Washington Post.
u1If the ghost OF Mr.. Jefferson at
tends democratic banquets il must be In
"A sad state of bewilderment. Such n job
lot of contrary thinks" was never
ascribcd TO dcfenseless spirit before.
Chicago Times-Herald.
r1Bryan finds IL difficult TO let go OF
his pet theory about silver, even
though 10 has been Knocked full OF holes
by the return of prosperity. Very soon
there will not he enough OF it left 10 get
a grip on.---Cleveland Leader.
CyWe do not see the use of the meet
ing OF democratic national convention
next year. Bryan is already nominated,
and he himself declared the platform
for the party. Why go to the expense OF
trip TO Chicago?- Mobile Register.
ryMr. William Jennings Bryan has
thus far been unable 20 explain to the
satisfaction OF the plain people OF tho
country how an Issue that was heaven
ordained in 1896 should be completely
forgotten in 1890. - Chicago utter
Ocean. aAs5f faN
tyThc statement OF Mr.. Bryan that
II makes little difference who the DEM
ncratic nominee may be Is sound.
Thanks to Mr.. Bryan and his rule or
ruin policy. no democrat win stand any
chance OF being elected next year.
Kansas City Journal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-10

Fair, tall and iimber-limbed. behold. she
waltz
Beside tho stony path DER which wend
Ny anxious way, and gayly indicates
end.
by signs she tells me that the Joys seek
Await me there. With energy anew
And hopes fresh flush upon my faded
cheek.
Mid cruel thorns and noxious weeds and
rue
struggle on that may call her mine
Fer she depart as oft she hath before:
That full into my own her eyes may shine:
That ] may clasp her close all sorrows
Ger
But when reach the spot whereon she
stood
No answering word or touch Is mine TO
know;
All echoless. from gray and lonely wood
Cold. cheerless, cutting winds upon me
blow.
weep as / recall her many charms
And fold, ambitionless. my empty arms.
w. III. T. Shade.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-10

When the old lady with the ear trum-
pet called little Bessie entertained her
till the lady OF the house was ready to
put In an appearance. While telling
about her recent presents and the
health of her several dolls, Bessie eyed
the trumpet curiously and finally could
restrain herself no longer.
"Arc you too tired to play me n
couple Of tunes while mamma finishes
dressing ?"--Detroit Free Press.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-10

she--what makes you think he loves
me so desperatelyy
simplcx-oh. a thousand thingsl He
always looks pleased, for instance, when
you sing and play.--Tit-Bits.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-10

she--You were scared half TO death
the day we were married.
He-Only half. unfortunately .--Ih.
diarapolis Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-10

Copyright. 1897. by ID. Appleton 4 Co. All
rights reserved
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
NEBRASKA CROPS AND STOCK.
The Former Not Nearly So BADLY
Damaged RepOrtcd-The
Latter Doing Well.

Omaha, Neb., April 17.-Reports to
the Bee from over Nebraska, received
within the last few days indicate that
the damage to winter wheat and rye
has been greatly exaggerated, fields
which had all the appearance of being
dead when the ground was frozen are
reported to be coming out, and with a
make fair crop. In other sections
where the plant was reported damaged
to considerable extent it has deveI-
oPed wonderful vitality, and shows
little if any damage.
y month ago it was generally be-
lieved that large portion of the
ground sown to winter wheat world
have to be plowed up and put into 9th
err crops, but it is now certain that
very little has been So badly damaged.
Some reports have been received of
clover being winter killed.
The pleasant weather of the last ten
days has been improved, and farm
work is now well under way, and with
the ground in excellent condition, the
prospects for crops are as good as
they have ever been, and far above the
average.
Reports from the range country in
the western part of the state indi
cate small losses of live stock, as
ranchmen were almost universally pro
vided with plenty of hay and shelter
for their stock.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20

