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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-08-12
5 NORRIS BUTLER

Why do you suppose Golden places
himself IA my power?' asked Regan.
proudly.
Don't know" replied Lang. but he
guessed pretty shrewdly.
simply because II was |. Jack Re
gan. who got him out OF limbol I
was told that by giving Golden this
aid l could save my entrance fee. 4
am as much a member OF the club as
be is. but he knows the way TO the
city, and | don't"
We'll must say you have made n
killing How was the escape brought
about"
ooh. easily enough!" replied the
hattored Regain Il viii ten You about
IN. / engaged the services OF q lawyer
and went down 10 Joliet for the os-
tcusihle purpose Of getting Golden TO
confess that he had a partner who
was implicated with him In the crime.
The Judge. IN passing sentence told
Golden that II be would confess TO
having had an accomplish he would
give him light sentence. and we
worked on the plan as II we We're after
such a confession; and readily OBJ
talued permission 10 Interview the
prisoner.
Golden was brought into the prison
reception room; a guard was placed
over him, but no suspicion was enter
tanned OF me or the lawyer. so we
we're quite free 10 talk out OF hearing
OF the guard. Golden asked for
chew OF tobacco. and wouldn't write
until bic got Il. | was prepared for
this, and was the only one who had
any In Il was a fine tempered steel
saw for saving iron The confession
was filled out with the name OF man
whom Golden knew to be dead As
a reward. the prisoner was given more
quarters, an outside
room, where he was allowed TO breathe
a little outside air. This room over
looked the stone-yard and side-track
which ran through g.
This was over "a month ago In
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-08-12
GRATEFUL TO cuTlcuRA
For instant Relief and Speedy Cure OF
Raw and Scaly Humour. itching
Day and Nlaht-Suhered
Months.

II wish you would publish this let
ter so that others suffering as / have
may be helped. For months awful
sores covered my face and neck. scabs
forming itching terribly day and
night breaking open. and running
blood and matter. l had tried many
remedies but was growing worse,
when started with Cuticura. The
first application gave me instant re-
lief. and when had used two cakes
OF Cuticura Soap and three boxes OF
Cutlcura Ointment. was completely
cured (slgned) Miss Nellie Wander
Wlele. lakeside. N. Y"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-08-12
Frl.ndlu Offer Declined.

During the recent raids on tho FISH.
ormon ON Vermont streams warden
held MP Michael Flynn or Pownal. a
veteran Of the civil war. Flynn OBJ
jected 20 being searched and tho OF.
fcor drew his revolver 90 emphasize
his authority Flynn smilingly re.
marked that he had faced that sort OF
thing before and drawing a bad look.
ing weapon from his own pocket ask
cd the warden % step back twenty
PAGES and exchange few shots.
Flynn brought homo what trout he
had caught
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-08-12

Ia reply 70 the inquiry made by your
subscriber would say that his apple
trees are undoubtedly affected with
the bacterial disease known as pear
blight This is my opinion. simply
formed from the meaeor information
which he gives. To positively know,
lt would be necessary TO examine the
tree or the affected part But we feel
sure that it As "bllEht" There is no
known remedy whereby the disease
can be held in check or killed by
means OF spraying. II can be held in
check to considerable degree by re.
moving the diseased twigs or
branches. The cut should be made
from -four 90 six Inches below the point
whore the bark rs brown and dead.
The branches thus removed should be
burned. thus lessonlng the danger OF
further spread OF the disease. The
disease is more likely 20 attack trees
that are succulent and growing rapid.
ly. Thus conditions OF soil or care
which would produce less rapid and
more hardened wood growth would
tend 70 make the tree more resistant
and less susceptible 10 becoming dis
eased a rapid luXuriant growth
favors the disease. therefore rich
soil. plenty OF moisture and continued
cultivation favor e.. The affected
branches should be removed with care
and burned, Secondly, cultural mem,
DDS should bo adopted whereby more
resistant tree may be produced. 49,
Robt b. Eastman. Asst iiorticuturlst.
Kansas Agricultural College. Manhat.
fan Ehusug
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-08-12

In building hog house SEQ that ITS
arrangement Is such that II can be
kept clean and cleaned easily when
dirty.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-08-12

Musical instruments in the home
help 10 keep the boys contented 20
remain AZ home nights.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-08-12
Apple Tree BLIGHT.

