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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06
SHERMAN FOR sEcRETARY.


John Sherman has decided 20 accept
the Office of secretary of state. In this
manner he will round out a long and
distinguished career. For over 40 years
he has been In the service Of his coun-
try. Throughout that period. which was
filed with the greatest events. he has
been conspicuous and always equal TO
the great emergencies which he was
called upon TO face.
Once before he filled a cabinet posi-
ton, and filed IL so ably il was agreed
that he was foremost among the finan-
ciers of the age. II was during his
term OF Office that the time arrived for
the resumption of specie payments, and
II was generally conceded that an expe-
riment was TO be tried which would
demonstrate the wisdom of the policy
of the republican party, or show that a
break at last had been made in the long
list of brilliant achievements begun un-
der the Lincoln administration, when
the work of reestablishing the nations
credit and of providing the means for
the conduct of the great civil war was
undertaken. AS January 1, 1879, APP
preached there was much foreboding,
and fear was expressed that instead of
the resumption ofspecie payments being
effected there might be a drain on the
treasury and another season of financial
excitement would be inaugurated.
Calmly, but with scientific care, the
secretary of the treasury, Mr.. Sherman,
made his preparations for the great day.
IL came at last and resumption was
accomplished as easily and as smoothly
as one administration succeeds another,
as the government passes from demo-
cratic TO republican hands. or from re-
publican TO democratic.
John Sherman had foreseen every
thing He had made preparations for
every contingency, and again the wis
dom and the efficacy of republican pol
icy was shown TO all men. In n great
crisis he rose in a grand manner and IL
will be said hereafter that among the
great statesmen of the last half of the
nineteenth century, John Sherman oc-
cupied high and honorable place.
If he shall acquit himself OF the re-
sponsibilities he is about to assume, in
manner as creditable as he exercised the
functions of the chief financial officer
OF the state, he will gain more honor,
and his countrymen will have reason TO
felicitate themselves. He certainly will
add much strength 10 the Mckinley adj
ministration which viii begin its career
under the happiest auspices.
The country is to be congratulated
that Mr.. Sherman has seen his way
clear 10 the acceptance of this high Of
fice.-Albany Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

CHARLES w. Cmsr, sou OF the late
Speaker Crisp. 10 the youngest member
Of the congress now in session. being
only 20 years old. lie i also the new.
est member lie was sworn in Dccem.
her 10 as representative from the
Third district OF Georgia TO OIL the
vacancy caused by his father's death.
The house departed in his case from
the rule requiring formal credentials.
Instead. IL accepted as satisfactory
evidence OF his election the brief state.
ment telegraphed by Gov. Atkinson,
and the youthful member took his
place amid cordial applause
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06
IMrORTs Or WoOD.

Under the free trade experiment we
have increased our imports of free lum-
her from an annual average of S5,74o,-
600 under the Mckinley tariff TO an
average of $i5,319,0OO under the dem
ocratic free raw material freak. In
other words, our market has been
thrown open to Canadian lumber TO
the extent of $10,O00,0oO n year without
one single dollars worth OF cost to the
Canadian lumbermen. And while Amer
lean lumbcrmen have lost this amount
OF business every year, the United
States treasury has also lost an aver
ngc of 81 1870 a year OF revenue.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

There is not particle Of danger OF
the export Of gold from the United
States. Our exports OF merchandise
during last month aggregated $ii7,-
227.102. while our imports for that
month were but $57,o56.0oo. the cx-
cess OF our exports over imports for De-
cember being S59,271 .093. or an excess
Of more than $2.OOO.000 more than all
our imports. Our gold supply is all
right. and will continue all right as
long as the American people patronizc
horne institutions by buying American
made goods in preference 20 oil others.
The balance OF merchandise trade was
1895 30. 1s4 in favor OF the United
states for 1890. but we are still buying
too many fosrign goods. Dun & Co.'S
Review states that the large balance of
trade In our favor renders certain the
continuance OF gold payments in this
country and freedom from any endan-
gering drain OF gold on foreign oc-
count" Provide sufficient revenues for
the national government and protection
for American labor 20 that extent and
the hard times will be ended.-Iowa
State Register.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

TT is quite evident that the wild cat
tic that formerly inhabited the plains
of the northwest were the descendants
of tame stock. as the buffaloes crossed
readily with domestic animals. Il is
possible that when the mound builders
were. In some way cxtcrminated,
their herds ran wild aud multiplied on
the prairics. In such a case the ami.
mails would change 20 some extent,
since nature always adapts her Great.
ures TO the circumstances by which
they are surrounded.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06
Tho Rlse OF Thomn. Q. Platt.

