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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19
AROUND THE STATE.

Ishpemings now Jail is ready Tor its first
occupant.
Jackson is becoming interested In uni
versity extension.
The Saginaw BUSINESS college has failed
and closed It's doors.
The dipbthcria epidemic at The Agricul-
tural college has subs dcd.
The reported case OF leprosy in Glare
county proves &c be "a fake"
Michigan wheat In the ground Is not up
TO the standard OF somcr years.
Amasa Conron. Saginaw machluist. had
one arm frightfu.y laccraied n planer.
Thomas Butler, old res dent OF Ionla
county. committed suicide by taking NOR
phine.
Harry 4. Clark. OF Ada. aged 63. and
Sarah Best aged 6s, were licensed TO wol
at Grand Rapids
Miss Letitia Brown. OF Pontiac, sus-
tanned broken leg by climbing too high
upon the woodple.
Thirty-oight correspondents report the
existence OF hog cholera In the southern
portion Of the state.
l.. G. Northup. OF Milford. died in Gin.
cinnatl last week while on his way south
TO spend the winter.
New Michigan postmaslers are thesc:W.
II. Bell. vice G.. Wilson. removed, Grand
Marais. Algor county.
John Brommcr. farmer near Burtch.
vile. was burned 10 death la bis barn
while lighting the flames.
Rev. Il. G. Easson has accepted the
pastoratc OF the Milford Baptist church.
He comes from the south.
Fred Naizcll. of South Frankfort. WINS
killed at Thompsonvillc while docking loas
lie was only Is years old.
The track OF the street railway from
Ishpemlng TO Ncgauncc IL completed and
tho trolley wire j. being put up
Jack Brady and Patsy Fitzgerald. puri-
lists. are under arrest nc Kalamazoo for
engaging In fight near that city.
william Fox. alias Foxy" an ALL
around crook and condolences man. has died
suddenly at bay City OF hoart disease,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19

In the report OF tho Postmaster General some
very gratifying results are exhibited and many
betterments OF the service suggested. Ocean
mail postofilces have been established upon tho
steamers of tho North German Lloyd and Ham
burg Lines, saving by the distribution on ship
board. from two 10 fourteen hours time
Eight thousand miles OF new postal service
have been established upon railroads, the cur
distribution To solicitations In the great cities
have been increased about IL per cent while
the percentage OF errors in distribution has,
during tho past year, been reduced over one
half
An appropriation was given by tie last or
gress for the purpose OF making some expert
ments in free delivery In the smaller cities and
towns The results OF those experiments have
been 20 satisfactory that thA Postmaster Cen
eral recommends. and / concur In the recon-
mendaiion. that the free delivery system be al
once extended 10 towns OF 500 population. IL
is not just that tho farmer who receives hi s
mail at a neighboring town should not only be
compelled TO send 20 the postofflce for II, but
also 10 pay con siderable rent for box In which
10 place IL or 10 wait his turn nj a general de-
livery window. while the city resident has his
mail brought 70 hts door. i also recommend
the extension OF the money order system.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19
The Chinese QucstIon.

Tho enforcement OF the Treasury Department
OF the law prohibiting the coming of Chinese 20
tho United States has been effective As 70 such
as seek 70 land from yosscls entering ouf ports.
The result has been 10 divert the travel 20 YES
ssls entering the ports Of British Columbia.
whence passage into the United States &C OBJ
scurc points along tho Dominion boundary 81
easy. Tho Dominion Government collects
head tax Of % from every Chinamau entering
Canada and thus derives considerable reve-
nue. from those who only q IL ports 70 reach
position OF advantage 10 evade our exclusion
laws.
There seems 70 be satisfactory evidence that
the business Of passing thinainen through
anada 10 the United states is organised and
quite active. Tho Department OF Justice has
cons rued the laws 10 require the return OF any
Chinaman found 20 be- unlawfully I'm this coun-
try To hina as the country from which he came.
notwiths tanding the fact that he came by way
OF canada. THIS construction robs the law OF
oil effectiveness. and reoommt nd such legisla-
tion as will remedy defects In the law.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19
snrnina Rexcnnes-

