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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-08

ITS MAR,
The silver Democracy
Of the Champion Clf,..p
Coin Man.
ryan and a car

Cruel and relentless fate appears 10
be strewing the pathway of the silver
democracy with broken glass in large
quantities. If there are any primroses
along the highways of Organism and re-
pudiation they have not been discovered
thus far this spring. The outlook is
dark, chilly and foreboding.
Close upon the heels of the Bryan
Belmont battle of the banquets comes
mocracy and General Manager Coin"
Harvey have parted company just az
wheat and silver parted company two
years ago. In this instance, however,
the separation was not caused by the
law OF supply and demand, but by the
forces OF incompatibility. The head OF
the business end of the democratic
party has quit because Senator Jones
would not adopt "a practical business
like policy" while Senator Jones claims
that the famous bookmalScr on rcpudi-
alton, who planned an elopement be-
tween silver and wheat, Is visionary
and dreamer"
This seems like n very inopportune
time for Senator Jones 10 prefer such
charges against Coin" Harvey. After
Mr.. Harvey has been industriously gath
ering in the "sinews OF war" from those
who are willing TO be educated" up
20 the theory that congress can nullify
the law OF supply and demand and legis-
late value into commodity, Senator
Jones now gravcly announces that he
believes Mr. Harvey is visionary"
Can il he possible that Senator Jones
has just realized that the head "em-
balmer" of the sixteen 20 one fallacy is
dreamer" Has il taken the Arkan-
sas statesman three years TO learn that
man who believes the government
can make 30 cents worth OF silver pass
for dollar is visionary"
The people are not SO slow as Sen
ator Jones OF Arkansas. They have
settled down 10 the conclusion that the
whole free silver business is not only
n dream but a ightmare.-Ch Chicago
TimeS-Hcrnld
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-08

ed TO step over the gunwaieI but my
feet seemed glued fast; had for
gotten that the leaden soles of my
shoes weighed 10 pounds each and
that there were weights attached 10
my shoulders and belt as well. They
goe themselves over at last, however.
and, letting the line slip through my
hand, ! sank rapidly TO the bottom.
Al first the sensation was similar TO
diving, naked, IN deep water. There
was the same bubbiing numbness IN
the ears, the impression Of light, faint
ly penetrating through an opaque
green substance, and grotesque shad-
owy objects which caught at the feet
and made 1t difficult 10 step. The abb
sence of buoyant feeling was strange
and very uncomfortable. Had 1t not
been for Halstead's precaution in max
ing me try the suit on. | might easily
have lost my head during the first five
minutes. There was rushing of air
from the knapsack which made me
gasp for breath. and the continual
op-pop-pop-popping of air-bubbles
from the top OF the copper helmet
filled me with a horrible dread that
the water was pressing in upon me
through some unsupported leak in the
srmor.
Presently. however, IL seemed evil
dent that | was neither drowning nor
suffocating yet, and l tried 10 look
about me. Everything had the shad-
owy appearance that objects will take
on in room from which the sunlight
has been excluded Dy window-shades
"a sort Of cool twilight. But as my
eyes became accustomed 10 IL. and as
confidence began 10 return, | could
see more distinctly. My body was pro-
tected 10y copper hoops which allowed
me TO breathe IN comparative free
dom, but my limbs felt as though the
sleeves and breaches were II sizes too
tight and were likely TO split when
ever they moved.
AS nearly as one might calculate, the
range of sight extended in radius of
about so feet-though at that distance
objects had merely the appearance OF
blurred masses-and in few moments
| commenced making my way along
the reef 10 the s'uth'ard. keeping as
near the easterly edge as dared. but
being careful 10 plant each foot firm
ly before taking a step. 1t must have
been instinct which led me down the
reef instead of up, for when | had
walked a couple of hundred yards
stumbled against a dark mass which
seemed 10 be an abrupt rise in the
shoal. The. side toward me was SO
steep tina; was afraid 10 climb 1t. so
| walked carefully around, wondering
at its odd overhanging formation at
the westerly end. Az the southerly
side it sloped away in gentle decliy-
ity, which | mounted with ease.
ITo DE Continued
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-08

COMMENT AND OPINION.

