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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-01
A STAGE TRAGEDY RECALLED.
Reasons That Impelicd the Sad Sui
eide OF Walter Montgomery
Many Years Ago.

Clement Scott, the dramatic critic,
Is In a reminiscent mood in the Free
Lancc--more than 30 years after the
event-throws light on an old aud
mysterious tragedy of the stage, says
the Chicago Rccord-Herald.
In September, 1871, London was
startled TO hear that Walter Mont
gomery had committed suicide two
days after his marriage at St.
Georges, Hanover square, on August
80. 1871. The act was incomprehen-
sible to oil Moptgomery's friends. It
has now been explained II appears
that when Walter Montgomery was
starring" IN Australia he fell in love
with charming girl, who was an
heiress. He proposed TO her. was ac-
cepted, but the marriage was strong
ly objected 70 by the father of the
fiaucce.
The actor, piqued, disappointed and
apparently heart-broken, sailed from
Australia 60 England. On board ship
he was fascinated by another lady,
and he married her directly the ship
arrived at home.
A few hours after the marriage
Walter Montgomery received a let
ter from the father Of the Australian
girl, saying that he had relentod,
that his daughter was dying Of a
broken heart, and that he was 20 hur-
~ back TO Australia TO claim his
bride and her fortune.
Remorsc, disappointment, despair
affected the handsome actors brain,
and he rushed mp to his room and
put bullet through his temple.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-01
NOT SIGNALS FROM MARS.
Aghts Observed In December, 1000
Attributed 10 illuminated
Clouds.


While far removed from the popu-
lar notion Of signal lights from Mars
the explanation of the phenomenon
on thdt planet observed at the Lowell
observatory in December a year ago,
as made by Prof. Perclval Lowell be-
fore the Philosophical society, was
little less interesting.
BY analogous reasoning he showed
that the projections" were alto
gether dissimilar TO projections
which may be observed on the moon
when that body Is less than full and
which. he said, are caused by the
sunlight illuminating the peaks Of
mountains or edges of craters, for
the reason that the projections ON
s, 1900. appeared at different places
on the heat equator OF that planet.
Travelled with great rapidity in the
same northwesterly direction. rose
TO maximum height Of about s4-1o
miles above the surface and disap-
peared. The phenomenon, he said.
was undoubtedly caused by the rap
id generation Of clouds at a great
height, which we're successfully IL
Illuminated by the rays of the sun as
il was setting on Mars.
In the discussion on the subject,
says the Philadelphia Ledger. Prof.
Snyder, of the Philadelphia observa-
tory, stated that the Russian astron-
omer, GogoyslSy. in an article recent
ly published reviewing the physical
conditions under which planetary at
mosphere may exist, markedly con-
firms not only the observation but
the explanation OF the Marian pho
nomenon offcred hY Prof. Lnwcll
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-01
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AND
Atlantic R'y
TIME TABLE.
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l'u ticsris, tiG,c tables uld other in.
fnniian ipply to
a. ID tisR lttct ACT,
Ctawion, Mich
& e HAGoEesoN 1cbet.Api.,
Republic, Nich.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-01
NEGROES MosT TROUBLE.
Proportion Of COiOred People Arrest
ed I'm Chicago Largcst and of
whites Smallest.

IL may not be true that the average
Chicagoan is a Chinaman, but Il APP
pears pretty wei proven by the statis-
ties OF the police depar tment that the
Chinaman is an average Chicsgoan,
states the Tribune. The quiet Celes.
tial, whe shuAles around In soft shoes
and oyeralls, makes Jess noise than the
colored population and more than the
whites. In fact, the evil in nature and
the proclivity to do things that win
lead TO arrest appear to grade pretty
nearly by co,or, 50 that the white man
has the least Of it, the Chinaman lit
tie more and the dusky people the
most.
Chicago has 1000 Cinnamon. the ma
jority of whom i've within the boun-
daries OF the old First ward and are
under the care OF the police Of the Har-
rison Street station. Police tatistics
for last year show that OF these 600
only 1873 were arrested last year ac-
oording to the police figures. This isa
ratio OF a littlc more than one TO 20.
or the 1000 600 white population near
~ 10000 were arrested. or about one
OF every 30. OF the $4,000 colored folks
livingm the city 1000 were arrested, or
one 10 every five.
"The Chinese don't trouble us much"
said the desk sergeant OF the Harrison
Street Police station, speaking OF this
fact. "fhey are quiet. pcaceable and
get along pretty we'll without bother
ing ANYBODY"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-01

