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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
p.~p Waterway. Comm,..,ou,

DETROIT, Jan. 2i.-The deep waterways
Joint commission completed Its work as
far as can be done at the present present
preliminary session Monday. A large
amount Of data will have To be prepared
in Canada and the United States and ex-
changed and compared before any intelli.
gent report can be made. An arrange.
ment has been made for the Interchange
of this information. As soon as il has
been exchanged and complied another
meeting OF the committee will be held.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
acc,,,,, 20 General Ex,,e.

NEW YORK, Jan. 20-General Thomas
Ewing, formerly of Columbus, o., was
struck by cable car on the Third avenue
line Monday and badly bruised. 1t was
ut first thought that the general, who 10
about 20 years of age, had sustained in.
ternal injuries, but an examination at his
home satist cd his physicians that he will
be able to be out in two or three days
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
National Editorial Association.

TAMPA, Fla, Jan. 2l.-The National
annual excursion reached here Sunday.
$50 strong. The party visited Port Tampa
to witness the arrivaa of the steam9e from
Cuba. The editors expressed warm sym
pathy for the insurgent cause and stated
that at tho convention to DO held In St
Augustine this week resolutions would
be adopted urging their recognition. In
the evening they enjoyed a sacred concert.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
returned safe and sound.

BAY CITY, Mich, Jan. 2i.-Arthur
Clarkson. the ball player, reached this
city safe and sound Sunday night II,
and two friends went out ice boating
Thursday morning and were not heard
from till sunday. They were windbounc
on Saginaw bay two nights, and finally
had TO leave their boat and walk about
twenty miles TO shore They suffered
from cold and hunger.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
AntI-Lynching Bn Passed.

COLUMBIA, >. c., Jan. 2i.-The anti
lynchiug bill was passed in the house OF
representatives Monday. 1t provides that
in all cases of lynching where death en-
sues the county where the iynching takes
place be liable in exemplary damages in a
sum not less than $1,000 TO be recovered
in competent court by the legal repre-.
sentatives of the person lynched.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
No Foundation for the story.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Jan. 2l.-The 70
port fully telegraphed from this place
Sunday night that Governor Mitchell, at
the request OF tho war department at
Washington, had ordered Adjutant Gen
eral Houston to see that the Florida mill
tia be placed in readiness to take the field
at a moments notice is fake pure and
simple. No such order has been issued.
The story further stated that the Wash
ington authorities took such step fear
ing Spain might sell Cuba to Great Brit
ain and was thus preparing to resist the
transfer of the island at any cost. There is
absolutely no foundation for such a state.
ment.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
Double Murder over a Game Of Cards.

DINeEss, w. Va, Jan. 2!.-Sharon
Fuller and George Weatherholt colored.
were fatally shot here, and Frank Stew
art, white, Is dangerously injured. The
trouble arose over game of cards. Sew
eral parties fire shots and it is not
known definitely who fired the fatal ones
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
saicide OF ale-Year-oId GlrI.

CINCINNATI. Jan. eL-The coroner rem
dered verdict that May Bean, a beauti-
full little girl only Il years old, came 70
her death by swallowing "A drachm OF
strychnine. When Mr. and Mrs. Bean
were called to her bed at 10 o'clock at
night by her groans she pointed to the
empty bottle and soon died. The evidence
left no doubt about the little girl deliber-
ately committing suicide.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
women Moving for Peace.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2i.-Mrs. Charles Hem
rotin, president OF the general Federation
of womens clubs, has issued circular
letter to all club presidents asking them
TO bring forward the consideration OF the
peace movement in Europe and this coun.
try. The ultimate hope is to have a con-
yention OF tho Christian powers In 1900
with a view to establishing an interna'
tional court of arbitration.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
nenn sails fnr Icurone.

BosroN, Jan 2l.-A. II. Dean. alias
Holmes. the much-wanted forger, was
seen here Saturday and Is believed 20 have
sailed for Europe lie attempted to cash
a forged draft for 5000 on Thomas Cook
a. sous, n tourist coaccrn, but failed II
he sailed on the Sylvania he viii be ap-
pretended at Liverpool Dean is wan ed
in San francisco. whore h. raised sl9
draft 90 s22 .O1b. cashcd IL for S2o0Oo aud
N
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
Question for Uncle Sam.

