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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-14
EXIT POSTAL NOTE.

A New and Convenient Method OF Sending
Money by United States Mail.
They are dispensing no more postal
notes down at HOLSTERS "Uncle Sam"
agency--postal notes are now thing OF
the past, the last one having been issued
on Saturday. Monday new schedule
of prices for money orders went into
effect, which greatly cheapens the orders.
Heretofore the fees have been as follows:
For orders for sums OF SO or less,
cents; over SO and not exceeding $40, 3
cents; not exceeding $15, 10 cents; not
exceeding $50, 10 cents; not exceeding
$40, 90 cents; not exceeding $50, 20
cents; not exceeding $50, 80 cents; not
exceeding $40, 80 cents; not exceeding
$50, 40 cents; not exceeding 500, 10
cents. Hereafter the charge for an order
not exceeding $3.50 will be cents; not
exceeding $5, 8 cents; not exceeding $40,
8 cents; not exceeding $50, 10 cents not
exceeding $50, IL cents; not exceeding
| $40, 10 cents; not exceeding $50, IL
cents not exceeding $50, 20 cents; not
exceeding $40, 20 cents and not exceed
ing 500, 80 cents. The issuance to n
single applicant, in one day, OF more
than three orders payable To the same
office and TO the same payee, was forbid
den under the old system, but the re-
striction il now removed AS TO the first
and second-class offices. Offices that
have been privileged TO issue postal
notes, but not To pay them, will here
after have the right To issue orders for
So and less, but not TO pay any.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-14
AFTER THEIR JOBS
Cogeblc Strike VIII Soon Fig
zle Out.
PROPOSITIONS Submitted to Opera
tors Call for Nothing that Can
not be Easily Granted.

Chas. III. Morse, labor commissioner
OF the state OF Michigan, has been at
Ironwood during the greater portion OF
the week attempting to bring the oppos-
ing factions in the labor difficulty there
together. While nothing definite is
known, II il believed that as result OF
his efforts n compromise between the
management OF the mines and the strik-
ing miners will be effected. Several meet
ings between the strikers committee and
the managers have been arranged and
held and various resolutions and agree
ments have been submitted by the
striking workmen. A semi-monthly pay
day is one OF the demands made and
nearly all companies have conceded that
and say it would have been granted
without strike. The conferences have
convinced the more intelligent strikers
that the story Of ore selling for 81 ton
il u mythe and they arc beginning to
realize that there is very little profit left
for the companies in laying ore on Lake
Erie docks Mt $2.75. The demand for
higher wages Is being overlooked OF
late by the labor leaders In
their efforts to adjust matters
and get the men back 20 work.
A final effort was TO have been made
yesterday TO arrange for resumption
OF operations with the union men again
at their places. The result OF the meet
ing The DIAMOND DRILL has not learned
but everything looked favorable for a
compromise-so called, really. submis
sion on the part OF the strikers-or
Thursday evening.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-14
A POTATO GARDEN.
win Yet Produce the Potatoes OF the Great
North West.

win Yet Produce the Potatoes OF the Great
North West.
Everybody, perhaps, is not aware OF
the fact that upper Michigan is destined
to be one of the greatest potato growing
districts in the country. The Waupaca
country in Wisconsin will not be IN it,,
for we have here much better and
nearer market, not only for potatoes,
but for all kinds OF vegetables, and mt
the top prices at all times. We can raise
more and better potatoes TO the acre
than in any other locality, our soil being
peculiarly adapted TO the raising Of that
commodity, being light, sandy soil, and
there arc thousands of acres OF these
lands in the upper peninsula Of Michigan
near railroads and county roads that
can bc purchased for moderate price
per acre. Payments can lie made in
yearly instalments after making u small
payment down The land can bc
cleared, or rather needs no clearing, ms
the timber has nearly MI been cut, for il
was all pine. There are, however, large
tracts Of hardwood, hemlock and cedar
that can bc purchased in the same man.
ncr If wanted The fence problem has
been made easy by the Introduction o
wire and il is not absolutely necessary
to buy wood lots for fences.
Many people have been heard to re
mark, "Oh, the upper peninsula Of Mich
gan is good for nothing but iron" This
il n mistake. We hope il will continue
to he good for iron, but it will he goot
for farming. When you can raise 40(
bushels OF potatoes to the acre. and car
always get good prices, it is evident TIM
! il il good for farmers IA well Ms miners
Our state agriculturalcollcgc, experiment
station, farm department, located a
Lansing has been making experiment.
with "spurry" and the "lIat pea" will
n Wow TO the adaptabilty TO the light
sandy soil Of upper Michigan, and fin,
them very productive crop The,
have issued pamphlet giving the result
OF their experiments and they are yer,
satisfactory and go To prove that no
only can our "plains" be made TO "blos
som" with the potato flower, but will
the spurry and the fiat pea
Write the state agricultural college
Lansing, Mich, for bulletin No 81 whicl
will be sent on application, and see 70
yourself what can and has been done i
tho way Of securing n profitable crop io
our plains. .-EN.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-14
THIRD ANNUAL MEETING.

