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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
THE PRIVATE SECRETARY.

The rendition Of The Private Secre-
tary by the Cloverland dramatic club
al the city auditorium last week Fri
day night brought out very good at
tendance. considering the terrible
weather that prevailed a storm was
raging without and within the hall It
was SO cold that many Of the audience
we're uncomfortable Everything pos
sible was done to heat the building
but the conditions were such that to
heat the space was impossible.
The play is from an English story
and has been played in the large cities
and by stock companies for several
seasons. having had long run in New
York when II first came ont. The To-
cal club paved royalty OF $4,000 for
the privilege of using the piece.
The secretary part was taken by s.
George chadbourne who performed In
his usually fine style Nose Levenoise
in the character of an English country
gentleman and George voose as the
crabby old uncle back from India were
both well played while Ethel Lynch in
the character OF the Aunt was easily
the star OF the play
Frank Bertrand surprised the audi
ence in his part and John and Sam
Ham did well in their parts as the
young "swolls." Misses French and
Rogers took the parts Of the young
ladies' and did well while "Bill' st.
Arnauld rs the butler was right in his
element
Tic play was 4 very heavy ono for
amateurs to tackle and the surprise is
that the company did as well with the
play as they did. especially as they
had to play the piece ahead OF the
time that they intended 10 play It be-
cause OF Mr.. Hams going to leave the
city.
The financial returns were sufficient
TO pay all OF tho expenses Of tho pro
ductIon.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
NOT MUCH CHANGE.

Those OF the male persuasion who
like 10 be in style will be- glad 10 learn
that there will be no radical changes
IN tho-style or material of mems wear
ing apparel for the coming summer
and fall and that none are contem-
plated by the arbiters OF fashion, ex-
cept that the suits are likely to take
on little moro of the military cut.
The vogue for sport clothes will serve
10 introduce checks and plaids and
colors that would have been consid-
cred rather startling only season or
two ago. Such are among the pro-
nouncements contained in the official
forecast of the international Custom
Cutters Association of America, which
assembled in Columbus, Ohio, for its
annual convention.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
woODMRN STATE MEET.

Iron county branches OF the Modern
Woodmen OF America have been adj
vised that tho national convention of
the Modern woodmen OF America will
be held In conjunction with the state
convention during the coming summer
al Muskegon This viii be by far the
biggest convention OF the order which
has ever been held in the state. The
crack degree teams OF the country will
be in attendance at this gathering and
the complication OF the degree work
will be an unusual treat.
The Iron county branches OF the
order will hold a convention In Crystal
Falls on April TO select the delegates
from this section to attend the state
convention. Each camp shortly will
name delegates TO tho county meet.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

The above is a scene from Terpsi-
chorian Revel. a speciality that will
occur between the acts OF Capt
Racket" the three-act comedy that
will DO presented al the City Hail
Auditorium by local talent Friday.
Feb 20. under auspices of The East
orn Star Chapter of Crystal Falls.
There will be other charming feat
ures introduced. altogether present
ms galaxy of wit. beauty and song
The comedy is warranted TO make
you amile. laugh and scream, so ludi'
crous are the positions created BY
Robt Racket's efforts 70 dodge Uuei,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
ANNUAL RABBIT
HUNT WEDNESDAY,
lContlnued from Pace One

Continued from Page One.)
ards, John II. Parks and DIR. A. d.
Darling.
Special Guests Captain Thomas
Hoatson, Calumet. and Captain w. J..
Trevarthen, Bessemer.
County Guests--M. s. McDonough.
G.. Gilman. Phil Boyington. Rev. james
Lenhart, A. J. Pohland. Ed. Bowers,
OF Iron River: A. r. Dixon. DR.. VIM.
McBurney, Tom Brooks and Jas Net
tell. OF Stambaugh.
There will be a number OF addition
al guests present as the members
have not all furnished lists OF those
they wish invited.
Rules OF the Hunt
Every participant excepting those
having special duties TO perform that
prevents them from entering the hunt
Will be required TO join in the hunt
Any person incapacitated may b. ex
cused by the captains OF the hunt.
The party will be divided each cap
tain making his selection and thu
hunt will be a competitive one. This
leaders OF the hunt wish us 10 an
nounce that any such tactics as thos'
INDUCED in last year when the sid'
captained by DIR. Larson sent to Min
neapolis and imported a barrel OF cot
ton tails will not be countenanced. ]
any OF the contestants desire TO i'm
| port rabbits. the committee request
that they inform themselves upon tn
fauna OF this section before ordering
! and confne their importations to rab
bits that inhabit this part Of the globe
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

