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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
PREPARE TO GIVE UP MUKDEN
Russian Residents of the Town Are Said TO Speak
of the Early Occupation of the City
Foregone Conclusion.

A dispatch 10 The London Times
from Pekin quotes an Engllshman
who has Just vturned from a three
days stay in Mukdcn as saying there
Is immense confusion in that city
Tho predominant feeling among Rus.
sian civilians and military men is one
OF encouragement Everybody spoke
OF the early japanese occupation OF
the place as n foregone conclusion.
This dlscouragement OF the military
officers is intensified 10y the fact that
Gen. kouropatkin keeps his headquar-
ters on a train, seemingly ready to re-
treat northward at any time
Moreover, extensive preparations
are going on at Telling TO resist the
enemy, implying retirement from Muk.
den. The Russians are treating and
paying the native residents Of Mukden
well. and the latter are doing a roar
Ing business. Train loads OF supplies
reach the Russians daily over the
Chinese railway by way OF Slnmin-
ting. One of the most serious conse-
quences OF Russian defeat would be
the cutting on OF this source OF supply.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
North sea Case Ends

AZ Paris Monday Great Britain and
Russia made their Gnal summaries of
fact before he international commis.
sion in the NORTH sea anair and rested
their cases
Nothing remains but 40 wait FOR the
decision Of the commission which Us
not expected for several days
The British summary Of facts s
under four main heads
First That no torpedo boats or
torpedo boat destroycrs were In the
vicinity OF the incident. as shown by
the declarations 81 the fishermen and
the official statements OF various gov
cnmcnts that no torpedo boats be-.
longing TO their fleets were in that
neighborhood and that therefore Tho
Russians made a mistake largely AS
the result 81 apprehension that an az.
tack was about 10 occur
Second That Arc was opened
without sufficient reason and was con
tinued for an unreasonable time after
the mistake had been dotccted
Third That no effort was made 10
succor the sinking ships or wounded.
Fourth That not the slightest ir.
regularity was shown in the conduct
Of tho innocent fishing feet"
The Russian summary, after getting
forth the Justification under four
heads. concludes as follows.
The imperial Russian government
therefore maintains that the frc of
the Russian squadron was ordered
and executed in the legitimate accom-.
plishment Of the military duties 81
the commander OF the squadron Con
sequently no responsibility whatever
Is chargeable against Vice Admiral
RoiestvensI,y or any OF tho officers az
tho squadron.
The imperial government sincerely
deplores that the incident resulted in
innocent victims and therefore the adj.
miral's responsibility being eliminated
the Russian government expresses lts
readiness 10 make material roparatlon
hy indomnlfylne tho innocent victims.
defcrrng the amount and partition Of
The ndemnities 10 the permanent
tribunal OF arbitration az The Hague
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

workmen the solution of outstanding
questions. including the endeayor to
decrease the working hours The alter
alton OF existing laws as affecting
economic strikes not accompanied by
public disturbance medical assistance
for wOrkmen aud The limitation OF the
rights and duties Of factory inspectors
The strike situation. according TO
reports from the interior is every
where improving, even in Poland,
Here all danger Of renewal OF an
acute stage seems to have passed All
the works with the exception Of the
putilon iron works and two others
have resumed work
The government has increased
wages at all the government shops
and also the pay OF tho railroad en-
ploycs by 1J 20 20 per cent In add
ton The minister OF finance has taken
q bold step in recommending 20 the
committee Of ministers the formation
- labor associations for protecting the
interests ~ ho vorkmen
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
IT'S THE TERROR OF ALL WOMEN.

Backache Quickly Cured by Dodd's
Kidney Pills. Mrs. w. n. Ambrose
tells how her pains vanished never
20 return when she used the Great
American Kidney Remedy.
Dover. KY. Feb. 18th SpeciaD -
So long has Backncho been the terror
OF tho women OF America that the
numerous reports OF the complete and
permanent cures OF this ailment now
being made by Dodd's Kidney Pills
are causing wide satisfaction and not
the least remarkable OF these cures
Is that OF Mrs. w. II. Ambrose OF this
place. Mrs. Ambrose says
Il had such pains in my back AZ
times ! could hardly move and other
symptoms showed that my kidneys
were affected. One box OF Dodd's
Kidney Pills drove away all tho pains
and have never been troubled since"
Backache is the kidneys first notice
that they are out OF order and need
help. II they get that help in the
form OF Dodd's Kidney pills all will be
well II they are neglected tho dis
ease may develop into Diabetes,
Bright's Disease or Rheumatism
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Attaeks Act of president.

