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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-15

How commissioner Of Mineral Statistics Geo. A
kswett Looks Upon Crystal Falls.

How commisslonsr OF Mineral Statistics Geo. A.
hswett Looks Upon Crystal Fails.
The first serious set back in the Crys-
tai Falls district al the Menominee
range occurred In the iall Of 1892, when
nearly all of the mincs suspended opera
tinns. IL was then that the decline in
the iron business Was so marked. and il
was about that time. too. when there
was great change ia the ore demanded.
Bessemer steel, more easily and more
cheaply made than iron, was ia high
favor, and only ores suitable for steel
manufacture were wanted by consumers.
The Crystal Falls ores were nearly all
high in phosphorus. none of the mines
producing AN ore az bessemer grade, aud
the price OF the low-grade products Tell
80 low a. to leave no profit To the
miner. The suspension Of the several
properties which had previously been
active for some years and due To which
the town had grown and thriyed. was n
severe blow To the people Of the place.
In the lace of this cutting down of the
labor employing concerns, added To an
outrageous rubbing OF the taxpayers by
unscrupulous county officials. the bright
little village has stood the hard times
remarkably well. The surprise is that it
has lived at all under such discouraging
conditions.
Today there is re-swakenine Of the
long idle shafts. the explorer is active,
new business concerns are starting up
much to the discoin6t OF those who
have furnished the supplies and carried
the bad accounts all through the Idle
period, aud realization oi the
hopes of those who possessed faith
in the future Of the place seems To- be ON
the eve oi enjoyment.
The basic process Tor the making of
steel has made il possible for the mines
OF Crystal Falls To take on u new lease
oi life. High phosphorus ores are neces-
sary to the successful practice of this
form OF steel manufacture, and the ORES
Of this section will ield from one-hnlf
to two per cent Of this element. The
ores are also well adapted To the max
ing Of foundry irons, smelling readily,
and the iron flowing readily in the cast
INK. They make an exceedingly tough
iron, whereas many of the non -besse-
mers of the southern fields produce an
iron OF but little strength. Lower freight
rates as well as lower rates Of royalty
have greatly aided i'm the resuscitation
of the mines, and IL Ia believed market
has been established for these ores which
will be permanent. There can be but
little profit to the miner. but by close
economy he can make something Gen.
orally the mines need no timbering, and
water charges are no more excessive
than they will average in other iron ore
mining sections OF this region. A draw
back met with is scarcity OF labor
which is natural alter so long a term OF
inactivity OF the properties, miners hav-
ing driitcd into places where steady en-
ployment could I've had. IL In thought
that this trouble will soon be overcome.
Several gangs of men have been i'm
ported, and more are to follow, so that
soon it is hoped there will be men
enough to supply the local demand.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-04-15
DRY GOODS,
CLOTHING,
LADIES' and
CENTS
FURNISHING
GOODS.
|Up-tO-date.
WAIT FOR ME-.

To THE PEOPLE OF CRYSTAL FALLS AND
VIcMlTy:----
Keep your eye open for our arrival it
will surely interest you. We are coming
with the best and most complete stock OF
new and fashionable goods, consisting of
Dry Goods, Clothing Boots and Shoes.
Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods, Car
pets, ETC., ever brought to this city.
Watch this space for our GRAND
OPENING which will be announced later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
PaWTUXET VALLEY.

Mrs. VIM. 4. Lewis OF Phenix is
visiting frien' IS i'm Providence.
The Philabalic Society of Phenix mot
with l.. G.. Lincoln last evening.
Mrs. r. w y. Knight Of Auburn is
visiting friends in PheniX.
Mrs. Eliza j. Merrill OF Centreyille is
reported seriously i'll.
Court Warwick, +. OF A., held its
regular meeting in Foresters hall. Riv-
erpoirt last evening. One candidate
was Initiated.
The Columbian Whist Club met with
Frank +. Potter last evening. There
was a good atten ance OF the members
HersChal Baxter and Flrquhar Fra
ser. the champion players of the Arc
tic AMI Riverpctnt checker clubs, are
10 play a series Of ten match games.
The contest commences ot the rooms of
the Riverpc.nt Club ron3ght.
Ralph Earle OF DsEhton is the guest
of friends i'm Arctic Centre.
James Barry or Crompton has an at
tack of pneumonia.
People OF the valley will be glad to
learn of the granting Of "A pension to
Rouse Potter OF North Scituate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
CRANSTON.

