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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16
80 "PIGCERS"
RECEIVE fine
DISTRICT COURT AT MARQUETTE
WINDS UP BUSINESS
FINES AMOUNT TO s5, 5,625. 90
Penalties Ranged From $25.0e to
S400. Payment of Taxes Or
dered in Some Cases.

United States court at Marquette
closed Tuesday afternoon at $50
o'clock after having levied fines on 80
blind piggers." The fines totaled
s5.625, and with the taxes levied in a
few cases. aggregated s6.s9S. 70.
Al the opening OF the court all OF the
defendants pleaded not guilty and
two, Fred Rogers and William ID. Hill,
both west siders. stood trial Tues
day afternoon the other 81 returned
to the court and reversed their plea
of not guilty to guilty.
Below is a list of the offenders and
their penalties as given out by the
court.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16
A NEW POSTMASTER.
An Examination VIII BE Held ON jan
uary IL 10 fln Alpha Oiilce.

On January 18th all examination
win be held In Crystal Falls at which
candidates for the Alpha post Office
will compete for the position. There
has been no postmaster at Alpha
since Mr.. Miner left this village. Mr..
Robinson acting as postmaster under
Mr.. Miners commission.
The local ONCE received notice
OF the examination which Il Ak fol.
lows:
The United Ststes Civil Service
Commission announces that on the
date named above an examination will
be held at Crystal Falls, Mich, az a
result OF which Il Is expected To make
certification to All a contemplated
vacancy In the position OF fourth class
postmaster ot Alpha and other yacan-
cies as they may occur at that office,
unless IL shall be decided in the inter
ests OF the service 10 fill the vacancy
by reinstatement. The compensation
OF the postmaster AT this office was
S675 for the last fiscal year.
Age limit 2l years and over on the
date Of the examination, with the ex-
ception that in State where women
are declared by statute to be OF full
age for all purposes at 1S years. wo-
men Is years OF age on the date OF
the. examination will be admitted.
Applicants must reside within the
territory supplied by the post Office
for which the examination is an
nOunced
The examination is open TO all citi-
zens OF the United States who can
comply with the requirements.
Application forms and full informa-
tion concerning the requirements of
the examination can be secured from
the postmaster at Alpha or from the
Y. s. Civil Service Commission Wash
ington. ID. c.
Applications should be properly ex-
ocutod and dled with the Commission
al Washington at least Z days before
the date OF the examination, other
wise IL may be impracticable TO ex-
anime the applicants
Z. S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16
mrGmEs rLIRllIrY ss.aa,.

THE state board OF canvas sers in
session NJ Lansing announced that the
plurality % Chas + Hughes over
President Wilson at the November
election in Michigan was 52.322. The
lcuding republican elector received
received 339.O97 votes aud the leading
democrat received 2S6.775. The vote
cast FOR the other candidates was
Socialist. 1925. Prohibitionist, S.l39.
and Socialist Labor. S42
Tie plurality Of United States Sen
ator Charles r. Townsend, republican.
was io6,7O3 The majority in favor OF
state wide prohibition was 6s.624.
The figures were For. 353,3S7.
against, 2s4754. The so-called home
rule amendment lost BY l22599. The
vote was For 25G,272; against. 27s.-
SCI
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16
NEw coMET COMING.

a gigantic comet. outclasBing ~
size and brilliancy all those seen Ia
modern times, Is speeding toward the
sun al the rate of l,l3l.246 miles 4
day, according TO Father Martin s.
brennan, the astronomer priest OF st.
Louis, Mo. The comet will be a thing
Of glory in the northwestern sky next
spring. according TO Father Brennan
and probably will remain visible for
three months. II will be AZ its best
in juno. The comet is known Official
~ as comet y. II was first reported
by Prof. Max Wolf at Heidelberg. who
first saw Il through his telescope lau
April
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16
PIGGERs CONVICTED.
The First Two Cases Against Iron
County Men Brought Results.