PARIS, Jan. 81. THE Eclair Monday.
morning commenting on. the suggested
additions to the Monroe doctrine, asks:
"Does the American government think IL
is strong enough TO appropriate In its
own interest one of the two hemispheres
and forbid Europe To have access TO itf
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
Bank Dividends Declared.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81. The comptroller
ol the currency has declared dividends in
favor OF tho creditors of insolve national
banks as follows. viz; Thirty per cent
tho First National bank Of Ravenna.
Neb.; 80 per cent. the First National
bank of Texarkana, Tex; is per cent. the
Stata National bank OF Knoxville, Tenn.
per cent, the Maverick National bank
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
Debs to Resign the A. n. U. Presidency.

CLEVELAND Jan. 2l.-Eugene V. Debs
said while here that he expected TO sever
his official connection with the American
Railway union within the coming year.
His purpose was, he said, to devote his
time to the labor movement in general
and not TO any particular organization.
He will, however, retain his membership
in the A. X Il.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21

WASHINGTON Jan. 2i.--The anti-silver
men gave the debate on the free silver
substitute for the bond bin a new turn
Monday by urging an immediate vote and
saying they cared not 20 debate IL. The
silver men said they would prefer debate
for the uresent
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
pro,e.t Aca,p., Campo.' Assertion.

MADRID, Jan. 2i.-The conservative or
p,ns at Havana protest against the asser'
tion OF Marshal Csmpos that he Is the vic.
tim Of political intrigue. They insist that
his recall Is due to his failure as general
and not to political pressure. Reinforce
r1ents OF sixteen battalions OF troops un'
der Generals Barges and Ahumada will
be sent to Cuba shortly.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
Three People Fatally Burned.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 2i.-Jacob tBruehl, a
barber, his wife and 7-year-old boy were
fatally burned at their residence on
Knowlton street, Cumminsville, Monday
from the effects of an explosion of gaso-
line stove. The father received his inju'
ries trying to save his sick child after the
bed had caught fire.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
Russia Against CombInation..

NEW YORK, Jan. 2l.-A dispatch To
The Herald from St Petersburg says:
Russia's policy at the present moment is
steadfastly to avoid being drawn into any
combination OF complication with Ar
nenia, Germany, England or Abyssinia,
but TO keep the Oriental question ever
foremost
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
Boer. Allege = horrible Plot.

LONDON, Jan. 2i.-The Chronicle has
q laEg Bloemfontein dispatch which
states that the deputation from the Or
ange government which was sent to Pre-
toria was shown documents that 1t was
the intention Of the Chartered South Az
rican company to set loose savages to in
wade the Transvaal from all points to kill
every man
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
Bitter by Iiats.
MYSTERIOUS snoorING.
wen-known Preacher Called 10 His Door
and Assassina

and Assassinated.
LOUISVILLE Ky, Jan. GA special
from Toomsboro Ca, says: News has
Just been received here OF the mysterious
assassination of the Rev. Warren Powers,
well-known country preacher, near
Rails Station, this county. Powers was
called to his door at night and shot, fall.
ing dead in the arms of his wife. The
suspicious of the officers here have been
directed TO man named Dixon, a mem
Der of Powers congregation, and he is un-
der arrest 1t Is said that last Sunday
Mr.. Powers preached a strong sermon
against the marital infelicities Of some Of
the community. and Dixon took the ser
mon as applying to him
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21

AusrIS. Tex Jan. gi-Assistani Ar
torney General Lockett has filed IN ks
district court for the state three suits
against the southern Kansas Railway
company OF Texns. Zach sgit Is for 5000
ss penalty for ovefchargcs in freight rates
made by the above road ina disrcgaru of
the rates established by tho railrvad COM
missiopcc.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
Woman burned to Death.

MUscoGEE, l. T., Jan. 2l.-Tho house
Of John Wesley, three miles west of here.
was destroyed by fire and his daughter.in-
law, Mrs. Charles Wesley, was burned 10
death Ii Is believed that the house was
set on fire by two drunken Creek In
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
Suicide of n business Man.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. 2i.--William
Steinecker, prominent business man OF
this city, Monday shot himself through
tho head with n revolver. after having
wrecked his three fine apartment flats 10y
an explosion Of powder. Steineckcr was
N widowcr
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
Uncle sam Looling Up Fort sites.

