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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
LIVES LOST IN STORM
Three Men Drowned as the Result Of
a So Wager.


Detroit, Mich. April S.-A number
Of persons lost their lives in the storm
that visited Detroit and Michigan.
Anthony Kaup. a saloon Keeper;
Joseph Kadich, a barber. and Adam
Felin all OF Wyandotte, attempted TO
cross the Detroit river IN a rowboat
from Wyandotte 20 Canada ia q nifty
mile gale. % settle n wager and all
were drowned when their boat capslz.
ed. Kadlch bet Kaup s. that he would
not dare 20 cross in the small boat and
Folln was the stakeholder
AZ Jennings. in Missaukee county,
three men named Bernard Carlson.
Charles Jacobson and John Torrey
were Killed By being caught under a
wall that was blown down by the wind
al the Mitchell Brothers mill.
Ray Miller was killed az Brighton
when he was struck by roof that had
been blown on by the wind. Rumors
that n little boy and Girl we're drowned
while fishing az Belle Isle, Detroit
have NOT been confirmed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
INDIANA DRY WAVE HALTED
Two Counties Vote u Favor Of L.
censed Saloon.

Two Counties Vote Ia Favor Of L.
oensed Saloon
The option wave which has been
aweeping Indiana dashed up against
bn riers in Blacdord and Cass coun-
ties and received a setback which
breaks tho great string OF victories for
tis anti-saloon cause.
iIoth BlackfoTd and Cass counties
indicated a preference for the regular.
D. licensed saloon and go on record
with Wayne county for the vets.
The margin OF victory in Blackford
county was 49, Cass county went wet
ly 1874.
The campaigns in both counties
we're the hottest OF any yet held on the
saloon issue and in the territory feel.
ing has been cngendered which will
take years TO heal. Il Is declared.
There are seventy-four saloons az.
fected by the result Of the elections.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10

powsglac Man Found Dead In His
Chicago Rooms.

Chicago April s. - Death from
ptomaine poisoning attended by cir.
cumstances that have prompted a coro-
ner's Investigation cut short the tragic
career Of Frank w. Lyle. former presE
dent a the City bank o. Dowagiac
Mich. but who was facing the Michi
gan state penitentiary on charges Of
emhczzlemcnt and conspiracy.
Death by ptomaine poisoning was
the verdict OF his attending physician.
Beside Lyle's body in the room at
40 st. James place. where the man had
been living. Mrs. George Palmer Brod.
erick was found weeping. According
10 Captain Kane OF the Sheffield ave.
nue. police, she had eloped from Do
wagiac with Lyle. following the failure
OF the Dowagiac bank in 1908. Lyle de.
sorting his family. She. the captain
said, was the wife Of a prominent ply.
stefan OF the Michigan city.
On March %. 1908. Lyle was indict.
ed by the grand jury OF Buchanan
county, Michigan, on charges growing
out OF the bank failure He had since
been at liberty on $4,000 bonds.
Lyle was arrested some time ago
charged with embezzling sl,447 from
the Dowagiac Lodge. No. SO. b. p. o.
Elks. He left the town after securing
bail and came to Chicago. Authorities
from Dowagiac. fearing he might alb
scond have kept him under surveil
lance II death had not interviewed
Lyle would have returned to his native
town within a few days to face his
accusers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
PAYS UP OIL SUGAR

Collector Lcet ~ fe -rk Gets
ss7f,so ard ifsrc
Al Now Yor n1 lH sugar
Rennlne c0mnarr - oa llqul-
dated bills fo fa u altos short
weight impo.ts ounias .l.SO6,
and Collector of CUSTOM William
Loeb. Jr. announced thar De remain
der Of tho governments cll'na about
S300.0Uy. viii BE paid at once.
The government sued for about
$t.250.ooO on charges OF short weighing
at the llovemeyer q Elder piers prior
to November. 1907, and for about Si,-
10000 for duties at other refineries II
the company decides 20 pay the addl-
tional 100000. II is said, that the
suits will be dropped.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
CONTRACTS ARE CANCELLED
Engineers Who Signed "open Shop
Papers Return to Union.

Marine city, Mich. April 6. Nine
teen vessel engineers Of Marine City
who had signed open shop" contracts
with the Gilchrist feet and seventeen
who had signed with the Mitchell
fleet. surrendered their contracts 70
The Marine Engineers Beneficial asso-
citation
The union officials claim that the
schlsm that threatened TO disrupt the
Marine City organization Of the engl-
neers has resulted in practically an
Of the disanected engineers returning
into the fold 81 the union except the
engineers who signed with the Pick
ands Mather fleet.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
NzwBEaRY IN NAVY LEAGUE
Detroit Man Accepts Vice Presidency
Before Sailing For Europe.

