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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25

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New York. April 1s.--R. q. Dun & Co.
in their weekly review OF trade say;
The sudden change from sleighing 10
midsummer hea< has tested the prevalent
idea that good weather only was needed 20
bring general Improvement OF buHiness.
Eveiywhero there aas been more retail
buying and IN some branches better de-
mand at wholesale and at the works has
resulted. but not as yet IN most lines
versai disposition 10 deal with unusual
conservatism and not TO anticipate future
wants. and this has been especially con-
spicuous where combinations have been
formed or prices advanced.
Partly because OF low prices. which
were again tho lowest ever known. the
volume OF business represented by clear
ing-houso exchanges, IS per cent larger
than last year. IL 204 per cent. smaller
than In April. 1898. Railroad earnings for
April thus far show gain OF only 2.6 per
cent. over last year The stock market
has grown stronger on stories about things
done abroad. few foreign purchases help
Ing, though trusts weakened on the Sign
Ing OF an antitrust law by Gov. Morton.
ITO many interested In iron ore and coke,
steel biilets. Bessemsr pig and various
forms OF steel. IL may be disappointing
that the forming OF combinations and fix-
ing OF prices have not started again the
rush TO buy ahead OF needs. which made
last year SO memorable. But Il IL not eaby
TO forget the lesson which the past year
taught. Instead OF Increasing. purchases
have been on the whole rather slackened.
though little better In plates at tho east
and In sheets at Chicago.
The boot and shoe makers have put
some quotations a shade lower since leather
has fallen below the average year ago.
and hides al tho lowest average since Mo-
vember. 1894. having declined three Ter
cent. this week. The northern and north
western demand Is backward. though he
south has bought freely. The silk associa-
ton states that 40 per cent. OF the machin-
cry and hands In the country are idle. part
~ because OF increasing Japanese compe-
tition. Several more wooden mills have
shut down and some have reduced wages
ten per cent, while many are working only
half time, but recent advances by apprais-
ers not only disclose heavy undcrvalun-
lions In the past. bat tend to check future
imports. The demand for goods does not
improve. Somewhat more demand for
staple cottons has been aroused by bar
gain prices. bat the closing OF many mills
for time Is urged as necessary.
Wheat rose about iiye cents last week,
met some reaction. but ~ a shade higher
than week ago. After remaining UNI
changed for many daye, rumors either way
having no effect. cotton rose a sixteenth
on Thursday. Heavy commercial and mill
stocks hinder most buyers. and possible
ties OF injury TO the coming crop retard
sellers at current prices.
March imports were s39l2,455 smaller.
and exports sl2 900. i07 larger than last year.
and the excess OF exports was s9,i4i.0i5.
Failures for the past week have been
223 In the United States. against 24l last
year and So IN Canada. against "a Last
year.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25

