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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-02-20

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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
WORKED A BOLD sWlNOle.
How Couple of Money Lenders ut Bloom
ington, Ills, Were Nictinized.

Bloomington, Ills. Sept 5.-Gillespie
& Conrad. attorneys and money lend
ers OF this city. found Thursday that
they were the victims of bold swindle
A man called on them few days ago
and asked for loan of $3.50. Offering as
security a lien for $500 on ninety acres
of land near Weston in this county. He
said his name was r. r. Purbum. The
map showed that the land described by
him was owned by II e Purdum. and
the applicant described the land with
great particularly. and gave a list OF
his neighbors. also presenting an alb
stract of title fresh from the Office Of
the local abstract firm
He related that his wife at Covington,
Ind. had brought an unjust suit for di-
vorce, which he was determined to re-
sist TO the end. and that he needed $3.50
to go TO Indiana for evidence He need
ed lawyers, and engaged Gillespie &
Conrad The lawyers procured the loan
and the alleged Purdum disappeared
Several days having elapsed and the
man not putting in an appearance. the
lawyers grew apprehensive and sent a
man TO look at the land He found the
real Purdum living with his family up
on the farm. in blissful ignorance Of
the whole proceedings. The lawyers
have since learned of a number of sim
liar swindles recently perpetrated in
the west. and conclude that they have
had dealings with a very smooth ar
tist Of wide experience.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
Unprovoked Assault.

Deadwood 5. d.. Sept. 5.-Sheriff Full
wood Thursday. having in custody
Jack Yocum. who. on Tuesday night.
without provocation, murderously as
saulted James Barnes. prominent
man Of Belefourche. Barnes was talk
ing politics when Yocum came along.
and without saying a word plunged a
knife with a six-inch blade into Barnes
abdomen twice. Yocum. who was a
stranger to Barnes. was seized by the
bystanders. disarmed. and given into
the custody Of an officer. Barnes will
die of his wounds. An effort was made
at night 10 lynch Yoeum. hut the mob
was stood of Ivy sheriff Fuller. who
brought Yocsm TO Deadwcod Tor
safety
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
VICTORY FOR cATTLeMeN.
Oklahoma Tax Gases Decided Partly in
Their Favor.

Guthrie, Q. T., Sept 5.-The supreme
court has decided the Indian reserva-
tion tax cases which have been fought
i'm the territory courts for the last two
years The last Legislature passed an
act taxing all cattle. ranches. houses,
and other personal property of white
men in the territory The cattlemen
fought the tax. The court held that
part of the levy for general territorial
purposes and court expenses TO be ille-
gal BY the decision the cattlemen will
save over $4,000 a year.
Judge Henry Scott of the oklahoma
supreme court sat on the bench for the
last time Thursday, and last night left
with Mrs. Scott for New York. where
he has formed a law partnership. His
resignation took effect Friday. and IL
is generally understood that ex-Con-
gresham Bynum OF Indiana will be his
successor
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
pVTt'lANs ON PARADE
Two Thousand Two Hundred Men In the
Procession


Minneapolis Mimi. Sept. 5.-The pa
rade OF the uniform rank of the knights
az Pythians was the feature Of the fall
festivities in Minneapolis Thursday
The programme opened with a prize
drill at the ball park. in which how
ever. at the last minute one of the
contestants pulled out and the prize
was of necessity awarded TO the 9th b
er The successful division in the con
test was the Johi Barr Glenn division
of Eau Claire. theGarden City division
of Chicago was scheduled to compete
with IL but withdrew. The mounted
division of Sioux City gave an exhibit
the failure OF the Garden City division
to appear.
The parade OF the uniform rank in
cluded Zoo men and was over two
miles in length. II was the largest
body OF fraternity militia ever gathered
in the northwest General J. G. Loper
OF the Iowa brigade was i'm command.
the appearance was excellent Among
the features Of the parade was the
horse OF the late Frank c. Mcdonald.
commander of the Minnesota brigade.
which was led by one of the officers
of the brigade.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
DastarhlY Outrage.

