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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-08-26

Among the many riders TO and from
the ranch there Is one. great, two
listed, high complexioned man. whose
genial presence Is ever welcome. He
answers TO many names. To the
youngsters he Is Uncle Jack, usually
with an exclamation. To some OF the
older folk he Is Mr.. Summers or Jack.
Again, the foreman OF the Moonstone
ranch seldom calls him anything more
dignified than Red. Louise does some
times call him-quite affectionately-
Overland.
For Ave years "the rat" had journey
ed back and forth between the desert
station on the Mojave and the range
to the north. The townspeople paid
scant attention to him. He was sim
ply another desert rat" obsessed with
the idea that gold was to be found I'm
those northern hills. He bought sup
plies and paid grudgingly. No one
knew his name.
The prospector was much younger
than he appeared to be. The desert
sun had dried his sinews and warped
his shoulders. The desert wind had
scrawled thin lines or age upon his
face. The desert solitude had stopped
him with its awesome burden OF
brooding silence.
Slowly his mind had been squeezed
dry OF all human interest save tho re-
current memory OF child's face-that,
and the poignant memory OF the child's
mother. For ten years he had been
trying to forget Tho last FIVE years
on the desert had dImmed the woman's
visioned face as the child came more
often between him and the memory
OF the mother In bis dreams.
Then there were voices, the voices OF
strange spirits that winged through
the dusk of the outlands and lowered
round his fire at night.
One voice. soft, insistent, ravished
his Imagination with visions OF illimit.
able power and peace and rest. Gold!
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-08-26

Lost goldg' Il would whisper as he sat
by the meager flame Then he would
tremble and draw nearer the warmth.
"WhereY" he would ask, tempting the
darkness as child, fearfully certain
OF a reply.
Then another voice, cadenced like
the soft rush OF waves up the sand,
would murmur, Somewhere away,
somewhere away. somewhere awayW
And in the indefiniteness OF that an
swer he found an inexplicable JOY. The
vagueness OF somewhere away" was
as vast with pregnant possibilities as
his desert. His was the eternity OF
hope, boundless and splendid In its ex-
travagant promises. Drunk with the
wine OF dreams. he knew himself TO
be a monarch. monarch uncrowned
and unattended. yet always with his
feet upon the wide threshold Of his
kingdom.
Then would come the biting chill OF
night, the manifold rays OF stars and
silence, silence reft OF winds, yet
alive with the tense immobility OF the
crouchlng beast. waitlng-waiting-
The desert. impassively whitening him
TO the shell OF man OF wracking him
terribly In heat or in storm and cold,
stu cajoled him day and night with
promises, whispered, vague and intox-
icating as the perfume OF a woman's
hair.
Finally the desert flung wide the Sc
cret portals OF her treasure house.
The man, his dream all but fulfilled,
found the taste OF awakening bitter on
his lips He counted his years OF toll
and cursed as he Viewed his shrunken
hands, claw-like, SCARED. crippled.
He felt the weight OF his years and
dreaded their accumulated burdens.
He realized that the dream was all,
its fulnllment nothing. lie knew him
self 20 be n thing To he pointed at, yet
be longed for the sound OF human
voices. for the touch OF human haads,
for the living sweetness OF his child's
face. The sirens OF the invisible night
no longer whispered to him. He was
utterly alone. lie had entered his
kingdom. Viewed from afar Il had
seemed vast pleasure dome Of inii-
mite enchantmcnt. lie found success.
as n ever shall be. verltable desert,
grudging man foothold, vet Turing him
from ono aspiration 10 another, only
10 consume his years in dust
narrow canyon held his secret
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-08-26
cHAPTE n I.
The Road.

~ TROUGH the San Fernando val
ley, toward the hills OF Calaba-
sas, runs that old road, El Ca
mIno Real OF the early mission
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-08-26
PROLOGUE.

