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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
Found Guilty Of Murder.

NEW YORK, April 30.-The trial Of
Arthur Mayhem, negro, for the murder
of Stephen Howell in Hampstead, L. l.,
on March last, was concluded Tuesday
night before Justice Martin j. keogh in
Long Island The jury returned ver-
dict of murder in the first degree after be-
ing out two hours. The judges charge
was clearly and strongly for conviction
Mayhem remarked while the jury was
out that expected to be convicted and
was very indifferent. John Wayne, his
accomplice, whose confession secured the
conviction was arraigned and pleaded
guilty to manslaughter in the first de-
gree. The court was adjourned until
May when both men will be sentenced.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
,,r,,c. Shit for Divorce.

PERRY, o. H., April 'D.-Henry Chris
tian Borstcl, late consul to brazei' ana
consul at st. Helena under President
Cleycland's former administration, has
sued his wife, Lorindo Borstel, for divorce
hero. Borsters homo is at lO4 West
Ninety Ninth street, New York, and he
has been prominent in Tammany hall
When his term of Office expired in Brazil
his wife refused to return with him to the
United States. Many times he requested
her to come to his home, but she would
not for year, and then she kept her
coming secret from her husband. lie
tried to get her to sign deed to some
property, but she refused unless he would
Give her al 0D.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
Pennsyvnnin nemocratr.

ALLESTowN, April 80 State Chairman
Robert Il. Wright called the Democratic
convention to order at 12;l5 p. m. AZ
that hour the hall was well filled with
spectators and all the delegates were In
their seats. William Il. Given OF CO.
lumbia was chosen temporary chairman.
scene of wild enthusiasm followed Mr..
Given's reference TO Ex-Governor Patiison
as Pennsylvania candidate for the presi-
dency. After the announcement OF the
committees on resolutions, credentials
and permanent organization, recess was
taken.
Ex-Governor Pattison was tho unani-
nous choice Of the convention for presi'
dent
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
Vermont Republicans.

MONTPELIER, VT, April 3o.-Thc Re-
o,hl,cons of Vermont assembled Wednes-
Law for their convention. The enthusi-
osm manifested was for the party rather
,hnn for candidates and sometimes IL
snomcd thore was tendency to guard
aaa,nst n demonstration in favor oil any
' The convention adopted tho following
as supplemental to the platform; ,,. .,
Resolved, That IN the great apos,,e o'
protection, William Mckinley OF ono
we recognize the first choice ., o,aan. .no
publicans of Vermont Tor 'he'r p'e''''"
T The following delegates at large to ,hc
.,io,al convention were chosen; sena
,"r Rcdfleld Proctor Of Rutland, nr. II II
II ~ Holton Of Brattleboro, Colonel n =
smith of Sc. Albans and Charles a
prouty Of Newport
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
For Removal Of Cree Indians.

WASHINGTON, April 3-The senate
committee on foreign relations Wednes-
day took favorable action upon Senator
Carter's proposed amendment to the gen.
eral deficiency bill providing an appro-
nriation for the removal of the Cree In
dians from Montana. The amendment
provided that the Indians shall DO collect
ed and taken to the Canadian border by
the army and there delivered to the Ca
madam authorities. Secretary Olney has
urged the Immediate removal OF the In
dians. saying that the Canadian authori'
ties have agreed twice to accept the refu
gees and that the proffer might not be
made the third time.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30

was much larger representative body
than the most sanguine had expected.
They met at McDonald's Opera house.
about 300 strong, went To work In an or
derly and businesslike manner, organized
promptly, and appointed all thor com
mittees, the principal one being the COM
mittee on conference with the Republic
ans as TO fusion. The Pppulists nomi-
mated for governor by acclamation Con-
gresham Albert g. Goodwin, who adj.
dressed the convention In n terse and ag-
Qressiye manner
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
PERE MARQUETTE STATUE.

the thanks of congress to Wisconsin for
this statue Of the renowned explorer
and discovercr OF the Mississippi river. !"
and formally accepting the gift. Mitch
ell of Wisconsin was then rec ognized for
speech rccounting the services OF Mar
quette among the Indians OF the north-
west. Mitchell was followed by remarks
from Senators Kyle. Palmer and Villas,
all of whom eulog!zsd Marquette and de-
clared that he was honored not as a
churchman but as great historic char
nctcr.
The senate has passed without opposi-
tion the srcsolu;ion to accept the Mar
uugtte statue
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
sni, Against the City.