Chadron. Neb.. Sept. i.-Some un-
known fiend filled sprinklngcan with
kerosene and saturated the bedroom
floor and the beds upon which were
sleeping the assistant postmaster. W.
A. Danley wife. and two children. and
then set fire to the room. The dense
smoke smothered the fire shortly after
IL was started. but when the firemen
succeeded Inv removing the occupants
both babies were dead and the parents
unconscious Intense excitement pre-
wallis No motive for the crime can be
assigned
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
KATE FIELDS WILL
Peculiar Manner in which the document
Was Found.

Washington. Sept. 5.-The will of the
late Kate Field. who died recently in
Hawaii was found Thursday under pc
cuiiar circumstances. Miss Field was
In the habit of stopping at the Shore
ham while i'm the city and on one of
her visits some time ago left tin box
Mr.. Devine. the proprietor. took charge
OF the box. intending to return II TO her
when she came again. After her death
he waited for the appointment or an
administrator SO he could turn over the
box. George Riddle of Boston came to
this city to qualify as administrator
until will should he found. Mr. Rid
die is "A cousin of Miss Field and came
as next of kin BY chance he also put
up at the Shoreham and there he fell
into conversation with Mr. Devine. and
the latter mentioned the box and his
suspicious that II contained private pa
pers
Mr. Riddle wished to open II and sent
for j. Nota McGill. registrar of Wills.
and an attorney In their presence a
Iocksmith broke open the box and at
the bottom was found the win. II ap-
pointed as executors II. II kohsaat Of
Chicago, proprietor ofThc Times Her
aid and her employer at the time of her
death. and T. Sanford Beatty. secre
tary 10 Senator lIrice As anticipated
n provided for the cremation OF her
body and directed that the ashes he iu .
TERED nj Mount Auburn. Mass Mr.
Beatty was appointed her litarv exec
utor The disposal OF her estate could
not be learned.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
LIKE TIE PEARL BRYAN CASE.
Body of Young Lady of Dayton. o.
Fished from the River.

Dayton. o.. Sept. 5.--The dead body
OF girl OF % years of age was fshed
out OF the Miami river Thursday. She
was in state of disagreement the
result of FIVE days immersion There
were evidences of an unhappy condi-
tion which suggested mystery and an
investigation resulted in discovering
her identity as Bessie Little. HAND
some west side miss. whose character
had been above reproach. Her sad
condition was traced to the bookkeeper
OF a planning mill company. and devel-
oped that several days ago two highly
connected young men took legal ad-
vice as To the danger Of criminal
knowledge OF the disappearance of a
young woman. Letters positive of in
timacy have been secured by the chief
of police and several names are being
banded about in an uncomforta BILE
manner. This seems 10 be a well de-
veloped case of the repetition of Pearl
Bryan. Ii appears that the girl did
not commit suicide but that she has
died as result of an attempted oper-
Grafton. The death promises a sensa-
tiOn
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
SnanicIon of Foul Play.

Hollidaysburg. Pa. Sept. 5.-The bod
les OF Rev. Thomas r Reeser. pastor
Of the Evangelical Lutheran church OF
this place and one of the most promi-
nent clergymen of central Pennslyva-
MIA. and John II. Love. a leading mer-
chant also OF this place. were found ly-
ing on the banks of the Juniatia river
near Flowing Springs Friday The two
gentlemen had been spending Thurs
day on fishing trip. As both men
were known to be expert swimmers.
there is a suspicion of foul play Cor
oner Mccartney of Altoona has been
summoned TO the scene.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
COMPOSED OF THINKING MEN.
The Irish Party in America Not Made Up
of servant Girls.

Of Servant Girls.
Dublin Sept Sin discussing the
Irish convention. Patrick Cox of Roch-
ester. said Il think that when we
return and explain what we have seen.
the outcome OF the convention will be
of widespread influence for good in
the United States AS the Irish party
Us not composed of servant girls. as is
commonly said. but of thinking men.
the work of the convention is bound
To result in lasting effect II the Irish
In Ireland don their coats now and
work In real earnest. they will receive
strong backing in the United States.
financial and otherwise. We have been
surprised and delighted with what we
have seen"
Mr.. Costigan said: The convention
Is an unquestioned success and re-
fleet credit upon the Irish at home
and abroad 1rishmen and their de-
scendants the world over will look
back 10 II with pride. If IL is not an
bsolute union OF the Irish race to-
day the foundation for a solid sup
port OF the Irish party has been well
and truly laid II the minority will be
Influenced by the solemn appeal of the
convention TO recognize the majority
rule. the aspirations of all Irishmen
will soon be realized" "
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
THE IRISH CONVENTION
Comments Made ay Newspapers
Of London.
1T Is DUBBED "a BURST BUBBLE"

