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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08
A NInhent ncnnert.

Dear Mr.. Punch-Now that we are
approaching the glorious event of June
next. when, etc, etc. (editorially de-
lcted), / think the time has arrived
when an act Of, etc, etc. (editorially
dclcted), should be shown TO most de-.
serving. etc, etc. (editorially deleted) 4.
As pou know, as at present arranged, the
great historical procession which, etc,
etc. (editorially deleted, is to travel
via the Strand. Fleet street, etc, etc.
Ccdieorially deleted) What / would ask,
and / ask il as one who has the greatest
admiration for. etc, etc. (editorially de-
lctcd), is that the procession should
pass by Turnham Green. ) remain,
dear Mr.. Punch. yours, not entirely un-
known 10 fame, Turnham Green
London Punch.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08
countries W

union free Of charge, the question Of
increasing the unit of weight to be
carried under a fiye-cent stamp from
one-half ounce to three-fourths OF an
ounce, and also a proposition for a
universal stamp.
Mr.. Camille De Lessert, director of
posts for Lausanne, Switzerland, the
dean Of the union, followed the post
master-gencral with a brief address in
which he referred fcelingly TO the dis
tinguished members who had died since
the congress assembled six years ago
at Vienna. NJ. De Lcssert then, on the
part Of the congress, proposed Gen. G.
S. Batchcller, the oldest of the United
States delegates as president Of the con-
gress, and he was unanimously chosen.
Gen. Batcheliar made a fitting response
in French.
MIR. Holm, director of the postal
union Of Berne, was chosen secretary
OF the congress-; Mr. IT, CALI, sub
director; Mr.. a. Vending, first sec
rotary, and Mr.. Krains. second secre-
tary. On the part If the United States
| Col. Chaille-Long was chosen first Sec
rotary. Robert Stocl1well Hatcher sec
ond secretary and w A. Brown third
secretary.
/ Nj Assault, administrators of mails
and telegraphs OF France, on behalf OF
the congress made brief address in
eulogy OF the president of the United
States and Of the generous hospitality
extended to the congress by the Ameri-
\ can government. lie concluded by of
fering TO the president the sincere
! fluctuations of the congress.
The general committee on ways and
means is composed Of the delegates
4 from "a countries. Mr.. Walpole, one OF
the British delegates, was CHOSEN presi'
! dent of this committee, Mr.. Seyastian'
Oft. Of Russia. vice president, and Mr.
! Steriin. of Belgium, recording score
/ tary. The committee on registered
mails is composed of the representatives
of % countries, with Mr. Assault, OF
/ France, as president; Mr.. Chidradia. Of
Italy, vice president. and Mr.. +. Ger
mann. OF England. secretary The com
mittee on money orders, drafts and
newspaper subscriptions is composed
i OF delegates from ~ countries. with
Mr.. Fritsch, of Germany, president;
MIR. Neubauer. Of Austria, vice presi
dent. and Mr.. DeLessert, OF Switzerland
secretary.
All the propositions submitted by
the various countries 10 the postal
union at its headquarters in Berne dur.
ing the past six years will be submitted
to these committees for action and rec
concentrations Of the congress. Among
the propositions is one for an indemnity
of ten dollars on all lost registered let
ters and another for ordering newsPa'
pers OF foreign countries by subscrip
I tion drafts
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08

St Louis, May David II. Hays, for
Is years cashier Of the ST. Louis post
Office. was arrested Friday. charged
with the embezzlement OF $i5,0O3. The
accused waived examination and was
held 70 the federal grand jury in the
sum OF $4,000. The shortage was made
good by c. NJ. Hays. general manager Of
the Grand Trunk railroad, who came
here several days ago on receiving word
Of his brothers trouble. Despite thiy,
tho Washington officials have sent word
here to begin the prosecution.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08

Formally opened and Dedicated
NJ NnHhxllle.

