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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

When the virginian who lived n
the wretched log cabin with a fam
ily OF seven had told me that 80 acres
of his land was solid coal bed, |
asked him IL his deed was all right.
"Never had no deed, sah," he rather
proudly replied.
"But have you no papers ut alp"
"No paper Z all, sab. Jest squat
ted down on this we're land 30 years
ago, and hev bin we're ever since"
"But n you have no papers won't
the owner come along some day and
bounce your"
mot skassly. sah-not skassly.
That IL 90 say, sab, that the real own
err has come along three different
times and tried il. and every time he
got killed and had 10 give IL up.
Deeds and SIGH things arc all right
'nuff In their way. hut my old gun,
with n bari seven feet long, IL o
heap better right around yere-"---
Washington Post
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11


Her eyes like quiet pools are clear.
Her placid face Is sweet and fair.
The frost or many a vanished year
Lies In her hair
Che has no memory OF vows
Exchanged beneath an April moon,
Nor whispered converse meath the
boughs
OF rose-brlght June.
she never planned her wedding gown.
This sweet old maiden true and good.
For her life held no sacred crown
or motherhood.
Yet TO the shelter OF her side
The little orphan children press.
IT'S known she mothers far and wide
The motherless.
The poor and suffering love her WELL
Such ready sympathy she shows;
The sorrow-burdened freely tell
To her their woes.
With fate she never wages strife
IL must be since God knows best
And so she lives her useful life.
Blessing and blest.
She strews the thorny path with flowers
And turns the darkness into day.
And as we clasp her hand In ours
We can but say:
Dear friend. so rich I'm love and truth,
With large, warm heart and steadfast
mind
Twas well for some that in your youth
The men were blind.
baltimore Sun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11
MRs. JOHN WILLIAMS.

toms, and no woman should allow
herself to reach such a perfection of
misery when there is absolutely no
need of IL. The subject of our por-
trait in this sketch, Mrs Williams of
Englishtown, Nd, has been entirely
cured of such illness and misery by
Lydia Il. Pinl<ham's Vegetable Com
pound, and the guiding advice of Mrs.
Pinkham of Lynn, Mass.
No other medicine has such record
for absolute cures. and no other medi-
cine is "just as good" Women who
want n cure should insist upon getting
Lydia Il. PinlShan's Vegetable Com
pound when they ask for il at store.
Anyway, write letter 90 Mrs. Pink
ham Mt Lynn, Mass, and tell her all
Your troubles Her advice is free.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11
How Horace Greeley Used to Amuse
Himself at the Expense of His
Good Wife.

Fun at the expense of his wife, pro-
vided he were the originator of IL
gave Horace Greeley much innocent
pleasure-wherein he was not unlike
many another man of less distin
guished character. Illustrative is this
incident, round in Lippincott's:
Mr.. Greeley enjoyed a holiday In
the country with the enthusiasm OF a
boy. All his cares and troubles were
left behind him, locked up In his desk
in the Tribune office. Mrs. Greeley
was different from her noted husband
in this respect. She brought her
cares along with her, and among them
that OF keeping Mr.. Greeley within
bounds. One day she kept at him till
he said
"All right, mother; whatever you
tell me to do the rest OF the day I'll do"
An hour or two later they were
getting into rowboat for trip to
Iona island, rural paradise sur
rounded by the waters OF the Hudson.
Mrs. Greeley stepped in first. sat
down, and placed her parasol with tho
handle resting on the seat and the
other end on the bottom of the boat;
then glancing up at Mr.. Greeley, who
was waiting to get into the boat, she
called out:
"Now, Horace, be sure TO step on
my parasol and break il getting into
the boat"
"All right, just as you say" re-
sponded Horace, cheerfully, and down
came his foot on the parasol, and
completely wrecked IL.
Mrs. Greeley looked daggers AZ him
all the way TO the island. Horace
himself was in the best OF moods.
often chuckling softly TO himself, as
II he had just thought OF good joke.
He made matters right when they
pot back 10 the Peekskll sido ny buy
ing Mrs. Greeley new parnsoi, and
handing Il 70 her with the bantering
remark;
"There, mother, Is brand-new
sunshade for you. much finer than
the old one; and now don't you ever
tell me 90 step on IL unless you ex-
pect me 10 do II. I always obey the
orders OF my superior officer"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

