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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-30
Low-RATe EXCURSIONS
AprIl 3 and go. 1903.

On April 2 the IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE
will sell excursion tickets 20 all points in
Arkansas, 70 Lake Charles, La, and 20 all
points la Texas, except FL Paso, nc the very
low rate OF one fare for the round trip (plus
S2), and on April 30 at one fare straight for
the round trip TO points In the Southeast
Liberal limits and stop-over privileges al.
lowed. For full particularshnd illustrated
and descriptive pamphlets, address com.
pany's agents or
II. G. TOWNSEND,
General Passenger Agent, ST. Louis.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-30

- 800 AAfH
Mich, writes I not
infrequently have an at
tack Of the headache.
IL usually comes on In
the forenoon. At my
dinner / eat my regular
meal, and take ono or
two Of Doctor Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets imme-
diately amer. and la the
course OF an hour my
headache u cured aud
no bad effects. I feel
better every way for
having taken them
not worse. as II usual
aner taking other kinds
Of pills. Pleasant Pei
let's are worth more
than their weight Ia
gold, IL for nothing else
than to cure headache, "
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-30
MICHIGAN'S BENEFACTOR
An OFT Repeated Story OF True
Philanthropy.
what Chas. III. HackIey Has Done for
Western Michigan.

(Prom Grand Rapids, Mich, Epenin0 Prsss)
The most beautiful spot in all this city Is
inseparably associated with tho name OF
Hackley. Chas. III. Hackley has been In the
lumber business here continuously since
1856 and In that time has amassed fortune
which gives him rating among the wealthy
men OF the nation. But with wealth there
did not come that tightening Of the purse
strings which Is generally a marked char
acteristic OF wealthy men.
IL Is not wonder then that the name Of
Charles III. Hackley Is known Mt home and
abroad. His munifcence TO Muskegon alone
represents an outlayof nearly half luillion.
For the past twenty years he has been a
constant sufferer from neuralgia and rheu-
matism, also numbness OF the lower limbs
so much 50 that IL has seriously interfered
with his pleasure In life For some time
past his friends have noticed that ho has
seemed 10 grow young again and TO have
recovered the health which he had In youth.
To reporter for the Press Mr.. Hackley
explained the secret OF this transformation.
shave suffered for over % years. he said,
with pains in my lower limbs 80 severely,
that the only relief could get at night was
by putting cold water congresses on my
limbs. Twas bothered more at night than
In tho day time. Tho neuralgia and rheu-
matte pains in my limbs, which had been
growing in intensity for years, finally be-
came chronic. l made three trips 10 the
Hot Springs with only partial relief and
then fell back 10 my original state.
couldn't sit still ana my sufferings began 20
make life look very blue. Two years rgo
last September noticed an account OF DIR
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and
what they had done for others, and some
cases SO nearly resembled mine that was
interested, so wrote 10 one who had given
a testim oniai, an eminent professor OF music
In Canada. Tho reply | received was even
stronger than the printed testimonial and IL
gave mo faith In the medicine.
II bSgan taking the pills and found them
20 be- oil that the professor had tsld mo they
would be. IL was two or three months be-
fore l experienced any perceptible better
ment OF my condition. My disease was OF
such long standing that / did not expect
speedy recovery and was thankful even TO
be relieved. progressed rapidly, however,
towards recovery and for the last six months
have felt myself n perfectly well man.
have recommended the pills TO many people
and am only too glad 10 assist others 70
health through the medium OF this wonder
full medicine. / cannot say too much for
what II has done for men
DR. Williams Pink Pills contain all the
elements necessary 10 give new life and
richness % the blood and restore shattered
nerves. They are for sale by all druggists,
or may be had by mail from DR. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y, for
soc. pei, box, or six boxes for 81 80.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-30

AN actress appearing IN Johnstown, Pa,
recently was referred TO by the local press
as n favorite In that city Tho paper TO
marked; "She appeared here just before
the flood" The actress has erased Johns
town from her map Dramatic Mirror.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-30

IN Tennyson wrote 1.-THE Charge OF the
Light Brigade just after receiving his gas
bin, he was perfectly Justifable. -Texas
Siftings.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-30

THERE are some communities I'm which
Solomon would not have been considered
smart.-Ram's Horn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-30