RED Wing, Mimi, April o.-Papcrs
have been served on Mayor Pierce where
by this city IL made defendant In a suit
for damages in the sum OF IS, 600 for in
iuries sustained by w. 5 Park, who was
run into by bicycle some months ago.
The complaint states that ever since the
city sanctioned the use of sidewalks out
side the fire limits by bicyclists the walks
have been crowded with wheels, TO the
great danger of pedestrians. Fark was
severely injured by wheel on Main
street. The case is new feature In
wheolinu law
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
WILL OFFER A BOUNTY.
Tho Ontario Government to Encourage
the Iron Industry.

TORONTO, Ont, April 3o-The Ontario
government has decided that the mining
interests Of this province can no longer
be neglected and the iron industry must
be encouraged An order In council has
been signed which provides a grant OF FL
for an amount of ore which will smelt
one ton of pig iron. This grant Will be
given TO the miners and not to the smelt-
ers.
Every preparation has been made Tor
the carrying out of the project and an OH
cial will be detailed to see to the grant
ing OF the bounty. The order also pro
vldes that mine owners ana smel'ing
companies must keep record OF thelr
output and report annually TO the gov
ornp,1nt
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
Mississippi Democrats.

JACKSON, April 3).-Tne Democratic
state convention was called to order
Wednesday at l0:30 "A. IN. by Chairman
Williamson of the executive committee.
Ex-Congressman II. l.. Muldrow was ch s.
en- temporary chairman and Hon. Il. Pink
smith as secretary. HSpderson Doxey OF
Carroll county was then selected as as
sistant chairman and tho temporary or
ganiZation Mns made permanent
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
irving to Boycott IngersoIL.

CARTHAGE. Mo-, April 3o.-The local
ministerial alliance has published card
urging Christian people to stay away
from the lecture to be given here Thurs
day night by Colonel Robert &. lngersol
Ten days ago the Light Guard band an
nounced that it had engaged Mr. lnger'
soil to address them, but not on reig
ious subject. The ministers protested,
and ever since then have endeavored tt
hrcak un the lecture.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
rho,.and,h Anniversary Celebration.

BUDA PEST, April 30.-Emperor Fran
els Joseph arrived here Wednesday to at
tend the celebrations commemorating the
thousandth anniversary Of the Magyar
conquest and settlement in Pannonia,
feature of which is the opening OF the ex-
hibtion here His majesty was well
coined at the railroad station, which was
sp!endidly decorated for the occasion by
Baron Banffy. the Hungarian premier,
and the other ministers. Ths emperor
ON his way to the castle of Buda was en-
Enthusiastically cheered. The town is pro-
fusely decorated with flags.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
HISTORIC STONE.
Washington Took the Oath as First Presi-
dent Upon IL.

dent Upon IL.
NEW YORK, April 30.-Thc work OF re-
moving the stone slab upon whlch
George Washington took the oath OF OIL
lice as the first president OF the United
States from the base of the Washington
statue to the interior Of the sub-troasury
has been begun. Exposure to the ele-
ments had caused the stone to crack and
crumble. Some time ago wooden cover
was placed over the stone TO protect II
MS much as possible.
Assistant Treasurer Jordan reported to
the government that, unless the histori-
cal slab was housed, It could not last
long. The treasury department. ordered
the superintendent of repairs in this city
to remove 1t TO the suo-treasury, where it
will be encased In a frame OF bronze ana
plate glass. Many relic seekers appeared
while the work of removal was In prog
ress and requested fragments OF the his
toric stone,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
DOESN'T WANT BREAKwATER.
White Says Item Was Inserted In Bill
without Authority.


