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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
ITO DE Continued
STORY OF A FRANC.
Pretty Incident Told OF Baron Roths-
child OF Paris - Charity
Rewarded.

One of the closest friends of Baron
Rothschild of Paris was Caroms Du-
ran, the artist. During the entire course
of a certain large dinner party the great
financier noted that the painter kept
looking at him with most intent and
peculiar expression. After the coffee
and cigars the baron drew his friend
aside and said: ''My dear fellow, pray
tell me why you have stared at me so
peculiarly this EVENING""
"Tll tell you with pleasure" an
swered Duran; 81 am painting beggar
for the salon, and have looked all over
Paris for suitable head to draw from.
I've finally found it. Yours is the ideal"
Rothschild laughed heartily and
promised TO sit for his friend in suit
able attire on the following day.
During the progress of the sitting n
young artist, one Of Duran's pupils,
came into the room. Naturally he had
not been in n position TO meet people
of Baron Rothschild's importance, and
so did not know him; but the beggar's
miserable rags, wan face and wistful
expression appealed deeply TO the
young mans sympathies. Waiting un-
til his master was busy mixing colors,
the pupil took a franc from his vest
pocket and held il out behind his back
to the model, who seized it with
feigned avidity.
When the sitting was over Roths-
child made inquiries of Duran concern
ing the philanthropist, and was in
formed that he was student of great
promise and attachments, but among
the poorest of the inhabitants of the
Latin quarter.
Some six months after this occurrence
the young man received note which
ran about as follows
Dear Sir: The franc that you gave
in charity to beggar in the studio OF
Mr.. Duran has been invested by us, and
we take pleasure in forwarding to you
our check for 1000 francs, the principal
and increment of the same. Yours, etc
Rothschild e. Cie."-Harper's Round
Table.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
Country with one Policeman.

There is one country in the world, and
probably only one, which gets along
with a single policeman; that is Iceland
Iceland is pcopled by the descendants Of
Vikings, including many famous war
riors and heroes, but they are so law
abiding that they have TO need Of po-
llcemen. The solitary officer, in spite
Of his great responsibility, has an easy
time. lie is maintained more for orna-
ment and dignity than for use. The lee
landers think IL would not do to have .
capital without a policeman, and so
they keep one. This police force II
large i'm one sense. It's member is six
feet high, broad-shouldered, and hand
somely uniformed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
GOOD MORNING.

When have slept the night away.
And wake TO see the light OF day.
rise and dress, and down the stair
I trip. and hear from everywhere,
Good morningl Oh, good morning air.
From every lip the same words fall.
And yet learned In school last year,
They do not greet as We do here.
In countries far across the sea,
For children in old Germany
Say: "Guten Morgenl" and I'm sure
In sunny France they cry: Bon jour-
And boys and girls In Naples say,
In such a pretty. pleasant way:
"Buon Giornov and my dear Aunt Jane.
Who Travelled long ago IN Spain,
Says little spanish children greet:
"Buenos piasi" clear and sweet.
And so II is the wide world through.
In Russia. and in Holland, too.
The queer oid Turk. the Swede. the Dane
Not one can say: Good mornlngl" plain;
But some strange gibberish instead.
That does not seem 10 me well-bred;
And only English folk and we
Can speak IL as IL ought TO be.
SO now I'm thinking up plan
To go abroad when I'm man,
And teach these foreigners 10 say
Good morning!" in a proper way.
-Zitella Cooke. in Youths Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
SAVED BY A GOOSE.
BIRD Gives Timely Warming tn = Sens
try Who Had saved Her own
Life Before.

