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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
RUNS INTO AN OPEN SWITCH
Five Persons Are Seriously Injured
Two OF Them Perhads Fatally, on
the Grand Trunk.

Detroit, March lS.-The Atlantic ex-
press on the Grand Trunk railway
ran into an open switch at Bancroft,
Mich, FIVE miles from Durand, and
struck freight train. Five persons
were severely injured. two OF them
perhaps fatally. Engineer 4. u. Schram
and Fireman Frank Cowan, both OF
Battle Creek. Mich. suffered broken
limbs and severe scalds and may die.
I. +. Smith, Of Dowaglac Mich. and
Mrs. ID. Shook and Miss Ruth Shook,
OF Lansing, were severely scalded. but
are not thought 10 be fatally hurt.
Among those who received lesser In
juries are several who stayed here for
treatment, as follows: Ralph II. Bat
len, Chicago, back and knee hurt; Thos.
j. Taylor, Port Huron, Mich, hands
cut and scalded; Charles Beale, Ian
sing. Mich. hands cut, leg hurt; VIII.
liam Martin, Chicago. hands scalded
William J. Arch. Green Bay. wis.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
WHEN THE CLIMAX CAME
Calling by the Defense of DIR. Hamil-
ton Jerome's Remarks.

The climax OF the nine weeks trial
was precipitated by the action OF the
defense In calling to the stand Or. Al
Ian McLane Hamilton. the alIenist.
who was first called into the case by
Thaw's original lawyers. Black. Olcott,
Gruber & Bonynge, but who was dis
missed together with them, when he
reported that Thaw was suffering from
a form OF paranoia which might new.
er be cured. II was the intention OF
Delmas TO interrogate Hamilton only
with reference 10 four visits he made
10 Thaw In June and July last. Jerome
promptly objected 10 tins course. He
said that II Dr. Hamilton was 60 testi-
~ az MI he must tell everything he
knew in connection with the case, In
Guiding the defendants family his
tory.
IF the real facts were known" lie.
clarcd Jerome. II have no right to be
here trying this man for his life But
the knowledge have cannot he put
in legal form before the jury II is
facts before you they would shock md
horrify the conscience OF the court and
instantly this case would be stopped.
So deeply have been Impressed with
this that ! have served notice on the
counsel ofrecord that IN when this trial
Is concluded ind that they were In
posse seion OF facts which believe 10
be IN their possession | shall call the
matter 20 the attention OF the appellate
division of tic suremc court
II feel very bitterly about this mat
ter. There Is not man who has
watched this defendant sitting here NJ
this table that docs not know that as
he sits there he Is incapable OF advls.
Ing counsel Thus, under the statutes,
II becomes the duty OF the court 20
stop the proceedings.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
WOULD NOT co ON RECORD
jerome Declines 10 Formally Ask a
Lunacy Commission.

nelmas sought 10 have Jerome place
himself on record ms formally applying
for lunacy commission. but the dis
trlct attorney would only repeat that
he was directing the attention OF the
court 20 n matter which might appeal
TO his conscience Jerome said that
Drs. Blagamnn and neemnr. two "
the Thaw family physicians. had told
him facts concerning epilepsy on both
sides OF the prisoners family. but the
defense had failed 60 bring out these
matters In the testimony.
II submitted 10 the nlienlsts sum-
moned by the state all the facts In my
possesslon," said Jerome. and they
one and NIL Informed me that the de-
PENDANT Is suffering from n disease
called paranoin, the chief character
lstlcs OF which are insane delusions;
that acting under these insane deIu-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
RUFF AND HALSEY
MUCH INDICTED
Against the Former and Ten
Against the Latter.