Tho profcnce OF large cash surplus In the
Treasury has fur many years been tho subject
OF much nn,avornble criticism and has ur-
nished an argument 20 those who have desired
10 place tho tariff upon rur ~ revenue basis.
it was agreed by all hat the vi hdrawM from
circulation OF 20 large an amount on money was
an embarrassment TO tne business OF the conn
Try and made necessaiy the interv ntion OF the
department at frcquens Intervals 10 relieve tbs
threatened monetary panf,s. The surplna
on March I. 1850. was ~. sH l0LD. The
policy ~ applying tint. surplus Go tie
redemption OF ths interest bearing securities 81
the United States II thought % be preterabls
o. t1at Of dopositing ~ without interest Ia
leCted national banks. There have been re-
deemed since tho date last mentioned OF inter-
est-bearlng securities r15a,U7ps5 resulting in
reduction % the annual interest charge OF eti-
O,ft55 The money which had been deposited
IN banks without interest has been gradually
Withdrawn aud used la tho redemption OF
bonds
The result OF this policy. Of the silver ioglela-
tion and OF the rcfnnding n the AZ Der cent.
bonds. has been n large increase Of the money
in circulation. AZ the date last named the cir
cuiation was Al. M e13 or el3.0l per capita
white a.. the frat day OF December. I~1i, Il had
increased 70 ei,6fi 40. Oh, or 80 . per capita
Tho oner of tho Secretary OF the Treasury 20 tho
holders 81 the A. per cent bonds 70 extend the
time of redemption at the option OF the Gov.
ernment. n al Interest 81 per cent. was ac-
csptcd BY the holders 81 about 0ne-han tho
amount and the uncxtendcd bonds are being
redeemed on presentation.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19

A lady was once singing AZ a con-
cert. and her voice was 70 say the
least very thin in places
'Ah. said her husband. who after
the manner OF husbands Who hnyq
musical wives thought ftr~v0 n
pow rs were great what . fine voic<
she has"
Very fine. F" replied a strange man
at his side
Whist timbre," continued the hns-
band.
considerable timber responded
the stranger. again. 'but too many
cracks IN IL for weather b,ariing and
not quite enough for q fence"
Tho husband remained silent dur
ing the concluding por ions of the
entertainment Saturday Evening Post
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19
Fraud. Against the sufrr.ee.

An attempt was made IN tho last Congress 20
bring 20 bear the constitutional powers OF the
General rovernment FOR the corr ction OF frauds
against ths suffrage I 10 important 20 know
whether the position 10 such meas-
@ @res surroses tested IN oo rea ''s or
includes any proposilion 10 give 10 the election
laws OF the u led states adequacy 20 the cor
mnsp VET en- rrtnin The hora' thel n I. oo"sih,a
TO SECURE calm, patriotic consideration OF
suol constitutional statutory changes
Of the oficers OF the Government 70 the
people by fair appointments and foe elections.
/ believe IL would be possible 10 constitute q
and composed OF patriotic. wise and Impartial
mon, 20 whom n con sideration Of the quosti n OF
the evils connec ed with our election systom and
methods might 10 committed with good pros
pee. OF securing unnninity In some plan for re-.
moving or mitigating those ovils. 4 bo onsti-
tuition would permit tho selection OF the
commission % he vested in tho Supreme Court.
n that method would give the best guaranty OF
inl artialty.
While the policies Of the General Government
upon the tariff. upon tho restoration OF our
merchant marine. upon river aud harbor I'm
proycmonte and other such msttcrs 81 gravs
aud general concern are liable 20 be turnei this
way or that by the rceults OF Congressional
elections aud administrative policies. some
times involving Issues that. tend 10 peace
or war 10 b. turned THIS wav or that
by the results OF PRESIDENTIAL election
there 10 rlehiful interest I'm ali the states and
Ia every Congregational district that will NOT 10
deceived on silencei by tho sudacions pretense
tina tho question OF The right OF any body Of
l,gal voters in any ttate, or IN any Con-
gressionnl district. 10 give their suffragcs
freely upon those general questions Il .
matter only Of local concern Cr control The
demand that tho Limitation OF suffrage shall loo
found Ia the law, aud ouly there, IL n Just do
Insnd, and no Just man should resent Or resist
a. My appeal II. and must continue 90 BE-, for
n consultation that shall proceed with candor
caimneas and patience upon the limos OF justice
and humanity, not Of prejudice aud cruelty
To the consideration of these very grave Quoa-
lions invite not only tho attention OF Con-
rrcss but that Of all patriotic citizens. A
trust. fnomontoua in its influence upon our
people and upon the world. a for = brief
time commit Oh 20 ne. aud we must not he
fnithless 20 its frat condition the defense Of
the free and equal Influence Of tho people In
the Oh ice of public officers and I'm the control
OF public affairs.
ffi0nedl BENJAMIN HAnuxsox.
ExscuirvE AANe.oS. Dec. Q. lsol-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19
pro,cct,on for railroad rmproye..