An interesting exhibit IN tho Smith
sonian Institute, at Washington, is
an old German clock that was ticlS-
ing about 10 years before the birth
Of the great American republic. IL
keeps good time and is 40 years old.
It IS made Of hardwood and the work
was all done by hand Every piece
of the mechanism is highly polished.
and IL is put together with hand
wrought rivets OF brass. The parts
show very little wear, and the time
piece is SO carefully constructed that
it does not vary second in time
during "a hours.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-01

LONDON has what is known as q spec.
tacle miosion FOR those who oannei
Afford 60 buy spectacles for them
selves. On certain days each month
the applicants repair to the headquar-
tiers of the mission FOR their specta-
cles. II is one Of the most pathetic
sights 20 sec the Woodworking seam
stresses and such men as compositors.
to whom good sight is especially cs-
sential. and who have never been able
TO make much OF success in life, sc.
cure the spectacles that will enable
them 60 earn their livelihood in ths
future much easier than in the past.
The mission performs its work well.
tests the eyes thoroughly. and care Is
taken that glasses o. the exact
strength are supplied.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-01

The Russian authorities are as alert
for trade as Americans. AT and rear
Dalmy, the commercial seaport of the
Siberian railroad, they have "a 900 men
at work 10 make 30-foot harbor.
They are rushing up docks, dry docks,
shops and buildings, and also are build
ing a great modern city. The Russian
minister in charge of this enterprise
recently arrived there, having taken 81
days by rail from ST. Petersburg.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-01

The Historic Relic Rescued from the
Capitol storeroom by senator
McMiIIan's Secretary.

When John Adams was vice presi-
dent OF the United States (mors than
100 years ago) he paid $40 for little
gilt-framed mirror and there has been
trouble about Ii ever since, says the
New York Sun. Several senator's in
the course Of the debate over the pay
ment for it's purchase took occasion TO
censure MIR. Adams for having set an
example Of unwarranted extrava-
garce. The mirror was purchased in
New York. brought to Washington and
put in place in the room occupied by
the vice president. and for great
many years was pointed out 10 rural
visitors, who were entertained with
more or less accurate talee of its his
tory. As years went on and the vice
presidents room grew in elegance, the
little historic mirror seemed TO grow
smaller and less ornate. Three years
ago IL was sent to the storeroom,
whence II was resurrected and placed
on the wall OF the District OF Columbia
committee room by the clerk, Charles
Moore, who appreciated the beauty of
its simple design and its value as rel
ic. Shortly afterward Senator Hoar
and some OF his colleagues heard the
story of the .exiled mirror. and grew
very indignant. So. with the consent
or Senator Frye, the president Of the
senate, 4 was brought back and place
NJ honor given IL on the wall Of the
vice presidents chamber, which IL Is
hoped VIII be its final resting place.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-01


IA painful doubt thrilled In his voice
when he replied to the playful conf
dencc OF Comma. forcing himself 60
laugh too:
"Take care. now. take care-the ven
teance of the tyrant hangs over you
All. the poor tyrant How he loved
herl How she had known how TO bind
him with her little hands. white aud
perfumcd as two llliesl For nothing IN
the world would he have discovered the
truth. changed into certainty Ills To-
menting doubt. SO she had only TO ask
IN order to obtain. FOR now for him
that love Of which he doubted had be
come bis life. and he felt Il painful
structure at his heart at the mere
thought that day might come when
be would be Obliged 20 refuse her some.
thing. Yet that day came. Suddenly
by one OF those mysterious compiled.
lions OF business. hts bank, which until
then had gone from triumph 20 tri-
umph. underwent violent shock Not
noisy downfall. one OF those open
public ruins which produce great fail
ures. but one OF those deep. Intimate
secret crises that must be borne with
ont n word. lament, under penalty Of
death; that can he overcome only by
force Of small privatlons. little hidden
savings II IL then that strict economy
In the family becomes necessary. Tho
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-01

The annual "talSe" Of salmon In the
Columbia river Is about 100000 fish;
100000 young ones from the hatch
cries were recently put In.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-01

