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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
WANT TO EXPORT LEAF TOBACCO.
An APPEAL FROM CUBAN MERcHANTs-TERRi
pIr CONDITION OF THE REcoScENTRApoe.

An APPEAL FROM CUBAN MERCHANDISING
Havana Dec "A delegation from the CITY OF
Pnar del RIO consisting OF the Mayor VI '""'
ri,c. md two hundred merchants planters and az
r,cultursts. OF all political parties. cailed upon
sso, rosA Canalcias the Special Commissioner OF
snain to-day and represented 10 him tho necessity
for the expectation OF leaf tobacco. OF WHICH, they
added there were 5000 bales in the warehouseS'
and requested the Commissioner 10 use MS ihnuehoo
with Captain General Banco 10 bring ABOUT such
cxporta,ion Senior Canacjas promised the deiega-
ton that he would make proper representations w
the Government on the subject.
The deplorable condition OF the country grows
moro and more apparent. Refugees and reconcen-
trados are becoming more and more miserable Ac-
cordIng 10 reports from San Domingo the smallpox
IS making terrible ravages among the reconcentra-
dos Since April last more than four thousand have
died In the city alone 10 say nothing Of the SUD-
urban towns which are likewise infested
The local authorities take no steps whatever TO
check the mortality The streets OF the city are
ihronged with famne-stricken, wretched beings
who succumb disease under perhaps some lonely
portico and sometimes fail dead IN the Su'tef'
where they remain for an indefinite time
The correspondent Of the Associated ireSs AT san
Domingo saws that the worst African savases are
NOR" humane than the local authorities. More
than 2o smallpox cases are Known !" eS'st. r nu'
and the burial Of thesc wretched beings is most
brutally effected often az many as nre"n corps"s
are piled together in a car and then dumped TO-
90, her in a hole 10 he covered only with such 1T
lie earth that the first shower exposes IN" INNS
OF the dead which afterward devoured by
,,ul,ures hors and DOES 4 few days ago n car, on
It's way to the cemetery broke down: The drive,
the dead were left there abandoned until the fol
Ell Disrio de Ia Marina" says that the recon
centrados In the Luino Borough Havana Province,
are farng comparatively well; OWING to the sener-
osity OF n local merchant. senior Norega VINO dis
trbutes food among the needy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
FIRE DEPARTMENT TRANSFERS.

chief Bonner. OF the Fire Department yesterday
.s'a,s Many OF the captains were sent from down.
- oo,,orles to commands In the Annexed Dis
tpct. Some OF the Older officers involved in the
,irhtSr for them. Others were sent away for dis
ciDline. -, ..... ..a..
captaln connors from Engine Company No. % to
Engine Company No. A.
csn,ain Jonn Hayes. from Engine Company No.
"A 10 Engine Company No. q. In Unionport.
Captain John whalen, from Engne Company No.
Captain John Lawlor, from Engine Company No.
"a To- Engine Company No IS.
Captain Perley. from Engine Company No. to
Hook and Ladder Company No. l.
Captain John McNamee. from Engine Company
No. to Engine Company No. 4s.
Captain John Burns. from Hook and Ladder Com
pany No. to Engine Company No. Is.
Captain Connolly from Engine Company No. Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
,o-e YOU'D open your eyes to see
l . the quantity Of calendars sold
Calendars,
1898.

lIClC III q OS~" S~"
ing makes it possible to have special caIen-
dars made for US, at immense saving OF
cost These six styles Of turnover calen-
dars are in four sheets each, beautiful fac
smile water-colors. with the exquisite
finish of imported work.
The Calendar Of Roses.
-Four varieties of Roses, 1o4xI3A inches. Is cents;
by mail, 20 cents.
The Floral Calendar.
Chrysanthemums, Pansies, Carnations, and Violets,
sAx1H inches. 10 cents; BY mail. 10 cents
Dog Calendar. ~
ST. Benard,, Pointers, Collies, and Settlers, eAxllH
inches 10 cents; by mail, 10 cents
Game-FiSh Calendar.
Something to delight the Sportsman. Black Bass,
Brook Trout, Salmon and Crayling, sAxllH
inches 10 cents; by mail, 10 cents.
Miniature Calendar OF Roses
-Four varieties Of Roses. 6xs inches. cents; BY
mail, cents.
Miniature Floral Calendar.
Chr,santhemums, Pansies Carnations, and Violets,
6xs inches. cents; by mail, cents.
The Book Store. Ninth street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
AN APPEAL FROM THE CUBAN LEAGUE.
THE PRESIDENT PROMISES CAREFUL coNsID-