Washington special. A subcommit-
tee Of the senate judiciary committee
adopted n report holding that the presi.
dent had done an illegal thing in APP
pointing General Wood to be major
general. in promoting 10 officers and
in appointing DR., Crum 10 be col.
lector Of the port OF Charleston. S. c..
during = constructive recess. when
no recess. In fact, had occurred.
This really is the most serious event
that has occurred during the entire
discussion OF the powers OF the presi.
dent. and the senate. The report was
written by Senator Spooner. and tho
other members OF the subcommittee
are Mossrs McComas Nelson. Bacon
and Pcttus
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Blow Up a BRIDGE.

A raiding party OF 800 Japanese cav.
alrymon Sunday morning wrecked a
railway bridge near Feugtsekong and
tore up thirty yards OF tracks on the
line between Mukdcn and Hardin
The damage has been repaired
II is asserted at st Petersburg that
the Japanese raiders came from Chi.
nese territory, although this fact Is
not stated in that part OF Gen Kou.
ropatkin's report given TO the public.
The Japanese bombarded Poutilon
hill and Sekhoyan with siege guns
Feb. IL. One officer was killed and
several were wounded.
According TO corrected returns the
japanese prisoners captured from Jan.
20 10 % total 3fS OF whom 221 were
unwounded.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Moscow for Frnndon.

dispatch 10 the London Standard
from Moscow says that at the annual
ball OF tho Engineering institute held
Sunday night IN the hall where the
assembly OF mobiles meets. the pre-
umInary concert ended with The play
ing Of the national anthem where.
upon the assembly rose and drowned
the orchestra with its singing OF The
Marseillaiso
Following this a succession OF rcyo.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Russian Guns Kept Busy.

The Russians continued 10 lombard
portions Of Field Marshal Oyama s
center and right on Saturday last.
Feb. H. The Russians continue the
construction OF defensive works on
their right 10 the southwest OF Men
Japan, where they are erecting an
epaulement for a battery OF twenty
four guns The japanese recently
surrounded a Russian cavalary detach.
ment near Hsienchane. killing three
OF the enemy and woundinE eleven.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

lines OF The Old fight between tho
American farmer and the man he
calls the gambler in the necessities
OF life Tho bin prohibits the use Of
The mails and the telegraph between
states 20 any person or corporation
for the purpose OF entering into con
tracts known as options or futures
Senator Clay will attempt to get the
bin through as an amendment 10 tho
postoilicc appropriation bin, but many
senators contend that ii contains SO
much matter not germane 10 this bill
that 1t will be impossible 20 pass II as
a rider On this account the Clay
measure has little chance OF passage
az this session
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
AntI.yewlsh Rlot AZ oomeI.

II is reported az Berlin. but with
ont confirmation, that there has been
another serious anti-Jewish riot at
Gomol. Russia. II Is said that thou.
sand peasants maddened by liquor. at
tackled and wrecked synagogue
logged 800 Jews. some OF whom. in
Guiding girl died from tho effects
OF their injuries A hundred Of tho
victims were seriously injured. II IS
alleged the police looked on passivcy
while the riotinr was I'm progress.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
New Premier Of France.

Maurice Rouyier regarded as the
ablest OF French hnanciers. all along
has had a strong following for the
premiership. In appearance he 10
stout and OF middle height. with
small grayish beard and mustache and
distinctly OF bourgeois look He Is
distinguished for common sense and
tact. though given 20 a certain amount
OF cynicism.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Perfect in Quality
Economical in Use
Moderate in Price
WORTH OF INFERIOR WOODS.
Forestry Bureau Is Making Tests 70
Prove Their Value.