In Overland Red" the author
treats the ever interesting topic Of
the hunt for gold in a mastery man
ner. Overland Red, Collie and
Louise are characters that you will
love. There is introduced a ten
derfoot from the east in search Of
health. He forms fast and last
ing friendship with Overland Red.
The loves of Overland Red and
his protege Collie for the beautiful
Louise are quantity and powerfully
told by the author.
The story Of Overland Red
holds the interest and is educational,
clean and wholesome.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-08-26
Bird OruanA

Tho German peasants in tho Hars
mountains teach their birds TO sing
by a unique instrument known as a
bird organ. IL consists OF two round
sheet iron cylinders. one inside OF the
other. The lower one contains water.
Tho upper one Is manipulated by a
series OF small weights and puIleyA
which cause It TO settle slowly down.
ward. the air being expelled through
q whistle, which has several modifiers
to give variety to its tones. When the
upper cylinder has como down tho re-
Quired distance a spring operates the
weights that raise It again to repeat
the sound.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-08-26

cover Of the canteen absorbed the drip,
which evaporated. When he arrived
at the water hole that was dry. His
canteen felt strangely light. He could
not remember having used so much
water. He changed his plan. He
struck straight from the hills toward
the railroad. He knew that eventually
he would. as he journeyed west, cross
It, perhaps near a water tank.
Toward the binding afternoon OF
that day he saw strange lakes and
pools spread out upon the distant sand
and inverted mountain ranges stretch.
ing to the horizon.
Fate crept closer to his heels. waiting
with the dumb patience OF the desert
TO claim the struggling. impotent pup
pet whose little day was all but spent.
He stumbled across the blazing bars
OF steel that marked the railroad. His
empty canteen clattered on the ties as
he fell. He got to his knees and drag
ged himself from the track. He laugh
ed. for be had thwarted Fate this once.
He would not be run over by the train.
He lay limp. wasted, scarcely breath
ing.
Serenely Fate crouched near him, pa
tient, impassive.
He heard a man speak and another
answer. lie felt an arm beneath his
head, and Whitewater!
He drank, and all at once his
strength famed up. 1t was not water
they gave him; 1t was merely taste
OF tia mockery. He wanted more
all!
He lurched TO his feet, struggling
with a bearded giant that held him
from his dcslre-to drink until he
could drink no more-to die drinking
the water they had taken from him
even as they guve IT, He fought blind
ly. Fate, dlsdaning further patience,
arose and flung itself about his feet.
He stumbled. A fash wiped al things
from his vision and the long night
came swiftly
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-08-26
CHAPTER u.
RAGGED Roman q.

A T the wide gate OF he mountain
~ ranch stood the girl Tier black
N saddle pony Boyar fgetted TO DO
away. CHANGING back through
the cavernous shade OF the live oaks,
the girl hesltated before opening tho
gate. A little breeze wayfaring
through Moonstone canyon aud on up
to the mountain ranch touched the
girls cheek, and she breathed deeply
OF its cool fragrance.
The wide gate swung open, and Lou
ise Lacharme. curblng Black Boyar.
rode out OF the shadows into the hot
light OF the morning, singing as she
rode.
The girls eyes, the color OF sen wa
ter I'm the sun, were ieveled toward tho
distant hills across the San Fernando
valley. From her fingers dangled the
long bride rcins. Her lips were gen
tly parted. Her gaze was the gaze OF
one who dreams in the daylight. And
close in the hidden meadow crouched
Romance, Romance ragged, unkempt,
Jocular.
Boyar first scented the wood smoke.
Louise noticed his forward standing
ears and his fdgeting. Immediately
before her was the low rounded rock.
a throne OF dreams that she had graced
before. From down the slope and al
most hidden by the bulk of the rock
n little wand OF smoke stood up In the
MINDLESS air, 90 break at last into tiny
shreds and curls OF nothlngness.
cit can't be much OF fire yetr ex-
claimed Louise, forever watchful, as
are all the hill folk, for that dread.
ungovernable red monster OF destruc-
ton, mountain fire. 1T can't DO
much OF a fire yet"
The pony Boyar, dellcately seeming
something more than wood smoke,
snorted and swervcd. Louise dlsmount-
ed and stepped hurricdly round the
shoulder Of the rock. A bristle beard
cd face confronted her. mo, Il amt
much OF fire yet, but our hired girl
she Joined n movln' picture outfit, so
us two he things are doin' the best
we can chasin' a breakfast" And the
tramp. Overland Red, ragged, un.
kempt. ocular rose from his knees
beside tiny haze. Tie pulled n bleak
flop ~ felt from his tangled hair IN
an ovcraccentuated bow OF welcome
we oaer you the freedom OF the
(To be Continued)
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-08-26

