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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-31

have evidence W the extreme state OF
things nov existing In Germany as
well az In Austria"
The minister claimed that this WINS
Il remarkable achievement. Tor which
the chief credit undoubtedly rested
with the navy.
The problem before the Foreign Of
flee. he said. was how TO carry on the
blockade effectively and yet preserve
the good will and Friendship OF neutral
nations. and concluded:
IL say II with confidence. that ii is
10 the credit OF the last government,
as we'll as the present government
that the result has been achieved to
AN extent and degree which do no,
bclicvo any person before the war
would have thought possible"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-31

& Co. said Tonight. in reference TO
the testimony before the pcace-note
investigating committee:
Il have no personal knowledge OF
the telegram said TO have been sent
from our Offices to II. T.. Hutton 4 Co.
OF New York. During a days business
many telephone messages arc received
and sent. Ak well as Geographic COM
municationS. and many persons drop
IN with Information regarding market
affairs. II may be such private
message waa sent TO New York by Mr..
Clement. who is in California ut
present. +"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-31
FOR BRIDGE OVER POTOMAC
Biii Providing for One Near Metomkin
Point IN Reported
Fayorahly

WASHINGTON. January 3G--Con-
sNuction Of railroad bridge across
Inc Potomac River. near Mctomltin
Font. Va. thirty miles south Of Wash
'aston. proposed in behalf OF the
dai!!i.s ton Newport News Shor; Line
railroad, is authorized in a DILL ia
'ofab!E reported to-day by The House
interstate Commerce Committee
Inc bin was introduced by Repre-.
'+ntati'" Jones. OF Virginia, ard the
project mas the approval Of Secretary
Baker.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-31
PRESIDENT ALDERMAN NAMED
Appointed Member Of board Of Wis
itors OF the NAVAL
Academy.

WASiiINGTON, January 3l.---Prrs-
idsnt Alderman, of the University OF
Virginia, was one Of six heads Of
educational Institutions appointed by
President Wilson to-day on the board
of visitors which annually advises
with officials Of the Naval Academy
regarding its curriculum
Both houses of Congress also Will be
represented on the board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-31
ORDERS FAVORABLE REPORT
senate Committee Votes on the Nom
ination OF DIR. Cnry T..
Grayson.
NE .Assoeiated rrcs.

WASliINCTON. January 3o-rhe
Senate Naval Committee ordered
favorable report to-day OH the nomna
ton OF Dr.. cary T.. Gray son, Pres dent
Wilson'S naval aid and personal physi-
clan, 10 be medical director in the nav.
with the rank of rcar-adm:rai
The committee divided on a strict
party basis. Senator'S Lodge and roin-
dexter. Republicans. leading the oppo-
sition
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-31
COLONIES OF GERMANY
BR|TA|h'S RICH PRIZE
No Other Member OF Entente Has
Heapcd SucI, Territorial Re
ward From War.
YET SEEKS GREATER THINGS
German Diplomat Accuses London of
Seeking Not Only to Destroy Enc
my Trade, but to Interfere With
That OF Neutral Countries.

BERLIN. January 80 tvia wireless to
tile Associated Press. Won Dem
Bussche tiaddenhauSen, Under Score
tary for Foreign Affairs. and formerly
secretary OF the German embassy at
Washington. commenting on London
dispatches regarding the peace situa-
ton. said to the Associated Press:
The argument as to Great Britaim's
uuseltishness in the world war is, as
usual with British arS umentatior.
specious ana falilcious.
They find il convenient - ignore
the fact that England already has
pockeich in Germany's captured colo
MICS the richest territorial rewards OF
amy OF the entente powers. These re-
wards. however. are insiP aihcant for
England in comparison with the pur-
pose FOR which she went to war. name
ly, the destruction OF an inconvenien,
rival and the continuance OF pre-
dominant position In the worlds trade
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-31
Babyland
In the COzytOriuln.

