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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09

secure. consideration under suspension Of
me rule, OF the bill appropriatlng sf75 900
r mov ,ns sa Lewis and Clark exposition The
several times and the roll had been called
Twice. The military academy appropri-
ation was taken up and Mr. Parker ex-
planned Its features briefly. Mr.. Gold
fogle spoke In behalf OF the Jews OF the
United states, for whom he asked equal
treatment and protection while travelling
IN Russia Mr.. Livernash OF California
made an attack on the president as
Zoe or union labor. and Mr.. Morrell (PaD
discussed the negro question. Considera-
Parker introduced bill to create a ma
tlonal military park commission. Mr..
clark tMo) introduced a bill adding TO
the nst or cabinet officers available 20 the
presidency In case OF the removal. death
or resignation OF that official. the secre-
taries OF agriculture and commerce and
labor including the whole cabinet.
Tuesday, April 5.
The Senate listened 70 a two hours
speech by Mr.. Morgan on the Panama
canal question. He advocated the pas
sage OF his resolution requesting infor-
nation from the attorney general con-
corning concessions to the original Pam
anna canal company and his talk I'm the
main was an arraignmcnt OF the new
company. In spite OF his appeal the reso-
luton was referred TO the committee on
inter-oceanic canals Amendments 10 the
postofnce appropriation bill were passed
as follows; Increasing from two TO four
twenty-five members TO the force OF rural
free delivery agents. but delaying the
appropriation for their maintenance. APP
propriating fi5. 900 for carrying mails from
san Francisco 10 Tahiti. The following
bills were passed; Revising the reguia-
tons for the inspection OF steam vessels;
authorizing the selection OF 1000 acres
OF public lands I'm the state OF Minnesota
for forestry purposes. Mr.. Simmons In
PRODUCED a bill 10 create n permanent
commission TO investigate the several ex-
ecutive departments of the government.
The proceedings OF the House were en-
livened by speeches by Mr.. De Almond
and Mr.. Grosvenor. The former attacked
the Republicans for failure TO order an
investigation into the postoffice charges
and TO revise the tarff The latter Wig
orously defended the Republican party
and lauded President Roosevelt for the
part he played IN the postal investigation.
the passage OF the Cuban reciprocity law
and the treaty with Panama. Mr. Prince
Gid In a vigorous speech predicted fric-
ton between the general stan or the
army and the secretary OF war. The mill
tary academy bill was passed without
amendment. The House joint resolution
authorizing the lowering by two feet OF
the height OF the government dams In the
Illinois river at Campsville and Lagrange,
ILL.,, was passed, was the House joint
resolution extending the invitation OF
Congress 10 the 1nterparliamentary
Union for the Promotion OF International
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
ENACT|NG LAWS
FOR THE NATION
Review of the Legislation Be-
fore Both Houses Of
Congress-
OUTLINE OF DAILY ROUTINE
Special Correspondents Tell OF the
Business Transacted by Senators
and Representatives In Session at
the Capital.



The session OF the senate was devoted
20 an almost continuous discussion OF
political questions. The time until 2
o'clock was given to a consideration OF
the Carrack resolution proposing an in
CURRY into the legality OF the recent ex-
ecutive old age pension order. The lat
ter half OF the day was devoted 70 the
postoffice appropriation bill Mr.. Culber-
son proposed an amendment providing
for an investigation OF the department
by Joint committee OF three senators
and five members OF the house. The
committee Is authorized TO sit during the
recess OF congress and report on or be-
fore Dec. g. Part OF the Investigation
proposed IL to pass upon the postal laws,
with "a view to recommending changes
Mr.. Foraker introduced bill 10 amend
the act for the government OF Hawaii,
prescribing the manner OF appointing
public officials ana for their removal for
cause by the governor.
The house passed the sundry civil APP
preparation bill after voting down a
proposition TO recommit IL. with instruc-
lions TO strike out the appropriation OF
$4,000 for rent OF the New York cus-
tom house. The remainder OF the day
was devoted To discussion OF the confer
ence report on the army appropriation
bill. With the exception OF one amend
mont providing certain increases I'm the
signal corps. the house disagreed to all
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
ILLINOIS COAL MINERS
SIGN TW0-YEAR SCALE
Agreement is Unanimously Adopted
at Meeting With Operators and
Strike Is Averted.