Ice on the wires considerably disor-
ganized car traffic this morning and
passengers were surprised at the loNN
Intervals. This was most noticeable at
KnightsvIlle, where progress was SO
slow that at one time three cars were
Ill up together.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
town council will be held on Monday in
the town hall. Knightsville. 1t is ex-
pectei that the question of widening
cranston street over the New England
railroad will be discussed \ petition
signed by large number of taxpayers
in favor of Il will be presented.
An Individual evidently under the in
fiuence OF liquor caused considerable
excitement last evening by his furious
driving down Cranston street He is one
of those men who thinks that the
street was built specially for him and
that others. especially pedestrians have
no right there whatever. Several per-
sons. resi'enxs OF the town. who hap
penel 10 be walking along the street
were almost run down and several who
attempted 10 address him were greet
"a with such Il NOlley 90 ours IS that
they desisted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Charles Blake, an expert accountant
from Providence. began the work of
examining the books of the town. Mr..
Blake will make his report to the town
council.
Assistant Town Clerk Smyth this
morning received a telephone message
from Town Clerk Hunter, the latter
saying that he was somewhat better
and would be ready for duty in day
or two.
The following program was given by
the 81. Aloysius society in the town
hall last evening: Piano solo, Mr.. r..
CARROLL soprano solo, Miss \. Murphy;
violin solo, Mr.. Pfeiffer; reading, Miss
NJ. Donahue; cake walk, Mr.. G. Har-
kins and Mr.. Joseph Charles; soprano
solo. Miss Pfeffer; banjo solo, Mr.. T..
Buchart; soprano solo. Miss Minnie
Earr on. Master Carroll, accompanist;
character sketch, Master Darcy and
little VI IS Darcy; cake walk, the Nc
S0iey b others.
The Watchemoket Polo club will play
the Camp Streets Tuesday evening in
the town hail Arrangements are be-
ing made to have "A double game.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
ANOTHER sTETsoN HEIR.

Kansas City Feb. AIRS. Katherine
Shirley of this city. who has frequently
made claim 10 the 900 estate OF
John Stetson OF Boston, will soon send an
attorney to that city 10 fight for her
alleged rights. Mrs. Shirleys claim
TO the estate is that she is the daughter
of Kate Stokes, the actress. who was
married to,John S'etson. and 10 whom
he willed ali his property az his death
in 1896. Mr.. Stetson died after brief
illness. his wife following within lc
days. and leaving no will Stetson's ia
ther contested the will, claiming undue
influence but the courts upheld the doc.
ument Ada Richmond. an actress
then sued for an interest, claiming that
she was Stetson's common law wife. but
she also was defeated. The contest is
now between the mother and daughter
OF Kate Stokes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
AT THE NORTH END.


