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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
RACED WITH DEATH.
Borrowing Fathers Fast Trip from
Chicago to Denver.

HOrFOWtnE
Chicago to Denver.
Denver, Col, Feb. I'LL. j. May
who took Burlington special train
from Chicago Monday morning TO Dem
yer. hoping TO reach the bedside of his
only son before death took him. mr.
rived Tuesday morning, just too late.
The run made by the special between
the two cities was marvellous, beating
all previous records, the distance of ]. =
o26 miles being made in IS hours and so
minutes, the best long-distance time
heretofore being IN May. 1898. New
York TO Chicago. o54 miles over the
Lake Shore a. New York Central. 10
hours So minutes. The last 300 miles
Tuesday morning. with climb OF near
ly mile in the air. was made at the
rate OF 81 miles an hour. Railroad men
are much interested over the wonderful
run. Young Mayham died Just as the
stricken father entered Colorado, but
the news was not given him until his
arrival In Denver at eight minutes 10
four IN the morning.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

and expecting TO use them TO refute the
advocates OF silver money. At the end Of
five years research he declared, in a mi
nority report 10 the committee. that he
had become a silverite. AS IN the case
with nearly all the advocates OF free silver
coinage the real basis OF his faith was a
belief I'm the redeemable fiat dollar. HIS
views were for years cause OF great dis
comfort 10 the directors OF the bank, all
OF whom. like all the bank presidents In the
city. were nrm believers In sound money on
a gold basis This dissatisfaction came TO
a head last year when the directors Of the
Mercantile bank accepted Mr. st. Johns
resignation on learning that he intended
going TO the Chicago convention as an adj
vocate OF free silver conagc1
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
FUSION IN MICHIGAN.
Democratic, PopuIist and silver Con-
ventions nt Grand Rapids.

ventions mt Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids. Mich, Feb. ls.-The
state convention of the silver demo-
Gratis, silver republicans and populists
was held Wednesday 10 select a candi-
date for justice of the supreme bench
and a regent of the university. The
middle-of-the-road populists under the
lead OF John o. label, of Monroe. re-
fused to fuse and held convention and
nominated John o. label for justice Of
the supreme court and Robert Me-
Dcugal. Of Hillsdale. and NJ. o. Graves,
of Petoskey, for regents. The fusion
lists adopted resolutions which reaf-
frmed the Chicago platform, declared
that the free and unlimited coinage OF
both gold and silver at the ratio pf six
teen 20 one was the paramount issue
and the only solution Of the present
business depression; opposed the re-
tiremcnt Of the national paper money
and replacing il with notes issued by
banking corporations. and declared
that w j. Bryan was the greatest liv-
ing exponent OF Jeffersonian principles,
the true friend of the people and the
logical standard bearer for democracy
In 1900. The convention then took a
recess till evening. At the evening ses-
sion the following ticket was nomi-
Ruted: Justice OF the supreme court,
George l.. Yaple. st. Joseph county; re-
gents OF the university, Stanley NJ.
ParlShill. of Shiawassee. and Thorn Ru-
pert. of Livingston
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
LOTTERY swINDLE EXPOSED.
Anthony Comstock Makes Important
Arrest az baltimore.

Baltimore, Md, Feb. IS. - Anthony
Comstock, of New York, has unearthed
big fraud by arresting Jesse
l.. McDaniels. alias g. w. Baird, OF
this city. The prisoner has. IL is
alleged, been selling tickets in all sec
tions OF the country purporting TO be
issued by the "Royal Havana Lottery
which is operated under protection Of
the government of Spain. McDaniels
had. however, no connection with the
Havana company; his tickets were
a clumsy forgery and his scheme made
IL impossible for any purchaser TO at
any time win prize.
Eleven thousand of the fake tickets
were found In McDaniels' house, $50
Madison avenue. Along Herewith were
bundles Of letters containing remit
tnnces and orders.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