By the Evening Psrneliits organ-Ths
Times says the End OF the Convention
was Pesce-what Mr. Healy's Organ
ssys-The News Says IL Was Not the
Empty Demonstration Its Opponents
Believe Remarks OF Patrick Coz. ;
London. Sept. 5.-The Dublin corre-
spondent of The Times writing OF the
Irish convention. says: The end OF the
convention was peace. Rev. Patrick
O'Donnell. who presided with great
tact. suppressed several resolutions
aiming al the adoption OF strong meas
| ures against the recusants.
The Nation. MIR. Healy's organ. says
| IL was a revelation to the foreign del
egates that the man who Is absolutely
the greatest force In Irish politics re-
fused to recognize the convention.
| The Nation asks when the apotheosis
/ OF Dillon will be pronounced and when
| the dreaded exorcism will be worked to
expfi the evil persons refusing TO re-
gard Dillon as heaven-born leader.
The evening Parnellite organ dubs
| the convention. "A burst bubble" The
Chronicle contains an interview with
ITimothy Harrington. in which he de-
fsoribes the convention as a mere gath.
ering of Dillonites.
Mr. Healy denied the right OF tht
American and Canadian delegates "a
Interfere in the internal affairs OF the
Irish party. which could not be the
concern of any convention.
Not an Empty Demonstration.
The Daily News CLiberaD says OF the
Irish convention: Though the conven-
ton tailed 10 exhibit a very encourag-
iEg,spectacle of Irish unity. IL has not
lssfp Che empty demonstration its oppo-
nerts believe.
The Standard Conservative thinks
that the convention has proved the
hoflowness of the demand for home
rule. IT adds:"There was more egctism
|than patriotism displayed"
Thet Morning Post (Conservative)
says The convention has excited moth
ing but od-humored contempt 1t
has failed to hurt or 90 benefit a liv-
ing creature.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
Mob Lynches n Tramp.

Rhineland. Mo. Sept. 5.-An angry
mob of masked men assembled in front
OF the Rhineland hotel prepared to
lynch Thomas Larkin. a tramp. giving
his name and residence as New York
who brutslly assaulted little ALA Gam
mon. IL years old Admittance was re-
fused by the guards. The mob broke
down the door and brought out Larkin
He begged and prayed FOR them to
spare him. but this only made them
more enraged. and they took him 10
tree near town and swung him up.
where they left him for the coroner to
hold an inquest.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
CHANG VISITS WASHINGTON
Chinese statesmsn Sightseeing in Our Capt..
tai City.

Washington. Sept 5.---BefoIe the sun
rose on the capital city Friday Ii Hung
Chang had arisen and was making
ready for day of sightseeing. The ar
rangement of the programme had been
II by General Ruger entirely in the
hands of Ii Hung Chang himself, and
while the points of interest that it
was thought he might be pleased to
see were suggested 10 him, no attempt
was made to urge his fancy. After
some discussion among the suite. the
Chinese decided to go first To the Cap
itol. He was accompanied by ex-Sec-
retary of State Foster and his suite.
Ii Hung Chang's party remained at
the Capitol less than an hour. The dis
tinguished visitor was conducted to
the office of the sergeant -at-arms.
where he was presented to Colonel X.
j. Bright, sergeant-at-arm
From this point he was escorted in
succession to the Marble room. the
presidents room, the rotunda, the con-
gressional library and the hall of the
house of representatives. Very little
time was given to any of these halls.
and when he had rested for few min
utes in the house the viceroy demand
10 be taken to his carriage i'm order not
TO be late at an engagement which he
had made with the Chinese minister.
Secretary Foster, who had acted as
guide during the tour of the Capitol,
made an effort to prevail on Ii to visit
the new library building. telling him
II was the finest building in the city.
is it finished?" Ii asked, sd when
told that il was not he declined to
make the inspection. He appeared TO
take more interest i'm Librarian Spot
ford than in his books. and spent very
little time i'm the old library.
Mr. Spofford when presented told
his visitor that while the library con-
tained $50 900 books. there were about
600 Chinese works on its shelves.
How old are you?" he asked Mr..
Spofford. and upon being told the IL
brarians age. he said You have
many books i'm your head"
More out of H." responded MIR, Spot
ford. to which the Chinese dignitary
replied with deprecatory gesture
which required no Interpretation.
Earl Ii gave a great deal Of. atten-
tion to the life size paintings of Wash
ington. He expressed a desire to as
cend the Washington monument. ask
ing IL the air was good and If there
was an elevator. Ii wore his famous
yellow jacket during the tour and was
followed by his personal attendants
in the order of their rank. From the
Capitol the party drove to the resi-
dence of the Chinese minister.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05

