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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-06
y.r,,sb,e rr,umpha, March.

OXFORD. Neb., Aug. 6-The progress of
the eastern real estate mems special train
Is veritable triumphal march Every
town IL passes through wears holiday
appearance and the inhabitants turn out
by hundreds, even thousands. to greet the
visitors and show them the splendid prod
ucts Of the various counties The interior
Of the train is transformed into veritable
bowers Of corn, alfalfa. oats and wheat
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-06
PENNSYLVANIA PopuIists.

PITTsBURG, Aug 6.-The state convcn-
tion of the Peoples party was called to
orderat 10 o'clock Wednesday morning in
Curry University hall by State Chairman
Thompson. The business before the con-
vention was the selection of thirtytwo
presidential electors, the Endorsement Of
the ST Louis platform and the nomina-
tion of two candidates for congressman at
large. After the appointment of various
committees the convention adjourned un
til afternoon
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-06
New Rule for Naturalization.

grant naturalization papers to two young
Italians. Judge Cole of the district su.
premc court held that no one who is in
ignorance of the constitution Of the Unit.
ed States is competent OF entitled to be-
come admitted to citizenship
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-06
Leaped to- His Death.

TUscoLA. Ills, Aug. 6.--John Hazel
jumped from an Illinois Central Passen-
ger train that was running at the rate Of
forty miles an hour Tuesday afternoon
and was almost instantly killed He was
in custody Of an officer and was wanted
for stealing horses in Missouri He gave
his home rs Poplar Bluff. Mo.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-06
Reached Compromise.

BUTTE. Mont. Aug. & senator Lee
Mantle has made compromise with the
gold men to the effect that when the state
convention meets the state ticket will first
be nominated, and then the silver men
will withdraw and allow the gold men
TO put up the Mckinley electors.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-06
Editor sent to Jail.

OAKLAND, Cal. Aug 6 r. Gavin ID High
editor Of the Oakland Times was SEN
fenced to pay n fine of $3.50 and to serve
five days i'm jail. for hhclline William
Dingee, president Of the Oakland Water
company and refusing To retract
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-06

NEW YORK. Aug Ga wager on the
result of the presidential election was
made at the Hoffman House Tuesday
night. An Ohio man, who refused to give
his name, be, 81 800 To $500 on the election
of Mckinley The Bryan end of the bet
was taken by NJ Mayer, habitue of the
hotel
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-06
Carriage Maker. Closed.

SYRACUSE, n Y. Aug 60 II Short
& CO., carriage manufacturers in this city.
were closed Tuesday by the sheriff on exc.
cutions on confessed judgments for s35,
600 Its s1id the firms other debts do
not exceed eco, 600 and Mr.. Short says the
assets will pay them In full
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-06
THe DEATH RECORD.

SAMUEL ID. HALL ex-mayor OF Abing'
ton, Ill, at Grafton Mass.
GEORGE BILL. well.known newspaper
man, at New York
GKoRoE KELLESRER0FR wcll.knovn
citizen of Mendoza, Ills
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-06
Cornelius Vanderbilt Worse.

NEWPORT. X l., Aug 6.-The condition
of Cornelius Vanderbilt is reported To be
not quite so favorable His brother. w.
X. Vanderbilt, came ashore from his
yacht to visit him ms q result OF the unfa.
Nnrn hln Turn
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-06
stolen ChIld Recovered.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 6-willis Bland,
who was stolen from her mother four
years ago in St. Louis, was restored to her
grandfather, DIR. John Pfeninger Of Ana.
holm, Cal, Wednesday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-06
Oates, the Tailor.
Here Are Some Facts
You Ought to Know.

