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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
SUICIDE OF A BANKER.
Otto wasmansdorR Fires . Bullet Into
His Enthusiastically Failed.


His Enthusiastically Failed.
CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-Suffering from
depression caused by financial reverses
Otto WasmansdorR, a well known
banker of this city, yesterday fred a
bullet into his brain and died almost
instantly.
Mr.. 'WasmansdorfR was a member OF
the private banking firm of Wasmans-
dorff & Heinnemann, which failed a
week ago as a result Of the National
Bank OF Illinois. The failure OF his
bank had crushing effect upon Mr.
Wasmansdorff, and also seriously at
sected his wife, who was i'll. The
banker for several days was unable to
eat or sleep. The criticism of unfor-
tunate depositors weighed him down
and he was in a constant troubled
state Of mind.
At the time Of the failure the assets
Of Mr.. Wasmansdorff's bank were given
at $3.50, 900 and the liabilities at S413,-
OOO Mr.. Wasmansdorf has been
banker in this city more than quar-
ter of century, and during that time
he was member of the firm. He was
of a retiring and obtrusive nature and
was known in the business community
as conservative and honest man Il
was about IS years old
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
jail pollrerr at IT. Scott.

FORT SCoTT, Kas., Dec. 26.-Burglars
John Gray, William Ryan, Kelly, who
robbed the RedHeld postofIice, and
Strobe, who was one of the party to
exchange fifty shots with the police
on the occasion of his capture and who
has since feigned insanity, sawed win
dow bars in the county Jail and
ran for freedom. Seven other prison
ers were about to escape when the uf-
fair was discovered. Gray shot Deputy
Sheriff Cowan in a hand. Ryan was
caught two miles from town. The
other four are being pursued by police
and a posse
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
Governor Oners a Reward.

SEDALIA, Mo-, Dec. 2s.--A telegram
from Governor w. j. Stone says: II
will offer reward of 5000 for the ar
rest and conviction of the man who
ravished Miss Kittie Ashwill. at Sc
dalia, on December u.s."
The assault on Miss Ashwill was one
OF the most fiendish in the criminal
annals of Sedalia, and fund is being
subscribed by citizens to prosecute the
search for the brute, who has thus far
escaped arrest
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
A Rlrnl for Ione, Of Nerndn.

CARSON, New, Dec est had been
supposed that John p. Jenes would
have no opposition from the silver men
to his reelection rs United States SEN
ator and but four Republican votes
in the legislature would be cast against
him, but dispatch from Winnemucca
announces that George Nixon, banker
and editor of the Silver State, paper
that has up to now strongly supported
Jon IS, will contest for the scat.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
FIFTEEN TEXANS KILLED.

Spanish Troops Get Them In n Corner
and Cut Them to Pieces.
KEY WEST, Fla, Dec. 2s.--Thc Lone
Star company of the patriotic army of
West Cuba, consisting Of fifteen Texas
sharp-shooters, persisted to a man after
heroically battling for more than five
hours against vastly superior Spanish
forces in Pinar del Rio province, kill
ing double their own number and
wounding probably as many more.
Havana officials are jubilant, passon-
gers arriving here say, over the news
of this victory.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
An nolre,s to 100000, 900.

INDEPENDENCE, Kan, Dec. 2s.-Coun-
ty Attorney w. f, Ziegler returned
from an extended trip to West Virginia
yesterday, where he went to secure in
formation to help in establishing a
claim of Mrs A. c. Stech, of this city,
TO an estate valued at $40, 100000. Mr..
Ziegler says there is no doubt but that
Mrs. Stech is the great-granddaughter
of General Briggs, and he is confident
she can establish her claim to the
princely fortune.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
sednlIn Rrnnnrr Rnrnnd.

SEDALIA, No., Dec. 26-The Sedalia
brewery, the property of Henry Wei
gand, Jr., was destroyed last night by
fire, which is supposed to have started
from a defective fue. The building,
machinery, ice plant and stock were
entirely consumed, and Henry Wei
gand, Sr., and Edna and Feda Wei
gand, and years old, respectively,
had a harrow escape from cremation.
The loss is upwards of $4,000; insur-
snrance. So. 900.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
Mckinley inaugural Suit.

