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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
The News Condensed.
Important Intelligence From All Parts.
CONGRESSIONAL.
The Proceedings of the Second Session

The Proceedings OF the Second Session
In the senate on the 18th the Anglo-Amer-
lean arbitration treaty was further dls-
cussed, and a resolution was adopted re-
questing Secretary Olney TO use every CT
fort toward lettering the condition OF syl-
yestcr Scovel, the newspaper correspondent
imprisoned In Cuba. The reappointmeht
OF Carroll ID. Wright as United states
labor commissioner was confirmed IN
the house the post Office Appropriation
bill (s96 1876 714) was passed and the bunury
civil appropriation bill was taken up ana
it's first reading begun.
The time was occupied in the senate on
The 18TH in discussing the arbitration treaty
in executive session -. In the house reso-
lutions were introduced for Information
concerning insults 70 American ladies' py
spaniards on board the United States mail
steamer OliYette I'm the harbor OF Havana
and concerning the electoral vote In south
Carolina Mr.. De Almond (Mo) spoke IN
favor OF Cubn. and the sundry civll appro-
printion bill was further discussed.
In the senate on the 18th the bankruptcy
bill was read at length. the conference re-
port on the Legislative. executive and judi
ciaI appropriation bill was agreed 10, q
further conference on the agricultural ap-
propriation bill was directed and "A pension
bills were passed. In the house tht
sundry civn appropriation bill 05O'044. 40
was .,assed and the senate amendments te
the diplomatic and consular appropriation
bills were concurred IN. In the contested
election case OF Benoit versus Boatner
from Louisiana, the latter's title to his sea-
was confirmed.
Senator Chandler N. H. spoke for three
hours IA the senate on the 10th In advocac,
OF bimetallism. The bankruptcy bill wa
discussed, but no action was taken. IN TN
house n bin was passed TO define the Juris
dIction Of United States courts In cases To-
infringement OF letters patent, and the res
OF the day was devoted to the consideration
OF private pension bills, about rs OF then
being passed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

There are 30 eX-gOvernors OF states IN
the present house at Washington.
Fraulein Elsa Eschelsen is the first
woman in Sweden TO take the degree of
doctor of laws.
4 st. Paul Judge has awarded ctr
zen five dollars damages because mo-
tornan refused to stop car for him.
Fort Sill troops have driven out of the
Wichita mountains miners who have
been working the gold lodges for
months in defiance 60 the Indian police
Several were captured.
Appomattox battlefield has been
traded, by syndicate which has owned
il for several years, for piece of prop
erty in Washington city, and the new
owner announces that he will convert
the historic battlefield into sheep
farm.
Florida will this year plant large
acreage in tobacco. a northern firm
has bought 5000 acres near Quincy. In
Cadsdcn county, and will put il all in
tobacco. The same firm has been max
ing a successful test upon lOO-acre
/ tract
The Missouri state board OF health rec.
oinmeuds that all pupils of the public
schools throughout the state be given
q course of instructions In at least the
elements of the disease commonly
known as consumption, its causes and
the meansb by which IL may he prevented
Commissioners OF Pensions Murphy
has issued an order directing TINT al
eases Of helpless minors for continuance
OF pensions under the act otJune 2, $500
will be made extra special aud chiefs o.
divisions have been directed 20 take NJ
such cases az once and push them TO al
early adjudication.
j. G.. Ice. Louisiann's commissions
OF agriculture, says that from the $500.
GOO acres IN that state under cultivation
there Is raised annually about $4,000,
600 worth OF different products. and h
claims that no other state IN the uniol
can show equal results. The state con
tains Is. 100000 acres Of land.
Alexander TOSS. of IIobolSen. y. y
has hal needle removed from his 81
how which he swallowed when child
% years ago, A year ago h. felt shar
ians In his left shonlder.Th pain grey
worse and he went TO Bellevue hospta
where n surgeon examined the arm wit
he aid Of the X rays. and the resul
bowed that a needle about two inche
ong was Embedded In the tissues an
honc
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
Goes Against Dunlop.

Washington. Fec. 16.--The opinion OF
the supreme court sustaining the find
ing of the United States district court
OF the Northern district OF Illinois In
the case Of Editor Joseph r. Dunlop, of
Chicago. convicted of sending obscene
matter through .he MATS, was read by
Associate Justice Brown. There was
no dissenting opinion. The penalty inn
posed by Judge Grosscup was for two
years Imprisonment and fine of 5000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
AN ACT OF WAR.
Greece Lands Troops on the Island
of Crete.
Immediate surrender of the Turks
Observation-Disclosures Assumed by
the Great Powers I'm the
Emergency.

