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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12

before taking up their home there visited
the country as delegates. They reported
TO the Government of the Dominion of
Canada the result of their observations,
and from this report extracts have been
taken, which are published below:
1--WE have visited a number OF most desir
able locations, and are highly pleased with
the country as whole, il being beyond our
highest expectations We find here a pros
porous and well-contented lot OF people.
They have comfortable homes, and their
vast fields of wheat and other crops in addi-
ton to their herds OF choice cattle, indicate
prosperity in the full sense OF the word, In
conversation with the farmers throughout
our trip we learned that the majority of
them came here with very limited means,
and some with no more than enough TO
bring them here, and they are now wellto-
do. They all claim that this Is the only coun-
try Tor poor man, or one with little means,
to get start and make a home for himself
and family. As you are aware, we were a
little shaky and undecided before leaving
Detroit but have determined since that we,
with our friends will make this country our
future home. II is far from being the wilder
ness we had pictured II 10 be; il is instead
a land having all the facilities required by
modern civilization, such rs railroads, mar
kets, stores, churches, schools, etc, i'm fact,
an ideal home for those having the future
welfare OF themselves and families at heart. !"
he McSSrS. StrlONSkl selected the Ala
media district, but what they say Of IL appeals
in general way to most other districts in
that vast country. They speak OF the fuel.
which is 10 be had in great quantities, of the
water that can be had by digging from 10 10
20 feet, and of the good grazing land TO be
had almost everywhere. There is plenty of
wood for building timber and for fuel, while
coal is convenient, and sells at low prices at
the mines. In driving through the country
they passed many fine patches Of wild rasp.
berries, and say they can speak highly of
their flavor, as they could not resist the
temptation 10 stop and eat.
Having already transgrcssed on your valu-
able space, shall defer further reference TO
Western Canada for another issue. An
illustrated pamphlet recently issued by the
Department of the Interior, Ottawa, Can.
ada, giving complete description of the
country, will be forwarded free to all who
write for it, Yours,
WESTERN CANADA
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12
DE LONE DENIES LETTER.
EpistIe with His Name signed Ac-
cuses Mckinley OF Weakness.

New York, Feb. Representatives
OF the Cuban junta on Monday gave out
copies of a letter signed "Furique De-
puy De LONE" who is minister of Spain
al Washington, and addressed 10 Jose
Canalejas. who went TO Cuba last sum
ner as Premier Sngasta's personal rep
resentative. In this letter the Span
ish minister refers to President Nc
Kinley as "weak and catering to the
rabble" and as slow politician, who de-
sires to stand well with the jingoes of
his party"
A Washington correspondent says
that when a copy of the letter was
shown 10 Minister De LONE he prompt
~ pronounced ii forgery. Among
correspondents and diplomats it was
considered probable that should the let
ter be proven to be authentic it would
result in a change of ministers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12

West Superior, Wis, Feb. o.-Under
an order just issued by the federal
court the Land q River Improvement
company has paid to Douglas county
$4,000 and have made arrangements
whereby they will pay during the week
the rest OF the Sl3l,O00 OF its back
taxes. The total amount OF taxes due
from the company is S200.0O0 The or
Ger OF the federal court is the outcome
Of the city bond refunding scheme
which was enjoined by the Endion I'm
proyement company.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12
WESTERN ASSOCIATION.
baseball Managers Hold I'm Important
Meeting.

Burlington, Ia, Feb. 0.-The Western
Baseball association held a special ses-
sion here Tuesday Behind closed doors.
The principal business transacted was
the turning over of Quincy's fran
chise to Ottumwa and the pro-
posed dropping of Rockford. The
latter was caused by the refusal
of Rockfor. to turn over TO the
association the receipts OF last Decora-
tion day, as agreed in advance. Rock
Island will probably be taken in in
place OF Rockford. The association cir
cult now consists OF Des Moines, Cedar
Rapids, ST. Joseph, Peoria, ottumwa.
Burlington, Dubuque. and probably
Rock Islnnd.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12
Chronic Rheumatism.

