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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24

After a desperate battle with the
flames, volunteer fire fighters in Edi-
son, Neb,, saved the town from de-
struction. The loss is estimated at
S125,0OO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24
Veteran Railroad Man Dies

Colonel E. S. Jewett, general agent
of the passenger department Of the
Missouri Pacific Railway, and general
Iy known as the dean Of the railroad
profession in Kansas City, died of
heart failure at his home there.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24
Pay Train Wrecked: One K,I1ad

Engineer Benjamin Pirsig was killed
and fifty persons injured in a head
on collision between Hooking Valley
passenger train No. so, from Column
bus, and the Hooking pay train at
Kimberly, Ohio.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24
Bear a Ban dit: Eats Pie.

Driven to desperation by hunger,
black bear held up the HurleyviIle ba.
keryman on his way to Monticello,
n. Y, and helped itself to bread, pies
and cake.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24
TiIIman Loses Grandchildren

In a decision handed down in Co
lumbia. the Supreme Court took the
two children of B. R. Tilman. Jr..
from their grandfather, Senator Ben
r. Tillman. and restored them to the
custody of their mother.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24

One seaman was injured and a num-
her Of others narrowly escaped when
the hydrogen gas of a storage battery
exploded aboard the submarine boat
Stingray at the Charlestown (AIass)
navy yard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24
Mexico Cuts Wheat Duty.

Because OF a shortage Of wheat in
Mexico, the rate of duty has been re-
duced by the Mexican government
from cents to 1 cent a kilometer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24

After six weeks work the steamer
Wissahickon, which went ashore on
Outer Duck island, upper Lake Huron,
Dec. II, has been fioated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24

An east bound Denver and Rio
.5rande passenger train was derailed
at Woodside, Utah, the Pullman roll
Ing down an embankment into river
Seven passengers were injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24

The cooperage plant of the Colorado
Fuel and Iron Company at Little Rock,
Ark, was destroyed by fire; loss 49,
600; no insurance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24

Irwin Hanchett, a 16-year- white
boy of New Haven, Conn, was arrest
ed at Deland, Fla, charged with the
murder of Mary Tedder, who was
found stabbed to death at Glenwood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24
Drops Dead Sweeping snow

William Haines, McComb CO..
business man, dropped dead while
sweeping snow from tie Sidewalk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24

State Senator Timothy Sullivan Chg
Tirn), of New York, underwent an OPP
GRAFTON and came so near death that
only the most powerful drugs kept him
alive His condition is still serious.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24

A petition has been started in Gin
cinnati for the pardon Of Henry Yout-
sey, now serving a life sentence in the
Kentucky State penitentiary as an ac-
cessory to the murder of former Gov
ernor Goebel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24

Bringing nineteen survivors of the
steamer FaraIlon, wrecked near liam
IA bay, Alaska, on Jan. ;, the steamer
Victoria arrived at Seattle from Valdez,
Alaska.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24

Max G. Leslie, county delinquent tax
collector. charged with perjury grow
ing out of councilmanic scandals, was
found not guilty in Pittsburg, Pa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24
SUMMARY OF THE
MOST IMPORTANT NEWS.
Sunday.


