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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-21
Praise Mrs. severIdss. Costumes.


The bride OF Senator Beveridge 10
the most picturesque young woman
In Official circles Mt Washington, 40
cording TO correspondent. She plans
her costumes herself with unique dis
tinction, some OF them almost verging
upon the eccentric. Mrs. Beveridge
is tall and blonde. OF a stature equal.
ing her husbands. Her sumptuous
masses OF fair hair are coiled high and
simply without professional embelnsh.
nent. She is fond OF large. solitaire
pearl earrings. At Mrs. Beveridge's
recent informal at home, her costume
was robe OF oriental cachemire In
cream color. with wide Persian Dor
dering extending up and down the
front OF the skirt, the edges every.
where outlined with sable
AZ the last presidential reception
Mrs. Beverage. in the blue room.
seemed newly stepped from a canvas
by Natter SO quaint and old world
was hor garb. She wore a heavy,
coral satin brocaded In small flowers.
the long trained skirt very full and
plated about the waist the tight-fit.
ting bodice, stifiiy boned. extending
below the waist line in a sharp point,
Ia Marie Antoinette, or even bit
suggestive OF the days OF Queen Eliza,
beth After the inevitable array OF
empire and princess frocks-one fol.
lows the fashions sheeplike-a woman
with private sartorial convictions and
the courage OF them is to be congratu-
lated
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-21

The author looked up from the FIRST
chapter OF his mammoth History OF
Advertising
II wonder" he murmured, who
could have been the first manufac-
turer 90 advertise. II Is an item that
would flt ia well here"
There IL no extant data on the sub
ject." said the farmer. "but have
every reason 70 believe that tho hen
IN the person you are looking for
New Orleans Times. Democrat.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-21

For clergyman. cloth.
For tourist. rubber.
For an explorer. arctics.
For a baby. kid.
For a milkman, pumps.
For book agent, canvas.
For waiter. tipped.
For collector OF the port. custom
made.
For country lovers, over CATERS.
For cheeky person. bronze.
For n robber. sneakers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-21

A woman prominent socially re-
marked one afternoon 70 friend In n
Washington drawing room; This IL
the most extraordinary city ! have
ever lived In. Since came here
have done nothing but pcddle visiting
cards"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-21

In marble halls as white as milk,
Lined with a skin as soft az silk,
Within a fountain crystal clear.
"A golden apple does appear.
No doors are there IN this stronghold,
Yet thieves break In and steal the gold.
Can egg.)
Although w. are but twenty-six
We change 70 millions. too.
And, though we cannot speak word,
We tsll what others do
(The aiphabet)
Washington Post
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-21

We all imagine that our work Is i'm
portant and that no one can do It as
well as we do. but the world has been
constantly improving ia spite OF the
fact that every man dies at the end OF
a short time.-Atchison Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-21

Author--I am troubled with Insomnia.
] lie awake at night hour after hour
thinking about my literary work. His
Fricnd-How very foolish OF youl Why
don't you get up and read portions OF
ft7
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-21


Oh, Ella,
With her FIRST umbreilal
She walked abroad like any queen.
She held II proudly for display.
Admired It's handle stroked It's sheen.
And never little girl moro gay.
Dear Ella.
Such a wee umbrollal
One day upon tho market place
met her. Dripping were her curis
She looked. despite her sunny face.
The most forlorn OF little girls.
why. Ella.
Where's your new umbrclla7"
Said l. The storm has drenchcd your
hair
Just see your frocki Just see your haiti
And what IN this you-hug with care
broom. a fiddle or catY'
Oh. Ella,
With her first umbrellai
She looked at me and Bhyiy spoke,
The ramdrops peltinE on her yet.
IT have II here. beneath my cloak,
Because. YOU see. II might get wctf'
Chicago News
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-21

Can you tell me what smile isr'
asked a gentleman OF little girl.
"Yes, sir; it's the whisper OF a
laugh"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-21

For severe stomach ache wiring o
square OF house flannel out OF boiling
water. fold into a soft pad. lightly
sprinkle small teaspoonful OF tur
pentine over II and apply ~ hot a.
possible. This is also excellent treat.
ment for chest colds Headaches can
be relieved BY applying II 70 the naps
VI the neck.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

