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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
THE CUBANS ARE WINNING
Restriction of Newspapers Point
That Way.
ALL NEWS Is SUPPRESSED
Though News Of Iesurrectionst Victories
Reach the Cuban Capital
ONLY ONE WORD FROM UNCLE SAM
And Thousands in Havana Would Take Up
the Cry Scuba Libre"-Three Friends
Lands an Expedition on the
Island-Spaniards Desperate.

Havana Dec. 2s-Via Key West, Fla,
Dec. 23.)-It is known here positively
that the filibustering steamer Three
Friends has landed an expedition near
Jaruco, on the northern coast of the
Havana province.
1t is reported that Ralph D. Paine, a
newspaper correspondent, was on the
Three Friends, and has been captured
by the Spaniards. The report is that as
the Cubans were going back into the
country with the arms and ammunition
they were attacked by a body of Span
iards, and during the skirmsh the
American and two Cubans were capt
ured. The prisoners were not brought
to Havana, and nothing has been heard
Of the capture at the American consul
ate.
The trial of Sanguily shows the Bit
ter hatred of the Spaniards and they
now fear that they have released the
lion from his cage. No evidence has
been given to prove that Sanguily was
guilty.
The prisoner has shown a hauty con-
tempt for his captors, and even the pros
ecuting attorney has admitted that he
miration for Sanguilys reckless cour-
age, daring spirit and hauty defiance.
Even in court he showed that he had
pure Castillian blood in his veins.
Nothing has been heard from the Span
ish army in the field.
1t is evidently the purpose of the gov
ernment to show that the rebels are de-
moralized since the death of Antonio
Maoeo. To the direct contrary, how
ever, there appears to be considerabl
activity shown in the Cuban ranks.
There are many rumors of severe en-
counters between the Cubans and the
Spaniards, but nothing is allowed to be
printed, and this indicates that the Gu
bans are winning.
1t is said that the Cubans have COM
pletely routed Melguize in the province
of Havana. The province is full of Gu
bans, and the pickets around the city
are frequently fired upon. A great ex-
pedition is said to have ben landed by
a large steamer near Manzanillo.
1t is said that in pursuance of his plan
declaring that the rebels in the province
of Pinar del Rio have been pacified, Wey-
Ter at stated date ordered Gen. Arolas
to take eight battalions from the trocha,
leaving the same unprotected The OBJ
ject of this was to allow the rebels to
cross the trocha unmolested and then
when they are in the province of Ha-
vana to strengthen the line to prevent
their return to Pinar del Rio.
Gen. Weyler has for the first time al
lowed an American newspaper CORES
pondent to accompany the Spanish troops
to the field, presumably with the inten-
ton of showing that the troops commit
no outrages, destroy no property and
make only humane warfare. 1t Is be-
lieved that the correspondents are car
ried along simply to deceive the Ameri-
can public.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
DESPERATE NEGROES
Make Bold and Successful Break for
Liberty-One Recaptured


Liberty-One Recaptured.
Columbia S. c., Dec. 23.-At about 5
O'Clock this afternoon as County Jailor
w. II. Coleman was proceeding to lock
up his prisoners for the night he was
suddenly assaulted by four or five ne
groes confined in the front row of cells,
one of whom threw pan of hot ashes in
his face, and darted past him. Coleman
attempted to shoot him down, but his
pistol snapped. The other prisoners all
made dash for the door, but Coleman
to shoot those who had fed past him, but
the pistol again snapped, whereupon
those nearest to him seeing the disad-
vantage he labored under rushed on him
and knocked him down and made good
their escape. Mr. Coleman was on his
feet again in moment, and locking the
cells gave hot pursuit to the four who had
got away from the Jail. He captured one
near the negro cemetery in the northern
part Of the city.
The news Of this daring attack on the
jailer quickly spread, and an exaggerat-
ed report that the jailer had been killed
and all the prisoners had escaped was
conveyed to police headquarters and to
the sheriffs office, and In a few moments
an excited crowd of citizens were at the
Jail, and 1t was great relief to every
one to find that the story had been ex-
aggerated. The sheriff and a posse of
officers are searching for the escaped
men tonight and hope to capture them
before morning.
The city police force came promptly
to the assistance of the jailer as soon
as notified and have given active aid
to the search.
It is the first time in many years, II
ever, since any such outbreak has oc-
CURED in our city, which has always
been noted for the security with which
t...fx 1. I...A IL
attached to Jailer Coleman, who is a
brave and prudent officer.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
AN INCENDIARY FIRE.

