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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24
WOMEN CLIMB PoPoCATAPETL..


Two plucky young American wom-
en-, Miss Hortense Edy and Miss Oc-
tave Woodward, of Rockford, ILL.,,
have arrived 'at the City of Mexico
from a successful ascent of Popocata-
petl volcano. They made the danger
Gus trip, without the aid of guides,
and are the first foreigners, either
men or women, to accomplish thif
feat.
The weather was severe on the
summit; of the mountain and the
other members of.the party and the
guides declined to make the ascent
on account of the risk that would be
incurred. g The Misses Edy and Wood
ward went on alone, and after several
hours of hard work and many thrill.
ing experiences they reached the
crest of the crater of the volcano.
BY this time the snowstorm which
had whiried about them during their
ascent had given. way to clear skies.
and they obtained magnificent view
of the Valley of Mexico. They made
the descent without accident and
Joined the faint hearted members OF
their party at the outftting place at
the foot of the emountainlate at night
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24
GEOLOGICAL.

Miss Dora-"Papa, Jack told nae
the other day that you wouldn't be-
lieve he had money enough to sup
port me unless he showed it to you.
Has he done it?"
Prudent Papa - eyes, dear. He
proved it by the testimony of the
rocks. Chicago Tribune.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24
FoRT1JNE-TELLER,s MISTAKE,

"The fortune-teller told me-" said
Youngman, "that 1 was born to com.
mand."
"And do you believe it?" asked
Peckham.
Certainly"
"Why, I understand you are to be
married next month. ."-Philadelph
Press.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24
INSPIRATION.

"Hurrahi" exclaimed the inventor
of predigested hay, "a man has lived
four days in a mine on nothing but
oil and wood"
well, what's in that to shout
about?"
"Plenty. You're stupid. 1t gives
me new idea for a breakfast food"
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24
THE GOOD NIGHT.

"Mabel," said the girls father, II
want to talk to you about that young
man of yours. When did he say
good night to you last EVENING""
cat 10 O'clock" replied the dear
girl.
What? Why, it was 1 o'clock at
least"
80! that was when he finished say
ing t.''-Philadelphia Press.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24
) w cry Side Of leife.
45

THE REAL INVENTOR

Before Mareoni spanned the seas with his
electric spark-
Aye! long before old Noah got the word to
build the Ark,
In Loves ethereal wireless code without
cen dots or dashes
Hearts spake to hearts from pole to pole
and Cupid sent the flashes!
New York Evening Sun.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24
HARD HIT.

Caller-"What's the matter, old
man? Has anything happened?"
Host (groaning)-"Oh, nothing
only, when I was called upon at the
club for my maiden speech last night.
1 began, AS I was sitting on my
thought seat struck me- and
spoiled everything! !"-Lippincott's
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24
A WORD FROM THE BENCH.

A WORD FROM THE BENCH.
II don't like to act as juryman,
judge"
conscientious, eh?"
"That's it. I wouldn't like to do
nobody wrong"
"You can't go amiss. in this case.
One lawyer is suing another lawyer
Washington Herald.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24
QUALIFIED

''What we need" said the manag-
ing editor, lis a good, snappy book
reviewer"
WELL" replied the applicants
champion, eff you want good, sharp.
exacting critic, my friend is Just the
man for you. He's an unsuccessful
author" - Catholic Standard and
Times.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24

A BROOKLYN BRIDGE EXPERT.
els he bridge expert?" asked the
woman who plays cards.
ga bridge expert" echoed the New
Yorker. II should say SO. He goes
back and forth between New York
and Brooklyn every day Of his life."
Washington Star.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24
WHEN HE DRANK.

Employer-"Are you addicted to
the use of intoxicating liquors?"
Applicant-"No,s sir. I drink a
glass of beer occasionally"
Employer How often is occa-
sionally?''
Applicant-"Onlyw when am alone
or with some one, sir." - Harper's
Weekly.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24
A Century Hence.