Forestry Bureau Is Making Tests 70
Prove Their Value.
An interesting series az tests under
taken by the forestry bureau OF the
national government gives promise Of
results as valuable as that which this
body 10 doing in other directions
The tests undertaken are with a view
10 demonstrating that many OF our so
called inferior varieties OF woods are
as useful as those which have here
tofore been cut In large quantities an
most valuable. The natural habit Of
the lumbermaE. when timber was
abundant, was TO cut only those yarie
ties recognized as the best species
Yet II has been found that these in-
ferior species are valuable. now that
lumbermen have been forced TO cut
them. Such work as this, performed
by the national bureau OF forestry 10
valuable. because II tends TO the con-
servation and preservation OF our for
ests. II IL is found that the inferior
species can be cut and marketed at q
profit II will DO possible in the future
10 conduct numbering operations with
much less injury TO the forest and
the better species will be reproducing
along with tho inferior.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

and increasing in intensity for two
hours. The police formed a Gordon
around the hall. but were powerless
10 interfere. as the mobiles assembly
hall possesses an ancient privilege
against arrest
The proclamations, which were ad.
mlrably printed, declared that the war
OF the working classes Is not against
Japan. but against Russla's worst foe
namely the emperors government
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
indictment for Msohen ct Al.

Washington Dispatch Following
the announcement that August w.
Machon. former head OF the postal
free delivery system George T..
Lorcnz and his wife OF Toledo. O and
William q Crawford of Washington
would be- tried on am Indictment in
connection with the purchase of satch.
els and straps for letter carriers. Il
has bon decided that new indict.
mont shall bee brought against them
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
ILLINOIS BANKER is MISSING
Citizens. Of Union. Is Closed Win
Nearly $4,000 DEPOSITS

Mareneo. Ut. special Tho Ciulons'
bank of Union. village four mics
east Of here has closed It's doors. and
the whereabouts of the owner OF the
Institution. T.. w Settle. arc not
known He left Friday night for chi.
cago. II Is said 10 get funds to meet
the demands Of the creditors. There
is nearly $1,000 on dcrosIt. Settle also
had banks Ia Forest, III. and in E.:sht
gan.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

Washington dispatch Anticipating
ifr retirement next month ol Frank
w Palmer who lis in poor health from
The head OF the government printing
Office friends OF oscar j Ricketts, OF
Chicago row foreman Of printing are
urging bits name upon the president
for The place
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Would Bar Divorces.

Washington Dispatch Representa-.
tive Mondcll OF Wyoming introduced
bin making divorced persons OF
either sex Ineligible for appointment
10 positions under the government
u Is stated that the bin would affect
about 10000 persons in the classi.
ned service over zoe 600 not classified
and about 1000 In the consular sery-
loo
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
eIyes up oood pIaee 70 cl.rk.

shenandoah. Pa dispatch: p. ].
Ferguson. president OF the First Ma.
tIonal bank OF this city. general solicit
tor for the Lehigh Valley Railroad
company, and for thirty-eigh, years
an express agent here for different
companies. has resigned lie had HIS
former clerk John Mcdonald. succeed
him as agent for the Adams Express
company
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

Dayton. O, Dispatch N n col
IIsion between Dayton. Springfield
A Urbann Traction car and q Day
ton. Covington & Piqua Traction stock
car east Of Dayton. one man was
klllod and nve pcrsons wore injured
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Diplomatic Appropria,ion.

Washington dispatch The senate
committee on appropriations report.
ed the diplomatic and consular bill.
carrying appropriations aggregating
s2.f5s.oii. an lncreasc Of SCOPE
over the bill passed by the house.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Choice for klnn Alfonso.

OF tho three brides now offered 70
King Alfonso. the daughter OF the
Archduke Frederick IS approved by
tho queen mother. Princess Maria OF
Mceklenburg is preferred by tho Kals-
or and the Princess Patricia OF Con
naught Is favored by tho Spanish cab
met.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Admiral Dewey is IN.

Washington Dispatch Admiral
George Dewey Is ill at his home here
with grip. He has been confined to
his house for a week under the care
Of Surgeon General RiXcy or tho
navy II Is said his Illness IS not
serious
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Singer Becomes American.

Cincinnati. o.. Dispatch. Nine
schumann Ileinck, the famous con.
tralto. appeared IN the probate court
In this city and went through the
necessary iormalties for becoming
an American citizen.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
How,s This2

We onsr Ono Hundred Dollars Reward for any
ease % Catafrh that cannot be cured BY Hals
Catauh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY CO, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known y, J. Cheney
for the last years and believe him perfectly hon
oTabis IN all business Transactions and financially
able 70 carry out any obligations made ~ his arm.
WEtptS8, KIHNsN MaHvIE.
wholesale Druggists, Toledo. q.
Hairs Cstarrh Cure IL taken Internally. actina
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF tbs
system. Testimonials sent free. Price 70 cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Hans Family Pills for constipation.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Red Cross Society secretary.

