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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

dead is gradually increasing during
the day, and Tuesday night it seemed
that 100 might be the minimum esti-
mate of the dead, while the list of the
injured will reach and perhaps exceed
900.
Finding the Dead.
During the afternoon Patrick Rating,
the 1I-year-old son of Nat Hating, was
brought to the Catholic church. The
body was horribly mangled. A little
daughter OF Mr.. Williams was brought
to the same place from the ruins of her
fathers home near the railroad tracks.
Walter Farrell, boy, was also laid
among the dead i'm that church. Pat
McNally, who was injured, died dur
ing the day, and at late hour Tues
day afternoon the rescuers gathered to-
gcther most of the pieces of the man
gled body of Michael Hebron, and he
was added TO the list of dead. During
the day scattered groups of rescuers
searched the debris where bodies might
be found.
Fire Adds It's Horrors.
fire company kept two streams of
water pouring on the smoldering ruins,
for fire had been added to the horrors
OF the tornado, and a dozen fires were
blazing till heavy rain at the close
of the day eXtinguished the flames.
Some of the merchants organized n
salvage corps and managed TO save
some property, but the amount was
small.
The Ruined City.
The business portion of the city COW
cred a space of four squares each way
and was solidly built OF brick and
stone. This entire space was swept
clear, foundation walls and in some
places masses OF debris alone marking
where the business places formerly
stood. Trees that had lined the streets
of the neighboring residence district
were broken clear off and twisted and
uprootcd.
As soon as the news OF the disaster
had reached the outside world offers
of help and help itself began to come
into the city. 81. Paul, being the rail-
road center TO which New Richmond
was tributary, was first TO learn of the
storm and it's attendant woes, and with
In two or three hours sent the first re-
lief train with physicians, nurses. hos
pital supplies and commissary stores
for the people of the stricken city. A
second and a third train soon followed,
and speedily neighboring cities in Wis
consin sent in all they could gather for
their needy sister city.
Estimate OF the Dead.
IL Is the average resident of New
Richmond who estimates the loss of
life most seriously. They claim that
hundreds are missing who were buried
in the ruins and there incinerated.
One such Is G. A. Nelson, who owned the
Columbian restaurant, located ON Main
street. His estimate Of the loss is 400
dead. lie says that when the rninStorm,
which preceded the cyclone, broke. not
less than 20 persons rushed into his
place for shelter. lie is positive that
not more than four besides himself es-
capped.
In the Congregational church, IS
bodies were laid out on the seats. and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17
A Story of SteriIity,
SUFFERING AND RELIEF.
LETTER TO MRS. rruxuAm NO. o0.lsSl

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-Two years
ago began having such dull, heavy
dragging pains in my back, menses
were profuse and painful. and was
troubled was leucorrh@a. i took
patent medicines and consulted n ply
stefan, but received no benefit and
could not become pregnant. Seeing
one OF your books, wrote to you tell
ing you my troubles and asking for
advice. You answered my letter
promptly and followed the directions
faithfully, and derived SO much benefit
that cannot praise Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound enough
j now find myself pregnant and have
begun It's use again. cannot praise
IL enough. Minis. CORA gibson, Yates,
MANIsTEE, Mich.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

through the aisles throng surged IT.
search of their dead. The young wom-
en- OF the church rendered ready assist
ance in caring for the dead and reiiev-
ing the sufferings Of the wounded. AZ
the Catholic church, similar scene was
enacted. Here dozen bodies were laid
out, and some OF them were awaiting
identification. At noon several other
corpses were added TO those already
there. In John Glidden's family only
one escaped injury. The family was in
the living rooms over the store on Main
street when the storm struck. Mrs.
John Glidden was killed. Mr.. Glidden,
John Glidden, Jr.; Mary, aged "a;
Charles, aged 10, and Ella, aged 10,
were all seriously hurt. Mary was car
ried a block from the house and alight-
ed at the edge of the mill pond. Many
bodies are thought to be in this pond.
IL Is believed the greatest mortality
in any one place occurred in the base
ment of the hardware store OF Ward
Williams. This store was one of the
prominent business corners, and when
the storm approached large number
Of people fed to the basement and in an
instant were overwhelmed in the ruins.
Several bodies have already been taken
out, but il is estimated that fully a
dozen dead are still in the ruins. The
Hawkins family was in the second
story of their residence when the storm
broke and at once rushed for the cellar.
Before they could reach the first floor
the house was mass of ruins and five
out of the six members of the family
were killed.
a Clean sweep.
There never was a cyclone that made
cleaner sweep of what lay in its path
than the one of Monday evening. In
the business portion of the town alb
solutely not one building was left
standing above the cellar windows;
everything above foundation wall was
shaved MS clean as though it had been
cut with a plane. Enormous iron safer
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

