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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10

Wife-fm going to run across tae
street just a minute to bid Mrs. Jones
good-by.
you'll have 10 hurry.
The train leaves in three hours.-Chi-
cngo Record.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10
- is. 25e.ela sll7l7.5lL

Increase ..............s is. .6ls 147l7.54I
1t will be perceived that the increase
from customs is greater absolutely, as
well as relatively, and demonstrates
the success OF the Dingley tariff as a
revenue producer. Increasing Gus
toms receipts is an inyariable sign Of
national prosperity.
An increase of some $7,000,000 in the
receipts from miscellaneous sources
swells the total receipts to $2s4,703.-
404, or 4O,lOs,3so more than was re-
ceived from all sources during the last
six months Of 1898.
For The first six months Of the cur
rent fiscal year the excess Of national
revenues over expenditures was $751;
116, 0o4.--Chicago Times-IIerald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10
Largest seed Growers In the world.

The John a. Salzer Seed CO., La Crosse,
Wis, recently shipped Twenty thousand
bushels of seed potatoes TO Alabama, Flori
da. Texas and other southern points. This
firm is the largest grower Of seed potatoes
as also farm seeds in the world.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10

"Yes, I'm only 20. Ask DIR. Pellets my
age IL you don't believe me-"
as he the oldest inhabitant ?'-cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10

Waterfalls Is the latest on boiled
beef.
Patron-What Is Il?
Waiter - Horseless horse-radish. -
Judge.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10

would 1 were a gentle owl.
Then none would say me nay
II all ths night / chose 10 prowl
And slept the livelong day.
Washington Star.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10
Lane. Family Medicine

A record is about the only thing that i'm.
proves by breaking Cycling Gazette,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10
ForestnIIipr Accidents.

Severe Father-Clara, what is the
meaning of the diamond ring on your
finger?
Clara-Oh, 1t is n sign that Harry
has something to ask you that il viii
do no good to refuse.-Jeweler's
Weekly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10

Walker Dyes Ceiling of his success)
During the second act the audience
arose in body.
Friend-Gee Didn't any Of 'em
come back for the next act, old man p
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10

Clam chowder is often productive OF the
deepest melancholy. Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10

"Uxory has sued Soaksem, the fur
rier, for alternating his wife's affec-
TONS"
"You don't mean i'll Why didu't
suppose Mrs. Uxory ever knew him"
"She doesn't. But he exhibited the
finest sealskin ever in this town in his
window, and she won't speak to Tx
cry because he won't buy it for her."
IN. Y. World
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10
Didn't Laugh Win the Rest.

Jones--What were the boys all
laughing so heartily over?
Brown-Smith got off one of his
jokes.
Jones-Why didn't you laugh with
the rest?
Brown-It was on me.-ohlo State
Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10

can recommend Piso's Cure for Con.
sumption to sufferers from Asthma.-E. ID.
Townsend. FIT. Howard. Wis, May 4, '0f.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10
To Cure n Cold In one Day

We always criticise; others find fault
Philadelphia Times
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10

Take Laxative Bromo Quinins Tablets. All
druggists refund money il it fails to cure. 25c.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10

Old Lady-Aren't you cold, little
boy?
Boy-Nitl Dis cigar keeps me com
fortable.-N. Y. World.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-02-10
10th Modest.

both Modest.
why cry for the moon. my wee ladder
is there, then. of toys such dearthf
Why. child. you want more than your
daddy,
For he only asks for the earth.
Detroit Free Press.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04

While there are "A number OF new
things in fireworks this year. there are
few original Ideas, most Of the changes
being In amplllicatlons ma improve
ments over old lines \ great many
Roman candles bouquets, etc, are now
fitted with n wooden handle Mt the
lower end. This Is a good idea. as 1t
does away with the possibility Of re-
celvlng the charge up the coat sleeve
In case Of the candle blowing out Of
the wrong end. an occurrence which
used occasionally to give the interest
of diversity 10 the evening festivities.
Some very Large Roman candles are
also arranged 80 as to stick into the
ground They discharge great yellow
stars Of fire. hllng tho atmosphere
with a brilliant flood OF light, aud are
not safe to hold IA the hand = Boston
Transcript
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04
SURPRISED
ON THE FOURTH