Washington dispatch: AZ n meet
ing of The incorporators OF the Ameri.
can National Red Cross Charles L.
Magec. formerly Of the navy depart.
ment. was elected secretary OF the or.
ganizatlon and not Miss Anita McGce.
as FIRST stated
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Minister Entertain, Royalty

Stockholm Cablcgram Minister and
Hrs. Thomas gave a dinner and ball
az the American legation in honor OF
Prince Carl. third son of King Oscar,
and his wife. Princess Ingeborg.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
Anti.ontlon IL Doomed.

Washington special senator Clays
au.-oYtion bill. now pending In
The senate, Is a renewal on new
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
pAteR TRUST BEFORE COURT
First Appearance Made In Answer TO
Suit Brouaht BY Government.

0uA o'oHbHt " O~FN'
~. Paul. MINI. special: Formal ap.
pdarances were entered Monday by
tie defendants in the cction begun In
The United states court here by the
United States against the General Pa.
Ger company. otherwise known as the
taper trust. Monday was the last day
On which an appearance could he en-.
cred. All OF the defendants named
in the attorney generals bill Of com.
1.alnt were represented by attorneys
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25
PLANNING Scheme Of Reforms.

FIahhIh9 scheme OF Retornls,
The committee OF Russian ministers
has decided TO instruct the finance
minister 10 forthwith frame a scheme
for the Improvement Of the lot Of
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-02-25

Major General Igichl one at the
most prominent OF the Japanese sub.
ordinate commanders. was The man
appointed by Gen. Nogi 10 carry out
the first negotiations with the Rus.
SLAMS In reference 10 the surrender of
Port Arthur lie performed his duties
30 well that there was no hitch or dc,
lay in completing arrangements for
the surrender OF Gen Stoessels
troops.
lutionary speeches were made which
evoked Wild applause and shouts Of
Stop the war and Down with au-
iocraey" Revolutionary leaflets were
distributed In shoayes
Tie scenes continued unchecked
The Washington times., 1905-10-01

Architects c. a. Didden e. Son have
drawn plans for an addition TO the es-
tablishment of the National Capital
Brewing Company, at Fourth and +
streets northeast and Richardson &
Burgess have received the contract for
building ii. The lot on which the addi-
tion is TO he erected is 25x76 feet. and
the building is TO be two stories In
height. costing 5000.
The Washington times., 1905-10-01
New Business Building.

An important Improvement in the bust
ness section of the city to be begun
almost Immediately. is the erection al
lilo G. street northwest of q fve-story
and cellar building for Hugo Worch
for which Architect B. Frank Meyers
has drawn the plans. The entire build
ing is TO be devoted to the uses of Mr.
Worch's business. The first four floors
are to be divided into show rooms for
pianos, organs, and other musical In
struments. and the fifth floor is to be
utilized as a workshop. The facade of
the building will be practically a plate
glass front.
The windows of the sec on6. third. and
fourth floors will be recessed in stone
columns crowned by an arch. and will
be heavily framed in copper. There will
be liberal stone treatment of the en-
tire front. and the brick to be used will
be of light color Mr.. Worch paid about
sS5. 900 for the ground. and an equal sum
Will be expended for the building.
The Washington times., 1905-10-01
VIEW OF THE TEMPLE.

that whole suburban sections lag In inn
provement for no other reason than
that these facilities are wanting. 1t
will not do to say that Congress will
authorize the construction of sewers
there as soon as these sections are built
They will not be built up as long as
sewers are withheld, for people are 10th
to erect homes in localities where these
elemental modern necessities are lack
ing The construction OF suburban trunk
as well as lateral sewers is one of the
most urgent needs of the District.
The Washington times., 1905-10-01
LAST HAL F-DAY OFF
FOR HOST OF CLERKS
Winter Schedule in Government Departments With Full
Day on Saturdays, Now Goes Into Effect

