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Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-16

he said, IL hain't killed my man-not
lately--nor anything like that. 1 left
it." he went on remlnlscently, because
couldn't hep it. got to dreamin
nights of pu'ple cities"
Purple what?" exclaimed Gerry.
Kemp took cigarette from his
mouth and almost smiled. "Never did
hear of The Purple City, l reckon"
Gerry shook his head. Kemp drew
a wellworn wallet from the capaclous
inner pocket of his vest and took out
a ragged clipping. One could read in
the glarlng moonlight and Gerry
glanced through the printed lines.
Then he read them through again.
THE PURPLE CITY.
AS / sat munching mangoes,
On the purple city's walls.
/ heard the catfish calling,
To the crawfish in the crawls.
1 saw the paper sunbeams,
Sprouting from the painted sun;
l saw the sun was sullen,
For the day had but begun.
OF dusty desert sky-road,
Ten thousand miles and more,
Stretched out before the morning,
And the sun sat in the door.
He sweated seas of sunshine,
AS he started up the sky,
And he drowned the purple city,
In a tear-drop from his eye
No more shall purple pansies
Look up at purple pinks,
Nor purple roses rival
The cheeks of purple mink.
Alas! for purple city,
And its purple e-peopled halls!
Alas! for me and mangoes,
ON the purple city's walls
Gerry looked upon his guest with
new wonder as he handed back the
clipping. Kemp put it away carefully,
rolled a fresh cigarette, and blew
thick puff of smoke out into the moon
light. Cant say it's po'try and 1
can't say it amt. All 1 know is it
roped me. know that writer felIer
never munched no mangoes, cause
mangoes don't MUNICH. 1 know he nev-
er sat on no wall an heerd catfish call
in cause catfish don't call. But he
seen it all, stranger, jest the way he
writ 1t down an ben dreamin' purple
cities ever sence read his screed."
"Did you start right out to look for
them?" asked Gerry gravely.
Nav" said Kemp, 81 didn't have
nothin' to go on. But one day a drum
mer feller thet 1 was stagin' across
the White mountains give me plant
magazine, and 1t had an article on
commercial orchids with pictures in,
colors. They was mostly kinder
publish an / reckon it was that what
got me started. 1t was the foreman
pointin' out my mount to me an 1
didn't lose no time. drapped my rope
on him an I've been ridin' him ever
sence."
Found any purple cities?"
"Not rightly. / seen 'em-more'n
once. But guess purple cities is al
ways yon side the mountain. You
can't jest ride up an put your brand
on 'em. They're born mavericks and
they die mavericks. An l say, good
luck to 'em." Kemp rose, tossed away
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-16
Less Reason to Be.

A patent has been granted for an
egg substitute made chiefly from thor
oughly cooked yams.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-03-16

Do you know the home long.
Ing that comes to a fellow
stranded halfway round the
earth from his own dooryard2
Gerry and Jake, two forsaken
Americans, meet in these cir
cumstances In the heat Of
South America and exchange
dream.talk.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03
ORION BROS. CIRCUS

On Friday, June 10, the orion Bros.
big new three ring Circus and Men
agerie will exhibit in Crystal Falls
one day only giving two perform
ances.
This is the oldest as one OF the most
successful travelling aggregations in
America. Since It's inception sixty
years ago. IL has grown from small
wagon show to it's present huge pro-
portions steadily pushing forward
season after season in order TO keep
apace with the unceasing demand for
more extensive and more diversified
amusement
The new additions and extensions
this year include additional circus
rings to accommodate the large mum
Der Of acts appearing on the aug
mented program.
The circus section OF the big shows
is not alone in it's glory however. for
a great menagerie. a Museum OF won
ders and an Ayiary OF strange and
interesting specimens OF the feather
ed kingdom are shown in separate
tents. and all for a single ticket OF
admission. these run the circus a
close second in public interest and
wonderment
a strange and unusual sight Is In
store for the early birds who visit
the show grounds early in the morn
ing on the day OF exhibition for be
sides the interest that naturally cen
ters In the work Of the swiftly NOV
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03
SPLITTING ON SIDEWALKS

