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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

A pretty table decoration can be ar
ranged with pressed ferns. The center
piece should be of growing ferns. and
foliage Of the same green should be
strewn upon the cloth in careless but
artistic profusIon. Fresh ferns cannot
so well be used for this purpose, as their
leaves are apt 10 turn and wrinkle. The
pressed vAviety Is obtainablc of any
florist and can be used many times Il
properly put away in q fiat box or be-
tween the leaves of n book.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
Observation-Disclosures

Means paying rent for a poor farm Now
the time 10 secure a good farm on the
line Of the Chicago Milwaukee & Sc. Paul
Railway in Marinette County, Wisconsin,
where the crops are Of the best, work plen-
ty, fine markets, excellent climate, pure
soft water, land sod cheap and on long
time. Why rent a farm when YOU can buy
one for less than you pay for renty Address
G. H. Rollins, Land Agent, l6l La Sale St.,
Chicago ILL.,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

Berlin has added house painting to
the daily increasing list OF mems trades
now followed by women. The women
have served regular apprenticeship,
including gymnastic training, so that
they will not lose their nerve while
working on scafrolds or ladders. They
wear the gray linen frock and cap that
are the house painters badge. as well
as his shield from paint
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

Oyster toast makes charming little
supper dish. Allow four oysters for
each person, mince them fine and heat
with teaspoonful Of butter, salt, pep
per and nutmcg; when hot add the
benten yolk of an egg and two table
spoohfuls OF rich c, eqm: stir and wbt .
The egg Is set pour on buttered toast
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

doesn't the bicycle make you feel
younger" asked the expert
S.'Well. / won't exactly say that" replied
the elderly novice, but IL certainly makes
me look younger,
How is thaty
"Why. TO sail through space as / coca:
sionally do certainly gives the appearance OF
youthful activity, no matter how may ieeI
about il. "-Bufialo News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
wanted RECORD Corrected.

''You are charged with scorching," said
the magistrate in a stern voice. THE po-
liceman who overhauled you says you were
going at least 10 miles an hour"
There must be some mistake about this,
your honor. | was"
"Oh, yes; of course, Of course; they all
claim that"
but, your honor" continued the bicyclist,
81 am positive that ! was going at least
20 miles an hour. Ohio Stated Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

Her Father-"Before | consent to the be.
trothal of my daughter ! desire to know
what your resources ere" The Suitor-
ooh, as TO that, they are splendid. There
isn't wealthy man of my acquaintance
from whom | haven't succeeded in borrow.
ing money. "-Philadelp North American.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

Tabsley -"The amount Of time you have
put in lodging that fellow YOU owe the five
is worth more than the money Nudge
81 know il is, but | have hope that some
day | will owe an amount worth lodging
or."-Indianapolis Journal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

Under the New Order Relative (from
beyond the suburbs ~" Mandy, who's that
young fellow snoopin' around in the
kitchen" City Niece-"Never mind him,
Aunt Ann He's the hired girl. Chicago
Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

in her counsel practical assistance.
Mrs. Pinkham's address is Lynn.
Mass.
MRS. MABEL Coon. Correctionville.
Ia. tells how Mrs. Pinkham saved
her life. She says:
a. cannot thank you enough for
what your medicine has done for me.
] can recommend it as one of the best
medicines on earth for all women's
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
Many People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. II spoils their sleep. You
can drink Grain o when you please and sleep
like top. For Grain-0 does not stimulate;
it nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks
and tastes like the best coffee. For nervous
persons, young people and children Grain-O
IS the perfect drink. Made from pure grains.
Get package from your grocer to-day. Try
it in place of coffee. 10 and 25c.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
oLlabomn.

It's wonderful resources and superior ad-
vantages 10 homeseckers arc set forth IN q
handsome illustrated pamphlet just issued
by the Frisco Line Passenger Department.
Copy will be mailed free on Application TO
Bryan Snyder. G.. T.. a., St. Louis, Mo.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

Tom-"Let's see. believe you owe me q
tenner. You remember when you borrowed
it you said you had Just written to your
father for money! Bill--"Nes; that was
the reason why borrowed it, ! knew he
wouldn't send any; | haven't heard from
him yet. When | do III let you know. =
Boston Transcript
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

Maud-"Major, is it true that once during
the war one OF the enemy died to save your
nobel How did il happeng" Mai. Bluntly
81 killed him. London Tit-Bits.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

