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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1901-06-15

our appearance very gsotesque
and attractive The boots were
somewhat lighter, owing. / pre-
sumo, to less contact with water
as in this mine after descending
in the usual way. we found
bitches dug between the tracks
and one foot below them. Nine
pumps take car, Of the water.
the largest having capacity of
1000 gallons per minute. Here
also was fine system Of tracks.
extending the length of the en-
tire level with diamond switches
every 30 feet. The mine as
very interesting and impressed
us with the abnormaty Of the
work carried on beneath the
surface, Of which men are entire
Ily ignorant until they investi-
gate. The mine was the most
Systematically laid out Of any
previously visited 1t was a
regularly laid out city, formed
from the timbers in square sets
with many cross sections aud
high ceilings, reminding one of
the excavations in Egypt. This
mine seemed much lighter to us
as we could see very easily with
our candles. Ii may have been
from having so much timber
over our heads instead of rock.
as IN the other smines, And we
noticed that the work Of timber
ing this mine seemed so enor.
nous that words would fail IN
trying 10 explain It. We
we're accompanied bv tho afaolc
and GENIAL oupt Richards and
Capt. Jacka throughout the
length and breath of the mine.
They explained to us with great
patience and perseverance" the
many questions we asked. We
he had the thrilling experience
in this mine Of feeling the earth
vitr as boom! boom! boom.
the blasting went on in other
parts not far from us. In fact,
the music still rings in our ears.
When we at last came to surface
our kodak was this time await.
ing us and with Supt. Richards
on one side, Capt Jacka on the
other and about one hundred and
fifty miners behind us, we had
our pictures taken.
We regret that time forbade us
visiting other than the three
mines mentioned above but the
notes are gathered from reliable
sources.
CRYSTAL FALLS.
We learn that several hundred
dollars were spent in cleaning
up the surface, giving it much
improved appearance. They
are putting in new Rand com
pressor the foundation of which
is nearly completed. 1t is
| placed in the new addition to the
engine house just finished. The
steam shovel is doing good work
at the stockpile, about POGO tons
being shipped daily. The same
system Of timbering and track
laying is used here as at the
Great Western.
ToBIN MINE.
At this mine the old shaft has
been retimbered and made larger
from first level 10 surface.
There will be a new shafthouse
and pocket, a new hosting plant
and compressor installed there.
The G. & NV. and St. Paul
railroads expect to complete the
track into the mine by July 1st
A large crew is at work which
they expect TO increase soon. |
All indications predict a good |
deal of shipping from here this
year and every preparation is
being made TO make the Tobin |
one Of the notable mines of the !
range.
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TWO OTHER ASSASSINATIONS.
Lincoln Had No Hope of Recovery and
Garfield but Little.


Washington September 7.--Three presl.
dents Of the United States have fallen at
the hands Of assasslAs within the last
forty years. President Lincoln was shot az
u O'Clock on the night OF April IA. 1865
ana died 7:22 on the morning Of April 15
1863
President Garfield was shot on the morn.
Ing Of July , 1851, and after lingering
Illness died ON September 20. 1881.
The shooting Of President Mckinley has
occurred just six months aud two days
after his second accession tor the presl-
dcncy
From the moment President Lincoln re-
ceived the bullet of wilkes Booth there
was no prospect OF his recovery His doc.
tors and members of his cabinet remained
with him through that memorable night
when all Washington was in a fever o.
excitement over the attempts Of the life
Of Lincoln and OF Seward
President Gar1eld was shot at the Penn
sylynnla depot in Washington as he ami
Secretary Blaine were about to depart
for Long Branch. AS the two distinguished
men were passing through the ladies wal
ing room. two pistol shots rang out upon
the air Mr.. Blaine saw man running
ana started toward him, bit Immediately
saw the president lurch forward and fan.
moment afterward the assassin Charles
j. -Gitcou, was discovered and was rescued
with difficulty from the infuriatcd mob.
When, in answer 10 his eager questions.
his physicians Informed him that he had
one chance in a hundred Of living, he sail
calmly and brnvcly Then, doctor, we
viii take that chance"
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General Arthur was at New York when
the news reached him late at night that
the president had passed away. Among
those who Joined GeneraI Arthur at that
solemn moment were Eiihu Root, now a
member OF the Mckinley cabinet Mr.
Blaine and his associates of the Garfield
cabinet had telegraphed General Arthur
TO take tho oath OF office
At o'clock on the morning OK September
q General Arthur took the oath OF office,
which was administered by a local Off
cal Of the city Of New York
The course pursued during the lingering
Illness OF President Garfield appears 10
be precedent directly applicable q the
present condition OF affairs President
6arheld without doubt, wan utterly IN
caPacit9tcd to perform any executive duty,
although he was himself IN certain sens.
Ihcre was no acting president In TINS IN
stance ana In fact the people did not de-
sire one during such a critical emergency
The lessons OF Gariield's death led TO the
enactment of a law on January 10. 1885,
providing a mode OF succession TO the
presidency. This established that in case
Of the death or disability OF both tue
president and vice president, the succession
should deYOlyc upon members # the cab
met In the following order: Secretary Of
state. secretary of !he treasury, secretary
OF war, attorney general postmaster gem
eral. secretary OF the navy and secretary
OF the interior.
The new law made no construction o.
disability An important pToviSo Of this
law is that whenever the powers and du.
ties Of the presidency shall devolvP upon
wire president or members of the cabntt,
II congress shall not be then in session or
II IL would not meet within twenty days
then 1t shall he the duty Of the new pr 81
dent to issue proclamation convenlug
congress IN extraordinary session. giving
twenty days notice Of the time of meeting.
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cLEW AT MEMPHIS.
Assassin Believed to Have Been The
Recently

