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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-12-21

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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-12-21

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mems tombstcn.s might be termed
epitafy.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-12-21

Modern inventions are made 10 serve
eaiae unforeseen purposes. The new
& me OF ST. Anthony, in the Church
The immaculate Conception, has
composed of Twelve incandescent
Ia lps.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-12-21

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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18
A Trihnte 20 MorriII.

Amherst, Mass, Feb. i6.-In recogni,
tion of the distinguished services OF the
late Senator Justin S. Morrill, to the
cause OF education, the executive com
mittee of the Association of American
Agricultural Colleges has appoint
ed April "a next. the anniversary
OF his birth. as day to be
observed with appropriate exercises
by all the agricultural and me-
chanical colleges OF the country, organ
lied and established under she so-called
Morrill, act OF 1862.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18
BAD FIRE IN CHICAGO.
hook and stationery Firm Of A. o.
mcclure n Go. suffers a Loss
of SG5O,OOO.

Chicago, Feb. l3.-Fire Sunday de-
stroyed the five-story brick building on
the northwest corner Of Madison street
and Wabash avenue, occupied by the
book and stationery firm OF A. c. Me-
Clurg q Co., entailing loss of $3.50, 900.
Of which 100000 is on stock. Mandel
Bros dry goods store, adjoining in the
rear, was damaged $4,000. The fire
was caused by an explosion of gas from
a leaking pipe on the third floor. Zero
weather hindered the firemen, many of
whom were severely frostbitten.
Frozen water mains checked the supply
OF water. McClurg's stock was insured
for $350,O00.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Treaty Of Peace Now Awaits the Ac-
ton of spnin-Little Formal
ity Observed.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE official
copy of the treaty of peace with Spain.
bearing the signatures OF the Spanish
and American commissioners. which
was ratified by the senate last Monday,
ms certified by Vice President Hobart.
was signed by the president and Secre-
tary Hay at 2:35 o'clock Friday after
noon in the library of the executive
mansion. There was little formality
observed, although number OF persons
were present 10y invitation of the pres
ident While signing the documentthe
president and the secretary of state
sat at the round table in the center OF
the library. The pen was an ordinary
gold one, which the president frequent
ly uses in his Office work. The cere-
mony occupied only few minutes, and
at its conclusion Secretary Hay replaced
the document in it's crimson velvet case
and took ID TO the state department for
transmission to Madrid.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18
FATAL RAILWAY WRECKS.
Pittsburgh-Irnte OF an Engin-
eer and His Son.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. 14.--Train No.
on the Pittsburgh a. Lake Erie rail-
road, which left Cleveland at 11:ls a.
m, was wrecked Monday afternoon
near Fleming Park, opposite Davis is
land. The fireman was injured SO that
he died and II passengers were badly
injured. w. a. Campbell, the fireman,
was found lying under the trucks Of
the baggage car. lie died before med
zeal aid could be summoned. The wreck
was caused by a broken rail. The train
was running at a high rate of speed
required by the schedule and the loco
motive and several cars were badly
damaged.
Lancaster, Pa, Feb. IA fatal rail-
road wreck occurred Monday afternoon
at Gallagherville, three miles west OF
Downington. The second section of the
fast line east crashed into the rear OF
another passenger train, supposed TO
be the Chicago express. Engineer Jo-
seph Smith and Fireman Corson were
killed outright. Smith is pinned down
under the engine. a number Of pas
sengers were injured IL is impossible
10 get further particulars of the acct
dent at this point
Fort Ticonderoga, \. Y, Feb. a.
Delaware q Hudson train No. 4, which
left Montreal Monday morning. was de-
rallied near Cummings station, two
miles south Of here. Monday afternoon.
The engine turned over and the engi-
neer, w. S. Combs, and his little boy.
ten years old. were killed. The rest of
the train hands and passengers escaped.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18
CANNOT AGREE.
slow Progress II Made I'm the Neso-
tintions for a Treaty with the
Dominion of Canada