Blooms -'Why do you call your elevator
boy Feathersm Slobbs-"Because I'm tired
OF calling him down. Philadelphia Rec
ord
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-30

Mcyicker's Thcater. Chicago.
The Liliputians begin March %, with
"Humpty Dumpty Up 10 Date" Don't fail
TO see them Seats secured by mail.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-30

/ cannot speak too highly Of Piro's Cure
for Consumption Mrs. FRANK MoBBs, 2l5
w. 22d ST., New York, Oct. 80, 1894
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-30

"You think you know IL all now, don't
youi" "Mei Lord, no. I'm married-"-
Syracuse Post
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-30

NoTHINo is 50 brave as lovs.-Ram's
Horn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-30
nrItI.h Edneatlon up to pa.e.

1'11N'"'I HfNItItttI"tI Y Y " HINN"s
We teach the children Danish,
Trigonometry and Spanish.
ffll their heads with old-time notions,
And the secrets OF tho oceans,
And the cunelform inscriptions
From the land OF the Egyptians;
Learn tho date OF every battle,
Know the habits OF the cattle,
Know the date OF every browning,
Read the poetry OF browning,
Make them show preference
For each musty branch OF science;
Tell the acreage OF Sweden.
And the serpents wiles IN Eden;
And the other things we each EN-
Make n mountain 80 immense
That We have not a moment lett
To teach them common sense.
London Truth.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-03-30

In our adv two weeks ago of vsry superior all
Steel hand and power fsed cutter 70 b offered At
The old Abe eagle. (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 189?-189?, 1895-03-14

Mrs. John Davis and Mrs. George Bax
ter, whose conditions. resulting from
nervous prostration, were considered re.
rious for time, have become more calm
and now are able to rest some.
Alfred James came near being added
to the list OF victims of the mine horror.
lie worked with the other men nm
til near noon Sunday when he descended
with party into the mine and was taken
out completely exhausted lie was Of.
terward attacked with spasmodic con
gostion Of the brain. He was very
sick mau for time, but DR.. Shedloski.
who attends him, hopes to bring him
safely through.
Repairs on the Old Abe mine will be
pushed rs rapidly as possible, and work
will probably lie resumed within the
month unless the hoist should prove to
be entirely ruined, in which case more
time will be required. The new shaft
7 hNeeN va wv VI iNbf tANNIN lllb lIHllt
work, which will he Of wood covered
with the iron OF the roof OF the former
structure. The timbers OF tho shaft are
burned badly in the lower three eund.
red feet aud near the top. In these sec
tions much work will have TO lie replaced.
None Of the timbers in the drifts or other
working parts Of the mine were injured.
Col. Yankee has returned to Denver.
Apples, four pounds for 25c at Tala
ferro Bros.
Ridgeway guarantees to bis custom.
ers that his Prices are aud will bc as Low
as at any store in White Oaks.
Garden Seeds for garden sass. Full
liue Of Landreih's seeds, onion sells. etc.
Also everything in flower reeds at
TALIAFERRo Bios.
The public meeting OF the w. G. T. u.
will occur this month on the Inst Friday
nigh, Of the month. Hereafter such
meetings will occur regularly on the
fourth Friday night of each month. su
pcrinteudeni Asbmun is expected TO ad
dress the meeting this month. which
will bo on the evening ot the 10Th.
The old Abe eagle. (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 189?-189?, 1895-03-14

would not be equal to the terrible ordeal.
George Baxter leaves a wife but no
children. She broke down at the first
news and during the season of suspense
and realization of the worst her anguish
was most touching, and for time it was
thought her life was in danger as with
every pxertion she tainted away. They
had come here but short time ago from
Kingston. He was formerly a railroad
man.
Frank Wilson leaves grief stricken
vito and one daughter. He has lived in
the camp for ten years, and had no con
nectio1 with the Wells Fargo driver the
Las Vegas optic refers to as being sus-
pected of 5000 express robbery years
ago. That journals imputation was un-
called for in this connection and Is un-
just to his memory. The man referred
to was in this camp once, it is said years
ago.
Charles Sherrick had been in the en-
ploy of the Old Abe for three years, an d
at the time of his death was in charge
OF the night force in the mine. He WAS
man universally respected and u good
and reliable miner. He leaves sisters
and other relatives in Colorado, whore
he bad lived since boyhood before COM
ing here.
w j. Williams was a native of Corn
wall, Eng lard and had worked in the
minCs Of his native Isle many years be-
fore coming to Colorado some twenty
years ago. He had been here five years.
Gully was u most genial and compau-
ionable man and generally well known
and well liked. He lived with his SON
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Howard.
W. B, Mitchell was a native of Virginia
but had been in the west for several
years, and came to the Territory from
the northwest. He had been in White
Oaks about two years. He was clever,
whole souled young man and popular
with all who knew him well. A brother
is now en- route to this city from his
homo in Missouri to take charge of lis
effects.
Jerry Conoyer was a new man in the
camp, having come here a short tilpo
since fIOm Roswell. He WAS soon to have
been married His faucee had come but
few days previous to his death. He
had tho appearance Of straightforward
and honest boy.
Frank White was stranger in the
camp, scarcely anything is known ofhim.
He was working his second shit on an
other mans time.
The old Abe eagle. (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 189?-189?, 1895-03-14