Everything-even TO the mnutest detail
pertaining to the comfort and convent
ence Of baby's outings has been thought
out and obtained by
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-31
THAT DEPARTMENT.
WILL. ISSUE STATEMENT


M ,.tt,,
,,,,.
'..,'iS, rs,,,
,.
hi.h,y irrortar, r,css,,. 20 ali h.I-
Ii,.arcu,s aud ,,ou,rsls has boon issued
from Washington. Interpreted no; as
pressure on bclliserCnts in behalf of
peace. hw; IS one apparently 10 put
american demands on record 20 he con
sidcrcd Il There is rcacc and warning
neutral rights mus, not he further on
croached upon Full text 10 he given
out 'o-Night. and Will be looked on as
move of great moment"
"NeS,'0he" on me 'oH' '''HsS"S' rom
'"hneilS' luton "'!' IL Was "i Il CLASS
ms hrm seldom SaNe". '"n"e''E ais"
'ao ho' Nop' 'oiH 90 ~ no S"'"'
pnt 'odca me N"shihS on III oNcf 70
morrow ""u'" 'cS'''! !"'E "e'o't 'ht
committee
OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
ON WARRIOR sI1t \rlONS
Hutton also produced other COM
nIunica,ious his nr,n had sent it's cor
respondents in which reference was
made 20 various Washington situations.
one OF them said IT WAS understood
mat the Pres 'den' message of last
december !. TN" opening day OF Con-
SresS would bo favorable I" railroad
investments. Another written by Hut
ton personally. said that Washington
adviccs' %eIe that increased freight
rates probably would no granted the
railroads
Replying to sharp questioning by Mr..
Whipple. Hutton said he did NOS re-
call any particular adviccs he had in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-31
OPPOSES INCREASE
IN CITY TAX RATE

continued From First Pasel
trial National Bank, which has bought
the building
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-31
w PERSONAL Know LEDGE
or PEACE \u'tI. Ittx.n

chicago Jaruary "a John r
'Ai''"' o.! tn' arm " gi,nen,, Curu,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-31
TWO

12:4s o'clock eastern timcp. which
was about an hour and a quarter after
Secretary Lansing had told the news
paper men In Washington that note
was coming from tho President
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-31

Cnmmitto- on Visiting New Members.
John =. Sterling H. r. Kidd
r. T. Pollard
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26
MUCH GRAIN sOwN.
Travelling Men Say Sales Of Seed
Wheat and Barley Are Large.

II want TO tell you that the amount
of wheat and barley that will be
grown in this upper peninsula the
coming season will surprise every
one. All we need is to have an aver
age year TO make the upper penin-
sula show up well as a wheat and
barley section" said travelling man
to a reporter for The Diamond Drill
last Monday.
"The locating Of a -four mill at
Iron River helped Iron county, OF
course, and the increase acreage OF
wheat land in your county was look
ed for. But. it's not confined to Iron
county or to any one county Over
in Delta county / sold so much bar
ley that / began to get curious and
made in quiries as to what the farm
ers proposed 20 do with the barley
when II was grown.
81 am told that the Firms have q
method OF grinding up this grain and
mixing it with other grains 50 that
1t makes a very fine flour. The in
crease in the barley acreage is uni
versal throughout the peninsula, but
II is greatest where the Finn farmers
predominate. In some places hun
dreds OF bushels Of barley seeds have
been sold. | look To see the upper
peninsula grow great deal OF its
own -four this year and the yield per
acre in this upper country is heavy"
Inquiry among local farmers show
the condition that the said travelling
man called our attention TO. Almost
all Of our farmers are sowing an
acre or so of wheat and an equal If
not greater area of barley,
The most of the farmers to whom
we have talked say that they intend
to be independent of the flour mer-
chants this year as they can have
their own -four ground.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26
CONFERENCE SEPT. is.
Methodists OF the Detroit Conference
VIII Meet In Flint on That Date.

