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Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1897-06-25

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Echo DE L'OUEsT,
Minneapolis, MINI
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1897-06-25

Toutes correspondances doivent
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responsible.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1897-06-25
Combes; Charles T. Soniat. Fer
nand Claiborne ct quelques autres
don't les noms m'ttchannant.

NAOAO " NoN0
L'Athene pr6sente chaoue an
nee DIES mtdailles aux cloves DIES
"High Schools" qui SO distin-
guent le plus dams l'6tuae du fran
Gals ct les medailles. cette aimee,
ont 6t6 gagn6es par les 6leves sui
wants, dc nos trois High Schools.
M cDonough's High School, W.
James Fernon; McDonough High
School No l, files, Mile ERIN
Sherrard. Nc Donough High
School No 2, files, Mile Blanche
Pouch.
J'ai oubli6 de mentionner plus
haut, que le Professeur a recu la
Croix de la Legion d'Honneur du
President de France, pour les
grands services rendus par lui. q
la lapgue ~francaise en- Louisiana
NIX
A la convention du Interr alto
nal League Of Press Clubs, M. J
L6veque, du N. O. Picayune ct
secr6taire du N. O. Press Club, a
etc elu un DIES membres du comite
ex6cutif de cette association. La
prochaine convention annuelle sc
tiendra a la Nouvelle Orleans pen
dant la semaine du carnival.
Dams l'espace de deux semaines,
la Nouvelle Orleans, grace d SOS
grands avantages, a r6ussi q sc
procurer auatre grandes conven-
tions pour 1898: lie Brotherhood
of Locomotive Tra1nmen; les Ho-
tel Men; la international League
of Press Clubs ct le Western Edl-
torial Federation, ct scion toute
probabilit6 nous aurons aussi la
grande convention DIES Elks OF
plusieurs autres. Toutes ces con
vent1ous SO r6uniront vers l'6po-
que du carnival, CO qui aJoutera
beaucoup au nombre immense de-
trangers qui vjsitent la Crescent
City" vers cette epoque.
4fx
Notre distingu6 concitoyen, M.
Chas Janvier, president du Sun
Mutual Insurance Co., a 6t9 nom
me- membre du comit6 darb1tra-
ton du Southeastern Tariff Asso-
citation, par le president de cette
association NJ. Upper. M. Jan
vier, outre la presidence de la
plus grande compagn1e d'assuran-
CO du Sud, a aussi l'agence de plu-
sieurs grandes compagnies d'assu-
rance am6ricalnes ct anglalses. Ii
est aussi directeur du Canal Bank
ct un des trustees de la grande
Universit6 Tulane. NJ. Janvier est
aussi president du Citizens Lea
que, le grand parti de r6torme
municipale, qui remporta une 81
grande victoire a la derniere cleo
ton municlpale en- avril 1896, ell
SAINT 80 de leurs candidats, u un
total de IS par DIES majorit s ecra-
santes. M. Janvier est auss1 I'm
des abonnfs reguliers de notre
Opera Francais. membre du Pick
wick ct Boston Clubs, ct fut 10 roi
du carnival en- 1896.
XIV
Mile Josephine Cottraux, une
de nos Franco oujs1anaise ct FL
le du Gen Etienne P. Cottraux dc
IEtat Major du gouv, Foster, a
6t6 choisie CONNIE sponsor" de
la Louisiana, a la grande reunion
des Veterans Conf6der6s a PExpo-
de Nashville. Mile Cottraux
a e;6 une des reines de notre car
naval il y a quelques ann6es. Les
demoiselles d'honneur sont: Mile
Odette, Ellis, Helene McGlo1n,
Louise Broussart, Lydia Sitman,
Goo4t Of Mania MiI1or
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1897-06-25

L'eau st Leon guerit indiges-
ton. S. J. Richardson, Agent, 30
90 Rue Sud-. a@a
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1897-06-25
en- FIaneHes.