Not Inclusive - Featherstone - Come,
Bobby (handing him a quarter), how many
fellows have called on your sister this
week" Bobby-"Let's see-fve." "That
doesn't include me, does it?" ooh, no. Sis
ter says you don't count. brooklyn Life.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

How are things moving along in the res
taurant business these days?"
well, notice that since the Dreyfus YER
dict came in don't have any more orders
for fried frogs legs. Chicago Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

An Atchison young man will shortly do
a very risky thing-take on a new wife and
a new job at the same time. - Atchison
Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

|T1HE ills Of women overshadow their whole lives.
Some women constantly getting medical treat
ment and well. "A woman best understands
womens Ills and the who consult Mrs Pnkham find
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

A big idea may occupy but little space
while little idea may take up Who'll
olumn.-Chicago Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

No man can make anything until he j
something. -Ram's Horn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
Battle of Manila


Awpndeffu reproduction 81 the greateat naval vic.
tory IN history. Dewcya voyage from Houg Kong.
across the Chinese tropical sunset TheIhineva
typbOon ~ night with aud startling electrical ~.
fects The American fleet engaging the spanish bat
ieries az the entrance u Manila Bay Tho Ray ~
Manila by moonlight The wonderful lighting ef-
fccts In Old Manila and Cayite night Tropical
rise The discovery aud complete destruction OF the
Spanish Iect OF Cavite. open from n. 10 10 y.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21
PRACTICAL
HELP FOR
SUFFERING
WOMEN

ills suffered for two years with female weakness and at
last became bcdast Three of best doctors did
good / concluded to try Lydia E. Pnkhans Vegetable
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

evening and recommended Lydia Z. Pnkhams Vegetable
Compound saying she knew that would then
for your medicine and after taking five bottles of it,
entirely cured. ! cannot praise it enough"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

Mrs. DOLE STANLEY.
c a m p b e llsburg. Ind.
writes: 4" DEAR MRS.
PINRHAM-I was troubled
with sick headache and
was so weak and nervous.
Il could hardly go. A
friend called upon me one
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-10-21

able to do all my house,
work, Iknow that your
medicine raised me from
q bed of sickness and
perhaps death. and am
very thankful for what it
has done for me. Ihope
that every suffering
woman NAV he per-
The times., 1899-01-10
FLOWERS FOR PERFUMES.
Great Labor and Enormous QuRnti-
ties of Material Required.

An idea of the immense amount OF ma
tcrial and labor required TO supply drop
of perfume for ones handkerchief can be
obtained from the report of Consul Liefeld
at Frieburg, sent to the State Department.
He gives an interesting collection OF facts
concerning the perfume industry in the de-
partment of the Maritime Alps in Southern
France.
The quantity Of blossoms required an
nually for the manufacture of perfumes,
OIL etc. is: OF roses 400 200 pounds:
of orange blossoms. 5.51l 800 pounds; OF
jessamine. ii0920 pounds; OF cassia bios
SONS, $50, $50 pounds, and the same weight
of tuberose, and 4i0,920 pounds of volets.
The average price paid for 2.2046 pounds
of blossoms is I7.2 cents for violets and
cassia. So cents for tuberoses, 1913 cents
for jessamine 12.5 cents for roses, and l5.5
cents for orange blossoms.
"One violet plant will give a weight Of
one twenty fifth of a pound OF blossoms,
and an orange tree 22.046 pounds. \ flower
picker could gather in four hours 4i092
pounds of roses. 6.66 pounds of jessamine
1872 pounds of tuberoses, and in a whole
day 22.Ci5 pounds OF yiolets or orange bios
SONS.
In order 10 prepare 220i6 pounds OF es-
sence. 2,204.s pounds of orange blossoms
which means approximately 100000 sep
arate flowers. are required; and for a kilo-
gram of ottar OF roses. about 5000 900
roses.
In a single year there are produced in
that district alone 1,102. 300 pounds of pom
ade or oils, OF which the value exceeds
81 SgJ 600
The times., 1899-01-10
SETTLING GREAT QUESTIONS.
The joint High Commission Makes
Progress in Its Work