CINCINNATI, O., Dec. 2s.-The inau-
gural suit that Major Mckinley will
wear March 4th next will be American
clear through. The cloth was woven
especially for the occasion by the
Hockanum manufacturing company, of
New York, and will be single weav-
ing 1t will be of American grown
wool and no more will be woven than
will suffice to make the suit.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
shnt Mead by Missouri nrlnor..

LEADvILLE, Col, Dec. 2s.- About
two o'clock this morning four Missouri
miners on their way home from down
town, met Patrick Carney and his
wife, who had been attending a ball,
and called Carney across the street
and talked to HIM few minutes. Then
one of them shot him, killing him in
stantly. Carney had a lease on the
Star mine. The Missourians were all
arrested, but it is not known yet
which one fred the fatal shot.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
RESERVATION TO OPEN.
Wichita Indian Lands VIII BE Divided
Up as Soon as Possible.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IS. Secretary
Francis announces that the Wichita
Indian reservation is to be opened to
settlement at the earliest possible
date. He will name three alloting
agents this week, and these agents
will begin the work of alloting the
lands at once. Inclusive of Indian al
100000 acres of land in the reservation.
1t is Mr.. Francis intention to push the
worls as rapidly as possible, so that
the opening may take place in the
early spring.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
DUEL TO THE DEATH.

TWO PemIscut, Mo-, Men Settle an Old
Feud With PlstOIs-Both Dead.
NEW MADRID, Mo-, Dec. 26.-John
Adams and Charles Simpson met at
dance in Pemiscot county last night at
the residence of Joseph Canot and
drawing their pistols fought duel to
the death Each man emptied the con-
tents of his revolver into the anatomy
of the other. Simpson died on the floor
and Adams outside the door. An old
fcud was settled.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
EnclnsIaslIoaI InhIotmnnt.

TOrEKA, Kan, Dec. 2s.-The prelim-
mary hearing of John D. Knox, the
banner-preacher, before a Methodist
ecclesiastical grand jury, composed of
nine ministers in the Topeka district
of the Kansas conference, has been
concluded and the defendant bound
over for trial before the state confer
encc in March.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
EIoped with a Young Girl.

WARRENsBuRe, Mo-, Dec. 9s.-Isaao
Yoacum, a farmer, aged so years, who
lives in Hazel Hill township, eloped
last Tuesday night with Daisy Brown.
a girl scarcely Is years old, and the
authorities are now on the track of the
gay old bridegroom, as he is wanted
for q variety of offcnscs.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
snIt AraInat a Min nter.

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. %. Mrs. Mary
Snyder OF Thompsonville, Jefferson
county, has fled suit in the district
court against DIR. L. X. Billingsley of
this city, presiding elder of the Meth
odist Episcopal church for this district,
ror $1,000 damages for alleged defama-
ton of character. CO
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
Big New York Fire.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-Fire YESTERDAY
morning destroyed two big buildings
on East Twenty-Third street, partially
destroyed the New York Polytechnic
hospital, and compelled the removal Of
its patients, drove score of families
from their homes in adjoining build
ings, and did $500, 600 damage.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31

PROFESSIONALLY Ind, Dec. &c. -
Thirteen clipping couples from across
the river in kentucky were married
here Yesterday under the convenient
statutes of this state, Magistrate
House performing twelve Of the eerc-
monies.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
Librarian Hoffman Dead.

FREDEMCKs, Md, Dec. 28.-Charles
II. Hoffman, LII. D., librarian of the
United States supreme court since
1879, died at his home in this city yes
terday of pneumonia. He was 81 years
of age, unmarried, and leaves an es-
tate worth nearly $1,000
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31

PRINCETON, Ind, Dec. 2s.-The ex-
plosion of gas in the Princeton shaft
Saturday night was not so serious as
believed. Six miners were killed, while
one is missing and is believed to be
dead. Eight men were rescued almost
lifelcss, but it is thought they will re-
cover
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31

HAYS CITY, Kas., Dec. 2s.-The safe
at the postofice at this place was
blown open with dynamite early yes
terday morning and robbed of $500.
The Office is wreck. One of tine men
Hyac aY.rpStpd
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31

