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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-28
New Railway for Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 2S.-The certia-
cate OF organization and incorporation
and articles Of association of the Grand
Island, Hastings and Southeastern rail-
way company have been filed with the
secretary of state.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-28

Inc annual election of officers for Calm
met Tent, No. 21S, X. o. I. M. isto J taIa
place at the next review, Thursdav 'd no
cember 81. 1t is expected that theye, w J1,
a also De work in the initiatory. All mem
Ders are requested to attend. ''''N''
j. r. MURPHY, Com m,on5,
Record Keeper. "uer'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-28

mere Will be regular meeting of Hecla
houge, 1, U. o. f., next Wednesdav
evening, at which all members are re
quested to be present. There will no
work in the first degree. WIN NC
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-28

NJ. +. o Brien would be pleased to for
ward any new subscription or renewals
for the Ladies' Home Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Fisher, OF Han
cock, were Calumet visitors yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-28

John c. Huss, OF Houghton, was in
town Saturday afternoon on business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-28

- OLSON. THE uNDEKTAKE Err
Os Practical Embalmer and Funeral Direc-
tor. Established in 1875. Scott street RED
attended to- oo
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-28

y All members OF Garfield Castle. M II
Knights oil the Golden Eagle. are r ,su,
ed 10 attend the meeting this (Mopde"r
order. r. 7 Cnn VIII DE In
THOMAS IVY, NJ. r. .' "
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-28

Edred Light, OF Hancock, is visiting
friends here.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-16

houses are able t. tell Just how the storm
burst npon them and only IN one or TWO
Instances We're persons able TO get out Of
" S. Bostwicls tells his experience as
follows:--
Il was at John Iryines house when /
Just as looked out / saw Capt. Birge's
house blown into the air, and then Mr..
Shearer's house. The air was filled with
great trees and ttrnbers. was fascinated,
petrihed, for saw ii was coming directly
upon us, and could not be long in reach
ing US. lt was a black Serpentine cloud,
twisting, writhilg IN the centre, but at
iiy. '''','', 4 s i'' e r s -
II woke mp from my sllsnber and called
TO the family, who were in the house, and
asked them not ITO run out. feared that
we would all be strl1cl0d by the flying tim
beiis Then came an awful crash, a sense
cf suffocat ton. and when it was over the
house was gone and myself and family
were scattered about the yard and under
the rubbish. 1t was over in q short time ;,
At the small town Of Justin the halr-
1cane tore everything~to pieces. Twelve
business houses were blown down and
their contsnls scattered to the wind.
w. ]. EvaIis OF Keller, Texas was kill
ed by tree Blowing against him and
seventeen others wore injured, some of
whom are not expected to Ave Cattle
in the filds were carried many feet in
the air and many of them killed outright
Keller, a small town to the north OF
Justin, was ainost entiNeiy wrecked. and
it IS reported that only one house in the
hamlet is now standing. All that section
Of the country Immediately north of these
two towns was left in ruins by the storm.
Gribble Springs. small village north of
Benton, was also swept by the tornado,
four persons being killed, five danger
ously hurt and thirty badly wounded. The
railroad track north of Justin is torn up,
and the rails are twisted out of shape,
showing the terrific velocity of the wind
Water was scooped out Of creeks by the
wind and every section Of the country
lying in the path Of the tornado is laid
in waste. The path of the tornado was
possibly ten miles wide by 120 long.
A tornado at Mound Ridge devastated
stretch Of country about eight miles in
length and 100 yards in width
Samuel Bass. a farmer, was fatally in
jured and his house demolished Five
others, whose names are unknown, were
more or less seriously injured.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-16
FEqES AT MOSCOW.
Popular Features Of the Cars
Coronation Napoleonie
"reminiscences.
Du Gable 10 the United Press.