Atlanta. Ca, Sept. 5.-Arthur Hayne
was hanged here Friday noon Hayne
met death without fiinching. bidding
everybody goodby and uttering sol
emn prayer Just before the moose was
adjusted. Hayne killed Will Spinks In
Hollands saloon here March Z They
were boon companions. going on sprees
together. The row started from Hayne
applying TO Spinks an epithet in play
which the latter resented. hght en-
sued and Hayne stabbed his former
friend until he died.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
Gold Democratic ueadouartrr..

Chicago, Sept. 5.-The national head
quarters of the national Democracy
will be located in Chicago The fight
FOR Palmer and Buckner will be di-
rected from the same city selected by
the generals commanding the Nc Kinley
and Hobart and Bryan and Sewall-
watson campaigns. Senator Palmer
has expressed the desire 10 have sound
money headquarters in Chicago and
his wishes agree entirely with the ad-
vice of the leaders of the Indianapo-
lis convention
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
pemocratic.popo Fusion.

Omaha. Neb.. Sept. h-Aiter nearly
an all-night session. the state central
committees OF the Democratic ana
Populist parties without apparent
friction practically agreed upon the
details of the plan for fusion on elec-
.orai and state tickets. Thls includes
the state ticket. nominated by the
Popuiists at Hastings on Aug .. the
acceptance by the Popuiists OF Dem
ocra.ic candidate for attorney generai
to All the vacancy left on the Hastings
ticket. and the selection of four Popn'
list electors. who will be- nominated ny
ths Democrats.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
CLARKSON IN A WALK
Nebraska Man Wins the Race al
ST. Paul.
ELECTED COMMANDER IN CHIEF.

When IL Became Evident That He Would
Win All the other Candidates Withdrew
Their Names and Cisrkson Was Elected
by Aoclamation Minnesota Man Elect.
ed Senior Vice Commander In Chief
Something About Major Ciarkson's Life.
ST. Paul, Mimi. Sept. 5.-When nom.
nations for commander in chief were
declared in order in the Grand Army
encampment Friday D. r. Ballou of
Providence. II. l.. was nominated by
his comrade. Spooner. of the same state
Judge l.. NJ. Haywood. of Nebraska.
presented the name Of Major Thaddeus
5. Clarkson of Omaha. The name of
+. II. Robson OF Kentucky was offered
by General Case of Tennessee. John c.
Linehan of New Hampshire was pre-
sented by Daniel Coggswell of that
state. and Rear Admiral Meade was
presented by a Dakota delegate Sec
onds for the nomination of Ciarkson
came quickly from all over the hall.
but one Of the first men was Admiral
Meade, who withdrew his own name
1t at once became evident that Major
Clarkson would win and all the other
names were withdrawn. and he was
elected by acclanAtion.
Acknowledged the Honor.
Major Clarkson was at once called TO
the stage and acknowledged the honor
conferred on him in an eloquent speech.
General j. II Mullen of Minnesota was
elected senior vice commander i'm chief.
having been designated for that honor
by the department of Minnesota. the
custom being 10 give that position to
the state holding the encampment
Thaddeus stevens Clarkson was
born al Gettysburg Pa. in 1870. He
was educated three miles from the
great battlefield Of Antetam He en-
listed April rs lSsl-within two hours
after the appearance OF President Lin
coins call Tor 5000 men for three
months-in company A. First Illinois
artillery He went 10 Cairo served un-
der General Grant there; re-enlisted
for the war July l6. 1861. was promoted
Dec. |. 1851. 10 adjutant of the Thir-
teenth Illinois cavalry; served with
that regiment and on the staff OF Gen
eral John w. Davidson. participating
i'm the battles with that commander on
the march TO Helena and Little Rock.
Ark
Promoted To Major.
lie was assigned TO command II
during the Arkansas campaign In
August, 1863. he assisted in raising the
Third Arkansas cavalry of Union white
men of that state, was promoted to
major and commanded the regiment
until nearly the close of the war. par
ticipating I'm nearly all of the battles
in Arkansas under General Steele
on Nov IL. 1862. he was married to
Mary Beecner Matterson and today
has five children.
He came To Nebraska. settling in
Omaha, with his brother. the late Bish-
op Clarkson. i'm March. 1866 and has
lived in the state for thirty years. He
was postmaster of Omaha under Pres
ident Harrison's las administration.
ident Harrison's last administrat ton.
Major Clarkson was on the executive
committee of the national council OF
administration. c. 4. r. for three con-
seCutiVe years. was elected department
commander Of Nebraska by acclama-
tion at the encampment. in February.
1890. He has also been commander Of
the Loyal Legion Of Nebraska.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05