- - - > - - - . y Ots .
90. . 90 % -. 3: . sCS.. . ,osso %.
Mrs. Jordrn stood ltanng her elbow
ON the front gate. She held n large
crimson rose in her hand and Was ah.
she locked up and down the street. ON
bush in n corner of the yard dozens
of this roses sisters lifted up their
heavy heads To the Sunshine and gave
tae.i pelfsme 10 the soft morning air.
Mrs. Iorden was proud of this rose.
bush, which size called Giant ID Bat
ties" being under the impression that
the variety WAS discovered by man
bearing that name.
This was an exciting week In the lit
tie town of Sanders0n Today was the
Fourth OF July, Tomorrow the circus
was coming ON blllhoards across the
street the nnrIYaled French bareback
rider, Mile. Jenesaisduoi, was dalntly
poised on one toe on the back of a
through tue AIR aud world renowned
Italian family who had delighted all
tie CraNncd heads of the old world"
was doing n srrieS OF ground aud lofty
tumbling marvellous To behold. Fat
green aud yellow letters announced
that the largest elephant since Jumbo
would brighten the scene with its pres
ence that there would be parade the
like of which Gtd never been seen or
dreamed of and that The whole was to
end with IA concert given by the finest
artists on the western hemisphere.
Yes. the circus would be II success
there could be 10 doubt Of that-but
meantime SundrtsOn did not forget Its
patriotism he Fourth was to be eele-
brated IN n manner befittlng the day.
The exercises were TO be held In the
grove and would lac opened with
prayer, as were all exercises IN San
derson, excepting the circus and the
annual "Uncie Toms Cabin" show.
Then Elias Pollock would read the
Declaration of Independence, which
he had done every Fourth OF July the
last IL years, beginning in low and
uncertain voice at when, In the
course Of human events" gradually
gaining more confidence in himself as
he proceeded until we mutually
pledge to each other our lives, our for
tunes and our sacred honor came out
generously and triumphantly. Then
Mr.. Grover. member of congress from
that district. would deliver an address
interspersed with anecdotes which
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04
MEMORABLE FOURTHS.
Famous Celebrations of the Glorious
Day OF Freedom.

The most memorable Fourth was of
course that historic day when 80 men,
assembled In the hall of the statehOuse
at Philadelphia, decided after a hot
and stormy debate that the Is colonies
Of America were and of right ought TO
be free and Independent, The first
celebration took place in Philadelphia
four days after the adoption of the
Declaration. That particular Sth of
July OF the year lI76 is described by
one of the immortal signers of the
Declaration us being n warm, sun
shiny morning." and Ii was In the yard
of the statehouse that John Nixon read
the new and original Declaration. The
great assemhlage of people gave three
repeated huz2as," we are told, and the
kings coat of arms was torn down.
The proclamation was read again he
fore each of the five battallons on the
common of the old Quaker city, and
in the evening honiires We're lighted,
bells We're rung and cannon We're dis
charged.
III NtN lblh Aht itNt duAs dNis -
Washington himself took part in the
celebration of the first Fourth. The
Declaration WAS read in the presence
of the army, and the populnce gave
vent to their feelings IN cannon firing,
bell ringing and bonfire making. En-
thusinsm In fact, ran so high that the
people tore down the statue of King
| George Ill from Its place IN Bowling
Green and beheaded and melted the
same, much TO the satisfaction OF the
soldlery, whom only stern discipline
had deferred from so doing.
There was no telegraph In those ear
ly days, and It took the good news some
time 10 reach Boston. II was the 18th
of July before the intelligence was
brought by messenger, and, though
somewhat belated In celebrating Amer
teas first Independence day. those ear
ly Bostonians were none the less en-
thusiastIe nj the thought of having
thrown Off the burdensome English
yoke. They had no statue of King
George to break up but did the next
best thing by tearing down the lion
and unicorn from the east wing of the
| statchouse, and In the evening there
was general illumination, with much
merrymalling on the Common, - New
York Press.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04