Springfield, H., Dispatch The iii.
nois coal miners and operators Sun.
day signed the state agreement. Of.
fective for two years. There was not
one dissenting vote In the Joint con.
vention against the agreement reach.
ed by the joint scale committee. The
scale, which averts the possibility OF
a strike. follows:
First District-Streator Cardiff,
Clarke City and associated mines. Gil
cents.
Second District-Danville westvllle
and associated mines. 90 cents.
Third Springfield. Dawson
and associated mines, 52.7 cents.
Fourth Dlstrlct-Chicago and Alton
district, including Carlnville. 52
cents.
Fifth Distrlct-Glen Carbon and
Belleville 80 cents.
Sixth District Duquoln, Odln. San.
doval and Centralia, as cents.
Seventh District Mount Vernon, SO
cents: Jackson county. as cents.
Eighth District Fulton and Peoria
counties, 70 cents.
Ninth District-Mount Olive. Staun.
ton, Gillispie. and associated mines,
90 cents.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Fishermen Get More Money.

Rockland. Me. lobster dealer,
who ships extensively TO the south
and west. has kept careful tabula.
tion OF the prices in the past four
years. and finds that the fishermen
have been receiving n steady increase.
In 1900 the smackmen. or middlemen,
paid to the fisherman an average Of
1885 cents per lobster. In 1901 the
price jumped to 1912 cents The next
year II was 1888 cents. and last year
II was 17.16 cents. The minimum
price paid during that period was
about cents. and the maximum price
was % cents.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
orate bonnets of our grandmother's
time seem far less antique than the
prevailing style OF 1896.
Asleep Seventeen Years.

DIR. Herbst. in the Wiener MedIzInI-
ichen Presse,' tells OF woman named
Gersine Meyer, who, falling asleep Ia
1886. remained in that state for seven
teen years During that period the
woman's eyes were closed. but she
was otherwise In possession OF her
faculties She was nourishcd with
pap milk and eggs and invariably
made movements with her mouth
when she wanted TO drink. During
the seventeen years she suffered from
colds and an attack OF influenza. These
ailments had no effect on her sleep
When at last the woman awoke she
had the feeling that she had only been
asleep during the night.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09

sembles that OF no other living animal.
The specimen at the park came from
South Africa. where the species ranges
from Orange river north to Victoria
Nyanza. There seems to be no doubt
that the wild grotesqueness OF the APP
pearance OF the gnu is provision OF
nature TO protect the animal. When
frightened or disturbed these remark
able antelopes go through series OF
strange evolutions and extraordinary
pastures, in order to embrace as much
az possible the oddity and hideousness
OF their appearance and to brighten
away intruders.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09

