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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

This Is real good time game. II
Is generally played In the open, but a
large empty room on a rainy after
noon Is just as good.
There Is catcher" and the rest OF
the company are statues which have
escaped from the museum and are
romplng all around. The catcher Is
after them. and the first one caught
must assume at once a rigid position.
IL the same time thinking OF the statue
be or she is trying 10 represent. IL
the catcher can guess who IL Is. he
may move the statue back 20 the mu-
scum. IL he cannot guess. the statue
may romp again with the other escaped
prisoners. IL the catcher falls 10 guess
for the third time. he is dismissed and
another catcher Is chosen In his place.
The statues must be sure 10 keep as
much as possible like the marble or
bronze they are trying 20 represent.
The boy or girl with some knowledge
OF ancient history or mythology may
find scope for imagination In this
game.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

Why Is man looking for phi
losopher's stone Ike Neptune? Be
cause he Is soaking what never was.
On what side OF donkey would you
look for the most hair? On the out
side.
Why do not trees open their trunks
In the spring when they change their
dress? Because they leave their sum
mer clothing out.
Why is a bootblack like an editori
Because he polishes the understanding
OF his patrons.
Why does a hodcarrier wear white
suspendersf To keep his trousers up.
What Is the queen OF the roses? The
watering pot. because she reigns (rains)
over them.
Which would you rather have, So In
notes or In goldf Notes are better. be-
cause when you fold them you find
them Philadelphia Ledger.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25
PEOPLE OF THE DAY


DR. David Jayne Hill. who has been
appointed United States ambassador 10
Germany. entered the service OF the
state department Oct %. 1898. as as
sistant secretary OF state under the adj
minlstration OF the late Secretary Hay.
Ills record In the state department WINS
that OF an extremely efficient officer.
and during the frequent illnesses and
absences OF Secretary Hay he discharg-
ed the responsible dut1es OF the head OF
he state department In a manner that
elected the warm admiration of the
late President Mckinley. President
Roosevelt also conceived high admi-
ration for DR. Hills ability. and il was
with some reluctance that he yielded 10
the doctors desire TO go abroad.
For two years Or. Hill has been an
American minister. first accredited 10
Switzerland and then 10 The Hague,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25
The Making o. q Journalist.

-
When Joseph II. McCuliagh was edi-
tor OF the ST. Louis Globe Democrat he
was annoyed by a member Of the star
who was continually late. But the
young man always had IN excuse-be
oversight they failed 20 caIl him. the
cars were blocked, etc.
Finally McCullagh issued an order
that no more excuses would be accept
cd and that unless the young man
came In ON time he was 10 he dis
charged.
On the very next day the htterer was
tardy again by forty-6ve minutes. He
was sent 10 Mr.. McCullagn.
WELL said McCullagh you Know
what's going 90 happen TO you
II suppose so. but I assure you II
wasn't my fault"
you've put IN about every possible
excuse. but before fire you I would
like 20 know. Just for curiosity. what
your excuse "a"
1T was this way: got UP early. De
termined TO get 20 tho Office IN time.
went into negro barber shop TO be
shaved When the barrier was half
through a band came abnng, and Fsp
couldn't resist the impulse 10 follow
II was almost On hour before he ca1
back. snd had 10 wait for him.
Young man" said McCurhgh, chnc
king I'm give you another rhance.
want you 10 write Hction fus the sun
day papep.-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25
rho Arohhiahon,. Mit.

Archbishop Patrick ]. Ryan OF Phil
adelphia once was invited 20 speak be-
fore the Philopatrian society, the mem
bers OF which include many OF the
prominent Irish-Americans OF the city.
with whom the genial archbishop Is n
favorite.
In witty acknowledgment OF the
round OF applause which greeted him
the archbishop remarked;
II appreciate your greeting, and l
thank you. my friends. from the heart.
Permit me. too. upon this occasion TO
express my gratitude 90 you for your
interest in me in naming your society
after me. the Philo-pat.rian society. IL
h not every archbishop who Is thus
highly honored. "-Lippincott's.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25
How Animals Work.