The explorers found sections or
yertebrae more massive than any
they had ever seen.
There is only one explanation,
gentlemen declared Prof Din
OSaur. These are fragments of
the backbone of the winter of 1907,
z."-From the Washington Herald.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24
AS BAD AS THAT.

sfThe humorists have good deal
to say about asking the girls father.
AS matter of fact, does the modern
young man bother to ask the girls
father?"
mot even to the wedding, in most
cases. ."-Washington Herald.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24

quality of courage is demanded of
al.
If it is true that "Peace hath her
victories no less renowned than war;"
1t is equally true that she calls forth
bravery no less heroic than war
New York American.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24
OUR FUNNY LANGUAGE.

ST see one of our battleships re-
ported fast in the mud"
"Well?"
81 was just thinking that ship
fast In the mud ought to be record
breaker on the open sea. ."-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-01-24
For the ~ 9s
Younger WnMSEN1
'<s<~' S's';l; ~
AN EXAMPLE.

AN EXAMPLE.
Twenty-four bricks all in a row;
Upset one and the others go.
Thus the very first brick to fall
Sets an example to them all.
And so it must be plain to you
The good OF evil one may do.
Arthur Macy, in Youths Companion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16

Lot 1-Offered in 40 diff
ferent patterns. in Swiss
and Cambria. Worth 29c
and Soc a yard. Sale
price, a yard,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
7:our extremely big

ALot 2Offered in 1875 diff
ferent patterns. in Swiss
and Nainsook. Worth soc
to SOC a yard. Sale price,
a yard,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
Sc, Zoe, 12hc, 16c,
19c, 25c, 35c yd.

Lot 3-Offered in 40 diff
ferent patterns, in Swiss
and NainsOOk. Worth 81
to $1.39 a yard. Sale
price, a yard,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16

Lot 4EOffered in 35 diff
ferent patterns, in Swiss
and NainsOok. Worth
S1.50 a yard. Sale price,
a yard,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16

The saving on any piece in this lo
is one-third of the usual selling
price On about one-third of tht
entire lot the saving will be abOu
one-half the usual selling price.
Seven distinct lots at. the price!
named, and each embracing Eid'
range of new and very attractive
patterns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16

These we have in white and ecru.
in a great variety of patterns,
large number of which are to be
had in complete matched sets. Phe-
nomenal values.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16

Attention is called to the fact that
this entire lot Is made up in new
1908 patterns. and all in matched
sets. 1t Is certainly one of the big
gest bargain opportunities in laces
Of this character ever presented.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
Killed at Hiawatha.

lsadore Quanstrom, master mechanic
AT the Hiawatha mine. was instantly
killed Monday afternoon by having
lot of ore dumped on him as he was
riding 10 the fifth level of the mine
to inspect the big new dump which
the company recently installed.
Quanstrom WAS standing on the skip
and two men were stationed at the
fourth level Go load ore at that point
The man whose duty it was TO watch
the skip evidently neglected II for the
gate was opened 10 allow ore TO run ont
OF the pocket into the descending skip.
II was supposed that the skip had stop
ped for its load but instead 10 WAS pro-
ceeding on its way TO the fifth level
The car of ore fell on Quanstrom kill.
ing him instantly,
Mr. Quanstrom, was a brother OF
County Clerk Jno T. Quanstrom. of
Dickenson county and had moved 10
Iron River from Chicago but three
months ago He was formerly master
mechanic at the Cundy mine. Quin-
nesec, for some time.
He was 81 years of age, and Is sur
vived by wife and one daughter who
Is eight years OF age. and was insured
In the Modern Woodmen lodge, OF
Quinnesec, for ss, 600. and in the Aetna
Life for 81. 900, with jos. Corin.
The remains were taken 10 the home
OF hil mother at Norway and the fun
eral was held at O'Clock Wednesday
afternoon from the Lutheran church at
Norway. Interment was made at Nor
way cemetery.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
MADE EXCELLENT SHOWING
Crystal Falls Pyttlans Surprised All AZ
Escanaba

