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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26
FEED ALL FARM CROPS.
Where This Is Done There VIII He No
just Cause for Complaining
of Hard Times.

IL is we'll conceded fact that the
nearer the producer can come to the
consumer and save the middleman's
profit, the more he will realize out of
his products. Hence il is necessary, in
order TO realize as much as possible out
of the corn crop, to convert ii into beef,
pork or mutton, or, in other words, feed
IL md drive IL off on hoof. My observa-
ton and experience is, that when a
farmer feeds economically and judi
ciously everything grown on the farm,
and the fertilizers resulting from the
same are returned TO the land, he has
made good use of his crops and IL he
understands well how TO cultivate his
crops, and puts his knowledge into ac-
tive practice, he will be considered a
good, thrifty farmer and he viii very
seldom have cause TO complain of hard
times. The farmer who makes prac-
tice of selling his crop of corn from
year to year at from Is to 30 cents per
bushel will generally find when he fig
ures up the expense of growing the
same that he will have very little ii
anything left. For whoever buy his
produce expects TO convert it into beef,
or pork, or something else which will
come near the consumer and derive all
the profit there is in il, leaving the pro-
Queer to come out even or little be-
hind. 1t sometimes happens that corn
is selling at good price, say 40 to so
cents pushed, in such case the pro-
Queer will do well TO sell his corn, but
as a general rule this does not often oc-
cur, and hence IL is always wise TO ar
range to feed everything grown on the
farm.-M. l.. Barger in Prairie Farmer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26
GETTING A DINNER
How Two scheming Rnscnis We
timixed n Stranger on the
Paris boulevard.

The other day rather amusing
scene was witnessed on a Paris boule-
word. Two friends of rather excitable
temperament perceived quietly sitting
at the foot of table in front of q cafe
an enormous dog, with head, teeth
and claws that would have done credit
to a lion.
well" said one of them, "the owner
of that creature need be afraid of no.
body with such protector"
"What, that dogl" said the other.
"Why, he wouldn't move paw"
The dispute grew warm, and the first
speaker emphatically declared:
81 bet dinner that you won't yen-
ture to touch its masterl"
"Not venture, indeedl You shall soon
sect" was the quick rejoinder.
So saying, the latter dealt box on
the ears of gentleman who was drink
ing a glass of beer at the table where
the dog sat.
The gentleman uttered loud cry and
rushed upon his assailant; the dog re-
manned impassive. An explanation fol-
lowed, and the injured gentleman was
informed of the wager in question.
But the dog isn't mine" he howled,
In a tremendous passion.
An hour later, however, you might
have observed through the windows cs
a famous restaurant "A little distance
away three jovial guests sitting before
sumptuously spread table, and dis
cussing the merits of several bottles
of old wine. They were the bettors and
their victim.-Tit-Bits.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26

Distcnsion and rupture of the stom-
nch usually arise from too much food
imperfectly masticated, or from the
horse being put TO collar work immc-
diately after a heavy meal. The symp-
toms are abdominal pain, eructations Of
gas and food, fetid breath, profuse per-
SEPARATION, cold legs and ears and great
prostrntion. The animal sits on it's
launches like dog. The treatment q
the former disease) consists In diffus-
able stimulants, such as ether, ammo
MIA, oil Of turpcntine, whichever Is near
est at hand always given in linseed oil,
accompanied with brisk rubbing with
brush or wisp Of straw over the abb
do;ncn aud cnemas OF warm winter and
soap by the rectum. II the latter dis
ease no treatment is Of any assiL--Prai-
RE Farmer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26
The Confidence of youth.

"And now that you are through coli
lcge what are you going to do?" asked
friend of the youthful graduate.
III sail study medicine" was the
grave reply of the ambitious young
man.
"But isn't tat profession already
overcrowded?" asked the friend.
Possibly il is" answered the know
ing youth. "bnt propose to study ned
icine just the same, and those who are
already in the profession will have to
take their chances. Chicago Evening
Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26
"co1NG TO BUY A BUGGY"
4 Mortgage Gotten out Of the Way
Typical story OF = Nebraska
FnrGaer's Experience.

