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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
ONE OF AFRlcA's SIGHTS.
Marvellous Beauty Seen In Crossing
Bridge over Victoria Falls.

Bridge over Victoria Falls.
II was a gift OF the inauguration
which made Cecil Rhodes say: Build
the bridge across the Victoria falls
where the trains as they pass will
catch the spray from the falling Fam
best" Il was always SO with him,
lie yisualIzed and spiHtuaiized his
work. strange as this suggestion may
seem TO those who looked upon him AS
a materiallst and as a great adycutur-
or. He was nearer the soul of things
than the world knew, felt the forces
that are the elemental impulses OF the
first life stirring round him II was
not given 10 him 10 travel up the
wide. wild tropical valley from Buil.
wayo 10 Victoria falls and see the
greatest water wonder OF the world
he died before ne could accomplish
the journey. or ht II INA with a too
strenuous life But railway takes
you I'd the banks OF the deep. tortuous
stream, and, looking ont from the
hotel veranda, You can see the rolling
curtain OF vapor rising. spreading
thickening fleeing away You can
see the great supports OF the bridge
iuttIng out from their bases hewn
from the solid rock. and the cage
which carries tons OF iron and steel
for the railway riding along the Blon
din wire from side 20 side. a journey
sufficiently exciting for the eager
traveller who trusts himself 20 this
aerial carriage
but not 10 take this flight across
the chasm is 10 miss one OF the sights
of south Africa Below YOU speeds
with terrible swftncss the Zambes
$50 feet below. on one side the wide
tropical land. and the stream appar
entity closing In a cul-de-sac: ON the
other. the northern end OF the falls
over which the water plunges. breafs.
spreads itself In spray. and Is lost In
a mist over the cauldron below. Here
hang long clusters uf flowers on the
brown and green lodges OF the sides
or the gorge. brighi-hued birds sing
I'm the leafy coverts ON the lofty banks
the dull roar Is a music which stirs
the senses. and even as YOU hang
over the vast abyss you feel The vibra
tion which shakes the earth and add
mystery TO majesty
My FIRST glimpse OF the fails vas by
moonlight. and the lovely white reeN-
ing splendor OF the thing the rolling
clouds OF spray. the sombrc rain tor
est on the bank opposite the falls. the
stream OF the Zambesi shlmmering
far above. the trembling earth he
smell OF the troplc wood, lunar rain
bow stealing over the clouds OF spray
al made a picture for lifetime OF
memory; the mind took on n feeling
for the glory OF the Lord. - Gilbert
Barker In London Mail
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
Hothouse plants.

The following abstract from the
Cincinnati 1ancetClinic In regard 10
one OF the worst evils OF modern child
life Is very timely;
Refinement In matters OF social
life proceeds hand in hand with re-
dncment in other lines as civilization
advances. From the standpoint OF tho
physician and OF the anthropologist.
II Is a question whether the physical
side Of mankind is improving or de-
generating.
The method OF bringing up chill
dren. especially in the families OF the
well TODD Is too often serious men
ace 10 the child's health and develop
mont Too much indoor life. too
much supervision, too little freedom
OF motion AMI will IS undoubtedly the
cause OF the many weaklings seen in
the families Of the wealthy. Such chill
dren have the characteristics OF hot
house plants.
The remedy Is. OF course. TO do away
with the surplus care and attention
bestowed on the child. 90 let tho child
DO more for itself. have more free
dom. more fresh air. moro play with
other children. Foods and medicines
are only temporary helps for child
weakness.
Nature IL its own best doctor. and
IN the end can take care OF dollhouse
children II fond parents will only
give her the chance
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27

A marriage recently celebrated at
Glasgow has a curious story attached
To IT, The brides father and mother
who have been abstaiucrs for over
twenty years. gave as marriage
dowry 90 their daughter the sum Of
El20. Every week since they became
total abstalners the amount formerly
spent IN alcoholic liquor was banked
for the little one. who caused her
parents 20 take the pledge The little
girl had seen her father slightly In.
ebrIated and reproyed him for q the
next day
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
Lara. Estate a Sunrise.

