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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
VII Not PROCLAIM Neutrality.

Honolulu. May 10, via San Francisco,
May 1.-THE Hawaiian government
will not proclaim neutrality. This
stand is taken on account Of the exist
ing relations between the United States
and Hawaii. The executive considers
that a proclamation Of neutrality would
De a breach OF good faith. The govern
nent made known its position yester-
DAY at a secret session Of the senate. IL
understood that the senator's favored
the stand taken by President Dole.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
OPINIONS OF THE PRPSS.

uySpain's fleet is not the only thing
lost TO view. There's William Jennings
Bryan, for instance.-(Hncinnati Conn
mercial Tribune.
EyMr. William Jennings Bryan. OF
Nebraska, will please take notice that
the copartnership heretofore existing
between the bushel Of wheat and the
silver dollar has been dissolved by pop
ular consent.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
u1Bryan wants TO be soldier, and IL
Is no more than fair that the boy orator
should be pitted against the boy king
especially since SPANS war measures
have been reduced 20 point where they
6re nothing but talk.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
ry"War democrats" were as proudly
titled people during the civil war as
there were in the United States. Dur
ing the Spanish war the democrats arc
all "war democrats" except the street
corner orators and the few liver-pad
editors OF would be organs.-Iowh
State Register.
ryNot only the speeches but the votes
OF the democrats In the house upon The
war revenue bill show that upon the
party as there represented all the finan"
cial decisions Of the last 80 years have
as firm "a hold as nj any previous time.
Organism OF the most extrayagant sort
was preached and Organism Of the most
mischlevous sort was by actuaI voting
sought 10 be put in rract'ce.--N. K
Times (Dem.).
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
Asks for saa.ooo.ooo.

Washington, May 1.-THE secre.
tary of the navy sent to the house Mon.
day an estimate for the appropriation
of S33,000,O00 in round numbers 70
cover the war expenditures OF the navy
for the first six months OF the next
fiscal year This is supplemental to
the estimates heretofore received
and is expected to cover one-half oi
all the expenditures the war will i'm
pose on the naval service next year.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
ELECTED nI.hops.

Baltimore. Md, May 1s.-The election
OF bishops by the general conference OF
the Methodist Episcopal church south
Tuesday resulted in the choice on the
second ballot of Rev. DIR. II. G. Nor
rison, OF Nashville, Tenn. and Rev. DIR.
w. A. Gambler, of Oxford, Ga. DIR. Nor
rison received $40 votes and DIR. Gambler
14s on the final ballot.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21

Washington, May Examinations
have been received here that Capt.
Gen. Blanco at Havana is very short OF
ammunition, in which case the power
ful batteries at the entrance OF Havana
harbor OF course would be deprived of
a lnrge part OF their defensive strength.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
Supplied with Krupp Guns.

London, May 1.-THE Paris corrv
spondent Of the Daily Mail sys: A
number Of Spanish vessels which were
recently destitute OF armament have
been supplied with Krupp guns. They
have also been supplied with all the
necessaries, including German artiller-
lists
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
orcnnn mcnrd From.

Washington, May THE navy de-
partmen; has been informed of the
Of the Oregon. The re-
port from the Oregon came 10 The de-
partment early in the morning. and IL
stated that the batt,eship was on its
way north and II ought TO be somewhere
Off the coast OF Guiana.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21

