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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03


anticipatiops. declared that in the
whole district from Nome 10 the
straits not ten per cent. OF the claims
mad reached their maximum prodnc-
ton. and that in 30 years hence the
district would be yielding more Of
the precious metal than az the pres
ent time.
what show Is there for prospec-
tors now?" inquired the Indian
agent.
Little, except In the constantly
discovered new regions" replied one
of the miners.
There is plenty of work for sober
men who can avoid gambling, and
these can save enough money to get
start. A man with "A few thou
sands Of dollars and good degree
of business prudence can dc well II
he is cautious and awaits his chance
To purchase a good claim at rca-
sonable price. Such chances come
from the owners of many claims who
have one or two opened mp and pro-
ducing. On each OF the idle claims
he has to do the 800 assessment
work each year to hold them. This
is just so much time and energy TAX.
Ell from claims already probably
producing, and most men have
learned that three or four claims
well worked not only yield a COM
Portable fortune, but will take as
much OF their lives as they care to
spend in the frozen north. For this
reason careful man who takes his
time TO investigate can secure good
undeyeloped claims at from 81 900 TO
$1,000, out Of which, by good man
agcment, he can clean up from S25,-
900 TO 100000
Not long ago" continued Mr.. Me-
Nichols, in his letter, II gathered n
totally different but equally interest
ing phase Of Alaskan life i'm n tnlk
with Rev. Father Van Corp now in
charge of mission on the Flathead
Indian reservation For three years
past Father Van Corp has had charge
OF the six Catholic missions in
Alaska. and his headquarters were at
Holy Cross mission, COO miles up the
Yukon river. | was particularly in
terested in what he said OF their rg-
ricultural experiments.
Farming or gardening can only
be carried on in the higher parts OF
the Yukon on account of excessive
moisture. Even then the tundra, or
sod of moss, several inches thick.
must be removed bg hand and cart.
ed away. But at this mission. 600
miles up the Yukon. they had. with
the aid OF Indian pupils, surfaced
about eight acres and grown all their
garden stuff for the last year The
yield of the harder vegetables, like
potatoes turnips. cabbage and most
root crops. peas, and even beets, was
enormous. Notwithstanding tho
short summer, the days are SO long
and so warm that vegetable life
grows with inconceivable rapidity."
AT Fort Yukon. six miles within
the arctic circle. the United States
government is conducting agricnltur-
al experiments.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
Incrensed Liquor Tax.

Lansing. Dec. 20. Figures being re
ceived at the auditor generals office
from county treasurers afford small
comfort 60 temperance people, be-
cause they show n largely increased
liquor tax, which means more saloons.
There are eight counties still 90 be
heard from, but the increase shown in
the counties reported amounts 10
about Sl25,O00. In Wayne county alone
liquor taxes were received from about
100 new saloons for the year ending
December /. For the previous year the
total OF liquor taxes paid was $2,349,-
1897
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
Secures CnrneaIe GIft.

Niles, Dec. 20.-rhe Federation OF
Women's Clubs recently applied TO An
drew Carnegie for IA grant OF $4,000
with which TO erect a public library
here. The conditions laid down by
Carnegie, which require that the city
guarantee the payment annually Of
ten per cent. Of his investment, for
the maintenance OF the library, have
been complied with by the city coun-
ell. Carnegie has now sent OH con-
tract to be signed by the proper au-
thorities.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
Opposed TO the Cuban Treaty.

Saginaw, Dec. 2o.--Thc Michigan
Sugar Manufacturers association at
full meeting here adopted resolu-
lions protesting against the ratiiico-
ton OF any treaty with Cuba which re-
duces the present tariff on sugar and
requesting the Michigan senator's and
representatives in congress 20 use
their influence TO defeat any treaty
which will result in injury 10 he sugar
industry OF this state
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

Peel and slice a half dozen oranges.
over which slit one cup OF sugar. Boil
one pint OF milk and thicken with one
tablespoon OF dissolved cornsthrch-
Add the beaten yolks OF three eggs.
Just before removing from the stove.
Pour this mixture over the oranges.
beat the whites of the eggs With IT.
tie sugar, for meringue. and Brow
delicnteiy. Good Housekeeping.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
Nearly 10000 Graduates.

