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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-02-16

His portraits do justice TO the unani-
nous verdict OF all who saw him as To
his imposing appearance. When pre-
pared for burial he measured just six
feet, but in full vigor he was three inches
taller. La Fayette declared his hands
were the largest he ever saw on man.
He was OF fair and somewhat ilorid
complexion and weighed about two
hundred and twenty pounds. He moved
and rode with commanding dignity
Every aspect OF external view pro
claimed Washington a born leader OF
mon. and his contemporaries are often
found relating the awc.inspiri1g effects
his behavior and bearing produced on
those with whom he came into contact.
N. Y. Ledger.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-02-16
VICTIMS OF TIE STORM.
hisn and Boys Frozen 10 Death In Various
states.

BALTIMORE, Md. Feb. 14.-Reports
from remote portions of the state con-
tinue 20 emphasize the fact that the
late storm was almost unprecedented
i'm Maryland. James drummer, n colored
man OF the Pisgah neighborhood,C Charles
county, was found standing in fence
corner In the public roadside last Sun
day night frozen stiff. Monday two
dead men were found on the railroad
tracks between Oxford and Easton.
They were identified as hands on a
dredgeboat frozen up at Oxford. Rob
ert NJ. Dawson, of Whitman, reports
that there is flock OF at least fifty
wild geese frozen 10 death near the
mouth of Eastern bay.
BARKER, w. Va, Feb. Thames and
samuel Arbogast. brothers. who lived
In Pendleton county, were in the Cheat
mountains hunting when the blizzard
struck that section. They had killed
a deer and were carrying IL 10 camp.
The cold became so intense that the
men were compelled 10 desert their
game and make their way 20 camp
Before they could reach camp James
was overcome and fell and froze 10
death. His brother succeeded IN
getting bacl, TO camp but was SO ter
ribly frozen that he died the next day.
There are several other hunters In the
mountains who have not been heard of
since the blizzard and IL Is feared they
met the fate of the Arbogast brothers
.IonNsrowN, Pa, Feb, 1.-THE bodies
OF two boys were found along tho
I traclss ~ the pennSvlyania road west
OF here Wednesday night. They We're
/ frozen 10 death. The identity OF the
! bodies has not been fixed, bait they are
supposed 20 be those OF two sons of
John Cauflield, OF this city. The lads,
aged 10 and le years, were sent To-
school Tuesday, but went skating.
MIpDIETowN. y. Y, Feb. l4.-Mrs.
Lewis Degroat, who lived alone on n
lonely road near Chester, was found
| frozen 10 death in her home.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-02-16
MEn on LIE woRLp.

julius Rooms. Of Marshall county,
Ia, who was such n small baby that no.
body expected him TO live, Is now the
biggest man In that part OF the state,
standing six feet Eve inches In height
and weighing three hundred and fifty
two pounds.
VASrr.Lo. the eldest son OF King Be-
hnnzin. the ex-Isingof Dahomcy, has be-
gun school life nj the Lycce, of St Pierre,
Martinique. thc place Of his captivity.
Gle wishes 20 learn French" II Is said
out OF gratitude, no doubt, 10 his cap
tors
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-02-16

The amazed colonel saw his lovely
daughter embodied In the embrace OF
the man he had been SO near TO killing.
and then, turning 20 the judge, cried
In disTnay:
II have indeed been mad. / should
have known that no Marion could do a
dishonorable thing"
Colonel" said Marion, approaching
with the happy girl at his side, Grace
and desire your consent 20 our mar
riage. That newspaper paragraph was
an infamous"
"Gentlemen have no need 20 make
explanations one 10 another, my dear
Marion. You may have Grace, and
may God bless the union. Excuse me
for n moment" he cried, as though
suddenly reminded OF an important
duty Then he FASTENED in the direc-
tion OF Mizraim, who was leading away
tho horses.
"Mizraim, have changed my mind.
Tell Piney 20 cook such dinner as she
never"
Look er yere, marser wuz yer 'spos-
in minded waiter you done said dis
mornin'? Disser's Ginrul Washin'tou's
bufdny, so jis' done tell Piney muffin,
'ceptin' dat ef she didn git or meal
better N her nanny eber done cook
| I'd GIN her a good lammin'. Git up dar,
| yer lazy critters"
WILLIAM RossER CoBBE
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-02-16

