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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30
NEW wINvErlTioNs

Three Inventions That viii be OF Interest t.
Crystal Falls People
The patent business in Crystal Falls
has boen monopolzcd for sometime past
by Jose IIanson, sho hts patented some
very ingcniocr eonirivences
Mr.. llanson's mtcst invention is an
apparatus for dumping the ore from orc
cara AT the docks. Ic has succeeded IN
arranging the couttivancc so tlulta ten
wear old boy tan tlu the work thntit now
takes five men to do. The ore Is dump.
cd, the cnr cletued down md the doors
returned to place in lres time thau il
takes II, present. Mr. Hanson hns filed
his model and expects tu have his pat.
ent in a short time.
But Josie is not alone IN the patent
business oi Late. G. T.. Roberts has
been cxcrtipc the grey matter of his
brnins tn "a pupnSo that proulScs To
bring him ich rcwuid. lie has in
vented coutrivancc for the detect ion
ui stolen aud counterfeit postage stamps.
The capt hls been ~ correspondence
with the Postmstcr General for some
time aud last week be was asked to for.
ward bis plans to Washington with tue
assurance that, II hIs c"ntrivance per
formed tic work claimed for IL, the
inventor vuuld be handsomely rewnrd-
cd We Nopr that &C r." will set a
million out 81 it
Last, hut hy ~ means lnst on our
list, wc wnulj mention the cnr brtSa ~.
vented by A. w Gravet Mr.. g nvcS
wi. ia Crystal Falls lnrt wccki aUl lr
SAYS that hc will soon leive' inr D,tr"it
where he intends to complete his model
AM s,curr lis patent IL developed
tie idel oi hit bgakr while in pri-'u at
Marquette AL spent IA great deal "'
linr npnn H. H. rN.r'ets t. have il
pntcn,cd an tdoptcl 10y ~ NY 81 the
runds next spring
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30

this winter md az a result fnir wages
are being pail FOR that class OF work.
Julius k,alerschon cnme dewu from
Ncgnunec "a Monday un business con
uccted with The Crystal Fnlls mine.
Master Cltlc Henry entertained u few
young ircn,l~ lart Tuesday, the occasion
bcing his fourteenth birthday
4 druve 81 sixteen horses went
through hctr Friday from Atkinson
bound iur Mrirnpoltnn.
Mnt llu is moving into his new resi-
deuce ON tliird street lately purchased
from The Misses .rhnuiu.
BE sure and harm what ten, twenty
iye, tliy cents aud lilhr viii do hy
reading 4 Buchsol
supt. Frank scndicn 81 the Columbia
and Mansfield mines il expected humc
from Utah tomorrow.
J.N stephens, our popular meat mnn
il ia l,ri thi. week, W. hope TO hear OF
his being about soon.
A. l. .b1ins, who l. engaged at
Pamhinc FOR lIulmc. x son, is IA the city
on short vacation.
we nre under obligation 70 Hon Geo
u Crippcu idracopy Of the Michigan
Red Book ioi 1897
Absorbent crush l. tire hest thing IN
the linz. They keep il 1T The Fair only
cen cents yard.
Attorney A /. Feweling took in the
sights nt Cmnmonweat between trains
last Thursday.
New ads Parks Mercantile Company
| l.. L. johnson, A Bloch and johnson x
Nulrnbcrg.
Circnit Court Cnmmission.r Bycrs i
In the city today hearing ctse iron
Amnsa.
Prosecuting Attorney lItnly was ~
Iron River last Tuesday ou legal busi
ness.
Dan r ,ss AID vile w'rc passenger or
the train suulli last Thursday morning
Mrs. c. G. Campbell returned from
visit down the line on Thursday hast.
County Elk Brown was II Florcnc
visitor last Thursday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30
TO ENFoncE rAE GAME Law
A Deputy State Game Warden 20 be sent TO ths
Upper Penlnsrla During Deer Season.