than the Russian thistle. The plant
was introduced into this country from
Europe previous to 1878, as it was first
noticed in that year in Philadelphia.
1t is probable that it had been growing
in Out-of-the-way places for some years
before being noticed. Since that time
It has spread over much of the coun-
try between the two oceans. 1t bears
numerous seeds, the seed pods. contain
ing frequently 100 seeds each. AS the
plants are very numerous on each plant,
the number of seeds a single plant may
bear is almost beyond calculation.
Prof. James Fletcher, of Canada, by
careful calculation came to the conclu-
sion that one plant with which he came
in contact contained not less than l.
100000 seeds. The pods are round and
long and stand out almost at right an
giles to the stem on which they are
borne.
The means of eradication is to pillow
under or cut down with a sharp hoe
before the seeds have ripened enough
to grow. This must be early, for seeds
will sprout and grow while yet very
immature. The plant is easily killed
when cut off at the roots, while its
seeds are yet uniformed. n man can
eradicate a large area of it in a single
day. Being an annual, it will not grow
again from the root.-Farmers' Review.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
NOTES FOR SHEPHERDS.

Don't think of using grade rams.
Pedigreed animals only can be depend
ed on for satisfactory results.
Keep a trough under cover in the
sheep yard pastures and in it put mix
ture of salt and sulphur. This will
keep off ticks.
Dogs do not like too much noise when
they are hunting sheep. Put one good
rafting bell on every twentieth sheep
or one on every ten is better.
The day OF the big, heavy-feeding
sheep seems to have passed, not to re-
turn, and the demand for younger
muttons is a steadily growing one.
Do not change feed suddenly, espe-
cially from dry feed to pasture. There
is always loss of condition for few
days following and sudden change.
Keep up the regular feed until the flock
have become accustomed to the grass.
Western PlOwman.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
GOOD FARM CROPS.
tility of the Soil and Produce
Paying Results.

No crop in this section of the country
takes the precedence of corn, writes a
Nebraska contributor to Wallace's
Farmer. 1t is SO abundant and so use
full. / do not know of any other crop
that can be used for so many purposes.
II makes good human food and admits
of being prepared in so many ways. |
don't know of any other crop that will
supply the wants of our domestic ami
mails so completely as the corn crop
The entire plant fed to cattle CT sheep
makes an admirable fattening ration,
supplying both grain and rough feed
of the highest quality. Do not fail to
have a good corn crop. Then concern
trate it as much as possible into the
most marketable products, butter or
meat, before it leaves the farm. Next
to corn, if not equal to it, is sorghum,
drilled in with the ordinary grain drill
ct the rate of three pecks to one bUshel
of seed to the acre. No one will believe
the amount of good feed for any kind
OF stock this will produce until they
try it for themselves. Then comes
peas and oats sown together. | differ
from many in the amount Of seed TO be
sowp in this combination. 1 think
mostly too many oats are sown for the
peas. l prefer one and one-hnlf to two
bushels of peas to not more than three
pecks of oats per acre. Do not let the
ueas become too ripe before cutting.
My crop of peas and oats seeded in the
above proportions yielded last season
over four tons per acre.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
THE SNOWFALL IN COLORADO.
Hundreds of Inches the Record in
Many Observation-Disclosures Re-
Stunning Operations.

Denver, Col, April 17.-According to
the latest report of Weather Forcaster
Brandenberg, the total snowfall at
Leadville during the winter was 25a
inches, at Breckinridge 37S inches and
at Ruby 524 inches. The South Park
line of the Colorado q Southern Rail-
way Co. is still blockaded by snow be.
You'd Breckenridge, but the rotary is
making good progress, and the line
will probably be opened before the enc
of the week.
The Cheyenne & Northern line of the
Colorado d Southern is again open af.
ter two months blockade.
The Colorado Midland, which was
closed by the snow west of Leadville
for II days, began its regular day pas
senger train service yesterday, and will
send out its first through night west
bound train Tuesday night.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
Rutland, H., Visited by Fire.

Bloomington, H., April 1.-THE
business portion of Rutland, La Sale
county, was completely destroyed by
fire yesterday morning. The blaze
started from an exploding kerosene
lamp in Cline & Krueger's saloon. The
flames spread to Austin's general store,
Blandin's drug store, Wadleigh's gen.
eral store, Lawrence's lumber yard,
Sauers' elevator and several other
buildings. The total loss is $4,000,
with small insurance. The German In
surance Co., of Freeport, H., has
risks to the amount of O,SO0.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
THE SAMOAN COMMISSION
instructions to be Given the Com
missioners Agreed Upon by
the Three Powers.
WILL SAIL ON THE BADGER APRIL Is.
Ihe Three Governments Accepted n
Form of Instruction Which Com
prises the Differences Which
Have Existed Between Them Up
to This Point.