W Weeks ~ Republic County. Kas
writes My apple trees have made an
tAcellrut early growth. but something
ends Of he limbs ana they now look as
~ ire hnd scUrched them Can YOU tell
me what Is the trouble and remedy"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-08-12

Foster.Milburn Co. Buffalo. n. T.
For sale by all dealers. Price, 30
cents per box.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-08-12
TIE PLAYwRloHT.srAr.

odette Tyler, Famous Actress, Values
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Miss Odette Tyler is not only one OF
the best known dramatic stars IN
America, but has written and pro
duced a successful play OF her own.
Miss Tyler has written the following
grateful note, expressing her appre-
citation OF Doans Kidney pills;
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-08-12

+ OHtef- AlibuFn
Co.. Buffalo.
N. Y.
Gentlemen:-
My experience
with your valu-
able rem G d y
has been equal.
ly gratifying 20
both myself and
friends
tSigned)
ODETTE
suNrT IN
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-06-02
SILK IN FLOWER DESIGN.
The old-Fashioned Patterns Loved of
Our Grandmothers Are Now Being
J Displayed in the Stores.

Quaint, youthful, Powered silks, soft
but dull in finish and scattered over
with g%arlands. sprigs, single blossoms,
wreaths, etc., offer charming possibili-
ties for evening dress. and for women
well past debutante time are more gor-
geous brocades, wonderful in color and
design and quality.
One of the newest and most exquisite
of these silks has a creamy white
GROUND and over it's surface at about
eight-inch intervals are inset baskets
of cream lace, apparently woven in with
the silk design. Falling from these
lace baskets and scattered in riotous
p%rofusion over the silk are flowers in
soft, vague colorlngs and slightly
blurred outlines and the whole effect of
the material is indescribably lovely.
without being in any way conspicuous or
loud.
Beautiful, too, are very soft lustrous
silks In pale delicate shades, with single
long-stemmed blossoms family outlined
in silver thread at wide intervals over
the surface. A very light rose pink silk,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-06-02
The Woman's Corner
No. 2777-Wrap for the Wee One.

After all, the most important ques-
tions in the domestic region are
settled with an eye to the ii ones
interest. Therefore, it is not sur
prising that Dame Fashion has been
called upon to seriously concern her.
self with the gowning of the children.
The model shown here proves that
thought and ingenuity r expended
or the designing of their garments.
This coat falls from the shoulder in
free. full swing to the knee. The
shield. may be omitted during mild
weather. This pattern may be devel-
oped in broad cloth or Panama cloth
in blue, red or green. For a medium
size,s3 yards OF material "A inches,
wide are required.
Pattern..No. 2777 is cut in 5 sizes
from 4 to u years. TO obtain this pat
tern in any of these sizes, postpaid
fill in the coupon blank with size,
name and address, enclose 10 cents,
and.mail to The Pattern Department
OF. the EVENING NEWS. Patterns
cannot be exchanged nor orders can
Tcelled.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-06-02

for example, has a design of single long
stemmed peoples delicately woven in sill
yer. and a silk in the palest shade OF
Nile green bears silver water lilies. The
note of silver is, by the way. peculiarly
insistent in the seasons modes.-N. Y.
Sun.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-06-02
For Hiccoughs.

To stop %hiccoughs when the attack
comes on press the pulse as hard as pos
sible and ~hiccoughs will Immediately
cease.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-12
MoLAsses DIET FOR HORSES.
over Twenty Per Cent. Cheaper Than
the Oats aud Hay system.

The trucking horses used by big
sugar refining firm In Brooklyn, N. ".
are such fine, big, sleek-looking AMI
mails that their passage through tho
streets attracts attention, and horse
men generally believe that the cost or
keeping them In such condition must
be considerably above the average.
This Is not the case, however, for
In the stable of the firm an experiment
OF mixing molasses with the feed has
been made. ana the plan has been
found to be not ouly extremely econom-
Teal. but also Of exceptional value in
producing nourlshment. II costs only
thrty-four cents day TO feed these
fine horses. which range from 1900 10
1900 pounds In weight. This, accord
Ing 10 experts. Is from twenty 20
twenty. per cent. cheaper than
the old system OF maintaining the
stock on oats and hay entirely.
This Is what the sugar refinery horses
eat: In the morning they get n quart
aud half Of Indian cornmeal, quart
Of wheat bran. seven pounds Of cut
hay and quart and a half OF sugar
house syrup. which remains after all
possible capitalization Of sugar has
taken place.
At noon each horse gets four or FIVE
quarts Of oats and the night ration IL
the same ms that In the morning, ex-
rcpt that five pounds Of loose hay il
placed In the stall In addition.
The hygienic value OF the molasses
feed formula Is proved hy an expert
mcnt which was made on two rundown
horses that had been kept upon or
binary rntlOns. Their weights wero
500 and 025 pounds when they were
put on the molasses system, and both
soon showed Improvement IN weight
aud health ~ the end OF six weeks
the smaller had gained 200 pounds, and
the other was 1871 pounds heavier
New York sun.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-12

