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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
FRANco-AMERIcAN TREATY.
Establishment OF Reciprocal ReIn-
tionS Gives satisfaction in
Official Circles.

Washington, July 2G.-The signing OF
the Franco-American reciprocity treaty
is accepted i'm official quarters, govern
ment and diplomatic, "a not only a de-
sirable trade arrangement, but also an
other evidence OF the friendly political
ties between the TWO countries. EX-
pressions 10 the effect were exchanged
during the latter days Of the negotia-
tons between those highest in author
ity on both sides, and il is understood
that President Mckinley, in particular,
was DESTROYS that there should he no
failure i'm negotiation which promised
TO establish another friendly bond be-
tween the countries. I'm IA personal way
il is regarded as "A noteworthy achieve
ment OF the French ambassador, who
i'm his comparatively brief service here
has made "a reciprocity treaty, and has
acted as a peacemaker between the
United States and Spain. The officials
on both sides are rofraining from any
expressions of triumph over the re-
suits, as they say each side has secured
fair equivalent for what il has given,
and that the trade of both countries
VIII be much benefited.
The shipments of the United States
10 France are considerably more than
those coming from France Last year
our exports TO France exceeded 100000
GOO francs, while the trade from France
amounted 10 about 250,000,OO0 francs.
More than half OF this traffic will be i'm
fluenced by the rates established in the
new treaty. In the case OF the French
shipments. goods worth 50,O00,O00
francs are on the free list, while anoth-
or S0.0OO.OOO francs of goods are not In
fuenced by the treaty, leaving ship
ments valued az 50,000,O00 francs TO be
directly affected by the new rates. The
value of American goods affected would
be even greater than this. owing TO the
larger amount of American exports.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
MR.. WHITE TALKS.
Head Of the American Delegation mt
The Hague Discusses work
OF the Conference.

London, July 27.--The Hague CORE
spondcnt of the Times reports n long
conversation with Andrew ID. White,
United States ambassador al Berlin and
head of the American delegation, in
which the ambassador, after referring
10 the earnest desire OF the American
people for n comprehensive arbitration
scheme, ms proved by the constant petit
tons and resolutions of large meetings
held in all parts OF America since the
conference has been sitting, said:
II believe that vast majority OF our
people VIII welcome our arbitration treaty
and see IN Il a serviceable plan from the
outset and germ from which more Gem
plete system viii be evolved by future con-
ferenoes AS time progresses without
doubt references to the tribunal will be-
come increasingly natural and normal,
and thus we may hope TO have every adj
vantage claimed for obligatory arbitration
without its overwhelming Disadvantages.
But Il could hardly be expected that we
should be willing 20 accept the require
ment to sweep away at once. here and now.
the policy OF Monroeism
III any modification Is ever made Of that
policy II must be made by the United
States after Il has had the fullest oppor-
tunity 20 study the subject IN all it's bear
ings Such "A change cannot be made here
by Implications IN treaty made distinctly
for another purpose and II Ia important
that there should be no doubt on this point"
MIR White then referred 10 the deep.
almost religious conviction In the hearts
OF the American people against any foreign
enhancement" He added. however. that
the declaration OF Monroelsm would leave
the United States policy exactly what it
had been heretofore and would not in the
slightest degree hamper the operation OF
the arbitration plan. on the contrary the
United States would fully and faithfully
cooperate In the judicial settlement OF
international difficulties by means OF the
agency and machinery provided In the con-
vention. The past history or the United
States abundantly shows. declared Mr..
White. that they had not manifested the
slightest desire 10 interfere with or ham
per arbitration proceedings.
The ambassador then mentioned num-
erous cases OF arbitration arising under
four classes which might be regarded as
involved In the Monroelsm declaration -
First. between the United States and
European powers: second. between the
United States and another American
power third between two American
powers. neither being the United States:
fourth between an American power other
than the United States and a foreign power.
I'm every instance" said MIR White.
"the United States has regarded these are
biirations az promoting peace and there
fore there n nothing In our history 10 war
rant the idea that our attitude would be
hostile TO any settlement possible under
this convention.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
KILLS FAMILY AND SELF.
mits n Terrible Deed While In
same Near Brazil, Ind.