A Very Successful Convention Of the Iron County
Sunday School Association.
The third annual convention OF the
Iron county Sunday School Association,
held in the first Baptist church in this
city on Thursday, was so impressive in
itself and so iull OF promise for the future
that IL mcrited the attention OF the
public. The first and most pleasing
feature OF the convention was the num-
Der in attendance and the enthusiasm
manifested throughout the proceedings
demanded signal lattention. The attend
ancc was double that OF the astmccting,
held two years ago when all outward
conditions were most favorable and
never before has such general interest
been manifested in Sunday school work
throughout the county. These iacts
speak eloqucntly for the progress OF NOR
ality. Every Sunday school in the
county, save one, at Amnsa, was repre-
sented, and delegation Of upward o'
twenty from Iron River and Stambaugl
being present. TO this delegation was
due much OF thesucccss Of theconvcntior
due. The program, as given in thes'
columns last week, was carried out u
full and proved cminently successful u
itself. The discussions were carried of
in masterly fashion and some yer,
good thoughts and suggestions wer'
solicited. IT, NJ. Reynolds, OF Owosso
state Secretary OF the Michigan Sunda,
school Association, G. A. Stringcr, o
Hancock, vice president and Rev. j. )
Collins, Of Esconaba, Sunday schoo
missionary, were IN attendance and par
ticipated In the work. The remarks 0
these gentleman were full OF inspiration
and were highly appreciated. MI
Stringcr IL successful business man a
we'll ~ one engaged In Sunday Schoc
and Y. NJ. G. A. work. Tho officer
elected for the ensuing year are IA To
lows:
President, d. M. Ross, Crystal Falls
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-14
Swedish Luthersns.

A meeting of the Swedish Lutherans of
Crystal Falls was held on Tuesday even
ing and n reorganization Of the society
was effected. There has always been u
large number OF Swedish people oi this
religious denomination in the city but
for several years there has been no
organization among them and no con.
ccrted action TO establish church taken
Mr.. II. A. Brown has had tho matter in
hand OF late and il has bean largely
through his efforts that the result o
organizing the society was attained
There are about seventy Lutherans nj
ready identified with the organization
and this number will be materially aug
mented as arrangements for ostablishin,
the church ere effected. This will be Oh,
largest congregation in Crystal Falls
The officers elected on Tuesday eveninI
are as follows: Dcacons: q loi Nelson
ono year; Chas. Olson, two years Simoi
johnson, three years. Tru stees: Fri
Anderson, three years Alirod Bergstrom
three years; John Parro, two years
Chas. Westlund, one year; II. II. Brown
one year. Secretary: f. ii. Brown
Arrangements will probably be made Il
hold services in Uren's hall. A pasto
has not been engaged, but 9rHE DAMON
DRnL is informed that services will b
held every Sunday in the very nea
future. THE DIAMOND DRILL wishes On
newly organized society much success
aud is pleased to note its identity anon
the many thrifty religious organization
OF Crystal Falls.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-14
A COUNTY TO RUN.
That's What Iron River Schem
ers Long For.
VIII Ask the Next Legislature to
Build a County for Democratic
office Seekers.

