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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-11-09
FROM THE CAR BEHIND"
In The Detroit News Tribune

The above Is the title Of a new serial
story which will start IN The Detroit
News Tribune. Thursday morning
Nov. Z. II is the story of young man
through college at Is, his hero worship
of great automobile manufacturer
and race car driver and his defense
and protection uf his financee from
the just charge of attempted murder.
IL carries the thrill of the automobile
race track from cover TO cover. Did
you ever attend big automobile race
You hear the cry "Car coming. and
before you fairly realize what has hap
pened IL is past like fash. In From
the Car Behind, by Eleanor M. In
gram. such situation arises. This
story also has fine love theme run
ming through il, and aside from inter-
esting automobile lovers will prove a
great attraction to every man, woman
and child who is fortunate TO read IT,.
You can only get this splendid. thrill
ing romance IN The Detroit News Tri-
bune. BE sure and read the first in
stallment Thursday morning. Nov. ..
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-11-09
Form Of Lease tor State Lands

State Geologist Allen has returned
from the upper peninsula where he AS
sisted the state tax commission In re-
viewing the assessments Of the iron
miEes OF that section. Mr.. Allen. in
conjunction with the attorney general,
j. +. Zeal, Huntley Russell and A. @.
Carton. the three last named being a
committee appointed by the public do
main commission. will At once enter
into the work OF framing data and
contracts 70 be submitted to the public
domain commission at its next meet
ing a decision relative TO the leasing OF
state lands for oil prospecting.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-11-09
Poor Commission

Crystal Fails. Mich.
Nov. T. 1912
An adjourned regular meeting of
the Superintendent of the Poor for
Iron County. Mich, was held on the
above date.
Members present. Olaf Helgemo.
Edward Scott and Robt. NUNS.
Upon motion the following bills were
allowed and the Secretary instructed TO
issue orders for same.
ID. NJ. Ross a. Co. oct. groc.
bill 8 ILLS
r. r. Hollow harness repairs 1915
The Thouin Livery. rig to poor
farm LOO
A. Mendelson. dry goods and
clothing 2O.40
c. Falls Lumber Co. cement 3.lD
The Wills Hdwe. Co. supplies $50
Emil Kranz. thresning grain 500
Henry Mcneil labor imp.
acct. 5000
Victor Esla labor imp. acct. 5e.oO
William Lyons salary Oct. 60.00
DIR. A. M. Darling. salary Oct. H.67
Olaf Heleemo. 3 meetings and
mileage 14.0o
Edward Scott, 2 meetings and
mileage 1000
Edward Scott taking poor
charge to poor farm 900
Robt Munns. salary Oct. and
2 meetings n %
Upon motion meeting adjourned
Robt. NUNS, Score trs
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-11-09
TONIGHT.

Tonight, il you feel dull and stupid,
or bilious and constipated, take dose
Chamberlain Tablets, and you will
feel all right tomorrow For sale by
all dealers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-11-09

who is compelled to carry liability in
surance, and the rate cutting means
dollars to him in money paid out for
premiums.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-11-09

turned turtle. but fortunately none Of
the occupants were seriously hurt, al
though some received cuts and bruises
and were also badly shaken up.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-11-09
SALE OF SCHOOL BONDS

Education the Crystal Falls School District offers
of said School District
dollars voted The bonds be
September and the rate of five
per annum payable semi annually.
The bonds will be thousand dollars each The first five bonds
each thereafter five bonds will
making final payment the entire September 1889
Board of Education will applications the above
November 23rd 1912 Each application must the
applied and be accompanied by
be paid with accrued interest
at delivery The Board
application that be made for speculation
or for parties not residing the Schoo District.
Address a unicatio 10 the Secretary.
W. j. RICHARDS
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-03-01
OOOO-----------------
THE READY PRIMARY RUNNER.

Party primaries in Cordova becoming very much of
farce The bipartisan spirit is becoming dominant that
certain element is determined that organization among any
party shall longer be tolerated And whenever prl
mary announced enough Volunteers always be found to
used by some individuals with Interior motives to prevent
the carrying of the legitimate efforts of political parties to
maintain necessary organization It may be that these
people may take notion that the Masen the Eagles the Odd
Fellows and similar aerna orders need little assistance IN
running their affairs And then they will undoubtedly insist
upon rendering them service It could easily be figured out
how these disappointed guardians of public affairs were per-
forming moral duty by injecting themselves into organza
tons where officers not hand to throw them out And
looks though these esacrcng citizens We're to be re-
qured perform very arduous duties in the days to
number of other primaries likely to be held The
party the Socialists the Wickershamites all
their adheens attend meetings to get kind OF
expression from the who allied with those organz
ons Then primaries incident to the approaching city cleo
ton be held But have doubt the patriots
will be hand tell just how affairs should be run OF course
the fact that of them not voters will not deter
them from arranging the affairs of their neghbo They
getting the habit Of it's little rough the people
who stand for regularity order organization but the pro
fessonal primary attendant little for tatDaiy Alas
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-03-01
THE oPEN-DooR PRISON POLICY

