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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

Conferred Upon DIR. conaty, Rector OF
the Catholic University.

the Catholic untverhity.
Washington. Oct. 2o.-The meeting Of
Catholic archbishops TO consider ques-
tons OF policy in the administration OF
the church in America, and the directors
OF the Catholic university TO pass upon
affairs Of that institution, has brought
together a notable assemblage OF Catho-
lie dignitaries. All OF the prominent
figures OF the church are represented.
The initial feature Of the gathering OF
churchmen occurred M the university
chapel Tuesday afternoon, when DIR.
Conaty, rector OF the university, was
invested with the title and dignity of
monsignor. Cardinal Gibbons per-
formed the ceremony and Archbishop
Keane made the address. The arch
bishop spoke OF his long service with the
university, Of its Americanism. and OF
the support which Pope Leo had given
10 il at all times. Mgr Conaty delivered
an address acknowledging the honor
conferred upon him. outlining the as
pirations OF the university. Later, Arch
bishop Kean addressed the students.
placing before them n high ideal OF
citizenship and manhood
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

Creek Council Rejects the Dawes
Commission Treaty.


Commission Treaty.
Muskogee, |. H., Oct. 20.-The treaty
between the Dawes and Creek commits
sious, which was concluded al this place
last month, was rejected by the Creek
council in session at Okmulgec, l. r.,
Monday night. The vote In the house
OF warriors, which Is the lower house
Of the Creek council was unanimously
against the treaty, and only eight mem
bers OF the house OF kings voted ia favor
of H. The principal charge against the
treaty is that Il does not give the Creeks
their share Of all the lands Of the Creek
nation and leaves too much room for
money sharks and spectators warm
legal war is expected TO be waged be-
tween the United States and the Creek
nation, as the act of congress which
takes effect January 1, 1898, abolishes
the Creek courts, places the Indians I'M
der the jurisdiction Of the United States
and makes their acts Of council inef-
fective unless approved 10y the president
Of the United States
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
HE PREFERRED DEATH.
phrolcd Illinois Convict Suicides 90
prcNcnt Mctnrn 40 PrIsnn.

bushnell, H., Oct. 2i.-At daylight
Wednesday morning V. Il. Layton, a
Joliet convict out on parole, committed
suicide rather than return TO prison
NJ w McClaughery. Of Joliet, son OF
the warden, Chief of Police Scott and
Officers Purdum and Russell went 10
Layton's house 10 arrest him aud take
him back to prison for violating the
parole law. Layton retired 10 bed
room on the pretoxt OF dressing and
fred bullet in his brain. Layton was
sent up for rape in 1896, and had been
out ON parole year.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
sIr ElNIn ArnoId,r NInrrInnc.

London, Oct. 10.-Thc particulars OBJ
tainable concerning the marriage on
Saturday OF Sir Edward Arnold, the
poet and editor. 70 a japanese lady
show that the ceremony took place az
st. Matthias church, Earls' court. this
city, IN the presence OF Sir Edwards
brother, Sir Arthur Arnold, chairman
Of the London city council, the Jap
anesc minister and their wives. Sir
Edwin aud Lady Arnold will reside on
Bolter Gardens. this city The bride was
brought from Japan aud was educated
In England. Her name IL not mcn-
toned
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
HOPEFUL OF SUCCESS.
BIanco Goes to Cuba Confident of His
AbIIIty 90 End the Mnr.

Ability To- END the Wnr.
Madrid, Oct 21.-A dispatch from
Corunna says that Marshal Blanco,
prior to embarlSing for Havana to as
sumo the new responsibilities as gov
enlargement Of Cuba, made the fol-
lowing statements: IL 60 to Cuba with
full confidence in the efficacy of the
new programme to insure immediate
aud certain success. cannot fix date
for the termination of the war One
Of my generals has expressed himself
confident Of returning victorious in
seven months"
Havana, Oct 21.-A special dispatch
10 ri Diario de la Marina from Madrid
says the government has cabled to Gen.
Weyler, strictly prohibiting any demon
stration on the day Of his departure for
Spain, and intmating that If these in
structions are not complied with by
him he will be held strictly accounta-
bic.
Havana. via Key West, Fla, Oct. 81
The word treason" is a word whispered
in Havana. The most sensational ru-
mors are heard. Gen. Weyler has de-
fled the Madrid government. refusing to
relinquish his command. There Is a re-
port that the offices are 10 be turned
over 10 the insurgents, which would be
virtual recognition Of independence.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
REPORT OF The MIMI.
Facts and Figures Given by Director
Preston for 1917.


