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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-09-14

generous tip came Keene's way. The
enraptured suitors of Mrs. Brown and
Mrs. Verrau1t~ regarded him as the
court Jester. Gregory Allen, who was
an amateur sculptor, became asso-
ciated with the matrimonial trick
sters through his acquaintance with
George T. Verrault, husband of the
pretty brunette. He donned a uni
form and helped Keene in his job
as butler. Mrs. Browns four broth
ers helped in many ways to keep the
syndicate going.
George Mason was one of the pro-
moters of the famous Kentucky Fuel
and Alcohol company, which was one
of the: side issues of the syndicate
He made his father=in-law, William
D. Angel, of Chicago, vice president
of the concern without asking the
old gentleman's consent. When the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-09-14
5Seoooocoeeel

New York.-1f Robert Emmett
Keene, actor, wit and adviser in the
court of love operated by Mrs Izella
Brown and Mrs. George T. Verrault,
had not used bad judgment and let
James V. MacClellan, the obscure
Philadelphia grocer into the West
SeVenty-third street mansion, all the
fuss about the love syndicate might
have been avoided. 1t was Keene
who used to determine which of the
eager applicants for love honor should
come in. When he passed favorably
upon Mcclellan he let in the man
who, when ruthlessly rejected by the
charming Mrs. Verrault, promptly
went to the United States district
attorney.
The extent to which the love syn
dictate operated has amazed the dis
trict attorney. 1t is calculated that
IN the three years during which the
combine ensnared it's victims more
than 100000 was taken from them
A census of the dupes shows that
they range from prosperous store
owners to millionaire Wall street
financiers. Probably one hundred of
them walked into the spider web.
Four women figured in the active
work of the love trust. Mrs. Brown,
shrewd and fascinating, was the
schemer. who kept the syndicate afioat.
Mrs. Verrault was the official letter
writer. 1t was she who sent the cap
tivating love missives that won the
hearts of the susceptible dupes. She
attended to the correspondence of
both herself and Mrs Brown.
Daughter and Niece
as Side Attractions.
The golden-haired daughter of Mrs.
Brown was conspicuous member of
the combination. She did not make
love to any of the men nor receive
their attentions, but it was handy to
have her around as milady's maid.
The same interesting role was as
sumed by Mrs. Browns beautiful
niece, Miss Mary Mason. To the
credit of Mrs. Brown, it may be said
that she watched these two damsels
with the eye of hawk and never
Lu0 1uulSCreClOn SO
far as they were concerned The two
girls when not engaged in the palace
of love had the time of their lives in
going about the country with Mrs.
Brown.
The niece Is the daughter of
struggling Boston storekeeper. He al
ways held high regard for his Sis
foo1iro hot che GOULD nun
vide his daughter with better advan-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-09-14

land in Kentucky. He called at the
love palace many times to get point
ers about fuel. It is said that the
broker invested considerable money
in the scheme.
Mrs. VerrauIt Had
Real Love Affair.
Among the real love affairs that
Mrs. Verrault was interested ip was
one with Boston lawyer. She was
greatly attached to him. One day
after he had failed to call around and
see her at her Boston home she went
to his Office and created a scene. The
lawyer ordered her out. The next day
Mrs. Verrault was taken to hospital.
was alleged she had taken bichloride
of mercury in an effort to end her
life.
Mcclellan, the Philadelphia, has
been quite upset because of the fuss
he has caused in having his erstwhile
sweetheart arrested. The next day
after Mrs. Verrault appeared in court
Mcclellan came to town and tele-
phoned to the West Eighty-second
street mansion. He got Mrs. Brown
on the phone and told her he was
sorry he had caused all the trouble
If Mrs. Verault would return the pres
ents he had lavished upon her he
would withdraw the charge.
go on, you FOOL" was the snappy
reply. MRS. Verault doesn't care
what you do
MacClellan, the picture of despair,
chance to speak to his lady love, but
when Mrs. Verrault emerged from the
mansion she swept by him as though
he didn't exist.
The Philadelphia Lover
Kicked Over the Traces
The wall of all the overthrown suit.
ors has been that they lost so much
money. 1t is this very thing that
has given Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Yer.
rault such keen delight. In one of her
merry moods Mrs. Verault said:
What. fine spectacle this is, all
these men having me arrested because
was too sharp for them! They are
fortune-hunters, and of very low
type. They are like the foreign no
blemen who come over here to win
rich American girls, but they 60 it-on
a cheap scale. They think the Ameri
can women soft, and all they have te
do is to look wall-eyed at them and
they, will break their necks to hand
them money. They only called be
cause they wanted to get homes where
they wouldn't have to work. really
think that I have done service tt
American women in showing thess
brutes up.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-09-14