Iron River, poor, old burg, could never
quite reconcile herself 10 the loss OF the
county-seat she priced 80 dearly. Al
though she has rclegated her sack cloth
and ashes TO n closet OF obscurity, the
mention oi her sad bereavement at the
hands OF her more favored neighbor-
Crystal Falls-brings forth silent tear
and suppressed sigh OF regret These
pent-up miserics have been growing oil
late, however, and according To rumor
waited To the ears of the residents oi the
east side OF the county by these gentle
July breczcs, ere long they will burst forth
from the breast in which they have
been 30 unwilinely contained in the
form OF petition TO the legislature
soon to bc elected, that the honorable
body construct n geographical some
thing OF which the village ot Iron
River may be the seat OF government.
Ia other words. the village OF Iron River,
az represented by handful OF it's lead
ing lights" wants a county oi its own.
Whether the state OF Michigan * a
pleasant location or they propose taking
cart-iull Of upper peninsula soil over
into Wisconsin, for county seat pur-
poses, TnE DIAMOND DRILL has not been
advised. At any rate, n county II what
they want and n county they will ask
for, erected from slices OF Iron, Gogebic,
Ontonagon and IIoughton The nature
OF the excuse TO be put forth in support
OF the claim for divorce from the rest oi
us. who have long labored under the de-
lusion that we were respectable at least
TO degree fitting us for association
with our west side neighbOrs, IL also, as
yet, yelled in the mystery oi secrecy.
Should Il petition OF this sort be sent to
the next legislature, and IL is given out
from authentic sources that such action
il now under serious consideration 10y
the "powers that be- in Iron River town
ship, Il more prcposterous request will
never have been made. Iron county If
not too large IL has no territory to
donate for garden spot from which q
| few Democrats or men OF Democratic
sympathies may gather in the official
plums, and the village Of Iron River q
court house. A legislature that would
construct such county for such pur
poses, as only those ends could be served
would not he n Republican body, which
please God, will he the next. A Demo
cratic county could bc nicely erected ~
our neighbors have proposed, but II vii
not he done by Republican legislature
II Iron county does not please Iron Rive
and her "lcading citizens" the !. c. have
permission to leave, but let them ceas'
dcmding themselves with the idea tha
they can take n generous chunk oil on
soil with them. Drop the idea, gentle
men. Michigan has devoted too mncl
time to getting our little county int
geographical proportion to countenanc
any such by-play. liyou must have
county-seat, move over TO Crystal Fall
and enjoy yourselves.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-14
Klbbes Wan,a a Doodle.

In 1899 f.. T.. kibbcc, Of Houghton,
commenced suit against james NJ. Turn
cr, of Lansing Co set aside deed Of
some 2,64O acres oI land in lIoughton
and Ontonagon counties, given the said
Turner by his uncle, the late Henry G..
Kibbcc, OF Detroit, In 1881 for a consid-
GRAFTON of $3.50. The case il about
ready for trial, and the bill OF complaint
states that Henry G. Kibbcc was for
twelve years, Immediately preceding his
death, by reason Of paralysis and
disease, incompetent To transact business
and particularly so on the Sth day oI
March, 1891, when he made the quit
claim deed referred 90. Tho bill further
shows that the lands were and nrc now
of great value, 20 wit; Of the value Of al
least $500, 900. in tho copper ranges ol
Lake Superior, also that the greater
part of the lands arc timbcrcd, and o
great value on that account. The com
plainnnt's case is In charge 81 Edward
/ 4. Weeks, n prominent attorney O
Detroit.-Native Copper Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-14

Vice President, w. X. Sanborn, Crystal
Falls; Secretary, Miss Eva Morrison,
Crystal Falls; Treasurer, w. II. sheldon,
Stambaugh; Executive Commmittee,
ProI. NJ. r. Parmelee, Iron River and
August Diupe, stambaugh. Stambaugh
was decided upon as the next place OF
meeting
The Sunday School workers Of Iron
county who attended the convention
will take their places tomorrow full OF
inspiration and the determination To
improve on the methods now being used,
with the result OF accomplishing much
more for the Master this year than ever
before. The convention brought out the
facts that the Sunday Schools OF the
county were all in flourishing condi.
tion, but with plenty OF room for i'm
DroYcmcnt.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-14
Pound the csr,iaca,e.

On the night OF July Fourth. atcordil
10 advertisement, Mr.. A. Lustfeld, pr
prietor Of the Fair, sent up n pap
balloon to which was attached n certi
cate, emitting the finder upon present
tion 10 $500 in gold. Theascension WI
n success and Mr.. Lustileld together wi
the many people who witnessed the
fair opined that the certificate wo,|
never be returned 10 Crystal Falls as
luminous vehicle Of the air SCARED out
sight. On Monday, however, the cert
cate was found by Mr.. Patrick Bros
near Lake Mary, and now that gentlou
carries around a five-dollar gold pi<
once the property OF Mr.. Lustteld.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-14
A BASE BALL TREAT.
VIII be the Two Games Between the Crystal
Falls and Eseanaba Clubs.

