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

Last week we made brief mention
of the drownding Of four miners in
the Mile mine at Iron Mountain.
later information brought ont the fact
that one of the men was Captain Jas.
Williams who for over a year conduct
ed exploratory work at the Armenia
mine east of this city. There was I'M
iversal regret expressed on our streets
when il became known that the genial
Captain was among the dead He was
one of the finest of men socially and
every other way. During his stay a.
bout here he had formed a large ao-
Last spring he assisted
at the institution Of the local Rebeka
lodge and made host Of friends
there. His funeral took place from the
family residence at Iron Mountain
last Monday
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
THE IRON MASK.

II is an excursion into the dreamland
of romance There passes in review
the pomp and ceremony, the love and
hate Of the times that were young
three hundred years ago. The shad
owy remembrance Of the days when
Louis the nth and his twin brother
Gaston were embattled and sweet
sentiment and deadly in triguel stimuli.
tanously blottd and beautified the
pages of history with their many hues,
are revived by these stirring scenes
fresh from the pen Of the dramatist.
Waving plumes, clashing swords brave
gentlemen and ladies fair pasa in re.
view enme he'd in the thread of the
most alluring tale which the author
has christened the Iron Mask Oprea
House March 26th 1908
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21

For supervisors OF the first ward it
is likely that Captain Carlson will be
returned without opposition. He is a
conscientious member and bias given
satisfaction throughout on the board.
For Alderman in the first, the people
are devoutly hoping that Albert Or
monroyd will be returned Mr.. Or
monroyd has been a good member ON
the board, not afraid to take position
and stay by il.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
DIED SUDDENLY.

Jim Muck a Pollock came to a
sudden end at the hospital ast Sunday
night. He mad been in the hospital
for Sc ereral days and was getting on
mic o, Sunday evening he ate his
y11 u usual and was talking and
"A yng with the two other patients
inzk : room when all OF sudden he
Narout Of bed. II required assistance
% get him back in bed again and it
was then found that he was a very sick
plan. He lived but a few minutes
afterwards. His death was due to the
frlfsSing OF a blood vessel in the head,
it is thought.
He was member Of the Slavis
society and was buried under the
auspices OF that oider. the society
turning out In large numbers with the
band to attend the obsequies
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
Spring Samples Now On Display.

When the bids we're opened at the
last board meeting il as found that the
bid OF Fred Parmelle Of Iron Mountain
and Andrew Nelson We're so close to-
gether as to be almost the same Par
nell being few dollars lower The
committee thought that the local man
should have the job in case Of the
kind, so it was awarded to Mr.. Nelson,
an action that gives universal satis-
faction. The building will cost COM
pleted about - 400
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
Mr.. pARKs ApPoINTEn.

The school board at its meeting last
Monday night declared the Office of
member of the board Of education held
by Captain s. G. Bennett vacant and
elected John II. Parks to fill the vac
ancy. Mr. Parks will fiji the unexpir-
ed term Of Mr.. Bennett which lasts
until the first Monday of July next.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
IIenatite

In HeInatite township Joe Bowers
will be one candidate and il is a quest
ion as TO whom the other candidate
will be There is talk Of Mr.. Gibson
being . candidate TO succeed himself
but we have been informed that that
gentleman has declared himself as ont
OF the field. Captain Edwards Of the
Michigan mine has been mentioned but
az TO his candidacy we have not been
reliably informed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
TAilors

The undersigned is ready to furnish the people Of
Crystal Falls tailor made Garments made in the latest styles
with very best of workmanship We guarantee all our
work have so ne Of taos the country my
ploy that you any gaGment you may
desire
Spring Samples Now On Display.
Suits range in prices from $50 to s35.
j. r. Stolberg.
Temple Building
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21

Jas. II johnson has reconsidered his
decision not to run for alderman again
and will be n candidate for reelection.
As we stated in previous issue we
can truthfully say that Mr.. johnson
Arvid Bjork Will be a candidate for
supervisor in the second ward. II is
to be hoped that he will be returned
for he has proved TO be a valuable man
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21

