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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-26
NEGRo sTEvEpoRE is DEAD
FROM THE DREADED DISEASE
AND TOWN Is ouARAN-
TINED.

WASHINGTON July 26.-As death
from Bubonic plague is reported from
Panama
According TO the reports received
by the Marine Hospital service. the
victim was a negro stevedore. em-
ployed at the Ia Beca Wharf, three
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-26

Miss Buena Stevens is the guest Of
relatives at Little Falls. "a
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
Tipped by the Court.

r. NJ. Beckford OF Laconia, N. H.,
was once arguing case in the Bel
KNAPP county court. and began his argu-
ment as follows:
"Your Honor and Gentlemen OF the
Jury: This case is one peculiar in
circumstance as we'll as In fact. IL
came 20 me as n legacy from my late
brother, Col. Thomas j. Whipple. who
was engaged In Its preparation at the
time OF his death. The county attor.
ney who brought the case into court
has long since gone 10 his reward. The
justice who held the original hearing
has passed away. Our distinguished
Attorney General Barnard. since he
became interested in the case, has
been called to that happy land where
litigation Is not known. Several OF
the leading witnesses, too. are
dead"
"All OF which," said the court. re
minds us OF the uncertainty OF human
life. Proceed, or none Of us viii be
able to see the case through"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
lake the Honeful View

Those who are prone TO alarm at
the recent disclosures OF fraud and
corruption In high places should take
heart OF their faith. Our nation is
robust and strong, young and virile.
We shall not die OF the national meas
les The disclosures are n warning
that we have the measles. that Is all.
AS we have caught the disease com
paratIvely early in its development
and have good physicians we will get
well. II was nearly a third OF a GEN.
tury ago that James Anthony Froude.
the English economist. wrote optimis-
tically. Somehow this world was
built upon moral foundations. and In
the long run II is well with the righ-
teous and Ill with the wicked man.
Kansas City Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30

rounding wall they found the latch
which kept the door closed. They
closed their lantern slides and drew
their revolvers in readiness TO protect
themselves in case they were running
into the presence OF some armed
guard. They raised the latch: noise
lessly the door swung back upon its
hinges. and the bold adyenturers
peered into blackness beyond. Breath
less they listened for some sound
which would tell them that they were
In the presence OF some living crea.
ture. AT last Lang flashed the rays
OF the dark lantern around. They
were alone, and I'm the vault OF the
treasury! Around them, in piles, were
bags upon bags OF what Louis felt was
the precious golden metal. the dust
dug from the mines. Fearing discov.
cry. the twain, contented themselves
with simply abstracting one bag from
its resting place. and silently depart
ing as they came.
The treasure was within their grasp.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
SUCCESS DUE TO BRAIN WORK.
Farmers Of the Country Working on
Scientific Basis.

The most productive farms OF tho
country are those OF the northwest.
This Is not because the natural condi-
lions are more favorable in that sec
ton than In others-the south, for In
stance-but because the northwestern
farmer Is stickler for system In his
business. He does nothing by guess
work. He keeps books and takes a
strict accounting OF expenses and In
come. He knows what Il costs him
TO grow his crops and when he has
marketed them he knows what his
profit or loss has been. He knows the
value OF keeping up his machinery
and his stock and OF taking advan-
tage OF newest methods. lie Is n
reader OF newspapers and magazines
and keeps abreast of the progress OF
the world. Year after year the farm
ers are mixing more and more brains
with the Drawn and guano they put
on their fields. with most satisfactory
results.-Sayannah (Ga) News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
Recover Valuable Papers.

The burglar.proof chest in the big
safe OF the Huskinson -four mill at
Hartland disappeared during the night
recently, and some change in till in
desk near the safe went at the same
time. Entrance was gained through
window The chest was found in a
haystack about a mile from the MILL
II contained nothing but valuable pa
pers, and most OF these were recoy-
cred. Indications are that II was the
work OF amateurs. but there is no
clue.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
(To be continued
SAVED BY LAuNoeREp COLLAR
Prisoners Good Use OF the Present
Day Accumulation.