Washington. Oct. 10.-The director Of
the mint has submitted to the secretary
OF the treasury his report for the fiscal
year 1897, covering the operations OF
the minis and assay Offices, together
with the statistics of foreign countries
relative To production. coinage and the
monetary condition OF each. Following
are extracts from the reports;
The value OF the gold deposited nj the
minis and assay offices during the fiscal
year 1897. cents omitted. was Sie9 l05,5OO: or
this amount So. o03 337 was original deposits
and $i2 02.l62 redcposlts
The coinage value or silver bullion re-
ceived during the year was S9.725022 OF this
amount S9,470,G23 was original deposits and
the remainder. Sl54. $685. redeposits.
The purchase OF silver bullion for sub
sldiary silver coinage. under the provisions
OF section 1885, revised statutes or the
United states, aggregated 259,2S fine
ounces costing sl7l,455.
The face value OF uncuTrent domestic
gold coin received at the mint and assay
offices was sl.025.12l: OF this amount sd22 75l
was transferred from the treasury for re-
coinage. and the remainder, &el,570 was de-
posted by individuals, the total coinage
value Of which was Sl,0i5Slf
The coin executed during the year was
as follows;
Gold 81 GlG 705
SILVER Qnlaisst..- ss..s.sss..ss.s.s+s %lteNetN4
Subsidiary otl+l W
Mlnof .,.ts,t4.. s.sss.ssssts.ts Noif9lt
At the average price Of silver for the
year the commercial ratio between gold
and silver was ! 70 31.9i at the average
price or silver FOR the year one dollar would
purchase 74i.G5 grains equivalent TO 1.5l
ounces
The net imports OF gold were Sn,G09,St,
as against SIS904.6l2 net exports for the
previous fiscal year. The net exports OF
silver were Ss2.GSGs SOS, as against $780, 25S
for the fiscal year 1896
The products Of gold and silver IN the
United States for the calendar year 1876
was. Gold, $53,08S.Q00. silver-coinage value
$4,000 230. The worlds product Of gold
and silver for the calendar year 1896 was:
iolu s.t..st.t.sssf.t.s s...t< 4sAl
Silver Commercial Naluo)........ l0a4u6, Al1
Silver coinage Value)............... 2l5,2i2 200
The coinage OF gold and silver by the
various countries Of the world, so far as
reported was:
GOA lo lfAl
SILVER s.slDo $780, ~
The director OF tho mint IN his report,
reviews the decline Of silver since 1913 and
attributes the decline TO the great increase
I'm production.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

San Francisco. Oct ~. r. The steam
ship lselgic brought MS her cargo from
China 2.235 bales Of raw silk. one Of the
largest importations of that kind Of
merchandise that has been made fol
some time. The estimated value Is
nearly Sl.Oo0,0OO. IL Is consigned over
land 20 New Jersey and Connecticut
SILK mills and will be forwarded BY spe-
ciai train ia order 70 save interest mon
cy invested
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
sERvlAN CABINET RESIGNS.

supposed 10 BE the Result of the re
turn OF EN-king Milan 20 belgrade.
Belgrade. Oct. 20. The cabinet has
resigned. II is supposed the resigna-
ton OF the ministers is connected with
the return Of Ex-King Milan to the
Seryian capital.
Milan arrived here Tuesday In COM
pany with his son, King Alexander.
This is the first visit Of the ex-king TO
the Seryian capital since his abdication
In 1889. and trouble was expected to re-
suit from Il, az the premier was said 10
have declared that he would resign il
the former king were permitted 10 re-
turn here
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
A FATAL MISTAKE
United states Marshal Tatun, or Geor-
HiR, slips ON High bridge.

United states Marshal Tatum, OF Geor-
gia, slips ON "a High bridge.
Chattanooga, Tenn. Oct. 20.-United
States Marshal Tatum was killed by
stepping from moving train Tuesday
afternoon at his home near Trenton,
Ga. lie was on the bottom step OF the
platform Of the north-bound train from
Atlnnta> ready to alight, and, thinking
the train had arrived az its destination.
stepped of. Instead OF being on the
platform, the train was slowly crossing
a high trestle over large creek. lie
was killed instantly He was one Of the
best known men IN Georgia and speaker
OF the house Of representatives Of the
state.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
FouR rRAMPs euRNEp.
Lose Their Lives IN nurning Darn I'm
Minncaotn.