Canada resented the early publica-
ton Of new fisheries rules.
Admiral Evans said that railroads
will do their utmost to kill the Panama
Canal commercially.
Declaring that Americans seeking to
dam the st. Lawrence furnished no de-
tailed plans. Ontario's premier opposed
a permit to any firm backed by U. S.
capitalists
Monday.
Hudson, Ohio, voted dry and won
gift waterworks from J. w. Ellsworth,
of Chicago.
L. R. Claws told the congressional
investigating committee that Secre-
tary of the Interior BaIlinger is ''un-
1T TO hold Office"
The House, as committee of the
whole, passed a bill apropriating ST.
100000 for the improvement Of the
Illinois and Desplatnes rivers.
The increasing power of United
States capitalists over Canadian indus
tries is likely to be discussed in Do
minion House at present session.
Tuesday.
A sociologist won $4,000 bet by
working as a Iaborer two years and
saving $500
Governor Hadley, of Missouri, chal-
Ienged Senator Stone to submit to
recount of the primary ballots.
The lid was pried off the New York
senatorial bribery scandal and the in
quiry may become widespread.
To end merger talk the Mackay COM
panies will sell $11, 100000 holdings in
American Telephone and Telegraph.
A rivers and harbors bill, with ST.
100000 provision for the Illinois deep
water way, was passed by the national
House.
Wednesday.
Joseph Chamberlain, a hopeless par
alytic, was carried into Parliament to
take the oath of office.
The Illinois Supreme Court threw
ont Colonel SHELLS will and also decid-
ed the will case of Colonel Warner.
Lady Laurier, wife of Canadas pre-
mier, was fined $40 and costs for ex-
ceeding the auto speed limit in Ottawa
Baked by Senator Elkins in her aim
to be an actress, Miss Agnes Elkins,
his niece, shot herself in Kansas City
The Illinois Supreme Court knocked
put the parole law of 1899, but justices
Indicated there can be no jail delivery.
A blackmailer threatened to kill the
child of Highland Park, H., woman
If not given 5000; he was caught by a
decoy letter.
Taft evolved corporation tax diem
ma by holding up the publicity fea-
ture until Congress appropriated $780,
600 for expense; Congress is not 10
act
The American base ball league re-
newed its agreement for twenty years
and reelected Ban Johnson president
for that period, also deciding on
schedule of 154 games.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24

The voting Of the indictments is be-
Iieved to be the fOreTunner of the find
ing Of more true bills by the Jersey
grand jury.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-24
Friday.

Adjutant General Dixon ordered an
other company of troops to Cairo, Ill
Secretary Knox undertook the task
of settling the Canadian tariff ques-
tion, which is critical
Several Chicago packers were in
dicted by New York grand jury for
conspiracy to raise the price of meat
L. r. CLAWS at the congressional in
quiry reiterated the charge that Sec
rotary Ballinger betrayed his official
trust.
The perpetrator of the $4,000 theft
from the Chicago subtreasury became
immune from prosecution by opera
tion Of the statute Of limitations.
In Chicago the Hamilton National
Bank is to be absorbed by the Ma
tional City Bank, the merger giving
the latter resources of more than S22.-
100000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-06-18
ATTACK MANURE PILES
Fayodte Breeding Spot, Say Entomologist,
Should Be First Assault in Campaign,

Fayohte Breeding Spot Say Entomologst,
Should Be First Assault in Campaign.
Drastic measures must be taken In
the campaign against the fly or it viii
soon be beyond the power OF the entire
human race to exterminate ID this
summer Flies start the year in small
numbers but il given proper opportun.
titles they will increase TO millions be-
fore the end Of the season Tho first
place Of attack should he their breed
ing places.
Flies breed and live in filth Their
favorite breeding place is the manure
pile. Some authorities have said that
II II were not for the dung heaps which
are allowed 20 stand and rot IN every
neibhborhood the flies would not con
tlnue a menace 70 the human race.
Either the manure pile should be stir.
red daily and deeply too. or It should
be thoroughly sprinkled every five days
with lime water This will kill off
the eggs Of the female fly Of which she
lays is0 each time. Stirring OF the
compost heap destroys the maggots
which have emerged from the eggs al.
ready laid
Screen the doors and windows OF
your house. Take the greatest pains
that the flies that others allow
10 breed and i've, do not enter your
dwelling place
II a fly which has just been crawling
over filthy place should drop into
your milk bottle or on your butter. is
IL not irrefutable that IL is bound to
leave some Of the ulth IL has picked
mp, on your foods So, II you do not
like to have this happen you must kill
the fly and destroy the eggs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-06-18
IMPORTANT DECISION
ON LIQUOR LAW
COURT DENIES HANoLD's REQUEST
BUT SAYS LICENSE RIGHT Is his
GANNE Reject APPLICATION
II Applicant is First in Order and Not
Disqualified by the -Four Provisions
in the Law.

