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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Governor Tunnel Of Delaware and
his stan viii attend the unwilling OF
the Washington monument In Philadel-
phia on May Is.
Rev. T Dewitt Talmage and his as
soClates In the India relief expedition
spoke Ia 1000 people in one congregation
al Rock Island Ills. sunday night ana
secured $3.50 I'm cash and i50 bushels Of
Germ
The body ~ W "a Lange. travelling
man OF Fort Wayne. drowned during
the Washout March lo. was taken from
the river at Uazleton. Ind, IL was
identified by The name on the linen and
iloage books.
James f. Bryant aged Il years. and
Rachael Nutting, aged eS. were married
at Oshkosh Wis They are inmates OF
the Soldiers home al Waupaca. Bry-
ant was member Of the Forty-third
Mas sachusetts and was disabled at
Reedsvine July So 1868
The death is announced of Hugh
Stewart. a well-known County Donegal
Qrelandl farmer. aged 10 years.
The Rel telephone system will re re-
placed in Benton Harbor, Mich. by a
local stock company. The new concern
has a large per cent. OF the Bell sub
scribers on it's books. Reduced prices
attract many patrons who have never
used phones.
F. NJ. Grover. a blind justice Of the
peace OF Topeka. Kan. has collection
OF more than 100 razors. each with a
history. and he can identify each one
and the case which belongs to it. If
ne can detect il at once.
Three hundred people near Sioux City.
Ia. have been caught for $40 each by
two bunko men claiming to represent
Jcrdon Bros. & Cruikshank, harness
manufacturers Of Des Moines. Ia, and
Kansa City. They professed to give the
victims positions al $50 month. and
required $40 cash bond to bind the bar
gain.
The bronze statue OF the late Commo-
dore Vanderbilt. the founder of Van
derbilt university. Nashville, Tenn.
will be unveiled in the Parthenon at the
centennial exposition. on May %. the
anniversary of his birth. Mr. Depew
Will deliver the Grafton
William Lutz. - years old, and one of
the early settlers Of the county, was
ground TO death under the wheels Of a
Chicago and Eastern Illinois train near
Brazil. Ind
AT Wabash. Ind, the Home Telephone
exchange was badly damaged by fire.
The loss is heavy. as service to tele-
phone patrons will be interrupted for a
week or more. The loss is covered by
Insurance.
Burglars broke into the store Of C. F.
Knapp & Co. at Westville Ills. and
carried off lot Of goods. Charles How
ard Walter Howard. and David Will
Jams have ben placed in Jail for the
crime
Peter Schlichter Of Masccutah. Ills
veteran OF the civil war, killed himself
with shotgun. No cause is known
He was so years of age and a member
Of the Fortythird Illinois regiment.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29
Decree of Foreclosure

st Louis. April 2S.-The United States
circuit court has rendered a decree of
foreclosure in the case of the Chicago,
Burlington and quincy Railway COM
pany against the st. Louis United Ele-
vator company and w. f. Burr. trustee.
Isaac III. Lionberger is appointed spe-
cial master to sell the property. which
consists of five immense elevators in this
city. The Indebtedness amounts to
100000 principal and interest due on
bonds. and certificates of Indebtedness
amounting 10 S42, 900. Bondholders have
agreed TO reorganize.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29
supposed Suicide of - .a,ker

Chicago, April 2S.-John S. Sheldon,
an old and wealthy resident of Lodi
Ills, proprietor Of the Sheldon bank
disappeared from the fremont House
last Friday night and is supposed to
have committed suicide by jumping into
the lake Monday evening James Will
son, friend of Sheldon living in Lodi
accompanied by the clerk of the Ire
mont House. called at police headquar-
ters and requested that search be made
for the body. A letter left by Sheldon
10 his lawyer stated the banker meant
10 take his own life
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29
Plans of the Ex-vice President.

Bloomington Ills. April 2S.-Adlai f.
Stevenson has started for Nashville.
Tenn, TO attend the opening of the ex-
position. The ex-vice president will re-
main at Nashville only a day or two,
and thence will go to New York to
meet Senator Wolcott and General
Paine. his associates on the interna-
tional bimetallic commission. Steven
son thinks the commission will sail for
Europe about May 10.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29

