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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
National Guard Eneampment.

Further information has been re-
coiyed from the war department In re-
lation 20 the oncampment OF the Mich
igan National Guard at Indianapolis.
beginning August 3. All arrangements
for The transportation and for the pro-
visions and stores az camp are left in
the hands OF the quartermaster general
OF the state organization, and IL is re-
CURED that the brigade shall arrive at
indianapolis with all equipage neces-
sary "a establish proper camp. For
the transportation OF the troops the fed
eFal government allows $4,000, the
other expenses being borne by the
state. Quartermaster General Kidd
has found that the prices for many OF
the supplies will be cheaper az Indian
apolis than they were NJ Ludington.
Officers horses will be engaged there.
but the artillery and cavalry VIII
probably transport their own.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

In qualification Of Lavender's within,
Mrs. Creighton had allowed her 10
wear the gown Ia which she. a belle
OF Philadelphia. had danced at the
Meschianza. The once stately folds
were limp. and the white silk was a
faded yellow. but II would ever be
treasured In memory Of an event
which. but to recall. made her heart
throb with pride. She was a girl again
tasted again the triumphs OF that
night, when Lavender courtesied be-
fore her.
Behold the Blended Rose" she said.
with mock dignity. strutting about in
the fanciful costume. The loose pol
onaise and long flowing sash gave an
added queenlIness 20 her slender fig
ure. and beneath the queer head dress
OF lace and feathers her eyes beguiled
attention. Her beauty and striking at
tire won instant homage, and she was
surrounded by bevy OF admirers.
Mrs. Creighton was gnllantly escort
ed TO the head OF the old-fashioned
reel by the commander himself
Winslow. alone, felt neglected-ill-
at-ease. Foreboding was beginning TO
cloud every hour. Solicitude for his
chief. anxiety for his own fortunes.
and that OF the ladies committed TO
his charge. occupied his mind 20 the
exclusion OF such trivial affairs as a
dance. a sprig OF mistletoe. or even
the smiles OF n maid. Once, as he
stood aloof from the crowd, Lavender
passed In the whirls of the dance. Her
eyes as they met his for an instant
held challenge. and her feet In the
spangled shoes. twinkling under the
short petticoat seemed daring him TO
follow. He watched her every motion
with engrossing interest, even while
her beauty. her imperious. care-free
manner, angered him. What right had
she to be gay and happy when there
was so much 10 dread in the uncer-
tain future?
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
KNEW HOW TO FETCH HIM
Cook Had a Sure Way of Getting
Work Out Of Very Lazy
Darky.

Darky help is the despair Of every
southern matron. But OF all the darby
help In Dixie. Billy was the worst.
says a writer In Lipplncotts. Tell him
on Monday TO do chore, and the fol.
lowing Monday he would reply that he
done been speckilatln' about II.
Mrs. Bronson. who gave him his board
and wage In return for hypothetical
work, had vowed many time that she
"jes' wouldn't have that lazy niger
around II she knew where she could
get another" but somehow Billy stayed.
At last. after the advent OF a new girl
in the kitchen. Mrs. Bronson noticed a
reformation in her pet trial. She could
not account for II until. being In the
yard one day, she heard the cook call
ing him from the kitchen. Billy was
in the barn.
SAY, yo' voorhees, trash. the cook was
calling. did you even kiss a real black
culled ladyY
Billy raised his head and grinned.
II shuah done So he answered
We'll. den. when you done fotch in
an ahmful OF wood I'm goin' 70 give you
a chance 20 kiss another"
Billy waited on no second bidding.
and Mrs. Bronson held the secret OF the
change. The cook knew how.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Amusing Predicament of n Youth
Who Had "Beaued" a Girl
to Church.

