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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16
MnIlons stnrvlng bob IndIn.

London, Jan. l3.-Lord George Ham
ilton, secretary OF state for the Indian
department, has sent TO the lord mayor
the statement upon which the appeal
for subscriptions for the relief Of the
famine sufferers In India was based. He
says that districts with n population Of
37.00O.Oo0 will be sufferers from famine
until the end Of March. and that IL may
continue in some parts until the end of
June. In other districts having a. .00o.-
600 Of people the distress may deepen
with famine for n longer or shorter
period. while 0.O0o,oOO people in the ma
tive states may be victims Of famine,
There were 100000 people on the re-
lief work Mt the beginning of January.
and this number will certainly reach
tro.uu". and may exceed 10000
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16

Monetary conference Meets In iudfhnap-
oils TO Discuss Plans.
! indianapolis. Ind. Jan. l3.-The mon
etary convention. which opened in Tom
linson hall Tuesday afternoon.
Gov. Stanard's recommendations
that the greenbacks should be retired,
that national hanks should be permit
ted to issue notes up to the par value OF
bonds deposited TO secure their pay
ment; that paper notes of less than
five or ten dollars should be circulated
In the interest of u more general use Of
silver. met the general approval of the
delegates
The committee on permanent organi-
zation reported. naming c. Stuart Pat
terson, of Pennsylvania. for perrna-
nent chairman. Mr.. Patterson, upon
taking the chair. delivered an address.
Among other things he said;
I'VE may difrer as TO questions OF protec-
ton or OF revenue reform, but we can agree
that the government ~ust have revenue
adequate TO it's necessary expenditures ana
with surplus sufficient TO provide for
POSSIBLE contingencies. We can agree that
az revenue may be raised by taxation,
that taxation should 80 imposed as TO
lay it's burdens upon the people In the
we can agree that the existing standard
oil value shall be maintained. We can
Ggree that bimetallsm Is desirable II IL
could be secured by international treaty
end made practically effective, We can
agree that there ought 10 be an enlarged
and increased use OF silver coins convert
lille at par into gold. We can agree that
so long as the government demand notes
are outstanding. provision should be made
by law for the maintenance OF an adequate
col reserve. specifically pledged for the
redemption OF those notes. We can agree
az 10 the fact that while In some cases
shareholders or. and depositors in. national
banks have lost by unskillful or unfaith-
fu. management, yet no holder OF a ma
tional bank note has ever had occasion
10 inquire what bank issued the note. nor
has ever lost any part OF the amount OF
the note. We can also agree that the ma
ticnal banking system should be so amend :
ed as to provide somo method for the more
general extension OF banking facilities 10
parts OF the country. And chiefly. we
can agree that the adequate solution OF the
currency question, IN the interest of the
whole country. and all OF the people, ia OF
great Importance. and should be a subject
OF more deliberate and detailed considera-
ton than this convention at It's present
session can extend 20 Il, and may prop
crl. be referred TO such methods OF in
vestlgation as you in your wisdom may
decree. Upon all these questions II Is for
you 20 determine"
The committee on credentials re-
ported that 27O delegates had been en-
rolled. representing the trade and com
mercial organizations OF many cities.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16
roar Young skater. DROWN.

st. LOUIS, Jan. l3.-Four children
were drowned in the northern part of
the city Tuesday evening. They were
Fable Mathews, aged IA, and her brother
George. aged ten. who lived at 40l5 North
Grand avenue; Amanda Arnold. aged
10, and her brother Arthur. aged Is,
who lived Mt 43l4 Farlin avenue. a
party of 25 girls and boys returning
from school gathered at deep quarry
pond at Seaman place and kossuth
avenue NJ 1870 p. m, and began skating
on the thin ice, that was only one day
old. While the fun was at it's heght the
ice in the center of the pond gave way
and six skaters went down. Two were
rescued by their companions, but thc
others were beyond reach and sank at
once. a thousand people gathered
about the pond and sought 10 find the
bodies. The fire department was called,
snd before six o'clock all the bodies had
been recovered.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16
TIea up MooIaon spIce Company.