Clnrkfeld, Minna Oct. 20. - Last
Thursday morning large barn belong
ing 70 Siycrt Berg. about four miles
southwest Of Ilanley Falls. this county,
was destroyed by fire. Tuesday while
workmcn were engaged in clearing
away the debris the remains OF four
human beings were found SO badly
burned That they fell TO pieces az soon
as disturbed. The victims are supposed
70 have been tramps who were sleeping
In the hnyloft. The fire was undoubt-
edly caused by the carelcssness OF tho
victims
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

ing his health During the past month
Mr.. Pullman has been ailing, but the
trouble was not sufficient to interfere
with bis business, and Monday he was
at his Office as usual.
Mr.. Pullman's fortune Is variously
estimated az from sic 900, 600 to $15, 600,
DOC lie had factories i'm many cities.
yet he had maintained practical con.
troll Of every detail 10 the very day Of his
death
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

Pittsburgh, Pa, oct. 1o.-Warden T..
S. Wright. of the Riverside peniten-
tiary, has discovered that a number Of
the convicts confined in the institution
have been manufacturing counterfeit
so cent pieces. He has unearthed the
metal from which the queer money
was made, the molds in which il was
east and The names Of several convicts
who were connected with the matter,
but as yet he has been unable to find
the man who originated and carried out
the scheme. The counterfeits are mag
niicent specimens Of the coiner's art.
The die from which they were made is
almost perfect, and the milling Of the
coins, which is the governments chief
projections OF metal money from those
who would initiate II, Is as near perfect
as IL is possible for human ingenuity
to make it, and that such coins could
be made within the walls Of the River
side penitentiary with the crude inn
plemeuts 90 be obtained by the pris-
oners is startling feature Of the
case
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
MIR. PULLMANS DEATH.
Career of the Founder of the Pal
ACC Car Company Ends.
He succumbs 90 "A Violent Attack Of
Heart DisenEe-snd Event Unex-
pected-Brief sketch of the Life
of the Millionaire.

Chicago, Oct. 2O.-George M. Pull
man. president OF the Pullman Palace
Car company. died at $3.50 o'clock
Tuesday morning, at his home, 1929
Prairie avenue. Death was sudden, and
As attributed TO heart difficulty. Mon
day night Mr.. Pullman retired at IL
o'clock, after entertaining party Of
friends at his home. At TINT time he
made no particular complaint regard
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
To Divide AInsIsn.

Unalaslsa, Sept. 20. (By the revenue
cutter Corwin to Seattle, Wash, Oct.
15.)-Lincoln territory, in all PROBABLE
fly, before the adjournment of another
congress will have been carved from
the vast domain Of Alaska. For many
months past there have been whisper
ings Of such action, and the movement
has gone so far that petitions have been
prepared for circulation in this north
ern country asking congress to create
the territory. Briefly outlined, the pro-
posed territory will embrace the Yukon
basin from the international boundary
line on the east, 10 the seacoast on the
west. The northern boundary will be
the Arctic ocean, and the southern an
irregular line from Mount ST. Elias 10 a
point about midway between the mouth
Of the Yukon and the mouth OF the
Kuskolwim.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

Washington, Oct. l5.--Mr John a.
kasson, formerly member Of the house
of representatives. from Iowa and ex-
minister TO Austria, has been appointed
special agent OF the department Of
state for the negotiation Of reciprocity
arrangements under the Dinglcy tariff
law.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
nrfuaed thc nrorrnt.

New York. oct. 16.-The Bank Of Brit
ish North America imported 100000 in
gold a few days ago, and on Friday they
sent the gold 10 the subtreasury, ask
ing for grecnbacks IN exchange. The
treasury officials declined the propo-
sition.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
Memorial AgnInst nImctnIIIsm.

London, Oct. lG.-On Friday was pre-
sented 10 Sir Michael Ilicks-Beach, the
chancellor Of the cNchequer, the me-
mortal which has been ia process Of sig
nature among the leading banking
houses and financial and mercantile en-
terpriscs IN the city Of London, and also
o copy Of the resolutions against bi-
meiallism adopted by the Canadian
Eankers' association on OctnhcrG.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
ChIcI.nsaNr Wnid n Town.