One OF the boys who so admired
Elijah Kellogg and were influenced to
good by his teaching says that he one
night took a young lady to church to
hear Mr. Kellogg preach, relates
Youths Companion. The youth had
started in happy frame OF mind. due
TO his pleasure In the society OF his
pretty companion; but when he was set
tied in his seat, he began to be more and
more conscious OF the pain from his
new and tight-htting shoes. Finally
when he could stand II no longer, he
slipped the shoes on. unknown TO his
companion, and was once more com.
Portable.
In little while the usual crowd be-
gan 10 pour In. There was a demand
for seats. and the preacher fixed his
gaze on the boys he knew so well.
Here" he called. John, Thomas,
Ezra. Henry and William, come this
way and sit on the pulpit stepsi"
The other boys started but the suffer
or kept his seat
"Come, comet" cried the memorable
preacher mo hanging back"
II was impossible to disobey even
when one had 'beaued" n young lady
20 the meeting So the wretched youth
took his shoes in HIS hand and shufiled
up the aisle. 20 the amusement OF all
observers. II was an experience he
was not allowed 20 forget.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07


NJ. A.. Murray. OF the state board OF
pardons, discussing the recent applica-
ton OF writs OF habeas corpus made
by cOuvicts for release from the re-
formatory az Ionla, said that Il was
interesting 10 note that the applicants
are OF the class for whom the indeter-
inmate sentence act was especially In
tended. The case OF James Porter"
said Mir. Murray. us an excellent ex-
ample TO cite IN favor OF the law. Por-
ter was sentenced by Judge Chittenden
for term OF nine 10 eighteen months
on charge OF larceny. A hurried ex-
animation OF POrter's record shows
that he was sentenced from Cheboygan
county in 1887 under the name OF Hor-
ace White 10 Jackson for term OF Is
years on charge OF criminal assault,
and that he served his fun sentence,
less good time. He was sentenced un-
der the same name from Otsego county
In 1902 to Jackson prison for term
OF two years on a charge OF forgery.
and served that sentence. less good
time. In less than eight months after
release from his second sentence he
was tried before Judge Chittenden on
charge OF larceny from the person
and received a sentence OF nine 10 eigh-
teen months II Is fair 10 presume
that Judge Chittenden did not know OF
the tonvict'c previous record. His
statement 10 the governor at the time
OF sentence IS made in three lines
which reads as follows: "He deserves
the mlnlmum--ahd the maximum II he
does not show a disposition TO reform"
II the Judge knew OF Porter's previous
record his statement 10 the governor
assumes the form OF a Joke, for IL IL
years imprisonment. less good time.
on former charges failed TO produce
reformation. Il is hardly expected that
the desired result will be obtained in a
nine 10 eighteen months sentence In
the Michigan reformatory. Under the
indeterminate sentence law society can
be protected from this class OF crimi-
nails. with whom the law is very un-
populal', for the statutory period. which
in this case is five years. A number OK
confirmed criminals are being held in
our penal institutions to-day under
this law and the authorities await
with great interest the decision In these
cases"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

as had confronted Burr at Nashville.
and HIS own party on Blennerhasset
island. In either case. he could not
press his inquiries upon the people
about him--they had no sympathies In
common with the expedition. On the
contrary, II aught, however imaginary.
threatened the government, theirs was
the FIRST duty 60 protest; they could
not be expected 90 countenance any.
thing which gave the slightest room
for suspicion. And he. and the ladies
with him, were guests-bound 20 re-
spect feeling or prejudice on the part
OF those whose hospitality they shared.
Matters developed. and were brought
20 crisis on the occasion OF a ball In
the commanders quarters.
A raw, clustering day had settled
into a fogRy. starless night. when the
little company assembled for the frol-
ic. The low-ceiled dining-room was
thrown open and decorated with holly
and mistletoe. About every pillar and
from tho rough rafter hung festoons
Of evergreen joweled with berries. red
and white.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Now G. A. r. officers.

DR.. j. b. Griswold. OF Grand Rapids.
the new commander OF Michigan de-
partment. @. A. r., has appointed Fay
cite Wyckoff. OF Lansing, assistant adj
jutant general. and w. b. Bostock. OF
Grand Rapids, assistant quarermaster
general. Dr. Griswold is a native OF
Vermontville. Eaton county, where he
was born June 81. 1912. He was stu
dent at the Michigan Agricultural coll
lege when war was declared He
served one year with the Second cav
airy and was discharged on account OF
disability. Returning from the south.
he began the study OF medicine and In
1864 was commissioned assistant sur
geon OF the Fourth Michigan infantry.
He was commissioned regimental sur
geon In 1866 and served as such until
mustered out In 1866. He was also
medical inspector or the department OF
San Antonio, Tex. Or. Grlswold re-
ceived his degree from Rush Medical
college. Chicago. in 1867. lie removed
10 Grand Rapids in 1873 and was APP
pointed city physician and elected al
GERMAN. lie recently resigned as "A
member OF the state board OF registra-
ton In medicine. Or. Griswold was
married in Ann Arbor. 1865. TO Mary
Is. Wisner.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
would seeure Harlow,s Property.