girl. II might have been an expert
cnced widow Indeed"
"But you are glad IL wasn't, are you
not?" she asked, anxiously.
ayes, my child"
"Does my question then indicate that
am child?"
"Yes. my child"
81 don't see why"
Because you are still--a child" She
was not satisfied.
"Mr. Somers, / want you TO think
well of me always, and the thought that
may meet you sometime doesn't en-
barrass me now. Ii would not embar-
rass me IL did meet you-even il l
should meet you tomorrow. But wish
you to know all about me, and am go
ing to tell you everything from the be-
ginning"
"No. indeed, you shall not" he said.
quickly. She lifted her head, startled.
"Why Motif l choose? / am not
afraid TO trust YOU"
"Nol mol Miss Frances"
"Ah, am a woman againi"
"Yes, n woman of n charm so sweet
and a heart so true that Richard Son.
ers must arm himself. Not your honor,
but mine, the honor of your husband.
is at stake, and you promised to regard
that always"
"And / shall, sir; only tell me how"
"Why, have promised my friend not
to seek to find out, or permit anyone
to tell me anything about you. may
not let even you inform me. You must
not"
She was silent, disturbed, and won
dering at his intense earnestness.
Then she said, in awe at the mystery
Of it all: "When we part tonight we
are TO meet as friends no more? You
may never take my hand in yours and
speak kindly to me again? Oh, sir, you
do not know, you do not know what
your tenderness has done for the girl
no, the woman you call child. You
do not know what IL is to have missed
a fathers care, mothers"
"Hush!" he cried, mot one word
more. You are making IL hard-hard
for me to keep faith with my friend.
You are betraying his secret" She
threw off his hand and arose suddenly,
with an abandon of passion that over
whelmed him.
"What a mockery! what a mockeryi
I am ashamed-ashamedl IL is / who
am betrayed" He had arisen also,
full Of emotion and almost unnamed
"Never-at my hands. chose the
words deliberately. / will honor and
protect you-to the best Of my ability;
but my ability ends where my promise
began. All is based upon my contract
with Francis Brodnar, my friend"
"Friend-friend!" she said, bitterly;
sin Gods name, sir. what am TO you"
lie was too deeply affected TO answer at
once. When he did his voice was un-
steady.
ITO Be Continued
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

ment before n witness, with this adj
dition, fixes everything. Don't sulk
now, Dick; it won't be long" .
II was not thinking of myself,
said Somers. Good night" He stood
n moment in thought, then turned 10
his companion. In the darkened but
not dark room he saw a slender, girl
ish figure near him, the face bent for
ward and hidden in her hands.
Come he said. cheerfully, 'let us
sit down and talk IL all over. IL Is
true we are married, but that Is no
reason why we shouldn't be friends, /
suppose. IL you will find me n chair,
/ am sure you will confer n great IA
vor. by the way, what shall call
you? Madam or Mrs. Somers' sounds
too awfully formal. Shall say"
"Call me Frances" she said, simply
She understood without Analysing
that he was trying TO make IL easier
for her, and was grateful.
"Francesl What n beautiful namel
I like II already because 10 Is the
feminine of Francis. Yes, the arm
chair will do, and / shall sit here by
the table. And you? oh, seem 20
see you snug in the rocker in front
This, / suppose, Is the proper arrange
ment for a family party when the
meter isn't working; but know very
little about IL. / never was married
before, and suppose you are equally
In the dark" IL made him happy 60
hear her friendly little laugh. even
though II was instantly checked.
by the way" he continued. do you
know anything Of ms2 / am to ask
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11
DO YOU FEEL LIKE THISp
Pen Picture for Women.

