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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02

near this city last August In which
eighteen passengers were Killed. Judge
Peter s. Grosscup. OF Chicago, is among
those indicted. The others are Direc.
tors Underwood, Sampscil and Rose. OF
Chicago: President II. A. Potter, Su.
perintendent Moore. and Motorman
Charles Bolts, OF Charleston. Motor.
man McClara. who Is alleged by the
company was responsible for the accl.
dent by running an express car be.
tween stations without orders. has not
been indicted.
Criminal negligence tending 10 pro
duce manslaughter Is the charge
against the seven men named, and II IL
not believed that the Indictment
against McClara--if one Is returned by
the present jury-will be upon more
serious charge The bonds OF the In
aicted men were fixed az $4,000 each
and security was supplied In each
case.
Chicago. Oct. BE. III. slower. sher-
IN of Coles county. came TO Chicago
end arrested Judge Peter =. Grosscup
OF the United States circuit court and
three others Oh charge OF man
slaughter. contained in indictments re
turned az Charleston. H., as result
OF the fatal wreck last summer on the
Characterization lnterurban line.
Each OF the defendants gave bonds
amounting 10 5000. which were APP
proved by the sheriff, and all were re-
leased from custody.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02

able through tie C.e4rins Houses only.
The savings bznks anl trust rompa.
MES viii require he sixty and aiuety.
day notice.
A statement was issued after the
mceting that the action was taken for
TIRE purpose % protecting commercial
Interests and OF preventing n draln
On the hanks II Eas the unanimous
sentiment u the bankers Of tie three
cities thar the restrictions imposed
would be but temporary aud All agreed
that the hanks are perfectly solvent.
Omaha. Oct 2s--Affer = day spen.
I'm telephone communication with ev.
cry city OF Importance I'm the middle
west the Omaha Clearing House Assoc
cistlon has decided that Clearing
House certificates win he issued as a
protective measure. The association IN
. statement saws; so far as local
conditions here are concerned not the
slightest cause exists for the action
Chicago. Oct. 2S-other cities where
the bankers have followed the exam.
PIE o. this city-in whole or In part
In the matter OF safeguarding the cash
In banks are: Cincinnati. Cleveland
Columbus lO.). New Orleans. kansns
City. Philadelphia. Sioux City Qa.l. Ia
fsyette und). Fort Wayne und). Des
Moines laA aud Peoria ull.).
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
FIFTEEN HUNDRED DEAD I
BoKHARA TOWN OVERWHELMED
More Than Half the Inhabitants Are
Buried Alive When "a Mountain
Topples Over.

Tashkend. Russian Turk.ssan. Oct
al.--The little town OF Karatagh. In
TIE HrssaF district OF Bokhara. has
been overwhelmed and completely de.
stroyed 10y landslide that followed
the earthquake OF Oct. 81. According
20 the latest reports OF the disaster u
majority OF observation-disclosures OF Karataga
lost their lives.
Karatagh has about 900 dwellers
and there Is reason 10 believe that
about 1900 were buried alive. Among
those who survived the disaster are the
governor OF karatagh and his mother
karatagh IL remotely situated. and II
takes full week for news TO get out
from there. but according 10 one couri.
er WHO has come through an enormous
section OF the Karatagh mountain.
which practically hung over the town,
broke loose and Numbered down upon
the village.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02

lie II Looking Over Michigan Politi.
cal Ground FOR support In uis
Presidential Campaign.

Kalamazoo. Mich. Oct. 10 Senator
Robert LaFopctte. OF Wisconsin, n can
didate for the Republican nomination
Tor president, was IA Kalamazoo en-
route to South Rerd. Ind. lie also
spent partof the day IN Battle Creek.
From some OF those who met him here
II was learned that he IL planning to
organize two or three congressional dis
trlcts by counties and precincts. with
a view 10 capturing part OF the delc.
cation from this state Already, II IL
said, he has one county organized. with
four men In each precinct working for
him.
THE people" said I.aFollette. ..uu-
guesuonably approve OF the policies of
President Roosevelt. They want to SCI
the work that he has begun continued
10 a successful conclusion. 1 believe
that they desire that the president ac-
ccpt another term. Personally. l am
OF the same opinion. But the president
has said that he will not accept n re-
nomination and that he will not recsds
from that position. Much as they re-
spect bis judgment on matters OF state.
they may not be willing 10 have him
nominate his successor"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
SOLDIERS PENSION MONEY
Plan OF Taxing IL for the support or
State Soldiers Homes In
Opposed.

