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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-28
JOHN d. NANGUM DEAD.
Prominent L.. +. Man and Chairman
Of Rep. Com. Expired Suddenly.

Mondays papers announced the
death Of John ID. Mangum of Mar
quette, chairman of the Republican
state committee Of Michigan and one
OF the states best known men.
Mr.. Mangum was in Crystal Falls
about month ago In connection with
timber deal that he had on hand.
He was a larger operator In timber
lands In this county, having sold some
OF the county's best tracts to operat-
ing companies.
His death came from pneumonia,
following an attack OF influenza. He
was at the Biltmore hotel in New
York when he died.
His remains were shipped to Mar
quette where they were inferred.
The following item taken from the
Detroit Free Press tells something
Of the position of Mr.. Mangum in the
state and the estimation in which he
was held
with the passing OF John d. Man
gum, OF Marquette, chairman OF the
Republican state central committee,
the Republican party OF Michigan,
and, indeed, this state, has lost man
OF type that Is becoming rare. For
John ID. Mangum was the personifica-
tion OF courage, a courage that was
based on clear-cut ideas and ideals
OF high level, and that never per-
mitted faltering or tagging or, worse,
compromise. No battle prospect was
ever too discouraging. Let the re-
suit be what 1t might. John ID. Man
gum preached and practised the doc
trine OF no surrender and no COM
promise 1t was this quality that
stood out in strong relief In personal
structure that was vigorous in all
respects.
I'm the field OF politics John ID.
Mangum might be called of the old
type OF fighters, albeit his ideas OF
the proper functions of politics were
progressive, even II sometimes, over
toned by his personality. This was
shown by his oft-expressed belief: 1T
would be best for the Republican
party. and better still for the crea-
tion and administration OF laws and
government in Michigan IL our con-
tinuous Republican victories were all
won by a small margin and a hard
fight
These qualities attracted to the
chairman, naturally. host OF staunch
friends and enemies as we'll. II was
also only natural that he loved his
friends and hated his enemies. Alike.
they always found him frank, open
and trustworthy He hated the diplos
matte indirection and evasions OF
politicians, as he hated these quail
ties in business and private life. He
was ever prepared to carry on his
duty: he asked the same attitude in
others. His lines OF demarcation were
sharp. He deserved one OF life's
greatest tributes-to his friends and
his enemies he was an open book
For his loyalty. his friendship. his
ever-ready helpfulness and his SER
vices to party and state he will long
be remembered"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-28
ORE MARKET
A WAITING One
INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS At SEA
AS TO NEXT YEARS PRICES
LET BUSINESS RIGHT ITSELF
Find Its Level BY Spring or Dras-
tic Measures Will be Taken
to Regulate Prices

What is the prospect for iron ore
next season? That is the question
that Is most frequently asked in this
country where the major portion of
the people are dependent upon the
turn that the market takes in this
metal.
While there isn't any let-up in pro-
duction because of any hesitancy in
regard to the future, yet several OF
the really independent operators
the men who produce ore and do not
melt it--are keeping pretty close tab
on the business conditions with the
intention OF shifting sail one way or
the other just as soon as there is any
real indication OF how the cat Is GO
ing TO jump.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-28

partment and defiance OF the orders
of the governor OF the state.
II Is probable that the courts will
be called upon TO decide whether
Bregger's act was OF sufficient serious
ness to call for punishment.
In the meantime the quarantine reg
ulations remain as they were last
week. strict quarantine OF homes
with moderate relaxation on public
places.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-28

Miss Eva Mendelson is spending
the holidays with relatives and
friends in Chicago and Netroit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Grundlund OF
Iron River are spending the week
here at the home OF the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Thos. Richards.
Mrs. T. b. Mullen and little daugh-
ter went to Norway Monday to join
MIR. Mullen who was at home from
Newport. r. l.. on a short furlough.
They spent Christmas day with his
mother.
Mr.. and Mrs Peter Mortenson re-
ceiyed a card from their son. Peter.
Jr., who has been in France. saying he
would be home by New Years. II
was written December 1st and re-
ceived Christmas day. Their nephew,
Kenneth Wilde. who was wounded in
action in July. arrived in New Jersey
recently, has been honorably dis
charged from the service.
The Garnet Odgers family spent
the fore part OF the week at Calumet
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-28

