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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-18
CHICAGO.
WHY 1T WAS SELECTED AS THE
CONVENTION CITY.
Comments Made BY Some of the
Leaders in the Political Circles.

CHICAGO. Jan. 17.--News of the
selection Of Chicago as the place to
hold the national Democratic conven-
zion was received locally with no man
ifestations Of excitement. The feeling
from the start has been that if Chicago
was to be chosen as the Democratic
convention city, it would be for the
sole reason that Chicago was best
o,alified to take care of it, in the
minds of the national committee.
Hotel proprietors and managers and
some of the trades exhibited certain
degree Of interest il the matter, but
that was all.
The hotel men smiled when the news
came. they being the chief benefciar-
les of the crowd that the convention
will bring to town. Strangely enough,
though, there was no food OF tele-
grams asking that quarters be reserved
for the national leaders Of the Demo-
cratic party. AS to hotel arrange
rnents, the local committee, now in
washington, had evidentally taken the
matter in charge. A. S. Gage, Of the
wellington hotel. telegraphed Adlai T..
Ewing several hours before it was Off
cially decided that the convention was
to come here. asking him to notify all
the principal hotels not to accept any
reservations Of rooms until the ma
eional committee has located its own
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-18
HEARING ADJOURNED.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-THE hearing
before Judge Lacombe in the United
States circuit court on the motion of
United States Distict Attorney Nc
Farlane. to enjoin the joint traffic as
ISOLATION from operating under The
terms of its agreement was today ad-
journed for two weeks.
Judge Lacombe stated that he was
disqualified from hearing the motion
because he holds bonds of one of the
defendant companies.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-18
Will co TO RER MuDA.

LONDON, Jan. 1S.-AIl the morning pa
pers this morning publish the report
which was cabled to the Associated Press
yesterday afternoon that the flying squad
ron will go to Bermuda. No official con-
firmation of this report is probable.
Rear Admiral Alfred T. Dale, in com
mand of the squadron, will receive final
and definite instructions when the COM
plete squadron assemblies at Bere Haven.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-18
HAMM0xD's POSITION.
He is in Solitary Confinement and
His Position is Critical.


SAN FRANCISCO. Jan 17-General
n. II. Harrison. of this city, today re-
ceived a cable from Z. a. Wiltze,
dated London, January Il, which reads
as follows:
Hammond In solitary confinement;
position most critical Others all
right. Strong demand on United
states government in his behalf neces-
sarv forthwith"
1t viii appear that the South Afri-
can republic has some special griev-
ance against John Hammond, judging
10y his cableSram.
Senator Perkins telegraphed today
from Washington to William c. Al
word: "Our government is using every
effort 10 protect Hammond. Main and
other Americans in Johannesurg. I
have submitted your telegram to Sec
rotary Olney."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-18
CAMPOS TO Be
SUPERSEDED
ArderiuS Is Also to Be Laid
Upon the Shelf.
REASONS FOR THE ACTION.
Cuban Patriots Tell Stories of
Inhuman Treatment.

1t is Claimed the appointment of n
Successor to CampOs VIII Drive
Many Residents of the Island In
to the Insurgents Ranks-An Ed
itOriaI Which Created q Great
Sensation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-18
IMMIGRATION CONGRESS-.
One Will Be Held in Idaho Some
Time in March.
(Snecial to The Herald

BOISE. Idaho. Jan. 17.-Governor Nc
Connen has announced his intention Of
calling an irrigation congress to be
held in Boise some time in March, his
idea being to advertise Idaho's soil
and climate and induce immigration
from the thickly populated eastern CEN
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-18
FIFTEEN ARE
BADLY INJURED
Frightful Accident on the
Colorado Midland
Terminal.
ONE OR TWO MAY DIE
Ten rIore Receive Slight Injuries
rlerely.
ONE OR TWO MAY DIE

Accident Occurred as the Train For
Colorado Springs Was Backing
Out of the Main Track Onto the
Switch-BOx Car and Coach Were
Roth TeIescORed-An the Injured
Chartered at the Hotel Victor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-18
GRANTS OF
PUBLIC LANDS
President Cleveland Submits
Another Message to
Congress.
PROMPT LEGISLATION.
LEGISLATION.
PROMPT
1t is Needed to Amend the Exist
ing Conditions.

of the Time Within
Which Suits MAY BE Brought BY
the Government to AnnuI UnIaw-
full or Unauthorized Grants of
Public Lands should Be Removed
Evils of the Present System
Clearly Shown BY the Executive.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-18
FLOoUET DYING.

