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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03

began from the coach. The crack OF
guns were heard from all Sides but as
luck would have II. the onslaughter
was very much n surprise and the
coach got fairly through the crowd be-
fore the truth dawned upon the out
laws.
Tho time necessarily taken M in
capturing and mounting their horses
gave the coach a good start. The ont.
laws not knowing but that the gold
was being sent out this way. had TO
give chase, and running fight was
kept up for perhaps half hour, be.
fore the convlcts succeeded In Grip
ping the horses 10 such an extent
that the coach vas brought 10 a stand
still The darkness aided the regu.
lators more than the conyicts and
many OF the pursuers bit the dust be-
fore the coach was surrounded Then
for about five minutes ensued hand
to-hand struggle. but finally the regu-
lars were either overpowered and cap.
tured, killed. or had been enabled 70
escape IN the darkness. Among those
who had managed to escape in the
darkness were Louis Lang and Far
mum.
And among the captured and alive
was Jim Denver!
The loss OF a number killed. the
chagrin OF not recapturing the treas.
ure, so enraeed the outlaws that they
we're little better than Wild Indians,
Schiller was among the victorious
party. and his rage was something
terrible lie recognized Denver at
once-as did Bill Hawks wounded but
still In lighting shape. Both OF these
worthless had only been released from
the treasury vault upon promise o.
doing something desperate TO regain
the treasure stolen. and were on theiI
| mettle TO save their own necks.
Tho helpless Jim was kicked and
cnffcd and spit upon. lie was hacke,
and cat most numerically by the en-
ragged conylcts. who recognized In hin
the head and front OF the expedition
which had cost them the loss OF for
tune and homes and the loss OF man.
Of their kind They would have tori
Jim limb from limb n they had no
been restrained by few led by schil
ler who desired 70 see a hangingi
Near by was clump OF trees-ai
oasis in the desert OF praIrie-and "a
ward this Jim was carried for the las
act In his drama OF life. Through
all Jim acted heroically. and stood IN
taunts and jeers and fortunes like
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
Railroad Rate HearIna.

While the order requiring the state
railway assessors TO show cause why
a mandamus should not issue 10 re-
qulre the board TO fix a different rate
OF taxation for the railroads is return
able January 30. II is not likely that
arguments will be made at that time
When the board shall have answered
the courts preliminary order, date
OF hearing will be fixed and II is un.
derstood the case will come up about
Feb. 10, after the call OF the state
cases.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
Couldn't See ROGERS.

IT. J. Allen. editor OF the Ottawa
fKan) Herald. tells OF his efforts 70
interview II. III Rogers when the
standard OH magnate's special train
stopped at his town.
aGet OF that. YOU" yelled a voice
from the inside.
Upon the next car Allen reached the
second step.
"was you aiming 10 sec any pusson
aroun' here?s inquired dark com.
plexloned party. lie swung himself
carefully on one foot and moved the
ether through the air as though 70 try
It's movement.
"You all clear outen dis, and do hi
lively" said the porter "Mistah Rog
crs doan allow 10 be seen by nobody
AZ no time. least OF all no newspaper
folk"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03

martyr. Though he felt that his loom
was sealed, Denver uttered no cry. nor
begged for mercy. The only request
he made was: String me up at once
and be done with II.
Then Schiller thought 10 make Dem
yer beg and cringe for mercy by de-
laying his death. You will swing
soon enough" retorted Schiller. but
before YOU do we shall allow you TO
look upon the cringing. tossing forms
OF couple OF your confederates'
Death. instantaneous. would be too
easy let-oif for you'll"
Jim shuddered, and tears, the only
ones that ever came 20 his eyes.
dropped down his hardened face at the
sight OF two OF his halfdead comrades
slowly strung up TO the trees with
ropes around their necks. But he did
not cry for mercy-neither did he at
tempt 10 buy his freedom, which he
could possibly have done. At last.
after, as II seemed, an age to Jim, he
stood beneath n tree with halter
around his neck, while swinging by
MS Sue WtIt lut biaehNANN HSe'~e -
his comrades.
While Schiller was fastening the
rope around Denver's neck. great
shout went up: ITO the train! To the
money! We can save II yeti" and
during the silence which for moment
prevailed, far In the distance could
be heard the rapid discharge OF ire
arms-and now and then the CLEAN
OF a light could be seen Ike the way-
ing OF a torchl
In a moment the desire to obtain
money overpowered the conyicts'
sense OF qualification which the mob
would have experienced In seeing Jim
Denver strung up, and few on the
outskirts mounted their steeds pre-
paratory TO following after the regu
lators' train.
String him up and leave him TIED
10 the tree" was Hawks orders, and
quick as a wink was Denver swung on
into air. and the end OF the rope TIED
around the tree.
Scarce was this CHASTITY deed per
formed before the whole gang set on
hunting for the rapidly disappearing
treasure train. as guided by the nois'
of firing and the farIng OF torches.
And Jim Denver's body was LEI
swaying In the breezei
(To be continued)
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
DQ II Y RZ2DLH