Assassin Believed to Have Been There
Recently.
Memphis. Tenn, September IA Mem.
phis telegraph operator Of known verucity
Is responsible Tor the statement that tel
egram was sent through branch office
in this city signed Fired Nclman" to a
man at the Temple Of Music In Buffalo
las. week Neither reportt.rs nor police
could locate any such person as having
been in Memphis lately hut II the tcle-
q valuable Glow I'm the attempted nssassinn.
tion II President Mckinley win be found
From the boarding house keeper. John
Nowak IN Buffalo, IL was learned that
Nelman had only been stopplng at Ne
place few days before the tragedy Ac.
cording To Nowak's statement the author
OF tle Memphis telegram would have had
the tragedy. The police are working on
the case
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GREAT sAcHEM Gn1nna

Austin. Texas, September 7-pyo.,.I
Mckinley being a member of tho Ima 49,
Order of Red Men, his attcnnted uipl,''
ticn is keenly felt by the memhes 1919, y "
society. To show their deem 90, NJ. " y
his welfare, the following telesrsgsn
transmitted to the president bg ~ Y
George b Griggs, member of IL n a..s
llture from Harris county, and erea W 4
chem of the order in Texas. s'sas
President William Mckinley. RutraIo v.
York ~
Austin. Texas. September Dear ~
and Brother: Every Red Mems heay, 4
Texas IS filed with grief at the denlas,si
misfortune to our nations great chief ~
brethren with one accord implore the al,
evidence their love, hope and fraterualis
ing. -
Great Council Of Texas, /. O. Of RIM
'By Geo. ID. Griggs. Great Sachem.r
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ROOSEVELT AT BUFFALO
HE DECLINED TO GIVE OUT ANY
STATEMENT.
The Members Of the Cabinet Are Assem-
bling, All Beng Present Except
Hay and Long.

Buffalo, y Y, September Vice Presl
dent Roosevelt reached the Mnburn resi-
dence shortly AFTER ! o'clock today after
travelling continuously since : o'clock last
night. when he left BurIington Vt. lie
was escorted from tho station as far as
the Hotel Iroquis by a squad ~ mounted
police and the remainder OF the way by .
squad of bicycle police. lie expressed his
deep distress vt tie tragedy, but beyond
thar declined to make any statement. lie
remained az tho residence about half an
hour and then went 10 the nearby home
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Galveston. Texas, September TO the
Catholics of the Diocese Of Galveston-Be-
lorcl Children in Christ: 4 most atrocious
crime has been pcrpetrated. BY the hand
of a cruel assassin his cNcellency, the pres
ideut of the United states is now lying
at the door Of death Christian charity
and national loyalty urge rs TO offer him
the help of our prayers and 10 extend to
hil our heartfelt sympathy We therefore
direct you TO unite IN fcrvent prayer to
God that In His goodness and mercy He
may he pleased to spare to our nation its
c'icf executive and to grant him Il speedy
restoration to health.
We recommend for this intention the
prayer for the authorities with one our
rather and Hall Mary, daily. after the
church services. during the illness Of our
worthy president. Yours faithfully in
CHEST. Nicholas Aloysius.
Bishop of Galveston.
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A MEETING OF ANARCHISTS.
They Had Been Warned in Advance There Would
Be Something to Discuss.