PARIS, Jan. I'm, Flouquet. for
merly president of the council of min
listers, who has congestion of the lungs,
is said to be dying. He was one time
editor of the Temps, later Of the Steele.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-18
Free Home Bill,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE house
committee on public lands today decided
to report to the house the free home bill
proposed by Chairman Lacey of Iowa,
which is practically a revival of the old
homestead laws. Under this bill all set
tiers on Indian lands that are open to
settlement may acquire title. to the land
of four years If they desire to secure
their titles before the expiration of five
years they will be able to do so by pay
ing the rates fixed by the government
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-18
WILL CAUSE A ROW.
All Not smooth Sailing Among the
Lads and Lasses."

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE return of
Commandant Herbert Booth. of the
Salvation Army from London to this
country tonight is likely to create
trouble before long among the officers
and the rank and file of the Salvation
lists in the United States. It was said
tonight when the commandment landed
from the American liner St. Louis that
if he succeeded in supplanting his
older brother, Darlington Booth, in TAX
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-18
IT PASSED THE
PENSION BILL
elimination of a Week Of
Work in the House Of
Representatives.
BARTLETT'S GREAT FIGHT.
Bill Carries $50, 900 Less Than
Was Estimated.

The Blind Chaplain Prays For the
Success of the Cuban Insurgents,
and He is SOundIy AppIauded-An
Unusual Demonstration in Any
DeIiberative Body-PensiOnS and
"Vested Rights
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-18
THE RING.

Ell PASO, Tex, Jan. 17.-This morn
ing Dan Stewart received the follow
ing telegram from New York: Austin
will sign Barry and Anthony tomorrow
for international championship.
Answer. RICHARD K. FOX.
Stewart wired Fox to sign the men
for February Is. Barry is the cham
pion bantam weight of Australia.
Dan Stewart received information to-
day that parties are selling bogus
tickets for the carnival at several
points. No tickets to the carnival have
yet been sent out for sale. People who
expect to see the Fitzsimmons-Mahe
fight must be in FL Paso on the morn
ing of the 14th. Letters and kilograms
from all parts of the country asking
that rooms be reserved for parties COM
ing TO the carnival poured in on the in
formation bureau The bureau is MAX
ing arrangements for the accommoda-
ton of 10000 visitors. Tickets sold for
the orbett-FitZsimmons fight will adj
nit holders to the Maher-Fitzsimmon
battle
CLEVELAND, O., Jan 1.-THE
wrestling match between Dan Mcleod,
the Californian, and Ed Atherton, the
middle-weight champion, tonight, was
won by Mcleod. Anterior secured the
first fall in q minutes; Mcleod the
second and third in II and 20 minutes
respectively.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-18
MAP COUPON.

We have received our Rand & 9IcNaITy
Copyrighted Atlas Wall Maps OF Utah,
in six cOIOrs, with alphabetically arranged
list of OveF2OO tOVvns-pOpuIG4tIOn and
tion stated by marginal references-servfce
able 1895 caIendar-12 inches by 1S
inches.
Worth % cents. hut given away for a nick
ell and one of the coupons, mailed for a
dime and coupon
LOSE NO SUPPLY LIMITED.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10
Another Drowning Accident.

Another accident from drowning oc-
Cured yesterday afternoon, Joseph Star
icha, aged 20 years, being the victim.
Staricha was swimming with a lot oil
boys in the dam near the Houghton
Douglass Falls on the Lake Linden road.
When in about the middle OF the dam his
arms were seen to splash wildly in the
water and then he disappeared. The
boys were all small and were too fright.
ened to go to his assistance. They knew
he was drowned and all FASTENED to put
on their clothing and go home. Some OF
the boys lived at Calumet and after they
reached home the news soon spread. A
large number OF people went to the falls
and the body was recovered about
O'Clock.
The dam in which the man was drowned
is the one from which water for fire pro-
lection at Lake Linden is obtained. The
remains were removed to the young
mans boarding house at No. 234l Coun-
ty road, Raymbaultown.
The deceased was a native OF Austria
and had lived here six or seven years and
at the time OF his death was employed in
the Tamarack mine. He had two
brothers living here with one OF whom he
boarded. The funeral will be held to-
morrow morning, services at st. Joseph's
church.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10
Tho Cars Favorite Books.