not moved more than half the dis
lance toward my weapon before the
lion arose and looked straight at me.
I threw myself over and snatched at
my rifle, but missed it. In the effort
I lost my balance and fell fiat on my
back. Instantly I felt as if all hope
had gone, for I knew only too well
how swift a lions charge is.
But even as I was regaining my bal
ance and pulling my gun toward my
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-09-14

This game, called ''The Devil on
Two Sticks" which was very popular
in the last century, is coming into
vogue again, says the Illustrated Lon
don News. In it's general rules it re-
sembles tennis, but there is no net,
which is replaced by rectangular
court between two square courts. In
stead of a racquet the players use two
sticks connected by silk cord, and
instead of ball they have the So
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-09-14

called devil, which resembles a dice
box, or two tops placed peg to peg.
The devil is slung upon the. cord, and
is spun from the servers court into
the service court. The player receiv-
ing the service allows the devil to hop
once, then catches it on the silk cord
and returns it if possible. The scor-
ing is much the same as in tennis, ex-
jcept that at the first fault the service
passes to the opponent.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1906-09-14

It Is.

Gee! i had rotten luck to:day!"'
"John, don't you think rotten is
a-er-rather rotten word for a father
of family to e?"-Houston Post. .
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Iron MilIi1Q Notes

There are ninety mines on the iron
ranges OF Minnesota according TO the
annual report Of Mining Inspector
Harvey Of ST Louis county, or at least
that was the number of developed pro-
perties at the close Of the fiscal year
ended June 30 last OF these mines,
seventy eight were in operation during
the year and shipped total of Fl, s2s,
I'll tons of ore. They employed each
month an average OF r. s3s men, who
were paid, il employed underground,
AN average daily wage of SEE com
pared with 81 80 drawn by the laUorer
and skilled mechanic az work on sur
face Ninety employees were
killed during the year, which was an
average Of one fatal accident TO every
1913 men on the pay rolls The fatal
ties were largely due to the oarelessnees
Of the victims themselves or fellow
employees Per fatal accident, outside
Of actual stripping operations, there
were shipped 325. 500 tons Of ore
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
o S. S. s. A. Excursions.

The dates Of the ID. 5. S. & A. ex.
cursions 20 lower Michigan points via
st Ignac and the d. a c. boat line
have been changed from those Originally
announced because it was found inn
possible to secure the ID. a. g boats ON
those days. The original dates were
Sept. i2, 10, 10 and %. The present
dates for the excursions are Sept. 10,
IA, 20 and %. The d., s. s. a. A.
has placed on sale a cheap second class
colonist ticket to Portland, Seattle,
Butte, Spokane and other northwestern
points. Tickets are on sale daily until
Oct 81. The rate TO the northwestern
coast towns is s33 from Marquette.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Flowing Well Districts in the U. P.

An extensive study Of the flowing
well districts Of Michigan has been
made by the photographic Branch Of
the United States Geologal Survey and
those in the eastern part OF the MOI thern
peninsula are discussed in WaterSup-
ply and Irrigation Paper No. 100,
recently issued In the area discussed
flowing wells are obtained from the
soft surface deposits as well as from
the harder and deeper rocks In this
paper which may be obtained on APP
plication 20 the Director Of the United
States Geological Survey, Washington.
ID. c.. the areas in which water rises
70 the surface are discussed in detail
and all available information is giver
regarding the WELLS reported Not
only are the outlines Of the present
flowing well districts given, but an at
tempt is made to indicate possible ex
tensions Of the areas in which watei
will rise 70 the surface. In two othei
reports that are to be published latei
in the year will be discussed the flow
ing well areas in the southern pen
insula
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Cooper Notes