Chicago September Echicago
and
II
the
Issuance the call
They
might his
death the meeting
Of Mr. Mckinley mentioned
the presidents i proceedings
Of give vent
not until this morning meeting up
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A MEETING HELD AT LLAN0
RESOLUTIONS DENOUNClNG AN
ARCHY WERE ADOPTED.
Citizens Of Other Texas Towns Express
Sorrow and Inclination Over the
Cowardly Act.

Llano. Texas. September AT a meet
ing held here today the following we're
adopted:
To {. Il. Smooth, Chairman.
We your committee beg leave to submit
as follows; That we exceedingly regret
that the foul hand Of an assassin has
again brought to the portal OF death
chief executive Of this Nation In the at
tempt upon the life OF President William
Mckinley at BuTllo. n. y. on yester-
day evening. That IN this hour Of a Ma
toms deep anguish we extend to our
stricken cmeftain our most profound con
dolence ana deplore that ono enjoying the
hospitality Of the people Of the United
states should In so cowardly manner re-
quite That hospitality. Therefore be II
Resolved. That we. the citizens OF Ilano.
Ia mass meeting assembled, dencunce In
measured terms that attack upon the life
OF President Mckinley and further we de-
nounce these organizations which pronul-
gate the doctrines OF anarchy ana ni-
hillsm, as sucn doctrines are inimicahle
70 our free Institutions and menace the
life Of our Republic
Resolved further, That we extend to Mrs.
Mrhiney our siuecrest sympathy in this
trying hour ~ suspense and anxiety and
that our prayers 60 up for the speedy
chief.
MEETING AT FORT WORTH.
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DID NOT FEAR ASSASSIN.
The President Drove and Walked About Wash
ington Without Bodyguard.

Washington, Mckinley
In
toer of the Currency Charles Dawes carly the
@ o
these occasions he accompanied by bodyguard service
"a s dan
gcrous he lca O
a
81 a
os
A liked Car
of the
pre- safy he % the
in he
would by a form aconsan
sla ri IA o
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will lit our voices In prayer for his re
cnycry and preservation and resolve that
we extend sympathy To the wife of the
president and our commander is Instructed
10 express same to her by telegraph.
"Resolved. That We abhor and dctest
sncF crimes and such criminals
"Rcsolved. That the United States gov
eminent take such steps as Will Eradicate
anarchy aud its teachings from this CON
tiutnt: and
Resolved. That copy of these resolu-
tiops be forwarded through our congress
man, Hon. j. L. Slnyden. TO the proper
authorities"
IN, meeting OF the camp was the largest
i'm MS history
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en- president and his devoted ~.
horror and Indignation we feel a, v,le D
ana dastardly crime from which ~ X. ~
languishes. en DC n7
AszAre him that his fellow cla....
SYmpatbiize deeply with him in 1b5 Ila VS. g
his life may be spared 10 Ills t ,,ast u
cOuntlymen. 'auiily Z
-, w. II. Goolsby, Chat,n,.
c. W. Goff, Secretary. NHai'n'il
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he vas asked: "Dld you really mean
kilI the prcsidentf"

kIII -IWE VIFsIWtHIl
81 did" was the cold.blooded reply.
what was your motive, what good could
Il dor he was asked.
u am an anarchist am a disciple Of
Emma Goldman. Her words set me on
firc. he replied, with not the slightest
tremor.
4 deny that I have had an accomplish
at any time" Czolgosz told District At
torney Penny 81 DON'T regret my act. he
carse ] was doing what | could for the
great cause I am not connected with the
Paterson group or VITA those anarchists
WHO sent Bresci to italy to Kill ITumhert.
l had no conhdantes. no one to help me.
! was alone, absolutely
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Alvin, Texas, September THE pers
Of this city were greatly shocked last era
ing when the news reached here Of "
cowardlv attempt on the life at Presto.
Mckinley at RufIalo yesterday
Tho supply Of daily papers was esi1
exhausted this morning, every one heil
HnNious to learn thc facts OF the ssis
calamity.
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Chappell Hill, Texas, September 7--cA,,
pell Hin people were unusually agista
and excited yesterday evening when b
news Of the attempted assassination 4
Pre- sident Mckinley was received Dai
and heartfelt sympathy pervaded all MFRS
and general wish that he would reroTs
from his wounds was the expression Of Il
who discussed the subject.
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EH'Ez1fEOE7S

