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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19
STREET CAR MEN STRIKE.
rive Thousand Employees on Brooklyn
Trolley Lines Arc Out.


BRooMYN, n. ", Jan. lG.-At 5
o'clock Friday morning all the trolley
cars in Brooklyn were tied up, the
employees refusing To take out the cars.
over 5000 men quit work This
includes motormcn, conductors, cleo
tricians, switchmen and others en-
ployed at the various power-houses.
All but one of the surface roads,
and that a comparatively minor con-
Germ, are affected.
The mems grievances and demands
are thus stated: The state law pro-
vides that a days work OF street
railway employees shall be ten
hours, within twelve consecutive
hours. 1t is alleged that the corpora
tions have required the men TO
work eleven hours, and even, latterly,
tweve hours, with no interval longer
than ten minutes for lunch, and even
depriving them OF that brief time in
most instances. The wage rate agreed
upon year ago was two dollars for the
statutory days work; the companies, il
Is alleged, have made no allowance for
overtime. The men demand adherence
to the law regulating hours in days
work, or s2.25 for day of twelve
hours.
An address issued by the executive
committee OF District Assembly No.
as, alleges that the trouble was pre-
cipitated by the Brooklyn Heights
company in excluding their elec-
trio workers from work. The
statement goes on 20 say that the fla
grant violation Of the ten-hour law has
mentally and physically incapacited
the men for their work All the COM
panies run their trippers SO that the
men can make only from forty 10 sixty
cents day.
While the corporations are not al
lowed by law 20 run az a rate Of speed
OF more than 10 miles an hour,
through schedules are arranged so
that ears have 20 be run at n
rate Of speed of from - TO 90
miles an hour. In consequence, nearly
100 fatal accidents have occurred since
the trolley was introduced, and count
less injuries 60 passengers, all caused
by the greed OF the corporations.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19

Thirteen million boyoncts prop up
the cars throne. That is tho full
strength OF the Russian army ON war
footing. Germany comes next, but af-
ter a long interval, with 3.7co. 900
soldiers; Italy has 3, 1875, 200, and Frano[
2,s50,0o0 excluding $50, OtO nuxilliarie&
Austria's fine army, which i'm quality
Is reclsoncd scarcely second TO Kaiser
Wilhelm's, contains maximum Of l..
703, IT'S men. England at home and
In her colonies can mobilize a force of
662, 900. The little martial republic OF
Switzerland can summon $4,000 sol
diers 20 her banners in an emergency,
and even poverty stricken Spain boasts
of 400, 900. Austria, OF all the powers.
has the most burdensome military es-
tnbliahment. Her annual expenditures
on her army are S255,o00,O0o, while
Russia's, with an army seven times ~
large, arc only Sis6,000,0 600, and Ger.
many's si13,000.0Oo. In proportion TO
size England's army Is. perhaps, the
most costly. Her 062, 900 men require
esD, 900. 600 annually for their support,
or only SIS, 100000 less than the amount
which provides France with an cnor.
nous host OF more than four times En-.
lands numbers. --Boston Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19

Drastic pnnIshment Melted Ont tn cole
saul Hipkins.T


Drastic Punishment Melted Ont tn "oid
saul Hopkins"
"Old Saul Hopkins" was not old in
ANYTHING but iniquity, yet this was
his neiphbors' form of addressing him.
lie was fisherman. who caught most
OF his game by night in the weirs OF
his neighbors.
This allegation probably deserves
the qualification that everybody
charged this upon him. Had the evil
dence been absolutely convincing they
would speedily have checked him in
the practice. Hemp did not grow in
that portion OF North Carolina where
old.Saul was a native, but Ii was cheap,
and, besides. the neighbors did not
stand on expense" when hanging
was deemed "A necessity to the we'll
being of the community.
An unwritten law prevailed that
what everybody believed to be true
might be an error. IL was privilege
20 hold fast 20 the opinion, but crime
60 ''dangle" n fellow in the absence OF
unassailable evidence.
Milder proofs might be accepted
when the punishment was not SO grave,
because the community was entitled TO
some benefit of the doubt as well as the
prisoner. The force of this logic was
applicable 20 the courts of justice.
In short while everybody knew that
Old Saul robbed the wcirs nobody could
prove II.
Calvin Spires. who lost fish nearly
every night, decided 90 take the matter
before Squire Benny Griffin, very
sensible and practicable sort of man,
who paid little attention TO law in his
decisions, but was very proud in his
common sense way err doin', as he was
wont TO put IL.
The evidence was painfully weak. In
fact, about all that could be proven
was that old Saul was seen coming out
of the creek night after night, and that
Mr. Spires weir was located up that
creek; but old Saul owned weir up
there, and so did other people.
The squire scratched his head for
some little time, being manifestly puz-
zled as 90 his duty in the premises.
Finally his bright little eyes twinSled
with intelligence as he cleared his
throat and said with great solemnity:
EFF there's n single man I'm this yere
coaht thet b'lieves old Saul Hopkins
wouldn't rob weir ef he got n chance
want him 10 take up his hat and go
right out"
Old Saul deliberately donned his own
warped and worn straw headpiece and
stallSed toward the door, but was
promptly halted BY the constable and
made 20 resume his seat. Every other
person-and the courtroom was crowd
ed-remained stock still.
Eyer see, Hiplsins." said the judge
blandly, "while Calvin's failed in maxi
in case agin you the people haint.
On their righteous werdic' l sentence
you 10 nine N thirty on yore bare back;
witch, considerin' yorc ginral bad
character, ! consider VERY mod'rit."
II there was any quality OF nodera-
ton in the sentence there was &c tain
~ none in the execution of il by ~
Constable 'Ophilus Perry, as old Sau
roarings for mercy plainly declar
while the rawhide was applied TO IA
shoulders. Chicago Tribune. -
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19
ALWAYS.

