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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

We never want to see another lack
Of interest in elections. Things go
wrong and some deserving Republi-
can may be elected. The lack OF IN
terest in the election must have fail
ed to hit the Republicans.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Democracy, the principles of the
country's founders, the enemy OF the
trusts. the friend of the laboring peo-
ole. the defender of our constitution
will, in spite of its defeat last Tues
day, again at some future time
triumph over the nation.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Roosevelt has again been called by
the largest Vote any man ever receiv-
ed to preside over the nation. Like
every true Southern Democrat, | re-
pret it. but with the recognition OF
the fact he is my president and the
president of us ALL
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Mr.. NJ. Moses, the proprietor of the
New COMMERCIAL Restaurant, has the
con tract to furnish the supper for
the OLYMPIA Club on the eve of the
18th inst. Owing to his ability, on
such occasions. those fortunate enough
to attend will enjoy themselves on
such a feast.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

The Hardernan Free Press editor
got so full of Democratic and Repub-
licar SPIRITS that when he went INTO
the polls to vote he could not renem-
her the Democratic electors, 50 ne
voted for Parker's Green River
Whiskey in their place.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Three weeks ago the city took up
the sidewalks on Walnut street, and
the same has not been replaced. The
matter should be looked after before
the rainy spell sets in.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

The defeat of Congressman Cow
herd of Missouri removes from the
House one of its ablest men and
from Democracy its champion.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

The Democrats claim that New
York had $1,000 illegal negro voters
in New York city to overcome the
Democratic majority oft he white
folks" Nice way to elect president.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Judge Parker left his farm long
enough to find out that politics was
like the place that never has ice ana
nobody cares to visit in passing.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

The report from Colorado that only
two Democrats were killed there must
have been a mistake, judging by the
few that voted.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

The only oasis in the great political
desert we found passing was the cleo
ton of Folk as governor of Missou-
ri and Douglass of Massachusetts.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Douglass shoes were given strong
endorsement in Massachusetts and
have been assigned place IN the
Governors office.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Russia stirred up stink with ia
nan, and now she is the one sinking.
Reports from the seat of war say that
the dead lie everywhere.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

General StoesseI might as well die
at Port Arthur as any other place
If he gets from under cover the little
laps will put quietus on him, any
way
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

The solid south was lost by the
Republicans showing the Missouri
boodlers the place to get their money
back.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

The loss of Missouri broke the SOL
id south, but four years under FOLK
NAV bring her right again.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12
Money to Lend.

Money to lend on improved planta-
t;on property at per cent. interest
Thomas & Rose, Attorneys.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Secure the Southern from Percy
70 sunf,oy-er river and better freight
accommodations will be the result
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Cook, heating and oil stoves that
are money savers at
GEISE-MANN HARDWARE CO.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

wbat about sidewalks? Everybody
in the mud Is looking for them.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

A Kansas farmer came to the pastor
of his congregation and asked that
his name be taken off the church
books.
aWhat is the trouble, Brother
Iones!" asked the pastor, surprised.
Il supposed that you was faithful
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Cash and not the platform won
Teddy's fight
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Foreman; We, the jury (the coun-
try)' Ind Roosevelt's victory due to
prosperity.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

urcenville must have the Southern
extended from Percy to SunAower.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

How can Esopus suls ......I
It's only chance Of sf''
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

hl,ndrel for all cotton picKeu'-N
Comb Enterprise.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

The vote for Bryan in 1900 shows
where the people stand.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12
From the vote of many y Il /
Democrats seemed satl'n''
at home or went fishing

Our crow this year y III
strong to relish. It's
tough.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-11-12

Bryan proved a true blue Demo-
cral IN the great fight. His reward
Will come in the future.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24
Puff Of Fame.

Justice Brewer is from Kansas, and
his state is justiflably proud OF him.
Soon after his elevation to the SUI
preme bench cigar manufacturer In
Topeka dedicated 10-cent domestic"
cigar TO the jurist, named II Our JUS
tice," and on the cover of each box
pasted a portrait OF Mr.. Brewer.
A few years ago the justice was In
Topeka on a business trip. The hotel
clerk recognized him, and the negro
bell boy, although he had no idea who
the newcomer was, knew from the
way he was ordered about that the pa
tron was Of some consequence. Going
ND In the elevator the negro stared
constantly at the tall, dignifled man.
Suddenly the black face was
wreathed in smiles. and the boy said:
"Scuse me, boss, but amt ycu de
gemmen dat invented dem 'Ouah Jes-
tice' cigars?"
This reminds one OF the man who
was recalling famous persons who
parted their names in the middle
"And then" he said, there is 'E
Pluribus Unum, the man that makes
the bass drums. City Jour.
nal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24