Dry, moist. scaly letter. all forms Of
eczema or salt rheum. pimples and
other cutaneous eruptions proceed from
humors either Inherited. or acquired
through defective digestion and as.
Similation
To treat these eruptions with drying
medicines Is dangerous
The thing to do is to help the sys-
tern discharge the humors. and tc
strengthen IT against their return.
Hoods SarsapariIlA permanently cured j.
@. Hines. Franks, Ill. Of eczema. from which
he had suffered for some time; and Miss
AlyiDa Wolter, Box ZIP. Algona. Wis, OF pim
Piles on her face and back snd chafed skin on
her body. by which she had been greatly
troubled. There are mere testimonials 10
favor Of this great medicine than can be
published.
Hoods $as-sapaSsiIka
Promises to cure and keeps the prom.
ise. No longer put off Treatment
Buy a bottle Of Hoods today.
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FEELING IN MnXIcn

Mexico city, September Z. -Intimatlon OF
the shooting Of President Mckinley came
first in the shape Of a vague rumor Re
Ports for a time were very conflicting. At
8 O'Clock telegram was received saying
that the president was dead Universal
relief was experienced later upon learn
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A X. T. MESSAGE.

General II. B. stoddard of Bryan yess
oy sent the following telegram 10 b
president:
4 hundred and TWENTY-FIVE thouu,i
Knights Templars' heads are bowed IN IN
row Each deyoutly prays for the speeh
recovery Of their frazier
II. b. Stoddsrd.
Grand Master K. 7. U. SA
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An NACoGDOcurs.

Nacogdoches, Texas. September IN.
news of the assassination of President xS
hinley was received here with uniVsyA
regret: while a large majority here dlfs
to be great and good man and ezprs
a sincere hope that he may recover.
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Waco, Texas, September THE city b
in the fullest sympathy with the Nation d
the condemnation OF the attempt to u
sassiuate President Mckinley. In bis h
ture to the congregation Rodef Sholem las
night, Rabbi II Wohlburg condemned u
act in the strongest terms and there ven
words of approval in all parts Of the heHA
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KING EDWARD'S sYMpATUY.

London, September king Edward has
directed the British charge at Washington
70 express ibis majesty's deepest sympathy
at this d1stIrdly attempt and to inquire
after President Mcknlcy's condition"
Lord LluSdowno sent similar message
10 the United States government in behalf
OF the British government and King Ed
ward has photographed direct personal
message to President Mckinley
Tho dean Of Canterbury will offer special
prayers tomorrow for the recovery of Pres
ident Mckinley.
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PRAYERS IN sYNAGoeuEs
For the Speedy Recovery Of the
President.

New York. September I'm all
the synagognes today prayers were
offered for the speedy recovery Of
President Mckinley. In many in
stances the rabbi mentioned the
catastrophe in his address.
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FRENCH OFFICIAL WORLD.

Paris. September THE French on cial
world was much affected by the news Of
the attempt to assassiuatc tine president.
I'm view uf the czars coming visit to
France there Is anxiety lest similar at.
tempt he made ON the life Of the Russian
emperor while he is the guest Of France.
Great precautions had been already deter
mined upon. but the stringency Of the
measure viii now undoubtedly be Increased
tenfold The foreign minister, ~ Del
Case. was one Of tho first callers at the
United States embassy today. He had
previously cdhlcd 30 Washington an official
expression Of sympathy, hut ne said he
wished To personally express to Ambas-
sNdur Porter his feelings OF profound regret
aud horror Ia behalf OF the president and
ministry " the Republic. The premier.
NJ. Waldcck Rousseau ana all the cablnet
ministers either called personally at the
Cuhnssv o1 sent their cards.
Nj. Poulet, chief ct President Louhets
household. called I'm the lNtters behalf aud
the diplomatic corps. ana all the prominent
Americans ia Paris signed the registers.
Al General Potters house Il stream Of car
fRges began TO arrive nj 10 o'clock in tho
morning and continued the best part Of the
afternoon
General Porter and Consul General
GCwdy We're much distressed. In view OF
their close friendship with President Me.
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THE ENTIRE WORLD MOURNS.
Messages of Sympathy Pourin From Europe,
Asia and America.