AT the Offices of ;he National supply
company. OF Lansing. In the hands
Of temporary receiver, Il Is reported
that A. l.. Harlow. former president,
who Is held responsible for the tangled
state Of affairs. has returned from the
ives and Is in Detroit. Judge Swan
hai been asked 10 restrain Harlow
ri u disposing OF his house, which he
bought OF ex-Gov. Bliss. exchanging
stock in the company. The receiver
contends the property should be con-
yerted 10 the use OF the creditors.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

marked their course--the river was
shronded In a mist that seemed to rise
from the underworld.
They turned TO seek shelter within
doors, when suddenly Lavender asked:
who Is that sitting over there?" and
she pointed TO where. on a fallen tree.
by the rivers brink, sat woman-her
back toward them. Angular shoulders
enveloped in a blanket shawl and a
head swathed IN red bandana kerr
chief, like a bloody bandage, were out
lined against the gray walls OF the fort.
The head turned az Lavender's ex-
clamation. and white eyeballs, and
whittier teeth. shone from an ebony
frame. as the woman rose and APP
preached slowly. "Good ebenin' Z
y'ali," America said calmly. and in re-
ply 10 their startled questioning she
explained:
"Yo see. II wuz dis away. Missy
lowed she warn't gwine ter had VII
a-toilin' and a-moiling' 'thout no WON
an ter hep"
Eyes, but why did you surprise us?
Why slip away so mysteriously?"
la, chile. massa wouldn't a giben
me up. so at de las minute missy done
SEN me. She say she'll fin plenty
niggahs whar she's gwine."
"How could you slip on without be-
ing seen?"
America gave an unctuous chuckle.
"Fore God. done kuni'd dat no count
niggah on de gang plank. 'Fo' he hist
IL. up n shuk a rabbit foot in he
face, and kin o. mum1ed some hoodoo
talk. lie teef rattle like bones. and
run by 'thouten a word. OATS me
glongl"
And thus. a second time. America
had her way.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Chnrlle,s Brirht PLAN.

"And you told Charles that he
could call upon your father
Yes. mamma"
We'll. ne hasn't been 70 see him. .
Il know he hasn't. You see. Charlie
Is so thoughtful. lie doesn't want TO
spring Il on papa too suddenly. He
knows how nervous he Is. So he
thought II might be well for him 10 go
as somebody else Disguised, you
know. SO that papa wouldn't recog.
nIze him. And after papa had ex.
hausted his--his rage on tho dummy,
then Charles would come In as him.
self and papa would be too weak 10
refuse him. It's splendid plan,
don't you think sol"
DO I think 40? Well. think
when your father gets through with
the dummy your friend Charlie viii
be too weak 20 ask him for anything"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
CHAPTER V.

CHAPTER V.
A few weeks passed In monotony at
the fort--a monotony wherein was
much time for futile planning and idle
speculation.
The novelty OF the situation and the
natural efferyescence OF her spirits
made Lavender gay and light-hearted.
In spite OF the anxious waiting. But
TO her mother IL was irksome; period
OF unrest. and carking care. Her
health. too. showed signs OF decline,
and she felt already the unwholesome
breath Of the swamp land.
For Winslow. the days dragged in a
way that required all his philosophy
to bear. Ordinarily. quiet. even dull
ness. appealed 20 his student nature.
But for this Burr expedition he had
nerved himself TO point OF unwonted
energy; had summoned all his forces
against the time for telling work-for
endurance And all for what? For a
time OF idle waiting-of inaction by
the chimney corner OF a stranger! lie
was thrown little In Lavender's soci-
ETY.; the officers OF the garrison showed
her much attention, and In their favor
he obscured himself. His attitude was
that OF the guide, the elder brother,
and bore no trace OF the warmer ad.
miration openly avowed by the others.
The maid herself had no part In this
arrangement, and II in her heart she
wished IL otherwise. she acknowledged
the weakness 10 none.
Early in February there came un.
pleasant news TO the fort. The Burr
expedition was not a success-some.
thing had happened but definite facts
could not be ascertained.
Winslow was In a fever OF anxiety
and suspense. Ugly rumors were cir.
culated; there was talk OF treachery
90 tho government. Traitor" and
conspiracy" reached his ears from
time to time. To Winslow's inquiries
the commander responded that he had
received no positive information. but
believed the boats. with their men
and even the chief himself. had been
detained IN the south. Probably but
temporary check" he concluded
suavely. For Winslow's connection
with the affair was well known, and
the colonels words were meant q
spare his feelings. But Winsiow left
his presence with pang OF anxiety all
the sharper that his fears were hall
formed lie could only console himself
with the reflection that. whatever haC
occurred was doubtless such an ordea
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Ferris peclInes Nomination.