WAsHISGToN, April 81. 3).-Senator White
of California. of the committee on COM
mcrce, Wednesday presented the views
of the minority of the committee in op-
position to The amendment to tho river
and harbor bill appropriatinR s3,o9S, ooo
for a bro ikwatcr at Santa Monica, in
southern California. He says:
"This item was not placed in the Dill
at the suggestion of either the senators
from California nor at the instigation OF
the representatives from the sixth con-
gressional district of that state, wherein
the site is located. On the contrary, both
of the senator's and the representative
objected TO the construction of the break
water at the point named in the bill, and
the overwhelming sentiment of the com
munity prefers another location-nameiy'
San Pedro"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
c.,onei snrtnr Indnr.ed.

CEDAR RAPIDS. Ia, April 3l-The
Iowa department sons of Veterans
"Wednesday indorsed Colonel A. L. sortor
Of Mason City as a candidate for national
commander of the organization. The
place for the next annual encampment
will be contingent upon the decision of
the Grand Army of the Republic The
weather Is threatening, but the town Is
still in possession of crowds Of old sol
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
DEes PLANNING A COUP.
Great Northern Oniciais Turn Anxious
Eyes Toward Duluth.


ST Paul, April 30.-Ofiicials OF tho
Great Northern, although they are not
prepared to admit it, are turning their
anxious eyes toward Duluth and wonder
ing what is going to happen when the an
nual wheat movement begins. This wheat
movement, coming during the early part
of the season OF nav ig alton, Is one OF the
most important factors in the prosperity
of the Great Northern.
The American Railway union, through
i. V. Debs, ID endeavoring to put itself
in position where it will be able to die
tate terms to "a certain extent with Presi-
dent Hill and retrieve failures OF the past
There is no doubt that he Is planning for
a coup at the head of tho lakes, and real
ICES that the worst blow he can strike the
road would be to tie up Its shipping.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30

JErsrRsoS CITY. Mo, April 3o.-At-
torneys representing Bill Taylor, the con-
damned murder, have been here endcavOr'
ing TO prevail ON Governor stone to at
least order a postponement OF the exc Gu
non has announced positively that
he would not Interfere IN any manner.
Thers now seems M doubt but that Blil
Taylot viii hang at CArroliton ON Thurs
day.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
v.,,o,, WIN Remain Republican.

WASHINGTON, April 30 Senator Wal
cott Of Colorado has written ictter ue-
fining his position in regard to the 1t.
Louis convention. The senator's position
is radically different from the position oil
his colleague, Senator Teller, as Walcott
indicates his intention Of remaining with
the Republican party whatever action IL
may take on the currency question.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
Another Fire at Cripple Creek.

DENVER, April 3o--A special to The
Times from Cripple Crock received at
y. m, says the Portland Hotel, ono OF
tho largest buildings In the camp, Is burn
ing. The roof fell in soon after the nre
broke out and the fire jumped across the
street. Another general confiigration Is
feared and the fire department. has begun
blowing up adjacent buildings WIN uyna'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
nnnkmnker Robbed Of xe, 1000.

LExtxeroS, Ky, April 30 rom Mead,
the well known bookm iker OF Cincinnati
was robbed OF $1,000 i'm the grand stand
before the second race Tuesday. Inc
polico think they know the man ana cx,
pect to capture the thief Mead Is one oil
the best known sporting men In tae coun
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
Cut M. Throat from Ear to Ear.

AKRON, o., April>3 30 William A. Mil
Ter, aged 4e, Tuesday morning cut his
throat from ear to ear with razor BE-
side his dead body was found summons
in divorce suit brought Monday by his
wife. To whom he has been married TWEEN
ty.flve years. On the paper were penciicd
these words to his wife: You and your
sisters are my murierers. The cause Tor
divorce was alleged to be habitual drunk
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
The Plague at Hong Kong.

LONDON, April 80 Sir William Robin
son, governor Of Hong Kong, eel egraphs
that there have been seventy-hve new
cases Of bubonic plague and seventy-hvc
deaths from. that disease In Hong Kong
for the week ended yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30

CINcISxArI, April p.-The Tim s.
Stars special from Delaware, u, say -
william Scarborough, Joseph Hcide'.
branch, Mrs Lucinda Williamson ana
Charles Cranberry were killed 10y cloud
burst at Waldo Tuesday night. Danl-
ages are reported IN other quarters
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
Instructed for Quay.

wILLIAMsPoRT, Pa, April 3),-J. II.
Landrus of Tioga and John Meyers OF
Clinton were chosen delegates TO the Re-
publican national convention Tuesday by
the conferees of the Sixteenth congression-
al district. They were instructed for
Quay. An effort to make Mckinley their
second choice failed.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
Tannessa Prnhihitionists.