4 pesu,y STATE Game Warden 20 be semitic the
Upper Penlasrla During Deer season.
state Game and Fish Warden thn-c
s. O.lorn IS prpuriog to enforce the law
rclntivc tn the hunting and shlppiur ui
deer this wear. ~ II was never enforced
hciorr. Tie has ordered State Deputy
l.. whitney Watkins Of Inckson to the
upper pcuin.ula topntrul Iron. Delta.
Dickinson. Gngchir, Mcuomiucc Ma
uuettc. llouchtnn and Ortonnenu rnuu-
a. during the deer season lie will lm
rrSponsiblc ior the shipment oi game cut
~ the state along the Wisconsin line ~
Menumiucc, Irmbinc. CRYSTAL Fall-
Wntersmre,. lrunwood, etc nnd viii
watch Luke Michigan md Lake super
ior.shorrs when touching them Tor lie
cnl tfout nud white ii-h ncttiue during
closrd scnsnn. lie il e. report nt Iron
Mnnntnin ~ once, nu,l will be- gone I'm
til December 3. Anuihcr deputy wi
/ lonk after the lakes IN this district dur
inr ldr nhseucc Brooklyn Exponent
Mr.. Watkins will have hcndqnnl ter
~ Iron Mountain lis district com
prises al ~ Michilnn's northern PENN
sula west nia lina drawn from Ma
duetto tu F-cnnnha lie will be assisic'
by number o' Gcpu,hs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30
ehosPeRlrY.s WAVE.

if IS ralaing orr = and Promises 70 Soon
Iise bovs Our Ankles.
luoihet wli,tl, viii lend is echoes to
ltraa the stiffness nnd TO iuiile up the
mupez 81 the people Of our city. Word
wn~ received by the local management
ni thc Dhnn Ll~t Tuesday tu sitrt up
taf mine nud while IL will lrs SOME time
lfnir mining operations ale Ia progress,
yst tie fact that work has been
stutcd al the property already,
eiNcr u- something tangible To hnlld oar
iuur hopes upon. A crew oi men are
busy ~ present getting things ready and
ns soon ~ the new smoke stack - ~
plare hn viii he started under the
boilers Tie Duuu has not been opcr-
ni,d sipudilv since lS93 when the fallure
~ the York Iron company shut u down.
HI the summer ~ 50 II WIS opcacd by
tie nuuu Mining company, u corpora
tiun of wlicn Corrigan, Mckinney x
company were the lendinsspirits. Later
in thr ycnr Ferdinand Schlesinger who
owned the Dunn IN It's pnlmy days,
got possession ol the again property and
since that time il has been 10 his haunds.
During the summer oT ! S9G the mine was
closed owing 10 the inability 81 the com
ptny 40 dispose OF the product Late ~
thc yrnr Tie sioctpile wis disposed oi
and the mine worked short time during
the winter but shut down last spring
owing to trouble with tie ite owners
and thc poor outlook The trouble hnS
been settled as stated in these columns
u ftw wrpkt, neo Ore reason why the
pcoplr az Cystm Falls build more ON
the Dunn now Than ever before u the
TACT that tie bottom Of tic miae Is to be
Thoroughly explored
But the opening Of the Dunn Is not the
only wave in The sen Of prosperity lhni
surrounds us. Appearances at tho
Columbia an go 10 show that a new
shul, utll toe started ina short time ano
ihat that property, which has beer
practically deud letter an summer, vii
/ be nu active producer nest year.
The Mansfield was never ~ better
shape and there is a continual cry iol
more ucn. Wages have been raised al
/ tbc mines about here from the exceed
inaIy los scale ol last spring 20 n mod
clutc bnsi- The Crystal Falls mine Il
surprising the uutivcs by tie way size h
/ showing up. An immense amount "
work 4. laid out IJr prosecution th'r
- lftsl l#HF4 az
"a whole aprcaranccs nre That th'
cople Of rssnl Falls viii he able t'
rnt turkey with relish Thanksgiving
day
Latter. Sup,. Bcnuctt just "phoncd'
hi. tu say that 100 men can find employ
ucnl a., ,ht Daan All kinds oi mln
Imbotcrs are wautcd.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30
MUST BE CITIZENS.