London, Dec 23.-The residence of Earl
Russell, at Maidenhead on the Thames,
was burned to the ground this morning.
The fire was undoubtedly of incendiary
origin, as Earl Russell has recently re-
ceived several menacing letters, some OF
them threatening him with personal in
Jury and others threatening the burning
of mis- property. There is no doubt that
the fire is one of the results of the action
for criminal libel brought by Earl Rus
sell against his mother-in-law, Lady
adjournment because of the death of
Frederick Kast, one of the defendants,
and the illness of Lady Scott.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
to the amount of over half million dol

to the amount of over half a million dol
lars.
The corporations were both organized
through the efforts of George A. Weiss.
who is president of the George A. Weiss
Mailing and Elevator company. The
American Brewing, Mailing and Elevator
company is the owner of extensive malt
houses on North Ashland avenue which
were leased to the Cook company, and
used by them in the manufacture OF
malt. The American Brewing, Mating
and Elevator company has a large brew
cry adjoining the malt houses, and the
two are closely related in business, one
buying from and selling to the other.
Lackner and Butz, the attorneys who
filed the assignment, refuse to give any
information as to the amount of the as
sets and liabilities, saying that the bus
mess of the two companies and Weiss
was so interviewer that 1t would be hard
for the assignees to tell the assets and
liabilities of each.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
RUNS ON BANKS
Continue in Chicago. But in a Modified
Form.


Form.
Chicago, Dec. 23.-The run on the Illi-
nois Trust and Savings Bank and the
Hibernian Banking association continues
today, as expected by the officers of both
the institutions, but is diminished in size.
About half the number of yesterday were
in line at the Illinois Trust Bank, all be-
ing savings depositors whose accounts
did not average enough to disturb the
equanimity of the bank officers.
At the Hibernian bank the crowd of
people, mostly women, was somewhat
less than yesterday and their deposits
did not average $100 each. Considering
the bank has $780, 900 savings depositors,
a falling off of two or three thousand
timid ones is to be expected. The officers
of the bank look for a continuation to-
morrow and then the end. The Christ
mas day rest is expected to have cool
ing effect. Business went on as usual
at the other banks which have savings
departments.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24

in the Cienfuegos district belonging to
the Crombert Brothers and John Fowler,
American citizens, are grinding cane in
defiance of Weyler's orders. 1t is said
that Spanish planters have sent private
messages to Spain complaining of this
fact.
It is believed that orders have been
given the Spanish troops to burn the
fields of the Americans, kill their cattle
and imprison laboroers to prevent the
continuance of the grinding. Only Sc
cret orders have ben given to the local
commanders in the district.
The planters contend that they are
justified, as nothing official has been
printed prohibiting the grinding of cane.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
A NEW REPuRLIC.

Washington, Dec. 23.-President Cleve-
land formally recognized the new
greater republic of Central America,
composed of Salvador, Nicarauga and
Honduras, by receiving the envoy of the
diet of the new government, Mr.. j. d.
Rodriguez, Luis F. Corea and his at
tache, J. D. Rodriguez, Jr. Secretary Oh
ney presented the Central Americans,
who were attired in full evening dress.
Mr.. Rodriguez was for a time in Wash
ington, ten years as agent for Nicarauga
in boundary dispute with Costa Rica,
which the president decided as arbi-
traitor
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
WILL CONTINUE AS USUAL.

firm of e. B. Cuthbert & Co., said this
afternoon that a great deal of misappre-
hension has been caused by the retire
ment of one of the members of the firm,
Mr. William Euclid Young. "rhis ac-
tion," said he, has been in contempla-
tion for some time past, and the original
partnership agreement entered into by
our firm having expired, we decided not
to renew the same. Our firm remains
the same with this exception, and our
business will continue as usual"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
A BARK GOES DOWN.