other important amendments and the bill
was sent back 20 conference. The propo-
sition TO consolidate the office OF the adj
jutant general with that OF the record
and pension division and make Brigadier
General Ainsworth. chief OF the latter
division. military secretary, with the rank
of major. met with much opposition. The
same spirit was shown toward the amend
ment 20 allow officers who served I'm the
civil war who retire, or clready may have
retired. 10 retire at the next higher
grade. Mr.. Van Duzer (Nev.) introduced
a resolution requesting the secretary OF
commerce and labor TO investigate the
methods OF mining companies In floating
stock through the use of the mails az
an advertising medium. He declared that
che people have been defrauded In this
manner.
Saturday. April 2.
In the senate Mr.. Mallory continued
looking TO an inquiry into the old-age
pension order by Secretary Hitchcock.
essare 'ne pnoer was Mr. warren
spoke on the land law repeal bill. oppos-
ing wholesale repeal az against rapid
said that in twenty.fve years 1000 900
acres had been disposed OF by home.
stealing. and that ~ this rate Il would
left left Mr.. Patterson asked how the Wy.
ominR cattle men got their huge tracts.
and the reply was that the land had
been bought from railroads. which had
secured them as bonuses from the gov
eminent
In the house $40 pension bills were
passed. bill was passed comforting
Jurisdiction upon United States commits
aioners over offcnses committed In a por-
ton OF the Hot Springs reservation. Ar
lied 10 place In statuary hall In the
national capitol, statues OF Sam Houston
and Stephen II. Austin. a resolution
was adopted calling for a convention be-
tween the United States and Great Brit
ain for the protection OF the fur seals
introduced bill providing that tariff
duties on any article shall not amount TO
more than 500 per cent ad valorcm. Rep
resentative de Almond Of Missouri in
PRODUCED a resolution. which was sent 10
the committee on rules, making II In or
der TO consider at any time his resolution
for on investigation OF the postofiice de-
partment.
4 Monday, April 4.
In the senate Mr.. Gibson replied 20 the
opponents of the measure repeating the
land laws and denied that the proponents
OF the bill were proceeding at the insti-
CATION and In the interest or land grant
toned by name George IL. Maxwell who.
he said. was drawing a princely salary
for the work he did In this direction.
Amendments agreed TO provide for the
transfer OF the rural free delivery service
from the office OF the fourth assistant
postmaster general 20 the office OF the
FIRST assistant postmaster general and
eliminating the restrictions on first and
second class postmasers In tho matter
OF telephone service. A number OF PEN
sion bills were passed.
In tho house an attempt was made to
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Choice Items from ovsr
the STATE. specially
selected for our readers
EASTER SERMON FOR INVALID
eed-ridden Woman Hears Church
Services With Aid of Telephone


There was unique Easter event
At Battle Greek. The members OF
the Episcopal church made arrange
ments with the manager OF the tele-
phone exchange SO that one OF their
members. Mrs. Fanny Reynolds. could
hear the Easter music and the SER
mon by telephone, Mrs. Reynolds has
been an invalid and In bed over TWEEN
ty years. The members of the church
pay fer the use OF telephone. which
Is placed on the head OF her bed.
where she can lie and talk with her
friends throughout the city. A tele-
phone was placed in the gallery OF
the church facing the minister, and
an immense receiver attached. SO that
Mrs. Reynolds could distinctly hear
all the singing and the sermon. This
is a realization OF one of Edward Bel
lamy's prophesies in Looking Back
ward"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
FIRE ENGINE COST $4,000.
Men OF York, Pa, Have Cost
" Equipment.

Fire fighting Is a fad among the
wealthy business and professional
men OF York, Pa, and one of the In
dependent companies there has Just
had manufactured at the local plsat
OF the American Locomotive works
ore OF the finest steam fire engines
ever constructed. IL is a machine of
the first class and built after the IA
nous Amoskeag pattern. The ordinary
cost OF n steamer OF this type Is
So 900, but this luxuriously equipped
and lavishly ornamented piece OF ap-
paratus is so rich in costly embellish-
ments that a check for about $4,000
will be necessary TO settle for il. Elk
pense, however. was not a matter TO
be long considered by the company
which ordered the machine. Three
members OF the company are said to
have pledged 81 1000 each toward de-
fraying the cost II seems that the
company Is determined to have every
thing about It's quarters In keeping
with the character OF the new ma
chine handsome and commodious
new engine house is now being erect
ed, In which will be stalled three mag
nlflcent, coal-black horses, to be pur-
chased regardless OF price. so long
as they are perfectly matched and
not married by single spot OF white.
Three black grooms will be engaged
to care for these animals. The new
engine is now ready for shipment,
which is being delayed until the build
ing In which Il Is TO be housed is
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Labor unIonIsta pIsaoree.

Some of Port Huron's labor union
lists are taking exception 10 the ac-
tivity of officials OF the Michigan Fed
Grafton OF Labor in behalf OF the po-
litical tenets Endorsed at the last ses-
sion of the federation held IN that
city, when a stand was taken in IA
vor of the initiative and referendum
In law-making. and threaten TO secede
from that body. The federation pro-
poses carrying on an active propa-
ganda In favor OF the measure and to
place legislative candidates on record
thereon.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
business Man Dies suddenlx.

f. Calvin White. aged 46 years. died
very suddenly at Allegan OF complica-
tons. He walked TO his buggy to
take drive and sank down and ex-
PRED. He moved to Allegan with his
family eight months ago from Mount
Claire, N. j.. for the purpose of estab-
fishing a toy balloon factory. A Wild
ow, son and two sisters survive.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Bury Father and Son.