The Government clerks summer Is
over. Yesterday was the last Saturday
half-holiday and men and women in the
employ of Uncle Sam will now settle
down for the winter.
When the Government departments
closed at 1 o'clock yesterday, there was
a look Of sadness on the faces of the
streams of people who came from every
building. They all knew 1t was good
by to summer and even the dash for the
department stores lacked its accustom-
ed vim. Nobody cared whether the shops
were open or closed The one absorbing
thought was that 1t was the last
day and hereafter Saturday will take its
place among the other endless work.
days of the week
Breathing Spell Gone.
Persons who are not in the Govern
ment employ can hardly realize what
the little weekly half-holiday has
meant. 1t has spelled rest 1t has
meant a breathing spell outside stuff
fy Office and away from associates
who, despite their good qualities, can
not help but CRATE on ones nerves at
times.
To the woman clerk IL has meant an
afternoon at home where the work bas-
The Washington times., 1905-10-01
Hotel to Be EuIarqed

An addition TO the Hotel Raleigh js TO
De undertaken early next spring. II
will be on the Twelfth street side. on
grounds acquired by the hotel company
some time ago. The addition is to be
In t5e general style of the present
building. and is to contain about seven
ty-fve rooms The cost of this addition
will be about sl00.O0o. The reason Tor
deferring building operations until the
spring Is that, IL begun now. they would
materially interfere with the business Of
the hotel in the rush season about to
commence
The Washington times., 1905-10-01
Sewers in Suburbs.

The report of Superintendent McComb.
OF the District sewer department. again
proves the need. so frequently empha-
sized in these columns. OF more liberal
and comprehensive appropriations for
sewers in the suburbs. Year after year
every one of the suburban citizens as
sociations has raised the cry for better
sewer facilities. for IL is well known
The Washington times., 1905-10-01
NEGRO LASHED TO
FORCE CONFESSION

HOUSTON. Tex, Sept. 30-Monk
Gibson, the negro connected with the
murder of the Conditt family. after
being given one hundred Iashes TO force
a confession from him, escaped from
the officers. Great excitement prevails
The Washington times., 1905-10-01

5. +. Weeks has taken out a permit
10 erect a three-story brick dwelling
on the Pierce M:Il road. which will
cost about $4,000. The contract has
been awarded 10 John McGrego-.
A twO-story frame dwelling is being
erected at 34o9 Ashby Terrace. Cleveland
Park, ID. c., for +. 3. Sherman by
John Simpson & Sons. contractors. The
improvements will cost 5000
Samuel Artz and A. NJ Baer have
sold 10 George L. Howard and Mrs.
Samuel T. Howard, three building lots
on the north side of n street, between
TEirty-first and Thirty second streets
northwest. Mr.. Howard will build two
three-story brick dwellings on tho
two lots purchased by him, TO cost
$40, 900
The following real estate transfers
have recently taken place In Garfield
James E Young TO Thomas Jones. lots
/. 2. 10l and a part of lot 81; Thomas
Jones to Anna T. Young, lots l, 2. I0l.
and part OF lot 81.
Mrs Mary L. Miller has had work
started on a modern frame residence.
80 Washington street, Anacostia. the
site of the old Miller homestead. which,
has been demolished 20 make room for
the new building. The contract has
been given TO II. f. Jones. and the cost
Is estimated at $500.
a permit has been granted to ID. w.
Padgett TO build a two-story frame
dwelling on Nichols avenue. Anacostia
The cost Is estimated at $500.
The Washington times., 1905-10-01

The new subdivision of Acreda!e. Nd
near Berwyn. Md. owned by Joseph r.
Atkinson, the real estate broker, at I411
@ street northwest. was divided into
about seventy two-acre tracts. I'D 10
noon Saturday. September co. Mr. At
kInson reports the sale Of all lots except
twenty-six. The twenty-six. he thinks.
will be sold within the next few days.
The Washington times., 1905-10-01
Russian MOnQSterieS
Haze Fabulous Wealth
When Gar Looked Into Them as Resource
for War Funds if Portsmouth Conference
Failed, Each Had Billions of Dollars

SD. PETERSBURG. Sept. 3e.--As the
result OF an investigation made at the
time that the peace conference at Ports
mouth was in session. II has developed
that. several OF the cunvents and monas-
teries of Russia are endowed with enor-
nous wealth.
The investigation was made at a time
when II seemed as II the negotiations
would fall through, and the determined