''nAvE YOU urAaD rHE NEwsg" nE ASKED.
no couple ought to marry till they
could agree on all important subjects.
They WAS both Presbyterians and
sound on the doctrine of lection. But
1t was politics that kept 'em apart"
"politjes%"
~ as. Elias. you know. Is redhot
Republican,. aud Jane Is II bitter Demo.
crat. Every campaign and all through
the year whenever the subject would
come up they would argy by the
| hour. Once they most agreed. That
was when Greeley run for president
Jane had her weddin dress made, but
they found thai lane favored Gree
ley because SIZE said he'd turned to be
Democrat and Elias voted for him
because he said Greeley was n Rcpub.
llcan. And SO there IL was again, you
see. putin their affairs In worse fix
than they WIS before. When Hayes
and Tilden run and there WAS "A dispute
about which one was 'lcctcd, that
match was most busted Since then
they went on the same way, Just ar
gym along whenever politics MAS men
TONED till this Spanish war broke out,
elias d'dnl care much about havin n
war; neither tla lame SHE tnonent
Mckinley done Just about right In de
layln the war, So did Elias. and Of
course there wasn't never two opin-
ions about the way Dewey acted And
SO Sunday Elias said, lane, | reckon
II we don't agree well enough to marry
now we never Will, and she said, 4
reckon not, and he says Let's marry
ON the Fourth Of July, In the mornln,
for I've got TO read the Declaration of
Independence In the afternoon and
Jane says. All right Aud so the knot
WAS tied"
What did she have ont' asked Mrs.
JOrden
Ut was the same dress she had made
In ~. when Greeley was IL candidate,
that she'd Kept In box all this time"
Land o. goodness! There couldn't
been no style to it,
well, ! amt much on women's
fashions myself" returned Zander,
with a chucklc. but Melissy said
'twan't so bad, as II had some kind of
hHSIec llhi they wear now ana
skinny sleeves"
Mrs. JOrden felt like one who has
read the conclusion Of n sensational
novel. After Zandor's departure she
ruthlessly robbed Giant ID. Battles Of
enough roses TO make a bouquet the
size of half bushel measure. Around
these she arranged II circle Of snowy
candytuft and on the outside row Of
blue ragged sailors" She tied a slip
or paper to the stems, and upon II was
written; The Spanish war has done
some good after all With best wishes
OF Lucy Jorden." Ilaillng boy, she
sent 1t to the red brick house across
the street.
Never did Elias Pollock read The I'm
mortal production Of our forcflthers
so well as that particular Fourth Of
July. When hc had concluded. he did
not remain on the platform with the
speakers, as usual, but left his com.
Portable chair for one Of the backless
benches ia the audience. lie sought
the side of u keen eyed, gray haired
lady who wore gray cloth suit. ap-
parently new, but made In the style Of
1ST2.-Chleago Evening Post
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04
he PRAYED FOR RAIN.
How IA DisEruntied Patriot Was Re-
Nemaed For n SIight.


David Gore, who was once auditor Of
the state of Illinois, used to tell q
Fourth Of July story on "Gin'rar John
/. Rinaker Of Carlinvillc. The general
always rated himself a little higher
than did the rest of Maeupin county's
people, and one time when the Fourth
of July came around he fully expected
he would he invited to deliver the ora
tion. Indeed. some members of the
committee on arrangements had spo.
ken tentatively about the matter. But
1t seems some enc else was selected,
and the old war horse was passed. As
sort OF consolation prize, however, he
was Invited To read the Declaration OF
Independence, and 1t did not quite suit
him, for he felt as able 10 declare self
evident truths rs was Thomas Jeffer.
son or anybody else Besides, Dave
Gore and Ethan Allen Snively had al
ways contended jefferson was n Dem.
ocrat anyway, and Rnaker desplsed
Democrats ON long established prinei-
pies.
Then, too, the general was n religious
man and had family worship every
morning of the world. So that when
the special Fourth of July morning
dawned he gathered his flock together
read n chapter In the Bible and then
led them In prayer,
20 Lord" he said, send us, we pray
thee, pleasant morning till about 10
o'clock, and then let the rain come
down ms It came down when the ark
Of thy servant Noah was waiting for
the flood. 1t will bless the farmers of
the great county Of MIfeupin, Lord, aud
II will teach II lesson of humility to O
great many people In town"
And, whether or not this was a
prayer Of the righteous" il was an
swered, The sun shone brightly until
all the young women In Maeoupin
county had eongregated In the public
square of Carlinville with their new
white dresses and their fresh straw
hats. And then the rain descended In
torrents And 1t continued till mid
afternoon.
But Auditor Gore declared TINT Gen.
eral imakcr, content with his revenge
took the printed programme of the
days exercises, aud when 1t came
schedule llHe for him to read the I'M
| mortal Declaration he went to the
grand stand IN the park and in spite of
the rain read In Il loud voice every
word of that excellent paper.-Ghieago
Evening Post.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04