The third grand masquerade ball or
the Athletic Base Ball Association held
in Germania hall last night was brill
lfant success. The costumes were both
handsome ana very comical and thg
variety and taste shown won high
praise from the judges and the pat
rons OF the ball. The attractive grand
march. In which IS couples participd-
ted. was led by Mr.. T. @. Mccarthy
and Mss Mccarthy. The floor director
ana his ASSISTANTS kept things Lively on
the floor am the denghtful muse OF
tbs An9h4on orchestra satisfied the
dancers so that they stayed late. Al IN
Icrn..siCn Master James Magee sang IN
a charming manner number ot songs
The Judges gaar ed the ladys prize
for the hanr sJmtSt costume 10 Mss
Etta TninghGst and Mr.. i. q. Nc
Calthy SCI the prize FOR the most com
teal costume. Those in charge of the
affair were: Committee OF arrange
menis, Ms.tin Egan, chairman; John
Madden, secretary; Edward McCulla,
treasurer: J1mes Higgins, Timothy
Me- srthy, Henry ClOssen, Whnam
'raioce: general floor director, 7. c..
NcCG- .ily; ass s,ant floor Ctor,John
MAIDEN. aids. G.. i. Seai.es. }. l.. Nc
Coy, +. H. Devlin, j. II. McCulla, q. #.
O'Connar 4. w. Brennan, II. II. Nc
Cuiia. j. Il. E.gs.ns;rect ppm commit
tae r. III. Egan. Il. s. .dg ,kie, ". 4.
Talbot. j. f. Mclaughlin, IA. j. Clos-
sen, j. 4. Searles. W. III. Warren, j. I.
DiscOil
The praying band of the Woo liawn
EaE4Gs1 church wAl have charge OF the
evening service at the Randall square
Gospel mission tomorrow. All are wei
=. = nHIHl = .. n a
7:i5. The usual sun ay morning break
fast will be given az the n -s.on to-
NOR: ow and the service following the
breakfast viii be directed by the Rev.
l.. 8. Fenner.
The p.iice Of the Second station
rrade two arrests for drunkenness ami
Suppressed a sGgft family difficulty on
Back street last Il ght.
An insusatel wire was down on Back
street this fcGer IN and people VINO
passed the old grape vine" ha TO be
.areful or at least looked as If they
were afraid cf something.
A young man went into barber
sf.np on one of the main thOroughfares
a short time ago ana after getting
shave put on the wrong overcoat. The
coat he put on w.s S-nswhat better
gf.sn the one he took there and the
barber treed u sttiaCt the attention OF
he went by. The young man was APP
parently deaf. SO the natter was re-
ferred to officer Gilfoil. In the coat left
by the young man was newsboy's
ba sge belonging to some member OF
the young mans family. 1t was an
easy matter 20 locate the young man.
This was done and the coat recovered.
Officer Thomas j. McCarten has been
confined to his home by a severe at
tack OF the grip for the last four or
FIVE days.
Officer Harry B. Robertson who was
appointed a policeman on last Thurs
day reported for duty at the Second
station last night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
CRISIS IN COLON STRIKE.

Kingston, jam, Feb. THE British
consul at Colon. 1t is reported here.
has cabled the governor-in- chief OF
Jamaica. requesting that a British man
of-war be dispatched 10 Colon TO pro-
tect British subjects and property there
This appeal tends to confirm previous
private dispatches that the lives OF
inoffensive foreign residents are endan-
gered through the indiscrmnate at
tempts Of the Colombian soldiery to
suppress the strikers and through tho
threatened retaliatory efforts of the
dockmen and railway employees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
OLNEYVILLE.


William RELY, who Is employed as
fireman at the Atlantic mills, and who
lives on Derry street, was the victim
of a "doubler" sled on Audrey street
last night about o'clock. Mr.. lIcny
and "a companion were returning from
work, and as they started TO cross Au-
drey street both were unaware OF the
proximity OF any coasters. REILLY was
slightly In advance, and he had taken
but two steps from the curbstone when
he was struck by the sled as IL darted
forth from the darkness. He was lifted
from his feet and hurled in the air
about two feet and i'm falling struck
his left temple upon the frozen ground.
\ wound about two inches i'm length
was inflicted. Mr.. Rielly's friend
went 10 his assistance. and with the aid
OF a policeman got him TO the sixth
police station, where Lieut. Dairy
bandaged the wound and instituted an
investigation to identify the boys who
caused the accident.
Michael j. Degnsn, proprietor of
grocery store on Manton avenue, yes
terday afternoon was returning TO his
home on Florence street for luncheon,
and when in the vicinity of Kossuth
street was attacked by a savage dog,
which seized his left hand and sunk
it's teeth into the flesh To the depth of
about half an inch. Mr.. Degnan was
greatly surprised by the attack, but
vent at once 10 the office Of DR.. j. L.
Farrell who cauterized the wound. The
name of the owner of the dog was not
learned.
Thistle lodge, X. and l.. Of H., Will
hold "A social in Mechanics hall. Plain
field street, next Thursday evening.
Next Monday evening "A kaleidoscope
exhibition will be given in the Broad
way Baptist church.
a fair to be held under the auspices
of Manton Hose company No. Will
open I'm Holden's hall in that place
next Tuesday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04