It's, OF course, very difficult to form any
estimate from the preferences or predilec-
tions Of schoolboy as to what will be the
bent of the mind Of the monarch. His
French tutor declared that he had a marked
preference for French literature, and that,
In his opinion, the modern French painters
and sculptors stood first In modern art.
Like most growing lads, Nicholas III de-
lighted In Jules Verne and In Robert Louis
Stevenson. Among English authors he is
said to be most partial To Scott, Shakes
peare and Dickens, while among the
French authors his favorites are said to be
Victor Hugo and Lamartine. OF his pref
erence In German authors nothing is re
corded The German tutors did not live In
the palace, and although he was educated
without any bias against Germany, II was
noticed by those in his company that the
young fellows sense Of humor was much
exercised by the stiff, clumsy, pedantic
and sweeping Germans, whom he seldom
lost opportunity of ridiculing when he
could do 1t god humoredly. Review Of
| RaviaxUa
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10
A had Place 60 sleep.

j. Hadala, shortly before the arrival o.
the especial train on Saturday night, was
for himself, fortunately discovered lying
across the track near the Red jacket
depot, using the rail for pillow. Night
Waterman Murphy, being informed Of
the fact, awoke him and as he was eyi'
IDENTIFY incapable OF taking care OF him
self marched him to the village lookup,
where he at any rate rested more safely
than in the sleeplng-place of his own
seeking. Hadala appeared before Jus
tice Fisher today and can hardly COM
plain il he did have to pay so and costs
for being provided with safe sleeping
berth.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10
open Tonight.

The Columbian Comedy Company and
congress OF comedians came out from
Hancock this morning and pitched their
big tent at thecorner ofSeventh and Elm
streets, where they will open weeks en-
gagement this evening, presenting new
fiyeact comedy, entitled; Sidewalks of
New York" The company played all
last week at Hancock and gave more
than satisfaction. ]. Knox Gavin, sup
ported by the entire company. consisting
OF no less than ~ people, will be the star
OF the cast tonight and Calumet people
will again have an opportunity to see
this popular actor. New songs, new
dances and other new specialties will be
introduced. The company's band pa
raded the streets Of the city this noon
and created most favorable impression.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10
VIII Leave In the EVENING.

Colonel Frank B. Lyon has received a
telegram from the quartermaster general
to the effect that il arrangements can be
made with the boat line at st. Ignace to
wait for the train the Calumet and other
copper country boys who are going to
the annual encampment OF the Michigan
National Guard could leave here on Sun.
day evening. This arrangement had al.
ready been made and from present midi.
cations the Light Guard will leave here
next Sunday evening. This change will
be gladly received by both officers and
men, az the idea OF spending the night al
st. Ignacc was not particularly reIished
by the miIItiamen.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10

Dave Lloyd, the wrestler, who was de-
ieated by Dryer. at Hancock last Satur-
day night, has requested the News report
er to state that he is anxious to meet
him again provided the latter will wrestle
at Calumet. and that the match be a
mixed contest, catch-as-catch-can and
greco-roman. Lloyd says in the last
match Dryer made TIE terms to suit
himself and he thinks turn about is fair
play. He wants Dryer to meet him at
the News Office tomorrow morning at IL
o'clock. and will consider il back-down
il he does not show up tomorrow.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10
They Didn't Scatter,

The driver Of heavy depot wagon, pass
ing along Germantown thoroughfare,
deserted short distance before his turnout
what seemed to be the red rear lights II a
couple OF bicycles He determined to have
some FUN. Whipping his horse into a
gallop, he bore down upon the lights mcr.
rily chuckling to himself, ''Ser me scatter
emf An instant later something did
scatter, and the driver found himself ex.
tended upon the bottom Of an exceedingly
moist ditch, his carriage lying ON its side
and his horse tearing the harness To pieces
In frantic efforts To get away The sup.
posed bicycle lamps turned out Ia DO red
lanterns guarding n ditch freshly dug 60 ~.
ceive water pipes. The wind had impaired
snfhnient motion 10 help the Illusion. -
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10