At meeting Of the board of direc-
tors OF the Iron County Red Cross
chapter last week, the following Of
ficers we're unanimously elected for
the ensuing year:
Chalrman-W. s. Jacka.
Vice Chairman-Mrs. John Mason.
Secretary NJ. f. Richards.
Treasurer-James j. Gaffney
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-28
SOLDERING IN FRANCE.
Capt. J. J. Griffith Of the Amasa-Por-
ter Mines Tells Experiences.


The sixth regiment OF United States
Engineers was formed in the month
OF August, 1917, at American Uniyer-
sity, ID. c. from a skeleton OF the old
first regiment OF engineers. Later IL
moved to Washington Barracks where
1t was brought up to the new strength
OF 250 men per company.
AT the barracks the men were
trained in the preliminary principles
OF engineer troops as well as most OF
the infantry drill.
Our men lived In large steam heat
ed brick barracks and slept on iron
spring cots. They messed by battal-
lions.
On December End, 1917 the regi-
ment was ordered overseas. At eight
o'clock in the evening the companies
formed on the parade under full pack
At about quarter OF nine they march
ed out, the band going as far as the
gate OF the post From there to the
train there was perfect silence. En-
trained at about o'clock. The men
Travelled in tourist sleepers. Arrived
in New York next morning. loaded on
lighters, and were ferried TO the
ships. Embarked Immediately. 1t
took one day to load the freight. The
next evening we sailed for France.
Until we were in the lower bay no
one was allowed on deck. Our con-
voy consisted of one cruiser and one
torpedo boat. They stayed with the
troop ships for three days. From
then until four days sail from France
the troop ships were on their oars
Four days from France we picked up
a convoy OF six torpedo boats which
brought the troop ships to shore.
On Decentralization the men were
assigned quarters below decks. These
bunk decks were made OF wood bunk
frames stretched with a canvas for
the men to sleep on for or days. or
course they were crowded, but plenty
OF room to be very comfortable.
Quarters were cleaned twice each
day. and were inspected twice daily
by the company officers. Tn good
weather the matches were left off, but
during storms matches had to ba
closed and ventilation depended upon
ventilators.
AS soon as the men had been as
signed to quarters and had had time
10 get their packs off they were as
signed to life boats or life RATS, and
issued life belts.
These life preservers are quilted
jackets OF some non-sinkable material,
and were very comfortable to wear,
incidentally they are worn all day
from the time you sail until you land,
and are used as a pillow at night. At
no time can a man he without his
life preserver.
At the same time life preseryers are
issued each man Is given an emergen-
cy ration put up in waterproof tin
covers with food enough for three
days, think. Every day at some un-
expected time the siren blows, which
was the signal for general quarters.
Every soldier walks to his station by
the life boat or raft. The sailors took
their stations, some by life boats and
some at the guns. Roll called and
men instructed what TO do In case the
ship sank The life boats would first
be lowered by the crew OF sailors.
When the boats were In the water the
Continued on Page Five.)
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-28
MARRIED AT IRON RIVER.

Miss Gertrude Cummings. daughter
OF Mrs Dora Cummings OF this city.
and Corporal Frederick n. Nelson OF
the constabulary we're united in mar
riage Thursday evening. Dec. 2eth, az
Iron River. The Rev Father I.enharf
offlciated at the ceremony which took
place at the parsonage.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-28

Hon. George ID. crippen, formerly
Of Iron River. Is one OF the members
of the board Of supervisors Of Wash
tenaw county, one OF the most popu-
lous counties OF the state, Mr.. Grip
pen was for many years member
of the Iron county board and repre-
sented this district in the state legis-
lature.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-28
Let Market Drift.