washing, to-day. Is a question OF
chemicals. not OF labor" said a dele
gate TO the national convention OF
laundrymen In Philadelphia.
He sat down. and there was a burst
OF applause. But Carter McGrath OF
Atlanta said:
1T Is well for us TO look to the
chemistry OF washing and to get our
labor-saving machines, but there Is
still another thing for us to look TO:
Let us try to make clothes washed by
us last as long as they used to do
when washed at home"
Mr. McGrath smiled.
"A cynic told me a story the other
day" he said. land II is our duty to
knock the bottom out OF such yarns, 20
destroy their reasons for existing.
There was q prisoner In cell, Ia
menting his lot. He longed for saw,
for file.
Suddenly the man spied on the
floor a package of laundry, that the
jailer had Just tossed in.
Saved he cried Historically. and
opened the packet. and taking from II
n stand.up collar. the poor fellow cut
his way swiftly through the steel win.
dow bars to freedom with the saw
like edge"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30

world. To enlist the conyicts was
Lang's first idea.
The convicts depended largely upon
Wilson In the matter OF furnishing in
formation In regard 10 the outside con-
difion OF Affairs. and he was ap-
preached by the head OF the gang that
was tunneling 10 liberty. even before
George approached him. SO that II was
an easy matter for Lang 10 make
proposition OF aid TO them. Wilson
learned that most OF the prisoners
were political prisoners. insurrection-
lists and men OF ideas. and that they
had formed plan almost similar TO
the one contemplated by Lang, only
their idea was 10 assure control OF
government, not over throw IL. The
majority OF these men had made up
their minds 10 face death by the bullet
rather than toll for life In the mines.
Wilson. seemingly entering heart and
hand into the convicts' plot. put new
life into that organization. He would
have liked 10 have made known Lang's
plans to these desperate men. but did
not for fear Of traitors. To few. the
rlngleaders. the most intelligent and
with all the most desperate. however.
he told enough to make the organiza-
ton his own, or rather had its work
done IN such manner that II worked
in harmony with Lang on the outside.
Lang. the evening after the disap.
pearance OF DIR. Huntington. made a
critical survey OF the territory sur
rounding the haunted house and seem
ingly located the tunnel being dug by
the convicts. There could be very
little doubt that the conyicts were
very near TO the earth and In proxim-
ity to the tunnel leading 10 the treas
ury. IL became necessary for him.
then. 10 push his plans forward as
fast as possible to avoid conflict from
that quarter. He realized that II would
never do 20 allow these men to get
to the treasury before he did. AS n
matter OF precaution he instructed
Wilson 20 force the diggers 20 tunnel
parallel TO his tunnel. hoping in the
delay to perfect his own plans.
Feeling that the time for open ac-
ton had come. Lang called upon Gold
en-. intending TO attempt first to infiu-
ence him. AS Golden had partially
approved OF the determination OF the
society. Lang anticipated no hard task.
Golden" said Lang, II presume you
have had no occasion to change your
opinion OF me? You are still my friend
and have confidence in me?"
mo. hold you in the same regard
as before" He did not appear sup
prlsed at the question, and Lang felt
that Golden was in a manner prepared
for what was TO follow.
do you remain member OF this
colony because you like II, or because
you are afraid that II you leave 1t the
members will do you harm?
THE last"
(To be continued.)
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
A New Aneeao,e Of writes.

That M. Witte has sense OF humor
Ia again made evident in a story con-
corning him. IL appears that, while
arranging TO propose n toast nj a din
ner given In his honor before leaving
America. II was suggested that he
propose the health OF the president.
and his host the health OF the car.
rs that customary In this country
he asked. "Can one propose the pres
ident without including the peopleT'
Being assured that such was indeed
tho American habit. he said: 1T is
very strange. In our country no one
would dare propose the car without
linking with his majesty the Russian
people. suppose" he added. reflect.
lively. and with the suggestion Of a
twinkle In his eyes. 1T Is the diner.
oncc between republic and q moa-
arcby."-Tiarper's Weekly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30