MOSCOW, May 16, 1S96-Tmnnense prep
arations are being made for the popular
6ete, which is to be held on the Hodyns-
KY RAN ON the 30th, This large plain is
opposite the Petroffslzy Palace, and has
been the scene of the fete for the people
ehar has always marked coronations.
thanked on two sides by the exhibition
buildings and the race-course, it stretches
away indefinitely into the country. II
was here that Napoleon massed his troops
before marching into the city of Moscow.
RUSSIAN troops, drafted here from the
various garrisons for the festivities, now
occupy large portion of the plain, which
resembles vast camp, and the life in
cioent to an encampment of 10000 sol
dlers is exhibited in all it's phases. Stretch
tns away Tor more than a mile are the
SnoW-Whlte tents of the army corps OF
Grenadiers, the Guards from st. Peters
burg and detachnents from various quar-
ters OF the Empire. Not all have yet ar
rived, but it is learned that before the
Emperors arrival there will be in this
encampment, including the soldiers on
duty at the various palaces and fortresses
IN about Moscow, eighty-three battaIfons
Oh infantry, thirty squadrons of cavalry.
seven sothias OF Cossacks and fourteen
D.tetSlASs.7 VI lHeSe vast forces the Grand
Duke Vladimir holds the command 1t
IS on this plain where they are now en-
camped that this mighty force will par
ade before the Emperor on the last day
OF the festivities, June T.
on the part directly facing the palace,
5sne large grassy PLAIN has been enclosed
py Venetian nasts, upon which are hung
the usual bunting and shields, bearing
the arms of various cities and provinces
Of Russia. Within this enclosure booths.
tables, open-air theatres, nlerry-g -go-rounds.
elrcuses and swings are being erected
hundreds of wooden booths, hastily erected
ure, and will be loaded on Saturday week
with bread, cakes, sausages, meat pies and
other delectable dainties dear to fine
MouJlk heart. At every booth there will
be large hogshead Of ale or beer, and In
some cases mead, and eyry one who Joins
the festival may eat and drink to his
hearts content without money and with
will be supplied, as Russian Moujiks with
vodka are not likely to be conductive 70
the peace of the capital
At present hundreds OF workmen are
getting ready for the great popular en-
tertainment which will represent the hos
pitality of the city. On the side nearest
to the Palace the Imperial Pavilion has
his guests will witness the merry making
Of his subjects. This pavilion is is in
Russian style of the fifteenth century.
and has two stories, and is surmounted
by an enormous ~cupola. The facade is
most elaborately decorated 1t is fanked
by two other pavilions for distinguished
visitors, and, at a greater distance, tri-
and five thousand persons have been
erected,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-16
THE LADIES DID NOT COME.
Mr.. Rei ncke.s Female Ksarbers Say
Jersey City is Too Slow for Them.

cFSSy GKty IL ROO SLOW Ter Enem.
Charles Reincke. barber of up-to-date
ideas, attempted a reform in tonsorfal cir
cles by engaging the services of two fe-
male BARRIERS. who were to have been at
his sop ready for customers today.
large number of Mr.. Reincke's friends
and also a great many who had abandoned
hair and whiskers in the anticipation of
shave and a half hours talk with a
pretty female barber, were at the shop
when it opened. The anxious ones were,
females did not appear. M1. Reincke was
anXiously watching the cars as they
stopped at Bergen avenue when a News
reporter strolled in Mr. Reineke in
answer to a question as to the where
abouts of the gentle artists said
L am afraid the girls will not be over.
In fact, / have received word that it is
doubtful whether they win be here at
ALL"
When the reporters inquired why the
fair BARRIERS would not appear Mr.. Reincke
said that they had already operated q bar
Der shop and were at present located IN
Brooklyn. The reason of their expected
visit here was more in the shape of an ex-
pertinent If the business was good they
ment they withdrew, giving as an excuse
that Jersey City was too countrified and
they could not make II pay. When Mr..
Reincke informed his would-be customers
that they would have to wait some time
to enjoy shave or hair cut by a female
barber. there was some grunbling. and
one by one the long haired, bewhiskered
of mingled sorrow and disgust.
Mr.. Reincke will endeavor to have the
female BARRIERS in Jersey City in short
time
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-16
MKINLBY AT CONFERENCE.
Free Silver Leader and NUethodfsts
BALLOTS. Rut No E2Sshons.

