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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-20

free access to our markets, Is well an OF
those Americans who champion foreign
interests, il to benefit the people Of this
country. To this end clubs are organized
in England with the avowed object OF
opposing protective legislation in this
country, and arrangements are perfected
for prompt response to foreign dictation
by the American contingent Of free trade
promoters. Feigning especial sympathy
for consumers, every free trade advocate
from Golden to Cleveland, no matter
how inconsistent in other assertions, has
invariably rounded up with the claim
that "the amount OF the tariff is added
10 the price" OF all products OF this
country similar To those that may be
imported. A few OF the more presumpt-
uous among them have undertaken to
fix the annual aggregate OF such alleged
increase in cost, though varying in their
conclusions hundreds OF millions OF dol
lars. With even greater unanimity have
they omitted to cite market quotations
in support OF their assumptions, though
having weekly revised reports OF ruling
prices within reach. Such omission vas
by no means accidental IL was a neces-
sity Of the situation. AS a matter Of
fact, taking the experience OF this country
from the passage Of the law signed by
Washington ON the fourth OF July, 1883,
To the present time. every page OF our
Industrial history furnishes proof that
prices have been invariably and steadily
lowered when confronted by domestic
competition, which would have been
impossible under a policy Of free trade.
No candid student OF American history
will maintain that under the policy
dictated by British statesmen, and en-
forced by British power SO long as such
enforcement was possible, the United
States could have been other than an
agricultural dependency, with foreign
manufacturers controlling it's markets.
in accordance with their own notion OF
expediency. This result that the grasp
ing foreigner OF n past generation so
sttfily COuUtiucu iOE iihn hob yet tutu
from the visions Of his successors. who,
with zeal undated, now seek to win
through diplomacy what they no longer
dare attempt to secure in the good. old
kingly fashion OF conquest or armed in
timidation. The changed conditions
prevailing in the two countries have by
no means abated the foreigners desire to
control our markets for manufactured
products, although there is To be noted
n marked departure from the tactics
once employed for securing such control.
1t il TO this enforced change in sin
fiuences" resorted To by those who yearn
for profits from American trade that 80
many modern writer's and takers are
indebted FOR employment in advocacy OF
tariff reform" and such temporary
party advantage as they hope To realize
therefrom.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-20

THE King Iron Bridge and Manufac-
turing Company. of Cleveland, has been
awarded the contract for the first OF the
eleven large buildings for the Columbian
exposition. The building will be des-
ignated as the mines and mining build
ing, and will be composed almost
entirely u steel and glass. 1t will cover
an area OF 245 900 square feet and from
the ground to the apex OF the roof will be
100 feet. The contract calls for the
completion OF metal work October 1,
1891.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-20

II. b. SWAIN, a mineral expert OF noted
ability, well and iavorably known
throughout northern Michigan, now
located In South Dakota, writes the APP
pended letter 20 this journal:
Editor THE DIAMOND DRILL Your last letter
was not answered before now by reason OF the
fact that l have been looking into the matter
OF the tin plate In the Black Hills. ] have re-
Gently visited several OF the tin mines and have
collected many samples. Tin IL rather out OF
my line. but / can say from positive knowledge
that there Is a large percentage OF tin in the
mines I examined. The veins ARE from Ave TO
twelve feet wide and carry tin that will admit
o. them being operated 90 a good profit. The
Harvey Peak & Eta TIN Company has been a
boon 20 the people Of this country the con.
Germ has bought several thousand claims Ia
claim here Is 800 feet wide by 800 feet long,.
paying therefor sums ranging from 5000 20 go
600 each buying mostly from the prospectors.
They have 20 do work 20 the amount 81 one
hundred dollars annually on each claim, which
supplies "A large number OF men with labor con
tinually. The company has also bought many
ranches along the creeks, paying from 80 o 20
$4,000 each. The principal officers OF the COM
pany are now here 10 put IN the necessary
machinery Tor milllngtn ore, Ihe article ~ the
paper you sent me shows gross ignorance Of the
tin industry In the Black Hills and also shows
a viciousness In attacking an industry that the
writer II so ignorant Of. I I'm making n small
collection for you, consisting OF Tin and other
minerals OF the hills, which viii forward as
soon as completed. l have recently made n
sale OF the Gold star mine and viii retain the
superintendency OF the property for the com
pany / sold 90. Excitement Is running high
here now. caused by the finding OF some new
silver mines. which | shall visit IN a few days.
Yours truly,
II. 4. SWAIN.
cusrEa cnY, 3 OAK, May 20. 1891.
The newspaper Mr.. Swain refers Co in
che above IL the Escanaba Mirror. which
ia a May number contained n whitening
editorial on the tin industry, intended,
probably, for political effect only. as we
do not think Mr.. McKenna is at heart
such an enemy 10 his country IA some Of
his editorials make him out 20 be. The
paper was forwarded TO Mr.. Swain for
what Is contained In his letter given
here.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-20