The first statement Of tho executors
OF the will OF the late Henry W. OH.
yer OF Plttsburg proved somewhat Of
a surprise. az the estate is now esti.
mated nj between si0.000.000 and
5S0.0o0.O 900. while fifteen years pre-
vious 70 his death Mr.. Oliver was
bankrupt He built his Immense for.
tune principally through n lucky strike
I'm the Mesaba ore range later. The
statement OF personal property shows
the executors credit themselves with
sis.l33.579. and have balance on
hand OF S14253.Sl96i II Is likely
the real estate will run the total up
60 about s5O.000.0O0.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27

Gov Hcrrck Of Ohio a few DAYS ago
received from Miss h. Neal" OF Bed.
ford request Tor n permit 10 don
mems wearing apparel The woman
says She works ON farm and that
ekris Interfere with her usefulness
She wants to know u the governor
can not give her permission 20 get
into trousers AZ present such re.
quest can not be granted. but the let
ter was referred Ia the attorney gen.
eral with the suggestion that perhaps
he would recommend an amendment
20 the law 30 suit such a casa.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
Chained Its Mind.

AS mamma was preparing her boy
for breakfast she said: How many
cakes can Eugene eat for his break
fast this morning?"
Il can eat four. Mamma"
Seated at the table. his appetite
seemed TO have materially diminished.
FOR he ate only one OF the cakes.
Mamma thought you were going tsI
eat four cakes this morning. What IL
the natter"
well" said the hveyear old. ray
stomach changed It's mind"
IL occurs 10 ms that the wise nuns
stomach often changes It's mind" as
in this case, but too often that much
abused organ IS so pressed upon as to
be convinced against its Will. though
OF the same opinion still, and. yield
ing TO the demands OF an abnormal
appetite. finds itself wishing the real
man had been master over the lust OF
the flesh
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
prince Henry a Born leader.

Many stories are told Of The hardi-
hood and yalor OF Prince Henry OF
Germany II was not so long ago that
he was III command OF the Olga, which
was lying anchored in northern wat
crs. Ills highress gave an order that
all hands were 10 battle The weather
aud the water being cold some de-
muir WAS made without word
Prince Henry who was on the bridge.
sprung into the sea aud swan around
10 The ladder al the stern. climbed on
board again and asked the officers II
they still thought 81 was too cold.
There was naturally no reply and tho
order was promptly carried out.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
Rejected Candidates.

II is reported that al recent ex
animation OF candidates for admission
10 the Naval academy at Annapolis
only eleven out Of twenty-five were
found sufficiently sound physically TO
be admitted. The whole twenty-five
passed the mental examination. but
fourteen or them were unable 10 pre-
sent the necessary physical require
mnts. This fact Is fair index OF the
rate AZ which the physical decadence
OF the American people Ia progress
INK. Insanity. idiocy and epilepsy are
all increasing az very rapid rate
three hundred per cent within the past
nifty years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
NAY LEAVE SUPREME BENCH.
Justice John M, Harlan Said TO Be
Contemplating Retirement.

1hsAiNN S1iN Nf tA@f lA' SN'N - -
Contemplating Retirement.
Justice John NJ. Harlan is reported
90 be on the point OF retiring from
the United States supreme court and
20 devote his time and energies TO es-
stablshlng "a great Presbyterian
church in the city OF Washington.
Justice Harlan has been on the SUI
prone bench for twenty-elght years.
When questioned upon his intentions
ne announced that he was not pre-
pared to say that he would leave the
bench for the purpose OF dcvoung
himself 20 the movement but he adj
mitted that much would depend upon
the action OF the general assembly
The early work OF raising funds would
involve great amount OF work in
the way OF spondence. N re
quested TO do SO he would be willing
TO share n part OF this burden. Lead
ing Presbyterians In Washington
Ihink his interest In the cathedral is
strong enough TO draw him from the
bench and II the matter Is taken up
by Che assembly there is strong prob
ability that he will be asked TO direct
the movement - Chicago Chronicle,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
Max oe, aodv After Ao Years.

There Is probability that the body
Of Lord Francis Douglas will be dc.
livered up by the Zmutt glacier this
summer Douglas lost his life forty
years ago during the first ascent of
the Maticrhorn. Despite prolonged
search no trace Of the body has been
found. During those forty years Che
glacier has been descending regular.
~, and. according 10 natural laws the
part where the climber fell should
roach the valley this year The body
will be In a perfect state OF prcserya.
ton
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
Iondon Fires.

