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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09
Michigan Democracy.

Saginaw Mich. Feb. 3. - Chairman
winshIp and Secretary Garfield, OF the
Democratic state central committee,
following conference with the state
committee. decided 90 hold the state
Democratic convention 10 nominate
candidates FOR the spring election IN
Flint Feb 2s The basis Of represent
alton viii be one delegate for every
800 votes for governor.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09
Looks Lake a fanatics Deed.

Jackson. Mich. Feb. 6. - Isaac Lew
IS. patrolman. shot and killed Police
Captain Holzpel. No motive for the
decd Is known. Lewis had been on
tho force eleven years and was in good
standing Fellow policemen rushed In
and grappled with Lewis. who acted
like n maniac. II took three men 10
put him in cell. Captain IIolzpel
was sitting IN his Office when Lewis
entered, drew his revolver, and, saying
captain" fired. Holzpel was shot
near the heart and died in ten min
utcs
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09
AVA scnrc b Am nosh. :,

Washington, Feb. AFTER talk
with the president Senator Cullom. the
chairman OF the committee on foreign
relations, said: "rhis war scare Is all
bosh I'll like to go 10 war with Sen
ator Perkins for talking the way he
did. There Is no more chance OF our
going TO wnr with japan over this lit
tie school question" said the senator.
than there is OF lighting China. Rus
STA or Great Britain"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09
noY'a Hnlr Ie .sNnnI :,

Dearborn. Mich. Feb. 4.--Johnnic
Reynolds. son Of local business man.
Is q curiosity IN one respect lie hos
head Of wool, not OF hair. and II IA
so Zig, the wool crop, that Johnny ne,
or wears hat lie cannot. No H.
manufactures ever turned out n did
FOR man or boy that would stretch
around the circumference OF Johnny'n
wool.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09
Count ,. A Crelghton Dcad. !

Omaha, Neb., Feb. Count John
a. Creighton died az his home here NJ
l.27 o'clock IN the morning. lie had
been ~ FOR several weeks with pneu-
monin. and suffered relapse few
days ngo. His estate Is estimated at
from SS.0O0.O0O 10 Si0Ooo,O00. though
he gave away millions during his life
time. Mr. Creighton was made n
count OF the Holy Roman Empire and
knight OF st. Gregory by Pope leo
XII, who was long his personal friend.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09
That 10 the Plea OF the Defense
in the White Murder Trial
at New York.
CASE OF STRAIGHT INSANITY
Nothing Emotional" About It. but
Caused by Heredity.
Neither Will the Defense Plead the
unwritten Law-What IL Prom
ises 60 Prove--Statc's Case
Soon Rests.

New York, Feb. 5.--The state has
laid It's case against Harry X. Thaw
"a plain, International story OF the
shooting on the Madison Square gar
den roof leaving the malice and the
motive to be inferred from the act -
and the defense has replied with a
plea OF hereditary insanity. IL was
asserted that Thaw In Staying Stan
ford White believed he was acting 40
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09

Trenton. n j., Feb Elm joint ses
sion here the legislature choose Franz
O. Briggs OF Trenton, 20 succeed JOIN
+ Dryden IN the United states senate
lie received ~ ont OF IS votes east
Senator Ackerman Rcp) voted for cx
Governor Griggs. and Senator Colbs
voted for Justice pltney.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09
Chicago Council Passes Car Measures

Chicago Feb G-The city council
shortly before : a M. after an al
night session. passed the traction set.
tlement ordinances by a vote OF 80 70
18th same vote of each ordinance
after one Of the most remarkable
sessions in the history ~ that body.
The vote 81 taken TO indicate a safe
number of yeas" to pass the measure
over the mayors veto at the council
meeting next Monday night
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09

Flint. Mich. Feb. Miss r!nn
Green, aged 20, was. II is feared. fa-
tally burned by her clothes catching
IRE from a stove in front OF which
she was rocking a baby in her arms
She throw the baby TO sofa and
ran TO the rear Of the house where
her screams attracted nelghbors. There
was no one else IN the house.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09

Port Huron. Mich, Feb. Fire de.
stroyed the apartment house az Park
aud Fourth streets. causing a loss or
5000. Mrs Charles North was thrown
from the FIRST story window by her
husband, who discovered the house
ahre upon awakening shortly after s
o'clock f IT.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09
Thnw'a WIN on the Stand.