CLEVELAND. Jan. 2l.--It is learned that
an agent Of the war department had been
making inquiries In this city for an
available site for the location Of q FORTH
cation for the protection Of the city In
case OF q foreign war.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21

tions In the Shoan camp Emperor Meme
lex Is sueing TO the Italians for peace. Ho
has asked General Barateiri, In command
OF the Italian forces In Abyssinia, TO ap-
point plenipotentiary for the purpose Of
arranging the terms Of peace
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
Governor of the Greek Nation Drowned.

MUscoGEE l. T.. Jan. 81. Governor
Esparthecher Of the Greek nation was
drowned while trying to cross the Deep
Fork near here. The boat was swept
down the stream by the current and,
striking log, was overturn.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
Occupied BY the british.

LONDON, Jan. 2l.--It was officially an.
nonncrd that Coomassie, capita Oh
A .nanti, was peacefully occupied by the
BRITISH expeditionary forces at O'Clock in
the afternoon of Friday last, Jan. Ia
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
LION BRIsrLING UP.
London Globe Intimates That Tail Twist
ing Is Growing Monotonous.

ing Is Growing Monotonous.
LONDON, Jan. 2l.-The Globe Monday
afternoon, in an article condemning the
attitude of the United States senate COM
mittee on foreign affairs, said: ''The En-
glish people will not stand much more
fiouting from anybody, and these gentle
men, whom we credit with no more ex'
alted sentiment than the wish to stand
we'll with their Irish constituents, may
very easily find themselves face to face
with situation that could only be called
anDallina"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
s,or. and once building burned.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2i-The two-story
brick store and office building, corner
Park avenue and Fo' ty-sccond street, was
guttcd by fire Sunday. Total loss. $oO.-
OOU; partially covered by Insurance.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
pyrue. for sergcant-at-Arms.

ST LOUIS, Jan. "a 2i--Timothy Il. Byrnes
OF Minneapolis was elected sergeat-at'
arms Of the national Republican conven-
ton by the subcommittee of tho nstlonsl
oommiptcc Monday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
Denied from Washington.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l.-The story thai
Secretary Lamont has called on the south
ern militia TO resist the reported British
purchase and occupany Of Cuba, is posi-
lively denied at the war department.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
pAcrrIc RAILWAYS pnBrs.
The House Committee IN Frame a Plan for
Their Adjustment.

wAsmNGroS, Jan 81 Tho house COM
mlttcc on Pacific railroads Monday de-
cided to begin hearings In week pre-
paratory TO framing plan for the adjust.
ment Of tho debts of the Central and Un'
ion Pacific TO the government Invita-.
tions will b.. sont 20 the REPRESENTATIVES, q
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
DOCTRINE AFFIRMED.
Davis Resolution Favorably Re-
ported TO the Senate.
DAYS PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS.

seweII Addresses the senate ON His Resoiu-
tion Reciting That the President Had
Extended the Monroe Doctrine Beyond
Its scope-Doings In the House-The Pa
cifc Railways Debts-Bank Dividends
DecIRred-Other Capital City News.
WAsHIEGToN, Jan 21.-Unusual inter
est attached to the senate proceedings
Monday owing TO anticipated action on
several important questions, including a
report from the committee on foreign re-
lations on the Monroe doctrine. and an
effort by Pugh TO secure vote, according
70 notice given on his resolution reaflirm-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21

King Meneiek SUES for Peace
NAssuw AL Jan. SLOWING to OLSON
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
crsnMAN pAvIA

ing the historic Stanley Matthews resolu-
tion that government obligations should
be paid in the money current when they
were incurred, namely, silver as well as
gold. There was but a scant attendance
on the floor, but the galleries were crowded
during the early hours OF the session.
Sherman, chairman of the committee on
foreign relations, was an early arrival,
carrying bunch of reports and docu-
ments
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
Serious Complications at Hand.

Official Information from the White
house is lacking, but 1t is evident that
serious complications are at hand. Senor
Palma, head of the Cuban party in the
United States. wires from Washington:
Our case is complete. The president and
congress will recognize the insurgent
cause Senor. Palma. adds that 1t Is not
necessary that the insurgents hold port,
but, as q matter of fact. General Gomez
has taken half dozen ports in the last
week, leaving the Spanish army penned
up in Havana. The president, IL is said,
will issue a proclamation Immediately.
Authorities agree that the president and
not congress should take the initiative.
Congress will support the president
heartily"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-21
CRISIS IS LOOKED FOR
President May Recognize the
Cuban insurgents.
SENSATIONAL RUMORs AFLOAT.

