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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16
The DIAMOND DRILL
BY MORTALITY a c0NLoN.
CRYSTAL FALLS. MICHIGAN



taken TO heart by man as well as
woman. In business OF the home life
II is equally applicable and breathes
OF the best spirit 10 be preserved In all
viclssitudes OF life: "Be sunny" has
grown 20 be something OF catchword,
but II is a pretty good all-around
motto for everyday life as well. The
cook may have gone away in tenn
per on the very day OF your dinner
party--it's a way cooks haye-or tho
dressmaker may have failed 10 send
home your new frock In time for Mrs.
So-and-So's reception. but frowns and
tears and grumblings will not help mat
tiers in either case. II may be that
the world contains other cooks. or
even that the same one may be In
daeed 10 return I'm time 10 save the
dag. And II not. why not pitch right
in and do the best you can yourself
with the best grace you can mustery
II your dinner does not turn out quite
as well as you would like, just make
a joke OF the whole affair and let your
guests laugh with you. Bless you,
they too, have troubles Of their own
and they will relish almost any sort
OF a repast that Is served with laugh
ter sauce. And as for the dress that
did not come. why, since you must do
without II In any event. just do with
out 1t cheerfully. Gou have other
frocks. possibly. and II you furnish
one OF them up bit and wear IL with
your Ilghtest heart and your gladdest
smile, people will simply wonder why
they never knew before how pretty
you are and how tastefully you dress.
That IS. the people who count for any
thing And as for the others, who
cares about what they think. any way?
There are recipes by the score for
eradicating wrinkles and keeping
crows feet at bay; but cheerful
mind discounts all Of them. 1t isn't
easy 70 be cheerful when things go
wrong. you say No; but II doesn't
help any TO be grumpy. does IL? Then,
in the expressive slang Of the day.
forget H." Cheerfulness is a habit,
just as much as worrying only II IS
good deal pleasanter for yourself
and everybody else. Get the habit,
then; and the first thing you know the
worries will have taken flight. They
can not stand sunshine. In n cheerful
atmosphere they find themselves SO
distinctly "out OF It" that they prefer
20 make themselves scarce Therefore,
De cheerful. Ii may cost you something
al first, but II Will pay In the end.
How 10 manage IL? Look out instead
OF IN. You are not the only human
creature who has troubles. Every
woman has thcm-and most men-so
you can not lay claim 10 exclusiveness
along this line. But the world Is a
pretty good world, on the whole. and
you will enjoy IL more than you do
now when you begin 10 look out on II
with unclouded eyes. Leave the house
or tho Office or tho schoolroom behind
you once In while and take a breath
ing spell out in the open. And when
you do so out. do not always so shop
ping Don't bother with bargain days
unless you really want something that
yon can't buy any other time. And
even NJ the bargain counter be sunny.
II may seem difficult, but II isn't near
~ as difficult as II seems II you only
start trying A.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16

Misunderstanding near szliszeg. In
furiated by the refusal OF their land
lord TO let their cattle Craze on his
land, seized him and three OF his scry-
ants and buried them alive In the
earth. heads downward.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16
Decide Against smoot

Washington. That Reed Smoot
Is not entitled to his seat In
the United States senate as a senator
from Utah was the decision OF the sem
ote committee on privileges aud cleo
tons, declared Friday by vote OF
7 TO 6.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16
Three poxa Are Drowned.

Ashland, Wis.-Isaac Storm. eight
years old; Clarence wendt. ten years
old. and Honas Hegman, nine years
old. we're drowned In Chequamegon
bay. The boys had gone so feet from
shore when the boat capsized.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16

Congressman suizer. OF New York.
was among those who visited Annap-
oils 10 witness the reinterment OF
John Paul Jones. DO you understand
French" excitedly asked the captain
OF one OF the French warships OF Mr.
sulzer. oh. yes" he answered. III II
Is spoken In English"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16

Springfield, lll.--The secretary OF
state Issued license 20 Incorporate
10 the lie Roy a Southwestern Rail-.
road company. 10 be constructed from
lie Roy, Mclean county. TO waynes-
VILE. Dewitt county. Illinois.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16
To Dust bridge Company.