The X. OF +. team report royal
good time at Escanaba at the annual
meeting OF the y. r. Pythian League.
Considering the fact that this was the
first contest OF the Crystal Falls team
and that they have but small mem
bership from which 10 choose 1.-The
showing they made in the contest was
generally remarked upon as the surprise
OF the occasion. While only seventh in
RANK as a whole, individual members
made remarkable showing. IL the
leading parts by actual per cent rank
ing Supt. Hill and Rev q, " Hoard
won first also two or three others are
reported 10 have wonirst or second.
The 500 team won first for the third
time thereby capturing the cup trophy
permanently. Ishpeming ranked second.
having won the contest two years out
Of five. The following IL the ranking
this year by teams
Sault Ste. Marie. 6rst; Ishpeming,
second Escanaba, third Calumet.
fourth Hermanville, fifth Menominee.
sixth; Crystal Falls, seventh Hough-
ton, eighth Manistique, ninth and
Gladstone tenth.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
MINING ACTIVITY is
ON THE INCREASE
MINES HERE AND AT IRON RIVER ARE
TAKING oNMORE MEN
IRON MARKET is QUITE BRISK
Trade Report, Tell Of Much Buying by
Railroad Interests Consider able Ore
has Been Sold

Locally the mining situation Is i'm
proving every day, Men are being
added slowly at some of the properties
and we have been advised that about
100 men have been put on 10 date at
the Corrigan Mckinney mines.
The Bristol steam shovel loaded a
cargo from the stock pile during the
week and more is expected to be load
ed soon. There is an air CT expectancy
manifest about this property and some
thing is expected TO happen around the
first of next month.
Should the Bristol start up with a
moderate force ID will take up all the
idle labor in this vicinity.
At Iron River men are being added
TO the forces gradually, the biggest
addition duringsthe week having been
made at the James
The general iron market seems TO be
improving with eacn succeeding day
as may be CLEANED from the following
trade review taken from this weeks
issue OF the Iron Trade Review.
Continued activity in iron and steel
bars, a part of the demand coming
from railroad interests. has been an
encouraging feature of the week, and
indictions are not lacking that consid-
erable buying for repairs OF equipment
and for maintenance Of way by the
railroads will not long be delayed.
Several western trunk lines have given
orders for the immediate repair OF
track and rolling stock. and already
specifications for large tonnage OF
iron and steel and other equipment
have been received There is an inn
mense demand for agricultural machin
cry. and some manufacturers of agri-
cultural implements are working night
and day There has also been some
improvement In the demand for mer-
chant pipe but in shapes, plates,
sheets and otner hnisned lines the
volume OF business is very small
Sales Of iron ore 40 the reduced prices
are being made at a moderate rate
Many more vessel are in commission
on the lakes. but independent interests
are having difficulty in obtaining car
goes The labor situation on the lakes
is still unsettled. The labor leaders
are not disposed TO invite "A conflict at
the present time. bat IL seems hardly
probable that the open shop program
will be acceded TO without protest
and II is generally expected that there
will be a strike some time during the
season There is considerable unoer.
taiuty as to freight rates on ore, last
year s rate already having been shaded
five cents.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
Doing Good Work.

The township of Crystal Falls is get
ting some good roads and some good
road work done this year under the
supervision Of Commissioner Erick
Arderson Mr.. Anderson is now en-
gagged In cutting down the hills on the
road to the Tobin mine and the result lts
are very gratifying TO those who have
to travel over that road. The two
sharp pitches have been toned down 70
that they make bat straight grade
and one not at all excessive.
Short roads among the far mers in the
outlying districts have been built thi =
year In great numbers and a good road
graded into the Hollister mine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
CRYSTAL FALLS. MICHIGAN. JUNE ~. 1908.

east last Saturday where they attended
the 10th annual convention Of the Finn
Lutheran cburcn of America held In
worchester. Mass. June goth. Many
new important decisioni were made
among them the one giving the ladies
a right to be delegates to conventions
This same question has been under
consideration in most OF the conven-
tions Of the Lutheran Church In Amer
ica this year.
Next convention will assemble here
June 1909. Several other places wanted
the convention. among them being
New York and New Castle. Pa. but
Rev, W. was determined to get IL and
put in a strong plea for his place. The
decision in the end was unanimous
Rev. Wargelin and wife visited sew
eral places Of interest on their trip In
Boston, Bunker Hill Monument, Pub
lie Library and Art Museum were
visited. On returning they stopped off
at Niagara Falls, Chicago. and st.
Paul. The trip was very pleasant and
came in good time as rest after the
busy work Rev Wargelin has done this
spring confirming large classes at Evel-,
eth and Virginia. besides doing the
ordinary church work in his large pas
torate.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
Death Of Nellie Russell.