carries with II the duties OF editor OF
the Medical Journal. DR., Biddle was
asked to accept reelection but de-
clined. The members OF the board
are w. j. Herdman, Ann Arbor; A..
r. Bulson, Jackson; W. II. Haughey,
Battle Creek; A. X. Rockwell. kala.
mazoo: II. II. Spencer. Grand Rapids;
G. Z. Burr. Flint; Mortimer Wilson,
Port Huron. s. l. Small, Saginaw; G.
II. Baker Bay City; w. T Dodge. Big
Rapids, and Theodore A. Felch, lsh-
peming.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
orders cement plant Sold.

Judge Kline, at Ann Arbor, ordered
a decree that the White Portland Cc-
ment eompany's plant at -Four Mile
lake. over which there Is litigation In
the criminal. civic. chancery and Unit
ed States courts, be sold on April 2
to satisfy mechanics liens amounting
to about $4,000, and held by the Hin
Clutch company OF Ohio and the Buff
falo Forge company OF Buffalo. IL is
probable that these liens will be sat
isfled before the time OF redemption
expires by whichever side--the Whites
or the Mills-gain control OF the
company.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03

The best evidence that the Owosso
q Corunna Electric company means
business in the matter OF extending
its road 10 Durand is the fact that IL
has ordered Register OF Deeds Royce
TO make out abstracts for 25 pieces OF
property between Corunna and Dur
and which II will buy for right OF way.
The company has surveyed the entire
route and will commence grading as
soon as Owosso and Corunna consent
10 extend It's franchise thirty years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
Nem creamery nuIIdInu.

The MIX Producers association.
which is composed OF the farmers
who are engaged in the dairy bush
ness, and who comparatively run a
creamery in Battle Creek, occupying
the buildings OF the old Battle Creek
Creamery Co. has bought OF the
Lewis b. Clapp estate the planning
mill and grounds on West State street
for $500 and will overhaul the build
ing and III II up for creamery with
all modern machinery.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
MICHIGAN NEWS
MRS. SHEARS TIRES OF sPousl
Seeks Divorce Because Her Hubby
Was lnsaneIy Jealous.

MY husband would not let me 60
down town dressed up. because ha
was afraid the men and boys would
look at me-"
In sensational divorce suit. which
her husband. Oscar l.. Shears. is fight
ing, Mrs. Maggie J. Shears testifes
that her husband was insanely jeal-
GUS.
Even when people passed me on
the road and spoke 10 me. he would
accuse me OF being too familiar with
them. I've had 10 stand that sort
OF thing for nine years. and that was
nine too many" said Mrs. Shears.
Shears denies that he was jealous
The Shearses were prominent In Al
Logan county, and over half hundred
relatives are crowded into the court
room daily TO hear the testimony.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
Unauthorized Insurance.

Unauthorized insurance companies
are still doing business in Michigan.
Insurance Commissioners Barry has
received a number OF inquiries In re-
gard TO the standing OF the American
Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insurance
company and the Indiana Mutual,
both OF indianapolis. which have been
writing insurance in the state.
Neither company is authorized TO
transact business in Michigan and
should loss occur, policyholders
would be unable to force collections
OF their claims.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
ALMOST A pARDoNABLE DECEIT.
Woman's Triumph Over Envlous
Friend. Mrs. shoddy.