ryThe expansion of business goes on
from day TO day without the aid orcon-
sent Of Bryan.-C Cleveland Leader.
rIThe democratic platform next year
is to consist OF free silver and anti-ex-
pansion. Ii would consist OF the same
thing IL republican managers were
building it.-Kansas City Journal.
ryCol. Bryan objects to the high
priced banquet but it is noticed that
he refuses 10 lecture In any town un-
ill his exorbtant price IS paid, and
his check is in sight. There are some
Des Moines people who could testify
TO that.-Iowa State Register.
rrThc Richmond (Va) Times, which
Is democratic, says that the democratic
party OF to-day has lost the confidence
if not The respect OF the great body OF
intelligent and thoughtful men Of this
country" For truth and brevity that
opinion cannot be improyed-lndian-
apolis Journal.
GyThat the United States Is now In
the full tide Of n period OF general pros
perity, In which the conditions are ia
vorable TO success in the various lines
of American enterprise, will scarcely be
questioned, except by those perverse
individuals In whose bosoms the hope
full pulsations of optimism have never
found lodgment.- Baltimore Herald.
GyMr. Bryan sticks to the old issues,
because, as he says. TO abandon them
would he 60 admit that he and his par
~ were wrong few years ago. As
Mr.. Bryan and his party have been
thoroughly proven by the logic of
events TO have been wrong n few years
ago, the only effect OF holding 10 the
old issues will be TO show that they are
wrong still. Kansas City Journal.
r|Bryan viii. find IL much more diff
licult TO rally his motley host in 1900
than IL was I'm 1896. He will have TO
bait them with a new campaign Jere-
miad. IL must have the general char
acteristics OF the cheap-silyer repudia-
tor craze. IL must be plea that will
appeal TO the creduity of the ignorant.
the covetousness of the envious and the
cupidiiy of the dishonest. These ele-
ments are still numerous enough in
our society to nouriSh democratic am
billions and 10 occasionally WELD the
balance OF power. And not until the
democratic creedmakers cease truck
ling TO them Will Organism perish NJ
q somi.availahlc and more or less dam
gcrous force In our polltics.--Cincinnau
Commercial Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-08
DEMocRAcY's DOOM.
Drynn'A Antagonism 70 Gold Demo
Gratis Keeps Up the F'action-
al Warfare.

There Is good reason TO believe that
the attitude which Col. Bryan has as
stunned toward the gold democrats is
deplored by large body of men who
voted for Mr.. Bryan in 1896 for the sake
of regularity. They did not then ac-
cept the sixteen TO one heresy, and
they are farther from acceptance to-
day than they were in the summer of
1896. They have been hoping that the
party leaders would get together on
some basis which would retire the sill
yer question at the sixteen TO one ratio
to the rear or place bimetallism upon
a ratio TO be determined by n demo-
cratic congress, as has been advocated
by the editor of the New York Jour
nal. Most OF the gold democrats would
like to reioin the party bearing the
old name, but they will not do IL If the
free silver and populism of the Chi
cago platform are 10 be the cardinal
features of the party faith in 1900. They
will be angered and driven farther away
by the dictatorial and offensive attitude
which Col. Bryan assumed toward Mr..
Belmont. Many OF those democrats
who voted for Mr.. Bryan and his plat
form against their better judgment will
also be alienated by the arrogance OF
Col. Bryan and Chairman Jones. They
see that il is absurd 10 make another
campaign upon the Chicago platform.
They see that whatever doubts there
might have been as TO the results of
a reafiirmation of the gold standard
have been scattered by the unanswer-
able logic Of the past two years.
The only hope Of the democratic
party was in the getting together OF
its factions upon a platform which
would ignore the issues Of 1896 or force
them to the rear. The Germans, the
Harrisons, the Crokers, and. IL may
safely be said the conservative leaders
In Indiana, have been hoping and la
boring TO adjust the differences OF 1896
so that the party might act together in
1900. They have been doing this be-
cause they see that the party must
win voters to carry the country, and
that ten voters will be lost where one
will be gained for the hereses of the
Chicago platform. In 1896 the Bryan
ticket had the entire populst vote, and
it had some republicans who have since
seen the folly of sixteen TO one. They
cannot win a republican TO silverism,
there are no populists to win, and, hav-
ing TO choose between the populism 81
Bryan and a car e% :
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-08
Circulating Cold.

