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The Glenwood post., 1909-05-01

Imagine, if you can, the feelings Of
J. C. Schwarz, president of the j. C.
Schwarz Mercantile company, and for
mer mayor of this city, when on last
Sunday morning he opened his mail
and discovered that someone, unknown
to him, had demanded the sum of $500
or pay the penalty of refusing with
his life, and perhaps that of his wife.
But Mr.. Schwarz is not the man to
become alarmed at such things as
letter from Black Hand artist or ig-
norant blackmailer. He thrust the
letter into his pocket and he and Mrs.
Schwarz continued their usual summer
Sunday walk about the streets Of the
city. After while they came to the
home Of Mayor Drach. Mrs. Schwarz
stopped and Mr. Schwarz and the may
or started for short walk.
In the course of their conversation
Mr.. Schwarz referred lightly to the let
ter he had received and the mayor be
coming inquisitive, was permitted to
read it. He saw the danger that might
Iurk in the written threat and urged
that the officials be apprised. This
was done, and Sheriff Wilmoth, Mar
shal Weidenhammer and Mr.. Schwarz
agreed that the latter should go to the
lonely spot as demanded in the letter
and deposit the $500 as demanded by
the unknown. No one other than the
officers was permitted to know Of the
affair, but the officers set about their
task in q manner that boded evil for
the one that should attempt to remove
the money from the box near the gate
into the polo grounds.
Frank Hayes, Ed Wilson and silas
Meadows were hastily called and arm
cd and told to stand guard over the
spot. George Hawley and his big auto
came in good play, and were used to
carry Hayes to the grand stand in
the fair grounds almost west of the
gate spoken of in the letter. Mr..
HAYES secreted himself in the bottom
Of the auto and upon reaching the
grand stand he pitched his lunch and
trusty rifle under the flooring and then
scooted under after them. He re-
manned under there all of Monday at
ternoon until 1880 in the evening. He
saw Mr.. Schwarz deposit the money,
saw other parties enter the grounds,
but did not modest them for they were
not the party he was after. Mr.. Hayes
saws: "About 1880, few minutes
before Mr.. Schwarz entered the little
gate, the fellow they caught passed in
| front of the grand stand, where 1 was
hiding, He seemed to be trying to look
through the boards Of the building and
the iudges' stand He mcnkeyed about
there for a few minutes, and then re
turned to his home"
Meadows was northeast of the little
gate, lying in the sage brush, while
Wilson was stationed at the south side
thus the three men were in r. posi-
ton to watch the whole counry
Il At dusk Bert Abrams, of the city po
lice department and George LGhmei
deputy sheriff, were sent to watch
the gate. They arrived there and werf
, seemingly unnoticed by anyone Other
than the three watchers referred T.
, above. About 1880, while they wer'
I formulating their final plans, the!
I heard someone approaching along tn
! | Osnaikf seeA from Glsnwood. The!
The Glenwood post., 1909-05-01

sought the shadows, and while waiting
in brcathless suspense, a man was seen
approaching the small gate. He passed
on south couple of steps and stopped
as if watching for anyone that might
be approaching along the road. Evil
IDENTITY satisfied that he was alone, and
that it was safe to secure the money
that he must have seen placed there
earlier in the afternoon, he entered
the gate and hurried to the little box
under which the $500 had been placed.
Just as he removed the box and secur-
ed the money, Abrams and ichmer
ordered him to throw up his hands.
He obeyed their command but realizing
that he was caught, he seemed to hesi-
tate between making an effort to es-
cape, and surrender. He was given no
time to decide for himself, for the ten
feet intervening between the two of
ficers and the man was soon covered
and he was in their control. The other
watchers were called in and the fellow
was brought to the city, where he was
identified as David McEwen, who,
with his family, of wife and two small
children had been living in one of the
fair ground houses since last October.
When seen in jan on Monday night
by representative of the Post he said
in response to inquiries, ~ lived in
Denver, on Downing avenue a couple
of years ago, and then lived on Evans
avenue in Pueblo. My father is dead,
but my mother lives at s2l north Clair
mount avenue, Chicago. 1 do not
know what L am in here for. They re'
fuse to tell me, and won't even let me
send word to my wife. 1 have been
working for Nick Belm, and he knows
me. -
The reporter offered to take note
to the wife, and, although it was not
expected that the prisoner would fail
into the trap, he wrote the following
note:
Ida have been arrasted and
don't know what for am in Jail But
they wont tell me come to see me at
once
"David.'
The note was Immediately turned
over to the sheriff and a comparison
was made between the writing in tho
letter received by Mr.. Schwarz and
that of the note. The same words be-
gan with capitals, and the bum spell
ing was very evident, and the general
slope of the letters was identical.
| 1t is thus believed that in the few
words written in that note, David Nc
Even gave the Officers conclusive
proof that he was not only the one af.
ter the money, but that he wrote the
letter to Mr.. Schwarz.
McEwen carries cards showing that
in years past he has belonged to both
the Switchmen and the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen, but is delinquent ut
this time. He claims TO have worked
for the Midland at Cardiff last sum
mer, and for the same company on
other occasions, also for the Santa Fe
and in South Chicago.
Although there was NO connection
whatever between the two cases, Mr.
Schwarz was treated TO another sur
prise Tuesday morning when he enter
ed his Grand avenue store. He hear
noise in ths basement near the MGR
The Glenwood post., 1909-05-01
.fr. s. saw Marshal weideah.u.s