VeDte a prix de rabais de Fla.
nelles Ecvssaises Tennis ct Shir.
ting, choix de nouveaux patrons,
qua:it6 vendue Requirement. 35c
ct 500 a Csc ia verge.
Flanelles Import6es Madras ct
Shifting Ecossais de 80, pour
5c la verge.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1897-06-25

Robe pour danes, en- batiste on
cotton, cou carr6 on haut. richie
ment garnie de broderie ct entire
deux, a $50.
Robe empire pour danes, deux
ranges d'entre-deux traversant lie
devant, large col marin garni de
broderie. q $1.OO.
Robe Bishop pour danes, la
meilleure batiste, cou carr6, gar
ME do broderie, cou ct manches
fms de rubas, larges manches ct
extra-large 1upe.
Un beau lot dc cache corset,
grandeurs 80, 38 ct 40 settlement;
lis valent 69c a ST.. Votre choix a
Csc.
Ce qui 6tait $l.25 ct $l.75, a75c
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Erho de l@nest
MINNEAPOLIS, 25 JUN 1897

L'ECHo DR. L'OUBsT nest pas respon
able des id6es CT opinions emlses par
correspondents.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1897-06-25

Cotton jaime Peerless l.. L. fin
ct uni, une vgerge de largeur, la
vge, DC.
Cotton blanc, une verge de lar
geur, la verge, SC.
Cotton blanc Dover. APP de lar
geur. pour tale d~'oreiller, la vge Sc
Toile Gree Mosaique, pour ia
BILE, l3vge de largeur, Ia meilleure
qualit6, la vge l5c.
PaIetots ct Costumes
Nous ferons a votre commando
speoiale ayec n'lmporte quelle
6totfe a robe de 81 que gous choi-
sirsz dams notre d6partement de-
totes 4 robes, une bonne jupe ia
con taiIIeur. evec doublure de Csc
ct meillerre bordure en- velour,
pour Sc Vous No pouvsz avoir
une parvllle ]upe d moins de $40.
Environs 20 modes de peignoirs
rour DANES, couleurs c%laires ct
fonc6es, large ]upe, q 79c cha
que pour IN peignoir co1tant re.
guli4remant $L.25.
Ne manquez pas de demander
T. Fl. ROY qui SO fera I'm plaisir
de vous servir.
Evening star., 1897-04-05
FOR RENT-JoHN L. WEAVER,

FOR RENT -SoITHwEST-
1908 f. ar. mi. -. $50 30 1891 II T. 5r..... 81 30
s25i2 +. Or, mi. Is 80 30s VI r. 4r........T 80
1926 Union Or. .13 30 l1s VI, Or. s 30
ajs-?l4 LIST. 334 ID. W, y33 Liberty st. to white
or SN-'to itar mo.
f'f L. .vo ptr "
mh3o6t 3o6 7th sw.
Evening star., 1897-04-05
PROPOSALS.

FOR WINDOW SHADEs.-OFFICE
OF the Superintendent, Building for the Library
Of Congress, Washington. D. G.. March 30, 1851
putting In place complete. the 5ll window shades
for the Building for the Library Of Congress in
TWO O'CLOCK p: n. ON TUEsDAY, THE
THIRTEENTH DAY OF April. 1897. and then
tions and blank forms Of proposal may be OBJ
tained application to this once. BERNARD
B. GREEN, Superintendent. mhS1, ,ap2, s, ,9&12
Evening star., 1897-04-05
FOR RENT-HOUSES.
UNFURNIsHED.

FOR RENT - BARGAIN - 522 SPRUCE ST :
rooms and batn in perfect rcpa'r: x22 30. open
for inspection daily. q. T.. BANtS. l4th aud q
ans 1t
Evening star., 1897-04-05

FOR RENT-19 ST. NV; GROOM HOUSE; N
good repair, rent reduced To Sii 80 very cheap.
tIlAS. 4. BANES. IAN and g sts apa-.2t
Evening star., 1897-04-05

FOR RENT-3aO f1M ST: SIX ROOMS AND
bath: front and bs,k yard: Ia perfect r,Iair.
oIen daily. CHAs f. BANEs, lsth and q -ts.
aIS-3t
Evening star., 1897-04-05
WANTED-ROOMS. W

WANTED-A GENTLEMAN OFFICIALLY AND
permanently connected with Congress desires nice
room and breakfast. south southeast exposure:
terms Address MAJOR. Star Office. IT.
WANTED 3 JNFI-RNISHFD ROOMS SI-PTAHI,E
for light Housekeeping. 2 I'm family: state Lra-
tion and price. Address Careful HOUSE
kEkPINf;. S;Hr Office alS-2t.
WANTED -ROoMS-A DAILY DEMAND FOR
rooms, Eats and Eouses. Let YOURS.
WHEAT. SUTER X MEADE,
taIC 1905 I'd. ave. NV
Evening star., 1897-04-05
Observation-Disclosures