From the Industrial News, Jackson, Mich
The subject of this sketch is fifty-six years
Of age, and actively engaged in farming
When seventeen years old he hurt his
shoulder and few years after commenced
70 have rheumatic pains in il. On taking a
slight cold or the least strain, sometimes
without any apparent cause whatever, the
trouble would start and he would suffer the
most excrucating pains
He suffered for over thirty years, and the
last decade has suffered so much that he
was unable TO do any work. To this the FIRE.
quent occurrences of dizzy spells were added.
making him almost a helpless invalid
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12

New Sensation I'm the Trial of sherin
Martin and His Deputies.

Wilkesbarre. Pa, Feb. 9.-Before the
trial of Sheriff Martin and his deputies
was resumed Tuesday Judge Woodward
nous letter stating that II he did not
do certain things something would
happen, ard a threat was made.
The Judge said: 1.-THE man who wrote
this will probably hear what have
10 say, and want 10 tell him that he
Is a scoundrel and a coward, and that
no such dishonorable means will in
any way affect my judgment"
Judge Woodward ruled ont certain
evidence given Monday by John Cos
tello. a witness for the prosecution,
and which had been objected TO by the
defense.
John Lynch, the next witness, testi-
fed that he was at West Hazleton when
the strikers arrived aud that they were
unarmed and orderly. The sheriff told
some of the strikers they had better
get out of the way as there was liable
TO be trouble II they did not dispense.
The witness further testified that
Deputy Manly struck him with n gun
rs he was moving off the street and that
another man had also been struck. One
deputy pointed his gun al striker and
said: al could get bead on that fell
low" Deputy Ferry told n man who
was sympatizing with a striker whose
head was bleeding that II he did not
shut up he would blow his head of.
The testimony of other witnesses ex-
nmined was along the same line, relat-
ing TO the scenes at the place Of dis
turbance and showing that the strikers
,uara uparpcd
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12
BIRDS EAT 400 SHEEP.
The Feast Took Place 100 Miles From
DnMsOn md Cost S2O,OOO.

The Feast Took Place 100 Miles From
Dawson and Cost S2O,OOO.
Jack Collins, who started for Dawson
City with a band OF sheep last summer,
has been heard from. lie sold part Of
his flock for 500, 900. The other and
biggest half of the flock fed the birds
of the arctic zone. This is how it hap
pened:
He drove the sheep In over the Dali
ton trail. Some time before Dawson
was reached cold weather came on. and
Collins decided to kill his sheep. lie
killed and sold 500. and received nearly
100000 for them.
Then he concluded 10 hold the re-
mainder for better market. lie killed
the remaining 400 In a sort Of secluded
place off the line OF travel and suspend
ed the carcasses on poles far enough
above the ground to be out of the reach
of bears, wolves or other wild animals.
He left two young men to watch the
mutton, and proceeded to look for a
mining section. Having found one, he
located a claim and proceeded 10 test
IL. After he had dug out a few thou
sand dollars worth of gold he thought
he would, as the French say, return
to his muttons."
His stay had been SO prolonged that
the young men had become weary OF
holding wake over the sheep. and,
imagining Dawson to be only a few
miles away. had started for that city
to enjoy some OF the pleasures a met
ropolitan city can afford. II proved to
be about 100 miles 10 Dawson, so their
absence was more extended than they
had inended. and when Collins reached
the place where he had left the car
casses Of 400 sheep he found only 400
bleaching skeletons.
The eagles, ravens, crows, kites,
hawks and other birds OF prey which
inhabit that region had been feasting
on mutton. "Where the carcass is,
there will the eagles be gathered" is
a proverb which applies TO other birds
OF prey. Collins had left so many car
casses that invitations had been sent
out and general roundup OF all the
vulturcs and things in that region. from
Behring sea to the Mackenzie river, had
taken place. Whether the claim Col
Inns secured will make good the loss
of the mutton or not remains TO be seen.
but when he drives In his next band OF
sheep the birds OF prey will not get
so large a percentage Of them.-Port-
land Oregonian.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12