CHICAGO, Dec. 95.-Charles II. Grimm
Of Clear Lake, Iowa, is the champion
tap shot of America. In the match
between Grimm and DIR. Carver at 100
birds for 5000 side and the champion
ship of America Grimm Won by q
score OF % to %.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31

SOLOMON, Kan. Dec. 2S.-Fire last
night, thought to be incendiary, de-
stroyed the Sentinel newspaper build
ing and contents, owned by L. Il.
Bunnctt The adjoining house Of G.
Kuhn was also burned
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
ANOTHER BANK CLOSES.
Atlas National Bank of Chicago Goes
Into Liquidation.

AuIO A4Aqulu8ClOns
CHTCAaO, Dec est was announced
last night that the Atlas National
bank will so into voluntary liquidation
and retire from business The action
IL not considered as a failure, and as
the banks business was comparatively
a small one, tits not anticipated that
any furry in the banking circles of
Chicago will result. Two statements
were made public, one from the of
ticcrs of tho bank announcing that,
owing to i'll health, they would liquid
ate and go out of business, and the
other from the Clearing House associa-
ton, showing that the other banks Of
the city will furnish the Atlas ample
support. Depositors will be paid in
full upon presentation of checks.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31

LONDON, Dec. est is reported here
that the body of Hubert Crackenthorp.
the author, who mysteriously disap-
peared in Paris during the month Of
October, giving rise to suspicious eff
foul play, has been found in the river
Seine,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
uphsld by e. j. Phelps.

BURLINGTON, Vt, Dec. 9s.-E. J.
Phelps, ex-minister to England, an
acknowledged authority on intcrna-
tional law, declares that Secretary
Olney is correct in his Cuban conten-
tinn
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
FIrn ut San FrannIscn.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 26.-Fire yes
terday noon destroyed the plant of
Francis Valentine & Co., one of the
largest printing firms in the city,
Loss $50, 900. A fireman was fatally
hurt
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
The Propossd TnrIn RlIl.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2s.-Formal work
on the new tariff bill be begun by the
ways and means committee to-day,
when the first of the series Of hearings
which are TO extend over twelve days,
will be held.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
A Kansas Boy Commits Suicide.

Los ANGELES, CAL, Dec. Esd. w.
Barriclow, telegraph operator, form
erly employed in Kansas City, Kan,
committed suicide yesterday by taking
morphine because of his inability TO
secure employment His father is q
resident of Coffeyville, Kan.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
A Kansas Girl KILLED by Maipractl

GARNETT, Kan, Dec. 9s.-Gertie Baird
ugcd "a. died Thursday afternoon from
the effects. Of criminal malpractice and
George II. Thomas, proprietor of
chop house is missing, while 500 re-
ward has been offered for him. He is
said to have bad record in California
and Oklahoma.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
Deb. 70 nelp Leadrille strIker,.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Dec. 9s.-Eugene
V. Debs has promised the president Of
the Western Federation of Miners that
he will go to Colorado the first of next
week to help the Leadville strikers.
He will speak in Colorado cities, be-
ginning in Leadyille.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31

ST. LOUIS, No., Dec. 2s.-The Saliva
ton army fed 5000 adults and children
at their various rooms in this city
Christmas day and sent out about 1000
basket dinners to deserving families.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
shnt nnnh hr HI. nnnrhter.

ROBINSON, ILL.,, Dec. 2S.-,John A.
Seany and his wife had been separated
and the daughter, Mrs. o. j Tohill,
had been caring for her mother. We'd
nesday Seany came here and spent the
afternoon in drinking. On his way
home at night he stopped at the Tohill
home and, finding Tohill absent,
threatened his wife and daughter.
Mrs. Tohill loaded rifle and ordered
her father to leave. Seany started
toward her and she shot him through
the heart
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31
AMURDER IN KANSAS.
FARMER GRAHAM KILLS HIS
DAUGHTERS LOVER.

Shot Down on the Streets OF Cum
mInGs.-GIvsS Himself Up to the sher-
ih.--AcCuSo tho Dead Man of Robblng
Him OF S1s6 In Drunken carousaL
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-31

Editor SwanlS of the American
Manufactures, an iron and steel stats
ticiap of International note, is dead
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-04
IIIustrating a sermon.