Free Silver Leader and Metnodfsts-
Ballots, But No Bishops.
CLEVELAND, O., May 16, 1S96.-The
Methodist General Conference was called
to order this morning by Bishop Joyce
of Chattanooga.
Secretary Monroe announced the result
of the third ballot for bishop as follows
C. c. McCabe 252; j. w. E. Bowen, 165
Fart Cranston, 191; j. w Hamilton, 13S;
H. A. Buttz, 1853; necessary to chose, $40.
The ballot showed a gain for MoCabe,
Cranston and Buttz and a loss for Bowen,
the eolored man, and ). w. Hamilton, the
women's champion. Another ballot was
ordered.
telegram was received announcing
the death Of Rev. DR.. J. M. Reid of New
York, honorary corresponding secretary
to the Methodist Missionary Society. He
was formerly editor the Northwestern
Christian Advocate -
Rev. Or. Kynett said that 'he, had been
detained on important conference bust
ness and he asked permission to cast his
ballot for bishops.
naawat besh5ai athlku- ETAION. sHRDL
quest. He said THAT If there was anybody
ITO whom he would be willing to grant SO
unparalleled a request 1t was DR.. Kynett,
but for the good of the church he would
NAVE that DR.. Kynett withdraw his re-
quest.
DR.. Kynett did not think his request
was sWDtlfUtht EtltCSueifl, fUut II 1t was ne
would gladly Withdraw it. sIt is With
drawn" said Bishop Joyce.
The Rev. w. ]. MartindaIe of Kansas,
introduced a resolution asking Congress
to pass a law prohiting the Issuance of
licenses for the sale of liquor in the State
where they nave Drohibitory law
The discipline was SO amended that
persons who have been baptized in in
fancy, may be re-baptized. if they de-
sire it. It is thought that the change
will greatly help the Church. 1t is claim
ed that prohibition of re4baptism in
Methodism has resulted IN large num-
Der of converts going to the Baptist
Church, who would otherwise have Join
ed the Methodist Church.
The announcement of the vote was joy
fully received by the conference
Major Mckinley visited the conference
He was received with great enthusiasm
The conference rose to its feet and with
much waving of handkerchiefs and loud
cheering welcomed the EX-GOVERNOR The
galleries sent down a perfect storm Of
applause. Bishop Joyce introduced Mr.
Mckinley and the people in the large
building fairly went wild in their efforts
to honor him.
Fourth ballot for ishops resulted as fol-
lows:--W hole number of votes cast, 512;
necessary to a choice, 3a2;; C. c. McCabe
243; Early Cranston. 214 J W. E. Bowen,
colored, 1e9; j. r. Hamilton, al; H. a.
Buttz, 2SS: B. Nee1ey, 80.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-16
uOMINBES OPPOSED.
Remarkable Facts About Pres.
ident Cleveland's Latest
Selections for
Office.

WASHINGTON, May s. 1S96.-The cor
ridors of the Capitol are filled with ru-
mors Of a purpose to oppose The confirma-
tion of the batch of appointments which
the President made yesterday as the re-
suit of the result of the resignation of
United States District Judge Rensselaer,
r. Nelson, of Minnesota L is asserted
that strong oposition will develop to the
confirmation of Pension Commissioner
William Lochren as his successor because
of the stringency Of his rulings as
commissionerin pension cases, the legality
of many of which is now pending in the
higher courts of !. the United States and
notably SO in the case of Judge Long of
Michigan
Members of the A. p A. now in session
in this city are said to threaten hostil-
ity to the promtion rs pominiex !. Mlr-
ply, the present Deputy Commissioner to
the position of Commissioner to succeed
Judge Lochren. on account of Mr. Muir
phys marked prominence in the Roman
is. in view Of Mr. Murphy's recognized
efficiency and long service, that this
Threatened opposition to his confirmation
will scarcely be attempted.
Against General Napoleon j. T. Dana,
of New Hampshire, nominated to succeed
Mr. Murphy as Deputy Commissioner of
Pensions, the curious point is raised that
during the SD Congress a bill wasetaoinn
during the sixtythird Congress a
bill was introduced to pension
him at the rate Of SIS a month
on theg round, as publicly stated in de-
bate, that he was between 7S and "a
years of age, incapable of work and
more infirm than his age would imply
on account of severe injuries that ne
received in the war; The bill was pass
ed but Presiden Cleveland declined to
sign it and it became a law without his
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-16
SILVER REPuRLInANs.



Protection and Debased Money.
FlALBIGH, N. c., May Is, 1ss6.--The
Republican State Convention adjourned
at four o'clock this morning, after nomi-
mating Daniel L. Russell, of Wilmington,
for Governor; Zeb Vance Walser for At
torney-General; J. Ruffin Henderson for
Auditor; Robert M. Douglass, son of the
famous Stephen A. Douglass, for Asso-
ciate Justice of the Supreme Court; A. E..
Holton, State Chairman; delegates to the
National Convention, Jeter c. Pritchard,
G: M. Bernard, James E.. Boyd and Geo.
H. White.
The convention declined to make Rus
sells nomination unanimous. 1t adopted
as its closing work the platform and reso-
lutions submitted by Senator Pritthard,
which favored protective tariff on raw
materials of the South; protection to ship
owners, and the use of gold and silver
as standard money: The platform further
sure; that national interests are there
fore safe; that no differences on currency
and tariff must deter Republicans from
Standing together and preserve North
Carolina's $ present election law; declares
for inlm ediate improvement Of the public
school system and for taking it out of
politics.
The fight over the Gubernatorial norni-
ever known in North Carolina, and tlle
vote for Russell and Oliver H. Dockery
was close on all seven ballots. Russell in
accepting the nomination favored a pro-
the Populists in North Carolina, but de-
clared that the party would not be ab-
sorbed by PopuEsts or any other party
A large faction of the party expresses
intense indignation at RusselPs nomina-
ton, but the Russell men say all will be
united in November
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-16
MR. MELLOsH LOSES HIS TEMPER
Judge Erwin ESeproves EEfm in
faairt ard We naln .ze.

