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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

Many persons wonder how we got
the word post as applied TO the mails.
II comes from the Latin posItus. which
means placed. Therefore II IL a fixed
station. From this II came 70 mean an
established conveyance OF letters from
one station TO another. and the place
from which the letters were sent out
came 20 be called the postoflice.. post
hasta- word used by Shakospearr.
means speod In travelling. like that a.
posi- O a courier. Chicago NeEa
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04
BARNUM'S OLD LION.
How the Great Snowman Turned His
Death TO Account.


Among the features OF the parades
OF the Barnum circus there was for
merly one that never failed 90 attract
attention. On the top OF one OF the
wild beast cages lay an enormous lion.
He was not confined In any way. and
nervous people watching the parade
would shudder az the sight and con-
template the terrible possibility OF the
Hon springing into the midst Of the
crowd.
But the venerable old king OF beasts
had reached the leoninc dotage. and
stiffened muscles and blunted claws
rendered him harmless. He was as
mild as kitten and In the winter
quarters. where he was allowed 10
roam at will. sometimes had 10 be pro
tected from the onslaughts Of irrever-
cnt and mlschieyous puppies,
One night he wandered from the
quarters. In the course OF his travels
he CHANGED on a barn where q meek
eyed cow was placldly chewing her
cud A faint flicker OF the slumbering
jungle spirit stirred his pulse. and
with a crashing blow OF the huge fore
paw. the cow was slain; then. lying
down beside his victim, be went 10
sleep and dreamed Of the time when be
was shaggy little whelp playing with
his brothers under the bright sun Of his
faroff African home
In the morning the owner OF the COW.
stalwart female with the blood Of
Irish kings In her veins. entered the
barn with milk pail in hand. She was
filled with wrath az the sight that met
her gaze. With keen edged NIX in her
hand and grim determination IN her
eye she fearsessly approached the sleep
ing lion. and when the men sent out TO
search for him arrived he lay cold lrr
death Banuln promptly paid for the
dead COW ana engaged 10 appear ON
exhibition "the wnman who Ia mortal
combat had slain d Hon
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

The Maryland experiment station
recommends cutting alfalfa for hay
when IL Is about ene.tenth In bloom
and before the young shoots which
make the next crop have made sum
cient growth 10 be cut on by the
mower. The vitality OF alfalfa is very
much icssened by allowing Il TO stand
very long after the proper time for cut
ting. and II IL not advisable to deld
cutting later than full bloom. even at
risk OF losing the crop.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

been a Democrat. although serving In
important positions under the Roose-
welt administration.
General Wright was Confederate
soldier. enlisting when he was seven
teen years old. His wife is daughter
Of the Confederate admiral Raphael
Semmes. who commanded the Alabama
In the memorable fight with the Kear-
sarge on the coast OF France.
General Wright recently resigned his
post as American ambassador at To
kyo, TO which position he was appoint
ed after leaving the Philippines.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

A new pitcher has reported to Mana
ger Frank Chance OF the Chicago
worlds champions. He II William r.
Mack. who has been studying at syria
cuse university. Mack ~ tall and
slender youth and looks much like
Harry White OF the Chicago White
Stockings when In action. Although
Mack adds another bali player 20 the
Cub roster, Chance IL anxious TO get
morn men In good physical condition
with the club. Almost from the open
Ing OF tho season the champions hayp
been heavily handicapped by injurtes.
Jet they have chung tenacicosly 70 nrst
place.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

Use one tablespoonful OF melted but
ter. one tablespoonful OF -four mixed
with butter and one large cup OF sweet
milk. Boil the milk and turn over the
-four and butter. Mix well and cook
In a double boiler ten minutes. Before
removing from the stove add one beat
en- egg. three tablespoonfuls OF grated
horseradish, one-half teaspoonful OF
unmixed mustard. little salt and a
pinch of cayenne pepper. Serve hot
with boiled meats
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