seven states Will &H''<< Vt'ttIo AtttE
10 November.
Elections will De held In seven states
of the union prior TO the general cleo
ton OF November. In five Of the states
the elections will be for state. municipal
and county officials only, but:n the two
other states win include also the cleo
ton OF members OF the national house
Of representatives
Vermont will hold general election
September for the election OF gov
ernor, state officials, Legislature and
county officials and the members of the
national house OF representatives.
Maine will hold an election September
"A, and VIII choose ~ governor. legls-
lature and county officers, the legis-
lature selecting the higher state officers.
AT this election the members OF the na-
3ional house of representatives viii
also be chosen.
Arkansas will hold an election Sep
fember Z, at which will be chosen all
state, county and municipal officers,
from constable to governor, with chief
Justice of the supreme court, associate
JUSTICE anu itEioiothtts At'~ N0ate< ~ -
mainly between the democrats and re-
publicans, but the democrats are con-
fldent OF carrying the state.
In Alabama. August 3 has been set
aside for the election of governor, other
state officials, the legislature and some
of the county officers. The contest win
be principally between the populists
and the democrats, unless the populists
and the republicans should make n
combination.
In Florida an election will be held Oc-
tober to choose governor, other state
officials. majority of the county Off
Gals, all of the lower house of the Leg
islature and half OF the state senate.
The campaign has not fairly opened.
and the contest for the nominations has
not begun. 1t is said there Is little
doubt that the democrats Will carry
the state, and the democratic state con-
yention has been called for June 16.
Georgia viii hold an election October
:, at which will be chosen everything
except the federal officials. IL is said
that the governor and the other state
officers viii doubtless be rcnominared.
The democrats are confident of carry
ing the state, and will hold their state
convention June %.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25
EckELs ON FINANCE.
synopsis OF His Latest Address, Delivered
at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, April IS. - Hon. James
II. Eckels, comptroller Of the currency,
addressed an audience of 1000 Cincin-
natl business men here Friday night.
Mr.. Eckels' address was on the sub
ject OF national finances and the cur
rency and was In response TO joint i'm
vitation of the chamber of commerce.
the Clearing House association and the
Commercial club of Cincinnati. He was
introduced by Mr.. j. II. Hearne, presi-
dent of the Third national bank, who
presented the speaker In few brief
and appropriate remarks. Mr.. Eckeis
took the stand at eight o'clock and
spoke for over two hours.
Mr.. Ecikels said he had no sympathy
with that sentiment which sprang from
demagogy and misguided politics. that ex
cluded the distinctively business man from
having commanding voice I'm the settle
ment OF questions which were wholly OF
a buniness character, In the past there
had been too much fear OF the hue and
cry OF noisy ngitntors and breeders OF
discomfort and strife on the part OF busl-
ness men and the result was tho nation was
confronted with conditions that were n
continual source OF harm. The people
stood In need OF complete freedom from the
and impoverished the citizen since the war.
AZ no time within the last 30 years Ind
such serious conditions confronted tho
business world. The business depression
OF to-day was caused by legislation which
gave new power 10 the free silver advo-
Gates and placed larger burden on the
trensury's gold reserve without increasing
the nations gold or giving the secretary
additional power 10 protect the same
There never were so large investments OF
foreign capital In the United States as in
tho years Immediately preceding 1890
There never was 40 small ones az I'm the
years since that date. The silver legisia-
ton OF that year accomplished what all
the other currency hereaiea and follies OF
three decades could no. do. The American
business world to-day was witnessing tho
result OF doubt and the iessening OF conf
dence In US on the part OF those who We're
the country's strongest financial allies and
les greatest source OF capital The homo
Investor Was none tho less doubter ard
between them there was almost complete
commercial paralysis IN every part OF the
country. The pernicious doctrine OF lat
ism and its kindred ons OF imitation caused
IN the largest degree the continual looking
10 congress for monetary relief The FIRST
essential to the return OF prosperity was
the extinction OF the free silver fallacy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25
RUSSELL IN THE FIELD.
The Choico Of Massachusetts and
Rhode Island Democrats.
Platforms Of Conventions Held In 10th
states Pronounce LA Favor OF the
Gold stnndnrd--An Anti A.
II. A. Plank.

Boston. April 22.-The democratic
convention TO elect delegates at large
20 the Chicago convention was held at
Music hall Tuesday. The committee
on credentials reported i.24o delegates
present.
The committee on permanent organ
ixation reported the name of j. X.
Thayer. OF Worcester. as permanent
president. and Henry V. Cunningham
as permanent secretary.
Hon. j. +. Russell. OF Leicester: Hon.
George II. Williams, of Dedham; Hon.
j. w. Corcoran. of Clinton. and Hon.
James w. Donovan, OF Boston, were
chosen as delegates at large to the Chi
cago convention, with Il. NJ. Ezekiel,
OF Springfield; William p. Butler. Of
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25
THE JACKSON TRIAL.
Striking Feature introduced by the state
Is Excluded.