Chairman John r. Mlnship, OF the
Democratic state central committee,
has made public a letter received from
woodbridge n. Ferris, Of Big Rapids,
nominated for governor a second time
by the Democrats nc the primary cleo
ton, declining the nomination. Months
OF observation. Mr. Ferris says In his
letter. convinces him that there does
not exist among the people the enthu-
siasm that would warrant him In run
ming for governor a second time.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
oppose clomency for Hoffman,.

According 20 a prominent state OF
nclal. friends OF John r. Hoffman,.
former coroner OF Wayne county, will
have much difficuity I'm securing his
release from Jackson. An important
barrier to clemency. II Is said. f. the
fact that HOFFMAN, never settled for
the sums unlawfully taken. and as he
had never given bond he IL stu con
sldered debtor 20 the people OF the
state.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Looking Forward TO the Fourth.

Believing that he may be instrument
tai IN saving some lives, Secretary
shumway. OF the state board OF health.
has issued a statement showing the
number OF deaths caused by lockjaw
resulting from the use OF toy pistols.
cannon crackers and other explosives.
lie also calls attention 20 the fact that
the sale OF certain explosives TO per-
sons under - years OF age was made
misdemsaRor by law passed In 1888
Secretary shdmway advocates the en-
forcemCnt OF this law.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Agricultural college Graduates.

The 20 graduates OF Michigan Agri-
cultural college. headed by President
]. L. Snyder and members OF the state
board OF agriculture, formed AT the col
lege hall at Lansing and marched TO
the college armory for commencement
exercises. John II. Lambert, OF Niles,
spoke for engineering department; c.
A. Wilson, Of North Branch, represent
ed the agricultural course and Miss
Aida Alexander. OF Geneva, Mich.
the women's course. The commence
ment address was by George II. Max
well. OF Chicago. editor OF Maxwell's
Talisman President Snyder conferred
the degrees OF master OF science upon
Charles g. Woodbury.. OF Lansing '04,
graduate, and Frank A. Spragg, grad
uate Of Montana Agricultural college.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Fx-Judrea Of Supreme Court.

When Judge Allen b. Morse. OF
lonia. was In Lansing he met Judge
Edward Cahill. The two ex-judgcs
shook hands. and one OF them re-
marked upon the fact that they con
stitute the only living ex-justices OF
the Michigan supreme court
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
MANY Admitted TO Bar.

one hundred and seventy law grad
yates OF the u. OF NJ. Including two
young women. went Go Lansing and
were admitted TO practice. Chief JUS
tIce Carpenter addressed the new law
yers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

Lansing. Auditor General Bradley.
In behalf OF the people OF Michigan,
and under direction of Attorney Cen
eral J. y. Bird. has started suit in
the inRham county circuit court
against the Detroit. Grand Haven a.
Milwaukee railroad company, ct al, 90
collect $305. 1927. alleged To be due In
back taxes. Frederick Y. Drygs. John
Bell. Francis Payy. the Grand Trunk
Railway company. and the Detroit.
Monroe a Toledo Railroad company
are also made defendants. II is asked
that Tire defendant road be decreed
subject 10 the general railroad laws OF
the state. and It's property liable 10
taxation, and that the taxes assessed
for the years 1908, 1904 and 1905 be
held as valid debts and liens on the
railroad and property OF the d., q. III.
a. VI. company. The full amount OF the
interest az one per cent. on all the
taxes and the penalty is also asked for.
The plaintiff holds that the Detroit,
Grand Haven a. Milwaukee company Is
subject 10 the tax in the same man
ner as other railroad property in the
state under the act which provides for
the taxation OF railroad properties up
on Their cash value. as fixed by the
state board OF assessors. The company
has claimed special privileges under
an oil charter. and in the suit involv-
ing the constitutionality OF the new
taxation law this was the only com
-.
purpose OF the state officers to en-
deayor TO have the road declared TO
be subject TO the general railroad laws.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Inenrnncs Companies Admitted.