UsEyour handkerchief unobtrusivcly.
KEEP on learning something to the
day OF your death.
RISE when ladies leave tho room, and
stand till they arc out.
COVER the mouth with hand or nap
kin when obliged to remove anything
from It,
REMEMBER that the patient bearing
and overcoming Of little trials, day by
day. Is moro heroic and causes more
growth If character than some great
deed that the world admircs Good
Housekeeping.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19
KILLED BY SCORES.
Soventy-Five Lives Lost by Ex-
plosion OF Giant Powder.
Zkntiro Fire Department. Including Men.
Horses and Machines, Wiped Out
OF Existence M Butte, Mont
some of the Details.

BUTTE, Mont, Jan. l7.--During the
progress OF fire at the Kenyon-Cornen
Hardware company's warehouse at
10 o'clock Tuesday evening a ter
rife explosion occurred, as a result Of
which IL Is now estimated that seventy
five persons have lost their lives.
Terrible Devastation.
When the smoke had cleared away
the terrified survivors werc sickened at
the sight of the ground for block
around the scene OF the explosion
strewn with the quivering and dismem-
bered flesh of men and horses, pinned
down by fragments OF the fire engines
and burning brands from the demol-
ished warehouse.
Upon the site of the warehouse there
was CHASTITY hole filed with debris.
blazing in hundreds OF places, with
fortunate fireman.
The noise OF the explosion broke all
the glass in the city and caused the
houses TO roclr so violently that
the residents were stricken with
fear. They did not know from what
quarter the disaster had come. and as
theaexplosion had almost destroyed the
bnrning warehouse there was little 10
mark the scene of terrible destruction
The news spread like wilGfire, however,
and hundreds were soon around the
spot
Second ana Third Explosions.
After the 6rst explosion hundreds Of
people hsstcned 10 the scene, and this
accounts for the great loss of life.
While they were endeavoring 20 render
assistance 10 the injured the second
explosion occurred, moving down the
crowds OF men, women and children as
with sickle of death. The survivors
were Fastening from the scene when a
third explosion occurred, adding TO the
list of victims as many of the terror
stricken people, fleeing from the scene
of destruction, were moved down by
the flying debris.
Entire Department Destroyed.
II was speedily learned that the en-
tire fire department, including the
chief, men, horses and all the ma
chimes, had been utterly swept out OF
existence. Owing 20 the nature OF the
fire and its dangerous locality the en-
tire force was called out TO prevent a
spread of the flames TO adjoining ware
houses and all of the men were at
work. Three policemen had been de-
tailed 70 keep the spectators back and
they were also killed. Many OF the
spectators were instantly killed and
several were hurled back rods from
the scene OF the fire and rendered un-
conscious by the force OF the shock
Dozens of men have been found rods
away from the warehouse bruised.
bleeding and unconscious, and num-
Der of them will not recover.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19
psFALcATloN AND SUICIDE.
Bank Cashier Admits Shortage OF $751;
600. and Ends His Life.