Washington, April 15.-After hear
ing from the British and German en-
bassies the state department was en-
abled to announce positively and fin
ally that the three parties 20 the Ber-
lin treaty had agreed upon the in
strCctions to be given their Samoan
commissioners, and that is was GER
tain that the commission would leave
San Francisco on the 25th inst for
Samoa on the Badger.
The Instructions Identical.
The instructions to the commission
ers are identical, the three govern
ments having accepted a form which
comprises the differences which have
existed up to this point. The commits
sion will be empowered TO deal with
the situation as it finds it in the Sa-
moan islands upon its arrival. This
applies TO acts necessary to place the
affairs of the islands in Il peaceful and
satisfactory condition for the time be-
ing. and whatever the commission does
in this direction is understood to be
OF temporary character and subject
to the approval of the three powers.
The Recent Outbreaks.
As to the merits of the bitetr con-
trcNersy between the representatives
of the powers on the islands which led
up to the unfortunate outbreak of
April 1, the commissioners are expect
ed to make a thorough, impartial in
vestigation, and report the results to
their respective governments. The lat
ter will, by ordinary diplomatic ex-
change, apply any corrections that
seen, to be necessary. The commission
ers will have no power to alter the
treaty of Berlin. They will make rec
concentrations to that end, and where
they are unanimous it is probable that
their recommendations will be &c.
copied for changes in the treaty.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20

Tarantulas do not dance to the
sound OF the violin, but let the people
they bite do the dancing; scorpions,
however, enjoy iddling, and lizards go
crazy for music of any kind. AS for
scrpcnts, the boa constructor and py-
thon are senseless to melody, but the
cobra is fascinated by the flute and still
more by the fiddle. Polar bears enjoy
the violin: so do ostriches; wolves will
stop in the chase to listen to a cornet;
elephants are fond of the flute, espe-
cially the upper notes; tigers, while
approaching violin and flute, cannot
stand the harmonium, while the musi-
cal seal shows no emotion on hearing
any instrument, not even the bass
drum.-Quarterly Review.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
TUMBLING MUSTARD.
A Destructive weed Which WAS First
Noticed in the United States
THenty-0ne Years Ago.

We illustrate tumbling mustard,
known scientifically as Sisymbrium AL
tissimum. This is one of the plants
that have already obtained too great
a foothold in this country for us 30
hope to eXterminate it. Tumbling mus
tard is called so from the fact that when
it is ripe it breaks off and is blown
along the ground by the wind. The
rounded shape of the plant makes this
characteristic of great value, as TO the
propagation and dissemination of the
plant, as it is said to travel even faster
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
Swedish Steel,

Some remarkable specimens of Swed'
ish steel have been shown in the Stock
holm exhibition. One was a ribbon OF
steel, extremely thin, and over 1900
feet long. 1t was so thin as to weigh
only 10 pounds. The sample was pro-
duced at the Sandvik works, where q
very large proportion of the paragon
umbrella ribs of the world are pro-
duceG. The steel is so valuable that, in
order to maintain its standard, every
piece is examined, and workmen cut out
any parts that are burned, and remove
the last particle of scale.-Youth's Com
paniOn
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
The In md ONT of hawaii.

In Hawaii they have one very unique
custom in regard to debt, says Mr.. O..
W. Sturgis, of Oregon. Any stranger
can get credit almost from the time he
sets foot on the islands, but SO long as
he owes dollar he is not permitted
to leave the country. A man who gets
hopelessly involved in debt down there
had as we'll make up his mind to be-
come q citizen for the rest of his life
he can only escape by liquidating.
This law has always been strictly en-
forced, but in the event of annexation
to the United States the islands may
get new system of laws that will re-
peal the existing misunderstanding
ton Post
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
Miss Heriocker Missing.