Albany, n. y, Feb. 1.-THE l.. a. w.
convention Thursday elected ]. Il. Pot
ter president, defeating President Eli
oft. The ballot stood 155 for Potter 10
115 for Elliott.
Other officers elected were az follows:
A. Greasy Morrison, Of Wisconsin, first
vice president; Frank G. Kirkiker, of
New Jersey, second vice president; j.
w. Clcndeming, of Kentucky. treasurer.
J. Fred Adams. Of Massachusetts; j.
Van Ort. OF Pennsylvania, and q. l.. Nc
Carthy, OF New York. were elected as
the auditing committee without oppo-
sition.
Secretary Bassett submitted his an
nual report showing that the total
membership of February /, 1896, was
e9.323 and on February 1, last, 73.742, n
gain of 34,410 members. Mr.. Bassett
said that during the ten years past he
has acted ms secretary he has enrolled
1873 applicants for membership and
had received and disbursed S465,6s1.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
HEAVY SARINKAGE.
Assignee Named for nn Estate I'm Town
once Worth NenrIy SI.OOO.OOO.

Once worth Nearly Tl.OOO,OOO.
Des Moines, Ia, Feb. lS.-The estate
of Wesley Redhead went into the hands
OF an assignee Wednesday. Redhead
was a pioneer or Iowa, one OF the first
rich men i'm the state. He was the
founder of the coal business and made a
fortune out OF coal mining, grain, stock,
real estate and other interests When
he died six years ago his estate was
considered worth $3.50, 600 TO 81 ,000, 900.
Since then il has suffered severely and
Wednesday the whole was assigned by
his widow, Anna S., and his son, George
s. Redhead. 20 X. H. Wellslagcr. The
estate includes great areas OF lands in
northwest Iowa, city property, inn
proved and unimproved, n number OF
stock farms and mining interests. Hard
times have made il impossible 20 raise
money and TO prevent attachment the
assignment was made. although liabili-
ties do not exceed 100000 and the estate
is said az present prices to be worth
S25O,0OO No local business interests
are involved as all the claims are held
la the east.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
Hlgh.vnyman shot.

bridgeport. Conn. Feb. is.-Char.es
White, n highwayman who was shot
while attempting to rob Thomas and
Henry RylaDds In East Bridgeport, will
probably be dead before night. The
police have not been able to obtain any
trace OF his two companions who es-
cnpcd In the darkness. Thomas Ry-
lands is treasurer of a building and loan
association and was returning from a
meeting with $1,000 when the robbery
was attempted.
White died at 1880 In the afternoon.
He made no statement concerning the
crime.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

ugees continues 60 arrive from "A tie.
Henry Norman, who went 20 Wash
ington as special correspondent for the
Chronicle during the discussion of the
Venezuelan troubles. telegraphs that
1,400 Greek troops, carrying six guns,
landed at Kolunbari. seven miles from
Cnnea. Eight thousand Cretans joined
them. If the powers had not landed
the marines Canea would have been oc-
cupied by Greeks and Cretans within
few hours. The government has Off
cially informed the powers that Greece
is unable to reverse her policy in the
matter Of the occupation Of Crete.
The Constantinople correspondent of
the Times thinks that the powers have
decided 20 occupy the Cretan seaports
in the northern and western portion az
tie island, leaving the Greeks TO enjoy
themselves in the mountainous regions
OF the interior. lie believes that the
Turks are sick OF Crete and are willing
10 surrended that Improbable possess
sion 20 Greece II Greece will bind her
self to assume an attitude Of quiescence
in Macedonia.
A dispatch TO the Daily News from
Crnstantinople gives as the latest ru-
NOR there report that the powers are
trying TO arrange n union OF Crete with
Greece and a ten years agreement with
Bulgaria, Greece and Servia TO secure
peace In Macedonia.
Washington. Feb. I'm regard TO
the Cretan crisis Secretary Olney has
had dispatches from the American min
lister TO Greece. Mr.. Eben Alexander. of
Tennessee, stationed nj Athens, con-
veying briefly some OF the important
points including the very full press ac-
counts of occurrences in Athens. Min
lister Alexander expresses the opinion
that there Is no danger OF war.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