San Francisco. March 21.--Thc
grand jury has returned sixty-hve In
dlctments against "Abe" Ruef for
bribery in connection with the trolley,
telephone, gas and electric franchises,
and prize fight permits. and ten Indict-
ments against Il. v. Halsey, formerly
chief lobbyist OF the Pacific States
Telephone company, who Is alleged
20 have made the deals with Ruef for
that company In the purchase OF the
supervisors.
Each indictment against Ruef deals
with the bribery OF n supervisor and In
formal language the charge Is made
that Ruef paid fifteen OF the super.
visors $4,000 each TO vote for the troll
ley franchises. Gallagher. as the
agent OF Ruef IL Is charged. received
$4,000 while I'm the case OF Super
visor Wilson II Is alleged he received
$4,000.
The indictments against IIalsey,
who was local manager OF the Pacific
States Telephone company, and now
is In Manila installing a phone sys-
TEN, specify that Halsey paid 5000
10 each OF ten supervisors 20 secure
their votes for franchise TO his com
pany These payments were made
without the assistance Of Ruef, who
afterward forced these supervisors 10
vote for the Home Telephone company
franchise, thus giving the Pacific
States company the double cross.
Supervisors Nicholas, Coleman, COT
fey. Wilson. Furey, Boxton, Walsh,
Lonergan, Phillips and Manlock are
named as accepting the brides.
Al these indictments were returned
before Superior Judge Coney, who
fixed the bail In each ease ut $1,000
In cash or twice that amount In bonds.
With cash bail Ruef Will have TO put
up $4,000 20 60 free.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
DOING A LOT OF ooNrERRrNG
President L. Getting Information 20
Govern His Course.

Govern His Course.
During the past three weeks presi-
Gent Roosevelt has had visits from
half a dozen weltknown hnanciers
and railroad men. with all OF whom
he has discussed various phases OF the
railroad situation. These include J..
Pierpont Morgan; James Speyer, Of
New York: President Stickney, OF the
Chicago Great Western railroad: b. II.
Yoaknm, chairman OF the board OF a..
rectors of the Chicago. Rock Island
aud Prolific: Il. II. Hartman. OF the
Union Pacific. and Charles $. Mellen,
~ the New York. New Haven aud
Hartford railroad.
All of these persons have made spe.
cinc recommendations Incorporating
their ideas on the question whether
the president should recommend addl.
tional railway legislation and most OF
them have urged him To make a state
mont defining his attitude Ina explicit
terms. with view 90 allayIng any
public apprehension on the subject
that may exist He has referred hls
callers who want information as TO his
attitude 20 his public declarations on
this general subject, and has told them
that he means 10 be consistent with
what he has already said.
Tho president says frankly that he
Ia learning all he can regarding the
railroad situation. and that he intends
70 continue 90 consult with railrOnd
people aud others on the subject. II
II understood that he Is making liz
quiries on some points pertaining 20
federal supervision and control OF the
railroads. 90 the question OF an app
praiscmcnt OF the physical valuation
OF such properties. and 10 the matter
OF the issue OF various forms or In
dcbtcdncss. As to the last named he
regards Il as perfectly proper, ana he
sees no objection "a proper Issue OF
obligations for equipment terminals
and bettermcnts, but thinks there
should be careful scrutiny 10 see
that stocks or bonds are issued for
such purposes.
The president has not reached any
fnal determination as 10 whether he
Will make any recommendation TO
congress for legislation on any OF these
matters. When lac has made up his
mind and Is ready 90 tell the public
just what his attitude Is on particular
questions, and specifically on the rall-
road issue. he will do so In speech.
or In message 90 congress sumo
expressions from him are expected on
the railroad question during the next
few months
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
Eighteen Drowned IN Flood.

Wheeling. W. Va. March N. -
Eighteen persons are known TO have
lost their lives in the fire that occurred
at the plant OF the Warwick Pottery
company. which IL located In the food
ell district. Following Is a partial list
Of those who were drowned. Mike
Bretrles, storekeepcr; Rosa Bertas;
Elias Mitchell. aged rs months: Allen
Bcrtas, aged years; Frank Holmes,
Waterman at the pottery; Simion Elias.
Moses. aged years; waider Moses.
aged I years. brother Of Julia Moses;
Charles Matthews. Waterman ~ the
Wheeling Stamping company
All lost their lives by leaplng from
the burning building into the Hood
which surrounded ~.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23

Plttsburg Pa, March lS.-The
rivers are again back IN their chan.
ncls and the greatest Hood ever Known
here IN matter OF history. For
twcnty-four hours the water has been
steadily rcccding. and the stage NJ 10
O'Clock was twenty-one feet and still
falling az the rate OF about six inches
aa hour
With the receding waters the eytent
OF the damage caused Is lead bare. and
there Is no reason 10 change the 90.
innate 90 property and business losses.
The most conservative figures are sl0,-
100000. and they run from this all the
way 20 S200Oo,00O. The loss OF life In
the past three days is not yet definite
ily asccrtalned. At least score OF
persons met death and many are said
TO nc missing
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
sentenced for Land Frauds.