A gentleman well acquainted with
the inside dope of the iron business
informed a reporter for The Diamond
Drill recently that the big men in the
iron business have had this question
under consideration in a recent CON
ference and that II was decided TO
let matters drift along during the
winter months in hopes that the mar
ket will right itself and prices seek
their natural level. If this policy
proves to be unable to place the in
dustry on a proper basis, II is proba-
Bile that such steps will be taken in
the spring as will bring results.
AS a sort OF "shoye-off" the price
reductions announced recently were
made, more in hopes that this start
would keep things moving until a
proper level was attained than be-
cause II was thought the cuts made
were the proper ones or represented
the difference between a war basis
and after-war plane.
Stop Placing Of Ore Orders.
AS a result OF this quandary as to
the future at which iron is going TO
rule, the placing OF orders for next
years supply have been held up. As
an instance OF this we might cite a
case where a certain interest will
need a certain amount OF certain
ore. Only fifty per cent OF the ore
needed will be definitely ordered now,
the buyer preferring to wait until the
first quarter OF next year is passed
before placing the balance.
or course, this doesn't affect the
producer-consumers and as most OF
the mines in this district are of that
class the mining and stocking Of ore
Is going ON at the rate that prevailed
last year. Mine operators expect to
keep this rate up and are confident
that the market next season will ab-
sorb all that Is being produced.
Wages are the highest ever In the
ore mines and men are satisfied, al
though the extremely high cost OF
living places man where he simply
handles more TO get the same results
he did under the old regime.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-28

Mrs. Julius Miesler. beneficiary un-
der the policy which the late Adolph
Miesler had in the Modern woodman.
has been notified that the claim has
been allowed. Adolph Miesler had
been a member OF the woodman for
nearly eighteen years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-28

tcontinsed on Page ps-s
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-12-28

The city and township of Crystal
Falls and the Red Cross sent thirty
baskets containing goodies for the
Christmas dinner to needy families in
Crystal Falls and vicinity. In the
baskets were chicken or ham, ap-
pies, candy, nuts. coffee and sugar.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-06
PHYSICIAN
 PRAISE "KOBO''

Dr. E. j. Lyons, a prominent physi- elan (retirad) O. Lake Charles, La, has put himself squarely on record in advocacy of the Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy. medicine that is producing +ruly marvellous results for sufferers from Bright's disease and other kidney and bladder troubles. Dr. Lyons used the medicine on his wife For three years she had suffered with urinary trouble. "I and other physi- clans treated her." he says, "but could give only temporary relief, the trouble always returning. Finally she could get no relief except when actually un- der the influence of the drugs.' Af- ter taking the first bottle of Hobo Kid ney and Bladder Remedy she commen- ced to improve until she had taken ten bottles, when she seemed completely cured. He adds: "She has net had 8 single recurring symptom and 1 con- slider her cure complete and perman- ent." If you are suffering with any form of kidney or bladder trouble, you should, for your health's sake, certain ly know more about Hobo. Write for free copy of our intensely interesting booklet, containing sworn testimonials eac. Address Hobo Medicine Manu- featuring Co.,, Singer, La.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-06
CORBETT TO HELP BEAR
 JOHN l. 'TO CEMETERY

Roston, Mass. te5. =fmndreds Of the younger 9eneratioa af Bosten- ians who had known John l.. Sullivan only as thn hero of innumorabie leg ends gazcd today upon tic famous champion of the prize rin%, whose funeral is 10 be held tomorrow morn ing.
 Conspicious among the mourner5 was James ]. Corbett, the man who won thc American championship from Sullivan at New Orleans in 1899 Gort6tt. all fueds at an cUd, passe / tie night at the Lennon home. H. will be one of the pall0earers.
 Many other figures prominent in national sports will attend tlle fdner al.
 Jake l<ilrain, def ated by Sullivan at Riehbur2, Miss in lS%9 will come in from Wobrun, but is loo badly crirgied by rheumatism 10 act as pallbearer
 Sullivan will be buried besides his second wife in Calvary .c2mcterS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-06