was livid with anger. "You-you
aare!" he roared.
But Randalin's heart was too full OF
bitterness TO leave any room for fear.
At the moment 1t seemed to her that
Il did not matter what happened. Her
wonder was great when slowly, even
while his eyes blazed. Rothgar's mouth
began to twitch at the corners. All
at once he rolled over on his back
with a shout OF laughter.
"By Ragnar, there will not be many
tests to equal this!" he gasped- THAT
a titmouse should rufile its feathers
and upbraid me! Here is merriment!"
He lay there laughing after the Others
had Joined in with him; and his face
was not entirely sober the next time
he turned II toward her.
Yet when he had risen a change
came into his voice that brought every
man 10 his feet. I'VE will make ready
20 go at cockcrow." he said abruptly.
eff Il were only a matter of couple
Of DAYS. l would wait; but since 1t will
no at least a week before we can ex'
pect them to give in, think 1t un
advisable TO waste more time. AS
soon as Canute gets the kingship over
the English realm, Ivarsdale will fall
90 me anyway. Let the Angle enjoy
himself until then"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24

AS Ann Arbor's theater Is to be
closed this season, citizens are plan
ming to erect a new playhouse. The
project. site and building, involves an
outlay of $4,000, part of which will
be secured by public subscription and
the remainder be provided by bond
issues. The stage will be the size or
that of the Detroit opera house. which
insures room for any kind of a pro-
duction. During the time from now
until the new building is erected the
railroads are planning to run special
excursions TO Detroit and Toledo TO
accommodate the student lovers of
the drama.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24

A Chicago firm which recently pur.
chased the Sherwood farm Of los
acres. west of Kalamazoo. has COM
menced laying out the land and build
ing streets. A portion of the land will
be given over TO a park, and land
scape gardeners have been engaged to
install flower beds and beautify the
whole territory. There will be wide
boulevard on the north and south
sides of the grove. which will also be
used as park. Three broad avenues
will also run through the property.
and the district will be one OF the
prettiest In the vicinity of Kalamazoo.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24
CHAPTER xil-contInued

ION the top OF the wave. my chief.
though II 10 my belief that he has
your mind ltoward Edric Jarl. for
all that Thorkel is ever on hand to
urge the value OF his craft. And GER
tainly 1t was exceedingly useful to
them at Assington. The Gamer fed.
with all his men. at the moment when
most King Edmund depended upon
his support: and In this way left for
Danish feet hewn path where for
est OF battle-trees had stood"
Rothgar took no part in the stream
of questions and comments that
drowned the voice of the messenger.
until suddenly he launched an oath
that out-thundered them all: May
Thor feel otherwise than ! do. for I
vow that were ! in his place, would
raise Danish warriors in wool-chests!
Is that the valor OF the descendants OF
Odin, that they go not into battle until
a foul-hearted traitor has swept the
way clean of danger?"
Brass Borgar spoke with the utmost
deprecation: II say nothing against
your feelings, chief; and there are not
a few who think as you do; yet ask
you to remember one thing. ask you
TO remember that no Dane has ever
held back in battle because he had the
Traitors help. think IL is because
ne is out OF patience with the war
that the King makes OF the Gamer a
time-saver. II has been told me that
he fights not for love OF 1t. nor yet
for glory, but because he covets the
land Of"
Like the below OF an agry bull,
Rothgar's voice broke through his
'Landl He who forgets glory In his
eagerness for property deserves the
curse of Thori"
Prepare yourself. then. for thun
derbolt, Rothgar Lodbroksson," clear
voice spoke up suddenly.
None but had forgotten the red
cloaked figure munching its bread In
the shadow behind them. One and
Oil started in surprise. And the chief
turned over his shoulder face thai
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24
MICHIGAN NEWS
CABBAGE RAIsERs WANT MORE
Saginaw Farmers Insist on IS Per Ton
for tho Product.

A farmers strike is something
unique. One Is now on at Saginaw.
Cabbage raisers refuse TO sell their
product to shippers because prevailing
prices do not suit them. They ask
boost in prices from $3.50 to So per
ton. Buyers refuse and the conse-
uuence is an almost total cessation in
the delivery. II is said the farmers
have agreed to stand or fall together;
that the product of their fields shall
rot before 1t is delivered at the
figures fixed by the buyers. Farmers
have been paid less and less each
year, they claim. until now the crop rs
not bringing enough TO pay for the
raising. Four years ago there was a
big demand and buyers bought every
load that came In, running the price
up to $3.50 per ton, and even then the
market was not over supplied. Since
then, year by year, the price has been
lowered. The shippers say the far
mers would soon become tired of their
position and be glad to sell at the
market price. 1T Is either that or lei
the stock rot" said one OF the buyers
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24
CHAPTER KIN.
Tn. sword Of Speech.