The practise Of splitting on side~ally
IS again in evidence. Now that tn
streets have been cleaned and an effort
is being made TO keep them clean, II is
more noticeable and more offensive.
The practise is a dirty and filthy one
and II Is furthermore violation OF city
ordinances, which provide for the hd-
position of fine of ten dollarJ for
each conviction. When neceslarA "a
expectorate, walk to the edgeNg' the
sidewalk and by so doing danger OF
disease germs being swept up by wo-
mems skirts is diminished Our peo-
pie should determine to keep the side
walks clean and to aid in doing so by
refraining from splitting upon them.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

ing workmen engaged in erecting the
big tents, one OF their number is a
four-footed one called Hero" the
largest elephant known in the world.
Hero has been taught to carry tent
poles from the wagons and deposit
them in their proper places, carries
the heavy sections OF the canvas by
his trunk and assists in fifty differ
ent ways in putting the show in ord
er for the performances.
Hero is the only elephantine can
vas man in existence and his unequal
ed intelligence and attitude for heavy
work is one OF the most interesting
phenomena ever seen.
The big street parade nearly a
quarter OF a mile in length will take
place at - o'clock noon and is des-
cribed as one OF the most picturesque
and novel professional displays ever
given I'm connection with a circus.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

While Fred s Evans. cashier of the
State Bank. OF Florence, was out on
the Brule river with a party OF friends
fishing last Tuesday he was stricken
with paralysis and fell into the river.
O. G. Johnson, one of the party, saw
him fall and ran TO his assistance,
pulling him out, When taken from the
water Evans was unconscious. john
son summoned the balance of the
party and Evans was taken TO his
home and doctor called. His right
side was paralyzed and he was unable
to speak. His condition is somewhat
improved this morning and there Is a
chance OF his recovery.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

A conductor on the 500 line was ar
rested for blocking crossing more
than the time allowed by law Crys-
tai Falls is pretty free from that
trouble but there is crossing between
Norway and Vulcan where the rail
road fellows don't seem to care how
long they hold one Someone ought 10
get 10 a crew al that point once and
then il would cease
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

Todd Webb went to Marinette last
Wednesday night and returned the
following day with fine new Buick
truck which he sold TO the John Tufts
company, who will use II for delivery
purposes The truck will be used on
tie city delivery.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

The ladies' Of the Guardian Angela
Church will give June" social at
Miller's hall on Thursday June Sth
Ice cream. cake, lemonade and other
refreshments will be served. Good
music will be furnished. Proceeds will
go towards improvements on the
church and Priests house
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

We are also thankful to the Macca-
bees and Eagles and others for the
beautiful floral offerings.
Sorren Sorenson.
lnanda Sorrenson.
Loren Sorrenson.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03
wOODMEN NOTICE

until further notice members OF the
Modern Woodmen can pay their
monthly dues and assessments to Miss
Alva Spanner at the Diamond Drill
office She will receipt for them in my
absence
Thomas Conlin. Clerk.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

I'm The Eternal City the Famous
Players have turned out a film which
il can be fairly said is the most pre-
tentious production which any
American concern has placed ON the
market \. Y. Telegraph
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

Alois Flood arrived home from En-
gadine last Thursday morning and
will devote all OF his time to his bust
ness in this city. Mr.. Flood has been
In the employ OF ID. +. Boyle g. Co. and
leaves them only because his own
business demands his attention.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

Mr.. and Mrs A. Gholz returned this
week from their trip thru the south.
They spent a few days at Chattanooga
and say IL Is the prettiest place in
America
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

Nothing would be more ridiculous
than to compare The Eternal city
with any other picture II stands in
class in which others may be placed in
the future, but not in Il presetl
Motion Picture News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

Very Rev Father McNulty. who is
conducting mission al Iron River, Pew.
James Lenhart of Iron River. Rev
VIM. Foisten OF Norway and Roy
James Corcoran called ON Rev Father
Kures last Wednesday
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

Mrs. Westin has accepted the posi-
ton as bookkeeper at the John Tufts
Co store. recently made vacant by the
resignation Of Miss Carrie Pfeiner.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

