The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-01-07

In quarrel near Jacksonporo, ",
Philip kuch was murdered by John
Clifford, who afterward committed sui
eide.
The total number of coins made at
the Philadelphia mint In 1895 was loo.-
25s.l33. valued at S27654,452. the out
put being the largest since 1890.
States legislatures convened in Me-
braska. California. Montana and Idaho,
and governors were inaugurated in
New York, Michigan. Wisconsin, Idaho
and Wyoming.
The president and Mrs. Mckinley re-
ceived the seasons greetings from the
great throng of callers representing
every branch OF public life. who attend
ed the white house reception.
Charles A. Brewer. ex-postmaster of
Paulding. o., shot and killed his wife
and then blew his own brains out. Do
nestle trouble was the cause.
James Clarke, &C years OF age. who
will soon complete four years term
in the prison in Baltimore. Nd, Is said
TO have IS wives in various portions OF
the country.
located in a fire that destroyed the
Carlinville CIll.) Coal company's plant.
The shock of an earthquake was dis
tinctly heard and felt at Freehold. y.
j., and vicinity.
William Stickley and his wife were
burned 10 death in a fire which de-
troyed their home at Dallas, Wis.
Fifty persons were injured, some OF
them seriously. in wreck on the Hons
ton e. Texas Central road near McHin-
ncy, Tex.
The state debt OF Iowa is now $4,000.
reduction OF S322.0 900 having been
made during the past year.
Five boys who had committed theft
were publicly whipped at Evansville,
Ind, by order OF Judge Winfrey, each
receiving % ashes.
1t is said that Grant c. Gillett. the flu
gitive Abilene (Kan.) cattle plunger,
hss effected n settlement with his cred
iiors for $4,000.
Fire destroyed over one-half OF the
business portion OF Beaman. la.
The business portion Of the village Of
Carthage, n. y, was destroyed by fire.
The one hundredth anniversary OF
Pennsylvania university was celebrated
at Lexington, Ky.
The A. ID. Ellis Coal company's barns
were burned at Akron, o., and 10 horses
were cremated.
The public debt statement issued on
the cd shows that the debt increased
81, 7o2, 700 during the month Of Decem-
ber The cash balance in the treas.
ury was $500. 431. 1851. The total debt.
less the cash balance in the treasury,
amounts 10 SLIPS, 17G.2s6
The Kansas City. Fort Scott & Mem
phis passenger train was held up by
six men at MGcomb Mo-, and the safe
in the express car was robbed.
John Lytton shot his wife and him
self at MINER, III. Jealousy was the
cause.
Secretary Long estimates the cost OF
the 10 new warships he asks congress
10 construct al $50,000.o00.
BY the explosion OF an internal ma
chine In the railroad depot at New Al
bany, Miss. five men were fatally in
jured
The sword ~ honor voted 10 Admiral
Dewey 10y congress has been completed
by Tiffany g. Co. of New York.
The late Calvin s. Brice left nm estate
valued at S600,O0o
Pickpockets robbed Joseph Duncan
OF $11 ,Os7 in the Exchange building at
the stock yards in Chicago.
At Trail. o.. the four sons Of John
Sumters were married TO the four
daughters OF James Hochstettler
The government receipts for the six
months ended December 81 amounted
10 S245,961 $50. gain over the same
period in 1897 OF over $3s, coo. 600.
Baron De Bnra and wife. OF Chicago
were arrested al 81. Augustine. Fla, on
charge OF swindling 10 the extent Of
$4,000.
William b. Bate was rcnominated
for his third term as United States
senator by the Tennessee democratic
legislative caucus.