sion OF the south. 80 being used to
smuggle Films OF Military age from
Finland into Sweden where they take
passage for Canada and the United
States.
For several months Firms OF mill
tary age have been coming into the
United States through the 500, says
the 500 News. They were from nm
land and local officers wondered how
they evaded the Russian military
edict forbidding Firms between the
ages OF seventeen and thirty-seven TO
leave the country.
Here IS the story told by Thomas
Ross. chief inspector in charge of the
500 immigration station:
quite a party OF Films entered
here last evening. There was consid-
cradle surprise over the fact that Rus
sis was permitting these Firms OF
military age TO leave her jurisdiction;
but II has now been learned that large
numbers of inhabitants OF Finland
particularly young men. are smug-
Cling themselves ont of the country
In small vessels and landing at differ
ent places in Sweden. thence embark,
ing on largo steamers for the United
States and Canada.
Russia recently issued an edici
that Ffnns between the ages Of seven
teen and thirty-seven could not leave
Russia or Finland; and they are nov
availing themselves OF the under
ground route TO get out of the coun
try and thus evade military service
The usual fare by steamer from Fin
land to Sweden across the Gulf o
Bothnia is So, but some Of these mel
reported they paid as high as 500 {
get across clandestineiy in small
boats"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

be served.
Tho local home talent minstrel show
will afford tho best OF amusement
among the inside entertainments, the
minstreis are practicing every even
ing in hopes of producing two even
ings OF fun. mcrriment and laughter.
Many Side Shows.
Tho committee in charge OF the In
aldo carnival shows Is also working
up a program that will be amusing
and entertaining. II was Just the fore
part OF this week that some OF the
wild animals were captured. Some of
them will be trained. ESQ says local
agent. by the Chicago and North
Western Railway.
Alpha IL undoubtedly tho only town
10 take the initiative in preparing such
complete program OF winter sports
Entries for the various contests
have been received by the committee
In charge and II is quite probable that
many more will be on the list before
the final date,
Anent Railroad Accommodations
General Manager M r. Richards
has in hand the matter Of providing
railroad accommodations for visitors
wishing to go TO Alpha to attend thu
carnival He has taken up with tn
railroad company the question o
train service and expects that th'
morning passenger from the soutl
will be run into Alpha. also the even
ing passenger for the south so tina
visitors from the west side and tn
south may get to Alpha and back L
their homes on Saturday night.
The highway between Crystal Fall
and Alpha will be ploughed out by tn
county commissioners and automobile
will be running all day and during tn
evenings OF Friday and Saturday
The committee at Alpha is securing
barn room so that persons drivinI
their own horses may have warm sta
bles available in which TO tie thei
teams.
The town hall and other building
: will be warmed up for the accommo
dalton OF visitors and the Porte
school library will be open all da
for the use OF the guests
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
A WONDERFUL sAPE.
TY FIRST RECORD

The Chicago a North Western Ry.
Is proud OF the fact that for the last
four years II has not killed a passen-
ger in a passenger train accident OF
any kind.
During this period OF time i32,23s,-
957 passengers we're carried.
This wonderful record has been at
tanned through the constant watchful
ness OF its employees to promote SAFE
TY FIRST. the Chicago & North West
ern ny. being the pioneer railway II
furthering this movement.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

hereby announce myself a candl
date for alderman In the Third ward
and solicit your support. Any assist
ance given me will be appreciated
WILL EIDRED
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

The two debates which were held
here Friday night on should law be
passed requiring all immigrants wish
ing 10 enter the United States 10 be
able to read and write some language,
turned out in favor OF the negatives
for both sides
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
VERONA COMPANY
SUES TOWNSHIP
tcontinued from Pase oue.)