London, Feb. 16.-Foreign soldiers are
now i'm control in Crete. In one town
a Greek army corps is in possession. In
Canea forces from the war ships are
guarding the excited city. Heraklion
aud Retimo are also occupied by naval
soldiers of the signatory powers. The
clash between the Athens government
and the other European nations has
come in a startling manner and no one
knows what the outcome will be.
Occupation Of Canen.
Amid the crash of cannon aud the
rattle of musketry the forces of the
fleets Monday afternoon occupied
Canea. The fighting between the Turks
and the Christians was going on in a
desultory fashion when the imperative
orders to land troops came TO the va
rious admirals, and in a short time blue
Jackets in the various uniforms of their
nations, with glittering carbines shout
dered, were marching jauntily in the
direction of the several consulates.
Thus the Turk has won the first point
in the game of war with Greece, and
the powers have shown that they do not
consider the time opportune TO abet
plans that may lead to general war
over a partition Of the sultan's do
main.
An Act of Open War.
But If the powers have acted prompt
ly in the pressing emergency, Greece
has been as sensationally prompt in
forcing them to show their hands. Only
Monday afternoon Greek army corps
WIGS landed at Platania. a town neal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
I'M OLD MEXICO.

The women have not yet adopted the
bicycle.
Soldiers wear linen uniform when
on fatigue duty.
Cigarettes are made of pure tobacco,
and are very cheap.
You clapyour hands to stop the street
car or call n waiter.
Men arrested for drunkenness arc
made TO sweep the streets.
The devout Catholic always raises his
hat while passing church.
There are free band concerts in all
the cities at least once week.
1t Is quite the proper thing to take
little nap after the midday meal.
The poems wear sandals made Of solo
leather, and prefer them TO shoes.
You may listen for year and never
hear an angry word spoken in Spanish
Church bells are rung as fast and
sharp as fire bells in the United States
The largest business houses arc
closed for an hour and half in the mid
die of the day.
1t never gets cold enough to kill the
grass or the leaves on the harder
trees.
The bananas that are considered best
by many are only about two inches
long.
Turkeys are driven TO market
through the main streets of the cities,
just like sheep.
Even the poems wife has piece OF
drawn work TO cover her husbands
dinner basket.
The departing lady kisses her lady
friends on both cheeks at the door or on
the street car.
The federal telegraph has recently
inaugurated night service, and ten
words can be sent for ten cents.
Nobody chews tobacco, but nearly
everybody smokes cigarettes. including
most Of the women of the lower classes.
Modern Mexico.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
LlNcoLN.s BIRTHDAY.
The Anniversary Appropriately Ceie-
brnted An Various Places.

brnted An Various Places.
Chicago, Feb. 13.--Abraham Lincoln
would have been IS years old had he
lived till Friday. and Chicago took the
occasion for holiday. All over the city
companies of men and women and OF
children met with the single purpose OF
paying homage 10 Abraham Lincoln.
The banks were closed. The exchanges
were silent. Schools varied their ex-
ercises and sang his praises. Eminent
citizens met at banquets and made him
their theme.
The memory of Abraham Lincoln was
honored at night by the Marquette club
at its banquet in the Auditorium hotel.
Over 500 guests sat down 70 the tables.
The occasion was notable because OF
the presence of the governors OF Mich
igan. Rhode Island. Iowa, West Virginia
and Indiana. Gov. Tanner, of Illinois
was unable TO be present, and was rep
resented by Lieut.. Gov. Northcote. Gov.
Hastings was expected TO be present
and speak for Pennsylvania to the
toast: 1.-The Duties of Citizenship" but
on account OF the destruction of the
| state mousse nc WIS ihptitN W $500
his regrets. This was the quadrennial
entertainment Of republican governors
of the United States. President DE
Witt, OF the Marquette club, presided
at Friday nights banquet. The toasts
and speakers were as follows:
welcome TO Illinois," Lieut.. Gov. North
cote; ''Welcome TO Chicago" Mayor George
b. Swift: abraham Lincoln" a. j. Bev.
eridge. OF Indiana: THE Grand Old Party,
Gov. Lippitt. OF Rhode Island; "lowa-TheS
Said She Was Doubtful. Gov. +. M. Drake
OF Iowa; "The New old Dominion" Gov
Atkinson, OF West Virginia. THE Farm
er In Politics." Gov. Mount, OF Indiana
"IllInois," William E. Mason. senator
elect: Municipal Reform Gov. Hazen :
Pingree. OF Michigan; The Great North
west" +. A. Briggs. OF North Dakota.
New York, Feb 13.-0ver all the pub
lie buildings. schools and hundreds O
houses in the city Friday the stars AM
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
EcRElon.

