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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23

carpines chaska, brother 70 Lzette,
had met his death.
perhaps you're right" said Dean.
'Halt them again. Conroy, you go
with Sergt. Bruce"
Eagerly a young trooper, carbine in
hand, sprang up and stood by the SER
geant's side as the latter repeated his
warning signal. Obediently, yet not
too promptly, showing evident desire
10 get where they could peer over the
rayine and count the number of white
men and horses, the Indians again
drew rein, this time barely 100 yards
away. Then Bruce and Conroy, hold
ing up their emptied hands. strobe for
ward along the grassy slope, making
the further sign: "Dismount."
In those days few of our cavalry
wore, when on Indian campaign, the
forage-cap with its crossed sabers
and distinguishing letters. Nothing in
the dress or accoutrements of the men
thus advancing TO meet the Indian
emissaries would give TO the latter any
clew as to the troop or regiment to
which they belonged. Could they see
the horses, however. the matter would
he settled at once. The II. s. brand,
with that OF the number of the regi-
ment and letter of the troop, showed on
every cavalry mount in the service,
and the ogallallas knew the ear-marks
of two, at least, of our cavalry regi-
ments in '6s as well as they did the cut
OF their own hair. But in the modesty
of the non-commissioned officer Bruce
had moderated his own prominence in
Indian eyes. Not only did these keen
observers know every officer by sight,
and have for him some distinguishing
name of their own, but many trooper,
easily singled out from his fellows be-
cause of his stature, or the color of his
hair, or some physical popularity. was
as well known as his captain or lieuten-
ant, and Bruce, ex-trooper of the
Scots greys, and now model sergeant
OF Yankee cavalry, was already n
marked man in the eyes of the south
ern Sioux. Brule, Minneconjou and
Ogallalla knew him we'll - his aquiline
beak, 10 which the men would some
times slyly allude, having won him the
Indian appellative of Posh Kopee or
Big Nose.
Before the two parties came with
in fifty yards Of each other, therefore,
watchers along the ravine saw the
quick exchange OF significant glances
between the young braves. "Twig
that?" whispered Trooper Blaine, in
low, emphatic tone. "Those fellows
know 'Scotty' just as well as we
do"
All the sam" leaving their trained
ponies to Nib lie at the scanty bunch
grass, the two came straight forward
with extended hands and cordial
Glow, colah!" on their lips, one of
them adding in agency English:
want talk chief. Indian poor. Heap
sick" (And here he clasped his stom-
ach with both hands.) want coffee,
sugar. bread"
"All right" said Bruce promptly,
noting the while how the rowing
black eyes searched the edge OF the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23

ravine. "Stay here. Don't come
nearer. You got buffalo ment?"
A grunt was the reply of one, a
cultural Buffalo, yes" the answer Of
the other
Bring tongues, then" and Bruce
touched his own. Five" and he threw
forward the outspread right hand,
rapidly touching in succession the
thumb and four fingers I'VE give both
and Bruce illustrated as he spoke.
"That's ALI" he finished abruptly,
with the well-known Indian sign that
plainly tells 81 have spoken-there is
nothing more 20 say" then calmly
turned his back. and, bidding Conroy
follow, started to return 10 his com
radcs at the ravinc.
But Indian diplomacy was unsatis-
fed. The Sioux had found big Nose
TO be one of the soldiers in the field
He, at least, was of the hated troop
that fought and chased Burning Star
and killed Chaska. The trail told
them there were nearly dozen in the
party, all or shod horses, with two In
lead-spare mounts or pack-horses
doubtless--so they had extra rations
and had come far; but why were
they going this way, so far west oil
the usual road to the Big Horn posts
Why were they so few In number
Where were the rest? Why were they
hiding here in the ravinc, instead o.
marching? Answer 10 this last ques
ton was easy enough. IL was Il
keep out of sight Of Indian eyes, and
needed no excuse. There was some
thing behind this mysterious pres
ence of ten or twelve soldiers In thu
southern foothills, and Aiachpealoti
would expect OF his scouts full in
formation. hence tho instant move
ment on part Of one Of the two braves
10 follow.
Impressively. Bruce turned agar
and waved him bncls. go, get buf
falo tongue" said he. cor no trade
Keep away from our tcpces." and h
drew with his spurred boot-heel
jnggcd line across the turf. "You
side" said he, indicating the slope Il
the southeast OF the line. This
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23
THE SONG OF THE HOE.