l. The Detroit Telephone Company has now nearly
FIVE THOUSAND subscribers Every subscriber for
atelephone has signed legal contract Nearly
THREE THOUSAND have signed three-year contracts
The Detroit Telephone Company has THIRTY
YEAR FRANCHISE from the city, and is the only tele-
phone company owning franchise in Detroit
The Detroit Telephone Company is now building
the conduit in which to lay it's cables Sixty miles
OF duct feet of conduit are required. Nearly twen-
V-five miles are already laid
The Detroit Telephone Company is building the
most modern and perfect telephone plant ever
built i'll this country. The conduit will last hun
dred years and the cables will be practically inn
perishable. You imagine the perfect service
telephone subscribers will receive
> Inc Detroit Telephone Company has enthusiastic
public and popular support. Think of metallic
circuit telephone in your house for 25 dollars year
or IN your office for 40 dollars year! No wonder
The telephone subscribers are increasing at the rate
Vi nearly 100 week. Do you know any reason
why there will not be 10000 Detroit Telephone sub
scribers within three years?
'ioi' leepnOne COmpanyS stock is all ful
pdd and worcestershire. Telephone stock has al
ways Deen huge paying investment. The time
=" o"y is when the company is started.
'"e detroit Telephone Company's prospectus, a
N'py Oh which can be had on application, shows that
VIZ S'ock OF the company can pay ten per cent
i'iuend the first year and still leave five per cent
'Oi surplus Every additional 1000 subscribers
VII dod over twenty thousand dollars to the earn
TSI TS power OF the stock. How much will Detroit
il tbPn0ne belP no Company stock be worth in 1900 when
amo,'it wetroit Telephone Company offers limited
v I,; Oh Its stock to the general public, confident
me- peheving that no investment profitable or
NIL: SAFE has ever been offered to the people OF
or ogan. The stock is in 500 shares. No man
vo.:an :ian can afford to invest dollar before in
Comggating the stock of the Detroit Telephone
JOHN T. HOLMES,
'''umet Hotel CALUMET, NIGH,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-06
Governor Of the Usage Nation.

PAwHUsKA, o. T., Aug. 6.-Saucy
Chief, candidate Of the halfbreeds has
been elected chief or governor OF the
Usage nation after one OF the most hotly
contested elections In years. The half
breeds also claim the election OF major
ity OF the council, among whom will be
John Palmer, prominent progression
ist. This election marks an epoch In the
affairs of the Osages, rs the government
Of the nation will pass into the hands OF
the progressive element, who favor taking
allotments and becoming citizens ot the
United States.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-06
|CITIZENS TERRORIZED.
Some Ashland. Mo-. People Re.
ceive Whitecap Letters.
SALOON LICENSE STARTS "A FEUD.

Entire Population OF tho Town Takes
Sides and Many Fights Are the Result
Three Men Under Arrest for Sending
Threatening Letters - Usage Indians
Hold Up Stage and Rob the Passengers
and Mailbags The Criminal Record.
COLUMBIA. Aug ashland. a small
town In the southeastern part Of this
county, Is all wrought up over Whitecap
pers. Several citizens Of the town have
recently received letters threatening q
whipping The letters purported TO be
from band Of eight men and were high
ly decorated with drawings of whipping
posts. chains and whips. As a result
Merrick Lindsey, Michael Swillum and
Sebastian Burnett were arrested and
brought TO this place They Immediately
gave bond for their appearance In Judge
Pratt's court. The men were arrested on
warrant procured by Benjamin Matthias.
citizen of the town, who received a
threatening letter saying that without fur
ther warning all the skin would be
whipped off his back
Trouble over saloon License.
The trouble is over saloon fight which
has been going on in the town for several
months Mike Swillum, one of the men
under arrest. has conducted saloon In
Ashland for several years At recent
term Of the county court he appeared TO
have his license renewed Much TO his
surprise, he was confronted with delega-
tion of citizens from Ashland, who had an
attorney TO fight the renewal. His Ii
cense was refused on the ground that the
At two successive terms he appeared with
a new petition, only TO be refused In the
meantime the entire population Of the
little town had taken sides on the legal
fight. The feeling became intense and
numerous fights have occurred over the
saloon question.
Reign of Terror Exists.
Benjamin Matthias. the recipient of the
letter, is "A prominent church man of the
town and a leader of the anti-saloon
forces. After receiving the letter he be-
came very much frightened and decided TO
make complaint. Other citizens also re-
ceived letters, and reign of terror exists
in the little town. Warrants for five
others of the band of eight have been
asked for and will bs issued shortly The
United States court will probably take
the matter up and prosecute for violation
of postal laws. In the meantime Swllum
Is preparing another petition for license.
Ashland is a town of about four hun.
dred inhabitants in a rich agricultural
district
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-06
Nebraska League Of Republican Clubs.