The Cosmopolitan Insurance COM
pany and the Adirondack Insurance
company, both OF NeS York, have been
admitted 70 Michigan by Insurance
rommii sioner Barry.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

When the flotila reached Fort Mas
sac there was no trouble from the mil
itia stationed there. No message had
been received OF their expected arrival,
no orders TO detain them. on the con-
trary, Aaron Burr was greeted with
marked attention, which was extended
20 all OF his party. Before leaving the
fort. he had an interview with the
commander. from whom he won prom
ises OF hospitality for those left under
his protection.
IL shall esteem II a personal favor
Col. Mitchell. N you will treat the la
dies and their escort as your guests
for few weeks-or until such time as
they see NJ TO continue the way"
Under the spell OF the speakers voice
and eyes. the commander did not I'm.
quire-even of himself--the reasons
for complying. nor the possible advan.
tago there might be In comforting the
personal favor" lie promised. and
the two men took snuff together, the
one amiabie, condescending--the other
admiring, reverent.
Late In the day the boats, with Burr
and the Blennerhassets in the lead
proceeded down the river. leaving a
forlorn little group to wave farewelli
from the wharf.
Winslow stood apart: HIS own dis.
appointment was swallowed up in sym.
pathy for the helpless loneliness OF the
women ut his side lie looked az Law
ender as she stood-one arm about heI
mothers waist, the white face peerinf
from It's scarlet hood. and his heart
was curiously llghtened. After all. hs
could join the expedition later, and
and. he was not alone.
Soon the boats were lost TO view-no
a ribbon OF foam on the tickle water
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
Nov MIehigan Postmastsrs.

Michigan postmastcrs nominated ~
the president: r. l.. Irwin. Albion; Nj.
s. Curtis. Battle Creek s. swarthout.
Lakeview
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07

thoA'h1 III NtA'A
Michigan pensions: James Comfort,
SIT; Rolander WITT. sl2. A. II. lay
man. So; John PINES. $l2; T. A. VIII
hanson. IS: ]. A. Brown, $40; ]. Il.
Masten, Si2: j. r. Benson. sl2; c. A.
Lee. $40: l.. C. Alban. $40; Christian
Acker si2 r. F. Payne. IS: F. A. Bas-
ford, $40; Jacob Crepper. s12: Frank
Halfield, So; j. II. Denslow, sl2 G. +.
Labache. Sc; r. f. Lafes. $751; May V.
Chamberlain. sS ophelia Abbott, $40;
Thankful l., Wilkie, IS. Emslie Green
slolley. Sl2; Enoch Shaffer S1i; Ma
poleon Jones, SIP; Patrick Carroll. IS;
Joseph A. stull, $40; John Diphena,
SIT; r. H. Hoag. So: A. w. Cooper S.;
Andrew Pence. $40; Levi Moore. $l2;
M J. Long. $40; t. NJ. Moody. sl2.
John Daniels, Si2; John Marshall. $40;
O. b. Rider. $40; George Patterson, IS;
Abraham Arnold, $l2 William Camp
bell, So. D. b. Fitzpatrick, $l2: Philin-
da l.. Brannan, sl2. c. l.. Shaffer, IS.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
The Oenoral Impression

"Pa. what IL n misorY"
"a miser. my son, IL man who
won't lend you his money without good
security. Puck.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-07-07
MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE.

ITO BE Continued ]
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-04-11
"a Niaht in Bohemia"

The musical comedy "A Night in
Bohemia" which will be presented
under the auspices of the Elks at the
Cairo opera house, Monday night. April
10Th. will include one hundred twenty
five local performers. During the
course of the play twenty-eight musi.
cal numbers and specialtics are intro
duccd.
Rehcarsals have been going on for
the past two weeks aud Intense inter
est has been shown by all those who
will take part The dialogue of the
play is very bright and witty and the
musical numbers which are introduced
aSe Of The catchy kind and ne sort
that everybody VIII stiles after having
heard them
No pains are being spared by Mr. g.
T Hale who Is directing the productien
to have this, by far the best entertain
ment ever put on by local amateurs.
Seats on sale at opera house box
office $50 a m. Saturday. April 14th.