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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20
10 Los AngeIen ana soathsrn CALI

Every Friday night, at 1875 D. M,
through Tourist Car Tor Los Angeles and
Southern California, leaves the Chicago,
Milwaukee A St. Paul Railway Union Pas
senger Station, Chicago, via Omaha, Col
orado Springs and Salt Lake City, for all
ifornia.
In addition to the regular Pullman por-
ter, each car is accompanied by an intelli-
gent, competent and courteous courier"
who will attend to the wants Of passengers
en- route. This is an entirely new feature
OF tourist car service and will be appreci-
ated by families or by ladies travelling
alone. Particular attention is paid to the
care OF children, who usually get weary on
long journey.
These tourist cars are sleeping cars sup
piled with all the accessories necessary To
make the journey comfortable and pleasant,
and the berth rate leach berth will accom-
modate two persons) is only 5000 from Chi
cago to California. Ask the nearest ticket
agent for tourist car folder, or address Geo.
III. Heafford, General Pass. and Ticket
Agent, Chicago, Ill.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20
WONDERFUL CORN PAINTINGS
30 True 90 Nature That n mind Man
Can Count the kerneis-A
Farmer Artist.

Commissioner Peck has written
letter TO Alfred Montgomery, the
farmer painter" of Bloomington. Ill,
notifying him that the picture Down
on the Farm" will be shown at the
Paris exposition next year.
In painting this picture, Mr.. Mont
gomery has accepted the challenge OF
James Whitcomb Riley, who in his bal
lad, '.When the frost is on the pump
kin and the folders in the shock"
says that the farm presents picture
that mo painter has the colorin' to
mock" Mr.. Montgomery at once called
the attention Of the Hoosier poet TO this
challenge and he announced that he
would accept it.
The picture has been completed and
was shown TO Mr.. Peck in Chicago re-
Gently. 1t is six feet long and three
feet wide and represents farm in the
time OF the year suggested by the bal
lad. a panel of rail fence is made to
do service for frame and into this
the painting has been thrust as il 1t
had dropped and had caught there.
Montgomery lives on little place
on the border of the town, which he
calls n farm. lie claims that he has
taken no lessons save from nature. He
has painted during a period of 30 years
hundreds of farm scenes. 1t is
claimed that so realistic are some of
the ears of corn seen in the pictures
that they have at different times at
tracted the nibble of horse and the
peck OF hen. The artist told the
writer that the man who seemed most
TO appreciate his work was blind. In
painting the grains on the ears, he
had made them stand out so that the
sightless critic went over the canvas
with his fingers, feeling almost every
grain. Mr.. Montgomery himself says
that in this making the grains stand
out, he has been accused of cutting
off the ends of real grains and pasting
them on the canvas, but this charge
he dismisses with "A disdainful laugh.
The artist exhibits hundreds of let
tiers from well-known Chicagoans who
have purchased his corn pictures. He
delivered one TO eX-Comptroller Eek
els the other day. lie has been re-
ferred TO as 1.-THE James Whitcomb
Riley in art"
The farmer artist is exceedingly odd
in his habits. Some time ago he APP
peared in the Auditorium hotel in
farm garb, with basket Of huge red,
white and yellow ears Of corn. He
checked the basket and invited the
manager out in the hall to see one Of
his corn pictures.
Montgomery uses up an astonishing
amount of energy. lie will walk down
the street loaded with sufficient para
phernalia and pictures to fill n cart.
One day. il is said, he arrived at the rail-
road depot in Lake Geneva with his load
just as the train was pulling out. He
wanted the conductor 10 wait, but the
latter wouldn't; whereupon the artist
began loading the front ends of the cars
as they passed him, jumping on the last
car himself
The farmer artist says he will take
his family and 60 to Paris with his pic
lures. 1t is said that he has made mon
ey from the sale Of the wonderful prod
ucts of his brush. He says he is building
a villa in some eastern state and after
the exposition he will settle there for
the remainder Of his ife.-Chicago Rec
ord.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20
SURE RABBIT TRAP.
Anybody Can Make IL and After Hav-
Ing Once Used II Can't AGord
to DO without IL.

