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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
UPHOLD SECRET SOCIETIES.
Reports 10 the National Council OF
Women Present Their socioio-
gicaI Usefulness.

Omaha, Neb.. Oct. 27.-The socio-
logical usefulness of secret societies
engaged the attention of the national
council of women at it's public ses-
sion Wednesday. reports from the
ladies OF the Maccabees and the Rath
bone Sisters being presented respect
lively by Mrs. Lillian NJ. HOLSTER, OF
Detroit. president of the former, and
Mrs. Jeanette II. S. Neubert. OF Kan
sas City, Kan, president of the latter,
both the organizations being identified
with the council. The main paper had
been prepared by Mrs. Bina M. West,
of the Maccabees. but as she is attend
ing convention OF her order in West
Virginia, il was read by Mrs. HOLSTER.
There was also an interesting paper
from Miss Gertrude Beeks. of Chicago.
president of the National Association
OF Women Stenographers. Oil the
business development of woman in
her reaching out in various avoca-
tons. The claims OF Wimodaughsi
were presented by Rev. Anna Shaw.
This Is n Washington organization
which helps women through civil serv-
ice examinations. Mrs. Minnie j.
Snow, of Salt Lake City. told Of the
work of the Young Ladies' Mutual I'm
Provement association. Mans gal
lantry in street cars. the tobacco and
gum-chewing habits, and the ideal
home were discussed before adjourn
ment. Rev. Anna Shaw said quite as
many men as women chew gum.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
nnMInsTIC-

Henry Scherf. John Stevenson and
Michael Will were torn TO pieces by
dynamite which they were thawing
out In Duluth, Mimi.
The First national bank OF Lisbon.
o.. capital 1000. closed its doors.
The exchanges az the leading clear
ing houses In the United States during
the week ended ON the 21st aggre-
gated Sl.32i .033,29i. against $780, e1,-
652 the previous week. The increase
compared with the corresponding
week In 1897 was IL.
There were 221 business failures in
che United States In the seven days
ended on the eist, against 205 the
week previous and e24 In the corre-
spending period OF 1897.
Two little daughters OF william
Meyer fell into an acid vat in fer
tilizer factory in Middletown, NJ Y,
and were suffocated.
The loss OF the schooner Annie Rowe
and II passengers In the North sound
An Alaska was reported.
A boat capsized in Sand lake near
Jonesville. Mich. and John and
Charles Heating and Frank Evans
were drowned.
The boilers In furniture factory n I
Pentwater, Mich, exploded. killing
two men and injurIng three others
one fatally.
One continuous ovation marked the
passage Of President Mckinley over
the states OF Indiana and Ohio.
President and AIRS. Mckinley and the
members Of tho cabinet returned 10
Washington from their western trip
Five laborers employed on the Rock
Island railroad In the Indian territory
were killed IN freight wreck.
In race war at Harpcrwille. MisS..
niue negroes and one white man were
killed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
A DRENCHING RAIN.
Parades-Banquctt Ia the
President.

Philadelphia, Oct. %. President
and Mrs. Mckinley. accompanied by
Secretary Hay. Secretary and Mrs.
Alger. Secretary and Mrs. Will
son. Secretary Bliss. Solicitor Cen
eral Richards and Mr.. Porter and
Mr.. Cortelyou, secretaries TO the presi-
dent, arrived here at noon Wednesday,
but instead Of finding the city in the
midst of the enjoyment of its peace
celebration. they found u dreary, DESC
late condition of affairs and many
pointed at the interruption of the
jubilee exercises by the rain.
The days jubilee programme in
cluded the civic parade, the greater
portion OF which il was expected would
be witnessed by the president, Gen.
Miles and other distinguished visitors
AT five o'clock in the morning however,
rain began to fall heavily aud until ten
o'clock there was a heavy downpour.
During the remainder of the day, heavy
rain fell at frequent intervals.
Early In the day the citizens commit
tee concluded TO abandon the days
programme and to postpone the parade
until Friday. The rededication of indie
pendence hall was also postponed until.
Friday
President Mckinley was Wednesday
evening rendered dinner and recep-
ton at the Union League. The dinner
was entirely informal, and was given
by the board OF directors Of the league.
There were 60 at the table. President
c. Stuart Patterson, of the league, wei
coined President Mckinley, and the
latter responded very briefly, simply
a word of thanks.
At the reception which followed
there were fully 1000 guests. The
crowd was so great that the president
was not even asked 10 say anything.
lie stood in one of the side rooms, the
line of visitors passing and shaking
him by the hand. The Marine band
and the First Pennsylvania regiment
band. and the regular orchestra of the
league were in attendance.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
Frcc Homo. "a Avestern EIoridn.