central counties and light frosts elsewhere
on 18th and 18th. but no damage Corn
ground generally prepared, but little plant
ing done. Winter wheat and rye improv
ing. Spring grain doing well. stand even,
thick and healthy. Fruit prospect good
Weather cool, but generally favor
able for planting corn. which is nearing
completion Ia larger part OF state. Show
ers on Saturday were timely aud beneficial.
except IN southeast counties, where work
has been delayed by excessive moisture.
Grass wheat. oats and barley are very
promising,
Mlnncsota-A dry and sunny week. Ear
ly and middle portions cool with frosty
nights. but latter part warm. Favorable
for spring wheat oats and rye which are
healthy and stooling nicely. Corn and po-
tato planting we'll advanced In south.
Fruits in full bloom and promising well
Winter wheat good; no injury yet by
drought
North Dakota-sull cold with. frosty
nights. but nothing damaged except a lit
tie early flax. Wheat all sown and most
OF IL up and doing well. Early sown now
stoollng. Late sown Just coming above
ground. Oats, flax, rye and barley being
sown and corn and potatoes planted.
South Dakota-Temperatur averaged
about normal; showers light and scattered.
Spring wheat. oats, barley and winter rye
made good healthy growth and look very
PROMISING SoH Sill Hpllclently moist eN-
cept In localities, but general rain would
be beneficial, especially 10 fields injured
by wind OF April. Corn planting well ad-
yanced.
Nebraska-week favorable to growth OF
small grains and grasses. Soil I'm good con-
dltlon for work, and planting OF corn has
been rushed In all sections Small grains
reported in excellent shape and growing
rapidly. Cool weather has retarded sprout-
ing OF corn. but no damage from rotting re-
ported. Small fruits In good condition
Kansas-Good growing week with fair
showers over state, heavy In Ford and east
ern counties. Wheat In best condition I'm all
parts except In the west. and is heading In
so1th Corn planting nearly done in
central and western counties. but delayed
by rain In eastern. Corn coming up i'm all
parts with better stand In west than i'm east.
Missouri In southern counties corn
planting pushed and cultivation OF early
fields begun, but In central and northern
sections little progress was made, owing
to frequent rains, and much early corn has
rotted. Much low land wheat turning vel
low, otherwise crop continues promising.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21

pinned by falling walls and seriously
injured. Sam Morton, of the Union
Pacific, was injured in a falling house.
An express train ran before the terrific
gale for 30 miles without steam, so high
was the wind. The damage TO other
towns in the vicinity seems to have been
very severe
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21

Lincoln, Neb., May 1s.-William j.
Bryan is to organize a third regiment
of Nebraska volunteers and tender their
services TO the president as soon as
mustered. Gov. Holcomb has issued
him a commission as colonel with au-
thority 60 proceed and Mr.. Bryan says
that he will accent the commission.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
Gladstone May Live Two Weeks.

Hawarden, May 17.-Dr. Dovie, who
is attending Mr.. Gladstone, says his dis
tinguished patient may last a fortnight
The local malady will not kill him, but
he will gradually get weaker and weak
er and die of heart failure.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
AdmirnI pemcy Grntefnl.

Washington, May 10. - A cablegram
has been received from Admiral Dewey
thanking the president for his promo
ton and complimenting his chief of
stan and the commanders OF all the
naval vessels.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
operntion Proved rntaI.

ST. Louis. May IL. John f. Donovan,
the proprietor OF the Lindell hotel, died
Monday night from the effects of an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis. Three years
ago he was a well-known stock broker
In Chicago
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
n,bIa uopda nombnrdea.

Madrid, May IA dispatch from Ha.
nna says the Americans have bonn.
barlcd Bahia Honda, province OF Pinsi
del Rio, west OF Cabanas.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21

Washington, May Ex-senator Sewell,
OF New Jersey, has declined the appoint
ment OF major general OF volunteers,
presumably because he would have 20
forfeit his seat In the senate.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21

sydney, n. 5. w, May ls.-Twenty-
seven thousand tons of coal were
shipped from this point to San Francis
co last month and arrangements have
been made for the delivery Of $50, 900
tons during the present month.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
uar.or Light Ordered Ex,inruishca.

Malaga, Spain. May IA. - The coast
and harbor lights in this vicinity have
been ordered extinguished untilfurtheI
orders
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
Moro VIctims bound.

ST. Hyacinthe, Que, May 1s.-Two
more bodies of the victims of the fire
at La Metairie hospital Monday have
been found in the ruins. They were
burned beyond recognition.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
A spanish CompIaint.