and called him, and the young naa
was locked up for further investies-
tion. These disclosed the facts that be
had been working for Mr.. 8. since com
ing here recently from Loadville. Sun
day he started to get drunk, and Mon
day was well along in his efforts. He
called for his pay, and Mr.. SchwaIz re-
leased him. It Is thought the whiskey
was responsible for the affair, but Mr.
Schwarz has had about all he wants
of such doings, for = while at leass.
Mr.. S. announced Tuesday tha. b had
no dynamite in the basement, and that
the fellow could not have done much
harm with the caps and fuse.
The Glenwood post., 1909-05-01

will be hero on May to take charge
of the case, and in that event the a.
fair will be aired in the United States
federal court. This is made possible
by the sending of the threatening let
ter through the Glenwood poato6fiee.
The Glenwood post., 1909-05-01
Threatens lives
OF entire FAMILY.
Demands $500 Of k-Mayor Schwarz-,
Money Placed And David Me-
Even Arrested in Act Of
Securing the Coin
TRIAL SET FOR may SEVENTH

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The Glenwood post., 1909-05-01

l. Deputy Hayes under grand stand.
2. Home of McEwen.
3. Deputy Wilson.
4. Deputy Meadows.
5 and 6, Abrams and Lichmer (after dark.
X Where money placed where McEwen
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-02-13
Eagles Dates Changed.

John +. Dunn. president OF the Cal
umet Aerie of Eagles and state de
Putty. has been officially notified by the
grand president and grand secretary
that the Calumet aerie can change the
dates for the annual state convention
10 June 3. o and 10.
This is final, and makes plain sail
ing Tor AL OF the fraternal organiza-
tions which will hold conventions here
this summer. During the month OF
June the knights OF Pythias. Eagles.
and the Elks will hold their annual
conventions. Owing TO transportation
arrangements the Elks found It neces
sary 10 change their dates to week
later in June. This confiicted with the
dates set for the Eagles convention and
this situation has now been officially
Strengthened out by the dispensatior
granted by the chief officers OF th,
Eagles In the state.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-02-13
A Great Relief.

The snow Of last Tuesday came as
great relief 10 the woods workers in
this vicinity. Hauling by small job
bers had been practically suspended for
two weeka A few OF the larger job
bers kept mp their ice roads but the
little fellows couldn't afford TO do that
The storm came from the east. the
first one from that quarter. this winter
and. as usual. was accompanied by lots
OF snow. The beautiful commenced
to fall early in the morning and by
night about six inches covered the
ground.
This storm was interesting from an
other standpoint. It was foretold four
days ahead by the government weather
bureau and their predictions came true
to the letter. IL was the first long
range forecast made by the bureau and
is but fore runner Of what will pro-
badly be done by that bureau in the
future.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-02-13
CRYSTAL FALLS. MICHIGAN. FEBRUARY IS. 1909.

ties in which they lie the people ot.the
county who know the lands would have
an opportunity to bid on them and the
specuiator, instead Of the poor man.
would be under the expense Of making
the trip. competition would result and
the state win.
AS 70 the appraisal, SOME lands are
under valued, others are over valued.
No land was appraised at less than a
dollar an acre and but little less than
$3.50 The appraisal in not where the
state gets IL In the neck; it's in the
collusion between the buyer and the
land agent,
With the necessity for such collusion
eliminated and the reservation Of min
eral rights, there would be nothing
wrong with the state land sales
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-02-13
BEAUTIFUL
David cauck" TO BE Presented Here
Soon.