AtdiAhA TINT ht thiNul nt NNNu luuiS
warped his reasoning. He planned 20
journey south along the foothills UNI
I'll opposite the desert town and then
cross over TO Il. II he approached
from such a direction no one would
guess his original starting place. He
knew OF an unfailing water hole two
days journey from the canyon. This
water hole was far out OF his way,
but bis canteen supply would more
than last till he reached It.
Then fate, the fate that had logged
his every step since first he ventured
into the solitudes, closed up and crept
at his heels. He became more morose
and strangely fearful His vision. re-
fined by the wasting OF his body, Great
ed shadows that lay about his feet like
stagnant pools. shadows where no
shadows should be.
Ominous was his fall as he crossed
an arroyo. The canteen, slung over
his shoulder, struck sharp point Of
rock that started one OF the seams.
The leak was in6nitesimaL The felt
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-08-26
(First Aug. 20. last Sept. 20. 1850
STATE OF MICHIGAN

fFirst Aug. 26, last Sept 20. 1850
STATE OF MICHIGAN
II, the Circuit Ccnrt for the County Of
IrOn-In Chancery
To the Circuit Court for the County Of
Iron-In Chancery
Flora Bell Keast, Plaintiff,
VS.
John Nj. Keast, Defendant.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for
the County OF Iron, in Chancery, on
this 18th day OF August, 1916.
= In this cause. it appearing by afti-
daSit on NJ. that the defendant, John
M. Keast, is not resident OF this
State; that a subpoena TO appear and
answer has been duly issued in this
cause but could not be served upon said
John M. Keast. by reason thereof, and
that IL cannot be ascertained in what
state or country. hej the said John M.
Ge.st, now resides.
On motion OF M. II. Moriarty, one OF
the attorneys for the plaintiff, 1t is
ordered that the appearance OF the said
defendant, John M. Keast, be entered
,.lis cause within three months from
the date of this order; and that in
case OF his appearance that he cause
mis- answer TO the Bill OF Complaint
TO be filed and a copy thereof served
upon the attorney for the plaintiff,
within fifteen days after service on him
or his attorney. OF a copy of the said
Bill, and In default thereof that said
Bill be taken as confessed by the said
dfendant, John M. Keast.
And 1t is turther ordered, that the
said plaintiff cause this order to be
| published in The Diamond Drill, a
newspaper printed, published and
circulating in said county, and that
said publication be commenced within
twenty days from the date OF this order
and that said publication be continued
therein once In each week for six
weeks In succession, or that the said
plaintiff cause a copy OF this order to
be personally served on the said de-
PENDANT John N. Keast, at least twenty
days before the time above prescribed
for his appearance.
Edward p. Lott,
Circuit Court Commissioner.
Moriarty G. Dwyer,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Business address:
Crystal Falls, Michigan.
For Sale or Rent:-A new Groom
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-08-26

For Sale or Rent:-A new Groom
house on Michigan Ave. Inquire at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
way Of Eagle and Whale.

There are two animals. says writer
In Parsons Weekly, that puzzle natu-
ralists more than any others. They
are natures submarine and aeroplane
the whale and the eagle. 1t is known
that whales occasionally descend as
fur as 5000 feet below the surface of
the sea--a depth ut which. from the
pressure Of water, they ought to be
crushed fiat. Why they are not in
jured naturalists have yet to discover.
1t is this pressure that prevents a
modern submarine from descending
more than some 800 feet. Eagles
have been seen, through telescopes, to
fly with apparent ease from 20 900 to
10000 feet above sea level. At that
height no human being can live, owing
to the rarefication of the air. How
the birds live and fly at far greater
heights than man can endure Is
another question still unanswered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15

other party residing in the United
States, from whom he purchases ar
ticles of food and drugs The guaran-
ty should be to the effect that the
foods and drugs to which 1t applies are
not adulterated or misbranded within
the meaning of the act. The object Of
this provision Is to make the manu-
facter or wholesaler or person who
knows the composition Of the food and
drug products responsible for their
compliance with the provisions Of the
law. In many cases a dealer does not
know the composition of the products
he sells. and can not afford the expense
Of having an analysis made in order to
determine 1t for himself. A provision,
therefore was inserted in the law to
the effect that, n the dealer secured a
guaranty from the manufacturer or
wholesaler or other person from whom
he purchases, the party making. the
guaranty would be responsible under
the law and the dealer would be re-
lieved Of responsibility. The dealer
should see that all his foods and drugs
which have entered interstate COM
merce, or which he expects to ship In
Interstate or foreign commerce or to
sell In the District Of Columbia or the
territories, are guaranteed to him in
the manner outlined. The guaranty
was never intended to be, and new
er has been, in any sense guaranty
by the department Of agriculture.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
irIsh VIII triumphant.