Open the door, let in the air,
The winds are sweet, the flowers, are
fair.
JOY Is abroad in the world for me,
Since taking Rocy Mountsin Tea. For
sale at J. g. wilkinson.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
POLITICS HERE THERE
AND ELSEWHERE.
Prospective Candidates for the Offices in this City and the
Townships of Iron County.

on the county board for the city
interest
made one Of the very best members OF
the present council He was one OF
the members that was never afraid
of he cars and ia an alderman, that
is virtue that should be sought for,
He will be opposed 10y Henry W.
johnson Of the falls location.
We learn that Mr.. Webb will be a
candidate to succeed himself in the
third ward. The same argument that
has eea applied to Mr. Wehse by Mr.
Webb applies % this gentleman s
candidacy He was one Of the leaders
in waterworks matter and Is better
versed in All matters pertaining % il
than amy stranger wolud be He has
made an exemplary alderman in every
way and we doubt if he could be jan
proved upon.
Crystal Falls Township
There will be some slight opposition
on the minor offices in the township
bat not to the principal offices who
have given entire satisfaction in tine
past year. For supervisor w. J Rich
ards will be the unanimous cnoice and
it looks as if Captain Gribble Will
nave 40 opposition tor clerk. David
Leonard is a candidate for recollection
10 the treasurer Office for "A second
term There is talk of his being op-
posed hy Albert Trathen but, nothing
definite has been settled upon yet ON
che highway commissioner office
there witi be some opposition viii
Berger. an old resident of the place
ana "a prime good fellow, viii be op.
posed by Geo Halada one OF the
farmers For higwhay commissioner
x. Jarvis is the only out and d-candidatt
- far.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
HoMEsEEKER 5 ExcuRsIoNs.

Home Seekers excursions 20 the
northwest, the west and south west
at very low rates via the G. & N. W.
line. Excursion tickets are now on
sale TO the territory indicated above.
Standard and tourist sleeping cars
free. reclining chair cars. and "The
best OF everything. For further parti.
culars apply TO
w. II. Sandborn.
Agt. G. & ". W. Ry.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
Mansfield

There is rumors Of three cornered
tgtn IN this township for the super
visor Office Thomas Broad is ear
didate against Captain Menhennett and
it is also stated that John Eggan viii
be in 1t when the time comes
Mastodon.
IL J. McLaren seems TO have an easy
time of it for reelection To the super
visor office Mr. McLaren has been
faithful officer and is heavily in
terested in the welfare and develop
ment of the township He deserves to
be supervisor for what good he is doing
f}r the whole county.
Bates
There is TO be- a contest in this
township between Charley Olson and
Adoplh Forsberg. Mr. Olson is a very
popular fellow and mas made an ex-
cellent official He has a big lead on
his opponent but a fellow never can
tell what will happen in Bates. Mr.
Forbserg was supervisor Of Bates for
many years and made a good official
too.
Stambaugh
There is promise of a lively time in
this township ON the Office of super
visor. VIM Fl. Jobe is a candidate
for reelection and ne will be opposed
by Captain VIM Wall, Of the Dober
mine. Mr.. Jobe has made an ex-
ceptionally good record on the board
Of supervisors and has shown except
ional ability in public affairs
Iron River
There are rumors that ID. B. Henly
will be asked to make the run against
John Lyons who has held the office for
a number Of years, There is also some
talk of J. g. Abbott being q candidate
which would make three eornered
tight of IT,
Atkinson.
There promises 10 be quite a fight in
Atkinson township The candidates
for supervisor are g. s. Sensiba and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-03-21
Atkinson