The treasury department reports
that, as the result of the comparative
scarcity Of paper money in the treasury
and the consequent refusal 20 give
banks paper in exchange for gold, the
circulation OF gold coin throughout the
country Is greater to-day than in many
years before. There was a time when
gold piece would not be seen in the
ordinary channels OF trade from one
years end to another, but Americans
are now becoming better acquainted
with the yellow coins. The popular
prejudice in favor Of paper money as
the medium OF exchange Is merely the
result of education. In England gold
circulates freely. annd no objection Is
made TO IL. and doubtless in this coun-
try the people will like II better when
they become more accustomed 10 hand
ling II, silver cranks Of course excepted.
Troy Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-08

Mother Earth must have a carpet.
Who'll design it2 II" said Spring.
~Wilh my rain-dipped. suu-tipped brushes
I'll design the sweetest thing
Ever seen" And. true 10 promise.
Worked the artist morn and cen.
And IA tapestry OF velvet
Wrought she OF the tenderest green.
ELL improve on that" said Summer.
Clever artist, In his prime.
81 would tire OF emerald sameness.
All | ask is proper time"
One by one, and bunch by bunch. thin
Showers on showers Of nowerets fell.
Scattered this way. scattered that way
Summer laughed: II like Il we'll"
al" sighed Autumn. old and lonely,
Lose my taste for youthful things"
And she paints a dull-brown background.
When It's finished then she filngs
Here and there u leaf OF yellow.
Here and there leaf OF red.
Like bright spots that memory echo
From happy youth. long dead.
Aged. hoary bent and feeble.
Winter came, with tottering feet
Peevishly the artist muttered.
II could paint IL more complete"
But his hand. no longer steady.
Let's the laden brushes fail,
And. with oeath-chilled. stffening fnFers
Spread his white shroud over all.
.-Ione l.. Jones. In Golden Days.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-08
Anhnt aneered Him.

Alleged Blind Man-Beautiful lady.
pity de blind.
Miss Anteaque (suspiciously)- How
did you know lady was passing II you
are blind?
Alleged Blind Manly de lightnccs
NV yer tread lady.
Miss Nnteaque (simperingly)- Here IL
a half-dollar; but | must scold you for
saying | am beautiful.
Alleged Blind Man-Ah, lady, II you
you knew how badly needed dis money
YOU would forgive little lyin' gallant
ry.. T'ank yer.-Judge.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-08
CHApTER <.

BY Thursday morning was ready to
start for the reef, but thought II best
TO wait a couple Of days longer, in or
der 10 avoid rousing suspicion by an
all-day absence alone.
Nearly oil Of my new acquaintances
had sailed with me. at odd times, and
my reputation as an enthusiastic
yachtsman was pretty well estab-
lished. So, early Saturday morning, l
had Pope wheel my chest down to the
beach, telling him that l was taking
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-08

tyThe Wisconsin professor who
thinks he has perfected n process for
photographing sound waves IL letting a
great deal of good material get away
from him by not following up Mr..
Bryan.~-Chicago Tlmes-Herald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-08

Wife--John, wish you would let L..
have $50 this morning.
Husband. My dear. you must have
dreamed that ! married an heiress.
didn't you louisville Commercial.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-08

"ls the new rector high church,.
Hardly. | saw him the other oar
wearing tan shoes with = silk hat
Town Topics.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-08

copyright. 1897. by J. B. uppIneou Col
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.

Democratic district meetings were
held in all the msgisterial districts o.
the county Saturday tonominate dis
trict officers. Followingafe the nomi-
nees: u
Lexington district: Supervisor, j.
P. Welsh; commissioner of the revenue,
A. W. Warner; Justices of the peace, W,
A. Baker, j. M. Senseney, J. W. Lind
say; constable, ]. A. Ayres; overseer OF
the poor, J. L. Henderson.
Buffalo district: Commissioner OF
the revenue. ]. Montgomery Johnston.
No one nominated for supervisor.
Kerr's Greek district: Supervisor,
j. FL. Harper; commissioner Of the
revenue, Boyd Hickman,
Natural Bridge district: Supervisor,
W. G. Mathews; commissioner of the
revenue. E. P. Barger.
South River district: Supervisor,
j. J. L. Kinnear; commissioner Of the
revenue, Fl. A. Lackey; justices OF the
peace, ]. A. Parker, s. W. Paxton, b.
FL. Patton; constable. S. Fl. Moore;
overseer of the poor. W. M. Sale.
Walkers Creek district; Supervisor,
r. II. Buchanan; commissioner Of the
revenue, ID. II. East.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
TIMBER RIDGE
March 81.

