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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30

The United States senate was in ses-
sion but an hour and half on the eth,
during which time no important bust
ness was transacted. In the house the
three days debate on the war revenue
measure was begun, Mr.. Dingley (Me.)
opening the discussion.
Orders have been issued by the war
department to recruit the army 10 its
full war strength OF CT 900 men.
Because of family trouble Al Daub
fatally shot his wife and her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan Arnold, at
Lebanon, Pa.
Further advices say that III people
were killed in the explosion at the Santa
Cruz (Cal.) powder works.
Romero Robledo declared in the
Spanish cortes that Spain must make
up her mind TO struggle alone, since no
one would support her.
Iowa republicans will hold their
state convention in Dubuque on Septem-
Der /.
In Illinois the republicans renom-
mated Vespasian Warner for congress
in the Thirteenth district and the demo-
Gratis nominated j. b. Crowley in the
Nineteenth district.
Commander Dewey Is nearing Manila
and il is believed the city will soon be
bombarded.
Two batteries have been ordered from
Chickamauga TO Tampa, Fla, and IL is
believed they are 10 proceed at once to
Cuba TO cooperate with insurgents.
Madrid papers hold the opinion that
the war will be lengthy one, ii being
SPANS policy to prolong il as much as
possible.
Thirty thousand rifles and 1000, 900
cartridges have been shipped from
United States arsenals to the Cuban in
surgents.
In Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Mis-
souri,, Wisconsin and Michigan there
are now under arms 37,7l2 militiamen,
and careful estimates show that 465, 900
men stand ready TO volunteer, many be-
ing already enrolled.
Ex-Congressman Charles III. Allen, OF
Massachusetts, has been chosen to sue
coed Theodore Roosevelt as assistant
secretary of the navy.
Gov. Schoield ordered the Wisconsin
national guard TO rendezvous in Mil
waulSee.
The New York, Puritan and Cincin-
natl bombarded the forts at Matanzas
and the three batteries were silenced
and nearly destroyed in less than 20
minutes. None of the American ships
was struck, the Spanish shots going
wild. The number OF dead and wounded
on the Spanish side must be large.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

A military guard will be placed at the
white house in few days TO protect the
president.
The entire gang of train robbers who
held up the Santa Fe train near Orc
Grand, Cal, has been lodged in Jail.
On the Yukon, at distance of from
700 TO 500 miles from the sea, there are
many points where the river is 90 miles
wide.
George A. Fowler, president OF the
Fowler Packing company OF Kansas
City, has given Kansas university q
gift of $4,000.
| Old glass bottles, which are more or
less useless, are now ground up and en-
ployed as substitute for sand In the
preparation of mortar.
A writer declares that 100000 men
now do the work with the aid of ma
ehinery which needed 100000 per-
sons to do few years ago.
With an apparatus called the myo-
phone French scientist claims to have
proved that the nerves may live hours
| after the death Of the body
The United States government has
established censorship of kilograms,
forbidding the transmission OF code
messages TO or from Havana.
The oldest house in Pennsylvania has
been badly damaged by fire I'm Chester.
IL was built in lG6s and was long used as
tavern, and later as playhouse.
Underground London contains 5000
miles of sewers, $4,000 miles OF tele-
graph wires. $3.50 miles OF water mains,
5000 miles of gas pipes, all definitely
fixed.
Col. William Ayres. who died at his
residence in Philadelphia. enjoyed the
distinction OF having been the first
union prisoner who was exchanged dur
ing the rebellion.
Col. John $. Mosby, OF guerrilla fame,
now resident of San Francisco. has
wired to Gen. Miles for permission to
raise battalion or regiment of volun-
teers for special service in the front.
Glass bricks are gradually coming
into use, and IL is said that glass will
soon be used for making statues for
public squares, as il resists the corrod-
| ing effect OF the weather much better
than marble or granite.
Litigation over n hearse nj Bar Har-
Dor, after a years continuance. was
brought 10 an end by an agreement be-
tween the parties that the hearse be
sold and the proceeds devoted 10 pay
ing costs and lawyers fees.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30
FOREIGN.

