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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19
CROP MOVEMENT is EARLY
Northwest Railways Report That
There IL No Great Danger
OF Car Shortage.

According TO freight agents OF the
railroads which run through the north.
west wheat belt. tie wheat crop move
ment has started two OF three weeks
earlier than last year.
Duluth and Superior report receipts
OF from Ave 20 six hundred cars dai-
ly. Mr.. J. o. Dalzell. Of the Northern
Pacific, said the crop was more
abundant in some places and less in
others. but the average was larger.
The percentage OF No. northern
wheat was greater than usual.
w. q. watrous. superintendent OF
transportation OF the Great Northern
railroad. said there will be no car
shortage II the cars are properly
handled at terminals. This also was
the statement Of Mr.. George G. Conn.
general freight agent OF the 500 line.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19
FOR THE CHILDREN
When the Elephant snsersd.

superstItious showmen say that when
an elephant sneezes' II is sign OF
luck. II Is an interesting spectacle
anyhow. One morning when Jolly, a
zoo eggplant, sneezed all the roo at
tendants took vacation 10 laugh.
Everything was quiet In the ZOO
when somebody shouted:
Look outl The elephants going to
sneczew
All the attendants deserted their
posts and ran TO look. Jolly had drawn
up his sides until his back was hump
ed. His tail was stifiy horizontal
His mouth was open, his eyes shut,
while tears as large as peanuts rolled
down his leathery face.
There was a great drawing up Of the
sides, a long continued CONFUSION. a
trembling OF the floor and then an ex-
plosIon like the report of the Boer
cannon Long Tor at Ladysmith.
Half bucket OF water shot out In
a stream toward the monkeys cage,
while the elephants legs trembled as
he prepared for a second sneeze There
was a rumbling like that OF an earth
quake and a volcanic crack.
All the animals set up a roar, and
every monkey screamed The quagga
brayed, and the kangaroo barked. The
leopards snarled, and Prince Tiny Mite
nearly tumbled of his platform
Jolly had been known to sneeze only
twice before since he came TO the ZOO
London Mail.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19

Ionia. Mich, Sept. l5.--Four con-
vics escaped Saturday night from the
state prison here by reaching the base
ment with a false key while the prison.
ers were being given liberty In the cor
ridors, aud then breaking their way
through the basement walls The four
fugitlves are Frank Lesner, a murder
er from Wyandotte; Hiram McCaffray,
sent from Saginaw for larceny; Fred
Clark. n Flint burglar, and James
Swane. sent from Calhoun county for
attempted robbery.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19
Grew and company Rlamed.

Adrian. Mich. Sept. 15.--After an
hours deliberatlon into the deaths OF
Conductor Jerome Il. Huddler and
Brakeman CORTLAND Prince, In the
Lake shore collision last Thursday, the
coroners jury brought In verdict
blaming tie crew OF the work train
and the negligence Of Lake Shore Of
ficials In not enforcing the rules. The
jury found from the testimony that
two trains were often allowed 10 run.
on the same block with the rear train
under caution orders"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19
PROBABLY Committed suicide.

Holland. Mich. Sept 1d---The body
OF Rev. Dr. John vandermeulen. seven
~ years old, has been discovered In
the water OF the MontelIo Park dock.
lie was one OF the oldest, ministers Of
the Dutch Reformed church In this
country, aud retired from active serv-
ice a year ago when mental trouble
compelled him 20 resign parish in
Wisconsin. II Is thought that the aged
clergyman threw himself into the
water In q M Of dementia.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19
shIppcra' Problems Dlscussed.

At 81. Louis. No.. the Nation
nj Industrial Traffic league began
meeting OF the Planters Hotel, The
organization is composed OF large
manufacturing una mercantile con
Germs in all parts OF the country and
devotes is efforts 10 the relations be
tween shippers and the railroads J..
G. Lincoln. Of 81 Louis. IL president
and W. +. Cooke. OF Chicago. IL sec
rotary. Matters pertaining 70 the or.
ganIzatlon OF the body occupied the az
tentIon OF the flrst session.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19