/ am so nervous, there is not
well inch in my whole body. am SO
weak at my stomach and have indi-
gestion horribly, and palpitation of
the heart, and a1a losing flesh. This
headache and baclachc nearly kills
me, and yesterday / nearly had hyster-
les there is a weight in the lower part
of my bowels bearing down all tho
time, and pains in my groins and
thighs; ! cannot sleep, walk, or sit,
and j believe i am diseased all over
no one ever suffered as / do"
This is n description Of thousands Of
cases which come TO Mrs. Pinkham's
attention daily. An infamed and ul-
ceratcd condition of the neck of the
womb can produce all of these symp-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

~ his own hand closed above hers.
"Be not afraid, my child" he said;
call will be we'll" His voice, low and
sympathetic, was the first TO break the
silence of that room. The girl ceased
crying and her hand lay quiet within
his own. Then the doctor spoke in a
whisper:
wv are ready" he said TO a third
person; make the ceremony as brief
as possible" The other began:
Richard Somers, do you take this
woman to be thy welded wife, 10 live
together after Gods holy ordinance in
the holy state OF matrimony? Wilt thou
love her, comfort her, honor and keep
her in sickness and in health, and, for
salxing all others, keep thee only unto
her. so long as We both shall live?"
There was silence, and then Richard
Somers said gravely: 81 take this wom-
an TO be my lawful welded wife; and
shall comfort her. honor and keep her
in sickness and in health, TO the best of
my ability, as long as / shall continue
TO be her welded husband. is that
sufficient, sir, TO answer all legal re-
quirementsY
"That is sufficient" said the unknown
speaker. Frances, wilt thou have this
man TO be thy welded husband"
"To honor him at all times and in all
hours while life shall last?" said Som
ers, interrupting. ~ ask no more, no
less"
Then upon his hearing fell clear,
musical voice, flawless as the note of
dove. plaintive as the wind-harp OF
the pines:
"Yes," IL said, ''to honor him at all
times and In all hours while life shall
last, whether in the days to come we
meet again or we meet no more" He
lifted his head quickly, his hand closed
impulsively over hers, and a cry trem-
bled upon his lips.
THAT voice!" he said, deeply affected.
81 have heard-but no!"-his CHR
sank upon his breast; at cannot be-"
He caught the words OF the unknown
speaker beginning the invocation.
"Nol mol" he cried, almost flercely,
sit is a sacrilege!"
"Then," said the speaker, at is suf-
ficient TO say that under authority
vested in me by the state of Virginia
pronounce you man and WIFE" Som
ers stood silent and depressed. There
was whispered consultation; the
inner door opened softly and some one
passed out.
The scene and circumstances had
powerfully affected the doctor.
There were difficulties / had not
foreseen," he said, gravely, "but you
have safely passed them, my friends.
And now / must leave you. Dick,
have placed in your hands the honor
of a woman-and my own. | will re-
turn for you before it is light. Re-
member! The gas is now extinguished
and you may remove the bandage."
He drew the girl towards him tender
ly. "You may trust him implicitly.
For the rest, all is now safe. Good
night, and God bless you both" He
laid his hand reverently upon the
girls head, clasped his friends hand
and would have passed out, but the
hand he clasped restrained him, and
Somers spoke feelingly as he drew
him aside:
rs this necessary-this remaining?
Think how"
absolutely! I read a decision last
week, and i must have marriage
that will stand the test of the highest
court"
you read decision? Are you not
acting under the advice OF your law
yers?"
Lawyers be hanged! / know vir-
ginia law. a simple acknowledge
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
4. j. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known i. j,
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac.
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

Who are injured by the use Of coffee. Re
gently there has been placed in all the gro.
Gerry stores a new preparation called
GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes
the place of coffee. The most delicate stom'
ach receives il without distress, and but few
can tell it from coffee. II does not cost over
I as much. Children may drink il with
great benefit. Is cts. and 25 cts. per pack
age. Try IT, Ask for GRATN-O.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