Nashville, Tenn, May 4. - The assem-
bly, hall OF the beautiful Woman's build
ing was the scene of a brilliant gather
ing Monday. IL being the day set apart
for the formal opening OF the Woman's
building, which. is one of the chief fea-
lures OF the exposition. At the hour
fixed for the ceremonies Mrs. V. l..
Kirkman, president of the woman's
board, entered, accompanied by Mrs.
Charles n. Grosvenor, vice president for
West Tennessee; Miss Mary b. Temple.
vice president for East Tennessee. and
Mrs. Joseph Thompson. of Atlanta, who
was president Of the woman's depart
ment OF the Atlanta exposition. and
took places on the platform. Mrs. Kirk
man raped for order and Mrs Matthew
McClung. of Knoxville, opened the exer-
cises with prayer, invoking the Divine
blessing upon the exposition, the ends
sought TO be accomplished, and espe-
cially for the women of the land.
Mrs. William ID. Beard. of Memphis,
then in n telling address presented to
Mrs. Kirkman gavel of oak made from
the corner log of one OF the first cap
itols created in Tennessee. Mrs. Kirk
man responded in graceful and felici-
tous language, thanking the federation
of clubs on behalf OF the woman's de-
partment. After these preliminary pro-
ceedings Mrs. Kirkman delivered her
address of welcome. Mrs. Corrinn,
Moore Lawson rendered musical selec-
tons. Mrs. Grosvenor and Miss Temple.
vice presidents, made brief addresses
and Mrs. Kirlman declared the build
ing open. An informal reception was
then held.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08
A SCENE OF DEsoLATloN.
Cloudburat nt Guthrie Caused Loss
of score OF Lives.

Guthrie, o. T., April 30.-In the flood
stricken valley Of the Cottonwood river
Thursday was devoted 10 heroic efforts
towards the rescue Of those unfortu-
mates whose lives were still endangered
and for the relief OF the hundreds of
destitute and hungry. 1t now seems
a certainty that the loss OF life In the
dcluge will not exceed 20. All day
missing people, supposed 10 have been
drowned, have been found clinging 10
bushes or driftwood down the stream
on the west bluffs or scattered ia farm
houses for miles.
Five hundred homes were swept
away and the contents were ruined.
One hundred and fifty houses we're
wrecked. 90 streets devastated and
ruined and 1000 people are homeless
and half as many more destitute. Prop
erty damage exceeds 100000. Sys-
tematic relief is now carried on and
ferries are now working across the
river, so that supplies can be sent TO
all. and many were being brought to
the unframed part Of the city, TO be
cared for In private homes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08

Larimore, n. d., May 3.--August Nor
man Friday night cut the Threats of
four children OF Knute Hillstead, n
farmer, and escaped. or the victims.
Thomas, aged 10 months. and Oscar,
four years old, are dead, while Peter
and Adolph, aged Is and II years re-
spcctiycly, are not expected TO recover.
Norman, who is well known in the
neighborhood, went to the Hillstead
home early in the evening and asked 20
be allowed 20 remain all night Hill
stead was not at home. About one
o'clock i'm the morning Norman knocked
at the door OF Mrs. Ilillstead, who re-
fused TO admit him, and becoming en-
ragged, Norman went upstairs, where
the children were sleeping, and at
tackled them one after another with a
razor. Mrs. Ilillstead and two small
children escaped from the house.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08
RsPRlsALs PROPOSED.
Germany Wants Revenge for the
DinWicy BiIl.

DinWicy BiIl.
Berlin. May An the reichstag Count
Van Kanitz, the agrarian leader, in
terpelated the government on the sub
ject Of the proposed new United States
tariff. lie asked If the government
wished to continue the agreement OF
1891, and said that the Dingley bill inn
piled less an increase OF American GUS
toms revenue than the successive ex-
pulsion OF European goods from Amer
lean markets. Continuing, Count Van
Banitz remarked:
THE industry most prejudiccd Is tho
German sugar trade. We should not ex !.
aggeratc the consequences TO ourselves OF
abrogatlhg the most favored nation treaty.
but we could give n preference TO Rus
elan against American petroleum. place
obstacles in the way OF importers OF maize,
raw copper bacon. hams. sausages and
cotton from the United States. ana tue gov
eminent. il Is hoped. VIII take such meas
ures as viii tend TO the advantage OF our in
dustry, commerce and agriculture and OF
the whole country"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08
Earthquake I'm virginia.

