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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

Inc DIAMOND DTlil,
To the Editor.
Sir
in tits issue. relative to the SO called
negligent handling of the municipal
water department, deem II only Just,
thst these rumors be denied, and |
would greatly appreciate the use OF
your columns TO that end
The superintendent OF the Light and
Water Department, of this city. has
had full authority. since the cold
weather SET in, to employ all the men
necessary for the proper handling OF
his department in all its phases This
authority has not been qualified by
the council or the mayor, either as TO
the number OF men to be employed or
the wages to be paid them.
However, the fact that certain
amount of technical skill, which is
found wanting in the majority of the
men available. Is necessary has some
what handicapped the superintendent.
This condition of affairs Is not pecul-
lar TO this community as | have no
ticed that the officials in Marquette
and other cities have been making the
same complaints.
AS for the hydrants. the rumor
seems TO be current that the same are
never inspected. This rumor Is fall
lacious I'm its entirety and appears to
be made by parties who have either
not taken the trouble 10 investigate
the matter or maliciously persist in
circulating the report 70 gain other
ends.
The hydrants on main street are in
spected every day. and have been
since the cold weather set in. The
other hydrants are inspected on the
average OF, three times a week. And
contrary TO the current opinion only
few have been found out OF condi-
ton, not more than three out Of fifty
Ave al any one time. And as gem
eral rule the hydrant is not frozen
hut the lateral leading from the main
tothe hydrant. which IL a condition Of
affairs which cannot be remedied by
even extraordinary precaution.
AT times accidents occur which are
beyond the power OF the department
10 rectify. For example, at the time
OF the warshawsky fire, IL was re-
ported that all OF the three hydrants
tried we're frozen. Such was not the
case. One OF the hydrants was frozen
hut that one. as we'll as all OF the
Others in that part OF the city. was
tested the afternoon previous TO the
nre and found in the best OF condition.
This administration, owing TO the
financial condition OF the city. n con-
dition OF which most OF the citizens
are aware. does not believe in the
extravagant use OF public money for
purposes not necessary 10 the protec-
ton and the comfort OF IFS citizens.
on the other hand. Il IL ready and
willing to spend every cent Il can
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

raise, beg. borrow. or steal and to use
every legitimate method for the COM
fort and welfare OF its citizens and
the protection Of their property.
] am, very truly yours,
ROBERT NUNS,
Mayor OF the City OF Crystal Falls
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
GAS COMPANIES BEHIND.
Investors In the Ironwood and Ircn
Mountain Plants Stand 10 Lose.

There has been more or less OF a
sensation caused at Lansing over the
defaul. In the interest upon the bonds
OF the Iron Mountain. Ironwood and
Menominee Cwis) gas plants
The companies were supposed to be
owned by Henry M. Wallace OF De-
troit. the we'll known Bull Mooser. Mr..
Wallace says that he doesn't own the
companies; that he sold them to, a
Cleveland man named Smith
The state railroad commission is
investigating the companies condi-
ton. II Is said that 100000 worth OF
the bonds are owned at Ann Arbor
and Lansing.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

hereby announce myself candi-
date for mayor to succeed myself at
the coming primary election. I shall
appreciate any assistance you may
give me.
ROBERT NUNS.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

In another column appears letter
from Mayor Munns in which he eX-
plains a number OF things in relation
TO the condition of our waterworks.
Mr. Munns feels hat he has been
blamed for some ngs that he ought
not to be blamed f'r and our readers
should give his communication care
full reading
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

hereby announce myself candi-
date for alderman in the third ward.
Any assistance that is given me will
be appreciated.
JOHN KLESGES.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
NOTICE.

