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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21

Recent Report OF the state Commits
sioner shows Them 10 Be
Prosperous.

Lansing. March 16.-The report Of
the state banking commissioners for
the last calendar year has been sub
mitted to Gov. Bliss. AT the date of
the report there were 232 state banks
and four trust companies under the
supervision OF the department. Dur
ing the year 81 state banks were or
ganized. one, the Citizens savings
bank Of Benton Harbor, went into
voluntary liquidation, and one, the
City savings bank of Detroit, failed,
and was placed in the hands of a re-
ceiver. The Ionia county savings
bank was permitted TO reduce lts cap
ital from $4,000 10 $4,000. TO this
reduction should be added the de-
crease caused by the liquidation OF the
Citizens state bank, Benton Harbor.
$50. 1000, and the $150,000 shrinkage
caused by the failure of the City San
ings bank Of Detroit, making in al,
reduction Of $4,000 Four banks ~
creased their capital during the ye1
The aggregate increase was S535,
To this must be added the $790,OOV
new capital represented by the II N
banks. the gross increase in capiN~
being 81 1925 900. Deducting the total
decrease of $4,000, leaves a net in
crease for the year Of 81 100, 500.
Since the organization of the state
banking department in 1889 the in
the report there were 232 state banks
crease Of business has been very great.
Loans show an increase Of SlO3526-
41s06. and deposits show an increase
of S115,O54, 1877.
During the year under report the
deposits and loans of the state banks
and trust companies Of Michigan in
creased as follows; Deposits, Sls,-
9s7,672 %; loans, S23,076, 190.50. On
November 25, 1902, the date of the last
report called for the year, the amount
Of cash in the state banks and trust
companies was $31, POS, 90670. and in
the 81 national banks of Michigan
$21, 1856, o62 40, making a total of $751;
3.96613.
The dividends paid on capital stock
for 1902 amounted TO S1,0i3, 051.12,
and the aggregate increase in surplus
funds was S1,197 ,232. so, this being for
state banks only. The average divi-
dend on capital stock for 1902 was "A
per cent. and on combined capital and
surplus SIS per cent.
The total number of depositors i'm
the state and national banks Of
Michigan at the close of the year was
SOP 524
The average deposit Of commercial
depositors in state banks was $51I,
and OF savings depositors. S30l. while
the average amount to the credit Of
commercial depositors in national
banks was 1896
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
LOVES YOUNG DREAM.
IL Drives "A Frisisy Coapie of the Ages
of ~ and ~, Respectively,
10 Matrimony.

Inlay City, March 1.-Two of the
oldest persons in Lapeer county were
married here at the brides home
by Rev A. NJ. Stirton. pastor of the
Methodist church. The bride is Mrs.
Lucinda Whitney, aged SO years,
and the groom is Joshua Cline, aged
90 years. Both are quite active, but
the brides actions would have been
creditable 10 woman 80 years young
er. This is the brides fifth husband
and the groom's fourth wife. After
the ceremony pictures were taken of
the bride and groom and their home.
Later Mr.. Cline sauntered down town
and purchased two quarts of oysters.
The bride weighs less than 100 pounds
and the grom says one OF his wives
weighed over 800 pounds. and two
weighed over 200 pounds.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
MILLIONS IN FARMING.
Interesting Extracts from the Report
of the Secretary of
state.

Lansing, March 16.-A report sent
out by the secretary of state shows
that since 1901 the number of Mich
igan farms has increased 2.176, the
total being 16s,322. There are 1876
farms with 1000 acres and over, and
517 with over 500 acres. There are
j,077 farms with less than ten acres.
The average farm contains Ss.2s
acres. There are 10,175,616 acres of
improved farm land, and last year
about one-tenth of this acreage was
sown 10 wheat
The number C. farmers who own
their farms is 150,s7l. There are
9,731 cash tenants and 22,4s2 share
tenants.
Last year there were 1.33s, 096 acres
of corn i'm the state and 46,430,026
bushels of shelled corn were pro-
ouced. The area i'm oats was 1917
7s9 acres and the yield 31,3ss,5 SS
bushels.
The report shows the value Of farm
products for the year 1901 10 have
been $104 ,9OO,00O
The secretary of state estimates
that there was an increase OF over %
per cent. in the value OF the farm
products last year as compared with
the previous year, but how much Of
this apparent increase is due TO the
more complete reports received can
not, OF course. be determined
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
New Detroit River bridge.