Omaha. Neh., March 1.-THE most
important land case In Nebraska cul.
minated In the sentence OF prominent
and influential cnttlemen by Judge w.
H. Munger. OF the United states court.
Rartlctt Richards and William q. Com
stock were sentenced 10 pay fine
each Of $500 and serve n year In the
Douglas county Jail; Charles &. Pane
son and Acquilla Triplctt sentenced 10
pay fine OF $500 and serve eight
months IN the same jail, These men
were indicted for conspiracy 10 de.
fraud the United States out Of public
land consisting OF upward OF 100000
acres In northwestern Nebraska.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23

slons be killed Stanford wAits. bui
that within the lessl deAnition Of In.
snnIty he knew the mature and quality
OF his act and know the act 10 be
wrong"
DelInas replied tint n was strange
II the district attorney had SO long
possessed the Information he was stat.
Ing TO the court that he had persisted
so long In prosecuting to his death a
man who he believed was insane IN the
eyes OF the law because ne could not
communicate intellIgcntiy with coun-
sci. AS to the charge OF unprofession.
al conduct. he had heard II for the first
time today.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
CARNEGIE AWARDS MADE
Two students, Aged II Years, &c,
$1,000 In Cash Each. Besides
Bronze Medals.

plttsburg. Pa, March 1.-THE first
distribution OF hero medals has just
been made by the Carnegie hero fund
commission. Gold. silver and bronze
medals were given 10 sixty-three per-
sons In different parts OF the United
States and Canada. At the last meet
ing OF the commission. held on Jan. 10,
eighteen more medals were awarded.
but these will be distributed later.
Those In the west given bronze
medals are: LavnIa Steele. Des
Moincs Ia; Arthur Simon. Wabash,
Ind: William G.. Stillwell, Albion.
Mich: William j. Darst, Chicago; elf
ford W. Schneider, Lagrange, H.; John
NJ. Parks, Ketchum, Ida; Leroy Nc
Coy, Ketchum. Ida: Wallace o. Me-
Pheters, Ketchum. Ida.
j. A. Darst. aged IL, student M
the University OF Notre Dame, Indi-
ana, and Clifford w. Schneider. aged
IL. OF Lagrange. Ill, a student mt the
Lewis institute. rescued two youths
from Lake Michigan of Chicago. Each
gets with his medal $1,000 for educa-
tional purposes.
Gold medals were awarded TO liar-
rls G.. Giddlngs. Milwaukee, Wis;
Lawrence "A. Hanlon, Milwaukee;
Peter Lancaster, Milwaukee, and Cap
tain Mark Caste, Pleasantville. ~ ].
Among those given silver medals
are elsie c. Plantz, Appleton, Wis,
and Alexander Cameron, Portage In
Prairie. Manitoba; Sarah A. Marshall
(widoUl
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
"Clansman" Is Prohibited.

Detroit. March 21.--Mayor William
II. Thompson has prohibited the pro-
ductlon OF The Clansman." the play
adapted from Thomas DIxon's book OF
the same title, and which was booked
for the Detroit Opera House for the
last week IN April. Judge Alfred Muir
ply, OF the Wayne county circuit court,
and number OF white citizens Joined
with n delegation OF colored residents
IN protesting that the presentation OF
the play here would engender bad
feeling and possibly lead TO disturb.
ance by the colored people OF the
city.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
Fayors a RaIIroad Congress.

Detroit. Mich. March l0.--Goyernor
Fred NJ. Warner warmly Endorsed the
suggestion OF Governor Johnson, OF
Minnesota, for national conference OF
governors. railroad commissioners. and
attorney generals TO discuss railroad
control with President Roosevelt and
the Interstate commerce commission
Governor Warner said Michigan would
send representatives TO such n confer
quco
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
He Trusted His Friends.