march ~.
primary in this District which
was held in Fairfield, was ona Of the
argest known, and, although there was
much enthusiasm on the part of tie
friends Of some of The candidates, yet
perfect harmony prevailed and results
which brought disappointment to the
defeated were acquiesced in with q
readiness that is very unusual. The
nominations OF most Vt the candidates
were made unanimous with a hearty
good will.
DR.. II. A. White conducted services
in the Timber Ridge Presbyterian
church Oh yesterday and preached An
interesting and instructive sermon to O
large and attentive congregation. The
DR.. has a strong bold upon the hearts
OF this people.
We deeply sYmpathirs with Mr..
John Camden in his time OF sore dis
tress. His little daughter Rachie died
last night of typhoidfever and her older
sister Restta is very i'll with the Same
disease. We trust that her life rnry be
spared and that the sad mispepsation
in the loss of one aud severe affection
OF the other may prove arich blessing
to the family. though now disguised by
darkness and sorrow.
A number OF our citizens living near
the R. r. Bridge on South River, re-
Gently returned from Roanoke whore
they were summoned to give evidence
in the cases Of suits for damag es caused
by the wreck Of the train from that
bridge few months ago.
In was announced on yesterday that
the Sabbath School at Timber Ridge
will be organized for the ensuing sea-
son on next Sabbath. Mr.. D. 2. Dun
lap viii b. d. SsfF o-iutendent. with
Mr.. W. A. Kinnear as his assistant.
Oh, that beef that besil IT made
many OF orr soldiers sick from eating
t, and, since that. has made the read |
ng public OF this whole country SO
lick that the qualmishness ia almost |
beyond endurance. We hope for the |
md very coon.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
PROF. GRAVES ELECTED.

The Board. Of Visitors OF the Uni
versity Of Virginia met yesterday to
elect successor to Prof. Dabney. who
at the time Of his death occupied a
professorship in the law department of
that institution. The meeting yester-
day resulted in the election of Prof.
Charles A. Graves, Dean of the faculty
OF the law school Of Washington and
Lee University, as Prof. Dsbney's sue
cessor.
Prof. Graves has accepted the posi-
ton rendered him much to our regret.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29

have to be replaced with improved machinery
as the demand now Is for roller mill -four.
II Is an admirable location for large roller
mill. being In the center OF the Valley OF
Virginia so we'll known for the excellency Of
It's wheat. II has railroad connection with
two roads, the Baltimore 4 Ohio and the
Chesapeake & Ohio. This mill is equipped
with 5O-inch turbine wheel. In addition
to the flour MILL there Is large two-story
brick building with stone foundation, equip
ped with woodworking machinery, also
large two story storage house with stone
foundation; large foundry and machine
shop, wooden buildings, very extensive; two
Office buildings, one OF these Is Of brick and
has four rooms; three brick buildings used
as dwellings, and one blacksmith's shop.
There are 20 acres OF land attached to this
property. All Of these buildings have watr
power applied, and the water power belongs
to the property. We know OF no properly
In this section 50 suitable for manufacturing
purposes Of all kinds. Ample room and
ample power. The original cost Of this
property few years ago was 900, 900. II
further information Is required by parties
interested 1t will furnished Immediately upon
application. ns~
Mineral Land Several thousand acres d
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COM
MITTEE MEET.

The County Republican Executive
Committee held u meeting here Satur-
day and decided n to name Gao ida es
for county offices. TIE several dis
tries In the county will be allowed to
use their own JUDI ment alb nut naming
candidates for district officers. 1t is
is understood that they will not pu'
up suy candidates in the Lexington
district.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
sPOTTswOOD.,.

March ~.
Mrs. Kate Kerr and son, Samuel fit this
morning for her home In Hardy county. West
Virginia. - a,Di .lsi.a =
Captain John N. Humphreys went up to
Lexington Monday to attend the funeral OF
Professor Humphreys' baby, !i,l Ln.!
W. II. McMaster, Of Allegheny, Pa, gave
q lecture on civil Government" ct Old
Providence Tuesday night. ,t..e ya.;, II,
Colonel Byrd, Of Bath county. was with
us first of this week. -''f'"t -
Little Moffett. second son Of Mr.. and Mrs
William Irvine, died last Sunday night. His
death was caused by fall which he received
about q week ago while attending spelling
match at McKsmy's School House. He and
Everett Wisemsn were wrestling. Mofett
fell backward upon rock, hurting himself
Internally. He was bright little fellow
and very much liked by all who knew him.
Mrs. M. M. Newton Il visiting Mrs. Edgar
Davidson. q.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
BADLY BURNED.

