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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
Ice YnchtinT tncertain.

HUV NHCHNIHH NHCUFNHNHs
Ice yachting is a most precarious sport at
best, for there is no sport more dependent
upon the weather conditions than this. You
may have miles Of good ice and expect to
have a delightful spin on the morrow, and
a couple of inches of snowfall during the
night will spoil all this But the excitement
of a close race in a lively breeze makes
up for all the disappointments, cold and dis
comforts. and q half dozen good days.
even IL one gets no more in a season, makes
up for all these and makes the sport worth
the cost. In the north country stories are
told OF fast runs on the icebOats One is
Of a man who missed his train az a station
on the st. Lawrence river. Strolling toward
the river Ire saw a friend just coming in
with his iceboat. Telling his troubles they
were soon under way and reached the next
station ahead of the train.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
Simplicity Embodied.

1t does not take a mechanical genius to
build an ice boat. 1t is one of the most
simple OF sporting contrivances and affords
more real pleasure and excitement to the
owner than practically any sporting device
known. Two good strong beams, a good
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
Zest of the Snort.

Ice-boating at Cut-On has been a tick
lish business this winter. The several
gangs have taken off a large surface of
the ice and the wind and warm springs
has made numerous other holes. These
however, do not deter the ice-boaters. They
stop not for little holes. Imagine yourself
on an ice boat going sixty miles an hour
toward an opening in the ice twenty feet
wide. The boat takes the jump without a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
Joys of skating.

Skating is attracting more attention than
ever before and more people seem to be
taking up the ancient and honorable sport
than in any former years. Skating origi-
mated hundreds of years ago in Scandi-
navia. 1t is certain that for centuries IL
has thrived in the Scandinavian countries,
and for years has been followed in Ger
many, England, Holland and North Amer
ica. 1t is strange it has never been taken
up as a sport in Russia, but probably
because Of the heavy snow which abounds
for such a length of time. The earliest
data on modern skating goes back to 1862
IN England, when It became quite common,
and the subsequent history of the pastime
shows II to have continued to gain in
popularity to the present, when 1t is the
most common sport in all northern chimes.
The frst authentic history of modern skat-
ing, when it arose to the dignity of a
recognized sport, was the establishment of
the London Skating club. which was formed
in 1880. The purpose of this club was
to promote, ascertain and reward speed
In skating, by the establishment of ANA
tour and open skating championships in
England, by stimulating and experimenting
local action In holding skating matches and
also to promote the establishment OF in
ternational skating contests in various
countries under the direction OF an inter-
national council. The objects Of the club
were. many and most oommendable and
comprehensive in their scope. They in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
Sailing ON skates.

Another novelty which the skaters are
now using and have been for the last two
or three years is the skate sail This con-
6ists of a triangular sail about six feet
in height which is used the same as the
sail on a boat With this sail the skater
Is able TO scoot across the lake and can
tack back and forth just as a sail boat or
an ice boat without once using the skate
for propeller. These skate sails are used
by boys girls young men and women and
furnish all sorts of sport. with the aid OF
these the skater can get up about all the
momentum he cares for and they will go
considerably faster than the wind. This
sail is more adaptable for the long
stretches of Cut-Off lake than for the
smaller surfaces Of the other smaller lakes
around Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

can be had for coffee. The oatmeal which
was cooked on the coy little fire the night
before is frozen through and through and
the coffee grounds. If perchance they had
not been thrown out, are frozen hard and
fast. This is what confronts the boys each
morning, but a little nerve soon has the
fire going and the room soon assumes a
different appearance. The fire thaws out
the coffee pot and the oatmeal is soon
warmed up. and then all is ready for the
toast and pancakes and coffee. Sunrise
finds the breakfast eaten and the boys
ready for a spin around the lake on their
fast ice boat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

stop. the front runners being turned up
like sled so that when they hit the edge
OF the hole on the other side they carry
the boat on across. Superintendent David
son of the Omaha Public schools was en-
Joying spin on one OF the larger boats
at the lake when one OF these holes were
struck. but the boat did not cross WE'LL
but instead broke one OF the strong beams
which hold the two main runners together
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

as 30 much OF the lake is cut UP by the ice
harvesters, but there is sim plenty OF good
surface for fast going and racing. To the
uninitiated, the thrill OF scooting fifty miles
an hour is enough to almost stop the reg
ular circulation of the blood. Especially
is this so when the boat seems to be glid-
ing straight for one of the open places.
but by a slight turn OF the rudder the
course Of the boat is completely changed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