Detroit, March Announcement
is made here that work will be be-
gun about April 10 on the prelm-
mary survey for an international
railroad bridge across the Detroit
river. George II. Morrison, the engi-
neer who has been engaged by the
railroads to make the survey and
give them data which they can use in
coming 10 an agreement on the
question of location, has written
that he will send his assistant, Boyd
Ehle. here. with corps Of assist
ants 10 begin work about April 10.
Ii is expected that Mr.. Morrison's re-
port will be completed about the
middle OF July.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
-Four Die In a Mine FLOOD.

Iron Mountain. March Four men
lost their lives as the result of one Of
the worst fatalities Of recent years in
the mining region. The men were
drowned by rush of water which
flooded the level in which they were
working. The accident occurred in the
fourth level OF the crosscut In the Mil
lie mine and was caused by the men
working through the wall Of their
level into another level in an old work
ing, which had been flooded. The
water swept through the break and
drowned the men like rats in a trap.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
A WEEKS RECORD
ALI the News Of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
News of the Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
at Home and Abroad.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
THE NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
EATRA SENATE SESSION.

Senator Allison Qa.) offered res
oIution in the United States senate
on the 18th authorizing the commit
tee on rules TO reexamine the rules
of the senate with a view TO limiting
debate. Senator Morgan continued
his address in opposition TO the Pan
anna canal treaty and arrangements
were practically completed by which
il is expected a vote will be reached
on the measure on the 18th.
Notice was given in the United
States senate on the 18th OF reso-
luton 20 modify the rules so that
time for voting on any question
could be fixed. Senator Money
(Miss.) introduced a resolution re-
questing the president TO inform the
senate whether postal facilities are
now being afforded the people of In
dianola, Miss. The committee on for
eign relations authorized a favorable
report on the Cuban reciprocity
treaty.
Ten minutes after converting on
the 18th the United States senate
went into executive session and Sen
ator Morgan further discussed the
Panama canal treaty.
Senator Spooner( Wis., replied TO
arguments OF Senator Morgan in the
United States senate on the 14th, sus-
tanning the view OF Attorney General
Knox that the Panama Canal COM
pany has full right to convy title to
property on the isthmus. Senator
Depew On. " also spoke in favor OF
the measure.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
Personal AND poLITyc,I..

Samuel Knight Dow, former promi-
ent attorney and partner OF Chief
Justice Fuller, died in Chicago, aged
IS years.
Nathaniel Surdam died at his home
In Almena, Mich, aged 100 years.
Thomas Hardenburg died in Allan
tic, Ia. aged 90 years. lie has drawn
war pension regularly since 1895,
and claimed 10 be the oldest pen
sioner on the roll
Robert @. Hedrick. commissioner
of Indian affairs under President
Lincoln, died in poverty in Indian
apolis.
Former Congressman William Ed
gar Simond died at Hartford, Conn,
aged 81 years.
John NJ. Ruckman. for 25 years edi-
tor OF the Hartford City News at
Hartford. Ind, died from paralysis.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
No Arr.ement n.ach.,

Bay City, March 1s.-The coal OPP
orators, and miners conference
of the Michigan district made
slow progress Tuesday. Everything
now hinges upon the disposition Of
the car pushing question which is be-
fore the sub-scale committee. which
will probably be In session for the
balance Of the week.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
hoy ssudent browns.

Ann Arbor, March IL Whirlpools Of
the Huron river sucked down the bodies
Of two University of Michigan students.
a boy and girl. The boy drowned;
the girl was pulled out by her long
hair. Ernest o. Zimmerschild. OF Kan
sas City, Mo, freshman, wasdrowned.
A whirlpool upset his canoe. His
brother, who was with him, clung TO
the canoe and escaped
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
Andrews DenIedaN New Trial.

Detroit, March 16.--In the recorders
court Judge Alfred J. Murphy denied
the motion for new trial for Franz
G. Andrews, the former vice president
OF the wrecked City savings bank OF
this city, who is now serving SEN
tence in the state prison at Jackson
for Incorporating and misapplying
funds OF the bank.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
Accidentally KIII,a

buchanan, March l6.-Claude Weav-
er. aged 10 years, son Of Benjamin
Weaver, who lives four miles from
here. was pulling gun from under
corn crib when il went off and shot
him dead
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21

Flint, March l6.-Ex-Judge Of Pro-
bate George +. Taylor, one OF Flints
most popular citizens. who was sick
only an hour. died at his home sud
denly. lie had filled several public Of
fees on the republican ticket.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
Dates FIXED.