IN Frankfort, Ky, is a quaint char.
acter named Ezekiel Hopkins, who
once gained local fame by discovering
a piece of broken track aud tagging
an excursion train in time 10 save dis
astcr. so 1t was decided TO present
Ezekiel with gold watch. The head
Of the presentation committee, APP
preaching Ezekiel with grave bow.
said: MIR. Hopkins. 1t is the desire OF
the good people of Frankfort that you
shall, in recognition of your valor and
merit be presented with this watch.
which. they trust. will ever remind you
OF their undying friendship" without
the least emotion Ezekiel elected from
his mouth n long stream Of tobacco
Juice. took the watch from its hand
some case, turned II over and over in
his wrinkled hand, and finally asked
with the utmost naivetc: where's the
chainT
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-12
wild Flowers in the Home.

Not every one has flower garden,
but every one who spends even a part
of the summer in the country has the
freedom OF the roadsides. pastures,
meadow and woods; the wild gardens
which belong TO every man and no
man. where every one is free to gath.
er. and no one TO forbid. or course 1t
is by courtesy and custom that this
freedom extends to the fields and
woods. and perhaps the unacknowl.
edged obligation enhances the privl.
eye of leaving the long narrow roadside
flower beds. aud looking for rarer and
more effective things along fences and
hedges and in Swallowed and solitary
places.
If one has acquired the habit of wild
flower gathering, and the knowledge
of what to gather and how to bring
her 2leanings safely home. and the still
further knowledge of the best decora-
tive effect to be gotten from them. she
has reached n possibility of great sat
isfaction and everyday happiness
Candace Wheeler. in the Atlantic.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-12
CROCKETT AND THE. MULES.

When Davy Crockett sat In the Ma
tional Legislature as Representative
OF the State OF Texas he had many
clashes with men of more education
but less wit than himself. II is told of
him that one day while standing In
front Of his hotel on Pennsylvania ave-
nue. swarm of mules trotted by under
the custody OF an overseer from one OF
the stock farms In Virginia. A Con-
gresham from Boston, who was stand
ing near by. attracted Crockett's at
tentlon TO the unusual sight. saying:
Hello, there, Crockett; here's a lot
OF your constituents on parade. Where
are they going?"
The celebrated hunter looked at the
animals with n qulzzlcal glance. and
then turning to the other said quietly,
but with great emphasis. They are
going TO Massachusetts, 10 teach
school. "--Harper' Weekly.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-12

Senator Dubois, of Idaho. tells Of the
case of miner in that State who had
been reported as dead by a number OF
the Idaho newspapers.
1t would appear that the miner had
keen sense of humor for with refer
ence 10 an obituary of himself which
appeared in a Boise City paper the al
legged dead man addressed the editor
with view TO correcting certain mis-
statements in the said obituary.
MY dear sir" wrote he. relative to
the obituary OF myself appearing in
your issue Of the 22d ultlmo, beg
leave 10 call your attention to several
errors therein. In the first place, !
was born in Massachusetts, not In
Rhode Island; secondly the cause OF
my death was not heart disease
Golfers.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-12
IN EYE mo- THE FuTuRE.

Congressman Morrell, OF Philadel-
phla. In an address TO the National
Guardsmen. told n story illustrating
the complications Of civil and military
life in the citizen soldiery. Mr.. Nor
rell was colonel OF the Third Pennsyl.
yania. He said:
"My regiment was marching down
Broad street In the van of an immense
and magnificent parade. when, near
Walnut street, II became necessary 10
push the people back little. The
ropes had broken at this point. and the
people, quite Internationally. en-
croached on the line Of the parade.
81 assigned a handful OF young pri-
Yates to help the police handle the
crowd ana one private, stationed near
me. kept my eye on. lie got every
body back except a fat man. This per.
son did not move
Private said l. put that fat man
back
"'He says lac cant get back. the
crowd is pushing So the private an
ewered
"'Put your muskct butt In his chest
said |. and force him back. You are
the stronger
eyes said the private, 4 know I'm
the stronger, but he's the foreman Of
our shop"
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-12
LIE SAVED LIS LIFE.