I he town was startled at 3 o'clock on
Saturday morning by the blowing OF
whistles and firing of guns. People who
were awakened by the alarm saw from
their windows the led glare Of fire re-
fecIed on the sky and on Baxter noun
tain. 1t was at once known that the
Old Abe mino or mill WAS the scene of
the conf1agrltion.
Soon an excl ed crowd was rushing up
the hill to the mine, mile away. Before
they reached the ecene, however, the
shaft house, large and substantial
structure, together with the wood and
smith shops, were a mass OF cinders and
the flames were shooting skpward from
the shalt.
The old Abe eagle. (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 189?-189?, 1895-03-14
WHAT WAS THE cAUsI ?

The origin OF the fire is a mystery and
will no doubt remain so. Ii appeared to
burst out OF the change room, bnt most
probably originated in the storo room
adjoining, which was perfectly close and
was kept securely locked, and where the
fire may have smoudered for hours till
the room was filled with inhammable gas
which exploded with the suddenness Of
powder, though it is claimed that there
was nothing in itself explosive in the
room. George Wilkerson had come
from the change room minute before
the discovery Of the tire and WAS going
down on the bucket whom il was msdo
He had reache the rinth level WHOM Jas.
Weaver WAS driven from the hoist by
the heat aud WilkerR0n went down 200
feet 10 thirteen whore the bucket struck,
turned over and sh1t him iuto the drift
Almost miraculously, he was not hurt
Looking up the shaft he saw tho fire
and at once started up the ladder, Civ.
ing the al lrm as he ascended. He was
among the fret Of the four to escape,
having climbed to The second level.
This is the fret serious accident the
Old Abe has ever had. The mino has
been carefdlly aud conservativcly oper
ated and no blame can he attached ia
the management 80 far 90 can be infer.
red from what is known. Al the resi.
dent members Of the company were tire
less in their efforts until the ortcil was
over and the dead laid away. It was
SIMPLY one of those deplor,blc calamities
whose prevention is beyond human fore
sight.
The old Abe eagle. (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 189?-189?, 1895-03-14

The levels below were explored as far
as the men could go in search of the
bodies of Mitchell and White but after
searching the seventh the conclusion
was reached that they had not received
tho alarm and would be found where
they were at work on the twelfth
or that they had been driven down TO the
thirteenth or fourteenth. The search
was then abandont d until o'clock Mon
day morning, when the thirteenth was
reached.
The first surmise proved to be correct.
Mitche ! was found lying on the tram
way few PAGES from the stope in which
he had been ut work, face downward and
hIs head toward the shaft $50 feet away
He had his candle in one hand and his
hat in the other as If he had been fam
ming himself when he fell. He had
probably noticed the exhaustion OF oxy-
gen through the fierce draft of the flames
above and had started for the shaft to
learn the cause when overcome. White
was sitting on timber in the stope with
his hammer in his lap.
The last body, that of White, was
brought up at 8 O'Clock Monday.
THE LAST SAD RITES.
The bodies were all neatly and taste
fully prepared for burial by j. b. Slack
and NJ Ii. Koch, who embalmed them.
Bouquets Of natural flowers adorned
each quiet breast, and all were enclosed
N handsome caskets Of uniform style.
1t was a scene such as the peaceful
mountains encircling the town had never
looked down upon before when at two
o'clock Tuesday afternoon White Oaks
on masse assembled at the Congrega.
tioDal church to pay the Inst tribute OF
respect to he memory Of them who So
few days before were with and OF the
living, filled with the same hopes, aspi-
rations, or oppressed with the samo
bOllONS anu IGIeb, db tuty " uO suTNlNe.
now all past.
The strongest man might not look I'M
moved on those eight caslSets before the
altar, each holding what had been a
strong man. The sorrow depicled on
every countenance IN the silent throng
was OF the melted heart.
After the impressive services ut The
church the march TO the X of L. ceme
terry began, the column led by Baxter
lodge, knights of Pythias, OF which
order Sherrick was a member, and Wis.
iting brothers.
Seven Of the graves were side by side.
That OF Sherrick was separate. While
at the grave telegram WIS received
from the latter's relatives at Golden
Colorado, directing that his body be
shipped to that place, which has since
been done.
The old Abe eagle. (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 189?-189?, 1895-03-14
Want TO Save Your SIS?