Toledo, o., Jan. 1I.--At noon John L.
Kumlcr and Alexander Smith, attor-
neys for Thomas J. Kuhn, OF Cleveland,
and ArbucIle brothers, of New York,
minority stockholders, filed petition
before Judge Morris asking for re-
cciycr for the Woolson Spice company
and an injunction that practically ties
up the entire plant.
Judge Morris caused temporary re-
strninng order 10 issue and will hear
the motion for the appointment of
receiver on January 25.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16
Will REPREsENT MICHIGAN.
Gen. Wilmington and Col. Irish Named 40
Aids IN inauguration Parade.

Gen. Wilmington and Col. Irish Named 40
Aids in Inauguration Parade.
Washington, Jan. y.--Senator Bur
rows was authorized by Gen. Horace g.
Porter, marshal of the Inauguration
parade, To name two Michigan soldiers
30 act as aids in the parade. He ie-
sponded by designating Gen. William
IL. Wilmington, of jackson, and Col. +.
Nj. Irish, OF Kalamazoo, as aids ON that
occasion. Gen Wilmington was a dstin-
guished soldier In the rebellion and aft
erward commanding officer of the Mich.
igan state militia. Col. Irish now
holds high rank in the latter organiza-
ton, and has long been one of it's most
prominent members. In addition TO
recognizing two prominent military
men, Senator Burrows has taken pleas.
ure in honoring two warm personal
friends. During the war Gen. Withing-
ton was Senator Burrows commanding
ton was Senator Burrows commanding
officer. Col Irish has been n townsnan
and an intimate friend of the senator
fer many years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16

Desperate Encounter at a Christening
One Man Dead

Out WAN ReAh-
Scranton. ia. Jan. "a hungarian
christening at May6eld. this county.
Thursday had the usual bloody ending
which attends these festivals. for as the
result of the fight with knives one man
is dead, two are dying and five others
nre badly carved. Strong liquor flowed
freely at the christening. and soon
many of the men were mad with drink.
Seven OF the participants in the feast
went TO the house of Lucetz Krutchas.
l<rutchas soon had TO resent an insult
20 his wife. and then the knives flashed
out Mrs. Krntchas dashed out the
light and fled from the room. A fear
full fight followed in the dark. The
drink-maddened men cut and stabbed
ench other and rolled together upon tho
floor in deadly grapple. Finally con-
stable and posse broke into the house.
and when light was had CHASTITY
picture was presented.
The furniture was battered and
broken and blood was everywhere, aud
stretched on the floor were eight up
parently dead and dying men. grooming
and cursing. A physician was hastily
summoned. Krutchas was so terribly
cut that he died in short while. The
injuries of the other men shcw the
savage nature of the fight. Peter Guy
was cut over the heart. left hand sew
cred at the wrist. will die; Wazyl Zubal.
stabbed in the back. lung pierced and
chunk Of flesh cut from shoulder, will
probably die; John Turpakone. ear cut
Oft and numerous slnshes on shoulder
and back; Paul Pawlak. face and arms
slashed; John hester, face. head and
breast badly cut; Michael Oleaniz,
stabbed in the lace and back: Andrew
Telep. stabs and nose broken. These
men are under guard in the hospital
and an investigation of the affair ia
being held.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16
Ylctnrln,a proforence.

London, Jan. i2.-The prince of
Males IN response TO requests made
10 him for advice as To the most
fitting plans for celebrating the
occasion OF the completion OF the
sixtieth anniversary OF the queens
reign. has caused TO bc announced
that he is confident that her mai
esty would prefer that the occasion
should he marked by works OF mercy
among the sick and suffering. embrace
ing any movement tending 10 brighten
the lives and aneIiorate the condition
of the queens poor subjects.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16
okIahoma Legislature Convene.

Guthrie, o. H.. Jan. 1.-THE organi-
cation OF both houses OF Legislature
was fully completed, the democrats
controlling the upper house and the
populists the lower. The governors
message recommends many radical re-
forms in taxation and county and mu-
nicipal affairs, reduction of salaries and
abolishing of many offices, limiting of
tax leyies. prohibition of public Icbts,
calling down of school officers, aDol-
ishing OF road oyerseers, and the put
ting OF road work all under the county
surveyor and many other changes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16
DEFEATED BY THE HOUSE.
The Pacific Railroad Refunding Bin
Falls to Carry.