David Carrick" 10 Be Presented Here
Soon.
Every one who is lover Of all..that
is beautiful and refined in the way OF
theatrical performance should make
special effort to witness the preservation
OF the great romatic English comedy,
David Garrick by the eminent..ro-
matte actor MIR. Clifton Mallory sup
ported by competent company. The
play is staged with all the wealth Of
splendid scenic equipment and magni
ficient costuming Mr.. Mallory is an
actor of sterling worth and ripe ex.
perience and gives splendid portrayal
of the leading role. His clear resonate
voice. charming manner, and splendid
stage presence enable him to make the
leading character as near perfect as II
has ever been made by any actor Of
this age.
To appear at the opera house Mon
day. February %.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-02-13
EXPLORING SHAFTS NECESSARY TO
DETERMINE VALUES
USE IN DISTRICT INCREASING
To Determine u Formation is Strong look
ing Enough to be Pierced With a
Shalt.

The shaft sinking program which is
following in the wake of the diamond
drill work In this and the Iron River
district is demonstrating to a greater
extent than ever before the Importance
OF and the place OF the diamond drill
In exploratory work.
The prominence OF the diamond dill
was brought about great deal by the
immense developments on the Mesabi
range The lay OF the ore deposits on
that range made 1t possible for an ex-
plorer 10 determine very closely the
quantity OF ore on property or it's
baroness
The results on the Mesabi lead many
to overlook the difference In conditions
between the old ranges and Mesabi and
when the Iron River and STAN baugh
districts became so prominent and dia.
mond drills were used here in grea
numbers many figuring that every dia-
mond drill hole that showed up good
ore cores meant anime.
This oversight is being -ectified 10 a
great extent by latter day shaft work.
Shafts sunk to prove mp some OF the
most promising diamond drill holes
have failed to show the same results
that the drill did.
Another fact.that is being proved Il
that the location Of ore found at O
depth with diamond drill cannot be
depended upon without careful measur.
ing OF the angle at different points a.
long the course OF the hole. AS an II.
lustration we might cite certain ex.
ploration where a diamond drill hole,
driven vertically was followed with q
shaft. The overburden was about l0C
feet and before the shaft was lodged
the hole was ont of the confines of the
shaft altogether. The hole in question
showed up fine grade of ore but the
lower explorations have failed TO devel
ope anything but formation and the
operators have no idea just where tn,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-02-13
SUBSCRIPTION sa.oo PER YEAR

drill hole is This exploration Is ON the
west side of the county.
All of these conditions were reoog-
nizad by the larger and more exper-
fenced explorer and explorers and ac-
counts for the failure in many cases Of
the operator taking leases on properties
upon which the drill work showed up
we'll
Sentiment and practice is gradually
coming to point where the drill 10
depended upon TO tell the seeker for
ore IL the property upon which he has
an option contains strong enough
formation to venture spending thou
sands of dollars on shaft sinking. Es.
pecially is this true In sections where
the ore formation is covered with a
heavysurface.
In n shallow surface district the ex-
ploring SHAFT Is still the favorite.
Another use which the drill Is being
depended upon great deal Is TO test
the depth and BREATH OF formations
and deposits or to determine the con-
tinuance of a deposit at depth on an
underlay.
Restricted 10 these uses the diamond
drill is 30 important a piece OF mach
inery that its use in this section Is on
the increase and more drills are heing
used now than ever.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-02-13

l. A. Henry went 70 Oshkosh last
might on q business mission.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-02-13
For Stone and Wright.

The Iron county republican conven-
tion held at Iron River last Saturday
was not we'll attended but those in at-
tendance were enthusiastic aud ring
ing resolutions endorsing Judge Stone
for chief justice aud l.. l. Wright for
superintendent were adopted.
The oeIegates elected were IA follows
r. O'Brien. NJ S. McDonougn. r..
#. Gibbs. +. II. Abbott. Chas II.
Watson. NJ. II. Moriarty. John Wall
and Chas NJ Rogera
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-02-13
Minstrel Show and operetta.