Is Excluded.
Newport, Ky, April 2S.--Rapid prog
ress was made in the Scott Jackson muir
der trial again Wednesday. Some
strong evidence was introduced by the
commonwealth. dummy without a
head and clothed in the blood
stained dress which Pearl Bryan
wore on the night of the muir
der was brought into court and
placed in front of the defendant, who
viewed IL with great interest. AS did the
jury. 1t was Il most horrible spectacle,
and Jackson's attorney strongly pro-
tested against such a ghnstly object be-
ing exhibited in such n suggestive man
ner.
In response Col. Nelson called the at
tention of the court TO the Durrant case
and claimed that the clothing last worn
by the victim OF the San Francisco
tragedy was exhibited 10 the jury in
this manner. He insisted that il was
but convenient mode of handling the
dress and that he was entitled 10 place
the dress ON dummy or any other re-
ceptacle which might best suit his pur-
pose. Judge Helm, however, ordered
the sheriff to remove the dummy and re-
turn the dress folded mp. The scene
created quite stir in the courtroom
and produced visible effect on the jury
and the Bryan family. Jackson sat
throughout the trying ordeal without
apparent emotion.
The most sensational testimony WINS
that of DIR. Robert Caruthers, who con-
Quoted the post norton. lie stated that
in his opinion the girl was beheaded
while yet alive.
Mayor John A. Caldwell. of Cincir.
rati. was then called. and told In detail
about the conduct OF the two prisoners
while in Jail there. He swore that
Jackson had confessed 90 a knowledge
of the crime. duplicating Walling M
the perpetrator, and that, vice versa,
Walling had made n similar confession,
accusing Jackson OF the crime. DIR.
j. o. jenkins was then called to the
stand and corrohorated the statements
made bv DR. CarOtherS
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25
Tho situation In Armenia.

London. April 2e.-'The Daily News
publishes dispatch from Constants
noplc saying that news from all parts
OF Armenia continues 10 be terribls.
The people everywhere hardly dare re.
sumo work and the farmers are wholly
without seed. Unless the government
extends help 10 them speedily there
will be no sowing. Even the local Of
ficials have applied TO the government
for assistance. with view TO avertiny
a famine next winter. The relief dis
bursers at Gurun have been arrested
and nobody else dnres 10 act. In the
meantime many persons are dying Of
hunger.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25
Rhode fsiand's Convention.


Paris, April 2i.-A dispatch from
Madrid to the Temps says that the
speech from the throne. which will be
delivered ia the cortes on May II. will
declare the entire satisfaction of the
Spanish government with the attitude
of the government at Washington to-
wards Cubn. The speech will also an
nounce the. intention Of the govern.
:nent TO grant Cuba n greater amount
OK local power I'm the administration OF
affairs In the island, but will not grant
political autonomy any revision OF
The tariff.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25
EARNINGS OF THE RAILROADS.

Tho Southern railway reports gross
earnings for hast February Of 81 ,7Df,0fs.
and net St3O. 40i, against 81 .261. oos gross
In February. 1905. and net S3s3,3fc
The Chicago& Northwestern Railroad
company reports gross earnings for last
February Of s2.3S4.172. an increase OF
sfsl. 554 as compared with the same
month last year.
The Philadelphia & Readings gross
earnings for last February are given as
Si,35o, 300. against si.4ff.si2 IN 1895. and
net s52c,se3 IN February, 1890, against
<50s.5f7 In 1905.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25
WIN Continue tho struggle.

New York. April 22.--Senor Palma,
delegate OF the republic of Cuba TO the
United States, has issued lengthy
manifesto regarding the supposed adj
inmistratlve reforms to be introduced
in Cubn by Spain. The reforms" he
declares do not concern those who have
already established an independent
government in Cuba and have resolved
20 shrink from no sacrifice OF property
OF life In order 10 cmancipatc the whole
island from the Spanish yoke.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25
RECORD BROKEN.
Minneapolis MIL Turns out 0f.2s7 Bar
rels OF Flour In Six Days.