A sad sight was witnessed in Port.
land when two hearses were seen go
Ing through the streets at the head
of funeral procession. The little
son Of Fred Balderson had died of
pneumonia and the father had died
the next morning of the same disease.
The little white casket was lowered
by the side of the larger cofIin.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
FINDS THE MILK WHITE DEER
Michigan Game Warden Successful
After a Long Pursuit.

michigan Game Warden Successful
After Long Pursuit.
After search OF two years the
state game warden's department has
finally succeeded in locating a mount
ed milk white deer which had proved
veritable will o. the wisp, myster-
iously disappearing on several occa-
sions when deputies believed they
were about to capture II. The deer
was killed during the closed season in
1902 near Manistique lake. The OF.
fender was arrested on the charge OF
violating the game laws. and on con-
viction served a sentence OF ninety
days. The deer carcass was not
seized at the time. but later. mounted.
IL turned up at Newberry, where. be-
cause of the exceeding rarity Of the
specimen, II was much admired.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Given s2s DAMAGES.

In the $1,000 damage suit brought
by Myrtle Franz against her brother
in-law. Albert Franz. for SANDER the
jury at ST. Joseph gave the plaintiff
$50. This case comes from Plpestone
township. The brother-in-law charged
the plaintiff with stealing grapes from
his farm and had her arrested. For
this disgrace this damage suit was
instituted.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09

Blue Gnu One Of the oueerest Of Ma
turc's Works.

An exceedingly interesting animal
now on exhibition at the Geological
Park is the new blue gnu. says the
Scientific American. II would be hard
TO imagine more fantastic-looking
animal. II suggests to one coming
unexpectedly upon It. and seeing It for
the first time. sort Of impossible
dream creature, a cross perhaps be-
tween a buffalo and nightmare. To
the buffalo belongs the neck and the
horns. but the tail and the hindquar-
ters are those OF horse. The legs
are deer's legs. but the head re-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Left cash Around the Hous..

John McKinstry, noted farmer and
stockman OF Sheldons. was Inferred
In tho Sheldons cemetery. He was
widower, and lived alone on his farm,
After his death his relatives found
$4,000 in a table drawer. $3.50 in the
pantry, and several hundred dollars
hidden In other places.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
eattIeshIp SHAFT 4. Bent.

Washington dispatch: A report has
been received at the navy department
that tho shaft OF the battleship iii.
nois, recently in collision with the
Missouri, was not cracked. but bent.
An effort Is being made to straighten
II and It is believed by the engineer
officers that this can be done. though
IL IL calculated that at least month
will be required for the work.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Port Huron's Canal.

The Fidelity Deposit company. sure
ty on the bond of the contractors for
building the canal. has notified City
Clerk Wagenseil that 1t will not exer-
else It's option OF completing the
work. 1t is now up to the council
whether to advertise for bids to com
plete the job and sue the surety com
pany for the excess cost or to drop
the enterprise.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
NEW CURE FOR DRINK HABIT
Hancock Man Declares Antitoxin Has
Taken Away Desire.

A Hancock business man declares
that antitoxin, the new diphtheria
specific. is also cure for the alcohol
and tobacco habits. He was recently
a sufferer from diphtheria and anti
toxin was administered by his physi-
clan. When he recovered sufficiently
to get out on the street he found that
he could neither smoke nor take a
drink without being made deathly
sick. Several weeks have passed
since the business man recovered from
diphtheria. and since then he has been
unable TO smoke or drink anything
alcoholic. He believes the cure is
lasting.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Well.known MInlna Man Dies.

Capt. William Wills, well known
throughout the Lake Superior min
ing region and in the Bisbee camp
OF Arizona, died at Calumet. aged IS.
He had until recently been promi-
nently Identified with Lake Superior
copper and iron mining Industries and
Arizona copper mines.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
No Federal BuIIdIno.

Escanaba citizens have been noti-
fed that there are no hopes OF the
city's obtaining an appropriation for
n government building for two more
years. This comes as a severe blow,
as the postmaster and several other
government officials UP there had
been figuring on the color of the rugs
that they should order for the var
nished floors.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Ducks Are plenty.