No holiday fnery tricked out the
Danish host where II squatted along
the Severn Valley that dreary octo-
ber day; neither festal tables nor
dimpling women nor even the gay
striped tents.
or all the multitude OF flags but one
banner pricked the murky air-the
Raven standard that marked the head
quarters of the king: and Its sodden
folds distinguished nothing more regal
than shepherds waited cote. Scat
tered clumps OF trees offered the
weary men their only protection
against the drixzllng rain; and the
sole suggestions OF comfort were the
aickly fires that patient endeavor had
managed 10 coax into life In these
retreats. Some. whom exhaustion had
robbed even OF fire-tender's ambi-
ton, had dropped down on the very
spot where they had slipped from
their saddles. and slept, cloak-wrsp-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24

other hand with a CLEAN OF pleasure
In his changeful eyes. Welcome to
you, Fridtjof the Boldl I should like
to believe that you are as glad to re-
turn to me as / am glad to receive
YOU"
AS she stood there watching him,
Randalin had been undergoing
strange transformation. For four
months she had almost forgotten his
existence, he had been little more than
an empty name, while she gave every
energy OF mind and heart to the
things about her. But now, beholdl
One sight OF his life-full face, one
moment OF his dominating presence,
and those months were swept into the
land Of dreams. His deeds alone APP
peared vital; he alone seemed real.
She, the Etheling himself. were but
as shadows depending upon his sun
like career. II he should choose to
shine upon them. what dark evil
could come nigh7
II was in all sincerity that Randalin
bent her knee as she took his hand.
Lord" she cried impulsively, Il have
brought you back loyal hearth l
have been very close TO tho English
king, and he Is unworthy to hold your
sword"
Canute gave sudden laugh; but II
was a short one. and he turned away
abruptly TO begin a restless pacing TO
and fro. Pausing before Rothgar, he
jerked his head toward the scroll.
do you know what that is? That Is
a challenge from the TronsIdc."
"a challenger" his listeners cried In
chorus.
He seemed TO take petulant offence
at their surprise. "A challenge. Did
you never hear the word before. that
you stare like oxen? He invites me
to settle this affair by single combat
on the island. yonder; and there ia
the greatest sense in what he says
/ Every one who has a mans wit Is
tired OF the strife; and II we con
tinue at II, there will not be much to
win besides ashes and bones. The
| host Is full of impatience; and am
weary unto madness. Never do we
come TO any end. nor ever shall until
that time when tho wolf shall catch
the SUM- I have nowhere heard of q
more foolish war than this. II was
In my mind. as you came In, that
would send favorable answer to thu
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24
A Romance Of the Danish Cong

ped, In the wet. And the circles about
the fires were not much noisier.
Rothgar's face gathered gravity as
he gained the crest Of the last hill
that lay between him and the strag-
Cling encampment.
"The rain appears to fall as coldly
on their cheer as on their fres," he
commented. They hug the earth like
the ducks on Videy Island"
"And look about as much like war
riors who have got a victory" the
child OF Erode added wonderingly.
But the son of Lodbrok was already
leading his men down the hillside to-
ward the point where the silken ban
ner Knocked at wattled walls.
Under the matched roof OF the hut
a still more striking contrast awaited
the eyes of those who entered. With
milking-stool for his table and the
shepherds rude bunk for throne. the
young King of the Danes was bending
In scowling meditation over an open
scroll. At the sight of him the girls
heart started and shook like a harp
string under the touch of the master;
and Rothgar, the stolid, the stern. who
had come to upbraid. bowed reverently
as he grasped the hand his leader
stretched out.
king, would not have kept away
had guessed that my sword would
be useful to you. It was my belief
that you were entertaining yourself
with getting property in Mercia. else
would / have left all to come to YOU"
Canute half pressed the huge paw
and then half spurned 1t. ut was In
my mind to give you great scolding
when I got you again. You must have
gotten yourself fitted out for the rest
OF your life since at last you were
willing to leave"
Lord" Rothgar began. Il have come
back to you as poor as I went"
But the King interrupted him, as
at that moment, in the figure hesitat
ing at the door. he recognized his miss
ing ward. "Say not so, when you have
brought back the bright blade we
mourned as LOST" He put out his
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24

Editors Fall to Secure Returns for
Advertising Books.

The country newspapers through
out the state have been doing consid-
cradle advertising for publishers In
exchange for books. The reliable con-
Germs always keep their part OF the
agreement and after the advertise
ment has been run they deliver the
books to the editors as promised.
Lately number OF the lesser lights
in the book-manufacturing world have
made arrangements with the papers
to advertise their books and when II
has been done do not come down
with the books. The papers are de-
claring war upon these publishers and
are being assisted by the reliable book
publishers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24
ImnaIed ON Wire Fence.