THE PRESIDENT PROMISES CAREFUL coNsID.
.ERArIoN OF THEIR ARGUMENTS.
Washington Dec. 2-Berkeley Balch. secretary
OF the Cuban League. appeared to-day before
President Mckinley and presented the following
argument In behalf OF the Cuban insurgents:
Mr. President We appear before you In tho name
of those who have died for the cause OF freedom
In the island OF Cuba and for those who still
ready to give their lives to-day or tomorrow for
ma jority OF the people OF the United States, who
believe in that cause and demand that their
by their chosen representatives.. Thanks to the
power honor and patriotism OF the American
press the people ,1Gay know u the essential facts
fore these ten propositions for your consideration
First-The three wars In Cuba within the century
are proof OF genuine movement for the extension
OF democratic principles and tho attainment of
liberty from tyrannical corrupt and allen govern
Second-without the indirect aid given by this
Government to Spain the patriots would be further
advanced In their struggle.
population is concerned. II. however. she is per-
United TO continue the cruel work OF ex,erminatng
non-comba tants she may possibly reconquer and re-
Fourth-If with our passive aid she unfortunately
succeeds In doing this, when another generation
governing classes in Spain OF all parties have re-
garded Cuba for three hundred years an orange
otherwise, and no amount OF diplomatic effort on
our part is likely to change their point OF view.
her colonies with an iron hand until forced to let 90
The war of liberation In Venezuela lasted fifteen
years ana during yne last nys ye sd OF the struggle
Fifth-Autonomy Is a foolish dream II IL evil
dent that neither eide understands IT, wishes It or
sixtb--A majority Of the people Of this country
e An Opposing factor OK sreat force Is the
money power. 1t is fair conclusion to urge that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
TEE BOARD PROSPEROUS.

The annual meeting Of the Board Of Education
Of tho Methodist Episcopal Church took place yes
terday at the ONCE of the Board No. 80 Fifth-ave
This Board has to do with all the educational in
situations and interests of Methodism. The report
Of the corresponding secretary. Dr. Payne. showed
Q year Of general prosperity. The Board adminis-
ters a fund In aid Of needy students, and its in
come for the last year was 500 1872 % II aided in
the year LISA students In l3l different Institutions
Of learning. Reports were made Of bequests re-
ceivsd In the year and of moneys received on an
nuity. The meeting was harmonious. and great
Satisfaction was expressed at the prosperous con-
dition Of the Board and the success Of Its work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
THINKS HIS son WAS KIDNAPPED.
A WEALTHY KANSAS MAN SEARCHING FOR HIS
MISSING BOY.

MISSING BOY.
Wichita Kar. Dec. (SpecaD.-D. J. Fair. one
Of the weaItniest men In Kansas. has an army OF
detectives searching Kansas. Missouri. Oklahoma.
Indian Territory and Texas in quest OF his fifteen
year-old son Norris who mysteriously disappeared
from the family mansion in Sterling. Kan on the
night Of October %. II is believed the boy was
captured by desperate gang OF kidnappers because
OF his fathers wealth, and Is being held for
som, The leader OF the kidnappers was supposed
pedler Of spectaces Since the youths disappear
done in an effort to find him Ponds and rivers
have been dragged with graphing hooks. wells have
into requisiion, but no trace Of the boy was dis
through Kansas TO Bowie Tex. but at that point
they lost the trail. Mr. Fair himself is now in
and n Offering large rewards for information lead
lnG To his sons recovery 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
WILL SELL WINE TO TIE WORLD

THIRTY SIX MyLLloN GALLONS HELD BIT A CALL
FoRNIA CORPORATION.
San Francisco. Dec. 2--The stockholders Of the
California Wine Makers Corporation. which con-
trolls the bulk OF the output Of this State. have
decided to ente. the markets Of the world and
try to dispose Of the immense stock now on hand.
ana which, owing to trouble between the corpora
pen and the vine dealers cannot Be sold 70 local
poration. whose holdings At the end Of the season
Sro estimated at thrty-six million gailons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
| to Engine Company No. 4s-hreboat William F.

Havemeyer.
Cnief Bonner. also transferred Battalion Chief
william Cook from the command OF the Seventh
Battalion the West Side to the command OF tho
Fourth Battalion on the East Side. and Chief Fred.
erick Godderson. from the command OF the Fourth
Battalion TO the Seventh Battalion.
Chief John Binns. recently promoted. takes com.
mand Of the Ninth Battalion, where there was
vacancy caused by the promotion OF Chief Gicquel
TO be Deputy Chief OF the Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03