New York. Feb Evelyn Nesbit
Thnw was the first witness ia the
Thaw case during the morning ehe
told how Stanford White accomplished
Der ruin III 1907 when She was rs. she
refused 20 marry Thaw in Paris in
1903 because OF the incident Ia her
life connected with White she broke
down AMI cried M hls point SHE said
the effect ~ her story on Thaw was
terrible lie sobbcd and walked the
floor Mrs Thaw recovered her COM
posture after the most sensational part
of her story. Many women In The
court room were crying and the most
Infonsn allence nreNnllnh.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09

Detroit, Feb. i.-Judge Durfee IN nc
probate court denied the petition OF
William 4. J.. Stcarns. u this city. for
a special administrator TO take charge
% the estate ~ his late father. Fred
crlck Stcarns Judge Durfee said that
when the viii Is probated w. /. T..
Steams may take au appeal 10 the cir
cult court VI he desires.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09

Lansing. Mich. Feb. o. - Represent.
alive William Alden Smith has been
elected by the legislature 20 flll out the
uncxplrcd term OF senator Alger. who
died suddenly az bis home In Washing.
ton ten days ago. Smith had already
been elected as Alger's successor M
the expiration OF his term, March 4.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09
nctter wnres for RaiIway Men.

Chicago. Feb. Am Increase IN sal
airy OF per cent hns been given 20 Of
Ace employees or the Chicago. Rock
Island and Pacific railroad IN Chicago.
affectlngall who receive less than 500
n month and who have not received
an Increase within n year
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09
Mary s. Anthony Dcnd.

Rochester. \. v. Feb. O--Mary s..
Anthony. sister and life long co-worker
OF Susan H. Anthony. Is dead at her
homo IN this city. Miss Anthony
would have been so years old In April.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09
Denfh-KneII M IIor-e TinrInr.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. q The action
OF The lower house OF the goferal as.
scmhly sounded the death.knell OF
horse racing IN Tennessee thai, body
passing the antl-racc track gambling
bill. The measure has already passed
the senate. The governor win sign
the hlIl. whIch lales Immcdinie effect.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09
Capialn Gcorgc II. Grammcr Dead.

Chicago. Feb Captain George j.
Grammcr. vice president Of the New
York Central Halfway system and one
OF the best known men Ia the trans
poFtntlon world. Is dead az the Pres.
bytcrian hospital from the effects Of an
oncrnilon nnrformcd two weeka ngn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09

Rome. Feb. William T.. Cook. or
Independence IT,, has been signaliy
honored by Pope riusr who has con-
scnted TO give the painter sittlngs for
n portrait.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09

Garyan Says IL Was n "Deiiberate and
Malicious Murder"
Garvan In telling the story OF the al
legged murder occupied less than ten
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09
harry Declines a Big Post.

Detroit, Feb. CA Lansing dispatch
says that state Insurance Commission.
er James Y. Barry has telegraphcd 70
Hon. Paul Morton his declination OF
the position OF secretary OF the Asso-
citation Of life Insurance Presidents,
Of which ex-Prcsldent Cleveland VIII
be chairman. lie said that he yielded 20
the personal appeal OF Governor War.
ner 10 remain and 20 his sense OF duty
20 the people OF this state In connec.
ton with proposed Insurance legisla.
tlOn
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09
Was Afraid Of Robbers.

Bassi had sold his saloon az Cherry
Greek. New, and was on the way 10
his old home near Milan, Italy. lie
feared robbers were after him ana
Jumped TO escapet them. IL Is said hllari-
Gus entertainment by Chicago friends
he had visited was responsible for his
fancies. The immigration authorities
will assist him 10 New York in safe.
~.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-02-09
DETROIT HAS A BLAZE
Costs Those Who Were in Il q
Matter Of About SI4o,-
600, Partly Insured.
BIG DRY GOODS STORE is RUINED
Italian Goes Temporarily Mad Over
His weaith-8arry VIII Stay
I'm Michigan.