A man recently swallowed his false teeth
and il drove him mad. Stomachs will stand
a great deal, but not everything. II yours
Is weak try Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
IL cures indigestion, constipation, kidney
and liver troubles, as well as malaria and
fever and ague. II is particularly effective
in all nervous affections, and is strongly rec
commended nj this season of the year when
the system is rundown and most susceptible
TO disease All druggists keep il.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11
sprinr Cleaninr Made Ea.y,

Much of the terror of spring cleaning may
be avoided by good management. Settled
weather should be selected for the work,
and everything necessary provided before
hand. Ivory Soap will be found best for
washing paints, floors and windows; il is
harmless, and effective in making the house
clean and fresh. ELIZA II. PARKER.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

Ask your grocer to-day TO show you pack
age of GRAIN-0, the new food drink thai
takes the place of coffee. The children ma,
drink it without injury as well as the adult
All who try il, like il. GRAlN-0 has thai
rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but il l..
made from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives il without distress. I the
price of coffee. l5c. and 25cts. per package.
Sold by all grocers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

Kemp's Balsam viii stop the Cough a.
once Go TO your druggist to-day and get :
sample bottle free. Large bottles 25 and 81
cents. Go at once: DELAYS are dangerous
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11
JudicIaI GnIIantrx.

Judge Ito female witness) How old are
your
Miss Passegh--I guess | am
pray do not be reckless with your guesses,
madam. We can allow you but three
chances at it."-Baltimore American.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

Upon the advice OF her best friend" an
Atchison woman discharged her hired girl
for impudence. The best friend" then
hired the girl herself. The two women no
longer speak.-Atchison Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

Moves the bowels each day. In order &c
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price % and SOC.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

Write to-day TO Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy,
n. Y, for a FREE sample of Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to shake into your shoes; Ii
cures chilbains, sweating damp, swollen,
aching feet. IL makes New or tight shoes
easy. A certain cure for Corns and Bun
ions. All druggists and shoe stores sell t. 25c.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

4 brave retreat may show greater cour.
age than foolhardy advance Rams Horn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11
begin with the baby

Stop loolsin' fer trouble an happiness II
look fer you.-lrving Bachelor.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11
You Can Gct AIIcn,r Foot-Ea.c FnEE,

Mistakes are the milestones in mans
life.-Chicago Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

and give Hoxsie's Group Cure for Coughs,
Colds, Bronchitis and Pneumonia, go through
the family ending with the grandmother
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever
used for all affections Of the throat and
lungs.-Wm. O. Endsley, Nanburen, Ind.
Feb. 10. 1900.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

You cannot be cheerful II YOU have dys.
pepsia. You won't have dyspepsia If you
chew Whites "Yucatan"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11
Lanes Family Medicine.

If YOU would be happy you must learn L
live a day at a time.-C Chicago Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

II is no trilng sin 70 trihe with sin
Rams Horn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

Don't Neglect Cough. Take Some HaIe's
Honey OF Horehound and Tar instanter.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

The official count of Mexico's populatio
last October made il I3.57O5i5.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

In business three things are necessary
knowledge, temper and time.-Feltham.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

The value OF Frances latest vintage i
estimated at 4,25S,0OO francs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

IL is no use praying for peace while you
take cream on your pickles. Rams Horn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

Some men rise in the world because they
are light weight.-Ram's Horn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11
Halls Family Pills are the best.

Then what is your reason for marrying
herr" II have no reason. I'm in love. -
Philadelphia Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AT
druggists refund moneyifit fails 70 cnrc. 2sc
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11

Her eyes like quiet pools are clear.
Her placid face Is sweet and fair.
The frost OF many a vanished year
Lies In her hair.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-05-11
OBEYING ORDERS.

ITO Be Continued
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-29
WANT TO CONF HERE
Sash and Door People Looking for
suitable Location.