have twice before urgently called the atten-
tlon OF ongress 20 the necessity OF legislation
for the protection OF the lives OF railroad en-
ployes, but nothing has yet been done. Dur.
Ing tho year ending June 30, 1902, 30
brakem were killed aud 1871 MANNED
white engaged In coupling cars. The to-
tai number OF railroad employees killed
tes Injured 22,390 This is cruel and
largely needless sacrifco. law requiring OF
every railroad engaged In interstate commerce
the equipmt mt each year OF given per cont. OF
it's freight cars with automatic couplers and
air brakes 10 be used would very soon and very
greatly reduce the present fearful death rate
among railroad employees
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19
A serious Charge.

The particulars OF a sensational damage
suit against prominent farmer OF Rich
land are made known at KALAMAZOO, and
from all appearances the case will be one
of the most interesting ever tried there.
M IS Jennie Hart young woman 20 years
OF age, has filed n suit against George
Walker OF Rchland. for $40. 900 damages,
claiming that on July IA last he committed
trespass against her by force while she
was employed in his family. She alleges
that by reason OF this she is In n delicate
cond ton and thinks that her request Is
not too extravagant Walker denies the
charge Both parties have employed able
attorneys TO contest the case.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19
civil Service.

The rep ri OF the Civil Service Commiss on
should receive the careful attention'of the oppo-
nont as we'll as the friends Of this reform.
Tho commi sion invites personal inspection
OF its records and methods. The edorts OF the
rected 10 establish at once an efficiency record
IA the basis OF a comparative ating OF the
clerks within the ella sinod service. with a
vi " TO placing promotions therein upon the
record, fairly kept and open 10 the inspection OF
those interested, will powerfully stimulate tho
work OF the departments and viii be accepted
motions upon Just basis. recommend that
tho appropriations for tho Civil Service Com
mission be made adequate TO tho increased
work OF the next fiscal year.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19
Irrigating ARID TerritorIe..

Tho repo OF the Secretary exhibits. with I'm
tercsting fullnees, the condition OF q Terri
tories. They have sha a with the States the
great increase IA product, and are bringing
yearly large areas into cultivation by extending
their iIrgating canals. This work IA being
done by individuals or local corporations, and
without that aystem which full pre-
liminary survey Of - water supply and OF
the in1gabie lands would enable them TO adopt.
The future Of the Territories Of New Mexico,
Arizona aud Utah fn their material growth aud
in the increase, Independence aud happiness
OF their people 10 very largely dependent upon
wise aud timely legislation cit or by Congress
or their own Legislatures. regulating
the distribution Of tho water supply
furnished by their streams. IL this mat
tor IL much longer neglected. private corpor-
atoms will have unrestricted control
OF one of :he elements az life OF the arid lands.
The United STATES should part with its owner.
ship ~ the water source. and the sites for res
ervoira, whether TO tho States and Territ Dries
20 individuals or corporations, only upon
conditions that viii insure TO the settlers thci
proper water supply upon equal and reasonable
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19
The Pension Bnreau.

Tho administration OF the Pension Bureau
has been characterized during the year by great
diligence The total number Of pensioners up
on the rolls on tn tn day OF June, 1901, was
O7o 100. There were allowed during the nscal
year ending at that time &c. SIS cases. OF this
number alt2 9T were allowed under tho act
OF June "a, 1890. The issuing Of certificates
has been proceeding at tho rate OF about
$1,000 per month, about 20 per cent. OF those be-
ing cash under the new law. The Commissioners
Expresses the opinion that he will be able to
carefully adiudicate ana allow $4,000 claims
during the present fiscal year. The appropria-
year 49,. 81 Was sl27, Gs5 7Ds. ~ and the amount
expended Siis, $50, G49.2j, leaving an unexpended
surplus OF s9,l 1904
The Commits ,ioner II quite confident that
there will DO no call this year for deficiency
appropriation, Notwithstanding the npidity
with which the work IL being pushed. The mis-
take which has been made Dy many In their ex-
aggerated estimates OF the cost OF pc Sions is
Ia not taking account OF the diminished
valuo OF first payments under the recent
logisl ton. These payments. under the gen
cral law, have been for many years very
large, as the pensions. when allowed, dated
from the time OF filing the claim, and most o
these claims had boon pending Tor years The
relatively small. and, as tho per cost OF these
cases increases and that OF the old cases
diminishos. the annual aggregate OF lrst ray
ments IL largely reduced The ofnn. Hsioner,
statement that during the ast TOUR months
ll3, l75 GER incates issued. ~ bj3 under the
general law and 1881 under the act OF
June ~. 1890 The average nrst payment dur
ing these Jour months was Slal.s,, wfsl0 tho
average nrst payment upon cases allowed dur
Ing the year ending june 30, 1891, was Slc|y.33.
The estimate for pension expenditures FOR the
next fiscal year ending june 20, 1925, is STAT
the subject, the Commissioner IL OF the opinion
will be- sufficient.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19

