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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17

G. wallace The report or the commit
tee was accepted without discussion and
the secretary instructed to cast the bal
lot as a whole for the nominees. The
head officers remain the same, while the
remaining ones are changed to certain
extent. The officers elected are: Pres
ident. John III. Chapman. Chicago; vice
presidents, Rev. Curtis Lee Laws Balti-
more; Rev. George B. Vosburg, Deurea.
Cal; Rev. j. III. Macdonald, Amhurst.
N. s.; recording secretary, Rev. II. w.
Reed. Lacrosse, Wis; treasurer. Frank
Moody, Milwaukee, Wis. After the ac-
ceptance Of this report DR.. Cooper led In
prayer. there was a song by the choir.
and the convention adjourned.
Between 10 and IL o'clock conferences
on various branches Of the work were
held at four of the city churches. At
the First Baptist church conference on
Bible study was led by DR.. Rev. HI. c.
Vedder Of Chester. Pa, and short ad-
dresses delivered by a number of prom
inent workers.
Conference on Missions.
At the First Methodist church a con-
ference on mission was led by Rev. F. s.
Dobbins Of Philadelphia and the dis
cussisons which took place were partici-
pated in by several leaders who have
made long study Of this branch of the
work. At Centenary church a confer
ence on beneficence was led by Rev. w.
Nj. Walker of Elgin, Ills, and partici-
pated in by number of prominent Bap-
lists. At the First Presbyterian church
a conference on Junior work was led by
II. II. West of Rockford, Ills. At this
conference Mrs. ]. II. Chapman, wife OF
the president of the union, read a paper
on Our Junior Courses How May Their
Efficiency BE Increased?" and a number
Of ladies delivered addresses Between
1:30 and 2:30 In the afternoon confer
ence of the leaders of several branches
of the work were held at various
churches. At PAS the afternoon session
of the convention was opened with a
praise service, after which the 'saluta-
tion of flags" an interesting ceremony
was held by Dr. +. l.. Wilkins Of Chi
cago
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
SPANlSH-JAPANESe ALLIANCE.
Meant to Garry Both Coasts of the Union
In Case of Hostiiities.

London July IA dispatch from
Paris says that inquiry at the Ameri-
can embassy there has ELECTED a con-
frmation of the rumor that the govern
ments of Spain and Japan have ar
ranged an offensive alliance against the
United States. The terms of the under
standing, which is for the mutual pro-
lection of Cuba and Hawaii, provide
that in the event of an active aggressive
movement on the part of the United
States tending toward interference in
Cuban affairs or persistence in the an
nexation of the Hawaiian islands. both
Spain and Japan shall declare war sim
ultaneously against the United States,
and shall make hostile demonstrations
along both the Atlantic and Pacific coast
lines of that country
Washington. July Little credence
is placed in official circles here i'm the
statement that the Spanish and the Jap
anese governments have entered into an
offensive alliance against the United
States for the mutual protection of Cuba
and Hawaii Mr.. Day, the first assist
ant secretary, discredited the report and
regarded IL as too improbable to discuss
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
RAIN At CHATTANOOGA
It Interferes with the Programme
Of the Babtists.
FEW AT EARLY MORNING SERVICES

The Prayer Meeting on Lookout Mouut-
ain Abandoned-The Regular Morning
Session of the Convention Well Attend
ed-Eyworth League Considers Various
Departments of Work at Toronto
Christian Endeavorers at Santa Rosa,
Chattanooga, Tenn, July ia heavy
down-pou Of rain for several hours Fri
day morning interfered considerably
with the pleasure Of the thousands OF
Baptist visitors in the city. The sunrise
prayer meeting on Lookout mountain
was abandoned and a number of the
prayer meetings held at the local
churches at 6 o'clock were only slightly
attended. The weather cleared up about
8 o'clock, and the morning session of the
convention was well attended. The ses-
sion was opened with the usual praise
service, after which DR.. f. E. Hunt Of
Toledo, o., chairman of the board Of
managers, called the convention to order
as the presiding officer of the day At
the conclusion of the devotional exer-
cises DR.. Hunt announced that the re-
ports of standing committees were in
order
Report of Nominating Committee.
The nominating committee made Its
report through It's chairman. Rev. Q. s.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
jealousy Prompted the Deed.