Both Lang and Wilson. from their So
journ In the mines, were aware that
the miners were working nights on a
tunnel which was meant TO take the
prisoners 10 liberty. This must be the
cause OF the noise.
Whatever we do" said Lang. must
be done soon. II we intend to have the
individual use OF this tunnel IL would
be case Of extreme hard luck IL the
convicts were TO tunnel into this pas
sageway before We were ready for the
instruction.
After carefully marking the spot OPP
posite where the noises were heard,
the two pressed on. Az last they ar
rived at the end OF the passage. and
found themselves In almost a perfect
room. large and dry, and perfect ar
senel was spread ont TO their view.
Upon oiled blankets and covered with
the same were about fifty rifles. re-
volvers and as many knives: while In
one corner were several casks OF giant
powder and boxes OF cartridges.
"lf we had entered a ROOM" said
Lang. Il should imagine this 10 be
the ammunition room. But as II is, |
am forced 10 think this is but Golden's
private arsenal"
Il agree with you" said Wilson.
I'VE have here. then. at our command.
enough material to equip a small army.
the very thing necessary to place our
convicts on equal footing with the
guards"
Placed mere evidently for some
such purpose" replied Lang. Now
the question. are we near the treasury
or simply about 10 enter some house,
Golden's for instance?"
mo better way than TO press on
and find out"
Consulting the time, they were sur
prised TO find II about two o'clock.
After deep thinking, Lang came to the
conclusion that the time was ripe for
making further search. The outlines
OF door were visible 10 the eye, and
by diligent search in the floor and sur
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
Heredltary pramatIc oenIus.

AS may be inferred from his name.
Booth Harrington owes to heredIty
the dramatic gifts evlnced In his writ
ings. Mr.. Tarkington's greatgrand-
mother was the beautiful Mary New
ton who figures In the annals OF Old
Salem. Mary Newton married Walter
Booth and from them were descended
the Booths who we're the pride and
glory OF the stage thirty years ago.
Rev. Thomas Hooker scholar and or
ator OF revolutionary fame. was also
one OF the authors ancestors. Mr..
Tarkington's full name Is Newton
Booth Harrington. as he was named
after HIS uncle, Newton Booth, sena-
tor and governor OF California. who
was also a gifted orator.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30

an underground river, with It's source
undoubtedly In the higher region out
side the city. At intervals the sides
were boarded up. and here and there
were marks OF excavations by man,
engagements by cutting through rock
and sandstone.
Closing the door behind him, Lang
proceeded carefully. A hundred yards
from the entrance our friend became
aware that, instead OF progressing up
ward. toward or into the mountains.
that he was walking down. and I'm
agined that at one time he was d.
rectly under water. Consulting MS
compass, he discovered that he was
journeylng In the opposite direction
from the one that he thought should
take him without the city's walls. In
other words he was walking toward
the very heart OF the city. Treading
on dangerous ground. Louis thought II
wise 10 retrace his steps and call In
the aid OF Wilson. and place Pearl on
guard instead, for fear that some occa-
sion would arise wherein II would be
necessary for him 10 be called back
for the entertainment OF any visitor
that might he called In. Thread and
string enough was produced, so that
communication could be had by Pearl
with the two In the tunnel. The TACT
that tunnel existed at all was a
revelation TO everybody but Lang.
'sYou have succeeded In discovering
in n week." said Wilson enthusiastic
caTly. what have not been able TO
discover In years, though | have made
dlegings and soundlngs In almost
every direction.
aTrue." replied Lang. playing out
the string as they walked along. "but
Won have not been placed In the posi-
ton TO know. as have. the one man
who founded the town. However. we
. are not now in the tunnel was made
e5gnizant OF, q continuance, think, OF
- one leading out OF the city"
eaThe second entrance then; where
do Won think this viii lead tot"
louis. who now fully understood the
xalue OF Golden's words 10 Johnson
when he said, Il have plenty OF money
at my command" readily replied un.
doubtedly the treasury.
II think you are right" replied VII
son.
For fear OF running into n snare, or
even into some blind passageway. the
progress was necessarily slow. IN one
spot, stopping 70 listen, both were
made aware OF the proximity OF
strange noises. Dull. ploddlng sounds.
Aware. OF course, that noises carry far
through earth. they reasoned that In
some spot about the iine with them
selves, digging was being carried on.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
MICHIGAN STATE NEWS
FuLFILLs vow TO END HIS LIFE
Prisoner Redeems Promise to Join
Young Wife In Death.