When Governor Oswald West of Oregon naugurated his
opendoor policy in the treatment of convicts in the State
pententary everybody laughed at him except those who fear
ed the State would be by criminals His system based
the theory that eonyc be placed their honor
that trusting them and giving them chance to reform will
make Of them. Virtually extension of the parole
idea it's widest limits Honor convcs given chance
work outside under their simple pledge not to
Some have gone to work the roads FARMS
the State insane asylum the State reform school
the hospital for the feeblemnded They absolutely
without surveillance and strong the of honor
them that when broke his parole and recaptured by
himself the other prisoners made life burden
to him.
Governor West has organized prisonad society, has
ganzed penitentiary baseball and pitched in game
himself has moving picture show established in the Jail and
had prison wild west show with the talent from among
punctous about his word to them. Although he
east he abandoned the he might keep his word
be home and spend Christmas at the penitentary
All of which must the East Possibly allowance
must be made for different conditions in Oregon where
the sters and bad still retain rude code of honor of
their which the chvay of the Governors trust must
appeal That would work well applied in the
gested communities with different class of criminals brought
up under different conditions may be doubted But the
principle being successfully apple dsome places under poba
ton law based the theory that if given
chance to reform instead of being treated hopeess aba
doned they may be saved to society 1t part of the
era up movement resting wider recognition of the
responsibility of the brotherhood Of man.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-03-01
THE MARCH OF NEW IDEAS

Congressional paralysis is expected in the presidential
year, subjects that involve close balancing of consdera
tons of party advantage says the independent New York
Evening Pos but it ought not to extend to topics which
there is substantial unanimty in the nation at large Such
topic presented by the Alaska question: and here the
has the additional advantage of possessing in the present
secrealy Of the interior who commands the confidence
of the people irrespective of party and whose Judgment
rived at after carep study is entitled to great weight
Secretary Fishers leading recommendations concerning
Alaska for te construction by the federal gov
of central trunk line railroad from dewater to the
and the Yukon and for the passage of liberal but
carefully guarded leasing law for the development Of its min
eral resources and especially of its coal laniSS. q
On the second of these propositions comments the Post
I'VE know of absolutely why there should not be
prompt and energetic the part of Republicans
and Democrats progressves and reactionares alke and
there certainly much to be said in favor of the first With
the disappearance of purely contentious matter through the
rejection of the Cunningham claims all for further flu
tile quarreng the matter has ceased to exist
When it is understood that the New York Evening Post
adheres conseryativey to American traditions of
and is of the two most Influential newspapers edoriay
the United States the amazing progress of the leasing idea
and of the railway ownership idea becomes clearly APP
parent 1t will be noted that in the opinion of the neither
of these questions is political FAIRBANKS Times.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-03-01
OBSERVANCE OF LENTEN SEASON

There are large number of people in Cordova who
strictly observing the Lenten both by their devotons
and HASTINGS The latter custom has been traced practically
from the beginning of history among divers many
lands 1t prevailed among the Azecs and Totecs of Mexico
the Incas of Peru and other American aborgines we'll
among the Pacific Islanders existed in China and Japan be-
fore Buddhism and has been observed by the Brahmns
India The ancient Persan the Egyptians and the Greeks all
practced it. 1t recorded in Nneveh and in Israel in the
Hest times 1t undoubtedly followed by the Jealous
the Christian before established by law
practice that has thus been adopted in diverse times
and places argues general idea that be cassed
to the Usually it designed to prepare the de-
vout for the keener enjoyment Of religions nctons but it
also recognized that period of abstinence cuhn the appe
ttes and passions was beneficial morally and physically
In these modern days. with the greater diversity of food
consequent pe there much be said in favor of the
physical advantages of fasting for period Nor be gain
said that stand less in need of the moral benefits that fol
low the curling of self indulgence
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-03-01
FACTIONS HURrFUL TO COMMUNITIES