A brief session of the Joint High Com
mission was held yesterday, after which
the subcommittee on the northeastern
fisheries and ON the shipment of goods in
bond met 1t is reported hat on these
important matters fair progress is being
made. Numerous complications are pre-
sented in the fisheries problem and the
subject is comprehensive one. However.
the American and Canadian Commission
ers express the hope that a satisfactory
agreement will be reached. The solution
OF the matter would remove a source of
considerable international friction. The
Behring Sea question is also undetermined.
the subcommittee having it under advise
ment not having met for several days
In this city today there will be a con-
ference of lumbcrmen from the northern
boundary States and Canada. They will
discuss the situation, in view OF making
certain suggestions as a basis for com
promise, which will prove acceptable to
both the United States and Canada It
is believed that the lumbermen will pre-
pare a memorial to present to the Joint
High Commission.
The statement is made that the Com
mission will proceed with its work not
withstandng the absence of Former So
retary Foster and Representative Dingley
on account of illness.
The times., 1899-01-10
Lansburgh &Bro
42O, 422, 424, 426 Seventh St.
CENSUS BILL IN THE HOUSE.
Prov isions Made for Enumera,inG
The Country's Population.

The Couutry's Population.
A bill providing for a bureau TO take
the Twelfth Census, was introduced in the
House yesterday by Representative Hop
kins. in accordance with directions from
the House Committee on Census The
bill provides for bureau, which shall be
under a director of the census, who shall
he independent of all other departments
of the Government, and who shall receive
$1,000 q year. An assistant director is
provided for at a salary of 81 GOO
That there are also 10 be appointed Icy
the director FIVE chief statisticians. who
shall be persons of known and tried eN-
perience in statistical work. at an annual
salary of $4,000 each; a chief clerk. one
disbursing clerk, one geographer. at an
annual salary of 80 500 each: five expert
chiefs of division and two stenographers
at an annual salary of 50 600 each: ten
clerks of class I, fifteen clerks of class 3,
twenty clerks Of class ,. and such num-
ber of clerks of class / and of clerks.
eopyists. computers and skilled labOrers,
al salaries of not less than $500 nor
more than Sl,000 per annum, TO be ap-
pointed from time 10 time as may be found
necessary.
All the more important appointments
are to be subject 10 such examination as
the director may prescribe. The census is
10 be restricted to inquiries relating to
the population, TO mortality. the products
OF agriculture. and of manufacturing and
mechanical establishments. The work will
be conducted along the lines set down for
the conduct of previous census bureaus
and demonstrated by experience to be the
most satisfactory The bureau will not
be permanent.
The times., 1899-01-10
FOR THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
Officers and Employees Who VIII
Serve for the United stnfes

The following list Of officers and employ
IS 10 serve in the interest of the United
States at the Paris Exposition in 1900 was
made public By the State Department
yesterday:
oficcr,-F ". Peck, commissioner general.
Ciio5go; u. ID. Woodward. assistant commission
cr general, Paris; Frederick Bracket secretary.
New York.
Expects Panl Blackmas, Chicago; Francis /.
Drake. Chicago; Frederick J. Y. skih. Chicago:
Alexander : Cspehari, New York; john H. NJ
Gilbun-. Chicago; John Getz, New York: Rich
ard Waterman. il Chicago; George NORM Ious-
tisux Paris; Robert J. Thompson. Chicago: VII
lard 4. Smith, Chicago; Charles Richard Do1sc
Washington; Louis u. Rowland, New York JOHN
D. Cauldwell. New York.
clerks -Chaille-Long. Paris; Casper Crpvnfn-
shield. Paris; Lester b. Fulton, Paris:
.0fn \. Gurd Paris: ". 4 g. Neal
Paris; Eugene Canu, janitor. Paris; George
Panrslo. Chicago; }. ~ Allen. Chicago: Frank
y. NOuitrn. Chicago; Edward :. Hoch, Chicago;
William N. Handy, Chicago; Walter l.. Eula-s
Ciucsgo; Elizabeth n. Cahill. Chicago: Edward
g. Macmillan. Chicago; William b. Getty. Chi
cagp. Carrie V. I. Barker. Chicago: George \.
Sweet Chicago; Thomas II. joyce. Chicago; john
Kellcy, messenger, Chicago; Elsie Rea-oucr Chi
ssg' Rpy B. Taber. messenger, Chicago; Walter
Il. Talbot. Chicago: Minnie Bronson. Chicago:
Morris LcNis. Chicago; Josephine Lucas, Chicago:
William J StIbbs, TsEe. Chicago; James -. Hay
hr1 Chicago; Charles Humphreys, page, 6niragO:
\ T. Sheldon, New York: France, B. Dunn. Ncn
rtk, Daniel Hill, messenger, New York.
The times., 1899-01-10
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY,
Rules and Regulations Adopted for
Its management