II u reported that the powers have
addressed note 10 Greece demanding
the Withdrawal of her naval and mill
tary forces from the island Of Crete
within ~ hours. and that the Grecian
officers rerscd that they would main
tain their present position.
The European powers decided not to
intervene to prevent hostilities In Crete
and war between Turkey and Greece
scemcd inevitable.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
DOMESTIC.

There were 267 business failures in
the United States in the seven days |
erded on the 18th, against 81 the week
previous and 321 in the corresponding
period of 1896.
The eighty-eighth anniversary OF
Lincolns birth was appropriately cele-
brated on the 18TH throughout the coun-
try.
At Epping, n. H.. Frank belmont. of
London, made n mile on roller skates In
2:49, breaking the worlds record OF
$3.50.
The American Federation OF Labor is
making arrangements TO begin the agi-
tation for u general eight-hour work
day.
The League of American WheeImen IN
annual convention in Albany, \. u,
decided against Sunday racing.
A census Of Springfield. H., by the
city authorities shows the population
10 be 31.093.
The town of Malvern, Ark, which was
almost wiped out by fire last July, was
visited by another fire which destroyed
the rebuilt portion.
The eleventh annual report OF the de-
pnrtment of labor, just transmitted to
congress by Commissioners Wright. re-
lates TO the work and wages OF men,
women and children.
In the case Of Scott Jackson and
Alonzo Walling, sentenced TO be hanged
for the murder Of Pearl Bryan, the court
OF appeals I'm Frankfort, KY, oyerruled
the petition for rehearing.
The Lancaster (O) medical institute
was destroyed by ire and DIR. Simon. OF
Jackson. w. Va, n patient. persisted.
The Office OF the Post in Pittsburgh,
Pa, was almost totally destroyed by
fire, causing n loss 20 the paper OF about
100000.
The Freeman mine at Gouverneur, n.
Y. caved in and William Dawley, Fred
Mccoy, NJ. Louchlan. Charles LarocS
and John Matthews were killed.
AZ West Superior. Wis, the State
trust and savings bank closed its doors
with liabilities of $4,000.
At Lexington, Ky, John w. Mars,
ex-city treasurer. killed his six-ycar-
old son and shot his daughter and Sis
ter, but they will recover, aud then
killed himself He was insane.
Inc HANlhkN ''hN "
Leeds, H., was placed in the hands OF .
receiver.
Miss Morgan and Miss Evans were
drowned in the presence of number
of spectators while skating on the cana
at Sharon, Pa.
The Merchants national bank a
Helena, Mont. closed its doors owing
depositors nearly million dollars.
Frank Waller. "the flying Dutchman,
won the six-day bicycle race in Pitts
burgh. Pa, scoring 1921 miles and
laps.
Alderman Thomas j. O'Malley AM
John Santry were acquitted in Chicag
OF the charge OF having murdered Gus
tav Colliandcr in November. 1894.
At the annual meeting I'm Chicago Q
the National Dairy union w. ID. HOARD
OF Wisconsin. was reelected president
Mrs. James Nuby. aged lO4 years
was found frozen TO death at her HON
in Arlington. Mich.
w. Grayson. Sewer county Glenn.
farmer. was called from his house an
shot to death by n gang Of white caps
The visible supply OF grain In tb
United States ON the 18th was: Whea
4o.6ss. 900 bushels; corn. "a, 3oi 900 busi
els; oats. i2.foi,ooo bushels; rye, s,ooi
COO bushels; barley, s,ss2, 900 bushels.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
Took ITS own Life.

st. Louis, Feb. lathe corpse OF II.
l.. Sharp. aged so years. president OF the
keystone Milling company. was found
at Forest Park Friday evening. For
year deceased has been suffering from
nervousness aud insomnia. His per
sonal effects we're undisturbcd and the
only explanation Is suicide.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

Pittsburgh. Pa. Feb. 1.-two more
rail mills were pur in operation at Car
negic's Edgar Thomson steel works at
Eraddock Sunday night, giving employ
meht TO $50 men. Att. Painter& Sons
lion and steel works, additional depart
ments employing 800 or 400 men re-
sumed this morning.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

jefferson City. Mo. Feb. i6.-Gov
Stephens has decided that he will not
interfere In tao case Of DIR. Arthur Dues
strow. the millionaire OF 81. Louis. sen
fenced 10 be hanged at Union, Mo-, to-
day for the murder OF his wife and child.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
The spartan virtue, Fortitude,