DOVER, N. H., Jan. l6.--Cashier Isaac
II. Abbott, whose shortage caused tho
suspension Of the Dover national bank,
shot and killed himself In his house
Monday afternoon. When Nation
al Bank Examiner Dorr came
here TO examine Cashier Abbott's nc
counts he said they were badly mixed
and that there was n shortage which
might amount 20 between 500, 900 To
$4,000 Mr.. Abbott, who had been un-
der surveillance for some time, admit
refused 10 say how much. He would
not say where the money had gone or
how long the shortage had existed.
just before firing the fatal shot ABB
bott penned the following note:
THE Dover national bank. TO the best OF my
knowledge and belief. is short $4,000 through
me. l have nothing but my memory to rely
upon. lhavo not oven a memorandum"
Rumors OF shortage in Abbott's ac-
counts gained circulation Friday, when
Bank Examiner Door first came here
TO examine the books OF the bank.
Saturday the bank vault could not be
opened, but Monday morning IL was
opened soon after the notice was
posted that the bank had suspended.
Bank Examiner Door Immediately tele-
graphed for United States marshal To
come here and take care OF Abbott.
Mr.. Abbott was treasurer OF the city
OF Dover and was also connected with
the Dover hve-cent savings bank, which
has offices In the same building with
the national bank. IL is said, however,
that neither the city nor the savings
bank will suffer 10y Mr.. Abbotts detail
,.,tf.,, .,.I e,,s,tl.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19
IN DEes' DEFENSE.
Ex-senator Lyman TrumbuII to lie One OF
His Counsel

His Counsel
WAsHINGToN, Jan. i4.-Mr. G. S. OAR
row, Of Chicago, counsel for Eugene ".
Debs, arrived In Washington on Fri
day for the purpose ofappearing before
the UniteG States supreme court in the
interest Of his client. The case was in
tended 10 come up In the supreme court
by an application from Debs' counsel
for writ Of habeas corpus directed 20
the Illinois court, but Mr.. barrow
said that pending the argument on
that question he win ask the supreme
court as soon as he can be heard, 10 al
low bail TO be given for Mr.. Debs.
When the argument comes up on the
habeas corpus proceedings Mr. barrow
said he would have associated with him
Messrs. Lyman Trumbull and $. s.
Gregory, of Chicago, as counsel TO de-
fend Mr. Debs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19
nnrrmher ImmIrrnnta.

NEw YORK. Jan. IA The whole num-
Der Of immigrants that arrived at this
port during December was i.lO6. OF
this number i0d were dobarrcd entrance
as paupers aud hlty-thrce as contract
laborcrA.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19

ABILENE. Kan. Jan. i6-The defunct
bank of Enterprise, of which the late
G. NJ. Case was cashier. has been closed
up by n leading stakeholder. De.
positors were paid in full and stock
holders divided the osscts.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19
KILLED AT A BALTIMORE FIRE.
chilean Consul aud Ills wife Fall from n
Ladder While Escaping.

Ladder While Escaping.
BALTIMoRE, Md, Jan l6.--Mr. and
Mrs. J. Whiteridge were awakened
Monday night 90 find their house on
fire and full OF smoke. A ladder was
run up 20 sccond-floor window by
the frcmen. Mr.. Whiteridge at
tempted 10 carry his wife down,
.bnt fell with fireman who was
insisting them. Mrs. Whiteridgc was
killed instantly and her husband died
I'm twenty minutes. Mr.. Whiteridge
was consul 20 Chilli and vice consul Of
Denmark in this city, member Of the
Baltimore club and recently line Off
Ger of the Fifth Maryland regiment
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19
ssporria scads ana 20 Nobra.,,a.

ATLANTA, Ca. Jan. i6 "A train con-
sistpg 81 fifteen ears loaded with pro-
visions for the Nebraska sufferers win
leave here Tuesday or Wednesday. The
train will 20 direct 90 Lincoln. The
supplies were raised through ex-Gov.
Northcn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19
Organic n southern League.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. Jan. i6-Rep-
resentatives TO organize southern
baseball league met here and projected
an organization, with the following
cities represented: Chattanooga, Nash
Vile, Evansville. Memphis, New Or
leans, Atlanta, Montgomery and Little
n...I~
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19

In Siam each year is named after an
animal, and people born In certain
years arc forbidden Go intermarry.
Thus. an elephant baby can't marry n
tiger, nor a lion n lamb. And there
arc heavy penalties for lying about
ones nge.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jan. l6. --The house
Representatives Tuesday adopted the
senate resolution by a vote OF 80 10 IL
providing for an investigation by n
joint committee OF the gubernatorial
election before announcing the re-
suit. The populists voted with the
reuublicaug
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19
INDICTED.
Federal Grand Jury Finds Bin Against
"a Nebraska Tanker.