Minneapolis, Mimi, April 81. - The
Pillsbury "a" mill completed re-
markable six days run Saturday. hav-
ing made during that time 6i,2s7 bar
rcls, an average of over 10000 barrels
day for the six days. The heaviest
days run for the week was 1878. The
highest record of any -four mill in the
world was made by this same mill In
December. 1894. when IL made 55,043
barrels in six days. This last extrnor-
binary run is over 5000 more than has
ever been made in six days by any other
mill In the world.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25
KIlled hx nnrrlnr..

indianapolis, Ind, April 20. - Leo
Hirth, wcll-known and wealthy Ger
man citizen. living at 1920 West WASH
ington street, where he conducted q
large grocery business, was instantly
killed at two o'clock Sunday morning
by two masked men who were discov-
cred In his bedroom, and whom nc pur-
sued into the rear OF the house.
Mr.. Hirth was known TO keep large
sums of money In the house.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25

New York. April 20.--Aliss Frances
Il. Willard. who Is about TO sail for
Europe. was given an ovation at a pub.
lie mass meeting held here Saturday
night under the auspices OF the Loyal
Legion Temperance society. She said
that the president OF the United States
was her friend. as IL had been found that
cabinet dinners could be given without
wine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25
SOME BITS OF BIBLE HISTORY.

What criminal in his confession said:
II saw. l coveted. / took2" - Achan.
Josh 1921.
Who Is the only woman mentioned IN
the Old Testament whose age IL given
Sarah. LET years old. Gen. 23;i.
What child's mother. father. grand
father and uncle died about the Same
time?-The child Ichabod. Sam. Alt.
%.
Who built monument IN the middle
Of river. and why ?-Joshua, in Jordan.
rs a memorial OF Gods delivcrance.
josh. 40.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25

Washington, April 22..-The resolu-
tion Of Representative Blue. providing
for IN investigation of any or all Of the
national soldiers homes was amend
ed Tuesday by the house military COM
mittce SO AZ 20 apply only TO tic home
&C Leayenworth. Kan, which was the
subject Of 50 much criticism on the
floor OF the house last week
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25

Colon, April 22.--While the remainder
OF the crew OF the steamer City Of Dali
las, which recently fouudered about 40
miles west OF this port. were being re-
embarked az Rio Belirn on board the
steamer Foxhall, which had gone 10
thcir rescue, n boat cnpsized and the
steward and two OF the crew OF the City
OF Dallas were drowned.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25

New York. April 22.--News Of inn
portant executions IN San Domingo
has just reached the city. The minis
ter OF wa-. Gen. Ramon Castillo. and
Jose Estay. governor Of the province
OF Mncoris. were executed at Mncoris
on March -. by order Of Ulysses Heu-
rcaux. president OF san Domingo.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25

Quebec, Cam, April 20.-Thc three
ycar-old daughter Of Octave Lizottc. Of
ST. Rocks. during the temporary all
scnce Of her mother. overturned lamp
which exploded and set fire 70 tho
child's clothing and also 10 those Of her
1s-months-old sister. Both were burned
70 death.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25

Mason a Davis Company. of Chicago. As
sign with Liabilities OF st07,5s3.
Chicago, April 23.-~The Mason a.
Davis company, one OF the oldest and
largest manufacturers Of stoves aud
ranges in the city, made an assignment
in the county court Wednesday after
uoon. According TO the deeds of ns-
signment the liabilities nmountto Si07.-
5s3, while the assets amount only TO
x73.355. The cause of the failure IA
said TO be difficulty in collecting ac-
counts and competition. combined with
a falling of In demand for stoves anc.
ranges.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25