Frank FoussOne. of HscIn. is DESTROYS
vi purchasing six or seven room house.
For Sale-A six-roomed house. App
on the premises. No. IA east Pine street.
For sale-House No 1929, beyond Calumet
uam' Enquire OF the company.
:, FOr Sale-An eioht room residence on
hearsarge street, Laurium, near the loren
Lake road Apply X. M. Edwards.
=, FOR Sale Nine room house, No. l55o
Rowano.
For sale-Eight-room house No. 1851
street. Raymbaultown. For particulars
ouire at the house.
Wanted To Rent-rour or Eve rooms
Apply at the NEWS office.
employee. q house OF four or Ave rooms In
yellow or Blue Jacket. Leave particulars 81
the NEWS office.
For eale-An eight-room house on Swede-
town road, No. 3046. swedetown. Apply 70
'onn b. Wertin or at the company's ONCE.
For Sale-House No. 1877 Lake Linden ay-
enue, corner Railroad street. Ten rooms
inquire OF the company.
For bale-House No. s1ol, swedetown.
Enquire at Joseph sotlich's store. Red jacket
For sale-House No. s2Os. swedetown, In
ouire at the house.
For Hale-House No. 31l1; six rooms and
situated In swedetown. Apply 10 Calumet
ana Hecia mining company.
For Sals-House No. 2llb B street, Raym-
Dsuisown. Apply on the premises or the com
Fer sals-House No. $50 Tunnel street.
swedesown. Apply on the premises.
seppala.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29

Richmond. Va. April 2s.-The condi-
ton Of Colonel John s. Mosby is prac-
tically unchanged DR. Hunter Nc
CURE of this city went TO the univer-
sity and consulted with the surgeons
there. He agreed with them that there
was a fracture Of the frontal bone. but
did not think an operation necessary.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29
Very Low Rates 10 West and south

On May and Is, the Northwestern
line will sell Home Seekers excursion
tickets, with favorable time limits, to
numerous points in the west and South
at exceptionally low rates. For tickets
and full information apply to agents
Chicago & North. Western railway.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29
AUSsUST GREN.
UphOlsterer and Mattress Maker

UphOIstereT ana Matress Whker.
All kinds of upholstery work done on
short notice in frst-class manner, and
cheaper than the cheapest. Carpets
cleaned, window draperes made, designed
and hung. awnings replaced, etc. With
ten years OF experience, solicit your pat
ronage. All work guaranteed. Office
and shop at No. Al Front street, Calu-
met. Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29
Renonnces Religion.

West Superior. Wis. April 2S.-The
Rev. Fred r. Swartwout. pastor of the
First Baptist church, announces his re-
tirement from all denominatinoal
churches and refers 20 them as amuse-
ment bureaus Of the world. He asks
to be excluded from membership in the
church and says that his plans are in
the hands Of the Lord
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29

Hamburg, Mich, April 2s.-Train No.
20 on the Grand Trunk railroad ran off
the track in the yards here. The en-
CINE rolled down a twenty foot en-
bankment into a pond, turning bottom
side up. The first coach only was de-
rallied. The train was running slowly
and no one injured the fireman and en-
gineer both having jumped An open
switch was the cause
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29
steamer on tbe Rocks

Kingston, ont, April 2S.-Whie run
ming at full speed the steamer Bannock-
burn went on the rocks at Snake ISL
and light Tuesday morning. The large
hole which was stove in her bottom let
the water i'm her cargo OF 10000 bushels
Of corn from Toledo. consigned TO Mon
treal
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29
Confederate Memorial Dav.

Vicksburg. Miss, April 2s.-Confeder-
ate memorial day was generally OBJ
served in Mississippi and Alabama
Monday In this city there was a pro-
cession to the cemetery participated in
by veterans OF both armies.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29

The bread and CAKE OF the Superio
Bakery can be had at che following sgen
Giles: James Lisa's Mrs Hoskin's. Red
Jacket: Martin Kuhn's. j. {. Lean's
Peter Olcem's. Calumet Village, and
Weisenauer's Guilbauls, l. AXE Linden. A
iresh supply liz left at these agencies eve y
day, and the prices are ga low IA the l0wee,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29
Frirh,ful Electric Car Accident.