No disease that attacks the human body universal
as rheumatism
Almost everyone is liable to suffer from it, in some
form other.
Exhaustion of force is the underlying
The immediate the presence OF certain morbid
waste material in the blood aad tissues
Rheumatism in several forms; there is acute
heumstism rheumatic fever there is what is termed SUBJ
rheumatism There schronic, muscular nfammatory
deormng rheumatism. and there is rheumatic gout
Over-work, whatever induces undue exhaustion OF
force will aggravae the disease hasten its appear
ance.
The aches that accompany the disease in its incpient
stages are often for time attributed other less serious
The cure for so deepseated trouble never can be
ignorant preparation that will only dull the pain give tenn
porary relief There are thousand and socaled med
cines for rheumatism that not only effect but
unfortunately often the of dscouraging people
who them
Paines celery compound is as little related to these
worthless preparations honest gold coin is clumsy
counterfeit
Paines celery compound is specific for the of
rheumatism in any of its forms
The first Friendly pain"-friendly because it gives
early notice before serious mischief has occurred should send
at the druggists for bottle of this remedy 1t
will your rheumatism 1t will cleanse, invigorate
and euvenae the blood that every organ of the body will
share Immediately in the healthier condition 1t will build
up and make you strong Its peculiar ability increase the
of blood and stimulate the action of the liver and
kidneys has made the regular prescription of the best
physicians.
Thousands Of people have been cured of rheumatism
by Paine's celery compound
Mrs. II. c. Danolds of Rochester, n. Y, writes
Last had attack of muscular rheuma-
tism AT first used good deal of niment, but in spite
of the rheumatism increased then began using Panes
celery compound and the ond bottle cured completely
recommend Paines celery compound heartily
inv aluabe remedy to all who afflicted.
Other peopescores of them in every of any size
the country have written similar letters appreciave and
grateful the proprieors of this wonderful remedy-the
best of all blood purifiers and the discovery
of Dartmouths greatest professor.
Whoever has used it has recommended it to others.
And that is the that the demand for Paine's
celery compound greater today than for any other remedy
in the world.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
NEWS in AND ABOUT (. !.
THESE PLANTATIONS

very evident as Cranston street at this
ponf ls a Disgrace TO the town. There
are some who think delay is caused by
a barber shop which is situated almost
on the bridge and which the owner Is
loath TO remove. but those in authority
cay that this obstruction will. when
either questions are settled, cause no
Ceiay whatever.
IL IS stated on good authority that
number OF The members OF the Fire
Company he,d a straw meeting on
Thursday evening for the purpose OF
fixing a favorlte ticket for the coming
election. The meeting was held late at
night, and not in the firemens quar-
ters, but in "A store occupied by one or
che number. If this is true the pro-
ccedEng will meet with little favor
from the majority OF the membership
who are radically opposed 10 such
methods
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
SENSATIONAL SHOOTING AFFAIR.

New York, Feb 4.--Dr. Thomas Wildes
n retired physician. shot Hugo Wolfert,
a cook. in a Lexington avenue car last
night, inficting a wound which is said 10
be fatal. WUlfert, according TO the story
% the police. was occupying much moro
room in the street car than he was en-
titled to. and refused to make way for a
lady who came into the car. Dr. Wides
gave his seat TO the lady and upbraided
Wolfert. who strucl, him. The physician
then drew a revolver and shot Woifert
through the breast. DR.. Wildes was ar
rested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
ARLINGTON.

There is considerable agitation in re-
gard 10 the proposed widening OF the
New England bridge On Crarston
street.
a petition representing. &c Is said.
many thousands of dollars, will be pre-
sentei to the council next Monday.
There is some question as To whether
the duty lies with the town or the
railroad. but 1t is generally believed
that the railroad company is responsl-
BILE That something should be done Is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
TELEGRAPHIc BREvITIEs.

The French steamer Nantes lie Havre,
last reported from swansea. Jan. Il. for
Tunis, is reported sunk at Algiers. with
rgddcr and stern post broken and bot
tom stove In.
Right Rev. William O'Hara, the ven
erab,c bishop of the Roman Catholic
diocese of scranton, Pa. died after
lingering illness. lie was born in L'lna-
vady, county Derry. ireland, in 1917.
The Nehra ke house adopted "A resolu-
tion requesting Eeuators Allen and
Thurston 20 aid iu the ratihcation of the
peace treaty..
The combination Of the cast iron pipe
and foundry interests into one concern
seems 40 bee cn accomplished fact.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
TO sUPERsEDE STEAM.