Richmond, Va, May 4.-Saicm, Rad
ford. Pulaski. Blacksburg, Christians
burg, Roanoke. Wythesvllc, Fincastle
and other points in southwestern Nir-
ginia reported having experienced
earthquake shocks Monday. AZ most
places there were two shocks, one short
" after noon and the other about
four y. III. Radford appears to have
been the point OF the most pronounced
disturbance. Bricks were thrown from
chimneys and plastering was knocked
down. The reports indicate that the
movement was from southeast 20 north
west. At several points in the south-
west there was snow Sunday night.
No seismic disturbance seems to have
been felt in the Shenandoah valley.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08

the lass and explain II all 20 her 40 that
everything III be fair and above board
She was at first inclined 10 be indig-
nant at Melville, but she masked her
feelings very well, so far as her words
were concerned, and 1t was too late
in the evening for her father TO read
her face. After the situation had been
made quite clear, old Gavin went into
the house and left the lovers 10 talk
il over together on the porch while the
stars came out.
"Young Doc" did not have a long
conversation with Meg that evening.
There were still traces of tears on her
face when he drove away, but her last
words 60 him showed that she was not
altogether sure her lover had the worst
end of the bargain.
swell, Melville" she said, maybe
you're right, but suppose you should
be wrong? You wouldn't dare break
your word TO Gavin Ingram!"
'I'll not have to, Meg, never fear, but
even if I'm wrong Wen find some way
TO change his mind"
1t was not over the hill and towards
the Corners that Melville turned his
horses head when he drove away from
Gavin Migrants that night, but in the
direction of Slatertown. where he knew
the chief engineer Of the new railroad
was staying for few days. The young
medical student had CHANGED 20 make
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08
nnnI. omclnln Indlcted.

Chicago, May 3.-The grand jury has
returned indictments against five men
connected with the management OF the
defunct Globe savings bank. The men
indicted are Charles w. Spalding, presi-
dent Of the bank and ex-treasurer of
the state university OF Illinois; A. ID.
Avrill, vice president of the bank;
Charles T. Churchill, cashier; W. b.
Erwin, assistant cashier, and Allison
W.. Harlan. one of the directors. There
are % indictments in all. Banker
Spalding is included in all tho indict-
ments returned, and in II Of them he is
alone OF the latter, 70 charge Spald-
ing with cmbezzlemcnt Of bonds Of the
University of Illinois, and one accuses
him of embezzling Sl3l,oOO Of the funds
of the university. His total bonds foot
up $4,000. The other men were In
dicted on Is charges, all Of them rclat-
ing 20 the receiving of deposits.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08

himself of some service in dressing a
sprained ankle for this great parsonage
few days previous, and therefore had
no difficulty in getting him TO listen to
his story. 1t was long past midnight
when they parted and the young doc"
whistled confidently to himself as he
drove over Bald Hill back to the Cor
ncrs.
a few days later Gavin Ingram,
whose opinion of Melville had not been
at all increased by the latter's apparent
lack of nerve with regard to Meg, was
surprised on going TO the Wilseyville
post office after his mail, by the sight
of n placard printed in the blacklist OF
bold faced type.
RAILROAD meeting" was its title, and
the substance Of the bill was n strong
appeal TO the public spirited citizens OF
the township to turn out and make one
more last effort 10 procure a change in
the route of the new railroad. IL had
been learned, according to the an
nouncement, that the change could be
effected by the securing OF n compara-
lively small stock subscription, fair
percentage of "free right of way" and
the bonding OF the township for only
$4,000. A little group of farmers were
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08
YOUNG DOCS" WAGER.
ny PAUL DANNY.
[copyright. 1871

copyright. 1871
The real beginning of this story was
at about midsummer some IL years
ago. Melville Opdyke, who was read
ing medicine here with old Doc Thomas,
had been driving over the hill TO the
Wilsey settlement pretty regular for
some time. One afternoon he started
rather earlier than common, and as
usual drove straight to Gavin Ingram's.
"Young Doc" as we all called Melville
then, got TO Ingram's just as the old
man had comfortably settled himself
on his front stoop to enjoy his after
supper pipe. OpdylSe tied his horse in
front Of the house and went and sat
down by Ingram, and told him why he
had driven over. Ingram smoked hard
while the young man was talking.
When he had finished the older man
took his pipe out of his mouth, threw
back his shaggy head and laughed till
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08
sc PILL-RoLLER WITA rADDIEs MAvE LES"