Coart and Ne Apologies.
The suit of the Palestine Building and
Lean Association against Fred H. SPENCE
mann was decided yesterday in the Sec
on District ourt. Judgment for $21STs
was given the association.
nj meeting OF the Board of Directors
of the Building and Loan Association
it was decided TO purchase piece o;
property on Communipaw avenue be-
longing to a Mr.. Tompkins. SPENCE
mann, who is q real estate agent on Wash
ington street, was one of the directors
at the time. He said he would buy the
property for them and give them the
commission which he would get for sell
ing it, Several of the members. saw Mr.
Tompkins and he agreed to sell for $1,000.
1t was then decided to let Spengemann
buy the property. spengemann agreed
if he bought it for $1,000. The association
agreed. Spengelnann finally bought .sthe
property for 1890 He said it required
good deal of work on his part to lower
the pMoe $3.50 When he collected the
money he charged tho association the S.
$50, with his commission, which amount
ed to s21S.7S.
The association wanted SpeHgemann to
give them the commission, but he re-
FUSED. Then they brought suit. The Jury
in the case decided in favor of the plain
tiff. During the trial Lawyer Mellosh,
who was counsel for the association. got
excited and made some very ungentle-
manly remarks. Mr.. Spengenann jumped
up and said :-'Your, Honor. object to
being insulted by that man.
sMellosh attempted to speak again, but
Judge Erwin called him to order Ee
said You must make no more remarks
like that against anybody who comes into
this court You must control yourself .
Mellosh then apologized to Mr.. SPENCE
mann. Mr.. Spengemann says he will ap-
peal the case.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-16
BIOGRAPHIES AFIELD.

WASHINGTON, May 49, 1s96.-The an
nual field meeting of the Geographic So
ciety was held today around Charlottes-
vile, Va, especial train leaving here this
morning with the members of the society,
as weM as representatives of the Sons
and Daughters of the Revolution and other
patriotic and historic organizations. The
train stopped at Montpelier for a view Of
Madison,s home. The principal exercises
OF the day We're held at Monticello the
home of Jefferson, where, after luncheon,
speeches were made by Mayor Patton of
Gharlottesville,. Gardiner G. Hubbard, Dr.
Randolph of the University of Virginia.
and General A. w. Greeley Postmaster
General Wilson delivered an address on
Jefferson at home, Professor McGee
Charlottesville region" Prof. G. Brown
Goode, of Smithsonian, spoke of ssOld
and Prof Thornton described ssSpetts-
woods Journey across the Blue RIDGE
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-16
THE OREGON IN A GALE.

SANTA CRUZ Cal, May IS, 1885,
The Oregon rounded lighthouse point at
four o'clock yesterday afternoon and
dropped anchor a mile and a half from
shore. After leaving Point Conception,
on her upward journey. the Oregon en-
coutered a terrible gale A heavy north
wester delayed progress considerably and
for time the ship was slowed down to
eight Knots an hour. and during brief
interval to five knots. Immense seas
swept over the decks. The Flagstaff at
times was completely submerged and once
when swell swept over the color mast
It carried Stars and Stripes off with it.
The effect Of the heavy weather was
plainly apparent.
Captain Goodale decided to anchor in
Monterey Bay for the night and resumed
his trip northward this forenoon
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-16
THE MONEY TN HIS STOCKING.
Conrad Waters Nearly Escaped wit n
fIsa E7o0fv