An Irish waiter named Kenny was
noted for his wit and ready answers.
A party of gentlemen who were stay
ing ut the hotel heard of Keliny's wit,
and one OF them made n bet that NO
would say something that Kenny
couldn't answer at once. A bottle OF
champagne was ordered, and the one
who had made the bet took hold of the
bottle and commenced to open II. The
cork came out with n bang and flew
into Kenny's mouth. "Ah," he said,
shat Is not the way to Cork" Kenny
took the cork out OF his mouth and
replied: mo, but IT'S the way to Kill
KENNY"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15

The earth is blessed with the one,
simple. painless, never-failing remedy
that makes millions OF corn-pestered
people happy, and that's "GETs-IT."
Apply It in 8 seconds. It dries. Some
people jab and dig at their corns with
knives and razors-wrap their toes in
packages with bandages or sticky tape,
make them red and raw with salves.
Nothing like this with "GETS-IT."
Your corn loosens--you lift it off.
There's nothing to press on the corn. or
hurt. Angels couldn't ask for more.
Try it tonight on any corn, callus or
wart.
"GETS-IT" il sold and recommended
by druggists everywhere. 26c bottle.
or sent on receipt Of price by e. Law
renee & Co., Chicago, III.
Sold in Marshalltown and recon-
mended as the worlds best corn rem
ledy BY Mcbride & Will, A. T. Elder,
Henry 8. Mayer. Old Reliable. B. A.
Morgan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15

town of it's size In the state. with best
schools churches, business college.
hospitals. manufacturers, stores, Y. Nj.
G. A., railroad facilities cheapest gas,
water and electricity, and street car
service. This property will make some
one good home or investment. 1t is
in good location. Don't overlook this
sale. Come If you are interested and
buy home at your own price. You
can see property any day. Terms made
known on sale day. Mr. and Mrs. w. e.
Young, owners Colonel Kendall, auc-
tioneer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15

tits when you have severe cold that
you appreciate the good qualities OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Mrs
Frank Crocker. Pana, ILL.,, writes: "oui
five-year- son Paul caught a severe
cold last winter that settled on his
lungs and he had terrible coughing
spells. We were greatly worried about
him as the medicine we gave him did
not help him In the least. A neighboi
spoke so highly Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy that got bottle OF 1t. The
first dose benefited him so much that
continued giving it TO him until he was
cured" For sale by all .dealers.--Ad-
vertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15

Girls! Try this!! Before curling or
waving your hair with pins. papers Or 8
heated iron, just rnoisten each strand
with atalpa water and you VIII he de-
lighted how natural the curls and waves
appear and how long they last in. spite
Of wind, dampness or perspiratfon. A
few ounces of atalpa water will cost
4 very little at any drug store and there
his nothing better to help retain the curls
and waves or to soften. gloss or fun the
hair and to make it look thick and
abundant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
WANTED.
FOUND.
LOST

when an advertisement. does not
give the advertisers name write a let
ter addressed as directed, in the .ad
and leave 1t at thee newspaper oGice
where the advertiser will get it.. The
publishers can not givestth name q
the advertiser without the advertisers
consent. All advertisement for TINS
column must be- in. 5ther Office at, y
o'clock on date Of publication to insure
assiflcation.1 5>ss&
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15