The date for the Rev. +. W. Frazee's
lecture, The Shibboleths OF Modern
Christendom," has been changed from
Monday to Tuesday evening. The lee
ture will be given at the Tamarack NJ. L.
church and is said to be very interesting.
The proceeds will be donated toward the
building fund to be used in constructing
the new rooms now being added to the
church. An admission fee OF 20 cents will
be charged, with 10 cents for children
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10

who are looking for Information along
this line would feel that they are invited
to be present this evening, whether mem
bers OF the club or not. An interesting
program, which appeared IN the News
last week, has been prepared and will
undoubtedly prove drawing card. Mr.
Cooley has been working hard on bis
paper and this alone should attract a
large number.
Those interested in the club are anxious
TO see a large number out this evening, az
it win show, to a degree, whether the
club will prove success.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10
Comment on the Coronation.

Five millions sterling for ceremo-
NAL Is there a principle upon which an
expenditure like that can be even plau-
sibly justified? Is it not the waste of a
Belshazzar. the display Of an almost in
sane pride, a pouring out of treasure as
oriental kings sometimes pour it out,
solely to excite an emotion of glory In
one DIVERSIFIED mindP Nothing could in
duce an Englishman to vote such sum
for such an object, and England could
spare the money at least ten times al
readily as Russia. London Spectator.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10
News About Town.
Those Who We're Sue
cessful in the Races
on Saturday.
The Meet Was Great Success
I'm All Respects-Another Man Meets
Death Ny Drowning-Open q
Weeks Engagement Tonight.

The park association held it's first bi
cycle meet In the Athletic park last Satur
day afternoon, and il was success, boil
in point nj attendance and interest takeI
the different events. The races wer'
all well run and nothing was taken by
default. Several OF the riders had baC
falls. Lang and Barrett collided in the
FIVE mile race, but were not ser
iouslv hurt. Ziehr had fall in the
FIVE mile race when it looked as il
he were going to make a fine race for the
first place. Several new riders showed up
well, especially Chygwidden who made
an excellent showing in the short spirits
Leary and Ziehr did not show mp az well
as usual in the short runs, but the pretty
finish they made in the mile race was the
closest and most exciting event OF the
day. Many OF the audience thought
that Leary had actually won, but Ziehr
crossed the tape a few inches ahead.
Collins also did some good riding.
The Hancock riders did not do any
thing, Goldsworthy was unable to ride
and Fitzpatrick was not in il in any OF
the races.
Referee Bosom sustained his reputa.
ton for fairness in the management OF
such events and better man for the
place would be difficult to find.
The Fifth Regiment band was present
and enliyened the occasion by their music
which was discoursed from the grand
stand.
Following is a complete summary OF
the events, the winners Of first and sec
ond places and the time made in each
event:
I-mile novice-won by c, Light, Davey, sec
ond; time, min. 32IS sec.
5-mile-Frst heat. won by Chygwidden,
Collins, second: time, 30 As Sec; second heat,
won by Burrows, Leary, second; time 50 I'd
Sec final, won by Chygwidden, Leary, second
time, 20 2-5 Sec
s-mile-won by Leary, Collins, second time,
min. 81. sec.
4-mile-First heat won by Kohlhsas, Chyg-
Wluueni secOnu' time, % scOi hhhit NOu ny
Chygwidden, Ziehr, second time, ~ sec.
Slow race-won by Davey, A. }. Davey, sec
ond.
l-mile-Won by Ziehr, Ieary. second; time,
> min So sec.
i,-mile-Won by Collins, Judnitsch, second
time, min. - 4-5 sec.
Boys 1-mile race-Won by Knight sanders
second time, min. 20 sec,
5-mile-won by Leary, Collins, second; time,
Is min. l5 sec.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10
smith said, was

The following officers were installed b.
District Deputy Martha Jane Freeman
at the Meeting OF Lady Gladstone Lodge
No. 63, held August 3:
Past President-Mrs Moyle.
President-Mrs. Govette.
Vice President-Mrs. Trevarrow,
First Conductor-Mrs Ford.
Financial Secretary-Mrs. Ashton.
Recording secretary-Mrs. holman.
Treasurer-Mrs. Prisk.
Chaplain-Mrs. Goulette.
Second Conductor-Miss Marion,
Inside GUARDIANS Simons.
Outside Guard-Mrs White.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10

Will johnson collded with another
rider while on his way to Quincy on his
bicycle last Saturday night. Both wheels
were badly smashed and both riders
were knocked senseless by the fall. An
other rider Strengthened them out as best
he could and they walked the remainder
OF the distance.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10