Holyoke; Henry V. Cunningham, of
Boston. and Fisher Person, OF Lowell,
as alternate delegates.
Hon. Thomas j. Gargan. for the COM
mittee on resolutions, presented the
report OF the committee, synopsis OF
which is as follows;
The platform congratulates President
Cleveland on the lrmncss. ability and wis
dom with which he has guided the helm or
state. and protests against the republican
party being returned 20 power. declaring
that their return would be fraught with
danger 10 the business interests and to the
people OF the country. The financial plank
reads as follows;
believing that the true interests OF the
people require that the earnings OF trade
and the wages OF labor be paid In money
that Is intrinsically worth In ali markets
OF the world what II purports 20 be worth.
we demand the maintenance OF the exist
ing gold standard OF value and that the
government shall keep all its obligations.
AT all times. redeemable and payable I'm
gold: and we oppose the free coinage OF
silver and any further purchases of silver
bullion or the coinage thereof, on govern
snent account"
The cubans came in for an expression OF
sympathy and hope for their success In the
contest now waging for Independence and
the A. r. A. is referred 10 I'm these words
I'VE donounce the cowardly policy OF the
republican party Ia coquetting with
secret political organization and by In
nuendoes and platitudes inits platforms en-
deavoring TO conciliate men whose avowed
object Is 20 prevent large number OF the
citizens OF this republic from exercising
their constitutional rights"
The platform concludes by saying that
following lonR-established democratic
custom the convention will not In any way
instruct or pledge their delegates. but they
earnestly recommend 10 the consideration
OF the Chicago convention the name OF ex-
Gov. W iiiiam II. ftusseii.
In the presentation OF the resoln.
tions the anita. T.. A. plank was warm
Nv received. The presentation of the
name OF ex-Goy. Russell as a candidate
for the presidency evoked great en-
thusiasm.
Rhode Islands Convention.
Providence. X. L.. April 22.-The dem
ocratic state convention Tuesday after
noon was called 10 order by Chairman
Richard b. Comstocx. Richard b. Com
stock, Miles A. McNnmee, Mayor
George w Greene, OF Woonsocket, and
Jesse II. Metcalf were elected delegates
60 the national convention. All but
Mayor Greene are OF Providence.
The platform indorses the admins
tration of President. declares In favor
OF the gold standard and commcnds cx.
Gov. Russell. OF Massachusetts, as the
ideal democratic candidate for presi.
dent.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25

Albany. ~. ". April 23.--The asseni-
bly, Wednesday afternoon passed the
Greater New York bill over the vetocs
of Mayors Strcng. Of New York, and
Wurstcr, Of brooklyn, by vote OF ~
20 60. The senate has already passed
the measure over the vetoes, and IL
now goes TO Gov. Morton. The opinion
Is general that the governor will sign
the bill
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25

Albany, \. r.. April 22.--Coy. Morton
has signed the bill compelling railroad
companies In the state 10 carry bicycles
as baggage free OF charge. lie doubt
full about lis constitutionality. but be-
licvrs tho courts can decide that
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25

Ottawn. Ont. April 2o.--Thc Domln.
ION house Of commons has passed a
resolution sympnthizing with the
Christian population In AslalIc Turkey.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-04-25

In the presentation OF the resoln.
tions the anita. =. A. plank was warm
Nv received. The presentation of the
name OF ex-Goy. Russell as candidate
for the presidency evoked great en-.
fhueiaam
Fergus Falls ugeblad. [volume] (Fergus Falls, Minn.) 1882-1938, 1896-06-24

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ore for oenne 6anblins. Det par
bet eneite, ban sunbe aibre. ON ban
uiloe bebolbe fin esen Selprefpett.
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af 2anbets bpstisfte os NET besapebe
Ealsmanb for bette Mpntipfem.
9a @pntipbrssmaalet Ct benne Gam.
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fe al.
Fergus Falls ugeblad. [volume] (Fergus Falls, Minn.) 1882-1938, 1896-06-24

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bgebe Dor 8ensemensoe meo omtrent
81. 100000 buer Maaneb % Iaolebes
/ bet minolte noyen @rob forbin,
brebe beres Dnblinssplan tebie at
forbgie / 8eroi ben @tanbarb, peb
builten @ienoom Acknowledged FAM
menli9nes.
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baobe bplot paa itaoist at falbe i
tpue Nar, 6s 9ebitorernes @pne til
at betale uar ubpre iueftet. Naar
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