The President Informed That spain Had
offered to Sell the Island Of Cuba to
Great Britain-The Cession of the Island
to England Would Be Resisted by the
United states to the Last Ditoh-Deniai 4
OF a Story.
ST LOUIS, Jan. 21.-The Republic Mon
day morning, in summarizing dispatches
from Florida, New York and Washing.
ton, n,says: "A crisis has been reached in the
Cuban war. Recognition Of the belliger-
ency OF the Cuban army by the United
States is imminent President Cleveland
Is said to have prepared a proclamation
which may be issued Monday or In the i'm.
Immediate future. The president, IL is de.
cfared, intended to recognize the insurg-
ents last week, when he learned the recall
OF Marshal Campos, but under the circum.
stance the executive thought that such
recognition would be regarded as inoppor-
tune and unfriendly to Spain, and he,
therefore, withheld the important docu.
ment pending the appointment OF sue
oessor to Campos.
Offers to Sell Cuba
Within the last forty eight hours, how
ever, President Cleveland is said to have
learned that Spain, despairing of sue
cessful termination OF the war, had offered
TO sell Cuba TO Great Britain. Rumors TO
this effect were circulated in the east Sun
day night and spread like wildflre over
the country. The rumors seem to be- con
frmed by dispatches from Florida The
governors of the southern states, accord
ing to these advices, have been requested
by the war department to prepare tho
state militiamen for immediate service
Troops are already beginning to move in
Florida The belief Is held in some quar-
tors that the flying squadron of Great
Britain is destined for service In Amerlc-
an waters. II this is so war will result.
The cession of Cuba to Great Britain
would be resisted by the United States to
the last ditch.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1896-02-10
so,l.1 snd Personal Notes.

Miss AunA Hurloek. Of No 205 West
Twelfth street, has bssn visiting Ia
PhllRdslphls.
Miss Katie Msjor has returned from a
visit to OowentoWn.
Miss Lille Diyett, of Glasgow, is visit
ing in the city.
Mrs. j. B. Hines aud Mrs Susan
Oyerholizsr have returned to Chester
after a visit here,
Thomas O'Connell has been visiting
friends in West Chester.
Mrs wsrdle Ellis, Of Media, is the
guest Of friends in tho city.
Miss Kettle McMullen has returned
from a visit 20 Chesapeake City.
Miss Bessie Cameron. of Zion. Nd. is
the guest of Miss Blanche Lay Geld. at
Epyorth NJ. E parsonsgs.
Miss Elltha Chambers has returned
from weeks visit to Bears Station.
Mas Katie Cottlngham. daughter OF
Robert Cotinghsm. Of this city, who has
been spending the Winter Ia Syracuse,
n Y, will return home February IS.
Mrs. Frank Barns has returned from
sister Mrs. Lille Doughtery.
Mr. and, Mrs. Jan o. T GsIdon cels-
brated the birthday OF their daughter
Vera last evening at their home, M 622
Van Buren street.
Miss Florence Duncan has besn the
gu 81 Of Mis- Ella Cochran at Middle
town.
Henry P Cannon, Of 5 idgsville, il
visiting in Philadelphia
e. Congressman john W CAuseJ has
gone on trip North.
The Misses Janvler are guests oil
relatives in Middletown.
Mrs Joseph Mendlnhall has returned
from visit to Middleton.
Winfield S. Qaieley returned frcn
Montana on Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs Eivhrd Msrdinhall viii
80 to Florida
Postmaster HGaier, o; Nav Castle,
fpsnt tie mornlng Nth Wilmington
fiisnds
r J. Campbell, Of Camden. Ken
county, is registered At the Hotel Jen
nings
Miss Mum. Of Nav York, Ia visiting
Miss Marion Burgess, of H5ckessin.
Mr. Johnson, father OF Professor ]. 4
Johnson. Of the Friends School 8
visiting bis son 10 this CRY h preaohe'
at the Friends Meeting House Ninth an'
Tstnall streets. yesterday.
w. D Hunter, Of DIVER. WAS in tOEl
yesterday.
James W. Pandee spsnt Sunday Will
bis parents at Milton.
Ftanois H Hoffssker was 10 Phlla Tel
phii Today
Miss Faunla Stroud has rssurned e
Purcellvilla, Va.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1896-02-10
DOWN AN EMBANKMENT.
Fifteen People Injured In a Railroad
Wreck on the Wabash.