Washington, Feb. l6.--Whether or
not the negotiations looking TO tie set
Element of the dozen or more issues
between the United States and Canada
by means OF the joint commission now
in session ultimately will fail entirely
can scarcely be foretold here az this
moment. But, regardless OF the out
come, il can be stated on authority
that the American commissioners have
not, as represented, refused the conces-
sions asked by the Canadians. On the
contrary, the American commissioners
have listened with the greatest patience
for the past six months 10 every argu-
ment that the Canadians cared TO pre-
sent in support Of the important CON
cessions they desired, and SO far from
refusing these the Americans have
granted some of the most important,
concessions that ii is admitted are so
broad as TO make il difficult for the
American commissioners 10 assure
themselves OF the support of their gov
eminent and congress in allowing
them.
1t is said further, and this state
ment is borne out by the open declara-
tions of the officials of both the United
States and Canada. that while mum
Der Of propositions, nearly all Of inn
portance, were agreed upon by the two
governments as proper subjects 10 be
considered by the joint commission
with a view TO their inclusion in the
projected treaty or series Of treaties, IL
was not expected, although OF course
at was hoped, that final agreement
would be reached on all OF these sub
jects. Just such a state OF affairs as
that expected apparently has now been
reached in the joint negotiations by
the commission. Agreements have
been reached on some questions Of the
first importance, including matters
that have been the cause of constant
friction between the United States and
Canada for very many years. On some
other questions the commissioners
have not been able 10 get together; il
is even probable that they never will.
The question is. whether, in view OF this
partial agreement, the two govern
ments will consider il worth while to
attempt TO base a treaty on those mat
ters that have already been agreed
upon.
Ottawa, Ont, Feb. l6.--The Canadian
commissioners are expected back from
Washington about the end of this week
Or the first of next. 1t is generally be-
Iieved here that the proceedings are
TO be further adjourned and that no
treaty will be negotiated for the pres
ent.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18
Centennrinn Dead.

Chippewa Falls, Wis. Feb. To-
SEWER Forcier, 100 years OF age and
pioneer settler OF northern Wisconsin.
died here Wednesday. He was closely
identified with the settlement OF the
entire northern section OF ths Badger
state, coming here 40 years ago. Mr..
Forcier was engaged in numbering for
a number OF years on the Chippewa and
Wisconsin rivers. and conducted the
first hotel erected in the northern half
OF the state. He was born In Montreal
in 1900.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18
GOVERNMENT A LOSER.
Fire In brooklyn Navy Ynrd De-
stroyr Property valued at
More Than S1,OOO,OOO.


New York, Feb. l6.--Over a million
dollars worth OF government property
was destroyed by fire which started in
the large machine shop Of the Brooklyn
navy yard, known as Machine Shop No.
%. Wednesday night. and the workings
OF the navy yard have received a seri-
Gus setback. Many fine models and pat
terms of battleships. their parts and
plans. have been destroyed and some of
them cannot be obtained again except
by going over the work mapped out in
the beginning. 4 great number of the
models were simply copies of plans,
drawings and specifications now in the
storerooms OF the department al Wash
ington, and these can be replaced at any
time. The steam engineering depart
ment Of the brooklyn yard is practical
~ wiped out and the work done i'm hat
building win have TO be thrown tempo
rarily upon the department Of yards
and docks and that OF construction
and repair. There is considerable OBJ
struction TO the work there and an
extra force win have TO be put on in
order 10 keep up with the work.
The records and models OF the bat tie
ship Maine. which was blown up in Ha-
vana harbor on February rs, 1898. were
destroyed The loss to the building IL
placed at $3.50, 600; that on the machin-
cry aud lathes in the building $500. 900.
The cost of the models and patterns is
variously estimated, but officials in the
yard put the total loss at little over
S1,000,O00 The cause of the fire is un-
known as yet.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18
Expect. war with England.

London, Feb. 1.-THE Toulon corre-
spondent OF the Daily Mail, remarlSing
upon the extraordinary activity at the
arsenal there and generally in the
French naval works, says: 1t is be-
lieved that NJ. Lockroy minister OF
marine) expects war with Great Brit
ain within two years. and tits notorious
that a war with England is being
preached in official circles in France.
Troops are being poured into Tunis,
Causica and Algeria and war material
is being dispatched 60 all the colonies.
French officers openly boast that they
will sweep the British fleet out Of the
Mediterranean.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18
AL HcscnciI.

Chicago, Feb. 14.-After being adrift
on an ice foe in Lake Michigan for over
10 hours, the five people who were ear
ried out Sunday evening by the break
ing of the ice were rescued and il is not
expected that any Of them will be much
the worse for the experience. Young
Arthur Fletcher, who made herioc
effort to bring them ashore in his boat
and who padded around all night in
the frail craft, did not fare so well, both
his feet being badly frozen. II is ex-
pected that he will be a cripple for life.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18

st. Louis. Feb. Ia Dispatches re-
ceived here state that the cold Of Sat-
urday night in Ger trail Missouri was a
record breaker. At Jefferson City, 30
degrees belowzero was recorded. There
an old negress frozc to death in her
cabin. The other casualties are VIII
liam Dixon. living near Clarksburg.
Mo-, and May Carter (colored) and
child, at Springfield, Mo. The damage
to fruit trees and the loss 10 live stock
Ia heavy
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18