THE Saturday Evening Spectator,
a society paper published in Min
neapolis, reaches this Office oc-
c~asionly. One OF the most re-
markable things about the sheet Is
that 1t always contains from fifteen to
twenty-five columns oi legal advertise
ments, chiefly mortgage foreclosures and
sales.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-20

OK Wednesday evening last occurred
the fight between Frank Slavin, the Aus
tralian pugilist and Jake Kilrain. 1t
was for a purse OF $4,000. Slavin won
in nine rounds. They fought with four
ounce red leather ''mittens."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-20

THE attorneys for the free trade make
especial ~pretensions TO philanthropy. II
they are 10 be believed. the main object
OF those foreign traders who demand
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-20

The Ohio state Republican convention
convened In Columbus this week. Me-
Kinley, author Of the tariff law. was
nominated by reclamation for governor.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-20
SATURDAY. JUNE 20. 1891.

The state game law. relating to the
killing Of deer in the Upper Peninsula. as
passed. now makes the open season be-
tween September Is and October 10.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-20

INDEPENDENT ORDER oFODD FELLOWS.
Crystal Falls lodge No. 800. Meets every Mon.
day night In odd Fellows hall. Visiting brothers
always welcome. James McCuurt, n x. RIA Gun
ninQham, secretary.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-20
SOCIETY CARDS.

UNIFORM RANK. Crystal Division No.
80. Meets first aud third Friday evenings OF
store. Visiting Sir knights always welcome. j
u H~agerman. captain; III n Andersen, recorder.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-06-20

INGLEsmE CLUB. Reading Shakespeare.
Meets every Monday evening at the home OF It's
members. Officers pro TEN.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-08-21

penditure Of the county for 1890 was over
s45, 900. The county commissioners levy
for the same year netted the treasury S33,-
600. leaving a difference of over Sl2, 200
between the levy and expenditure. This
year 1891 the expenditure will approx
mate $50, 600. while the levy will net the
county only 81, 900, making another de-
fict of over 81, 600 NoY add the 81, 600
county bonds outstanding due and past
due Of September this year and you have
$50 600 which the county commissioners
have not provided for, although Mr.. John
Humphrey and his partner, Mr. kiskaddon,
do tell you that they are levying enough
tax to meet the expenses OF the county.
These (two) commissioners, as they
style themselves in their bill of grievance
wish to particularly call my attention to
the fact that | refused TO cash regular
issued warrant when there was $500 IN
the treasury. They do not state that the
funds thew referred to We're not county
funds proper. but that they were levied,
collected and paid for a specific purpose,
and that was not for county purposes, and
the result of their investigation was about
on q line with their guesses in reward to
other financial matters for there was fully
-, 200 in the treasury.
IF the county's finances arc in such
good condiriup why did Mr.. Humphrey
direct the contractor of the Anandale
bridge not not be present the regularly
issued order" No. 3510, for 5000, to the
county treasurer for payment Was 1t
not because he knew that | at my own
risk had paid the contractor of the Spring
dale bridge =, 600 out of funds that did not
belong to the county proper, well knowing
that the party had been kept ont of his
money many months when he should have
had it.
JAS. s. WILSON, Co. Treas.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-08-21
Death of Charles S. Wolfe.