All persons turning in alarms for
chimney fires are requested to tele-
phone In the alarm and not ring from
the alarm box as the truck driver will
then know what is wanted and where
the fire Is.
DAN DAWSON. Chief.
tFirst, Feb ~; Last, Feb "A. 1870
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for alderman in the Third ward,
and solicit your support. Amy assist
ance given me will be appreciated.
WILL HLDRED.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for city treasurer at the coming
primary. Any assistance you can give
me will be appreciated.
CLYDE HENRY.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
&4AIM|0Els TFi[E
AQI[t1llNI'E
POLITICAL NOTICE.

have decided to become a candi
date for the Office OF city treasurer on
the republican ticket at the coming
primary election. shall appreciate
any support you may be able to give
1ne.
JOE CHENEY.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17
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Crystal Falls. Mich, Feb. Is, 1917.
The Diamond Drill,
To the Editor.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

AS means OF increasing the eff
cheney OF the local freight service, the
C. e. N. w. railroad company has add
ed night clerk to its force OF work
ers Peter Smith OF Stambaugh has
been stationed at the Iron River
freight depot nights Heretofore no
night clerk was employed
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

Crystal Falls. Mich, Feb. IA, 1917.
Editor, The Diamond Drill,
Crystal Falls, Mich.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

Mr. and Mrs +. d. Jacka OF the
Tully location visited the forepart OF
last week with Mr. Jacka's parents.
Capt and Mrs. Edwin Jacka at Crys-
tai Falls.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

ways, who is-out for reelection. will
have opposition in the persons or
Charles Sum and Peter Helgemo. who
recently announced their candidacy
for the office.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-17

ROBERT NUNS.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
German

Day Statement-Army Group of Crown
Prince Rupprecht-In the sector Of the
Dunes. near Nieuport and east of Ypres. the
firing activity yesterday increased consider
ably in intensity from time 10 time The
firing also increased toward evening in the
battle area east of Wytschaete and Messines.
After vigorous surprise bombardment az
night British companies advanced against
our lines west Of Hollebeke and Vambeke.
They were repulsed South of the Douve
Britiseh attacks during the evening against
the pottery west Of Warneton failed. On
both sides OF La Bassee Canal and on the
southern bank of the Scarpe our destructive
fire near Festubert. Loos and Monchy pre-
vented British attacks in preparation from
being carried out.
On the La Bassce- Bethune Road northeast
Of Vermelles and near Huluch enemy recon-
noitrng advances were repulsed.
Army Group of the German Crown Prince.
On the Chemin-des-Dames, to the west OF
Cerny. East Prussian and Westphalian
thrusting troops broke into ,he French
trenches in a surprise attack and annihilated
the occupants. with the exception OF those
who fed Our men returned with some
prisoners The lively firing which began
here extended 10 adjacent sectors. Elsewhere
the firing remained unimpotant
NIGHT STATEMENT-On the front in
Flanders there has been firing Of varying
intensity. but without any special fighting
activity.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12

the Carso has been broken az Dosso
Faiti and Jamiano. both firmly held
by the Italians, who also maintain their
positions at the mouth OF the Tinlavo
River
General Boroevic employed on the
Carso alone an additional force OF $780,
600 soldiers, withdrawn from the Ga
lician front. and 1000 guns which had
been concentrated on this sector with
the intention of starting an offensive
before the Italians were ready for their
move.
However. the Italian offensive de-
veloped with full success, and deprived
Boroevic of his formidable defences on
the middle lsonzo and on the Carso,
forcing him 10 limit his action 10 a
counter er-oifensive, which, though ex-
tremely violent, failed TO achieve its
aims. These aims were two: First.
TO gain territory, and second. TO save
the Austrian monarchy from the finan-
cal and political disaster which looms
upon it on account of the internal con-
ditions of Austria.
From a military point of view. the
plan failed completely. This is admit
ted even by German papers, which say
that the Italian army has revealed it
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
THE OFFICIAL
STATEMENTS
West Front
British

DAY STATEMENT.-T was consider
able artillery activity on both sides during
the night east of Epehy. Bodies of hostile
troops assembling in this area were dispersed
b. our fire. We made successful raid last
night southwest of La Bassee. Much damage
was done 10 the enemys trenches and mine
galleries and eighteen prisoners were capt
ured.
Parties Of our troops also raided German
positions east of Vermellcs and south of
Arrrentieres. They inflicted a number Of
casualties on the enemy.
Our own and the enemy's artillery showed
great activity last night south of Ypres.
Our line has again been advanced slightly
south of Messines.
NIGHT STATEMENT. 49, Our progress
southeast of Messines has continued. Early
this morning we captured the enemy's trench
system in the neighborhood of La Poterie
Farm on a front of about a mile, and during
the day our troops gained further ground in
this area.
In addition to some prisoners. seven Ger
man field guns have been captured by us TO-
day as a result of these operations.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
Italians Seizure of Janina
Termed Military Necessity