Detroit. April q Before sailing for
Europe former Secretary Of the Navy
Newberry accepted the Office 81 vice
president Of the Navy League OF the
United States, succeeding William Me
Adoo.
lie win continue 90 work actively
for the welfare Of the navy. Plans
already are ou foot 20 adopt o definite
platform of issues Of great Importance
ard the league IS commencing a for
ward movement 10 increase its mum.
hers and Influence
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
WILL SPEND Sl2,OOc,O 900
Money TO BE Used to Improve Fall.
ways in Mexico.

Mexico, april Sit was announced
by the board Of directors OF the Ma.
tional railways Of Mexico that the sum
OF $4,000, 600 would be spent In the
near future ia improving the Mexican
Central line and IN changing the inter-
oceanic railway between Mexico City
and Vera Cruz into a broad gauge sys.
tenn.
Il Is announced that bids will be
called for IN All the capitals OF tho
world.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
DEATH IN MICHIGAN STORM
lightning Shoots Along Telephone
Wire and Kills a Boy.

Detroit. Mich. April S.-A severe
electrical storm which swept over low
sr Michigan was followed by n wind
storm OF unusual violence. and many
accidents and at least one death have
been reported.
Near lonla lightning shot into q.
farmhouse nlong a telephone wire and
killed elehtyearold Benjamin Hell
MGR and severely shocked two other
children.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
DAYLIGHT SALOON BILL LAW

Nebraska Governor Signs Measure.
Whlohls bitterly Fought.
Governor shailenbergur OF Nebraska,
has signed the daylight saloon bill.
The measure torbids the sale Of
llQuor except between a. m and 8 p.
M. The bin goes into effect July 9.
Omaha business men bitterly opposed
tho neasure.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
HANLY WOULD BE SENATOR
Former Governor Of Indiana Out for
EeVerldge's Seat.

LaPorte. Ind, April s.. Friends In
this city close to former Governor j..
Frank Hanly stated that formal am
nouncement would be made Of his
candidacy for United States senator
against Albert J. Beverdge.
Mr. Hgnly believes his battle for
temperance has brought him close TO
the regard Of the people and that in
an open fight In the state he can
pledge more legislators than tho senior
senator
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
QUESTION OPTlOa VOTES
irregularities Are Charged by the
Vets and the Drys.

Detroit April SIN both sanilac
county which went dry and Huron
which voted wet. there are echoes OF
Mondays election
hi sandusky Judge Beach granted a
temporary Injunction restraining the
hoard 81 supervisors from canvnasing
ihc vote A hearing IN the matter viii
be held Afrl 10.
THE vets claim that there was a
fatal nnw 10 tho method Of calling tho
election
IN Huron county. which voted wet
ly q majority of s5e tho drys charge
that MARKED ballots were used IN sebe
Wolus township and that ~ this town
hllp So thrown ut the county VIII be
.tranmcrred ia the dry column
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
BLIZZARD IN MICHIGAN
Copper Regions Practically Isolated
From Outside World.

Houehton Mich, April S-The cop
per country was practically isolated
from the outside world as the result OF
a blizlud which swept down on the
district
Telephone and Geographic communi-
cation was fairly demoralIzed, there be.
Ing miles and miles Of wires down with
hundreds Of telephones out OF commis-
sion.
Between i've and six inches Of SNOW
fell in Houghton and over a foot H.
Calumet
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
HEALTH RESORT BARS JEWS
Governor a. a Province IN Caucasus
Takes Radical Action.

St Potersburg. April S.--A dispatch
from Pystgorsk. town and watering
place IN Ciscaucasia, says that the gov
ernor OF the province has issued or
ders that Jews be denied admission
during the approaching season.
jewish musicians also are barred
from playing IA government orchos.
tras.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10

REV. DIR. KEMP. scandal that result.
ed IN Or. Kemps retirement from the
rectorship after charges had been
made against him by choir boys
Dr. Kemp now Is In New York. He
will be roarIcsted and compelled TO re-
turn 20 Chicago 20 give bond undor the
new indictment.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
KILLS WOMAN AND HIMSELF
Double Tragedy Takes Place Near
Eloominnton, 90.