WOman's Triumph over EHN'obs
Friend, Mrs. Shoddy.
The portly woman in the cross seat
OF a Subway car was confiding In her
thin friend in voice which was heard
above the rattle OF the train.
Il had just picked out the table !
wanted-a trim little thing 70 NJ In
corner OF my parlor-when who should
come in but that horrid Mrs. Shoddy. |
wouldn't have her know, for the world,
that | was paying only $3.50 for the
table. so | turned to one marked SIS
before she saw me.
Buying a tablet she asked, with
that deceitful smile OF hers.
yes I said coolly. 1 have almost
decided upon this one I said. pointing
out the expensive affair.
you should have seen her face.
Isn't Il rather expenslve?' she said.
"'Oh. no. I said. You can't expect
10 get good things for nothing. Send
that table To my address, ] said to
the salesman. III pay for II on de-
livery. Then I walked out waited
outside until Mrs. Shoddy went away
then ran back 20 the store, counter
manded the order for the SIS table and
took the one for $3.50. ! was sorry
afterward that I hadn't selected
table worth about 500 just to spite
that woman. New York Press.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
'1[6e CONVICT C0DI2lTLERNYss
os F'NGIHl1rIFNG nr@ MlLLDWN
m CHARLES NORRIS BUTLER
1za~ az Resaosv az n 1aeo/ MleeCyI|ZozENs
copyrgh by Charles
RT CHAPl rs NORRIS BUTIER


possible 10 get out into the opening
without great loss OF life; but Il would
be necessary 10 get out and the quick
or the better, while the convicts lit-
tie thought the rangers would do So
Denver's scheme was TO form an at
lacking party. by fitting the coach
with men. and attempt 70 ride into the
very midst OF the gang dealing as
much destruction as possible.
Lots were drawn by the rangers TO
see who would form the party; each
man knowing full well that he was
rlsking his very life on slim chances.
Denver and Lang volunteered TO be
OF the party OF sixteen who were 70
hn the coach. so only IA others were
chosen by lottery; eight OF the best
and most spirited horses we're then
hitched to the coach and the regula-
tors took their places. armed TO the
teeth.
II fen 10 the lot Of Philip Farnnm TO
drive the quIntette. But Louis Lang
was no coward. and knowing the
chances the driver had OF ever living
: 10 get the coach outside the enclosure,
mounted the box with him, ready TO
grab the lines in case Farnum was
wounded Lang protected himself as
much as possible by placing a box and
few rail supports on the top OF the
coach In manner that would give
the ouilsws but one direction TO shoot
at him.
The intention OF the coach party
was TO cut an opening through the
mob when they least expected IL; 70
cause confusion by stampeding the
horses and 10 draw OF large part OF
the outlaws after the coach TO enable
the regulators to withdraw from the
farm carrying the treasure with them
Each moment was precious, for tbs
convicts were being constantly rein
forced by strangers, fully armed, and
who imbued spirit into the attacking
squad by force OF numbers.
AT last the moment came for action
The regulators prepared 10 open TIT
gate preparatory to sending the coacl
out into the crowd. The gate swunI
I'm. the teams whipped into a madden
Ing gallop, but guided by a master
hand, carried the coach loaded witt
human freight into the very center o
the convict camp. Then real fghtinl
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
HesperIa Wants Electric Road.

A large number OF citizens met at
Hesperia TO discuss railroad matters.
proposition is on foot TO extend an
electric road to that place from points
10 the south with a terminus at Grand
Rapids. Power for this purpose Is
10 be obtained from White river.
Hesperia will give an exceptionally
good bonus as an inducement TO SO.
cure the road. A permanent organ.
ization will be effected Jan "a for the
purpose OF furthering the project a
proposition is 20 be laid before In
terested parties in February.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
MIN Now kenn Eent Warm.

Mrs. S. G. Chnmpin. the cold foot
woman who secured entrance To
homes at Grand Rapids on the pre-
tense that her pedal extremities were
chilled, afterward robbing them at
her leisure. was sentenced by Judge
Stuart TO spend six months In the
House OF the Good Shepherd The
woman's husband IL n member OF the
orchestra with the Babes In Toyland"
company II is likely that a divorce
will follow.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03