Lansing, March l6.-June .. 10 and
II have been fixed as the dates Of the
next annual encampment Of the Mich
igan department. g. a. r., by the
council of administration which met
here. Muskegon had been previously
chosen as the place.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
New Tobncco Fnc,ory.

Detroit, Marcn 16. The Free Press
says that new Independent tobacco
factory with a capital OF 10000,
furnished 10y eastern capitalists, Is TO
build i'm Detroit and that John A.
Grow, formerly with Daniel scotch
q CO., Is TO be us manager.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21

Diplomas, without reference to their
age or citizenship. The measure is
aimed at Canadians.
Another bill passed by the senate
defines criminal anarchy and PROVIDES
Imprisonment up &c ten years TOT
agitators of that kind.
JASON.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
Much HaY De.tro,ed.

Reed City, March 16.-A shed beside
the Pere Marquette tracks. contain
ing 400 tons of hay, belonging TO the
Babcock Grain company. burned. The
loss was $1,000; the insurance, 5000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
CapItoI In HAD shane.

Lansing, March lot is said that
the state capitol is in dangerous
condition, big pieces Of cement hav.
ing fallen from the roof.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
FoREIGN.

Prince Albert Kakailimoku Kumu-
iakha. last descendant of King Kane
hameha, the great Hawaiian, died of
consumption in Honolulu.
Bandits attacked a stage running
along the Yaqui river in Sonora. muir
dered the driver and six passengers,
and stripped the bodies of everything
Of value
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
DOMESTIC.

Judge Adams, of st. Louis, who is
sued the Wabash injunction, was
hanged in effigy at Kansas City. Mo.
Mrs. Arthur Penncll, who was in
jured in the automobile accident in
which her husband lost his life. died
in Buffalo, N. y, without regaining
consciousness.
Mrs. Seth II. Paine, wanted by Buff
falo On. W police as n witness at
the Burdick murder inquest, is miss
ing from the city.
Tents from the Illinois state arsen-
al have been sent TO flood refugees at
Shawneetown. Metropolis factories
have been forced 10 close.
Twelve indictments against West
Virginia coal miners have been re-
turned by the Charleston federal
grand jury as result OF the Atkins
Vile riot.
Adolph Krauss. farmer near st.
Louis, Mo. while insane killed his
wife and six children with sledge
hammer and fatally injured himself.
Waterbury Comm business men
decided to take the city's government
away from Mayor Kilduf and chief
of police and operate II independ-
emily unless lawlessness stops.
Eight men were killed and large
number wounded in a fight between
the hands OF rival turpentine comps
+ near Orange Springs. Mt5d, where
An injunction agak rsfaffon wo1se
ont cut In freiCh -
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
Rural DeIIvery EstabIIshed.

Menominee, March i6.-The first
rural mail delivery in the upper pen
insula OF Michigan has been estab-
lished in Menominee county.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21

Midland, March l6.-Leslie Geary, IS
years old, OF Sanford. lost both legs
below the knees through being run
over by y. M. train.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-07-04
Mccormick Harvesting Machine Co., 0 !. 8: &
THE CONTINENTAL
NATIONAL BANK.
OF CHICAGO.
Report Of Condition at Close Of Busi.
ness Tuesday, June 9, 1908.

RESOURCES.
Loans md dis.
counts ..... so. ~. i4s.I6
Stocks and bonds. 1851. 14i.J
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-21
Momans' Club Meetlnu.

The Woman's Club was very pleas
sntly entertained last Monday even
ing by Miss Carrie Powers.
After the usual business hour, a
Russian Story, Paradise Lost, -
was presented bg eight young ladies
OF the club. As each one knew only
titles of the chapters, and nothing OF
what the Others were to write, it
proved to be q curious medley,
though by the use of Il little imagin-
alton between the chapters, the parts
blended very we'll. The ideas the
different writer's had of the hero and
heroine. Mitchall and Nadia, were
very different. Though three writer's
pictured them as pursued by wolves,
no two agreed on the herO'ssurname.
Altogether, the story showed that
much time had been spent in the pre-
paration, and the young ladies were
Congratulated on their success. The
club adjourned to meet Monday even
lag, January 26, at the library.
Mrs. q. M. Powers rendered a solo
ia her usual pleasing manner, light
refreshments were served, and a So
cial visit enjoyed.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-21
Sudden Death.