Man makes the tools with which he
works, but God has made animals.
birds and insects with natural tools.
with which they do all sorts OF Won
derful things.
The woodpecker has drill that he
works In much the same way that a
man drills a hole IN a rock. With his
bill he drills into dead trees 10 get
worms and insects for his supper.
The fish has a tool Just like an oar.
His tail ls like the sculling oar, and
his fms be uses as balances TO guide
his motion.
The elephant uses his long, strong
tusks 60 dig up roots which he eats.
The hen uses her feet as man uses a
pade.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

Always remember. Henry. that a
soft answer turneth away wrath. and
when another boy insults YOU or even
strikes you bear this In mine and don't
lose your temper"
Henry promised and departed for
school.
At lunch when be returned home bis
mother asked II he had kept his prom
ise.
Eyes. ma" replied Henry. Tommy
Jones wanted 20 lick me. and gave
him a very soft answer"
His mother smiled happily. "Ah, you
would not flghtf"
"No. but hit him In the eye with a
rotten apple" replied the innocent
Henry
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

1t may surprise the boys and girls 10
hear that there are considerably more
than 1000 patents relating TO the manu-
facture OF paper. And perhaps II may
surprise them even more TO hear how
many things may be used 10 make pa
per OF. Following are some OF them:
The leaves OF trees, the wood OF trees.
hop plants. bean stalks. pea vines. the
trunks and stems OF Indian corn. every
variety of grain. moss, clover and tim
othy hay. more than hundred kinds
OF grass, straw and cocoanut fiber;
fresh water weeds and seaweeds. saw
dust, shavings and asbestus, thistles
and thistledown. banana skins. tobac-
CO stalks, tanbark. hair. wool, fur and
old sacking or bagging. In fact there
seems 10 be scarcely anything that
may not be used In the process.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

Alexander the Great was so fond OF
Homer's poems. the "Iliad" and the
odyssey" that he carried with him on
his military campaigns an edition OF
them In which Aristotle had made notes
and corrections, After the battle OF Ar
bella golden casket studded with costly
Jewels was found In che tent OF Darirs,
the Persian commander When Alex
ander was asked what should be done
with II he answered There Is but one
production In the world worthy Of 80
rich depository" and he placed IN Il
his edition OF Homer, That edition has
ever since been called the Casket Ho-
n1pr
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

He was engaged In monumental liter
AIRY work covering the entire history OF
the worlds diplomacy. and these two
posts afforded exceptional advantages
for the procurement OF the great mass
OF material required for the work.
AS that task neared completion DIR.
Hill found himself willing 20 abandon
the field for the higher diplomatic post
OF Berlin, and the German foreign Of
fee cordially responded TO the usual
cautious overtures from the state de
partment here as 10 his availability for
appointment as ambassador.
Or. Hill has FOR many years been re-
garded as an authority on international
law. As president OF Rochester univer-
sity he made that subject n speciality
and was the author OF several works
and lectures thereon.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25
PEOPLE OF THE DAY


John A. Johnson. governor OF Mime
sofa. who. II his admirers have their
way. will be the standard bearer OF the
Democracy IN the coming presidential
campaign. had an interesting expert
ence In Washington not long ago.
Governor Johnson Is OF an inquiring
turn OF mind and never lets pass an
opportunity 10 acquire information. par.
tlcularly Illustrative OF the democracy
Of the people He frankly admitted
that be did not expect TO End much
democracy In Washington. but that be
was treated to the surprise OF his life.
With three friends be dr!fted into
restaurant which Is frequented almost
exclusively by fashionable shoppers
who lunch on lettuce sandwiches and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE


Bran baths are said to be good for
nervous people. They have an ex-
tremeiy softening effect upon the skin.
Ordinary bran may be bought at a
feed store and used as desired. A
cheesecloth bag containing about a
quart and half or two quarts should
be filed mediumly full with bran.
This bag viii do for two baths. The
water should be quite warm, and the
bag should be put into II and thorough.
iy soaked and squeezed until the water
Is brown and full OF bubbles. One
should stay In the bath for few min
utes only. massage OF the entire body
after the bath Is beneficial, but one
should rest for al least ten minutes be
tween the massage and hath
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25
Her Firss Railroad Ride.