There promises to be quite fight in
Atkinson township The candidates
for supervisor are G. S. Sensiba and
Zebina McColman. These are only
rumors but from authoritive sources
and if they materialize there is liable
to be a pretty skirmish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

standing with the Attorney General upon the points involved in the contract for the purchase by the United States of the Panama Canal and properties. have therefore. today, under the full powers vested me. reached a satisfactory under standing with the government upon all points and have signed and delivered the documents which make the contract com plete and binding upon the government and the canal company. This action ab- solutely assures to the United States the acquisition and completion of the Panama Canal as well as the control of the rail- road. The rest is only a matter of de- tail and of time
 'The only delay now in the taking Of actual possession by the United States arises from the necessary formaHties Of ratification of the pending treaty by the United States and Colombia; but in the meantime the Panama Canal Company will continue the work of construction upon the Isthmus in accordance with the plans of the Isthmian Canal Commission, and keep the working forces in steady operation up to the time that the United States takes actual charge.
 Action in the United States Is assured by the convening of the Senate In extra session.
 My advices satisfy me that while the treaty has disappointed Colombia's expec- tations in several respects, 1t will be ratified in its present. form by the new Congress for which elections are now taking place."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
A DIFFICULT ROLE.

The Birmingham Times is having a hard time trying to carry water on both shoulders, and occasionally lets one slop over. It wants to be in line with the Fed eral administration and also with the best Republican sentiment of Alabama, and the job is a perplexing one. Occasion ally 1t talks like this:
 and our beloved State, let us not take the wrong fork of the road because Mr. Clarkson. a new York Federal office holder, says We must as home rule is the basic principle of American liberty.
 It is hardly fair to either the Presi- dent or MT. Clarkson to place the blame of all the blundering on the latter. He is only an employe of the administration and it is responsible for his acts. The President has earned a reputation for going his own way, and no one with any knowledge of his character will believe for a moment that he would tolerate ClarksoRs course In connection with Southern affairs. if that course was not perfectly satisfactory to him. The acts of the servant are the acts of the master ln this matter, and the latter must bear the blame, where blame is due.
 But The Times is right in one way. The wife and the child in Alabama are only 70 be protected and preserved by strict adherence to white rule. The best senti- ment of the State is with the white race. and the Republicans are more vitally in- terested than the Democrats, beca lse the latter are and always have been pledged 10 white rule while the former has not. 1t is no slander on them to say that theirs has been the negro party in Ala bana since the days of reconstruction. That the best element of the party Is sick of the atiliation is true beyond doubt. RTd we g1ve them credit for sincerity in their efforts to rid themselves of it; but theNr success is doubtful, to say the leaSt of 1t If we may judge the future by tl.A past, and if We may judge the present administration by its acts and dellverances. It intends that the colored element shall be fuIiy recognizod in poli- ties. and with ali the weight of the ad- ministraton machine against them the lily whites will have hard road to travel in their efforts to eliminate their colored troops. For the sake of the wife. the child and our beloved State" we shall welcome the time when the ne Aro will no longer be a political factor In Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
Business of Pension Agencies.

WashlngtOn Star.
 paid out at the various pension agencies throughout the country every three months is given in a requisition just for warded by the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of the Treasury. The requisition calls for an aggregate of SlO,- 955, ,OO0 and is to be paid to small armies of veterans from half a dozen of the agencies during the first week in march Payments are made at each agency quar- terly, but for convenience sake the agen- cies are divided into three groups, each group paying off on a different month Following are the figures for March Boston, Mass, $1S40,O00; Augusta, Me, S700000; Washington, D. C., $l 9l0,O0O; Co., lumbus O., $375OOOO; San Francisco, Cal, N ,155.OOO: Detroit, Mich, 8. 600. .OOO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
"WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1905.
DOUBLE GOLDEN SYMBOL.

The American Newspaper Directory uses cer- tain slgns to denote the relative standing and merit of the whole held of newspaperdom which comes under its notice. and one of these signs is the mystic symbol ] denoting golden" which stands for high quality. and is thus explained;
 'Advertissrs value this paper moro for the class and quality of its circulation than for tho msrs numhsr of copies printed"
 Such papers are credited with a single Iym- bol; but there Is a higher grade. according to this standard authority. which have BOTH QUALITY AND QUANTITY. and require the DOUBLE GOLDEN SYMBOL " to describe adequately their standing.
 The Advertiser has been accorded this double golden symbol o3l and is the oaI, paper % distinguished in this section of the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
Woman Took Preachers Dare.