OF course you do. Well then,
we intend to help you. In order to
make room for our new goods, all of
our present stock MUST be sacrificed
and we have put prices down so low
you can't dig 'em up with shovel.
The old Abe eagle. (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 189?-189?, 1895-03-14

John Davis had been in the camp
about two years, coming here from ar
othor part oi the Territory In which he
has worked Tor many years He leaves
wife aud ono son. Mrs. Davis was com.
p'etoly prostratcd by the shock and for
time Il was feared tina, her strength
The old Abe eagle. (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 189?-189?, 1895-03-14

1t hurts, to virtually give away
goods, but we need room and money
and we won't be out.done by any.
body, and from now on propose to
knock competition clean off the
perch.
The old Abe eagle. (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 189?-189?, 1895-03-14
Death 5 HarycSt!.
THE OLD ABE HOIST HOUSE AND SHAFT
BURNED.
Twelve Men Were In The Mine,
Eight OF Whom Perished.

rrrE DEAD LArD TO REsr.
The old Abe eagle. (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 189?-189?, 1895-03-14
THE VICTIMS FOUND.

Here the first Rhastly discovery was
made. At the landing OF the man way
lay the bluckenod bodies Of Gerry Como
yer and Frank Wilson. The former had
apparently |, on in advance and had
fallen bach from the ladder leading TO
the level nLovo; " hile Wilson's strength
failed when he had drarged himself par.
TALLY over Conoyer's body and he sank
down to die.
AZ the foot II the frat ladder below
lay the body 4 W }. Williams who had
dropped from Il while nearing the land.
irg on the third.
All these were most probably over.
come by smoke while making brave
struggle Tor lie.
The fret body, that Of Wilson. was
ised at 1915, aud tho two soon after
The next hour was spent in the search
for other bodice.
The next found we're those Of Charles
Sherrick, George Baxter and John Da
Vie, who had endeavofcd to pass up
through the stopo worked out between
the fourth and third levels. Sherrich
had evidently been overcome 1t the foot
Of the stope, on the fourth level wher,
all were found. while tho Others had
climbed up part way aud fillen, rs thcir
positions and euts and bruises on theil
faces indicated.
BY noon the six bodies had been taker
out aud conveyed t1 Slack's undertak
iug rooms.
The old Abe eagle. (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 189?-189?, 1895-03-14
EIGHT MEN ENIOMBED,

1t was ascertained twelve men we're in
the mine at the time the fire broke ont,
OF who III four, George Wilkerson, Coke
Koith, Nike Gallagher and Anton Htg-
wal escaped through the air shaft by
prompt and vigorous action, the alalm
being received with not a moment to
spare. But Frank Wilson, w. j. Will
Jams, Charles Sherrick, John Davis,
George Baxter, Frank White, Gerry Con
over and W. B. Mitchell were left below
and their fate waG unknown. There we're
those who hoped that the men below
had found safety in some chamber where
they had walled themselves in against
the smoke and gases, aud were alive if
the air was not all exhausted. The pres
snco OF a current down the air shaft
strengthened this hope somewhat; and
1t was further supported by the knowl-
edge that both Sherrick and Williams
we're old in mining experiences. had
passed through many OF the dangers Of
their vocation, and were we'll acquainted
with the mine. The opinion of miners
generally, however, was from the first
that there was no ground Tor hope.
The old Abe eagle. (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 189?-189?, 1895-03-14
THE FIRE sUBDUED.