sing the formula for such n very valuable
rcmedy."-W. N. LAwRENcE, Editor, The
Ohio Farmer. Cleveland. Ohio.
Keep bottle Of Or. Ayers Cherry Pee
toral handy, on the desk. in the Office, ON
the shelf or in the closet at home, and you
will have at hand a remedy that is capable
at any time of saving you suffering, money,
and even life. There Is no malady so
prolific of evil results as a neglected cold.
There is no medicine so promptly effective
in curing a cold and absolutely eradicating
its effects, as DR.. Ayers Cherry Pectorsf.
Every traveller should carry IL. Every
household should keep IL. II cures every
variety OF cough, and all forms OF lung
and throat trouble. Asthma, bronchitis,
Group, and whooping cough, are promptly
cured by II, and II has in many cases over.
come pulmonary diseases IN aggravated
forms, when all other remedies failed TO
help and physicians gave no hope OF cure.
Those who for convenience have wanted
smaller sired bottle OF Or. Ayers Cherry
Pectoral. can now obtain IL OF their dealer
in half size bottles, at half price-So cents.
Send for Dr. Ayers Curebook, and read
more of the cures effected by this remedy.
The book contains 100 pages, and is sent
free, on request, by the ]. c. Aver Co..
Lowell, Mass.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12
TROOPS FOR ALASKA.
Decided 20 send Two Companies TO
Tniyn and sISnguny.

Washington, Feb. 0.-At the cabinet
meeting Tuesday ii was decided to send
two companies of troops to Taiya and
Skagway, Alaska, Immediately. for
the purpose of preserving order and
protecting life and property. Advices
TO the government state that the rush
to the gold fields has attracted hun
dreds OF the lawlets element, and that
troops are necessary at once TO prevent
trouble.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12

Sent out by the Chicago Great Western
Railway, is a disscctcd map Of the United
States printed on heavy cardboard and the
puzzle consists in putting the pieces together
so as 10 form the complete map. Ii will he
found interesting and instructive 10 old
and young. Send ten cents 10 Puzzle Dept,
Chicago Great Western Ry., Quincy Build.
ing, Chicago, III.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12
Perhnp. you unvc ueera

of a railway system running between Chi
cago, Milwaukee, st. Paul, Minneapolis,
Ashland and Duluth, known as the Wis.
consin Central Lines. Before making a
journey TO any of these northwestern points,
inquire relative to the Fast and Elegantly
Equipped Trains which leave Chicago daily
via the Wisconsin Central. Your nearest
ticket agent can give you complete informa.
ton Jas. 9. Pond, G.. Il. A.. Milwaukee,
a.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12
MntnnI.

Bank Clerk (scrutinizing check Madam,
we can't pay this unless you bring some one
to identify you.
Old Lady (tartly)-I should like to know
why?
Because we don't know you"
Nov, don't be silly! L don't know you,
either. Truth.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12

A young girl, al ardent admirer a MmA
Melba, at reception given for the latter,
was so completely overcome when il came
her turn TO have word with the prims
donna, that. blushing crimson and looking
up with sweet smile, she murmuredi
you sing, believer -Philadelphia Pub
lie Ledger.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12

The commissioner Of the general land Of
fee has submitted his report TO the Secre-
tary OF the Interior. Compared with last
year. il shows decrease of 3,29S homestead
entries, aggregating 37S,625 acres. Quite
eral health when no effort is made TO reform
irregularity of the bowels. This can easily
be accomplished with the aid of Hostetteris
Stomach Bitters, also a remedy for malaria,
dyspepsia, rheumatism and liver trouble.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12

Are best and cheapest in the New South.
Land So TO So an acre Easy terms Good
schools and churches. No blizzards. No
cold waves. New illustrated paper, Land
and Living" months, Tor 10 cents. IN
stamps. w. G. RlNEARSON, @. l.. A.,
Queen & Crescent Route, Cincinnati
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12
Small Pox Not nngInn.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. Especial
kilograms from Chattanooga appearing
in a number Of metropolitan papers TO
the effect that there are 1000 eases OF
small pox in and around Chattanooga
are without foundation In fact. During
the last several months there have been
two cases of small pox in this immedi-
rte section and these were AT once
isolated at remote pest house.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12
A Town Rides in This Elevator.