The French army portable bakeries.
which make bread fron tbs grab. will
oe put on automobiles.
The Washington times., 1902-02-02

been paid in Washington. II is indeed a
great pity, for there is and has been much
excellent artistic talent in Washington.
Take that pastel as an instance" said
Mrs. Barney, indicating a picture by Ho-
bart Nichols that hangs upon the wall
of her gallery; ''it is an exquisite little
thing, and there is every reason why such
ability should be nourished and encour-
aged, and there is great deal of the
same class of work done in Washington :"
Ought to Be Encouraged.
The picture to which Mrs. Barney re
ferred was a pastel, the motive OF which
was taken from a view near AnacOstia.
1t depicts n marsh scene at twilight. At
the close of rainy day the clouds are
breaking up in a sunset sky, against
which is silhouetted line of the Mary
land hills. 1t is plainly Nature drying
her eyes and smiling through her tears
just before falling asleep. One of those
little things that sets man thinking,
whether he be artistic OF not.
What means would you suggest for the
establishment OF Washington rs an art
centre?" Mrs. Barney was asked.
First of ALL" she replied "an art
school. like the Beaux Arts in Paris,
should be subsidized. This school should
be put in charge of man OF undoubted
The Washington times., 1902-02-02

good music would be there-Lut the boxes
and orchestra, never. Washington So
ciety does not care for grand opera. when
lar-an infant phenomenon, an eccentric
a curiOsity-I take him to Washington
and the theatre is packed"
To what do you attribute this lack OF
Appreciation"
To temperament. I think we are os-
sentially commercial business people.
Wealth Is our hope and science is our
God. If you want to bore a typical Amer
lean, talk picturcs-talk music. II he be
polite. he will listen We lrily; if imrOlitc.
he may so to sleep. If you would inter
est him, mention TIE latest automobile
record. or the new flying machine Call
attention to the largest ship alcat or
the fastest train of cars in America; i'm
mediately, he is all ears.
In other countries it is so different.
Take France, for instance. At the lunch
ing hour you will find groups Of workmen
strolllng through the art galleries, dis
cussing the latest pictures and comparing
them with the old masterpieces; discuss
ing them, too, in n surprisingly intclli-
gent manner. To an American lauorer his
would seem preposterous waste Of time.
Pictures indeed, What tnsf the ordinary
American care for Il good painting? And
yet. why should This be so.
1T seems to me that in this great coun-
try OF ours, where SO many other things
have reached an approximate state of
perfection. there should certainly be a
place for art. Why should We not have
The Washington times., 1902-02-02

q national school of art? Why should
Americans re forced to study abroad?
We have the wealth, and we should have
these things, ana Washington is the place
for their establishment This is the IDEAL
spot for the art student and the strug-
Cling artist. Living expenses in this city
are probably less than in any other great
city o! the Union. Our national life is
centred here. Much Of our history is
made here. and it is in Washington that
we meet the men whose deeds will adorn
the story of our country's greatness.
lngratitude Of the Republic.
Then. too, Washington is our most
beautiful city-but, a case in point:
Where is the man. at once a patriot and
an artist. who planned this beautiful
city? What has America done for him?
Where is the monument TO his memory?
The body of Major Pierre Charles LIN
fant lies somewhere out in Maryland. his
grave unmarked. His grave unmarked.
his bones as unhonored as if he had been
buried in potter's field. And this is so
because some practical Americans want
ed to alter the great Frenchmans mag
niftcent plans that they might have a few
more favorable building sites He had
proven his gallantry on the battlefelds
OF the Revolution. He showed to the
world how great was his faith in the fu-
ture of his adopted country by the plans
he devised for its Capital Despite neg
lect and ingratitude his loyalty never
tagged Today we stand in the presence
Of the fruition OF his genius. Somewhere
in one of the public squares OF our city
here should be erected statue TO the
memory of this great engineer
Il was almost impertinent to ask Mrs.
Barney to talk about her work with the
array OF superb paintings that adorn her
walls and signed by her own hand.
There is an extreme dash and Spont2n-
city in her portrait work that reminds
one of the best productions of Carolus
Durand. then. too. enc finds the influence
OF Whistler. 1t is strange combination.
tor nothing could be more unlike than the
work CT these two masters. 1t must not
be imagined that Mrs. Ba-ney's work
lacks originality. fer while she has stud
led with both Durand and Whistler still
her work is strongly indivdual-her ar
tistic personality is indelibly stamped
The Washington times., 1902-02-02