ST. Louis. Feb. 1.-THE greatest ice
harvest that ST. Louis has seen in 25
years Is now in progress. Hundreds OF
men with their teams and wagons are
at work ON the Mississippi river and the
lakes adjacent 20 tire city, cutting ice
and storing IL for the summer season.
The quality of the ice is excellent. II
is IA inches thick aud as clear as crys-
tai. Dealers say the price will be
lower next summer, probably about rs
cents "A hundred
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18
Frozen from shore TO shore

Ludington, Mich. Feb. I3.--The Flint
g. Pere Marquette car ferry broke all
records OF winter navigation when i:
arrived here at ten o'clock Sunday, hay-
ing crossed Lake Michigan in ~ hours
through a field OF solid unbroken ice.
The distance from Manitowoc is 60
miles. Capt. Kitty positively confirms
the report that Lake Michigan was
frozen solid from shore to shorc
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18
Victim of Heart Failure.

Washington. Feb. 1:.-Maj. Ros A.
Fish. at one time assessor Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia and assistant register
OF the treasury under President Cleye-
lands first administration, died in a
coal office here Tuesday where he had
stopped for rest. He was over 20 years
old and the exertiou OF walking
through the deep snow probably
caused heart failure.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18

Detroit, Mich, Feb. IA Tribune
special from Big Rapids, Mich, says:
The home Of Anton Bader. located four
miles northeast of Paris. burned early
sunday and his wife and two-year-old
son persisted in the flames. II is sup
posed the woman went back after once
leaving the house, TO save some yalu-
ables and was overcome by smoke.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18
Pcnchcs and Pears Rufncd.

Springfield, Mo-. Feb. lit is the
general opinion here that southwest
Missouri has lost much OF it's great
peach and pear crop for this year. SIX
teen below zero is considered fatal for
peaches and pears. Apples are thought
10 be safe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18

Madison, Wis.,, Feb. l3.-Horace a.
Taylor, editor Of the State Journal, was
nominated Saturday for assistant secre-
tary of the treasury. He is 81 years
old and was born in ST. Lawrence coun-
~ n Y
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18

New Orleans, Feb. 16.--Thc United
States cruiser Chicago arrived here
Wednesday and anchored In front Of
the city. The Chicago was TO have been
here during the Mardi Gros festivities,
jpt was delayed by heavy weather.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18

Managua, Nicaragua. Feb. i6.-Pres-
ident Ielaya has issued decree de-
claring the republic Of Nicaragua u be
In a state Of siege. A battle Is expected
TO take place west Of Chile mountain,
the dividing ridge Of the Cordilleras.
The president Is sending troops TO the
front as rapidly as collected.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE senate has
passed a bill creating the office of adj
mirai OF the navy. Rear Admiral Dew
ey, IL Is understood, will be named for
the office.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18

Lincoln. Neb., Feb. l4.--Gov. Poynier
has sent a letter 10 President Mckinley
in which he urges immediate discharge
OF all volunteer soldiers in the army.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18

Charlotte, n. C.. Feb. IA sharp
earthquake shock was felt here at 4;35
Monday morning. II seemed TO come
from the south and awoke the inhab-
itants. No particular damage was che.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18

Youngstown, -, feb. l3.--By an cx-
plosion at an iron furnace Sunday
afternoon Patrick Moore was instantly
killed and Ave other employees badly
hurt.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18

Philadelphia, Feb. i5.--CharlcS Sum-
mers, letter carrier, aged 90 years,
and Joseph Evans. aged 60, were frozen
10 death Tuesday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18

Wasertown, N. ", Feb. l4.--Charles
kecor, aged 80 years, was found frozen
TO death uear Black River Monday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18

I'm the slater ent, revised by himself,
Gen. Miles said: There was sent TO Porto
Rico sSs tons OF what II known as so-called
baimed beef lie proceeded 10 read COM
munication from Dr. w. II. DAILY. major
teers. on his stan. bearing date OF sep
tcmber "a. 1898. wherein Dr. DAILY stated
that: In the several inspections made In
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18

This commission was organized the
Gath day of September last. Up TO the 2fst
day OF December it's members had taken
testimony ia IL different towns and cities
and nine camps IL had also received many
hundred letters communications and
newspaper clippings from persons living
In all parts of the country. Examinations
OF numerous officers and enlisted men had
been made as 10 the quality and condition
OF the meat issued 10 the troops The
testimony. with some exceptions. showed
that the refrigerated beef issued was pure
sound and wholesome.
ION the 2Ist day OF December last Mai
Gen, Nelson A. Miles. upon the written re-
quest OF the president OF this commission
appeared before a. lie refused 10 be
sworn, MS all other witnesses had reen cx-
ccpt one. who affirmed stating that he
would make his statements without being
sworn and was responsible for what he
said. lie proceeded and for the first time
In the history OF thla Investigation the al
legation was made tina. refrigerated beef
issued 10 the troops had been chemically
treated
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-18
The secretary of War.

