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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08
THE CONVENTION.

The Republican state convention OF
1896 is part OF the states history.
The contest Tor first place was one OF the
most spirited ever fought in this state.
Bitter personalities were early injected
into the campaign, but before the final
drop of the chairman's gavel which made
the convention thing OF the past, the
traditional Ratchet we buried by the
different candidates, and one and all
pledged their hearty and powerful support
to the successful ones. and the grand old
Republican party OF Michigan once again
presents solid front TO the enemies OF
American prosperity.
Hazen S. Pingrse has been named as
the states standard bearer and without
n doubt stronger or more popular can
didate could not have been chosen for
leader. His success since entering the
political arena has been phenomenal.
Through his powerful leadership Detroit,
the once great stronghold OF Democracy,
has been redeemed and is once again in
the Republican column. In the contest
for the nomination for governorship he
has shown that he il n great general
and the strength he developed from the
first 10 the last ballot aroused spirit
Of enthusiasm that was a surprise to old
politicians.
From the first announcement OF his
candidacy he has had opposed to him
what il known as the party machinery,
besides many who doubted his Republic
canism But all who met the man at
the convention, who is known the length
and breadth OF the land as Dctroits
picturesque mayor, could not help being
convinced OF his loyalty.
The upper peninsula had but one can
didate To present Go the convention,
and that man was Hon. Thos. b. Duns-
tan, OF Houghton county, who asked Tor
second place ON the ticket, which was
given 10 him without dissenting voice.
1t was not only just tribute To the
man but To all loyal Republicans Of the
upper peninsula.
The candidate for lieutenant governor
has long been known To the writer, back
even before the time he was first elected
prosecuting attorney OF Keweenaw
county. lie * man Of sterling quail
ties, and Republican OF the stalwart
type.
Ofall the other candidates nominated
we can say they are worthy running
mates 81 the two men mt the head OF the
ticket. Lack OF space this week will not
permit making individual mention, but
before election comes THR DIAMOND
DRILL promises 10 introduce all OF their
to its readers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08
SHORT LOCALS.

An Iron Mountain girl has made tho
declaration, III can't wear hloomers, l
won't wear anything" IL is to be
hoped that this young lady can be pre-
vailed upon Go take TO the woods before
carrying her threat into effect. Tribune.
A local fisherman has bought map OF
Dickinson comfy and thinks some oi co.
ing down that way ON fishing trip, but
will await further developments.
Theories OF cure may be discussed al
length by physicians. but the sufferer
wants quick relief; and One Minute
Cough cure will give IL Co them. A safe
cure for children. IL " "thc only harm.
less remedy that produces immediate
results. }. G. Wilkinson & Co.
Mrs. chcswidden and family left here
Tuesday for Spence, Wis, which plac,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08
THE FINANCIAL PLANK.

The Republican party is unreservedly
for sound money. 1t caused the enact
ment OF the law providing for the re-
sumption OF specie payments in 1879 !
aimee then every dollar has been as good
~ gold.
I'VE are unalterably opposed to every
measure calculated to debase our cur
rency or impair the credit OF our coun-
try. We are, therefore, opposed To the
Tree coinage OF silver except by inter
national agreement with the leading
commercial nations OF the world, which
we pledge ourselves To promote, and
sntil such agreement can be obtained,
the existing gold standard must he pre-
served. All our silver and paper cur
rsncy must he maintained ut parity with
gold, and we favor all measures designed
to maintain inviolably the obligations
81 the United States, and all our money
whether coin or paper, Mt the present
standard, the standard OF the most en-
lightened nations. Adopted by the
Republican national convention at 81
Louis, June Is, 1896.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

NEXT TO the nomination OF governor OF
our own state the contest in Wisconsin
was OF greatest interest to the people in
this neck Of the woods. Major Scofeld
is well known to many OF our people and
they are well pleased over the gallant
majors success. The following charac-
teristie telegram was sent by Our Sam:
Menominee. Mich. August 0.--Major Edward
scoheld Accept my hearty congratulations
on your victory. We VIII all 60 over 10 vote
Tor you. :. NJ. STEPHENSON.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