Charles Peterson was up before Justice
Fisher TODAY. He was found by Officer
Stukel on the south end of Sixth street
Saturday night in such a state OF in
toxication that the officer had to tnke
him TO the jail in buggy. He paid 80
and costs after pleading guilty to the
charge OF being drunk
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10

A reception will be given by Mr.. and
Mrs. j. n. Cox, Miss Jean hoatson. Miss
Grace MacCullagb, Drs. W. +. Shorts and
George NJ. Rees at the armory this even
ing. A number OF Hancock and Hough-
ton people will attend; coming out on the
regular train, and returning on special
after the reception.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10

Mr.. Bryan will deliver his speech of ac-
ceptance at New York, on the evening Of
Wednesday next, and supposing he will
then give all his points for free silver,
nhe Evening News has. in order to help
along 1.-The campaign OF education. !"
made arrangements to publish the speech
in iull
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10

Miss Gertie Bagley, OF Chicago. il visit
ing friends in the city, the guest of Miss
Maggie Anderson. Her father, Mr.. John
Bagley, who has been here on business
the past few days. left this morning on
his way home, while Mics Bagley will re-
main here several weeks.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10

The Ladies' Aid society Of the Calumet
NJ. L. church will serve Ice cream and
fresh fruit in the church parlors on Mon
day evening, August II. The ladies are
trying to raise money to build a fence
around the church. Everybody is kindly
invited to come.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10
DEATHS.

hhN ION the sth inst. Lempi Alma. the
frantti, ofSwedetown. Funeral today with
interment at Schoolcraft. '''"'' WI"
hna1ENLEN-On the 9th inst, Lille. the r.
months-old daughter OF Mr. and Mrs John
haagensen, OF Yellow Jacket. "'"'
WElDELMAN-On the 9th inst. Mania Alma.
the 5-month-old daughter OF Mr. and Mrs,
nerman Weidelman, OF No. l5i Tamarack
Funeral tomorrow, with services nj the Vim
nlsh apostolic church, Pine street, and in
terment ~ SchoolcrNft. " W." w
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10

Kate-Mamie Carson is terribly mashed
on Charley Sweetser.
Edith-what makes you think so'
Kate-Why, he has been three weeks try
ing TO teach her to ride wheel, and she
doesn't make the least progress. The very
instant he lets go Of her she falls off,
Boston Transcript.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10

Mr.. Peter j. McClelland, OF the Calumet
and HecIa supply Office, and his brother,
David, went to Detroit last week on bus
mess and pleasure. They will be gone
about three weeks.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10

WANTED-Salesme to sell complete
line OF lubricating oils, greases, varnishes'
specialties. etc. Good opportunity Tor
the proper party.
GARLAND REFINING Co.
Cleveland, Ohio.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10
Ne varIetur.

Here. take my likeness with you, whilst tits so;
For when from hence you go,
The next suns rising will behold
Me pale, and lean, and old,
The man who did the picture draw,
viii swear, next day, my face he never saw. "
CROWLEY.
Such is not the case with photography,
which knows no alteration, and which
does not initiate the artist who, as Gold.
smith said, was
"A fattering painter, who made IL his care
To draw men as they ought 10 be, not as
they are"
Those who prefer likeness should con-
suit V. Herman.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10

The Monetary club will hold it's second
meeting this evening and the Calumet
school Hall has been secured for the pur.
poe. Il 10 intended that all interested in
the settlement Of this question or those
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10

Mr.. John Trelease, formerly proprietor
OF the Calumet store, is in town, having
come up from Chicago on business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-10
BIRTHS,

Joseph Brock, OF son. " WI
hh1lshkEOn the 9TH inst, the wife OF Mr.
Jacob Kaiser, OF a SON " WI
NONAK.On the sth inst. the wifo n, Mr.
Frank Novak, of a daughter VI WI
SCHULTI-On the 9TH inst tho ,,i,o -, Al
Joseph schultz, OF daughter
sIh ~ EN-On the sth inst, the wife OF Mr..
John stephen, OF daughter. VI WI
shDLAR-On the sth inst, the wife OF Mr.
FRANK sedlar, OF a daughter.
soLbEkG-On the 9th inst, the wife OF MIR
August solberg, OF daughter WI