Passengers on a Kalamazoo interur-
ban car noticed a man impaled on n
barbed-wire fence near Comstock.
His horse had run away, tipped the
buggy over an embankment and
thrown the man upon the fence In
such way that he could not help
himself. The car was stopped and
the passengers released the man and
took him to Comstock, but in the ex-
element no one thought 10 get his
name.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24
township Fair.

The Patrons OF Husbandry OF the
township of Pennfield will inaugurate
a novel exhibition this year. which Is
attracting much attention from other
townships, and It is probable that
their innovation will be initiated by
other oranges throughout the state.
They propose to hold a township fair
in October. The whole township is
interested, and judging from the inter
est manifested the exhibition VIII be
large one. This will be the first
township fair ever held in this state.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24

st. Joseph for it's Size. is the cham
pion litigation city in the country.
Within the past year 1t has defended
six damage cases resulting in personal
claims for injuries received on defect
i've sidewalks. collapse of the city jail,
overflow of stand pipe. etc. The no.
tice of the seventh suit has just been
filed. West Bay City lays claim to
having defended the most sidewalk
damage cases. having handled thir-
teen in one year. These cost the city
a little more than $1,000. the greater
number of decisions being In favor OF
the city.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24
Earmers Get Cheap Land.

Through the efforts of the Michigan
Land association large numbers OF
farmers from the central and eastern
states have purchased land In Lake
and Wexford counties, and will short
ly move in and settle. The farmers
will have to clear their property OF
stumps before crops can be raised
but they are getting the land for little
or nothing. over 5000 acres have
been sold. and the demand is increas-
ing. 1t is estimated that the popula'
ton OF Lake county will increase 20
per cent next year through the influx
OF soil tillers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24
RISES ABOVE ENVIRONMENT
Son Of Drunken Parents Returns
Money He Had Found.

Mrs. Casimir Pacoirkowski OF Bay
City went downtown to deposit slol
of her husbands money in the bank
While shopping she lost her pocket
book, containing the entire amount
Tommy Enright, IL years old, report
ed to the police that he had found the
money. The woman gave him $40 re-
ward. The surprising part OF the mat
ter is that the boy comes from pa
rents who are constantly In jail Tor
drunkenness, his mother having In
addition been implicated in stealing
scraps, and his training has been oil
the lowest order from babyhood up.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24

There is young German teacher
In the West who thinks city children
are easier to teach than country chill
dren, In spite OF the fact that most OF
our great men have come from the
rural districts.
One day she spent an hour In de-
fining several words. Among them
was the word Infinite" After her
long explanation she asked finally:
Nov, who can give me a sentence
with the word infinite In II. and ex'
plain why7"
A small boys hand went up. At q
nod from the teacher he arose, hold.
ing up a paper book. and said:
This book is infinite because Il is
unbounded."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24
HAULING WATER TO WORK NINE
Branch Of River Runs Dry and Com
pany Is EnJoIned From DammIng II.

The Wolverine Mining company Is
hauling water ten miles by railroad
tank cars from Bay City to it's mine TO
supply the boilers. The company re-
Gently started to dam the south branch
or the Kawkawlin river, the branch, a
considerable stream. showing signs
of running dry during the past Few
summers. The work was stopped by
farmers who secured an Injunction
and the river has now gone dry.
There is plenty Of water in wells, but
It is SO heavily impregnated with salt
and other minerals that its use for
boilers is impossible. The reason TOT
the drying up of the branch Is not
we'll understood, as other streams OF
similar or smaller size never run dry
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24
"stonewaII" Regiments Reunion.

More than fifty survivors were pres
ent at the annual reunion of the Sew
enteenth Michigan infantry, the
"stonewall" regiment, in Grass Lake.
and all were given good time by
the townspeople. Col. Swift and Col.
George II. Hopkins Of Detroit. Col.
Mines of Coldwater and Maj. Mat
thews of New York spoke. j. II.
Johnson of Milan was chosen presi-
dent, and the next reunion will be
held at Milan.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24
steal Patent Leather Shoes.

Twenty-Five pairs of shoes at one
time is the record of burglars in Jack
son. They broke into box car and
extracted the shoes. which are worth
$3.50 a pair. The thieves are evident
ly those who walk long distances and
wished to provide a sufficient stock
OF patent leather footwear to last the
winter.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24
MarrIes a chlnaman.

Miss Edith Miller. formerly of Bat
tie Creek, has created a sensation by
marrying DR.. Lew Keen, Chinaman.
Miss Miller joined her lover at Chi
cago and they were married. They
left Immediately for San Francisco.
and will sail for Hong Kong. where
the doctor and his bride will start a
sanitarium.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-09-24

The Republicans OF Menominee are
talking OF organizing baseball team
TO play the Democrats. The latter
favor the idea, and II is proposed to
play a game soon for the benefit Of
the Menominee city baseball team.
The teams will have a Prohibitionist
for an umpire.