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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30
% cents

Will buy
A Dinner Pail rcnnd or square
A Cruinb Pan and Brush.
"a very useful thing for the tahle.l
A 3quart Copper bottom Tea
or Coffee Pot.
A No. 9 Steamer.
"A 4-quart covered Lunch Pail.
A 10 or l2.quart covered
Chamber Pail
A l0quart Stew Kettle with
handle.
An Iron Spider.
a doz. good table glasses.
"A blacking sot. dobber and
brush
A good sweater for boys.
An extra heavy pair men 8
socks.
A first class working suspcn-
der FOR mon.
A good pair baby shoes.
A pair fine moccasin for your
6 months old darling.
a working jumI or for men.
A yard carpet.
A lady's splendid vest or pants
A pr lady's gloves or mitts.
A boys extra heavy shirt CT
drawers sizes up To 34
A gentleman's back neck tic.
A boy, hat or cap.
A 6 foot window shade made
from the best aplque, mounted
on a irst class roller really for
use.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30
so cents

Will buy
A Child's long Cloak
A Mans extra heavy ileeced
Shirt or Drawers.
A Mans extra heavy Ovcralls.
A Mans muslin night robe.
A Mans good Winter Cap.
A Mans fancy dress shut,
a yard Henrietta II inches
wide, the best German IrOdcc'.
A yard fine all-wool Ladies
cloth. - and - inches wide, the
best German product.
a Man'l good Swca c..
A No. s tin Wash Boiler
A Copper bottom Tea Kettle.
"A li-quart Iron Kettle white
Enamel.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30
K o T. M. CASES

Two important oaes Bang Considered BY ne
satc Executive Committee
Two impnr,ant cntcs wer brought
hcInfc the executive committee ~ the \.
%. n. N. tie past week. The first was
that oi a man Who started from home in
i nnll bout sis months ngo aud hns
nnt btcn beard oi since, Ills vile fled u
claim ior his insurance.
The other case II j, ph, ,sician IN one 81
tho nuthrrn towns ~ Michigan who
nalc il llgr number Of examinations
ior the order, hlliue IN the blink SPACE
calling Tor u certain analysis without
having made the ANA sis cor calling oo
tito applicant for ilnt purpose. The acl
makes this niiense . very setiuu- matter
punishable 10y iine nnd imprisonment.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30

Just ~ wc go tu press wc lcarn OF the
suadcn death nf llrnry George, the well
known rlvocnie 81 the single tax theory
and candidate Ot the Jciirrson D IN =
ciaeg lpr mayor ~ New York. over
work during the campaign seems to have
h.cn the cnu~c. llis nm. Henry George
lr.. suceieds hln ~ candidate Tor
nm3or
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30
THE IRON MARKET.


The Cleveland Iron TRADE Reslew Resume OF
the Week in I-D1 cir.ieet
The iron ore narkcJ Shows aiI signs "t
the approaching end ot iia searou
There me leU inquiries ipt lew ptoe
phurus orcs. md IL is feporf ithtt ono
buyer Is after round block u,i are, with
little prospects that. even by shopping
arouni. the order utu lte li,ttn c.ur nf
lie octobrr ore upyrmrul lp,s pecn
ul good volume nuA tic N"yrmi"r /
statement h. i-cNpcctcl tn slaiN j. total
rlo-c up 10 / | .Ou0UlO tou- lpa lake
freight situation has mot Lyougbt Tie
hoped .iur cnnpcnsa ian o. ,c r nen.
Rates have rcmdurlHUtnut f titu.h
Oriolwr aud iu thc past w,lk tctY little
businc-s hus been offered lia,u, E-cnnnbi
aud the heul ~ Lake Slpfi3r though
tonnnre j. nuw heius ~uusht iur Mus
quctte one ore ~ ppcr- iu gilter1l hNt
little more one to conc down aud tie
November irriubt mnrk,t wl hr nnp'
ported almost cniircy Us glin end
coal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30