crowd, that respectfully divided at his
approach.
With bowed head he was slowly max
ing his way towards the Woodvillc
tavern, when a bright, CHEEKY voice
said
"Why, colonel. I've looked for you
everywhere. Where is Miss Grace?"
"You Infamous scoundrell A friend
OF mine will see you without delay
cried the old man, passionately.
What can bc the matter? Are you
ill?"
Away, sir, or there will be murder
Do you hear9 would take no mean
advantage"
The young man regarded the re-
treating form Of the old soldier with
grave concern, when voice at his side
said
"Marser Howl, OF marser lose his
haid he's gettin' OIL You jis' see Miss
Oracle and Mizraim FASTENED after
the colonel.
Three hours later. and Il was near
the setting OF the sun. Col Temple and
his most intimate friend. Judge Lotion,
rode slowly mp the broad lane that led
TO the Temple mansion. They were
conversing earnestly rs they dis
mounted.
II insist, judge, that you follow hin
20 Richmond and demand satisfaction
] cannot understand how he could hav,
disappeared SO quickly"
Mizraim, after his master fell int,
the company Of the judge, had hastenc,
home and now stood by the side OF The
colonel, who suddenly started forward
as ne cried:
There Is the villain" and, carrie'
away with infinite passion, hastily
drew a revolver, leveling II at Marion
who was advancing and scarcely Eel
PAGES distant. The excited man di'
not perceive that his daughter wa
fast approaching from the house.
Papa" she cried Ia glad accents
not observing his tragic movement.
The eyes OF Marion bad been fixe
, upon the girl too. and he had see
nothing. Mlzraim. who had not los
| gesture Of his master, rushed forwar
and ,vrcsted the weapon from the oil
mans grasp. concealing IL about b
: own person and then quickly returne
) to the horses.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-02-16
PULLMAN gxoNERATeD.

Satisfies judge Grosscup That lie Did Not
Try 60 Eyadc order of Court.
CHICAGO. Feb. ~. George NJ. Pull
man Wednesday afternoon appeared
before Judge Grosscup in chambers
and was exo1erated from the charge
OF attempting to evade the order OF
the court lie stated he was not in
his Office when the bailiif called
with the subpoena but was In
Vice President Wickes' Office across the
way. Later in the afternoon he left
on a train for New York, not TO avoid
the order 81 the court, but because he
had already made all arrangements 10
go. Nobody was admitted 10 the
chambers but Mr.. Pullman and counsel
for the different parties interested.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-02-16

hair he strolsed gently. Finally he
asked, In unsteady tones:
ibid you care for him so much,
pet9'
30 father, cried the girl, passionate
", as she threw her arms upward and
clasped them about his neck.
WAS thcre--did he ask you 20 be his
wife2"
IL was some time before the ngita-
ton OF the girl permitted her 10 speak
Then she told him, as n weary child
making complaint@o It's mother, that
while no formal betrothal had taken
place she had every assurance OF his
love and, indeed, IL was his expressed
purpose 90 ask her hand In marriage
during the coming visit. She could not
understand his perfdy; she must not,
she could not doubt, yet there were
the words in cold. cruel type.
''IIe Is an unmitigated scoundrel,
and you must forget him, my child"
Then he sought 70 soothe her by
comforting words, but, alasl there Is
no balm for n heart thus wounded.
Mans perfidy Is more cruel than the
| knllt Oh Nilt uonttnoih W Wv iNAf'A -
the asp.
After long time he persuaded her
/ 10 90 10 her room and seek sleep; but,
\ MS for him, lac walked his apartment
all night. Ills face grew very stern in
this long vigil and there was infinite
menace In IL rs he came out to his
i breakfast. Grace had sent word that
she was unable 20 leave her room, but
she insisted that nc take part In the
days celebration. Learning from his
daughters maid that her mistress was
In no alarming condition, the colonel
left the house In search Of Mizraim.
There will be no company here 70
day and you may tell Piney that she
need not go 10 your young mistress fol
any orders"
Look or ycre, mnrser," began Mia
rain, with the easy freedom Of life
long favorite, "dars de-"
"Shut up, sir. DO as bid you," an'
the colonel turned sharply away upoI
his heel
"Well. I clar' 90 neutrality-suspicious.,
lrnowd marscr wuz ergittin' OF. but
ncbbcr fought he were gwine crazy
Dat dc fus' time In his life nc was i'm
percent 10 oil Miz, m dat sho' sign b
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-02-16

A Boston lecturer recently told the
Pine Tree State club an amusing incl
dent I'm connection with "thc Aroos-
took war" when Webster was secrc-
tary Of state. 1.-TWO Maine country
men said the lecturer, were discuss
ing one OF Webstcr's papers IN regard
10 the controversy, when one OF them
asked what Webster meant by the
three words Sine qua non The
other replied that he wasn't quite sure
but thought they were islands In Pas
samnquoddy bay"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-02-16
RUINED BY GAS.
Terrific Explosion In Eiwood. ind-iiuiid-
ing wrecked Three Men Hurt.