A useful addition to the housewives
collection of cooking utensils is n COM
bined mixing spoon and fork. invented
and patented by Massachusetts, man.
In beating up eggs and other ingredi-
ents for the cake or pie the cook some
times uses spoon. at the other times
a fork. as best suited for the purpose.
BY combining the spoon and fork but
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04


! Cultivation helps TO make up for lack
OF fertility.
Plenty OF narrowing keeps the weeds
down.
Wood ashes and bone dust are good
fertilizers.
Never allow failure to make pessi-
mist OF you.
Remember to keep the garden free
from weeds.
"A good spreader win take care OF all
kinds OF manure.
Manure is one OF the important farm
products.
The treeless dooryard lacks many
natural beauties.
Feed is important, but the way II Is
fed determines the profits Kimball's
Dairy Farmer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04
Fried Cabbage.

Cut cabbage thin on a slaw cutter.
salt and pepper, stir well and stand
FIVE minutes. Have the kettle hot. drop
one tablespoonful OF lard into II. then
the cabbage. stirring briskly until ten
der. Send 20 table Immediately; then
have one-half cup OF sweet cream and
three tablespoonfuls of vinegar, the
vinegar TO be added after the cream
has been we'll stirred
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

one implement is required. Formerly
the fork. because OF its open construc-
ton. failed 10 properly grasp and lift
the batter. The half section OF the
spoon overcomes this fault. affording
ample means of lifting the ingredients
TO be beaten. In combining the fork
with the spoon the prongs are inserted
transversely OF the bowl the mixing
being thus more thoroughly accom-
plished than with an ordinary fork.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

II a man bumped bis head on the
ceiling, what article Of stationery
would he be supplied WITH Ceiling
whacks (sealing wax.
What Is the difference between n
silly woman and mirror One speaks
without reflection: the other reflects
without speaking
What Ia the difference between a
lady and postage stampf One Is q
female. the other mail fee.
Why are two "ts" like hopsf b.
canse they make beer better.
II bear went into linen shop.
what would he wanti He would want
muxzlin
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

II you suspect that there are moths
In your carpets, try to locate their
hiding place. wiring a coarse cloth cut
Of clean water and spread II smooth on
the spot In the carpet where you think
the meths are. Iron the wet cloth with
hot iron. The steam viii XIII the
moths and eggs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

Dip a velvet brush In damp sand
and rub gently. You viii see the vel
vet como forth as fresh as though "A
were new. IL is cleaning process.
too, for the slight moisture removes
dust and the harsh action OF the sandy
friction gives lRew life 70 the nap
which has boon worn down.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

The eldest text OF real treaty now
IN existence Is that OF the convention
between Harnesses H.. king OF Egypt.
and the Prince OF Kheta. which EN-.
braces the articles OF permanent Of
fensiye and Defensive alliance. with
clauses providing for the extradition OF
qmigrants, deserters. criminals and
skilled workmen. This treaty was
drawn up In the fourteenth century
Ii. G. and IL the earliest record that
we have OF any international transac-
ton.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04
The SPORTING WORLD


Thomas Longboat. the famous Cana
dian Indian long distance runnaf. has
once more made himself the cenfer Of
an athletes wrngie by accompanying
the Canadian Olympic team 20 London
IN spite OF the fact that his entry had
been refused, Longboat r. bhcknsted
for all athletic meets 10 this country
on the ground that be Is profession
al DO positive proof TO this eject.
however. has ever been produced
against him.
On account Of the fight nade aeainst
him by the A. A. U. II was announced
from England that Longboars entry
had been refused by tbesEngiish Olym-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

Two cupruls OF brown sugar. one
half cupful OF milk. small lump Of but
ter Boil together until II throads
Remove from 1re. turn on a pfzffsr,
ada tsa~wooofl OF vanilla and bat
unfl mfxtsps turns l,ght and thicknuA
ap~ved hstwesn hysrs Of cska
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

Dissolve two ounces borax in one
quart Of boiling water and before II
becomes cold add one teaspoonful of
spirits OF camphor and bottle for use.
Use this mixture daily with an equal
quantity or water. and the teeth viii
become white and free from oil tartar
Gus adhesion. IL should be applied
with a moderately soft brush.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04
PEOPLE OF THE DAY