A few years ago hard times made
the Western farmer deny himself
everything save the barest necessities
of life. Then came the great crop
year of 1897 and with il story.
A Nebraska farmer carried a mort
gage of $4.20c on his property, and IL
was a burden hard TO contend with.
The wheat crop in '97 was enormous
and prices were high. He appeared
at the bank shortly after harvest,
pulled out $4,000 and asked for loan
of 5000 to enable him 10 cancel the
mortgage note. The banker, who held
the note, urged him not TO bother about
IL, but go and buy Sattle with his
$4,000, feed his corn crop and in that
way get the maximum for his product.
"No, sir" replied the farmer, II want
10 pay that note now. Then when 1
harvest the corn crop I'm goin' TO pay
you back that $500 / just borrowed.
and then do You know what I'm going
TO do?" and his honest face beamed all
over with pleasure. I'm going TO buy
n buggyl" This little incident tells the
story of thousands of others out in
Nebraska, and the fact that during the
past six months one concern in Chicago
shipped 20 one firm in Omaha alone one
hundred and thirty carloads OF buggies
and carriages, averaging about 22 to the
car, makes il very evident that prosper
ity is with Nebraska. 1T is wonderful
state with great resources, and the
crops of the past few years have put
Nebraska farmers in an env,ahle posi-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26
FLAVOR REGULATED.
Up-to-Dste Beckeepess Have Learned
90 Restrict the wanderings
OF Their Bees.

Honey Is enjoying renewed favor.
Men OF wealth and leisure are testing
and experimenting with the different
kinds of honey, and wrinkling their
brows over the problem of producing
what seems to them the most desirable
flavor during the coming summer. says
the Otsego Farmer. For the bee Is no
longer allowed TO pursue his own sweet
peregrinations and sip of the nectar of
flowers wherever he chooses. Honey
made in this promiscuous way is much
too ordinary. His actions are restrict
ed and guided. AS a result, such honey
as never was tasted before is tickling
the palates of many. IL IL is the white
sweet clover flavor that has gained
favor with the epicure, he goes system
atically to work to produce it, and
plants a large plot OF ground, perhaps
half an acre with this particular kind
OF clover. He has il carefully kept from
weeds or any other variety of clover
that might endeavor 10 find footing
there. The whole bed is Enclosed and
rooted with fine wire netting, and the
beehiyes are then placed within the i'm
closure. From the bees life, therefore,
the spice of variety is pluclxed, and try
as he will he can produce none other
than white sweet clover honey. In
flavor 1t is very delicate and almost
white in color. Yellow sweet clover
honey is preferred by others. The
flavor is slightly stronger than that
made from the white variety, and its
color Is deep yellow. Then there is the
honey that is made from thistles and
millxweeds; ii is amusing to hear the
producers of such favors tell of their
tribulations in making these hayward
plants grow within their restrictions.
Some of the wild flower honey is al
most black in color, and the flavor is
certainly very different from what il
was in the days when honey was hon
ey and that fact settled the question.
1t is almost verging on the indiscreet
to mention buclxwheat honey nova
days, although il is still acknowledged
to have wonderful 'stayingproperties."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26
smallest cnp,taI In Europe.

Cettigue. the capital of the independ-
emit principality of Montenegro. would
make poor showing by the side OF evcn
the smaller Illinois villages. IL con-
sists of two streets and square. The
royal palace, which fronts directly on
the street, Is not as large az many farm
houses, and the royal church, where
Montenegrin princes are crowned, seats
only 100 people. The rest Of the houses
In the capital are mainly occupied by
members of the diplomatic corps, al
most all of the European capitals being
represented by minister's who have
nothing In the world TO du but pass the
time as best they may. In winter the
capital OF Montenegrin is even more
desolate and forlorn. Snow TO the depth
of four or five feet often covers the
streets and keeps the royal and other
residenta within doors.- Chicago rrib-
nne.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26
AMONG THE POULTRY.