NnDrnNkH iinnkor,
OMAHA. Neb.. Jan. l7..Thc federal
grand jury here has resolved To indict
Il. G. Outcault. the cashier OF the Capt.
tai national bank, Of Lincoln. This bank
failed in January, 1894, and the presi-
dent, G. w. Moshcr, was at that time
indicted for embczzlement and is now
serving five ycars' sentence ia the
federal prison at Sioux Falls 5. d..
In this crash about sse5,OO ~ state
money was canght and probably lost.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19

CUSTER, $. d., Jan. if.-~Ben Tunley.
retiring county treasurer, Is a default
ar to the amount Of s3,2O0. lie con-
fessed the defalcntion 20 the county
commissioners. His bondsmcn are re-
sponsible. The defalcation was caused
ny another man.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19
Three Wore nodIes Rccovcroa.

ALBANY, n. Y, Jan. Worlsmen
at the Delavan house ruins unearthed
the remains OF three more bodies
Saturday. There were no means Of
Identification.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19

A WOMAN who wanted 20 play Lady
Macbeth In Topeka amateur show re-
fused TO 90 on bccarse she couldn't
have big sleeves for her slecp-walking
Ooxvn
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19

RooKroRr, Ind, Jan. iG.-The tow
boat Boaz, from Pittsburgh with
fwcnty-scvcn bargcs Of coal. ran into
tho river bank near TOWNSVILLE. Ky,
and completely wrecked eighteen
bargcs. The loss will exceed $4,000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-01-19

WHEN burdens press hard think OF
some one more unfortunate, and count
up your blessings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-26

ng-hovs sketches OF which reproduced here
from outlook" At the commemorative service
next Friday both these buildings VIII be thrown
open for the inspection OF visitors. Both are his
torically interesting. In the old Bovine house
which has withs,ocI the weatherbeatings OF 20
years Fox and many OF the early lights Of Quaker
ism were entertained. 1t has remained unaltercd 10
the present day from that long-ago period when
John Bovine opened It's doors to the ouilawed Quak-
ers But for his ndiscreet hospitality he was
banshed to Holland a punishment. however which
he turned TO good effect by pleading there the cause
OF the Quakers, and returning with an Order Tor
the tolerance OF the prosecuted people
After serving as a meeting place for Friends FOR
thirty five years. Bowne's house was reiihfu'shed
for the occupancy Of the substantial building erect
ed in 1886 now known as the Friends Monthly Meet
ing House. This structure was the home OF the
brethren for upward OF century-unill 1924. TO be
accurate-and ii viii be found by visitors at the re-
union standing unchanged on It's original site near
the main street Of the village. Repairs have been
necessary from time 10 time. but In no way has ls
original construction or appearance been nteriered
with.
celebrating the bcentennial Of the New-York Yearly
Meeting. The ordinary annual business session or
usua.. in Rutherfurd Place, and the o;her IN
Gramercy Park But Friday afternoon the bus.-
sion to Flushing made. a literary programme has
been arranged, representative OF the TWO bodies IN
which the past and present workings OF the Society
OF Friends Will be presented This consists Of a
historical review by James Wood OF the New-York
Yearly Meeting. from the day OF its foundation 10
the separation; an address OF ne position OF women
address upon What the Society Of Friends Has
Accomplished in the World" by Aaron NJ. Powell,
train viii start from the Thirty ferry at
100 p. on Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-26
MAEHITTAN BEACH BUSY PLACE.

A. the opening Of the outdoor and indoor amuse-
ment attractions at Manhattan Beach draws near
there In much activity displayed In the preparations
Something like 1000 workmen are daily employed
Sousa's band Is TO give concerts in the new Man
haitian Theatre. and following the evening pro-
gramme comes the performance OF 1892" by Ed
ward f. Rice's burlesquers: "I4s2' will close It's
regular season In Boston next Saturday. and will
open the new Manhattan Theatre on June II. with
Mark Smith as Isabella. the daisy Queen OF Spain
WIN II. Sloan has been secured for his eccentric
performance OF the policeman. and Walter Jones
will be the bankrupt king and affiuent tramp Of
Madison Square Pains pyrotechnical display will
include mimic engagements between the land and
naval forces Of China and japan. The circus car
nival viii be held in the amphitheatre where per-
forming wild animals were shown last summer.
The concrete covering OF the one-third OF a
mile bicycling track is nearly nnished and the
Will be opened June H. with the race meet Of the
New-York State Division. l. a: " Thus early
81 warm days and the Manhattan Hotel I: rsspISy
Oriental will soon be ready for its opening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-26
A COMMISSIONER ARRESTED.
ALMARIN II. LIGIITHALI. CHARGED WITH con
TEMPT OF COURT.