Ia severely taxed by dyspepsia. "Bnt good
digestion will wait on appetite, and health on
both" when Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is
resorted TO by the victim of indigestion
Heartburn, hatulencc, biliousncss will cease
tormenting the gastric region and liver II this
genial family corrective meets with the fair
trial that sterling remedy deserves. Use ~
regularly, not spasmodically--now and then,
II conquers malarial, kidney, nervous and
rheumatic ailments. 4
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

Harrisburg. Pa. Feb. 15.-Notice Of
ten per cent. reduction was posted at
the works Of the Pennsylvania Steel
company Saturday 10 take effect March
/. The reduction effects about s.oe0
employees.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

Hits Gurus ter me-" said Uncle Ebens
''ter hyuh how folks viii 'busc or gossip be-
him her back, an ter see how glad dey acks
wen she comes 'roun' ter tell de news.-
WnHhinaton Star
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
No-To-nnc for Fifty Gents.

Over 400, O00cured Why not let No To-Baq
regulate or remove your desire tor tobacco!
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, SOC and loo, all druggists.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

Let lot Of men get together, and II Is
remarkable how soon they viii go TO talk
ing about good things TO cat.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

She-"Do YOU love me for myself alone,
dearcsty He-"Of course, do. You don't
suppose want your mother about all the
time do Won f"-,Judy
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20
Einenf TrnInn South.

Queen & Crescent Route Florida and New
Orleans Limited. Standard coaches, through
Pullman slcepers, Cafe, parlor and observa-
ton cara.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-20

Every man thinks he never was as foolish
as the boys he sees around him.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-10
QUICK ADVANCE IN COTTON.
Prices Jumped Eight Points From
the Lowest.
FURTHER ADVANCE ON THE CURB,
Trading Active During the After
noon and selling orders Scarce.
weather Reports Bullish.
Office Of The Post,

Houston, Tuesday. November Q. !.
After another decline today and new
low record for the season, the American
markets suddenly took a turn for the bet
ter, advancing points from the lowest
Final figures were 1q2 points higher than
yesterday. and trading on the curb
showed further advance OF 4N5 points.
The early weakness was caused by Liver
POOLS decline, ard the general lack of
speculative support. Both futures and
spots were i-32d lower in the foreign mar
ket. In response to the gain on this side
today. Liverpool should be about 2is-6id
higher tomorrow.
The quick change in the tone of the
market this afternoon was attributed to
predictions of colder weather and prob
able frosts in the Carol5aas. Georgia.
Florida, Louisiana. Texas and either parts
of the cotton belt. Later kilograms res
ported a decided drop in the temperature
In North Texas and shorts became anX-
ious buyers. January in New Orleans
jumped from 526a5.s3. and on the curb
prices were still higher. trades being made
at 5.34, 5.35 and $50. In addition to the
weather representations. there was also
the fear of bull:sh bureau report tomor-
row. to aid in causing shorts to cover.
Whether the acton of the market this
afternoon is amy indication Of change
OF sentiment. is hard to tell, but it is un-
doubtedly true that some of the leading
bear.sh operators IN New York and New
Orleans have concluded that the decline
has gone too far and are now ready to
take the bull side. On the other hand
hundreds of hitherto bullsh takers in the
South have become very bearish and are
now making do,eful predictions in regard
to the future of prices 1t Is for this rea-
son. probably, that the big bears fear they
are getting too much company and are
preparing to leave the small fry the bag
TO hold.
In the meantime conditions from sta
tistical standpoint are unchanged. Port
receipts were very heavy today. as ex-
pected, and promise to be ahead of both
the 1896 and the 1894 movement for the
remainder of the week. Houston will
have very heavy receipts this week, con-
siderably ahead of last year. but hardly
as large as in 1894.
At todays session New York futures
opened easy. with $50 bid for January.
iHe price ADVANCED 10 5.62 soon after the
opening, fell to 5.5s, then gradually adj
vanced TO $50 ard closed with 5.65 bid,
against 5,a yesterday. On the curb Jan
uary sold up to 5.6S. that price being the
last bid
In New Orleans. January sold at 5.25
for the lowest and 5SS highest. closing
with 5.32 bid. against $50 yesterday. On
the curb trading was active at advancing
prices, $50 being the last bin. December
sold up to 5.S2, against 5T bid at the close.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-10
Sept. AND o
x,.a-
New York Cotton Market.

New York. November 9.-The cotton
market opened steady at a decline of 2N4
points, following lower cables from Liv-
erpool. This, in connection with j talk
Of a 5 to 10 per cent reduction in wages at
Fall River or a temporary shut down
there and Indications o, a very heavy port
diately following the call here, which
brought the DECLINE to net less of sac
points. Then followed a sharp rally. led
by Wall street and Greek houses. At
covcry, with buying still active and well
tincture1 with Investments on the reac-
tion theory. In the early afternoon the
market ruled irregular and easy under
just before the close on active covering
and closed very ste1dy at a net gain of Ia
points
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-10
COFFEE.