The ge together spirit is becoming pronounced IN va
1ous sections of Alaska well in the coast states
beginning to realize that petty squabbes over
that really Of OF the puDc pu ye
which made to involve various factions are han1u not
only to individuals but also to communities we nave ad
many instances of this kind in Clna The TACT 1hat
people favored something would be sufficient reason Tor othe
people look upon with suspicion and vigorously oppose
Much has been charged to politics when really there Wou De
principle involved and connection with pohtlca issues
Any vigorous protest that has for its object the pubc goo
should be supported and all attempts to INJECT
personal troubles upon much inflicted people should no
be tolerated The newly organized Chamber OF
do much to foster heafu and harmonious cono
ton the and region providing has the support OF our
citizens generally The Seattle Postntellgeneer briefly
touches the subject in these pertinent words:
The little town of Toppenish has the right idea OF what
is needed to promote its prosperity The Leading business ana
professional of the city have united for the purpose OF
eliminating all factional fights in business and IN politics. SO
all may unite together for the pbudng OF the city and
the surrounding country is the only way in which any city
in this state expect to get fair share OF the prosperity
which to this region The cities and towns which act
upon these principles the which will leave all OF their
rivals woudbe rivals who do not follow the practice far
in the is good plan for any city, and one which there
has been effort introduce this city, with some sub
stanta That will be marked when the
sentiment gets beyond talk and put in actual operation by
all of those who realize its value and its meaning"
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-03-01
WHY NOT MERIDIAN TIME?

Cordova is upodate in pretty much everything else than
But in that hour ahead of meridian calcua
ton When tmepieces indicate it is really only IL
O'Clock On either side of at Valdez and Kaala well
when the traveller hits the trail beyond Chitina for Fair
banks they have the me and is hour slower
than Cordova time Now that the Chamber of Commerce is
moving forward in progressive matters might not be mop
perfume suggest that the organization get right
this matter of Just We all want to get ahead
all right but what's the of trying to compete with Old
Soils rays The strangers who come into midst will soon
find that swift enough but why try to take advantage
of them in this matter of me And when friends from
Valdez Katalla to don't let's put airs
any longer with hem and try to show superiority by sim
ply soaring hour ahead Of them time and claim for
selves an hour that authorities know not entitled to-
When midnight comes around Saturday why not turn
clocks and watches back eleven O'Clock and thereafter
maintain the correct meridian time that belongs to usDa
Alaskan
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-03-01

Secretary Knoxs recent speech before the New York Bar
Association in which he outlined the responsibilities and IN
tentons of this country with regard to the Monroe doctrine
is recalled in connection with his departure from Key West
yesterday to the countries bordering the Caribbean Sea-
Worldwide significance attache TO the trip being the
practical demonstration of the intention indicated IN that
speech by Secretary Knox to maintain the principle OF Ame1
for Americans speech gave notice to the world OF the
attitude Of government of the United States The visits OF
the Latn-American republics according to the
Statements of Central American diplomats not only will alay
doubt as the attitude of the United States government to-
their countries but ward off possible encroacments by
nations of the other hemisphere.
The present state of unrest in many American
tres the efforts of the State Department maintain neua
t between the republics Of the SOUTH and it's edeavors to
unrave their financial tanges have proceeded is said not
without the potential influences of world powers.
Particular attention drawn by number Of diplomats
discussing the wide circulation being given Secretary
Knoxs Speech those portions which he advocated the i'm
mediate adoption of the loan conventions with Nicaragua and
Honduras pending in the United States Senate 1t
pointed that Mr. Knox had urged their passage because of
the increasing political of avoiding the danger Of
European ENHANCEMENT in the affairs of the countries
rounding the Caribbean
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-03-01
A DOUBTFUL UPLIFT

Practitioners of college athletics will receive shock from
the british notion that the athletic practices of institutions
of learning such need Of elevation require the
ganzaton of million dollar corporation in London and put
ting its active administration in the hands of the young Mar
qus of Queensbey who is coming to this side to
up with and boost us.
This Marquis of Queensberry is understand not the
Marquis of Queensbery who laid down the law for the
of telling how it should be done to survive in him We
not convinced of the entire ausm of the scheme
than ready certify the solid and uninvesed
character of that million dollar capital We regard highly
football and noted the akng of the baseball
and proposes to enter the field with distinct idea that
the up of athletics will include the upft of the Queensber
ry finances.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-03-01
FOREIGN SHIPMENT OF COPPER ORE

Two hundred tons of bulk copper constituted item in
the cargo of steamship which sailed last month from Puget
Sound bound for Italy The incident remarkable for the
that the first shipment of sort to leave Puget
Sound direct for Italy It possesses especial interest for
Aaskan because the copper Alaska "copper" from the b.
mine in the Chtna district With the continued deve
opment of copper mining properties in Alaska and with
poets of the price of copper advancing toward the 20cen
mark Montana, Arizona and Michigan will find them
selves ebowed by out of their places the head of the
list of copper Observation-Disclosures Times.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-03-01
THE CRAFTY ALIEN JUDGE REMAINS