Gradually the republicans of the state
OF New York have come TO know Mr..
Plat. They have found that he is not
a devilfish, but simply shrewd poll
tician, true 20 his promises and wise in
his judgment OF men and policies. BY
process of growth he has gone on
getting stronger and stronger every
year, until he has become the acknowl-
edged and invincible head OF the party
in that state. When they came 20 know
the man the people were Disguised with
HE traducers and maligners. Had he
been treated with common fairness he
would probably never have risen very
high. but the press of New York lifted
him on high and kept him prominent
before the people, and finally the people
came 20 know him and recognize the
fact that he is n very able man and not
deserving OF the abuse heaped upon
him. IL took time 20 overcome prcju-
dice and secure justice, but now he is 10
return TO the senate. not TO be regard
ed as a pygmy in the shadow OF a giant,
but as "a leader OF leaders from the very
day he rcenters the senate, and one Of
the more prominent members OF that
body. Evidently the rise Of Thomas G.
Plat Is more wonderful than that OF
Silas Lapham.--Chicago Inter Ocean.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

A LOUISIANA man died the other day
at the age of 90 years without ever
having seen railroad train, notwith.
standing trains ran daily near his
home for years, says the baltimore
Sun. Ton or twelve years age the
parish In which he lived voted bonds
in aid OF u railroad schemc. The old
man was opposed to the scheme, and
the result of the vote so exaspcrated
him that he swore he would nevar
look upon railroad train. He kept
hfa word
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

THr most formidable reform move
ment ever pursued in Alabama IL now
being waged against pool selling on
horse races run In or out of the state.
ny arrangement preachers in all parts
OF the state delivered sermons the
other morning ON gambling, say n
Birmingham dispatch. Sunday after
noon and night mass meetings were
held. and ministers and church dca-
cons delivered addresses on the evils
Of pool selling on horse races. Ina Bir.
mingham three ministers. jew. Protest
ant and Catholics. participated Large
congregations GSrc present. at all Of
chem.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

KANSAS CRY is the center of tho
greatest broom-corn producing coun-
try in the world There are two great
broom-corn producing states-K Kansas
and Illinois Kansas first, then Illi-
nois. and after them follow Nebraska.
Missouri and Oklahoma This year
Kansas produced such large crop
that the estimate is somewhat unrclia-
BILE IL is claimed TO be 5000 tons.
but Is probably not quito so large.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

Two or the most interesting auto
mata now working within the limiu Of
the United States are those uscG ~
the government for counting and tying
postal cards into small bundles The,~
machines were made In Connections.
and the two are capable OF counting
100000 cards in ten hours and wrap
ping and tying the same in packages
Of OF each
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

A PRoDUcr called wire glass. which
IL Is asserted, presents an effcctiys
barrier against fire. consists simply OF
n mesh work OF wire imbcdded in a
glass plate. Even when licked by
hsmcs aud raised to n red heat IL does
not fall TO pieces. and, IL not only re.
sists the heat of fire. but also the shat.
tering effects of cold water poured
aver il while IL Is yet glowing hot
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

Il. III MORE, of Leesburg, Fla, has
just shipped the first carload OF cab
bagc from his i5O.acre vegetable farm.
MIR. Mote says that he will ship three
or four more carloads during the
month. BEGINNING with February he
will. perhap, ship carload per day.
January is n month earlier than Mr..
Mote began shipping cabbage last
year. The first carload was shipped
on February Is
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

The revival OF the Mobile fruit trade
with Bocas del Toro was celebrated
the other day by the arrival OF the
steamship Columbia, the initial steam
cr OF the Snyder Banana Co Her car
60 consisted OF 10000 lunches, en-
titling her TO the honor OF bringing in
the banner cargo"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

The governor of Texas has been urg-
Ing the legislature of that state to en-
act a law which will require all life in-
xurance companies doing business in
Texas to invest in that etate at least
so per cent. of their gross receipts from
their Texas business.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

