The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-15
J. Pierpont Morgan's special train
ran from Philadelphia to New York,

Mont.s hIteF rover quhIEcis
The state railroad commission de-
clared the Park avenue tunnel dis
aster in New York city due to negli-
gence of New York Central officials.
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Is Ill with
pneumonia at Groton, Mass, and his
mother left Washington for his bed
side.
Admiral Sampson fled q protest
with the president against Admiral
Schley's claim that he was In COM
mand at the Santiago fight.
Fire destroyed the Rock Island
railroad car works in Horton, Kan,
the loss being s25o,ooo, and p. II.
McKeon and w. ii. Davis persisted
in the flames.
Dun's review of trade says storms
are hampering railway traffic and
outdoor operations, but otherwise
great activity is apparent in all lines
of business.
Thomas Byrne, owner of the Uni
versity flats, which was destroyed by
fire in Chicago, gave each of the AZ
families burned out 500.
Frank Knapp, merchant and post
master at Bertram, Ia, was run over
and killed by Northwestern train.
Frederick Schultz was hanged at
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, for the muir
der Of Mrs. Craig, with whom he
lived.
Judge Taft, in explaining the sltu-
alton in the Philippines, declared a
tariff concession would greatly aid in
the work Of pacifcation.
President Roosevelt will not render
decision in the Schley case until his
return from the Charleston exposi-
ton.
Four children were burned TO death
in a fire which destroyed the farm
house OF William p Robertson near
Cumberland, Md.
Gov. Taft continued his argument be-
fore the senate committee on the Phil
ippines, and insisted that tariff reduc-
ton OF at least 80 per cent. is impera-
tive.
A house committee is building a
financial bill in Washington calculated
Il fortify the country against reverses
that upset business and demoralize
values.
The steamship Philadelphia, on its
last trip west, exchanged wireless tele-
graph messages with England until
$50 miles from land.
President Roosevelt went to Groton,
Mass, TO see his son, who is i'll with
pneumonia.
Safe blowers forced the vaults of the
Lemon Banking company at Ackworth,
Ga, securing $4,000 in gold.
The Industrial commission in a re-
port on combines urged laws giving
more publicity TO their affairs and to
prevent DISQUALIFICATION.
Several foreign insurance companies
will withdraw from America, and n
number Of local companies will go out
Of business as result OF the Paterson
fire.
Eleven persons were killed and eight
seriously hurt in a fire that destroyed
the Empire hotel Of st. Louis.
Fire destroyed the business portion
Of Wapello, H., and also consumed
many dwellings.
A fire in Paterson, N. j., destroyed 26
blocks, consuming 500 dwellings in adj
dition to the main business section of
the city, and causing a loss Of $1o,-
0o0, 900.
Fire in Brooklyn destroyed the Shad-
bolt wagon factory and other proper
~ worth 100000 and injured IL per-
sons.
Railway officials in Chicago approve
western lines ban on the use of to-
bacco by employees while on duty.
The Presbyterian committee on
creed revision issued a statement as
sorting that the church does not teach
that those dying in infancy are lost.
President Roosevelt has Endorsed the
report of the board recommending
honors for the heroes of the Cuban
campaign, with one exception, and
that is himself.
Terms OF the protocol with Colombia
concerning the canal right OF way are
considered favorable to the United
States.
Kaiser Wilhelm's decree that Prince
Henry shall speak English in America
has disarranged plans Of Chicago Ger
man societies In welcoming him.
Personal AND POLITICAL.