Don't miss-don't miss with the other"
"Y0u Try. Dew" his chum urged.
His face was pale and anxious. He knew
the Importance of that solitary match. Life
-death-balanced on it.
He feared his numb fingers would make a
failure of the endeavor. For some time he
blew in his hand to warm it, and all the time
the wind howled about the little boat like
mourning Banshee.
This scene so near populous city-this
adventure not two miles from their warm,
coy homes!
He struck the match. It flickered-was
nearly extinguished. Then the little pile OF
finder caught!
'sHurrahl" chokingly, though right thank
II held my BREATH" averred Dew, truth
What change that fire made! Soon their
shelter behind the little boat was as comfort
able as they could wish , Ill L., and
chatted merrily. The hoarsely moaning,
muttering wind only made their snug quar-
tiers more enjoyable.
Finally they stood ID watches atSss . Cns taking care
The next morning was snappy, frosty
one: but the wind as though Inundated at
being out-generaled by the boys, did not
blow.
though it We're never even rippled by the
boisterous winds. The shores, too. lay peace
fully wrapped in a snowy blanket that seem
ed encrusted with diamonds where the rising
sun shone upon it,. and. from the slips along
boats were being towed to the fishing ground
in the lake by the staunch, saucy, putting
With a "Yo-heeyo!", the, lads got their
skiff in the water, brisky showed it off and
speedily made for home, to be welcomed by
fathers and mothers, who were not a little
anxious about the safety of their hunter-boys
during the terrible night just passed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

with their usual senseless futter, making of
afterwards; blackbird FASTENED to hide him
self in a thicket at one side, as if he knew
the boys, and feared they would give him
tentative shot; two saucy crows cawed slg-
nifcantly, and then sailed away, as majesticai.
ly as crows can fly, from an old stump hard
by, and the hunters were left In undisputed
possession of the field.
The boys quickly set their decoys near a
small point, pulling their skif in on its end
showed the hour to be half.past five. nearly
time for the ducks to begin their evening
fight. Ten, fifteen minutes passed
"Hush!" whispered Dew.
He pointed to the right. Over the trees,
coming straight for the blind, were two awk-
ward Hooking red-heads.
With what thrill the boys watched their
approach! How ones trigger finger. does tin
gle when the frst-comers are sighted, any
way! =,
Necks stretched out, bills pointed for the
decoys, with long swoop and quiver OF
wings the pair stopped before the blind.
| The feet of the ducks touched the water;
they stood upright, wings fluttering for an IN
stant-bang! bang!
| That was the time to fire!
| When the smoke blew away, the brace of
ducks lay, with hardly witch, prone upon
the water.
| The boys padded out and got ther SPOIL
and hid again.
For ten minutes not duck appeared. Then
FIVE butter-balls landed among the decoys.
-Four reports sounded, followed by great
futter of wings.
"Three. that time!" exultingly exclaimed
Dew. showing new shells into his breech-
loader with an extra VIM.
This time the boys did not gather the game.
Rutter-balls are uncertain creatures. The
chums knew that the pair which had escaped
were likely to foolishy take big circuit and
| come back, as indeed they did.
Like little black and white bullets the ducks
! dronped in the water just beyond the decoys,
and were promptly bagged at long range.
Then Dew and Kirk rowed out and picked IN
| the five fat fellows: :.
A stately mallard, all alone in his dignity,
came next; then pintail.
| Ry that time the sun was returning to it's
lakeside bed, and twilight dominated the
scene. m =,
Dew glanced toward the west, and uttered
an exclamation of surprise. Well might he
| do SO.
Great black clouds were scurrying along
over head, almost completely hiding the sun
| from view. The trees along the. margin OF
| the pond were bending and swaying uneasily
before the growing blast. The wild-rice lay
low, its wealth of yellow LEAKAGE trembling
in the torm-breath, while the surf on the
peninsula's outermost border grew louder and
louder in its threatening roar. The air was
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17
Copyright by James ElversonJ


