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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17
May Go to Menominee.

David e. Lockwood, as popular
boniIace as lives in the upper peninsula,
spent several days in Menominee this
week negotiating for the lease ofthe First
National hotel in that city. He informs
The DIAMOND DRILL that he has the
refusal OF the lease and may accept. In
the event Mr.. Lockwood locates ut
Menominec, the Lockwood in this city
will continue under his management
Mrs Lockwood and family will remain
here. II the First National passes into
the control Of Mr.. Lockwood the travel
ling public may rest assured that It will
shortly become one of the mort com
modious hostelries in this part OF the
state. Mr. Lockwood understands his
business
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17
OFFICERS ELECTED.

Annual conelave OF Hugh Mecurdy Command
cry, No -, Knights Tempiar.
The annual conclave OF Hugh McCurdy
Commandery, No. 80, Knights TempIar
was held ON Tuesday evening. Officers
we're elected for the ensuing year as fol.
lows:
Eminent Commander, Sir Knight
Frnnk Scaddcn.
Gcneralissimo, Sir knight NJ. B. Niece.
Captain General, Sir knight w. w.
Hendricks.
Prelate. Sir knight Frank G. Huse,
Senior Warden, Sir Knight Martin
Bach.
Junior Warden Sir knight John Erik
son.
Treasurer, Sir Knight II. w. Harte.
Recorder, Sir knight $. ID. Ilollstcr,
Jr.
Standard Bearer, Sir Knight S. c. Ben
.netts.
Sword Bcnrcr Sir knight VIM. Gibson.
Warder, Sir knight ID. C. Lockwood.
Sentinel, Sir knight c. r. Brown
The installation of the newly elected
officers win occur in the near future.
The commandery will attend Divine SER
vice on Easter Sunday March 25) in full
Templar Uniform.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17
On the oepehie.

In reply To the inquiry, "how are the
miners OF your region getting along"
Hon. Fremont c. Chamberlain, OF IRON
wood, said:
about ns usual No supplies are
being received now, but enough stores are
on hand to last until the middle ofApril.
About 5000 people in Gogebic county
including lronwood, Bcssemcr and Wake
field are receiving assistance The mines
nt Bcsscmer and Wakefield are all
closed down, with the prospects OF
beginning operations. The Norrie Mt
Ironwood has started up with from
500 TO 900 men - including sur
lace men, laborers and miners
and IL il said the Aurora will take on
400 men tho latter part OF the week.
The wages are sInall-$I25 for miners
and seventy-live cents n day for surface
men. Two years ago miners made from
50 TO $3.50 per day. This is one Of the
results, we think, OF Clevclandism
Times are dull there. suppose lawyers
and doctors are doing as good business
ns last year, but there is NO cash, and
every thing goes on the books"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17
STAVE MILL TALK
Projected Industry for Crys
tai Fails.
ADVANTAGES ARE OFFEREl
But Some Obstacles viii Prob
ably Appear.
A Stock Company OF LEGAL Eusinesi
Men May be Formed for the
Purpose OF Operating II.
A MANUFACTURING PRoJEcT.

A movement Is on iuot to secure FOL
Crystal Falls permanent industry. II
is, however as yet, so slightly advanced
in the embryo state that little dcinit|
Information can be written regnrtling I'D
outcome. The industry in question i
mandatory OF cooperage goods. sue,
as staves, headings, etc Tie projcctod
nre II. w. IInrtc and NJ. J Lindsay and
for information looking 10 the cstahlirI|
ment OF the enterprise, these eenicmc|
visited several Wisconsin points NH
week where the industry u bein
wrought. From Information they nlI
tanned on their tour OF investigation, I'D
gentlemen are very iavorably imptvSsc.
with tho advantages offered by tli
locality for such an institution. Thei.
appears, however, some obstacle tia
may prove insurmountablc and work &
tho defeat of their enterprise. For ii
stance, the question Of railroad rates
orc of first importance. The rates 4
shippers Of raw material from thes
parts TO lower Wisconsin points ARE sal
to he very favorable. This. however,
probably brought about BY an arranes
mcnt with tho consumers TO pntronlz
the road with the manufactured produc
and would be Of no avail TO shipper
consuming the material here. That CID
locality in point Of abundance OF ra'
material offers superior Inducements 4
manufacturers IN these lines there Is NJ
doubt. Thousands Of cords Of bolt
have been shipped from Iron count
this winter. For these, the local dealer
received $175 per cord whereas tll
manufactured product oi a cord iswort
800. On this plan, the county !
being robbed OF its resources. by n it'll
enterprise the seven lollnrs could 4
easily be spent in Crystal Falls ms is On
SITS received for the bolts. Theschcm
ON foot, should it matorializc, will h
pushed 10y local cupitai aud n stoc'
company 81 leading business men formed
TnE DIAMOND DRILL hopes that thi
project viii bear better results ihnn hav
many OF It's prccedcuts Of a similar Kind
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17
Easier Entertainment.