Ro,lgm, ION ftem tho salc mndr from
jhr toss ier..ra 10 lhe nnnuil Tx -i,l. IN
n.cnrt, lSD Lnt inNr- ~ 1924 or
plur traiie Bri-i VI. iua,lr go Or before
hcrm itb, lSJi ehe,ltr tho sale
wiz mrl t,all injnldua "r the les
rUiiupn lgi ~ Tie Sta Redemption
uinuy clauu r,,1Nni. t',her hy the
equity tf.rtrei- ~ th'- del art
iruH i ,ms ln,a dat onnnd liter
p.crnlrt q lslt ~ lnnd- bid "a the
-tniHni tIic trx sn.c ~ h,ecinber 1896,
uud uof urnel hiufe TINT tate,
lsvHus e mml nnd rnhirct 10
sale suii ad lands -rll in indi-
vhhmt. at-usl -alr viii b. dee'led on
surard.t tlua..cr ~, the cetiiiirnie II
sai,
Rose ~ u PIX
AtiiiuI General
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30
MONEY!?
COME INTO OUR
STORE AND
TEST III
10 cents

Will buy
A fine China Cup or Saucer
A yard OF the very best Out
ing Flannel.
A 10 quart Tin Pail.
A Child's Vest or Pants.
A pair Of all wool Child 5
Hose.
A Flour Sitter.
Bread Paus ia the following
sizes: 9xl1, 0Xl7, l0xl6 and
l0xlS.
A. 1 on , quart Stew Kettle.
A Dish Pan.
A Cullander.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30
/ dollar

Will buy
A good heavy working shoe
for mcn.
A lady's extra good slipper.
A mans all WOOL sweater
A mans extra heavy german
socks.
A pair good buckskin mitis or
gloves
A i5x20 Smyrna rug
A lady's dark fall wrapper
A pair boys long pants up TO
30.
A child's knee Pants suit.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30

This paper hn~ been awarded me
printing ui the delinquent tax list Tor
the county ui Iron.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30
Hz

The above prices are good for
the following week only.
Respectfully soliciting a share
of your valuable patronage.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-10-30
EoscIE u PIX
Nsliiui General

-, 90 y,ur suD ei.t,,n 10 TIE oIA-
MoNp pnpL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16

the University; the Faculty OF the Vir-
ginia Military Institute, Alumni and
students that had been gathering on the
campus for two hours, formed into a line
and marched into the chapel in the order
above named.
THE CEREMONIES.
The ceremonies were opened with a pray
er by Rev Dr Henry Jones. Judge VIII
liam Mclaughlin, rector OF the Cniver'
sity. then made an address, giving
short sketch OF the history OF the Uni
versity, naming all Of It's presidents with
a short sketch Of some Of the most dis
tinguished. lie then introduced Dr.
Henry Alexander White. who read many
letters from distinguished gentlemen
expressing their regret al not being able
20 attend the ceremonies, and congratu-
lating the University on the success Of
getting such man as William L. VIII
son as president.
Among others may be mentioned letters
from Hon. Grover Cleveland, Hon. John
W. Daniel Hon. Joseph Tracy Of New
York; president Of the University or
South Carolina: President Johnson. Of
Tulane University: the President Of the
University Of New York: President Pat
ton. OF Princeton University; George /.
Chambers, OF Oregon: James IT. Logan.
OF West virginia: Chancellor N the
western University, OF Pennsylvania; Dr
Warfeld. president Of Lafayette Col
lege. and Judge Harmon, late Attorney
General.
THE OPENING ADDRESS.
Judge William Mclaughlin then intro
duced Rev. Henry c.. Cameron. ID D.. OF
Princeton University. who represented
President Patton. and who made the
opening address Dr. Cameron began by
expressing regrets that II was necessary
for him TO represent DR.. Patton as he
had hoped ne would be there IN person.
Hereviewed the lives OF the three greatest
Presidents OF the University. William
Graham and the two Lees He. IN speak
~ Princeton. said there was one thing
no could say was peculiar 10 that Uni
versity. and that was that she was the
mother OF many institutions Of learning;
that there was a triple tie between
Princeton and Washington and Lee Uni
versity The first OF which was tho NUT
ual connection Of Washington 10 both
institutions; that Lighthouse Harry Lee.
the father 10 two Of Washington and
Lees most distinguished presidents. was
educated at Princeton and that many OF
the professors of Washington and Lee
University were educated al Princeton.
He expressed tha warmest feeling Of
friendship OF Princeton University 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16