Probably the only elevator in the
world that is used TO connect two parts
of a town is the one In Heligoiand, the
little island just Oft the coast OF and be-
longing to Germany. One portion Of
the town Is on a eli II over 600 feet high.
The other Is at the base Of the cliff on
a fiat stretch Of land. There are no
paths up the cliff. and all communlca.
tons between the two portions OF this
unique little place must be held by
means OF the elevator--an elevator that
lifts nm entire community TO and from
the scene Of It's daily lnbors.-N. Y.
journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12
,blnu Abnnlon. The Ionp

st. Petersburg, Feb. 9.-According TO
Trustworthy intelligence China has
finally abandoned the idea Of raising
loan In London or elsewhere.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12

Moves the bowels each day. In order %
be healthy this Is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys Cures sick headache.
Price IS and Soc
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12

You can't tell anything about the amount
OF work man does by the time he puts in
talking politics. Washington Democrat.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12
Rock Island Tourist Car
Excursions TO CALIFORNIA.

Leave CHICAGO. via scenic Route. THuRsDAYs
Via Southern Route. TuEsDAYs
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED.
For information and folders. write
Jno. Sebastlan. O. p A., CHICAGO.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12

Rome wasn't founded by Romeo; Il was
Juliet who was found dead by him.-Chics-
go Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12

Nobody uses over about six adjectives.-
Washington Democrat
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12
!YsS

For tho sound and permanent cure OF Chrontc
Ulcers. Home Ulcers and old sores OF every
Kind and description. no matter how many years
standing or BY what name known. And for tho
srs ni.:a rc,son,.r it rsy s.,o ns''s ~
i, A., ALLEN MEDICINE Co. ST. PAUL, MINN.
For sale by DruGnfsts.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-12

Joan aud
Il h c o dore
s t r iovski,
( o r IN ly
residents of
M / C higan,
but now hv-
ing in Ala
media, West
ern Canada,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-17

MARVELLOUS.
Hanrahan-Somc av thin new
guns will carry Is miles.
Houlihan-At wan shot?--Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-17

British Lion-It's less trouble o
you to make a meal off an enemy
than 1t is for me.
American Eagle-Why?
British Lion-You don't have to
pick your teeth observation-disclosures
Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-17
NO ESCAPE.

'Maud Is going to be married after
ALL"
What decided herr"
"She said she might as we'll. be-
cause the man in the next room at
her boarding house was always
smoking."-Chicago Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-17
REQUISITE.

wallace-I haven't noticed you
discussing the war a bit. Don't you
take any interest in such things?
Ferry-Oh, yesl But I've got such
a weak voice that / stand no show
in an. ACCOMPLISHMENTS En-
Quil-.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-17
C~opArsSnt'.
ONDITIONAL.

Shelf is better to laugh than TO
cry.
Her-That depends on whether
your husband is telling what he
thinks is a funny story or refusing
10 get you a new wheel.-Cincinnati
ENQUIRER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-17

IN THE SCHOOLS.
Professor-So, then, by the term
reptile we mean a creature which
docs not stand on feet. but moves
by crawling on the ground. VIII
one Of you name for me such a rep
tile?
Freddy-Baby brother.-Judy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-17

MISTAKEN IN HIS MAN.
walIace-And did you make him
a his words?
Hargreaves--No. He turned out 10
be one of those fellows who would
rather fight than eat.-Cinc-nnati
Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-17
A USEFUL TEST.
I'm afraid I am a dreadful talk

err"
What gives you that idea?"
when l come home from any
where. I never can recall anything
that was said except remarks I
made myself."-Chicago Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-17
SUCCEEDED.