T. F. Smith. a Spaniard, residing In Hamilton, Ont, possesses two crea- tUrHs that are probably unique. He considers them to be mermaids. Though these are described as ''fab- i+4' or Fictitious" creatures in the dictionaries, those of Hr. Smith have heads shaped like those of human be- tngS and bodies that are distinctly tish-likP. Ono ;s much larger than tie other, nn'2 IS considered to be the n~thcr, and rcckoncd to be 900 years old. i,nth have fine hair like a human henE aad q small mustache and hcard. Tine head ie attached to hu- man-iike Eeck which merges into tlle nsh-Itke ho9T, and the ardls are like those of a monkey, only that the fingers are Webbed. II is said that the "mernlaitis" were found in the wreck of q ship in the Arahjan sec
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-06
NEGRO FARM AGENTS
 HEAR GOOD ADVICE

Mrs. Lucy tFit2, home demUasira- ton agent for Jefferson will addr. ss the convention of negro farm dcmOu- strAtlon a2ents at the e-iiraHeh Normal Collc2c this forenoon, on soups and tomato paste. Miss Sallic Chamber lain. district agent for Southeast Ark ansas, and Miss May Minirl, district agent for Northeast Arkousas. also are to address the convention, speak ing on war bread and otha, food con servatiOn measures.
 County Agents Joel Ialubert and C. IL. Thomas spoke yesterday.
 There are IT coiorcd agcntS at- tending the convention. of ~hica Will liam Harris of Monticello is secre- tary. Among the talks on the open ing day was one by Su Superintendent lsh of the Branch Normal, Prof. N. 4. Murray OH poultry rdjslnG, and Prof. l.. l.. Leonard on general farm crops, the speaker saving the most important is ito kaoW your seed, and soil. and work hard.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-06
ADD FOUR GENERALS
 1Q GENERAL STAFF

Washington, Feb 3.-Four ad- ditional general officers were added to the general staff of th,. army to- day as assistants to the chief Of staff. The functions of the staff will be dis tributed among these assistants vita authority to act in the ndme of the chief The object is to expedite de- cisions and action.
 The effect of the order is to add Major General Goethals and Brigad- fer General Palmer to the general staff in their capacities respectively as director of traffic and storage and director of purchases.
 The war plans section, including the war college, is headed by Brigad- fer General P. D. Lockridge. Major General John Riddle, now acting fer General Bliss as cnief of staff, but soon to be relieved by Major Gen eral Peyton March. will head the exc cution section and will be available as the assistant to the chief.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-06
A CHILD DOESN'T LAUllA AND PLAY
 IF CONSTIPAIED
If Pecyisll, Feyerish and Sick, Give 'Caiiiornia Syrup ....
 of Figs.

Mother! Your child isn't naturally cross and peevish. See if tongue is coated; this, is a sure sign it's little stomach, liver and bowels need a cleansing at once.
 When lstless, pale feverish, full of cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't eat, sleep or act naturally, has stom- ach-ache, diarrhoea, a gentle liver and bowel cleansing should always be the first treatment given.
 Nothing equals "California Syrup of Figs" for children's ills; give g teaspoonful, and in Q few hours all the foul waste, sour bile and fermen- taing food which is clogged in tne bowels passes out of the system, and you have well and playful child again. All children love this harm less, delicious fruit ]aXative,' and 1t never fails to effect a good inside" cleansing Directions for babies, chii- dren of all ages and grown-ups are plainly >on the bottle.
 Keep it handy in your home, A little given today saves sick child tomorrow, but get the genuine. Ask your druggist for bottle Of Cali fornia Syrup of Figs then look and see that it is made by the "California Fig Syrup Company. ."-Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-06
Ronefits 10 Arkansas from Visit
 Nation's Editors are Explained