FOR RENr-RF.MINGTON TYPEWRrrERS AT THE
LEXINGTON OFFICE; modern machine; perfect
condition guaranteed; with stand delivered free
in city; month applies on purchase Of new
when directly following tai.
WYCKOFF. SEAMANS & BENEDICT
de19-u Cor. Sth and sts. NV.
Evening star., 1897-04-05
FOR RENT-FLATS.

FOR RENT -CoMpIRsTTa.Y FURNISHED FLAT AT
the Luzon. 25th and Pa. ave-; and b.: ele-
vator; gas range: references required: rent only
SIS mo- Apply to r. W McIEYNOIIS 1921
G st. ap3-3t'
Evening star., 1897-04-05
WANTED-HOUSES.

NANTED-To KNOW OF HOUSE FOR SALE AT
$500 to 5000 In this city. with terms Address
by letter. X E. Star Office IL
WANTED -RESf'UNSfBIE FAMILY. = ADcLTS,
will Tx" care Il h"use during summer for use of
two Address Box So Star Office 1t.
WANTED -HOCSES-I AN HAVING A GREAT
demand FOR houses this spring and the of
Property VIII nnd 1t greatly TO their interest 10
consult With me: nnOst successful in
ap5-3t H. NJ MARTIN. 1915 Pa. ave. NV
WANTED WANT SMALL 5 AND GROOM
houses In East Washington for cash; no deiy If
price is correct JOHN +. DONOHUE 3ns East
Capitol 81. mh:0-ets
WANTED-lF iOU HAVE VACANT HOUSES WE
can secure y0u good tenants cor them
NE have customers 10 buy modern houses
RALPH W LEE Go6 1ith CPhone 2049)
uh26tf
Evening star., 1897-04-05

FOR EXCHANGE-ABOUT q 900 so FT. LAND
near Lincoln Park for houses. Apply
nh2O-1ct CHARLES EARLY 6l6 14th at NV
acres Of land, LOCO pear trees 900 grape vines
variety Of other fruits; miles from Capitol.
For particulars see OWNER, 1I1S N. Y ave-
mhl3-2Ote
Evening star., 1897-04-05

FOR RENT-TWO BEAUTIFUL NEW HOUSES.
near Dupont circle; Is feet front; steam heat;
all mod. imps.; Tiled baths. stone and bufi brick
fronts: one at $66 month; one at $50 month
Apply CHARLES EARLY. 615 18th st. NV.
mh27-1&t
Evening star., 1897-04-05

WANTED-IN THE COUNTRY, FOR THE SUM.
mer, by a lady. room and breakfast; easy access
good shade; no children; references exchanged
state terms, &c. Address Box 81, Star Office
ap3-3t"
Evening star., 1897-04-05

FOR RENT
l+55 Mass av.15r.slO 90
lsisWyoming av.l6r65.uD
92i Mass nv NV. Or. In.oo
2oo y Y NV NV. Tor. - 90
sol X NV, st&dw, ,sr.35 90
ia 18th sw. lar. $500
3ol9 Cambridge. 9r-2s 90
715 II | ay, Or. 300
mh21-tf GASilf
Evening star., 1897-04-05
FOR RENT-HOUSES.
FURNISHED,

FOR RENr-M.HiANTI,Y FURNISHED HOUSE.
IL rooms and 2-story brick stable, facing new
library, on B ST. Sc; rent only $50: nice home
ROLAND C. BOOTH, cor. 10th and G n .ap5- ST.
FOR RENT-$50 MONTH FOR BEAUTIFULLY
furnished S-room house; $35 will he taken out in
board or possession whole house given. Apply
1ToS s st. nv. ap3-sts
FOR RENT-CORNER IiTH AND ROANOKE
tCol. Hts), beautiful home: suitable for enter
tanning; Il rs, baths; will furnish TO suit ten
ant or rent unfurnished. c. +. NORMENT. Cen
trail Nat. Bank, after pm. at the Portland.
ap3-3ts
FOR RENT-VT. AVE. NEAR IOWA CIRCLE,
very comfortable large. furnished residence: will
lease for summer or longer; rent reasonable.
ap373t LATIMER & NESBTr. 1921 q st.
Evening star., 1897-04-05

AT RAMSAY'SC
YOUR WATCH CLEANED. 81. 90
WATCH MAINHPRING, 800
ALL WORK WARRANTED ONE YEAR
mh36d 121 y ST. NV.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-09
BIG FLOODS.