For nearly two months The young
people of the city have been rehears-
ing with Miss Mary Adams, assisted
by Miss Florence Flanagan. as plan
list. Minstrel entertainment and
Operetta. "a Trip to Europe. in
which about btty young ladies and
gentlemen and about thirty children
will take part. This entertainment
will be given for the benefit of the
Guardian Angels church in the Opera
House ON Wednesday February II.
Reserved seats at Rezins Drug Store
for 90 and 35cents General admission
26--cents. children Is cents.
Following Is the program.
A
!. "A Trip to Europe. beautiful
operetta prepared by J. G. Macy. by
thirty boys and girls. supposed to be
taking an imaginary tour to Europe.
2. Vocal solo. ben Hur Chariot
Race. - Paul. by Rev. Aldrich.
3. Coronet solo. Selected,
by Capt. Pengilly.
4. Vocal quartet, "Msssa's In De
Cold, Cold Ground. Parks, by Messrs.
Aldrich. = Beach. Rogers. Larson and
Ball
O. Childrens duet, Fishing" by
Viola Richards and Johnnie Cameron
g. Vocal solo, Selected,
Miss Eugene Cummings
B
Minstrel Show by fifty young ladies
and gentlemen.
/. Overture by Miss Florence
Flanagan.
?. Opening CHORUS king JoIlity,
by the company.
3. Interloctor, Tom Wall
Tamborrens Bones
Birdie Catchup Jinco Snicker
Flossie Snowfall Sam Shut
Matilda Pumphandle Geo Doolittle
4. Lecture ON "Woman's Spear
by MISS Birdie Catchups.
.. Songs, The latest popular songs
with choruses.
(a) She Will Never Live to Love
Another Coon. solo and chorus by Sam
Funny Bone.
lbl Jennie Don't Swing on the
Gate. by Miss Rubylips and chorus.
tc) "Hangout tho Front door Key,
by Jirgo Smoker and chorus
ldl "Mabye Sometime, Miss Lu
cile Thundercloud and chorus.
(el II just can't help from loving
that man, Blackpattie and chorus.
(r Good evening Caroline,
George Doolittle aud chorus
(g) The candy Kid, Miss Milindi
PumphandIe and chrous.
! th) Duet. 81 Have Said my Las
farewell Mr.. Funnybone and Snicker
| ln BY gone days with violii
obligato. Miss Fattie Robbins anC
Jimmie Flood
Cd Captain Willie Brown" Mis-
Birdie Catchup and chorus.
lkl Grand Finale. It's gran'
TO be- soldierman. by Washington
Billy Bounce and chorus and gram
march Of the circle
Everybody is cordially invited :
attend this entertainment TO hear tn
beautiful and grand Black Pattie, :
SEQ the grand watermelon race and :
hear the latest jokes and songs OF POT
century American Jubilee singers
Wednesday. February ~ will never b
forgotten by those who wish 10 laug
and TO have a good time. The lectur
on Woman's Spear by Birdie .Catchu
is alone worth the price OF admission
come one and all.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-02-13
Maccabee Party.

The postponed Maccabee party will
take place at the lodge room next
Tuesday evening
The original program as arranged
will be carried out and all members of
the order are requested to be present
and partake in the affair
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-02-13
Sunday School Workers Coming

ID. b. Allen. secretary Of the Michi-
gan Sunday School association. and
Herbert Moninger OF Cincinnati, both
we'll known Sunday school workers,
will be in the u. r. late in March.
They are expected 10 tour the penin-
sula Their first conference will be
conducted st Iron Mountain on March
%. Other dates are as follows Ish-
peming, Marcn "a; Marquette. Mar
90 Houghton. Mar 27; Hancock, Mar.
~ Lake Linden, Mar 30 Calumet
Mar 30; Beasemer. Mar. IA Iron
wood April Crystal Falls April 2
The March Double Disc and non
hreakable cylinder Columbia record
now 90 sale az +. bandheld Leading
Jeweler
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-02-13