Bloomington. H.. April st. NJ.
Ross. foreman for the Illinois Cepiral
at Loda, shot and killed Mrs. Jesse
staley az her home and then swal-
lowed carbolic acid and fired a shot
through his temple. causing almost
instant death,
Ross had been boarding at the Sta
ley homestead for the past year, and
stories aloat concerning the pair are
said TO have led the wife OF Ross TO
leave him and make her home In Gin.
ton with her children.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10

Detfdlt Nlch. Aprll = Catcher
Charlie Schmidt the last holJ.oai Of
the Detroit American league chan
rions. telesranhed from hls home in
Coal ilill ark. that he has settled hts
differences With the club and will ioisi
the team In 81. Louis.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10

N"TWI-- |"|TT0E T0T'"T "TIH '7V""I'T7
AZ New York, Friday, a jury In the
supreme court decided that Joseph
Letter and Joseph III. Hoadloy must
nay Tranklin. Scott q Co, stock broiS.
err see 1886. the sum lost by the
firm. with interest. as result Of an
order given when tho defendants. with
Cyrus Field ludson, we're In pool In
The interest 81 International Power
company stock
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
MORNINGsTAR IS CHAMPION
Easily Defeats slosson and Makes His
score six Straight Games.

Ora Morningsiar. formerly OF indi-
ana. Is the billiard champion. ts DO
featcd George Siossou. 500 70 4ii at
New York, and scored sixth consec-
utive victory
Momnrftar mado runaway race
Of his closing match with slosson.
ending with an unfinished run Of "a.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10

les hn'ea Cai april 81 Nine
Modleflta4 tb@famous actress. died In
sturer. afiera hard Eight 90 conquer
an Illness N Hhich she was stricken
several ls nGo,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
DRYS TRIUMPH
IN 20 COUNTIES
.Berrien Remains Under Ban
ner OF the Vets.
WOMEN FLOCK TO POLLS

Fair Sex Takes Great Interest IN re-
troit School Questions as Result Of
Bitter Campaign Against Members
Of Educational Beard Who Sought
Reelection - Indications Are For
$4,000 Majority FOR Republican
ctate Ticket.
Detroit. April 6.-"we have broken
the backbone OF the liquor traffic In
Michigan, declared Superintendent
George w. Morrow OF the Michigan
Anti.Saloon league.
Definite returns early today showed
that ol the tweny-soyen counties
which voted on the question Of abolish
ing the sale or manufacture OF liquor
in their borders, twenty had gone
dry and seven had gono wet" Be
fore these elections eleven OF the
eightythree counties Of the state were
dry"
eerrien In Wet Column.
Following are the results:
"Dry"-Alcona. Allegan. Bonaie.
Branch. Calhoun, Glare, Eaton, EN-
NETT. Gencsee. Hillsdale. Ionia. Iosco,
Isabella, Kalkaska, Livingstone, Ne
wayeo. Sanilac. Tuscoln. Charlevoix.
Jackson.
"Wot" Bcrrien. Huron. Montcalm.
Mccosta ottawa. Washtcnaw and
Monroe.
With practically an Of tho interest
ia the Balloting conferred IN the TWEEN.
/ tysovcn counties 81 the state where
the abolition Of the liquor traffic was
ballotod upon. Indications arc that the
| Republican state ticket has received a
majority of upward OF 10000
The Republican state ticket which
was elected IS as follows: Justices
OF the supreme court. Charles A. Blair.
Jackson, and John w. Stone, Mar
quette. Regents Of the University OF
Michigan, William l.. Clements. Bay
city, and George p. Codd, Detroit
Member Of the state board OF educa-
ton, William j. McKonc Of Albion.
Members OF the state board OF agrl-
culture, William II. Wallace. Saginaw,
/. Il. Waterbury, Highland; II. J. Do
herty. Clare; X. d. Graham. Grand
Rapids, and ". l.. Carpenter, Detroit
Women Flock TO Polls.
Mayors and city officials were elect.
cd IN a number OF the smaller cities OF
the state. In Detroit. where there was
no mayoralty election. interest In the
election OF school inspectors was in
tense Womens votes played a large
part In the selection OF the members
OF the school board This is the only
Office Tor which women have the fran
chise IN this city. and they turned out
by the thousands as a result OF an
unusually bitter campaign against q
number OF members OF the present
board who are seeking reelection.
Under the central counting board sys.
tenn la vogue here Il VIII be well into
this afternoon before definite results
are known, but tile thrunes 81 women
( "a The polls Indicated record break.
Ing wOmens vote.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
MarsinIque Shows sympathy.