ability, Macmonnies for instance, who is
a strong. virile and typically American
artist.
For the means of subsidiZing an art
school in Washington, we should natural
ly look to Congress; but r" there was
pause. made eloquent by gesture Of
hoDelessness.
Butt"
why look for encouragement to body
of men who seem absolutely Indifferent
to the interests of their country's art?
What benefit can possibly accrue to
American arG from a National Legisla-
tutc which keeps out the masterpieces of
other countries by a prohibitive tariff
law? Congress would willingly devote
the greater part of an entire session 10 a
single bill affecting American commerce
ana hout 4 moments consideration cl
anything pertaining to the art OF Amer
lea.
Small Talk and Eating.
"Many of the society people are as bad
What is Washington life, after all? Small
talk and lots to eat. an ininite series OF
teas and dinners. Teas in the afternoon.
dinners at night. Art? There is none.
Last winter | asked famous imprescrio
why he did not make a season cf grand
opera in Washington. I would not Ike
TO tell he replied. / insisted Well he
said, it would meau financial ruin.
might fiji the gellery-tEc real lovers OF
The Washington times., 1902-02-02

on every canvas that bears her signature.
When one considers Mrs. Barneys posi-
tion in society and realizes the great de-
mand upon her time the amount of work
that she produces is truly amazing
There are few artists in Washington
who are Sc prolific and whose work is so
uniformly excellent. At present, how
ever. she is painting very little. as her
time is fully taken up in planning the
pantomime figures and tablcauX vivants
which are to be presented by the youth
and beauty Of society at Chase's Theatre
On February l. Tor the benefit of the Ju-
nior National Republic.
"WhiStier Is Tremendous. y
Mrs Barney has had the best artistic
training both in this country and in Eu-
rope. and also the advantage of extensive
travel. The men who have most inflr-
enced her art art benjamin Constant.
Carolus Du-aad, and Whistler. "Ah,' she
exclaimed at the mention of his name,
whistler is tTcme ntCus.'
II was when Mrs. Barney discussed
Whistler and his art hat the deprivation
of pencil and notebook was most keenly
felt. She narrated n anecdOte of the
great master 10 Illustrate his practical
methods Of forcing upon one the realiza-
tion of what he said.
One day Mrs. Barney complained TO
Whistler that she did not seem to see
things in the same tone as he.
Your figures. said Whistler in eXpla-
nation. must he part Of their surround
ings. One must feel that they breathe the
/ atmosphere in which they are placed
Il don't quite understand" said Mrs.
Barney.
Come with ne" replied Whistler. dom
ming hat and coat. Probably | can show
better than tell you my meaning
| Together they went out upon the Rue de
| Pac Whistler led the ay to the windows
OF an art store. See he said indicating
a picture exposed for sale. how the fig
ures in that picture stand out from the
background. The definition between them
and their surroundings is too great. Now
observe the people coming down the street.
See how they meet into their environment.
I The atmosphere seems to cling tc them:
it is part OF them and they of 1t. That
is the effect to get into your picture he
( concluded with a wave Of his long arm
/ Hero the bell rcng. the butler announced
{ a caller. and iris interview was closed;
/ not. however. without leaving the inter-
! viewer deeply grateful for charming half
/ hour.
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
"What Is Capital Life, After AD?' Asks Mrs..
Alice Barney, Small Talk and Lots to Eat,
an Infinite Series Of Teas and Dinners.
Art? There is NORel' =. :: :. :.

ult-a-fas shionable folk of this city and
the Congress of the United States for
their seeming Indifference TO things ar
tistic
When an artist comes to Washington
for the first time, said Mrs. Barney, he
is charmed by the beauty of the city. He
probably decides 10 take a studio and is
Immediately disappointed in his search
for a studio"
"Why?"
For the simple reason that Washing
ton contains no studio building; there
fore the artist who wishes to make this
city his home must either build studio,
which comparatively few of them can af-
ford to do, or use an ordinary room as a
makeshift. Then again, the city lacks
teachers. We have but two art schools.
and they are limited In every sense of
the word; so you see that even If one
possesses talent one is unable TO obtain
the most advanced instruction requisite
TO a complete art education.
I'm addition to these drawbacks" con-
tinued Mrs. Barney in a tone of regret,
the patrons of art in Washington are
insigniicantly few. l know of two o.
three women who went to New York TO
have their portraits done and that, too,
while Prince Troubetzkoy was located
here. When Troubetzkoy came to Wash
ington he fell in love with the city. The
streets were SO broad and well planned,
the PARKS were SO many and beautiful,
the architecture was SO much beyond any
thing else in this country. But, to begin
with, he found no studio building; then,
there was no fitting place for an exhibit
ton. and, finally, the prices paid for pic
lures IL this city were about one-quarter
the amount to be obtained in New York.
In fact, when Prince Troubetzkoy went
to New York he received exactly four
times as much for q portrait as he had
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
lIXE WASHINGTON is an ideal city
w for art; but its people
V ' are not at all artistic.