The duck season on the Monroe
marsh and preserve grounds was for
mally opened March 81 with about a
dozen eastern sportsmen participating.
Ducks were never so numerous at this
time OF the year, as the cold weather
experienced In the northern part OF
the state kept them in this vicinity.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Fruit Farmer, co.operate.

The fruit farmers OF Berrien county
will establish a fruit handling asso-
citation. such as is maintained by Kent
county peach growers at Grand Rap
Ids. to take care of their product
without commission men getting the
lions share OF the profits.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
scIssoR-oRINDER klDNAps LAD
coy Of Ten Says He was Strapped by
Arms While captor Slept.

Waterloo. III. dispatch: John Ryan,
scissor-grinder, was arrested In st.
Louis and returned here charged with
kidnapping Arthur Miller. aged 10. The
boy says Ryan hired him to carry a
grip 10 the station. then compelled him
90 go along. Ryan while asleep
strapped the boys arms TO prevent
him escaping. according 70 the lads
story.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Knife Thrust 10 Fatal.

An unknown Italian was fatally
wounded by a knife thrust at Tri-
mountain. and Antonio Fiossi Is under
arrest for the crime. As a result OF
this and another fight In the Italian
colony at South Range. eight men
are under arrest and several others
are badly injured.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
eov Is AoeIdentallv sho,

While a 13.year-old boy named De
boes of Holland was exhibiting to
some other boys new rife the
weapon was accidentally discharged,
and the bullet penetrated the lungs OF
John De Ham, aged "a years, iniict-
ing a fatal wound.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Proceedings Against Director.

Quo warranto proceedings have
been commenced in the supreme court
at the relation OF the attorney gen.
eral against Jas. A. Muir, who is
claimed to be exercising the duties OF
director OF the Walker Manufacture
ing Company at Fenton. Muir is claim
ed not to have been elected legally.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Sim New Scale.

Port Huron master painters have
signed the painters and decorators
agreement and new scale OF wages.
calling for an increase from 221s to 25
vents per hour and n nine.hour work
,'ay. The agreement also calls for the
observance Of the closed shop rule.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
sawmlIIs to Start Early.

Most of the saw mills of the Memo
minee river will commence operations
early this spring in spite Of the fact
that the log pockets may be frozen
up and the river and bay covered with
ice. This is made responsible by the
fact that an immense supply OF logs
has been put In during the winter
and there is now surplus on hand.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09

Percy Lee. aged years. was drown
ed in the mill pond at Worthwhile. lie
was playing on an icecalSe near the
electric railway bridge over the mill.
dam when he slipped and fell into
the water. His mother. Mrs Herbert
Lee, is a widow
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
QUAKE TEARS DOWN HOUSES
Mexican City Suffers Great Damage
=. From Shaking Of the Earth.

San Francisco dispatch: The steam.
or Newport has brought news OF an
earthquake at Manzanillo. A number
OF buildings were shaken down. but
the greatest damage was done 10 the
biz breakwater that Is being bull
there by the Mexican government 10
the Improvement OF the harbor. Mucl
OF II that had been built sunk from
sight The loss will be considerable
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Marshall Loses Pastor.

Rev. II. ID. Allen. pastor OF tho First
Baptist church OF Marshall. has re-
signed TO take effect some time In
May. Mr.. Allen is the fourth Mar
shall pastor 10 resign within the past
few months.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
New Principal a, Marshall.

Fred ID. Burnett OF Kalamazoo has
been secured as principal OF the high
school at Marshall In place of p. ii.
Vernon. resigned. Mr.. Burnett IN
graduate OF Kalamazoo college and
Chicago university.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09

Gov Bliss has appointed Chen VIII
son circuit court commissioner for
Gratiot county. and Fred M. Bond To
the same once In Oakland county. to
oil vaesscies caused by removals and
resiknatIon.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-09
Penslona for Edltnr.

One enterprlsing Michigan editor,
through the columns OF his paper, sug-
gests that law be passed that will
pension all persons who have suffered
hardships during the past winter All
the editors heard from up to date are
heartily In favor OF the measure.