TIT wa, cold, crisp day. The door of
the old boathouse was frozen Shut
and the boys had to cut the ice away
from the sill before it would Open
Then it did so with rheumatic groan. 80.
"The bay will be frozen over before long!
exclaimed Dew Gordon, as he looked out upon
Presque Isle Bay, which. was fecked with
snowy whitecaps here and there.
EYES," said Kirk Greenleaf, not little re-
gretfuly; II think this will be our last duck
hunt"
With that, he gave the little skiff they
owned jointly vigorous push and sent 1T
srlsshing into the water.
thick upon Erie harbor, and in the ponds OF
the peninsula--that long strip of wooded land
jutting out into Lake Erie, opposite the city
Of Erie, and forming its beautiful and roomy
harbor.
The two sixteen year-old hunters had brought
in many good string of game, after school
hours, during the preceding two weeks.
They were both frst-class shots, and their
decoys-of which they had bakers Dozen
were of a superior model, looking like veritable
live ducks as they lay in heap in the skiff s
stern. =,
They attested to Dew's uncommon skill with
tools and Kinks proficiency with the paint
brush, as did the skiff, which was built by
the boys themselves.
Dip, dip, dip sounded their oars, and the
little craft daintily danced out from the lee
OF the water works dock into the rougher wa
ter, duly heading for the peninsula ponds.
A pull of mile and half lay before the
bows They did it in surprisingly short time,
and entered the first of the peninsula ponds
opposite the city.
Then to the left they steered. Gliding
through narrow, winding, wid-rice-bord
channels, and then through two small ponds,
thew entered placid and pretty Long Pond.
That was their favorite hunting ground.
A small flock of mudhens. or coots, rose,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17

becoming colder, too momentarily. A fierce
fall storm was making rapid headway
In the excitement of their hunt, the boys
had not noticed the dangerous change In the
weather.
We've got to row lively now!" CALCULATED
Kirk.
Fright you arel" cried Dew. "Put up your
gun, and wen hurry"
Kirk did SO, and soon the decoys were
slowed away in the boat. Then the chums
bent to their oars.
The little boat shot along. In, and out,
roundabout. they rowed, and shortly the out
| let OF the pond was reached.
What change the mile and half of
water between them and home had under
gone since they left it some three hours be-
Long, high, cold-looking waves raced mad
" along, over its surface--waves their little
skif could not ride and which it would trouble
a much larger boat to weather.
Its myriad white-caps seemed like angry
water gods, greedy to wreck any craft bold
enough to battle with them in their domain.
| A binding snowfall, too, soon set in, wrap
ping and hiding the distant city in its feecy
embrace, making the situation still more cheer
less, even desperate
The two lighthouses and the life-saving sta
ton ON the peninsula. were too far off for the
boys to think Of reaching them; run to the
city was impossible.
The night grew pitchy dark-dark and
We've got to stay here all night" de.
clared Kirk That's certain, tough as it isl
EYES," assented Dew. Hope the folks
won't worry, and will only think we're safely
housed at the fash lighthouse. Boo-o-ough!
it's mighty coldi"
| SCOT match?"
| Dew felt through his pockets.
mot one! Have your
Kirk investigated.
1.-TWO"
Carefully he held the pocket together. after
| his lucky find, lest some of the hustling, pry-
| ing snow-flakes should blow into it. Their
| lives, almost beyond doubt, hung upon
| those two little matches.
They stoutly hauled the skiff out of the
water and tipped it on its side, for shelter.
Then, shivering in the cold. with benumbed
fingers, the boys began to get some driftwood
| together. at the leeward.
What a dreadful night that was! AS they
| worked, the snow-flakes sifted in and search
! ed down their necks and up their sleeves, as
| though bent on robbing them of their little
warmth; the snow-piles grew deep and COW
cred the precious fuel; the surf on the other
beach Numbered louder and louder. and the
wind moaned dismally through the trees.
Crouching under the upturned boat. Dick
| brought out one of the matches. =
| He blew his fingers and bent over the little
pile Of grass and splinters the boys had gath
| cred. A crackle. and unsteady, frightened
looking flame-then all was dark again The
wind had blown it out!
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17
How Coal Grows

fr7T TAKES prodigious amount of veg
etable matter to form layer of coal,
it being estimated that the present
growth of the world would make
LAYER less than one-eighth of an inch in thick
ness. and that it would take million years
Of vegetable growths to form coal-bed ten
feet in thickness.
The United States has an area of more
than 44O 900 square miles of coal fields, and
more than 1O0,00O,000 tons of coal were min
ed in this country last year-enough to run
ring around the earth at the centre 51a feet
wide and 5h feet thick. Competent scientists
say that here is enough coal in the United
States to supply the world for the next two
thousand years.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-17
Passed Clear Through

