The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-10-03

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and waved his hand with the air OF one
who accepts distinction as matter
OF course: then he took his big silver
watch and looked at il. He was the
only man in yincennes who owned
watch, and 50 the incident was im-
pressive. Father Gibault locked
pleased and already a murmur OF sp-
plause went through the audience NJ.
Roussillon stroked the bulging crystal
of the timepiece with a circular motion
OF his thumb and bowed again. clear
ing his throat resonantly, his face
growing purplsh above his beard.
"Good friends" he said what
France does all high class Frenchmcn
applaud" He paused for n shout OF
appreciation and was not disappointed
The other name for France IL glory"
love both names. | am true French
manr' and he struck his breast n 70
sounding blow with the hand that
still held the watch. A huge horn butr
ton on his buckskin jerkin came In con
tact with the crystal and there was
smash. followed by scattered TIN
Killing OF glass fragments.
All Vincennes stood breathless. COO
templating the irreparable accident. NJ.
Rousslllon had lost the effect of great
period I'm his speech. but he was quick.
Lifting the watch TO his ear he listened
n moment with superb dignity. then
slowly elevating his head and spread
ing his free hand over his heart no said:
1.-THE faithful timcpiece still tells Off
the seconds, and the loyal heart of It's
owner still throbs with patriotism"
oncle Jazon. who stood in front OF
the speaker, swung his shapeless cap as
high as he could and yelled like a say
age. Then the crowd went wild for
time.
"Viye Ia France has rAngbe-
terrer' Everybody shouted at the top
OF his voice.
what France docs we all do" con
tinued NJ. Roussillon. when the noisc
subsidized. France has clasped hands
with George Washington and his brave
compatriots. So do we"
"Vive Zhorzh Vasintonv shriekcd
oncle Jazon in 4 piercing treble. tip
toeing and shaking his cap rccklessly
under NJ. Roussillon's nose.
The orator WINGED and jcrked his
head back but nobody saw IT, save per.
haps Father Gihault who laughed
heartily. In conclusion n Roussillon
said:
"Frenchmen, America Is the garden
spot OF the world and will one dry rule
IT, as did Rome OF old Where freedom
makes her home. there is the center OF
powerr'
When NJ Roussillon ceased speaking
the audience again exhausted It's vocal
resources. and then Father Gibault
called upon each man 10 come forward
and solcmnly pledge his loyalty TO the
American cause. Not one of them hcs-
tnted
Meantime a woman was doing her
part I'm the transformation OF Post Win
cennes from a French English picket 10
n full Pledged American fort and town.
Nine. Godere finding out what was
about 10 happen. fell To work making
n flag I'm imitation of that under which
George Washington was lighting. Alice
CHANGED 10 be I'm the Godere home at
the time and Joined enthusiastically I'm
the sewing. II was nm exciting task.
Their fingers tremblcd while they work
ed. and the thread, heavily coated with
beeswax, squeaked as they drew IL
through the cloth.
I'VE shall not be I'm time" said Nine
Godere: IL know we shall not. Every
thing hinders me. My thread breaks
or gets tangled and my needles so
rusty | can hardly stick II through the
cloth. oh, dearl'
Alice encouraged her with both worCs
and work, and they had almost finished
when Rene came with staff which hc
had brought from the fort.
"AIon Dieu. but we have had a gre Il
meetingr' lac cried, lie was perspiring
with excitement and fast walking
Leaning on the stan, he moppcd LIS
face with blue handkerchief.
I'VE heard much shouting and noise"
said Nine. Godcrc. M. Roussilon's
voice rose loud above the rest iIc
roarcd like lion.'
"Ah, lie WAS speaking 20 US; be WIS
very eloquent" Rene replied nut
now they arc waiting at the fort for
the new ilag have come for A."
1T IS ready" said Nine. Goderc.
With dying fingers Alice sewed 81 to
the stan
"Noicl" She cried "Vivc IN r..
publique Americainew She lifted ti.c
stan and let tile ilag droop over lcr
from head TO foot
Give Il to me-" said Rene. hole
forth hand for Il. "and I'll run TO fia
fort with IT,
NO said Nlicc her face suddcn'v
lighting mp with resolve. no, / rm
going to take II myself" And will it
n moments delay or she went.
Rene was SO caught by surprise l.at
ne stood gazing after her until she
passed behind house. where the way
turned. the shining flag ripping arorld