The Pennsylv lvania Worlds Fair Commis-
sion held its first meeting at Harrisburg
last Thursday.
Gov. Pattison presided, the different com
nittees were selected, Hon. Charles S. Wolfe,
of Union Co. was elected Executive Com.
missioner, and made aneat speech accepting
the office, vacancies in the Commission
were filled, and then the Commission ad-
iourned to meet at later hour.
Mr.. Wolfe and Senator Emery of Brad
ford, went to dinner together. Wolfe was
in the best of spirits and ate heartily, hn'
ishing his dinner with ice cream, though
warned by Emery of the danger OF doing
SO on warm day, to which he replied that
he had recovered his health and could now
eat any thing with impunity.
Then he started back to the adjourned
meeting at the capitol, and fell dead at
one of the entrances to the grounds. The
Commission met and took appropriate ac-
ton in his death. That evening Coro-
ner's inquest was held on the body and a
verdict of death by heart disease was render
ed. Senator Emery thinks Mr.. Wolte's
death was due to the ice cream he ate.
Governor Pattison that night telegraphed
the following;
"Mrs. Charles S. Wolfe, Lemisburg:
"Would that could send some word to
assuage yeur grief. You have my warmest
sympathy. Tie Commonwealth will mourn
with you the loss of one of its purest citi-
zens, whose long continued, faithful and
enthusiastic service has left its impress.
A good name, pure record in public life.
is grand legacy. ROBERT Il. PATTIsoN.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-08-21
Fennelton.

Miss George and Miss Glib, of Petroha,
are the guests of Mrs. Jacob Fennell, jr.
Mr. W. P. Sipe is ON the sick list at this
writing. We hope he shall be better soon.
Mr. Samuel Fennell, of Allegheny City,
is here visiting his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Fennell, sr.
Mr. Samuel Milligan and sons are re-
pairing Mrs. Denny's barn.
A goodly number Of our citizens visited
the falls of Niagara last week. They re-
port having seen some wonderful sights.
On Wednesday of last week Mr.. Thos.
Dipner was called to the bedside of his
sister who lives in Clarion Co. She was
very i'll, but at this writing is somewhat
better.
On Thursday evening the young folks OF
this vicinity spent very enjoyable even
ing at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Fennell jr. The time was spent in play
ing, talking, etc. Everybody was highly
entertained and went away well pleased.
Since the re-opening of McKee's chapel,
the trustees have secured the services OF
Messrs. John Milligan, Frank Dipner, and
Thos. Sipe as additional members of the
choir The trustees and the congregation
are to be congratulated upon their acqui-
sition.
Mr.. John Miller and family were thrown
from their buggy while making a sharp
curve on last Sunday morning. Strange
to say that Mr.. Miller was the only one
who sustained any injuries, and his are
but slight.
Our roads as usual are in a bad condi-
tion, there having been but little work
done on them this season. There can he
no good reason assigned for the present
use, would guarantee as good roads as can
be found in any twp. of the county.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-08-21
Prospect Items

Mrs. Jas. Young, of Braddock,i is summer
ing with her parents Mr.. and MIS-. Robert
Kennedy.
Miss Sue English, who came near losing
her life couple Of weeks ago by Dehg
thrown from a cart, is mending slowly
The folks who went to Niagara and
Toronto on the last excursion, have all
arrived home safe and sound. They got
along very well. with the exception ni
few breaks and disappointment. Mrs;
Behm wanted to 60 through the Whirlpool
in the famous barrel, but found the man
hole too small for her. Elmer st. Clair
thought of buying the MAID OF the Mist
for a corn cri5. John Heyl was disappolnt-
ed bv not finding any nice, sleek, long
whiskered goats, which he thought were so
plenty on Goat Island, and John Weigle
SAYS lie can see anything to hinder the
water from falling over as 1t does.
Rev. ShafTer and Dr. Roth were in Ohio
last y-r,k purchasing some thorough bred
cattle. Rittt.rlen, il is blood that counts
nowadays.
John P. Miller, who keeps the lunch
room on Franklin ST., made a business trip
to Beaver Falls, last week. He thinks
times are improving there.
Ed. Ralston has resigned the hostlership
at Hotel Boehm, and has gone to New
Castle to work in the glass works. A good
job open now ior hostler.
jeff Henshaw has bought the Haller
property in north end of town, and Will
soon move thereto.
Mr.. Spithaler, who has been ailing for
some time with asthma and rheumatism, Is
getting better now.
Mrs. c. C. Sullivan and family, of Beaver
Falls, is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. ~.
Lepley. This is Mrs. Sullivan's native
town, and she likes to come back once IN
awhile
Mr.. NJ. n. Greer, of Buffalo twp, ac-
compained bis son Tom to school here last
week. Mr.. Greer was the guest OF his cd
friend Il. Sharor while IN town.
C. Fl. Sisley, the artistic tailor of Evans
City, was in town recently soliciting
orders. It is said he got orders for several
fine probably (wedding)suits.
Mrs. James Robbery, of Beaver Falls,
is visiting her sister-in-law. Mrs. John
Robbery Of this place.
Miss Aggie Harvey is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Ii. BeIghley, of Harmony.
Harrison Ruby intends to build a new
house soon, on his fine farm west of town.
Mr. Ruby has made a great many sub
stautial improvements within a few years.
10 Costly.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-08-21
DEATHS.