Berlin. September THE tragedy at Buff
falo has made deep Impression while
the Germans FIRST knew President MciIlu.
ley as the author Of the Mckinley hin,
which they regarded as especially aimed
at Germany and therefore disllkcd him.
that dislike has latterly given place 10 a
more friendly feeling and during the past
few years the papers have said many pleas
ant things about him It is a striking
fact that the German press, although gen
orally ready 20 lmputc corruption to every
American statesman, never assqlcd Pres
ident McKlnley's personal purity and fire..
lucntly within the past year or two rccos
nIzed him as the friend Of peace, us favor
ipe good relations with other nations aud
as being check upon the lingo element
IN the United States.
The German press In Us references 10
the president recognizes his ability and
6's civil service reform work and the Get
mans who know him highly respect his
character energy and Independence An
The eyeulng papers make sympathetic COM
mcnts
special dispatch to the Lokal Anzelger
from Kocnigshurg says Tho news reached
the emperor last night lie looked very
serious when riding 10 the parade.
Ills majesty Immediately rubod an eN-
preston Of his sympathy and hope for the
president $ recovery.
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until got right up to him aud then shot
him twice through my white handkerchief
] Would have fired more shots but ! was
stunned ~ blow In the face-a frightfuI
blow that Knocked me dcwn-and then
everybody Jumped on me. | thought !
woi,ld BE- killed and was surprised the way
thcy treated me-
Czolgcsz ended his story In utter OK
narstlon. when he had about concluded,
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condition. hut remembering koenly how
President Garfield fingered we dread the
oud bulci Is found II the worst comes TO
the worst. which ] dislike to contemplate.
II Is some slight satisfaction 10 know that
Vice President Roosevelt IS such an mp
right. erelhcadcd man don't think
European statesmen would feel "a bit merry
olis about mis- direction OF affairs We
sincerely trust however, that such q con
tinEencr VIII not occur"
Throughout The government offices The
ingion itself the assauant could not have
o-en more bitterly cxccrated.
SOME OF THE MESSAGES.
Washington, September -Thn depart.
ment Of state today made public some Of
the messages that had been received. These
messages ealue from crowned heads. from
foreign ministers from residing ministers
OF foreign countries In the United States ana
from individuals Of distinction.
some OF them follow:
From the German emperor and afnpress
10 Mrs Mckinley:
ho,higshurs September THE empress
ana are uoTihcu at the attempt planned
agniuSt your husband Express oit. 5crn
felt sympathy hoping that God may re-.
store TO health MI. Mckinlry
Wl'@n I +. l.
kiuleY.
tambCuiet September Z with keen al
H'ruph j learn the news ui IIe ut.uuus at
tempt ~ which your eNrc.lercy has lust
Nteu victim. ! take 10 10 heart 10 juin
Win the people of the United States In
Wi~uiug the carly recovery Of your excel
ienry and ! earnestly desire iu this sor-
rHWful luncturc to renew to- sou the as
-urance OF my sentiments OF continued and
cordial friendship. Emil Loubrt
From the president of Guatemala to Mrs
MCKINLEY;
Guatemala September G.-My government
ana ] most heartily lament the unhappy
event. BE pleased to receive our profound
>orr3w NJ Estrada
From the Lieutenant governor OF New
South Wales.
sydney y. S. w September Tho gov
eminent and the people ut New south
Wales join with me iu express Ions OF our
deep sympathy with you lu y1ur suGcruys
and your sorrow at the crime which his
been committed. W. pray that the A-
mighty I'm his INFINITE goodness may snare
you to your people
FrgIerlrE NJ. barley
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MEETING AT FORT WORTH.
Fort Worth, Texas, September lit has
been many a day since the people Of this
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RRITIsH OFFICIAL YIEWs.

London. September Tn tho absence Of
Icrd Salisbury and the marquis Of Lans-
downe from London, Sehomberg MELON
nell principal private secretary to the
prime minister, said 70 q representative OF
the Associated Press;
you can not use terms too strong In ex-
pressing our indignation NJ the outrage and
sympathy with the president 1t Is terri.
BILE. If Mr. Mckinley dies. which we SIN
cerely hope he VIII not. the whole world
will lose a man OF greater Integrity and
craftsmanship than II ever al present real
lies. This latest attempt may produce an
International arrangement by which an
their deserts and this canker Of civilization
be suppressed. Certainly England would
favor such a plan, We ana America are
blamed ON the continent for harboring an
archists.
I'VE are all deeply relieved to hear the
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DISEASE IS a BURDEN.
oe Handicap Which Units Men
ure-Only the Proper Treatment Cure.

"My patients all
ways get the benefit
of the most SkiilfuI
treatment obtain
able in the United
States"