NASHVILLE, April 3).-rhe Prohibition
state convention met in the hall OF the
house of representatives In this city
Wednesday, l50 delegates being present,
to nominate candidate for governor, So
lect delegates To the national convention
and adopt u platform. l.. B. Searle OF
Chattanooga was elected temporary chair
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
Labor Riot at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND. April 0.-The first blood
OF tho cloakmakers' strike was shed
shortly after noon Wednesday. Four
hundred strikers attacked several hun
dred non-union men and handled them
very roughly. Patrol wagons with a
large detail of officers were summoned
and the men were finally rescued. Three
men were badly injured.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
|HE WAS WITH MACEO
Return of an American from the
Seat of War.
TELLS AN INTERESTING STORY.

ID Olnn Recruits NJ OathbohrhAes aset -'-- -
Transported to Cuba-After an Attack
of Fever He Starts for Havana but Is
Made Prisoner by the Spanish and Con-
fined In MORO Castle--Psys $40 for For
~ Feet Of Rope and Escapes.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, April 80 Walter
S. Whitcomb of this city, who enlisted
with the Cuban insurgents and made his
escape from the famous Moro castle, just
outside Of Havana. by means OF rope,
has returned TO his home and tells an IN
teresting story Of his experience while IN
the army of the Cubans He was walk
ing in the streets OF Jacksonville, Fla,
when his attention was attracted by
squad Of Cuban patriots, each bearing
white silk banner, designating that they
were in search of men TO enlist for the
war. His adventurous spirit seized him
and he joined the cause, receiving 800 at
the outset in American currency. SIX
other recruits enlisted with him. They
took sail In the tug p o. jackson, and
landed at Del Rio, where they were met by
twenty men from the insurgent camp un-
der the command Of Antonio Maceo.
In Camp for Five Weeks.
The party went at once to the rebel
camp. Whitcomb remained In the rebel
camp five weeks. This camp was ninety
miles from Havana and contain )2,OoO In
surgents. The patriots were well
grounded, Whitcomb says, in the simpler
military tactics and devoted most OF their
time to drill work. While in camp Whit.
comb suffered an attack OF fever, ana
upon his convalescence was given pass
through the lines TO Havana When
within twenty miles of the city, he fell
| into camp of Spanish soldiers. They
! captured him and tied him hand and foot
| to a tree There wero several Cubans
| captured with him, and they were tied in
| "A ike manner He spent the night thus
bound. In the morning the Cubans were
| gone, killed the Spaniards told him
| Whitcomb was taken to MORO castle In
company with other prisoners. At night
he was confined in great dingy tower,
| but during the daytime was permitted
the free dom of the yard.
Rope at Sc Per Foot.
There were sixty prisoners in the castle
including twelve Americans. Whitcomo
had $l60 with him when imprisoned
| which he had succeeded in concealing III
his shoes. He bribed the guard assigned
To watch his cell. paying him 50 Tor forty
feet of rope with which TO escape from
the tower Then he fastened this rope tS
| stone and swung oil into the Guit o
Mexico. A CatboAt belonging TO one o
the officials was anchored near by. IL
| swan out to it, and under the cover OF TIL
| night drifted out into the guilt He wa
picked up by the Adrian bound for tn
Florida coast. The catboat was taken Il
tow and upon reaching Florida Will
combe sold it for s6O Whitoomb foun
employment in the Royal Bonciana ne
tel where he remained until his departui
for this city. Whitcomb says that 4
| Cuba he encountered so men from Oki'
homa who came in answer to an adve
tisement that men were wanted there
| engage in duck shooting.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
mnrd,rer Escapes from Jail.