-HIIIDREN have a very fair idea of
III what constitutes justice, and. decid-
III eddy object to being punished more
- than they think they reserve. A
bright, little seven-year old commit
cod some triAing misdemeanor and was taken
70 task very seriously by her mother. After
listening some time in silence, Mabel said,
aSVhat makes you keep talking to me SO,
mammal" Because" replied the mother,
II want to impress it upon your mind 50 that
sOS with the faintest quiver of grief in
Ir" voice, II think I'm pressed clear through
now" What could the mother do but con-
clu d that the lesson had been sufficiently
Snressed" for the time being, and send the
little culprit about her play!
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-04-18
BEAUTIFUL WINDOW IN
st. CLEMENTS CHURCH

There has been paced this week over
the altar IN St Clement 5 church a
painted window OF rare beauty. The
window opening. which Is about seven
feet long by four feet high, Is divided
by heavy mullions into Eve laneets.
-Four are illed with design of passion
flowers, on background OF softly shad-
Ell greens. the morograms IT. II. :. -
and IT \. r. l." appearing on the
larger two. In the central lancet is a
life size head and shoulders of the
Savior. wearing the purple robe and
the crown Of thornz, a subject handled
by the artist with both reverence and
skill The face is in profile. slightly
dropping, with an expression at once
utterly sad and peaceful Underneath
are the words: Surely He hath borne
cur griefs and carried our sorrows -
The entire end Of the church. above
the wainscoating, has been eolored a
very dark blue and the window sur
mounted by a large cross in duh gold.
The whole effect Of the new decoration
Is that of simple dignity and solemn
peace.
As the church is always open. ii Is
possible to see the painting at any
time Both design and execution are
the work Of Mr.. Gordon Osborne.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-04-18
STRAUS TO MANILA.

Leon Straus left By the sherman
Thursday afternoon for Manila. Pre-
sumabIy he slowed away. He came
down 10 the wharf about 4.30 o'clock
with crowd Of soldiers and other
Passengers by the vessel. and went
aboard with them The Hawaiian
band was on the upper deck at the
time giving concert 1t i supposed
he simply remained aboard. and went
out with the steamer. There is no
reason To suppose that his going vas
an accident or inadvertence, as he
vas sober when he went aboard
When the transport, was out about
sixty miles a wireless message notified
captain Humphrey that he Was
aboard. Straus himself sent a mes
Usage 10 client saying he could not
further attend TO the clients legal
business.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-04-18
Only s42,5l i ssu tsf Trip.
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Easter parasols and gloves at Sachs
Get Herpicide if your hair is falling
out. Hollister Drug Co.
Order fresh eggs today from Henry
May & Co, for Easter. Phone 80.
]. A. Gilman is agent for the sewall
vessels. Judd building. room 400.
A pleasant house in town, rent COW
cred by subletting. is offered for rent.
See classified ads.
Important notices Of the sale of pas
toral lands on Hawaii and Maui ap-
pear in this issue.
J. Lando, oregon block, Hotel street,
opposite the Young, has the style
shirt you are looking for.
Dentyne is the best preservative of
the gums made in the form of chewing
gum. Five cents at all druggists.
W o. Smith is an authority on real
estate values. If you are in the mar
ket to buy, see him first. Judd build
ing.
The Metropolitan Meat co. received
ex Alameda yesterday some delicious
i fresh salmon and shad. Ring up your
'order on -.
You can't buy new shoes for $1.25
and 81. but vickers makes your old
ones look new for that price, and
while you wait.
A belt. with buckle set with tur-
quoise. was lost on Wednesday last.
VIII the finder please return to this
Office and obtain suitable rewapf2
Decorated Austrian dinner sets at a
bargain. Call early Prices lower
than ever before New lot Of china
tableware (American)- Lewis & Co.
Ltd, crockery and glassware, ls9
King street. Telephone go. CaH and
see US.
Sachs Co. viii be open tonight,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-04-18
LOCAL BREVTTIES.