Fort de France. April .-Cipriano
Castro drove through Fort de France
10 see the town. The attitude Of the
people toward him Is one OF sympathy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
HASKELL ARGUMENTS END
n etlon 20 cuash indictments Taken
Under Achievement.
pisa. Okla, the argum

At hilsa. Okla, the arguments
Mlrc Vncluded on the motion to
q ash the indictments against Govern.
az Haskell and FIVE co-dofendants on
I'd fraud charges growing out Of the
nirement Of town lots in Muskogee.
, he motion was taken under advise
Nsnt BY United States District Judge
J hn A. Marshall
The courts ruling Is not expected
+ r. several days. n the motion to
daash is ovcrruled. attorneys for Gov.
csnor Haskell viii argue on dc.
nnrrcr
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10

The illness OF Governor George l.
Llliey OF Connecticut from nervous ex.
hauston has assumed a serlous aspect
and his condition Is causing much un-
easlnesa.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10

Houston. Tex. April s.~A drought
which has prevailed Ia southern and
central Texas FOR two mortha. WIS
broken ~ a gsnsral rsinfsii
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10

New York. April 3. The death OK
dra. Fanny Friedman AZ the age Of
l3ne hundred aud twelve years. was 70.
ported to the health board here.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
RECTOR INDICTED AGAIN

The Rev. Or. Kemp to BE Brought
From New York For Trial.
Another indictment based upon en-
tirely new charges has been returned
at Chicago AGAINST the Rev. DIR.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10

r o b ert orris
X e m y, formerly
rector OF st. Chrys-
ostom's Episcopal
church.
II n e indictment
was voted upon the
evidence OF Martin
J. Burke, formerly
n bellboy at the Au-
ditorium Ann e x.
IBurke's name was
not involved In the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10

william j. Bryan, accompanied By
Mrs. Bryan. arrived OF Mission. Tex,
TO spend some days ON the fruit plan
fnflon which Mr. Bryan recently pnr-
chased
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10
MEssINA is SHAKEN AGAIN
Violent Earthquake Is Accompanied
~ slltcrranean Rumblinus.

Mcssln0 AMI "a Violent earth.
Quai,c was experienced here az 9:s5
O'Clock b. IN.
The quake eas accompanied by sub
terranc1n rumtiaf7.
The mhatiirhta fed out of their re-
constructed truees in terror.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-10

Preaid aat Taft sent to the senate the
nominations az Judge Richard =.
sloan, Of Prescott. ns governor Of Ari-
IONA.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-07
Elberta Crop Good.

Cashier l.. H. Pyle and assistant Frank Paris cf the Bank of Con- way, who are experimenting in fruit farming on Round Mountain, state that they have fine prospects for a good crop of Elberta peaches this season. They have about D. GOO young trees which are begin ming to bear for the first time this year. although some of the trees produced nice fruit last year. The fruit will begin to ripen in about ten days and they ext ect to gather about I,5oo bushels during the two weeks season. The crop would have been larger but for the fact that it was damaged by hail early i'll the spring.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-07
G. o. P. TO DISH OUT PIE
Census Supervisors and Beebe Postmaster
 to be Recommended Thursday.

Little Rock, July 7.-The exc cutive committee of the Arkansas Republican central committee will meet in the Lincoln club room to- morrow morning to select the cen sus supervisors for the second, sixth and seventh congressional districts, as we'll as for tue post mastership at Beebe. The entire Io members of the committee have signi6ed their intention of being at the meeting as it very important one, on account of the renumera tion of the census supervisors and the large number of applicants. There are only four districts to be filled by the Republicans, the Democratic party having the cleo ton of the other three. The Bee be postoffice, made vacant by the designation of the postmaster, will be the first matter taken up and the committee will decide between T. J. Camp and w. P. S.arnes in i'll making the recommendation to Pres. Taft.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-07
ARRANGING TO
 TEST WELLS

The pumping apparatus ordered to be used in testing the we'll at the railway tunnel has arrived here and John Hess is now at work getting the machinery in readiness for the tests. The pump will draw a four-inch stream of water and after being placed in the we'll will be run constantly until the supply fails or proves that it will be suf- ficient. In the latter case other wells will be drilled in the vicinity and the organization of a water works system will be taken up by the Board of Trade. The tests Of the we'll will be be begun this week.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-07
SOME OF THE
 FAIR PREMIUMS