The Victoria Mining company to
date has produced 800. 900 pounds OF
refined copper and has shown little
increase from month 70 month says the
Ontonagon Herald. Stamping con-
Time. nj the rate OF about 800 tons
daily, but the company is hoping to
increase that rate in the very near fu-
ture
The cost of copper 10 the Victoria
has been about 10 cents pound and
the company bad averaged very close
10 cents a pound profit
On this basis the company has earn
ed slightly under $50, 900 to date. On
the basis 81 present earnings Victoria
IL making slightly over $4,000 a
month, OF at the rate OF 81 30 per
share per annum.
Considering that that the company
has been operating for only three
months this showing is most excellent
and Is a good promise that 1t will be
able TO do better in the very near
/ future.
II is currently reported in Boston
that the Quincy Mining company has
planned 70 acquire the Adventure mine
The Quincy recently doubled its capital
stock for the purpose OF acquiring new
territory and whether the Adventure is
TO be part of il Is a matter causing
much interest in this locality. The
Boston Financial News says
1t is generally understood tnat the
Quincy people are steadily DESTROYS OF
obtaining control Of the Adventure
and will. Just as soon as the company
is secured start upon the sinking OF
the new shaft No. 5, The ground IS
Al this location is even more promis-
ing than that at No 4 shaft which
the company is now sinking. The Ad-
venture il is understood, is to be tax
en- over at the rate Of "a per snare.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
He Said Amen"

II said. Amen when l read
editorial on the placing OF ID
light at the corner Of Third str,
Crystal Avenue said a pro-
business man 10 the writer on
during the week.
ITS a shame that a light WI
placed there long ago. DON
go over there any more frequentl
the average person in town but
time have been over there
remarked 10 myself how necess
light is nc that corner.
And. now while we re TAXI
want 10 endorse an other idea IN
been discussed, 10 a limited exteI
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

1 40 per day II 20 :
Bobert Nelson TO days labor 4
at 40 psr day 40
Joe Lachapelle to days labor
at 40 per day 8 so
e. Sandstrom 10 days labor at
40 per day % q
Frank Peters 10 days labor at
40 per day ; 40 IA
Tom Hager 70 10 days labor at
40 per day Ia 90
Barney Nelson to $ days labor
at 40 per day IL 20 hl
George Olson 10 2I8 days labor
at 90 per day 90 M
Chas Lind to IL days man and
team at 90 per day 4 80
Ole Hager TO 10 DAYS labor man
and team at 3 90 per day ~ 90
Fred Flodstrand 10 day man
and team at 3 90 per day 3 OOu
John Dawson to 10 days team
work at 50 per day - Doe
Sam Rondbak TO 81 days team
work at 80 per day 81 GOT
Chicagon Lake Road.
Tom Hager 10 day labor at !.
. 100 per day 10 {
Ole Hsger to day man and n
team at 90 per day 4 90
Mansfield Road.
ole Hager to day man and
team work at 4 90 per day 4 90
William SIR to 2IS days labor
at 90 per day 6OOf'
Jacob Bower TO hay 90
Crystal Falls & Iron River Road.
ole Hager to days man and
team at 90 per day 20 90
ole Hager TO 3 days labor at
. 90 per day 500
Tom Hsger TO 5 days labor at
2 90 per day 10 90
George Olson to 4 days labor
at 90 per day 500
Moved by John Farley and seconded
by Hans Johnson. that the claim Of
Chas. +. Lawrence foI .right-of way
on the Chicagon Lake road amounting
TO FIVE hunderd dollars, be laid on the
table until we confer with the com
mittee appointed by the Board Of
Supervisors TO act on above matter
Motion carried
on motion the Board adjourned.
John Farley, John Wall,
Chairman. Secretary
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Notice to Teachers.