IL means in practice that sixteen
ounces OF silver should be held as. worth
as much as one ounce OF gold. One
ounce Of gold, American coin standard
OF iineness-that is 900 parts OF pure
gold Co 100 alloy. will coin in gold dol
lars S1S.60. Sixteen ounces oil silver,
American coin standard OF iinoness-
that is 900 parts Of pure silver To 100
OF alloys at the rate Of 4l2 grains to the
dollar 1.-THE weight Of the present stand
dard silver dollar will coin $3.50 in
silver dollars These sixteen ounces oi
silver can be bought in the markets oil
the world today for 1914. There would
therefore be "A profit OF $500 on an in
vestment OF S0.0f, being about eighty
seven per cent, il the holder OF silver
could take il to the mint aud coin II
without charge into silver dollars.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08
Good Farmera2 Nlt.

An amateur gardner amused his neigh
bors few days ago by filling pepper
can with Paris green and busting his
potatoes with it. This same man made
the remark that the rain this week was
n good thing ms it killed off all the Sal
walton Army worms. For the inIorma-
ton Of tho public wp viii state that the
initials oi the gentlemen who know all
about Paris green and its uses are
Charles Dusenbury and Louis Henry.
This bit Of Information is gwen in con.
iidence, as farming is not the principle
vocation OF either party, aud they dc
not wish TO interfere with the rights Of
our large granger class OF citizens,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

Quite number OF thc lower PENN
sula millers have obtained quantity OF
Mexican silver dollars aud arc offering
them 20 farmers who bring in their
wheat for sale.
The inrmcr can take his choice, one
good American silver dollar or two
OF the Mexican for the same amount Of
wheat.
Merchants in other sections OF the
country are pressing Che Mexican dollar
into service, aud in that way give their
customers an object lesson as Co the
actual worth OF the cheap dollar. It
does not take long Tor those who accept
these cheap dollars 90 learn that il takes
more than the mere sayso OF u govern
ment TO mako dollar worth 100 cents
They find that although the foreign
price OF money contains from two to
three cents worth more bullion the pur-
chasing power is but half as great.
Armour x Co.. OF Chicago, have also
adopted this method OF diifusing nior-
nation az 10 what free coinage actually
means. TO every one Of their employees
who tenders one good American dollar
they give in return fifty cents worth Of
meat and big Mexican dollar Ia ex-
change.
IL becomes apparent TO these men at
once that II they get their pay in free
coinage dollars that they will have 20
get Just twice as many OF them Tor their
labor, but instead Of that they will have
TO come down on a par with Mexican
labor How would our Iron county
miners like Co compete with the follow
ing prices OF labor In the Mexican labor
market
Household women, per month ................s 600
Men, per month...a.............. ......,..... 800
Car driver. per day ...,.-............,....... 10
Conductor, per day.. ....,....,...,...,.,,. iOc
ONCE clerk. per month. $500 TO 5000
And all paid in Mexican dollars worth about
fifty cents OF our money.
What better lesson does the American
laborer want than the above?
II they want iroe coinage OF silver they
win have 10 accept such conditions ~
the wage earners 10 silver countries liv,
under.
] win the Iron county miner vote e
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08
Base Ball.

The local ball-tossors 60 to Florence
Sunday TO wrest back their laurels. II
is to he hoped that the Florence club
will not be SO ably assisted by the um-
pre-, as in the previous game played
here. The personnel OF the club is rs FOL
lows: d. b. Buell., George Roach, Frank
d. Ball, James Hooper, Thos. Lawrence,
Dan Gahagan, Chas. Dusenbury, Louis
Henry aud Elmer Clark
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

SOME OF the Dickinson county miners
think that II free silver is adopted they
will get sixteen dollars where they now
sst one. Don't bc SO foolish boys, il IL
saore apt TO be just the reverse, and you
will have but one dollar where you now
lave six teen.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

A wIscoNSS farmer has bad an object
lesson "a 10 the relative ynlUc OF gold
and silver. Ills house was destroyed by
Gre. aud la IL be had 500 ia gold and
Si2s in silver. The two metals were
uaelted into two solid humps. For his
Sloo lamp OF gold he received $500
For his $125 lump Of silver the bank
you'd give him only 500. No FREQ
silver in that farmers dish.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

AK eastern journal wonders at the
absence al horselcss carriages in this
sowntry when they have become 80
sommon in the cities OF the old world.
wouldn't wonder bit il il could see the
number OF moneyless pocketbooks in the
aeuntrv
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