square with sentinels about twenty
feet apart each way. knowing Just
where each man was stationed, the
rangers fired repeatedly at their enc
mics with certain results, while the
convicts were unable to distinguish
friend from foe and often shot at one
another by mistake.
when dawn broke the rangers with
their treasure were within sight OF
Sub.staton No and there they were
reinforced by Johnson, four reDelllous
German girls. who could WELD a gun
as well as some Of the men, and about
twenty head OF horses. This placed
the regulators In very much better
condition, as there were not over twice
IA many conylcts pursuing them, and
their stock in condition.
The Paradisians were reinforced
during the day by the inhabitants Of
the surrounding stations and new
stock which, when evening came,
made Il look quite blue for the treas
IRE party. II was evident 10 Denver
that IL the convicts should make de-
termined rush that his little band
would be overpowered, not, however
without loss OF life to the citizens. II
the citizens had been as brave and
fearless a band OF lighters as were
Hanchett's troops, the fight would not
have lasted an hour But different
motions actuated the two rival fac
lions. One was hghting for life, the
other simply 10 regain a fortune.
lust as evening fell again the Den
YER party arrived In sight OF range
farm house. huge wooden structure
ehedlike, surrounded by fence OF
rock and turf. making quite a place OF
defense. BY consent Of the owner
who came down from his house e
meet the party and find out what thu
matter was the Denver party were
allowed 20 drive into the enclosure anc
there for time secure from attach
rest their steeds and get bite TO eat
The man dared not harbor our friends
for any great length OF time, for feai
OF the consequences-neit her did th'
rangers dare 20 remain very long TO
year that too big a crowd could b.
amasscd who could simply overwheln
them by force OF numbers.
In the yard was a coach belonging
20 the Overland Mall Line. which ha'
been abandoned by the owners durini
raid made by prairie outlaws. des
perate scheme was concocted by Den
YER. The outlaws had so surrounde'
the enclosure that II was next TO I'm
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03

The Commonwealth Power com
pany, which furnishes light and pow
er for Kalamazoo and a number OF
other places In that section. Is having
a great deal OF trouble keeping the
plants at Allegan, otsego and Plain
well in operation. The plants are OPP
Grated by water power and the dams
are blocked with floating ice.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
MAN FAsTs FoRrY.rHReE DAYS
Proposes TO Keep II Up Until Cured
OF stomach Trouble.

DR.. S. Nj. Stauffer. dentist, former.
~ OF Kalamazoo, but now living at
Pittsburg, completed his forty-third
day of complete fasting Jan. Is. He
proposes to keep II up until such time
as he believes he will be able to thor
oughly enjoy a meal without suffer
ing from stomach trouble. For a long
time before beginning the fast he had
been in bad health. He had little APP
petite and suffered a great deal with
his stomach. He began the fast as
an experiment.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
PLANS TO PAY ITS DEBTS FIRST.
Bay city Y. M. c. A. Will Then Pro
coed 20 Recroanlze.

The Y. M. c. a. OF Bay City win.
after reorganization. either remodel
It's present quarters entirely or build
a new building. me new quarters
will have dormitorles and other rev.
enue-producing features. John w.
Adams. the new secretary. announces
that the old quarters will not be re-
opened until the necessary cash Is on
hand. The association has still con-
siderable debt and this will be paid
before reorganization takes place and
before the reopening. whether In old
or new quarters.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
1cffAPTER XxvIll.-contInued.


II was thought by Denver that the
retpeat 70 civilization should be begun
at once. while the confusion reigned
on the inside. and before the main
entrance To the tunnel should be dis
covered.
When the party reached the main
quarters In the cave. the plumber was
divided up as to weight and value. II
was estimated by the leaders that
considerably more than a million had
been captured, besides a large quaint
ity Of rare Gems" and the counter
feiting plate which fell TO Lang alone.
When darkness fell, the cayalcade
set out. The party was rather handi.
capped for lack Of horses. on extras
being procured. Some OF the hardy
rangers started out on foot. leading
their mounts, trying to keep their
stock fresh FOR the race they expected
would follow detection when their
flight was discovered.
An advance and rear guard were
placed over the train TO guard against
surprise. The party had not pro
coded very far before word was sent
in from the front and rear both that
suspicion pointed towards an ambush
and trap. The lines were drawn up
closer and preparations made to en-
gage In a running fight; the idea be-
ing 10 put as much space between the
rangers and the city during the night
as possible. TO get into the open coun.
try before any real fighting would be
gin.
To chronicle In detail the adyen'
lures OF each OF the important char
acters In this history would take ar
too much space-and their mode oil
escape or death would be so similar
that It could hardly be OF interest. Suf
fee TO say. then. that there was {
running fight kept up between the
regulars and a band OF convicts al
the night long.
The regulators were Handicapped
by desiring TO retain possession o
the treasure as well as TO escape. TX
do this, all the horses were massed II
the center OF the party, while two on
of every three OF their riders wer'
sent IN advance and around TO draw
of the FIRE. The Denver party wen
20 work Systematically. forming
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
Died Of Grief for paunh,er.