Chicago Telegram to The Philadelphia
 Press.
 The Rev. William R. Newell preached a sermon on Pride" in the Moody Church and made an unlucky illustration that caused the worshipers to giggle.
 Here Is dollar" he said, putting the coin on the pulpit, and l am going to give 1t to any one of you who can bury your pride long enough to admit that you need the money"
 He paused a moment. and then contin- ued triumphantly: See! I told you so. Not one of you would sell your worthless pride for a good American dollar"
 Just then a shabby little woman, her face wrinkled with age and care, ad- vanced down the aisle. seized the money and retreated.
 T need the money" she whispered. II am too poor to have any pride.
 For a moment the preacherwas speech less. Take 1t, and God bless you" he stammered at last.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
AN IMPERFECT REMEDY.

The friends of the children in North Carolina may we'll say of the Legislature of that State, in the words of Shake speare:
 And be these juggling fends no more be-
 lieved,
 That palter with us in a double sense: That keep the word of promise to our ear, And break 1t to our hope.
 ''If his son ask bread, wilt ne give him a stone?" said the Savior on one occasion, and this is about what North Carolina does for the children by the law just en- acted. It Is true that the law forbids the employment of children under twelve years of age, but it provides that for all children sixty-six hours shall be maximum weeks work" That is, children employed in the mills and factories can be forced to work eleven hours each day, which will require twelve hours attend ance. if they have an hour for dinner.
 It is not to be supposed that employers of children will fail to get the maximum in every instance. The law allows them to extort eleven hours of actual work each day and we may be sure that every minute of it will be utilized. To some ex- tent we agree with The Norfolk vir- ginian-Pilot that "child labor legislation to be really remedial should concern It. self rather with the hours of labor than the age limit"
 Legislation should concern itself with both, but 1t would be less hurtful to child of ten to work in a mill a few hours each day than for one just past twelve to be confined eleven hours for six days in the week. Two of the strong arguments in favor of legislation on this subject are, based on the tender ages of the working children and on the long hours of labor required of them. To en- act laws to remedy one of these evils and leave the other in full force is not car rying out either the spirit or the letter of the promises that have been made and the pledges that have been given In short, the law of North Carolina Is a de- fusion and a snare, and Is not the kind of legislation that the children are en- titled to.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

We have frequently noted the poetic fancies of Paul Dunbar, the negro writer some of whose verses are equal to the best conceits of the white race. Take this, as an example:
 An angel. robbed in spotless white. Bent down and kissed the sleeping Night. Night woke to blush; the spirit was gone. Men saw the blush and called 1t dawn.
 No modern poet can excel that, either in sentiment or construction, and we have seen other creations of this colored man which were of equal merit. He is an anomaly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
Is It Really Satisfied.

When The Montgomery Advertiser un- dertakes to get funny 1t gets a little off Its base, but 1t Is always entertaining
 The Ledger recently Lamed over a mum Der of cities that were railroad and ship ping centers and from which the Gov ernor could get good men to regulate the freight rates and depots, etc. The Ad- vertiser pretends to think that The Ledger wants a man from each on the com mission. That's it's joke. Really, The Ledger is satisfied with the present and the incoming commission. But when it is to be made a business board. 1t should be composed of men. who are in touch with the shipping and railroad interests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
Primary in Clayton.

Clayton, March S.-(SpeciaD-In a pri- mary election held here today for town officers the vote stood as follows: For Mayor, Judge s. Williams. 129; for Mar shal, w. E. Houston, 67; c. P. Laseter, "A; for Clerk, w. II. Thomas. IS; w. E. Floyd, 49: James J. Winn, Jr.. 75 The five Councllmen elected were J. z. An drews, 134; J, M. Nix, 121; J. T. Britt, l09; w. D. Andrews. lO7; D. H. Blair, 96. For members of Executive Committee: E. P Thomas, l04; A. l.. Martin, 100.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
Steamer Reported Sunk

New York, March S.-The German steam CT Pisa, from Hamburg, arrived here today and reported that February l6, when in latitude 49. .46. longitude F. 43, she saw a steamer with one mast and one funnel standing bow out of water and stern settled down. Later, when the Pisa was within a mile of the steamer, the latter disappeared. There were no boats or rafts in the vicinity of the vessel. The captain of the Pisa believes that all hands DeTiShpd
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
THE CORRESPONDENCE.
What Passed Between MT. Knox and
 President Bo.