At 10 o'clock this morning the Public
Library of the District of Columbia will
issue books for the first time from its
new quarters, No. 1926 New York Avenue.
All those who have registered NAV secure
books The volumes will be issued ac-
coruihg 10 the Newark charging system.
Which was awarded first prize at th,
world Fair in Chicago for its simplicity
and effectiveness.
Inc library is receiving many new
volumes. The Pollok collection has been
added to its stores and other donations
are yet TO be examined and arranged in
the catalogue
For the proper conduct of the library.
lne following regulations have been
adopted
The library shall be open for the delivery and
return OF books every week day from 10 a. u
TO . T.. m, legal holidays excepted The reading
rooms shall be open until 10 p H.
NJ! persons over the age OF twelve years who
are permanent or temporary residents uf the
District OF Columbia shall be entitled tn th,
privileges OF the library including the U.s., Of
the books contained therein. as a lending or cir
cu!3tinS library, by signing the proper appli-
cation and agreement Applications must he re-
ucwrd every three years
Minors under eighteen wears Of age will he -,.
quired to furnish the written consent and guar
anty OF parents, guardian or some person satis-
factory TO the librarian. Temporary resident,
not owning real estate employed in the Dis
trict OF Columbia shall al-o furnish guaranty
OF some resident satisfactory to the librarian.
Applications must he signed at the library.
Each person entitled To draw books from the
library will hc supplied with car! inscribed
with his or her name. residence. and register
number This card must he presented when
ever a book is taken, returned renewed. II
lost ii will be replaced alter seven days upon
payment OF 10 cents. or without fec at the cv-
The times., 1899-01-10
The Industrial Commission.

Routine business matters were consid-
cred by the Industrial Commission al its
meeting in the Bliss Building yesterday
Today Former Commissioner Of Immigra-
tion Stumph viii appear before the com
mission, and Commissioner OF Education
Harris will be heard tomorrow. Two lists
81 questions have been completed, the az
ricultural and manufacturing, and they will
he sent out 10 representatives Of those in
terests some time this week. The inquiries
in relation TO commerce will not be COM
pleted until representatives of the Inter
state Commerce Commission have had 3
hearing
The times., 1899-01-10

In ST. Matthew's Church on Rhode Island
Avenue, tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
the funeral services OF the late Mrs James
G. Berret, who died Sunday night, will be
held. The Rev. Father Bart will celebrate
a low requiem mass The remains will be
placed in the family vault in the Congress
sional Cemetery. There will be a short
private service at the grave.
The times., 1899-01-10

You are perhaps aware that pneumonia always
results from cold or from an attack OF la
grippe. During the epidemic Of Ia grippe a few
years ago. when many cases resulted in pneu.
monia, it observed that the attack never
followed by that disease when Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy was used Ii cOunteracts any ten
dency Of cold or la grippe 10 result in that dan.
ger0us disease II is the best remedy in the
world for colds and Ia grippe. Every bottle
warranted For sale by Henry Evans Wholesale
and Retail Druggists p3s + st. NV, and Conn
ave and st. NV. and 1928 Md ave.
The times., 1899-01-10
Archbishop Kcnn.'- New Post.

II was announced yesterday that Arch
bishop Keane formerly the rector of the
Catholic University. has been selected as
papal nuncio TO the Philippines. The
Washington friends OF the archbishop be-
lieve that he will accept the office al
though the acceptance will involve many
sacrifices, as the Philippine post is not
looked upon as q desirable onc
The times., 1899-01-10
Malta, Potato Crop Threatened.

In all probability the potato crop Malta will
be 4 failure this year Consul Grant writes to
the state Department from Valletta that fungus
has attacked the plants and the result will be
restitution among the farmers. Malta does not
produce oupuch vegetables to supply the naval
and military force, stationed there. and q dcarth
in home production means al increase in in
imIt..
The times., 1899-01-10

Leave oi absence was yesterday granted to the
following officers of the United States army:
Mai. Morris e. Footr Capts. William Strover
Charles {. Estes aud Samuel Il. Whitall. Lieuts
George T. Iloulc, Lincoln &. Andrews and T. D.
Loclridgr
The times., 1899-01-10