Brazil. Ind. July 27.--Charles VOL
fangel became violently insane Tues
day night az his home In Denmark.
south OF here, and, selling n Ratchet,
chopped his two daughters and wife 10
death while they were sleeping. He
then took knife and cut his own
throat. II is thought the eldest girl
was awakened when her sister was
killed. as evidences OF struggle are APP
parent One Of Wolfangel's daughters
is staying with Alex Mccullough. near
Ashervillo. Wolfangel called AZ Me-
Cullough's last Sunday and requested
his daughter 20 accompany him home.
She refused, and the father persisted on
her going home. The girl called on Mr..
Mccullough 10 shield her from her
fathers wrath. and he did SO by driving
Wolfangel from his house. One OF the
daughters Wolfangcl murdered was
employed by another man, but VOL
fangel succeeded in inducing her TO ac-
company him home. The murdered
children were eight and twelve years
old respectively.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
LYNCHED.
nIob MT TnlIuIn, Miss, Hangs Five
siciiinns Suspected of Conspir-
Ing 90 Commit Murder.
DEWEY"

New Orleans, July 22.-Five Sicilians
were hanged Friday by mob at Tallu-
la, town of several hundred inhab-
itants in Madison parish, IL miles from
the river. The dead are: Joe Defatta,
Charles Dcfatta, Frank Defatta, Sy
Deferroch, Joe Cereno. The Eve Nic-
Tins were strung up TO trees for sup
posed connection with plot 20 murder
DIR. Hodges, a prominent physician Of
the place, who on Thursday was shot
and fatally wounded by one Of the
Sicilians. In addition TO this several
acts of lawlessness that have occurred
in the ncighborhood recently were nt-
tributed 90 the gang.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
WHIPPED BANDITS.
Robber Hand I'm the Mountains Oh
Cebu Defeated by Detschment
OF American Troops.

Washington, July ~. - Three cable
messages from Gen. Otis were received
at the war department Wednesday.
One reports another engagement with
bandits in Cebu. I'm which the American
forces were victorious.
Ii bears date of Wednesday and Is as
follows:
Following from cebu to-day: Bandits
In Cebu mountains robbing and impressing
people coast towns. On Monday Lieut..
Moore with detachment Twenty-thrd In
fantry, while scouting In mountains. fired
upon from strongly fortified position: one.
private killed name not given. No other
casualties Enemy loss. five bandits killed
and seven captured.
Another refers 10 the organization of
the volunteer regiments in the Philip
pines as follows:
'Bell has enlisted about 500 men. wal
lace still south; has about AGO. Lockett
now enlisting. has over 400 applications,
which are coming in rapidly. Might raise
here an additional regiment. exclusively
volunteers"
Col. Bell, referred to in the dispatch,
is in command of the Thirty-siNth i'm
fantry. and Col. Wallace of the Thirty
seventh. Col. Lockett is in command
OF the cavalry regiment, Nnlch rs 10 DE
raised in the Philippines.
The third dispatch says:
storm has abated. sherman coaled;
leaves to-day with ali troops California.
Grant being coaled: leaves In about -four
days with troops North Dakota. Wyoming
and Idaho. Minnesotas preparing TO leave
on Sheridan soon as transport can be UNI
loaded and coaled. other volunteer or
ganizations leave soon as transports are
available"
Gen. Otis has been cabled to send the
volunteers home ms rapidly rs possible,
il being the desire of the president to
have no delay i'm the matter.
Washington, July 27.-Returns re-
ceived Wednesday by Col. Ward, the
officer in charge of the recruiting serv-
ice, show that 6l7 recruits were en-
rolled for the new volunteer regiments
Tuesday, making the total enrolment
10 date 5,400.
Manila. July 27.--The transport
sherman sailed Wednesday for San
Franciscovia Nagasaki and Yokohama,
with the California infantry, consist
ing Of IS officers and $50 men; two
batteries of the California heavy artil
lery, nine officers and Sc men and 275
discharged soldiers of other regiments.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
WORK SUMMED UP.
Delegates To the International Peace
Conference Tell what They
Have Done.