St. Louis. Jan. S.-The rise in the
Mississippi river continues at the rate
OF nearly an inch per hour. md at nine
o'clock Wednesday morning the gauge
at the foot of Market street registered
% feet 6 inches. So tar over $4,000 feet
OF lumber has been washed away and
considerable damage has been done TO
cotton and other goods stored along
the leyee. River men predict that the
flood will 60 as high AS % feet. aud II
is feared an Immense loss of property
will result.
Reports received from northwestern
Missouri show that great bardships
have occurred To people living along
the river banks. On Salt river. near
Louisville. Mo-. the prairie lands are i'm
unoated to the depth of two feet. and
eco people passed Monday night in ter
ror and hardship. some IN trees, others
on the roofs of their cabins. while many
were huddled together with their be
longings on strips of land not yet
reached by the water, and there re-
NAMED in the bitter cold until dayl
when they were rescued from their po
sition by the aid of slSitrs and RATS.
The steamer Pike. sent 10 the scene OF
distress on Salt river. returned 10 Louis
Vile at midnight with about 60 unfor-
tLnatcs. men. women and children, all
in n destitute condition. after ter
rible experience with cold aud expos
ure. and in several instances from hun.
ger. They are being cared for by the
authorities. Wednesday further eff
forts were beng made TO rescue those
who could not be located in the dark
ness Tuesday night.
In southwestern and western Mis-
souri, the floods continue. and near
Richmond. Mo-. the Gasconade river has
broken the record. registering two feet
higher than ever known before. Two
steel bridges between Richmond and
Waynesville have been swept away.
and the damage to farms along the
river will reach many thousands Of dol
lars. The Osage river aud Dryglaize
creek, in Camden county. have also done
great damage and the residents OF Linn
creek. county seat Of Camden county.
and the farmers along the Usage have
been compelled To desert their homes
and seek safety in the hilltops. As all
communication from that section of
country is entirely cut or il is impossl.
hle TO give an accHrutc report Of the loss
cf property. Ii is feared lives have been
lest. and il is known hundreds Of head
Of cattle have been drowned.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-09
LATER.

Bills were passed in the United States
senate on the 9th to amend the timber
CULTURE law and for the appointment by
breyet OF active or retired officers of the
army. The bill providing free home
stcads for bona fide settlers on public
lands acquired from the Indians was
debated at length. Senator Call spoke
on Cuba. In the house the Loud bill to
amend the law relating to second-class
mail matter was passed by vote Of
IA 10 lO5. A resolution was adopted
asking information of the several de-
partments relative To the administra-
ton OF the civil service law.
The Brighton elevator at New Brigh-
ton. Mimi, was burned, the loss being
100000.
The home of Mrs Mary +. Lease, the
famous lecturer and political agitator,
was sold under the sheriff's hammer
at Wichita, Kan, TO satisfy mort
gage.
The residence OF Rev NJ L. Jones,
near Pickins, S. c.. was destroyed 10y
FIRE, and his son Ebert and daughter
Mary persisted ia the flames.
The Missouri legislature convened az
jefferson City and the Colorado legis-
lature met az Denver.
The steamship Bclgique. bound from
Antwerp for Bnyonne, France, was
wrecked on Catshcad rock and IS OF
the is persons ON board were drowned.
Gov. David NJ. Clough began his sec
ond term as executive head OF Mime
sofa. He was inaugurated before the
Legislature IN joint session.
Five young men who comprise a gang
OF the most daring bank swindlers and
forgers that has operated In this coun-
try in 20 years were captured in Chi
cago.
Ole Della. who resides six miles south
OF Babcock, Wis. Loot his house by
fire and three children. the oldest five
years OF age, were burned 10 death.
Floods In the rivers in southwestern
and western Missouri have caused great
damage to property and the loss of some
lives.
The farm residence OF William
Belhke was burned nj Newton. Wis.
and four children, the eldest "a years
old. persisted in the flames.
The Ursuline convent az Robcrval.
Quebec. was destroyed by fire and seven
nuns were burned 10 death.
The Illinois legislature convened No
and Edward c. Curtis, 81
kankakcc s0unty. was elected speaker
of the house. The last message Of Gov.
Altgeld WA then read before both
branches.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-09
CLEMENcY SHOWN.
Gov. AltgeId Reduces Sentence OF tne
1Ieadowcrost Brothers.