Grand Rapids. Mich. Oct 30. - In
his 6ght against the practice OF taking
$l2 or sny pension under that amount
from soldiers for their support in the
Michigan Home, State Senator Hunt
ley Russell has gathered statistics
showing that only six out Of the thirty
six state homes in the country follow
the same principle. Russell fought for
the soldiers In the senate last winter
and the committee after investigating
said the rule ought TO be repealed.
The board OF trustees did not follow
the recommendation. but appointed a
committee TO consider the suggestion.
Representative Ferie Fouch, OF Alle-
gan. says that he will sue the trustees
as whole and individually II the rule
Ii not abrognted. baslng the action on
n congressional act which says PEG.
sioners are entitled TO their money un.
less they wish to assign II 10 rela-
tives
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
Othrr Cities Follow suil
uE RODE THE wHIRLwIvD
That l. How Morgan Il characterized
New York situation.

New York. Oct 2S. - The feeling
among banking authorities Is thnt unit
cd action aud wise C0unSels have nj
ready accomplished much IN proving n
solution for the financial problem with
which they have been called on 10 deal
during the past week. and that with
remedial plans now further perfected
the promise Is strong FOR the uninter.
lrupted maintenance OF financial stabili.
lty. The chaotic financial conditions
(which existed az one time last week
n New York had entered upon Inn
Iorovement before the week ended. and
confidence was growing that the worst
had been seen.
A man was found who could ride
the whlrlwind and direct the storm. AMI
by common consent the leaders In the
financial world subordlnatcd their ac
tioas 10 the guidance OF ]. T.. Morgan
IL Is not expected that Affairs will sub.
eide Immediately into placidity after
80 violent an upheavaL Even now.
however. tits not too early for the rec
ognition 20 make itself felt OF some of
| the benefits which have accrued. severe
and painful as was the process OF bet
| ternent.
Tie looping on OF offending mem.
. Der OF the financial body has made
wide progress and the removal OF a
Threatening factor In New York bank
Ing situation l. viewed with gratihca
tlon by all friends OF solidity and safe
Zty In banking. Even greater gratitca.
ton r. felt over the opening OF the way
10 refoTar-a New York trust company
Fltustion. Orderly cooperation and mu
uaI Assistance amongst these power.
ul situtions are In themselves i'm
rt<f achievements and notable sd
lions TO the fortifylng % the whole
lancial fabric
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
Editor Harden Acquired.

Berlin. Oct. MaxlmIllen Har
den, editor OF Die Zukunft has been
acquitted IN the suit brought against
him by General Count Won Moltke.
formerly military governor of Der.
lin. for defamation OF character. In
addition. General Won Moltke was con.
demned to bear the costs OF the trial.
The trial. which began Oct. y, at.
tracted the greatest interest through.
out Germany. Counsel for Harden
charged that the court clique. OF which
Won Moltke was member, was gull.
" OF Infamous practices. and also had
sought 10 exercise undue influence over
Emperor William.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
slr.p., nol,da, 3. peclared.

Oklahoma City. O. r.. Oct 29.-The
acting governor has Issued a proclama-
tlcn declaring that as all the leading
cities OF the country have entered
into an agreement 20 protect them.
selves against conditions which they
are apparently unable 10 control. aud
by such concerted action are refusing
20 shlpcurreney tocountry hanks which
have deposits with them. or 10 honor
the bills OF lading drawn upon the
hanks Of such. or 90 pay checks OF Gus
toners over the counters" therefore.
this action making u impossible for
Oklahoma banks 70 meet currency de.
mands. legal holiday from Oct. 2s
20 Nov. Is proclaimed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02

Chicago. Oct. 2o.--speaker Joseph q.
Cannon's official campaign for the
presidential nomination was started ne
n meeting OF fourteen Illinois Repuh-
lican representatives IN congress az the
Auditorium. II was decided TO place
Speaker Cannon In the race. whether
he acquiesccd or not; but when the
speaker was called IN NJ the end OF the
thrcc.hour conference he said We'll.
boys viii be boys. DO ~ YOU please"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02

Grand Rapids. Mich, Oct %. - A
box addressed 10 Miss Anna Honrstra.
an employc OF the Leonard Crockery
company. was opened for official ex-
animation in the postofiice and gar
ter snake darted out. creating com.
motion among those who did not know
II was or harmless species. The
snake was captured and turned over
10 an Inspector, who may bar IL from
further delivery by the mail II IL be.
lieved the reptile was intended to scare
Miss Hornstra either as a joke or by
an enemy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
Indicted Actor Disappeared.