Washington, June ll.-Occupation of
Janina. in Northwestern Greece, near
the Albanian frontier, by Italian troops
was military necessity" according
to official dispatches received here to-
day from the Italian government. The
occupation was necessary, the dis
patches say. to guarantee the stability
OF conditions in the occupied territory
of Albania and to establish a shorter
and safer route for Italian transports
and supply ships across the Adriatic.
The occupation of Janina by our
troops" the dispatch states, "was in
evitable as a military necessity. 1t
serves the double purpose of assuring
the stability of the Albanian occupa-
tion and secures the establishment of
a line of communication across the
Adriatic for the support of our troops
in Albania and Greece.
The establishment of this new line
Of communication makes unnecessary
the long. roundabout route through
the Egean Sea which our Transports
and supply ships had TO follow here
tofore. The new line also serves TO
cut down the submarine menace to the
minimum. Our action is in line with
operations already carried to fruition
by the English and French on Greek
territory"
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
Italian Front
Italian

Day STATEMENT. - Throughout the
whole Of the mountain zone OF operations
there was more fighting than usual yester-
day, especially between the Adige and Brenta
rivers. Last night the enemy was driven
back and followed up at the Tonale Pass. IN
the upper Chesa Valley. on the slope OF
Dosso Casino and in the Posina Valley.
On the Asiago plateau our artillery de-
stroyed the enemy's complex system of de-
fences at several points. Our infantry at
tacking during a violent storm in the direc-
tion of Mounts Zebio and Forno carried the
pass of Agnello and captured nearly the
whole of Monte Ortigara (6,924 feet highl'
east of Gina Undice.
This surprise attack. which was strongly
pushed home. left 5l2 prisoners, including
seven officers in our hands
Our aircraft at the same time notwith-
standing adverse atmospheric conditions, sue
cessfully bombed the cnemys areas IN the
rear and his heavy batteries in the upper
valleys of the Astigo and ASA. All our ma
chimes returned safely.
On the remainder of the front there we're
desultory concentrations of fire on the part
Of the enemy, To which we replied. On the
Carso attacks on our line south of Castag-
navizza were completely repeled. We took
some prisoners.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
Entente Envoy in
Athens to Settle
War Questions
French Senator Jonnart to De-
eide Disputes of Greek
Factions

Paris, June 11.-Senator Jonnart, VINO
has just arrived in Athens, represents
not only France, but England and Rus
sia, as high commissioner of the powers
protecting Greece. He has plenary au-
thority to deal with the situation.
The principal questions Senator jon
mart will have TO settle are whether the
neutral zone between the Nenezelist
forces and the royal Greek troops shall
be retained without notifications and
how 20 prevent the crops of Thessaly
from being monopolized by King Con-
stantine 10 the detriment of the dissi-
dent Greeks.
Senator Jonnart was Minister Of
Public Works in the Casimir-Perier
Cabinet in 1898. Minister OF Foreign
Affairs in the Cabinet of 1918 and for
a long time Governor General of Al
gefia.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
Sir Alfred Keogh
Urges Big Medical
Corps in U. S. Army
British Surgeon General
Says 10000 Doctors May
Be Needed

fCorrespondenc. Of tn. Associated Pressl
London, May 20.-An urgent plea for
an adequate supply of doctors for the
new American army was made to-day
bv Sir Alfred keogh, Surgeon General
OF the British Army, IN an interview IN
which he discussed the important part
played by the medical profession in the
composition OF the gigantic military
forces Of to-day. As the man who or
ganizcd the medical service for the
British army Of five million soldiers,
Sir Alfred is qualified 10 speak as an
expert. Incidentally, he also showed,
by turning TO baseball for his analogleS'
that he understands the great American
game. g.,
"The new American army" he said,
Should take the field as thoroughly
prepared as a first class baseball team.
To do this il must have sufficient doc
tors 20 keep the men IN condition.
Doctors are as necessary IN an army
as pinch-hitters in the great American
pastime. They are there 70 repair the
damage and revive the SICK ana
wounded just as the star players oft
times pull the rest Of the team TO-
gether.
There is no better medical corps in
the world than that of the United
States, and you may be sure that TN,
authorities are fully alive TO the need
for expansion 20 keep pace with the
growing army. But il is hard TO make
The layman understand this.
"We have 1900 doctors for our army
~ FIVE million. without knowing the
propoged strength Of the new American
army. / should say that 1000 physicians
would be a comfortable margin. We
expect great things from America in
these matters. She has prohted by our
eyneriencea in nearly three years OF
rood.rn warfare and this. coupled with
her own natural gifts for adaptability
and efficiency. should cause her TO put
into the field the best medical service
the world has ever seen.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
u. S. Sawmill Units
To Be Sent to England
$40 Massachusetts Men Will
Prepare Lumber for Allies
Fortihcations