u,. benefits to accrue to Arkansas
 lne .be visit of the leading pub
 iron .l and editors of the nation, whc
 llsnei hold the convention of the Ma
 VIII w., editorial association in :Arkan-
 tlons, novt June, were briefly described
 sa' vsesterday's meeting of tie Rotary "a. ,,b bG bv c. E. Carter, secretary of the
 cluD .'Iher S, of Commerce of Lonoke i;
 1lant rl.n M. Henderson, attorney and
 a,isrer aus of England, and George H. pao pio,ms chairman of the Rotary clubs Aua, A,n,ittee to cooperate with the eX- eoti O"tive committee of the Arkansas p.ass rcus association in arranging for eE- tertainment of the editorial part dur ;ue their stay nere.
 ''1 nrs Lucy Critz, county home dem .,stration agent, recently elected Urss nrssident of the Arkansas agents, !",d p of her plans to make the pro .Ulu suots of members of canning clubs uuu u,ore marketable thru standardiza- l;nm lav, and how this will add to com u,unitv .U prosperity. Mrs. Critz also mu noucht the aid of the Rotary club in Sv;neing srHv Pine Bluff the district con .ont;on of home demonstration ae aeents.
 '0 covernor Brough, Earl Hodges and soveral other members of the press os sosssociation's executive committee more unable to attend the meeting Tha Tbl0 governor sent his regrets by later explaining that his absence trom f the state in behalf of the Ark ansas-L louisiana highway project had narmtted to accumulate matters which he felt should be disposed of immediately and he considered that ho should remain "on the job at the canitol," especially as he believed oth- or members of the press committee could present the proposition attract ivelv without his aid. This, he said, because undoubtedly the convention and tour of the National Editorial association is of the greatest i'npOr- lance to the entire state.
 Arkansas Needs Publicity.
 Mir. Carter acted as spokesman for the press delegation. This g2ntle- man is referred to as ''the man who brought the aviation school to Lo- 1oke." but he modestly disclaims the bonor However, it is quita apparent that he was the force behind the He told of the publicity Arkansas will receive from the visit
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-06
GENTLEMEN FIGHT
 "VEALLESS" ORDER

Little Rock, Feb. 5.-A committee from the Southern Cattlemen's as sociation, headed by Lee Cazort of Lamar, speaker of the last Arkansas House of Representatives, will meet with the Pulaski County Food Com mission Thursday and make an ef- fort to h@ave the "Vealess" order re- gently issued by Food Administrator Grover T. Owens revoked.
 The committee was in conference with State Food Administrator Hamp Williams Tuesday morning, and he announced that a statewide vealle&s order would not be issued, or no action taken on the matter, until af' ter the conference with the county food commission.
 A number of the cattle raisers and some of the packers have object ed to the order on the grounds that the country now has an oversupply of beef, and that it would be forcing a savings which would probably prove detrimental in the long run.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-06
COLONEL ROOSEVELT
 UNDERGOES OPERATION
Former President is Removed iron. Oyster Bay to New York-Con-
 ditien Last Night Excellent.


 Oyster Bay, N. Y., Feb. 5.--Col. Theodore Roosevelt underwent an operation for an abcess few days ago, it became known tonight after his removal from his home nere to New York City.
 While 1t is understood that the op eration was minor in craracter, it was deemed advisable immediately by the colonels physician. His removal to New York, it is explained. was to plac his physician in closer touch with the case. Tonight il was stid his condition is excellent, and that in a week or ten days he wilt have re- covered.
 The colonel cancelled his Western trip, and the address he vas to deliv- CT in Boston before the Chamber of Commerce tomorrow night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-06
GORGE BREAKING IN PIECES AK
 MAN INSPECTS

Memphis, Tenn. Feb. 5.-Largc quantities of ice tonight continue to pass southward from the break in the gorge at Richardson's Landing. fann., north of this city in the Mis- slsslppi river, according to reports from that point the greater portion of the lower end of the ice pack has slonshed off, and channel about ten feet wide has been opened for dis tance of three miles upstream.
 While some little Wrcckage ap2earS among the heavy floes passing here, It is of such character as 10 indicai Q that the streamers and other large river craft still are held behind the Osceola gorge, north of Richardson $ Landing, which, long distance tele- phone reports state, was holding
 At Richardson's a rise of ten feet ia the river was reported up to 9 o'clock tonight. At Memphis the riv- CT continues to rise, with the gauge at o'clock registering 222.6 feet, a rise of 1.6 since the last reading.
 Lieut.. w. G. Richmond, aviation instructor at Parkfield Millington, near here late today made a flight over tht ice fields in the river to the lower end of the Richardson gorge. He made the trip of about fort ymiles in one hour and 46 minutes. Lieut.. Richmond reported that virtually all of the craft imbedded in the ice were partially submerged or badly crush ed. He was able to inspect only few miles of the gorge because Of lln- favorable weather ccnditionS