Ella Rodman Church tells a very
strange Story of Goose" in st. Mich
olas--a story that recalls the legend
of the Roman capitol and the cackling
geese that saved IL from surprise; This
goose made its first appearance near
Quebec over so years ago, when some
British troops had been sent out to put
down a rebellion of the colonists. A GER
tain farm in the neighborhood suspect
ed of being a resort for the insurgents
was surrounded by sentries placed at
some distance apart, and one day the
sentry whose post was near the gate
of the farm heard singular noise. A
fine, plump goose soon appeared on a
run, making directly for the spot where
the soldier stood, and close behind, in
pursuit came hungry fox.
The sentry's first impulse was tc
shoot the thievish animal and rescue the
goose; but, since the noise of the report
would have brought out the guard on
false alarm, he was obliged TO deny him
self this satisfaction.
The fox was gaining on his intended
prey, when the goose, in frantic ef-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

same instant, the bullet passing foot
in front Of the young mans face, and
flattening against the wall at his side
Tom still retained the knife, and with
n quick slash he struck the hand which
held the revolver, causing the owner to
drop it, with yell OF pain, and dash off
toward the street at full speed, followed
by his companion, who had evidently no
desire to face Tom alone.
AS the men disappeared he turned, to
find the stranger he had rescued groan-
ing with pain, and trying to get on his
feet.
Take my arm and sec IL you can't
stand" said Tom. "Are you badly
hurt?"
my right arm Is helpless, and my
head goes round like top" was the
faint reply; "but I'm coming round all
right, l guess. / got nasty clip from
one OF them cutthroats. | came TO just
as that chap pulled his gun on you, and
tried to get up, but everything swan
round so i couldn't. You're a plucky
chnm"
Can you get up?" interrupted Tom,
hastily. IF you can I'll just find that
pistol and Wen get away from this
place. II not, In leave you the weapon
and go after help. I'm cut in the side,
but l don't know how bad 1t is"
A moments search discovered the
weapon, and after assisting the in
jured man 10 his feet they were NOV
ing slowly up the wharf when bright
ray OF light suddenly penetrated the
darkness and tall policeman appeared
before them, throwing the searching
beams of a dark lantern upon them.
whats going on down there?' he
demanded. Didn't hear shot just
a moment ago?"
Tom was about to. reply when his
companion exclaimed:
Two men knocked me down and
would have robbed me but for this man
here, who pitched into them. They
both ran mp this way"
~ passed two men" said the officer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
Hint. for MnrrinuenbIe Girls.

Do not"choose an opposite" You VIII
be opposite enough in time.
Either put down your foot on his
cigar before marriage or make up your
mind to keep quiet about il afterward
Learn to cook and sew, and above
all things, TO learn TO look sweet and
keep still when you feel mad enough
to take the roof off.
See and hear all the plays, operas and
concerts you can during the engage
ment; bad weather is apt TO interfere
after marriage.
Take your mothers advice on the
question of a husband, provided she
took her mothers.
Don't ask your brother about the per.
sonal habits of sutton; he can't tell
you enough to matter without giving
himself away, and he won't do that.
Do not be offended when his sister
wonders what any woman of taste can
see in him to admire. just remember
how much you know of your own broth
er's shortcomings. Chicago Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
why lie Didn't Desert.

The inquisitorial magistcrial inquir-
les have ELECTED some humorous an
swers. An old sailor OF 70, who re-
minded the magistrate that he had
helped 10 work the ship that took Sir
George Gray and Bishop Selwyn to Eng
land, was asked had he ever been in
prison. "Not to my knowledge" was
the reply OF the ancient mariner. The
court smiled again when, in answer To
the query whether he had ever deserted
his wife, the ancient mariner indig-
nantly retortcd: II never had no occa-
sion to-" "Some do IL without any oc.
casion," dryly observed the magistrate
London Chronicle.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
CENTER OF POPULATION.
ably Remain within the Bor-
ders OF Indiana.