gress rev years ago which enabled
him TO pass the declining years Of his
life in ease and comfort, as his wants
were few. This pension money was be-
yond his meager personal wants and
he freely gave TO less fortunate and
more needy army comrades.
Gen. Pleasanton was born June z,
1924, graduated from West Point in
1914 and served in the Mexican and civil
wars with distinction. In 1883 he
was placed on the retired list Of the
army with the rank Of colonel
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
Acts Approved.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE president
has approved the acts authorizing the
payment OF mileage 20 steamboat In
spectors; for the appointment OF a
member OF the board of managers Of
the national soldiers home 20 succeed
George l.. Beal. deceased; permitting
the use OF Rock Island bridge by street
railway company; granting right OF
way through the Indian territory and
Oklahoma TO the Kansas. Oklahoma
Central a. Southwestern Railroad com
pany. and through the ella Indian res
srvation TO the Hudson Reservoir & Ca
nal Company.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
Usage OF Essex Dead.

Beverly. Mass, Feb. 1s.--John I.
Baker. "the sage OF Essex" an aboli-
ZIONIST and one OF the founders OF the
republican party, died Wednesday
right. aged 50. He suffered from "A
broken hip In a fall three months ago
and paralysis resulted and causcd his
death He had held his age well up TO
within few months. and was a re-
markably active man.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

Distinguished Union Cavalry 0ricer
Passes Away.

Washington. Feb. ls.--Gen. Alfred
Pleasanton. one of the most distin-
guished cavalry officers on the union
side during the late ciy:l war. died at his
apartments here at three o'clock In the
morning. Ills death was calm and re-
suited from system worn out with
activity and work. nurse and his
physicians only were with him. He
has no relatives nearer than nieces and
nephews. For the past six years he has
lived the life of recluse. surrounded
by his books and enjoying the society
of few friends Of his army days. He re-
ceivcd a comfortable pension from con-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

Knoxville, Tenn. Feb. 1s.--John
Heck, manager of the Royal Coke q
Coal company OF this city. was shot by
an unknown assassin from ambush and
instantly killed Wednesday afternoon
at Coal Creek. The murderer. fed
towards Careyville and Is being pursued
by posse. The deceased leaves bride
Of four weeks.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
end of a sensatIonaI Trial.

Chicago. Feb. i5.--The sensational
trial OF Alderman Thomas j. O'Maliey
and John Santry on the charge OF being
members of the gang which raided the
Oak street polling place in November,
1894. 10 steal the ballots and killing Gus
tave Coliander while in the act, ended
Saturday night In the acquittal of both
defendants in the murder accusa-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
DuN's REVIEW OF TRADE.
Eject of the steel wnr-PrIces stiII
Tend Downward.

New York. Feb. 13--R. c. Dun a.
Co, in their weekly review of trade, say:
ono other event OF the week approaches
In importance the disruption OF the steel
rail pool In two days after greater
tonnage OF rails was probably purchased
than the entire production last year, re-
ported at 500. 600 tons. and instead OF s2S IN
December and SIS In January. Si7 Is now the
price at which works east and west are
seeking orders, the Carnegie company even
selling at sl7, Chicago delivery. The sales
VIII employ many thousand hands. with an
important Increase In the cost OF track
laying or renewals OF railroads. III the
near future. also, Is the struggle between
the two great companies producing Mesaba
iron ore. one allied with the Illinois Steel
and the other with the Carnegie company.
which IS expected TO bring about lower
prices for ore. and 10 push many mines 10
their utmost capacity. But In the war OF
rival interests wages are already reduced
by some large concerns.
Another event Of influence is the pur-
chase OF 100000 pieces OF print cloths by
NJ c. ID. Borden at 2.56 cents, which has
already caused an advance TO 2.69 cents.
with a stronger tone for prints and other
cotton goods. AS the contract to shut
down part time many mills produc-
Ing print cloths is going into effect the pro-
ductive capacity and wages Of operatives
viii be for a time reduced. but IL n de-
mHnd OF traders TO rcplenish their stocks is
started. the effect may be Altogether bene-
fetal. Speculation In products has hard
ly boen more active than or late, ana
prices generally terd downward
Wheat rose cent Tuesday, but has
since declined 237 cents. The money mar
ket continues easy with money accumu-
lating here rapidly. Rates are not ma
terially changed. but commercial offerings
are unusually light. Failures for the past
week have been 267 in the United States,
against 22i last year, and 81 in Canada,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

iment with three others. ne took command
OF "shelby's brigade" After the War Gen.
Shelby induced his men TO so withhim to
Mexico and Join the forces OF Maximtlian.
On the arrival OF Shelby and his trooRs In
Mexho, he offered himself TO the emperor
and suggested that an army OF 10000 men
be raised Macmillan did not like the
suggestion. and. being suspicious OF Shelby
and his motives. rejected his tender. Gen.
Shelby returned 10 Missouri In 1867, and
lived on his farm until 1898, when he was
made United States marshal by President
Cleveland He was 60 years old.l
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
DuesTRow's BRAIN.
Autopsy shows lie suffered from
LcptOmeningitis.