ALMARIN II. LLGHrHALI. CHARGED WITH con
TEMPT Oh COURT.
Almarin II. Lghthall. OF the Comm. ssioners
for the Park-ave. improvement. was arrested
yesterday by Deputy Sheriff McG!vney. at his home.
st. James Place and Jerome-aye., on an order
signed by Justice Rumsey, of Brooklyn committing
him for a contempt Of court. As the offence was
not bailable, Justice o Brien refused In his private
chambers 10 release Lightha in this way. but
by arrangement OF the attorneys. in which the
Justice concurred. he released a bond Of
$1,000 to appear when wanted.
About year ago Baron de Wardener thrown
from Il cable-car at Seventeenth-st. and Broad
way. 1t turning the curve at that point.
He has brought suit in the Kings County Supreme
Court for damages. and retained Burrili Zabriske
& Burrll his counsel. In the preparation OF the
these attorneys went to Lghthall who Is n
cable expert and mechanical engineer OF some note.
and retained MIN as an expert to give evidence for
the Baron. The case was ON ihe calendar last
week in Brooklyn. and when 1ighthall was called
a witness he failed to respond The matter IL re-
turnable before Judge Rumsey IA Brooklyn on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-26
PRODCCTION or GOLD AND STIDEH.
MINT DIRECTOR rREsTONs REPORT A DIsAP
POINTMENT- EFTE,T OF THE SILVER
YT-NfIttSfNG

PURCHASING ACT
The Mint report OF the production 0, precious
metals In 1924 is distinct disappointment 1t has
been supposed that the largo increase In gold out
put indicated by the preliminary statement OF Mr.
Valentine. OF Wells. Fargo a. co. would be sub
stantally sustained. namely sb.s39sss west OF the
Mssssipp which means about A5.2ovU In all
Mr.. Preston. Director OF the Mint. In his prelm-
mary statement In January. estimated the gold
production al Nr0.co but IL supposed his
final result would bc Increased "A little by more
complete returns Instead. the official report
makes the production only go 1000 OF which $2l7-
JIG Is credited TO states east OF the Mississippi
Thus the report IL smaller BY $4,000 than Mr.
Valentines. and smaller by S.5OcUo than Mr
Preston's first estimate. Much has been said AMI
written about the rapid gain In gold production
by the diversion OF mining Industry and ENTERPRISE
from silver since its decline, and the result bears
out such Impressions In part but only in part
For the Mint estimate OF production In 1893 was
$j&1.0O 20 that the increase appears 10 be only
$oS.0o. or not quite 10 per cent. while Mr. Valen-
tines statement had made II over 81 per cent The
following contrasts the Mint and the Wells FARO
estimates since 1883 the year before the siIyeriir
chasing act was passed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-26
nUuoRs As TO MR.. WARING'S DEFICIENCY.
FIRST AUDITOR LYON PRESENTS HIS REPORT TO
THE CONTROILER-TO BE MADE PUB
Lie TOMORROW

Lie TOMORROW.
state Of the Street Cleaning Departments finances
10 Controller Fitch yesterday and the latter VIII
lay before the special committee Of the Board OF
Estimate, which sits again tomorrow. Controller
Fitch declined say what the exact total OF Com
missioner Warnings prospective deficit would be-
To make 1t public Mr. Fitch thought. might
be looked upon discourtesy to the special COM
mttee. II was rumored that Mr.. Lyon had demon
strated that the Waring deficit would reach $500
co. the figure previously reported. II the present
methods were pursued by the Street Cleaning De-
partment.
The committee appointed by the Mayor is COM
posed OF President Jerooman. q the Board OF
Aldermen, chairman; Controller Fitch, President
Barker Of the Department of Taxes and Assess
ments and Corporation Counsel Scott. taking In
all the members OF the Board OF Estimate except
the Mayor. A report Ut the state Of Mr. Warning $
monetary situation is also expected tomorrow from
Commissioners Terry and Dennis OF the Bureau Of
Accounts. Rumors prevailed yesterday that the
totals OF the latter report did not show the same
result that had been obtained by the Controller
owing to allowances OF items by the Accounts Com
missioners which reduced the Waring deficiency.
The special committees meeting tomorrow. 1T was
able effort would be made to extricate Colonel
Waring 1t was not generally believed. however,
that the friends ard contractors who have rallied
to the support of the Commissioner would be able
prevent early change In the mead OF the Street
Cleaning Department. .,
They may be able to keep him in office. y
was the remark of a city Official yesterday. but
he may be let down easier than was at first In