Kansas City, Mo-, April ia sPe-
eiai to the Star from Hastings, Neb.,
saws: No positive trace has yet been
found of Miss Viola Herlocker, for
whose arrest a warrant was yesterday
sworn out in connection with the sem
sational poisoned candy case. 1t Is
claimed by some of her friends that
Miss Herlocker departed last night Tor
New York city, where she has three
sisters, while on the other nand II ls
intimated that she had been taken 10
n private insane asylum. Her friends
hold to the statement that IL she per-
octrsted the crime she was insane.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
A RUBBER PLANT ABSORBED.
The Empire Rubber Co. of Trenton,
n. j., Sold to n Rubber Man.
ufncturing Syndicate.

Trenton, n. J., April IT, The En-
pire Rubber Co.'S plant of this city has
lee sold to the United States Rubber
Goods Manufacturing Co, "a syndica to
organized for the purpose IF CONSOLE
dating ell leading concerns of the
country engaged in the manufacture
of mechanical rubber goods. The En-
rire's principal products ire rubber
hose ard bicycle tires.
Gen. Skirm, the owner of ;he major
it, of the company's stock, says negc-
tiGtions are pending between represen-
tutives of the United States Rubber
Goods Manufacturing Co. and the OWL
ers of other concerns in this city TO:
tho purchase of the latter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
OUR EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.
The One Increasing Vastly and the
other Growing SmalIer-What
the Statistics Teach.

Washington, April 1.-THE bureau
OF statistics. in an article furnished
the press yesterday says that the ex-
Eortation of manufactures in the fiscal
year, 1899, is likely to show an increase
OF more than $40. 100000 over that of
last year, and that iron and steel alone
will supply more than one-half that
increase.
In the eight months of the fiscal
year, for which the treasury bureau
of statistics figures are now available,
the exports of iron and steel are near
ly $16,000,0O0 greater than in the cor
responding months of the previous ifs
cal year, showing a gain of Sc per
cent. over those of last year, and near
ly so per cent. over those of the pre-
ceding year. In importations of iron
and steel there is n reduction, as com
pared with last year, though not in so
marked degree, the falling off of i'm
ports for the eight months being ten
per cent, while the corresponding
period of last year showed reduction
of 20 per cent.
The following figures show the i'm
ports and exports of manufactures of
iron and steel in the eight months
ending with February in each of the
last three fiscal years:
Eight months of 1897: Imports $l0,-
517,3S5, exports $35,781,sO9
Eight months of 1898: Imports $S,-
397,977, exports $42, ,262.
Eight months of 1899: Imports ST.
564,95S, exports $5S,377,7S4.
Nearly all of the great classes of
iron and steel manufactures, includ-
ing wire nails, bars or rods of steel,
steel plates and sheets, wire, railway,
electrical machinery, show an increase
over last year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
weigh the chick. weekly.

1t would be an excellent plan to weigh
the chicks every week and observe their
increase. Take ten chicks, or even
adults, from among the whole number,
weigh them every week, and keep an ac'
count of the exact amount of food con.
sumed, and you will know more regard
ing the matter of expense, profit and ra-
ito of grain than could be derived in
any other manner. Experiments with
different kinds of food could also easily
be made, and chicks of several breeds
could be used for comparison. 1t would
take but small proportion of time,
while the knowledge gained would be
inyalua bie.-America Gardening.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
Arrival of the Sheridan.

Manila, April Il, 1880 a. m.-The'
United States transport Sheridan, for
merly the Massachusetts, which sailed
from New York February 10, having
on board the Twelfth and a battalion
of the Seventeenth infantry, has ar
rived here after a smooth passage.
Or. the night of April IL, Lieut.. Mey-
er disappeared from the ship. The
weather was intensely hot, and the
lieutenant was sleeping on deck, and
il is supposed that he fell overheard.
Three privates and SIX children OF
nriyateS died of pneumonia.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
RAN UPON A REBEL AMBUSH.
Gen. Lnyyton Marching NOrth-A
North Dakota Regiment Loses
Five Men-SiEnal Service.