There are about l,000,O0e acres of Gov
eminent land in Northwest Flosida, subject
to homestead entry, and about ha2f as much
again Of railroad lands for sale at very low
Of the Louisville 4 Nashville Railroad and
Mr.. X. j. Wemyss, General Land Commits
sioner, Pensacola, will be glad 20 write YOU
all about them. IL you wish 70 60 down
and look at them, the Louisville & Nash
vile Railroad provides the way and the
opportunity on the first and third Tues
day of each month, with excursions at only
81 over one fare, for round-trip tickets.
Write Mr.. G. II. Atmore, GenrFal Pagsen-
ger Agent, Louisville. Ky, for particulars.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
beware OF Ointments for Cniarrh
That Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions irem reputable
phvscians, as the damage they will do 10
often ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Hall = Catarrh Cure.
manufactured by Il. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo,
o., contains no mercury ard is taken inter.
naiiy, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buyinG
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure You get the gen
uinc. IL Is taken internally, and made IN
Toledo. Ohio, by Il. j. Cheney & Go. Icsti-
monials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
LAND IN PALESTINE.
Emperor and Empress of Germany
Reach Haifa and Go az once
20 Mount Carmel.

Haifa, Palestine. Oct. 27.--The en-
peror of Germany arrived here at noon
and landed during the afternoon.
The town was decorated profusely,
every house flying German and Turk
ish flags. Turkish troops lined the
streets and the band OF cavalry reg
iment played the German anthems as
the emperor and empress landed.
After landing their mnjesties en-
tered carriages and were driven di-
rect 20 Mount Carmel, at the foot OF
which Gcrman-American mission col
ony Is situated.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
TOLD BY FIGURES.

The average rainfall is equal to $780,
600 gallons per acre per annnm.
The annual production OF potatoes
In the world Is about s0.oo0,o00 tons.
The number Of blind in the world Is
estimated at 432.io0. exclusive OF
China.
Thirteen billion tons OF coal have
been mined during the nineteenth cen
fury.
II Is estimated that there are GOO
bacteria in every ten cubic feet OF air
in the average room In city shop.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

J. w. Bradley. 90 years OF age. mar
ried Miss Katie Garland, aged 20. in
Louisville, Ky.
The seventh annual convention OF
the American Republican College
league will be held at indianapolis No
vember ~ and rs.
Rear Admiral Edmund O. Matthews
entered the retired list Of the navy.
having reached bis sixty-seccnd year.
Pardo Lucero. whose age, aSshown
by the records, was 1875 years. died at
the county hospital In Salinas, Cal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
A WEEKS RECORD
ALI the News Of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
----~-----
News of tho Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
ut Home and Abroad.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
THE NEWS FROM ALL TILE WORLD


The peace commission proceedings
In Paris have reached deadlock over
the Cuban debt. and the American com
missioners are satisfied that the Span
iards are adopting deliberate policy
of delay.
Eighty-four per cent. Of the enlisted
force of the navy are now Americans
by birth or naturalization.
The American military commission
has notified the Spanish commission In
Havana that American troops will come
10 the island In November whether or
not evacuation is completed by the
Spaniards.
The Seventh regiment, Col. Marcus
Kavanaugh commanding, has been
mustered out of the volunteer service
ut Chicago.
A dispatch from Manila says new
customs tariff will be put into force on
November IL, under which goods OF
Spanish origin will be treated as for
eign products.
Gov. Gen. Blanco has offered 10 dis
charge from the Spanish army all sol
diers who wish TO remain in Cuba.
The transport Rio Janiero arrived in
San francisco from Manila with Isl
sick soldiers on hoard and on the voy-
age seven men died.
The post office department has or
dered the establishment OF military
post Office station in Cavite, Philippine
islands.
I Gen. Otis ordered all the insurgents
IN the Philippine islands TO vacate the
surrendered territory, and anarchy
and outrages in the provinces will be
stopped.
The president has approved the SEN
tence of the court-martial dismissing
from the naval service Chaplain McIn-
tyre. of the Oregon.
President Mckinley and his cabinet
decided on January l as the date for
the United States TO take formal and
full possession CT the island OF Cuba.
The members OF the insular cabinet
In San Juan took the oath OF allegiance
TO the United States with BETTING
soimenity.
The coast survey steamer Blake, un-
der command OF ID. b. Wainwright, has
been ordered to Puerto Rico to map
the coast OF the island.
Admiral Schley Informed the navy
department that The evacuation OF
Puerto Rico was completed by the sail
Ing of the last detachment OF Spanish
troops.
Senior Oamazo. minister OF public
works. has resigned from the Spanish
cabinet because Of dissatisfaction with
peace negotiations
The cruiser Buffalo left the Brook
Ign navy yard for Manila.
The insurgents have peacenbly with
drawn TO the distance desired by the
American officers except in Galoocan,
the northern suburb of Manila.
The Spanish government has made
protest to the United States against
the action OF the navy department in
sending battleships 20 Manila.
At a cabinet meeting in Washington
the information received from the
American peace commissioners in
Paris, which was said 10 be disquiet-
Ing, was informally discussed, but no
action was taken.
The United States hospital ship Re.
lief arrived In Philadelphia from
Puerto Rico with over 200 sick soldiers
en- board.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