Columbus. o.--Attorney General FL.
lis has ordered Assistant Attorney Gen
oral Harrison 20 begin custer proceed
ings against the indianapolis Bridge
company for failure TO comply with
the laws OF this state.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16
Lineman,s Strike Is Ended

ST. Paul. Minn.-The strike OF tho
wiremen and electricians OF the Twin
City and Northwestern Telephone
companies. which has been on for
about n month. was declared OF Sat
urday. The men struck fec higher pay.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16

Las Vegas. N. M.-The United states
grand jury has returned indictments
against the Santa Fe Railway company
and the Colorado Fuel a Iron company
for granting and receiving rebates on
coal shipmenb.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16

Tndianapolis.-su was busy
day for the convention OF the employed
officers OF the Y. NJ. c. A. OF North
America. The feature was an address
by Fred II. Smith. OF New York, to an
assemblage OF 5000 men.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16
Antltoxin Fails in Lockiaw.

Minneapolis. Minn.-Two cases Of
tetanus or lockjaw have been brought
10 the attention OF the health depart.
ment during the last week. Both OF
them proved fatal. in spite OF prompt
treatment In which antitoxln was used.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16

President Rooseyelt's recent work.
"The Outdoor Pastimos OF an Ameri-
can Hunter" will shortly be published
In Germany in .he language OF that
country.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16

Mrs. Skimkins-IIow do you like
your new boarding house?
Mr.. Jobkins-Ohl the rooms are
fair, the table is only tolerable. but the
gossip Is excellent.--Hotel Life.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16

Rockford. Ill.--James II. Cartwright.
Republican. Monday was reelected 10
the state supreme court without on
position In the Sixth district.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16
browns while Fishirr

Madison. Wis.-Ernest Schultz. OF
Milwaukee. while fishing sat on beer
keg in boat, fell overheard and
drowned In Lake Monona.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-06-16

When a fellow is refused by girl.
and takes 70 drink, IL Is sometimes
difficult 10 determine whether he is
drowning his sorrow or celebrating.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11
TALKS AFTER
TONGUE IS
CUT OUT

Chicago. Jan. 1I-Frederck Powers.
actor and stage manager. who had his
tongue cut from his mouth in an operation
for cancer hve weeks ago, is again able
to talk so as to be understood.
The case is said byt physicians TO be a
remarkable triumph for surgery. All OF
Mr.. Powers tongue and part Of the root
had to be removed in the operation. With
his tongue gone he is able to articulate.
uttering some words quite distinctly
For several days M. Powers has been
attempting 10 sing and the hospital at
tendants say that while the efforts were
not entirely successful they have encour-
aged the patient and made him quite hope
full
There is still some paralysis In Mr.
Powers lower lip. due to the operation.
and there IL a heavy gold bridge in his
mouth His Jaw is still held in a heavy
plaster cast and when these impediments
are removed II is believed he will be able
to articuate fairly well.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11
BRITISH BARKENTINE ASHORE
ON SH0vElFUl SHOAL

Chatham. Mass, Jan. 1.-THE Altoona.
British barkentine, bound from Elizabeth
-PeFt5-N, j., for -St.Io+rrr.-N r.. was dts
covered ashore on Shovelful shoal early
today by one OF the surfmen OF the Mono
moy Point life saving station.
Capt. Kelley and crew OF the station i'm
mediately put out 10 her assistance but
were unable 20 get her afioat. The
barkentne Is leaking considerably. but an
effort will be made 10 pull her or the
shoal at high tide and as the sea IL duiet
n is thought this may be succe ssful. The
ere wremained on board
The harkentIne was proceeding in the
vicinity OF the shoal last night during n
heavy mist. The sea was calm, but the
captain mist ook his course and ran I'm too
close. striking tho shoal. The vessel
sprang aleak and the pumps were kept at
work. When the life savers came aboa rd
at daylight every effort was made TO
float the barkentine but without result.
The barkcntine, which Is owned in
Windsor. -. q. has n cargo OF 600 tons or
coal She carries crew Of ten men.
She registers iol tons net. is las feet long
"A feet wide and II feet deep She was
built at Parrsboro. y S, I'm 1890.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11