were blown into the middle of the
street. and the largest safe in the town
was carried across one street and half
way over the square beyond.
1t will be several days before the
number OF dead i'm New Richmond is ac-
curately known, and it is doubtful il
the entire number OF fatalities will ever
be chronicled. In the path of the storm
both TO the northeast and southwest
of the city were scattered farmhouses,
and wherever they were struck by that
awful wind there was nothing left but a
pile of boards and twisted rafters. How
many were killed in these houses will
not be known for n long time.
A Total Loss.
IL is impossible to estimate the prop
erty loss, but il is total in the business
part of the town, and, TO make the blow
the more severe, not one policy OF tor
nado insurance had been written for
the place. What is gone is gone beyond
repair. There is ut present no desti-
tuition among those who have suffered
by the storm. ST. Paul, Minneapolis,
Chippewa Falls and other places have
sent in bountiful supplies, and there is
no suffering for food or necessities, but
the business OF the town is utterly
wiped out OF existence, and not one man
in the place viii be able to resume bust
ness.
Appeals for Help.
Milwaukee, June 1.-THE following
telegram has just been received from
Congressman John j. Jenkins from
New Richmond, Wis, addressed TO the
governor and chamber of commerce:
The city wiped out by storm. Every
business building and contents and over
half the dwellings and contents total loss
Many hundred dwellings and contents
partly injured. over 100 wounded Forty
dead bodies, many missing and ruins burn
ing. Local people making heroic efforts
and giving freely OF what little they have
left. They can he furnished for short
time, but with few exceptions no food or
clothing. Not an article Of goods. wares or
merchandise left by noon. There will not
be "A mouthful to eat; must have Immediate
relief; will require aid for some time. Not
a coffin or article 10 bury the dead. Prac-
ticaliy restitution prevails. VIII you noti-
~ the public and ask them that aid be
forwarded as soon as possible"
Gov. sconeld's Proclamation.
Madison, Wis. June 14.--Gov. SEQ
field Tuesday issued proclamation
calling upon the people of Wisconsin
10 come TO the aid of the calamity
stricken people at New Richmond. The
supplies or money collected should be
sent as promptly as possible TO Maj.
M. X. Doyon, at New Richmond, whom
the governor has appointed 70 take
charge of relief until local committees
are able TO do il.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17
WHOLE Town pNsrnoYnn.
Tornado Leaves Hut Two buildings I'm
Herman, Ncb.-Nnny Killed.

Omaha, Neb., June 1.-THE tornado
that struck the village of Herman Tues
day evening wrought fearful destruc-
ton. A conductor ON the evening train
from Sioux City passed through the
place not long after the storm. and he
says not building is left standing I'm
town. lie counted ~ dead bodies lying
in the streets. The fatalities win un.
doubtedly run up to hundred, II not
higher.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

- had been sick ever since my mar
ringe, seven years ago; have given
birth TO four children, and had two
miscarriagcs. had falling of womb,
lencorrhma, pains In back and legs;
dyspepsia and n nervous trembling Of
the stomach. Now have none of these
troubles and can enjoy my life. Yous'
medicine has worked wonders for
me. "-MRs. S. BARNuART, New CATTLE.
pa
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

IL should be remembered to the everlast-
ing credit of the men that when a woman
becomes famous, no men claim that they
were once engaged to her.--Atchison Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17
Family Duties.

Mabel--Wonder what Mrs Flayabout
does TO kill timer
Sue--Why, she has a bicycle and hus-
band, so she divides her time between them
blowing them up.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17
Lanes Family sIedicine.