Continued from Page Oue.)
amounted TO s7,2os.7o and were paid
by supt. c. n. Lawrence OF tho Verona
company on the ninth OF last month.
AZ the Same time that Mr.. Lawrence
paid the taxes no filed with the town
ship treasurer q protest against the
taxes and had the treasurer note upon
tho roll that tho taxes were paid un-
der protest
Set Up Three Reasons.
The company sets mp three reasons
for the protest and II is upon the three
reasons that the case must be tried
when Il gets before the court The
reasons cited are:
First; that the valuation fixed upon
the property is too high. AZ evidence
OF this claim Il Is cited In the protest
that the Verona company purchased
an half interest In the fee OF the forty
acres for s10o.oooco
Secondly; that the valuation as fixed
upon the wilkinson is relatively high
or than that upon surrounding proper
~.
Third: that the constitutional rights
4 of the Verona company have been set
At naught in the actions taken by the
assessing officers OF the state and
township.
Hits at the Root.
The contentious OF the Verona com
pany that the valuation is too high
and that II is not relatively equal &c
that OF like property In the assessing
diatrict hits at the very root Of the
taxation system of Michigan az bull
up about the state tax commission
during the past ten years.
The state has been carefully build
ing up system and method OF taxa
ton OF iron mining property and II
this system the state tax commission
has been fixed upon as the court o
last resort. The system contemplate
that the commissions word is law an'
that their mandate shall be obeye'
without question in all questions o
values.
The commission fixed the value up
on the Wilkinson by the same metho
that they did other valuations and
the Verona company succeeds !
knocking the pins out from under IN
commission In this case II will pu
that body in a position where they ar
liable TO be turned over at any tim,
The Wayne County Case.
In this connection the action Of til
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
RoR SALE.

On account OF poor health. I will
sell my farm and buildings In Mans
field township. II acres in hay. for
Eight hundred dollars (sS00.00). lwp
PETER VAN HALDER.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

number OF Finnish people frorr
Crystal Falls drove here Sunday even
ing and gave concert. They returned
soon after
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for mayor to succeed myself at
the coming primary election. l shall
appreciate any assistance you may
give me.
j., ROBERT MUNNs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

Mr.. Anton Weber left here Satur
day noon for Alpha, where he spent
several days visiting relatives and
friends. He returned Tuesday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

Messrs. Ben Dustin and Edmund sta
cy, who have been working here for a
few days. returned to their homes in
Crystal Falls Tuesday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

Capt. Dalroy (Fnther of Clarice. who
adds TO the mix-up). Mr.. TomlinBoa
Charlie" waiter from Cafe GlorsaA-
ma. who has eyes for Marley ......
Rob. Doney.
Mrs. Tymothy Toilman "a woman or
wealth with a mind OF her own
Adelaide Abbott.
Marie (the French maid.) Miss Matsr
CI4ARICE (Robt's pretty but mis-
chievous wife M Bessie Sensibs
The Tootsy Wootsy ..........-...
Baby william Kennedy Gaffney.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

Thomas Hughes arrived here Satur-
day from Iron River He spent Sun
day here visiting friends and relatives.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
A N A s A

Mrs George LcGault and son. ches
ter. returned Tuesday from Green bay
where Mrs. LcGault was operated ON
for gallstones.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

Mr.. Martin Pissardi left here Satur-
day for Alpha. where he spent several
days lie returned Tuesday,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
AN EMBARGO.