tWritten IN = rotate fdtchj
~chug. ehug. bring us the jug.
Master II dry with toll;
Many a sultry hour he's dug.
Coaxing the sulen soil:
Hut his brow must sweat and his AIMS
grow weary,
All for the love OF his tots and dearie:
And his dreams are swift II his step be
slow"
This was the hum OF the weary hoe.
All of summers day.
"chugity. chug. chugity. chInkl
Now that was the sound OF stone, THINK
But there's many stone on which 10
catch
In life's half-acre potato-patch;
Chugity, chinkety, one more row..
This was the merry lit of the hoe,
All OF sultry day.
"Chug. swish: Oh how wish
That the sun would tumble faster;
For / almost crack with the weight on my
back
or the hand OF my sturdy masterl
But ah! he has measured the length OF my
shade,
He is cleaning the clay from my ringing
blade,
And now for the cottage that we well
know"
This was the cry OF the happy hoe.
Under the fading day.
'.chug. chInk, the calm stars blink:
Night hath many charms;
Master is dreaming OF me. think.
Wrapped I'm his fond wife's arms:
And a wee. pink hand is clutching tight
The tin horse bought with our toll night;
IT'S the weaker arm that makes me 60"
This was the droning dream OF the hoe.
Until the east was gray.
John G. Neihardt. In Youths Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23
CHAPTER XVIII.

Remonstrance on part OF his men
would have been violation OF their
rules of order. Obedient to the lieuten-
ants instructions, Sergt. Bruce, with
evident reluctance, lowered his hand.
Whoever these Indians were they well
understood the principles that gov
erned civilized warfare. They well
knew that the white soldiers would re-
spect flag of truce, though in their
own vernacular they referred 10 the
sacred emblem only as fool flag"
and sometimes used il, as did the Mo-
docs five years later, TO lure officers
into ambush and deliberately murder
them. They knew the white soldiers
would take no advantage of foemen
gathered for conference or parley, and
thus far the Sioux themselves had OBJ
served the custom which the Modocs
basely violated when in cold blood they
slaughtered Gen. Candy and the peace
commissioners sent TO treat with them,
Confidently, therefore, came the two
young warriors. but as Dean raised
himself from the ground and was
about TO step forward the sergeant
spoke:
"Beg pardon. sir, but these fellows
know all our officers. They would rec
ognize you at once. The word would
20 10 Red Cloud faster than any pony
could gallop. Let me meet them. OF
let one OF the men,"
The ponies were coming at lops
now, and not an instant was 10 be lost
The safety OF his command might pos
ably depend on their not being recog
pixed - Of the troops before whos'
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23
STORY OF AFRICAN LOVE.
A knnir Maiden Who Considered
Herself worth More Thas
Ten Cows.

An amusing incident IL quoted by
III. T. Finck, in recent volume on
primitive end curious customs, which
indicates how easily utilitarian con-
siderations may gain the supremacy
among Africans.
A traveller knew n girl named Yam
Mkt, who refused to marry a young
Kaflir sutton, although she confessed
that she liked him.
81 cannot take him." she said, "as
he can offer only ten cows for me,
and my father wants IS"
The traveller observed that IL was
not kind OF her father to let few
cows stand in the way of her hap
piness; but the African damsel did
not fall in with his sentimental views
in the case. Business and vanity were
to her much more important matters
than individual preference, and she
exclaimed, excitedly:
"What! You expect my father TO
give me away for ten cows? That
would be a fine sort of bargainl
Am l not worth more than Gill, for
whom the Tambuki chief paid IL
cows last week? / am pretty, l can
cook, sew, crochet, speak English, and
with all these accomplishments you
want my father to dispose of me
for ten miserable cows? Oh, sir, how
little you esteem mel No, no, my
father is quite right in refusing 10
yield in this matter. Indeed, in my
opinion, he might boldly ask 30 cows
for me, for am worth that much"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23

thing OF merit, absolute genuine merit, they
appreciate it and never hesitate TO make
liberal use Of il. II Is merit that counts for
the enormous sale Of Cascarcts-ovcr six
million boxes last year. II is the best bowel
and liver regulator in the world and sells
at prices that suit everybody-l0c, 25c and
Soc box, put UP IN tablet form, ana every
tablet stamped &c. G. c." There is no
waste. Cascarets are easy to take and are
sold by the makers under an absolute guar
antce 10 refund the money X Cascarets do
not prove satisfactory. a Doc box is enough
for whole months treatment for the
worst case. Every sufferer Is urged TO give
Cascarcts an immediate trial.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23