HANNIBAL, Mo-, Feb. 1O.-Fifteen per-
sons were more or less seriously hurt and
one cannot recover as the result of a col
lision between an east bound Wabash stock
train and a st. Louis, KeOkuk and North
western passenger train coming south
The collision occurred near a tunnel one
mile north of this city. The stock train,
which had just emerged from the tunnel,
struck the passenger train, crushing in
the side Of the ladies' coach and throwing
it over an embankmont, almost into the
Mississippi river There were 10 passen-
gers in the coach, and that none were kill
ed is a miracle.
All were more or less bruised but one.
The following were hurt seriously; II. +.
Hudwell-of st. Paul, arm crushed; Miss
Eva Petit Of Hannibal, No, eyebrow
badly cuS Miss NJ. Whitney Of Quincy,
Ills, hip ffactured and recovery doubtful
J. C. Cohen, stockman of Minneapolis,
head cut; Mrs Triester and son Of Hanni-
bal, Mo-. both cut about the head; ID. G.
Webster, engineer Of the Wabash train,
knee injured.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1896-02-10

Ladies' Costume-This very attractive
gown may be developed Ia serge, bril-
llsntine, cheviot, twillej goods. bouolo,
cfepon. novelty goods or plaid, striped or
figured goods. Ths waist Ia cut with 3
blouse front and the lspels form a
pointed yoke Ia the bach This gown is
made Of brown ehevios and has a blouse
front OF covered silk With lapsls OF q
darker brown velvet. The crush belt
cuff snd crush collar are also made Of
tr3wn velvet The skirt has three cores
With three box plaits in the back. It
has the wide front and fits very smoothly
In front snd over the hips and has q
beautiful rufll ID ia tho back
No. 20430. Ladies' waist requires for
medium sizs, q wards material % inches
wide, q yards 81 uches vide, or yards
&c inches wide lining required. II yards.
lace represented d yards Out in 8
sizes, frcm 80 to 40 Inches burt measure
No. 90 369 Ls6ies' three gored skirt
with three shaped box-plelts In the
D1ce). which measures % yards around
the bottom. requires Tor the medium
size. 7s words material % inches wide. ~
yards SO inches wide. or g. yards "A
inches wide Lsngth Of skirt IN front Al
inches Cut in o sizes, frcm % to 30
inches waist measure.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1896-02-10


BALDWIN on February 4. 1875. Charles
g. Baldwin, aged % years.
HODGES On February 1896, Margaret
X, daughter Of Fred G. and Margaret Hodges,
in her 81 year.
JEST Err on sunday morning, 9lh Instant
at bis home In Washington, ID. c. James r.
u b. Jester, aged 90 yenr5
MARTIN.-On February Q. 1898, Adam Mar.
iin. IN the dbth year OF his age.
Relatives and friends OF the iauuy are r.
sreotfully invited TO attend tue funeral from
the residence OF his son. teri j. Martin, 10.
S25 West sixth street, on Wednesday morning
February 18th. at o o'clock. High ms IS az 81.
paul's r. G. Church. lnterment sc New
Cathedral Cemetery.
REEp.-On the Sth instant, Niles Annie
Reed In the i3i year OF her age.
ROBINsON.-On February Z, 1898. Mary
g widow OF George II. Robinson, IN the 10th
year Of her age.
sOUTHARD At Christiana, Pa, on the
IN instant, Harry q. Soui hard.
Funeral services at the house OF his sister,
Mrs. Leiitia =. Ships, No. iuo Nanbufen
street, az 2 p. m, Tuesday llthl lntermenl
private.
SAMMONS. On February 8. 1895, Mary .
Summons. widow of the late John II. sam
mons ia the ia year Of her age.
SIOLZ On the sth instant, Clemens, Jr.,
son Of Clemens Stolz, aged years and
months.
WENTZ.-On February 1856, Charles +.
Wentz. in the 66th year OF his age.