his big chest heayed like blacksmith's
bellows. When he had got his breath
he looked the young man over with
great care.
II declare, Young Doc" he said at
last, in his strong north OF Ireland way
OF talking which / can't quite repro
duce, "the very notion is enough TO
make old Bald Hill turn over between
the valleys and smoker. TO think of my
Meg a-marryin' with slim young chap
like you, that don't do enough work
from one years end to another TO make
water blisters come in the palms of his
hands.
Nay, nayl No young pill-roller with
soft paddles and lace shoes, who wears
a white collar all the time as il every
day was the Sabbath, can have my lass.
II would he as easy for the lunatics
that are hankerin' TO see the ears here
in this valley to get the line Of the new
railroads changed as for the likes of you
TO win Meg.
take no offence, lad" Gavin Ingram
went on commiseratingly, IL don't dis
like ye-not You can't help il that We
were born TO tend sick folks instead OF
doing good, honest hard work, and Of
course We can't help being taken up
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08

Ia II Formally Opened nt Washington
Officers Elected.

Washington. May 6.--The universal
postal congress met in the great hall of
the old Corcoran art gallery. About
60 countries, comprising most of those
in the postal union. were represented.
Korea, China and the Orange Free
state, which are now outside the pale
Of the union. had delegates present. 1t
is expected that the work of the con-
gress will extend over about six weeks.
Most of the work will be transacted by
committees, which will submit the re
suit of their labors 10 the congress
about once week. The present postal
agreement will be revised and renewed.
Several important questions will be
considered. among them a proposition
TO transmit the official mail of the
countries which are members of the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08

with Meg, but you must surely get that
foolish notion out of your boys head"
young Doc" heard Gavin through
as patiently IA Gavin had listened TO
him. Just as the older man finished,
the younger one looked up and saw
Meg. pale and with blazing eyes, stand
ing in the doorway. She put her fin
ger on her lips and stepped softly back
into the house.
"Well, Gavin Ingram" said Melville.
as calmly as he could, I'm right sorry
you feel that way. But I'll tell you one
thing. I'll marry Meg and you'll see the
railroad trains running through this
valley and right across your own fats. .
This seemed 90 amusc Gavin more
than ever. and again he laughed long
and hearty.
"Well, WELL" he said after awhile,
"we'll see. And I'll make n bargain
with you right now, my fine fellow. II
the railroad is ever built through this
valley We shall have Meg and welcome.
providing she'll have you, unless in the
meantime we've gotten tired Of waiting.
But IL IL don't then We must say no
more about marrying with her. Yc
may come and see her once in awhile,
- we're so minded. for / can trust my
lass; but that's ALL Is't a bargain?"
Young Doc" saw that his bluff had
been called and he didn't quite see his
way clear to back out; 40 he put out
his hand for q shake on the compact,
though he was hardly prepared for
Gavin's next move.
'Now," said the old man, 'we'll call
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08
A ouccr Story.

81 heard a queer story about that
mountain over yonder from our native
driver to-day"
"Whnt was that?"
~ young lady and gentleman went
out for a walk on that hill; they went
up higher and higher and-never came
back again."
dear mel and what became OF tho
unhappy pairP"
'"They went down the other side,
Chicago News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08

talking it over while Gavin read il
through aud they urged him to support
the new movement. 1t had been discov-
cred through "A new preliminary survey,
hey informed him, that the route
around Bald Hill and through the Will
sey settlement TO Slatertown was after
all more feasible than through Bark
lcy's Corners, on the other side OF the
Hill, and that was why. they said. the
amount Of bonds demanded by the com
pany had been reduced from S75. 900 20
$4,000.
And l hear, Gavin" said one OF the
farmers. that this is all the doin's OF
young Doc Opdyke, the Teller that has
just moved down to Slatcrtown from
Barlley's Corners and IS readin' medi-
cine now with Doc Silvcrnail. Great fell
Ter that Young Doc hear. Going To
make speech TO the meetin', I'm told.
BETTER come, Gavin; they say he's got
the thing al worked out and that Wen
see the railroad a-runnlng right
through cur farms. For one. hope we
do. We're all a-gon' to sleep as fast a.
we can here, and she Barl<ley Corners
folks is CROWN over us in great style. -
Gavin was so mad about IL that he
could hardly talk. Finally he found
voice enough TO swear he'd never 20 10
The meeting, and then he drove away
in n high state OF Indignation.
Well. the meeting was n great sue
cess. Gavin tried &c stay away. but
he couldn't, though vaen he got Their,
he did his best first 20 work up n strong
no-railroad sentiment, and then Il
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08
chlcnro rnhllrhcr in Jan.