Kalamazoo, Mich. March 21.-Once
wealthy. but reduced TO poverty by
trusting friends with his money, Frank
Van Arsdale. aged 81, was found dead
In a howell in weedgrown corner OF
the 200-acre farm that he once owned,
twelve miles west OF here. There was
no money 10 bury the old mans body,
but his former friends held an auction
sale OF the almost worthless effects
found In his cabin. and his funeral was
one OF the largest In attendance In that
section In wears
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
France Loses Great scientist.

Paris, March Gothic newspapers
here unite In recognizing that In the
death OF NJ. Berthelot, the celebrated
chemist who was foreign minister In
the Borgeois cabinet. France lost per-
haps her greatest scientist. The cnbi-
net has decided to ask parliament 10
authorize q national funeral for NJ.
Berthelot and his wife, who died short
" before her husband
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
Then Bodo Felt Better.

Howell, Mich, March 10. - Emil
Bode. hookkeeper for the Michigan
Condensed Milk factory, lost letter
containing New York draft for S42,-
600 on the street and there was much
excitement until II was found by a
Mrs. Fitzgerald. bean-picker, on her
way to work. The factory pay day
each month comes on the 18th, and
II this draft had not been found the
farmers in this community would have
lad 10 wait while
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
Dogs Kept His Trail.

Vicksburg. Mich. March 81. -
Tracked down by bloodhounds, Emory
Hin has been landed in jail In Cen.
tcrville. charged with burning the home
OF his mother near Three Riy-
ers. Hill had some trouble with his
mother and she planned TO move a
house she owned. which had just been
vacated The dogs took his trail at
once. and never hesitated until he was
corncred
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
Chunks Of Fiesh on the Pilot.

Muskegon, Mich, March 20. - Carl
Brnssler. German farmer living a
mile south OF White Cloud village
Newaygo county, was killed by west.
bound Pere Marquette log train. Mus.
kegon officers were notified when the
log train arrived with the pilot OF the
engine covered with chunks OF flesh
and blood. Portions OF pair OF
trousers and vest containing watch
were found on the pilot. Blood was
trailed along the track for miles.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
EnIdemic or RnhIes

Ann Arbor. Mich. March Is. - The
epidemic OF rabies In various parts OF
the state this winter. has called at
tcntion to the work done Mt the t'nl-
versity OF Michigan Pasteur Institute.
During the four years the institute has
bcen In existence 2iO patients have
been cared for. and I'm each case the
patient left completely recovered
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
better Paw ON the Ann Arbor

Owosoo, Mich. March General
Manager Lowell. OF the Ann Arbor
railroad. has completed agreements
with employees which involve an In.
crease IN wages amounting 20 10 per
cent. for conductors switchmen. brake.
men, engineers and firemon The sta.
ton agents are still In consultation
with the general officials.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23

Chicago. March 1S.-Goyernor De
neen has returned from Washington.
where he conferred with President
Roosevelt. lie was not nj liberty. hc
said. 90 discuss the specific matters
taken up NJ the conference, which he
asserted "was interesting and ranged
over variety OF subjects"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23

from surgical operation performed
about month ago.
Aldrfch was operated upon nj the
Massachusetts, Homeopathic hospital.
He suffered a relapse. and for some
time past had been in very serious
condition. The nature Of the operation
was not made public. Thomas Bailey
Aldrlch was born Mt Portsmouth. ~.
H., Nov. II, 1880, and was a graduate
OF Harvard college.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
prIendler General Whit Dead.