A group Of Congressman who hap
pened to be at the capital during re-
cess of the National Legislature helped
TO while away the time by exchanging
stories. and one Of the statesmen from
Pennsylvania told this one regarding
n constituent. This man. who lived Ia
one Of the small towns Of the Keystone
state. was appointed naval officer AT
the chief port IN the state. He imme-
dlately packed up his belongings and
established himself in the metropolis
Of the Commonwealth. AZ the end Of
four years the Administration changed
and he relinquished his office. When
he returned to the village OF his birth
his first visit was to his aged mother.
She greeted him aifectionntcly and
said:
MY boy, you have had -four years In
lucrative Federal office. Tell me
now that II is over, what have you
savedT
lie was nonpussed for the moment.
Not penny Of his salary remained.
In an outburst Of frankness be- turned
to her, and leaning over her said, with
hearty fervor;
Mother, saved my Harper's
Weekly.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-12
A POLITE REQUEST.

In the suburbs OF Baltimore there is
an ancient glue factory that at times
floods the surrounding scenery with an
odor strange and far from sweet. A
street railway line runs past the build
ing, and one day last summer when the
place was indulging in wild outburst
OF inglorious incense. an open car
passed, In one OF the seats of which sat
an Irish laborer and middle-agcd
lady. The Irishman's features ex.
pressed unutterable things and the
lady shifted diligently at a bottle Of
smelling salts. The car came 20 a
stop, the glue rioted worse than ever,
and the son of Erin could stand II no
longer. Excuse me. num-" he sal l.,
humbly. as he dotted his hat, but
might | ask We TO put the stopper in
that there bottleT'
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-12
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Fruit Jelly-Soak one box OF gelatine
one hour in one pint of cold water;
when soaked, pour on one pint of boil
ing water. then put in n quart of fruit
Pineapples. canned strawberries or
raspberries or other fruits may be used.
Add one-half cup of sugar and one tea
spoonful OF lemon, then pour In mould
TO harden. Serve with whipped cream.
Strawberry Dumplings-Roll out
layer of cream of tartar biscuit dough
very thin; butter and spread very thick
ly with ripe strawberries which have
been rolled in sugar: then roll the
dough up. pinch the edges tightly to-
gether and steam for three-quarters of
an hour. When done, serve immedi-
ately. cutting slices from the end. jelly
roll fashion. An egg sauce or whipped
cream is delicious with this desert.
Pineapple Custard - Make smooth
three tablespoonfuls Of tlour with one
OF butter and stir into quart of boil
ing milk. Have ready the beaten yolks
OF eight eggs. add TO them two-thirds
OF cup of sugar ana turn into the
'IAilS fblHlhhAlg A'i INV AiAh
ut,.,. add. when cold, a cupful of
chopped pineapple and four tablespoon
fuls of lemon juice. Cover with a
meringue OF the whites of the eggs
and four dessert spoonfuls Of pow
dered sugar. Brown lightly In the
oven.
Veal Curry-Veal Is one of the .
especially adapted for curries Here
is an admirable recipe, recommended
at the New England School Of Cookery
A slice of veal half an inch thick,
weighing a pound and half, is cooked
quickly In a frying pan without any
butter. The surface should be quickly
scared. Take out Of the pan aud cut
in pieces about an inch ana n half
square. Make the curry sauce as fol
lows: Fry two sliced onions and add
TO the butter the meat, half tabr
spoonful OF curry powder, and boil
water to cover. Cook slowly unit .
meat is tender. Thicker when douc
with flour stirred into cold water and
season with salt, cayenne and d
squeeze OF lemon juice. Serve with
border Of boiled rice.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-12
Japanese Radish.

Picture to yourself pure white rad
ish the size of baseball or larger, firm
aud solid. Such is the japanese radish.
Cut 1t, and you find It has the CON
s;stency Of a Baldwin apple, firm and
fine grain: taste, and II proves TO be
away ahead of the most delicate spring
radish that ever passed your lips. 1t
will thrive at any season during the
owing year; It may be transplanted
A.. left alone; II is as good to eat when
In bloom ms in It's younger days, and
one radish will provide bulk enough
for three or four people or more.-Gar'
den Magazine,
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-12
No REST EOK IOHN.