| The band will play this afternoon At
the Naval Station for Admiral Very.
Hon. John G. wooIley will speak at
Kakaako Mission sunday evening at
| 1880 O'Clock
William Mckinley Lodge No. 5. K.
Of P, VIII meet at 100 this evening
in X of P Hall.
| Traffic superintendent Pratt of the
+, II. r. T. & L. Co. is i'll with hemor-
rhage Of the lungs and will remain at
home for some time.
An interesting program appropriate
! 10 Easter viii be rendered by the
Methodist Sunday school Sunday
morning at Il o'clock.
Admiral" Beckley denies that he is
an intending purchaser Of the Aloha
Alma. the Hawaiian newspaper. There
are those who think OF boosting the
Admiral" for Mayor.
The next meeting Of the Buckeye
Club of Hawaii will be held at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs S. B. Kings
bury, 1918 Thurston avenue at 100
O'Clock Tuesday evening, April q, 1908.
Captain Berger will have the Hawai-
ian band at the United States Naval
Station this afternoon for the purpose
Of giving concert in honor of Admiral
Very, commandant of the station, who
leaves on the 23rd.
There will be a meeting of Hawai-
ians al AaIa Park this evening to
receive the report Of the anti-Pinkham
committee and TO consider other mat
tiers OF interest 70 the native people.
The band viii play.
The Kapiolani baseball league last
evening met and decided that the pro-
tested game between the Young Tidal
Waves and the Reliance team will be
played over at the end of the season.
The next meeting of the league occurs
April %.
Frank L. Winter goes soon to the
mainland 10 arrange for the installa
ton of a large cement manufacturing
Taant near this city, through the es-
Enlistment of which the cost Will be
materially reduced. The proper ma
teriaI for the cement has been found
at wAianae.
The admission TO Mrs. Carrie ia
cobs-Bond's entertainment at Mrs.
Lowrey's residence next Monday even
ing viii be one dollar for adults and
fifty cents for children. This will be
a rare treat for oId and young. Mrs.
Bond renders her songs with wonder
full expression and at once captivates
her audience. The feature of the
Monday evening entertainment will be
her song on Hawaii
The Koolau railroad win be extended
as soon as possible and there is talk
of Incorporating il with the o. r. & L.
Co. j. B. Castle says the railroad viii be
extended to Kaneohe as soon as he
can get 10 the work. Although nothing
definite has been done in the matter
of arrangements, no papers being sign
ed. i; is wen understood, and Mr.. Cas-
tie gives his assurances, that the ex-
tension Of the line will soon be fact
A member Of the Central Committee.
dabbling in figures for want Of the
power Of political prophecy. has it all
mapped out that II the Municipal Act
is knocked out the present Board Of
Supervisors Will remain in power until
January !. 1911. on the basis that after
the election OF a mayor and other Of
dcials under the Municipal EAct the
government Of the County must be car
ried out under the present County Act
and there is nothing in the law to pro-
vide for a special election.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-04-18
ASSEMBLY HALL
FUND DONATIONS

The plans for an addition to the
Seamen's Institute, to be known as
the Assembly Hall. are being drawn
by Architect H. L. Kerr, and as soon
as complete, Lucas Bros, the con-
tractors of the Sailors Home build
ing. will commence work on the add
ton. the cost of which viii be about
one thousand dollars.
F. w Everton, manager Of the in
stitute, gratefully acknowledges the
following donations from the local
business houses and others:
Alexander & Baldwin, Ltd. 800;
Inter-Island Steam Navigation Co,
Ltd, 800; Castle & Cooke, Ltd. $50;
c. Brewer & Co, Ltd, $50: Theo. H
Davies & Co, Ltd. $50; C. c. Ken
nedy. $50: Levers & Cooke. Ltd, S25;
H. Hackfeld & Co, Ltd, $25: Allen &
Robinson, Ltd, s25; f. A Schaefer
s25: s. NJ. Damon, $25; Honolulu Iron
Works Co. Ltd, $25; Honolulu Rapid
Transit & Land Co, Ltd, SIS; C. NJ
Cooke, $40; Cation, Neill & Co, $40:
E. o. Hall & Son, Ltd, $40; Wilder
& Co.. Ltd, SIS; H. NJ. Won Holt, SO;
The Gregg Co., Ltd, SO; McCabe,
Hamilton & Kenny Co, Ltd. SIC;
Hind. Rolph Co. $40; Rev. W. D.
Westervelt. 80; VI. A. Gonsalves &
Co. s..
The han when complete viii be used
for social purposes and will be a per-
manent addition to the present build
ing. It is planned 10 give concerts
and stereopticon lectures for the men
of the fleet during their stay in the
city.
Mr. Everton viii be pleased TO re-
ceiye any further donations for the
hall, two hundred and fifty dollars
still being required.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-04-18
Easter Hats
OUR MILLINERY SHOWING HAS
EXCITED MUCH ADMIRATION
AND COMMENT.

No matter how fast fashion sets the
pace, this store keeps in line with
every change and shows the new styles
almost simultaneously with the most
fashionable miIliners of the East. As
a natural consequence, women who
keep in touch with the changes Of
fashion, women who want TO make Ger
tain that they are getting the latest,
usually come here for their hats.
So beautiful q collection OF