Gebfral luke T.. Wright Of Memphis,
4eu5r, %h9 succeedcd william H. Taft
u gslrealar general Of the Philippines.
lsA 6Gsp selected 10 succeedi him as
SsiyfIn1 q war In Mr.. Roosevelts
<aa1k9T The appointment. II Is said,
d9AF bs1a tribute ~ the president 70
fleSeM worao done by General Wright
10 4f 4hsfippines. Secretary Tan
httnssl,is said 70 have had much 70
do E<kp the selection. holding high
offuEl xpfsfbe Tennesseean.
Apnl4bpttsnt phase Of the case lies
imStift fact that General Wright has
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

Miss Fiufiigin-M Miss Newthought has
gone the limit with her vegetarianismi
Miss FurbeIow-why. what f. her lat
est7 Miss Fiunigirl-She actually re-
fuses 10 wear anything but raw silk
gowns now.--New York Press.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

\ Jack Barry. captain and shortstop Of
the Holy Cross team Of Worcester,
Mass. has been signed by Connie
Mack Of the Philadelphia Americans.
Barry, who has played for four years
on Holy Cross. has fairly earned tho
title Of the ''best shortstop who ever
wore the purple"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

Nhen womnn shows you the pic
ture Of her baby remember that you
VIII get into trouble. nine times out OF
ten, II you say exactly what you think
--Somcrville Journal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

William j. Bryan. Jr.. only son OF
the Democratic standard bearer. is
moro interested In journalism than pol
itics. He Is now a student in the Ne
braska State university at lincoln and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

In combating glanders the general
practice IL 10 destroy horses which are
positively known 10 be affected with
the disease and TO quarantine those
which are merely suspected OF being
affected.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

Bili-.Did you. 30 to see that boy actor
last night JilI-Yes. "Did he get
handY' "wh1 no ought 70 have got
was q single Yonkers Statesman.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

lf the farmer keeps hts animals
thrifty and boaithy he needs no veteri-
nary and mo msdkinss. H-nsthy snk
mails ass, ~ rssnit OF prupr fnsdtno
good caro- and fntslffgcnss m hestIms
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

on the completion OF his studies m
tends 10 enter the journalistic field.
Young Bryan IL eighteen years of age
aud Is a good looking and athletic
youth.
As traveller DC has had a large ex-
perlcncc, having accompanied his IA
Their on the lattcr's trips abroad In
RUSSIA he met Count Tolstoy and bis
family and was also received by the
pope IN Rome. AS the son OF his ia
Their be hobnobbed with royalty, and.
being a elose .ot~erver and possessing
Q, rsernfivs usemory. he can eoDverse
&erztHinnefy = The Essat peneonaD~
~ hns mot
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-07-04

Pattee en- Old Brown Player.
Harry T.. Pnttea Of the Brooklyn Hn-
tionai club Il an ~ brown player end
made . sfss rscupd. - sopood hNss cpe
ths pFovideoce cone<s tsan -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-16
THos. J. OWEN 4 son. AUcr1oNEERs. .