LIST OF JURORS
Ben Brockway Bates.
Erick Anderson Crystal Falls.
Louis Odell Hematite.
w. ]. Blair Iron River.
Victor Hagerman Mansfield.
Erick Benson Mastodon.
Thomas Goodhall Stambaugh.
= John Bowden First Ward.
8 E. A. Armstrong Second Ward.
10 John Z. MoGillis Third Ward.
III Louis Olson Bates.
l2 Charles Rosengren Crystal Falls.
i3 Emil Gueshe Hematite
IA j. T. Ipes Iron River.
10 Thomas Bates Mansfield
16 James woodsworth Mastodon.
IL George A. Hamilton Stambaugh.
iS Henry st. Clair First Ward.
10 John Groop Second Ward.
20 John Tufts Third Ward
81 August Kraus Bates.
90 Ray Kimbali Crystal Falls.
23 Charles Peterson Hemstite.
"a John Ross Iron River.
25 Carl J. Hastrom Mansfield.
20 Axel Carlson Mastodon.
"a John withey Stambaugh.
% Charles.Harris First Ward.
20 John Citizen Second Ward.
80 ]. q. wilkinson Third Ward.
81 w. II. Windsor Iron River.
32 Alex La violette Stambaugh.
33 Crist Hanson Second Ward.
"a James F. Corcoran Third Ward.
36 Cyrus Sensiba Iron River.
80 Ole NJ. Soderquist Stambaugh.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-02-13
-, and N. ). McDonough for respon.
Chancery.

ant and NJ. s. McDonough FOR respon-
dent.
Chancery.
The petition OF the Auditor General
for the sale Of delinquent taxes OF the
year 1900. Chas. II. Watson. Pros. Atty,
q. r. Sanborn Co.. vs. Lawrence
Cushing. Call a. Ball for complainant
and A. J. waffen for respondent
Village OF Stambaugh vs. p. ID. Mo-
Donald ami Village Of Iron River. A.
j. waffen for complainant and NJ. 5.
McDonough for respondent.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-02-13
To Whom il May Concern.

ON Wednesday, February Ord I will
estabIIshfa milk route in this city.
Having made arrangements with
Paul Minkler, Of Iron River 4 will he
prepared to furnish. daily, milk and
cream Of best quality and In any guam.
tity. Your patronage solicited.
William Anderson. Phone rs.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-02-04
Nine Jurors Found.

Nashville, Special-When the sec
ond venire of 500 talesmen was ex-
hausted without the completion Of the
jury to try Col. Duncan Cooper, Rob
in Cooper and John d. Sharp for the
Staying Of former Senator Edward w.
Carmack, Judge Hart announced that
he would devote Wednesday to the
hearing of charges against Jurors
Leigh and Jackson. Meantime he
drew another venire of 500 names and
the sheriff is summoning them for SER
vice at Q a. m. Friday.
just before court adjourned the
State filed charges against Juror H.
c. Jackson, claiming that he was in
competent because he was an habitual
drunkard. The State has been trying
since last week to get a hearing on
the charges against Juror j. S. Leigh
and its witnesses were summoned to
appear Wednesday, when both cases
will be gone into.
There are now nine me- in the box
with charges against two of them.
The failure of counsel to complete the
jury from the first thousand talesmen
together with the fact that the num-
ber already selected may be reduced
by the court makes it extremely i'm
probable that the twelve men will be
sworn in before some time next week.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-02-04
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Decddence of Germany

By sydney Brooks


-. Il n single
generation qualities Germany ma
teial prosperity suddenly country do
voted to plain living brought the
II spirit OF maerialism ideaism and the
Of science dis
manys hgh and distinctive honor. have
been replaced q uiltarianism-
are no longer
contempt
most admirable and
we're hs embodiment and
uated
.aded all classes The
cultivated
and
polished
and embellishments
losing the old sim picity Of
@ nry years with appalling rapidi
Eupean cities
equahed
losing their
OF the Socialist
more placid village
OF distance which
generation Unity
evil
the higher classes
OF marraseabe considerably
emphasize
point to unmsakab
Weekly.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1909-02-04
Kills Wife and Self.

Wilmington N. c., Special.-Evi-
IDENTIFY enraged toward her because
she would not consent to return with
him to Atlanta, Ga, or surrender to
him their 17-month-old child, Edward
A. Nicer, young white man living
here for the past six weeks, Sunday
at Second and Nun streets, in a prom
inent residence section, intercepted
his young wife, daughter of John II.
Land, well-known carpenter here, as
she was on her way to the First Bap-
tist Sunday school; shot her twice,
resulting in her death an hour later
at the hospital; then turned the pis-
tol upon himself.