Judge Flanagan handed down an
opinion in tho Hanold case during the
week that decides an important point
in the new liquor law He denied the
mandamus asked for because the pro-
ceedings was not the correct one but at
the same time held that Hanold Ii
rightfully entitled 10 license.
The village OF Stambaugh is entitled
TO nine saloons under the law. Only
eight Of the original applicants quail
fed by paying the tax. Hanold was
an applicant at the time and immed-
lately after the original selection was
made but he was denied license by
the village council because OF offenses
against law and decency during his
last years proprietorship Of saloon.
After Hanold's application was filed
fellow named Stanheld applied and
was given license making the num-
Der Of saloons doing business nine, all
that the law allows.
Hanold asked the circuit court for a
mandamus to compel the council TO is
sue license TO him.
His attorney. Mr.. Spencer OF Escan-
aba, held that there are but four dis-
qualifying conditions in the statute
and that. as Hanold was not disquali.
fed by any OF them and his application
was filed before tnat OF Stantield g. the
souncil must issue that license TO him.
The Court held with Spencer that
there ale but four disquslifying condi
tions. viz female. non-citizen.
an ex-convict or one who has been con-
victed twice OF violation Of the pres
ent liquor law
The Court in denying the request
said that IL the request were granted It
would make ten saloons in Stambaugh
and that would be contrary 10 the law /;
that the proper proceeding would be
first to abrogate the existing license to
Stanfeld and then the mandamus
would be in order
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-06-18
We VII Celebrate.

Crystal Falls will celebrate the
Fourth OF July. The committee OF the
Commercial Club which has charge OF
the public holidays was convened by
Chairman Bjork last night TO take pre-
liminary steps to provide celebration.
Just what shape the celebration will
take on has not been determined yet
but II is probable that IT will be sim
liar to that of year ago when one Of
the most enjoyable times in the history
Of the city was had, The idea that
ruled then was 10 make IL children =
celebration aud sucn it was.
There will be base ball game play
ed In the afternoon between the Crys-
tai Falls team and the Marquette team
Of the Marquette-Iron county league
This will be an exhibition game. the
result not affecting the standing in the
league of either team.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-06-18
Forest Fires.

This locality has suffered greatly
from forest fires during the past week
and unless some rain falls soon much
more damage will be done.
A tre at the Great Western crossing
Of the Western and st. Paul
roads Wednesday burned hard for two
days and looked menacingly towards
the Great Western location.
Last Friday fire set by North.
Western locomotive burned up, 600
cords Of wood belonging to Conlin a.
Dahms at Balsam and a lot of wood
and timber belonging to the Challan-
Gins near the same place
The forests are 80 dry that the Ere
runs right through the hardwood.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-06-18
WITHDREW SUIT
Cuensburg Estate Stopped Proceedings
When Assured OF a Square Deal.

Mr.. A. E. GueDsburg Of Menominee
was in Crystal Falls several days dur
ing the week looking after the inter
ests OF the Guensburg estate In this
city. Among the matters engaging
Mr.. Guensburg's s attention was the in
junction suit started recently against
the city because of the lowering Of the
upper Superior avenue crossing OF the
North Western road.
The Guensburgs were among the
pioneers Of Crystal Falls. They, with
the Lustfeld estate which is also man
aged by Mr. Guensburg, own some OF
the choicest OF the city business pro-
perty They have done business in the
community for over thirty years and
IL was therefore matter Of surprise
to many that any difference should a.
rise between these people and the city.
A reporter for The Diamond Drill
sought out Mr. Guensbnrg for an ex-
PLANTATION OF the reason for the suit and
was Informed that the injunction pro-
ceedings were commenced under mis-
impression Of the necessary steps TO be
taken in order TO preserve 10 the pro-
perty owners redvess for any Injury
that might accrue to property because
OF the changed conditions of streets
and .idewalkss. Mr. Guensburg said.
ave were informed that changes
were to be made in the grade adjacent
TO our property which might greatly
interfere with its value We consulted
lawyer and were lead TO believe that
the proceeding necessary TO preserve
our rights was an injunction. Il was
Tor the purpose Of maintaining our
rights 10 damages that might accrue 20
our property and not with the intent
Of interfering N any way with public
improvements contemplated that we
started the suit.
Since coming here ] have been told
/ nv the city officials that there Is no
disposition TO iuiure property without
adequate compensation should there
be injury. and that our rights 70 seek
such redress will be in no way ham
pered by the city, should the iniunc.
tion proceedings be Withdrawn
''As soon o. ! learned that ! stopped
all legal proceedings and the case
which was "a have been argued at
Iron Mountain in July has been dis.
continued
The reporter suggested to Mr. Guens.
burg tuat with the main street paved
Crystal Falls will take on different
air and that the corner known As the
"Guensburg Block deserved n fine
brick or stone business block as ii ~
one OF the choicest in the city and a
big revenue producer Mr. Gnensburg
replied
~ nave been thinking Of that and
had decided in my own mind that
when the outlook was such as 70 en-.
courags me 10 make the investment. |
would erect such building there /
am quite encouraged by the things /
soc here the way the city il improv'
ing and the developments in the min
ing operations
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-06-18
Eye and Ear Specialist