Gov. Altgeid Reduces Sentence OF the
Meadowcrost Brothers.
Springfield, ILL.,. San. toy. Alt
geld commuied the sentence Of Charles
i. and Frank n. Meadowcroft. convicted
Of receiving deposits up TO the time
their bank in Chicago was placed i'm the
hands OF receiver. from one year I'm
the penitentiary to 60 days in jail En-
ecutive clemency was recommended by
Judge Brentano. the trial Judge. and ex-
States Attorney Kern.
frank r. and Charles j. Meadowcroft
were private bankers doing business In
Chicago In 1893 when they failed. Their
father. now dead, started the institu-
tion. which was large one. but after rum
ming II for 3h months the sons discovered
II was insolvcnt. II had been In that condi-
tion for a long time They received de-
posts right up 20 the eve OF the receiver
ship. and depositors caused their arrest
on the charge that they had received
money after they knew themselves TO be
insolvcnt. The brothers were sentenced
10 pay fine OF SIS and serve year IN the
penitentary. The supreme court affirmed
the judgment and the case was appealed 10
the United States supreme court. where II
is pending. The brothers are at liberty
under $4,000 bond and they may decide To
wait for a favorable decision from Wash
fnrfnn
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-09
mcKlnley starts a mig rraln.

Silver Springs, n. u, Jan. THE
largest salt train ever made mp left the
salt mines Wednesday on the touch OF a
button by Prcsident-clcct Mckinley.
The train consisted OF iG2 ears. aggre-
eating 5,54O,OOO pounds OF salt. The
train. as a whole. was more than iH
miles In length. but for convenience
was divided into three sections, ench
section drawn 10y two engines. An cleo
trical arrangement TO open the throttle
was placed ON all six engines. A spe-
cinl wire was run TO Canton. When
President-elect Mckinley pressed the
button the engines started simultan-
eously.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-09
CAPTURED.
ouintctto OF Bold swindIers Arrested In
Chicago.


Chicago. Jan. imprisoned in the
Woodlawn police station are five young
men who comprise gang of the most
daring bank swindlers and forgers that
has operated in this country in 20 years.
Over a score OF Chicago business men
have been made the victims OF the
swindlers, and the banks OF this city,
as well as OF st. Louis. Burlington, Ia;
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and number OF
other towns, have lost by their opera
tions over 100000 within the past year.
The prisoners are: Arthur l.. Foreman,
alias Howard Il. Stone: Elmer Russell,
Eddie l.. Root. alias O'Rourke; Charles
McCuen, William Bert.
Among the victims OF the gang in
this city are: Gustavus Il. Swift, the
packer; ii. n. IIiginbotham, Andrew
McNally, i. c. Wachsmuth, frost Bros,
whisky dealers: J. S. Shearer q Co.,
Weiskopp &, Co., Leroy Payne, the In
tcrnational bank, the First national
bank, the Northern trust and saw
ngs bank. National live stock bank.
Numerous other persons in the city
have been swindlcd. but in all cases
The amounts involved are small. Not
one OF the prisoners is over % years old.
and all are OF a gentlemanly appear
ance. Their plan was TO write letters
10 business men. and upon receiving an
swers to forge the genuine signatures.
In most eases the cheeks presented Sc
cured prompt returns OF cash.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-09
EoREIGN.