The final curtain In a domestic trag-
edy involving two lives was rung
down at Flint. when John Klemish.
awaiting trial on the charge OF per-
Jury, committed suicide In his cell AZ
the county jail by drinking poison.
A disinfectant preparation had been
used by the prisoners in cleansing
their quarters, and the theory that
klemIsh hid some OF this AT the time
is held. The tragedy had it's begin
ming several weeks ago, when Frances
Lester. a pretty girl OF 10. the daugh-
ter OF Tuscola county farmer and
the avowed wife OF Klemish. who had
been arrested and was about to be
brought to Flint. took her life by
drinking carbolic acid. According to
a letter which she wrote her father
and mailed two hours before commit
ting the deed, the tragic death OF the
girl was 10 have been part OF a don-
BILE suicide In which Klemish had
agreed TO join her In death. The girl
lived only short time. but Klemish
who declared that he had also drank
carbolic acid, though there were no
evidences TO support his statement,
was restored to his normal condition
after few hours in a Saginaw hos
pital. where he was taken for treat
ment. About o'clock in the morn
ing prisoner in an adjoining cell
heard labored breathing and called a
guard. Klemish was found lying on
his cot with his hands folded across
his breast, In dying condition. A
physician was summoned but Klemish
was dead before he arrived.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30


The next day Louis Lang was united
IN marriage 10 Pearl Huntington. ac-
cording 10 the ritual OF the Roman
Rtholic church: for strange as II may
~em. there was a priest in Paradise
City. A lawful marriage was an un-
usual occurrence In the city, but owing
10 the standing OF Pearl. so different
from the other inhabitants. Il caused
little comment. AS this marriage was
part OF Schiller's scheme, Lang In
yited the king TO participate In the
ceremony. To Schiller this act was
at the same time gall and NORWOOD
and the sweetest honey-and this
royal" knight could not forbear 10
taunt DIR. Huntington with the fact
that part OF his revenge at least was
fulhlled-"marriage with n convict"
DIR. Huntington In his turn led the
schemer 10 believe that II was most
undesirable match. while at the same
time In reality the contrary was the
case. Golden congratulated both Pearl
and Louis on the plan, while Rogers
reasoned that II would soften Pearls
lot and take away the sting OF compul-
sion.
When Wilson arrived homo from the
mines. after supper Lang placed him
and DIR. Huntington on guard. and with
AN equipment OF arms. compass and n
dark lantern, Louis set out for the pur-
pose OF exploring the tunnel. as he
thought. discovered the evening be-
fore. BY the aid OF a chisel. Lang
succeeded In opening the door and
found himself in the entrance 10 the
passage way. He supposed that the
tunnel would be but hole cut through
the rock and solid earth, and had pre-
pared himself 10 crawl through n mar
row opening for the better part OF the
distance. Such, however, was not the
case. The passageway was wide and
commodious, admitting OF the pas
sage Of several men In an upright po-
sition. and instead OF being artificial.
was a natural canon. and evidently
Rad in times gone by been the bed OF
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
Mortality In MlchInan.

There died in Michigan during No
vember 2,6i4 persons. according TO re.
ports made TO the secretary OF state.
There were more deaths from tuber.
culosis than from any other disease,
the number being 1877. Deaths from
consumption numbered 63. from acct.
dents and violence 1853, and from can.
Ger 14S. There was one death from
smallpox.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
Dividend Not In View.

Dcpositors OF the defunct First Ma
tional bank OF Niles are in receipt of
intelligence from the comptroller of
the currency at Washington TO the
effect that he cannot tell when an.
other dividend will be declared, but
that II is not likely to be soon. The
bank failed FIVE years ago. Depositors
have secured so per cent OF their de
posits TO date.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30

An Interesting Snowman In Milan.
who has more than once organized
successful beauty shows, recently
struck out In new line by arrang-
ing what might be styled an ugly"
show. whereat a number OF women
and girls competed for three prizes
which were offered for the three ug-
Hest competitors. And strange TO
say. the show was decided success.
which goes 20 prove that. contrary to
common belief. there are some wo-
men sufficiently ugly 20 be conscious
Of tsair defect.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
CHAPTER XIV.
Formation Of the conspiracy,