New York. Sept 1.-THE will OF
William r. Leeds. who died in Paris
on June % last, was admitted 10
probate in Minneola. L. l. BY the
terms Of the win. which Is the long.
est tiled In Nassau county. Rudolph
Gaar Leeds. OF Richmond, Ind. son Of
the former Rock Island president by
his first wife. gets 100000: James
#. Elder. Mr.. Leeds secretary. gets
$4,000. and practically the residue OF
the estate, except for few requests.
Is left 70 Mr.. Leeds second wife, Nan
ME Stewart Leeds. Her inheritance
is about $20,0O0000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19

Washington. Sept 1.-THE appoint
ment OF r. v. Powderly az commits
sioner OF immigration 10 succeed the
late Frank r. Sargent will. II Is said
be announced In a few days. Mr.
Powderly was for years at the head
Of the Knights OF Labor and Il now
chief OF the information bureau OF the
immigration office. Tie was commits
sioner OF immigration until succeeded
by Mr., Sargent
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19

Kenosha, Wis. Sept 17.-Henry
Bushman. arrested here a week ago
charged with assault on Miss Anna
Doherty. waived examination in the
Justices court and was held TO the cir
cult court In bonds Of $4,000. A
great crowd packed the courtroom and
Bushman was Kissed as he entered aft.
er spending n week In the Racine
county jail. The announcement that
he would plead guilty 10 the charges
in the circuit court was received with
applause.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19

Lincoln. Neb.. Sept i7.--when the
district court Of Platte county &C.
quilted DIR. s. s. r. Martin OF violating
Nebraska's antipass law by accepting
annual transportation from the Union
Pacific. II erred. says the supreme
court In a decision. Martin is sur.
geon for the railroad company. The
court holds that he IL not an employe
and II sustains the anti-pess law.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19

Austin. Tex, Sept ia south.
bound Missouri. Kansas and Texas
passenger train was derailed about
two miles north OF San Marcus. the
engine and tender jumping the track
and dragging with II two Pullman
cars. two chair cars. mali car and a
combination car. Twenty persons
were injured. among them w. A. Leo.
OF Fort Worth. probably fatally.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19

Manila. Sept. 10--Because OF tie
discovery Of case Of cholera on
board. the United States transport
Sheridan IL detained at Mariyeles. the
quarantine station at the entrance TO
Manila bay. After the patient has
been landed and the vessel fuml'
gated. the sheridan will be held three
days. II II expected 70 sail for San
Francisco Saturday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19
ynlal,an.. s.sn nrors nss...

Ypsilanti. Mich. Sept i4.--Chester
L. Yost, since 1855 one OF Ypeilanti's
leading men. died suddenly Of heart
failure, aged seventy. lie had been In
poor health the day before his death.
Early next morning he complained o.
illness. dressed and started for his
easy chair and fell dead.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19

Kalamazoo. Mich, Sept. 10. - With
his limbs crushed 20 pulp after being
run over by train near Mattaman,
Julius Campbell, aged seventeen, OF
Bloomingdale. had crawled about 100
feet In the hope OF reaching help. He
died beside the tricks and his body
was discovered by the engineer Of q
passing freight
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19
Powder Magazine let. Go.

McAlester. Okla. Sept 17.--A pow
der magazine used by wholesale
powder company and the Samples Min.
ing Co. for the storage OF powder was
struck by lightning. the explosion kill.
ing one miner. Arthur Richards. and
seriously injuring eight others.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19
American soldlera 20 Hang.

Manila. Sept. 1e.--Angust Hicks
and william Taylor. formerly soldiers
OF the Twcnty-Ffth infantry. who
were convicted OF murder on separate
charges. we're sentenced 10 he hanged
In Moro province They are the first
Americans who ever were given the
death sentence In that province.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19

As the result Of n mysterious ex.
piosion Of gas NJ the home Of Rev.
Father George Misquel. pastor Of st.
Georges Syrian church. Pittsburs two
persons are dead and eight injured
The pastor himself Is IN a serious con-
difion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19

Boone, Ia, Sept i7.--Frnser has a
genuine mad dog SCARE. Fifty dogs
have been killed by order or the state
veterinary department. and. according
20 reports many children have been
bitten there. Whole families have
left Cor Chicago. for trcatment
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19
He Doth Not Keep Up with the
Procession Saith the Presi-
dents Commission.
THEREFORE WILL WE STIR HIM
Members Of the Body That Is TO Uplift
Country Life
They Are Wise 90 Their lob. Accord
Ing 90 Their Record. and VIII
Likely Have Views a.
Plenty and Various.