The American squadron at Hong
Kong has sailed for Manila.
Capt. Gen. Blanco has published de-
cree declaring the island OF Cuba in n
state Of war.
The Spanish government has instruct
ed Capt. Gen. Blanco TO declare the ar
mistice in Cuba ended.
The Spanish government states that
II intends. as soon as the Americans
lombard Cuba. 10 do the same TO Wash
ington, Philadelphia and other points.
Gen. Woodford reached Paris after an
exciting trip from Madrid. At some
points his train was stoned.
The Spanish government has issued
proclamation declaring that astate of
war exists between Spain and the Unit
cd States.
MORO castle opened fire on the fight
ing squadron of the United States
About ten shots were sent in the direc-
ton of our ships, but not one OF them
took effect and no shots were returned.
Gov. Murray, of Newfoundland, is
sued neutrality proclamation warn
ing British subjects against violation OF
the neutrality laws. ms state OF war
exists between Spain and the United
States
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30
DOMESTIC

The general assembly of Rhode
Island, without n vote in opposition,
passed q resolution appropriating $780,
900 for the nations defense.
Prairie fires swept over the whole OF
the Rosebud Indian reservation in
South Dakota, destroying thousands OF
head OF cattle and ponies belonging to
the Indians.
There were 204 business failures in
the United States in the seven days
ended on the 22d. against 254 the week
previous and 21S in the corresponding
period of 1897
The gunboat Nashville captured the
Spanish merchantmen Buena Ventura,
Key West.
A dispatch from Key West says that
the flagship New York had captured n
large Spanish steamer and brought il
into the harbor.
In tornado near Atlanta, Tex, Mr.
and Mrs. Jackson were killed, several
other persons were injured and much
property was destroyed.
The exchanges at the leading clear
Ing houses In the United States during
the week ended on the ED aggregated
S1,113,094.7s6. against $i.0s4 ,250,516 the
previous week. The increase compared
with the corresponding week of 1897
was 1914.
Charles Emory Smith took the oath
as postmaster general.
The Ohio legislature has given trial
juries the option of saying whether n
flrst-degree murderer should be exc
cuted or imprisoned for life.
Chris Merry was hanged in the coun-
~ Jail in Chicago for the murder OF his
wife, Pauline Ballou Merry. on Novem-
Der 10 last.
During n quarrel George Miles shot
his sweetheart, Birdie Fox, ut Oshkosh.
Wis, and then killed himself.
Jack Davis killed his wife and him
self at Hunt City, Ill. Domestic trouble
was the cause.
Boone Spencer, in Jail at Murray, Ky.
was visited by his wife and when inside
the cell she cut her throat and Spencer
cut his own, both dying in n few min
utes.
Admiral Simpsons fleet Is keeping
sharp lookout for Spanish steamers
on their way 10 Havana carrying coal.
lumber, provisions, etc. Five captures
have thus far been reported.
The steamer State of Texas left New
York with the RED Cross flag flying.
bound for Key West. The steamer is
loaded with supplies for the reconccn-
trados in Cuba.
The percentages OF the baseball clubs
I'm the National league for the, week
ended on the ed were: Baltimore.
1913; Chicago. 500; Cincinnati, 500;
Philadelphia, GOT; Cleveland, GOT;
brooklyn, 500; Boston. 400; Pitts
burgh, .s2o; Washington, $50; New
York, ESQ; Louisville, ESQ; 81. Louis,
ZOO.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30

At 1Altth $500 - t'@fNt ~ 49,
the Cuban coast for blockade.
Great Britain and France have formal
ly announced neutrality.
Advices from Gen. Gomez, the insur-
gent leader. say he will be in front OF
Havana before April 20 with 10000 men.
The queen regent of Spain has made
q protest to all the European powers
against the action of the United States.
Food is becoming scarce in Havana.
The prices are constantly advancing.
there is much restitution and beggars
ell the streets.
A fire in Glasgow, Scotland. caused n
loss OF $500, 900.
Twenty thousand Spanish republic
ans have declared themselves ready 90
support Senior CASTELAR, If he will pro-
claim q republic.
Both cables connecting Cuba with the
outside world have been cut.
Lieut.. Andrew S. Rowan, U. S. A..
landed on the coast OF Cuba near San
tiago to arrange with Garcia for land
ing of United States troops in eastern
Cuba.
Sherwood, Thompson & Co., cotton
brokers in Liverpool, failed for s35o.ooo'
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30

The readers of this paper viii be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known TO the medical fraternity. Cstarrh
being constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the. foundation
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its cura.
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails TO cure.
Send for list Of testimonials.
Address Il. j. Cheney g. CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Use.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30
rr,re Of Cruiser Detroit.

Key West, Fla, April 25.--The Span
ish transatlantic steamer Catalina was
captured Sunday 12 miles from Havana
by the cruiser Detroit. She has just
arrived here under prize crew. When
the first shot was fired. her captain
made a desperate effort TO escape his
pursuer, and the chase was prolonged
for eight miles. Finally solid shot
brought her TO. She Is carrying a
cargo OF 5000 tons OF slaves. The gun
boat Helena on Saturday captured the
Spanish merchant steamer Miguel
Jover, valued at 100000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30
A WEEKS RECORD
ALI the News Of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
News of the Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
at Home and Abroad.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
THE NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
CONGRESSIONAL.
r. ofFirstRcguIar Session,