The examinations in reading for the
year beginning Jan. LIST. 1904. will be
based upon the following selections
June. 1907, Speech on Cancellation
OF American Colonies Burke.
August, 1907. Princess Tenyson.
October, 1907. lode to a Skylark -
Shelley.
Eighth Grade.
May. 1907, Rip Van Wrinkle -
Irving.
The examination for October, 1906,
will be based upon Gray Champion
by Hawthorne.
Very respectfully,
John F. Mason.
Com r. of Schools.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

First publication Sept %. Last
October 10
State Of Michigan, -
County Of Iron
At session of the Probate Court
for the County OF Iron. holden at the
Probate Office in the City OF Crystal
Falls on Wednesday. the twelfth day
OF September In the year one thousand
hundred and six. Present. Isaac w.
Byers Judge Of Probate.
IN the Matter OF the Estate Of
Katherine Notes and Albina Mottes
minors
On reading and filing the petition
duly verified. OF X. NJ. Notes, that q
guardian be appointed for said Rather
inc Notes. and Alblna NOTES. minors
and further setting forth that the
spsrents Of said minors are dead.
Tbsreupon IL 10 Ordered. That Mon
Hay. the fifteenth day OF October A..
ID. 1900. at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon.
be assigned for the hearing Of said
petition. and that the NEXT OF kin and
relatives Of said minors and all other
persons Interested In said Estate. are
required 10 appear Mt session OF said
Court. then 10 10 holden at the Pro-
bate ONCE. In the City OF Crystal
Falls. and show canse. II any there be-
why the prayer Of the petitioner should
not be granted.
And 10 IL Further Ordered. That said
ret give notice 10 the persons
inter - IN said Estate, Of the pend.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Live Stock EXPOSE.
ton Dec | TO 8. 1906

Never before in the history OF the
international have the management
been able 10 present TO the visitors
more convincing facts as to the useful
ness OF the great exposition than dur
ing the present year In nearly all
cases Of market toppers in cattle hogs
and sheep they have been put on the
market by the one car load man, de.
monstrating the object lessons Of this
exposition. In this line Of practical
work there will be some interesting
exhibits ia the car load and single fat
animals as the promoters Of the
different breeds Of cattle hogs and
sheep are conducting some useful ex-
periments in feeding which they hope
will endorse their claims as ~ the
meat-producing qualities y their
fayortes
Dean VIM Liggett Of Minnesota
College Of Agriculture on being hi.
terrogated. replied to student in the
Following manner concerning the In.
ternational What do you regard as
one Of the great achievements Of mod
ern animal husbandryr
II believe it is the international
Live Stock Exposition in Chicago
which has for several years been con-
dncted with 40 much success and salts
faction. The reputation ID has on for
itself and the disinterested support II
receives, bespeaks it's indisputable
educational value. Its we'll equipped
buildings. it's efficient board Of manag-
ers, it's unlimited supply Of materials
and live stock. constitute yeritabls
university. for the breeder. the feeder.
the dealer. and the student alike may
there. free Of cost. secure for himself a
knowledge OF breeds, types, and
characteristics elsewhere impossible
outside OF colleges Of agriculture. II
gives an impetus 10 the live stock In
dustry each year that ls felt the world
over and that expresses itself In revlv-
cd interest In the improvement OF live
stock, Much Of the activity that TO-
day reveals itseilf In all lines OF breed.
Ing ana feeding is. believe. directly
trsceable 10 the enthusiasm aroused
and the knowledge impaired by the
great international Live Stock Show.
I believe I am expressing the sentiment
OF all Minnesota when say that hops
the show will continue and be even
more successful II possible. In the
future and that IL viii serve a. grca,
beacon light In the live stock world. =
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
DIR. FINN'S TESTIMONY 4
TERESTING.

DR.. Thomas Finn, Of Boonsboro, Mo.
who has practiced medicine for 81
years, says he has used every prescrip.
ton known to the profession tor treat.
ment of Kidney and bladder diseases,
and says he has never found anything
so effective in both chronic and acute
kidney and bladder trouble as Foley
Kidney Cure. II stops irregularities
and builds up the whole system.
Sam Bridges,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Stray

Str aged from tho premises Of John
sustafson one grey horss.about.nf teeen
and one half-hsnds high seven years
old aiso bay. colt-sleven months old
was last seen In vicinity of Mastodon.
Any Information leading 10 return Of
the above win be suitably rewarded.
John Gustsfson,
Amasa, Mich.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
TIME TABLE.