Boston, June 1.-THE organization
of ten portable sawmill units for SER
vice in England has been completed, the
Massachusetts, committee OF public
safety announced to-day. Mobilization
of the $40 men, 100 horses and camp
equipment is now under way in this
city, and il is expected that the units
will be ready 70 sail soon
1t is understood that ey will pre-
pare lumber TO be used in'fOrtifications
for the Allies. Although the men VIII
serve under the direction or the Brit
ish government, they will go as cl-
villains. will not be enlisted and cannot
be used outside of the British Empire.
George S. Lewis. of Holyoke, repre-
senting the governors of the New Eng.
land states. will have direct charge or
the men, and Downing P. Brown will
be general manager of the units. Oi
the $4,000 expended for organization
each of the New England states con-
tributed $4,000, and private subscrlp'
tions have brought the amount now IN
hand to S104 900, it is said.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12

self worthy of admiration. The CORE,
spondent OF the 'Kolnische Zeitung
writes from the Austrian headquarters
that during the two years OF war the
Italian army has displayed wonderful
power. He attributes this increased
strength 20 the new organization of the
Italian army by means Of independent
companies of machine guns, which op-
crate independently from the infantry
increasing its efficiency four times. The
institution OF bodies Of bomb throwers
is also indicated as a magnificent i'm
provement. while il is admitted that the
efficiency of the Italian artillery has
been wonderful from the beginning
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
Sweep Mountain Passes
and Valleys in New
Drive
Effort to Seal
Outlets to Plains
cadorna's Operation Aims
to Prevent Another
Austrian Invasion

,,so,. June 1i.-General Cadorna
.,rg his offensive to the Trentino re-
sor Yesterday and struck the AUS.
-, heavily at widely separated
-. Southeast Of Trent, which IS
- the two important Italian oo-
lives. King Victor's troops surprised
=. enemy. seized the Agnello Pass and
wo,, forward over nearly the whole
:. Mount Ortigara. capturing 5l2 pris-
,,.-s On the west side Of the iren-
IN, the defending forces were attacked
.,d driven back at the Tonale fass'
ne upper Chiesa Valley. on the slopes
= Dosso Casina and in the Posina al
ley. ho
Evcept 70. the capture OF Trent the
,.si;sn nuroosc on this front is funda-
r,ortany 4 defensive one. Since ltaiy
n,.cres the war Cadorna has sought 10
.abGsb barrier across the Trenuno'
'rb;cb Is s. tongue of the Tyrol reach
,r down into Italian territory ana CIV
ing Austria the crest OF the lErolean
Alps as a boundary.
Menace TO Italians
The menace against Italy was shown
bv the irruption of the Austrlans
,Sroprb the Tonale Pass and the Adige
and Sucana valleys in May. 1916, wnen
,bsv swept well down into the venetian
rlaiu before they were halteA ana
.browu back 10 the defensive positions
INTO which the Italians had driven them
rorlier in the war. Since then Cadorna
has been trying constantly TO seal the
outlets. though there have been no
onerat;ons on the scale revealed by the
Italian announcement to-day.
The fall of Trent, to which the ltal'
i.ns ave no nearer than they are II
Trieste. would establish wedge W
tbf Adige Valley and form base from
vbicb Cadorna could absorb the whole
lowcr half of the Trentino and destroy
lis military usefulness 10 'ne aus
,rians. There have been frequen'
hints from Rome recently tnat th'
Arstrians contemplated another lnNa
sion of Italy through the Irentlh'
with armies swelled by reinforcement
from the Russian front. Inc series o.
hlows delivered by Cadorna yesterday
is evidently IN dNllCIPaE4N.t "
a threat and 10 render il abortlve' as
well as a phase of the rhythmic war
fareo carried cut alternately on the
vodice and Carso fronts.
e.ooo-foot Heights Stormed
The difficulties under which the
Italians are fighting may be realized
tom the heights of the points which
thew are attacking. The Tonale Pass
is $50 feet high, and Mount Ortigara
which the Italians occupied yesterday
is 1924 feet Here the Italian IN
fartry. after energetic artillery nre
attacked in mountain storm. accom-
panied BY aircraft which bombed the
enemy batteries in the rear. The
number Of prisoners taken indicates
considerable success, as the Austrian
,trongholds among the crags are 50
nearly impregnable that they are sell
dom held with great forces.
On the remainder of the front there
wss comparative quiet, though there
we're Austrian assaults upon the. Carso
which cost the Italians a number OF
prisoners.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
French