Chicago, May l.-Joseph II. Dunlop,
proprietor OF the Chicago Dispatch, was
taken into custody late Friday after
noon by United States Marshal Arnold.
The prisoner asked for few hours in
which TO arrange his affairs, and was
given until Saturday morning, when he
was taken TO the penitentiary at Joliet.
under a two years sentence, for using
the mails for obscene matter
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08
GREATER NEW YORK.
Gov. DIacis signs the Chnrter-Synop-
sis of Its ProviHiOns.

Gov. Dincis signs the Chnrter-SynoD-
sis of It's ProviHions.
Albany, n. ", May G. - Gov. Black
has affixed his signature 20 the Greater
New York charter
The following is a brief synopsis OF
the main provisions Of the new charter:
The municipality Is divided into five bor-
oughs Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn,
Queens and Richmond which are ga turn
each subdivided into ten council districts.
The mayor will be elected for four years,
at a salary OF $1,000 per annum, instead OF
two years az $4,000, as az present. With the
exception OF the comptroller. who VIII be
elected by popular vote, all municipal Off
GERS VIII be appointed by the mayor. who
may remove az viii during the first six
months OF his tenure. There VIII be only
one police force. under bipartisan board
OF four. as al present. The department OF
public works is abolished. and water sup
ply. sewer. bridge and street bureaus Will
replace 81. their heads 20 be appointed by
the mayor. There VIII be a municipal ieg-
islature OF two houses, the council or q
members elected from designated districts.
and the assembly, OF five members, from
each OF the q senatorial districts Ia tho
Greater New York. OF course. Brooklyn
ana Long Island city are names no longer
known on the map. Greater New Yori;
covers a territory OF 359a square miles. 81
miles long and as miles wide. with an esti-
mated population Of about 100000, second
in both respects only 10 London The first
mayor VIII be elected November next
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08
match OF Appointments.

Washington, May G.-The president
Wednesday sent the following nomina-
tons 90 the senate
Trensury-H Henry A. Castle. OF Minnesota.
auditor for the post Office department.
States Stanford Newell. Of Minnesota.
envoy extraordinary ard minister pieni-
potcntary OF the United States 20 the
Netherlands
Justice william II. H. clayton, Of
Arkansas. judge Of the United states
court OF the Central district Indian terri
tory.
Intcrior-August +. George. receiver o.
public moneys at Crookston, Minn.;
rams Blxby, OF Minnesota. commission
az 10 negotiate with the Indians OF tha
Cherokee. Choctaw, Chick0aaW, etc {,
nations.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08

New York. May ia total Of s4.o0o,-
600 in gold was shipped 20 Europe Sat-
urday. The total shipment OF gold 70
Europe for the week ending May IL
S6.227 900. Tuesday Sl,ooOoo0 moro
will be sent abroad.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08
Copvieted OF snbczxIcncnt.

New Orleans, April 30.-Willinm r..
Nichols, president OF the defunct Bank
Of Commerce, has been convicted Of tho
cmbezzlemcnt OF $4,000. The money
was used 20 purchase the Esperanza
sugar plantation and was withdrawn
without obtaining consent OF the di-
rectors
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08
irnnt Day nInmed for Mnny Dcnth.

New York, May 3.-There were 10
deaths from pneumonia in the city for
the week ending at noon SATURDAY,.
The number Is excessive. and DR.. Roger
S. Tracy. registrar Of vital statistics,
is of the opinion that many OF thee
deaths were the result OF exposure 60
the chilling winds during the Gran I
ceremonies last Tuesday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-08

indianapolis. Ind, May ALBERT q.
Porter, ex-governor Of Indiana, and
minister 20 italy under Gen. Harrison's
administration, died at his home in this
city Monday morning, aged "a years.