VIII be the Two Games Between the Crystal
Falls and Eseanaba Clubs.
This afternoon will witness the first
real base ball game 20 he played in Crys.
tai Falls this season. Manager Corcoran
has completed arrangements with the
Escanaba base ball club for two games
10 be played at the Crystal Falls Driving
Park, the first this afternoon and the
second tomorrow afternoon. Those
who expect 10 see one-sidcd games, ia
favor OF the visitors will bc disap-
pointed in their expectations, IA the
local nine has been greatly strengthened
the past few weeks, both by continued
practice and the addition Of lew new
players, and can now take it's placd
among the base ball clubs Of the uppeI
peninsula. But Escanaba has teau|
that has held it's own in upper peninsula
base ball circles for some years past, an{
two close and interesting games may u
expected.
The base ball grounds have bee
cleared and enlarged during the week.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-14

IL is TO be hoped that the prevalent
strike epidemic will not attack the Crys-
tai Falls base ball club this afternoon or
tomorrow. This going out on strikes
doesn't benefit base ball players any
more than any other class OF people.
man named John Gristle was shot
in the thigh by n set gun near iron River
on Wednesday. He will recover and
well-iounded suspicious OF the identity OF
the parties setting the rifle for deer are
entertained.
Mr.. Dan Bagley authorizes The DIA-
MoND DRILL TO announce that he has a
fine outfit OF row boats at Holmes
camp, Fortune Lake, which he will rent
at reasonable rates TO all pleasure
parties.
The social given by the Kings Daugh-
ters Tuesday night was n success. social
ly and financially. The evening was
very warm and the refreshing dishes
served by the young ladies were in great
demand.
Crystal Falls BARRIERS have decided to
accept Democratic compensation for
their tonsorial services and have accord
ingly displayed in their respective win
dows: Haircut, % cents; shave, 10
cents.
Prof. G. A. Fohrman was In the city
Monday for the first time in several
months. He is making preparations to
remove 10 Menominee to reside in the
future.
John Fish, OF Negaunee, suicided by
shooting himself with shot gun. He
placed the muzzlc against his neck and
discharged the weapon with his foot.
II Ishpeming doesn't have Few gold
mines running full blast in the near
future, it won't lie the FAULT OF Editor
Newett, OF Iron Ore.
| Slender the tailor, has vacated the
Guensburg building. He IL now installed
in the building formerly occupied by
Hounter's bakery.
DR.. Darling has removed from TIL
DIAMOND DRILL block and taken rooms
in the residence, OF Mrs. Harry Roberts,
on Filth street.
The Menominee Journal now appears
twice week. The Journal Is good
paper and cannot reach this Office toe
often.
George w. Mewhinney came up irou
Escanaba last Sunday and spent tn,
day with Crystal Falls friends.
Geo. j. Schwartz came mp from Nor
way yesterday. He will visit with hi
family until Monday next.
i w. j. Uren returned on Thursday iron
n sojourn OF several months duration il
the copper country.
Mrs. l.. A. Clapp and son, Frank, hay,
removed 10 Waupun, Wis, where Mr.
Clapp is located.
James Trembath, aged seventeen, wa
drowned while bathing in Cedar Lake
near Ishpeming.
Prosecuting Attorney Moriarty trans
acted legal business at Iron River ol
Thursday.
Hoods Pills are purely vegetable. an
do not purge pain or gripe. Sold by a
druggists.
Engineer Raven was seriously i'll th
fore part OF the week but is now cor
yalescing.
|, Capt. Jas. Rowe has recovered froT
his injury sufficiently to he ON the street
J again.
Miss Annie Farley, OF Stambaugh
the guest Of her friend, Miss Ida Ball.
A. Lust6eld took trip To Iron Mour
tain and returned Wednesday,.
Supervisor Paul N. Minckler was In Iii
city Thursday.
I John Gleason, OF Amasa, was In III
, city Sunday.
/
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-14
MUNICIPAL.
COUNTY OF IRON.

COUNTY ROAD ooMMIssIoSERs
ID. g. Lockwood. Chairman, Crystal Falls.
Oiof Helgemo, Bates.
NJ. Is. Waite, Iron River.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-14
OF CRYSTAL FALLS.

EXECUTIVE.
Supervisor, Henry W. Harte.
Treasurer, Chas. - Henry
Township Clerk, VIM. Russell
Commissioner Of Highways, Jacob Bauer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-14
More rrousIe wI.n Homeateaaers.

The Keweenaw Association limited
which IL virtually the old Portage Lake
4 Lake Superior Ship Canal Railway &
Iron company have served notice on
John Mllard, L. j, Hartford and Jules
Bourbon Of this village, enioining them
from cutting any timber or erecting any
building on certain lands in Carp Lake
township and citing them to appear be-
fore Judge lIaire and show cause why
they should not bc made vacato said
premises. The land in question is in dis
putc, settlers claiming that the Canal
company never complied with the pro-
visions Of the act 10y which they became
possessed Of it. These men with many
others have made homestead filings on
these lands which were rejected at the
local land office but have been appealed
and crew Of men has lately erected
seventeen homestead cabins on the
lands. To make matters more compli-
Gated Even parties are known TO have
filings on some OF these lands more than
year ago which have also been appealed
10 Washington. .-Ontonagon Herald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-14
OF CRYSTAL FALLS.