trains Leaving A.iplon
~ EFFEcI -. 3. 1900,
For Montreal. the East aud Lower
Michigan. '3:5 an
For Houghton and the Copper
Country e;0 an
For Houghton and the Copper
Country. 0am
For Duluth. superior. Gogebic
Range points. OntonagOn.
Rockland. Mass etc. fa;9am
~ aaette 'e;9an
For Detroit and the East. ti:l5pm
For Houghton and Copper Coun-
try points ~ DIN
For Ishpeming. Negaunee. Mar.
duette I'D m
TRAINS LEAys sEPuBLIc
For Houghton aud the Copper
Country. -toopn
Marquette tto0pn
DAILY.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY
For tickets, time tables. or other iufors
nation. apply 70 agents az above points. or 70
JAS. NANCY, MART ADsoS,
A. G.. II. A. G.. r. a.
DULUTH. MINI
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

ency OF said petition. and the hearing
thereof. by causig a copy OF this order
to be published in the Diamond Drill
newspaper printed and circulated in
said County Of Iron. for three success
sive weeks previous to said day OF
hearing.
Isaac W. Byers Judge of Probate.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Low RATES WEST AND NORTH.
WEST Daily Until October 81.

So 90 to points in California. 80. 50
TO North Pacific Coast points. Greatly
reduced rates made to many other
points West and Northwest via the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Rail-
way. Half rates for children OF half.
fare age. Liberal stop-overs allowed
on all tickets. Tickets are good In
Tourist sleepers For further informa.
ton r, garding rates, routes and train
service see nearest ticket agent OF
write F. A. Miller General Passenger
Agent, Chicago
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

The concert given by the
ladies Of the choir Of the NJ. E. {
last Wednesday evening was we
tended and reflected much credit
the young ladies who planned an
ried out the entertainment.
Myrtle Wills. Cora Hollow.
Eldred Stella Bosanko, Maud II
Bessie Moore and Jennie Cum
were the prime movers assist.
Miss Kate Corbett Of Mansfield,
Barry. and Miss Black Of the tea
force Of the public schools and by
sell Richards Harvey Lucas.
McGlone and Chas. Rogers.
Though Rev. Mr. Hoard W
sway attending the annual confer
there will be the usual services
M. +. church tomorrow. Rev.
Preston pastor Of the NJ. Z. chur'
Oxford in the lower peninsula
---s .n"'A dnwn-fpom Ishpeming, whs
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
VERY Low RATES TO BUFFALO,
N V

Via the North Western Line. Ex.
cursion tickets will be sold at one fare
for round trip October 10 TO ~. In.
elusive, with favorable return limits.
ON account OF International Christian
Convention. Apply 10 agents Chicago
q North Western 'R'y.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
VERY Low RATES TO NEW OR.
LEANS. La

Via the North Western Line. Ex-
curison tickets will be sold October Il
to IA, inclusive. with favorable return
limits, on account Of X. 2. Supreme
Lodge Apply 70 agents Chicago x
North Western KY.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
HOMEsEEKERs EXCURSION To
THE NORTHWEST. WEST AND
SOUTHWEST

via the North. Western Line. Excur.
sion tickets at greatly reduced rates
are on sale 70 the territory indicated
above STANDARD and Tourist Sleeping
Cars. Free Reclining Chair Cars and
The Best Of Everything. For dates
Of sale and full particulars apply to
agents Chicago & North Western R'y.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
EXCURSION TICKEST TO JOINT
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION
AT DIES MONIES, IOWA.

Via the North Western Line, will be
sold at reduced rates Sept. 20 70 Oct.
., inclusive, limited to return until
oct O. inclusive. Apply TO agents
Chicago & North Western R'y.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

any produced, being conceded
markets 70 be superior to that
celebrated New England grow
ETY..
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

that's at fault Poisonous crystals
like sand get into the joins and piaster
muscles. DIR shoop's Rheumaticl that
Remedy prevents this. Il drives d the
Rheumatism from the blood and then re last
Rheumatism dies We recommend
and sell it, Sold by Sam Bridges \ ex-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Board OF Education.

Crystal Falls, Mich. Sept. :, 1906.
Special meeting of the Board of Ed
locations held at the Secretary Office.
Present j. f. Corcoran, w. j.
Richards, J H. Parks, Andrew Mel
son.
Minutes OF the last meeting read and
approved
Upon motion, duly seconded, the