TErNEE.S SALE OF vAII-ARIE IMPROVED
Real ESTATE IN TwINIHG CITY: D. G.
corded in Liner No: 2o42. folio 2I3 ct seq. Of
the land records Of the District of Columbia and
at The request OF the party secured thereby. the
ind Eibert Dent, trustees. will sen at public
auction. In front Of the premises. ON FRIDAY
1905. AT Four O'Clock PM. the following
described land and premises. situate in the coun-
y OF washington. District Of columbia. and
known as Green's Purchase' al and ship Land
dsceased pis, "s uhi"h s"sdvisan !. resnrded
in Liber * folio 1a3. Of the.land records Of
the District Of Columbia. contained within the
q point on the rsouthwes,erly side Of the Burnt
feet on course y. 10 degrees 10 minutes W
from a stone planted at the essterly Of
said lot six ,6). and running thence north forty
SIX esS, degrees fifteen as, minutes west TWEEN
grees fourteen 0D minutes west one hundred
and ten tllo, feet. thence south forty-six lI6))
degrees fourteen 80 minutes east twenty (20)
Ieet. ana thence north forty -four {44i degrees
fourteen QD minutes east one hundred and ten
,li0l feet TO the place Of beginning See deed in
Naylor road In Twining City. together With the
improvements. consisting Of a substantial six
tone paid in cssh. balance in two equal Install
ments payable to one and two yrars with in
ig e s,, N PAYABLE
re option q ne rsassr dseasi. s 81 :loo
VIII be required at time Of sale. Ali cOnveyanc-
ing. recording: ctr. at cost. of purchaser Terms
~ sale TO be complied with within ffteen
days from day Of sale. otherwise the trustee re-
serves the right to resell the property at the
risk and cost of defaulting purchaser after five
days advertisement OK such resai. In news
paper published In Washington. Dc:
J"i''-io IoI- Surviviug Trustee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-16
FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM a. WESCHLER, AUCTioNEER.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
real. ESTATE. BEING "A TWO-STORY
BRIGk DWELLING. No; 5S7 2aTH STREET
DWELLING. NO. 7sa OATH STREET
BY virtue OF a certain deed OF trust duly re-
corded in Liber No. 2S11, folio 300 ct seq, of
the land records Of the District of Columbia, and
at the request Of the party secured thereby. the
WEDNESDAY, THE @rwte9 the premises eMI on n
O'CLOCK PM. the following described land
and premises. situate in the city Of Washington
designated as and being part OF original 10,
eight 49, in square fortytwO (42. beginning fol
the same at the northwest corner Of said lot and
running thence east seyent{,hye t7o) feet. thence
seventy-fve f75, feet and thence north thirty
500 feet six 90 inches to the place Of beginning,
together with the improvements, consisting Of a
two-story frame dwelling. No. 1:s9 9th street
northwest and two-story brick dwelling, No.
80 Path street northwest.
money to Be In cash and the balance In two
equal instalments. payable in one and two years.
with interest at the rate Of SIX per cent per
annnm. payable semi annually from day Of sale.
TO be secured by deed Of trust the property
sold. or an cash. at the option Of the purchaser
house will be required at the time of sale.
Terms Of sale to be complied with in fifteen
days from day OF sale. otherwise the trustees
reserve the right to resell the property. at the
risk and cost OF the defaulting purchaser after
ten days advertisement Of such resale.
BENJAMIN g. MINOR.
Colorado building
STUART MCNAMARA.
Fendall building
. jel2-dxds.eS - Substituted Trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-16
TOMORROW.
ADAM A. WESCHLER, AUCTIONEER.

OHANCERY SALE OF FRAME DWELLING. NO.
1O15 JACKSON STREET. BROOKI4AND, DO.
BY virtue Of decree Of the Supreme Court Of
the District Of Columbia. passed in equity cause
No. 1856. we, the undersigned trustees, will
sell, at public auction. in front of the premises,
WEDNESDAY, THE SEVENTEENTH DAY
OF JUNE, AID. 1908, AT HALF-PAST FOUR
O'CLOCK PM. the following described land and
premises. to wit: Lot numbered ten 40 in
block numbered sixteen u0 in a subdivision
known Brookland. in the District Of Columbia,
as per plat recorded In County Book No g. at
foli0s 103 and 1O4. of the Surveyors Office Of
the District of Columbia, together with the i'm
prOyements thereon.
Terms OF sale: One third Of the purchase
money to be paid In cash. and the balance in
two equal installments. payable in one and two
years, with interest at six per centum per an
mum. payable semi annually, from day Of sale.
secured by deed Of trust upon the property sold.
all cash, at the option OF the purchaser. A
deposit of 800 will be required Of the purchaser
at the time Of sale. All conveyancing. recording
and notarial fees at the OF the purchaser.
lays from day of sale. otherwise the trustees
reserve the right to resell the property at the
risk and cost Of the defaulting purchaser. after
five days advertisement of such resale In some
newspaper published in the city Of Washing
ton. ID. c.
WILTON ]. LAMBERT.
40 9th ST. NV.
Fendail building.
Je5-dGds, eSu Trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-16
ADAM A. wEscHLER AUCT1oNEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO
STORY BRICK DWELLING.
NO. 80 MYRTLE STREET
NORTHEAST