An old lady In Missouri took her first
railroad trip the other day. She noticed
the bell cord overhead, and. turning TO
a boy, she said, sonny. what's that
forT'
''That, marm," he said. with a mis-
chievous twinkle In his eye. sis TO ring
the bell when you want something to
eat"
Shortly afterwari the old lady reach
ed her umbrella up and gave It a Wig
orous pull. The train was In the mid
die OF n trestle The whistle sounded,
the brakes were pulled on. the train be-
gan 10 slacken IT'S speed, windows were
thrown up. questions asked. and con-
fusion reigned among the passengers.
The old lady sat calmly through II all
Presently the conductor came run
ming through the train and asked,
~who pulled the bellT'
II did" replied the old lady meekly.
well. what do you wantr' asked the
conductor impatiently.
well" said the old lady .rff6iItative-
IL, "you may bring me a ham sand
witch and cup OF tea, please. Butler
Democrat
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

time that preacher came her way h
should have a pie that wns faultiess,
He told her when be was 10 return.
and on that day she set before him an
apple pie that was the real thing. He
ate Il: but. 10 her establishment. vouch-
safed not word OF commendatiop.
This was more than the housewife
would stand.
Brother" she exclaimed. when
you We're here last you ate an apple
pie that wasn't more than hair to1ed.
and yet you praised II TO the skies.
Now YOU have eaten a pie that nobody
needs 70 be ashamed OF. but you
haven't word 10 say in It's favor. !
can't understand II"
my good sister replied The preach
CT. 'that pie you served me few days
ago was sadly In need OF praise. and I
did my full duty In that direction. but
this fine pie, bless your heart. does not
require any enlogy"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25
POINTS OF VIEW.


would not have trusted the bee with a
sting
Nor the gnat with taste for meat:
would not have hidden In brake and
ling
The adder that haunts my feet.
I would not have bristled the hedge with
thorns
Nor poisoned tho berries red:
I would not have fashioned the bullock's
horna
Nor riddled tho night with dread.
I would not have burdened the sun with
spots
Nor put out the moon so quickly;
I would not set snails IN the garden plots
Nor scatter the weeds so thickly:
But. knowing ths world IL Gods. not
mine.
fancy the gnat and the bee.
Tho adder the bush and the horned kino
Must wonder why God made me.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

When / was smail-oh. long ago.
For now I'm SIX years old. you know
I used 10 think what fun 'twouid H.
N grandpa were boy like mel
ia give him half my things 20 wear.
And toys and candy. share and eharA
And Yet him feed my puppy. too.
And show him al the tricks we Do.
But when ] told him 90 ono day
And eeked him II we cUuldn't play
Together right along II be
Had only been boy IKE me
lie laughed and laughed and said no
guessed
Perhaps we'd like the old way prai.
For b conild take me up 20 bed
or hold ma ON his knee. DO eaid.
I nsvr tnCugnt Of that somehow,
And 90 I'm duits euntsursd now.
For. nruush wa hsv. spfcndid ptnsk
I want mn grandpa anyway
Dait tfas was most a year tfro
Whsn ] wxs small and dkfnf know
He cruid11 ~ boy nls No
Ara 80 - Gruu<frp, foo ft1 go
~xoufhnCxp1C{W
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25
-
- The
Scrap Book


II Is told OF n minister. great pre-
cikionist la the use OF words. that on
one occasion in the course OF an elo-
quent prayer he pleaded:
20 Lord. waken thy cause In the
hearts OF this congregation and give
them new eyes to see and new impulse
TO do. Send down thy lever or iee-ver,
according 10 Webster's or worcester's
dictionary. whichever thou usest, and
pry them into activity"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25
Oxford sau.aass.

One pound lean veal. one pound fresh
pork. one pound beef suet; grind In
chopper separately. then mix with
half pound OF breadcrumbs and put
through chopper again. Season with
two teaspoonfuls of salt one OF pepper.
one nutmeg grated, one teaspoonful OF
finely ground sage. thyme. savory. mar
joram and grated rind OF one lemon.
Mix thoroughly and press into earthen
bowl Make into small cakes when
wanted Fry In lightly creased pan.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25
cour,.hlp In enc cumberIand..