Miss Nellie Russell oldest daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Russell died last
Monday of tuberculosis The.young lady
was twenty-five years of age and had
resided in Crystal Falls her entire life
time. She was graduate Of the Crys'
tai Falls schools and before her sickness
was favorite with the young people
of the city.
The funeral was held from the
church OF the Guardian Angel last
Wednesday and was largely attended
by the many friends of the deceased
and her parents.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
SCHOOL ELECTION
HAS Been CALLED
WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY THE
THIRTEENTH or JULY
THREE MEMBERS TO Be ELECTED
Township Voters Win Vote at the Tobin
Mine and the City Voters at the
Town Hall

Notices were posted last week calling
the annual school meeting for the
township district Of Crystal Falls
The meeting will be held on the
second Monday in July, that being
July 18th. and on that day three trus-
tees will be chosen to serve for period
Of two years These trustees are dis
tributed as follows
One trustee from the township OF
Crystal Falls in place OF John H. Parks
whose term OF Office expires next
month.
Two trustees from the city to take
the placeres pectively Of Andrew NJ.
Nelson and Richard Wehse whose terms
of Office expire next month also.
AT noon on the day OF the annual
meeting statement Of the financial
affairs Of the district will be read 10
the electors and the board will submit
its estimate of the amount OF money
necessary to carry the schools through
the coming year.
All qualified electors of the township
and city are eutitled to vote at this
election for all three of the trustees,
the only restriction being that one
Of the trustees must be resident Of
Crystal Falls township.
Registration will be held at the two
polling places mentioned on the Satur-
day previous to the school meeting.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
TO CELEBRATE AT ToBIN
Location Citizens Will Make the Eagle
Scream


Scream
The case is reversed this year. Crys-
tai Falls people can go TO the Tobin
location TO celebrate instead of the
Tobin people coming to the city to
celebrate.
When it became certain that nothing
woud be done in the city the enter
prising citizens Of the location got
busy. passed a subscription paper and
raised $3.50 for celebration.
The city band has been hired. plat
form will be erected and an orchestra
hired There will be a whole lot Of
small sports for the children, about
$50 hav ing been set aside for that fea-
ture. A tug Of war between the min
ers. fireworks in the evening in short
all Of the frills Of a regular cititied
celebration will be put on and Captain
Pengilly and his enterprising workers
advise as that there will be something
dong all the time.
They re not, selfish out there either.
They ask us to say TO the city people,
and especially to the children, that
they will be welcomed at the Tobin
and will be allowed TO enter the con
tests.
The Tobin has been helping the city
right along now let the city help the
Tobin. Stands. cane racks, throwing
at babies, and other forms of amuse-
ment Will be provided and any money
made on these affairs will go to the
widows That's talking. Good for
the Tobin
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
Ore Rate Cut.

The rate for carrying ore by boat
from the Superior ports 10 lower ports
has been lowered as against the rates
that ruled last year.
The rate from the head Of the lakes.
Duluth Superior and Two Harbors. Is
fixed AZ 70-cents as against 7b-cents
last year.
On this basis the rate from Escanaba
is 55.cents against JO-cents last year.
Toe shipments up to the first Of this
week were pretty small but shipping
took a slight brace during the week 40
that at the present time there iea fair
volume ~ ore moving.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
Russell Not Coming Back.

Mr.. G. r. Brown had letter from
Mr. Russell of the Falkeneau, Con-
struction company Thursday sAying
that he is not coming back to Crystal
Falls Mr.. Russell was 80 sure of re-
turning that he left his clothing here
and kept the key of his room.
IL is whispered that some OF the al
dermen dropped quiet tip 10 straus
to the effect that II would be better
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
Guardian Angels Church.