What Passed Between MT. Knox and
 President Bo.
 Washington, March 3.-The cores pondence which has passed between At tbrney General Knox and President Bo of the Panama Canal Company regard ing the acceptance of the offer of that company to sell its property and rights of the company on the Isthmus of Pana- ma and in Paris was made public today. The correspondence included the cable gram sent by MT Knox to President Bo on February l6 accepting the offer of the company which has heretofore been pub lished; a message from M. Bo, dated February l9. stating that the company would expedite as much as possible the formalities necessary to the conclusion of the transaction and the following letter from MT. Cromwell. the counsel of the company:
 March 3. Hon. P. c. Knox Attorney General; Sir-Pursuant 10 authority upon me con- ferred by the President of the New Pana- ma Canal Company, l beg leave 10 state that acceptance made by the President of the United States through your cablegram of January 9 and Il. 1902, addressed to the President of the Isthmian Canal Commis- sion is hereby accepted as being in con- formity with said offer l am, sir,
 Very respectfully yours.
 William Nelson Cromwell, General Counsel New Panama Canal Co. Later in the day Mir Cromwell made the following statement:
 Tt gives me satisfaction to confirm the fact that after the fullest exchange of views, have reached a complete under
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

The statement that, after ell, Reed Shoot Is a polygamist in fact as well as in belief puts different face on the mat ter. He claims to be the husband of only one wife, but if he has others hidden out 1t alters the case. Since his disgusting exhibition of negrophobia we care little for him, in any way, and if he is nu- merously married man, let him be kicked n,tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
The Maine Preparing to Sail.

Newport News, Va. March 3.-The bat tlestip Maine is coaling preparatory to sailing for the West Indies and will prob ably leave here tomorrow With the exception of the three seanen who were returned to the ship by the police, the runaway tackles have not been located and reward is offered for their capture. Descriptions of twenty of the missing men have been filed at police headquart
 CTS by the ships officers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
Heavy Snow in Texas.

Fort Worth, Tex, March 3-The coun- try around Armillo is wrapped in nearly two feet of snow and the town has been practically shut out from the world for the past six days. Railroad traffic s completely suspended. Not a train has moved in week. Two hundred passen- gers are held there awaiting the break of the snow blockade, which is the worst ever known in that section.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04

James O. Jones of Florence has just re- ceived the appointment as assistant secre- tary to the Is'hmi1n Canal Commission The appointment was made on the recom- mendation of Senator Morgan of Alaba- ma. In Septeber 1902, MT Jones was sent to Nicaragua as special agent of the Department of State to ascertain what effect the recent seismic disturbances in Guatemala, Costa Rica and Nicaragua had had upon the level of the waters in Lakes Nicaragua and Managua. There was some complaint at the time of the appointment on account of the youth of MT. Jones, but his report which has just been submitted to Congress was declared by Secretary Hay to be eminenuy satisfactory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
Like the Dying Echoes.

OIUCldW AUVOcdIe.
 Mrs. Susan B. Anthony, she of women suffrage fame. has joined in the protest against Southern Acknowledgement of the negro Her wall smites the ear like the dying echoes of a last year s-owl- hoot and causes a creepy feeling to churn up and down the spinal column while the dead march Is played on a corn stalk fiddle by a picaninny who now and then exclaims: "Ah there, Susani"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-04
FOR STATUE OF LEE.
Bill Introduced in the Virginia House
 of Delegates.

Richmond Va. March 3.-A bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates providing for a monument to Robert E. Lee, his leading generals, and Matthew F. Maurey, to stand in Capitol Square. this city, and to correspond with the we'll known and elaborate Washington monu- ment in that square. The sum of $50, 900 Is appropriated by the bill for the pur- pose, that amout to be supplemented by private subscriptions.