The sad news reached here last
Thursday evening of the death of
Henry Kemp, formerly of this place,
who was instantly killed in a machine
shop in Quincy, Mass, that day. He
was struck on the right shoulder by
a portion of a travelling derrick as he
was standing at his work and was
crushed SO badly that death came al
most instantly. He was a son of the
late William Kemp of Stowe and a
brother of Mrs. Fred Brown of this
place. He had made his home in
Morrisville most of the time for sew
eral years until he went to Quincy
last fall. He was young man of ex-
ceIlent character and was well liked
by all who knew him. The funeral
was held at the home of his mother
in Stowe Saturday.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-21
important Meetinu,

A meeting was called at the office
OF Town Clerk, Niles. Monday even
i,~. tor the purpose of forming a
- organization known as the
SX1ofi OF Savty This meeting was
called through the State organiza-
ton known as the Committee of
Fifteen. The obj'ct of the organiza-
ton being to see that there is a large
"No" vote cast in this town Feb. 3.
The meeting was called to order
by H. Waite, Secretary of the La
noille Co. of Safety, aud after out
lining and explaining the work
which was started by the State Com
nittee of Fifteen, C. H. A. Stafford
was chosen Chairman and w. A.
Beebe Secretary. An executive com
bittee was chosen, consisting of II.
Waite, E. c. Kinney, L. j. Stewart
tnd J. M. Foss. After adjournment
the committee remained and planned
the work for the campaign. Thirty
five dollars were easily raised to help
brward the work.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-21
ONE MAN KILLED.
Fatal Accident Occurring Near Jones.
Bridge Between MorrisviIle and VOL
colt last Sunday.

COtI idHb SuhudJ'
Last SUNDAY morning, Jan. 1S, a.
about l1:45 Ernest Davis of Stove
met bis death in a shocking manner
beiDg struck by a wild engine, run by
John Underwood, about four miles
east OF this village, near Jones bridge
His two companions, E iWard Mccall
and Andrew Gibbs, were badly in
jured. The two former of Stove came
to the home of Andrew Gibbs, 9
brotherin-Iaw of Ernest Davis, tC
pass Sunday, and intending to return
to their work in Stowe Sunday even.
ing. Mr.. Gibbs lives on the wilkins
farm, recently purchased by his faith.
er, about three miles from this vii
lage on the Woloott road.
La the forenoon all three men, Nc.
call, Davis, and Gibbs, went on the
track to the home of Joseph Keith,
where they remained a short time,
starting for home at 11:30. The
wind was blowing hard aud the trio
were walking single file on the track
facing the wind, Gibbs ahead. Mccall
next and Davis last. Engine No. APT,
in charge of Engineer John S Under-
wood OF st. Johnsbury, was running
wild to Hyde Park and struck the
three men, killing Davis instantly.
Mccall had his right leg broken twice
between the knee and ankle and Gibbs
received bad cut about three inches
long in the back of his head and an,
other gash from the back of his head
TO the forehead and his face and
shoulder We're badly injured. Gibbs,
who was the first to recover cODsci
BUSINESS, went across the river to the
old Bugbee place, now occupied by
Willis Reed, and secured assistance
and Mr.. Mccall, the injured man, was
taken on blanket to the home OF
Mr.. Reed. Drs. Rublee and Bates
we're called and were accompanied to
the scene of the accident by First Sc
lectman, E E Harris. The body had
been l. wing in the snow about three
hours when taken to the home of Mr..
Reed, where an examination was made
and later it was taken to the home of
VIM. Gibbs on Morristown Plains.
Directly following the wild engine
came an extra freight train, which
went to Hvde Park, where d double
header was made up and returned to
st. Johnsbury.. Neither crew knew. of
the accident until they reached St.
Johnsbury, where Station Agent
Kelley had telegraphed the news.
The deceased was single man, 81
years OF age, and q ol JOHN Davis
OF Stowe. He leaves besides his par.
ents three brothers and three sisters.
His sisters we're at the home of Mr.
Gibbs at the time of the accident.
The funeral was held this forenoon
at 10 o'clock, from the home of Will
liam Gibbs on Morristown Plains,
Rev. Geo. Tabor officiating. Inter-
ment was at Waterbury Center.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-21
His Nlnetieth Birthday.