Sink a dry goods box two to three
feet deep into the ground near hedge
row or in fence corner, or any Sc
cluded spot that may be frequented by
rabbits. Leave the top about six inches
above ground. Saw a hole about six
inches square at the top on one side.
Make a box (b) without ends, is inches
long, the sides of inch and the top and
bottom Of one-half-inch boards. This
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20

In Texas some nine years ago n sll-
Ter shclel was found dating back TO
iz2 Il. G. Intrinsicaliy IL Is worth
about half dollar. bur collectors put
price of $1,000 on IL
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20

Vegetables should not be stored when
wet II it Is possible to avoid IL. II IL
must be done. little air-slalec lime
scattered upon them viii absorb all the
surplus moisture.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20
stepping stones.

'Mrs. Canter doesn't seem 70 be ris-
ing rapidly in society"
mo; she hasn't learned yet how inn
portant 1t is to snub the right people
Puck
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20

II Is a good plan 10 apply heavy
dressing of stable manure to both the
asparagus and rhubnrb beds in good
season as a protection through the
winter
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20

He-Were you ever caught beneath the
mistletoeg
She-Perhaps you had better come around
has had experience Chicago Times Herald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20

To those contemplating trip to Califor-
MIA particular attention is called TO the Sum
set Limited service from New Orleans to
Los Angeles and San Francisco via the
Southern Pacific Company's Sunset Route.
This service is semiweekly, the Limited
leaving New Orleans every Monday and
Thursday, and direct connection j. made
from all points North. The Sunset Limited
provides every comfort and luxury, and
comprises Composite Car with Bath Room,
Barber Shop, Library and Smoking Room;
Compartment car with commodious ladies'
parlor, and superb 10 section double drawing
room sleeping cars. and Southern Pacific
Company Dining Car in which all meals are
served la carte. The Dining Car is a part
of, and accompanies the train from New
Orleans to San Francisco. No extra fare is
exacted for the many luxuries that the Sun
set Limited affords. The same rates to Cab
fornia and Arizona apply via New Orleans
and the Sunset Route as via other direct
routes. Full particulars relative 70 route,
rates, etc, will be cheerfully furnished by
any representative Of the Southern Pacific
Company. or address w. G. Neimyer, G. w.
A., 23S Clark Street, Chicago, w. II. Connor
Coml Agent, Chamber Of Commerce Build
ing, Cincinnati, Ohio, or w j. Berg, TRAY,
Pass: Agent, go Ellicott Square, Buffalo,
N. Y.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20

Lanes Family Medicine.
Moves the bowels each day. In order TO
lie healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys Cures sick head
ache. Price Is and SOC.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20

why did Colt introduce an automobile
in his last farce comedy" ''He was tired Of
hearing the critics accuse him of horse
play. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
II is only when she is poor and homely
that a girl can be sure the man who woos
her is really in love.-Chicago Dispatch.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-01-20

HE AID Stop II In 10 minutes.
k%s= Scndi0cto WIiITEFORD CHEMICAL
ACHE co.. 4oi W. Madison ST.. Chicago.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-08-25
SWEPT OVER WESTERN
SECTION or CECIL
COUNTY.
General Damage Done On the
Eastern Shore. Young Man
Killed by Failing Barn in
Hartford County.

A severe lain, hail and electrical storm
passed over the western section OF Cecil
county on Saturday afternoon between five
and six o'clock. The storm was very severe
and did II UGH damage oil down the penin-
sula.
In Cecil county, the Eighth district was
the section suffering most. In that part of
the county the hailstones were as large as
hen eggs, and completely wrecked large
fields of corn and tomatoes, and also
knocked much fruit from the trees. On
the farm OF A. H. Crothers, in the Eighth
district, his large corn crop was completely
demolished and only few stalks now re-
main of what promised to be fine field Of
corn. The blades and ears were cut off
and in mary instances the stalks were
almost severed by the hail. The large
number o. canueries in the Eighth district
storm and the closing Of lhesc at lakewood,
Conowingo and Haines Station will throw
large number of persons out OF work.
The roads in some parts OF the county were
almost impossible owing to the debris
scattered over them.
The steenle on she Methodist Church at
Pleasant Grove vas blown down. About
60 feet of ths cool Was carried from the
bridge which orrsses the Sasquehanna river
at ConowingH' a number Of stables, corn
cribs and ct-cr out-baildinge were Gemol-
lHheu' liz % '''Se 80 sie NieshoolSe Lp''-
"op'l "--"''' '' ''a>""'"' VII! oe eohSl"-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-08-25
Cunning.