A north country clergyman once made
clear even TO the dullest of bis flock the
difficulty Of treading the straight and
narrow path, as contrasted with descent
ON the spacious highway leading in the
other direction. Before he was well
started in his discourse he ran down the
pulpit stairs and proceeded to suit the
action 10 the word.
My brethren" he cried, "the road
to heaven is like this. 4" And lying fiat
on the banister he began to pull himself
mp, hand over hand, as laboriously as
boy climbs as creased pole.
AT last he reached the top. and got
ON his feet again, happy in his Christian
victory. Then, having taken breath, he
exhorted his hearers TO look at the road
10 the other place, doubled one leg un.
der him and slid down the rail in
half sitting posture with a rapidity and
grace that betrayed juvenile familiar
ity with the route. Pearson Weekly.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-04
The South African Constitution.

It Is crude, untechnical document.
showing little trace either of legal skill on
the part of those who drafted il or of a
knowledge of other constitutions. The
language Is often vague and many of the
provisions are far too detailed TO be ilt for
a fundamental law.
Although enacted by and for a pure
democracy, IL is based on inequality-in-
equality OF whites and Blacks, inequality
of religious creeds. Not only is the Dutch
Reformed church declared TO be established
and endowed by the state, but Roman
Catholic churches are forbidden to exist
and no Roman Catholic or jew OF Protes-
tant OF any other than the Dutch Re-
formed church is eligible to the presi.
dency or To membership Of the legislature
or executive council. Some OF these restric-
lions have now been removed. But the
door is barred as firmly as ever against
persons of color. No one whose father or
mother belonged to any native race I'D TO
and including the fourth generation can
obtain any civic rights or hold land.
1t contains little in the nature of n bill
OF rights, partly, perhaps, from an over
sight on the part Of the craftsman, but
partly, also, owing to the assumption-
which the history Of the republic until
within the last few years amply verified
that the government would be a weak one
unable to encroach upon the rights of
private citizens.-Forum
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-04
A Double Dealer.

Il am an agent for book called Tear,
and Smiles, he said with a PLEASING
melancholy In his voice and manner as the
woman OF the house opened the door.
That's good name for a book. but
don't know as want 1t, she said. taking
the volume in her hand to examine IL.
Its beautiful thought, ma'am. that
smiles follow tears all through our lives.
Only dollar fifty to close out the most ro.
markable sale on record"
He sold her the book and CASUALLY
learned where her husband place of bust.
ness was located There he presented him.
sell with another copy of the same work in
his hand.
Tears and Smiless" said the business
man, taking il from the agents hand. II
don't mind the smiles, but when 1t comes
TO the tears I'm not in itr'
"You don't pronounce that word cor.
rectiy' my dear sir. Don't you 90 on n
mild tear once in a while!" And he WINGED
as ne added the information that the book
was jolly cheap at 81.
But when the customer had looked tho
volume through and taken It home as a
present To his wife he learned n thing or
TWO about Tears and Smiles" that ne had
not known before.-Detroit Free Press
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-04
Diamonds.

henry Ward Beecher took pleasure in
the wonderful colors of precioue stones
de cared for them not as jewels, but as
crystaiiized dewdrops and sparks Of liy.
ing nre Ruskin, too, is said to carry
diamonds loose in his pockets, Just SO
That he may take them out and flash
them in the sunlight for his own delec.
tation. And now the learned men have
discovered what women have known al
ways-tbat diamonds came down from
heaven, FOR no power on earth was great
enough To produce them. This is how
scientists claim to have found out the
truth we knew from the beginning. II
seems that in South Africa experts have
been puzzled finding in blue earth. the
natural bed OF the rough diamond. stones
which had been fractured, and il was
evident that no upheaval of the soil
could have effected such result Then
the wise heads bethought themselves "a
see whether there were any traces Of
diamonds In meteoric iron. and spro
enough such traces are said to have Leen
found. SO now all the world is ready 70
DeIeve That there are really diamonds
IN the sky. Speaking of word pictures
where is there one which could br;no
the diamond more plainly into view
on the wonderful laughter Of liehti
oh' the genius of color at playI
Brooklyn Eagle.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-04
The finlanders'