Fred Rogers, OF Iron River, the hrst
OF the blind pig cases from Iron coun-
ty 10 be tried In the federal court al
Marquette last week, resulted in a
conviction. The second case, that OF
BILLY Hill. brought a like conviction
and then the hopes OF the defense In
these cases seemed to melt and con
ference was held between the attor-
.neys for the defense and the states
attorney for the purpose OF determin-
ing what should be done with the re-
naming thirty cases.
These cases resulted from the visit
OF two internal revenue men 10 this
section last summer They secured
evidence OF the sale OF liquor in sever
al places whore no federal licenses
had been secured. The fact that the
securing OF federal license was evi-
dence OF blind pigging" was the rea-
son that none of such licenses had
been taken out.
The revenue men collected for the
licenses and penalty and turned
over the evidence that they had Sc
cured 10 the district attorney who
laid all OF the evidence before the
grand jury After reviewing the cases
that body returned indictments and
the men were arraigned before Judge
Sessions where they pleaded not
guilty
It is understood that II proposition
OF settlement was made originally at
figure of 100000 fine but that propo-
sition was considered exorbitant and
some test cases were decided upon.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16
ENTERTAIN LADIES' AID.

Mrs. w j Richards entertained the
M r. Ladies Aid society at her home
Monday evening, Dec II. the occasion
being a farewell surprise party given
IN honor of Mrs Frank Vanderpool.
one of the members or the society.
who expects To make her future home
in Detroit Mich
After an evenings entertainment OF
music and games. Mrs Vanderpool
was presented with beautiful wrist
watch by The society, who wished to
express TO her through the gift. their
OF her work In tho so
cicty and church. the present being
very appropriate and emblematic Of
the watchful care and many hours
spent in beautifying the House Of
God" with her most beloved treas
ures flowers. natures most beautiful
and loving gift.
Luncheon was served by Mrs
Richards after which the many friends
Of Mrs. vanderpool expressed to her
their best wishes for success and hap
pness in their new home.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16

The Henrietta Hive. Ladies OF the
Maccabees. elected the following Of
icers for 1917.
Commander Sara r. Munns.
Past Com. ollie c. Rosenquist
Lieut. Commander Olive r. Wills
Record Keeper Inanda Sorinson
Finance Keeper Mary r. Ganney
Chaplain Lima Nearing.
Sergeant Carrie Martin
Mistress al Arms Nellie Sensiba
Sentinel Mamie Citizen
Picket Rachael Varney.
Great Installing officer Mary l..
Rowley
Great Mistress az Arms Josephine
JGssen.
Great Chaplain Ida Paro.
Great Picket Elma Charon.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16
STEEL TRADE CONDITIONS.
Increased Price of Ore Followed BY
Advance in All Products.

The advance in the price OF Lake
Superior iron ores of $i.50 ton. max
ing the quotations on Mesaba ores the
highest that have ever prevailed and
those on old range ores the highest in
more than twenty-five years. has been
followed by the converting OF reser-
vations for immense tonnage into
contracts by leading companies in the
central west.
Tho prices OF Bcssemer and basic
pig iron In the valleys have advanced
almost. il not quite. IS per ton during
the last week. while other grades OF
pig iron In that district and through
been marked up rapidly and II Is dif-
ficult In many cases to determine what
prevailing prices are The sales OF
the week have included about 100000
tons in the New York district; 10000
10 $4,000 tons or basic in Alabama, at
$40 TO s2l. furnace; $4,000 tons Of oil
grades at Buffalo; "A 200 tons OF basic
by valley furnace to an eastern
Pennsylvania consumer at $50, valley.
district. One Cleveland firm has sold
100000 tons or various grades during
the month and is considering an in
quiry for $4,000 tons. The advance
in the price OF Lake Superior iron
ores means an increase OF about 81
per ton In the cost Of manufacturing
pig iron.
Buying Of rails for 1918 delivery is
proceeding az an active part The New
York Central has closed for about
100000 tons. the Erie has purchased
from 10000 to $4,000 tons and many
inquiries. including one for 205,OOO
tons for the Pennsylvania. are pend
ing Car orders during the last week
amounted TO 5000 to 10000 Many or
ders for locomotives wero placed
Carrying charges ON ore for next
season were fixed al around when
contracts were made at ninety cents
from Marquette and seyenty-fye cents
from Eocanaba. free TO the vessel.
The bulk of the tonnage was tied up
about ten days ago when the rate
from ports ot the head Of Lake Su-
perior was established at s free. but
more capacity will be tied up at the
rates named as some owners have
been holding OF. Some of the fleets
have taken about an the ore they will
be able to move hut a number OF the
independent owners will have some
free capacity next season Charter
ing for 1917 has been heavy and con
siderable vessel capacity is under con
tract for five years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16
GIT YOUR AUTO LICENSES.
Secretary OF State yaughnn Issues
Warning 10 tntOistS.