All On Board Except Three Men and a
Boy Find Watery Graves.
Sandiego. Cal, Dec. 23.-The bark ia
maica was lost off Des Rosas to Basco,
on the 18th, instant, in q terrible norther
and all on board save three men and a
boy were drowned The. Jamaica was on
her way from Campecho to Vera Cruz,
and carried sixteen passengers. The
number of the crew Is not known. The
passengers took to the boats which were
repeatedly swamped5 One after another
sank, the boats proving unmanageable.
Every member of the crew was drowned.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
THREE ASSIGNMENTS.
OF Brewing Establishments Caused by
the National Bank of Illinois
Failure


Chicago, Dec. 23-The American Brew
ing, Mailing and Elevator company; the
George A. Weiss Mating and Elevator
company, and George A. Weiss, person
ally. assigned last evening in the county
court. The assignments of the two COM
panies, which are intimately connected
in business and that of Weiss were
brought into court together. The as
ssgnee of the American Brewing, Malt
ing and Elevator company Is the Chi
cago Title and Trust company. The
George A. Weiss Mailing and Elevator
company and George A. Weiss assigned
to the Security Title and Trust COM
pany. No statement was filed as to as
sets and liabilities
The failure OF the two corporations
was the result of the failure of the Ma
tional Bank of Illinois. The two COM
eanies were borrowers from tie bank
and were indebted tc IL when Il failed.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
A DESPERATE AFFRAY.

ST. Louis, Dec ga special from
Guadalajara, Mex, says particulars
have been received there of a desperate
affray at the ranch of Juan Vidrio, in
that state. Vidrio had trouble with some
of his employees a few days ago and thir-
ty of them attacked him. He was seri-
ous1y wounded by the first volley Of
shots, but took refuge In his residence
and fred on his assailants. killing two
OF them apd woupding seven others bad
ly. Twenty members OF the mob have
been arrested and will probably be shot.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
A STRIKE ORDERED.

Boston. Mass, Dec GA strike has
been ordered of the conductors and mo-
tormen of the West End Street railway.
to take effect at o'clock tomorrow morn
ing. The firemen pitmen and others en-
ployed in the power stations have agreed
to stand by the conductors and motor
men. 1T is understood that the cause is
pany to recognize the union organiza-
tion. The men are said to be the best
paid street railway men in the country.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
NEW PRESIDENT.
For the American Shipping and Industrial
l League Chosen.

FOR the American Shipping and Industrial
@ League Chosen.
New York, Dec. 23.-At meeting of the
executive board of the American Shin
ping and Industrial League held today,
In the rooms Of the New York board of
trade and transportation, Capt. A. K.
Miller, of New Orleans, was elected pres
ident OF the league to succeed Capt. Am
brose Snow, deceased.
Capt. Miller is the president of the
chamber OF commerce of New Orleans.
The following resolution was also
adopted:
Resolved. That a committee of three be
appointed by the chair to confer with
those interested in marine affairs and as
certain their views as to what should b..
done to further the interests of the mer-
chant marine of the United States.
The chairman appointed as such commit
tee Aaron Vanderbilt, Capt. George l..
Norton and J. S. Cameron.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
A MISSOURI VENDETTA.

Mansfield, Mo, Dec. 23.-Owen Booth,
a constable, is dead; Tom Applin is dy-
ing and half dozen others were wound
ed as a result of a shooting affray near
the Douglass county line, seven miles
south of here this morning. Constable
Booths posse attempted to search the
house Of a German named Coonsey, who
had been accused Of burglary. Coonsey
resisted and opened Gre with double
barreled shotgun with the above effect.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
DRYER AND BERGER ARRESTED.

Chicago, Dec 23.-E. S. Dryer, and his
partner, Robert Berger of the banking
firm of e. S. Dryer & Co., which failed
on Monday, were arrested this afternoon
charged with receiving a deposit know
ing their bank to be insolvent and taken
to the central police station. Subse-
/ quently they were released by Justice
Hall in $500 bonds each, pending the
hearing of their cases, which will take
place on January 2. Adolph Krauss, the
lawyer and Charles II. Whacker, a
brewer were their hOndSmen
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
A DRY GOODS FAILURE.