The North Western railroad has
placed an embargo upon all forest
products for points below Green Bay.
This embargo IS the result OF the ex-
traordinary difficult transportation
conditions OF the past two weeks and
II will last only until the sldings are
cleaned OF the large number OF cars
that now congc1t them
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

A dance was given at the town hail
Saturday night The music consisted
OF a violin and piano A large crowd
was present and all reported having
had grand time
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

II. Perry, r blishcr Of the socia
Vibrator. was Dr. Crystal Falls yoster
day and ammo reed the arrival Of !
nine pound girl at his home
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

Miss Jennie Harja. the fifth grade
teacher. spent Sunday at her home In
Crystal Falls
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
JOE CHENEY

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
hereby announce myself a csndi-
date for city treasurer at the coming
primary. Any assistance you can give
me will DO appreciated.
CLYDE HENRY.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

obediah. whom Robt. beat in his race
for The Girl"
The following are those forming the
cast In tho comedy. and the material
furnished assures q treat in store for
the Lovers OF Histronie Art"
Dramatic Personac.
Capt Robt. Racket Equal TO any oc-
casion) ......,.......H n. G. Fraser
Tymothy Tollman tRobt's college
chum. who married for money. and
In sorry for IT, Will Thomas
obediah Dawson (Robts foxy old IN
Gle. who is susceptible to female
charms.) .............Ge Geo. L. voos
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

READ THE DIAMOND DRILL.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

FINNS USE THE UNDERGROUND.
The underground railway, so-called
which rescued slaves from the oppres-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
G4ANI9Ns 7GiIZ
RQI[d1lqNl,g


POLITICAL NOTICE.
have decided TO become . candi-
date for the ONCE OF city treasurer on
he republican ticket At the coming
primary election. shall appreciate
any support you may be able 70 give
y JOE CHENEY.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
ALPHA IS READY
FOR the CARNIVAL

CONTINUED from Page onc)
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
THESE DELIGHTFUL BEVERAGES
Have Much To Do With The Success
of
THE DINNER OR LUNCHEON
Serve These
cAidwelrs Electric Cut Coffee.

CAidweirs Electric Cut Coffee.
Choose Squares. Out Of pint of m
OF a cup each OF -four and corn-starch
OF salt and paprika. Add this 10 tho
double boiler. Stir constantly until N
for twenty minutes. Add yolks OF two
crosmod butter and half a cup OF gral
I'd. turn out into shallow pan and \
4 baking pan apart from each other.
heat and brown IN a hot oven
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
Lipton's yellow Label Tea
Van Houten's Famous Cocoa.

ilk take enough TO wet up a quarter
seasoned with half a teaspoonful each
remainder Of the milk scalded in a
Q mixture thickens. then occasionally
eggs beaten up with quarter cup OF
cd cheese. AS soon as these are cook
hen cold cnt in shapes. Lay these in
cover fhictiy with grated cheese; re
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11
. v
 STOCK MARKET

New York, Dec. 11.-Opening cations that the government intends to take over the railroads of the country for the duration of the war were without material effect on shares of that group at the dull opening of today's stock market Reactions among railroads were mostly frac- tional, with here and there loss of point Equipments, specialties and utilities were under further pressure, Pullman falling three points and Gen era1 Electric 1 IA, with a point each for American Tobacco and Peoples Gas. Foreign bonds continued to weaken, but Liberty issues were steady.
 Noon.-The early steadiness of rail- roads proved of short duration, mod- crate offerings later causing declines of one to two points in the active is- sues, while Louisville 6 Nashville fell four points and Lackawanna 10. Pull man increased it's loss to six points, 'tobaccos yielded to 10 and equip ments, oils and specialties one to three. Foreign bonds reflected fur ther liquidation, the French issues making new low quotations with An- glo- French 5s. Liberty As sold at SIPS to 973S and the 1-2s at 98.48 to S8.52.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11
of Finance finance
And more rsd tape a bigger blockade.