IL. | weigh 1856 pounds, and | believe
It is peruna that has given me such
good health. -. Makinson.
As a result of the changeable eli
mate, catarrh has become one OF the
most prevalent and universal diseases
known to man. Nearly one-third OF
the people OF the United States are
afflicted with catarrh in some of its
many phases and stages. Add TO tins
the fact that catarrh rapidly tends TO
become fixed or chronic, also the fur
Their fact that il is capable OF producing
great many other diseases, and we
begin 10 realize the true nature of this
dread disease.
So formidable has catarrh become
that in every city or town OF any size
numerous doctors are TO be found who
make the treatment OF catarrh spe.
cialty. OF course n great deal OF good
is accomplished in this way. but as
yet a comparatively small number Of
the people can avail themselves OF this
treatment because Of the great expense
necessarily attached TO il.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23
Low Hate winter Tours to the
sunny south.

The Mobile & Ohio will run Special Low
Rate Excursions, good until June the first,
permitting invalids and others to stop at
hrst.class hotels enroute at very nominal
rates TO all points in Alabama, Mississippi,
Georgia, Florida, Cuba, Central and South
America. Low Rate Homeseekers LIST and
Ord Tuesday Of each month. One Way Set
tiers same days az Very Low Rates. Any
ticket agent or j. T. Poe. G.. + NJ Mobile,
Ala. G; NJ. Shepard, @. 7. A., Mobile, Ala.
Bldg, Chicago, H., West Fort Street, De-
troit, Mich.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23

To all such people Dr. Hartman's
remedy, Peruna, comes as great boon.
Not only is it more successful IN cur
ing catarrh than the treatment OF the
catarrh specialists, but IL is within the
reach Of every person in this land.
Peruna can be bought at any drug store,
and is a remedy without equal for
catarrh in all forms, coughs, colds, bron-
chitis, consumption, and all climatic
diseases of winter.
Peruna is not n guess, nor an expert
ment; il is an absolute, scientific GER
tainty. Peruna cures catarrh wherever
located. Peruna has no substitutes
no rivals. Insist upon having Peruna.
Let no one persuade you that some 9TH
or remedy will do nearly as well. There
is no other systemic remedy for catarrh
but Pcruna.
Mr. Byron j. Kirkhuff, attorney,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23

Many doctor
bills ca n b c
saved by the
use of Peruna.
| have all my
friends taking
Pcruna, and |
have h G a + d
nothing b II {
praise ( + o IN
them. Last fall
/ had a bad
cough. | took
four bottles of
Peruna and it
cured me. l
am inclined to-
W n d 3 con.
sumption, a :
all my family
hnrn dicl with
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23

Account the Inauguration, the Big -Four.
Chesapeake a Ohio Route 1.-THE Rhine, Alps
and Battlefield lsinel, will sell tickets ~ one
fare Tor round trip, March LIST, 2nd, Bird. good
20 leave Washington until March Sth. Ad.
dress J G. Tucker, Gen. Nor. ACT, 23i Clark
St., Chicago.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23

When srewd ignorance resorts 20
questionable methods the conhdIng
public has TO pay the freight.-Chi-
caqo Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23

Roach from North Dakota person
Columbus Ohio written from
Washington c., Senator Roach
persuaded friend have used Peruna as tonic ana am
appetite friends that Is remarkably erica
a complaint OF
N. Lamore, North Dakota.
No other remedy can take the place OF Peruna
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23

lie il fool who thinks that others
DO not think.--Chicago Daily NewA
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23

Mr.. Ed. j. MalSinson, contractor and
builder, 6l0 Grand Block, Wabash
Street, st. Paul, Mimi, says:
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23

my endorsement. B. J. Kirkhuff.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving q
full statement OF your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis
Address DR.. Hartman, president OF the
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23

The Chicago and Florida Special (via Cir
cinnati) Is magnificent travelling palace.
Exclusively Pullman equipment Solid
train Of diners, observation cars. drawing
room sleepors; all through without change,
Chicago 10 st. Augustine.
ANY ticket office, Big -Four Route, Monon-
Southern Ry., Plant System or Florida East
Coast Ry viii gladly give complete details.
. ~Aeen4
The thinner the wine Of wisdom the fast
a. a. will run out.~lsans Horn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23

counsellor at law,
writes from COL
Gates avenue,
Brooklyn. n. Y,
the following:
II have used
your Peruna for
catarrh and find
its curat Nv o
powers all you
recommend. IL
cured me OF a
very bad attack
and though /
su IT ere d for
years l feel en-
tirely relieved,
and il il will
benefit others,
/ gladly give il
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-03-23
neniInn All Rccordr.