Clergymen OF Methodist Episcopal
churches in the Upper Peninsula
have been officially advised that the
Detroit conference. which includes
the Upper Peninsula and eastern
section of the lower peninsula, will
open September II at Flint, The
sessions will be held in the Court
street church. Bishop Frederick
Leete OF Georgia will preside At
the same time the Western Michigan
conference will open with Bishop
Henderson in charge. This will be
the first time in years that the De-
troit and Western Michigan confer
ences have been held simultaneous
ly.
Rev w. II. Marvin. superintendent
Of this Methodist district IS now
serving his fifth year IN this capacity
and according to the conference
laws the coming year will mark the
end of his term, "A district superin-
tendent serving six years. However,
little talk OF a successor to Reverend
Marvin has been heard.
Such discussion as has been heard
indicates there is an impression
among the clergy that Rev G. l..
Adams OF oxford will be returned TO
the upper peninsula in 1918 as dis
trict superintendent, Rev. Adams
was pastor OF the Calumet church for
years and his name was mentioned
at the time Rev. Marvin was named.
The topic is one that will no doubt
be talked Of considerably during the
coming year.
To stimulate the campaign inaugu-
rated to raise funds for the confer
ence endowment fund pastors of the
larger churches in the district will
occupy the pulplts in the smaller
charges In tho first Sunday in June
giving to these congregations the in
formation necessary.
II is not proposed TO embarass
donors by asking that they pledge
any large amount and give the sum
at once. On the contrary pledges. II
the individual so desires. Will extend
over a period Of three years, one
third of the amount being paid an
nually
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26
CITY DEADLOCK
STILL CONTINUES
COUNCIL REFUSED TO CONFIRM
THE MAYORS APPOINTMENTS
NO BUSINESS TRANSACTED
Mayor Says That He Intends to be
Mayor and Will Insist Upon His
Men Being Confirmed

The deadlock i'm the city council
over the appointments Of Mayor
Gaffney is stil on and surface indi-
cations are that there will be a iull
in city business for some time unless
one side or the other gives way. The
mayor says that he is going to have
the officer question settled before
any more business is done. That's
the frame of mind that he was in
when seen last Tuesday, and II he
continues in that frame of mind
there is liable 20 be a lot OF interest
ing things develop this season. 1t is
to be hoped that matters will not go
that far, but Judging from the state
ment made by the mayor he intends
to sit tight. If he does city business
will have to stop dead still as the
mayors consent must be obtained to
all actions
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26
No PROBATE JUDGE YET.
Contest for rhe Governors Favor
Goes Merrily On.

The contest that has been on since
the death of Judge Lott for the posi-
tion of probate Judge OF this county
is not settled yet. although Il Is gen
orally conceded that A. +. Dixon OF
Iron River, has the inside track.
1t seems that tie contest has now
narrowed down to a three-cornered
fight between Dixon, Rite and Cas-
we'll MIR. Dixon is understood TO
have the backing of Representative
O'Brien of this district and also the
endorsement of Senator Roberts.
Judge Rite has the backing of the
mining operators in the Iron River
district and is lower peninsula
man we'll known TO some of Governor
Sleeper's friends
Mr. Caswell has the backing OF
Senator Moriarity and Of the people
on this side Of the county in general
who know him There Is no i'll feel
ing engendered in the contest unless
Il Is between the members Of the law
profe sion as no one not an attorney
is eligible to the position OF probate
s.. '.s- -~--A-
Last week senator Moriarty went
to Lansing IN the interest of Mr.
Caswell, and al the same time Mr.
OBrien went there il the interest OF
Mr.. Dixon. IL Is understood that .
gentleman representing MIR. Rite
visited Lansing this week, so tho
governor has All the vices and vir
tues OF tho several applicants laid be.
fore him
II Is probable that an appointment
will be made during next week.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26
MACCABEES INITIATE CLASS.