DIR. Owen, the well known physician
who has practiced his speciality in De.
trolt 20 years will be In Crystal Falls
on professional business, Saturday and
Sunday. June % and 26 Dr. owen
tests eyes. fits glasses and treats ALI
diseases OF the eye and ear including
cross-eve, cataract, etc. He also has
an appliance which will restore hear
irg In ninety rsr een. OF deafness cases
Persons who desire may consult DR..
Owen at the Lockwood Hotel on above
datee,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-06-18

Affairs Committee. having advanced
from 1ith 10 9Th member.
Appointed member OF the Commit.
tee on Rivers and Harbors
Appointed member OF the Special
Committee on distribution OF rooms in
the House OF Representatives Build
ing
Voted for the Bill restoring. "In
God We Trust to certain coins.
Voted for the new Employer Liabil-
ity Bill drawn to meet objections made
to the former bill by the Supreme
Court.
Voted for the Bill fixing the status
Of the Porto Rico Provisional Govern
ment
Voted for the Emergency Currency
Bill.
Voted for the Inland Waterways
Commission Bill
Voted Tor the protection of child
labor ana the protection Of children in
the District of Columbia
Voted for the bill regulating the
carrying Of explosives and designed to
protect trainmen and passengers on
railroads.
Voted for the bill allowing certain
government employees to receive com
pensation for injuries.
Voted for the Ashpan Bill, designed
to protect the lives of railroad men,
60th Congress Short Session.
Appointed member Of the joint In
augural Committee.
Appointed member of the special
committee to determine the number OF
employees whose duty in whole or In
part was to prevent aud punish fraud
on the revenue and property Of the
government
Voted for the change in ihe House
Rules establishing Calendar Wednes-
day,
Voted for the bill designed TO carry
out the recommendation of President
Roosevelt advocating the increase Of
pay.for ocean mail carrying.
Glst Congress Special Session.
This session WAS called by President
Taft 10 revise the DINGHY tariff law
Mr.. Young went TO Washington two
weeks before the session opened 50 as
to be on the ground and watch the IN.
forests 81 his constituents before the
special committee which was collecting
information on tariff matters
Was retained on the Military and
River aud Harbors committees
Voted 10 continue Calendar Wednes.
day in the House rules.
Fought long and hard the proposition
10 place Iron ore on the free list and
finally succeeded In convincing the
Senate Finance Committee and later.
President Taft that the extensive iron
mining interests ought TO have some
protection with the result that a duty
of i5cts per ton WAS established
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-06-18
COUNCIL DECIDES TO
USE TAR MACADAM
TIE VISIT or THE COMMITTEE TO
IRoNwooD DecIDEDIT
TEXT OF THE REPORT IN FULL
Is Printed Here That the People Nay
Know What Was Done BY the Com
mittee-Estimate Made.

The die Is cast After hesitating tor
nearly year over the kind Of paving
TO be used. the council mas AT last set
upon Tar Macadam as the proper ma
terial 10 be used on the streets in paw
ing
This decision was brought about by
the visit Of the council to Ironwood
last week where the pavements Of that
city were inspected and enough infor
nation CLEANED TO leave no doubt in
the minds OF the council members that
tar macadam is the proper thing TO
use.
. In order that the people of the city
may know exactly what that visiting
committee aid the full report was or
dered printed In the records. II Is az
follows:
Council Committee Report
Your committee appointed for the
purpose Of visiting Ironwood, and also
Duluth II 30 desired. TO inspect the
sar macadam streets and confer with
the respective authorities on the SUD
ject, beg leave TO report
Arriving at Ironwood on Friday af-
ternoon we Immediately met the chair
man Of the Street Department. and he
volunteered TO arrange a meeting for
Us with the aldermen, street commits
sioners etc, for O'Clock in the even
ing
Your committee thereafter went over
all the tar macadam streets ard found
them in good condition with the ex-
ception Of some minor defects in the
form Of small ruts OF depressions. The
streets showed no signs Of abrasion
from rainstorms or traffic. neither in
jury from freezing, The macadam-
gives good footing for horses II gives
in small degree a cushioned effect II
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-06-18
News Snapshots
Of the Week
MR.. YoUNo's RECORD
Brief Summary OF His Work In Congress
Since He Has Been A Member.