Falls to Carry.
Washington. Jan. l2.-tate overlook
the Pacific railroad refunding bill in the
house Monday. 1t was defeated by a
majority of GO votes and it's supporters
were even prevented from sending it
back 10 the committee for reconsdera-
ton. The motion on which the decisive
blow was dealt called for the engross-
ment and third reading of the bill.
When the roll bad been called and the
result was announced the opponents Of
the measure INDUCED in some handicap
ping. but made no attempt Mt noisy
demonstration. The final vote WINS 1863
noes. 102 ayes
The Pacific railroad bill provided for the
settlement OF the S1l2.000.0C0 OF Indebted
ness OF the Union Pacific and Central Pa
cific on the basis OF an extension OF over
so years AZ two per cent. with an annual
cxtinRuishment payment on the principal
OF the rate OF $4,000 for the first ten years
$4,000 for the second ten years and $780,
eco for the remaining years The defeat OF
the bill involves the probable immediate
foreclosure OF the governments lien and
the sale OF the property.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16
Slain on the Guinea Coast.

London. Jan. l2.-The foreign Office
has received private confirmation of the
news from Bonney. ON the Guinea coast.
telling of the massacre OF Consul Philips
and his companions while ON peaceful
mission 60 Benin City. The news has
created sensation. as the victims are
we'll known here. Lord Salisbury came
20 the foreign Office especially from
Hatfield house TO receive the earliest
Official details and TO consider them. II
is stated in the foreign office adyiees
that the party was unarmed when IL
LEFT the consulate at Benin on the west
side OF the Niger, travelling toward the
'Adumagu country. They were sur
rriscd on the frontier territory at Benin
City, where they were fired upon sud-
denly and massacred. The object of tho
murder is not known.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16
ELECTORS MEET.
Cast the Vote of the states for President
aud Vice President.

Cast the Vote OF the states for President
and Vice President.
Washington, Jan. l2.-lieports have
been received from nearly all the states,
showing that the electoral colleges met
IN pursuance of law Monday and cast
the votes as indicated at the Noyem be :
election. In Kentucky and California
the vote was divided. MIR. Bryan receiv-
ing one in each OF those states and MIR.
Mckinley the remainder. The total
shows 2T2 votes for Mckinley and Ho-
bart and us for Bryan. the same num-
Der being divided between SewalI and
Watson for vice president. Nothing out
OF the usual course happened at any of
the electoral gatherings. save that in "A
few instances the rivalry touching the
selection OF messengers To carry the
vote to Washington WINS interesting.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16
The National DemocrncY.

Chicago, Jan. ll.-Following the
Jackson banquet of Friday night. the
national democracy held an important
conference on Saturday. at which Gen.
Simon b. Buckner presided. Nine
braska. Kentucky, Wisconsin. Iowa, IL
linois. Michigan. Minnesota and Cali
fornia. A resolution WINS adopted de-
claring that the conference recom-
mends md requests that the national
democrats in every state perfect at
once their local organizations in every
county and prepare to put tickets in
the field in the coming state elections.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16
srnntor-Elect MoneY neturn..

Tampa, Fla. Jan. s.-Senaior-elect
Money, of Mississippi, arrived Thurs
day from Cuba and soon afterward left
for Washington. He refused TO talk on
the issues of the Cuban war. lie. how
ever. said that he was accorded every
courtesy by Gen. Weyler. whom he met
al the palace. He denied that he was
sent to Cuba by the president To make
an investigation: that he went at the
solicitation OF personal colleagues; that
he was an agent of the junta; that he
was sent out OF the country, or that he
was at any time in danger OF being put
in prison.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16


Pittsburgh. Pn-. Jan. i3.-At 9:io
o'clock a. m. Tuesday the tankhouse OK
the Columbia Powder company. located
In a hollow, one-half mile back from the
Ohio river and midway between the
boroughs OF Shousetown and Shanopin.
blew up. Five minutes later the stor-
age-room. In which was stored large
quantity OF explosive material, was
also shattered by terrific explosion.
Mr.. Stackncy. the proprietor OF the
works. Peter McCloskey. Rose lnman
and Matte Inman. sisters aged 20 ana
IA years respectively, are dead. Matte
Crane is probably fatally injured. The
fragments OF Stackney and the two In
man girls and the body OF McCloskey
were taken to Coraopolis. where the In
quest will be held. The cause OF the
explosion will probably never be known.
The residence of Irwin, Porter.
Houghton's barn. Harris house and 9TH
err outbuildings were burned. Houses
for a considerable distance surrounding
were badly shattered by the explosion.
and not window remains in the vicin-
ity. BY almost superhuman effort the
flames were controlled before the
glycerin magazine Ignited. and more
serious catastrophe was averted. owing
to the fact that there were several
hundred pounds of explosives stored
therein. All OF the killed and injured
were employees OF the company. The
factory. with the exception OF the
glycerin magazine, was totally de-
,trox,aH
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16
WANT ALeeR I'M CABINET.
Republican State Central Committee or
Michigan so Declares.