LINCOLN, Aug. 6,-Thc annual conven'
ton Of the Nebraska state League OF he'
publican clubs convened here "Wednesday
morning with 2,cm delegates present.
Great enthusiasm was manifested. iltt'e
but preliminary work was done fresl'
dent Frank 'olllps presided. Inc great
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06

vile said of the Earl of Suffolk, with
whom he had some difficulty, that he
was "a base lord" He was fined 5000
pounds for such SANDER.
One OF the most remarkable cases was
that of Bishop Williams, who had been
lord keeper Of the seal. popular prelats,
ana man OF learning and spirit and at
one time q. especial favorite of James's.
While enjoying his patronage he exerted
his influence in behalf of Laud, after
ward Ahrch bishop, who owed his first
promotion to his good offices. Some dis
agreement arose between them. Nothing
would satisfy Laud but the ruin of the
man who had befrienoed him.
On some slight pretext the Bishop was
brought before the star chamber and
lined IL, 600 pounds, committed to the
Tower during the Kings pleasure, and
suspended from office. his furniture
and books were levied upon to pay the
line. Among some refuse papsrs were
foundssome letters from Obaldiston, a
sohoolmaster, directed to the Bishop. In
these letters the writer spoke of little
great man. "land in ons place OF ''little
urehin.' As Laud was small Of stature,
1t was conjeotured that these terms re-
ferred to him. They were both tried, one
for receiving such scandalous letters,
and the other for writing them. Will
liams paid fine of 5000 pounds and
Ooaldlston 1000 pounds, and had his
ears nailed to the pillory in sight of his
own school
Prynne, barrister at law of Lincoln S
Inn, Puritan of the strictest sect, pub
ilshed his famous Histrio- Mastix. +" a
huge volume of 1000 Equarto pages
aimed at stage plays, music, dancing,
public festivals, Christmas sports, bon
nTes, and Maypoles For this alleged
nbellous volume he was arraigned before
the star cham Der. The trial occupied
three days. and the fourth was con-
him.
Mr.. Prynne, in mis- general sweep for
hls rhetorical illustration of thesln ian b isf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06
Harbor Notes.

The largest feet of vessels seen in this
harbor for many months was at anchor
in the harbor yesterday. Many came in
during the day on account of the threat
ening weather and none attempted to
sail. The large barks Berdsdon and Nor
mandie loaded with spoolwooo are WA it.
ing for favorable wind to sail for Scot
land. Both vessels will sail at the same
time and will race across the Atlantic.
1t is stated that the masters of these two
crack vessels have wagered something on
the result Of the race which pormises to
be spirited one.
There were 10 arrivals of fish yesterday
of any consequence.
The steam yacht Ladogo was hauled
on the Marine railway for repairs.
The tugs Belnkap..and Cornelia sailed
early in the morning for. Bath to tow
back to Portland some of Moore and
Wright's scows and dredges.
Work was resumed yesterday on the
elevator foundation, and big crew of
men were again at work
Many of the yachts of the Portland
Yacht club have been hauled ont for he
season. b.
The pilot boat Maggie has been hauled
up onto the Marine railway for repairs.
The schooners Eliza W. Clark and the
charleston will sail for the River today
II the weather il favorable.
The harbor master was busy yester-
Gay Keeping the vessels out OF the chan
nell
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06
Tho Theosophists.

Ihe regular meeting of the Portland
Theosophioal Society was held Sunday
evening at its rooms. 65 Free street. Tho
SUBJECT OF "Theosophy and Spiritualisu "
was brought to close, and sketch OF
the Iheosophioal Society and the Port
land branch was given. Those who
would like to attend these meetings may
obtain card on application to the SEC
Rotary, Miss Joyce Lee. who is always at
the rooms. Wednesday afternoons and
evenings, and will gladly answer all
questions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06

of frequsnting plays, refsrr ed to Nero
and spoke of Flavius and others who
conspired against him for his bad exam
pie upon the maigatrates and the people.
The Chief Justice from this inferred
that the author intended to instigate the
people to murder the King, and tPrynns
was deprived of his right of practice as a
barrister. condemned to stand lin the
p1llory at Westminster and Cheapside, to
lose his ears, one at each of these places
to pay fine OF 5000 pounds, and to be
imprisoned for life. 1870
There was hardly man in the realm
who had not personal experience of the
harshness and greediness of the star
chambe It.was abolished in:1614, as one
of the acts of concession made by Charles
Ito thesdsmnnds of an indignant nation.
Prynne and his fellow martyrs were re-,
called from prison. They entered London
In triumph amid the shouts of the null
titude, who threw laurels in their paths.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06