Get your 1917 automobile license
early"
This Is the advice OF Coleman G.
Vaughan. secretary of state. 10 all
motor ear owners in Michigan Linked
with Mr. vaughan's advice Is that Of
the local authorities, who warn auto
ists 10 secure their licenses in proper
time to avoid prosecution
Anyone driving car on the streets
after January ! without 1917 tag Il
liable To- prosecution
The fact that many car owners are
planning TO drive their cars the great
or portion Of the winter, and the en-
tire season IL possible. means that
they must take action toward secur-
ing their licenses IN December.
Application blanks are on hand &C
the county clerks Office and the gar
ages also keep them
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

Rhine a Mottes have an ad IN thi
issue that will be well worth vnur
while 20 look over w. H. Reziu Is
also Offering some good Chri tmas
suggestions In his ad this week Read
Il over, on page four Jacobs Bros
have an interesting ad and /. a. Hen
nv has another good Christmas sur
gestion for holiday shoppers ia his ad
on page :. Tho John Tufts Co. and
tie lin i4h Swedish Mercantile
compau, arc making biz preparations
= supply the Christmas trade with
their every want and announce THE
fAct "a thelr ad this week
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16
WHAT WOMEN Will WElR.

Wdmon's afternoon and evening
gowns for the coming sea son will be
Glmy and much trimmed With lace
and embroidery. according to an an
nomccuonf 10 the members OF the
Fashion Art league today BY IFS board
~ directors Lingerie gowns will pre-
dominate for afternoon and evening
Wear with Sport garments FOR morn
ing.
81 gowns Nill run to the pirlish Of
fect Even the staid matron will he
eowne1 with those with bet effect
ara fofi golfers sleeves will be lone
cd 81 many i1s'arcei with cuffs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16
DIED WITH SEALED LIPS.

Sandy" Hamilton. the man shot in
W S Reynolds resort at New Cas-
plan. Sunday night Nov. 90, died in
Lakeside Hospital last Wednesday
evening The chief concern Of the
inmates OF The Reynolds house when
they learned of his death was:
Did he talk before he died
The two women who came up from
Mariuette accompanied by Hamilton
and James Miller and were staying at
the Reynolds house, and Miller are
now in Jail at Crystal Falls awaiting
the results of an Investigation now
being conducted by Prosecuting At
torney Wancn. while the body of
Hamilton lies in the morgue The
woman who went by the name OF Mrs
Reynolds also is in the Jail at Crystal
Falls, and the body Of Reynolds lies
in the Stambaugh cemetery
Two Deaths Recorded.
This is the tragedy that has been
enacted within the last ten days
A coroner's jury last Monday night
found that Reynolds died from chob-
ing. lie had been subject to attacks
Of strangulation and II was said that
he likely fell To the floor and died In
paroxysm lie was found dead on the
floor OF his home by one of the women
OF the house Tuesday morning OF last
week. Hamilton. who was shot Sun
day night, was lying wounded I'm the
house at the time Sheriff Sensiba
ordered him taken To the Lakeside
hospital Thursday afternoon, when a
medical examination disclosed the
fact that Ilamilton's body was para
lyzed from the waist down Later
pneumonia set in, causing death
The three Investigations started hy
the sheriff. prosecutor and coroner
appear to have revealed nothing that
will disclose the identity of the per-
son who shot Hamilton
Three Women aud Man Arrested.
Immediately after Hamilton's death
Prosecuting Attorney wanen caused
warrants 70 be issued for Miller and
the three women, and placed them In
the hands Of Marshal Chard OF S;am-
baugh Tor service Chard learned that
the two Marnette women and Miller
had left New Caspian md we're in
Iron River. With Constables Sla1p
and Smart the two womcn were taken
IN custody. but Miller had gone TO Es-
canada on the evening train A tcle
cram was sent 10 the chief Of police
OF Egcanaha to apprehend him, and
mat officer returned Miller 10 CRYSTAL
Falls, where he Is now being held IN
the county jail. Last Wednesday night
Constable Slapp went to New Caspian
md arrested Mrs Reynolds Iron
River Stamhaugh Reporter
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16
X. OF p.'s ELrCTED OFFICERS.