Michigan so Declares.
Lansing, Mich, Jan. s.-fhe repub
lican state central committee decided
10 hold the spring convention for the
nomination OF a justice of the supreme
court and two regents of the University
OF Michigan at Detroit on February 30.
The committee adopted resolution
naming Gen. Il. A. Alger us chairman "a
the convention. The following resolu-
ton was also adopted:
Resolved BY the republican central COM
mittee that as "a just aud partial recogni-
ton OF Gen. Ayers eminent services IN
the field. and his conceded ability
as statesman. commend him
10 the favorable consideration OF Pres
ident-elect Mckinley as suitable person
for cabinet position. believing as We do
that any favors conferred Will be duly APP
prcciated by the people OF Michigan. and
cordially Endorsed by the republicans OF
the entire country"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16

The Thirty Ninth General Assembly Con-
venes ~ Lansing.

Lansing. Mich. Jan. S--The most Inn
portant features or yesterdays Joint SEES
sion or the legislature were the messages
OF the retiring and incoming governars
Gov. Pingrees friendly attitude toward the
Michigan university was greeted with an
plause His allusion 10 the combination OF
lobbyist and member OF the Legislature was
received with applause. twice repeated. and
much merriment. II was expected that his
message would have reference In greater
part to corporations and trusts. and expec-
tation was not disappointed. No business
was transacted In the senate. Adjourned
10 the 18th.
Lansing. Mich. Jan. H. Bills were no.
tfced IN the senate yesterday for the cleo
ton OF railroad. banking. insurance and
labor commissioners. and state oil inspec-
tor by direct vote OF the people. and max
Ing an appropriation OF $4,000 for current
expenses OF the Michigan Mining school
The standing committees were announced
Lansing. Mich. Jan. l4.--fn the senate
yesterday bill was introduced appropriat
Ing 10000 for current expenses OF the Mich
iean Mining school until the regular APP
preparation is available. and another 10
prohibit the sale OF imitation butter. Most
or the day was devoted TO perfecting the
committee organizations.
Tho House.
Lansing. Mich. Jan. SIN the house yes
to-day a resolution was introduced at the
morning session which practically excludes
lobbyists from the ioor. which Is in line
with the governors message. A committee
was ordered upon the contested election
case OF Baird VS.. Kerr In the Saginaw dis
trict.
Lansing. Mich. Jan i3--After announc-
ing the standing committees In the house
yesterday bills were noticed for coloring
PINK oleomargerine and other butter imi-
tntions and 10 regulate and tax the olga
rette traffic. joint resolution was offered
looking to the amendment OF the constitu-
ton shortening the time for the introduce
ton of bills.
Lansing. Mich, Jan. H.-BillsAgere intro
duced I'm the house yesterday providing for
a normal school I'm the upper peninsula: a
joint resolution for a constitutional amend
ment limiting the time for Introduction OF
bills 10 20 Days: TO amend the election law
10 prohibit holding party caucuses and con.
vcntions, and to prohibit the sale OF imita-
ton butter bill was passed authorizing
the village OF Houghton 10 convey mineral
lands. Bills were noticed by Representa-
tive Atkinson looking 10 a general amend
nIent OF the railroad laws, in accordance
with the recommendations OF Gov Pin
Bree's message
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16
Kate Ficld's Ashcs Laid AWAY.

Boston, Jan. 1.-THE remains OF Kate
Field now lie in Mount Auburn ces1e-
terry by the side of those Of her mother.
The small copper box containing tile
ashes. of the noted writer arrived in
boston Saturday afternoon in charge OF
Mrs Whiting. who gave IL TO Cam
bridge undertaken. The ashes were In
a round copper box and were carried in
u common hand bag. The bag wns
Glcd with flowers, the offerings of
friends I'm Chicago.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16

Johnstown. Pn.. Jan. 1.-THE Cam
bria rail mill No. |, the ~ and l6-inch
mills and the scrap mill will resume
operations to-day, giving employment:
TO many idle men. The Cambria steel
mill was put in blast Sunday night.
Two hundred men will also go to work
this morning az the Johnson conpany's
steel motor works.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16
BRIGHT AND TRUE.