AS I sat on the doorstep smoking
with Cumberland mountaineer one
evening, writes a traveller. young
man about two and twenty came out
oSthe woods and slowly approached
us. He was barefooted and wore only
shirt and trousers. The mountaineer
was telling me about how be was kick
ed by mule, but he broke of 10 sa-
lutte:
'Howdy. Abe! What yo' all want
around yeref"
dun got sunthin TO say" replied the
young man rs he almost turned his
back on us.
''Then shoot 'er of"
films a stranger" said Abe az he
jerked his head toward me
THAT don't count wanter borry the
mewl?'
"Noap."
"wanter borry the gum"
"Noap."
SAY. Abe. mebbe yo'un ar hard up
and want the loan OF dollar or some
bacon or meal?"
"Noap."
"Then what on alrth do yo' want?"
"Wanter marry Linda"
"wanter marry Linda. Ell? Hev yo
coted herr"
"Yep."
"Hev yo' axed her?"
yep"
''rhen why In thunder don't yo' mar
ry herr And. stranger. that mewl he
Jess whirled on me and kicked with
both feet and lifted me clean over tho
brush fence afore knowed what was
upr'
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

A mot OF DIR. Weir Mitchell. tho IA.
nous poet and novelist. Is going the
rounds OF the Franklin Inn. literary
club OF Philadelphia
ON particularly husoery March
morning. the story gDcA Dr Mitchell
walked round city Han square With a
young editor. Az the two moo held ON
Their bats and Leaned against nss
blast Or. Mitchell said:
II think sborn nmo snorld b.
fpp< usthercd hrro. dDur yovf prori-
usBs tnnn might - ia1ncsd - temper
- w1nd.>
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25
coIIeoe Sandwiches.

Stone two dozen medium sized olives
and put them through the finest knife
OF the meat chopper; then add one-half
level teaspoonful OF celery salt one
fourth teaspoonful OF prepared mus
tari. a teaspoonful OF tomato catchup,
a generous dash OF cayenne and may
onnaise dressing 20 moisten. Spread
between thin slices OF bread from
which the crusts have been removed.
Serve on a dolly or folded napkin.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

Some damage comes 70 table linen
from being tossed while damp into a
clothes hamper with other soiled cloth.
ing. Mlldew results, and this Is the
most obstinate OF all stains. When
such spot is found. dry and brush II;
then dip into buttermilk or lemon Juice
and after standing In the sun awhile
rub on a paste made OF soap softened
with little water and a little dry
starch rubbed In. Expose 20 the hot
sun and persist In the treatment until
the stain Is removed
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

Eugene Hale Of Maine, chairman of
the senate committee on naval affairs.
which has been investigating the con-
struction OF Uncle Sans warships. Is
an old timer in congress. Since 1881
he has represented his state In the sen.
ate. and for ten years before that date
he did duty In the house.
Senator Hale Is known in the senate
and 10 his constituents for his courage.
determination and plain spokenness Al.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25
To Gal, Almonds.

Pour boiling water over one pound
OF nuts. Let stand until cool. Take
out a few at time. as they blanch
more easily when damp Dry well,
then put In oven. When heated take
out, put In piece OF butter the size of
an English walnut stir thoroughly and
salt 10 taste. Put back In oven; stir
repeatedly until delicate brown. Do
not have oven too hot or they Will
burn
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25
TIE HANDLE FOLDS.

hingeing the handle so that II can be
folded over when the pan Is not In
use. TO rest in the pan proper, means
a saving OF cupboard space that can
be readily utilized for some other pur-
pose when In It's extended position
the handle is held rigidly In position
by a spring hook
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

Among improved cooking utensils re-
Gently patented is frying pan having
folding handle. designed by an Ore
gon man. The projecting handle on
the ordinary frying pan has always
been more or less OF nuisance TO the
housewife. She finds II protruding into
just the space she requires for some
other pan. This simple method OF
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

One ounce each OF sassafras. ALI
spice. yellow dock and wintergrcen.
half an ounce each OF Wild cherry bark
and coriandcr, quarter Of an ounce OF
hops and three quarts OF molasses.
Pour boiling water on them. macerate
twenty-four hours. then filter and add
half a pint OF yeast or one yeast cake
Add -four gallons Of water Ready 10
use In twenty.four hours.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