The r. of P's held a very interest
ing meeting last Wednesday night.
They had as n guest on that night
Grand Chancellor Hart of Battle
Creek who is making a tour of the
upper peninsula conducting schools OF
instruction.
After election OF officers the degree
team initiated candidate into the
mysteries of the first rank after which
all sat dowi' 10 partake Of spread
that was previously prepared 10y
members Of the lodge
The officers elected for the ensuing
year are as follows
&. C. Charles Peterson
V G. George Stolberg.
Prelate Nose levcnois.
X. of r & S. John V soderman
NJ. OF W Mike SHELLS.
VI. Of H. otto Gunstrom.
NJ. OF =. Olor Croghan
NJ. az A Adolph sutter
q. George Never
O. q. Carl Carlstrom.
Rep. TO Grand Lodge Olof Croghan
Alternate Arthur Geske
Delegates 10 4. = League Mike
Shells. Charles Peterson.
Alternates VIM. Lyons. p?
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16
INCREASE IN
DEMURRAGE
HIGHER RATE ON FREIGHT CARS
EFFECTIVE THIS WEEK
BARRIERS RAISE ON HAIR CUT
BlaeksHiiths of Iron coHnty Also
Announce Advance in Prices
Effective Dec. Is

Notice was received by Agent TO
chop OF the Northwestern line that
beginning on December 18th there will
be Oh increase in demurrage charges
Mr.. Rochon states briefly that the
supplement provides that after the
expiration OF the free time, the demur-
rage charge on the straight plan shall
be s1.00 for the first day $500 for the
second day. $500 for the third day,
$500 for the fourth day. aud $500 for
each succeeding day.
Under the average plan cars un-
loaded during the first twenty-four
hours OF free time will be given one
credit. After the expiration OF the
free time. one debit will be charged
for the first day. two debts for the
second day, three debts for the third
day, five debts for the fourth day and
five debts for the fifth day. After the
hye-day debit period has expired, or
the car has accrued sixteen debts
$500 per car per day will be charged
including Sundays and holidays
Mr. Rochon also states that he IS
requested 10, as far as possible notify
all regular shippers and receivers OF
freight at your station Of the increas
cs in the demurrage charges. They
should also he urged To release all
cars within the free time and thus
avoid paying any demurrage, as it is
the cars we want rather than demur
rage revenue.
These increased charges will expire
with The close OF business April Goth.
1917 at which time the former rate OF
Sl.OO per car per day after the free
time will again go into effect, unless
the increased charges are sooner
amended or extended
BARRIERS Raise Prices.
The BARRIERS got together last Wed
nesday and decided TO raise the price
on hair cuts from 25c to Soc so any
one desiring to save l0c had better
get sheared before December 20. the
date the new rates take effect. Fol.
lowing are the prices that viii be
charged after that date:
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16

Word received from 4. A. Henry,
who Is IN Waukesha taking treatment
for rheumatism. SAYS that he will have
20 remain there az least three weeks
longer Clyde has been managing the
store during his brothers absence and
expects 10 remain there after Mr.
Henry returns.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16
Blacksmlihs Increase Prices.

The blacksmiths of Iron county also
met the first Of the week and agreed
ON new prices. which will be annonnc-
al by them next week. The black
smiths were compelled to raise their
prices on account of the increasing
prices in iron and steel goods. The
new prices will go into effect ON Mon
day December is
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16

sunday. December ~. + the last
day We WIN take photographs for
Christmas delivery. NikE YOIR
APPOINTMENTS vow.
TH9nbS Rettcr pic'4ros.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16

Bny your Christmas cigars where
you can make choice from the most
select brsnc.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-16

FOR SALE Heavy team of horses.
Inquire ~ Mrs. Ilaliada.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-08-03