The hen that is good layer is nearly
always an early riser.
Always use n small, active, vigorous
male in preference to large one.
Turkeys are very fond of milk and
may be given all that they will drink.
Eggs turned once a week will keep
much longer than those left undis-
turbed.
Young ducks drink water very often
when eating. They should be plentiful
~ supplied.
Never keep breeding birds over four
years old when younger ones can read
lily be procured.
Large males bred on small hens are
apt to produce long-legged fowls that
are not always desirable.
So far as can be done, the pullets that
ARE to be kept as layers should be from
the best hens in the flock.
While turkeys and geese are profita-
BILE fowls to keep, they require plenty
of room. They should not be kept un-
less free range can be given.
When the hens scour speedy remedy
Is to feed powdered chalk In the soft
food; but the best regulator of the
bowels is a greater variety of food.
Gapes are really the result of certain
conditions of the soil that are favorable
10 their propagation. They prevail
mostly on old farms that have been
occupied by poultry for some time.--
st. Louis Republic.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26
STORMS AWFUL WORK.
The Recent Hurricane Killed Many
Along the Coast of North
Carolina.

Norfolk. Va, Aug. 23.-Thirty-
shipwrecked seamen who had nothing
in the world but few tattered and
torn clothes on their backs, some in
iured, and all miserable, arrived here
Tuesday from Hatteras, n. G. From
them u is learned that the recent hur-
ricane which sent so many people TO
death and destroyed vast estates in
Porto Rico, added another chapter to
its horrors in little stretch OF beach
from Kinnakoot 10 Hatteras, n. C..
Thirty people are known TO have lost
their lives in this district, which is
only is miles lbng, and the beach is
strewn with spars, masts and other
wreclage. The sailors say IL ves-
sells are ashore on the coast between
Hatteras and New River inlet. No such
damaging results has attended n storm
on the coast in the past quarter of a
century. Waves ran mountain high and
the wind howled increasingly several
days and nights at a 75-mile velocity.
That no more lives were lost in the
vicinity OF Hatteras' is considered by
the survivors nothing less than a mir
acle.
Among those who arrived were ten OF
the crew of the barkentine Priscilla,
Capt. benjamin Il. Springstein, of Bal
timore. The Priscilla lies broken in
three pieces on Gull shoal. Is miles
north Of Cape Hatteras. There were
four fatalities shortly after the Pris-
ella went ashore. the captains wife
being washed overheard and drowned
within ten minutes from the time the
bark struck. The others who lost their
lives were the captains two sons, aged
"a and IL years, Mr.. Goldenborough.
connected with the Lee family, and a
relative of one of the vessels owners,
G. Morton Stewart a. Co.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26

Here is the latest one in street car
stories. A Detroit railway car was
running swiftly along Porter street the
other night when a man hailed il as
it drew near a corner. The car stopped
and the man stepped onto the rear plat
form. He rode several blocks before
the conductor came out and then he
pulled out his watch and asked him:
81 just wanted to see if / could find
out the time from you?"
The conductor took out his watch
and told him the time. Then the other
thanked him, motioned to him TO stop
the car and dropped off just five
blocks from where he had got on, not a
cent the worse for his ride.-Detroit
Free Press
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26
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Q' aSlllSyTS
sELF-FEEDING BOX.
Pigs of Different Sizes and
Ages Run Together.

Igive rough sketch and description
of self-feeding box for pigs. 1t is ~
feet long, and each side is divided into
10 little stalls about nine inches wide.
These stalls are simply boards five
inches wide and IL inches long, nailed
against the side of the box, and reach
ing down into the feed-trough to keep
the pigs out of the trough and from
wasting the feed, and at the same time
keep them from crowding and fighting.
There is no waste of feed, and each pig
can have stall and will eat very quiet
ly. A is sill feet long; feed-troughs
. inches wide, 2h inches deep; side
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26
sELF-FEEDING BOX FOR PIGS.

boards 2H inches from fioorf o let feed
through; Il, bottom-boarII IL or 10
inches wide, and so placas-s5 let feed
slide down into trough! lbne end is re-
moved 10 show interior. Ties TO keep
from spreading can be placed any
where, as indicated by dotted lines.
Stalls should reach down to floor and
be nailed thereto and also nailed 20
side-boards. This stiffens side-boards.
This box is my own invention, having
never seen one before. i think this
will be plain and will need no further
explanation.
/ find this box sufficient TO feed 90
pigs, with no trouble. OF course only
20 can eat at time, but they soon fall
back and others take their places. 1
find this very good where pigs of differ
ent sizes run together. They all have
all the chance they want to eat, and the
food is never mussed over, but always
fresh, for il feeds down only as fast as
it is eaten away.
We do not fill the box full and then
20 off on a vacation, but are with the
pigs several times a day. We also have
with n hole cut near the bottom. This
is to feed salt and ashes mixed, one of
salt to two of ashes. We have not a self
drinker yet, but would like to have one.
I'VE have to carry water and let them
drink from a trough. This is the only
reason we cannot go on vacation trip.
Now / would not advise feeding clear
corn from the feeder, for one would
certainly overdo the thing and bad re-
suits would follow. But have seen
only good results from middlings and
bran, and see no reason yet for abandon
ing the self-feeder.
My neighbor made one of these
boxes, and he tells me he is confident
IL added $25 to the value of his hogs, be-
sides lessening the work. i think /
stated that did not know whether this
was the best way, but knew il was the
easier way. DO not condemn this until
you try il. We made ours in half day.
Country Gentleman.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26
Chartrcu.e.