FORMATION OF the conspiracy.
Through the influence OF Schiller
(now that Lang was supposed 10 be
willing 10 perform some OF the kings
dirty work. Lang was not forced to
begin his labors ir Paradise for sew
eral weeks. For few days after the
celebration OF the marriage OF Louis
and Pearl, DIR. Huntington lived with
the young people, performing medical
duty as called upon. then disappeared
Search was Instituted for him, but no
trace was found OF the doctor. Schil.
Ter thought he knew what became OF
him. but In this he was as much de.
ceived as anybody. The king. OF course.
imagined that Louis had dome away"
with the doctor. We know better.
though. Lang. by means OF the tun-
mel running through the mountains,
had managed 20 send the doctor to-
ward home. mounted on horse pro.
cured by stealth from Rogers stable
and left outside the city's wall. carry
ing with him about fifteen thousand
dollars In nuggets.
IN Lang had felt perfectly assured
of being able 10 make his escape. &C.
companied by his wife. he might have
made the attempt Yet he would not
have been satisfied 10 have his mis-
sion nfulflled-that OF destroying the
convicts' stronghold. As soon as able
Lang began planning for general In
surrection. As success depended on
enllsting sufficient men IN his cause.
this was the FIRST thing TO do. Wilson
was OF great help in this. as so.
between the miners and the outside
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
RECEIVES 5000 FOR HIS LEGS
Calumet Man Was injured on Way
Home From State Camp.

The board of state auditors has
awarded To T. G. Bergeron. OF calu.
met an allowance OF s25 per month.
the entire allowance not TO exceed
$4,000. on account OF injuries received
by Bergeron while he was in the serv-
Ice OF the state. The injured man was
cook for the Calumet company during
the camp OF 1904 On his way home
from camp he met with an accident IN
which both his legs were cut OF by
railway train. The last legislature
passed a joint resolution authorizing
the board Of auditors TO make set
Element with him for sum not 10 ex.
coed $4,000 The board OF auditors.
In order TO insure the careful use Of
the money, made the award in the
form OF a monthly allowance.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
Girls on Probation.

The two Decker girls. of Royal Oak,
who were returned To Pontiac from
the Adrian industrial school, will go
home with their father. They will 20
on probation. however, the new com
plant sworn out against them being
held so that In case OF misdoing they
will be brought back and tried third
time as juvenile disorderlies.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
Man peport Insane AustrIan.

Deputy Attorney-General Chase has
written TO the commissioner OF immi'
grafton in regard 10 the case OF Sebas.
tian lori, an INDECENT insane person
recently committed to the Pontiac
asylum from Huron county. Zori is an
Austrian who has been in this country
less than two years and an effort will
be made to have him deported to Aus.
tria.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
Few Paroles Are Violated.

Secretary Murray. OF the State
Board Of Pardons says that Michigan
has been particularly fortunate in the
matter OF the parole OF convicts. sta
tistlcs show that in the past six years
only 1915 per cent OF the convicts pa.
rolled have violated their paroles.
while the percentage Is much higher
in other states having similar laws.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
Victim Of disease He Treated.

Dr. Louis Gelston. OF the Calumet
C Hecla medical stan. died at Calu-
met. He overworked himself caring
for Victims of the scarlet fever cpl.
demlc and the disease attacked him
In his exhausted state. He formerly
lived at Kalamazoo and was a gradu-
ate OF the state university.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
MONEY AWAITS RIGHT PARTY
Fire Insurance Company Is Puzzled
over Port Huron Case.

The Eureka Fire and Marine Insur.
ance company has filed an interplead-
er In the circuit court at Port Huron
to determine TO whom IL shall pay the
money on a $500 fire loss at the home
OF George Jenkinson. After the fire
the McMorran Milling company at
tached the insurance money on bill
claimed to be due Il by JenlSinson and
about the same time Jenkinson as
signed his interest In the insurance TO
the ST. Clair County Savings bank.
The company stands ready to pay the
loss, but wants II determined who is
legally entitled TO the money.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-12-30
EXPERT cRlrIclsEs THE ARMY.


Lieut.-Col. Petit. who last week
read paper before the military serv-
Ice institution at Governors Island.
N. ". in which he declared the repub-
llcan system OF government and
politics makes our army an undis-
ciplined collection OF men who win
victories only through luck. Is con-
sidered an expert on military matters.
Ho is n West Pointer and has seen
service on the frontier and In Cuba.
lie was military governor of Manzan-