Philadelphia. Pa. March 2i.-Briga-
dler General Theodore J. Whit, U. s..
A. commanding the department OF
Missouri with headquarters mt Omaha,
died suddenly nc hotel here. lie
came to Philadelphia TO undergo med
lcal treatment. lie was GU years OF
age.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23

Babe Comes into the world With .
Well Developed Case OF
Tn ReR

!. Holly. Mich. March N--seretary
Shumway. OF the state board of health,
reports one very touching cass In the
epidemic Of smallpox In Holly and
vicinity. where there have been nfty.
two cases aud two detha The su-
perintcndent OF the school In Holly
noticed that several children had erup.
tIons on their faces and hands and
had them examined by a physician.
Very soon the epidemic spread and,
the young wife OF the superintendent
contracted the disease and died dur.
ing childbirth. The little girl came
into the world covered with pustules
and II is feared that she Will die also.
DR. Shumway ordered tho strctest
quarantine measures and general vac.
clnation in the town.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
Dcnth Tnkrs Ola nnd Yonnr

Flint. Mich. March 81. Charlie.
Hood, aged 8. son OF Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Hood. OF Grand Blanc, died
suddenly OF pneumonia and all the IN
neral arrangements had been made
when the little fellows grandfather
George w. Hood, died OF diabetes. thd
the two were buried side by side In
the WhIgville cemetery.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
GLEASON TO TAKE CHARGE
Deimas Gives Place TO Gleason as Cap.
tain of the Defense.

Deimas Gives Place TO Gleason as Cap
tain Of the Defense.
Here Gleason interposed himself in
the discussion. He rejected the district
attorneys assertion that Thaw was
unable to advise his counsel Gleason
demanded before the proceedings went
further that DIR. Hamilton be interro-
gated as 10 whether or not he thought
Thaw capable OF advising his counsel.
Justice Fitzgerald allowed the question
and the witness replied that he did not
think Thaw was capable OF advising
his counsel at the present time.
When the trial adjourned Hartridge
and O'Rcilly, or Tnaw's counsel, pro-
fessed the greatest pleasure over the
turn Of Affairs. The DISTRICT attorney
has acknowledged himself beaten"
said Hartridge. I'VE can combat the
lunacy commission. In the meantime
the district attorney was acknowledged
that he believes Thaw was insane
when no shot stanford White. That
ought to give us an acquittal"
lHstrict Attorney Jerome was mani
testify pleased with the Idea OF com.
mission. He Immediately set TO work
preparing affidavits. He will now be
able to place before Justice Fitzgerald
all the testimony no has been unable
to get before the jury. Delmas de-
clined TO make any definite statement.
He merely said that II had been agreed
that when the case reached the stage
which developed today Mr.. Gleason
should take charge" He said, Of course
he would still be connected with the
case.
When Thaw reached his cell in the
Tombs he began to write AT a furious
pace, saying II would be his statement
TO be submitted 10 the court
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
Burt Kemp Goes Acauit.

Port Huron, Mich. March lS.-Burt
Kemp. the young farmer OF Smiths
Creek. who was arrested last summer
for the alleged murder OF his infant
child, has been acquitted. His pretty
wife. who laid bare her past 10 save
her husband from a life sentence. col
lapsed from joy when the verdict was
nnnounced
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
other Things Il Wants.

The inspection or private banks and
relieving Of farm peddlers from II.
cense, is, asked The direct nomlna.
lions plan should be made TO apply TO
all districts and to all parties. The
eDro!lment,"l Is said, should be made
more American and less PARTISAN by
giving II near or NJ the time OF NOM
mating"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
Murder Over a To, or ,loer

Houghton, Mich, March 20.-wll-
liam Mcdonald and John Anger, min
ers. fought pistol fight over the a..
vision OF case Of beef Mcdonald
was shot In the left lung and will die.
Angler escaped injury.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
Calumet BUYS More Land.

Calumet, Mich, March 10. The
Calumet and Hecla company, which
was cnjoined from voting It's stock In
the Osceola mine, has added 10 It's al
ready extensive holdings In the cop
per country by buying 3o,17O acres in
Ontonagon and Houghton counties.
The consideration was $4,000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23

Mount Clemens. Mich. March 90
The Mount Clemens hotel ana bath
honsc II n new venture. and IL unique.
In that IL Is for the exclusive use OF
colored people. The bath house viii
be ready for business about May I.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-03-23
Chicago Man Goes Crazy nj Sen.

New York. March James Hon
ming. Of Chicago, a first-cabin passen-
ger on the steamer Cedric. became vio-
lently insane on the voyage ana was
brought I'm under close guard. lie WINS
taken 10 Bellevue hospital when the
steamer arrived.