st. Louis. Feb. is.-The surgeons en-
ployed by the defense completed their
postmortem over the remains OF Arthur
Duestrow. who was executed az Union
for the murder Of his wife and child
here three years ago. DIR. Baudny
states that the examination revealed
the fact that Duestrow had leptomen-
ingitis-or white specks on one of the
coatings OF the brain
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
sent 90 Jail.

Columbus, o.. Feb. l3.--J. i. Patter-
son, editor OF the Portsmouth CO.,
Times, was sentenced TO jail for three
days and fined 500 by Judge Miner for
publication of a coutrmptuous criticism
of the courts decision.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
GEN. JOSEPH Q. sAELHX


A Famous Character of the Rebcllion
Passes Away.
Kansas City, Mo-. Feb. l3.--Gtn. J..
o. Shelby died at his cou: IT. home,
eight miles from Adrian, MO four
o'clock Saturday morning. Ia
fGen. 80" Shelby was one OF dy7ictur.
esque characters OF the great rebellion. He
went from Lexington. Ky, the place OF his
birth. 10 Missouri. acquired plantation,
became a slave owner. and naturally sided
with the south. lie organized-a company
OF cavalry In Missouri and marched to
Join Price. Price recognized in him an
able leader, sent him back 10 Missouri TO
recruit a regiment and be made colonel
He fulfilled the mission. and uniting hisr reg
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

Chicago. Feb. 12.--All the mills OF
the Illinois Steel company's works at
South Chicago started In full blast for
the first time in many months. Nearly
1000 men returned 20 work. Wages all
along the line were cut from ten to
fifteen per cent
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
spain Opens Cuba 60 Miss pnrton.
Eight-Hour Movement.

New York. Feb. i3.-~The American
Federation OF Labor and the unions at.
tached 10 Il throughout the country are
making arrangements Co begin the ngi.
tation for a general eight-hour work
day by series OF mass meetings on
Wnshington's birthday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
jackson and waIiing 60 lie Hanged
on saturday. March 80.

Frankfort. Ky. Feb. i7.--Gov. Brad
ley has fixed Saturday. March 90. for
the execution of jackson and Walling
Death warrants were issued accord
ingly.
great effort has been made TO get
the governor 10 fix Walling's execution
for day later than Jnckson's on the
plea that jackson would confess and
duplicate WaIling. The governor held
that this would be useless expense. The
governor says he will have no more ex.
ecntions on Friday. that day having
been disgrnccd enough.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

Milwaukee. Feb. 1s.--Edgnr c. Jen'
nings. for more than 30 years cashier
OF the Northwestern Mutual Life In
surance company. died suddenly Ct
paralysis, aged 70 years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MIN.

Carson City. New, Feb. ~. $500 Dan
Stuart has announced that the fight be-
tween Corbett and Fitzsimmons viii
take place In this city March IL.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
Leaders In Congress View Appropria-
ton Figures with Alarm.

Permanent annual appropriations, $780,
OC0 900.
Appropriations for first session. $Sis.-
Sis 600.
Grand total for the Flfty-fourth con-
gress. 1914. 463. 600.
All the bills reported TO the house at
this session carried larger appropria-
tons than the year before. In addition
10 this the senate VIII add percentage
Of increase TO the above figures. Speak
en- Reed and Mr.. Cannon are consequent
ly said TO be disposed to view the situa-
ton with some alarm.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