And more rs1 tape bigger blockade"
 Revision of steel and copper prices next week is now rumored in finan- cial circles, and it is understood that important conferences have been called at Washington. The need of stimulating the production of both these metals is great. It is expected that the consumption of copper will increase next year. Chairman Gary of the U. s. Steel Corporation denies a rumor that U. S. Steel will declare 8 large stock dividend. U. s. Steel com mon is no longer considered the active leader of the stock market for the req son that only large interests can move it, and they are busy with war meas ures. Price fixing is rumored for cotton and other commodities. It would seem wise to apply fixed price as soon as possible to cotton, the vari- ous products of which areb eing sub stituted for woolen and other manu- factured, goods, and the available supply is not sufficient, thereby caus- ing undue ejaculation and exorbitant prices. Copper companies have deciar- ed their regular dividends in most coses. Kenneoott reduced it's regular rate, and China did not declare as large an extra disbursement as the last time.
 The stock nkrket is exhibiting a surprisingly good absorptive power. The outlook is for continued activity There are too many events of great importance bound up with the pro- gross of the world war for prices to ignore that factor which is the life of speculation-uncertai The short selling restrictions and addition al war taxation have operated to re- duce the volume of trading, but the market is more natural and responds to good or bad developments without encountering manipulative attempts as in the past. The odd-lot absorp- ton of sound securities continues and is reducing the floating supply We think 1t well to consider, for the fu- ture, that the vast energies for the fu- Nation are being more fully develop ed, concentrated and used than ever before in its history. These energies will not die after the war. They will expand. The new efficiency gained will expand business generally, and open up new avenues of prosperity It is worth noting that the output of both England and France, notwith- standing the fact that more than one- tenth of their populations are active war agencies, have largely increased the production of many leading com- modities, compared with the pre-war period. United as America now is, we
 cannot but view the future with con- fidence, while at the same time, exer- cising conservatism for the immediate future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11
NOTICE.

Correction of Assessments for the Wayne Street Sewer.
 In accordance with the votes taken by the Common Council of the City of Bridgeport, at meeting held Decem- ber B., 1917, the following report of the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages was adopted and assess ments confirmed, correcting the re- port of this Board on the Wayne Street sewer, made to the Common Council, August 20, 1917, to wit:
 Resolved, That the assessments on the aforesaid sewer made against the following named persons, August 20. 1917, for the sums set opposite their respective names, be abated, to wit:
 John M. Donnelly, $130.02 Gustave 6 Agnes Bronquist 37.S4 And be it further
 Resolved, That the following named persons are assessed for the construction of the aforesaid sewer, for the amounts set opposite their re- spective names as the amounts or benefits by them received respectively from the construction of said sewer, to wit:
 John M. Donnelly, 140 it. $96.32 Edith A. Wheeler, 50 it. 34.40 Gustave & Agnes Gron-
 quist, 50 fit. 34.40
 We, therefore, recommend the adoption of the following resolu- ton:
 Resolved, That Howard F. Smith be, and hereby is, duly appointed col lecter of benefits assessed for the con- struction of said, sewer.
 Adopted December 3, 1917. Approved, December 10, 1917.
 Attest:
 J. ALEX. H. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
 T11aS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-11
NOTICE.

To Whom It May Concern:
 At the meeting of the Common Council of the City of Bridgeport, held December 3, 1917, the following action was taken, to wit:
 Whereas, The City of Bridgeport by appropriate proceedings has widen ed John street, on the north side thereof, between Main street and Broad street, and it is lawful and necessary that the land so taken be opened for the public use without de- lay; therefore be it
 Ordered, That the land so taken, as shown by the maps and surveys on file in the office of the City Engineer be and it hereby is opened to the public use on and after the tenth day of January, 1918, or such later date as the Mayor may designate; and be it further
 Ordered, That within ten days from said 10th day of January, 1918, or such later date as the Mayor may designate, all persons having build. ings or other movable property upon the land so taken cause the same to be removed; and be it further
 Ordered, That upon the expira- tion of said teh days, the Director of Public Works, under orders and direc- tions of the Mayor, cause all buildings and structures interfering with the public use of said land forthwith to be removed or destroyed; and be 1t further
 Ordered, That the City Clerk cause this order to be published once in some newspaper having a daily cir culation in this city, and also mail a copy thereof to each owner of land taken as aforesaid.
 Attest:
 J. ALEX. H. ROBINSON.
 City Clerk