New York. Oct 81. Raymond
Hitchcock. comedian. disappeared
about the time the grand jury was vot
ing SIX indictments against him after
hearing the stories OF three little girls
The actor failed 10 appear either NJ
the matinee or evening performance IN
the theater In Broadway where he has
been starring
The return Of the true bills. alleging
misconduct came on top OF charges
made In court recently when Hitchcock
had been released on bond.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02

Washington. Oct "a Following n
custom lnaugurated by the late secrs-
tary Alger. the war department viii
again this year transport free Christ.
mas boxes for officers aud soldiers on
the foreign stations. Boxes for the
troops In the Philippines may be con.
signed 20 the superintendent OF the
army transport service in San Fran.
cisco and those for Cuba may be sent
10 the depot quartermaster nc New.
nnrt. Va
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02

Akron. O.. Oct. 29.--Coroner David
son announced that he had decided
that Fred A. Boron had committed sui.
eide. there being nothing 20 substanii.
ate the murder theory. The revolver
used was one kept at the Dollar Saw.
ings bank. OF which Boron was cash.
Ter end treasurer. ard the weapon was
lying by his side when he wss found.
A deficit OF $4,000 has been discovered
In the accounts Of the Dollar bank. nc.
cordlng Co members OF the directorate
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
Norwegian Cablne, Changes.

Christiania. Oct 2a.-M Nicholson.
the premier. has resigned on account
OF III health. which led 10 the resigna.
ton ~ the ministers OF public worship
and Justice klng Hsakon latee made
the following appointments: Y. q.
Loeyland. premier and foreign ar
fairs NJ Iiredal. justice; Captain
Dawes. defense: Mangus Hslvorsen.
finance; VI. Berge. public worship.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
Troops In Battle with Indians.

Washington, Oct. 3i.--In n battle be
tween United States troops and In
dians which occurred In southern Utah
several days ago. three persons were
killed aud another wounded. all be
lieved to have been Indians. The
news OF the occurrence was conveyed
to the Indian bureau In a telegram
from Superintendent shelton Of the
San Juan agency, and has Just been
received here
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
whore So rrouele !. reared.

New York. Oct. Dispatches from
an over the west and south are very
encouraging as 20 the financial situs-
ton. In the west Detroit. salt Lake
City. San Francisco. Portland (Ore.
and other points report absolutely NO
uneasincss.
In the south from Richmond, Va
20 Galveston. Tex. and from the At.
lantic coast 10 the Mexican border no
city reports any apprehension.
In New England. Boston. Providence
snd other points report everything
serene. Providence feeling confident
that her furry Is ended.
AZ Pittsbnrg the financial situation
IS viewed opiindsiically by local fnar
GERS.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
d. and NJ. halfway Elec,ion.

Alpena. Mich. Oct. 3o.---At the De-
troit and Macklnac railroad annual
meeting the stockholders elected the
following directors: Henry X. Nc
Harg. Edward II. Bonner. Walton Fer.
guson, Amedee y. Moran, all of New
York, and ]. ID. Hawks. Detroit The
directors elected Hawks president: Geo.
NJ. Croker OF Detroit. vice president.
and II. VI Colhrook. OF New York. sec
rotary and treasurer
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02

Muskegon. Mich. Oct. 2s.--0ne hun
dred and forty-two Oceana county
farmers who invested In the railroad
that Marshall Buffers. OF the Luding-
ton. Mason and Oceana County Rail-
road company promoted. lost the suit
TO recover their investments before
Judge Sessions nc Hart They will
start another action.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
was Fun OF Murder. AZ Alleged.