Mrs. Robert Green CaIum welcomed
her many friends Yesterday at = ;
O'Clock tea given TO meet her house guests.
Mrs. Victor Harrison. of New York; Mrs
John Williams and Mrs. James Ferguson
OF Winchester. Va. The dining room WAS
especially dainty and attractive with its
color scheme of pink carried out in the
softly shaded tapers and wealth of brides
maid roses.
Assisting Mrs Calium. in addition 10
Mrs. Harrison Mrs. Williams and Mrs
FERGUSON we're Mrs. Gerndt Mrs
Marshall. Mrs. Taylor and Mrs Wilson
while Mrs. Whitaker served bouillon
aud Mrs. David Taylor cherry frappe
Among the young ladies who shared In the
gracious honors OF the tea room were
Miss Marshall Miss Phillips Miss Jill
son. Miss Minetree. the Misses Pike Miss
Parsons and Miss Callum, of North Caro-
lima.
The times., 1899-01-10

The statement that the daughters Of
General Wheeler of Alabama. were in the
city is an error. They will reach Washing
ton on the evening OF next Thursday and
will spend the Winter at the Arlington
Hotel.
The times., 1899-01-10

Miss Mary McCeney entertained at a
luncheon yesterday in honor OF Miss Anna
Ridge Early. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Early. Of Connecticut Avenue,
whose coming out tea was one OF the
fashionable debutante events of last month.
Al the iower-decked table, aglow with
poinsetta blooms and red carnations, and
The times., 1899-01-10

a very pretty as well as novel euchre
party was that al which Miss Beatrice
Croghan entertained at her home, 1866 X
Street northwest last night.
In both the drawing and dining rooms
roses predominated in the decorations.
Rose shades softened the lights through
out the house and the tint was further
carried out in the tally cards. each one
being dainty petal of that flower.
The table was Handsomely laid, there being
magnificent centrepiecc of roses, while a
bud was placed at the plate of each guest
The individual ices represented the flow
ers OF June and all table decorations serv-
ed to carry out the same conception
Those present we're Misses Crook. Crog-
ham Daniel Misses imkel. Llufrio. Nc
Laughlan, and Sholcs. and Messrs Con-
boy. Herrell. unrOe, Rordan, Wells,
Burns, and DOniel Hcrrell.
handsome prizes were awarded to Miss
LiufriO and Mr.. j. Kcll Munroe they being
successful in the weinning games while
BOBBY honors were carried on by Miss
Anna Hinkel and Mr.. Lee HerreII.
The times., 1899-01-10

The list Of invitations to the White
House reception tonight is nearly COM
pleted and cannot be extended owing to
the limited accommodations OF the Execu-
tive Mansion.
As heretofore stated. the number of
guests will be about > 900. BY thus lin
iting the number OF guests each of the re-
ceptions has proved to be much more en-
joyable. and the crush which has hith-
erto detracted from the pleasure OF similar
occasions has been. in measure avoid
ed.
During the reception carriages will ap-
proach from the northwest. enter by the
northwest gate and leave by the northeast
gate. Pedestrians viii follow the same
route.
The gates vii not be opened until So
o'clock.
Two carriages only will be permitted
TO drive under the north portico at the
same time
Coachmen vii be provided with num-
bered tickets, which must be preserved
by them in order toI regain admittance to
grounds. Guests will also be provided
with tickets OF the same number as their
carriages. These should be carefully pre-
served in order to call their carriageI
II will prevent confusion and delay il
invited guests who are not known to
doorkeepers are prepared to show their
cards.
Entrance will be by the main front
door; departure over the bridge east OF
III" north portico.
After leaving cloaks in the main vesti-
bulc guests are requested to pass through
the private dining room into the state
dining room.
Owing to the lack Of space it has been
impossible to provide separate dressing
rooms for ladies'. Their wraps should be
left with those of their escorts, in the
main vcstibuc.
The times., 1899-01-10

Mrs. Randolph Deb. Keim and Miss
Keim are again at the Elsmere, where it
is their custom to spend the Winter. They
have recently returned from their home
in Reading, Pa
The times., 1899-01-10

The Assistant Secretary of State and
Mrs. Hill have cards out for dinner TO
be given Friday, January 20. in honor OF
the Secretary of State and Mrs. Hay.
The times., 1899-01-10

Mrs Blake. wife of Capt. Lowell
Blake. will receive her friends Tuesdays
in January, at S517 Street.