More than 40 plants enter into the
composition of the liqueur, chartreuse.
The principal one is balm melissa Off
cinalis), of which from ESQ TO 500
grammes are present in 100 litres; hys-
sop in flower, peppermint, Alpine gem
cpl (artemisia glacialis), the seeds and
roots of angelica, of each from 1875 to $50
grammes; then, in smaller quantities,
varying from Is to 80 grammes, arnica
flowers, thyme, balsamite, the buds of
the poplar blossom (populus balsamea),
Chinese cinnamon, mace, coriander,
aloes, cardamoms, etc. Moreover, each
100 litres contains an alcoholate in
which are present, with "majolaine"
Glove pinks and lavender, four kinds OF
pepper Qong, Jamaica, cubeb and Gull
uary), pine resin, treacle, hyacinth, bal
sam of nutmeg, kneaded together in
Malaga wine. A hundred litres of the
liqueur contain about 1900 grammes of
this mixture, and the cost OF prepare
ton scarcely exceeds eight francs. The
quality and age of the alcohol used in
the manufacture are the principal fea-
ture.-N. Y. Home Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26
uor.c~ san In Demand.

The bicycle and the automobile
haven't quite possessed the earth yet.
The Portland Oregonian says: With
horse buyers from Wisconsin, Mime.
sofa and the Dakotas securing the
ranges of Oregon and Washington and
paying from SIS up for animals which
two or three years ago were considered
III only for the abattoir. where they
sold for $3.50 10 81 per hessl, IL Is APP
parent the advent OF the horseless age
has been postponed. So great is the de-
mand for heavy work horses and ami.
mails suitable for the cavalry service
that IL Is impossible to meet Il with the
class OF animals required, and buyers
are filling out orders In some sses with
unbroken range horses, for which an
high as $40 per head has been paid.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26
a MinI.ter Drowned.

Dcs Moines, Ia, Aug. 23.Rev. Fred
erick Paul Williams was drowned In
the Des Moines river In the northern
part of the city Tuesday afternoon. lie
was bathing with a party of friends,
when he went beyond his depth and
sank. The body was soon recovered.
lie was only % years old, n graduate of
the Iowa state university and pastor Of
the Christian church nc Abel.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26
SUMMER HEN HOUSE.
How the Farmer Can Keep Extra Coli
onies During the Hot senson
Easily md Chenply.

The open shed for fowls here shown
was recently SEEN in operation, and an
sweringits purpose admirably. "shed
roof" was placed upon corner of
board fence, the open sides being to-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26

doctor. a friend of mine has assured me
that sucking lemons will prevent sea sick
ness Is that trues"
Eyes. provided you sit in the shade Of =
tall tree while you suck the lemon. Stand
ard and Catholic Times
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26

villefranchc, France, Aug. 23.--The
United States cruiser Olympia arrived
here at 6:40 o'clock Tuesday morning.
The usual saIutes were exchanged.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26