There stands in a lonely rural spot
In Decatur county, few miles south
OF Greensburg, Ind, large granite
movement marking the center of popu-
lation as shown by the census of the
United States Of 1890. This monument
was erected by western newspaper
and unveiled and dedicated on May 10,
1891. The accompanying picture of the
shaft is from photograph recently
taken and is at this time of peculiar in
terest, in view OF the fact that the cen
ter of population probably will move
further TO the west after the compile
ton OF the government census next
year.
Just where its next location will be
no one can tell. Speculation is rife as
20 the extent of the shift OF the center
OF population of the country. Many are
of the opoinion that the western move
ment will be less than heretofore, and
some even declare that the east has out
stripped the west during the past ten
years in the matter of increase Of pop
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

Rather more than 90 years ago the
church in Therfield, Herts, was re-
built; altogether including the re-
building of the chancel, for which the
rector was responsible, sum of $27,43
was spent on the work. There were
not, however, sufficient funds TO com
plete the rebuilding, and the upper
portion of the tower and the porch re-
main unfinished to the present time,
about $1,000 being required for com
pletion. AS there was no belfry In
which to place the bells, one was hung
on the branch of large walnut tree
in the rectory, close, adjoining the
churhcyard. There il does its duty,
calling the people OF Thcrfield to
church, and patiently waiting for the
time when, through the liberality of
friends, IL may be removed 10 belfry
where IL will join with five old com
panions (now stored away in the
church) in merry peal on their restor-
alton to their proper home.-London
Sketch.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

abort were

they the ones?"
Upon receiving an affirmative reply.
he turned on his heels and dashed OF
in pursuit OF the evildoers, who by this
time had made goou their escape.
As the avenue was reached a herdic
happened along and Tom hailed 1t at
his companions suggestion.
Take US TO the police station on Bat
terry street" he said 10 the driver, and
in few moments they stood before the
official in well-lighted room telling
their story. A physician was in attend.
ance upon prisoner and he soon mada
rapid examination Of their wounds.
"A few strips of plaster will Gx your
scalp all right" said he 10 the elder
man, '.and your arm is only numb from
the blow. You'll be all right to-mor-
row." Then turning TO Tom, he added:
You have had very narrow escape
from death, young man. That knife
was meant for your heart. AS IL is, Il
glanced on rib and there is no damage
done. II is only a slight flesh wound,
which will give you no trouble what
ever"
Fr.<. t.f. 80. \
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
came . mufiied cry, folio we'd BY m
oath and the sound of struggle.

came . mufied cry, folio wed BY an
oath and the sound of a struggle.
Tom cast one quick look about him.
No one was In sight and the next in
slant he had pulled of his gloves and
darted up the passageway at full speed.
The darkness was intense for short
distance, but after a few yards he
emerged into small open space in the
midst of which the three men were
writing and twisting in desperate
struggles. Tom was unable TO distin-
guish one from another, but as he
reached the spot one man tore himself
free and shouted:
"Help! Policel Stand back or III
shoot"
The rest of his threat was drowned
by heavy blow from blackjack,
which knocked the weapon from his
hand.
"Stopi" cried Tom, springing to-
ward the assailant.
He was too late, for a second blow
stretched the stranger senseless and
bleeding on the snow, and with an angry
snarl the robber turned just as Toms
right fist shot out with tremendous
force.
Down went the man like a stricken
OK and Tom grappled with the other
with a shout of triumph. His blood was
up, and, lifting his smaller opponent
bodily from the ground, he shook him
ne N raacfiff xyauid n terrier
Hands Oft" painted the helpless
man, fercely. Curse you, what are
you trying TO do?"
He was not long in doubt, for Tom
hurled him against the side of stone
building with such force that he fell in
an inert heap and lay motionless.
Tom turned 10 see what had become
Of the taller man, but at that instant he
felt sharp pain in his side and strong
hand seized him by the throat and bent
him backwards, while a hoarse voice
Kissed in his ear:
Take that for your pains, you med
ding fooll"
With desperate effort he twisted
himself free from his assailant, spring
ing aside barely in time to escape an
other lunge of the murderous knife he
had just felt.
Again the fellow lunged viciously at
him, but Tom caught his wrist, and a
desperate struggle ensued. Although
much the stronger man, Tom found it
no easy task 10 avoid the blade, and the
two swayed back and forth over the
snow, the man trying to free his hand
for a decisive stroke, and Tom bending
all his efforts TO prevent it. Soon, how
ever, his iron grip began to tell, and he
felt his enemy's muscles relax. Putting
all his strength into supreme effort,
he wrenched the knife free, exclaim-
ing:
"I'ye got you now, you murderer, and
don't leave you till you are behind the
barsl"
But even in the moment Of his victory
he felt cold ring Of steel pressed
against his ear, and these ominous
words sounded behind him:
Hold up your hands, mister, or
you're dead man! Quick, say, or I'll
shoot!"
IL was n moment of fearful peril.
There was murder in the mans tones,
and Tom felt il. He released his grasp
slowly, and the larger man pushed him
suddenly backward, crying:
"Shoot him, you idiot"
His action saved Toms life, for the
other man pressed the trigger at the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
MARKS CENTER OF POPULATION.