Moves the bowels each day In order TO
be healthy this is necessary Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head.
ache. Price IS and soc.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

We do not always realize what a privilege
il is TO be able TO work--just 10 have the
strength and vitality to take up our tasks
day after day.-Boston Waterman.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17
Feminine ImpartInIity.

When a girl is interested in a man, if he
isn't bowlegged and squint-eycd. she says
he is as handsome as a Greek god. IN. y.
Press.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

If one friends advice doesn't suit you,
keep on. asking your friends until one gives
the kind you want.--Atchison Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

Some people demand that the world not
only he patient with their foolishness, but
that it appaud.-Atchison Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

Piso's Cure is wonderful Cough medi-
eine.-Mrs. w. Pickert, Van Siclen and
Blake AYES. Brooklyn. N. ", Oct. Pc, "a.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17
u. y. P.U.. Richmond. Vn., JuIy I:i-IO.

Via Big Four and Chesapeake & Ohio Rvs.
One Fare Round Trip; tickets on sale July
ll-l2-l3-good TO return until July 3lst. Can
be extended to August 18th. For full infor-
j. G. Tucker, G. ~ A., 23i n. Clark St,
Chicnrn
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

Write to-dau TO Allen S Olmsted, Leroy,
N. y, for FREE sample OF Aliens Foot
Ease, apowder To shake into your shoes IL
cures sweating, hot, swollen callous, ach-
ing feet. IL makes tight shoes easy Cures
Cons, Bunions and lngrowing Nails. All
druggists and shoe stores sell it. % cents.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

1T were better TO be right than to be
president" hut il were stil better to be
both.-Virginia Etchings.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

Some smart men are fools for revenue
only.--Chicago Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17
COUNTING THE DEAD.
The Grewsome Task Not Yet Com
pleted at New Richmond.
Latest Estimate Fixes Cyclone Victims
at Fully $50 killed and 200 or More
Mounded--Hermnn, Neb., To-
tally Destroyed.


Minneapolis, Mimi, June 1.-The
Times says: There are we'll up
TO $50 dead in III about New
Richmond. OF these only about 30 IN
New Richmond will be recognized, for
the reason that the fire has charred
their bodies. They could not be exam
ined Tuesday, as the fire was still burn
ing, and il was impossible TO enter the
houses.
From the stricken Town.
New Richmond, Wis, June 1.-THE
tornado that has swept out of existence
the prosperous little city of New Rich
mond is the most disastrous in point Of
fatality ever occurring in this section.
The exact number of dead is still un-
known, but it will certainly reach 100,
and very probably will considerably ex-
coed that figure.
Nurses and physicians from st. Paul,
who had come down by special train on
the Omaha road as soon as news of the
disaster reached the Minnesota capt.
tai, were of great help, all night and
day, and when the day closed all the
seriously injured were believed TO have
been cared for. Those whose injuries
were serious, but whose chances for re-
covery were believed 10 be good, were
quickly sent TO the hospitals of st.
Paul and Minneapolis, where better
care can be given them. The slightly
injured and those whose cases seem
hopeless were kept here and were given
the best attention possible. The list OF
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

Figures may not lie, but estimates are
often misleading. Chicago Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

Take Laxative Bromo Quinnc Tablets. All
druggists refund money lift fails To cure. 25c.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-06-17

Hairs Cntarrh Cure
Is Constitutional Cure. Price, 75c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19
Current Events Club.

The annual meeting of the Current
Events club for the election OF officers
was held in the pleasant parlors Of
Mrs T. w Morrill, on Dresden avenue.
Monday evening. The meeting was
Well attended ana the evening was
passed in a delightful manner tn
only business to come before the meet
ing was the election Of officers for the
year ensuing which resulted as follows:
President. Mrs. J. l.. Quimby: vice
president. Mrs. w. Q. Ellis: secretary.
Mrs. &. ;. Jackson: corresponding SEQ
rotary ana treasurer. Mrs. Daniel
LongfelloW; directors. Mrs. T.. i. Bar
Der. Miss Sarah Adams. Mrs Freder-
lex Danforth and Miss Harriet Dennis.
After the business portion Of the meet
ing was over the remainder Of the
evening was passed in an Informal so-
cial way. The club il reported 10 ~ In
4 most prosperous condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19
The School Boys Are Pleased.