Washington and Lee, and closed by con-
graduating washington and Lee on
having made such a wise choice IN select
ing Hon. William L. Wilson as its future
president.
CHANCELLOR KIRKLAND.
Judge Mclaughlin then introduced
James II. Kirkland, IL. D.. chancellor OF
Vanderbilt University who began as fol-
lows:
'Afr. President: esteem Il a great privi-
leee to share in the festivities OF this
hour. and 10 bring you greetings from
your sister institutions OF the South and
West The Importance Of this occasion IS
felt throughout our whole country, and
TO many Others besides the audience here
gathered is this time OF rejoicing With
this hour a new chapter OF history begins
for Washington and Lee University. and
I may add my belief that a new day
dawns FOR Southern education. / cOngrat-
late Won Mr. President that it is az your
feet that all this homage is laid.
Coming as / do from an institution that
has hardly lived out its first quarter Of a
century. "a feeling OF reverence comes over
me as I stand amid surroundings so rich
I'm suggestion and inspiration. And yet,
IN this hour. We look TO the future. not the
past. Great ass Is the work which has
been done here I'm the years gone by. the
work Of the future must Doe greater Ira
dltions. sentiments. historical association
must be turned into active, living forces.
The past must be ever with MS. con-
trolling guiding. inspiring to larger
present The rich heritage Of washing
ton and Lee University viii. / am sure.
never be used 30 foster pride and indlf-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16
rnr FrAKruL DRolanE
wells Go Dry aud the Iailroads Trouble
10 get Water for Steam.

wells Go Dry aud the RAILROADS Troubled
90 get water for Steam.
BON AIR, Sept H-special.-Three
weeks to-day, and not a drop Of rain. The
drought is becoming alarming. IL is one
of the longest dry spells ever known In
this community, and 90 add TO the pre-
vaillng discomfort the mercury has been
lowering around the Tooth degree almost
every day OF the time.
A number Of the wells around here have
gone dry. and the water in most Of the
others IS getting very low The pond from
which tho water IS gotten 10 flll the rail-
road tank az this place has yielded It's
last drop of water and other arrange
ments are being devised TO get supply
for the engines.
Even the stream nearby which bears the
classic name OF Powhite creek Is so low
as 10 be unnavigable except by the small
boy with his miniature boat Of pine bark.
But notwithstanding all this the season
IS remarkably healthy. The leading ply
sician In this community informed me to-
day that there was not a severe case Of
sickness in all his practice and that he
has had only two cases Of typhoid fever
thise year. This Is a remarkable record
OF which few communities can boast.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16

Production per pound, coal, 4 el-ico cubic
feet
Average Illuminating power, IS el-loo
candles.
Number Of Retorts IN use. 3d. ..
Average make per day for Retort hzez
Amount Of coke made per ton Of coal
coke used in Retort house 1000 bush
Coal used at station Engine, II 2oo-22io
tons.
limo uscd ln publication. 20 bushels
Amount OF Coke sold. 1928 bushels.
Amount OF lime sold. l38 bushels
Amount OF tar sold, lsO barrels -.,.,o.
Receipts for Coke and other arucies
Cost of gas IN holder, SEQ.
Cost Of distributing gas. 10.
Probable amount required Tor neNb
ro0nths pay roll. $500.
After ordering the pay roll and biiiS 10
De paid the committee aql9uInte'
FIRST MARKET MATTEtS.
Tho Committee on First Market met "t
10 O'Clock Yesterday morning there heins
proeenf Nosers. John NJ. King iaI-
rclson. Tanner. and Smith.
,rho clerk reported the receipts OF lne
market tor the month of August TO nave
Messrs Tanner and Smith were ap-
nointcd committee TO purchase "a market
hose. .-- -..., o,5crod 20
81, noia and the committee adlourneq.
,r1'a CoRs.,ittcc ON Grounds ana lulIo-
,,,re V.'u vnoot tonight 40 $3.50 O'Clock.
lSerAp meeting Of the Water ON
,oit. q q Uco held at the CITY li"H TO-
nehE Al pa9 clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16