SoMR Of the successful candidates on
eur ticket are, probably, not the ones
that TnE DIAMOND DRnL would have
nasss, but II is not our aim 10 dictate
90 the great Republican party, but sim
ply be one oi it's humble followers. We
are not soured he the deieat OF our
friends -iayorites we have none-and are
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

Mas. LEASE says the sound money
arguments are based ON Lying reports
81 the lying secretary OF the treasury"
Mary Ellen IL always lady like and hs'
exquisite language Is a fine example for
che new woman to follow. She il iit
Brysn boomer, and long mag shs wave,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

Via The North Western Line Chicago
4 Northwestern R'y), August 10. IL
and rs, 1S06-one fare for the round
trip. On August "a excursion tickets
at very low rates will also ~ sold from
Omaha 60 Denver and the famous Hot
Springs Of south Dakota. For tickets
and full information apply TO agents
Chicago & Northwestern KY.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

TON WATSON says il he should with
draw from the ticket il would be the
death OF his party. Don't let that
worry you Tom, there are plenty Of
uudertakers that would take charge OF
the mineral
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

IRoN County miners should remember
this fall that Bryan was in favor Of free
iroa ore. Bryan said that free iron ore
would help the users OF the manuiac-
tursS article by making IL cheapf. IL
rsight affect the miners, but the miners
we're few as compared with the users Of
sros and steel -
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

WAY don't the owners of the non
sessemer mines have the government
enact law TO place their ore on par
with bessemer. They would have Just
as logical argument as the ireo silver
man
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08
THE DEMooRATTc DOLLAR.

Five mills make one cent.
Five cents make one dime.
Five dimes make one dollar.
Five dollars make one damn the
Democrats and their Populistic dollar
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

FREE is great catch word of the
Democratic party. Four years ago 1t
was free trade, The miners on this
range will not be caught again by the
popocrnt ireeiams
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

There is n lesson to be gained from the
tax returns OF IRON county, Mich
Who does not remember how prosperous
a town was lronwood four years agpand
how many mines wera in profitable
operation under the wise provision OF
the Republican tariff law2 Since the re-
peal OF that law there has been general
stagnation in the iron country until
lately orders we've given for the closing
down OF the last Of the mines which
were running. As an indication OF the
general depression the tax list now be-
ing published in lron County is suggcs-
tive. Over 1900 pieces OF real estate
are advertised for sale for non-payment
OF taxes. II is an APPALLING statement OF
the effect OF Democratic misrulo, -Mari-
nette Eagle,
The above IL al right with the excep-
ton OF Frank being little off in his geo.
eraphy. Ironwood is in Gogcbic coun.
~, but the same conditions exist here,
only little more so.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

reduce his present wages just hall what
are2 We think not, they are too sensl-
sihlc lot OF men to vote for hall
value thing.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

SENATOR THuRsToN accuses Bryan OF
being in the pay OF the rich silver mine
owners. So far Bryan has not reiuted
the charge.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-08

ready al any and all times to take OFF
our coat and work for then who-Aave
chosen for their watchwords, protection.
reciprocity and sonnd money.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-30
Highest of Leavening Power-Laest U. S. Govt Report
RQH:A!!! @! Rskdssl! RRskidI2s
ABSOLUTELY psySE
AESS@E.aJTEasX p1yEE

has been spending few days with his
mother, returned to Scranton yesterday
morning.
County Superintendent of Schools c.
T. Moxley, of Hallstead, was in town
ye! terday.
DR.. Gardner left yesterday for busi-
ness trip to Nicholson and Susquehan-
ma.
Monday is known in our bustling
county seat as veal" day. for every
week there is shipped from Montrose by
a firm composed Of JOHN Howell. Messrs.
Lake, Of South Montrose: James Hoag.
of Auburn. and ID. Howe. of Falrdale,
from 100 to 175 veal calves, as well as
other stock. This does not include the
many shipments made by farmers di-
rect to the commission men, Yester-
day veal calves netted the farmers S5h
to cents.
1t is estimated that there are nearly
200 bicycles owned in Montrose.
a recent report told IS very pretty
way about the Montrose railways third
rail to make it standard guage. 1t Is
to be hoped that this Is true, and that
1t is based upon something other than
idle rumor. The fact that the road now
has third rail from Tunkhannock to
Lake Carey is hardly competent. as 1t
is utilized for I.ehigh Valley excursion
trains in the summer and for ice In the
winter. Should this road succeed in
building a standard guaGe as far as
Montrose one of the several surveys for
its continuance to Binghamton could be
utilized
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-30
MONTROSE,