ulation, and that the marker OF the cen
ter will start on return course toward
the horizon Of the morning sun. Gov
eminent officials, however, who keep
we'll posted on the affairs OF population,
believe that the shaft will continue
westward and that during the next ten
years ii will remain in Indiana. Near
Terre Haute has been selected as the
most probable point.
In 1850 this center was at point nj
most due south OF Parkcrsburg, w. Va.
Ten years later II moved over into the
southeastern border Of Ohio and for
30 years remained in Ohio, coming, in
1870, to appoint near Chillicothc, and
IN 1850 it Wfopped down TO almost the
center OF nnati.--Cincinnat Com
mercial Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
Animal. THAT Change Diet.

Instances OF carnivorous animals
turning 10 a vegetable diet are rare.
One noted instance is a Scotch deer
hound, which is so fond OF peaches that
IL will stand on its hind legs to reach
them on the trees. In New Zealand a
parrot took to sheep-killing and eating
and some pigs evinced a preference for
. diet Of young lamb. while some Aus.
tralian sheep become not only car
niyorous but cannibal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

The Blencoe Qa.) Beacon relates that
one of Blencoe's smart youngsters,
while at the home of a neighbor re-
Gently. was asked how the baby at his
h ,use was getting on. "Oh, all right"
re, lied the boy. ''But just think. He
Ia o.siy three mouths old and has got
away With nine dollars worth OF COM
dcnscd milk. lie has cost us enough
already to buy good horse"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-12
NORTH SIDE
GLENDALE.

Mr.. and Mrs Walter Lund drove to
town yesterday.
Mr.. Friscel will take charge CT Mr..
'Miller's ranch, which is one mile north
of town. Mr.. Miller will move to town
as he is engineer at the water works.
Mr.. Craighmure rode to Peoria on mis-
wheel yesterday. Mr.. Creighmure will
plaster house for F. Wolsey.
J. Baumbaugh and l. Kreaby Will
visit Glendale this fall. Messrs. Baum
baugh and Kre3by were neighbors of
Mr.. Friscel in Kansas If the prospects
prove satisfactory Mr.. Baumbaugh will
move here and settle on a ranch and
will induce others from Kansas to
follow his example.
E. Jack is happy over a good run of
water which lasted over two days. Mr..
Jack irrigated about 210 acres of a
quarter section.
Prof. McClatchie was a business Wis
itor at Glendale yesterday
Mr.. R. Harlan was at Glendale yes
terday in the interests of Barley
Bros, the wholesale grocery house.
The Phoenix Raisin company
shipped a car of raisins yesterday.
Mr. Fuller while sitting on a bench
at Glendale the other day saw bright
piece Of gold at his feet in the sand.
He picked it up and was surprised to
behold a twenty-dollar gold piece.
Turning it over in his hand Mr. Full
Ter exclaimed, Il must be in Glend-
dale!" or words to that effect. The
people must be making money if
twenty-dOllar pieces can be found lay
ing around that way.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-12
MADE THE MOST OF HIS CHANCES