Ann Arbor. Dee. 29.--Collegiate de-
grees TO the number Of 1860 have
been conferred by the University OF
Michigan during it's 81 years of exist
ence. The first graduating class, con
sisting of L., was sent out in ls45. The
largest number to receive degrees in
any one year was 77S i'm 1900.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
nnIIrana. VIII pela,.

Lansing, Dee. 29--The indications
are that speaking generally, the rail
roads interested In the assessments
OF the state board OF assessors will
delay asking for hearings until after
January /. and then all come in n
bunch and swamp the assessors so
that none can be given adequate at
tpntton
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
nank A,rctr at AuctIon.

Lansing. Dec. 2o.-The last of the
assets Of the Central Michigan savings
bank, which went by the board nearly
ten years ago. were disposed OF by Re
ceiver .Iewett at public auction Thurs
day. They consisted cf notes Of the
face value OF 1884, 900. and were pur-
chased by an optimistic Lansingitc
for S351. 80.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
wants Rat. for Mines.

lshpeming. Dee, 20.-One Of the
queerest strikes on record has been in
progress here. The miners in the Sec
ton Sixteen mine, which has been shut
down couple of weeks on account of
fire, refuse 20 so back TO work in the
mine until fresh supply Of rats is Sc
cured, the gas from the fire having killed
all the former rodent inhabitants OF the
mine. These rats are regarded as a
necessity in iron mines. and are known
as the miners friends. They act as
scavengers and give warning Of any
impending danger. When the rats
leave mine the miners refuse TO stay
any longer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
Seeks Heavy Damages.

Paw Paw, Dec. 20.-The South
Haven & Eastern railroad has just
been made defendant in n $40, 900 dam
age suit. The plaintiff. Andrew Gill
bert. minor OF the age of 10 years,
alleges that he was elected from a
train by the conductor and that one
of his legs was fractured and that he
was otherwise seriously injured.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
shIpned Much Hay.

Hudson, Dec. 20.-Since October /
Of the present year the two local hay
buyers in Hudson have shipped from
that station TO the eastern markets
327 ear loads Of hay. and each OF them
has about 100 more ear londs TO ship
ms soon as he can get ears for that
purpose. Besides this, they have also
shipped over $50 car loads OF oats
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
Two Boys Dro,,n.d.

Grand Rapids, Dec. 29.-Albert IIult-
green, aged iG, and Henry Faulkerson
were drowned in Half Moon lake Sum
day. Iultgreen broke through the
ice while skating and Faulkerson got
in while attempting to aid his com
panion. a third lad, Thomas Deyin,
also broke in while trying TO save the
two boys, but Deyin managed to pull
himself out OF the water.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

Marquette, Dec. e9.--Wolves are
growing so much more numerous in
the upper peninsula every year that
the legislature will probably be asked
10 increase the bounty TO such figure
ms will make IL an object for men 30
devote themselves TO hunting the ami
mnls
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
post once Changes.

Lansing, Dee. 29.-The post Offices
at Burr Oak, Edmore, Vermontville
and Wakefield will be made interna-
tional money order Offices on January
?. The post office at Owendale will also
be made domestic money order Office
on January 1.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

wife But why don't you want ne
go buy your neckties any moree
Husband Well, er~-I LID rather bur
them myself than have you 60 10 AZ
that trouble.
"But like 10 do things for yon.
"Oh. Ia that case I'll let you too
after the furnace this winter" CD
cago Daily News
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
Poor Prospect.