Portland. or. April 2S.-An electric
car was thrown from the track at the
corner of East Morrison and Eighth
streets Tuesday afternoon and plunged
into slough twenty-five feet below
-Four persons were drowned and fifteen
Injured
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago, April q.
Following were the quotations on the
Board of Trade today: Wbeat-April
opened and closed nominal; May, opened
73Ac. closed 72Ac; July, opened 731ac
closed 711ac; September, opened soc,
closed 677sc. Corn-April, opened and
closed nominal; May. opened 243sc,
closed 24c; July, opened 25ssc. closed
253sc: September, opened 27c closed
26ssc. Oats-May, opened INC, closed
17c July. opened 1Shc. closed 17Ac;
September. opened 1880. closed 1S1Ac
Pork-May, opened ss.45 closed $40;
July. opened $3.50 closed sS.471A; Sep
tember. opened $S.67R, closed $3.50
Lard-May. opened SALE, closed 40;
July, opened s4.22R. closed $4.20.
Produce: Butter - Extra creamery,
Ice per III; extra dairy. 14415c: fresh
packing stock, Sh@9c. Eggs - Fresh
stock, sac per dozen. Live Poultry
Turkeys. sM9c per 10; chickens. &c;
ducks. 9d10c. Potatoes-Burpanks, 800
25c per blu. Sweet Potatoes-Illinois,
75cM$l. 90 per Dbl. Honey-White Glow
err, 11@12i@c per III; imperfect, 7m9c.
Apples-Common 10 fancy $1.50a3.0 90
l,b1
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29
FIRENNEWPORTN news
Piers No. S and 6 and Two ves-
sells Go Up in Smoke.
VALUABLE MERCHANDISE BURNED.

Three sailors Reported 10 Have Been
Drow ned-The Grew of the Tug Wander
CT. which Vas Destroyed, Have a Mar
row Escape from Horrible Death-ro-
tai Loss 10y the Flames Estimated az be-
tween 81 100000 aud 81 100000.
Newport News, Va. April 2S-Fire
broke out at pier 5 Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad company Tuesday
and before The flames were gotten under
control piers and 8. crowded with val
liable merchandise. had gone up in
smoke and the Chesapeake and Ohio
tug Wanderer and the half-loaded Ger
man bark ]. d Bischon. were burned TO
the waters edge. The Norwegian
steamer Solveig was badly damaged.
and the British steamship Clintonia
was nearly destroyed by the flames.
Several other steamers which had steam
up We're able 10 get out of harms way.
il is not known positively that any lives
were lost. but three sailors from the
Bischoff are reported To have been
drowned in attempting 10 escape.
Narrow Escape from Death.
The crew OF the tug Wandered had
narrow escape from a horrible death.
Their craft was on fire before they
were awakened by the alarm, they be-
ing tied up 10 the pier. The tug inn
mediately tried 10 effect its escape and
ran around 10 the south side of pier 8.
Captain Forrest OF the tug was COM
PEELED 10 run the nose of the craft
against the pier i'm order to allow the
crew 10 escape r. r. Diggs. a deck
hand, John Diggs. the second mate, and
colored man on the tug were terribly
burned. Two members Of the crew
jumped overheard and swan ashore.
In the meantime the Bischoff. Solveig
and Clintonia took fire and Captain
Kroite Of the Bischoff was terribly
burned in effecting his escape. and Cap
tain Rodselh of the Solveig was also
injured. Scores of sailors suffered
slight burns.
Save Big Elevator.
The flames meantime made their way
toward the immense grain elevator.
the efforts put forth
to stay the flames. The grain convey
ors leading from pier to the elevator
took fire and burned fiercely. Finally
an engine succeeded i'm jerking the sup
ports from under the conveyors and
they came to the ground with a crash
none too soon To save the elevator. The
total loss is estimated at between ST.
900, 600 and $500. 900, partially covered
by insurance.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29

We are now prepared TO do all kinds OF
plastering. kalsomining, chimney build
ing and whitewashing.
SCHNEIDER 4 BELL,
437 Fifth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Senator Mason of Illinois has taken TO
wearing glasses, his eyes having been
injured by the strain of looking over APP
plications for Office
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29
Fine cider For sale.

Just received, new lot OF fine cider at
James Lisa's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29

The queen Of Italy has founded a So
ciety for the reforming of ragged street
children
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29

Mrs Emma Shaw Colclough, who has
won fame as an explorer Of uninhabitcd
northern latitudes Of this continent, has
started OH long journey toward the
antarctic
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29

When the sultan Of Turkey attends |
play, he often hands the comedian o
the company some original joke of hi
own, which the actor gets off in the
course of the performance.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29

Prince Eugene of Sweden, the young
est son Of King Oscar, will exhibit five
or six pictures of large size at the an
nual exhibition at Stockholm.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-29

~ lNo1rt e, "a FIJI -.
No. l northern. 79c; May. 72ibc. Corn
Firmly held: No. 3. 25iac Oats-Quiet
and steady: No. 2 white. 21M22iac. Bar
ley-Quiet; No. 2. SSjac; samples. l11c.
Rye-Weak and lower: No. !, 36i2c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-31
Julius Sycle & Son
Corner Second and Broad.
NEWS FROM THE POLICE COURT.
Several Cases Continued ana Few
Small Fines Imposed.