An Irishman. going into a restaurant
for the first time after coming to this
country, sat down ut the table with a
man who was eating raw oysters. He
did not know what they were, but
when the waiter came 20 get bis order
he said. Bring me some OF thin
things" The waiter complied with his
request Pretty soon after that he
went TO see II his customers desired
anything else. The Irishman was sit
ting looking at the oysters In such
peculiar way the waiter said:
whats the matter, sirf"
And Pat said. Can you ate thin
thingsr
Waiter-Yes.
Pat-Well, let me see you ate one.
WATERFALL right.
Pat-Can you kape IL DOWN.
Waiter-Yes.
Pat-Wel. you're better mon than
I am. thin, for I've had thin down
twice, and they won't stay.-Judge's
Library.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

John Walter Smith. who was elected
United States senator from Maryland
TO al out the unexplrcd term OF the
late William Pinkney White, had pre-
viously been chosen for the full six
year term beginning March 4. 1909.
Senator Smith Is a banker by profess
sion and man Of wealth. He has
been actively identified with politics
for the past fifteen years and is the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

"why are you crying, darling?"
because my sister has been present
ed by her husband with set OF dia-
monds that cost $1,000"
why should that make you weepr"
because you Will now have 10 spend
such lot OF money when you can 80
I'll afford It."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

The temperature OF baby's bath for
the nrst few weeks should be 100 de-
grees r; later. during early infancy.
nc 90 degrees r. After six months the
proper temperature is % degrees f..
and during the second year from 81
20 90 degrees n
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

nsfs tr en- iron vessel equal parts Of
common pitch and gutta percha. This
osrnent \ pot affected by water and
v0i nssnd or sick 20 eafber. wcvd.
s>op> Geo. porcelain. ivory. and VII
sSsa sriek tsrnishsd surfaces topsthsp.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

II want some collars for my hus-
band" said a lady in a department
store. "but ] am afraid have forgotten
the size"
Thirteen and half. ma'amy' sug-
gested the clerk.
That's H. How on earth did you
know"
Gentlemen who let their wives buy
their collars for 'em are almost always
about that size. ma'am."-E Everybody 9.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

Ola broofns make fine brushes for
sinks ana are nice for cleaning bed
springs and mattresses. Cut OF the big
handle. cut even NJ both ends and tie In
two placos with strong cord. One
broom makes three brushes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

A trolley car had collided with
milk cart and sent can after can OF
milk splashing into the street. Soon a
crowd gathered. A man. coming up.
had to stand on tiptoe and keep dodg.
ing his head about to see past a stout
lady IN front of him. Goodness" he
exclaimed. what on awful wastew
The stout lady turned and glared at
him. Mind your own buslnessr' she
snapped. body's.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

SUCCESSOR Of the late Senator German
as leader OF the Maryland Democracy.
He has been successfully member OF
the state Legislature. representative 70
congress and governor OF bis state. fill-
Ing the latter position from 1900 20
1904. lie was born on The Eastern
shore OF Maryland and n immensely
popular IN that section Of the state.
The new senator Is In ms sixty-third
vaar
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

The wife OF an army dfrrrr who IN
been stationed In Cuba recently &c
turned 20 Washington and was a
luncheon az the White Houss. 81
was enthusiastic about tfR Pearl Q
the Antilles nd told many picturesque
stories Of her sotoum there In whict
the president was deeply Interested
"oh. Mr. President. were you ever II
cubaf You certainly snculi 90 therer
she exclaimed.
And she wondered wny everybod,
laughed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

Very Much N vfs1.
You wcrr az Bar Hubos ! believe.
IN The summer" hsissd IN soriefy wo
man OF the actrupa
Yea" said ths sctrevn
And did ZOO see mnch % my dnugn-
Ter thereY-
Rather! She wore pslhsng enif 10
the morning riding blooDDns~ IN yhs sft
srpoon ard low neck at ntefy
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-04-25

though not much given 70 joking. he
occasionally unbends. Apropos OF an
awkward remark he said In the course
81 an after dinner speech not long ago;
1T reminds me OF the conversation
Of two women az reception. They
were strangers 10 each other After a
moments dosultory talk the hrst said
ntber queruiously:
81 don't know what's the m&ttu
With that tall. blond man over thcrr
he WINS 20 attentive awhile ago. bat
10 wont look AZ me now
-Porhapz.' wid the other, he ssv
~ cons IN. He's my husband, ysy
know.s-