New York, November 9.-Ooffeo-Ontfons
opened barely steady Mt unchanged prices
10 decline of 8 paints. and closed ste1dy
az = net less Of 5ni0 points. Sales. "a 25G
SIT coflee-Weak No 7 invoce az ioh
h,ng els. Mild dun; Conlova, MSfSiS. 49,
santos November g.-Coffee- QUIT: rrnd
average santos, 1000 reis per 10 KOS. re-.
ceapts. 1000; stock |, lS5. coo
Hamburg November 9.-.Coffee closed u
ala pig fower; sales, 5000 a
no. November a-Coffec- Steady; No ?
~, go reis per II k..os; receipts. 5000:
SI,uartI Tor the United States, IL, 900: fnr
EUROPE 5000; stock $4,000. 49,
fiaVrc, November 9.-Coffee- Closed
weak and Irregular ut net loss Of Iias,
sales, 2l,00O " 49,
New York, November 9.-Total ware-
mouse ~ deliveries from the United States
Ell, nesud'ng 17ss2 fr1m New York .
NV YORK stock tola0, 5ii57g: United
states stock cts, CAS-; aflat fo1. ia f- ni,cu
states, $4,000; total Visible FOR Inc tInited
states sSS,6io, against los, lO6 last year
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-10
Cotton Points.

Spot Gotten is now selling for a frac-
tton under cents for middl!ng at several
interior towns
George Mcf'adden and Bryan Heard
were today elected members Of the Hous-
ton Cotton Exchange.
The amount of cotton brought into
sight in October was less than for the
same month last year or in 1891 and only
10000 bales more than in October, 1895.
Total exports to Great Britain thus far
this season have been slightly less than
during the same time last year, but
France and The continent have taken.
more.
Cash or spot cotton sold in New York
in 1892 at lilo and at 10 the same year.
tts range in 1893 was from IA to 1915. in
1924 from 5 9-16 to s 5-l6, and 1895 from
9-16 to 9ss.
Houston expects 1900 to 1920 bales to-
morrow. against 4699 last year. and 1860
IN 1894. The estimate at New Orleans is
for 1900 to 1900 bales, against 10, SOS last
year.
In figuring out a crop of 10, 500 con bales
MT. Henry Nell makes the increase com
pared to LAST year. in acreage and better
yield, equal to per cent In the Atlantic
states lile per cert In the Gulf States.
and a per cent in Texas and Indian Ter
ritory.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-10

81 lods. November Flour weak.
p,len,s f.lCIi.S,; str,tshts I. so 1850; clear
sou q; medium. 3,5O3 -. Wheat lower.
c.osihg &c for December and iiSc Tor Nav
below Yesterday, May qpencd AstTsc low
en-; sod cu 'Sc. ddvanr'l So, decEnel lose
rallied hg'sc and ciosSt with buyers al
lhat fsnre, further decline IN foreign
markels, more rain In winter wheat r,.-
RiorS $40 general weakness ana no IN.
IN N tho unSeasonably hgh movement in
tue tn'trket gavA the bears another onpor.
tnnf'y &c slough the market; spot lower,
80 : ted, cash elevator $50 hid track
@'SNs,,ai No. . hasd. cash s7iS: Deecmber
sSss' May e2nd92Ns. Corn--Fumres de-
gnnod with wheat, hut rariod and closed
hrm 81 las, nights prices: No. mixed
cash -; Dccerbcf 2i7ssss5 MAY s77s Oats
Futures destined with OTTER ceraals I'M
reooNtren the early loss. clcS'ny steady
Tor peccmber with Nay 80 below yester
uaN, snd lower. No, : naked cash ele-
satoi lsa; track aOls. December 70 nd,
May zlfs; No, ? whse, cash 2aiS rive
steuly, N. Flax seed lever, QSis Priv.
unothN secd ESQ. Corn meal steady / al
Bran quiet sacked east track, i7ftE. mis-
"a ", Hay active ana firm; nrasrlc icon
S,V' tlmot0S k,SsnlN2a. Whisky 10 'rres
", Bagging 6A17L. Pork quiet: standsr ~
mess jehelng S.25iS. 80. Lard lower: primo
steam Ito; choice i.isie. Bacon Boycd
ioss extra short clear S.s1; ribs 8 80. shorts
e.o.is Dry salt mea,s-Boxed shoulders
en-. shsr's o,l2if; extra short clear 1. S7is.