EXECUTIVE.
President Edward sweeney.
Treasurer, otto NJ. Brown.
Clerk, Herman Rau.
street Commissioner, Gottlieb Pielfier.
Marshal. John DolRn.
TRUSTEES.
L. +. Johnson q. s Henry
J. u. Bower Frank Raher
Casper Aberie John Harbour
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-03
soME mORE POsrMAsrERs.

Thanks to President CLEVELAND,
several more deserving Democrats have
been named as successors to Republican
postmasters in West Virginia. Most OF
the first class posJofices in the State are
now in charge Of Democrats, and it is
a matter Of qualification that some Of
the most offensive partisans in the SER
vice have been replaced.
The postmaster at Fairmont, whom L.
P. CARE succeeds, has made himself
particularly obnoxious to Democrats.
He il was who, at the time Of Governor
McKISLEY's last election, sent an open
telegram Of congratulations, promising
the support OF West Virginia Republic
ans for the Governor in his presidential
canvass in 90. The people OF
Fairmont will be delighted to learn OF
his removal and are to be heartily con-
graduated. Mr.. CARR, who succeeds
him, is 4 deserving, popular and hard
working Democrat and will make good
postmaster.
Another partisan Republican, who
has been relieved, is Mr. HIGGNBor-
HAM. az Congressman WILSON'S home.
Mr.. FLAGG, who succeeds him, was the
postmaster there under the last Demo-
cratic administration AID is known TO
be an efficient man.
After five years cinch, the Office at
Buckhannon has been taken from Re-
publican hands and one Of those staunch
supporters OF Democracy in hopelessly
Republican county gets recognition.
The few remaining postofices, which
are not yet under Democratic control,
are now recommended to the President
for his immediate attention.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-03
NEW PUBLIC PRINrER.

The President yesterday favored the
sountry with a good-sized batch Of ap-
continents. Among the number was
that of Public Printer, for which the
Democracy OF the country has been
waiting thirteen months. The pres
ent Public Printer is a Republican
Of the blacklist stripe, and hundreds Of
Democratic printers, who have been
looking for work havS been refused
while the most partisan Republicans
are holding on to good positions under
him. The most bitter enemies OF the
administration are regularly drawing
their pay from the government and 60
ing home to vote the Republican ticket
&C every election. Mr.. BENEDICT
should see that there is
9 thorough cleaning out Of
che public print shop, that
these Republicans are every one re-
olaced by Democrats and that there is
40 delay in doing so. The REGISTER
trusts that bis record in this line will DO
better than it was when be held the
efics before and bespeaks for the Dem
eoratic printers the same treatment
from Mr.. BENEDICT that the Repuoli-
can printers have had from Mr.. PAL
rlrR.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-03

Holly G. ARMSTRONG, chief OF the
stamp division in the internal revenue
bureau, has prepared a full aud eiabor-
ate report upon the exhibit Of the bureau
at the Worlds Columbian Exposition,
upon which he has been highly compli-
mented by Fred A. STOCRs, representa-
tive Of the treasury az Chicago. Mr..
STOCKS writes: II have read the story
with interest, and desire TO compii-
ment you upon the excellent manner in
which you have treated the subject"
Mr.. AEMsrEoNG's West Virginia friends
will not be surprised to know that he is
performing his duties in a thorough and
satisfactory manner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-04-03
K3rEs OF TIE EIvEIs


News OF the Bolts AMI Boasrnsn Along
the Ohio
The Ben Hur cleared last evening for
Parkersburg.
Tho Phillips will depart this morning
for Matamorss.
There were Z feet 10 inches OF
water in the channel last night. Fall
ing.
SrEUBENvGLLE, o., April River
: feet inches and falling; weather clear
and cool.
WARREN, PA, April River,
foot inches and falling; weather
cold and clear.
MoRGANrowN, W. VA, April .
River feet inches and falling; weather
cloudy and cool.
GREENsBoRo, PA, April River :
feet 10 inches and stationary; weather
fair and cool.
OIL CITY. PA, April 2.-River 2 feet
9 inches and falling; weather cloudy
and cool.
FORT HENRY LODGE No. 2, Shield OF
Honor, held a big meeting last night
and there were three limitations. This
makes this lodge have 26O mer bers.