Proceedings OF First Regular Session.
The senate on the 22d adopted the confer
ence report on the volunteer army bill and
then adjourned out OF respect To Senator
Walthalls memory. In the house the re-
port or the conferrees on the volunteer
army bill was agreed TO. In the contested
election case or Patterson against Carmack
from the Memphis (renn.) district the
house declined TO disturb Mr.. Carmack In
possession OF the seat.
No business was transacted In the senate
on the 23d. the time being occupied In pay
ing respects TO the memory OF the late Sen
ator Walthall, OF Mississippi. In the
house the army reorganization bill was
passed and the war revenue bill, providing
for a bond issue OF $500. 900. 600, was reported
BY the bill the tax on beer and fermented
liquors Is increased from one TO two dol
lars a barrel and on tobacco and snun TO IL
cents a pound
In the senate on the 18th the naval APP
preparation bill and the army reorganiza-
ton bin were passed and a bill declaring
that war with Spain has existed since April
Fl was agreed to...In the house the bill
declaring that war exists between the
United States OF America and the kingdom
OF Spain was passed without debate, and
the administration resolution creating an
auxiliary naval reserve force was favor
ably reported.
The nomination OF William II. Day 10 be
secretary OF state was confirmed by the
senate on the 26th. The conference report
on the army reorganization bill was agreed
20 and the measure engrossed and signed,
and "a private pension bills were passed.
In the house the contested election case
OF Wise w. Young from the Second Vir-
ginia district was decided in favor OF the
contestant. DIR. Wise, who Is republican.
The senate amendments TO the naval APP
preparation bin were nonconcurred In and q
conference requested.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30
canadian Neutrality.

Ottawa, Ont, April 26.-The custom
nry proclamation declaring Canada TO
be neutral during the war between the
United States and Spain was approved
by the cabinet Monday. and an extra
edition OF the Canadian Official Gazette
will follow 1T once with the proclama-
ton, signed by the encouragement.
The illegal enlistment net. which will
also be proclaimed, forbids the building
or dispatchng of ships by British sub
jects to be used in the employment OF
either belligerents.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30
Landed a Force In Cubn.

Key West, April 26.-The torpedo
boat Porter Sunday night landed a
force in Cuba-the first during the war.
Lieut.. Fremont, commander of the Por-
ter. himself led the party, under cover
OF darkIrss. The Porter stole in fairly
under the guns OF the land batteries un-
ill she found suitable landing place
near Mariel, hardly dozen miles from
Havana. The party explored the shore
for over an hour, going far enough in
land to ascertain just what landing
force would have to contend with. The
Porters party were not disturbed,
though they were close enough to hear
the sentinel at the batteries. Masked
batteries at Matanzas fired at the tor
pedo boat Foote without effect.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30
ProcIaim. Martial Law.

Havana, April 23.-Capt. Gen Blanco
has published decree confirming his
previous DEGREES and declaring the is
land TO be in n state OF war. He also
annuls his former similar DEGREES
granting pardon TO insurgents, and
places under martial law all those who
are guilty of treason, espionage, crimes
against peace or against the independ-
ence of the nation, seditious reyoits, at
tacks against the form OF government
or against the authorities and against
those who disturb public order, though
only by means OF printed matter.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL

Alabama democrats In convention IN
Montgomery nominated Joseph f.
Johnston for governor.
Laura Haviland, one OF the foremos,
workers in the anti-slavery cause be.
fore the war and n nurse during the war
died in Grand Rapids. Mich, aged SO
years.
The democrats OF Illinois have post
poned their state convention from May
II TO July 10.
Horace Elmer, until recently com.
mander of the mosquito feet and who
recently retired because of i'll health
died In New York.
The republicans have renominated
Robert II. Hit for congress in the Ninth
Illinois district and Joseph G. Cannon
in the Twelfth.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30

my son." said the philosopher, "you
know the adage, don't your Never put all
your eggs in one basket. Then il an accident
happens only portion Of them will be
broken. SO with your money. Don't put 10
all in one bank"
"Yes," returned the son. who knew few
things, too, "but in scattering your money
around among banks you only increase tho
chances Of getting left by cashiers. "-Chica-
go Evening News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30
He WAS waiting.

A young theological student who is about
to depart for the missionary fields told an
amusing story on himself the other evening
his determining TO preach the Gospel to the
heather. He had called on a young lady, and
her little brother posted himself in an arm
chair facing handsome gilt clock. He
had been there half an hour, when the young
lady said Robbie. why don't you go 70
the nursery" IL am waiting, replied Rob- ib,;
"Why, for his face TO stop the clock. You
know what you said "-Philadelphia Call.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30

II you would be sure OF getting the best
wearing calicoes on the market, those which
have the latest patterns, brightest colors
and best quality for the money, buy Simp-
sons Prints and you will make no mistake.
The name VIM. Simpson a. Sons on the
ticket is guarantee OF excellence
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30
In.,ructIon. Not for an Attack.