United States Commissioner Healy, the who has
sided in and of the United States for wenyone years
far declined resign his judicial position in the Chtna
cnc In fact by securing bondsmen he practically gives
notice that he is there to stay until he is ruthessy shorn of
the that his lord it good American c
But his efforts at persecution and intimidation have
temporarily ceased least while he is uncertain how far
the fight is to be pushed against alien And in the
meantime the people of the Copper River country again
breathing feer and asserting the independence of American
citizens who will longer tolerate the dominance of this
smooth and crafty official They realize that of his
questionable acts will be given full publicity and
be taken before the department of justice Even though there
may be delay the removal of this unworthy official the
town of Chitina
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-03-01
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A RAPID AWAKENING IN THE EAST

wider knowledge of the real trouble with Alaska is
ing shown by many Eastern newspapers For example, the
Brooklyn Eagle commenting upon the coal famine this
itory says he plight of Nome the result of execaby
bad governmental policy In the first place. have denied
Alaska control Of her affairs such Anglo have
right to expect In the second place, have played poll
ties to the extent OF preventing private capital from develop
ing Aaskas coal fields In the third place. failed do
anything through governmental agencies toward mining and
transporting coal to where is needed When such clear
understanding of the actual conditions in Alaska
therefor shown the East the prospects for relief
for Alaska are certainly growing better
DIR. Stanton Colt asserts that the American woman is
practically saven Some of her the most bossy slave that
has been known in the history of the human race.
Pennsylvania town reports icy hill which the rab
bits slip and dash their brains out The of this
story will never dash his brains out
More coal has been found in Alaska More trouble there
lore als0' lkde assi ~ "a :. .u.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-03-01
AND THEY STILL HOLD OFFICE

So far have heard Judge Hea has not yet resign
ed his position Chna He evidently preers hold
Til something Drops before he another field OF la
bor In the meantime the people who have been the subjects
of his official persecution and injustice taking courage
evidence that would undoubtedly force his
removal But do not think that extremity will have to be
The commissioners stool pigeon Deputy United
States Marshal Brown reported being somewhat subdued
these DAYS. still confident that his standn with the
shas office Valdez sufficient to his hide Possibly
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-03-01
THEY ALL WANT JENNINGS

The way Robert W Jennings is running for the Demo
cratic nomination for Congress is truly dscouragng the
professional politician who believes In trades and
about patronage Having already fifty votes pledged him
from the Nome country twenty from Fairbanks from Ju
neau ten from Douglas from Ketchikan eight from
Cordoya and Eyak looks though he would be in fair
receive practically the entire two hundred delegates that the
convention will be composed Of few may hold against
him in the hope Of securing that they will
taken of in the Of the election of Democratic Pres
den But Mr. Jennings at Valdez will undoubtedly
be brought about without questionable bargaining and
will have free hand in the running The election will be an
other NATTER dependent largely upon the action Of the Repub
convention March &c. and the decision that Mr. Wicker
sham may make concerning his candidacy.
The office has stopped seeking the man SO long that if the
wants the office he mnst start out chase early or else
the office will escape.
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-03-01
REASON FOR CHANGE OF VENUE

There is much speculation where the trial of the
indicted at Fairbanks in the bank is be held
Judge Overed has already transferred the Hawkins
this DIVISION and it is believed that the others will follow
matter of It is expected that these their
proceedings will be long drawn that they will
among the most important tried in the territory
naturally expected that Cordova will be the place
where the trials will be held This the conveniently
Heated place. while have superior hotel accommodations
and adequate court facilities It is thought that attor
neys for the government and the defendants will prefer
have Cordova designated the place for the holding of the
trials by Judge Cushman In speaking the change Of
the Fairbanks News Miner says:
This camp whole is peoped by good haters good
fighters while what the camp most needs this time peace
The prosperity of this camp and people depends upon peace
and goodelowshp and consideration for the other
the margin of here today is not large strife
be allowed to stand its way The basis of the business
camp outside camps credit and the sit
uaton complicated by evil report and suspicion the
for the people of the camp There plenty money the
to finance the business of the money
and stays its hole when the financial atmosphere of camp
surchaged with suspicion Were the bank to be tried
here day during their progress the camp would be alive
with stories that would keep money scared nearly DEATH
and the people would be and by the nce
tanty and suspicion have baed up business here for year
past and have done other great good the evidence that
further suspicious and uncertainties way be
sdestepped is good the vital interests of the camp
Pages of good newspaper copy threatened it better
as tis."