Colored fires are the most pleasing
experiments and are easily arranged
For green colorcd fire under water put
into n large tumhlcr two ounces of Wa
ter and add first II piece of phosphor-
MS about ns big rs a pea and then 30
grains Of ehloralc of potash. Then, by
means of n funnel with n long neck
reaching 10 The bottom Of the glass,
add six drains of sulphurIc acid. As
soon MS the acid comes in contact with
the other materials flashes of fire begin
TO dart from under the surface of the
fluid AS soon MS this takes place drop
into the mixture few Jumps mot pow
derl Of phosphurct of lime MS big as a
pea. This will instantly illuminate the
bottom of the vessel and cause a
stream of fire, emerald green In color,
to pass through the iuld.
10 change blue liquid to red pour q
little Of the Infusion Of litmus into Il
wIncGlaas and add TO 1t n single drop
of nitric or sulphurlc acid, and II VIII
be changed nt once to red.
70 change rcd or blue to green take
little of the liquid mentioned above
ana add few drops of the solution of
soda Upon stirring It it Will become
green New York Tribune.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04

TWO aKS wE.E STANDING AT THE DOOR,
would make the men chuckle and set
the girls giggllng, There would be
recitations by the school children, and
at the beginning aud during the exer-
cises there would be various patriotic
airs rendered by the Sanderson brass
band. consisting Of eight pieces. to say
nothing Of the boy who beat the drum.
The band had played nothing but pa
triotic airs for months, for it was In
the year Of our Lord 1888. The world
was ringing with the name OF Dewey,
and Ceryera's ships had for some time
been waiting. like Mrs Bonds ducks
to come forth and he Killed
Although the entertainment would
not begin until o'clock and the court.
house clock had only struck the hour
OF 8. Airs .iorden saw many buggies
and wagons rolling along the dusty
road, which became Main street.
when II reached the town She eyed
the white jaconet gowns, the eayly be-
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
Ola Time observnuccs of the Fourth
In New England.

In New England.
So many OF the most important
events of the Revolutionary war and
of the casual occurrences which gaye
rise 70 II trauspired In New England
that for many years after John Adams
wrote his famous letter prophesying
the manner in which Independence
day would he celebrated the fulnllment
of that prophecy was perhaps more
marked upon New England soil than
In any other part of the country.
Among the people of that section the
Fourth Of July, or Independence day,
MS 1t WAS generally called, took the
place Of other holidays which stern
rurltanism severely frowned upon
aud II large degree of the general iolll-
iiCntIon of Christmas and New Years
not being wholly absorbed by the great
New England holiday Of Thanksgiy-
Ing, was mingled with the patriotic
fervor aroused by independence day
and found vent In various social fes-
tlvlllcs. both Of n public and private
character. Indeed, many projected
wedd.d parties and other social gath
crlngs and events were postponed I'LL
Independence day, which, being gem
erul holiday. would cause them TO be
better attended and thus 10 pass Off
with greater eclat,-Plttsburg Dis
patch.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04