small As"PV~~~.s
That was large and reprehensible
tribe Of people In Richmond Saturday
and Sunday whose conscences were bur-
dened with sins. and who yesterday
morning contributed either Of their money
TO Sergeant Thomas or themselves to the
city jail. However, their sins were NOT
very grave.
Yesterdays first case was that OF Henry
Warren (colored), charged with cursing
and abusing Otto Miller In tho street
He was taxed $3.50 and costs.
In the case of Brown Mitchell (coiored).
charged with assaulting and abusing W.
Il. Holtzback, the accused was lined $zoV
and costs.
The case OF Lawrence Wilburn. Andrew
Harris, and Eugene Carroll. three negro
boys. charged with escaping from tina
Catholic Industrial School at Beiimead'
was continued until this morning.
A clear cold, so and costs were asked
of Thomas Harris (colored) for carrying
a concealed weapon.
The little negro, James Burrell, who
was caught In the act OF stealing pair
of shoes from Wingo, Scott a Elicit.
was before the Squire, and was sent TO
Jail for fifteen days.
Lizzie Anderson (cclored, was charged
with being disorderly in the street, ard
was assessed 81.
The case OF Willie Johnson 'coiored''
charged with beating Alice pabney. was
continued for witnesses until this morn
ing.
Mary Jane Strange and Susan Ann
Maria Patterson were charged with ngnt'
ing i'm the street, and were each hneo
| $3.50 and costs
The remaining cases were unimporthht
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-31
TO IMPROVE THE LODGE HALL.
HenricO Union MnsOns Put on an Air
of PrOgressiveness.

The improvements contemplated by
Henrico Union Lodge, No. 100. A. f. and
A. NJ, i'm their hall. on north Twenty
fifth street, have been commenced. The
front wall has already been removed, and
will be replaced by one on a HE WIN
the street, adding nine feet 20 the present
length of the lodge-room. This latter VIII
be widened -four feet also, thus adding
considerable seating space. In addition
to this the ceiling will be raised four
feet and a large skylight Will be added
for the purpose of ventilation. In add
ton to the above. stairways VIII be al
tered and improved, and the preparation
rooms rearranged. This lodge Is a pro-
gressive one, noted for It's hospitality 10
visiting brethren; also. for its care Tor
living members and tender memory Tor
those passed away
The need for more room has been appa-
rent for several years past, and the pres
ent step has been taken because II was
the improvements are being made No.
100 have accepted a kindly extended In
vitation from Richmond Randolph Lodge
No. 10. TO meet at Masons' Hal, on
Franklin street. the old home of Virginia
Masonry, which George Washington had 2
hand in building. and which was visited
i'm 1924 by his distinguished Masonic ano
military compeer Gilbert Motter, Mar
ouis de Lafayette as appears OF re-
cord The old hall is now owned by No
10 and Richmond r.. a. c., No. 3 VINO
regularly convene there. Associated with
IL linger many delightful recollectons IN
the breasts of thousands of the Virginia
brethren scattered everywhere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-31
READY FOR WEST POINT.
Pickett Camp Accepts the Invitation
IN Attend the Reunion There.


Pickett Camp will give an excursion
to West Point September 18th, to facii-
tate the attendance OF veterans and
others upon the reunion of the West
Point. Tappahannock, and Mathews coun-
ty camps. At meeting OF the camp
held i'm the Powhatan Club last night
a cordial invitation was reaS from AdJu-
tant A. G. Ware. of John r. Cooke Camp,
of West Point for the local camp to be
present on this occasion. Numerically,
their organization Is not a strong one,
but the members promise 70 do everything
i'm their power to make the visit of the
Richmond veterans agreeable, and there
Is a happy suggestion of oysters Old soft
she'll crabs about the letter OF invitation.
which ensured IL a most atterive hear
ing. The hotel and adjoining grove
have been offered as quarters TO the
camp. and a favorable rate has been made
by the railroad companies for the round
trip.
Mr.. IT. IT. MAYO was elected a member
Of the camp. Contrary TO the usual Gus
tom. he was elected as soon as his name
was proposed by Mr.. II. G. Carter. Sieve
raj members were reported In Ill health
and provision was made for them.
other routine business was transacted
after which an interesting paper on the
hanging OF Sam Davis. which appeared
in n recent issue of the Confederate
Veteran" was read by Historian Hazel
wood Captain Lamb and others adj
| dressed the camp, and the meeting al
| journed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-31
The Southern Lyceum Circuit.