TOPEKA, Kan, April 0.-Bill West,
charged with the murder of United States
Marshal Kenny in the Indian Territory.
escap ID from Jail here through an outside
confederate who sawed "a bar. The sheriff
arrived Just in time to prevent six other
nrisnnnrs from escapinR
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30

BARABoo. Wis. April 80 --Rcv. Mossrs
Morrill,, who have been the center OF much
trouble here, received dynamite bomb by
mail Tuesday evening, They turned y
over To the officers.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
u.n,,,n A,,,.Racing Law Upheld.

RICHMOND Va, April ~. The court OF
appeals Wednesday upheld the validity OF
the Maupin anti-racing law of the state,
but discharged from custody Lacey
whose case was brought To test the law on
a technical question of jurisdiction.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
Gsnrria RepubIicans.

ATLANTA, Ga, April 3).-The Ropub-
lican convention adjourned at l2;U
o. clock Wednesday, after selecting dele
gates to the St Louis convention. ma
iority of whom are for Mckinley.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
Look. Very Like Persecution.

NEw YORK, April 80 - Commander
Booth. Tucker, of the salvation Army
while out on n Summing expedition last
niyht was arrested and taken To the Eliza
nth street police station. He was ballcd
o,t in Al OOu by Steve Brodie.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
F,eucb Cabinet Completed.

PARIS, April sl.-MM. Boucher ana
Turrel have accepted, respectively, the
portfofios Of commerce and public works
in the Meline cabinet. This completes
the new ministry
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
.m.r,can schooper Captured.

HAVANA, April 3o.-The Spanish gun
boat Mensagera, has captured and
brought into this port the American
schooner Competitor Of Key West loaded
with arms aud ammunition believed TO
b., intnndad for the insurgents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30

srArrLE, wash, April 0.-A'bet'
R,euliff. mulatto, shot and killed hls viii
and then killed himself Wcdncsiay.
Jealousy was tho cause
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
Cou,litiou of the Reserve,

wAsHlSGToN April 30. The treasury
Tuesday lost sl63, 600 In gold coin and
s5. 100 in bars, making the gold reserve
Sl1a 40 hl2
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30
MARQUETTE STATUE.
It Is Accepted by the United
States Senate.
EULOGISTIC SPEECHES DELIVERED.

Honored Not as a Churchmab hut rs ~
Great Historic Character-Resointio
Expressing the Thanks Of Congress To
the State of wisconsin-views of the
Minority on the Breakwater at santa
Washington Notes.
WAsHINGToN, April 30.-The naval bill
was temporarily laid aside in the senate
Wednesday to consider the acceptance OF
the statue of Pere Marquette presented
by the state Of Wisconsin and now in
statuary hall At the outset Palmer OF
Illinois presented resolution expressing
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-30

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 80. The Pop.
Mist convention which mt here iu0'""
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

WASHINGTON. Dec, Sl.-There l. no
reasonable doubt that another bond H.
sue has been fully agreed upon and
that the details Of a contract with a
syndicate, Of which J.. Piermont Nor
gan Is The head, have been arranged
80 that nothing remains 10 be done 70
carry Il into effect but for the socrc-
tary Of the treasury TO sign his name
thereto.
Thus the president Is prepared for
any emergency, and there Is no doubt
that, should heavy Withdrawals OF gold
for export again set In, another issue
would bo announced.
The fact that there have been no
Withdrawals for export within the last
several days, although sterling ex-
change has ruled at or above a ship
ping point, gives crcdonco 10 an opin-
ion held In treasury circles that the
market has already begun 10 feel the
syndlcato's influence against exports.
Tho amount OF tie next issue, Il Is
almost certain, has been liked az klVQ,-
600, 900 and Il Is believed that the
terms OF the contrct are rather moro
favorable TO the government than
those under which the last issue was
made In this connection Il l. recalled
thet between Aug. 81. 1865, the date
upon which iae national debt reached
It's highest point, and March !, 1898,
the amount Of the governments out
standing obligations was reduced by
Sl.Ssi, ,367S5a. To accomplish thi,
reduction bonds wcrc purchased to the
amount Of f770, ,SOg, $50. OF thi.
amount fa2l, $50, 500 were purchased
prior 10 1879 and ESQ, i59. i5o since
that date.