DAY STATEMENT-There was rather un-
usual activity of the artillery on both sides
north of the Somme and in the region of
Cerny. To the west of this village the enemy
attempted a new surprise attack and was
repused. Patrol encounters occurred near
Hill 304 and in the Woevre. The night was
calm on the remainder of the front
NIGHT STATEMENT.--Two enemy sur
prise attacks on our small posts near Courcy
met with no success. There was intermittent
cannonadng over the greater part of the
front, but in the region of Mont Carnillet
both artilleres were very active.
BELGIAN COMMUNICATION.-Th was
lively artillery action last night in the direc-
tion Of Het Sas. and to-day near Ramscapelle
and Het Sas
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
Pacifists Do Civilian Work

The Hague, Netherlands, May 22.-
Owing to the increasing number OF OBJ
iectors TO military service in Holland
the question has been raised in Parlia-
ment whether those who have conscien-
tious objections could not be exempted
from military service and be put TO
compulsory civilian service.
TIE Minister for War, Major General
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
Italians Report
Complete Defeat
of Foe on Carso
Counter Attacks Failed to
Achieve Any of
Austrian Aims
From n. Tribune Bureau !

From TIE Tribune Bureau
Washington, June 11.-An official
communication from the Italian govern
ment, describing the military situation
on the Italo-Austrisn front and contra
dieting the recent claims of the Vienna
War Office, was made public here to-
day. follows:
"The Austrian counter-offensve on
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
Hindenburg Asks Aid
To Win German Peace
Appeals to Army and People
for Support

Amsterdam. June 1l.-Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg has telegraphed to the
Potsdam Union for German peace:
~ am sure that the army and the
people. held together by the strong
hand Of our gracious Kaiser, will en-
force against any power on earth such
a peace as Germany desires, so that
the present war will not have been
fnuoht In vain
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
Temptation in War Times

"Ohi vicar. beg Of you not TO men
ton the fires Of hell IN your sermon
to-day. u would only lead US into
temptation during this terrible snort
age Of eoal."--Le kire, Pans.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12

\. Bosboom. has so far declined to
co,mit himself TO a definite announce
cent on the subject, but apparently a
strong body of public opinion would
favor respect being paid TO the scrupless
~ the conscientious anti-militarist II
this could be done without thereby
putting a premium upon his principles.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
Eouipped for the Journey

Li,,le Benny was looking at picture
dElijah going TO heaven in a chariot
Of fire. Pointing 70 the halo about the
prophet's head. Benny exclaimed: See,
mamma. he's carry's an extra tire.
Pathfinder.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
An Eighth
A Quarter
A Half

Sounds like a stock
quotation on an active
day,-But it isn't.
Just a way of reminding
YOU that we have summer
suits eighth lined,
quarter lined and
half lined.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-12
Hart
|SChaHner
c. Marx
Suits

Have yours half-lined
or go the route" and buy
one with seven-cighths
Of the lining removed.
$50, $3.50, $25 and up
10 $50.
Then there are the
Hart Schsffner & Marx
Dixie Weave" suits
mo vests All wool
but feather light.
Sl5, $3.50, sIs, $50