Mr.. II. G. Middleton, secretary OF the
Southern Lyceum Circuit, is in the city
TO interest the Richmond people In the
matter of organizing and entering the
circuit Said Mr. Middleton yesterday;
eve are now trying to form southern
circuit of lyceums to be run without pri-
waite profit. This year Norfolk. Charles
ton. Savannah Birmingham, Chattanoo-
ga. Nashville, Jacksonville, and several
other cities, have Joined us, making four
teen cities in the circuit in all. We want
Richmond. and / hope. will get her. L
the Richmond public cooperative iyceuIn
Is organized. in two years you can be
hearing George Kennon, Hopkinson
Smith. George w. Cable, Thomas Dixon.
Madison C. Peters, Russell Conwen'
Rishop Vincent. John Fox, Jr., Max
O'Reli. Thomas Nash, James Whitcomb
Riley. LYMAN Abbott etc, in fact, all
the leading men who are appearing On
tine lyceum platform Of America, for n
mere bagatelle
MIR. Henry Watterson is president OF
the association, having the organization
wor[ I'm charge. General John b. Gordon
is yice-president, and members OF the
Advisory Board are Hon. Patrick walsh,
of Georgia; Governor Robert l.. Taylor.
Hon. William L. Wilson, DIR. j. l.. III.
Curry. Bishop C. Il. Galloway ana
others"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-31
I visiting IN buckingham. has returned

visiting IN Buckingham, has returned
home.
Miss Bessie Reid left Sunday tc visit
her sister, Mrs. W. Bingham White, OF
New York.
The Committee on Poor Of the city
will meet in the Council chamber to-day
at $50 p. NJ.
Mrs. A. j. Bolton and family arc visit
ing Mrs. II. Hunter Beazley In South
Boston.
Rev Bonto Braga. of Brazil. preached
at Asbury church Sunday. A collection
OF $50 was taken up for mission work
I'm the minister's native country.
Mr. Harry Marks, Methodist student.
preached at the Presbyterian church Sum
day morning. The pastor. Rev. Charles
". Van Houten. preached at night.
There VIII be watermelon feast al
Mr. Charles STEMS. on the New road, to-
night.
Miss Mary r. Wicks has returned home
after a pleasant visit In buckingham
county.
Miss Eva FIournoy. who has been visit
Ing friends in Hampton, has returned 20
her home with Mrs. w. F. Harrison, on
Seventeenth and Decatur streets.
Miss Nelson, OF Hull street, VIII give
her young friends hay ride and dance
at Mr.. Melville Campbell's. on the Belle
road, tonight.
Captain w. T. Gillian. of the city post
office. will go TO Baltimore in few days
as the representative of Branch Division
No. III, OF the Postal Clerks Associa'
ton.
Miss Ethel Harding has returned tc
the city after n pleasant visit to Pinners
Point, Old Point, Virginia Beach, and
other seaside resorts.
The young men of Swansboro' VIII give
a hay ride to Mr.. Lee TURNKEY tonight
Messrs. II. l.. and w. T. Clements and
l.. NJ. Taylor will have the affair in
charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-31
ERWIN BROWN HAS GONE.
Sheriff Patton Took Him Back 70
BarrisvIIIe Yesterday.

Sheriff ID. d. Patton and prosecuting
Attorney III. b. Woods, OF Harrisviiie'
w. Va, who came to Richmond atter
Erwin Brown. the alleged murderer. VINO
escaped from the Richie county jail ana
was recaptured here, left with their
prisoner yesterday morning. The prisoner
was surrendered by Sergeant Epps 10 inc
West Virginia officers Sunday morning.
but the Sheriff, not caring to travel Oh
Sunday, Brown was placed In the secohu
Police Station to be cared for until yes
terday morning. when he was psaceo
aboard the Chesapeake and OHIO train
and carried back TO the scene OF the ious
murder he Is alleged TO have committeds
Before departing with hts prisoners
Sheriff Patton turned over TO Chiei-oi.
police Howard the $50 reward he onerso
for Browns capture. and the Pohce
Board will meet Thursday, when they
viii determine as 20 the disposition OK tn'
reward.
The general impression Is that ina
money Will be divided into three parts
one TO young Streeter, one 10 ssrg9ahs
Whitlock, and the third TO Officer Lam
kin.
Browns trial will occur on octonev
18th. Attorney Woods acting for the state