As soon as possible after the building
was reduced to ruins water was turned
iuto the shaft and the fire was promptly
gotten under control. During the day
the fire was completely extinguished,
hut it was impossible to get below the
second level IN either shaft on account
Of the smoke and yapors that hung in
the workings. The men worked heroic
ally under disadvantages and it was
Lear daS light Sunday morning before a
pipe was conn ctod from the surface to
the 18th level Both the Lady Godiva
and North Homestake ir.compressors
were coupled ON to this and worked at
high pressure, and by 10 o'clock the
third level WIS reached.
The old Abe eagle. (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 189?-189?, 1895-03-14

Try a package of Schill-
ings Spices, Teas, Extracts
and Baking Powder. First
class goods that we recon-
mend. That means they're
ALL RIGHT.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-09-12
Four Big Successes

Having the needed merit to more
than make good all the advertising
claimed for them, the following four
remedies have reached phenomenal
sale: DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and celds, each
bottle guaranteed--Electric Bitters, the
great remedy for liver, stomach and
kidneys. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the
best in the world, and DIR. Kings New
Life Pills, which are y perfect pill. All
these remedies are guaranteed to do
just what is claimed for them and the
dealer whose name is attached here
with will be glad to tell you more of
them Sold at A. W. Foreman's drug
store. J
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-09-12
Billiards. Snow Liniment.

This invaluable remedy is one that
ought TO be in every household. 1t
will cure your rheumatism, neuralgia.
sprains, cuts, bruises, burns, frosted
feet and ears, sore throat and sore
chest. Ifyou have lame back it will
cure it. 1t penetrates to the seat of
the disease. 1t will cure stiff joints
and contracted muscles after all other
remedies have failed. Those who
have been. cripples for years have used
Ballard's snow liniment and thrown
away their erutches and been able to
walk rs well as ever. II will cure you.
Price 30 ceLis. Sold by p. Shanshsn.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-09-12
PET SUPERSTITIONS.
Each Dear Creature Believed Only in Her
Own

Own
II tell you what" said the girl in
huckleberry blue, you can never find
a four-leaved clover by looking for it,
and if you did it wouldn't be any good. 4"
"Why not?' asked the girl who was
cropping in the clover patch.
1T wouldn't bring you any luck.
Now, never look for one, but if saw
one-hellol there's one now"
ST think it's shamer' said the girl
who had been CROPPING; II went all
over that very spot and never saw a
sign of one. I'll never hunt for one
againF'
That's the way to find them,'' said
Miss Huckleberry Blue, with the luck
in them"
81 don't believe in luck" remarked
the Disappointed One serenely.
"Oh, you don't? Then why wouldn't
you open your umbrella when It rained
the other day, without going from un-
der the roofY'
''0h, everybody knows its bad luck
to put up an umbrella under roof"
Thank goodnessf" said the girl with
freckles, Il haven't any use for signs
and superstitions. Ouchi look there,
girls! great black s-p-i-d-e-rl Don't
kill il for the worldi You know the
rhyme says:
He that would live and thrive,
Must let a spider run alive"
Then the dear non-superstitious
things gathered themselves up and
scuttled off home Detroit Free Press.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1895-09-12
To Wash a Cocoa Nat.

It is not q difficult thing to clean one
one of these mats thoroughly, so that
it looks as bright as new, but this is
not often done. A little shaking is
about all the cleaning they receive.
They ought to be well washed and
dried at least once year. A matter
of the first Importance is to see
that they are dry. If there is any
dampness about them, dry them in the
sun or in a warm kitchen before you
begin. When they are thoroughly dry,
shake them well to shake out all the
loose dirt. Then wash the mat in soft
water. A running brook in clear,
stony bottom is a good place. If this
is not feasible, washtubs will do. Let
the water run over the mat and rinse
it repeatedly, using a little good soap
and a brush at first. Good results,
however, can be accomplished with
clear water alone and repeated rims
ings When the water that runs from
the mat is clear and not muddy lay the
mat, nailed at the upper ends to keep
it in place, on a wide board and set it
aslant in the sun, SO that the water
will drain from II and il will dry as
soon as possible. After il looks dry on
the face, turn ii to dry on the back
N Y. Tribune.