On Sunday next there will be only
one mass az Crystal Falls at 10 80 the
first mass and first Communion Of
children will be nc Amasa
On July l2th about fifty children will
receive their frst Holy COMMUNION
On July 10Th, about fifty children and
twenty five adults will DO confirmed by
the Right Rev. Bishop Eiseof Mar
quette.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
SUBSCRIPTION sa.eo PER YEAR

MT 10 have Rrssvll come back.
rnis is the first result OF the indig.
nation.which is sweeping over the city
because OF the total disregard of public
sentiment by the council in continuing
the Faulkeneau people in the water
works work.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
Dropped Dead.

Joseph Breonti. an Austrian miner.
dropped dead while at his work under
ground in the Tobin mine last Thurs
day. He was engaged in shoveling ore
into chute when blood began to squirt
out of his nostrils and mouth due TO an
hemorrhage of the lungs.
He was single man about 95 years
OF age.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27

Divine services will be- held Sunday
morning at 10 $50 A. m. A cordial in
vitation is extended 10 all
VIM. II. Poyseor, Rector.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-27
Lutherans at Evelsth Next Year.

The following from the EveIeth Star
will be OF interest 20 the many friends
OF Mr.. and Mrs wargelin In this city.
Rev. John wargelin and wife OF this
city returned from their trip TO the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-09

Wanted - Orders for fresh, home-
made bread, cake. coffee cake, graham
bread. baked beans. rolls. Telephone
1910 white. Mrs. p. v. Hart. 703 East
Main. Goods delivered morning or at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-09

Wanted-New members, Metropo!i-
tan Suit club. Keeps your clothes
always looking nice. Very small ex-
pense. Call or phone for particulars.
over 1913 West Main. First street en-
trance. Phone AIS Green.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-09
BIG sHIPYARDs FOR LABOR.
Head of English Furness Line Offers
Them in Firms Name.

London. Oct. 9.-Protit sharing. on
the basis OF a virtual partnership or
an actual ownership, is the proposition
made the employees of F'urness. Witty
& Co. the great s%hipbuilding firm at
West Hartlepool.
The men have six weeks in which to
make up their minds to accept or re-
ject the proposition put before them by
Sir Christopher Furness, NJ. p, head
of the firm.
Sir Christopher's offer has had a
SOLDERING effect upon the minds of the
men and a quieting influence upon vex-
atious differences between capital and
labor in the immediate locality, as we'll
as farther and wider. 1t is attracting
and bidding fair to focus the attention
Of both employers and employees thru
out Great Britain.
West Hartlepool, on the northeast
coast Of England, is known to ship
ping interests the world over as a
shipbuilding center. 1t has shared, in
common with other centers, roubles
arising from industrial unrest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-09
ADVANCE IN WHEAT
Big General Demand Is Inspired
BY Fear OF European
War
CORN ACTIVE AND STRONG
Market Chiefly Affected by the Bulge
in Wheat Leading Bulls Active
Bidders, But Offerings Measre-oth-
er Grains Exert BulIish Influence On
Oats, But Price Advance Slight.

Chicago, Oct. 9.-An advance of more
than a cent occurred in wheat today,
as; the result of big general demand, in
spired by the fear of a European war.
Continued drouth in the winter wheat
section of this country. helped
strengthen the market. December
opened at s1.O1@1.011a and advanced
to s1.O1M. Minneapolis. Duluth and
Chicago receipts were $40 cars.
A sharp advance called out free real
izing sales, which caused a loss on all
the early gain. December closed b@
v higher at 1.O0B @1.01.
Corn.
Corn was active and strong, chiefly
on account of the bulge in wheat.
Leading bulls were active bidders, but
offerings were meager December
opened at 65 Is, and advanced to 65R.
Receipts were 125 cars.
Profit taking caused moderate weak
ness, December closing 1s@A lower at
64A.
Oats were bullishly affected by
strength in wheat and corn, but prices
advanced only a tritie. December
opened at 49ss. Receipts were 229
cars.
Provisions.
Provisions were quiet, and steady.