The Methodist Sunday school will give
on entertainment on Eastcr Sunday
evening that promises 90 bo n most
pleasing SUCCESS. A long aud novel pro-
gram has boon cartiully prepared, EN-
brucirg irvHl and vigorous carols, sulns,
ducts and quaricttcs as well as other
FEATURES which will be- found absorbingIy
interesting. The Crystal Falls Orchestra
will he in attendance and discourse It's
best music. No admission viii be
charged.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17
crvatnl ralIa b pa. knena.

A breakdown at the plant OF the Crya1
tai Fails Electric Light and Power Com1
pnny on Saturday night lnst, deprived
the village Of It's lighting facilities up tl
Thursday night The eccentric strip
broke, and the quickest method 81 re-
pnir was 10 order n now piece from tho
makers Of the engine nt Pittsburgh, ra.
An institution less removed from Crys-
tai Falls would have lccn compelled iu
make n pattern 81 the ensting ana thus
consume much time. The telcgrnpl'
wires we're used and the piece shipped on
the following dny 10y express from Pitts
Lurgh. II arrived In Crystal Falls ON
Thursday anil everything was soon alter
in working order Kerosene Is not an
acceptable substitute when once electric
it's is established ns lighting aecnt IN
home or place Of business and evcryone
drew long breath ~ relief when "Fitz''
again lighted bis lantern.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17
ST. PATRICK SOCIAL.
Church of,he Guardian Angel win Celebrate ~
pn.ron,a nllth.

Church ofth ousrdian Angel win Celebrate ~
Patrons Birth.
The Church Of the Guardian Angel
under tho direction Of Father RczoL. wil|
give basket social AT the NandandAigul
building tonight in commemoration o|
st. Patick's day. The socinl will be 4
novel affair. Each lady will appeal
With baskct OF cdiDlcs. The basket
viii be deposited with the master oI cerc|
monies. who Nill sell it to the high|
est bidder. Each basket will I'D
marked. but The purchaser viii NOT
be informed ns To the owner. When hd
has received bis basket he will end ia
doner and enjoy the contents Of hij
basket with her. Thus the way Is lcIq
clear for congcnial spirits or unconecnin|
ones Co meet as chance may direct. M
cheating will be tolerated. a hrilliu'd|
SUCCESS IL anticipated and every one u
cordially invited 10 be in ATTENDANCE.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17
new Timc Card.

As will bc noted by u reference TO ile
G. & NV. timo.tnble IN Tue DIAAfONp
DnLL directory, a new passenger schcd'
uIo goes into effect tomorrow mornine'
The only change OF Importance II that q
the evening express. formerly nrriyina
here ut G:35, p. m. by the new arrange
mcnt, this train will arrive with Chicaso
morning papers, ut $40, y. M. Anoihc'
Improvement Is that more direct connec'
tions can be made for Marquette rnne'
ooinis. Leaving Crystal F,slIs IN tll'
morning, ono can arrive at Ncgaunce q
4 p. ~. and at lshpcming at d:20 y. ~.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

Max Be.lowitz informs The DIAMOND
DRILL that on Tuesday next he will begin
packing up his stock oi goods in Crystal
Falls TO remove entirely 60 Merrill, Wis,
where he will open an establishment
similar to that operated here in prosper
ous times, though on larger scale. All
his interests will bc concentrated at Mer-
rill, his Nechah establishment being
closed and the packing progressing at this
time. As will bc seen in another column,
Mr.. Berlowtz's residence property *
offered FOR sale. lie intends TO leave
Crystal Falls for good. There is no
pleasure connected with this announce
ment. Az TnE DIAMOND DRILL has re-
peatcdly stated, Crystal Fallscannot we'll
afford TO lose so valuable citizen aud
exemplary a business man. Heretofore,
however, there has been the hope that
Mr.. Bcrlowitz would reconsider his de-
cisiOn TO remove, but now il appears to
be certainty with him. Max Berlowitz
has made money IN Crystal Falls and ia
doing so has gained the esteem OF the trade
by squire and upright dealing May his
success in his new location be unbounded
and his visits To Crystal Falls frequent.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17
Card Of Thanks.