Detroit. Feb. 6---Fire that started In
the rear OF Hugh Dillon's dry goods
store az 1JO-152 Woodward avenue re-
suited IN the practical destruction OF
the Dillon stock by smoke and water,
ana considerable damage 20 neighbor-
Ing business houses Dillon estimates
his loss at 100000; insurance. $70,-
600. Other losses were: u. A. Kittle
& Co, trunk and bag manufacturers.
14S Northumberland $4,000; theJulc
Meyer branch OF the Waldorf. Astoria
Segar company, 154 Woodward ave.
nue., $1,000; the Lowrie estate, owners
Of the building In which the Dillon
store Is located, $4,000; Mol q stock,
tailors, 1f6-11S Woodward avenue. up
stairs. $500: John u. Mabley, clothier,
5000. and X c. Craigie, furrier, $500.
Too Much Wealth Cor Him.
Detroit. Feb. 6.-Wlth $500 IN gold
and SO, 100 in checks In leather belt
around his waist. passenger from
Chicago leaped through window OF n
flying Wabash train and caused a big
commotion among other passengers.
The train was stopped and the man,
George Bassi. was found unconscious,
He revived and fought rcscuers, but
was put aboard the train and brought
10 Detroit.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-27
KILLS his FATHER TN LAW
Reading Man, After Quarrel, Shoots
Or. John Y. Hoffman.
Victim n Leading Democrat and
Also Wen Known in the Medical
Profession Of His City.

Residing. Pa, Dec 25.-Dr. John Y.
Hoffman. one OF Readings leading ply
sicians, was shot and instantly killed to-
night by his son-in-law. Roland p.
Stokes, The two families lived together
in a large house in Penn street.
Stokes came home this evening. and
plainly showed that he had not yet got
over the effects Of celebrating Christmas
He went upstairs and found his wife in
their bedroom, with their only child. TIE
latter was playing with its Christmas
toys.
DR.. Hoffman was on the first floor, and
being disturbed ~ the noise made BY
Stokes, went upstairs and requested him
to be quiet One word led to another,
with the result that both few into a pas
sion.
DR.. Hoffman hit Stokes on the head
with blackjack. drawing the blood.
when Stokes whipped out revolver and
fired at his father-in-law three times.
The first bali penetrated his abdomen.
the second passed through his heart, and
the third lodged in some woodwork near
the child Stokes then teiephoned for the
police and ambulance.
Stokes was taken to the police station
and later to Jail lie claims that he
killed his father-in-law in self-defense.
Stokes wife was formerly Miss Minnie
Hoffman. pretty girl. the only child
by a former marriage. Stokes and Miss
Hoffman were secretly wed about six
years ago. and announcement of the
marriage was only made some months
afterward
About two years ago DR.. Hoffman
was married a second time. It is be-
lieved that the differences in the fam
ily started when Dr. Hoffman wanted
Stokes to begin housekeeping with his
family on his own account
Dr. Hoffman was fcrty-nine years
cid. and one OF the leading Democrats
in the city. He was a graduate Of
Jefferson Medical College. and had an
extensive practice. He was at one time
prison physician, later coroner. and
afterward city treasurer. succeeding
in the latter position Henry Young
who killed himself while in Office. He
was one Of the incCrDOrators OF the
recently organized Highland House
Sanitarium, and well-to-do.
Stokes is twenty-four. and a solicitor
for local telephone company
The Washington herald., 1907-12-27
LA FOLLETTE'S HANDS FULL.
Senator Facing Danger from Three
Different Sides Mt Home.

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. Ex-senator Rob
ert NJ. La Toilette is en- route from
Washington with the knowledge that re-
cent events in this State have shown that
he must at least make hard fight to
retain even a partial political control of
Wisconsin.
Three situations are facing the Senator
as a result Of formal and semi-formal
announcements Of the past three days,
which he considers inimical 10 his politi-
cal plans. They are:
First-The actual opening Of the Sena-
torial contest by the announcement by
Senator Hatton of his candidacy and
the calls which nave been issued asking
that S. A. Cook become a candidate in
the race
Second-The prospect that not only will
the fight open early. but the guberna-
torial contest will be started shortly after
New Years by the announcement by
Gov. Davidson Of his candidacy for a
denomination, and the appearance of pos
sible candidates in opposition to Gov.
Davidson. not only Mayor Becker Of this
city. contemplating entering the race, but
possibly other candidates.
Third-The formal announcement that
an organization is to be started in this
State in the interests of Secretary of War
Taft for the Republican candidacy.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-27
TAFT TO TALK POLITICS.
VIII Make Address 20 Boston Mer-
chants Next Monday Night.