Sioux City, Ia, Dec. 23.-The Parsons
and Belleter company, the largest re-
tail dry goods concern in Iowa was clos
ed today under chattel mortgages ag-
gregating $91 ,533 to John V. Farwell &
Co., and Marshall, Field & Co.. of Chi
cago; the Farmers Loan and Trust COM
pany, of Sioux City, and the H. B. Cla-
film company, of New York. No schedule
of unsecured claims has yet been pre-
pared, but the amount Is said to be
small. Assets are estimated at from
$130,000 to $140, 900.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
NO WAR FOR MOBILE.

Mobile, Ala, Dec. 23--The chamber of
commerce passed resolutions depreciat-
ing any action on the part of the gov
ernment in interfering with the Cuban
with Spain, and call on representatives
in congress and Se1ators to use their
influence to prevent any such action be-
ing taken.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
GONE INTO LIQUIDATION.

Detroit, Mich. Dec. 23.-The w. III.
Mitchell company, dealers in wholesale
millinery at Nos. 107 and 113 Jefferson
avenue, have filed a chattel mortgage,
running to the Union Trust company,
as trustee, for various creditors, for
$34, 900. The assets are about S5S000.
The stockholders of the company yes
terday decided to go into voluntary liqui-
dation, and will wind up the business.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
A RICHMOND AssIGNMENT

Richmond, Va, Dec. 23.-A deed of as
signment was made today by Messrs. J.
j. Wright and William G. Stokes, part
ners In business under the firm name of
]. ]. Wright & Stokes. The liabilities
are $1S650 Mr.. James A. Walsh is named
as trustee. The firm manufactured horse
collars lhame strings and other such ar
ticles at its factory in the county of Hen
ripo
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
COUNTY TREASURER SHORT.

Cassville, Mo-, Dec. 23.-W. H. Jones.
who has been county treasurer of Barry
county for the past four years, Is said to
be short in his accounts with the county
to the extent of $4,000. He has been
dealing heavily In live stock lately and it
is supposed that he used the county
funds in his business and lost the money
in that way.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
TWO ENGJNIEs CsOITJDED

Augusta, Ga. Dec. 23.-A collision to-
night on the Georgia road near Berzel-
la, about twenty-one miles from Angus
ia, resulted in demollshing two freight
engines and badly wrecking twenty
cars. No one was seriously hurt Fail
ure to follow orders on the part of the
eastbound train was the cause of the
acofdanf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
DECLARED A DIVIDEND.

New York, Dec. 23-The directors of
the United States Rubber company at
meeting held this afternoon. declared a
dividend of per cent on the common
stock, payable February 15 This is the
first dividend on the common stock de-
clared by the trust.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
DIED A HERO.

Paducah, KY, Dec. 23.-Allen Greer
aged 35 years; Mrs Bud Owens, aged
30, and her daughter Mary, aged ~,
were drowned last night in Clarks river
six miles from here. They attempted to
cross the river in skiff which overturn-
ed. The bodies were not recovered.
Greer made an heroic attempt to save
the women, but lost his life in the ef-
fort
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
WILL RETIRE.

Holliston Mass, Dec. 23.-The directors
of the Holliston National bank have de-
cided to finish up the affairs of the bank
January l. 1897, after which date no more
deposits will be taken. Another bank,
with a smaller capital, will probably
soon be organized. R
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-18
MINING.
RosroN. January ~. lslo
a Comparison.
The following appeared in the Boston
Of the l4th inst:

The following appeared in the Boston
Transcript OF the 14th inst:
40 The Financial Editor ofthe Trans
criDt-The relative market value oil some
of the leading copper shares at present
suggests a comparison or two. The Cal
umet and Hecla undoubtedly will be able
TO pay $50 a year dividends on the basis
of the present market value Tor copper.
But this is hardly seven per cent on the
investment at the selling price OF the
shares TODAY. The Boston Montana,
with an annual output OF from 90 per
cent 10 60 per cent that OF the Calumet
and Hecla, il is exported will pay - d.
vidends in 1896, which would be equalto
nearly u per cent on the market price OF
the shares. From data available i
think that Boston 4 Montana easily
could do so on 8 cent market for cop
per. Placing this stock in the same class
with Calumet and Hecla, il would bring
il up TO 110d1l5 at per cent stock.
/ figure that the Boston X Montana can
produce copper laid down at New York
at 6 cents per pound, and that the Calu-
met and Hecla can do the same. The
Boston x Montana is earning very large
ly and having taken time by the forelock,
sold heavily OF its product in advance
when the market forcopper was consider
ably higher than at present. Ii seems
fair To assume that it isearning fully S13
per annum, and the impression is that
NAV reasonably expect an
extra dividend in addition to the sS an
nual disbursement.
The market for copper is nominally 10
cents and shows tendency to go lower
in the absence OF any active demand or
support. The author Of recent cate
chetical article in a New York mining
journal should become better posted be-
fore attempting to teach class on cop
per. The idea OF saying that it costs
Calumet and Hecla Z cents to produce
copper is too preposterous, when the
Quincy eau produce aud lay down cop
per IN New York for less than cents.
CoPPERDoM."
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-18
EDITORIAL.


IL Is amusing TO see how some people
change about. A short time ago tn
NEws, when IL was proposed To take one
al the Delegates at large "a well a. lieu
tensnt governor IRON Houghton county.
and seeing also the possibility that the
same county might wish TO bring the
name OF one O; lite residents forward Tor
member OF congress, stated that II
Houghton county asked too much IL GER
tainly would get left The Marquette
Mining Journal then reminded the News
there was plenty Of time to call attention
TO such matters. Since then two OF
Houghton -eounty's residents. for we
understand Mr.. O. W. Robinson is in the
field. have como forward as candidates
for the nomination OF representative TO
congress. The people, or rather the poll
tic,ans, OF Houghton county have placed
themselves exactly in the position oil
which some weeks ago the Evening News
warned them. The Marquette Journal,
rrtluk tnC dIttOn III" asesI fss%t
into the hands OF some Marquette coun-
ty man. now agrees with the statement
formerly made by the News andis no way
back ward in stating, which certainly is
truth, 1T will hardly happen that
the delegates at large allowed TO this
district, the Upper Peninsula nominee on
the State ticket and the candidate for
congress will he taken from the same
county, hence some OF the Houghton
county gentlemen who are out
after political recognition this year are
likely to get disappointed"
The republicans OF this county should,
we think, get together and agree upon
which OF the positions they will make a
stand on, for il is very unlikely that the
republicans OF the Upper Peninsula will
agree to let this county gobble up all
three of them. The question as to
whether the present member OF congress
for this district will ask for a renomina-
ton has we think. not yet been answered.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-18

II suffering with piles, it will interest
you to know that De Wits Witch Hazel
Salye will cure them. This medicine is a
specific for all complaints of this eharac-
ter, and il instructions, (which are sim
ple,) are carried out, a cure will result.
We have tested this in numerous cases,
and ALWAYS with like results. IL never
fails. EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-18

Six hundred and fifty dollars will pur-
chase one OF the incest little 40 acre
farms in the State. There are three new
new buildings with stock and block com
plete, surrounded with plum and apple
trees. Full particulars OF Oates, land
and emigration agent Calumet
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-18

Just received by Mike Johnson, the tai
or, winter stock OF clothing for fall and
winter suits, special line for overcoats.
Something appropriate tor the coming
cold weather, prices yerv low, good fit
guaranteed. Call and examine my goods
before preparing yourself for the winter.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-18
BuckIen's Arnica saIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilbIains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures plies, or no pay required. 1t
il guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price, % cents per
box. For sale by d. T. Macdonald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-18
New City Bazaar.

have opened a store in the room adj
joining my old stand and have for sale a
select stock of dry goods, ladies and
gents underwear, misses and youths un-
derwear and ladies and children's hose.
Gents outfits, socks, mitts, neckwear, etc.
Not the largest, but the cheapest stock
in town. Call on us and be convinced;
opposite the Commercial House.
Mrs. T. j. REMFRY.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-18

The bread and cake OF the Superior
Bakery can be had at the following agen-
cies: James Lisa's. Mrs. Hoskin's, Red
Jacket: Martin Kuhn's. J. c. Leans
Peter Olcem's, Calumet Village, and
Weisenauer's, Guilbaul's, Lake Linden. A
fresh supply is left at these agencies every
day. and the prices are az low az the lowest.