CRYSTAL FALLS, March 16, iS94.-To
The Eiitor-Mr and Mrs. j. N Margison
desire hereby 10 express their sincere
appreciation Of the many kind words oi
sympathy and other tokens oi r,gnrd
from the members OF the Inglesido Club
and other friends, OF this city, during the
quarantine which the presence Of n dan
gerous dseaso made necessary. These
pleasant memories Of friendly ministries
will not soon pass into oblivion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

Monday morning at the Church OF the
Guardian Angel. The remains were then
taken To the c. & NV. depot and left on
the evening train for Marquette, where
they were laid at rest beside those of Mr.
Burke. A long funeral cortcec accom-
panied the remains TO the depot In
Crystal Falls and also at Marquette ON
Tuesday when the intcrmcnt took place.
Mr.. Burke's parents are respected resi-
dents of Marquette. The DIAMOND
DRILL tenders it's deepest sympathy to
the bcrcaycd friends.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

Those indicted for completely IN tile
election irnuds Of 1891 and 1893 md
Other indictments returned 10y the htc
grind jury at Mason arc now ON trial in
tie circuit court for Ingham county.
Atiornty General Hills received iirst at-
tcntiun hy the court aud through his
counsel attempted tO quush the proceed
ings Of the grand jury, on the ground
that the body was illegally constituted.
Thswa denied by thccourt No definite
Information ns 60 the outcome 81 the
trInls can be given inr scvernl dnyn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

The DIAMOND DRILL recently quoted
Ed Florada to the effect that the Lake
Superior Consolidated had not, as yet
gained control Of the Missabe Mountain
mine. The annual meeting OF the com
pany and the election OF officers, held
last week, does not, however, bear out
this statement w. J. Olcott waselcctcd
president and the names OF other Rocke-
fcler iuen appeared throughout the en-
tire list. IL looks rs though MIR. Rookie
ieler WAS well at the helm.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17
DECLINE OF MINING.

The State Labor Commissioner No'el Few
Reasons In His Report
An interesting feature Of the iorthcom-
ing report OF Labor Commissioner Morse
will be chapter on the condition ofiron
mining AMI mines OF tho upper peninsula,
which was prepared 10y an expert, and
which deals with absolutely reliable
figures. IL shows that $S0,0O0,O 900 are
actually invested in the iron mines oI
the upper peninsula, and that $780,
900 have been put in mines aud in equip
ment OF docks, railroads and boat lines,
necessary 10 the conducting OF the bust
ness.
or the entire cost OF the finished forms
OF iron and steel, eighty-ivc per cent
represents labor. Including the year
1898, the three Michigan fields have
shipped 1895, ,s27 gross tons. on this
total the Marquette range contributed
0,S7l 900 toms; the Menomincc. 49,
032, ,2ll, and the Gogebic lI.933,5l6
The shipments of Michigan mines
reached high water mark in 1892, when
they amounted 90 7,62S.59S tons. In
1898 there were but 800, 900 tons. In
1892 there were employed 1922 men
ON the first day OF November, while at
the same date last year but 1872 were
at work.
The average wages OF surface men at
one OF the principal mines dropped from
$l.50 per day, in 1892, to 81, in 1893,
and those oi miners from $l.70 TO 81 80.
These figures apply to men working on
the company account plan, under which
10y far the largest portion OF mining il
done.
Bessemer ores dropped from $3.50 per
ton in 1892 to $275 for deliveries at
Lake Erie points, an average oi $l.GO,
including insurance and commission ON
the selling price must bc added for
transportation from the mines, and
when royalty fee Of from twenty y-five
TO sixty cents per ton ia added, there is
little left for mining, local taxes, etc.
Representatives, OF the leading mines
on the different ranges were interviewed
with reference TO tho cause OF the deprcs.
sion ia thc iron business. They were
almost unanimous in tlcir opinions.
They say TINT furnaces and the mills
had generally closed down before work
was suspended in the mines. COnsum.-
tion had stepped, and production could
not he continued.
Change in the duties of pig iron, steel
rails and other manufactures OF iron had
been promised and free orc had been MI
vocatcd with great show OF sincerity 10y
those who had control OF the rcins ui he
government. These changes were sure to
he reflected, in like changes in the values
OF iron product. Manufacturers were
not willing TO continue their business so
long as the matter was in doubt. Alta
mine producing specular and magnetic
ore, which was idle, il was learned That
the Cuban ores had already replaced
their production at Pittsburgh furnaces.
IL was claimed there was no evidence to
show that tho home production was in
excess OF the demand
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17
DEATH OF MRS. BURKE.
Sister Of Mrs. 1T. Murphy Dies Of Consumption
on Saturday