I'M Algeria exists a small river which
has been turned by the chemistry ot
nature into ink. 1t is formed by tho
union of two rivulets. one which is
strongly impregnated with iron, while
the other flows through peat marshes
and is heavily charged with gallo
acid Letters have been written with
tho wonderful inly compound formed
by the union of gallic acid and iron.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

Our trouble to-day IN this country Is that
we have not enough work. CCriev or:
That's right.'D-Frcm Maj. McKiniey's
veranda speeches.
And we never will have enough
work" until We are enabled. by pro-
tectivc tariff. 10 supply our own mar
kcts with our own goods
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

Struggling Author-Why, DE Poesy.
bow prosperousyou look! Was your last
book of poems a success2
DE Pocsy--No-o, can't say that IL was.
Published popular novel, per-
kaps?'
mo"
"Ah, then you have written play. I
have always held TINT plnywriting.
while not the highest form Of art, was
nevertheless"
II have written no play"
"You haven't? Where did these fine
clothes come from? How did you pay
for that handsome turnout"
IL have abandoned literature and am
peddling clams.'--N. Y. Weekly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

ty"Are we not about 20 pass tarir
law making 70 a crime TO trade witlffor-
cigners?" inquiries n free trade organ.
No. indeed. We are going &c have a
tariff law making IL possible to trade
with our own people. by giving them
employment and wages 20 buy with.
that's all. worried contemporary
Kansas City Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

THE axle OF chair car on the Santa
&c route is now generating the cur
cent that is furnishing the illumina-
ton for the car. When the car Is at
rest the light comes from the cells in
which the current has been stored.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

Rub The rust of the machinery OF tlle
mills and get II into good working
order. The protective tariff OF 1897 viii
start ID s'i running again.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

Lady Customcr--Are YOU sure this In
real Ccylon tea?
Well-lnformcd Young salesman
Certainly. madam. MIR. Ceylon's name
Is on every package.--N. Y. Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06
IMPORTS OF WOOL.
American sheep Farmers Lost over S2o,-
100000 by Free Trade.

value. S2O.1O4.525.
The foregoing figures show the guam
tity and value of foreign wool imported
into the United States during the first
two years OF the Mckinley and German
tariffs. respectively.
Under free trade in wool, the gift OF
Free Trade Bryan and his party, nearly
100000 pounds Of foreign wool has
taken the place OF American wool, re-
sulting in a money loss Of more than
100000 to American sheep farmers.
Bryan says: II am for free wool"
But American farmers want protection
for their interests, hence they voted for
Mckinley.
Evening star., 1897-02-18
Corbett Begins Today to Train for
the F}ghtH
JULIAN SELECTS FMS QUARTERS
Preparing for Great Boat Race
Next Summer.
CURRENT SPORTING NOTES

CARSON. New, February 1s-corbett
will go out to the springs today and begin
his regular program. remaining there until
March II. He smoked his last cigar last
night. throwing away the Stub and aban-
doned with it all the designations indulged
in by men who are not In training for q
SIS, 900 purse
Julian has selected quarters for Fftzsim-
mems. The place is known as Cooks
Ranch. 1t Is a clearing, covering several
acres, about three miles south Of Carson,
and lies in a little valley at the foot of q
spur Of the mountains. The dwelling house
contains eight comfortable rooms, and is
surrounded by a pretty grove of trees.
About fifty yards from this building is q
pavilion 100 feet square, used in the sum-
mer time by the people for dancing. In this
pavilion Fitzsimmons will do most of his
work. His circular steel bag. punching ap-
paratus and other exercising gear were
taken out to the ranch by Julian this
morning. There are several good ruads In
the neighborhood OF the place. and on these
the Australian will do great deal of leg
wcrk before the fight. He will arrive here
Saturday. 1t Is probable that cne or two
men will be brought up from San Fran
cisco to do work with Fitzsimmons for
week or two before he meets his opponent.
Mysterious rumors of applications for
seats at the fight from United States sena-
tors. and even one or two retiring cabinet
officers, are in the air, and Stuart and his
friends talk confidently of the presence of
select and imposing assemblage.
Wheelock received notice last evening of
two more train parties. They come from
Cincinnati and Louisville, and will contain
altogether nearly 200 persons
T. r. Hoffer, late superintendent of the
Carson mint, and Henry Daugherty of the
local water company are to have charge Of
the food arrangements In the vicinity of
the amphitheater On the day of the fight.
Evening star., 1897-02-18
MAGNATEs POOH-HOO 1T.
Not Alarmed at the Story of a Bas,
Ball War.