DR.. Kallowmell-Had any inter-
esting cases lately?
DIR. Skaipell-Yes. j performed a
difficult surgical operation this
morning. Extracted a $40 fee from
Mr.. Pneer.-Chicago Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-17

HAS HIS INNINGS. TOO PERSONAL
One sad effect of the crueties What Is your Hvof"e poe"'
That in these wartimes be Borus?' ,
Is the nerve destroying citizen "Naggus you never 70 90
Who calls IL "nassacre" a poet uch q question as ha' =
Cincinnati ENQUIRER. - Chicago Tribune
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-14
nayOr's Court

Mayor Gait had several females
from the tenderloin district before
him yesterday to answer to the
charge of prostitution. Emma
Hill was fined S. and costs Hattie
Buchanan ard Viola Colbert, alias
Morris" were each fined in the
same amount, but being short on
cash. now languish in Jail.
j. T. Brown was arrested for
renting rooms to prostitutes and
will have his trial Monday.
His honor has started in with q
determination to expel this crime
from the city. and believes the only
direct method is a rigid enforce
ment of the city ordinances cover
ing snch cases.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-14
MARKET REPORTS.
Received and Corrected Each Day BY
Wire of the Ardmore
stock Exchange.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago, Aug. 13.-Wheat: Liver
pool did not sympathiZe with our
advance, opening 1-Sc lower Wealth
or in England hot and forcing. More
complaint caused by rains in certain
parts of Russia, according to Broom
hall, no Paris market, it being holi-
day which will continue over Mon
day and Tuesday. 1t was wet in the
West with some damage done to
grain in the shock. A break of 6 or
cents per bushel in new wheat to
arrive was reported and numerous
selling orders were received from
the Northwest In this market. Some
well informed people predict as much
as 500 cars in Minneapolis some day
next week. This, however, was not
unanimous, as st. Paul wired us their
opinion that farmers were stacking
and that we need not look for heavy
receipts early. Enough to be said
on each side to cause scalping mar
ket with the farmerin command as
the maker of prices in the immedi-
ate future.
Corn-Weekly exports 31-2 mill
ion, slightly over corresponding
week of last year and 4 of a mill
ion over last week. Liverpool quiet,
IA lower and country acceptances
were light. Cash demand continues
beyond expectation. Being nearly 1
million bushels. Cash sales yester-
day 1 million and liberal again to
day. The cash commanding small
premium over Sept. Market has
followed wheat with rather light
business and short session. Nothing
to materially change prices at pres
ent, but probable size of the crop In
our Judgment warrants fair price
this year.
Oats-Featureless.
Provisions = Cash demand con-
tinues good, shipments for the past
week exceeding last year by three
million pounds of lard, two million
provisions. Provisions have been
firm on cash trade and hog receipts
were small. There has been less
talk over the yellow fever situation
which caused the weakness of yes
terday. We feel friendly to provis-
ions for a long phil.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-14

JEALOUSY, misrepresentation.
libel and abuse are the tribute
which mediocrity and failure
pay to talent and success. We
have never known a prominent
and successful man who was
not lied upon and abused by
those who were jealous of his
success. One of the penalties
OF prominence is annoyance of
this kind. A fair-minded and
intelligent people understand
TINS fully and visit their con-
aemnation upon the head of
tne slanderer and not upon the
object of his malice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-14
FREE SCHOOLS.

Section IA of the Curtis bill
gives incorporated cities In the
Indian Territory the right to
levy and collect taxes for the
support of free schools. Sevtr-
al of the towns in the Indian
Territory are taking steps in
this direction. This is a ques-
ton of deep interest to every
one and the people of Ardmore
should give it serious consider
alton. Universal suffrage can
only be justified by universal
education. The law gives every
man the right 10 vrte. The
law should go further and give
every child an opportunity to
get an education, so that when
boys become men they may be
in a dition to vote intelli-
gently. This should be done
rs matter of self-preservation.
A community should protect it.
self against ignorance as we'll
rs against disease. Education
should be brought to the doors
of all and placed within the
reach of all. The best interests
of society demand that the
children of the rich and the
poor alike should be educated
at home upon terms of friend
ship and equality. It is far
cheaper and is certainly much
better to educate the children
than to contend with the results
of ignorance.
This is a matter that our peo-
pie should discuss among tnem-
selves so that as soon as our
city council can act upon the
matter we may be prepared to
establish and maintain an eff
cient system of free schools in
Ardmore. the equal of any and
second to none.
The children of Ardmore are
as good as any and should have
as good advantages as any.