Sister Of Mrs. ]. T. Murphy Dies Of Consumption
on Saturday.
On Saturday evening last, Mrs. T.. d.
Burke the only sister oi Mrs. J. r. Muir
phy, Of Crystal Falls, died at the home
vi the latter oi consumption. The lady
had been victim OF tho fell disease Tor
more than n year, her husband dying
from it's effects about the time she con.
tracte,l ". Mr.. and Mr.. Burke were at
that time residents Of Omaha, where Mr.
Burke held the position Of head book
keeper for the Swift Packing company
After her husbands death, Mrs. Burk,
came to- Crystal Falls and took up bcI
residence with her sister, where eh'
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

AT last reports the miners lately en-
ployed ut the Cambria and Lille mines
ON tho Marquette mines were still resist
ing the proposed wngc scale and the indi-
cations are that the company will allow
the Cambria and the Millie TO remain
idle. They have large stock Of unsold
ore and are not disposed TO accede to
the demands OF the men.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17
Fir, Baptist Church.

Services tomorrow at the First Baptist
church will be as follows; Morning
subicct--"The SearcIcr a Hearts"
Evening sul icct THE Hebrew Prpara-
tion for the Coming Of Christ" the
second sermon in series "Thc Thought Of
Redemption.
Sunday school, 1l:l5 A.. m.
II. Y. l.. u. meeting at G3O.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

vices OF valuable and experienced force
OF men for use when the market has
assumed more favorable ientures.
These gentlemen have been in the cost
recently comforting with the company on
the matter and the future Of the proper
~ depends upon the result OF their visit
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

o. d. Kinney, formerly OF Crystal
Falls, figured in case bringing out a
point Of law Of interest 10 miners last
week. lie possessed "A number oi time
checks issued 10y the Duluth Ore Com
pany. These he had purchased from the
laborers and not being able TO realize
upon them, lac sued, claiming they con-
sttuted lien. The company fled n
demurrer, ON the ground that the liens
were not filed 10y the men and could not
bc transferred. The question thereby
resolved into, does the performance Of
tie work constitute u lien or does the
filing Of claims2 Judge Mocr decided
that n lien cannot he transferred until il
is filed, or rather does not cxist until
then. Consequently Mr.. Kinney has no
lien aud the demurrer on that ground
was sustained.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17
MethodIst Services.

Rev. Frank Casper requests THE DrA-
MoND DRf.L tu announce that he will
occupy the Methodist pulpit tomorrow
at the regular hours and that Class
meeting. Sabbath School and Christian
Endeayor meetings will be held as usual.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

There Is some talk Of railroad from
Jronwood TO Lake Superior Tor th,
transportation Of ore. II the project il
carried into effect the lake outlet Of th,
Gogebic rnnge would be rendered much
more convenient.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

The quarantine IN effect az the MarLi|
son residence during tho pnst ionr weeks
was raised yesterday 10 the lower "c'
cupnnt~ Of ihc house. Williams, ihe
small pnx patient. u still confined 90 h''
apartments and Win 80 lcmaln for W.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

There isnow nj least probability and
n well founded one, that the Columbia
tshnier) mine will bc wrought during tho
cunning scnscn. While no definite state
mcrt has been made by those in author
iiy from sundry iucis, although not yet
ripe for publication, il Is evident that
the Lumoit Iron company isconsidcting
The matter and that they have about
completed their negotiations whereby
favorable results will follow. Supt.
Scndden wcut 60 Chicago Thursday to
confer with his company, presumably
upon the Columbia matter and prior to
taking his lcave made the statement
that matters were at that time looking
very favorable for rc-opcning the hninc.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