Wichita is TO have at least two sash
and door factories The Crescent COM
pany of Winfield has already leased a
building in this city and will move here
and be ready for business before Febru-
airy !. The Jackson Lumber company
has sold its yard and will be engaged
in that business before the spring trade
opens. 1t was at first thought that these
TWO firms would combine. but 1t seems
that this will not happen, as the inter-
ested parties have not come to terms as
Yet. 1t is possible that they may after
one or the other is started. but things do
not look that way a present The Cres-
rent people are coming. and have already
ordered a car load Of goods shipped TO
this city. They have secured the build
ing now being constructed on North Wal
ter street
The local firm have not definitely de-
cided on their building. but as they have
several options on largo warehouses in
this city they will make their location
known in 4 very few days.
There is considerable building being
done this winter. and a great deal more
under contract for early spring work.
and the sash and door people from all
over the country are getting interested
fl Southern Kansas and Oklahoma and
want TO locate a branch house in this
city. Two firms besides tho5e mem
toned above have sent representatives to
this city 10 see If they can get a suit
able location for their plants.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-29
EVENT OF THE SEASON.
Elaborate Arrangements Made for
the Eiremen's Ball

enc Of the fine. eniovabIe and big
events Of the week VIII be the fireme n s
ban Tuesday evening at Garfield hail
Extensive arrangements are being made
10 make il n great success. The music
viii Re par-eNcellent and the deccra-
tons VIII he as artistic AS they possibly
eau be made. Tho dancing floor viii be
in frst-class shape and the program of
dances which has already been made
out. shows considerable taste IN the ar
ran cement OF the sets.
The committee on floor management
VIII have everything in prime order FOR
the accommodation oc the guests an6 Il
special expert will be placed in charge
of the heating and ventilation IF the
room.
The FIRE boys are selling tickets 20 the
best people I'm town. who are treating
them very generously liz recognition of
their loyalty 10 3uty iE the protection
NJ property. No city on this continent
has a better fire force than Wichita and
tire people are appreciatirg this TACT
When th9 city is asleep. they are .t~ake
and when the frst spark of fire 1noears
they are ready. i'm storm or in blizzard
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-29
MADAME NoRDlcA 70 CONE.
Prompt Response CT the City viii
Bring Her.


70 now remains for the music loving
people of Wichita ana those whose high
EST artistic taste seek only the best en-
teftainncHt. u say whether or not Mad
anne Noraica VIII appear i'm Wichita some
time rex March. Mr. .. a. BOYLE is row
IN correspondence with the management
wfo nave this prima donua' : d1ses 10
Nil. and be ls only awaiting q nr ,rlr.t
ard cordial RESPONSE from the citizens 81
Wichita as to his further course he
las already large list Of nares of
those il the c-ty VINO have voluntarily
subscribed ticSets and mauy Others have
suggested their names PROVIDING larcer
iist is made. Never in the history OF
Wichita has there ucen siVCn this 4noor-
tuuity Tor the claSsiCaly etGtltaI To
enjoy an evenings enteitairrnert fram
Wcrld-fas1ed artist AKA it is rare Vhen
such an opportCnity can be cTeses It IS
uo easy matter q induce Mldac-e Nor
dll2 70 appear here hut tins can be ac-
cor1pi she'd o. sufficient suhscri3sion
list. IL remains now for the ueonlc eli
Wichita 10 indicate hs ti.air promu- rctl-
rcs lion 60 Ar. Bowie wbcthtr or lo- Tile
brinc7rc of Madame Nof3iea here Viii IL.
appreciated
These who may intend to part8l1e of
this entertainment need net wait 10 be-
called uTon IS there vii he no Snccial
soliciting effort made blt any tma ba-
tween new ara Tuesday of this week
Barnes VIII Dee received ~ the Office az
SIR Boyle in the Hattirs block Thos
desiring q reservation ~ seats or ether
wise expecting 81 su1scsiac toward the
bringing 81 Madame Nord.Ca here can
their desire By telophouins or catins
fr-