Grace Camp LETT yesterday to visit
friends at Eimira.
Mrs. j. C. Courtright. who has been at
Wilkes Barre with Mrs. Courtright, is
now the guest of her father, AZur La
throp. Her daughter. Sallie, remains at
Wilkes Barre with her grandmother
Bessie Post is now at Washington,
-. c.. with her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur G. Titman have
returned from their wedding journey
and are occupying one of the Post cot
tages on South Main street.
The old furniture store which for near
~ half century was conducted on
South Main street by the late w. W.
Smith. was purchased today by John f..
O'Brien. William Smith will remain
W itll Mr. O'Brien as manager of the
store, and he will also conduct the un-
d-rtaking department.
Charles II. Ainey, of New Milford,
was in town this afternoon.
DR.. Albert G.. Post, of Scranton, who
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-30
.JERMYN.

The officers and teachers of the Meth
odist Episcopal Sunday school held a
business meeting in the Sunday school
room of the church Sunday afternoon at
which 1t was decided to hold the an
nual excursion and picnic at Farview.
The Honesdale Methodist Sunday school
will picnic at Farview on Aug 13 and
sent an invitation for the Jermyn Sun
day school to unite with them, which
was announced at the meeting. This
1t was decided to do, and consequently
the two Sunday schools will picnic to-
gether Aug. Is. The following commit
tee on arrangements and other matters
pertaining to the excursion We're ap-
pointed: John Mason, James Nichol-
son, Arthur Fowler, Martin Gill, 7. B.
Crawford. Luther Keller, Samuel Lang
man and G. F. Baker. Committees from
the Congregational,F First Baptist. rrimi-
tive Methodist and Methodist Episcopal
churches were present and discussed the
advisability of uniting ana holding
union revival meetings. 1t was finally
decided to hold union revival meetings
beginning about July 6. The meetings
will be held in large text which will
he secured for this purpose, with a seat.
ing capacity of about i,oG6. Mr.. Crawn
representing Evangelist Moore and
wife. was present. and it was decided to
secure Rev. Moore and wife to conduct
the services. quite little interest is
being manifested in the arrangements
and the results of the meetings will no
doubt be very beneficial to Jermyn.
The Citizens band will render the fol-
lowing programme this evening on the
lawn surrounding Superintendent A. G.
Gebhardts ,,s'dence on South Main
street: March, BLACK American
Negro" Zickel; descriptive overture,
"Frolic of the Imps," Carlton: overture,
Good Fortune" Goetz; cornet duet,
Fame and Fortune" Short. Messrs.
Stephens and Hogarth; overture, Gems
OF Albion" Round; song and dance,
Cuban Sweets" Losey; waltz. New
York by Electric Light" Dewitt;
march, "Popham." Hall.
a class OF twenty-five were examined
by County Superintendent J. G. Taylor
Saturday at the high school building for
provisional certificat5es. a number of
teachers from Carbondale township,
Scott, Mayfield, Archibald and Jermyn
were in attendance.
The Olyphant, Priccburg and Jermyn
Primitive Methodist Sunday schools will
run a union excursion to Lake Ariel on
Aug. Il. Arrangements are being made
already for the event.
James Stuart council, Junior Order Of
United American Mechanics. will picnic
in Elm grove on Friday. July II.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-30

Kenneth, Ireland. are the guests of Rev.
T. +. Coffey at the parochial residence.
Principal and Mrs. Gregory. of Woods
college. will give an informal reception
this evening from 7.S0 to $50 at the col
lege rooms.
Miss Maria Casey, daughter of Tax
Collector Casey. of Carbondale town.
ship. is home from Stroudsburg State
Normal school. where she was one of
this years graduating class.
T. f. Mccoy, of Hancock, spent Sun
day with his son, d. p. Mccoy, on Dun
daft street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wade and
daughter. Glare, of Scranton, spent
Sunday with the latters mother in this
city.
Samuel Small has accepted the posi-
tion of travelling salesman for Swift &
Co, the Chicago dressed beef firm.
George Sontag is moving from South
Wyoming street to South Church street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-30
PERSONAL AND OTHER ITEMS.