The report OF the Secretary OF tho Navy shows
n gratifying increase OF new naval vessels IN
commiss ion. Whom Il Ia recollected that tho
work OF building a modern navy only ini-
tiated I'm $50 that our naval constructors and
ence In the construction OF large iron steel
ships. the progress that has boon made 10 highly
satisfactory ! common TO your favorable
consideration the recommendation Of tho Sec-
rotary who has. l am sure, giver 90 them most
conscientious study. There should be no heal
tation In promptly completing a navy OF the
best modern type, large enough To enable this
country 10 display Us flag I'm all seas for tha
protection OF its citizens and OF it's extending
cnmrnnrco.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19

Tho legislation OF Congress for tho repression
OF polygamy has, after years OF resistance on
the part ~ the Morn ofis AT last brought them
90 tho conclusion that resistance a. ungrDhtabls
and unavailing. 1hs power OF Congress ovtr
this subject should not DO snrr end rcd until
we have sat afnctors evidence that tho pcO-
pie Of the rtate % be created would oxcr.
else the exclusive power OF the state
over this subject IN the anue way. The quea-
ton 10 not whether these people now obey the
laws of 1ongross against p0lygamy. but rather
would they make, enforce and maintain such
laws thonsclye n absolutely FREQ 10 regulate
the anblect2 Ne cannot Afford 20 experiment
with this eubioct. for whom state IL once con.
stitutod the act f. huel, and any mis- axe ire
frlovahIa
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19
club House Hurned.

The club house OF the Marquette snow
shoe club. located about ono mile north
west Of Marquette has been burned. Loss.
s2, 800; uninsured. The building was set
on fire by some unknown person. None
OF the contents were saved as no water
was near. save in the kitchen. where the
fre was started. Great excitement and
Indignation prevail among all classes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19
rIe Stntc Grange.

Tho Michigan state grange convened for
its nineteenth annual session In represent
alive hall Lansing on the sth with a fair
attendance. Worthy Master Thomas More
speaks with confidence of the condition
and prospects of the order. lie says the
number Of subordinate oranges has In
creased by five and the membership about
800 during the year, making the total
In the state now about IL, 600.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19

Great newspaper proprietor (who
has made iof nc In trade uni then
bought q daily TO- some reason . fc|n|
low can find out This Is SC
isn't IL want q forty page \
tomorrow. ~
Editor (mcokIy) But sir IN
force II furnished with bra
shears. couldn't go, out mon1
TWEEN y pngos on such short MOTTO
G. n. II. (authorilatively) ---Lct
other twenty pages DO filled with q
ser.iscmepts
Editor--I,ut. sir. wo haven the ~
vcrtisemcnt~.
&. N. Go out and buy ecE1
lhcn. ---Strcct and Smiths Good \ q
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19

Quay & Sons mill few miles from
Cheboygan has been destroyed by fire.
he loss is about "a, 900 with no Insurance.
The firm had taken a large contract to
saw timber during the winter for the tan
merry in course OF construction there. They
lost their shlnglc mill by fire last spring
and this second loss has been "a hard blow
TO them.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19

Charles Huldinge, while standing in the
bottom OF new shalt being sunk nj tho
Winthrop iron mine. was struck and in
stantly killed at Ishpcming by descend
ing skip The skip had slipped from us
runways aud was carcened over TO one
side. which was not noticed by Huldingo
until too late TO get out OF its way.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19

Tho report OF the Secretary OF tho interior
shows that very gratifying progress has been
made In all OF the bureaus which make mp that
complex and difficult department. The work In
the buresu OF Indian Affairs was perhaps never
80 large as now by roason Of the numerous
negotiations which have been proceeding with
the tribes for reduction Of the reservations.
The providing OF adequate school facilities for
Indian children and the locating of adult In
dams upon farms involve the solution OF tho
Indian question
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19
Ireland once.