Chandler. o. T., July 17.-Miss Grace
Allen of Fredonia, Kan, is under arrest
charged with poisoning Miss Phronia
Eches and her mother. The latter is
dead. Jealousy prompted the deed.
both women being in love with the same
man. Before being arrested Miss Allen
tried to commit suicide but was pre-
vented. The rivals are school teachers.
Miss Allen first attempted to poison
Miss Eches on Saturday last. She re-
covered and the following night Miss
Allen made another attempt, poisoning
her food Mrs. Eches ate the stuff in
stead and died.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
Endeavorers at santa Rosa.

Santa Rosa, Cal. July 17.-Santa Rosa
was crowded with people to welcome
the Christian Endeavor excursionists.
When the last train came in from San
Francisco with over 1000 Endeavorers
aboard. there was fully 5000 people at
the depot to greet them. A procession
was formed, headed by band and the
city officials and marched TO the court
house. where the visitors were formally
welcomed by Mayor Jesse. President
jerks OF the Endeavor Union and 9TH
ers. The visitors responded by giving
the Chautauqua salute and Endeavor
yells. At noon they were fed at vari-
Gus churches.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
To Urge the Uniformity Plan.

Pittsburg, July 1.-THE arbitration
commission of the five states Ohio, In
diana, Illinois, West Virginia and west
ern Pennsylvania have formed per-
manent board with the object of urging
the uniformity plan with all operators.
General Little of Ohio was made presi-
dent and Il. Frank Schmid of Indiana
secretary. General Little is preparing
the argument and is making it so bind
ing that it is believed there can be no
way for evasion on the part of any OPP
orator who may attach his signature
10 IL
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
INTERVIEW WITH RATCHFORD.
Has Encouraging News from West vir'
cioia-De Armltt's Policy.

mas NeWS hstNt
ginia-De Armltt's Policy.
Columbus. o., July T.-Mr. Ratchford
said Friday morning: II have encour-
aging word from the Fairmount. w.
Va, district. Several mines have sus-
pended Our agents there are making
good progress. They give the names Of
some of the suspended mines"
Being asked as to the Importance OF
such suspensions Mr.. Ratchford said:
"The agents would not give the names
of small ones. They were directed to
go into the heart of the district and
work on the big mines. Whatever the
big mines do will influence the small
mines"
Being asked about Mr.. De Armitt. Mr..
Ratchford said His policy has al
ways been to put up something that
looked feasible and get the operators
and miners TO work at it while his
company's mines continued. His pur-
pose now it to prolong the strike and
reap the harvest. but in this he will net
succeed AS soon as the West Virginia
coal is shut out steps will be taken to
stop De Armitt."
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
Conference ON the T,rim.

Washington, July 1.-THE only report
obtainable from the conference on the
tariff bill is to the effect that the repre-
sentatives of the two houses are still
at odds on the sugar schedule and that
while there are still many matters OF
minor Importance undetermined. the
sugar question is the only obstacle in
the way of speedy settlement There
was quite a movement In the senate
Friday In the interest of the house SUI
gar schedule with the evident purpose
of bringing pressure to bear upon the
senate conferrees to yield upon this
point and accept the house schedule.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
THE EpwoRTH LEAGUE.
Consideration OF Various Departments of
Work at Toronto.

Toronto. Ont. July 17.-The Epworth
Leaguers were up with the sun Friday
morning and the sunrise prayer meet
ings held from s o'clock to 1880 in the
Metropolitan and Elm Street curches.
were largely attended. The meetings
were respectively conducted by Revs.
Drs. A. r. Riker of Charleston. w. Va.
and T. ID. Clifford of Water Valley.
Miss. At 9 o'clock the delegates scat
tered to eight department conferences
In as many churches. where spirital
work. literary work. social work, mercy
and help, missions and kindred subjects
were considered, Ten set speakers were
assigned to each conference, and the
volume. =.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
Advance of Coal at Cleveland.