A man must be greater than his work.
Rims Horn
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-14
Notice Of eiusi Settlement.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
l John NJ. Towne, deceased. Notice is here.
by given, that on Monday the :Dth day Of
December A. D., 1901, being one Of he regular
days OF the December term of the county
RADIO, l, Ellen NJ. Townc. adm tratrix Of
said estate. will appear before the iudg. Of
said court, present my final settlement ms
such ndiniuistrntrix pray the approval Of
the same, and will then apply TO be discharR-
ed AS snch administrators. At which time
and place any person in interest may appear
and present objections to the same II Wnv
there be.
Dated at La J,intn, Colorado, November
%, 1901. -
ELLEN NJ TOWNE.
Administrators Of the estate of John NJ.
T0wne. deceased.
First publication. November 70. 1901.
Last publication December -. iaUi.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-14

Christmas candies at Sherman &
Forbes.
Go to Sherman & Forbes for.
Christmas candies.
G. S. Thompson, undertaken and
embalmer. Phone No ais.
MONEY TO LoAN-Small amounts
on good security. Inquire box 1886.
]. G. Washburn has purchased
the Ed. Gardner residence proper
ty on San uan avenue.
We have no catch prices, but
sell everything as low as a living
profit will allow, and will not be
undersold. Call and get our prices.
Sherman 4 Forbes.
Charles N. Jackson, secretary
of the Farm Investment Company,
OF Greeley, Colo, was in town
Thursday, on business connected
with sheriH's sale. which took
place in this cit, on that day.
Fred BIattenburg, OF Prescott,
AriZ., who has been visiting old
time friends in La Junta for sever.
al days, left on No. 2 last Wednes-
day night for Des Moines, Iowa,
w.,ere he will spend the holidays $
with relatives.
We understand that Manager
Burg has succeeded in securing the
Daniel Frawley Theatrical Com.
pany, in "Secrt Service" for De-
cember 76th. at the La Junta The.
atre. The Frawley Company is
one OF the strongest on the road
to. o.day, and its coming to this city
will undoubtedly meet with the ap-
probation it deserves. The Com
pany will come here from the Ia
bor Grand Opera House in Denver,
where il is now playing to the
largest houses Of the season.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-14

The La Junta Board Of Trade
might secure few pointers from
= Manzanola organization Of sim
liar nature. They are entertaining
q proposition for . beet sugar fac
tory, and will also organize . CON-
pany to bore for oil. A pledge Of
4,seo acres was secured Tor the
faetosy 1t ; recent meeting, and =
committee was appointed TO wait
upoa G. n. Mcvey, president Of
the Douldes OIL coupany, and in
Vie him % inspscs the local field
with . view 70 osgseizing = COM
pany, should his sepoet be of IA
voreb!e nature. Masxanola has
bees classsd ~ being IN he oil
heit ~ expests, aDd local capieal.
~ are much i6eefeseed ID The
oeopos;sien q. siakiag : test sell.
IA lussn eapsfalises evidenely b.
Dfove shae Il = beeess % BE saeis-
III uish Ne eeod tAiaes that re
nasoody hase estbes than TO ~ to
S1pse lhae - ese ~ - snSe d.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-14

II is no very great wonder that
populism thrived and prospered IN
Kansas, if there is any truth in the
following hard luck story, related
Of man who lives on the banks
Of the classic Missouri. Just after
he paid his taxes on piece Of
land last year it was washed away
BY the river. Just before taxes
were due this year the river gave
the land back to him and he is
compelled to pay taxes on it again.
Although mother esrth has repu-
tation for stability, this proves the
truth Of the old aphorism that
there is absolutely nothing quite
SO sure as death and taxes.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-14
so.,ee Of F,o., ses.,.m.ot.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
J Helen Mcneil deceased. Notice is hereby
given, that on Monday the 18th day Of
Decemi'er. A. H.. 1901. i,eing one Of the regu-
lar day. Of the December term Of tho county
RADIO, l. John W. Mcneil administrator Of
said estate. will appear before the judge Of
said court. present my hna settlement as
sich administrator pray the approval Of
the same. and will then apply to le dis
charged AS such administrator. Al which
time nnh place any person IN interest may
any there be. ..-...
Dated at La Junta, Colorado. November
20, 1901.
JOHN W. M'NEIL.
Administrator Of the estate of Helen Mcneil,
deceased.
First publication, November 20, 1901.
Last pub ubIicatiou, December -, 1901.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-14