Some interesting information re.
Garding the causes OF London's fires
was issued the other day by the ON.
cause OF 3G7 OF the 3.6lG fires which
occurred last year were unknown.
Among the reasons for the others
were Lights thrown down. S2ts
sparks from fre CRATES, 800; escapes
or gas. 14s: seeking for an escape
OF gas. 80; children playing with fire,
Iss; lamps upset or exploding. III.
accidents with candles. Els: foul
dues, 2l3.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
nenfness cnnnot NE cured

By local applications they cannot reach tho dis-
eased portion OF the ear. There Il only way 70
cure deafness and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness IL caused by an iuhAmcd condition OF the
mucous lining ~ the EuHtachian Tube. When this
tube IL innaued you have arumbiing sound or I'm.
perfect hearing aud when Il IL entirely closed Deaf
is tho result and unless the Inflammation be
taken and this tube restored % it, normal condi
ti0u, hearing viii DO destroyed forever; nine cases
out ~ ten are caused by tatarrh. which IL nothing
but an innamed condition % the mucous surfaces
We viii give ono Hundred Dollars for any case q
Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot DO cured
By UAlla Catarrh Cure. send for circulars. free
p. y. CHENEY a CO. Toledo o.
Sold BY Druggists. csc.
Take Hars Vanity Pulls for constipation
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
LONG AND BRILLIANT CAREER.
Sir John Tenniel Retires After sixty
Years Of Service.

Years OF Service.
Sir John Tennlel has just passed
his eighty.ffth birthday After draw
for Punch for half century, with
hardly weeks intermissiuu. Sir John
retired Ia the unobtrusVe manner
which IS characteristic Of the man
and the cartoons have no longer the
familiar monogram - r. which
week after week appeared on them
with a regularity unparalleled In the
world OF art &c is sixty years since
Tonniels FIRST work was published and
forty four years since his first draw
ing appeared IN Punch For the last
forty years and more he hardly ever
failed 10 do the weekly cartoon He
once went with a colleague for about
a months rest 10 Venice and some.
times he had "A little hunting in Lei.
cestershire. but regular holiday be had
not 10 Is "A strange commentary on
his uudoubtcd reputation that tho
Royal Academy passed him over. lie
was a member OF the Royal Institute
Of Painters IN Water Colors but hard
IN another distinction beyond knight
hood eommemoratod his position in
the world OF art II Is said that Ten
MEL originated few OF the subjects OF
his famous cartoons But he had the
rare gift Of translating and Improving
any ideas which his colleagues al the
Punch table suggested lie used TO
draw direct on the wood block,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27

anyone 10 transgress. Instinct. that
mysterious principle that protects and
preserves all creatures. would protect
us II wo did not bury II under an av-
alanche OF artihcialities our falling
away from nature Is what kills. Our
getting back TO II will reviyify. and
this principle OF sticking to nature 10
what one sees so distinctly in these
grand old people"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
A whoIesome Medicine.

- wholesome medicine Is Cheer.
And Hope IL tonic strong.
lie conqucrH an who couquers fear.
And shall his days prolong
"A happy heart n cheerful lip.
Contagious health hcstow
A. honey bees their sweetness sip
From fragrant flowers that blow
Let cheerful thoughts prevail among
The sons % men AWAY.
And eighs shall change 60 Loves sweet
song
And night Go go.Ac day"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
peenest ocean soundlna-

The deepest sounding yet made In
the oceans Is said to be in the Aldrich
deep, 10 the east OF New Zealand.
Here the sea is 10000 feet deep
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
When Mater Ereezes

The sea freezes at % degrees Fab.
renheit fresh water lakes at 80 de-
grcs Fahrenheit.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
MANY Children Are slokIx.

Mother Gray Sweet Powders for Children.
used by Mother Gray. nurse in Chidren's
Home. New York, Cure Fevershness, Head
ache Stomach Troubles. Teething Dis
orders Break up Colds and Destroy Worms
Atall Druggists ,2Sc. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen $. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. X.
Hot air Is said TO be a cure for in
sanity. More often a symptom.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
Pe.ru.na Contains NO Narcotics.

One reason why Peruna has found
permanent use in so many homes is that
It contains no narcotic Of any kind. IL
can be used any length OF time without
acquiring drug habit
Address DR. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio, for free medical advice. All cor
respondence held strictly confidential.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27
IN FORTY-E|GHT HOURS
PE-RU-NA CURED HIM.
Cold Affected Head and Throat
Attack Was Severe.