The Canton Mine on the Mesaba range,
has sold block OF ore nt $3.50 per ton.
The ore is said TO be inferior in quality
and the mine is OF the underground kind.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

A night shift was recently added TO the
Salisbury mine on the Marquette range.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17
a.hnnl nnr,n.lMnnh.x y

The public schools will again be- ia
regular session on Monday next. the
small pox scare having completely
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

There Is disposition on the part 81
the company 60 close operations nt. the
Lake Anpclnc mine, lrhpcn.ing, owing TO
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

My residence property ut tho corner Of
Filth street and Michigan avenue Is FOR
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

The old board has now passed from
the control Of the village governmental
machine. The loud condemnation uf it's
mismnnneemont must now cease and all
eyes turn TO those who have been chosen
10 fill the ynount placesior, n decided inn
proycmcnt. Tie people will expect
quick reform and a turn IN the right di-
rcction from the outset. or course, the
new officials will hardly bc expected to
extract blood from a very dry turnip
touch the rock OF the village resources,
and have streams 81 revenue burst forth
n Ia Hamilton, but they will bc expected
10 more carefully guard the village H.
nances nnd give satisfactory account
ing Tor revenues supposed Co have en-
tered tie village ill. With n proper
management oi a badly wrecked inslitu-
tion, from this time forward, should in
creased prosperity now promised be in
store for Crystal Falls, in two yCnrs the
village may again be placed on sound
iinaicinl footing and Go this end the
btwly elected officials we're placed in the
saddle. TnE DIAMOND DRIIL is satisfied
that they will he faithful TO the trust
rcposcd in them.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

VILLAGE OF CRYSTAL FALLS.
EXECUTIVE.
President. John Fisher.
Treasurer, otto NJ Brown.
Clerk. Herman Rau.
Street Commissioner. John Binder
Marshal John Dolan.
TRUSTEES.
VIM. Russell g. g. Henry
j. ". Bower VIM. Doucet
Casper Aberle John Harbour
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-03-17

TOWNSHIP 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, 1894-03-17
THE RING IS ROUTED.
The Village Has Passed Into
New Hands.
A DEPARTURE IN VILLAGE POLITICS
The People Thought, and Vot-
ed Accordingly.
MlsmanaRement and Rusty Methods
We're Severely Rebuked at tho
Village Ballot Box.
A REFRESHING CHANGE.

President Edward Sweeney
Trustee.,......................Louis +. Johnson
Trustee Casper Abcrlc
Trustee ............ .................Frank Raher
Clerk Herman Rau
Treasurer r.......................Otto NJ. Brown
STREET Commissioner ......Gottlieb Pieificr
........................laul Il. Smith
Above is given the result OF the munich
pal election in the villnge Of Crystal Falls
on Monday last. IL need only be added
that for once, at least in the history OF
this village the voters THOUGHT.
So long had minority OF the tax.
payers Of the village continued in the rut
Of apathy, allowing election aitere election
TO so by default and then moaning under
a load Of debt incurred through their
careless treatment OF the ballot box,
TnE DIAMOND DRILL, as stated last week
had well nigh lost hope OF Improvement.
II had, however, sufficient courage left
to again cnll the attention Of the voters
TO the crying necessity OF change in the
personnel Of the village board and richly
WAS il compensated for it's work. I he
stinging truth brought forth an expected
volley Ot curses from those whose corns
were pinched hy the needed exposition,
but from people who prefer iudicious
government in village affairs TO that
which is lax, il not corrupt, came n
shower OF congratulations But this was
the least accomplished. The meat Of the
SUCCESS was the victory attained at
the polls. In it's modest way,
The DIAMOND DRILL contributed to
the change which the result OF the
ballot announced. IL set the people
20 thinking and that was all that has
long been required to render n change.
The change came and it was in the form
Of iree.will offering. The victorious
candidates spent neither time nor money,
pulled no strings or laid no ropes. This
could not be truthiully written regarding
their opponents. Yet, the result calls for
u change. The result Of the ballot FOR
the several candidates was ms follows;