Secretary OF War William H. Taft
will make bis first political pronounce
ment since his return from the Phil
ipplnes. at Boston on December 80, in
a speeck to be delivered before the
Merchants Association of that city.
He is expected 20 treat at length sew
era political issues Of the day.
Among other subjects which Secre-
tary Taft viii discuss is the financial
FURRY. At present il is undetermined
l-aether or not the Secretary VIII
speak elsewhere in New England be-
fore returning TO Washington
The Secretary was not at the depart
meut yesterday, but had a stenogra-
pher AT his home. where he worked on
his Philippine report The Secretary
had adopted this means Of preventing
interruption by numerous callers.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-27
PINE KNOT REACHED
President and His Party in
the Virginia Woods.
PLANS TO GO TURKEY HUNTING
Chief Executive and His Sons VIII
Take 'POssnm Dogs for at Least
One Nights RambIe While Another
Effort Is 20 be Made TO Get the
Elusive WRd T1rkey.

speeial TO The Washington Herald
scottsville. Va. Dec. 26.-Presldent and
Mrs. Roosevelt and three OF their chill
dren-Miss Ethel. Archie, and Quentin
arrived at North Garden this afternoon
from Washington. They took private
conveyances to Pine Knot. the Virginia
home OF Mrs. Roosevelt, where the Presi-
dent will spend several days in cross
country riding and hunting.
There had been something doing At
Pine Knot all day in anticipation OF the
coming Of the President. Three colored
women and two colored men made things
coy FOR the distinguished visitors.
The lodge has had one Of its four-tImes-
a-year spring cleanlngs. The house has
been decked with yuletide green and is
looking its little best with its pretty fes-
toons Of IVY and cedar. There are always
two fires in the big hall, one for use and
one to look at for this apartment. It will
be remembered, has a chimney at either
end.
Horeback riding on various commits
sions have been flourishing in and out OF
the Pine Knot estate for many hours. and
various vehicles containing quantities OF
bed clothing, and other devices OF defy
ing jack frost in weather-boarded bed
rooms. The indispensable rolling-pin was
found smuggled in quilt in time 10 use
it in preparation OF the evening meal.
There was fresh meat for supper. among
other things.
Arrangements have been made to give
the President some good sport in the way
OF turkey and 'possum hunting during
his stay in Virginia. He and the bows
will be taken out with the 'possum dogs
ior' at least one good ramble in the
woods at night.
The President If possible. will on this
trip be given an opportunity TO crafty
his very laUdable desire to bag one OF
these most elusive OF birds. a Virginia
wild turkey
The Washington herald., 1907-12-27
REID ADDRESSES TEACHERS.
Ambassador Tells of Educational
system Differences.

Syracuse. y. Y. Dec. 2s.-Ambassador
Whitelaw Reid gave an address at the
High School tonight before I,5cg teach
ers, members Of the State Teachers As
ISOLATION. the Associ tied Academic Prin-
cipals, and seven othc- educational or
CARNATIONS on Points Of difference be-
tween the educational systems OF the two
great English-speaking countries"
The meeting tonight opened a three
days session Of he educators. To-mor-
row night State Commissioner Of Educa-
ton Andrew D. Draper viii deliver an
address
The Washington herald., 1907-12-27
DEBUT COSTS 100000
Miss Mary Paul Bows to
Philadelphia Society.
SCENE A GORGEOUS ONE
horticultural Hall TransfOrmed Into
Magnificent French Garden.
Where Imported Butterflies FIut-
ter Amid Flowers, for which $780,
COO was Expended.

Philadelphia. Dec. S6.-Miss Mary Astor
Paul. daughter Of James a. Paul. II. o.
the Drexel firm. made her debut tonight
at Horticultural Han at a bah that for
grandeur, costliness. and general un-
Usualness. ecIipsed the famous Ball OF
the -Four Seasons with which four years
ago he introduced his elder daughter.
The flowers alone cost Ss5ooO, and for
the occasion a brand-new rose. a cross
between the American Beauty and the
sofrano. which took nine years to de-
velop. was introduced. The favors were
very costly.
At a certain hour so brilliant butter
flies. gathered from Brazil. Peru. and
even India, were let loose over .he
guests. These butterflies lifted every
where amid the cries OF delight from the
diners. Costly silken and painted but
ternies formed one Of the motifs OF the
decorations also. The living insects hoy
cred over the women. bumped into .he
lights. and fell into the plates, but they
were very effective,
Many Prominent Guests.
Al the Drexels were there, and, in
fact everybody really prominent in Phil
adelphia society. Col Anthony J. DrexeI,
his wife and daughter. Miss Margaretta.
came over from the London court on
purpose. Mr.. and Mrs. Reg.2ald Wander
bilt had been invited, but didn't attend.
The ballroom was turned into the exact
replica OF a French garden. copied from
the Louis Quinz period Sixteen boxes,
fashioned OF plaster Of Paris. lined the
room. and had been built especially for
the occasion. A great fountain also had
been bgilt IN one end Of the room
Conservative estimates OF the total cost
were given as sl00.C00
The Washington herald., 1907-12-27
..Te1ns., Bon props Dead.