A child Of William Marshall, colored,
was badly burned Thursday afternoon.
The mother left her children in room
with an open fireplace and went across
the street. While playing in the fire
the child's clothing ignited. The other
children eItinguished the flames by
throwing water upon them, but not
before the child was badly burned.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
GILMORE'S MILL,

March 81.
What's the difference betwe SOUND
money, rotten beef and trusts and fret
silveri
Miss Mary Mackey, who has beer
visiting Miss Kate Thompson returned
to her home at Iron Gate Satur lay.
Miss Lille Burks and Miss Mable
Protst, of Gresolee, spent first of the
week visiting Miss Mable Hatcher and
Miss Lille Rucker of our vicinity.
Miss Tennie Terry, daughter Of Mrs.
Ellen Terry who has been i'll with
pneumonia, died Sunday morning and
was buried Monday evening at Natural
Bridge in the Baptist cemetery. The
family and relatives have our sympathy
in their sad bevsaurment.
: We are sorry to state the serious i'll
ness OF Mr.. John Howard who ia sick
at his sons, r. B. Howard, of our
city.
Rev. j. q. Scott OF Busna Vista,
preached an excellent sermon Wednes-
day evening in Gilmole's Mills school
house. =
At the primary election at Fancy
Hill Saturday, Ed. P. Bargsr was nomi
mated candidate for Commissioner OF
Revenue over 8. r. Lackey on 3rd bal.
lot by a majority of'2O votes. and W.
G. Mathews as candidate for Super
visor over G. II. Paxton on End ballo.
by majority Of 6 votes. There were
i've candidates in the field for Com
missioner and three for Supervisor.
Your correspondent could not learn
who were nominated as candidates for
the other Offices.
-JAxsr.p
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
SALE OF A FARM:

Mr.. Graham Zollman has scld his
farm, near Zollman's Mill, to NJ. ssrsI
John and William Zollman. The farm
contains III acres, and the pnce paid
was $4,000. Mr. Zollman in turn has
purchased from G. II. Knick farm OF
60 acres lying in the forks Of Collitis'
and Buffalo creeks. The price paid was
$1,425.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-29
County Netus.
BUENA VISTA

March II.
A very interesting and proftabl
Prayer Meeting Of the Christian I'm
deavor Society Of the Presbyterian
caurch of Buena Vista, was held San
day even ng, March 26th. Mr.. Ray
mond Humphris as leader read the
evening lesson. Mr.. w. 81. Shirley as
chairman Of the Prayer Meeting Com
mittee is ever on the alert for some.
thing new and bright for our Prayer
meetings. Sunday evening being con-
sec alton meeting the roll was called
by the Secretary, Miss Mary Richeson.
All Llenbtrs present, with ore e1cep-
ton, r sponded as their names were
call~d with q verse OF scripture, .
selection from the Christian Endsayor
World or something else appropriate.
The Prayer meeting Committee re
cited the Hymn, "Nearer my God to
Thee, The Lookout; "Rock of Ages"
The Social. "Jesus Lover Of my Soul. !"
Mr.. W. j. Hurlburt, of Chattanooga,
Tenn, one Of our absent members was
prese and gave us an interesting talk
Mr.. ]. P. McCluer one Of the affilat.
ed members Of the Society spoke on
the subject "True Penitencs."
The pledge was recited in concert.
The meeting closed with the Christian
Endeavor benediction.
The March Social Meeting OF the
Westminster League Of Christian En-.
deavor was held at the home Of Mr..
SAM. Burns, on Friday evening, March
oath. Music, both instrumental and
vocal was quite an enjoyable feature OF
the evening. A beautiful chorus sung |
by Mtssrs. S. II. Parker, John and VIM
Dixon and Misses Efie Parker and Ida
Heller, with Miss Rubie Amole presid-
ing at the organ delighted the audience
very much. Also a Trio sung by
Messrs John Dixon, s. II. Parker and
Wm Dix ON.
Delightful searches were made by all
present as to "what may be seen on
he face OF a dime" After dne con-
liberation by the Social Committee. it
vas decided that Mr.. Walter thinner
nan with Miss C,rre Brnb, OK had
cen more ION the face OF q dime,i
han the others, and were awarded q
retty prize for their ability at sight
eeing. There were some who like t
be potato shave eyes but they see I
ot." {
All OF our members seem always to
ear in mind the motto of the Social /
Committee. "Be kin ;ly afectioned
ne to another, with brotherly love in
onour preferring one another" Sev-I
raj strangers were present AMI added f
luch enjoyment to the even ng. 1t J
IN be truthfully said Of our Social c
omwittee, that they are never "ior-
etful 10 entertain stranger" 8
1t Was with feeling Of zeal Social a
easure that We babe our iiost and s
ostess good night, and STARE Ell for our
.iious homes. Lr
= \ ORION.