We now have as the chief ex-
ecutive Of the nation a man who is
ststrictly business" in the best
sense. Politics and personal am
bition have been consigned to a
back seat, except that the presi
dent undoubtedly believes thai the
best politics and the surest method
of establishing his own fame is to
strive only for the welfare OF the
nation and of the people. Colo
RADIO Springs Gazette.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-14

The prayer Of Robert Louis
Stevenson, "The day returns and
brings us the petty round Of irri
tating concerns and duties. Help
US to play the man; help us to
perform them with laughter and
kind faces. Let cheerfulness
abound with industry. Bring us
to our resting beds weary and CON
tent and undishonored, and grant
us in the end the gift CT sleep.
Amen"
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-14
Severn, Person. Of ch.,.e.s, Wanted

WANTED-SEvERA PERSONS OF CHAR
W acter and good reputation IN ench state
aud advertise old established wealthy btsi-
ness house Of solid financial standing. Salary
$500 weekly with expcnses additional. all
pay ayable in cash each Wednesday direct from
hend offices. Horse and carringc furnished.
when necessary. References. Enioss self
addressed stamped enyelope. Debt Mama
ger, as Caxton Building. Chicago.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-14
THE Santa Fe has discovered

THE Santa Fee has discovered
that editors journeys on that rail
road only average fifty miles. This
fact eiectually disposes of the
musty joke about newspapermen
riding on passes to save board
bills. They stay at home even
more than the ordinary mortal who
isn't a privileged character and
doesn't carry a pass around in his
pocket. ... a...
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-14
SoME MORE LOCAL iTEMs.

Toys al Tue didCc DIuS StoIG.
Juvenile books tor the children
at the Palace Drug Store.
For monuments and tombstones
see John T. Russell.
The La Junta Hardware Com
pany will repair your harness.
Stark & Co. have a big line OF
new aud secondhand stoves they
are selling cheap.
Thompson displays some beau
tiful creations in ceramic art, suit
able for holiday gifts.
Say! Do you know that Sher-
man & Forbes sell Christmas cand-
les at rock bottom prices1
Mayhem House Furnishing Co
undertaking and embalming. Day
phone, "A; night phone, 1874,
"Gem Flour" best in the market
Ever, sack guaranteed or money
refunded. La jun,a Milling Co.
/ Don't you think one Of those
beautiful combination book-ca
al Thompson's would make suit
able holiday present.
We do all kinds Of clothes clean.
ing and -dyeing. First class work;
pricesareascnable. Giveus a trial.
La Junta Steam Laundry.
For RENr- Five-room house:
stable; two cisterns; bearing frui,
trees; first block in Home Place.
Inquire Of ]. X. Klein or 6. A.
kilgore.
For stoves, ranges, graniteware,
queensware, glassware, beds and
bedding, and in fact everything in
the housekeeping line. see H. H.
Clark, west Gran ada street.
Miss Humphry is making spec
ial preparation for payday and
Christmas trade. She will not
have 'grab SALE" but you will be
sure to get your N oney's worth, as
every hat in the house, either trim
med or untrimmed, street or dress
hat for ladies', misses or children,
will be genuine bargain, and you
won't be disappointed. Library
building.
Euclid Lodge, No. o4, A.F; & A.
NJ. at a regular meeting held last
Tuesday evening, elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing
term: Worshipiul master, G. A.
Beerbohm; senior warden, c. K.
Buckley; junior warden, c. w.
Bomgardner; treasurer, T. M.
Finney; secretary, r. A. Steen.
The officers are to be installed
Christmas eve.
The s,664.siI passengers car.
ried over Santa Fe system lines
the last fiscal year travelled in the
aggregate 5r4.o37,o47 miles. or ;
little more than 90 miles per pas
senger. Considering the lact that
SO many made long trips to Cali
fornia, the percentage of short
trippersr must have been quite
large to bring the average down to
less than . hundred.
At the morning service in the
Methodist church tomorrow, Pre-.
siding Elder !. r. Harris will
preach and administer the Sacra-
ment Of the Losd's Suppes, this
being the sscond quarterly meesisg.
AZ the evening service, .he pastor.
Rev. Kenneth noeey, will preach
especially to tbe yousg people Of
The Epworth League, subject
.rThe Good Exanple q Youth. I"
Speeia1 music q bosh services.
All cuedial1y invited.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-14
Stockholders Meeting.

A MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS
"A OF the First National Bank Of La Juntn,
No. 1907, is hereby called to Ike held at the
January 5. 1909. Mt I y. M. to elect II board Of
directors aud to transact such other busi-
ness ns may i,s. lawful.
First publication December I. 1901.
Inst publication January I, l!Oa.