The High school BOYS ary happy at thc
prospect of having X now ana ampl"
playground IN which to conduct all their
sports. Gardiner citizens arr well aware
that thr school has long Been i'll need uf
suitable place to piay fnot BIN ann
base Dali, ana thr city fathers Mn not
hesitate W grant Rcv. MI. Quimhy's rc-
quest fnr Air appropriation nf So M I'M
toward drfrayins thr expense. nf purrha--
lily thc piece vi ldnd known IVY tur ulI
flir ground, ana Situated NIL Lincoln lvr-
Hue. This tract III lana which III owned
by tn" Dingley estate. contains about hv-
acres ana ls admirably adapted for tho
purpose. Il IN Thought the lana may ~
bought fDr $-lt ana tHrn II viii cnS; It
least $inu to grade ana puJ the lana n
condition for ban ground. ~ first III
was decided tu give the boys the COM
mon for j playground. hut there wa \
division il the public opinion regarding
this move. ana 1T WAS thought ady.sahl.
BY the school committee to take some
action in procuring 4 BAN ground. It'll
which all tho citizens might ioiu har-
m0niously.
Al 4 recent practice game the following
team was selected from the l.st NJ cam
didatcs: Eldrdgc. c-; Kane. III; Lawton.
Id; Munroe PM. Din, ss. Pierce. Dbl .
Weymouth Lf.: Pitcher. cf.. Babb, r.f.
with Warren, Smell ana Demons. substi-
tutes.
The boys are now ready rnr The annual
campaign Nh the base ban diamond. ana
without Doubt WIFI have Il winning team
THE first game viii ~ played with thr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

the hands NJ Chief NJ Police Il. ". Gil
man, Who detailed Deputy Chief Bow
cn and fatrolman Knaide to run down
ihn Aarrlsrs. The officers went IN The
Essex street house but found that the
Iarrisos had gone u East Hampden
vim their goods ana chattels. They
followed ana found the couple there.
ATS Terry's washing was also with
them. as the owner was pleased w
learn later. The Harris counlr were
brought before tha court, Mrs. Terry
appearing against them, ANA each Was
sentenced tu fuu months FIN iniI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

me bangor Wing says. J. ri. Har.
1T ana his wife Of Watervillf. We're be-
i"re me municipal court, Monday. On
ne charge Of larceny Of the washing 81
Mrs. Terry Of Waterville It seems
nat week ago Sunday, Mrs. Terry
entrusted about So worth Of garments
n various kinds to the Harrises foy
Ndshihs but the cleansed articles Were
IT. returned to their owner. The cou-
IL came TO Bangor. last Friday. and
ulought Mrs. Terrys washing with
'ieil. They rented house on Essex
a.leet and moved in. Mrs Terry \
mdsillhs forming the principal part ot
rs household equipment. Mrs. Terry
learned that the Harrises had come N
Eangor ana the case vas placed II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

up the stragetic moves Of the latter
DAYS Of active warfare in Virginia, just
prior 10 the close Of the War Of the
Rebellion. The personal "reminiscences
and recoilections Of those SIX months,
from December. 1864. to June. 1863, are
woven into story which throughout
Il Of much interest. The description 81
Fortress Monroe with its BROWNING
kalls and battlements. the lombard
ment If Fort Fisher and finally the
downfall of Richmond are given with
factflil accuracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

The attitude taken by the Off
GERS in compelling some of the resi-
dents Of Sand Hill in Winsow to have
better respect for law and order
gave Judge Shaw full house in the
police court yesterday morning. Be
sides the five men from Winslow who
are mentioned in another column, John
Mckinney and William Milliken We're
before the court on a charge Of being
drunk. The former was sent down for
20 days and the latter. was fined 50 and
costs for being drunk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

Conductor ". ". Wight Of the Accom-
mediation train, said, Tuesday, to 4 Jour
nal man: ! have been III the employ of
the Maine Central Railroad 20. inst y
years u day, today Quite ! long
time ID please a company, with thc
promp, ana efficient performance W ones
duties. ana yrt there II no reason why
Mr.. Wight may MT continue mis- service
for many more years ~ come. II, rrr-
tIinIy has the DIST wishes nf \ HOST W.
friends ana IcquaintanceS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