II. ]. Zimmen OF Milan died at the
age OF 65 years. He had been In the
jewelry business for over twenty-five
years. About two years ago his old
est daughter Edna died very suddenly
and since then he has been in very
poor health. lie had been a member
OF the Masonic fraternity for over
twenty-four years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
Body Found In RIver.

The body OF George Roe was found
near the bridge on the ice in tho
north branch. Just north OF st.
Charles. Some time during the night
IL Is supposed he had walked of the
bridge His neck was broken and his
skull fractured. He had been drink
Ing, and II Is supposed while in an in
toxicated condition he stumbled. Tho
bridge is twelve feet above the river.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
Rl.acher 20 Seat 10000.

At the football banquet at Ann
Arbor Manager Baird announced
that Il n the intention Of the
Athletic association to build
permanent iron and cement bleacher
on the north side OF the new football
gridlron, and that the bleacher Will
accommodate 10000 people.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
DR.. slppLE STEPS OUT.

At the annual meeting OF the board
OF connselors OF the State Medical so
ciety. which was held az Detroit, Dr
Benjamin r. Schenck OF Detroit was
elected secretary. For six years Dr.
A. p. Biddle OF Detroit had been sec
rotary OF the association. which also
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
Het,y Green's Heir.

Mrs. Warren Plummer, who lives
In the little town OF Hadley In La
peer county, although living quietly
in burg away from the railroad con
nectlons, claims TO be one of the heirs
OF Mrs. Hetty Green. said to be the
richest woman In the world. Mrs
Plummer's share, she claims. viii be
third interest in property valued al
$50. OOO, 900.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
Elrs. Vacation In EIftx Year.

After being In the employ Of the
Michigan Central railway for forty
eight consecutive years Michael Ma
honey is spending his first vacation
at his home at Decatur No complaint
has ever been lodged against him and
no one was ever injured through his
carelesmess or neglect.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
Broad Hint.

MAMMA" said a 6-year-old West
port girl. entering the sitting room one
morning recently. don't you want
some candy"
The mother was writing n letter
"why, yes. dear" she replied. Give
me n piece"
II Amt dot any" came from The
child, IAN Amt dot any nickel to dii
none
She got the nIckeI.-Kansas Cit,
Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
shortana 1. Made Good.

ny the payment OF si.10O ex-City
Clerk Spencer M. stIlson has made
good his shortage a deficit OF $1,000
was claimed by the city OF st. Johns.
but some errors were found in the
report OF the accountant and tho jury
which audited the books adjusted II
by accepting 81 100.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
omnn Rnhhed of sa4.

Shortly before the noon hour tho
Dowagiac ticket agent for the Micht
gan Central railway Henry Schell,
left his Office to deliver a Western
Union message. When ne returned
he found that some person had brok-
on into his ONCE and rlfied the money
drawer OF It's contents. sS4.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
snlt over selred Flah.

Robert Beutel g. Co, OF Bay City.
have commenced suit against Sheriff
Burgess OF Saginaw county, for $40.
600 damages. The suit arises from
the attachment OF car load OF white
Ash. The plaintiffs were the con
signees OF the car.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03

A large ice house. the property OF
the Crystal Ice company OF Detroit.
collapsed at Island lake, Brighton
from the weight OF the snow, having
been weakened by the recent heavy
winds. The loss is over $1,000. u
Will be rebuilt at once. A new one
will also be erected.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-02-03
Girl ples Of Heart Failure.

Heart failure caused the death OF
Emma Dietrich. aged 70. OF Free Soil.
She weighed 235 pounds. Her father.
Charles Dietrich. was on his way TO
Muskegon for a coffin when the horse
fell. sustaining fatal Injuries.