Madrid, May 1s.-The newspapers
here assert that letters for Spain, even
letters containing checks and other val
uables. have been stopped at New York
and destroyed. The papers demand
that the government make reprisals
upon Americans resident in Spain,
especially in the case OF correspondence
OF American newspapers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21

Athens, May IL. - A proclamation OF
neutrality in the war between the
United States and Spain was gazetted
Friday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Cracker

st. Louis, May ls.-Capt. Duyal, of
the United States commissary depart
ment, has made a contract with local
bakeries for 10000 pounds of army
crackers. This is equivalent to 10000
barrels OF flour. On each will be print
ed the words: Remember the Maine"
Besides the big contract for hard
bread, Capt Duval has let contract
in this city for $4,000 gallons Of vim
egar,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
Won.t HnnaIe snnnIrh ni.nntnhe.

London, May Is. r The American
cable companies in this city have issued
instructions to their agents to refuse TO
transmit any Spanish government mes
sages.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
A FATAL DROP.
Elevator I'm Building nj Doston
Falls and Three Men Are Killed
md Five Injured.

Boston, May 1s.-By the falling Of an
elevator used for hosting building ma
terial at the uncompleted warehouse of
the Boston Wharf company three men
were killed and five were injured. The
dead:
c. s. Henry foreman.
Daniel Doyle.
Leo Cardaman.
The injured:
Henry Harvey.
M Duncan.
Michael Griffin.
Petro Pinneo.
Bruno Sanareo.
The men were riding on the elevator,
which was heavily loaded with material
for use in the construction of the build
ing The combined weight was too
much for the car, which gave way at
the eighth story, and the men and ma
terial fell TO the bottom OF the well.
Henry Harvey, who was injured in the
Boston Wharf company's elevator ac-
cident, died at the hospital.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21

Frank Early (colored), the Cincinnati
wife murderer. was electrocnted in the
lcniientiary annex.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-21
Cn,.,Ioo,I. ~ mead.

Key West, Fla. May l6.-News just
received here from Havana says the re-
concentrates are dying of starvation,
cart loads Of dead being taken daily
through the Spanish lines.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-08-29
CALEDONIA COUNTY.

west Is urKe.
A. W. Brockway has traded for the old
Silsby sawmill, and will convert it into a
furniture store.
At the Repu blican caucus Harley Powers
was nominated for representative on first
ballot by large majority.
Rob Hudson has returned to his home in
New York.-Eli Packer has returned to
his home in Albany, n. Y.
Sutton.
The Republicans have nominated d. E.
Ruggles as town representative.
The theme for j. W. Burgin's sermon on
next Sunday will be 1.-THE Christian Sab
bath"
Miss Butts, a returned missionary from
India, will give an address at the church
Thursday evening, Sept. 1. A boy and girl
will be dressed in the costume Of India. A
collection for missions will be taken.
H w. Libbey went to The Weirs, to at
tend the Soldiers State Reunion. He was
a.member of the 9Th n. Fl. Regiment, which
is officially reported to have lost more men
than any other regiment during the war;
Stephen Switzer died very suddenly last
Tuesday. While at work on a barn the
day previous an iron. bar slipped from its
place striking Mr.. Switzer in the stomach.
He was assisted to his home but was soon
in much pain; physicians were summoned,
but to no avail, and after several hours Of
intense suffering he passed away, Mr.
Switzer was hard working man yet was
always cheerful and happy. He leaves a
wife, two sons and one daughter.
WheeIOck.
Miss Abbie Taylor goes to East Hard
wick to teach this fall.
It has been a wet time for those who
have been cutting rowen.
L. \. Cree goes to Cincinnati with the
Lyndonville band next Saturday.
c. G. Meserve went to Barton Friday to
attend the funeral Of his, uncle, John Me
serve.
The Republicans have nominated d. B.
Leslie for town representative, the Demo-
Gratis John Buckley and the Peoples Party
Joseph Barber.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-08-29
DR.. SP0ULE'S WORK LASTS,

doctor I
SCI TO you to shake hand and tell
bordering did
from the and
would
o too
o the and
handM Wyman
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-08-29
FACTS ABOUT HEALTH

1t is Easy 10 Keep Well if We Know
How Some of the Conditions Neces-
sary to Perfect Health.
The Importance of maintaining good
health IS easily understood, and it Ii
really a simple matter ii we take cor
rect view of the condltlonr required.
In perfect health the stomach promptly
digests food The blood Is employed 20
carry nourishnent to the organs, nerves,
muscles and tissues which need 1t.
The first great essential for good health,
therefore, is pure, rich blood NO med1-
cine has such a record of cures as Hoods
Sarsaparilla and it is because it is the one
true blood purifier. Hundreds OF people
are alive and we'll today who would have
been in their graves had they not taken
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t is depended upon
as family medicine by thousands.
Hoods Pills wit with Hoods DDS s s pa
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-08-29
MARRIED,