Months for Ice Sports.
In the more northern countries the rivers
and lakes and bays freeze over in Novem-
Der and the ice sports can be followed un-
til March. The time in this country is va
riabe. This winter has seen more good
skating so far this season than any pre-
vious season for years, and the local fol-
lowers of outdoor sports have made good
use of their opportunities. People in the
more northern states do not fear q little
cold as much as those in the temperate
climates, whom it takes a few weeks Of
cold weather to acclimate
The Omaha Rod and Gun club was the
prime mover in utilizing to any very great
extent the immense advantages of Cut-Off
lake In the summer time, and this club has
followed up its advantage by giving skat-
ing parties this winter During the last
two seasons Cut-Off lake has been put to
more and better use than during all the
previous years of Its existence. and this
year will see an increase in the interest on
the lake. The gun club does not rnonopo-
lie all the attractions at the lake, for
there is quite a colony located on the west
side, near Lawson's landing, nearly a
dozen cottages being maintained there for
summer use. One OF these is used this
winter by two young men who delight in
the outdoor life. Grant Cleveland and
Glenn Brown have slept every night this
winter at one of these cottages through
which the fresh air Is permitted to per-
meate at all hours of the day and night
Although the Thermometer has fiirted with
the zero mark several times this winter
these two have stuck to their posts and
have been ready each morning to take a
spin in their Ice boats.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

mast. two salsa mainsail and jib-stays.
runners and a platform to seat the occu-
pants. compose the makeup of an ice boat,
which is capable of the speed OF an ex-
press train.
Think of flying over the ice at the rate
OF mile a minute-and this record Is very
often broken-trying to hold your three
runners fast to the ice to avoid a tip
over-wouldnt this. with the cold. crisp
winter air. make your blood tingle?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
HE PLEASANT winter wealth,

=0HB PLEASANT winter weather
which Omaha has enjoyed since
the first Of the year has been a
k4I1EglI great stimulus to winter sports
- in Omaha and Vicinity. Although
snow has not fallen in sufficient quantities
to give much chance for sleighlng, the ice
sports have thrived and the skaters and
the Ice boaters have been In their glory.
Ice boating is practically a new sport
for Omaha, although for several years
some of the boys have had would-be boats
but the present winter has seen the sport
taken up in earnest. until at Cut~Off lake
there are now nearly dozen full rugged
ice boats Some of these are large, that
owned by Grant Cleveland and party
Of his friends being capable Of carrying
up to half a dozen with ease. Some are
rugged to carry but one or two passengers
and these are so built that they will
scoot over the clear surface with very
little wind to propel them. Skating has
been given an impetus this winter such as
It has never enjoyed before in this COM
munity. The ice has been splendid and
little snow has come to spoil the hard
surface and the thaws have been few
and far between, so 1t has been one con-
tinual round of good skating since the
first OF the year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

tended that skating should be grand In
ternational sport. That It has not become
such is due more to lack of interest in
the sport than to lack of good intentions
on the part of the promoters. 1t would be
well for the sport II skating clubs could
be formed in this country along the same
lines, Tor then when a skater who showed
great promise was found he would receive
the encouragement OF the club and be
helped to prepare himself for contests of
interstate nature, which would be given
under the auspices of the clubs so formed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-01-12
CHRISTMAS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.
Articles Reprinted From the Crystal Falls Annual"
Published Christmas Week 1884, by VIM. Doyle.

vicinity in search of the precious
metals The necessary conditions exist
here, and numerous indications Of the
existence of these metals are constantly
being found A mica bed is now being
operated with good results near Re-
public. and as is well known to every
exporer in this region, the prospects Of
finding this valuable product in inn
mense quantities are excellent. The
country will never pass through the
experience Of a genuine gold, silver, or
mica fever, from the fact that every
body cannot enter land here, as in
other mining regions and stake out"
his claim. The land is private pro-
perty, and parties desiring to explore
on the same must secure an option
thereon. Also, the precious minerals
are found in such state as TO render
necessary. for the successful develop.
ment OF the mineral lands, the use of
large amount Of money. Capitalists
will, therefore. invest their money in
our mining properties, and it Is pro-
bahle that the coming year will be one
of great activity in this respect.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-01-12
RUWITCH.