Mrs. John Rundlund and daughter
Eva, arrived home last Sunday from
Seattle where they had been the past
. years
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03
CARD OF THANKS

We take this means TO thank all
those who assisted us In any way dur
ing our recent great bereavement.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03
90 h

Miss Freda Kluttig is expected home
soon from her school duties in Bill
ings, Mont. to spend the summer va
cation at the home Of her mother.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

With regard to the wage advanced
granted TO the iron miners Of the
United States steel corporation. Judge
Gary has made the following official
statement to the Iron Trade Review
Tile wages Of the employs Of our min
ing companies in the northwest were
increased May LIST, but not in any case
above 10 ner cent" II is understood
the Independent companies are fol
lowing the corporation and are adj
yancing wages from to 20 cents per
day,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Schaffer are the
proud parents of a big baby boy

you want To see some good alfalfa
40 out and look at the crop on y Jar
Wis or III. j. McLarens farms.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

The Woman's Club will meet with
Mrs. G. T. Roberts on Tuesday, June
6, at 500 o'clock
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

The central school building at Nor
way was set on fire by a bolt of
tightening that struck IL during the
electric storm last week Friday. The
fire department saved the building
from destruction but the water dam
age was considerable. The children
were in the building at the time
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

Don't fail TO see the latest fad
ankle watches worn by the "Maidens
All Forlorn," June 9, at Conlin's hall.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03
Sam Jacobs made business trip to
TO Iron Mountain this week.

Mr. and Mrs. William Pollard OF
Crystal Falls. are here 10 attend the
funeral of Mrs. Pollard's mother, Mrs.
Erliza Gall. Iron Min. Gazette
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

The mining students left yesterday
morning for Houghton after spending
the greater part of the week in this
city visiting at the different mines.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

Mr. and Mrs. VIM j. Reynolds and
son. OF Crystal Falls. were guests OF
County Clerk and Mrs. Jas. J. Ponti-
BRAND on Saturday last Mining
News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

A bright baby boy arrived at the
home OF Mr. and Mrs.=Daye Sanders
last week
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03
LOST; Black leather gauntlet
glove. Finder leave at this office.

Mrs Dan Stuart is in the city from
Toledo, visiting at the home Of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs Nichols
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

George Meyer has taken position
in the butcher shop at Osterberg &
Co. George looks natural behind the
block
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

Mrs. c. A. Robinson left Thursday
evening for ten days visit with
friends at Sault Ste Marie and MANS
tique
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

business meeting OF the Ladies'
4 will be held in the church parlors
next Wednesday Lunch will be serv-
ed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

Mrs Larmey is very i'll. at her home
in Maple Grove with "a bad attack Of
pneumonia
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

Mrs. A. Tobin OF Ironwood viii re-
turn home Monday after few weeks
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Cannon
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03
CT E W
THEATRE

4 representative OF the "W0RLD-
BRADY" Film Corporation was In
Crystal Falls last week and picked the
Gem theatre for the showing Of one
OF their features each week. This con-
cern has Just been recognized and
now stands second 10 none for feature
programs. large crowd witnessed
CAMILLE last Wednesday with Clara
klmball Young in the title-rOle and
went away well pleased. Wednesday
will he W0RLD-BRADi day. Watch
our advertising.
Don't miss the Greatest oi all pro-
grams -TRIANGLE-eYeTy Monday
night. This coming Monday we have
"THE EDGE OF THE ABYSS" for the
Drama and "THE BMARlNE Pill
or" for that keystone Comedy. This
keystone Will be found the very best
yet shown and we refer you t0 the
Marquette Mining Journal which Is
advertising il for n return engagement
at the Marquette Opera House this
week.
III YOU 90 ~ Pictures hut twice a
week. il behOONcs you 10 BE there ON
WORLD-BRADN and TRIANGLE
nights.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-06-03