Terrific Explosion In Elwood. Ind.
ing Mrecked-Three Men Hurt.
ErwooD Ind, Feb IA fearful
natural gas explosion occurred In this
city at very early hour Wednesday
morning, entirely wreclSing the Gen.
trial portion OF the new block oc-
cupied by the city offices, serious
" injuring three men and caus-
ing about $4,000 damages. The cx-
plosion was the result OF leak in the
gas mains under the building. Tho
gas was ignited by a stove in the Office
az the A. G.. Tebbs fruit store, where
the fierce OF the explosion was greatest.
Three men who were in this room were
hurled into the street amid the crash
ing OF plate glass and fruit boxes, and
were seriously injured. a. q. Tebbs and
j. NJ. Graham, proprictors OF the store,
were badly bruised, but will recover.
David Miller had his right leg broken
in two places. and was buried in the
wreckagc The loss 20 the stores viii
amount 70 $4,000 The city Offices
were badly wrecked, as they were on
the second floor over the fruit store.
The force OF the explosion was SO great
that houses dozen blocks away were
| shaken 10 their foundations.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-02-16
Knied Her Babe.

PAssAIc, ~ j., Feb. i4.-Mrs. Michael
wasel killed her 2-month's-old child
Tuesday while In an insane at. She
awolxe her husband at midnight and
told him that big long-haired man
was in the room trying TO kill
her baby. Then she rushed around
the room squeezing II to her
breast aud screaming. Wascl could
not restrain her. and called his brother.
With great difficulty they got her
down and took the baby away. II was
dead from stragulation, and there were
marks Of It's mothers teeth and finger
nails In is aesh.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-02-16
FlREMEN SLAIN.
Turning Buiidmg Coilapscs, killing
Three aud InjnrinE Eight

Turning Bniidrng CoilapseS, Killing
Three aud IninrinE Eight.
LYNN, Mass, Feb. ~. At o'clock
"Wednesday night fire was discov-
cred IN the basement of the hard
ware store OF William Henry llutchin-
son. on Monroe street The building
was wooden structure, four stories
high. After lighting the fire for three
quarters Of an hour the flames sud-
denly appeared through the root and
almost simultaneously the building
collapsed like an egg she'll. The front
wall on Monroe street fell into the
street and side wall into an alleyway
toward the adjoining building. Eleven
men were buried IN the ruins. Capt.
skinner, Thomas Murray and John Do
Ian were taken out dead. Eight others
are badly hurt The loss Is estimated
nj 500 900
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-02-16

Although Gen. Washington was a
military commander and leader at
successful armies he was also ilower
Of chivalry IN times Of peace, aud mt
his own inauguration ball he Is de-
scribcd as dancing two cotillons and n
minuct. Historians also speak Of q
visit he made 20 Annapolis, where ne
opened ball given by the citizens In
his honor, with Mrs. James Macubbin.
one OF the most beautiful women Of
that age. Detroit Free Press
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-02-16
GAS EXPLOSION.
Accident Rt Mcndviile. Pa, Results In
Death aud Destruction.

MEANWHILE, Pa, Feb IA gas ex-
plosion. followed by fire, completely
wrecked the residence Of e.. II. Cutter.
the lumber Office building OF Cutter az
Bro, and caused the death Of George
Cutter and serious injuries To
his wife, son aud house-maid.
There had been for some time n
leak in the fuel gas supply pipe In the
street, and Wednesday morning at :
o'clock George II. Cutter, William CUT
ter. Charles Cutter (son OF George Cut
teri and A. w. McClintock were In
front, examining the leak. A locomo-
tive and caboose passed and the gas ig-
nitcd from the engines iire-box.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-02-16
House.