Manila, April IA, 1855 p. m.-Gen.
Lawtcp is marching north along the
road between the hills and the lake,
with the gunboats Napidan and La
guna de Bay abreast of his troops. The
enemy is retreating northward.
On. Wednesday the troops crossed
the Paghanjan and concentrated at
LarIbun, at the mouth of The river.
After leaving two companies of the
Fourteenth regiment to guard the en-
trance of the river the troops marched
to Lcngas, and found it deserted.
Mai. Weisenborger's shar1shooters
were sent toward Pactos -Ancontenca
In the afternoon. They ran upon nest
of rebels in some thick bushes, which
afforded Il splendid cover. Five men
of the North Dakota regiment were
killed and two were wounded-two of
the former dying after being brought
tic Longas, church.
The main body of the American
troops, while at dinner in Longas,
heard the firing, and advanced to the
support of the sharpshooters. y scout
from hill saw the little fight and
many white coats running into the
NILS. L He I1dS una Ue Day, at tIle Dt-
ginning of the fight, shelled the hills,
making them too hot for the enemy.
Two companies of the Fourteenth
regiment are at the mouth uf The river,
two are at Pasig and two at LambUn
and one of the Fourteenth regiment
and four of the North Dakota regiment
are ut San Antonio. The remainder of
the troops are at Longas. Cen. Law
ton is on board the Laguna de Bay.
uud the cascoes are off San Antonio.
NlcKenna, of the signal corps, is in
defatigable. He ran a wire through
the hostile country without having a
guard with him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
DiSnrOYod.

The Spanish gunner got himself
within the barn, shut the door and
bolted it.
Putting his rife to his shoulder, he
took careful aim, and. shutting his
eyes, fired.
Hal" said he, ''who said could not
hit the side of barn?'
But when he went to look for the
mark of the bullet he found he had
fred through knot hole.-Indianapo
lis .1Ourpal
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
Wa. Not Considered.

Washington, April 15.-The cabinet
did not consider the question raised by
the demand of the governor OF South
Dakota for the muster out of the vol
unteers from the state who are serv'
ing in the Philippines.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
From a Family of Fighters.

Cleveland, o., April 15.-Lieut. Ralph
Never was the son of f. 5. Meyer,
who served with distinction in the civ
il war. and is prominent attorney
OF this city. Young Meyer was Fl
years old.
The Meyer family is one of fight
ers. Lieut.. Ralph Meyer has brother
who was wounded at Santiago, and
for a time his life was despaired Oh.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
Spiked Gums ut CIark's Point.

The discovery has been made that
the guns at Clark's Point, New Bed
ford. are spiked and that they have
been in that condition a number of
years. The deeu may have been done
by the porgie pirates at the time they
were ravaging the waters of Buzz
Yards bay and defying the entire navy
of Massachusetts. as represented by
the Ocean Gem-Fall River Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20

Annapolis, Nd, April 17.-Mrs. Cook,
vile of Capt. Frank Cook, who COM
rcunded the BROOKLYN during the war,
d1eG here yesterday morning. after
lingering illness. Capt. Cook had been
CD bled for, and is expected To arrive in
New York to-day.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20

''Ah," he said, you are the light of
my existence"
"No," she cried; "it is false. You have
a nose on you that throws me away in
the shade"
Some folks can take jokes, but his
dream of bliss ended right there
Cleveland Leader
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
Too Late.

Mr.. Silkhat-I think this new law to
prevent imbeciles from getting married
is a good idea.
Mr.. Henpeck (sadly)-Wal, yes, but
it comes too late to do US any good
N, Y. Journal
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20

Berlin, April 15.-The minister OF
foreign affairs, Baron Won Buelow. an
uounced in the reichstag to-day that
nm agreement had been arrived at
,vith Great Britain with regard to
sending a commission to Samoa
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
A Bully Crowd.

Doyle-Shea choosed a novel mithod
av committin' suicide.
Duggan-How did he do tn thrick =?
"He attinded the East soide mask
ball 1ipresinting u Spanish To-ray-re-
ray-ay-dor.''-Puc
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
Bank Cashier Suicides.

Humboldt, Neb., April Us. w.
Grinstead. aged 81, cashier of the bank
in this city, committed suicide by
blowing off the top of his head Wits
revolver.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20
Fired to Action,

What made Hopper rush off to
WARP"
We'll he said he would either have
to do that or write Il war poem.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-04-20

It's useless to try to kill time, for it will
eventually turn the tables on you.-Chicago
Daily News.