Mutual Fire Insurance company o.
Houghton and keweenaw counties, or
ganized in 1890 according to the laws oil
the State of Michigan. will insure proper
ty OF its mem ers. Have paid fire losses
over s.. 1000 during it's existence. The
company paid back during the last year
to sixty.two OF its members oil five wears
standing 6s per cent OF their premiums,
amounting to $3,502. Will pay back
during this year on the same rate to
thirty-six members of five years stand
ing 81 AL. On the first day OF this wear
the company had 344 members, S297,-
40 worth of T-Jperty insured, and
1864. IL in treasury. For further par
ticulars apply to the undersigned.
JOHN BLoMQvIsT, President.
ALEX LEINoNEN, Secretary.
Office. 443 Pine street, upstairs. Red
Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-04
Geographies TO blame.

Ask any hundred English men, won.
en- or children what is the name of the
capital OF Russia, and every one Of
them will reply, est. Petersburg " 1t
may be a small matter, but in point
OF fact the proper name is Peters
burg. " The English are the only folk
who insist upon the saint" The city
was founded by Peter the Great, and is
named after him. 1t is quite true that
Peter was one Of the most extraordinary
men that ever filled throne, but no
one would have been more astounded
than himself at being dubbed a saint.
He neither lived nor died in the odor Of
sanctity, and it is hard 10 find out how
IL became the English fashion to mis-.
call the splendid town he founded. -
Little Folks
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-04
Michigan Dye Works

q. Greek, proprietor OF the Michigan
dye works, wishes to thank the public OF
Houghton county for the large share OF
patronage that has been extended to him
since he opened his dye works and gene r.
al repair shop last summer on Fifth
street, Red Jacket, opposite +. Ryan's
store. That the business men and the
community at large are well satisfied
with the quality and price OF the work
may.done be seen by the appended list OF
patrons. Az the Michigan dye works il a
permanent industry in Calumet, Mr..
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-04

oreck wishes To inform the public tna'
he will be always at his office and snop
TO receive garments to be dyed OF W
paired. and that the work viii oe done
promptly and for reasonable price'
Owing 10 years Of experience IN the ooS''
ness. patrons need not be afraid TO en-
I ust valuable garments to Mr. Greek TO
clean, repair or alter. In having gar
ments dyed il means everything 10 nave
them pressed by u competent tailor ana
only a trst.class male tailor Is employed
ut the Michigan dye works.
The public are invited to call ana see
the work done, or to refer to any oil the
patrons OF the dye works, opposite r.
Ryan's store. Fifth street, Red Jacket.
References can be had OF any probes
sional or business man OF Calumet, Lake
Linden, Hancock, or Houghton.
Orders may be sent by postal card
when the goods will be called Tor aud de
livered to anv part of the county.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-04

seems pity. The oyster is not the least
Of the blessings vouchsafed to us. and
why anybody should want TO disguise
its gamy and at the same time delicious
flavor with milk do not see.
"To stew oysters in milk is even
worse than to dip them in batter before
broiling or frying them, when but a
thin coat Of cracker dust is all that is
required, and even this is likely TO be
dispensed with ON broiled oysters by one
who has eaten oysters broiled just as
they come from the shell.
but 1t should not be understood
from this that batter can reasonably bear
no relation whatever TO the oyster; far
from it, There is, for instance. the oyster
fritter, certainly very pleasant subject
to dwell upon. But in this case the
blessing has been added to the common
place, not the commonplace to the bless.
ing. New York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-04
THE ONE LOVE.

The one ] love Is sweet and fair,
Her eyes are blue. her golden hair
Adorns face of beauty rare.
Her form Is Of divinest mold.
Her heart is pure as virgin gold.
Would IL were mine 90 have and hold
long TO fold her 90 my heart.
Pierced through and through by Cupid's
dart.
And know that We shall never part
But dare not her love 90 claim,
For she is true and free from blame,
While have tasted sin and shame.
The light Of her pure life hath shown
How dark and vile hath been my own.
Dear God. why could l not have known
-Noman's Journal.