Hudson, Dee. J0.-From present
Indications the sugar beet crop In
this section will not be half next
year what it was this. Many OF the
farmers have become discouraged
with trying 20 make success OF
raising the product at Il profit and
the acreage about here will be very
small the coming season.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

st. Joseph, Dec. 20. In the circuit
court here $1,000 damage suit was
fled against the Pere Marquette rail
way by Arthur Higman. owner OF the
Higman resort The plaintiff claims
damages on the ground that the rail
way company did not turn the bridges
over the Paw Paw river, as ordered by
the secretary of war.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

Ishpeming. Dec. 20.--Andrcw Car
ncgic has raised his donation 20
Ishpeming city for new library from
$4,000 TO $4,000. The city recently
purchased Site for "a. 800. and the
building will he erected in the spring.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

Owosso Dee. 20.--Ben. DcFrcese. re-
siding north OF this city, gets a Christ
mas present Of $500 in gold. found by
him in potato bin. The cash Is sup
posed go have been put there by his
father. who died December :.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
All Familiar AdmonlaIon..

Railway ofiicial-You had better
not smoke. sir
Traveller That's what my friends
say.
But you must not smoke, sir"
so my doctor tells me-"
"But you shan't smoke. sir"
"Ahl just what my wife says
Stray Stories.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

Washington, u. G.. Dec. 30. Gen.
Davis at Manila cables that Capt.
Robert McGregor. OF the corps en-
gineers, died in Manila hospital DEE
ccmbcr ~ or acute appendicitis.
Capt McGrcgor was a native of Mich
igan and graduated at the military
a.nden,N Ia Jiup 1850
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

Marquette, Dec. 30. logging opera
tions In the upper peninsula are now
in full blast. Sufficient snow has fallen
TO make roads-quite satisfactory for
hauling. The logging business will be
more expensive than ever this winter,
Men are said TO be scarce and iobbers
have been forced 10 offer large wages
to get the necessary help.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
Post once Robbed.

Grass Lake, Dec. 29.-Thieves en-
tered the post Office and completely
ransacked the place. They took $3.50
worth OF stamps and $i76 in money.
Skeleton keys were used to effect an
entrance. II is supposed they escaped
by stealing horse and buggy from
Zoph Scidmore
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
Many companle. Organized.

Lansing, Dec. 29.-During the past
year no less than so companies have
been organized in Michigan TO carry
on the business OF making cheese or
butter. Many of these concerns are
organized on the cooperative plan, and
their capital ranges from 81 900 to siO,-
600
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
nIh nIn Iln.Inr.n.

Grand Rapids. Dec. 80. Postmaster
Bishop reported that during the six
days previous 10 Christmas l59, $50
packages were mailed from the Of
flee. which number exceeds the great
est previous record by 1871 pieces.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
CoIdwater Il drowning.

Coldwater. Dec. %. The new city
directory's increase Of names shows
that Coldwater has made substantial
growth in population the past three
years During that time over 800 new
dwelling houses have heen built. all
of which are occupied.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

Ithaca. Dec. 29.-Dr. ID. u. Hall. enc
OF the first graduates of the medical
department at the University of Mich
igan, was buried here. aged rs years
We was one Of the pioneers OF Gratiot
in his profession.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

Corunna. Dec. 2o.--Iire which broke
out in a jewelry store In the business
section Of this city destroyed proper
~ valued at $4,000. including the
three-story First national bank struc.
fuFp
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

Escanaba, Dec. 20.-Thc butter
dish factory and warehouses OF the
Escanabn Woodenwarc company were
destroyed by fire. Loss estimated AZ
$4,000. Several hundred men, boys
and girls were employed In the fac
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

Saginaw, Dee. 30.-lTenry Hoppe
died as result Of being scalded NJ
the Bartlett illuminating works ON
December II. lie was terribly scald-
ed helnM the hina.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

Detroit Dec. 20. Alderman Magec
offered resolution in the common
council appropriating $4,000 for the
purchase OF hard coal, to be sold 20
the poor NJ cost. The resolution was
,...oaH
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
Dsath In Lumber Camp FIRE.