Not Alarmed ut the Story of a Base
Ball War.
According to several of the base ball
magnates there is no danger of split in
the National League which will amount to
anything. Frank De Haas Robson of
Cleveland Is one of those who makes this
announcement, contenting himself with
simply saying:
There will be no base ball war" In re-
gard to this also, Andrew Freedman of the
New York club had this to say:
ANY talk of the Little Seven starting
clubs in the cities of the Big Five Phil
aGelphia, Boston. Chigagp, Pittsburg and
New YORK, Goes not cause any fear.
There are no available sites whatever in
these cities. and Furthermore the Brooklyn
club has been offered for sale recently
without any great desire on the part of
Periodically rumorss aris ] in this section
for the purpose of aiding one Of the clubs
to sell Its stock or franchise this club fan
cying that 1t Will forcea purchase Of dis
turDing element In the,deagRe, but the big
ciuDs are not buying any forced stock, and
the said CLUB must sinktor swim on Its own
responsibility. M yIt
Base ball players are satisfied with their
condition. their treatment and their sala-
ries. and not per ceat of the league play-
ers would join any opposition even II such
started = as
"All this war business isaa flash in the
pan. and provokes only laughter from
those who are acquainted with the situa-
ticn.'
Evening star., 1897-02-18
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued tn
the following:
White-William F. Grimes and Mamie A
Lewis; Frank Leonburger and Katie D.
Fisher: Willis X. Nash and Lena GouId
Vanderhoef; Daniel H. Prescott and Eva
Foot; Frederick ]. Gracchetti and Katie
Cornell; Edwin T. Parker and Janett Tay-
ior; John E. Brunner and Sophia E. vier-
buchen: William A. Hettinger and Jennie
A. Ihurston; Richard o. Cooke and Ruth
=. Naliey: Cornelius L. Bell and Gertrude
Turner: Leonard T. Brown and Deller
X. faddon; George McCuen and Rebecca
Taylor: Jacob Battle. jr.. and Matte Nosh
wright: Antonio Di Camille and Maggie
Coiored-Frank Campbell and Priscilla
Griffin: William WASHINGTON and Joaanhina .
Temple: George Fabbs and Janey Green !.
John Taylor and Hattie X. Price: Gabriel
Nolan and Alice Parker: John Wallace
and Rebecca Robinson; Augustus Mason
and Eliza Brown.
Evening star., 1897-02-18
Progress. Of "priscilla.- -

The work Of chorus and cast In the COM
ing opera is beginning to assume tangible
shape and 1t Is a matter of surprise to all
how fully the rehearsals are attended. Last
night in Metzerott's piano rooms there were
fully seventy people. and all entered with
hearty accord into the choruses of the
Puritan opera. A more brilliant gathering
of young people socially and vocally could
scarcely be imagined The committee Of
arrangements requests that all ladies who
are to participate in the opera either be
at Saturday mornings rehearsal without
fail. or send In their names and addresses
at that time at Metzerotts piano rooms,
third floor. and that all gentlemen be ON
hand at the general rehearsal Saturday
night.
Evening star., 1897-02-18
AN EXCITING SESSION.
Result of q Ruling by the Speaker q
the Kansas Legislature.