The following transfers of real estate
In this county have been recorded IN
the Registry Of Deeds:
Katherine q. diamonds to John H.
Ridge, a parcel of land on Great Che
beague island, in consideration of 81.
Sarah T.. Alexander to Bertha H. De-
lano, in consideration of 81, parcel of
land on the road leading from Portland
to Town House corner.
William G. Phinney to Major P. Bick-
nell. in cosideration of 81. a parcel of
land in We tbrook on the westerly side
of Spring street. ---4r.- :.
Charles D. Themes to Edward M.
Themes, in consideration of 81, three
store lots with the stores thereon, upon
the easterly side Of the passageway upon
Long Wharf.
Katherine B. Lewis Of South Berwick
to Simon f. Mcclellan, in consideration
of 81, a.certain parcel of land in Gorham.
Ira G. Chase to George A. Hamilton.
In consideration of $500, parcel of | and
In New Gloucester.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06
THE ORIGINAL STAR CHAMBER.
somsthing about This Famous Scheme OF
Oppression.


From the Philadelphia Times.)
When the Earl of Richmond had defeat
cd Richard ILL.,. at Bosworth, and had
been crowned King as Henry VII, he
found the times in SO troubled state
that men whose rights were infringed
upon or denied them dared not apply for
Justice to the ordinary oour ts. The un-
blushing manner in which brides and
threats were resorted to by those that
had influence over the proceedings OF
of jurors oath.
To reach mischief that had grown 30
intolerable, Henry, feeling himself strong
enough with his second Parlia ment.
created court, made up of the highest
officers of the kingdom, EN- braoing, theo-
retioally, 1.-THE King himself, who was
considered the author of all justice, to
which was oonfided unlimited power and
discretion over a large underlined class of
offenses, many of which were of a politi-
cal character, without the restraint of a
jury, and subject to ..n0 revision by ap-
peal This was afterward known as the
court of the star chamber, SO called be-
cause the ceiling of the loom In which 1t
met was studded with stars, or because
In this apartment, prior to the time of
EdwnxdfI., the contracts Of the Jews,
oallsd STAIRS" were deposited In boxes
OF chests.
This scheme had good rssults at first.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06
INSOLVENCY COURT
BEFORE JUDGE PEABODY.

BEFORE JUDGE PEABODY.
Monday-In the Insolvency court today
occurred the first meeting of the ore dit
ors of William G. Hobbs of South PORT
land. Henry j. Conlsy was chosen
assignee. 86&1tA
The second meeting of the creditors of
Napoleon B. Chase was held and oath
administered. ksSsNs
The following assinR's accounts were
allowed: Stanley B. Woodbury. of South
Portland, A. It. Stubbs of Portland,
Arthur Nickel of South Portland,
George A. Mills of Portland and
Nathaniel A. Cole of Cumberland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06
ONE PRICE. IRA r. CLARK & CO. III spot f
Cothiers, Hatters and Furnishers,
20 AND monument SQUARE, PoRTL AND


Wealthy landowners who had oppressed
their ne1ghbors with impunity were
brought. before this court, where neither
fear nor favor could avail, and tried for
their offences. The greatest merit Of the
court was that 1t was not dependent OH a
jury, for juries were unable or unwilling
to render verdict in keeping with their
conscienoes.
One said "a court thus constituted,
with powers 10 broad and discretion
unlimited by prescribed rules, though
called into existence for wise and salu-
tary purposes, was in the end like in
yoking the spirit of mischief without a
corresponding power in reserve to allay 1t
or check its excuses, il inclined to abuse
its authority"
alnstead OF losing power al the necessity
for its existence passed away, it drew to
itself new elements of strength and en-
larged the extent of its Jurisdiction. 1t
became, after successive administrations,
under the hands OF ambitious leaders
and unscrupu lous prelates. such as -four
ished in the times of Henry WILL, Eliza
beth, and the TWO S5uarts a most potent
engine of despotic rule and intolerance.
Torture, intimidation, and other devices
were used to compel self-inorimination.
Charles l., through the star cham bar,
filled his coffers. During his reign suoh
enormous fluss ere imposed for trial
offences that the audience gathered about
the court room at 8 O'Clock in the morn
ing to secure seats to hear the proceed
1ngs. The discretionary power of the
court in the way Of punishment made 1t
a means of cruel injustice in the hands
of bad mon. instances of " hioh disgrace
the history of it's administration during
the reigns of James I. and Charles T.
Sir Anthony Roper was fined 1000
pounds for violating law maie:in the
time of Henry VII. for converting
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06
Fergus Falls Water Works.