Chas. w. Bowman, list Lieut.. and
Adit 18th NJ. 5. NJ. Cav Vols, writes
from Lanham, Md, as follows
Though somewhat averse TO patent
medicines, and still more averse 20 be-
coming professional affidavit man, IL
seems only plain duty in the present
instance TO add my experience to the
columns already written concerning
the curative powers OF Peruna
~ have been particularly benefited
by rs use for colds In the head and
throat. 4 have been able 10 fully cure
myself OF mOsf severe attack In
forIy-eighf hours by lis use according
10 directions. Iuse IL as a preventive
whenever threatened with an attack.
members Of my family also use IL
for like ailments. We are recommend
ing il to our friends. &C w. Bowman.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-05-27

sketch shows
approaching At the where the circle APP
speed
o. two been thrown the main lire
the siding containing dy
followed
Tndel daughter OF sena
Twenty persons killed and than 100 Injured
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-04-07

Big special sale mems. boys and
children's clothing Saturday. A..
Bridge 4 Co, 14ib-14l7 Second. go
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-04-07
A PLAN TO CHANGE
INAUGURATION DAY

MOVEMENT ON FOOT TO HAVE FUTURE PRESIDENTS lNpuor.
Ed INTO OFFICE ON APRIL INSTEAD MARCH 4-sE.
ArrLI POLITICIANS ASKED TO Boosro1HE PLAN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-04-07

LADIES KNIT DRAWERS. in summer weight. pure white
made IN wide umbrella style. with 3ineh fancy lace
trimming on sale tomorrow at .................R5e
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-04-07

ward coke"
Young men who Ike elgarets. \
nip OF whisky. find that blowing the
burners stimulates them They get
wise Understanding that Il Is co
eaine which produces the effect.
they resort 70 the pure drug. and
their physical wreck Is then a mat
ter Of only a short time.
Many men Introduce tho outfit
into their families lEnarantiy. They
buy Il first because the remedy was
recommended Later because ths
druE has asserted itself
Women who wlsh 20 relieve a
cold. said Health Officer Ludlow
this morning. especially when mu-
eoua II flowing from the nostrils
find that ao-eallsd remedies. pow-
d~ra which are nold for nasal trou-
hlea. wlii stop the fiow Tho women
resort 10 the powder because In so
eicty one doesn't want 10 be con
tinusily holding a handkerchief %
the noae. The cocaine In the pow
der nunshs the membrane and irri-
iation ceases. Relief follows, The
NrNt ethttAfattas
Soon madame finds out the ylfs
tue % cocaine Often she bseomea
victim. Only phyelcianH have q
true idea OF lte prevalence. both IN
the tenderloin and IN the fashion
able districts
''Patent medicines and qnack doc
tors generally start the victim on
hia horrible existence. Fake physi-
clans use cocaine TO cure eatArrh. IN
almost iHeuruble disease. which they
guarantees 90 cure In three months
Tho cure il effected. but Il II only
temporary Most pafsnt medicines
contain a large amount Of cocaine.
whisky and other stimuianta
We have nov In the city hospital
g victim Of the habit His name q
Wilson. lie waa brought there In u
deiifious condition. He was ready
TO he. 10 steal. perhaps 10 murder
to obtain the drug He was at
emaeiated. helpless slave His skin
was as yellow az q MonKolian's lie
II now. fortunately. almost cured
permanently It IL hoped. The diff
Guilty In attaining such a result II
in keeping the victims imprisoned.
a. they have 10 be guarded con.
atanfiy to prevent them from harm.
ing themselves OF running away
The worst caacs are placed in the
city Iail."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-04-07

that the raw winds Of that month
which carry pneumonia and aEuo
IN their train. would cause 30 many
fatalities as 10 create a national de-
mand for the change.
In 1909. 80 governors accepted
service on the national committee.
together with 10 residents OF the
District Of Columbia. including Al,
miral Dewey. General Miles. "a
Secretary Foster and Justice Har-
Ian. They urged before congress
that the date be changed
a meeting will be held In Wash
ington AZ an early date 20 DISCUSS
the movement. II ia expected that
The governors OF many states will be
present
All presidents except George
Washington. who was inhuEurated
on April 80. have been indicted into
office on March I. that date falling
on Sunday less frequently than any
other IN the calendar
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-04-07
BLOWING THE BURNERS
A DANGEROUS HABIT
FAKE CURE FOR COLD. ASTHMA cArARRH TO
COCAINE HABIT AND ULTIMATE RUIN