"HYPOCRITES- will he shown at
u later date.
The Washington times., 1916-08-28

attic region, which must constitute
the gravest kind Of menace to Italy.
The alliance which bound Turkey to
the central powers was, moreover,
equivalent to contemptuous fout-
ing of Italy, whose Mediterranean
concerns could never be safe SO long
as Turkey should be sustained by
the powerful backing Of Austria and
Germany. Italy and Turkey had
just fought a war, despite that each
was closely bound to Germany. The
whole situation was impossible, and
when the present campaign in the
near east became certain, Italy could
do no less than unite with the entente
powers, because Italy has greater
interests to serve and secure through
the Illustration Of Germanic plans in
the near east than any other country.
The Washington times., 1916-08-28
THE ExCUSELESSNESS OF 1T

That the country should stand
helpless before the threat of the rail-
road tie-up, is the worst phase of the
situation now drawing toward its
focus. Either there will or there
will not be strike; but the country
seems to have nothing to do with de-
termining. That is for the repre-
sentatives of the labor and the capi-
tai sides of the argument.
Neither side can justify itself in
forcing the ultimate issue. The men
are we'll paid. The railroads are
once more doing we'll, though their
position may indeed be only a tenn
porary one. But neither side pre-
sents a case that can possibly war
rant the fearful blow at national
prosperity and public safety that
would be dealt by strike.
The Washington times., 1916-08-28
OFFICERS FAMILIES
CO. TO THE BORDER

EAGLE PASS. Tex. Aug. ss.-sev-
eral officers of the First Maryland
Regiment have rented a large house
in Eagle Pass and now are fitting II
up for their wives.
With the additions to the circle
which will come from the Fourth and
Fifth Regiments. the social life of
the Maryland colony Is expected to
be buzzing within a week.
The families of several Of the OFF,
GERS of the First already have ar
rived apd others are on the way
Mrs. John X. BeckenbauEh, wife OF
Captain Beckenbaugh. Of HaKers-
town: her son, and Mrs. Clarence
Lane, wife of Lieutenant Lane. of
General Gathers stan, are registered
at the Hotel Eagle. 80.
Mrs. Robert II. Archer, wke of Can
tain Archer. of Belair. and her two
sons will arrive today, and Mrs.
Frank l.. Hewitt. wife Of Lieutenant
Hewitt of Silver Spring. Is expected
within a few days.
Officers of the Maryland brigade
visited General Sibley. the new com
mander OF the post yesterday morn
ing.
Major Riley. of the First Regiment.
has organised a soldiers Bible class
at the Methodist Church and has al
ready enrolled ninety members.
The First Regiment baseball team
yesterday defeated the team of the
Maryland Ambulance Company, II
to 0.
The Washington times., 1916-08-28
REA INCONSISTENT,
EMPLOYEES DECLARE
Men, In Statement, Say HE Plea
for Arbitration Does Not
Square With Actions.

The railroad brotherhood leaders today
charged that the words OF Pres,dsnt
Rea Of the Pennsylvania on the subject
OF arbitration do not square with his so-
tions. I- ~ -.
The brotherhood statement said:
The statement issued by Samuel Req
In which he Ia quoted as announcing
that rather than give up arbitration
the executives regarded It better to face
strike. II Of peculiar value when con-
trasted with the attitude Of the cou-
pany OF which Mr.. Rae is president to-
ward this question Of arbitration.
Ine Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
ana Washington. Railroad Company.
wheeling Terminal railroad Company,
the Ohio River and Western Railway
Company. and the Cincinnati, Lebanof,
ana Northern Railroad Company. and In
conjunction with the Chicago, BuriinS-
ton and Quincy. owns 9s per cent Of the
stock OF the Toledo. Peoria and Western.
AS the controller Of these nve roads,
they absolutely refused to allow them
TO be represented by the conferences
cemmittee OF the railways In the face
OF repeated requests therefor, and ~
arbitration was agreed upon. there
would be nothing to arbitrate upon these
roads. for the simple reason that the
number OF men employed upon each OF
these properties Is so small that they do
not constitute menace. and where the
company feels that It can defeat the
purpose OF the men. this sacred arbitra-
tion demand takes on an entirely difSsr-
ent character.
What was the attitude Of the Pennsyl-
vanin railroad toward Its shop mon
since. and how many millions did the
company spend To defeat orQa nixa tion
The Washington times., 1916-08-28
HOi FOR SOME REAL STATUARYi