There Is drummer in town who is
said to be worth 100000 or $500, goo.
all of which he made by legitimate
work in the last twenty-odd years One
day, after he had grown up, he and
his father were plOughing in a new
ground, when the youth suddenly de-
clared that he would plough no more
He went to the nearest town and got a
job as porter in a store, being of Her
culean strength. In a year he was
made a clerk. A practical joke to the
effect that he had drawn fortune in
a lottery led him to strike cut for him
self. He began selling tobacco on
commission. paying his own expenses,
having saved a little money in the
country town. The house he Travelled
for was so pleased with his first work
that he was recalled and .3ffered a sal
airy of 800 a month, together with his
expenses. He declined the offer and
worked his own way. Soon he began
buying tobacco by wholesale and sell
Ing 1t en- his individual account. or
rather consigning it to dealers. Money
flowed in upon him, ard he was en-
abled to pay eff the m-rtgaga on his
fathers farm. and to strengthen him
self in the tobacco trade. He now
owns the controlling interest in two
large tobacco factories in Virginia, and
his fortune is rapidly growing. He
still goes on the road but takes care
not to deprive any of his travelling men
of any of their business. Every com
mercial traveller in the country sounds
his praises and points to him as the
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-12
SOUTH SIDE.
TEMPE.

TEMPE.
George Wilbur was a business V1sl-
ter at Phoenix yesterday.
Ed Murphy drove over to Phoenix
yesterday.
Mr. Hough was passenger to Phoe-
nix yesterday ON the two p. m. train.
Mrs. Heineman spent yesterday at
Phoenix visiting friends.
Ed Curry was a visitor at the CAPT
tai city yesterday.
Attorney c. NJ Frazier of Phoenix
was a business visitor on the south
side yesterday.
Billy Moore was an official visitor at
Tempe Monday morning
John McGrews horse and buggy
were stolen Sunday night from near
the Baptist church.
Prof G. B. Oman was in town yes
terday.
]. B. Mullen and Will Mullen were
business visitors at the capital yester-
day
Mrs NJ G. Hill and Mrs Curt Miller
were visitors at Phoenix yesterday.
James L. Culver is back from the
northern part of the territory where
he has been spending the summer.
MI dIlu Id t IOLl VI AOCl1A
were visiting in town yesterday.
The Blinn Lumber company received
a carload of lumber yesterday for the
new hotel.
r. G. Andre, J. F. Hendrix and Nj.
H. Meyer returned from Silver City. N
NJ, Sunday. where they have been at
tending business in connection with
the A. o. Z. w. lodge. Mr.. Andre was
chairman Of the convention.
DR.. G. A. Scroggs and wife, Judge
o. c. Smith and William Herdle of
Tempe, stopped over here for several
days during the past week, en- route
home from the White mountains,
where they have been on a hunting
and Fishing excuTsion.-Globe Silver
Belt
The game of base ball played at
this place yesterday afternoon by the
Diamonds of Mesa and our Grim
son Rims was easily won by the
home team, notwithstanding the fact
that the visitors put up a very coed
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-12
OUT OF TOUCH.

printed by Request)
Only a smile, yes only a smile
That a woman o'erburdened with
grief
Expected from you; 'twould have
given relief,
For her heart ached sore the while;
But weary and cherries she went
away,
Because, as it happened, that very day
You were "out of touch with your
Lord
Only a word, yes, only a word,
That the Spirits small voice whispered
speak"
But the worker passed onward IN
blessed and weak
Whom you were meant to have
stirred
To courage, devotion, and love anew,
Because when the message came to
you,
You were "out of touch" with your
Lord
Only note, yes. only note
To friend in distant land;
The Spirit said write but then you
had planned
Some different work, and you
thought
1t mattered little You did not know
'TNwould have saved a soul from sin
and woe,
You were "out of touch" with your
Lord.
Only a song, yes, only a song
That the Spirit said sing tonight,
Thy voice is thy Masters by purchased
right"
But you thought, mid this motley
throng,
1 care not to sing of the city of gold =
And the heart that your words might
have reached grew cold.
You. were ''out CT touch with your
Lord
Only a day, yes, only a day.
But oh, can you guess, my friend,
Where the influence reaches ard where
it will end
OF the hours that you frittered
away?
The Masters command is abide with
Me-
And fruitless and vain will your ser
vice be
If ''eut OF touch" with your Lord.