Robert Downing was recently interviewed
by the press ON the subject of his splendid
physical health. Mr.. Downing promptly and
emphaticaly gave the whole credit of his
splendid physical condition to Peru-na, say
ing:
II find il a preventive against all sudden
summer ills that swoop upon one in chang
ing climates and water.
1T is the finest travelling companion and
safeguard against malarial influences.
ITO sum il up, Pc-ru-na has done me more
good than any tonic have ever taken."
Healthy mucous membranes protect the
body against the heat OF summer and the
cold of winter. Pe-rn-na is sure to bring
health 10 the mucous membranes OF the
whole body.
Write for copy Of DIR. Hartman's latest
book entitled Summer Catarrh." Address
DIR. Hartman, Columbus. O.
Remember that cholera morbus. cholera
infautum, summer complaint, bilious colo.
diarrhoea and dysentery are each and all
catarrh of the bowels. Catarrh is the only
correct name for these affections. pe-ru-na
is an absolute specific for these ailments,
which are so common in summer. DIR. Hart
man, in practice of over forty years, never
lost single ease Of cholera infantum, dysen-
terry, diarrhoea, or cholera morbus, and his
only remedy was Pe-ru-na. Those desiring
further particulars should send for FREQ
copy Of Summer Catarrh." Address Dr.
Hartman, Columbus. o.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26

what il your idea Of silent partner?"
was asked OF business oracle on the board
Of trade. Hes the fellow that puts his
money into a firm and keeps his mouth shut
while il is being spent Detroit Free Press.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26

So many people frivol. A certain Atch
ison man started out TO accomplish a Ger
tain purpose and not only didn't accom-
plish IL. but lost the job he had when he
startcd.--Atchison Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26
AIRY sHELTER FOR CHICKS.

ward the south. Here was protection
for the fowls and cool quarters for the
summer. A wire fence met the two
sides of the board fence. making house
and yard all in one Enclosure. Extrs
summer colonies can thus easily and
cheaply be kept.--Orange Judd Farmer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26

She-"He says he loves me; yet he has
only known me two days" Her Friend
well, perhaps, that's tho reason, dear. -
Philadelphia North American.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-08-26

One doesn't get rid Of bills by tcarina
them up, but they are disposed 81 for the
time being Philadelphia Times.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-20

which was made with some exhibition OF deter
mnation. the President acduiesced. asking Cen
eral Alger to continue in charge only until the
position could be properly filled General Alger
agreed to continue until the end Of the current
month If 1t would embarrass the President to
relieve him earlier. but in the mean time II Mr..
Meiklejohn could return to Washington at once.
he preferred to surrender his routine duties to
the Assistant Secretary at the same time
pressing willingness to be in Washington when
his successor qualified to deliver the office to
him. The President with view of meeting
every wish Of General Alger. also agreed to this
The War Department sent kilograms in every
direction this afternoon in vain attempt to
find Mr.. Meiklejohn. who left Washington on
July 3. it will be remembered. to inspect" the
Fox River Improvement, near Oshkosh, Wis,
inspection" rather Unexpectedly. The authori-
ties then endeavored to locate him in Nebraska,
as he aspires TO represent that State in the Sen
ate after March 4. 1901, but no reply came to
the dispatches sent to several districts of the
discovered Tomorrow and he will find it possible
to reach here on Friday In that event Secretary
for another visit to Long Branch.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-20

ANOTHER CONFERENCE AT MANHATTAN BEACH
FINISHES THE WORK IN THIS DISTRICT.

ANOTHER CONFERENCE AT MANHATTAN BEACH
FINISHES THE WORK IN THIS DISTRICT.
The Republican members Of the Finance Com
mittee OF the United States Senate held another
conference yesterday at the Oriental Hotel.
Senator Burrows was the only absentee There
seems TO be in many quarters a misapprehen-
sion as TO what this committee really Is. Last
spring, In response to generally expressed de-
sire to have the Banking and Currency laws OF
the country recast, caucus Of the Republican
members OF the House appointed committee
to consider the question and draw up Dill or
bills looking to this end. to be reported to the
caucus. This committee has already completed
It's work. and its report Is being considered by
the Republican members OF the Finance Com
mittee OF the Senate. which committee, as
whole was authorized to sit during the recess
Of the Senate.
On Tuesday Senator Burrows was unexpect-
edly called 10 Michigan by sudden death In
his family. The other members OF the commit
tee-Senators Plat, OF NewYork; Platt, Of Con-
necticut; Aldrich, Of Rhode Island, and Allison
OF Iowa-were yesterday again In conference
with Assistant Treasurer Jordan. William Il.
Roberts Director OF the Mint, was also present
When Senator Allison was seen after the con-
ference he declined 10 give out anything Tor
publication, saying: We have entered into an
agreement among ourselves TO make no state
ments concerning what passes AT our meetings
we have finished our work here, and Tomorrow
morning intend returning to Narragansett Pier.