IN less than two weeks the Law prohibit
ing The shooting Of all and iced birds on
She malshes ia Cecil CoUntv will have eX.
pred. Already the bids have begun 70
arrive aud by September 8, which is the
first day they are allowed to be killed, it
is expected that the usual number Of these
birds will be here. The crop OF wild oats
this year wi" be very heavy, which is &
sure sign, the gunners eay, for plenty Of
birds. These oats are the principal food
for both rail and reed hi DIS, and when the
crop is heavy it is almost certainty that
tho birds will be il fine condition for the
opening day. The owners of boats and
cunning rigs are already getting them in
shape for the season. During the past few
years the cunning in this section has been
somewhat handicapped by the best marshes
filing up to such an extent that il is almost
impossible to get upon them with g boat,
except in very high tide. After the first
days shooting it seems as il the birds
gather principally upon these marshes.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-08-25
How Mrs. Pinkhar7
HELPED MRS. G00DEN.

LETTER TO MRS. rIEl.HAH NO. Iz7a5I
~ am very grateful to vou for your
kindness and the interest you have
taken in nc, and truly believe your
medicines and advice are worth more
to woman than all the doctors in tho
world. For years had female troubles
and did nothing for them. OF course
l became no better and finally broke
down entirely. My troubles began
with inflammation and hcmorrhages
from the kidneys, then inflammation,
congestion and falling of the womb
and inflammation of ovaries.
81 underwent local treatment every
day for some time; then after nearly
two months the doctor gave me permits
sion to go back to work. went back,
but in less than week was COM
PEELED to give up and go to bed. On
breaking down the second time, de-
cided to let doctors and their medicine
alone and try your remedies. Before
the first bottle was gone l felt the eff
fects of it. Three bottles of Lydia e.
Pinlsham's Vegetable Compound and a
package of her Sanative Wash did me
more good than all the doctors treat
ments and medicine.
"The first remark that greets me
now is How much better you looli!' and
you may be sure l never hesitate to tell
the cause of my health. "-MRs. E. J,
GooDEN, ACKLEY, Ia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-08-25
Miss Kelly'S Death.

John C. Kelly, Of Port Deposit, writes as
follows regarding She accidental death CT
his sister, Miss Mary Kelly, in that town,
recently :-"Her clothing lock fire &C
oidentally from lamp in her bedroom,
and the flames were extinguished by
another brother in the house at the time,
and who was attracted by her cries for
help. Instead of being demented for a
number OF years. she was deranged but
three months, and came home cured. The
burning instead of happening to her on
August Sth, occurred just eight days pre-
vious to that date. These misstatements
annoy me very much, and particularly the
story Of suicide.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-08-25
PerryviIIe,
PEBRYyuLE. Aug. 81, 1900.

Ei'i'h'l'aLE' mug III ljUO.
The "CecH wing" is on sale each ,oee6; IN
Pe,rYrHle, al Camer0@'s d,'ug store dhd is
also delicercd By Guy Deani8. 8 ceatS copy
The following young people spent part
Of this week down the Bay on the yacht
Reckless Mr. and MIS-. Chamberlain,
OF Wilmington, Del; Mr.. and Mrs. John
Ward, Mr.. and Mrs. William Boulder,
Mr.. and Mrs Maurice Cole, Misses Hattie
Mary and Eleanor Little, Fannie Craig,
Gussie Keesey, Fannie and Clara Ward
Mortie Williams, Eta Slicer, Sadie CAL
vert, Bessie Gallon, Ida Cochran, Rev
and Mrs. G. W. Dawson Messrs. Emory
Ward, Morgan and Elmore Owens, Allie
McNamee, George Taylor, Benjamin Cool
ing and Orville Calvert.
Miss Mortie Williams, of Port Deposit,
is visiting Miss Fannie Craig.
Miss Jennie Hoffman has returned from
an extended visit with her cousins at Ok
ford, Pa.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-08-25

Club, on the courts Of the Pioneer Club, on
Saturday, in the second Of the series Of
gam between the two clubs. The score
was -, 90, CO.
In the singles, Mr.. Edwin Haines, Of the
Pioneer Club, defeated Mr.. Paul Freeman,
Of the West nottingham Club, G-I, 60.
The match between Mr.. Evans Ewing,
OF the ioneel Club, ana Mr.. Amos Shaw,
Of Wo3t Nottingham, was stopped by dark
mes aftar the first set had heen played,
which wra won hy NJ. Shaw BY the score
Of c J.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-08-25

In Kent the damage was also great, the
damage done By the storm being estimated
at from $4,000 to $4,000. Trees were
twisted from their roots, and wagons and
buildings hurled through the air. At
Wharton Station, q large two-story build
ing was smashed to pieces and forty-five
feet OF wharf along the Chester river was
torn up bodily. 1t is impossible to estimate
the loss in fruit and tomatoes, as in some
places whole thousands OF baskets were
literally blown away. One gentleman was
driving in wagon on the road and turned
the back of the wagon to the wind 1t
was thrown completely over the horse.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-08-25

TENNIS.
Rising Sun Defeats West Nottingham.