wooded. forming lovely camping
place Around the shores the surface
is quite broken, enough so as to great
~ beautify the vicinity. Grand pro-
montores reach skyward out OF the
liquid depths TO the hight of 200 feet,
while narrow peninsula, pointing their
reaching arms into the water here and
there around the shore, form romantic
coves and quaint hooks, quiet End Sc
cluded. Pretty groves of naples,
birches, elms, pines, and other con-
genial varieties, are interpreted a.
round the shores, and taken in all a
more fascinting spot would be hard to
find. Not only does the hnny tribe
abound, but the woods around are
stocked with the whirring partridge,
the jagged porcupine, the 1.-THE deer
and monstrUus bear. With rod and
rifle, tent aud hammock. none need
look any farther for recreation. Water
fowl also abound in their season. The
smoothly beaten deer trails leading to
the brink of Lake Fortune clearly in
dictate the Righteousness of these crea-
lures. Civilization has marred no.
thing. Nature mas been left undisturb-
ed, except, perhaps. by the nomadic
Indian, who has frightened at times
the very denizens Of the lake, as he
knelt on Bonded knee TO quaff its re-
freshing contents
Fortune Lake is fast becoming one Of
the most fashionable resorts In the
Upper Peninsula. Besides this lake,
we have Armstrong Lake seven miles
from here Swan Lake six miles, and
Runkel Lake, all of which afford good
fishing. D. G. Lockwood proprietor Of
the Lockwood House. and Bannerman
q Dawson proprietors OF tho Banner
man House are at all times ready TO
furnish accommodations % sporting
parties and besides locating them and
catering in every manner 70 their de-
sirc5 win furnish guides cooks teams
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-01-12
g Nawa
irHE AlACCABEEs

The Maccabees are making elaborate
preparations for the joint installation
Of the officers OF Henrietta Hive and
Northern Tent which will occur in the
Diamond Drill hall on the evening OF
Janaury Is. The ladies have been
practicing the work for some time and
their work on the evening Of instaIla-
tion will undoubtedly be above par.
The sir Knights expect Deputy Great
Commander Patterson TO be present
and install the officers. After the lodge
work a supper will be served In the
dining room and dancing will be on
the program in the lodge room.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-01-12
OUR ORE DEPOSITS
The Upper Peninsula Looming GID With De-
poslts OF Gold. silver. and Mica.

The Iron River and Crystal Falls
districts are rich mineral regions, as
is shown in the latter locality by the
large number of developed mines, and
ia the former by its mines and topo-
graphical surveys. Only two proper
ties OF any great extent have been de-
veloped in the Iron River district, but
the numerous promising explorations
which were operated in the vicinity of
Iron River and Stambuagh a few years
ago, prove tine conclusion TO be based
on facts At present however partly
owing 10 the depression in the iron
market and PARTLY owing SO The COM
test over the ownership Of thonsands Of
acres of land i'm the Iron River district,
exploratory work has for some time
been discontinued When there is an
Improvement ia Che iron market work
will be resumed at considerable
number Of tnese explorations. for the
owners OF the land op which These de-
posits OF ore exist are either sufficient
IN wealthy 70 prolong the life OF the
contest tor century, ~ have sufficient
gath in the validity OF their titles TO
open mp their properties when u can
be done with safety.
Recent developments also show the
whole Of Northern Wisconsin aud
Michigan 10 be rich in gold. silver.
copper, and mica. The successful
operation Of the Ropes Gold Mine, at
Ishpcming has opened the eyes Of
thousands and 10 Is probable that dur
ing the coming year an immense A.
mount Of money viii be spent In this
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-01-12

distant when their profits will be real
lied. With these facts staring him In
the face. the poor man will certainly
acknowledge that we present a field
elsewhere unequaled
Northern Wisconsin and Michigan
possess true temperate climate, which
Is healthful and bracing at all seasons
of the year. In summer there are no
exhausting spells of hot weather but
rather the warmest rays Of the sun are
subdued by the gentle breezes which
float over the tall pines from the great
lakes Of Superior on the north and
Michigan on the east The nights in
summer are delightful. and only when
contrasted with those Of Southern Wis
consin and Michigan. can their true
charm be properly appreciated. On
retiring in the evening. hours are not
spent In restlessness, but the tired be-
ing az once relapses into refreshing
sleep The winters are nothing 70 be
dreaded The air Is so dry, and there
is so little wind, that the cold weather
seldom feels severe. Owing to this,
and other causes, temperature of 30
degrees below zero, Fahrenheit, does
not produce the discomfort that 10
degrees below zero brings Ia many
other places. The average annual tenn
perature Of winter is 20 degrees spring
and autumn ~ degrees. and that OF
summer ~ The average annual snow
and rain fall is about 80 inches so that
the droughts which so frequently in
iure prairie crops not known. The
snow lies on the ground and protect
the grass and winter wheat from severe
frosts, leaving them in the spring
fresh, green and juicy.
This section Of the country is, be-
yond a doubt, one of the healthiest in
the country, and 1t will not be long
until thousands of invalids will testify
10 the truth of the assertion. The
truth Of it is already substantiated by
scores of persons physically weak, who
have grown strong and hardy under
the beneficial influence of the country.
Fever and ague. which are always a
curse to most newly settled regions,
are here unknown, while short re-
sidence here is an absolute cure for hay
fever aud kindred diseases.
Although this is new country. the
education Of our children has not been
neglected, nor are the people generally
wanting in the social custCm ms that add
so much 70 the enjoyment life. We
nave grand ana substantial school
houses, as we'll as the best of instruct
ors, and the progress made by the
pupils is remarkable. Indeed, some OF
our schools are better equipped than
many city institutions, while the in
structors are capable. and Keep fully
informed Of the progress made in their
profession
In the matter Of social enjoyment we
also are not behind. Unlike new
towns, the saloon is no6 the only place
of amusement. but social circles are
numerous and visiting is enjoyed
with zest elsewhere unknown.
Flower gardens are generally cultivat-
ed. and house plants grace many a
window during the winter months.
Music is no stranger to the region,
and IL would be- safe to say that no.
where else are the holidays enjoyed
with equal cheer as in the forests Of
Northern Michigan and Wisconsin.
There is no sham in the enthusiasm
which prevails on all such occasions.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-01-12
held