The Hague, July 25.--The final act
embodying the results OF the interna-
tional peace conference, after enumer-
nting the names and qualifications of all
the delegates, says:
I'm a series OF meetings in which the
above delegates participated. inspired
throughout by the desire 10 realize IN the
highest possible measure the generous
views OF it's august initiator, the confer
ence has drawn up for the approval OF the
respective governments the series OF con-
ventions and declarations appended:
. Convention for the pacific settlement
OF international disputes
Convention concerning the laws ana
customs of war on land.
convention for the adoption of laws
against the use OF asphyxiation or dele
terious gases from balloon proJectiles. and
for the prohibition of the use OF bullets
that easily expand In the human body"
The final act contains five express
sions of opinion, as follows:
"The conference considers that limta-
lions OF the military charges which al pres
ent Cypress the world are greatly 10 be de-
sired for the increase OF the material and
moral welfare OF mankind.
''The conference expresses the opinion
that the question OF the rights and duties
OF neutrals should be inscribed on the pro-
gramme OF a conference TO be held at an
early date
''The conference expresses the opinion
that questions relative to the type and
caliber OF rifles and naval artillery ais ex-
amined by Il should be the subject OF study
by the different governments. with view
to arriving al a uniform solution by fu-
turs conference.
1.-THE conference expresses the wish that
an early convention be called to revise the
Geneva convention.
''The conference has resolved that ques-
lions relating TO the inviolability OF nri-
vate property I'm war on land and the bonn
bardment OF towns or villages In naval war
be reserved for future conferences
The Hague, July 25.--At the close of
the peace conference the following mes
sage is sent by Mr.. Andrew ID. White.
president of the American delegation.
10 the people of America:
II consider the results OF the conference
better than many dared hope for at the be-
ginning.
1.-THE arbitration plan IS not only good in
itself. but lays the foundation for further
results.
I'm the cause OF peace Il will be the duty
OF future conferences TO develop IT,
IL believe the Limitation OF ornaments
will come later. but In the nature OF things
II Is necessary that the principle of arbi,ra-
tion should be accepted first. IL marks tho
first stage In the abolition OF the scourge
OF war"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
FOR MEN WHO SHAVE.

Shaving of ,sie's beard doesn't make
man a priest.-Washington Demo-
crat.
Some men never shave themselves
for fear of cutting their best friend
Philadelphia Bulletin.
IL notice Willie has picked up two or
three swear words" said a South side
citizen. "Well, it's all your fault" re-
piled the wlfc. ~ told you not 70 al.
low him 20 stay In the room where you
were shaving yourself" = Columbus
Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
Ola Rate Restored.

Detroit, Mich, July 2i.-Atter riding
'or week on three-cent fares, with
universal transfers, Detroit people Will
to-day resume their former custom Of
paying five cents straight, or six for
quarter. The street railway COM
9anics announce that thrcc-cent fares
are at an end. It ~ considered quite
possible that the old rate OF five GEMS
will be again charged. The Pingrcc
people appear 10 have no plans for tho
Immediate future for bringing about
municipal ownership and three-cent
fares.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
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POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Wise men are wrong much oftener
than fools are right.
Never run a policeman down when
out for n spin on your wheel.
No amount OF culture will make a
man stop snoring In his sleep.
A man OF letters has but little show
In breach of promise case.
No man who paints his nose ought
TO kick il his wife paints her checks.
The worst that can be said OF little
vices Is that they won't stay little
Chicago Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
WHAT WOMEN HAVE EARNED.

Nine. Patti has earned as high as
s350,ooo year.
One years work by Rosa Bonheur
sold for 100000.
When fully engaged Nine. Melba
earns about $l5o,0oo in a year.
The annual earnings of Sarah Bern
hardt have for long time annually
averaged $4,000.
In the next opera season In this coun-
try Calve asks $500 a night for co per-
formances- $4,000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
IkInndiI.r cold Output.

Washington. July 27.-Informatiop
from the Klondike up to June 20 has
reached the state department from
United States Consul McCook az Daw-
son. The consul says that $i0.0O0.0OO
instead OF S20.O0O.0O0 in gold will cover
the gold product for the past IL months,
and adds that reports from Alaska i'm
licatc that more gold will be found
there than ever will come out OF the
klondike.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

Springfield. Mo, July 2i.--George
Geddes, managing editor OF the Re-
publican, died Thursday OF poisoning
from eating crawfish. The remains
will be sent TO Mansfield. o., for inter-
mcnt Several other persons who ats
crawhsh with Mr.. ueddcs were made
sick and are stillili.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

New York. July o5.-NiIliam Wics-
busch died in the Post Graduate hos
pital from a mosquito bite. He was hit
ten on the temple week ago, but pad
no attention 10 the wound. aud blood
poisoning set In.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
bishop Horsimann's Address.