MITCHELL-At his home in Emlenton,
August u, 1891, John NJ. Mitchell, aged
about 30 years.
Mr.. Mitchell was in the best of health
and was preparing to retire for the night,
when he suddenly fell to the floor and ex-
pired instantly. The cause was pronounc-
ed to be heart failure.
BORLAND-At her home in Butler, Au-
gust Is. 1891, Mary Borland, wife of
James Borland, aged 76 years. She was
a sister Of Nathaniel and David Walker,
decd
DUNBAR-At the home of his son, near
BakcIstown, Allegheny Co., Pa, June
-, 1891, Mr.. Carson Dunbar, OF Middle
sex twp, III the SD year of his age.
MEYERS-At the home of her daughter,
Mrs j 4 Humphrey in Franklin, Aug.
10, 1891, Mrs. Margaret Myers, III her
SD year.
GOLD-At Evans City, August 4tb, 1891,
Mrs. \. C. Gold, formerly OF Sunhury.
JUNEAU his home on the Sonthside,
SUNDAY, August 16, 1891, Joseph June,
ageu II years.
On Wednesday of last week Mr.. June
went la the woods and gathered mus1-
Rooms huh he tonh home and had cuoked.
OF these he partoo!, freely, and soon after
became very sick, and continued to suffer
lieved him He was IL Frenchman and
leaves .. wife and three children.
PATTERSON = "Wednesday, August 10,
1891, Jennie, wife of ". G. Patt erson of
Penn twp, aged about 81 years.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-08-21
Bridge Reports.

Notice is hereby given that the following
bridges have been confirmed nlsl oy the court
and VIII be presented on the first wednesday OF
September 1891, being the 9th day OF said
month and IL no exceptions are filed they VIII
be confirmed absolutely.
r. d. No. T. March Sessions, 1890. In re
petition OF inhabitants Of Butler township,
Butler county, Pa, for bridge over Connoque-
Messing creek on the public road leading lrom
q point near the house formerly owned Dy john
Pierce, deceased, on the Butler or Powder MIL
road and ending opposite the ground Of lne
Butler Agricultural Association, on the Three
Degree road. January 10Th, 1881, viewers ap
pointed by the Court, and June 2, 1891, report
of viewers filed as VIZ: Ihat the proposes
bridge is necessary and that the saine WI WI
require more expense than is reasonable the
township of Butler should bear, and locae the
site thereof at point marked ID on the urall
accompanying the report and made part p
thereof That no change is necessary In the
course or bed or the public road TO be connect
ed with said bridge. No damages assessed.
June Sd, 1891. approved; notice 10 De given
according to rules OF Court.
RD No. i,June Sessions. 1891. In re petition
of inhabitants OF Mercer township, Butler county,
Pa, for bridge over stream known owns a.
of Harrisville. Mt the forks where Harrlsvllle
and MuTrinsyiIle and CltntonvIlle roads cross
the said run. March l2th 1891, viewers appoint
ed by the Court, and June I'd, 1891, report OF
viewers filed as viz: That the proposed brldge
is necessary and Will require more expense
than is reasonable the township OF Mercer
should bear and did locate thereof from SIX 10
seven rods north - east OF intersection OF salu
roads. That some change is necessary In the
course or bed of the public road TO De connected
with said bridge, as SHOWN by draft giving the
courses and distances OF location as made' ac-
companying and made part of report. No
June 80, 1891 approved notice to be given
according TO rules OF Court.
Certified from the record this 18th day of Aug,
1891. JOSEPH CRIswELL Clerk q. >.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-08-21
The New Castle Convention.