No Original Packages for the Railroads OF
south Carolina.


south Crrolina.
COLUMBIA. S. c.. Sept. 15.-soon after
the openlng OF the Original package
agencies i'm this State under Judge
simonton's ruling on its interstate com
merce features and the defining or am
original package as any package received
for ehiDment by common carrier, lJ was
hinted the railroads would dcclluc 10
handle the goods. Two weeks ago GOV.
Fuorbee held a long conference WIN tne
traffic managers Of the Southern ana Al
lpntic Coast Line systems lt was uhoer-
stood pressure of some kind was pelnE
brought TO bear on the roads 20 save the
dispensary. but liquor continued TO pour
into tho state by carloads, the Dolllea
racked loosely in sawdust.
Yesterday the Southern ana coast llhe
announced they would not receive fuch
Goods FOR transportation hereafter. haN-
ing decided that spirituous or malt liquors
I'm bottles. when not packed IN cases or
casks. are not I'm proper shipping condl-
fion. and that the usual form OF release
viii not relieve the company from Hablh-
Nv I'm case Of damage by Wreckage. NO
tice is hereby given that on ana atter
September rs. 1897, shipments OF spirituous
or malt liquors I'm glass. loose, not pack
"a in cases. kegs. or casks. VIII not be ac-
coDfod bv these companies for transpor-
tafi0n. Tho only other interstate lines
are the South Carolina and Georgia and
tho Florida Central and Peninsular
Thev have not acted, and the dispensary
people are jubIlant, considering this
staggering blow 20 competition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-16

gether at Seymour. Ind. twenty years
ago and the Meyer gang, three In number
were strung up together at Shoals. Ind.
twelve years ago. There have been nu-
mer0us lynchings Of one at O. time. but
the 'job lot' of five to-day breaks the
record.
That an unusual state Of feeling existed
IS shown by the determination Of the
mob which led 10 10 the ferocity Of first
killing the men In the jail and then drag
gng the living and dead together and
hanging them 20 the same tree. II is
notable. too. that no outrage that usually
arouses q mOb's vengeance-no murder
was charged against the victims-but their
death was decreed because of long and
exasperating rObberies. some Of which
were accompanied by torture OF victims.
The excitement of the day was not
lessened by the supposed hints that more
objects Of the peoples wrath would be
made to suffer IN the same way
HAD SUFFERED LONG.
OsGOODE, IND. Sept. 15.-In conse-
quence Of numerous depredati0ns. rob-
berries. etc, the people OF Ripley county.
nd, have taken into their own hands
and me'ed ont 10 the perpetrators a pun
ishment greater than provided for by the
Jaw Five men, who have been a terror
I'D N|A" NNNAaf|lIn NN kisAr county mex fuaIf
d1ath at their hands to-day. Stout ropes
not over six feet On length. had served 10
send each 10 his eternity and their feot
wore hut a few inches from the ground
Versailles g. a town of s00 people. n -
one NJ me oldest IN the state. and al-
though % is five miles from a railway
station and has no te'egranhic comnnuni-
cation with the outside world. It IS stiu
the county seat
For four or five years and even longer
the farmers of the county have been the
victims N a lawless gang.
Farmers would come into the town
with a bunch OF cattle or load OF farm
ing products and the next morning thew
would be found along the roadside suffer
ing from n wound and minus the pro-
coeds OF their sale. old German farm
ers have been visited and both men and
women have been subjected 20 tortures
Aged German women have been forced
10 stand upOn a red hot stove I'm an ef-
fort 10 compel them 20 disclose the hiding
nlace OF some treasure IN the house These
depredations have continued unceasing-
lv Arrests have been made but the
guilty parties had covered up their law
lessness and II was seldom thar convic-
tion followed During the past week
rohheres had increased alarmingly
THE ARRESTS.
on last Saturday word was received