Bring along the exhibition of
American sculpture to Washington!
More than 800 pieces of statuary,
now at the Albright Gallery at Buff
falo, form one Of the most notable
collections Of chiselled art ever as
sembled in this country.
Bringing this collection to Wash
ington, as some art lovers urge, may
seem like carrying Goals to New
castle. We are surrounded by
statues, especially works Of the
equestrian variety. But art critics
say that most of these are very,
very bad, and the bizarre assem-
blage at the Capitol has won for our
national statuary hall the nickname
Of the chamber of Horrors.
Strangely enough, one of the most
notable sculptural works in the Dis
trict is the privately erected statue
Of woman, by st. Gaudens, placed
as a memorial stone in Rock Creek
Cemetery.
Exhibitions of sculpture are rare.
Perhaps this is partly due to the diff
ficulty and risks of transportation.
A great factor, probably, is the
comparatively limited appreciation
for statuary. Many folk who admire
and appreciate pictures find no re-
sponsive emotions to hewn figures.
But statuary, while it lacks the
warmth, and color, and fancy, and
charm of the painted picture, has a
dignity and simplicity all its own.
Usually statue is heroic, impress
sive, stately. The sculptor's work
inculcates reverence, respect, and
love of classic beauty.
Having once seen the best America
has to offer in sculpture, said to be
contained in the exhibition now at
Buffalo, the National Capital will be
less likely to accept inferior work.
Artists will be glad to bring their
work here, because Uncle Sam is
something of an art buyer and
patron, and because many visitors
from all parts of the country will
see it.
The Washington times., 1916-08-28
Soldier Would Like to Have Bern
hardt Visit Guardsmen on Border.

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Will Nine. Bernhardt give the qua ards-
men mobilized on the border an oppor-
tunity to see her during her American
tour?
Many noted continental artists have
graciously entertained the soldiers down
In the very trenches on the European
battle fronts. The divine Sarah, per-
haps the one French player best loved
by the American public. would be roy
ally welcomed should she follow the
precedent set on the other side when
she arrives In this country. by visiting
the troops on its southern border.
The guardsmen are not asking Nine.
Bernhardt to run any of the risks the
artiots who played for the soldiers IN
the trenches experienced, Their life here
IL as quiet, so far as danger II cen-
cerned, as II was on the farms or in the
villages back home
Moreover many OF the Virginia
guardsmen. at leaDt. have never had an
opportunity to hear the divine Sarah.
even during the years when she reg
ularly visited the metropolises Of Amer
lea II they could take home from the
border a memory of having seen her IN
her sunset days. II would compensate
for many of the things they are experi-
encing in the name Of patriotism:
Co. G. First Volunteers. Brownsville.
Tex, Aug. II.
The Washington times., 1916-08-28
THE SERUM FOR PARALYSIS

DR.. Simon Flexner, Of the Rookie
Teller Institute for Medical Research,
has reached the deliberate conclu-
sion that the serum treatment for
infsntile paralysis is Of great value.
II has been tested in hospital and
laboratory, and by general prac-
titioners 30 extensively that the case
seems to be pretty complete.
The serum is made from the blood
Of persons who have had the disease
and recovered from It, immune. It
is not yet attested as an infallible
preventive; but the proportion Of
cases in which IL does prevent, to-
gethsr with the large percentage in
which II makes the attacks mild and
innocuous, is SO high that there can
be little doubt Of the value Of the
treatment.
Experiments with monkeys have
in this, as in many other valuable
medical researches, been of the
greatest value in determining the
workings Of the cure. There is, as
always, a proportion Of people who
object to such treatment; even vac
cination for smallpox is bitterly op-
posed by some perverse- minded
people who carry on a perennial
propaganda. Just why anybody, liv-
ing in a world once scourged by
smallpox and now almost free from
1t as a great menace, should oppose
the agency that has wrought this
revolution, is beyond understanding.
But so are the processes Of a good
many who would choose to consider
themselves reasoning creatures.