The Crystal Falls review of the
Womans' Benefit Association initlat-
ed a large class Of new members al
a meeting held Wednesday night
Louise White, district deputy OF
Gladstone, was welcome guest and
took charge Of the work She con
ferred the first degree to the new
members. Also held school OF in-
struction.
Plans We're made to send number
OF delegates from the local review to-
Port Huron, Mich, 10 the dedicatory
service OF the beautiful new $780,
600 new home Office building which
will be held in September A report
was then read stating that any local
member OF the order can now receive
free hosnital service st tha endowed
@eG at hanoock or Escanaba, and al
so tree surgery Of Dr. Powers OF
Hancock assisted by Or. Abrams OF
Hancock. These two physicians arc
efficient and are known from coast
10 coast
One OF the local society not being
able to enter Escanaba hospital re-
ceived local service within the last
year. During the last year 1887
members Of tho woman's BeneGt As.
sociation Of the Maccabecs received
free hospital service.
Rates are graded upon the National
Fraternal Congress mortality expert
ence.
This order is a splendid one and
las large membership Reserve
fund over ten millions, and II Is well
represented IN this city
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26
BASE BALL.

The Grst baseball contest Of the
season viii be fought out tomorrow
afternoon AT the athletic park be-
tween teams from the Odgers and
Tobin mines.
The Tobln team "a managed by
Al Richards and captained By Adolph
Miller. and thcy have been telling
some big tales about what theg can
do to any ether mine team IN the vi
cinity
Tho odger boys don't claim much
Frank Bcrtrand d thoir manager and
Ed Pigeon, their captain Whom thc
Tobin lads start 10 shoot their lot
nlr. Frank iust issuei a sly wink
from his left eve and exclalms "By
Yimmlny Christmaa."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26
THE IRON RIVER BRIDGE.
Village Council Made an Appropria-
ton OF $4,000 for Construction.

The first definite move in the con-
struction OF new bridge crossing
the Iron River at Genessee street
was made by the village council of
Iron River last Tuesday night when
at the suggestion of County Engineer
Burridge, an appropriation Of $4,000
was made to pay the share Of the viii
lage in the construction.
The plans have been out for some
time in conjunction with the state
highway department The new
bridge will be a 50-foot concrete
arch type bridge with a roadway OF
20 feet. The state will stand the
cost OF the customary 24-foot bridge
and the balance must be shouldered
by the village of Iron River. II Is
estimated that the bridge will cost
In the neighborhood OF $4,000.
The villages share Of the expense
will be provided for in tax Of one
half mill upon the taxable property
of the village, levied and collected
this year.
The erection of this new bridge
will necessitate the closing of Gene
see street to traffic which will be di-
verted for the present up Stambaugl
hill and across the bridge at tho
Stambaugh station II is probable
that the street will he closed most
OF the year, as il Is extremely diff.
cult to get material these days
A new road to be built right away
allowing entrance TO Iron River "a
the north will, when It IS completed
relieve the congestion that will GER
tainly result from the closing OF this
very important thoroughfare. The
new road will divert off the county
road near the Kinney ice house at
Ice lake and extend north of the vii
lage and join the road TO the James
mine near the Iron River cemetery
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26
SCHOOL GARDENS.

The board OF education Is plowing
aud preparing piece Of land on
their holdings back Of the base ball
ground for garden work by the school
children The land has been plowcd
and placed in excellent condition by
the board and will be turned over g.
the students
The cropping Of this land win be
carefully watched over by the school
authorities and persons Who start
work upon II must keep their part
Of tho bargain and attend 20 their
crops
This experiment "a student garden
lng viii be watched with interest BY
all
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26

In reply TO "A letter written TO the
War Department by Postmaster Kol-
ly the department says that places
sending more than their share of re
cruits under the volunteer system
will get credit under the selectiye
draft The letter follows:
May is, 1917.
Mr.. Ward j. Kelly postmaster,
Crystal Falls, Michigan
Dear Sir Replying to your letter
OF May 4th, addressed to Secretary
OF War, you are advised that the pro
posed seleetive draft law now before
Congress provides as follows:
Quotas for the several states, ter
ritories, and District of Columbia, or
subdivision thereof, shall be deter
mined according TO the population
thereof and credit shall be given to
any state. territory, district or subdi-
vision thereof, for the number OF
men who are in the military service
OF the United States as members OF
the National Guard, on April 1, 1917
or who have since said date entered
the military service OF the United
States from any such state, territory
district, or subdivision, either as
members Of the regular army or the
H-.'@csl G~-rd."
- direction OF Genera! Crowder
HUGH JOHNSON.
Captain Of Cavalry
Executive officer
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26
DO You WANT GROUND.