blowing the burners" IL tho new
est. deaiiieat. moat dangerous vice
lately introduced ia Seattle. Worse
than alcohol. because it attacks the
innocent Worse than morphine,
because the victims take their first
step 10 tho cocaine bell. 10 which
IL hilndly leads
Scores OF men aud women. even
children. are indulEiag IN Il In this
city. druggists say. Most Of them
do 80 unwlttingiy. many for the
temporary e1hillration attained.
Blowing the burners" il the
name given BY cocaine fienda 10 the
act Of blowing a powder containing
cocaine into the nostrilr wlih tube
OF rubber and glass. Fienda call the
tube the "hiuwEun" II IL sold with
bottle Of powder Al nearly every
drug store in Seattle. wArranted 90
cure cAtarrh. nasal troubles and
what not Tho outfit costs 3 centa.
The powder II put up By --.fersni
manufacturing chemists. under dif-
ferent nance oae brand. very pop
uiAT AZ 4 drug atofe in the southern
end Of tho city. literally pafrouited
By coke flsnds. states on the label
that Il contains 81 per cent OF co
cRiuc.
The members OF the board OF
health and physicians generally
realize thu horror of the situation,
but they are poverissa to act The
druggists themselves are trying 20
stop the evil. and AZ the convention
of tho State Pharmaceutical aaso-
citation. held In this city two weeks
ago. steps were taken 20 get the
legislature 70 pass law preventing
the sale OF medicines containing CO.
cAlna. morphine and similar drugs
without a physicians prescription.
To blow the burners" the user
dips the end OF the tube. which Il
tipped with glass. into the powder
and then into bis nostrils. blowing
the fine stuff far into the cavity BY
the use Of the tube. the other end Of
which IL inserted In the mouth. In
the beginning temporary relief fol-
lows. the cocaine numhs the senHi-
tive mucous membrane OF the uos-
trlls. irritation ceases The cold
seems to be relieved Children ca
per about after they have been treat
Ell. Look how the powder relieves
Johnny cries Mrs Smith. Neither
she nor Johnny knows that he IL
under the exhilaratlon of cocaine
that he has taken the first step to-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-04-07

A lot of handsome tap
estry pillow covers In
Persian striped ef-
feets. Just the thing
for the summer home
you are planning. on
special sale tomorrow
at. each .........25o
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-04-07
Street CAR
MEN CONTEST

fnak Pfesnsll jumped TO second
ssltaa and Arthur Springer took
AlFs Place Ia the BeuluEhausen
Muag contest on the count Friday
aoFnlag ". J. santmyer. who was
Niuzf thursday. went 10 fourth
~ Dewitt Skutt still continued
: nv position. with a good lead.
anoshE BIG gain vas made b. the
s1asr n the contest and some In.
sfa'lhg struggles developed be
RNA lks high ones.
= Fsaty gain was made all along
ne and the total gain for the
va gsater than for any day
.-.iss ne contest The individual
a. q the leaders also showed
~ gains than ever before. Votes
= soning In very rapidly every
snd the clerks are kept hus-
4 d predicted that before
~ Aonday, when It Is expected
= counters will be well caught up
- iheir work. that an immense
g VII have been cast
- - count a. noon today Is ms
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-04-07
No more presidential Inaugural

No more presidential Inaugural
lions on March 4.
Hereafter. n the present national
agitation succeeds. the future rulers
OF the nation viii take their oaths
or office on April 10.
Governor Mead and prominent
politicians In Seattle have received
n letter from n. y. Mcfarland. pres
ident OF the board OF commission
crn OF the District Of Columbia. and
chairman OF the national committee
OF Inauguration day. requesting
them TO uso their inflsosce in eats
Ing popular seorFuent hyorlau the
proposed chIpf,ca.
q, 81. =. FsnkAiJsnien. a prpmiuent
neN.Ane1Nrnesn OF Washington, u.
G.. w9s IN tie cits ThuTsday and.
In ceuBcctlon with tho agitation,
said:
When our forefathera set the
date A. March they had no idea
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-04-07

A beautiful showing Of new spring
styles Call and 4st ueRhow you.
70. ". Brooks A. co, 1891 "a Ave. 80