Cleveland, o., July 17-An advance OF
Ar cents on all coal from the West Vir-
ginia fields coming into Cleveland was
made Friday The increase was forced
by the Baltimore and Ohio. which raised
the freight rates on West Virginia coal
As cents, making the rate to Cleveland
s1.50 instead Of $1.05. ft was reported
that such an advance had been made,
but the Baltimore and Ohio denied it
Thursday. 1t affects all roads to which
the Baltimore and Ohio transfers West
Virginia coal
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17

After luncheon three mass-meetings
TO consider the topic Christ for the
World" were in order. Bishop McCabe
presided in Massey hall. and Christ in
the Home, in Business and in Politics
was discussed. X. N. Kelly of Long
view. Tenn. presided at Horticultural
pavilion, Rev. X. n. Burns of Toronto
at the Metropolitan church and Rev. L.
S. Osborn OF Yonkers at Cookies church.
In all these edifces the same subjects
were discussed
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
FEAR FOR SENATOR WELLINGTON.
Suffering from Congestion of the Lungs
German Also Sick.

Cumberland, Md, July Ex-senator
wellington is very sick man. 1t Is
stated that he is suffering from con-
gestion of the lungs. While at Annap-
oils last year he took cold and pneu-
monia followed. Since then he has not
been any too strong. The recent work
and worry over appointments affected
his general health. and as his lungs
have been weak since then, they have
been again attacked.
The friends of Senator German have
apprehensions of the senator's health.
His nervous system is badly shattered.
and instead Of gaining he is losing
strength
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
CUBAN TRAINS ATTACKED.
Insurgents Make Trouble for Passenger
Service in Matanzas.

Key West, Fla, July 1.-THE railroad
between Havana and Matanzas is at
tackled daily. A military chief who had
to go to Matanzas was obliged to re-
turn on a special train in company with
Francisco Montalvo and his wife. who
were on their wedding trip. Mr.. Montal-
vo. his wife and two gentlemen had to
lie on the floor of the car to escape be-
ing hurt by the shooting from the insur-
gent lines.
Gomez is still advancing toward Hav-
ana. The town of Managua, near Hav-
ana, was attacked again and the garri-
son surrendered. The insurgents passed
all day in town, taking from the stores
the supplies they needed. Gomez has
sent to Havana about 5000 circulars
with his proclamation stating that he
will soon be in Havana and the Cubans
only want independence or death.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
Corner In Bicycle Tubing.

London, July 17.-There is great ex-
citement on the Birmingham Stock Ex-
change owing to the belief that there is
corner in cycle tubing. There has
been heavy advance in prices and sew
eral spectators have been badly
pinched -
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
Andre OF for the Pole.

Tromsoe, July 1.-THE steamer
Svensksund, which has arrived here
from Spitzbergen, reports that Herr
Andree. the aeronaut. ascended in his
balloon on Sunday afternoon at half
past 2. The ascent was made under
favorable circumstances. The wind was
good and all was well.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
Advantages on strikers side.

Wheeling. w. Va. July 1.-THE ad-
vantages are all on the strikers side.
None of the miners has returned 20
work. The idle mines are comparative
ly small, aggregating 400 men, while
strikes are more on account of local
disaffection than sympathy for the
movement. The strikers are aiding the
agitators greatly. Fairmount is prob
lematical. Kanawha leans towards
strike and Norfolk and Western Is
sympathetic. The operators will en-
deavor to keep all hands working Sat-
urday and Sunday and out of reach Of
the organizers. Eastern Ohio Is quiet.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17

response was that he would be very glad
to cooperate in a settlement and that
a representative of his was now on the
ground ready to act and forward a set
tlapoapt
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
Hanna Will Cooperate.

washington, July Ex-senator Hanna
has replied to the request of the state ar
bitration commissioners asking his as
sistance In settling the coal strike. His
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-17
SUIT TO RECOVER $4,000, 900.
Greatest Mining Case on Record Being
Tried at Denver.

Denver, July IA suit involving
3O,O0O,O00 is in progress in the United
States court. 1t is the case of Leonard
S. Ballou ct al, versus Clinton Reed ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-06

-. IAs STEAMER KENT LIBELED.-A
l Il, suit to recover wages in the sum
VI $'lS0 50 was fled in Washington
yesterday against the steamer Kent and
Nm " N. Skinner, master. by Charles NJ.
lawson and others of the crew Of the
u. The petitioners represent that
Saey are very poor and unable to make
ueposit for costs, and ask to be allowed
~ oFne suit without said deposit that
' ', money is due them, in various
Gums, sums for services rendered, and that
suey have frequently demanded pay
s which has invariably been re,
used; used They further aver that they are
, ,, and believe that it is the in
, .eul'on OF the owners of the vessel to
now her out of the jurisdiction of the
as a. S'lct courts to the city of Baltimore,
~ az 'hey fear that they will lose their
, "ases uniess this is prevented by tenn
yo'ary injunction of the court. The
p ttssel Is the property of the Peoples
1;Aon Company and has been run
n r,,as as colored excursion boat to ely
G ton' during the summer. lodge Nc.
t NUnSs issued an order directing that
we iloel be filed and the process issued
'''Noul payment of deposit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-06