Men6minec. Dec. 20. a lumber camp
three miles west OF Koss, on the Wis
consin e. Michigan road. burned. and
John Mnthesop, woodsman, lost his
life. .-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

Grand Rapids, Dec. 2o.-The next
republican judicial convention will be
held In Detroit March Q. and the tenn
porsry chairman will be w. w. Wede-
meyer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

Lansing. Dee so.-January has
been practically decided upon rs the
date for the annual banquet of the
Zach Chandler club.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

Calumet. Dec. 30. There was one
fatality in the blizzard throughout
northern Michigan ON Christmas day.
The body OF Mrs. Ida Parkinson. 80
Yenrs OF age. was found frozen stifI.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

Marshall, Dec. 20.--Judge Winsor
sentenced Charles Brewer. convicted
OF forgery. 10 two and onc-half years
al Ionia.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03
THE ELEMENTS OF SUCCESS
By WRIGHT a. PATTERSON.

N0ALL IT animal energy, push ambition anything you like
but the element that makes boy move makes
1 do things with that legs ac-
boy without this element dulard the
der, the oafer the failure
Two GRAND boys entered the hall OF Chicago
together few days Though a
but elevator, and that
Both boys had errands for their employers upper
both looked at the elevator Finding
and that would probably fifteen
minutes boy climbed the complete his
might lose little time possible
the completion OF the that would enable him
2. floor he wanted
o. IL both these boys your employ wished
OF them promotion to which would you give il?
yho walked of the boy who had
inhibition, the push or whatever prevented his
LlieTc IS npoom of the stairway waiting
tir1e .,~.- &c saved a few steps.
.nimal energy, ambition push make a climber IT
~ CI~l by cSMBER TO WIN SUCCESS Occasionally
Lniff Ahiskcd to elevator He
while others toiluly vending their the
49, &EIl he CAR THAT TOOK HIM TO THE TOP WILL
cug fs,+As ACK QUITE AS RAPIDLY; he nothing upon
is but a victim OF IL $ the boy who
&e way step by step, who puts energy
cold top WHO WILL STAY THERE WHEN He
M@0Gz.~-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-03

1ALL IT animal energy, push, ambition anything you like
but the element that makes the boy move that makes hin
y do things with VIM that lends motion his legs and ac
10 l. the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-01
PoisoN-EATERs FOR A NATION.
sun.

There has been creeping gradually upon sensitive
people for time trouble with long scientific
name. which has been popuarized into the term food
fear says the New World Discoveries of microbes
concern Revelations about aduterants added
tn the alarm
The government at Washington, through its official
chemist is engaged upon experiment which will
than year order settle the question
as what in the prepared food eat
Twelve carefully selected young in the test.
their lives but their dietary webeing in their hands
and march vaanty tables which the choicest food
is served-wth administrations, they know not how or
where Of
Borax and boracc acid much used personalities by
packers of fish and meat.
Salicylic acid greatly in and 'unfermented
juices of fruit.
Suphurous acid fumes and suphites used in bleach
ing fruits and preserving vegetables
Formaldehyde used in preserving milk and cream.
Cooring matters added to canned stuffs, preserves
and candies
Various adulterants such the alum sometimes used
in baking powder
The twelve young men must eat only tables
and subject Mr. Wleys rules But they eating for
whole nation since effects worked upon their
varying constitutions will stand for effects diverse
populace They gasronomic martyrs in large
promoting the most elaborate and comprehensive food
instituted by any government Upon the re-
suits year financially free but otherwise
dtoned boarding will depend the decision how far
tona legislation should spread uniform purefood
laws the states.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-01
THE ANCIENT SMITH.