LANSING. Mich. Feb SIN tho house
a favorable report was made on the bill ropcal-
ing the mortgage tax feature Of the general
tax law BINS were introduced providing for
the death penalty for murder, providing for u
uniform LOU or tax OF 400 ana providing that
snloons be permitted 10 remain open on tho
Fourth OF July. New Years day, WASH
ington's birthday and Labor day Bills
were noticed 20 prohibit corporations
from requiring any 81 their employees 20
take out lifc insurance In any particular COM
pany: providing for the closing Of thcaters and
similar places OF amusemsnt on Sundays
making IL unlawful 20 mcsmcrize or hypnotic
a person without his consent, requiring tho
regents OF the university 90 cover into the
state treasury all money held ny them Ia trust
and empowering tho regents 20 take and hold
IA perpetual trust land and other property
I.ANslNG, Mich. Feb ain tho house Erie
day IA bin was introduced TO constitute eight
hours "a legal days work Also ono providing
that United states prisoners confined IN the
Michigan prisons should be returned TO the
states from whence they came az the eXpira-
tion OF their sentences.
LANSING. Mich. Fob. is-In the house bills
were introduced liking the rental Tor telephones
IN cities OF not more thansO 900 population az 30
per month. and at az when IA excess OF that
| number. repeating tho law authorizing the
| commencement OF suits against cities FOR In
| juries received by reason Of detective side
/ walks. 70 Abolish the ONCE OF looA ohA Nhil4
commissioner. giving women the right 70
| vote: requiring express companies 70 pay IL
ccnsc fees TO towns ia which they
| have oniccs. cxempting Old soldiers from
| jury duty requiring the placing OF a
| United states flag on every school
room: discharging Indebtedness 81 $4,000
held by the state against the state Agricult-
ural society. aud prohibiting conspiracy by
employees to prevent employment OF other per-
| sons
| LANSING Mich, Feb. H-lhc house on
wednesday agreed 90 submit a constitutional
| amendment 20 the people &C the spring
| election increasing the salary Of state
officers as follows. Attorney general
from $500 to $500. secretary OF state
from $500 10 a. 700. state treasurer. from
al go 10 : 500 commissioner Of the land 81.
nee. from $500 TO $500. superintendent % pub
lie instruction. from 81 900 70 t250o An effort
was made 70 amend 50 a. 60 require all stats
officers to live In Lansing after January 1897
but IL was futile. The house passed bill Tx
Ing tho salary OF upper peninsula legislator
- ave dollars day.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-02-08
Katylick.

Mrs. Margaret Bond, of Salem,
is visiting her daughter Mrs.
William G. Plant.
Miss Annie Kidd spent satur.
day ana Sunday with her sister
Miss Lydia Kidd who boards
with E. @. Tetrick.
MISS Lydia Kidd our school
teacher had a Box entertainment
at our school house Saturday
night for the benefit of the Mt.
Hope M. E. church. The net re-
ceipts to be used to repair the.
church. The entertainment was
grand success, the house was
filed to its utmost capacity and
every body seemed to enjoy
themselves. Miss Kidd merits
the praise of everybody for her
zeal and enterprise. She came
here a stranger to teach our
school and has gained the re-
spect and confidence of every
body.
Mrs. James NJ. Plant who has
been sick at Wilsonburg all win.
ter has got home. She seems to
be improving slowly.
Tom Hurst has been sick. he
had a severe attack of bronchitis.
Tom thought he was a goner.
John Hurst and wife are both
sick. Mrs. Hurst has dropsy.
q. No Me.
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Miss Ella Midway was visiting
friends in Clarksburg Thursday.
Miss Laura Leachman. Of
Bridgeport returned to her home
Tuesday. after a pleasant visit to
Mrs. w. r. Gregg.
The Baptists are preparing to
remodel their church and will re.
move the embankment, making
the iirst floor on a level with
Main street.
This seems to have been a
pretty tough winter on Grafton
bachelors, two having surrend.
cred within the last ten days and
Others under conviction.
The Rapid Transit Company
are getting things in shape for
work. The surveyor has al.
ready been over the ground and
outlined plans for the laying of
the track.--Leader.
The meeting held in West
Grafton last Friday night devel.
oped a considerable opposition
to the proposed consolidation of
the two towns under one corpor-
alton. twas q very bad night
and the attendance was not as
large as it might have been had
the weather been more favor
able. AS twas there were be-
tween 40 and 80 persons present,
and . proposition to appoint a
committee on annexation was
voted down by small majority.
The George WashingtonBirth
day drama and Musical under the
auspices of Hiawatha Tribe No.
8. Improved Order of Red Men,
owing to a misunderstanding in
securing Brinkman's Opera
House, has been postponed until
Tuesday. February 90, 1896, aft,
ernoon and evening The tab
lssp, music, patriotic songs and
recilliions will be something
never before rendered here, and
every child. parent and citizen
should not fail TO attend this
spectacular entertainment IN
honor Of the father of our coun.
try. Sentinel,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-02-08
Meston items.