The report now takes ur the war depart
ment and It's various chiefs OF subdivisions.
beginning with the secretary OF war THE
records OF the war deDaftment, which have
been laid before us, show that tho xecre-
tary OF war extended 20 all chiefs OF bus
reaus cordial and full hdpportt and prompt
iy responded 10 every propcr demand made
upon him by COMING nding officers. No
testimony has been presented showing in-
tentlonal neglect OF 1uty nor any attempt
10 serve personal iateresta. The charges
made that the secretary OF war was pecu-
niarily Interested - contracts. purchases
and other TRANSACTIONS OF the war depart
rncnt have been thoroughly examined aud
found baseleas.
'In the Judgment OF the commission
there was lacklrg In the general admins
tration OF the war department during the
continuance os the war with Spain that
complete grasp OF the situation which was
essential 10 the highcst efficiency and dis.
cipltne of thu army. The commission has
rcfrained from critIcising certain OF the
heads OF bureaus for not having acted with
foresight IN preparing their. various de-
pnrtments for active war before war was
; tually declared, because Il has appeared
that the national defense fund provided
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-15
Little Child Guarded BY DOGS,

Little Alice, the 3-year-old daughter
of a rancher named Schmidt, living
near this city, says the San Francisco
Bulletin, wandered away into the hills
near Greenbrae the other afternoon
and was not found until II o'clock next
morning. During her wanderings the
child was protected by three dogs be-
longing to her father, which followed
her away from her home. It was the
barking Of these faithful brutes that
led dairyman to the spot where she
lay exhausted, after sleeping all night
in the open air, with nothing to eat.
Manuel Viera, dairyman, heard the
dogs barking in the hills east Of
Greenbrae while he was searching Tor,
some COWS, and on investigating found
little Alice. She had crawled under a
bush and was crying bitterly from
fright. The three dogs were worrying
a COW which is supposed to have tried
to hook the child on account 81 her
red dress. Viera took the little one
to Greenbrae and gave her into the
care Of Frank Robinson. the bus
driver. Robinson placed her ia charge
Of family at San Quentin and noti-
fed sheriff Taylor. who notified thu
parents. II,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-15

Many people are much troubled with
damp hands and feet, especially in the
winter. To alleviate this trouble mix
eau de cologne and tincture of bella
donna in the proportion Of one ounce
Of the tincture to rather more than
four of eau de cologne. Soak piece of
rag in the mixture, and dab the hands
and feet with it three or four times a
day. Before putting on gloves soak
the hands in powdered alum and water
for few seconds, dry them, then dust
them over with powdered club moss, a
little of which may also be sprinkled
inside the gloves. Thread gloves should
be worn in preference to kid. Follow
an alum, water and club-moss treat
ment for the feet, busting the powd ered
club moss in the shoes as in the gloves.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-15

that an error in their choice or COM
bination is more obtrusive than a SINH
laI error in any other room. The walls
Of a room that is to be occupied con-
stantly should be hung with plain pa
per or with that having an all-over
interlocked pattern in neutral tints.
1nsncerity is as surely expressed in
piece Of furniture as in ones speech.
The artistic and restful effect of al
most any room is heightened by the
use of homemade fancy articles, pro-
vided their coloring tones in or con-
trasts pleasingly with the dominant
one Of the room, and they are few in
number. Small Oriental rugs make
the most effective covering possible for
floor cushions. Simply place the cush-
ion in the center Of the rug, bring the
ends together and blindstitch these and
the sides together. using the scanned
side next the floor
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-12-15


At the moment there are three types
Of belt worn with shirt waists and
skirts. Indoors a limousine or liberty
satin ribbon. that will circle the body,
knots on the left side and lets fall
two deeply fringed ends, is smart and
approved. Outdoors four-inch strip
of taffeta, heavily corded on either
edge, and exactly down the middle,
having its ends gather into a pair Of
Celtic gold or Derby silver clasps, no
bigger than two twenty-five cent pieces
is regarded Us useful, tidy and becom-
ing.
Again, out of doors is worn, but
more especially on golf links and for
driving, belt of soft white Dongola
leather, roughly cut on the edges and
ornamented down the center by fiat
chain of gold, silver or gun metal that
ends in a curved metal disk in front,
where paddock in miniature assumes
to serve as latch by means of a
small and business-like key. A plain
leather or silk buckle belt, belts of fill
agree, metal with jewel ornaments
and jetted belts. all belong to the tribe
of have beens," and are worn no
more in the realms where good style
reigns.