Washington, July 26.--The Post says:
Bryan will be delegate TO the next
democratic national convention. This
statement was made 90 Post report
er by Congressman Clayt0a, OF Ala
bama, who represents his state upon
the democratic national committee.
and who has just returned from the
meeting Of that committee In Chicago.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
Llahtninr KIlIs Two.

Minneapolis. Mimi, July 26.-A spe-
cial 10 the Times from st. Cloud says:
James Harren, of Freeport. and Miss
Agnes Herzog. of Wildwood, were In
stantly killed by lightning about noon
Tuesday at the home Of Miss Herzog,
The Herzog family and IIarren were
sitting on the porch when lightning
struck the corner of the house, killing
Harren and Miss Herzog. The rest of
the people were uninjnred.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29
nIr natfIeship Inunehrd.

Brest, France. July 26.--The battle
ship Suffren was launched here Tues
day. She IL the largest ship in the
French navy, being Of $4,000 tons dis
placement.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-29

Cape Town, July 20.--It is understood
that President Kruger has definitely
abandoned the idea Of resigning.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-08
TALKS TO HIS LAWYER.
maitre Labori Holds Another Long
Conference with Capt.
Dreyfus.

Rennes. July -Maitre Labori paid
another visit 10 Capt. Dreyfus at ten
o'clock Tuesday morning, remaining
with him until noon. The lawyer
found the prisoner 10 be i'm even better
spirits than on Monday, and in the re-
sistance Dreyfus has shown 20 the
frightful blow he suffered in the judg-
ment of the -court-martial and his ter
rible existence on DEVILS island. com
bined with his marvellous recuperation
of physical and mental strength since
he left Cayenne, Maitre Labor saw the
strongest proofs of his innocence. Coun-
sci was almost joyful in appearance on
leaving the military prison Tuesday,
and beyond doubt his interviews with
Dreyfus have given him the most
favorable impression respecting the
outcome of the court-martial. Dreyfus
spent Monday evening and Tuesday in
studying the documents relating 10
the Esterhazy and lola trials. Maitre
Labori during the mornings confer
ence explained to him the obscure
points. Dreyfus was naturally aston
ished at many incidents and at the
attitude of various persons since his
deportation.
Matthew Dreyfus paid his first visit
10 his brother at three o'clock Tuesday
afternoon, the interview lasting half an
hour. The brothers threw themselves
into each others arms. Matthew said
he found his brother aged and broken
in health. but not the physical wreck
n. e.. -. 81 10 La.
Dreyfus' eyes are as bright and his
mind as clear and his intelligence as
keen as when he was occupied with his
duties on the general staff Matthew
found his brother in good spirits and
buoyed up by the necessity of mus
tering all his strength for the coming
ordeal and by the hope that he will
az last have justice done him. He is
extremely reserved as 10 his life on
DEVILS island. which has left an in
dclible impression and remains in his
memory as a horrible nightmare. Drey-
fus looks back 10 his existence OF the
pass four years with relief, tinged with
feeling of the horror of a sane man
who has escaped from madhouse. He
declares his brain is almost reeling in
the face of the mass of documents and
explanations NM. Demage and Labori
are bringing out regarding the extraor-
binary Vaccinations of his enemies and
the persevering devotion Of his friends.
Dreyfus is astounded and full of heart
felt gratitude at their self-sacrifiee.
This feeling is particularly strong as
regards Col Picquart, whom he hardly
remembers, and the story of whose
persecution has profoundly moved
him.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-08
GREAT DAY FOR HARVARD.
Her Bont Crews Win Three Victories
over Yale I'm Three Hours Mt
New London, Conn.

New London, Conn, June Solar
ward won all of the boat races Thurs
day-three victories over Yale In three
bours-and the western sky glowed
crimson when the Harvard varsity
crew pulled over the finish line Ga
lengths ahead of Yale. After eight
years of defeat the students of Cam
bridge are tasting the sweets of success.
Harvard's university eight won from
Yale over four-mile coure by Ga
lengths in 20 minutes and SO seconds.
Harvards freshmen eight won from
Yale over two-mile course by ga
lengths in 0 minutes 1914 seconds.
Harvard's substitute four won from
Yale over a two-mile course by six
lengths in 10 minutes and 81 seconds.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-08
FIRE ON NEGRO MINERS.
Strikers Mt snwder, Ill.,, Attack the
Cars-One Colored Woman
KILLED.