The National Protective Legion had
another pay-off the first of Jan. 1907.
The recipients of the cheques were.
Maud Dunn 5000 90
Juliet Stuart Hess e5O 90
Annie Cossett $50 90
Emma j. Margison $50 90
Eva Simke Peterson $50 90
Since Dec. lst 1905 up to the present
time our members nave received Si2,-
775 CO. Our people have been made
glad. receiving the result, OF FIVE years
systematic savings with generous in
terest and you need not die to get IL.
IL helps pay your home. Helps pay the
expense OF sending son, or daughter.
to college. You get the idea Of
systematic saving as you would in no
other way. The sum Is 30 small each
month that you do not miss IT, II is
surely the poor mans hank account.
woODMEN.
The Woodmen at their last meeting
arranged for big meeting on the
evening of the cath when officers will
be installed and dutch lunch
served under the direction of r. b.
Webb and Will Reynolds. All mem ers
are requested to be present.
REBEKAHS.
All members of Armenia lodge are
requested to be present on Wednesday
evening next when a lunch will he
served in honor of couple Of the new
members A candidate viii be initiat-
ed that evening
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-01-12

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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-01-12
MYSTIC WORKERS.

Owing to non-attendance at the last
meeting Michigan lodge didn't elect
officers yet but II is expected that ut
the next meeting an election will be
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-01-12
THE YoEMEN,

The next meeting Of this order will
be held on Tuesday, Jan. ~ at which
time there will initiation and a sup
per. VIII Reynolds has been appoint
ed deputy and Is hustling up Q lot Of
new members
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-01-12
Deweys orchestra has been secured
THE EAGLES.

The Eagles gave one of the most
sumptuous spreads ever given by a
fraternal organization in this city last
night. II was the first entertainment
given by the Aerie and the boys spread
themselves to make IL winner and
they certainly succeeded.
The installation ceremonies were
held in the lodge room but the dance
and supper was given in the Diamond
Drill lodge room. John Nelson, who
had charge Of the eatables, spared
neither money nor work in furnishing
spread worthy Of the name. The
tables were set in the dining room and
eighteen young ladies were there as
walters Fred Riendl had this protion
of the program in hand and he acquit-
ted himself with honor.
Dewey's orchestra furnished the
music for dancing and the floor was
occupied all of the time by the many
members and their families.
THE REBEKAHS.
Armenia Rebekah Lodge installed
officers at its last meeting. the follow
ing being chosen TO fill the different
official positions of the coming term.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-01-12
THE ODD FELLOws.

The REGULAR installation Of officers Of
Crystal Fails Lodge will be- held on
Monday evening next aud every
member is requested 10 be present
The affair will be private.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-26
SPORTING NEWS OF WORLD
xpetS FRED, 5a5 y ss Ss General college Athletics
WALTER CAMPS ALL-AMERICANS.

In his choice of an All-American football eleven, Walter Camp, Yale 1880, has sprung a surprise on the fol- lowers of the gridiroq battles of the fall by relegating Coy, Yales star full back, to the second eleven and putting Mccormick of Princeton in the full back position on the first. MT. Camp does not dodge the disagreeable duty, however, and put Coy in one of the balfbank positions. but gives these honors to Wendell of Harvard and Harlan of Princeton.
 Tad Jones gets the quarterback posi- ton over his old-time rival, Eddie Dill lon of Princeton. Little comment is made on the position and MT Camp evidently thinks that the Yale player unquestionably showed his superiority, over next years Tiger captain in his last three magnificent games, the game against Brown, the game against Dill Ions great team and the game which he played, worn and Jagged by the last contest, against Harvard.
 The other Yale players to get on MT. Camps All-American are Alcott at right end and Captain Biglow at right tackle Neither of these appoint ments is a surprise, Especially the sec ond. Alcott's capturing of Jones for