One style OF fireworks which Is new
here, but has been made for some time
by the Chinese In II modified form, Is
the tourbilllon or revolving rocket.
This Is a rocket head firing from both
ends and balanced by fiat wing
placed tralsversely across Its center.
1t Is placed on smooth piece of board
and lighted from fuse in the center.
The fire from the two ends, being In n
diagonal direction, gives 1t rotary
motion, and the wing lifts 1t In the air.
giving 1t rapid spiral dight.-Phiia'
delphia Ledger.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04
long enough to IA had grandchildren

long enough to "A had grandchildren
by this time"
Zander reached over the fence.
nlueLed tWig from the SNOWFALL bush
and began 10 peel the bark off with his
pcnlnifc. III has been puzzler."
said he "Elias aud James about as
close mouthcd a couple as youll find in
a days ride and. although I'm rela-
ton, never found out What put OF
the weddin till this mornin."
Tell me about ii. Come In the
house, won't You, aud have some cake
snd clderherry winct'
No; I'm ohlceged TO You. We had
some cake aud iiNIn's at the weddin
Nobody there but the relations, and
that's Ele aud MeliSSy. She went there
last night. In talkin ii over Jane told
her why they'd put il oil So long. You
See. they was both of the opinion that
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04
THE OLD FLAG.

OF with Your hat as The flag goes by
And let Tie heart have lis say
You're HsH enough lot tear in tour eva
That Aoa viii not wipe away.
You're snodgh Tot thtil that aoas
10 your sely hagcr tips
Al the lump just then IN your throat that Ios,
Spoke more than your parted lip,l
Lit up the 10, your shoulder high
And show him the faded shred
These stripes would be red Us the sunset sky
II death could have dyed them red
The man that bore II With death has lsia
These twenty Seats aud mors;
lie died that TIE waIk should not be Saia
CT tie men Who bore II before
lie man that bears II Is tsut and old,
Agi ragged tis beard ahI gay,
But lo.t at has eye ne Young ami boil
At Tie tuue lie heaIs th1m rlsF
TIE cid tune tAunder' tttsush ~ Il. air
AID st,ikts risht Htu The A-44t,
Ii etet Il cal, tt YOU, boy. be there
Bs t..ete All f'4dy Il ssart-
GJ vita ~ Ii t- Tic "a. ree. b.
tu.utet In ks5aB,lFt Gguil
Teach bim 10 lsuii il hol, aud high
tor The SAKE oi Is s4,ted dead.
Selected
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04
Continental Celebrations.

Always, even from the earliest years,
there was the noise Of guns and the
salute OF 10 by the cannon. IL the
wives Of the officers were present, an
elaborate party or dance was usually
arranged. In many of these celebra.
lions the wives OF Generals Knox and
Greene were leaders, and sometimes
they even prevailed upon the great
Washington himself to open the ball.
For example, In 1777, at Morristown,
every soldier was ordered an extra gill
Of rum, and there was a celebration by
the feu de 1oie.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04
American Cnnnon CrncIeer..

Cannon iirecrackers are made in the
United States on the same principle as
the Chinese cracker. These crackers
are made Of paper and powder only
md contain no dynamite. chlorate OF
potash or other high explosive. They
cell In competition with the Chinese
and nre said to be given preference by
the trade-Trader.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04

Miss Summlt-What lot Of old CHI
ma Miss Spindle has, And she says It
was handed down In her family.
Miss Palisadp- Then II Is just as
expected
Miss Summit What is?
Miss Patsade-That her ancestors
never kept seryants.-Iiarper's Bazaar.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04
---------s---i-T
The First Glorious Fourth

All. could We but have seen them.
Those patriotic mon.
Ali ready f0T achievement
With the swori md with the psnl
Their TIA 5 aais tn " LusiAess
Ntsh Permitted 10 DELAY;
TheJ -i.. siarp Cur methods
CT se.o.tiaI e'ef tas day.
They didn't e.n,o their whisken
Nor the hs.s upon their hesds.
Nor endsnger TIE inlufaacc
Ca The fences aaI beet sheds.
IT'S fer Us to make tie buster
On each Independence dag.
Their minds were fGil of business
Which permitted 10 eslay
Washington stsr.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04

pleases all the family Four hayors Lemon,
Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry At your
Rrocers. 10 cts. Try it to-day.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04
The Irnurih In LIZ

On July 4, l777, the anniversary OF
the Declaration was celebrated In Phil
adelphia. Boston and New York.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04

ADVERTISING RATES.
Square (abont inches), time, 10
" - - 3 times, I.25
A diminished ratio for large advertisements
aud for those running for long periods,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1900-07-04

Newspapers of That Date Declared
That the Leaders Of the Revolution
Were Thieves - Called Hancock
SmuggIer aud Adams ~ pettIfopuer.