MessIs. Barclay Rey-
nolds, Jr., and Evans
Ewing, Of the Pioneer
Tennis Club, Of Rising
Sun, defeated Messrs.
Arnot Shaw and Paul
Freeman, of the West
Nottingham Tenni s
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-08-25
TALBOT COUNTY.

In Talbot county, the storm broke out
about seven o'clock in the evening and did
much injury for about fifteen minutes. In
Easton, the buildings were considerably
damaged. After the wind and rain was
over, a lady and gentleman were sitting on
the porch OF their residence in that town,
when large ball of fire invaded the porch,
knocking out panel from the end of the
porch, skipping into the yard and rising
into the air just as lightning bolt strucl,
a tell sree about twenty feet away and tore
it up. The whole thing happened perhaps
in tenth of a second, but il was fearful
experience to the two people, who were not
hurt, bot scared nearly to death. A crash
ing peal of thunder attended the advent Of
the ball Of fire.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-08-25

Ta1c,e.uaql~.a taoag Who ara pa~.,a' %
Che oae Of a.om.lers in applying Liquids
iu.o tne pasa. passages for catarglai
troubles, the propgictoEs prepare Ely g
Liquid Cream Balm. Price incud;nk the
spraying tube is IS cents. Druggists ar IVY
mail. Tie LIQUID .mbodios the medicinal
properties Of she solid preparation. Cream
Balm is quickly absorbed by tbe membrane
ami does not dry NJ the sacrations but
changes 'hem % na5ulal and healthy
character Ely Brothers, So Warren St,
New York
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-08-25
That Thr0bbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you, if you used D..
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers
have proved their matChless merit for Sick
and Nervous Headaches. Thev make pure
blood and strong nerves and build up your
health. Easy to take. Try them. Only Csc.
Money back If not cured. Sold by r b.
FIR &C, Druggist.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-08-25
DORCHESTER CUUN TY.

In Dorchester county, the storm was the
worst that has been experienced there for
fifteen years OF more. Damage was doGe
to buildings and fields, and in Cambridge
especially was the damage heavy 10 build
iE&-. Boats were blown from their moor
ings ana cEimncga sHept down.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-08-25

Or Saturday, September i, MessIs. Tull
aud War5u,ton vii visit Oxford and play
q game with thaU clu0.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-08-25

hartford COUNTY.


In Harford county hail the size OF mans
Thumb fell near Havre Dc Grace and fell so
thickly that it covered the road. The
growing corn which was drying up because
of the drought, wns liattened to the ground
by the force OF the storm. barn on the
farm of Crawford Thompson, a short dist
ance FROM Havre dc Grace was blown down,
and his son, Hugh, aged abort thirty-fv
years, who was in the barn at the time,
was caught under the falling timber and
killed. Neighbora ct onoe began to search for
him 50 that they might rescue him if pos
sible, but his dead body was found early
Sunday morning buried under mass of
wheat.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-05
WRECKED SAIL LORS RESCUED
After Great Suffering the Crew of the
EllersIee Are Taken From the Wreck
by steamship