are not at all artistic
Please put away that hor-
rid pencil and notebook, they make me
nervous"
The pencil and notebook to which Mrs.
Barney referred were necessary to record
the many clever things she was saying.
Pursuant TO her request, however, the
notebook and pencil were regretfully
pocketed and hence uncertain memory
viii probably fail to record much of her
bright and amusing conversation.
Devoted TO the interests OF American
art. possessed Of unusual talent; with a
magnificent home adorned by valuable
paintings, not the least valuable Of which
are from her own brush, Mrs Alice Bar
ney is a type of the society woman who's"
life is not bounded by the walls and cell
ings OF q drawing room, whose talents
are not measured by the daily life Of the
smart set, and whose ambitions stretch
beyond the society which she adorns and
eleyates.
Art is Mrs. Barney's profession-vOca-
tion might be better term. because she
works for the Joy Of working and the love
of her work. She wants to see Washing
ton becoEs the art centre Of America,
but is not at all encouraged by the out
look. She believes that instead Of sub
sidizing a merchant marine Congress
Should subsidize a National Art School
and, instead of commercial reciprocity,
the National Legislature might spend
profitable day In drafting and passing
hill having for ifs nbtect 3he removal of
duty from the works of art imported Into
this country.
Scores the FaShio1ableS.
In talk with a Times representative,
Mrs Barney stated that Washington as an
art centre was a dream and scored the
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
SHAD ROE AS A DELICAcY
O'''erent Recipes for Preparing it for tbe
Table This Season.

Shad roe, since it is one of the doli.
cacies OF the season, should be eniovod
these days. An cas- y wav to cook y ~ -
thls; Soak the roe in water for full
nan hour, then scald it with boilina
water Drain, and after CUTTING the
roe in slices, fry these in a little hot
outter' When thoroughly cooked re,
move TO hot dish and thicken the
Ouoter IN the pan with a small amount
u nour' When well Drowned add one
cuPiul OF stock, little salt. panrica
ana curry powder and one tablespoon-
iuI I OF Worcester sauce. Boil up once
'heh pour over the roe.
ohad roe may be made into salad
ana very good salad, too. It mnst
hrst be boiled in salted water to wbioh
mas been added a little vinecar or
lemon juice. When it has coolzed baIf
an hour remove from the water and
plunge into ice water. Drain and ont
into thin slices. Serve on a bed Of
lettuce with French dressing, adding
a small amount of minced cbives for
Sarnishment.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
ONhAPPILY MARRIED SEEK DIVORCE.
'''s 10 Come up for Argument at the Com.
log Term Of Kent County Court.


'os Term Of Kent County Court.
Il; al exceptionally large number of
~ r''orce cases will come up for areu.
s; asa' at the coming term of court.
~'A'een such cases are listed for arpn.
a. a'u'' and besides these are fiftv.fve
~, Uses on the trial list. Following Is =
NJ, .I u the applicants for divorce: Sam.
D. Cramer VS.. Valinda Cramer
In NJ. Adams VS.. David Adams
Es. gsuaer Harrington VS.. Sarah Irena
PIii,nston, Nephew p. johnson VS..
Pid~e Pi1aoeth E. Johnson, Cornelius
Jaoot Se%ay VS.. Rebecca Cott Ridgeway.
pIoo oo Lewis Pleasanton VS.. Rosa T.
Als-a1'on Mary NJ. Abercrombie vs..
ban auuer Abercrombie, Thomas Gra.
Currt w. Almena Graham, John L.
ny. l,y vs. Amanda Curry, Rachel 4"
7. Ger, l vs. William Turner, Theodore
Bel TooKe vs.. Julia A. Cooke. Ella 8
MAJ Us, :, Edward H. Beck. Minnie
d. Ael a9l Black vs.. Edward Black. James
uDot' vs.. Susan Abbott Katie
W1l;ys. sIe vs.. Elwood Deakyne. Nellie
M "SOh VS.. Howard M. Wilkin-