New York, Fob. AT meeting yes
terday OF the board OF directors OF the
Manhattan Railway company IL was de-
Cided 10 call a meeting Of the stock
holders for the 27th OF this month, when
report will be presented OF plan for
"a new motive power for the lines OF the
company. The stockholders will then
probably approve the issuance of $1S.-
600 900 of new Manhattan stock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
ROUGHLY HANDLED.

Boston. Feb. 4.--While James White
was standing on Norman street last
night he was invited by two strangers
TO partake of glass OF beer Whites
refusal seemed To infuriate his new
friends. for ,bey fell on him. tore his
clothes In pieces. robbed him Of $50. and
eft him helf dead. James Walsh and
John Williams Will appear In court to
srswer TO charges OF highway robbery,
With Mr.. W bite as their accuser.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH.

Boston, Feb. 4.-The occupants of a
tenement In the North End had narrow
escape last r!ght from death in a fire
which broke oat In the basement of the
building. several women and children
we;e carried cut by the firemen through
The names and thick smoke. while +. Il.
SGvcrman. a cripple, 20 years Of age. was
found unconscious ON the door and res
cued by the hrtmen with great difficulty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04

DIR. TOLMAN'S monthly regulator
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
A SAN FRANCISCO TRAGEDY.

San Francisco. Feb. a-W. s. Pardee.
assistant secretary OF the Pacific States
Mutual Savings bank. was shot and
probably fatally wounded yesterday by
Christian Eeis, Jr. The shooting oc-
CURED In Pardee's office. Refs and
pardee quarreled several days aro.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
HUNTING INSECTS.

Berlin. Feb. 4.-Professor Frank of the
agricultural university OF Berlin has re-
ported 90 the Prussian government. after
six months invett cation. that the San
jose seal, Is nnr-eyistent in Germany.
but that s.mil r insect. the "aspidictus
ostreast fo. u r. is INC , nous
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04

Natures most potent aid 60 DIGESTION
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04

AFFLICTED AND UNFORTUNATE
sufferers of blood poison and youthful
errors send for sworn testimonials and
book to DR.. THEEL. 604 North 9Th
street, Philadelphia, Pa. he is positive
ly the only one i'm the United States To
cure, even though the most celebrated
specialists failed. conn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
WANT OLD WAGES RESTORED.

Fall River. Mass, Feb. 4.--The Loom
Fixers' association held meeting last
night and adopted resolutions demanding
restoration OF the wages paid 10y the
local cotton mills before tie cut1own 81
a year ago. The cut % - year ago was
II 10 percent. or a ninth of the wages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04

TO CURE DYSPEPSIA-Take. Per-
ry's Dyspeptosin; sent by mail for so
cents, and money refunded IL il fails to
cure; cut this out and send today THE
PERRY MEDICINE CO., Boston, Mass
(2s)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
DLATH WAS INSTANT.

. Plusheij. Mass Feb. i.--John Red
mon was instantly KILLED while walking
OF tho tr7r COZ the Consolidated rail-.
road ycr,criay h.'e on his way 20 work.
lie "a ah p't aui unmarried.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04

wANTED-Case of bad health thai
R-I-P-A-N-S will not benefit. Send
cents to Ripans Chemical Co. New
York. for 10 samples and 1000 testi-
monials. 1l2-ly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04

TO LADIES in trouble. A positive
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All letters truthfully answered. Mrs.
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ington street. Boston, Mass. %
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04

LICENSED private hospital for
ladies before and during confinement;
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04

Tickets include meals and stateroom accommo-
dat'ons. Send for descriptive folder, etc
for freight or passage, apply TO
j. w. McCLOSKEY, Agent.
Office and Wharf. foot OF Benefit street.
A. u. STEBRINs, Asst. Traffic Manager
W r.. TURNER, Gen. Passenger Agea..
y. Z. WHITNEY, Traffic Manager
Baltimore, Md.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04
Providence, Fall River and Newpor
STEAMBOAT COMPANY

For NEWPORT p. m; return a. m,
(week days only.
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(week days only.
For BRISTOL FERRY--3 p. m; return $50
Am, week days only)
u. BUFFUM. supt. Transportation.
ARTHUR III. WATSON,
President and Genl Manager. s99Iy