On account of some delay in publishing the catalog of the first annual fair to be held here in October, we have been requested to publish list of the most i'm portant premiums to be given;
 Frauenthal X Schwarz offer as a prize for best mule colt under year of age, and strictly Faulk ner county product, handsome Stude- baker buggy.
 S. G. Smith offers as a prize for the best mule colt under year ot age, and strictly Faulkner county product, a Standard Sewing Ma chine.
 Drummer Hardware Co.,, offers a No. 28 Farmers Buck Cook Stove for the best and largest variety display of fruits, jellies and pre- serves by any lady of Faulkner
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-07
TRIAL OF DILL
 NEXT TUESDAY

Little Rock July 7.-According to the present indication, Earl Dill, !, confined in the Pulaski county jail on charge of criminally as saulting Miss Ray Burkhalter in the Knights of Pythias hall last month, will be tried in the circuit court here next Tuesday. His at torneys intimate they believe he can get talr trial here and deny that they intend to take a change of venue to Perry county. It has been intimated that Judge K. J. Lea who will preside over the trial, will refuse plea for a change of venue should one be made. If the case comes to trial here the main delay will be i'll securing jury for the evidence can all be taken in one day. though it would prob ably require day to hear the arguments.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-07
New Bottling Works.

The Faulkner County Bottling works, located just north of Hines hotel opened for business this week. The plant is owned by J. D. Dunaway and l.. c. Powell but w. l.. Robins will have charge of thes business as sales agent and will also handle hulls, meal and coal. They have fine carbonator and propose to make the best soda pop on the market It is the pur- pose of the management ill the future to add a canning factory and make ice cream in connection with the business.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-07
AGED WOMAN
 MAKES APPEAL

Little Rock, July An appeal was made to Governor Donaghey for a pardon yesterday which touched him deeply. A Mrs. Branham, an aged woman, called on Governor Donaghey and re- quested a pardon for her I7-year- son whom she stated had gotten in with a crowd of bad boys in Van Buren and broke into box car. He was caught and sentenced to serve a year in the reform school. The aged mother informed the governor the boy was almost her sole support and to make the ap- peal for mercy she had borrowed the money to pay her way to Lit tie Rock with the promise to weave a rag carpet for the one who be- friended her. Governor Dona- ghey gave Mrs. Branham s to take her back to Van Buren and promised to do whatever he could to return her son to her.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-07

gone foot below the grade line for the basement floor, sipe water has been struck and the excava- tions become filled as rapidly as the water can be pumped out. There never has been time since the excavation was made for the elevator and other shafts that large pumps have not been running night and day and even these do not keep tine water out. Cement walls are being put in and tue flow of water is expected to eventually be stopped in this manner. Some little quick sand has been en- countered, but the contractors say they are having little difficulty with it, but the free flow of sipe water has been very expensive item to them.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-07
Seed Blings Big Price.

Little Rock, July 7.-To make bit of money for the state Supt. James Pitcock of the penitentiary stayed in Little Rock yesterday instead of going to the state farm and by doing so disposed of the balance of the cotton seed at the farm at SIS per ton on the wharf at Cummins. There are about POO tons of the seed, which is in good condition. It was purchased by R. B. Malone of Pine Bluff, who will remove it at once to a Pine Bluff cotton oil mill.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-07
Died Happy.

The German Ventriloquist who died yesterday at the Air Dome did not die from a rreponderance of dust and dew as reported in one of our sensational dailies. Upon investigation by the coroner's jury it was found that the program rem dered at the Air Dome was so en. tertaining and amusing that Ills Eninence the Ventriloquist had laughed himself to death.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-07
Annual Camp-Meeting. .

Vilonia, July 7.-The annual camp-meeting of the Arkansas Holiness church at Vilonia will begin on Saturday, July 10. and continue for I2 days. It will be led by Rev. J. B. Harris of Ken lucky, assisted by others. Those in charge of the meeting cordially invite everyone to attend.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-07-07
sIPE WATER DELAYS WORK
Difficulties Encountered in Building Lit
 tie Rocks New Sky-Scraper.

Little Rock, July 7. - Though work is progressing rapidly on the II story sky-scraper for the State National Bank at Fifth and Main streets, and the steel for the first two floors in the front half is in, the Gray Construction Go. is up against serious proposition in the rear portion of the building. Everywhere the contractors have