The commission on country life
which President Roosevelt appointed
month aga Is nov fully organized
and will hold IFS FIRST meeting soon In
Washington. Professor L. III. Bailey.
head NJ the Sew York State College Of
Agriculture. who on account OF pres.
sure 81 work declined the presidents
appointment ne chairman. has since
been ahl" 70 orange his affairs 80 that
he has now accepted the place The
commission. therefore. now stands as
the president named H. All tie mem.
hers or Tho commission have been close
students ~ the rountry's general agri.
cultural conditions for so many years
that they arc regarded by officials here
ms entitled 10 RINK rs experts. and In
addition President Roosevelt managed
In his selections IN have every part OF
the country represented
Qualifications OF the Members.
Dr. Kenyon l. Rutterfield, president
OF the Massachusetts Agricultural col
lege represents the east: Henry Wal
lace. OF Des Mo.nes. Ia, the west, and
Walter II Page. the magazine editor.
who comes from North Carolina, the
south In addition the members will
bring widely different viewpoints re.
garding the questions they will con-
slider. Wallace. the editor OF a farm
Journal. Is the actual farmer Of the
group. DR. Bailey and DIR. Butter
field are not only scientific agricultur-
lists. hut deep students OF economic
conditions as they affect rural life.
Page has for a number OF years been
a careful observer OF the general trend
OF the country's agricultural progress.
OF the commerce IN farm products and
OF legislation that touches these sub
jects
What "a II Going 90 DO.
United States Forester Pinchot has
a wide knowledge OF rural conditions,
particularly In the western regions in
and around the national forests. and
his experience as nm organizer will be
drawn on 20 aid the commission IN
mapping out It's work The president
In the letter TO Professor Bailey outlin
ed the general lines which the commits
sion will fo.lOw-to gather all avail
able Information on the present condl
uon Of country life 10 recommend the
means OF supplying such DEFICIENCIES as
are found Ia exist. and finally 10 sug.
gest methods OF organized permanent
efforts In further Investigation and
actual work which Will result I'm max
ing life on the farm more attractive
and profitable.
Not Keeping Pace with the Times.
None OF the members OF the commits
sion believes that agriculture Is on the
decline. or that country life is lacking
In efficiency. but they say that up 70
this time there has not been so much
constructive attention paid 10 the bet
terment OF rural conditions as TO those
In cities. and that as a result the in
Btltutions and social affairs OF rural
communities have not kept pace with
the development of the country as a
u,hola
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19

Eaton Rapids Mich. Sept. 1.-THE
Daniels dry goods store. the oldest
business store In this city. established
by the late Thomas w. Daniels, forty
years aga has been sold 20 Kari fran1-
sen. o. HAnlsfiQue.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19

Mrs. Mary Ann Mcclure. aged SOW
enty years. left the ..ome OF her daugh.
ter. Mira Henry Hurst. NJ Omaha, on
Aug 30. and constant search since that
time has failed 20 reveal her where
abouts.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19

Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers.
Foley's Honey and Tar affords i'm
mediate relief to asthma sufferers in
the worst stages and IL taken in time
will effect cure, Sam Bridges.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19
First publication Sept ~, 1905, last Oct 3, 1905
Nnnrrr

To db
ed and 70 the MORTGAGE udad recorded
mortgages against said land, assignee
Take notice. that sale has been lawfully described
land unpaid thereon thereto
thereof time within months this notice
undersigned county
purchase
hundred additional for thu
publication this
declaration OF
dollars II
payment proceedings
for pOsseg ono The land.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19

Miss Patricia Egan. daughter Of
Maurice r. Egan. the United statss
minister 10 Denmark. was married az
Copenhagen 20 Jerome Elmer r. Muir.
>hy. OF Los Angeles. Cal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-09-19

Breakdown

Nerve energy. is the
force that controls the or
gans of respiration, cir
culation, digestion and
elimination. When you
feel weak, nervous, irri-
table, sick, it is often be-
cause you lack nerve
energy, and the process
of rebuilding and sustain
ing life is interfered with.
DIR. Miles Nervine has
cured thousands of such
cases, and will we believe
benefit if not entirely
cure you. Try it.
my nervous system gave away
completely. and icft me on the verge
OF the grave. ! tried skilled physi-
/ got so bad I had 90 give up my
hne!nes@. I began taking III. Miles
Restorative Eervinc. In q few days
1 was much better, and | continued
70 improve until entirely cured. 1
am in business again. and never miss
An opportunity 10 recommend this
remedy" Mrs. w. l.. BURKE,
Myrtle Creek, Oregon.
Your druggist sells Or. Miles Nerv.
Inc. ana we authorize him 90 return
10 benefit you.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16
oun rn1r TO NEW MEXICO.