Archbishop Fabre, the head OF the
Roman Catholic archdiocese of Mon
treal. died at the age of 60 years.
The Spanish premier, Senior Canovas
del Castillo. in Madrid, says that Spain
will not accept Intervention in Cuba
nor Introduce reforms ia that island SO
long as the rebellion Is not confined To
the eastern provinces.
Gen. Iiuis Rivera, who succeeded An
tonic Maceo at the head of the patriot
forces in the province of Pinar del lilo,
Cuba, is reported as having died from
wounds
Fire In the Santa Gertrusi mine at
Pachuca, Mexico, caused the death OF
II persons
The French coasting steamer Dcax
Freres foundercd in the English chan
mel and her crew of 10 men were
drowned.
A battle was fought in the Philippine
islands at Bulacan. resulting In the de-
feat OF the Insurgents, OF whom 5000
were killed. or the Spaniards. 25 were
killed.
A severe earthquake shock was felt
at Ottawa, Ont.
A landslide AT 81. Anna Pelago, Italy,
wrecked 1872 buildings and left hundreds
Of persons homeless.
AT Acapulco, Mexico, an earthquake
shock destroyed several houses and
three persons were injured by falling
walls.
The emperor OF Germany has issued
decree against duels among army OIL
GERS.
Sir Joseph dickson, ex-president OF
the Grand Trunk railway, died in Mon
treal
The wholesale dry goods house Of Me-
Master d CO., one of the oldest in To-
ronto. Can, failed for 5000.
Gen. Gomez captured Cieba de Avila
In n fight. and took 145 Spanish pris-
oners and put them TO death. He said
that as the Spaniards had refused TO
agree TO conduct a humane war, il was
now an eye for an eye and tooth for
a tooth.
The steamer Dauntless landed IN
Cuba cargo OF arms and ammunition
for the insurgents.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-09
FOREIGN PlcKlNes.

Copenhagen is TO have an elevated
railroad running along the shore from
the city 10 the woods at CharlotteHund.
The motive power will be electricity or
compressed air.
Sweden will send an expedition to
KONG Karl's Land. east OF Spitzbergen,
aext summer. which will also explore
the other islands and the undiscovered
region between Spitzbcrgen and Franz
Josef Land. Last years rush 90 Spltz-
bergen shows that the difficulties OF
such an expedition are little more than
those OF summer cruise.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-09
THROWN AT THE WOMEN.

When woman gets an idea that
man has been disappointed in love she
always tries to look sad and sympn-
thetic when she gets him alone.--N. Y
Press.
A woman never makes so many ex-
cuses to company for the looks of the
house as she does just after she has
spent two whole days getting IL ready.
IN. Y. Press.
A woman thinks that she has excel
lent taste IL she admires anything in a
store window and finds upon inquiry
afterward that the price is high.-Atch-
ison Globe.
Judge Ito couple sentenced for fight
ing)-"lIave you anything to say?"
Male Defendant-"I would like to have
my wife commence her term in prison
after 1 am released. German Elk
change.
The Washington female physician
who willed that her body should be dis
sccted by feminine medical students be-
slowed high favor upon her sex and
showed n desire to crafty the passion
every woman has TO pick another
woman to pieces.-St. Louis Republic.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-09
SLAIN IN CUBA.
Tx Congressman Dougherty. OF Florida.
Known To lie Dead.

Dalton. Ca, Jan. There can be no
doubt that Charles Dougherty, ex-con-
grcssman from the Second district Of
Florida, has been slain i'm Cuba. Re
ports have been published from Cuba
about the killing there OF one Charles
Dougherty, an American citizen, who
was identified by an autograph upon a
gold watch found upon his person. Mr..
Dougherty was born near this place and
grew TO manhood here, when he removed
to Florida and was elected TO congress
within three years. At the end of his
congressional service he returned to his
old home. leaving there last July, since
which time no word has been heard
from him.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-01-09
VICTIMS OF FIRE.
Homes OF Wisconsin Farmers burned
seven Children Perish.

OF
seven Children Perish.
Westfield. Wis. Jan. THE farm
residence OF William Bclhke. of the
town of Newton, this county. was de-
stroycd by fire Tuesday night. Four
OF his children. the eldest "a years OF
age, persisted in the Games. Three
younger children were rescued with
difficulty.
Babcock. Wis. Jan. THE farmhouse
OF Ole Della, six miles south OF here.
was burned to the ground early Wednes-
day morning. His three children. the
oldest five years Of age, were burned TO
death.
Charleston. S. C.. Ian. THE resi-
dence Of Rev. NJ. L. Jones. five miles
north OF pickins. with the entire con-
tents, were destroyed 10y fire Tuesday
night. and his son Ebert and daughter
Mary persisted In the flames.