Wichita, Kan, Oct. 10. Mill Creek, a
small town ia the Chikasaw nation
east of Berwyn, / Il. was raided by "a
Chickasaw braves, who terrorized the
inhabitants. drove the merchants from
their houses aud engaged In Wild
orgy which ended in killing man
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

Havana, Oct. 16 - The police Of
Guincs. this province. have arrested and
imprisoned Senorita Blanca Ortegn, a
young woman OF distinguished family,
and Senorita Virginia Castllanos. They
are both charged with conspiring
against the government
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
CniIa It Mnr,lcr.

Nashville, Tenn, Oct. Is. - AT the
meeting 81 the American Humane so
ciety In tlris city on Thursday resolu-
tlons were adopted denouncing the
practice Of and protesting against In
oculaiion for yellow fever, calling II
fnurdcrous
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
Exnortn md Imnorts.

Washington, Oct. 16.--The treasury
statement Of the merchandise and cur
rcncy imports and exports Of the United
States during September shows the eN-
ports Of domestic merchandise to have
aggregated sos, 1850, 900, as compared
with $50, FAC, 1862 for September last year.
This brings the increase Of such ex-
ports for the last nine months over the
same period last year UP TO over $50, 000,-
600. The imports OF merchandise dur
ing September amounted TO S42.410.01s,
of which over so per cent was free OF
duty, loss in total in imports as com
pared with September, 1896, OF $780,
600. For the nine months an increase
Is shown Of s66,060,s53 The gold cx-
ports during September amounted to
S54,7s7, and the imports to $4,244,3s3.
The exports Of silver during the month
aggregated $4,572,5 0A, and the imports
SGi6.54S.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

Havana. Oct i5.-Gen. Calixto Garcia
has captured the city Of Bcquita, con-
yoy Of $50 mules with food and $4,000
in paper money. The Spanish lost 500
mon
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
Adopts America Ms ncr Homo

New York, Oct. To- EyanRclina Cossio
v Cisncros has adopted this country as
her home. She entered her declaration
OF intention TO become n citizen Of the
United States Friday afternoon. Under
the terms finer oath she has renowned
all allegiance 90 Spain
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
Flowers for Her Dead Husband.

Chester, England. Oct. 20.--The re-
mains 81 Edward Lnngtry. the hus-
band OF Lily Lnngtry, the actress, were
Inferred here Tuesday. Mrs. Langtry
sent a floral wreath 10 be deposited on
the casket. The wreath was tied with
ribbons IN turquoise and fawn. the rae
Ing colors OF "Alr Jersey" the name
under which Mrs. Langtry races her
hornes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
Ex-senator rnddocIs Drnd.

Beatrice, Neb., Oct ls.-Ex-Senator
Paddock died suddenly Of heart dis
case ~ the Paddock hotel here az one
o'clock Sunday morning.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

Springfield, o., Oct. i5.-Thursday
afternoon the FIRST Pythian home in the
world was dedicated here in the pres
cnce OF 5000 people.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

Halifax, n. S., Oct. 1S.-IIistoric Wind
sor, one OF the most beautiful towns
I'm the province, was devastated by FIRE
Sunday morning. For six hours. begin
ming shortly before three a. M. the fire,
famed by q violent northwest gale,
ragged so iicrcely that the local fire de-
partmeut was absolutely helpless TO
cope with IT, and within half an hour
after its discovery the mayor began TO
call for outside assistance. Long be-
fore noon the town had been eaten up
almost completely, the area covered by
the flames being nearly mile square,
and Of the 400 or more buildings oc-
cupying the section barely half dozen
scorchcd structures remain. Among
the buildings that escaped are the
Windsor cotton factory, Kings college.
the Anglican church, the Edgehill
school for girls and the Buifrin hotel.
The total loss lis estimated at $1,000
600. While n number OF the heaviest
losers are partially insured and some
OF them pretty well covered. the total
insurance Is calculated 20 be not more
than S500OO0 Two lives were lost,
Michael Whalen and his wife. an aged
couple, and two children Of Walter
Mosher, boy Of 10 and a girl Of nine,
were badly burned
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

ST. Johns. n. f., Oct 15.--Thc schoon-
or Bloodhound Is total wreck near
Cape Pine, on the southern part Of the
Peninsula OF Avalon. Her crew Of
secyn men persisted.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
Fcvcr Delays thc Courts.