Having accepted an. invitation ea-
tended us by our uncle to visit him in
his Nav Mexico home, we. having COM
pleted all preparations for the trip,
started on our journey. After an uue-
ventful trip we at last arrived at our
destination, and We're met at the sta
ton by our uncle himself, who seemed
glad to see us, After short ride in a
conveyance he had provided for us we
We're soon at his home and such a
home! His home was veritabe pal
ace. The trimmings were gorgeous.
One of It's many features of architec-
ture was it's pilasters. which tongue or
pen cannot describe. The part of the
mansion which Interested us most was
the drawing room. OF the many fur
nishings in this room an abacus, per-
haps, Interested us most, while an
ngave and II convolvulus struck our
fancy in the conservatory. The man
sion was equipped with a model tool
room the most useful of the many
tools-an notwithstanding us no little.
Our uncle had several small children,
and being wealthy he was able to fur
nish them with rare and costly pets.
Among these were Sagoin and an al
paca, both harmless.
The mansion boosted dome, which
was equipped with an astrolabe, an
instrument OIL much interest to us. our
uncle had hobby of curios, chief of
which was cestus. The house also
boosted of a campanile. Having fin
ished our tour of inspection in the many
rooms of the palace we wandered
through it's spacious gardens. AS we
were walking down one of the many
paths we were suddenly confronted by
an asp, which we soon dispatched.
Having enjoyed a two months stay
in our uncle's home we bid him and
his an affectionate farewell and started
homeward, arriving shortly aftedward
Our visit however, is stamped indeli-
bly, upon our mnds.q
BY HAZEL HARVEY,
COS North Thirty-nrst st. T
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16
Mary's Valentine.

Once upon time there lived a-llttle
girl named Mary. She lived in the
country with her father and mother. 1t
was near Valentine Day. One day Mary
and her mother We're in the sitting
room. Mary said: Mother. can send
Sammy valentine?" Yes" said her
mother, and be sure you pick out
pretty one.
Sammy lived next door to Mary. He
was little poor boy. One day as lle
was picking flowers he said: II haven't
any valentines to send Mary, so I be-
lieve I VIII send her basket Of flow
ers."
So he filled his little basket full Of
flowers he thought she would like. He
took them to Mary's house and put
them down at the front door. Mary
said she would rather have them than
any other. BY ISLA COATES.
Ills Oakwood Avenue. Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16
MY Visit to the Library

Last Monday my teacher kept the
roll OF honor pupils a little while after
school and told us fine secret. She
could go to Richmond Thursday to join
the II. y. c. Club. We were SO glad
wo could hardly walt. At last Thurs
day came. We were so happy we could
hardly study our lessons for thinking
of the fine trip we We're to take.
At last the teacher told us to get our
hats and coats, and we hurried home
to get ready. Our teacher met US at
the car line, as she had promised. and
my! how proud we felt to be on her
honor roll, and to be given such n trip.
/ hope i can always be as fortunate.
1t did not take us long to get there
after seating on the car. When we en-
tered the library we found 1t was a
large room with books all around tho
walls for the children to read, ami
tables for them to sit at If they wished
to look at the books or tho pictures.
NV teacher introduced us to the edi-
tor. and in little while we We're
quite at home and thoroughly enjoying
our visit After pinning badge on
each our editor gave US a book to read,
The name of mine is Little Lori
Fauntleroy," and think ! am going
to like it very much. Hope ! can go
again as soon as read 1t, so can
change It for another one.
Written by your now member,
VIRGINIA CRIDI.lN.
3OG Cottage Avenue, Glnter Park,
Age IL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16
George Washington
Birthday arty