By virtue Of decree Of the SUPREME Court OF
The District Of COLUMBIA. passed In equity cause
sale at public auction IN front 'df the premises.
en- III CRSDAY, THE TWENTY-FIVE DAY OF
June. 1905. AT 4IALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
I'M. lot numbered 15I. in i. y. Gilbert's sub
division of square numbered, 675. in the city OF
Washington District Of Colu:nnia. and improved
by . twostory brick dwelling.
Terms: Subject to building association trust
for about $500: over and above trust one half
cash. balance in one year. with interest at six
per cent from date Of sale. secured by deed of
trust property sold. all cash. at option of
purchaser. Deposit Of 800 required at time of
sale. Terms TO he complied with within fifteen
days from date OF sale. otherwise trustee
serves the right TO resell the property at the
risk and cost Of defaulting purchaser. Convey
aBeng, etc. at purchasers cost.
MALCOLM HCFTT. Trustee,
jeIO-d&dS. eSui 4lS lfh ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-16

By virtue OF n decree Of The Supreme Court Of
The The District Of Columbia in Equity no:
IT'S the undersigned trustees will offer for
M 9as 'r SaY OF jrlH iso THE
the land In the District Of Columbia known az
part Of Chichester beginning for the on
the land allotted to Arthur c. Garden by said
1s es G1
leaving said road north SO degrees 81 minutes
Potomac thence With ssd %ranch 81
50 degrees - minutes west ID 50 pcrches. thence
south 10 degrees 81 minutes east 1927 perehes
TO .he place OF beginning. except the land dedi-
Gated TO widen Minnesota avenue and the strip
occupied by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
So acres
And also the land lying beside the foregoing
beginning at a stone on the north side Of Mime
sofa avenue and in the line Of the Danforth
north 81 degrees Il minutes west So 10 perches
t" stone at the corner Of stable. thence north
sycamore tree on the bank Of the Eastern
branch: thence with said branch south CD de-
to John G. Gardens line. thence with John C.
Gardens part of the said tract south IS degrees
side Of Minnesota avenue. and thence with the
north side OF Minnesota avenue north 81 degrees
Si,n minutes east s. lsrchss to the place Of be
tanned In and being Peter c. Gardens subdivi
sion OF part Of Chichester recorded in Book
OF the surveyor Of the District OF Columbia, and
the strip occupied by the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company. the land to be sold contain
ing about q. 10 acres.
Said pieces Of land will be offered for sale to-
2ether and II satisfactory bid Is not received
they will he offered separately.
Terms: One-third cash. balance in equal in
stallments in one and two years from the day Of
sale. with interest at six per centum per annum
payable semi-annually. and secured BY deed Of
trust on the property sold. all cash. at the
purchasers option. deposit OF 500 will be
required ON each sale. All conveyancing and
cording will he at the purchasers cost. Terms
to be complied with within ten days otherwise
the trustees reserve the right TO resell at the
risk and cost Of the defanlting purchaser
HENRY w. 'S0HON, Trustee,
Fendall building 344 ID ct. NV
JOHN ]. HAMILTON,
Century building. 4l2 9Th st. NV
1e1l-d&ds eSu
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Death of Arthur Beers HAYES.

Word has been received Of the death of
Arthur Beers Hawes of Denver. Col. for
merly OF this city. He was a grandson
OF Maria a. and the late George r. Hall
and nephew of Ralph L. Hall of this
city. His father. the late DR. John b.
Halves. was a personal friend of Presi-
dent Harrison and held the important po-
sition of consul 10 Reichenberg. Germany
during the latter's administrat ton. The
funeral will take place in Denver.