Aprotracted meeting will be.
gin at the NJ. p. church two
weeks from Sunday. Rev.
Barnes and Selby will assist in
conducting it,
There was quite an enjoyable
hop at the Hospital on Wednes.
day evening. Alarge number OF
young ladies' and gentlemen OF
the town were present, in add.
ton to the visitors and strangers
sojournlng among US.
Joha Kee and Bernie Fell
came in from Glenville;to the in
shtution of tnelodge of Jr. o. U.
A. NJ. on Monday night
A meeting of many of the
business men of the town was
held on Tuesday evening to con,
slider aproposition that had been
made by company to locate a
large wood working plant at
Weston. 1t adjourned to meet
again on Friday night to further
investigate and act upon the
matter - Democrat.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-02-08
MemarIal

AS the sun was Shedding its last
effulgent rays of light on us,
Monday evening January Is. 'e5.
DR. James Denham an aged and
respected citizen Of near Iaum.
berport, passed from life tempo.
raj to life spiritual, He was
born February I'll, 1918, and d
son of David Denham. an early
settler, in this community. He
was united in marriage toRachael
Flowers in 1851. who having
preceded him to that heavenly
shore. She was a woman OF no
ordinary attachments and engend
cred forhim o home which was
most desirable. He Joined the
church at an early age and his
life was one of long usefulness
in the cause of Christ and the
church. He was the father OF
nine children, eight OF whom
survive him. Having had a good
education he was thoroughly
prepared toenter upen theduties
Of long and active life. AS a.
citizen he held the sincere re
spect of every one having lived
in the same community nearly
all his life. For the pastfew years
his mind was somewhat impaired
but his family was ever attentive
and watchful and he never SUI.
fered for the want Of care. He
was a home man in the strictest
sense. His children rise up and
call him blessed. He came TO
his earthly end, lin a full age
like as a shock OF corn cometh in
its season. His remains were
united in the Shinnston cemetery
Wednesday Both inst, followed
by a large concourso of relatives
and friends. A FRIEND
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-02-08
Fairmont

A meeting of the business men
of Fairmont was held in the
court house Tuesday evening for
the purpose of discussing the ad.
visibility of forming a company
TO construct an electric railway
from Monongah to GAINESVILLE.
Not much business was done ex.
cept the election of VIM. T.
Hartman as president and a. @.
Sample as secretary. The meet.
ing was adjourned until next
Tuesday evening. Republican
There were meetings held in
this place last Monday of the
jackson and Buffalo Oil Com.
panies. respectively, at which
DR. ]. Q. White, of Morgantown,
Col T NJ. Jackson, of Clarks-
burg, Major A. L. Prichard and
Judge ). @. Burchinal, of Nor.
gantcwn, were present.
A new post Office has been
established at Hutchinson, just
above Worthington, in this coun-
ty. with Thomas w. Arnett as
postmaster This should have
been there long ago, for a post
Office at that point is badly need
ed. Iader.
The grading and excayating
for the ice plant, and also for the
W. g 7. y. building has been
commenced and the work viii
continue as fast as the weather
viii permit
There are quite a largo num-
Der Of Improvements contemplat-
ed by Fairmont citizens the com
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-02-08
LuImberpert

Mr.. Lee Borgess. was recently
called home on account Of the
serious illness of his mother.
DR.. James Denham, we are
sorry to hear, is very i'll at this
writing and is not expected 10
live.
Miss Bertha Borgess. viii
teach subscription school Of
primary grade, beginning with
the close of her winter term
James McBennett is moving
his saw mill up Ten Mile for the
purpose of cutting a Lotto fine
walnut lumber for Esq. d. D.
McCarty.
Subscriptions are being solicit
ed for the purpose of erecting a
Baptist church in our village.
Weare IN hearty sympathy with
this movement and hope in the
near future to see the church
completed and dedicated to God.
Our Epworth League under
the leadership of M. T.. Rib:ett
is still doing a noble work. We
feel grateful TO tho noble found
ers of the League" because of
itsgreat influence over our young
people.
Mrs. Thompson, of Cherry
Camp, is visiting friends here
Mr.. D. A. Borgess. has been
quite i'll for a few days but is
thought to be getting better.
We hope to have a few we'd
dings to reportin the near future.
Rumor has it that our furniture
man win be one among the num-
Der How aboutit emit ?.
orman Swiger was calling on
friends in Clarksburg Sunday.
The boys have been making
good use of the ice for a few
days, which AFFORDS them plenty
of fun.
Mr.. Jas. E. Law, our County
Superintendent elect, will teach
a graded school here; term be.
ginning March 18th, and continu-
ing twelve weeks. Those Who
contemplate attending school
should take advantage of this
opportunity as Mr.. Law comes
to US highly recommended as d
teacher.
With success to We editor, we
close. Rover.