Death came very suddenly 10 w. Man
ton Daley, just before l o'clock this
afternoon.
He had just left the law office OF Harry
" Curtis and had gone to the building
at - Weybosset street. where he intend
ed to transact business with Robert
Walker, whose office is in room 81.
He had just stepped from the elevator
car and was on the point OF entering
MIR Walkers office, when he fell 10 the
hallway floor.
Mr. Walker and his clerk, Howard
Sherwood. ran 10 Mr.. Daiey's assistance,
thinking that he tainted.
They lifted him up and took him into
tho office, to which Or. McCaw who
CHANGED to be in the building was called.
As soon as DIR. McCaw arrived he said
that Mr.. Daley was dead.
The unfortunate man lived but a few
minutes after he was stricken.
Mr. Daley was So years Of age, was
born i'm this city and was son OF the
late Albert II. Daley, at one time the
principal local lumber dealer.
lie had for years been identified with
the manufacturing Jewelry business, and
dealt IN precious stones, having a pack
age oe loose diamonds valued at $1,000 I'm
his pocket when he expired.
Until quite recently he was with the
American Seamless Wire company, IA
Pine street: but latterly was connected
with n similar company at Attleboro. OF
which he was treasurer.
He had resided during the winter at 10
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11
RECEIVER FOR
NANTUCKET
COMPANY

4 bill i'm equity was filed in the superb
or court this morning asking for the ap-
pointment OF a temporary receiver for the
Nantucket company.
The Nantucket company is a Rhode ISL
and corporation. financially embarrassed,
which owns the Sea Cliff Inn, a summer
hotel at Nantucket
The holders OF the bonds issued by the
company held a meeting this week and
appointed a committee TO confer with the
trustee Of the mortgage
AT this meeting a statement OF the con-
dition OF the company was read. In the
discussion that followed Mr.. Cornelius s.
Sweetland stated that he had examined
somewhat critically the statements and
the papers from which they had been
made, and had found no evidence Of any
dishonesty in the conduct OF the house on
the part OF Edward NJ Guild. the treasur-
or and Manager. This move will doubtless
have the effect OF bringing all parties into
court where their respective rights can be
considered and adjusted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11
A MECHANICS
LIEN LAW
MEASURE

Labor men particularly those in tho
building trades are greatly interested in
the measure introduced i'm the house OF
Representatives today by Mr.. Crafts of
Westerly.
They have fought for three years 10 get
suitable legislation on this subject TO al
low the workmen some protection against
INSCRIPTIONS builders and contractors,
The labor men will have To still direct
their efforts To the committee on judi
ciary The bill Introduced is for an action
In amendment OF chapter 206 OF the gener-
al laws. which provides that Section OF
chapter 2O6 OF the General Laws Is amend
ed 10 read as follows:
Section 6. Any person who shall do or
furnish work or labor I'm the construction,
erection or reparatlon Of any building, ca
nal. turnpike. railroad or other improve
ment at the request OF any person who
has entered into n contract, whether In
writing or not for such construction, erec-
tion or reparation shall have lien for all
such work and labor furnished or done by
him within sixty days next preceding the
time he shall give the notice hereinafter
required
ANY person in order 10 acquire such lien
shall give notice i'm writing OF his inten-
tion 10 claim such lien personally 10 the
person against whose estate or title he
claims. or by leaving the sams at his last
usual place OF abode. II any. I'm this
state a lien. and shall within ten DAYS
after giving such notice place a copy Of
such notice on record In the office OF the
town clerk or recorder OF deeds Of tho
town or city IN which said land is situa-
ted. in a book 10 be kept for that purpose: /:
and If such owner cannot be found and
has no place OF abode within the state.
the said notice may he served by posting
II on the said land and within four
months OF the time said notice shall be
given as aforesaid, said claimant shall
commence legal process as is herein after
provided 10 enforce the lien Otherwise
said lien shall be lost
Section 2. All acts and parts OF acts In
consisten herewith are hereby repeal
cd. This act shall take effect immediate
lN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11
REPORT ON
POLLUTION
OF RIVER