'Tn Hawaii" said the man wAe was oc-
cupying the greater part OF tvs seats, tho
women have hogs for pets"
"In ihc United States" said the woman
who was hanging on TO a strap, apparently
speaking TO the woman next TO her. "the
women often marry hogs"
Immediately thereafter three men got up
and made believe that they really preferred
to stand Chicago Post.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

New York. Oct. 27.--The United
States transport Manitoba. Capt. Quick.
arrived In quarantine at nine o'clock
Wednesday night from Ponce. having
on board the Third Wisconsin volun-
teers, under the command Of Col. M. r..
Moore. also 30 men belonging 10 va
rious regiments In Puerto Rico who are
being sent hcme on furlough. There
Is no sickness ON board the vessel
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

In a case of SANDER that was heard not
long ago a lady had gone into the witness
box on behalf of the plaintiff, whose coun-
sci was examining her.
"Now. madam" the lawyer began, please
repeat the sianderous statements made by
the defendant on this occasion, Just as YOU
heard them
ooh, they are unfit for any respectable
person to heart" was the emphatic answer.
'"rhen," said The examiner, coaxngly.
Suppose you just whisper Them TO ths
Judge. "--Cincinnot Enquirer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
A Striking Rescmhsance.

The addresses Of young man having been
her sister. "IIow much you resemble your
sister" said he, the evening 81 his first call
You have the same hair, the same fore
head, and the same eyes"
And the same noes" she added quickly.
-Tit-Bits
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Some farmers are holding their wheat Be,
cause they think the price Will so to 50 .
bushel. The price, however, May go down
instead of up, and thus great lssses vail fol-
low delay in selling. La all matters delays
AT the first sign OF biliousness, dyspepsia, in
digestion or constipation cure yoursei with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Don't wait for
your'condition to improve itseif, for u IS apt
to get worse still.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
Homo seeLcrs, Cheap Excursions.

On November /, 10, December 9 and 90
the Northwestern Line will sch home seek
ers' excursion tickets, with favorable time
limits, to numerous points in the West and
cts and full information Apply to agents
Chicago & North.Western by.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
Do You Wnnt 20 Live

In fine, mild and healthy climate, where
cyclones and billiards. are unknown; where
good rich lands can be bought at low prices
near cheap transportation and with cduca-
cational and industrial advantagcs?s Home
"Big Route" and the Chesapeake aud Ohio
Railway. Write for descriptive book of
Virginia, list of farms for sale, excursion
rates, dates, time-cards, &c. j. G. Tucker,
G. N. a., 234 Clark St., Chicago, Ills.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Eyes, Miss Biddleton is one Of our moA
celebrated war heroines."
Indeed What did she do, 90 to the 'front.'
as Red Cross nurse"
mo; she got up an endless chain scheme
for tho purpose of providing Che soldiers
with ginger snaps" -CIscags Evening NewA
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Omaha. Neb.. Oct. 27.--A rcar-cnd
collision on the Union Pacific Wednes.
dry resulted IN the death OF three men
ind the serious injury OF one other.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
Lane. Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to be
healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache.
Price % and SOC.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
The Real Facts.