Marshall Mich. Oct. 81. - Charles
Mccnffrey. OF lee township. who was
shot In the hand by his brother James.
has been arrested and accused Of ns-
sault with intent TO murder bi~ moth
or. Mrs. Frank Mccartney: her sister.
Mrs. Hull. Of Bellevue, and James. his
brother
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
HIT BY A GRAND JURY
Judge Crosscup. Of the United
States Bench, IN Put Un.
der Indictment.

Charleston ILL.,. Oct 80. Seven
bench warrants have been issued from
the Coles county circuit court for the
arrest Of officials and employees of the
NATION City Railway company, oper.
atins the Charleston and Nation in.
terurban line, as result OF a wreck
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
Prepares for the .Rsiny Day"

Lenox. Mich, Oct. 20--Rev. Frcd-
erlck Kochler. pastor OF the Evange-
Heal church. though comparatively
young man. has anticipated the rainy
day" that may come'by buying fruit
farm near Manchester. Rev. Koebler
has no intention OF leaving the pulpit
FOR many years TO come.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
lie Conducted n "Bl,nd P,s-

Lansing, Mich, Oct. 31.--Henry Bnb-
bitt, justice Of the peace OF Haslett,
was fined $500 and s20G costs and sen
fenced to thirty days In jail by Judge
West Bnbhitt conducted blind
pig" in connection with grocery. aud
evidence showed that he sold about 500
barrels OF beer
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02

Washington. Oct, 20 President
Roosevelt viii Issue the proclamation
admitting Tie new state NJ oklahoma
GA Saturday. Nov iB next. lyle con
stltrtlon wH- formally plaesd in his
hands by Governor Eranta and q ierge
delegation from Oklahoma.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
owner Burns with u,s no.,

Port Austin. Mich. Oct. 20. - The
fishing tug MargurIta. OF Grindstoue
City. three miles from here. burned at
her dock. Nathan Wood, owner OF tho
boat. was burned with H. Tie was
sleeping on board his craft because hls
family II quarantined with scarlet
fever The woat was valued NJ 81.
600.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
RooseveIt Congratulates Cortelyou.

Washington, Oct. - President
Roosevelt. IN a letter 20 the secretary,
has congratulated Secretary Cortelyou
on his admirable handling OF the pres
ent financial crisis The letter also
contains congratulation TO those con
scrvative and substantial business men
who in this crisis have acted with sucl
wisdom aud public spirit"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
state senator Keye@ III.

Charlotte. Mich. Oct. 2s. State
Senator Reyes Is very III ut his home
in Ollvet with an abscess in his throat.
His throat was affected during the spe-
cial session, but thinking he was SUI
ferlng with a cold, he remained In his
seat. though he should have been un-
der the care OF physician at the time.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
Nile. RagorlnniLoya HANGED.

ST. Petersburg Oct Sl.--The war.
rant for the execution OF Mile. Rage
who asssssinated General
has been signed and the
g'r' banged IN spite or General Maxim
offsky's wishes, expressed before he
lied. that the young woman be not ex.
ecuted
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
Another Foo. BAN Casualty.

Muskegon. Mich, Oct. 20. Phillip
schnorbncll. aged 8. the son Of Post
master Schnorbach. broke his right ipg
while playing foot bali VITA compan-
Ions of about the same age. The hoy
was carrying the ball and after beiuk
tackled the others piled on top 81 lin.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02

Coldwater. Mich. Oct 31.--Abram
J. Aldrich. aged 6o. who was born
north OF the city and has always lived
here, Ia dead. He was formerly pub
Usher OF the Coldwatcr Republican. He
WAS educated for the ministry and was
all OF his lifetime prominent In the 10
cal Presbyterian church
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
Chicago, ST. Louis. Indianapolis
and Milwaukee, Safeguard
Their Cash Vaults.
no RUNS ON SAVINGS BANKS
Wiil Aiso issue Clearing House Ger.
tircates->ew York Situation
Man Who Rode the
whirwind-

New YORK. Oct. 20. - The principal
events Ia the nuancial district lndi-
Gated that the worst Of the crisis j.
over aud that conditions are settling
down 70 normal There are no furthef
bank suspensions 10 report and pros
poets are favorable for the resumption
OF most OF the hanks which closed
temporarily last week.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
Constitutional Convention Rules.