Be il ordained by the Mayor and Council
men of the City Of Baxter Springs,
Kansas:
| Section. No automobile or motor We
hicle shall be stopped at the intersection
of streets, and when stopped between
streets on the highways, in the City Of
Baxter Springs, Kansas, said automobile
or motor vehicle shall be stopped with the
right side thereof to the curb, with the
right front wheel as near the curb as pos
sible, and the right rear wheel at least
eight feet from the curb. and not more
than one automobile or vehicle shall be
stopped opposite the same place on the
curb, except to let persons get in or out, or
to unload automobile or vehicle. Pro-
vided. that when any automobile or motor
vehicle is stopped at the curb to let per-
sons get out, or to unload the same, and
when Il is intended to 60 on as soon as
unloaded, the automobile or motor vehicle
need not be stopped on the angle required
above.
Section 4. Every person driving or OPP
Grating any automobile, motor vehicle or
other vehicle who desires to turn the same
around and 20 in the opposite direction on
apv street or highway in the City OF Bax-
ter Springs, Kansas, shall mske the turn
At a street intersection. and in making
such turn shall pass beyond the center OF
such street intersection, and It shall be
unlawful for any person driving or operat-
ing any such automobile, motor vehicle or
other vehicle, when he desires to 60 in
the opposite direction, TO make the turn
hetween street intersections.
Section =. Every person driving or OPP
Grating any automobile, motor vehicle or
other vehicle upon any street, avenue
aIlev or public way, in the City OF Baxter
spriuRs. Kansas, shall keep to the right OF
the center line of said street, avenue
aIIev or public way, whenever practicable.
Section 4. This ordinance is supple
mental 10 Ordinance No. I44, and shall
NOT be deemed to 10 any wise repeal any
Of the provisions of said ordinance.
Section Any person violating any OF
the provisions of this ordnance snah up
On conviction thereof in the Police Court
be fined for the first offense not more than
Fifty Dollars, and for each subsequent
oHenss. not less than Ten Dollars nor
more than One Hundred Dollars.
sections g. THIS ordinance shall take et-
feet and be Ia force from and after Its pub
HcatIon In the Baxter Springs news: 49,,
day of July, Isi6. 49,,
Attest: o. N. SPRATT,
IsEAIJ City Clerk.
LON. sprntt. city clerk. hereby certify
that the above is q true and correct copy
Of Ordinance No. He, Ne the same ~
1900 NV The city council ut . meeting
nd Tuiy 18th, 1915. and ne the same now
appeaFs on Gle In my once.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-08-03
WON'T
YOU HELP /?

Baxter Springs can be the
best town Ia Southeast Kansas
before the end OF the year
1916 IL we will all join in and
help boost II.
Won't you help? OF course
you will.
lam going to do my part,
and OF course you are not 60
ing to be a bit backward in
doing your part.
You have something TO sell
in the way of real estate, or
you want to buy some real es-
tAte-which Is it2 Come and
talk il over with me and to-
gether we will start some
thing.
Now, for instance:-
I will sell six fue lots, each
50x142 feet, and each lot has
fine big oak trees. The lots
lie high ani dry-all lots are
dry at present. l will sell
these lots for one price for
cash, or for another price on
terms. If you will improve
them / will make the right
sort of terms, too.
l also will sell a fine home
of seven rooms; good barn; or
chard; outside cellar that will
stand to the end of time; the
ground with this home is l50x
142 feet.
Also will sell a nice three
room home, situated on 150x
142 feet.
Also have three fine fifty
foot lots, with fine trees on
them.
Of course you want some of
this stuff. If you do, call on
me.
II you want to do mining, l
can fit you out with a devel-
oped property, either sell 1t to
you or lease II to you, but If
you lease it you must work 1t,
for l will not let it lie idle.
Don't you think this town
ought to have sewers? If you
do, just write a note to the
News and say 80. We will
publish your opinion If you
want il published.
CHAs. L SMITH,
All phone ~ and 276.
KeOp your eye on this space. !
Intend 20 use n every week for
the benefit Of the tONn. and, In
eIdsRtsIIH myself YOR can't
IOSs mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-08-03
ATTENTION

The present employees in the en-
CINE, train and yard service on the
Frisco Railroad, are being called
upon by their Brotherhood Ottlc-
ials for a strike vote. II is hoped
that the vote will be in the mega
tive, but the conditions warrant
this railroad in making prepare
tons to operate should these men
strike.
Applications will, therefore, be
received from men competent for
positions as Ensinmen, Conduct
ors, Firemen, Brakemen and
Switchmen. Application should
be made to the undersigned, and
should give experience with for
mer employers and present ad'
dress Of applicant.
These applications should be sent
under personal cover and will be
considered confidential, and the
applicant, if bis application is ap-
proved and bis services are re-
quired, will be notified with in
structiOns where and to whom he
should report.
E. D. LEVY,
General MANAGER,
Springfield, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-08-03
Watch for the GIRL and The G
List Of Letters

Remaining in the postofAce al
Baxter Springs. KauaaR. for the
week ending with Aug 1916,
which II not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead
letter Office at Washington. d. c.:
Jas McLeary2
Miss Emery Cone
H S Hall 2
Miss Flossie Dunn
Frank Eates
Mrs Mae Weaver
Persons calling for any Of the
above letters will pleasesay"Advel
tised," Riving date list.
Chas. L. Smith, P. M.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-08-03
Published August 3, 1916.
Ordinance No. K8.

An ordinance in relation to automobiles,
motor vehicles and other vehicles, reg
ulating their use and operation, and
providing penalties for the violation
thereof, being supplemental to ordin-
ance No. IA.