blacksmths trade originated during that re-
mote period succeeded the and therefore
may called ancient craft 1t is without doubt
would have advanced. All trades less de-
pendent the blacksmith; the husbandman cannot
successfully till the SOIL the carpenter build
house. the shipbuilder ship without him. The beau
productions marble would impos-
s:ble without him. peace and in he is indispensa-
BILE Blacksmithing is Of the few trades in which
modern methods have not made great innovations. The
first mention of the smith in the fourth chapter
of Genesis, verse % "And Zah she also bare Tubai-
cain an instructor every articer in brass and iron
His prowess also celebrated in Charles Mackays
OF ubal Cain" Longfellow deemed the village smthy
worthy of notice and the "vage Blacksmith is bal
lad humanity will repeating Eihu Burr1tt
mastered so languages while working at his trade of
blacksmith So highly this trade regarded by the
primeva Greeks they personifed by the god Vu
can According to them Vucan's forge in the in
terror of Strombo Aetna. Aided by his Cyclops
giant backsmths with eye) he forged the thunder
bos of Jove hunderbolts which Jove Jupiter hurled
from Mt Olympus and smote the Titans who made war
or heaven. Vulcan also shaped the spearhead for
Cupds arrow-for Cupid whose in these days is
tipped not with iron with gold. Blacksmiths have
been represented many other calngs and while the
claim the gentle Burritt it also claim the
formidable Fftzsimmons of the heroes of the prize
ring The literature of blacksmhng has its amusing
side too for probably some humorous cyclops
who ffrst propounded the conundrum (which made
first the hammer the tongs?"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-01
LEMON JUICE FOR TYPHOID saciLLl.

The discovery that lemon juice will destroy typhoid
germs in water made Christmas day by Dr. Asa Fer
guson of London England. is CT the most important
in the history meteorological research in which such
amazing progress has been made within decade.
The skepticism with which such announcements Is
usually received appears have been already dsspated
BY laboratory that inaugurated in all
parts OF the country says the Chicago Record-ierald
The first published Affirmation CT the scientific accuracy
of Dr. Fergusons announcement from the bacteria
logical laboratory of he Chicago health department TX
peTiments begun the city hall laboratory
results Of the tests by Dr. Ferguson were an
ncunced country. Dr. Ferguson found dropping
lemon juice into culture tube containing typhoid bacil
that the germs shriyeled UP and died almost Immediately
Further experiments confirmed his belief that lemon Juice
is the deadly foe OF typhus bacteria
Following this line OF experiment DR. Jsques. medical
director Chicago laboratory, nocuated bouilon
with typhus and upon introducing drops Of lemon
Juice into culture tube found that the growth de
velopment of the bacllf completely arrested.
The scientific deduction from these experiments Is
that few drops Juice in glass Of drinking
water viii kill any typhoid germs thar may be in the
water render the drinkeT immune from typhoid
fever this deduction is scientifically correct
is matter for ascertannent OF future expert
ments any event. the value Of the lemon already re
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-01
Aai:v~@ass>E aals
M. NJ. MURDOCH, Editor.
THAT STATE FAIR GRAFT.

The legislature should smash any state fair appro
priaton graft and smash it early and hard that it
will come out translucent tissue paper Topeka is
asking $4,000 in an appropriation the equipment OF
her fair grounds AS the thing looked brazen Hutchin
son has been dragged the ring rival the idea De
ing apparently that lively contest the legislature in
favorng one city would forget the gall Of the
demand from any source.
If the legislature feels impossible to fight off the
appropriation fever give the to Ed Howe's
Carnival festival in the state which has
the redeeming feature OF being novel
imagination has to be flexible to reach an idea OF
what pumpkin show Topeka would put forth with that
$50 900 behind it 1t would be the old show with
more pumpkin than usual That is all it would be
The fact of the the fall exhibit has been
suppanted by fall festival and the fall festival could
suppanted by something else to the great satisfaction
CT the public The people Of the farms do not care to
travel across look at somebody's else water
melon, examine pig whose size has been manufac
tured the occasion and whose coat has been kero
sened And the people decidedly weary of the dis
reputable sideshows which inevitable with the So
called fall festivals there agricultural ex
hibits.
The state if let with state appropriations
cut out will work this problem of autumn amusement
satisfactorily in fact is dong Atchson has her
eern carnival Hutchinson and Lndsborg their musical
festivals; Ottawa Empora and Winfield their Chautau-
qua assemblies Saina, Newton, Ell Dorado and Abilene
their fairs Wichita, Hutchinson and Wellington their
Every city of fair size in the state has
some sort postharvest entertainment There is no de
mand for consolidation as there ought not to be-
If Topeka fail fair. let her get it up and pay
for it, as other Kansas have done and for the
sake bright blue heaven, refrain from trying TO
run it in the name of the state with the states money
the glory and profit of Topeka.