IL rs right 20 be contented with what
we have, never with what we are.
Life is a battle, and the downfall OF
one man is the opportunity OF another.
let friendship creep gently 20 n
height; " II rush 20 IL, IL may soon run
itself out of breath.
Faith is the greatest builder and envy
the greatest destroyer.--N. Y. Weekly.
No man should trust himself nlone
with girl who talks about affinity,
and her need OF daily conpanionship
with kindred soul.--Atchison Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16

butte. Mont, Jan. ll.--James O'Con-
nell and L. w. lIisson. Two bridgemen
breaking of rope were thrown from a
high trestle few miles east OF the city
and instantly killed. 10th men usrd in
~ Paul.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16

Ward. Col. Jan. h. Word has Just
been received from the Adit tunnel.
some distance from here. that four
miners. whose names are unknown at
the present time. were killed and fright
fully mangled by an explosion of giant
powder in one Of the big drifts OF the
property. Several others were injured.
The Adit Is one of the largest properties
in the county. The cause is presumed
20 be premature blast.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16
Post once Robbed.

Bryumnwr, IA. Jan. 1.-The post Of
fee. which Is located in the railroad
station. WIS robbed Saturday night OF
$4,000 In cash aud SIS worth OF stamps.
The work was done by some one fn-
niliar with the Office. rs the combina-
ton was worked and the safe opened In
tho renulnr NVay
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16

HarrodsDulg, NY, Jan li.-N hen VIII
liam Deune, "a farmer. reformed home
FRIDAY night. he found his wife dead on
she ioor with two infant daughters
lying on their mothers breast half
frozen and crying. Finger marks CA
Mrs Devine's threat showed that she
had been ehOkcd 10 death after being
outraged.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. i1.--Fire Mt
ore o'clock Sunday morning totally de-
stroyed the packing house OF the An
chor flourmill. owned by the Pillsbury-
Washburn Milling company. Loss.
S2OOOO0. fully insured. The flames
originated In the third story OF the
building from nm unknown cause. and
for time threatened the destruction
OF the entire mill. the fire will. how
ever. preventing further damage.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16

Tome. Jan. 1.-The government has
ordered the dissolution 81 the socialist
workingmen's chambers throughout
the kingdom. the order 10 take effect
Immediately. The decree has cuused a
great denl OF excitement In socialist cir
Giles.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16

Victoria. b. G.. jan. l4.--Thc lichring
sea claims commission held snort
session. Its work Is now rapidly draw
ing TO n close. The evidence in the case
OF the schooner Triumph Is all in and
the ease Is completed. and the evidence
I'm the case OF the schooner Oscar and
Hattie all but closed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16

Raleigh. \. G.. Jan. i3.-Tuesday for
the first time in "a years a republican
was lnaugurnted governor OF North
Carolina. when Daniel l.. Russell, OF
Wilmington. was sworn into that office.
The governors inaugural address was
a presentation OF the various matters OF
state that will claim the attention OF the
legislature al It's present session.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16

Niaga.. .a.is. y. A.. Jan. il.-Ex-
Qpeen LiloukaIani and party spent Sat
nr,lay afternoon driving about the city
and seeing the sights. This Is the first
~ uccens visit 20 the falls aud she was
very much impressed with what shs
saw.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16

bombay, Jan. 1.-THE Times, OF In
din. in an article on the bubonic plague.
which - ravagng the city. says that
since the outbreak of the plague the
population OF bombay has been reduced
one-hnIf and the weekly mortality nas
averaged 200 per 1000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16

Boston. Jan. ii.-liev. George Waugh
we'll known as an Hbolitionist and tenn.
pcrance rcformer, died Saturday. MIR
Waugh was more thas so years old
During the campaign against siavers
he assisted many negro refugees 10
cross the Canadian border.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-16

Kansas City. Mo-. Jan. ll.--Charles
Paulhamus. aged "a years. while on the
roof of four-story building at 1910
Main street missed his footing and was
hurled TO the pavement 50 feet below.
Ills skull WAS broken and he died within
three minutes