Today the commissioners Of she'll fish
cries gave out the report OF the chemist
who made the analysis Of the sample OF
bottom taken from the oystcrbeds Of the
bay during the recent investigation OF the
pollution OF the water. Chemist George
w Field of Sharon. Mass. says that the
damage is done by an oily III mwhich
covers the surface. and when broken mp
goes TO the bottom, affecting the shell
fish. which live and feed there.
SO penetrating is the stuff that just the
tiny flow OF II introduced into an oyster
on the knife which opens it will sent the
taste through whole tub full OF freshly
opened oysters, ~ placed there.
Near the gas works and in the vicinity
Of Public street the water that enters
the bay contains GO parts Of the oily,
tarry matter 10 million parts or water.
The effect OF the oily films arc two
fold.
The greatest probability Of serious dam
age 10 the oyster industry is found i'm
the fact that such films may on occasion
be fatal to about the entire set OF oysters
In the bay.
The presence fthe films tends to d.
minish the rapidity with which tho
waters are aerated. With the diminution
Of the amount of oxygen comes CORE
spending decrease in tho quantity OF anil
NAL and plant life which that quantity
OF water can supply
The satisfactory conditions Of all waters
not absolutely sterile are dependent upon
the free access OF oxygen.
The mechanical effects upon the bedded
oysters and quahogs Of the tarry lnsom-
bic prccipitates mixed with sludge and
silt. are positive and perfectly obvious a.
Great Bed and Starvegoat Island.
In these sections there was a mortality
Of a. per cent In the case Of spat u 2
per cent. have died on reaching tho size
OF n dime, and Of large quahogs on Great
Bed 37s per cent.had died and near Sa-
bins % per cent
The report says this tarry substance
has been directly traced 10 tho Providence
Gas works waste and can only be re-
moved by careful Scrubbing that would
be decidedly impracticable on a CONNER
cial scale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11

The crash OF the car. az 1t landed on
dozen warehouses and factories that
stand near the scene Many volunteers
among the workmen. directed by Quinli-
van OF Carr street station, broke open
the vestibule OF the sleeper, and carried
out the injured passengers.
The sleeper had just swung into the
elevated tracks that skirt the river front,
when the derailment occurred. After run
ming for a few feet along the ties, tho
rear car careened 10 the westward and
broke the wooden rail that runs along
the track. Topping as it feel the car
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11

name. and for every petition Of foreign
administrator, executor. or guardian to
transfer or sell personal estate. $1,000:
which fee shall be paid before such petit
tion Is entered, filed or recorded. and shall
cover all proceedings OF the probate court
and all recording. except that in addition
thereto a fec OF one-teuth OF one per cent
um on the personal property of the de-
cedent shall be taxed upon the amount
OF the estate disclosed by the inventory
thereof. or ascertained by examination
under oath OF the executor, administers
tor or witnesses. before the probate court
or clerk thereof: Provided. that in all
cases OF foreign administration or guar
danship such per centum shall be taxed
on the amount OF the personal estate in
Rhode Island.
No probate fees shall be charged in any
estate whore the appointment OF a guard
Ian is for the purpose OF recovering a
pension payable 10 the ward under the
laws OF the United States. and no pro-
bate fees shall be charged on any estate
where the personal assets and the real
estate OF the deceased or OF the ward dd
not together exceed the total value OF
Continued on page Eight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11
MILLER
AWARDED
$4,000

This morning a jury In Judge Tanners
court brought in a sealed verdict for the
plaintiff I'm the case Of Calvin d. Miller
against Joseph Mccormick. Mr. Miller
was awarded $1,000 damages.
He claims he was very badly injured by
reason OF the unsafe condition OF the seat
of a lowgear ne was driving for the de-
fendant The case was once defaulted
and damages were fixed at $500 Mr.. Nc
Cormick later had the default taken of.
and got chance to put his eide OF the
case before a jury.
John $. Murdock is counsel for Miller.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11
TWO BODIES
HAVE Been
IDENTIFIED

Haverstraw. y Y. Jan 1.-Two of
the bodies. found last night in the ruins
OF the landslide were identified TODAY.
one Of them is William Provitch and the
other Abraham Silverman.
These men were trying 90 assist the
Nelson family TO escape from their home.
when it went down in the chash on Mon
day night. and lost their lives IN company
when II went down In tho crash on Mon.
began blasting today IN the great mass OF
clay that covers probably q score or other
bodies and more bodies are expected soon
TO be brounght 10 the surface
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11
FIRE AT NORTH EASTON, MASS,
CAUSES LOSS OF $4,000

handle shop of the Amos shovel and Tool
company here was burned out early to-
day. causing - loss estimated at be-
tween OoO and $4,000 4 large amount
OF finished and partly finished stock was
destroyed The cause ~ tho FIRE Is not
known.
n had gained considerable headway
when ~ was discovered. and owing 10
poor water supply tho hremon had
much difficulty in fighting a. Ala was
summoned from Brockton and n steamer
from that city responded. with this help
tho hremcu kept the flames from com
municatinR 10 other buildings OF the
plant The burned building whore han
dies zhnHnlG-and- -nihnr-Innls -uuaEA-s..,i
and finished. was of stone two stories
I'm height. about 200 feet long by N wide.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11
SENATE CONF F|RMS
Mr., v, H, LUTHER'S
APPOINTMENT.