POLICE CouBr.-Mayor G. L. Simp
son presiding.-The following Cases
have been disposed Of since yesterday
VIM. BROOKS, colored, arrested by Of
hcer Roberts for assaulting Henry Lee,
was dismissed.
VIM. Saunders, colored, arrested by
officers Wilkinson and Knight for fight
ing, was fined S. or given 20 days on
the chain gang.
Mary Fairfax, colored, arrested by
Officers Wilkinson and Knight for fight
ing, was dismissed.
Jerry Dorsey, colored, arrested BY OF
ficers Wilkinson and Knight for being
drunk and disorderlv, was fined 81 5O
or given 10 days on the chain gang.
Samuel Markabe, colored, arrested by
Sergt. Smith and Officer Ferguson for
stealing 80 from Charles Shepard, was
rele ased.
The police have been requested 10
look ont for girl named Rosie Gray,
or Lena Dixon, 16 years old, of French
descent, who left the home of J. L.
Wagner, in Washington, yesterday.
1t is thought that the girl has strayed
from the paths of rectitude. A girl
was arrested this evening but she
proved not to be the one wanted.
Night Keport.-Last night was clear
and cool. FIVE prisoners were at the
station HOUSE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-06
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mr.. VIM. Grillbortxer wal kicked b,
a horse near West End yesterday ant
painfully hurt.
The examinations of teachers for pc
sitions in the public schools were con
cluded by Supt. Kemper to-day.
A little daughter of Mr.. Petrie fel
from second story window to th'
ground yestt rday and was painfully
bruised.
Walter Harris, colored, was sent Il
Jail for 50 days by Justice V. W. Sci
lers, of the county, to-day for carrying
a concealed razor.
Another attempted assault upon g
lille girl by an unknown man is re-
ported to have occurred in Wsshing or
las night The girls name is Fannie
Oh opel, aled Is yerrs. She was foul d
in the hack yard of her fathers resi-.
dence with her clothing torn in shreds'
The jail inspectors have made their quar-.
terry inspection of the jail, which, they say
in the main is in good condition. Some slight
Improvements are recommended. Holes
we're found In two of the cells and in one of
rope. VIII CHI some prisoner had evidently
prepared for scaling the wall.
The Mayor has directed that all bicyclista
caught on the streets at night without lamps
on their wheels be- arrested. Much com
plant has been made to the Mayor OF the
reckless riding at night on lampless wheels.
Orders have also beon issued to arrest the
drivers of all unlicensed Wagons
The little son of Mr.. Walter Langley was
quite badly bitten by a dog belonging to Mr.
hi hard Mumford yesterday evening. The
wound was cauterized. and Mayor Simpson
ordered the dog to be killed. The owner re.
fused to kill the dog and 3 trial will be held
this evening.
Rev J. Ernest Thacker, pastor Of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church, will preach at the
gospel tent, corner OF Payne and Duke streets.
this evening at s o'clock. All are cordially
invited.
The condition of George Cleveland, who
was shot last week and who has been at the
Infirmsry ever since, was not considered 80
favorable to-day.
Hereafter the members of the Virginia
military, when in uniform, will be designated
by brass button lettered va"
Mr.. Jacob Brill will give another crsbs
picking party q. his restaurant, foot of King
s.rees to night.
Engineer Wood of the Columbia Company
has placed gong on Chief Engineer Pettey' 5
wagon.
Bell telephone, No So B. has been
placed in the Office Of Dr. Bitter.
The cigarette dealers are preparing to ad-
vance prices to cents package
The tug ]. T. selecman is on the ways at
the shipyard for repairs
The Relief Hook and Lsdder Company
meets to night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-06