Fsourteenth Street, was arres ted yesterday
by Policeman Reinhard Of the Oakland
Avenue Police Station on complaint on
complaint of Mrs. Augusta Neuboldt of
was riding in a wagon yesterday after
noon. When near the Five Corners on
Summit avenue she dropped her pocket
book, containing S12. A man saw Waters
pick the pocketbook up and he told the
woman. By this time Waters had made
his escape. The policeman assisted by the
witness followed Waters. They caught up
to him and charged him with the theft
He denied it, He was taken to the Oak
land avenue station house They searched
him thoroughly, but could not find the
pocketbook or the money.
Finally someone suggested examining
his stockings. The money was found
there. He was fined IS and costs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-16
INJURED BY A sOoROHER.
Little Helen Griffin Run Doyyn in
H0ElnEx en-

Little six-year-old Helen Griffin, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. Thomas H. Griffin, a wealthy
resident of Hoboken, was Knocked down
and run over by s'scorcher'' in front Of
her home, Ninth and Bloomfield steets
and had her left leg fractured below the
knee. She was playing on the street with
several companions at the time and start
ed to cross the street As She reached
the middle of the road the scorcher
to see what damage he had done the
"scorcher" started up at full speed and
was soon lost to view. The little sufferer
and attended by DIR. Gilehrist
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-16
M0NoPoLIsTs' IDI0TI0 POLICY.

WASHINGTON, May IS, 1s9e.-The
Ecuador. Is suffering very seriously from
received at the State Department from
George G. billiard, United States Consul
General at Quayaquil. The merchants
explain that since the Pacific Mail line
has now no competition 1t has put Up the
freignts SO high that purchasers cannot
afford to order from San Francisco. Mr.
continue only until the consumers begin
to complain Of the poor bread made from
Chilean -four. but as the Chileans are
constantly improving their methods he
advises American shippers not to wait for
that even. IF the people here" he adds.
.sonce become reconciled to bread made of
Chilean -four. our exports of -four to this
market will almost entirely cease,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-16
- -
DHED.

CAMPBELL.--In this city, on Friday,
May 10, 1896, Joseph f. Campbell, be-
loved son OF Elizabeth Flood.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
Invited to attend the funeral from HE
late residence, No. POS Newark avenue,
on Sunday, May II, at two P NJ
To the officers and Members Of William l..
Dickinson Council, No 5fS, Royal Areanum -
Brethren-You are requested to asssalbls in
the Council Chamber. al Fischer BaiIding to-
morrow Sunday. at 1880 P. M. for the ptlr-
pose q attending the funeral Of our late
brother, Joseph f. Campbell, from the resi-
dence of his MOTHER No. 205 Newark avenue.
Members of sister Councils are invited to at
tend.
JOHN c. INWRIGHT Regent
WALTER c. SMITH, Secretary.
REGAN.-At her late residence. No. s4s
Grove street, on Friday, May Is 1886,
Ellen; the beloved daughter of the
late Thomas and Ellen Regain
Notice of funeral hereafter
CURTIS. -On Friday, May is. 1886. John
Curtis, beloved husband of the late
Ellen Curtis # N
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend The funeral from his
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-16

late residence No 80 Woodward street.
to st. Patrick's r. c. Church, corner of
Bramhall and Ocean avenues, where
solemn high nsass of requiem wfil be
offered for the happy repose of his,soul
DRUAfM.-On Thursday, May IA, 1895.
Frances Corbett beloved wife of
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence No. sos Jersey
avenue, on Monday, May IS, at $50 A. NJ;
peenes pefsn to st MdyS M be chSFsh ofsa where Fh n
happy repose of her soul
JACKSON.-On May Is, 1895, Julia M.
jackson. beloved wife of Edward n.
eso1 Isonsnd L. anf u dagshfs 3 sSs sst st the la
her age.
Funeral services at her late residence.
No. 1873 Sip avenue. Sunday May II, at
NICHOLSON Friday, May 49, 1885, Belle
Nichols, youngest daughter of W. j.
and sarah p. Nichols, aged 15 years,
months. Is days.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral at her late residence,
No 10 Duke street, Kearny, Sunday
May II, at three P. NJ.
co9eHadaon tbs brsa| May Is 1855 Kat
and the late Patrick Coaghiin, asSd i
years, II months ana 81 days =
Relatives and friends of the family ara -
srectfully invited to attend the ft,nsrol er,,.,,
her late residence. No. $50 Sixth street, on On
Will be offered for the happy repose Of her her
soul
Frederick J. Lofentz, aged 81 years. be-
loved husband Of Margaret Hercbe.
General D. S. Steele Council. S No memoeTs M OF
and Geethe Lodge. 1872, D. o. a., are rs.
sIs ts ra5sease ngisss e Ma attspd 81 the funeral
Sunday, May II. at two P. NJ