New York, Feb. 12.-Capt. Philo Nor
ton McGifiin, the young American naval
officer who won distinction at the bat
tie OF the Yalu. in the Chinese.Japanese
war, committed suicide by shooting
himself In the head at the Post-Gradu
ate hospital at an early hour in the
morning.
Capt McGifiln was formerly an officer OF
the United States navy, and subsequently
of the Chinese navy. lie was I'm com
mand OF the flagship Chen Yuen at the
memorable battle OF the Yalu river on
the afternoon OF September ~, 1894. In
that engagement he fought his vessel with
great skill and daring against the Japanese
ships. The terrific strain TO which he was
Subjected during the fight was attributed
as the cause OF his mental break down.
Ina the hattie both OF his ear drums were
ruptured. his eyes permanently affected.
and his head and body filled with splinters
OF woodwork and steel. He was only -
years Of age and graduate OF Annapolis.
spain Opens Cuba 90 Miss Bnrton.
Washington, Feb. 12.-Knowing from
authentic sources OF the restitution ex-
listing i'm Cuba, the American National
Red Cross offered it's services as an orr
ganizatfon. Some international flaw
presenting itself. Miss Barton immedi-
ately offered herself aud her officers
for individual service in Cuba, pro-
vided Spain acOeded. and the American
people desired to place their contribu-
tions of money or materials in the
hands Of Miss Barton and her officers.
She has received from Minister De
LONE letter in which she Is informed
that the king OF Spain accepts her be-
nevolent offer.
Mohave County miner., 1897-05-22
Ar1zonG Sampl1ng Works.

The following ore lots were received at the above works this week.
 w. Burkhart, two tons, Buckeye. Ole EngIebretson, two tons, Todd Basin.
 St. Charles & Rober[s, four tons. Hines & Mcclellan, four and one half tons Blackfoot.
 Leonard Thomas, lot from White Hills. Evans & Schroder, lot Daisy mine. George Lockwood, two lots from White Hills
 Charles Bradley, two one-half tons White Hills.
 Thomas Tyrrell, lot WalIapai mountain Thomas McMahon, five tons Night hawk.
 J. B Whitfield, Diamond Joe. three tons.
 M irtin Jem;nez, lot.
 P lul Magnire, L ,okout, small lot. William Grant, two lots, Music noun tain
 Two cars shipped to Pueblo.
Mohave County miner., 1897-05-22

If you want one of those old fashioned good times don't miss the Knights of Pythias' ball in Klngman on the 27th of May. The literary and musical enter tainment will be on the 26th and the dance comes in the following night. Supper will be given at one of the down town restaurants. The supper will be one of the best spreads the town has ever seen and the cost will be 150$ couple. Dance will be free to all Invitation is general. No special invitations sent out.
Mohave County miner., 1897-05-22

A story is af pat to the effect that the killing of white men by Ahvote was pre- arranged by the tribe. The Flutes cer- talnly knew the morning of the outbreak that something was going to happen, as each one who had been working around the canyon did not show up and the oth- CTS had taken to the hills It is said that the Indians want to drive the white men away from Ell Dorado Canyon and to do it without drawing government troops into that country it is agreed that one Indian will go out and kill all the whites he can. If he makes his escape he will be heap big Indian. If the whites go on the warpath the tribe will go out and kill the Indian. This will satisfy the whites. A few we'll arranged forages will soon frighten the whites so badly that they will pack up, bag and baggage and leave the country It is now asserted that Steve, one of the Flutes who shot Ahvote, has been selected 10 locate a mum Der of whites and kill them off He can get six or seven and the whites will only get one Indian in return. In case another Indian goes out there is sure to be band of Southern Flutes trim med up for trip to the happy hunting ground No ''heap bad indian" will avail them The whites want peace, even if it has to be gained by exterminating every redskiu in the country.
Mohave County miner., 1897-05-22

Kingman will soon be compelled to in- corporate as a matter of self protection. The streets of the town are filtered up with rubbish of all kinds and each resi- dent tries to make a street grade pecul- iarly hIs own. A sewer is badly needed along Front street and a uniform grade would be a blessing. II the number of chuck holes in Kingman streets existed on the road north teamsters would keep dark blue cloud close to earth all the way to the Hills. We see no reason why the streets of the town should be utterly neglected. But incorporate, elect good mayor and council and we will guarantee that property in town will increase great ly in value in year.