Washington, April 25.-Rear Admiral
Simpsons orders respecting the reduc-
ton OF Havana contemplate no inn
mediate bombardment OF that city.
The guns which comprise the batteries
protecting the city may shoot as much
as they please at the ships lowering
ut the entrance of the harbor, but there
will be no return fire at present.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30
owner wanted.

During the past week some one has lett
seven pounds Of gold-dust in an oyster can
in our office, and II has been kicking around
under foot ever since. III the owner does
not call and take il away within week we
shall heave it into the back yard. This office
is no junk shop.-Klondike Hustler.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30

Jcweler-You shy your wife's a musicianr
/ should think something in the form of =
Tyre would please her.
Customer-Did you ever try to explain at
two o'clock in the morning. Then how. can
you suggest such a thing? = Jewellers
Weekly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30

Washington, April 26.-The Post
says: The Spanish fleet, which mobil-
lied at Cape Verde islands. has been
notified by Portugal to leave ST. Vim
cent.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30

Take care OF your pennies and some one
of your dollars for you. Chicago News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30

Every woman has hooks and corners abou
the house in which TO hide things that he
husband can never find.-Washingto Dem
ocrat.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30

To convince the most sceptical that Ro.
denbaugh CO., OF Mancelona, Mich, have n
sure cure for rheumatism, they WI send sam.
pie enough TO prove its merits for a &c stamp.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30

We are wont to look forward to troubles
with fears of what they will inflict, but back
on them with wonder at what they have
saved us from.-Samuel Johnson.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30

A man wearing a shirt and collar of diff.
ferent colors would look just as well wearing
one boot and one shoe.-Washingto Demo
Crat
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30

Women Urged In
Economy of Their Watson
Tells How Vas Helped.

At no time Is woman moro liable 70
physical and mental dangers with hours
OF suffering than ut the Turn of Life"
The great want in woman's system IL
ability TO properly adjustitself TO the new
conditions. The outlet, monthly, of blood
Is now being diminished and carried into
the body for the supply food Of its later
years.
Daughters, you can now TO some extent
repay your mothers early care. She must
be spared every possible exertion. You
must help her bear her burdens and ankle
ties. This critical time safely over, she will
return to renewed health and happiness.
That so many women fail to anticipate
y, change thus happily, is owing not
merely TO lack of care, but TO igno-
y rance. There Is, however, no excuse
for ignorance when experienced adj
= vice can be yours free of all cost.
~ Write to Mrs. Pinkham, ut Lynn,
Mass, she has helped great numbers
OF women successfully through tho
Change OF Life, and she will help you.
Lydis Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound is the best tonic for uterine
changes. IL works tremendously up
on all these overwrought organs, In
vigorates the body and drives of the
blues.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-30
To Cure a Cold i'm one nay

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
druggists refund money il il fails TO cure. 2
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-11

There Ia more Catarrh In this Sec
tion Of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed to be in
durable. For great many years
doctors pronounced it local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by
constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced 1t incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease, and therefore
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
F. J. Cheney g. Co., Toledo, Ohio, is
the only constitutional cure on the
market. It is taken internally In doses
from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. 1t
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case IT
fails to cure. Send for circulars and
testimonials. Address,
f. ]. CHENEY s. Co., Toledo, .,
tsrSoid by Druggists, Toe,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-11
C. A. SKINNER

All along eastern parties have en-.
tsrtained the idea that tame grasses
could not be successfully raised in
this county, but there are any mum.
Der Of farmers within q few miles of
this city whose success in growing
timothy has been very satisfactory.
W. A. Caldwell each year has a good
crop. Casper Norder this year had a
fine crop from twenty-five acres
which was seeded thirteen years ago,
and it produced the finest tame hay
We have ever seen. George Etting al
80 reports fine growth on his farm
near Bushnell. He threshed out 1856
bushels Of seed from thirty acres,
some portions going as high as seven
teen bushels per acre. 1t pays to raise
timothy, and while there may be an
occasional failure, this difficulty has
to be overcome in any country.
On Monday, November I, occurred
the death Of Frances, daughter Of Mrs
f. A. Ravenscroft, at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. N. Aldrich of this
city. Little Frances was aged 2 years
10 months and 2s days at the time of
her death and was a winning child.
Last Sunday the little girl was play
ing with her uncle Ell. on the Gofa and
in her frolic fell off the sofa striking
her head on the floor, but as she very
soon returned to her play no serious
thought was entertained until few
hours afterward when symptoms of
/ meningitis developed and her condi-
tion became critical. Medical aid
proved of no avail and at five o'clock
Monday she was called to her Maker.
Mrs. Ravenscroft accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. Aldrich, departed for
Ripon, Wis, Tuesday morning with
the remains where the funeral SER
vices were held.