FIRE COMPANY MEETING.-The re-
gulsr monthly meeting ofthe Columbia
Fire Co. was held last night with Presi'
dent W. A. Smoot in the chair. a
resolution was offered and carried
asking the Board of Fire Wardens toi
one thousand feet of new hose, the
company being badly in need OF some
and reminding them that the company
has had but one horse to pull the engine
since May 21st, the other horse being 8
borrowed one. Chief Engineer George
Petty was present and made very In
teresting address to the company
which was heartily received and ap
plauded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-06

OFFICERS SUsPENDED.-Mayor Simp-
son last night suspended Officers Viii.
kinson and Proctor for ten days for
sleeping on their beats Wednesday
night The officers were reported by
Lieutenant Smith, who, while inspect
Ing the beats, found the two officers
sitting in stoor door at tho corner of
hlng and Patrick streets asleep and
snoring The lieutenant testified that
ne took seat on o box close by and
remained there for about ten minutes
when Officers Young and Lyles appear
ed. The lieutenant called their atten-
uon to the sleeping men, and at the
lFiai they corroborsted the lieutenant's
statement. The accused made no de-
MAJ OF the charge, but in extenuation
SAID they had been on their feet for
some hours and had sat in the door to
rest themselves, when they fell asleep.
Nhiei Webster said the two men had
heretofore proven themselves trust.
worthy, and that this was the first
SStqaTge brought against either. The
Mayor severely reprimanded the two
0mcers and suspended them for ten
Ways He will report his action to the
once Commissioners at their first meet.
!ug aud if the commissioners meet be.
'ore the time of suspension has expired
@uu direct the reinstate ment of the Off
ceTS the Mayor will Immediately pro.
Veed 10 reinstate them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-06
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Business as is usual at this season of the
year is quiet. The prices of wheat have been
advancing during the week, but decline
took place yesterday evening. Money is still
scarce with no changes in rates here. In New
York yesterday money on csll was easy az
1a11a per cent last an 1. closed offered at
L par cent Prime mercantile paper 3laa4
per cent. In Baltimore money has been in
abundant supply and rates have boen steady
at 3a34b per cent on call and a to & per cent.
on time. State and local shares are flrmer
and rather higher.
NEW YORK. Aug. 6-The stock market
opened active and irregular, the changes DO.
ing quite wide in some stocks. The bulls
soon took hold Of the market and on heavy
purchases values of the active stocks were ad-
yanced sharply.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-06

DEATH OF MAJOR SCorr.-Major R
Taylor Scott, who had been suffere,
from typhid fever at his home in War.
renton for the past few weeks, died at
late hour last night. The Majors
condition at several times had assumed
serious phase, but there were fuctua-
tons which inspired his friends with the
hope that he would eventually recover,
but last night those who surrounded
his bedside realized that the end was
drawing near, and that he could live but
d lew hours. He fingered until a
late hour last night when, as stated
above, death closed the scene. The de.
ceased was son of the late Robert E.
Scott, OF Fauquier, aud his mother was
q daughter of the late R. l. Taylor, of
this city. He was a grandson of the
famous Judge John Scott, and was also
brother.in.law of Major w. W. Her
bert, of this city. He spent much of his
early life in Alexandria, where he be-
came we'll known and popular. At the
breaking out of the war Major Scott
entered the Confederate service as cap.
tain in the Eighth Virginia Infantry,
and later was transferred to the quarter
masters department aud promoted to
the rank of m IT, serving on Gene ral
Piokett's staff At the Gloss of hostii-
Lies be returned to Warrenton where
b engaged in the practice of law, and
subsequently, ably representel Fauquier
county in the Lsgisa: ure, aud for many
years was a prominent figure in V,r.
ginia politics. Eight years ago he
was elected Attorney General OF
the State on the ticket with Nc
Kinney and Tyler aud Was reelected
four years ago with Governor OFFER
rail-. He was prominent candi-
date for reelection this year. The
deceased was of the old style Virginia
gentleman. He was consistent Christ
ian aud made friends of all with whom
he mingled. He had years ago become
prominent throughout his native State,
being generally recognized as a gentle
man OF ability. and during bis incum
bency as Attorney General he had
demonstrated the fact that he possessed
rare legal talent. His friends will urge
the Governor to appoint his SOD, Mr..
Carter Scott. to fill his unexpired term.
Major Scott's funeral will take place in
Wsrrenton on Sunday.