Early in this administration special effort
was begun 20 bring up the work OF the General
Land ONCE. BY faithful work the arrearages
have been rapidly reduced. At the end OF the
tries remained undisposed Of Your attention
Ia called TO the difficulty presented by the Sec
Rotary OF the Interior 10 the administration
OF the law OF March 3. 1891. establishing court
OF private land claims. The small holdings In
tended 10 be protected by the law are estimated
TO be more than 1900 I'm number. The claim
ants are most deserving class. and their titles
are supported by the strongest equities.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19

The report or the Secretary of the Treasury
shows That tho total receipts Of the Govern
mont, from all sources, for the fscal year end
ing June 50, ,, were S4js, 5i4, 293.uS, while TN,
expenditures ,or the same period we're SAL, SO4
47V.so. leaving surplus OF S37.tS9 762.57 To,
receipts ~ the nscal year ending Juno 30, l,92
ne ual and estimated, are Si{3, 900. 100 and Tn,
expenditures Si0l,OUO,t0J ior the hscal veal
ending June 81, 1885,. the estimated receipts are
sass, 1885, $50 and the expenditures Siil, 300093.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19

IN the establishment Of tho Department OF
Agriculture was regarded by any one a. a mere
concession 70 the uncnlightt ned demand OF n
worthy class ofpcople. that impression has cen
most oneetually removed by tho great fenuiis
already attained. Its home influence rae been
very great In disseminating agricultural and
horticultural Interruption, IN stimulating and
directing further liberalization OF crops Ia
detecting aud eradicatinr diseases OF dom stio
animals; and. more than all. In The close aud
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19

The work Of tho ensus Bureau IL now far In
advance aud the great bulk OF the enormous la
Dor lnyol Oh omploted IL viii be more strictly
IA statistical exhibit and less ineambcred by
methods pursued have been fair carefn al and
intelii emit, and have secured the appro val OF
the stats iclans who have followed them with
n scientihc aud non partisan fnterost
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19
The EInM nf GnId.

The exports Of gold 20 Europe which began IN
February last and continued until the close II
July, aggregated over lO,tOO,OOO. The net loss OF
gold during the fiscal year was nearly EDS, U00OO.
evidence of tho strength and stability Of our
financial Institutions. With the movement OF
crops he outflow OF gold has speedily stopped.
aud n return set In. Up 60 Dec. we had rocov-
cred OF gold loss at the port OF New York
ayy A. o1n
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19

The Judges Of tho Court Of Private Ian |
Claims sido for by IN act OF March g. 1891.
have been appointe and tho court Organize /.
I is now possible 10 give early relief 10 COM
by uns 4 led land titles. aud 10 establish the
pos sssion and right Of settlers whose lands
rave been rendered yalueIess by adverse aud
uufoundod claims
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19
sub.Idized n,IIronds.

The report OF ths mmissioner OF Railroads
shows that tho total debt OF the subsidized
railroads 10 the United Statee was, on bee. 81.
lSsO, eli2,5l2,Ol3. A large part OF this debt IL
now fast approaching maturi y. with no a1e-
qua provision for It's payment. fomo policy
Tor dealing with this deOt. with view 10 tie
ultimate eollection. ahonld DO a. once adopted.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19

approval Seven cornpanier b W been con-
pleteIy orxsnIx a. and se,cn moro ara In pro-
CO.'S ~ organization. The results Of Nix month";
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-12-19

In ernationa oopyrlsh has bean secured, IN
nc rinnce with he condi ions Of the act OF
March 3. 1901, with Belgium. France. Great Bit
ain an toe oriti IA posses ions, and vit1cr-
land tho laws OF those countrie permitting TO
our cilizons the benoht Of copyright on sub
stanfiaiiy the same basi 20 Their own citi-
xonr or subjects. WITH Germany special con-
ycntion has bse negotiated upon this subject,
which will bring that country within the recip-
rocnl benefits Of our legislation.