Murphysboro, H.. July l.-At nine
o'clock Friday morning Conductor Will
liam Bryan's train, on the johnson City
branch of the Illinois Central, bearing
AZ negro miners from Pana, was shot
into by crowd of miners at Lawder, In
Williamson county. One negro woman
was killed by a bullet through her
heart. The negroes were brought by
Sam Il. Brush, superintendent OF the
st. Louis and Big Muddy mines, near
Carteryillc, 10 work in his mine, where
there is now strike. The miners, so
in number, were armed with rifles and
were hidden in the grass behind the
country depot When the train stopped
the leader, who was an Italian. GOT on
the platform and commanded the ne
groes to get out. Conductor Bryan in
terfcred. but was stopped by re-
yolyer in his face. The train began to
move and the miners poured in with
ering fire. Conductor Bryan yelled to
the negroes TO throw themselves on
the floor. All escaped serious wounds
save the woman. who was killed in
stantly. Half a mile further and the
negroes were unladen and placed un-
der charge of guards. They were then
marched 10 the mine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-08
DENIED BY PINGREE.
view Criticising the Administra-
ton Is "a Fabrication.

Detroit, Mich, July 3.-Gov. Pingree
has dispatched letter TO Secretary AL
ger, brought out by criticisms of the
secretary and the numerous comments
recently published concerning the
agreement made by the governor to
support Secretary Alger in his cam
paign for the United States senator
ship. With reference TO the recent al
legged interview, in which the governor
is quoted as criticising the administra-
ton, the letter says:
THE interview Is a pure fabrication.
There is not a single sentence I'm Il which
was spoken by me. IT Is the invention of a
reporter who may or may not have been
acting upon instructions from his chief.
! have at different times expressed an
opinion of the necessity OF the war in the
Philippines have. In common with thou
sands OF others In the country, disapproved
of II, and have had no hesitation in giving
my Views whenever / have been asked for
them. / voted for Mr. Mckinley, and
have no cause whatever to regret II.
II he is a candidate again will take pleas
ure in giving him my support"
The governor says he is well satisfied
that the attack upon the war depart
ment is nothing but a cunningly CON
ceived plot TO create a vacancy to be
filed by New York politician.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-08
is PARDoNED.
w. J. Elliott, In Prison ON N Life SEN
tence for Murder, Set Free by
Ohio's Governor.

Columbus, O., July 5.--William j.
Elliott was on Tuesday pardoned from
che Ohio penitentiary by Gov. Bushnell
Elliott was serving life sentence for
murder I'm the second degree. The par
don was great surprise locally, Elliott
being driven to the union station by
Warden Coffin and placed on train for
Chicago before the public announce
ment was made. Elliott was jointly
indicted with his brother Patrick for
the murder of Albert {. Osborn and
William Hughes on February %, 1891.
The killing occurred on crowded
street and was the outgrowth of per-
sonalities INDUCED in by the Sunday
Capital, of which Elliott was the ed
itor, and the Sunday World, with which
Osborn was connected. Hughes was a
bystander and was killed while look
ing at a passing parade. The Elliott
brothers were tried for the killing Of
Osborn, William being convicted of sec
ond-degrec murder ana Patrick of man
slaughter, the latter being sentenced TO
20 years imprisonment. He was par
doned after being acquitted on the
Hughes case, and has since been dis
charged. The indictment for the
Hughes murder still stands against Will
liam. The pardon was granted on CON
dition that William Elliott leave the
state and never return.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-08

Milwaukee, June 3O.-A Sentinel spe-
cial from Hudson, Wis, says Chairman
ii. Ingram, of the New Richmond relief
committee, has issued an official circu-
lar to the public as the first fruits OF
their Investigations. The circular
states that a careful estimate shows the
money loss from the tornado to be $780,,
600. subscriptions thus far amount to
only about $4,000. a large portion of
which has been spent in clearing away
the debris and in lending temporary
assistance to the people. There is great
need of money and building material.
An appeal is made for cash. which
should be sent to the treasurer at Hud-
son, and building material TO the relief
committee at New Richmond.