Women's SMALL blame to customers who
nna,,a come hundred miles to buy
OeSNS' desks at Wanamaker's. Think
what 1t means to have such collection to
choose from. Two hundred different pat
terms are on our floor now, beginning with
a desk at $2.75. Here's what it is like
Oak desk, 40 in. high. 2e in wide. l4n deep. BRAS
top rail, carved front. nicely finished.
From this they run up to $lO0-the top
notch Of desk beauty and elegance.
Oak or Imitation Mahogany. S..
40 in. high, 81 in wide, IA H. deep, French LEGS.
brass spindled top rail, cast brass handles.
Oak Desk, So.
40 in high, 81 in WIDE IS in. deep, Frenehlees. cast
brass handles and polished finish.
Curly Birch, 1915.
40 in high. q in. wide, 10 In. deep, French tRA
cast brass handles, carved front and highly poli3
finish
Bird 's-eye Maple, 410.5O.
40 in. high. 81 in. wide. 10 in deep, French lesa
carved front, cast brass handles and highly pol.
ished finish
Solid Mahogany. $3.50.
40 in. high, 81 in wide, Is in. deep, French lea
fancy nlad lid and back and highly polished finish
Solid Mahogany, $16.
3S in. high. q in. wide, 10 in. deep, French len
carved 'front.' cast brass handles brass spindled too
rail and highly polished finish.
Fourth floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
Shirts
to Order.

Sh;,te Nor day too soon to be think
on"'o ing Of the full-dress shirts that
10 Oroer. will be needed for the social
whirl after New Years.
We make them here-we make them
right. And money saved.
Mons Furnishing Store. Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
Or. THOMAS W. EVANS'S FORTUNE.

Thomas w. Evans left fortune OF between s.. DO0
COO and IS 10000 In landed property and Investments
His landed property here Is valued at S2.0C0000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
WHEN and where was the
ballot-box first used In this
The First
BallOt.BOX.

r.. r,... WHEN and where was tho
ine TnS' ballot-box first used In this
BalIot'Box. countrya
In 1884. down at Boston, the people,
against the opposition Of the clergy, estab
lshed representative form Of government.
On election day, the voters numbering be-
tween three and four hundred, were called
together. and the learned John Cotton
preached powerfully against the proposed
change. - ~"
The assembly listened attentively, and
then went on with the election.
To make the reform complete, ballot
box was substituted for the old method Of
public voting.
When you cast your vote, do you ever
think Of the changes that have taken place
in our suffrage lawss
You can trace the whole subject Of popu-
lar suffrage throughout the world in
Ridpath's History Of the World
and that is only one Of tho thousands Of
subjects that would interest you.
The eight massive volumes, with their nearly $500
page, and 600 pictures, are mine OF literary wealth.
valuable to the young who but fairly entered into
the portals OF letters and to US all, who have thirst
for knowledge and desire to keep abreast OF the meA
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The entire set Of eight volumes, IN any binding de-
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Specimen pages, illustrations, testimonials, mailed
| free.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
NORTON CROMWELL AFTER A PLACE.

Former Assemblyman Morton Cromwell. Of Queens
County has declared himself as a candidate for the
ONCE OF assistant clerk In the Assembly. and
former associates in the Legislature have promised
him their support.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
Muslin Hn,or "e ~o'',r Ian. "nS ~ ~,
Underwear. comfort and prettiness of

flannelette make it just the thing; yet the
cost is hardly more than for muslin.
75c--In heavy ilannelettes, mixed eolonngs.
S5c-In pretty plalds, double yoke.
Sl--ln light stripes, Empire style.
81 2j--Extra quality flnnelettc, double round yoke,
deep collar, Hamburg trimming
Second floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
"Princess May"
Gloves.

ulOVeS. tens, and said she lost
on every pair. How could she do it ?
Couldn't she said, only that she sold so
many.
That's not far from true with the
princess May" real kid gloves at ST. The
greatest glove manufacturer in Europe
makes them and our exquisite "Dauphine
gloves; and it's only the quantities Of both
that make the Princess May" possible.
Dealers will tell YOU that il isn't possible
that they can't be real kid.
In tans modes, greens. reds, brown, pearl, black.
white; two three, or four buttons or "Banitz
style: all the newest embIoiderles.
Tenth street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
european Advertisements.

T. EUROPEANS AND TRAVELLERS Will AnA
u the London once Of The Tribuns. l<0
Fleet Street. Q convenient place 70 leave
The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03

FINE coats are like perslm-
WOhieii mons-it takes frosty weather
Coats. to bring them down. To-day
we have some of the late crop that are rich
bargains. ,. i,
One hundred very handsome coats, IN
two styles, from one Of the best makers 90
TO-DAY al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03

vy7HEN YOU get here you're TO- need time than you
have The store is so crowded with attractions that you can't
possibly leave when YOU meant TO- Here's suggestion =
Come Friday One OF the pest things about Friday that it's
times
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
Mems
Furnishings.

five is more than half the regular price.
Mems collars at 10c
Fancy bosom shirts at soc.
Cheviot and madras paiamas At &c.,
Searfs at 35e. Braces At 25e
And fifty dozen patent clasp pique gloves
tans and English reds, at 81 a pair.
Broadway and Ninth street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-03
twO.thirds regular prices.