nominee took a train at 6;44 In the
morning, thereby proving again his
great Vitality. he having received call
ers until after ~ o'clock Thursday
night. On board the train were ex.
Congressman Shively. the Democratic
nominee for governor OF Indiana. and
ex-senator Joe Blackburn There was
no demonstration whatever along the
line. and but few hundred people had
gathered at the depot at Chicago TO
meet Mr. and Mrs Bryan
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
Nominated for Conrre..

Reed City. Mich. Sept 5.--Judge j.
G. Ramsdell of Traverse City was
nominated for congress Friday by the
joint convention Of Democrats. Union
Silver men and Popuiists Of the Elev-
enth district The contest over can
didates had lasted nearly all night
Judge RansdelI had hitherto been a
strong Republican leader but dis
agreed with the party's present finan-
cial declaration
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
De.er,ed ui. Rr,de

Lima. O.. sept. 5.-A few days ago
Mrs Jennie Wilkinson. a widow hav-
ing several children and a good bank
account. married Thomas Ruch.a dash
ing young fellow. who recently came
here They left on wedding trip. and
when Cincinnati was reached he sc
cured possession of her jewelry and
about $500 Then he left her for a
short time TO call on acauaintances. as
he represented. but has not yet re.
turned and the police are looking for
him. She has sent for money TO brins
her home
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
Murdered Hts Brother.iu. Law

Chicago. Sept. 4-Long ill-feeling
resulted in the killing of James Day
Nv his brother-in law. Andrew Freder-
icks O'Day lived at 212 South Sanea-
mon street He and his brother-in =
law had frequent disputes and became
very bitter to each other. At I
o'clock Friday afternoon the two men
met at l0l South Sangamon street.
After short alteration Fredericks
iired at o. Day. killing him Instantly
Unusual facilities for matrimony are
offered at Americus. Ga Justice
Graham while walking on the street
one evening lately. was approached
by a negro man and woman. who asked
To be united. and he Joined them In
the solemn bonds then and there.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05
The Butler-watsom Conference.

Atlanta. Ga. Sept 5.--The conference
between Senator Butler. Thomas T..
Watson. II. w. Reed. chairman of the
national finance committee. and the
state Populist leaders lasted until a
late hour Friday night The various
phases of the campaign were discussed
from the standpoint OF the committee
and the candidate. II was decided that
Watson. who speaks in Dallas. Tex.
Sept. z, shall go from that state TO the
west. He will speak twice In Kansas.
Nebraska, and Colorado. and other
appointments are To he made In the
meantime.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05

Seattle. Wash. Sept 5-Ccmmander
John stark Newell. commander OF the
United States armored cruiser Detroit.
died In this city Thursday from asnlm-
ic condition OF the blood His remains
will be sent 20 Neu Nork City cap
tain Newell's illness was contracted
while undergoing the privations in con-
nectlon with his labors as representa-
tive OF the United states IN the invcsti-
CATION OF the massacre OF the mission
aries AT Kiepsin. central China
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-05

cath was administered by Associate
preme court in the Office OF the secre-
tary of the treasury There were pres
ent 10 witness the ceremony Secretary
Carlisle. Secretary Lamont. and num-
ber of the treasury officials. Secretary
Francis took formal charge of his de-
partment Friday morning.