Boston, October 3.-The British
steamer Amana, Captain Carr, from
Samarang, Java, via ST. MichaeIs, ar
rived this afternoon, having on board
the captain and thirteen of the crew
of the Liverpool ship Ellerslie, which
was abandoned at sea, dismasted and
waterlogged- The steamer rescued
the men on September 29th, after they
had been buffeted about by fearful
seas for ten days. The master of the
Ellerslie is Captain Llewellyn Cook.
One member of the crew was lost over
board on September 18th.
The Ellerslie sailed from Passagoula,
Miss, on August 18th for Liverpool.
She was a three-masted wooden ship of
1,346 tons.
Captain Cook states that the Ellers
lie saiIed August 18th with nearly a
million feet of pine lumber for Liver
pool and had light winds until Septem-
ber 3rd, after which a succession of
gales was encountered, developing on
the 18th into a perfect hurricane.
During the next few days the wind
blew at the rate of eighty miles an
hour at times, the vessel rolling and
pitching in a terrible manner. The
men were forced ITO the forecastle head
Ito prevent being carried overheard
The Sufferings of the men became in
tense through lack of fresh water, the
supply having become exhausted. At
ter the masts went by the board the
vessel was relieved somewhat and the
gale moderated soon afterwards. The
crew set to work clearing away the
mass of wreckage from the deck in
order to secure a donkey boiler with
which to condenSe the salt water.
About eight gallons of sea water were
thus condensed and the crew were
given small drinks diluted with lime
juice.
During all these days the vessel was
being made the toy of the waves, the
crew endeavoring by means of signals
to attract the attention of passing YES
sells. Three or four steamers passed
within sight of the shipwrecked, but
apparently did not see their signals of
distress, or at least they paid no aitten-
ton to them.
Finally on the 20th, at o'clock p.
m. Captain Cook saw a faint streak
of smoke far away to the eastward,
and all hands eagely watched the vol
ume grow in size until a faint outline
| of a steamer was finally made out on
the horizon. The stump of the main
mast was now utilized for distress
| flags, and not only the British jack,
| but a bunch of the international code
! signals was nailed to it to attract the
attention of the oncoming steamer
| The latter proved to be the Amana
Java for Boston, and was soon within
| hailing distance. The steamers boats
were speedily lowered and after sew
| er-a1 Intellectual efforts to get the men
| off the wreck from. the side of their
| vessel. the boats were pulled under
| the jibboom and by means of lines the
| men were lowered from this part OF
\ the wreck and taken on board the
steamer. The Ellershe was then Sci
| on fire.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-05
A Fatal Shooting Near Salisbury

A fearful tragedy occurred about
four miles from this place yesterday
afternoon in which D. F. Swaringen
was shot and killed by his brother-in-
law, William G. Henson
Swaringen and Henson had before
the time of the tragedy been on the
best of terms, and the murder was a
shock and surprise to the community.
Reports differ as to the cause leading
up to the shooting. By some 1t is said
that Swaringen, who ran a diStillery,
became angry at Henson for retailing
liquor lest suspicion might rest on him
for blockading. He expostulated with
Henson andl ne word led on to another
until Henson pulled his pistol from his
pocket and fired, the bullet taking
effect in Swaringen's stomach. Othei
say that there had been some feeling
between the two men and that the
tragedy was it's elimination.
Swaringen died in about an hour af-
ter he was shot.
Henson was captured at his home to-
day and had no knowledge of his
brothers death.
He was placed in Jail at AlbemarIe.
Salisbury TTuth-Index October 3.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-05
HARD ON THE PORTO R!CANS
Salaries and Expenses of Court Officers
Paid by Porto Rico-Ffnes, Costs and
Fees Paid TO the United State.

Washington, October 3.-Mr. Trace
well, the comptroller Of the treasury.
has rendered a decision as to the paw
ment of court expenses and cornpensa-
ton Of United States deputy narshals
connected with the United States dis
rict court of Porto Rico; the disposal
Of the funds earned by them: 30 what
authority the marshal should REPORT
and account for the disbursement of
funds coming into his hands and the
use any supply Of books and blanks
neeied for his Office. These questions
involve an Interpretation of that part
OF the Porto Rican act relating TO he
courts Of the island. The comptro' Ter
hole that the Porto Rican arl differ
emit -eS this court from Other United
Sta district cour.s, either IN IN.
state or territories and that the sal
aries OF its officers, 3ncludins that Of
deputy maIshalS Shall a. D.1 out os
the Porto R1can treasury: tha. the ex-
pefiseS OF al these offices shall be paid
out OF the Porto Rdcan treas Try and
also that all fees earned by tleIn are
20 be accounted for and fer1r.e ed TO
the United States.
The comptroller further decides that
all operating expenses of the court
should be- paid by the United States;
that the fines and costs and fees ci1arg-
ed and collected by the marshal shall
be paid into the treasury Of the United
States; that the marshal shall report
To the attorney general of the United
safes and TO the accounting offices Of
the United States; that the depuy
marshals shall be paid their compensa-
ton from the Porto Rican treasury
and that the department OF justice Is
required to furnish the United States
marshal with all necessary blanks for
his office.