Lansing. Mich, Oct 20. - The CON-
mlttee on rules OF the constitutional
convention has completed Its work and
sent It's proposed regulations TO the
printer. by the rules agreed TO a ma
jority Of the members-elect will rule
in the proceedings. A majority can
take away from committee or refer
back 10 n committee.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02

Washington. oct Is President
Roosevelt BIAS assured his THANKSGIVING
proclamation. tAroacli the secretary al
state mining thf last Thursday "a 80
lrnLlnr. The 2Nln.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
Prospect of Further Development
Of Lawlessness in the
Nicotine Belt
PEACE TODAY: WAR TOMORROW
10 the Motto on the Banners Of q
Growers Union.
Would Grow None OF the Weed Next
Year. and Would Pool Their
Crops Otherwise There
Will BE Trouble.

Louisville, Oct. 3i.--With peaceful
armies" OF invasion In the dark tobac-
co districts and the Burley growers
having reached decision not TO raise
any crop next year the tobacco situa-
ton In Kentucky appears TO b seri'
Gus. From the western end OF the
state. and especially In the Green riv-
e. and Henderson stemming districts.
reports Of rather an unsettling nature
have been received. Bodies OF grow
ers. alleged members of the American
Society OF Equity are riding through
Mclean county notifying buyers TO
quit the tobacco fields until the 1906
crop Is sold. and urging growers to
pool their crops with the society.
Buyers stand ON Their Rights.
The same thing has already been
done In Dayicss county. OF which 0w-
ensboro IL the county seat: In Hender-
son county. OF which Henderson IL the
chief city. and In several other neigh
borhoods. In many Instances the buy
ers have agreed TO quit. and the ma
jority OF the growers has expressed
determination 10 pool the crops, but
especially In Henderson county has
there been considerable opposition 10
the plan OF the growers. In fact. the
buyers OF Henderson have refused ~
accede 10 the request OF the growers
and another meeting Is In progress
there 20 consider what is 10 be done In
the premises The growers are deter
mined 10 carry their point. aud the
buyers announce that they are also
firm in their determination not 10 b.
hluffed into taking any action that una
be- detrimental 10 their interests.
Looks "A Good Deal Like War.
Every warehouse Of any conse-
quence I'm Henderson and OwensborD
Is guarded 10y armed men. and there X
considerable uneasiness Especially l.
this true as the time for delivering the
tobacco which has been bought outside
the pool approaches Despite the fac
that the growers declare they will no.
pursue any lawlcss methods their ban
ners when they first came into the Hen
dcrson sicmming district I'm BODY
bore the legend Peace today war =
morrow" and the people OF the stem
ming distrlc; find II difficult TO bellev
that there will be no trouble
Multi Miilionaire's Advice.
One OF the most remarkable meet
ings held IN this state for some time
was that OF the National Association
OF Tobacco growers az Shclbyyille.
which was attended by from 300 10
1000 growers from all parts OF the
country The association ratified the
action OF the executive committee OF
the hurley Tobacco Growers associa-
ton. which decided In a meeting at
Winchester not TO raise any tobacco
next year. one OF the features OF the
all-day meeting was speech by Har-
ry Welsslnger, OF Louisville. a multi.
millionaire planter and formerly con.
nected with the American Tobacco
company. In which headvlsed the grow.
ers 10 .'cut OUT the crop for next year
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02

fioise. Ida. Oct 20.--Iudge Wood
has set the Peifibone case for trial
Nov 81. lie said that II the case was
further delayed he would continue it
20 the January term.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02

Marstialliown, Ia. CetA go The
grand jury OF AIatshar county has lu.
dlted the Ch'faee Gfeat Western raGI.
way ~ Eve eannis son Ao charge Of
SIZZLING llQunf Nnatiaina.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
slate nosrilnl for eonauinptltes.

Howell Mich. oct 81 Tbouyi
The state sanasorium for tuterct
patients hiss been opened, 10 Is p1t
completed aud thc central portion et
the main building Is now under col-
strnction.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-11-02
THAT Dcadi, Itnn,inr s,,stnke.

Marquette. Mich Oct. so. john
g. kruse, mining superintendent 40
Ilon MoHllialh wa slot hf GeurW
Gibbons wlAlesthe men were hpntAs
together lie Nas mistaken for A
hear.