According to report the meeting OF the
Repu blican committee of Lawrence Co.,
last Saturday was an unusually harmonious
one.
All the districts were represented.
Harrison's administration was, indorsed
as being conservative clean and thorough;
and James. G. Blaine, that American OF
Americans" and statesman of statemen"
was recognized as being pre- emnently fitted
to lead the Republican party to victory.
The only squabble was over the motion
to appoint committee to confer with those
of the other counties on the Congressional
matter, and in this the Phillips faction
overcome the Mcdowell by a small ma
jority, and the committee was appointed.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-08-21
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
WEST PENN K. r.


Trains leave Butler for Allegheny at 6:l0.
$40 and 1l:00 a. m, ana 2:45 and 500 p m,
arriving there at $40 and 1890 a. M, and
1:24, 4:44 and 6:47 p. m.
The 6:IO a. m connects at the junction
with the mail east and at the intersection
with Day Express ON the main line going
east
The 2:45 p. M. train connects at junction
with express east and at Intersection with
Philadelphia Express.
Trains arrive at Butler from Allegheny at
$50 and 1885 a. n., and $780, 500 and 100
d. m. Coming westward on the main line
the Pacific Express is the only train which
connects at the Intersection and Junction for
Butler, passengers arriving here at l:3O pm.
PITTsBuRG, sHENANGo & LAKE ERIE R.
Trains leave Butler, by time table, for
Greenville and Erie at $50 and 1920 a. M,
and 1855 p. IN. II $50 and 400 trains con-
meet at Branchton fnr billiards, ard all con-
meet for Mtadyille.
Trains arrive from the North at 1905 AIN.
and 2:30 and 9:40 p. M, and the 1905 and
2:30 trains have through cars to Allegh eny.
train leaves Hilliard at ll:15, slow time,
and Anandale at 1885 that connects for But
Ter and Allegheny.
P. & W. r. H.
On and after Aug. 8, 1891. trains will
leave the P. & w. depot in Butler as fol-
lows For Allegheny at 500, S:l5 and lO:2O
a. M. and 2:40 and $50 p. m. The Chicago
express leaves at 3;15 p m. and New Castle
accommodation at 4:55 p. IN. and the S:l5 am.
connects for New Castle. For Kane, Clar-
ion and Foxburg trains leave at lO:05 a. m
and sos and S:35 p, m.
Trains arrive at Butler from Allegheny
and the West at 9:35, and 1910 a. m. and IL:
80, 440, 6:10, S:10 and $50 p. m.-and from
the North at 500 and 1905 a. IN. and 500 p.
m.
The Sunday trains are as follows, s:l5 a.
m. to llegheny and New Castle, 3:l5 p. M
for Chicago. $50 p. m. TO Allegheny and Ze-
lienople, and sos p. IN. to Clarion sunday
trains arrive from Allegheny at 1910 a. m
4:40 and 6:10 pm. and at $40 from New
Castle and at 500 a m. from Foxburg.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-08-21
Mt. Chestnut Items.

Prof Sam1 Dodds of Grove City college,
preached in the u. P. church last Sabbath.
Edwin Watson and Benz. Shannon took
in the Rupert Bros. excursion to Niagara
last week.
Curly Andrews and family of Bradford,
have been visiting at John Cranmers for a
few days.
Miss Schaffner and Kaufman of the cler-
ical force at Troutmans' store, were the
guests of Mrs. 0esterling on Sabbath after
noon.
Isaiah Brown intends moving to West
moreland county, this fall, and give up
farming for while.
1t is said that VIM. Dutter still loves to
linger in the village.
Joseph Greene has purchased the Nipple
property and will probably desert the 'hol-
low before winter We always like to see
a good old fellow get up higher. XIX.