In Newport, aug. Is, by Rev. ID. L. Parsons.
of State Center, Iowa, assisted by Rev. @. e
Fay, of Newport, Mr.. Fred Prichard and Miss
Mete11a Paine.
In East Craftsbury Aug. IL, by Rev, j. G..
Taylor, Geo. F. Wilson and Ida NJ Allen,
both of Hardwick.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-08-29
CLOTHING!

We offer some extra good bargains in Mems Boys, and
thildrcns suits close small lots before get
ting i'll fall stock. We always carry complete line
of Clothing and Furnishings, and will do best to
please you. Prices guaranteed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-08-29

In Newport, Aug. %, a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Gokey.
In Lowell, Aug. 20, a son to MIR. and Mrs,
FL. j. Stewart.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-08-29

spending Chis vacation with his grand
mother, Mrs. VIM. Boynton.
Mrs. Watkins and daughters have re-
turned from Montgomery.-Mrs. Wood
ruff and Miss Belle Lewis have returned
to Boston.
Gilbert Leary died Aug. Goth. The fun
eraI services were held at the home of
S. Lincoln. Mr.. Leary leaves wife and
two young children.
Lester Cleveland has rented the August
us Glines place on the Lake Road.-George
Kimball has moved into the Dunn house
On Young street.-Mr. Dwire has moved
into H. t. DaiIy's tenement on Elm street.
James Leavit has broken up house
keeping and goes to good job IN New
York
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-28
FLOATING DRY DOCK.
'i |nu'cott Succeeds In Arranging for
the forchase of One by the United
States Government

WASHINGTON, July 26.-Chief Endi.
cott' OF the bureau of yards and docks.
has just returned to the navy depart.
ment from New York, where he sue
ceeded In arranging for the purchase
by the government OF a foatipc dry
dock a naval adjunct very much need
ed at this time. The dock is capable
OF hitting vessels up TO 900 tons dis.
Placement, which will bring within
us scope most of the gun boats
OF sampson's feet, and a large
number Of the auxiliary vessels
This dry dock is not sectional
outin one piece, so that il NAV be cas-.
lily towed to the point most available
Tor naval use. The first journey will
be to Key West where the navy de.
partment has found a suitable site
with plenty of water in what Is known |
Is Quartermaster's harbor. a cove no, |
ar distant from the town. The dock
VIII be started on its way at the ear.
lest possible moment
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-28
AGAINST HAVANA.
The Campaign win Begin within Twelve
weeks-An Army of 100 600 Men
VIII Invade.

WASHINGTON, July 60 Not short OF
probably twelve weeks will the cam
paign against Havana be begun, but
when the time shall come TO move IL IL
confidently anticipated that the ex.
petition will be so complete in all its
parts and so formidable that brilliant
success will perch upon its banners in
the briefest possible period. From
$4,000 to 100000 troops will probably
compose the invading army.
The army will be supported by a
fleet whose task will be the reduction
OF the forts which cncircle Havana.
Weakened by hunger, dispirited by
continued reverSes, the Spanish troops,
1T is believed, will be only too glad to
surrender to a superior force, and
Blanco will not hesitate to offer his
sword to Fitzhugh Lee, who, it un.
derstood, is to have the honor Of re.
ceiving il.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-28
SURRENDERED.
spanish troops to the Number OF 3.oo5
ana 800 Volunteers In San Luis and Pal.
ma E'triano Give Up Their Arms