New Orleans. Oct. ls.-The civil dis
trict courts here arc not 70 open until
the "a 81 November owing TO the prey
nlence OF fever.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
JUSTICE FIELD RETIREs. :
Has 10 his Credit thc Longest Tenn
ON the Eench.

Washington, Oct. IS. - II was an
nounced at the supreme court Thurs
day that Justice Stephen j. Field, Of
California, had notified President Me-
Kinley Of his intention 10 retire as
a member Of the court and had in
formed his colleagues OF this fact. The
members Of the court after adjourn
ment ~ four o'clock called I'm body
on the retiring justice 10 pay him their
respects. II is expected that his sue
cessor will be nominated by the presi-
dent Immediately after the converting
OF congress in December and that At
torney-General McKenna. also Of Cali
fornia. viii be named for the office.
Justice Field has been eligible for retire.
mcnt ever since November 4. 1856. when he
reached the age limit OF 20 years. IL was
on August 10 last that Justice Field broke
tho record FOR length or service on the SUI
preme bench. as II was on that day he cN-
ceedcd the term of service OF q years 8
months and days 20 the credit ~ Chief
Justice Marshall. whose service had up 10
that time been tho longest in the history
81 the court. The total length Of Justice
Fields service up 20 the time when his
retirement WIN take effect, December J..
Will be 81 years months and 20 DAYS.
Under the law Justice Field viii receive the
full salary OF an associate Justice ~ the
United States supreme court-Sl0oQQ per
year-for the remainder Of his life
Justice Field IS a remarkable man and
one OF a remarkable family. His father
was David Dudley Field. CONGREGATIONAL
minister Of New England and his mother
was Sumit Dickinson Field Ills grandfa-
Their on his fathers side was Timothy
Field, a captain IN the revolution. and his
grandfather on his mothers side was Noah
Dickinson. who served with Israel Putnam
In the French and Indian war ana also
served through the revolution The Jus
tlce IS not the only member on bis family
IN this generation TO receive distinction.
His brothers were Cyrus w Field. who
carried through 20 SUCCESS the first trans
atlantic telegraph cable; David Dudley
Field, who attained Great omlneucc as a
lawyer; Matthew w, Field, an eminent
engineer; Henry NJ. Field, who was a
distinguished clergyman, Jonathan Fold.
who was president Of the Massachusetts
state senate. and Timothy Field who was
an officer In the United States navy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23
Cnnnlinn ThnnL.nI,,np.

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. 2O.--The cabinet
has decided to appoint the 25th OF No
vember a day Of general thanksgiving
thrcugtout the dominion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

Berlin, Oct. 15.-The reichstag viii
be convened during the first week In
December.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

In recently patented automatic
change maker the coin is placed in
tubes Of the proper size, fitted with
sliding plates at the bottom which are
operated by levers 20 push the bottom
coin out when the lever is pressed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

Chattanooga, Tenn, Oct. 2O.-Look-
out mountain is 10 have a trolley rail-
road. The line win extend from Point
Park, above the Hooker battlefield, to
Lula lake, seven miles.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

Milwaukee, Oct. 20.--It Is reported
that there is a shortage in this city at
present OF 100000 tons Of coal Many
dealers are not attempting TO make
any sales AZ present prices There Is
shortage OF cars. and the conservative
dealers are afraid they will not be able
Go get coal when the cold weather sets
in.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-23

Grasses are always useful for table
decoration. In order TO have them lin
stock" az IL were, the heads should be
picked just before they are ripe and
dried in the shade. They will then keep
well without dropping the seeds.
Gen. Lew Wallace has written a new
book. consisting OF two poems, dealing
with oriental life.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-16
Low
Prices

We have a large assort-
ment of these goods, eX-
quisitely shaped and hand
somely decorated. We have
also some very pretty Parian
marble Statuettes, than which
nothing could De prettier for
a parlOr or library ornament.
These are by no means COM
mon goods and for the quail
ity the price is extremely
low.
Our stock of the ever
popular Wedgewood ware is
large enough for anyone to
select from. The articles are
specially adapted to the par
lor.