The Fergus Falls Water Works com
pam. has been organized at Portland, for
the purpose Of constructing, ,snlargins
and maintaining water works plant.
with $50, 00O capital stock of which 150
is paid in. The offieers are: President.
James O. Fox of Portland; treasurer.
Harry MiGhels Verrill Of Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06

Rabbi Shersscosky of the Jewish syns-
gogue in Portland, and Mrs. Sheresoosky
are going to Boston to take charge of q
synagogue there and number Of the
Hebrew population gave them a farewell
at Sons OF Veterans hall, Sunday even
ing. Mr.. Shsrescosky has been in Port
land for years and has endenred himself
to his congregation. He was presented
handsome gold headed cane and there
were music and other agrsea BILE sxercises
on this occasion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06
The Argonauts.

The Argonauts association has elected
the following officers:
Presidential. F. Dooley.
Vice President-Joseph CuFran.
Secretary-T r. McGillicuddy
Treasurer-WiIliam K. Dolan.
Financial Seoretary--J. H. Mcdonnell,
Finance Committee-T. J. Hogan. r.
Il. Bradley, 7. ]. Twomsy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06
U. S. CIRCUIT COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE WEBB.
Monday-In the United States District
court today, James Neal Of Sanford
pleaded not guilty to the charge of being
retail malt liquor dealer witho ut hav-
ing a federal license. His case was
continued to ths April term.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06

On Saturday evening at Ogden, Utah,
w. L. Edison shot Miss Lille OFT twice
and her escort, at Mr.. MoCabe, once.
with SS oalibre revolver Miss OFT can
not recover. Jealousy caused the shoot
ing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06
A Valuable Prescription.

Editor Morrison Of Worthington, Ind,
"Sun," writes: you have q valuable
prescription in Electric Bitters, and I
can cheerfully recommend it for Consti-
eral system tonic it has no equal, Mrs.
Annie Stehle. 1896 Cottage Grove Ave,
Chicago, was all run down, could not eat
nor digest food, had backaohe which
never left her and felt tired aud weary
but six bottles of Electric Bitters restored
her health and renewed her stregth.
Prices 30 cents and S1.00. Get Bottle
at Il. s. Goods. Drug store, SIT Con-
Hotel
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists rstsaA the noueY Z it failS to cuSs 26S
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06
RuckIen's Arnica saIve.

THE BEST SALVE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin
Eruptions and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money retun ded.
Prioe % cents per box. For sale by II. P.
s. Gocld, 577 Congress St., under Con-
gress Square Hottie
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06

BOYS
CT thin C..
When your boy needs . new
suit or Overcoat, our store il
the place for thrifty parents
to have him we'll clad. Our
display Of Boys Olothing ex.
goods anything We have ever
before provided fer the young.
Or generation.
One let Of school suits, all
woel, sizes s to 10, at
&l.Z9.
Regular price, a3. 90.
Boys School Suits At %. %.
3. 90. $50, 400, 4.5O and 500.
Ask to see eur Adams Square
Suit, made with double seat
and knees, double stitched,
aad by far the best suit ever
sold
FOR $500.
We have them In five differ.
emit styles. We also have the
extra pants to match.
All the new styles In Boys
ana ChfldFen's OvercOats, u
sters and Refers.
Maokinteshes and Umbrellas
1t lew prices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06
Furnishing Goods
HALF PRICE,!

100 dozen 80 cena ties, ut
IS Gents.
See them In eur shew wan-
dew.
lee dozen % cent suspe.-
aess' ~ IS Gents.
10Q dezon anspenAerx, at
8 Gents a Pair.
Mems Natural Woel Shirts
and DRaweEas Ut "a Gents.
Marlborough Fleece Lkned
Ribbed Sharts and Drawers, at
As Cents Each.
Jaeger Fioeced LINED Shirts
and Drawers. SO Gents.
Ca4es's Hsar and Natural
Weol Half Hsso, 1t
l2 t-2o, 2 pair for 25c.
shaker Hose. Indago BSue. at
leo PaAr. MeA's Heavy out
side nAtR1s, 1t
As Cents Each.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06

One lot Black CheSiot suits at &c ~
Suit
Ono let Of Mems Suits, cut double and xtus
breasted ut 96.0s- Former prise, $1,000.
Another let Of those Clay Wanskuck Worsted Ss
at $70s These elsewhere less than sIo
per suit. Our psice, 97.06.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-06

Others ask SIC. 90 to 0l2. %
for the same thing.