WASHINGTON, July 25.-Thc war Do.
partment at midnight posted the fol.
lowing:
SANTIAGO. via IIayti, July 24-Adiu.
tant General OF the Army, WASHING.
ton:
Lieut. Miley has returned from San
AuiS and Palma Estriano, where he
went four days ago to receive surren.
der Of Spanish troops. The number
surrendered was larger than Gen.
Aoral reported-3.OO5 Spanish troop,
ana $50 volunteer guerrillas-gave nm
'neir arms and gave parole and have
gone to work; 5000 stands OF
arms were turned in loaded on
OK carts and started to the rail.
road; Spanish troops ACCOMPANYING
al IN to San Luis and all apparentlv
greatly delighted at prospects OF rc.
turning home. They were on thu
verge of starvation and | have TO send
mem rationS tomorrow. II the num.
'ers keep up as they have there will be
loout $4,000 to ship away-nesrly 10.
NO here, 5000 from san Luis. g. 600
rom Guantanamo, and over 1000 at
'agua and Barscoa (Signed)
SHAFTER.
Major General Commanding.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-28
HEAVY FAILURE.
Inc Gibson House Company Makes an
Assignment-Assets, 100000, Liza.
bilities, 100000.

CINCINNATI, July 96.-The Gibson
House Co. filed a deed OF assignment to
Attorney j. Hartwell Cabell Monday
morning. Horace B. Dunbar the pres.
idcnt and general manager, also as.
signed at'the same time. There are
no preferences named.
In the Gibson house assignment the
assets are given at 500, 900, while the
Liabilities are placed at $50, 900. No
sooner had the Gibson House company
assignment been made than it was fol-
lowed up by an individual assignment
OF Horace H. Dunbar.
Col. Dunbar is practically the Glib
son House Co., as he owns nearly all
the shares. There are IL or IL other
stockholders who own from one TO five
shares each. Col. Dunbar places his
assets and liabilities at s., $40.
The only assets available are the no.
tel fixtures and furnishings and book |
accounts None OF the banks weru |
caught The company has a lease to
run 81 years more at $50, 900 per an.
mum from Peter Gibson.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-28
IN PORTO RICO.
nepotts of Fighting Between Miles Force
and spsniards Expected by the War
Department SOFA.

WASHINGTON, July s6 Secretary AL.
ger was at his Office early Monday
morning, confidently expecting a mes
sage from Gen. Miles telling OF his ar.
rival of Porto Rico. The secretary is
confident Miles has reached Porto Rico
and he is expecting news OF lively
Sighting any moment
1t is generally believed in official
circles that the first Porto Rico expe.
dition, consisting of about 5, 900 effect.
I've men, under Gen. Miles, arrived
Sunday off the point Of debarkation
decided upon on the coast Of Porto
Rico, and that Monday the men are
landing for the purpose OF estab-
fishing base for active opera
tions against San Juan. The
landing point selected is SO far from
San Juan that Gen. Macias, Spanish
commander, will be unable to concen.
trate enough troops to make much re.
sistance. With the assistance OF the
naval convoy the landing, il is conf.
IDENTIFY expected, will be easily ef.
fected.
Once established on Puerto Ricau
'oil, the Americans will never be
iriven away. The war department is
lustling reinforce cements 10 the front.
from now on the campaign will be-
Vigorously prosecuted. and will end
My when the Spaniards shall surren-
er the isla nd. The plan OF campaign
'ill be much like that of Santiago.
he American troops will gradually
lose in and surround San Juan. while
dmiral Sampson will attack the place
'om the sea.
According to military experts, Gen.
lies intended to land at Yauco, tho
EST harbor in southeastern Porto
ico Here Gen. Lluveras has gather
1000 insurgents.
At San Piedras, where, moving west
ON Tajardo, Gen. Miles will meet
IN. Brooke coming north from GU
lica, IL is expected the first battle Of
" consequence in the Porto Rican
mpaign will be waged.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-28
Yellow Fever Gases.

WASHINGTON, July a6.-The war de-
partment at o:l5 p. m, posted the fol
lowing;
SANTIAGO, July 95. --Adjutant Gen
eral United States Army, Washington:
Number of new fever eases on the Gath
instant, about 500 At least $50 re.
turned 10 duty. Actual figures will be
given hereafter. Notwithstanding
figures situation seems somewhat Inn
proved. One death, Sergeant J. Lar
men, Troop C, Sd cavalry, yellow fe yer,
Siboney. (Signed),
sHAgTga. Major General