Alex Slicer, who lives with his
daughter, Mrs. H. o. Spaulding, was
pleasantly remem bered by a number
of his Hyde Park friends Jan. 10,
who called to remind him of his
ninetieth birthday. Mr.. SIicer was
once a very active man, but is now
totally blind and his mind is greatly
impaired, requiring the constant care
of those about him.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-21
HYDE PARK,

Rev. G L. Story of Essex Junction
was here last Friday.
Attention IS called to the Select.
meu's notice 10 Business Notices.
Albert Nevins OF Fle5char has been
addad TO Page's stenogrGphlc force.
Frank Brown and wife Of Waiter
vile are visiting his mother, Mrs.
Jas. Brown.
l.. V. Brown of Craftshury was a
visitor fast week at the home OF Les
ter Boomhower.
Mrs. Harold Bailey of pittsburg,
Pa, visited her sister, Miss Ellen
Fitch, last week.
Mrs. c. A. Knight goes tomorrow
TO Stanstead, P. O., to spend few
days with relatives.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-21
Mass Meeting Tuesday Nlaht.

Dr.. David Beach of Cambridge will
speak at the Town Hall next Tues
day evening on the license question.
Mr.. Beach is the man who has fought
very successfully the introduction of
saloons in Cambridge, Mass, and is
uuquestiOuably the best posted man
on saloon and anti-saloon results
that has ever been in this part of
Vermont. Do not fail to hear him.
Music will be furnished by the band
and vocal music may also be expect
ed. Rev. f. l.. Davis of this place is
personally acquainted with Mr..
Beach and says he is very interest
ing and convincing speaker.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-21
Fire at Garfield.

The saw mil and dwelling house OF
c. B. Swift in Garfield were entirely
consumed by fire Saturday night
The fire started in the mill and was
first discovered by Herb Horner at
about half past five. An alarm was
sounded and a crowd of helpers were
soon on hand, but everything about
the mill was so dry and the fire had
GOT such headway that very little
could be done. They only saved a
few belts. The wind was blowing a
gale and carried the flames and cin-
ders directly toward the house, but
willing hands made short work of
clearing out the contents and nearly
everything of value, including many
Of the doors and windows, was saved
They also succeeded in saving the
barns, dry kiln and most of the lum-
npr stacks but nothing was saved
from the office, the contents OF which
we're quite valuable. About 25000
feet OF lumber was destroyed. There
was no insurance on the house. The
null and lumber were insured for
$500. Mr. Swift was in this place
At the time the alarm was given out.
He was reached at once by telephone
and was soOn on the spot.
Ralph Denny, Assistant Secretary
OF the Union Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Montpelier and Mr.. Phil
lips, the adj1ster of the Vermont
Mutual, arrived in town Yesterday
and went at once to Garfield, where
settlement was made with G. W.
Swift for the insurance on bis proper
ty. Prompt service is a characteristic
of these companies.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-21
Take Notice --S1.60.

The Mirror and Farmer of Man.
chester, N. H., which many of our
readers take in connection with the
News and Citizen, has been enlarged
to a IA page paper, Z columns to the
page, and the price is $l.0O. We
give it now in connection with this
paper for 81 Goa slight increase
over old rates, but fully worth it.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-21
Public Installation.

This evening occurs the public in
stallation of the newly elected officers
OF G. w. D0ty Camp, S. of v, with
Col. G. W. Doty installing officer. a
very interesting pragram has been
arranged, which will consist OF solos,
five minute speeches and the first ap-
peaIauco il public OF the apollo
Ladies Qlartct OF MOrrisvillo. Re-
lreehments will be served. All are
invited.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-21
IN wOrrlsyIlls Tu-Nlorfow Evening.

VIM. 4. Houston, the fifth wheel to
a very interesting concert quartet,
was more appreciated than is usually
the case with such luxuries. and was
a "whole band' himself, German or
any kind. His musical limitations
we're faultlessly given, and he was
more than "distinct novelty" -
Ware River Mass News.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-21
JAMES w. ROBBINS, MD,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Il Office and residence at Corner Congress
and Union Streets, Morrisville, vt. Tele.
phone con lecti0n. Office hours u to 2:3O and
to p, m.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-01-21
EELkER l.. TEMPLE,

Landscape Gardener. Westminster. Vt.
DARKS, Cemeteries, and Private Grounds laid
II out and planted. Estimates without charge.
Correspondence solicited References to Lad
ing Vermont people.