Result of q Ruling by the Speaker of
the Kansas Legislature.
The exciting scenes in the Kansas house
of ralresentatives in 1888, when the popu-
list minority resisted the rule of the repu5-
lican majority, were equaled at yesterdays
session Of that body, when the populisis
overrode the republicans roughshod.
At the opening Of the session Mr.. True
blood's resolution to appoint a committee
to revise the calendar was brought up.
Speaker Pro Tenn Weilep gave the repub-
licans notice at the start that the ma
jority would brook no obstruction. He
would rule, he said. that the calendar
could be revised by the vote Of bare ma
jority.
such action would require a two-thirds
vote, and Mr.. Lambert said the courts
would pronounce illegal any bills which
the populists might pass in the manner
indicated.
The latter demanded a roll call upon the
appointment of the committee to revise.
but this was ignored by Speaker Weiiep,
who put the previous question to viva
voce vote.
The republicans broke into an uproar
demanding recognition and repeatedly ask
ing for q roll call.
Speaker Weilep threatened them with the
sergeant-at-arms, but without avail. and
then called up the first bill on the calen-
dar. Amid increasing excitement. during
which representatives mounted chairs and
wildly gesticulAted In an effort to gain a
hearing. the clerk went through the for
mality Of calling the roll for the passage
of the bill.
The speaker sat unmoyed, and the clerk
having finished the call declared the bill
passed. So great was the hubbub that no
one except the clerk even knew the name
Of the bill
Then the speaker ordered the reading of
NJ ho r,rran,
republicans, and cries Of "Constitution!
and '.AeveaukioAfs were heard. All claims
for recognition by the speaker went un-
Evening star., 1897-02-18
needed until the second bill was announced

needed until the second bill was announced
as passed
Further confusion then averted by
a motion to take recess which was car
ried
During tie recess both sides of the house
held caucuses. and the republicans decided
to stand solidly for their demand for a roll
call. Senator-elect Harris worked with his
fellow-populists trying to show that Speak
er Weilep's ruling was wrong. When the
house reconvened there was no more DIS
turbance. the clerk proceeding with the
roll CALL thus apparently admitting the
contention Of the minority.
The populists wish to change the rules.
making a bare majority instead of a two
thirds majority necessary in passing meas
ures. While they have a working majority.
they have not the vote necessary to take
this action.
Speaker Weilep states the populists will
change the rules to suit themselves. not
withstanding that the republicans say such
action would be unconstitutional
Evening star., 1897-02-18
FARMERS ALLIANCE.
A Brief Meeting Of the Executive Com
mittee Held Today.

Brief Meeting Of the Executive Com.
mittee Held Today.
The Supreme Council of the National
Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union
adjourned this morning, after short ses-
sion of the executive committee. which was
elected last night. The executive commit
tee considered matters relating to the bus
mess management of the alliance.
President Page this morning received
telegram conveying fraternal greetings
from the Alliance Aid, In session at Dallas.
Tex. The telegram stated that the aid had
changed its name, but the new name was
not given. The supposition also is that the
aid has seve- ed its connection with the al
lance, and has decided to become an in
dependent organization, with a charter of
its own.
The executive committee this morning
elected the following national lecturers:
r. A. Southworth, Denver, Col, for the
western district; Hamlin v. Poor. Bird
Island, Minn., for the northwest. and F.
for the SOUTH These lecturers visit the
different states, and keep the members re-
freshed as to their duties, etc.
President Page left the city today. and
the majority of the other delegates will
leave this afternoon.
New Omcers Elected.
Before adjourning last night the Supreme
Council went into the election Of officers,
which resulted as follows: Mann Page,
Brondon. Va. president; C. Vincent. In
diarapolis. Ind. vice president: w. p.
Bricker, Logan station, Pa. secretary and
treasurer. Executive committee, Mann
Page, Virginia: r. A. Southworth, Denver,
Col: John Brienig. Junction. W. Va; A.
B. WEIGH. Victor. N. Y: J. william Stokes,
Orangeburg. N. c.
The demands adopted In this city last
year were reahlrmed without change. Res
olutions were adopted protesting against
the ratification Of the pending arbitration
treaty. against the Pacihc railroad funding
bill, against the Loud postal bill. on the
ground that 1t win increase the cost of
popular literature. Approval was given to
the bill Of Representative Cook of Wiscon-
sin. to regulate the Importation and sale
of seed. grain and other seed: to Senator
Aliens Blk to protect pubic forests, res
efvations, etc.
Evening star., 1897-02-18
Rev. MIR. Turner Takes Charge.

Rev. VIM. r. Turner. for a number Of
years past one OF the popular assistants at
the Church Of the Epiphany. who was re-
Gently called to the rectorship Of the
Church OF st. Michael and All Angels, has
taken charge Of tho latter. having f,nished
his work at Epiphany last Sunday. His
hrst public service at st. Michaers viii he
next Sunday morning. There will be NO
formal service Of induction,