Kansas City No., Dec. 2S.-Wnliam
Bell. an animal trainer, known to cir
Gus men throughout the country. dropped
dead here last night OF heart disease.
Bell was known as Texas and was
fifty-fve years old. He was one of the
few men who could control Rajah, the
famous man-killing elephant.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-27
DENIES HER SOCIAL RANK.
Col. DTexeI Says Position as Wife OF
Mayor Does Not Avail.

Spccial IL The Washington Herald.
Philadelphia, Dec 2s.-If Mrs. John E.
Reyburn were the wife of the Vieeroy of
India instead Of being the wife of the
mayor of Philadelphia, she might hope to
attain social eminence through official po-
sition.
This is the view taken by Col. A. ].
Drexel on the question which Mrs. Rey-
burn has raised and which she has kept
before the public for weeks Mrs. Rev-
burns contention has been that by virtue
OF her position as wife OF the mayor she
should be accorded social prestige. In
the matter Of the disposition of boxes for
the opera she contends that there should
be special recognition OF the mayor and
his position. This. Col. DrexeI as social
arbiter, denies
The Washington herald., 1907-12-27
BRYAN A GOOD SHOT.
Gets Limit of Ducks Allowed by Law
In Three Hours.

Wallissille. Tex, Dec. 26-Col W. J.
Bryan and Gov. Campbell put in to-day
shooting ducks, according to word which
was brought here this evening from their
camp on Lake Surprise.
It is stated that Mr. Bryan killed his
limit of twenty-five ducks allowed in one
day under the law in less than three
hours. He occupied a blind, which af,
forded a good view of the feeding grounds
OF the fowls Gov. Campbell was salts
fed with less number.
4 bear hunt has been planned for to-
morrow.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-27

President Roosevelt, accompanied by
Mrs. Roosevelt and their children, left
Washington yesterday morning. Pine
Knos is farmhouse purchased by Mrs
Roosevelt several years ago.
The personnel Of the party included. be-
sides the President and Mrs. Roosevelt
and their children. Miss Carew, Surgeon
General Rixey. Of the navy, and White
House clerk The trip was made in the
special car Twilight. attached to the reg
ular train on the Southern
The party viii remain at Pine Knot
until just before New Years Day. when
they viii return here for the annual re-
ception at the White House.
The greater part of his outdoor exercise
at Pine Knot viii consist of riding and
walking.
The President spent an hour in his
Office yesterday, clearing up some ODDS
and ends of official business. He will
transact only the most pressing OF public
business while he IS at Pine Knot
The Washington herald., 1907-12-27
Improved Service for Commuters
lcfnaeen RaIfimOra and NNashinnto.

With its new schedule, effective Mon
day. January g. the Pennsylvania Rail-
road will readjust its train service be-
tween Baltimore and Washington. 80 that
train No. 3l4 viii leave Washington ..
m. and arrive Baltimore at p. m. and
train No. SD VIII leave Washington sec
p. m and arrive Union Station, BaIti-
more, at en- .. n.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-27
CHICAGO FIREMEN EFFICIENT.
All Business House Fires in Year
Confined TO Single BuiIdiux.

Chicago. Dec. 26.-Not a single business
house fire in Chicago in 1907 has ex-
tended beyond the walls OF tie structure
in which il started This tr.5Ute 10 the
promptness and efficiency of the de-
partment. OF which he Is head. is made by
Fire Chief Horan. In the frame-house
district, on two or three occasions. the
spread OF fire had been. greater. but
where the great business houses are in
danger ana buildings are wall to wall
the firemen have successfully kept the
blaze within the . or 50-foot front limit