The Carbondale young ladies who
have rented a cottage at Ocean Grove
for a month will leave Wednesday for
that place. Among the number are An
ma Dunstan, Anna Rosengrant, Eta
Felts, Irene Hyde, Anna Berry, May
Pengelly and May Fitzpatrick.
Mrs. Macomber, who has been spend
Ing several days in this city, left for
her home in Boston yesterday morning
Andrew O'Connell called on friends in
Archibald Sunday.
Miss Catherine Jay will leave in a few
days for Fort Wayne. Ind, where she
will visit for several weeks.
j. A. Brennan spent Sunday with his
mother on South Main street.
P. ]. Rowe, Of Miners Mills, who was
the guest of friends here last week, has
returned home.
James Morfng, of Scranton, is visiting
friends in town.
Miss Maggie Powderly is able to be out
OF the house after her recent severe ILL
ness.
DR.. Fletcher is in Susquehanna to-
day on business.
The Misses Albro, Foster and Schlag-
er, OF Scranton, who have been the
guests Of Miss Susie Jadwin, of Birkett
street, over Sunday, have returned to
their homes.
Miss Gertrude Murray, of Scranton, Is
visiting friends in this city.
The Misses Mary and Eliza O'Malley,
of Scranton, are the guests of their
cousin, Miss Elizabeth Early. on Sew
enth avenue.
Miss Nellie Carpenter, of Montrose, is
spending several days with Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. P. A. Tingley. of Hotel Anthra-
cite.
Rev. Fathers Walker and Boyle, of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-30
PECNVILIE.

Frank c. Merchant, of st. Clair, was
circulating among his many friends
here last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chapman, of the
West End,spent Sunday visiting friends
at Avoca.
Mrs. Grover of Berwick. is visiting
at the home of her son, Dr.. j. 3. Gro
Yer.
A special meeting Of the Oriental Star
lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, will
be held this evening. Work in the
third degree.
Mrs. Robert Harmed and daughter,
Carrie, of Muhlenburs, is visiting her
son. Charles. on Main street.
Elmer Roberts left yesterday to rus
ticate for few days in the country.
Mrs. Charles Miller. of Park Place.
visited her parents on Sunday, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. r. White.
Mrs. James Whitaker and grandson.
s. j. Stone, of Oneonta, are visiting
with Mr. and Mrs. p. Snedicor.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Walker re-
turned from their wedding tour yester-
uay,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-30
DEATH OF JOHN CREEGAN.
A Well Known Railroad Man Expires
From an Attack of Uiccoughs.

Early yesterday morning John Cree
gan, of Woodlawn avenue. died after
an illness which has extended over
many months.
MIR. Creegan death was caused Ivy a
severe attack of hiccough, which he has
suffered from at different times for over
q year.
The deceased was born in Ireland, and
when about Is emigrated to this coun-
try. The last twenty years of his life
has been spent in Carbondale, where he
was greatly respected. For many years
he has been employed by the Delaware
and Hudson, where he was a faithful
and trusted employe
A wife ami four daughters and two
SONS survive, namely, Misses Mary,
Maggie, Lizzie and Alice. The sons
are MiC.ae!, who lives out west, and
James H.. who is superintendent of the
Metropolitan Insurance company in this
section. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-30
BELMONTERS KICK.
They Must Have Sewer and Pavins

Ihey MuSt nave sewer anu s'uSiuss
A number of progressive citizens of
Belmont street are very much worked
up over the way they are being treat
ed by the city councils, and claim
that as they are a part of the city they
must receive their rights.
The residents of Belmont street above
Clarke avenue. wish the sewer and
street pave. A petition is now before
the councils asking for a brick pave
ment to the city line and also for a
sewer.
The sympathy of the whole city will
be with the residents of Belmont street
In their wish for improvements, and
help is looked for from the new Sixth
ward .councilmen. 1t would probably
he cheaper to have the work done at
once instead of waiting several years
when the rapidly increasing popula-
tion will make .he work necessary.
The street needs paving very badly.
1t is dangerous in some places and the
unprotected part on the high bank is
much dreaded by all teamsters.