In the Penobscot supreme judicial court
ct Bangor Monday, +. ". Could ann
John f. Kelley vs.. Benjamin f. Leavitt
and Wesley Coffey; an action Of repevin
70 recover furniture and fixtures in the
81. Elmo restaurant in Bangor. The origi-
nal sale was for $llO0 and notes ana a
mortgage for 5000 We're given to secure
part Of the purchase money. Leavitt ana
the original sale having included $50 Or
$50 worth Of liquor. was void. The jury
after being out II hours failed to agree
and We're discharged, Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

Dingiey & Decker make an an
nouncement that is Of great interest to
traders. They offer to sell goods 70
other merchants who are in the bust
ness, at 10 per cent less than Whole-
sale prices This is fine chance fof
buying good goods and save biG mar
gin. Of course it would be expected Tor
the purchaser to buy in reasonably
laron lois
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

a bad break il the sewer pipc ou
Spring street i giving the street crew
no end of trouble. When the pipe was
laid il was in the quicksands. The
water has undermined the pipe. causing
4 bad break. on account If the sewer
being under water unusual difficulty i'll
making the repairs il anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19
Glass Parts Assigned.

The class parts ~ the graduating class
NJ the Highland Avenue Grammar school
have been assigned by rank Az follows:
Naledictorian. Harry NJ Church; ud-
dress Of welcome, Elsie T.. Dill; class
prophecy. Eculah NJ. Grover: class h;4-
tory. Clara NJ. Delaware: essay, Marion
i. Decring; essay, Grace I. Tibbetts; Tee
tatiOn, Nellie q King
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

The Philharmonic Club held very
pleasant meeting at the residence q W Il
John Turner on Pleasant street. M"hdaS
evening. a large number Of persons were
present ana fine programme WAS r'h-
dered. after which refreshments Were
served. The next meeting will be h"id'
Monday evening, April q, al the home q
Mrs BENZ Turner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

a Mr.. Clark Of Fairfield. was opera
ted upon by DR.. +. q. Thayer. yester-
day. for strangulated hernia. The man
drove to this city, yesterday. and when
ne arrived was in a critical condition.
The rupture was in such a condition
that had the operation not been per
formed death would have resulted in a
short time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

An i'll fitting shoe is said TO be like 4
nad conscience, always troubling you.
COX the shoe man" has a tender con
science and sympathies with people
VINO have tender feet. consequently NJ
Is said 10 be seller of perfect fitting
conscientious shoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

Dr. ,. i. Hill WAS called tn Nor
ridgewock. Monday. to attend Nathan
futile. who had received I'LL injury to
his eyes. me man Mas recently VII
work il the quarries Ut that
place and being uncertain what
was in one IF The holes, dropped hi~
drill. The explosion which followed
blew off the mans arms ana injured
his eyes. The eyes began ID fail w
rapidly that il was thought best III
call an eve expert ana DR.. Hill was
summoned. He found that the left eve
Whlch q part Of the charge had enter
60. was in fearful condition ana the
rlsht eye badly injured. DR. Hill said.
yesterday, that in his opinion the right
eye would be saved and possibly the
left
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

e. II. Beane is out with a price list
OF patent medicines for spring that
means dollars saved to the purchaser.
as compared to the regular prices. He
also is selling box Of three cakes Of
very fine and beautifully scented soap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

The steamer kcnncbec made her in
itial trip of the season to Gardiner.
Yesterday. She had 4 heavy freight
ana quite i large passenger list. She
has been newly painted and looks as
bright as 4 new dollar. The officers
Ara the same as last season. She ar
rived al Gardiner at about go and left
N ! =. NJ, with a good freight ami
u bnut RI Messengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

Frank y. Philbrnok has been elected
z director Of the Peoples National
Bank in place Of his father. ]. VI
Philbrook, resigned. Mr. Philbrook
has the reputation Of being an unusu-
ally good business man ana one WHO
y in every way qualified for the new
duties which will fan upon him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

1t is quite interesting to see the sol
der boys that occasionally congregate
in front of Cusick & LincoIns window
and refresh their memories with the
sight of 50 many war relics as they
talk over camp life in Cuba.