Hon. II, 0. Young, having announ-
ced that he will stand upon his record
for reelection 10 Congress from this
district, presents the following brief
outline Of his work as representative
from the upper peninsula
Mr.. Young was elected IN 1902 and
took his seat in the 5Sth congress.
5Sth Congress Special Session
A special session OF the 5sth Congress
was called by President Roosevelt to
confirm by appropriate legislation the
Reciprocity treaty with Cuba. -
Mr.. Young was appointed member
OF
The Committee on Elections Number
One.
The Committee on Military Affairs.
Voted against paying members Of
Congress mileage for the extra session
when in fact they had not gone home
but remained In Washington their
travel being constructive mileage.
AS he was new member he took
last place on each committee sixth on
elections and eleventh on Military
Affairs
5sth Congress First Regular Session
Voted for the Pure Food and Drug
Bill
Voted for the bill for Modern
Navy
Supported President Rooseyelt's PEN
sion order
Voted against the attempt TO strike
out the appropriation for the civil ser
vice commission. thus preventing a re-
turn 10 the "spoils system
Supported all the conservative meas.
ures looking TO the restoration Of the
American Merchant Marine.
Worked for square deal in
handling contested election cases, his
report n the case Of Moody vs. Grind
ger, seating the Democratic member
and marking great advance in bon.
esty in politics
5sth Congress Short Session
Voted for the railroad rate regulation
bill which passed the house but was
defeated in the senate
5gth Congress First Session
Retained his place on the commit
tees ON elections and Military Affairs
Supported and voted for the Hepburn
Railroad Rate Bill which became a
law and gave the Interstate Commerce
Commission power to hear complaints
aud fix rates FOR freight and passenger
business upon railroads
Voted for iii, Quarantine Bill which
gave the federal government power 10
exclude disease affected aliens and
others coming into the United States.
Voted for the Employers Liability
Bin which made railroad companies
liable to their employees for injury.
even II there was some negligen on
the part Of the injured person aud
though the fault was that Of fellow
servant.
Voted for the Meat Inspection Bill.
Voted for the Panama Canal Bill.
Voted for the bill to prevent the mis-.
branding and adulteration OF foods.
Opposed the Free Alcohol Bill
Opposed the yoking OF New Mexico
and Arizona as one state without the
consent Of the people Of each territory
Supported the bill when the consent
clanse was inserted
59th Congress Short Session.
Voted against the bill to increase the
pay Of mem bers OF the House OF Repre-.
sentatives
Voted for the bill limiting the hours
Of trainmen and telegraphers
Favored the measure designed TO re-
store American shipping 10 the high
seas.
Goth Congress First Session
! Retained his place on the Military
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-06-18

Continued on Page 4.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-06-18

Mr.. and Mrs William Rein OF Crys.
tai Falls arrived Saturday, Mrs. Rein.
who was Miss Iona Barclay, OF Mar
inette before her marriage, is guest
at the home of Mr. and Mrs Charles
Malloch, while Mr.. Rein joined a
fishing party on the Whitefsh river =
Escanaba Mirror
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-06-18
Dog Tax Notice

All dogs must be licensed II allowed
to run nc large in the city. Dog own.
ers who have not pah their license will
save themselves lot OF trouble by re-.
porting at once to the Office and paying
up.
BY Order OF the Council,
W. J. Gribble, Clerk.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-06-18

Don't forget the big sale at scholl's.
Everything stand below cost.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-06-18

Atty. Chas II. Watson attended Y.
s. Circuit court az Marquette last
Tuesday.