MANY a man." said the CumminsviIls
sage, thinks he has something 20 say, when,
really, he only has job of talking TO do
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

A man imagines before marriage that he
will be his wifes cup OF joy, but finds out
afterwards that he is only fly IN it.-Atchi-
son Globe
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
Are You Going 10 PIoridar

Do you want Rates, Maps, Route, Time
Cards and all other necessary information,
il so, address III. w. Sparks, 234 Clark ST.,
Chicago.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Leading a woman to the altar is usually
4 mans last act Of adership.-Chi,a ago.
Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Enough for a Row.-"'Pa, what are the
dogs of war;" well, your mothers fine
poodle and that mongrel pup next door,
Detroit Free Press.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

The approval Of your conscience is an ex.
cellent thing. but it is not s9flieicnt TO geo
you raise of salary.-Puck.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Stricken with Sciatca? st. Jacobs Oil viii
strike II out and cure.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

SO many people become silly in trying to-
be funny.-Atchison Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Damp weather brings Rheunsatism. 81.
Jacobs Oil brings the cure, promptly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

The meaner a man il the harder he tries.
to lower his rccord.--Chicago Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
FOREIGN.

High water in the city Of Fieume.
Austria. caused a loss Of 2oo0. 900
norins.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

., Why snficr 50 with Neuralgia st. Jaeobs
Oil will drive II all away.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
To Cure n Cold In one Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II it faSs 10 cure. 25o
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-13
OCEAN TRAVEL.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP 60.

ssa steame5s a1.as,scn leays Rroadway wharf, s For ports in Alaska, 10 a. m., Feb 5. 10 20 20, and every fifth day thereafter.
 For Victoria, Vancouver (B. O, Port Town send, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Anacortes and New Whatcom (Bellingham Bay, Wash.), 10 a.. m., Feb D. 10, 15, 20, 26 and every fifth day thereafter, connecting at Seattle with con- pany's steamers for Alaska and c. N. Ky, at Tacoma with N. P. Ky. at Vancouver with c. P. Ky,
 For Eureka CHumboldt Bay). steamer Ho- mer, 10 a. m., Feb B, 19, 25, March 3, g. IS, 21 q, and every sixth day thereafter
 For Santa Cruz. Monterey. San Sirpeon. Ca- yucos, Port Harford (San Luis Obispo), Gavi- ota, Santa Barbara. Ventura Hueneme, San Pedro, East San Pedro Qos Angeles) and and every fourth day thereafter.
 For San Diego. stopping only at Port Har- ford (San Luis Obispo), Santa Barbara, Port Los Angeles and Redondo Clos Angeles), II a. m, Feb. 4. 8. 12. 16. 20. 24. 2S. and every fourth day thereafter.
 For Ensenada, Magdalena Bay, San Jose del Cabc, Mazatlan. Altata. La Paz, Santa Ro- salia and Guaymas (Mex.) 10 a. m., March 6 April B. and 2d of each month thereafter.
 The company reserves the right to change and hours of sailing.
 TICKET OFFICE-Palace Hotel. New Montgomery st.
 GOoDALL, PERKINS 6 CO., Gen. Agts..
 10 Market st. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-13
WILL SAIL FOR SKAGUAY. The Steamer Australia, Captain Houdlette Commanding, Taken
 Off the Honolulu Line.

The steamer Australia, Captain Henry c, Houdlette commanding, arrived in port yesterday after a pleasant voyage from Honolulu. The next trip out made by the Australia will be to Skaguay, as the steamer has been chartered by Good all, Perkins & Go. to convey freight and passengers to the frozen gold fields in the Northwest Territory. Captain Houd- lette, who is one of the best known and most popular captains sailing out of this port, will remain in command, and the majority of the crew will also make the voyage with him.
 i've had a very pleasant voyage from the islands" said the jovial captain last night. "I cannot recall an incident or event worthy of notice he added. "un- less it was the fog bank we ran into eight hundred miles out from port. We were in the bank day and night, and I can as sure you that we felt pleased when we got out of it, when off the Farallon Isl- andS. him as a great surprise when he was in- formed that his next trip would be to the Klondike regions. He has made 151 trips to the Hawaiian Islands, and 1t will ue strange for him to take the Australia over an entirely new course.
 "All the information l have received concerning the voyage to Skaguay," said the captain last evening, 'comeS from the pilot. He told me that the Australia had been chartered by Goodall, Perkins & Co and that I was to sail with her within a few weeks. I was tired out when l got in. and went home without visiting necessary instructions Monday"
 Captain Houdlette will have the best wishes of all who know him in his new field of duty. uring the many trips made by him to the islands he won host of friends. and those who are ire quently called to travel to Honolulu will miss him and his stanch steamer.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-13
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