Short sessions the rule both branches of the general
assembly the ndorsng Gov er appointment William
H. Luther to the Providence police commission.
The the Rhode department United
States Volunteer Lesavng the general assembly
showing during 1905
Island
In the house introduced providing einina
qualifications
of which opposed by W. K Allen of East Greenwich
None of the exciting debates parliamentary of the
cedng days in evidence this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11
PRINCE ARTHUR OF C0NNAUGHT
AND PARTY START FOR JAPAN

London. Jan. li.-Prince Arthur of
Connaught. attended by Admiral sir Ed
ward Seymour and the other members
OF the royal commission. appointed by
King Edward 90 present tho order OF
the Garter 20 the Emperor ~ Japan.
started today for Toxic.
Prince Arthur is also the bearer of
three orders of merit for Admiral Togo.
Field Marshal Oyams and Field Marshal
Yamagata.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11

landed in a triangular space bounded by
the steel supports Of the elevated road
and the walls OF the buildings facing
the levee.
The injured:
w. e. Minor, Roswell, " j., knee car
broken.
l. Regenberg, New York head cut
Mrs. u. Furay, Chicago, -ib broken
j. w. Patterson. Milwaukee. left arm
broken at elbow, head cut. rib broken,
unable 10 speak
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Pomeroy Of Chi
cago.
Mrs Pomeroy. injured internally
Charles r. Sutton OF Providence, r. T..
back wrenched.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11
$4,000 FOR
DEFECTIVE
GAS METER

Betare Judge Tanner and jury was be-
gun today the trial of the suit brought by
Florence A. Hilton ~ recover $1,000 dam
ages from the Providence Gas company
Plaintiff claims that tho gas meter In her
home was reflective and though she made
complaints "a, the company's agents be
tween May %. 1903, and the close Of that
year no attention was paid 10 these COM
plants.
The results were Mrs. Hilton declares
very serious 20 herself A new meter was
put I'm I'm the year 1904
She declares that she could not sleep az
night unless three pillows were at her
head. that she was subject 20 severe head
aches. sicknes Of the stomach and even
more serious results followed as tho re-
suit OF tho constant breathing of tho gas
Baker. McDunnell and Waterman are
attorneys FOR tho plaintiff and Edwards
snd Angel represent the defendan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11

Tho taking or testimony was concluded
yesterday afternoon This morning James
A. Shields who with Thomas J. Dorney
is counsel for Lynch made the closing
plea for his client.
Mr.. Shields made a strong argument
from the defendants point Of view. He
showed what he claimed were incon-
sistencies I'm the statements OF witnesses
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11
BUSINESS STILL GOOD
AT RECRUITING OFFICE

Business Is still good az the naval re-
cruting office on Wcybosset street A
large percentage OF the applicants for
enlistment arc being accepted and " the
present high ratio keeps up the average
forthe local office Will be materially
raised.
noticeable fact Is that the percent
axe of skilled mechanics entering the ser
vice is also unusually large.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11

for the state. and brought clearly be
fore the jury the seriousness of the crime
and the small probability OF a man like
Lynch, who was well spoken OF. commit
ting 50 outrageous a crime as his ac-
cuser charged him with.
Attorney General Greenough made the
closing argument for the state, mar
shalling I'm an effective way the strong
points In the states testimony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11
CREDITORS OF GRANITE
COMPANY GET DIVIDEND

The second dividend for the creditors
OF the Westerly Granite company was
ordered today Tho dividend is five per
cent and amounts To about 500
The first dividend ordered was ten per
cent. making a total Of Is per cent order
ed distributed among the creditors UP 10
date.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-11
AGREE TO INCREASE PRICE

Raleigh. y g.. Jan. 1.-The yellow
Pine Sash. Door and Blind Nanufactur-
ers association met here last night with
over ~ plants represented. 10 was agreed
TO Increase the prices on common doors
10 per cent. other prices 20 continue as
at present