4 farm laborer was working In n
field 10y the roadside one cold day when
Il clergyman came along the road and
stopped To speak TO him.
Plenty OF work for you this wealth
err. Johni" he called out.
"Ah" said John. II don't know when
| don't have to work, no matter what
weather comes"
That's hard. John" said the clergy
man; but wait till you get to the place
of rest. then you will have no work TO
do"
"Humph" grumbled John. you
needn't tell me- They'll find job for
John. never fear! II will be: Now,
John. polish up the sum- John, you
might hang out the starsr John, be
quick, now. and light up the moonH
No. no, parson, there amt no place of
rest for John.'-Ram's Horn.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-12
Death of Giengarry's Daughter.

1t seems wonderful TO read of the
death OF n daughter of the Highland
Chief who was the original of Fergus
MacIvor in "Waverley." Mrs. Forbes,
mother of Sir William Forbes, of Pits
llgo, who has just died at the age or
eighty -four, was daughter of Alexan-
der MacDonell, the sixteenth chief OF
Glengarry, who was an intimate friend
OF Scott, and there are many refer
ences 10 him in Lockharts delightful
biography OF his father-in-law. Glen
garry" was the last highland chieftain
who kept up the ancient feudal Gus
toms as far as possible, and he always
Travelled in BETTING state with a "taT
Of clansmen I'm attendance.
He died In 1928, leaving his immense
property heavily encountered. His son
and successor emlgrated 10 Australia
and the estates Of Glengarry and Glen
duoich were sold In 1910 for fl2O,OOO
10 the late Lord Dudley then Lord
WardD, from whom they were after
ward purchased by Mr., Edward Elllce
,"the Bear"D, and they now belong to
his daughter-in-law. Scott described
Glengarry as savage and picturesque"
London Truth.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-12
Washing Curtains.

II they are thin. madras. bobbiuet,
muslin or Nottingham, they should be
free of dust. washed in warm suds,
squeezing and LAYING up and down in
place of rubbing. boiled, rinsed. blued
or yellowed lightly starched while still
wet, and dried as quickly and rs
straight as possible. DO not iron, but
haste broadish hens at top aud bottom
aud run into each stout, Imprinted
curtain pole as long as the curtain is
broad. Stretch the curtain smooth
upon the pole Mt each end, then hang
up. sprinkle well and let dry. The
weight of the lower pole straightens
and smoOths 1t.
Repeat until all the curtains are dry,
then rip out the hens and press lightly
with a warm, not hot, iron. II there
are wrinkles or cat faces after hang
ing the curtains wet those spots and
pull down hard upon them. Usually
they dry out as smooth as need be.
Ruffled curtains can have the ruffies
futed after coming off the pole. II
hanging is impossible, simply stretch
the curtains between the two poles.
Take care that the poles are smooth
and stout enough not to spring.
Real lace curtains after washing can
be pinned out upon sheets spread upon
the floor. tedious work, but worth
while. Pin the corners first. drawing
them perfectly square, then stretch
every scallop in line with the corners
and pin II fast. After all are pinned
90 over the whole curtain with damp
cloth, patting 1t hard TO remove the
least trace OF starch. This makes the
curtain look quite new and does not
wear them in the least. But with sew
eral pairs II is apt to be impractlcable;
then the recourse to frame drying. No
sort of lace should ever be ironed, not
even upon mangle. - Washington
Times.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-12

An American schoolhoy, says the
London Chronicle. has written an es-
say on the Merchant ~ Venice" full
of original matter This Is his view Of
poriia "Portia was Il kind and true
hearted young lady. She was very
good.natmed. especially 10 some Of her
gentleman friends. when those young
men was going 10 choose their collins"
but the gem Of the article relates 10
Shakespeare himself 1.-THE story was
written 10y Shakespeare. who married
llinwatha. lie was born IN Venice,
where he aud the merchant shot mr.
rows Of the same hy when boys. II
was here that be learned 20 season
mercy with Justice" Anna Hathaway
turned into Hiawatha is a really inter
esting case Of arrangements
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1905-08-12
By William l.. Douglas,
GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS.

What are the secrets of success VIII tell the boys of Massachusetts wna
think brighfaced boys
them le the ola
o
path
you with
Well the battle of life the really
in the
rebuns He's the fellow who will eventually be
able TO laugh trouble chummy with
What think shoemaker making
different
foolish tackle of bust
old thoroughly