The committee on food increase
has ready for distribution IN small
tracts about 80 acres Of land on the
Alpha road. This land IS plowcd
ready for crops and will be inclosed
with n good fence Any person want.
ing any Of this land should apply 81
once at The Diamond Drill Office.
The location IS very desirable
one and persons wishing 20 grow
vegetables ought 20 lose no time 81
getting their allotment
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26
TIE BAND CONCERT.

The band concert by the Corrigan-
Mckinney band at the city hall last
Sunday was well patronized The af-
fair was free for all and the hall was
filed to its capacity These con-
certs are about the best things that
can be pulled of by our band lads
The musicians looked swell last
Sunday IN their new white trousers.
The change in dress set or the band
10 perfection
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26
MEMORIAL EXERCISES.

There viii be n Memorial Unior
service at the city hall auditorium
next Sunday afternoon at o'clock
fMay % Addresses by some of ON
business men aud Rev Coomhs and
Dr Davis All are cordially invited
20 attend Music will Be rendered by
the choir. led hy Miss Schultz and
Mr Thomalson's high school orehes.
ira.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26
SEED POTATOES.

A car load OF seed potatoes is
IN Crystal Falls for distribution with
In the next week They will be sold
az cost notice of the arrival OF
the ear viii be sent 10 those who
place an order Directionse for
treating potatoes for scab and other
diseases will be given Send I'm your
order to Il. G. Hoopingarner II You
want any potatoes First come /;
first served.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26
BUSINESS CHANGE.

Lester Miller has been admitted 10
partnership with his father, Ely Mil
Ter. in the conduct Of the two stores
in Crystal Falls Mr. Miller. Jr.. has
been a faithful worker for a number
Of years and his entry into tie ac-
tive management Of the business viii
please lis many friends In The city.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26
How II Happened.

After the roll call last Monday
night the first matter Of business up
was communications from the may
or The mayor announced that he
had some communications to make
lie wanted to make some appoint
ments AT that he appointed c. d.
Dwyer TO be city attorney and order
ed a roll call
On the roll call all voted NO. cx-
cepting Louis Nlesler who voted
Yes" The mayor then appointed
Hugo Koepeke poundmaster, and on
that roll call all voted "No" except
ing Pelglase and Miesler, The may
or then appointed VIM. St Arnauld
chief of the fire department and on
that roll call all voted mo" except
ing Miesler The mayor then ap-
pointed Louis Miesler president pro
TEN, and on that roll call all of the
members voted Yes"
Meeting Was Odlourned.
The mayor then announced that a
motion 20 adjourn was in order.
which meant that he wouldn't enter
tain any more business. and a mo-
tion was made to adjourn and was
seconded whereat ali voted IN favor
Of adjourning
In an informal way the city hall
committee was instructed 10 give the
band the use Of the city hall, but no
other business was taken up and
Mayor Gaffney says none will be
taken mp so long as he Is mayor un-
less the appointments that he make
are disposed Of II the mayor per-
sista Ia this frama 81 mind u means
tnGt no bills viii be paid nor. in fact
inc monthly payroll allowed One
can easily see where this Is going to
lead IL both sides stand stand obdu-
rate Mayor Gaffney says In iustih-
cation OF his position that he vas
elected by a big majority vote at the
last election; that the people evil
IDENTIFY wanted him 10 be mayor all
the way through or they wouldnt
have given him Tho majority that
they gave him Now, he proposes t.
know 70 the people really wanted
him to be mayor when they voted
for him
The council members have nothing
10 say and the solution Of the prob
I lem Is yet TO be guessed
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-05-26

Tile clnver-f.and Press tells Of The
arrival in Even Ontonagon county.
Of q -hcep ranoher from Idaho who
finds conditions hetler for his bus-
inesa IN The upper peninsula than
IN Idaho.