dersea craft escaped Injury save two.
One named Btahon had three fingers
smashed, and q man named Anderson
had one hand injured.
The rescue was made after heroic
efforts of, various vessels. particular
IL the. mother ship. Cheyenne. All day
long lines were thrown across the sub
marine but Invariably they. were
broken. until one was made fast last
night and the breaches buoy installed.
Five Of the crew, among them the
two injured men, We're brought ashore
first. They were followed within an
hour by the remaining nineteen men Of
the crew.
Lieut.. II. n. Bogusch, commanding
the H-3, and Lieut., Il. +. Zemke. sec
ond in command, were the last persons
to leave the stranded craft.
All day long until the sea swept the
frail little craft farther backward to
a steadier position the men of the HIS.
bottled up in. the hull, We're ratified
around like nuts In a barrel. One lone
ly figure stuck to the bridge as II he
were dashed to the divers superstruc-
ture until the beating of the great
breakers. began heeling the submarine
over and back, it's coming tower
pounding the sandy bottom of the surf.
Then he disappeared, the matches were
battened down, and crew and officers
twenty six in all-were prisoners.
Watchers ashore could hear family
above the grind and roar OF. the break
ers the short "toot-toot-toot" Of the
divers air whistle, dying away as the
air supply was exhausted. A telegraph
operator thought he detected the start
Of a message in Morse by the divers
whistle.
Meanwhile the mother ship Cheyenne
slowly edged It's way In toward the
H-3 until within the first breaker line
and finally got lines to the boat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
COLORADO LAND.

For Sale-Are you looking for good
bargains In eastern Colorado land? II
so, write or better come and see me as
/ have lived here for ten years and can
give you the best9of bargains. Joseph
A. Collins, Stratton, Colo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
Ask the wife.

A southern physician grave9y an
nounces that there is noxuch creation
as an ideal husband. Almost any wife
could have told us the same.-Cleve-
land Plaindealer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
IFoR sALE-AUToMosiLEs.

For sal1-TIudson roadster, new top,
good tires, North Eastern starter, cleo
trio lights, car in best Of condition. a
bargain II sold at once. See o. l.
WINNER, Hawkeye Machine Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
GREW Of DIVER SAVED.
Twenty. Six Men Rescued From Sub
marine n 8.

Eureka, CAL, Dec. 15.-The two COM
handing officers and the entire crew OF
twenty-four men aboard the United
States submarine HIS, which went
ashore during a fog in Humboldt bay
at dawn yesterday, were landed last
night.
. All of the complement Of the I'M
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
TMEsREPUBLcAN IOWA: DECEMBER Is 1915

Is soft rubber ring that holds the
ends OF the ribs firmly and neatly when
the umbrella Is closed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
: CUT RATE SHIPPING.

Cut -etes on household Koeds 70
Pacific coast and other points. Superior
service at reduced rates. The BOYD
Transfer Company. Minneapolis. Minn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15

several extra good spring pigs. New
stock for old customers. All are chol-
era immune. r. 1. Pemberton. Lee
Grand, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
4 Look Pa, How
1Gets-It' Works.
LIFTS YOUR CORN RIGHT OFF.
NEVER FAILS.

Ever in your life see corn come out
ike that? Look at the true skin up-
ierneath- smooth as the palm of your
handin E
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15

For Sale - Seventeen Duroc Jersey
bred sows for March farrow; nine fall
pigs. cholera immune. W. A. Kellogg,
LeGrand, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15

For Sale-Thirty -four head OF high
grade Shropshire ewes; bred. Theo-
dore Helmcke, Clemens, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
RAILROAD TIME TABLE

CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN
"Corn Belt Route"
GOING SOUTH
No. i-St. Joe and x c.
Limited .................. o:Oo q. m.
20. S--K c. Mail 4 Express 9:l8 o. 10.
No. b-Kansas City and 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15

AZ we are leaving the city on ac-
count OF poor health We will sell our
home on premises, 40 North Third
avenue, Marshalltown. Iowa. Thursday,
Dec. 81, at 2.3O p. m. House has six
good rooms, with good basement under
entire house, has toilet In house, city
water, gas, and sewer. Lot 60x1S0 feet,
on new paving leading to boulevard.
Cement walks. This property Is To-
Gated IN good residential part OF city.
with new properties on each side. Near
high school and up town. One block
to car line. Remember this property
is located in Aarshalltown. the best
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
AGENTS WANTED

Wanted-Agents. Highest cash paid
weekly: part expenses. Free outfit. Elk
perience unnecessary. The Hawks
Nursery Company, Wauwatosa, wis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15

Thought and inclination.
Mems thoughts are much according
e their inclination Bacon,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-12-15
WANTED

Wantsd-Your old carpets. to make
over in handsome rugs. We also clean
all kinds. Of rugs at reasonable price.
Phone 1862. Iowa Rug Works, -311
East Nevada street.