Dear Children of the club:
In answer to requests for rules the
editor begs to call attention to the fact
that the rules appear weekly on tho
Children's Page, where they can be
found at need. The page, rs you VIII
note. Is made up this week Of Valentine
contributions almost exclusively. Next
Sunday contributions sent In about
George Washington Will appear. the
editor reminds contributors to keep
their contributions within l50 words
If they desire to see them appear. Tile
constant growth of tho club renders
the length limit necessary.
The r. ID. G. G. Is invited by its edi-
tor to attend n library George Wash.
ington birthday party, to be given In
the library on Saturday, February 2cd.
from TO p. NJ. II is>hoped that the
afternoon will prove n pleasure to all
members, and a most cordial and car
nest invitation is extended to all who
can possibly be here Tho editor VIII
now say good-by, in order to give as
much space az possible to members.
YOUR EDITOR.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16
ST. VALENTINES DAY.

st. Valentines Day has Christian
Significance. The saint was martyr
for Jesus, being brutally tortured and
heheaded because he would not re-
nounce his allegiance to the faith of
Jesus Christ. We celebrate his anni-
versary every year on the 14th of Feb
ruary. On this day one hardly asks
the question, did you get a Valen-
tine?" that the answer is in the at1irm-
ative.
All children are delighted to see the
night of February 14th come When
the sun sinks slowly in the west, and
the moon and stars peep out, the chill
dren run about from door to door and
slip their valentines under the doors
of their friends children who live In
the city or town have the advantage of
those who live in the country on Val
entine Day. Those who live In the
country generally mail their valentines
10 their friends, hut 1t is better FUN
delivering them yourself and having
your friends guessing.
MARY GARROW.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16
A DAY OF HEARTS AND CuPIn,s
DARTS.

Valentine was a very good man. who
lived many, many years ago. 1t Is
said that whenever person was sick
or in trouble he would send them a
letter of good cheer. So they were
always looking for nice letter from
this dear friend.
After time Valentine died, and the
people missed him very much. IN
those days good peoples were called
saints, so Valentine was called Saint
Valentine. On February 14th we adopt
Valentines plan OF writing messages
of love and good cheer to our friends.
Valentines are often In heart shapes,
with flowers on them. We have comic
ones. too. Sometimes candy or flow
ers are sent as valentine. I think
nice postcard with hearts or flow
ers on 1t Is a nice valentine to send,
or YOU can send nice letter OF good
wishes as Valentine used to do.
S. LUCILLE EARLY.
Jacksonville, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16
Valentine Day.

Valentine Day comes on the 14th OF
February. 1t was first celebrated by
some friend of ST. Valentine, who loved
him for his love and charity to peo-
pie. and proposed the method of choos-
ing and sending valentines. Other ira
ditions state that birds. are supposed to
select their mates on this day; that it
was anciently the festival of the Luper-
Gala, In Rome. Ladies' names We're
then put In box and We're taken out
by men as their change directed.
Last Valentine Day I received many
comic and pretty valentines. Last pear
at school we had mail box and put all
our valentines that we were going to
give to our friends at school III the
box. Our teacher told us to write COM
positions about valentines, and she
would give prize to the best one.
Just before time for school to close in
the evening she went to her room, She
did not stay long, and came back with
pan which looked like pudding that
had strings hanging out of it. She
told each one of us to take hold of the
strings and pull. We did as she said.
and much to our surprise we found
BEAUTIFUL valentines. She told us who
won the prize on the compositions. and
1t was pretty book.
she then TOOK the mail ION ana READ
out those who received valentines.
She let lis come up and get them. We
received many comic and pretty ones.
and especially our teacher. BY that
time school was out. We told our
teacher what good time we had. and
then hurried on home. Our teacher
received about thirty-five or forty
valentines.
ANDREW G. BRYANT.
High Street.
Franklin Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-16

letter with lots of glee within and send
it the fourteenth of February"
So the children went off to their
room and counted their money and
thought awhile.
Then Ella jumped up and said.
yesterday I went by Aunt Bette's,
and she did no. have fire or any COM
forts scarcely. Oh! 1t was bitter cold.
I'll tell you lust the thing. Let's go
to the store and buy al the comforts
we can with our money"
SO the children went to the store.
bought. coal. meats, flour and all
kinds of good things.
came, soft hands tapped at Aunt Bet
ties door. The old crippled woman
took the things In her arm. and great
was her JOY when she found that she
had received such valentine.
(Original.)
South HILL Virginia.