1.-Double-breasted ny-front coats OF rich
curly boucle fastening high at neck, rolling storm
collar tailor back, full lined with black tafts'a SILK
now $40 each.
Tn. same style, but with front and collar ap'
pllau.d with plain cloth, Sl2 each
2.-lmported Russian blouse coats OF olacK
chevot, TUTORING straight down front, nien roI.ne
storm collar. plated back, lined with black satin.
$40 each
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
Were Done Up Brown.

The aggregation OF base ball players
that went to Baraga Sunday were done
up brown by the club OF that pla,e. The
team was composed mostly OF members
of the Calumet club with a few OF the Red
Jacket players. The met practically the
same team that played here two weeks
ago. The score was % to / at the end
ofthe game aud the local club ''hasn't done
anything slnce." Dooley wasiu the box
for the club, but Charter pitched four
innings OF the game Berriman pitched
for Baraga. DeRoshier had the distinc-
ton OF making the one single score for the
club, but Noye knocked the ball over the
fence twice. but was only allowed 20
have two bases on the hit.
The club went down by boat from
Houghton and the return trip on the
water was anything but enjoyable. The
club got home early Monday morning.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
Worse Than War.

United States census figures for 1890
show that in the previous year 1864
persons died of consumption and vast
ing diseases, in Great Britain alone the
approximate ratio OF these diseases was
LOO in 10000 deaths; in France l, 120;
guGsrnany 1,270; in Russia 1850; in
Italy 900; in Switzerland LILO; in Bel
GUM / 800 in the Netherlands $50; and
Scandinavia I.020 in 10000 deaths.
The enormous death rate IRON wasting
diseases il something awful and the
teachers OF both the private and public
schools throughout the world should be
compelled to teach the children how to
take care OF themselves and avoid the
risk OF reapin the rewards in later years
ftor the foHies OF their youth. Wasting
diseases in men are caused in a great
many cases by early indiscretions; later
excuses cause them to become despon.
dent and nervous. worrimeDt also adds
TO the breaking down OF the constitu.
gtion, the nervous system becomes affected
IND Instead of gaining in health and
strength, il is just the reverse. In women
Ebe same condition il caused by uterine
or womb trouble and by neglecting to
seek proper medical advice to rectify the
abnormal condition before L is too late
n you have that tired and languid feel
ing, tired most OF the time, or headache
backache, bearing down sensation, dizzy
at times, pain on making water. kidney
bladder or stomach trouble, Indigestion
at times cannot sleep or an unnatura
discharge. Remember wasting con
dition exists and sooner or later you viii
reap the benefits. DO not delay 20 seel
the proper medical advice before il il toe
late. Come and see us as we are willing
to advise you for your own good. AL
consultations, examinations and advice
free Of charge. Do not leopardlze your
future happiness in being backward to
consult us-we are here to stay -Sconse
-queatly can watch your improvement
iron time to time; 24,117 men and
women have we cured in this State alone
since we opened our Detroit Institute
Are you one OF them? Our offi,e hours
daily except Mondays, are from . q. m
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
Mr.. Joseph n. lath-
rop Will Be His
Successor.
The appointment a Good One
-N.r Merton served A. "A Private And
Omcer Ia the civil War-His
Record.

James VI. Merton, assistant adiutan
general with the rank Of major OF TIT
First Brigade, NJ. n. G., has resigned hi
position on account OF his health. lii
resignation has been accepted. Major
Merton has contemplated this action iol
some time, but had been prevailed upon
60 hold back his resignation until lately
when he decided it would he better to
send itIn at once so that successor
could be appointed before camp. Major
Merton has seen servi,e in the National
Guard for many years, being among the
fret members OF the Light Guard. he
has era iuslly worked himself IN from
the bottom Of the ladder to position
on the Brigade staff, lie has always
been pains-taking officer aud the
National Gurad is certainly better for his
having been a member OF it.
General Lyon has appointed as his sue
cessor Mr., Joseph II, Lathrop, OF this
city. Mr.. Lathrop has never been a
member of the Michigan troops, but is a
veteran OF the late war and served In the
Massachusetts Volunteers, having been a
resident Of Massachusetts before coming
here. His record in the war and his ser
vice since il az follows:
Enlisted August 20, 1862. as private
Co. ID, Forty-third Regiment, Msssaehu-
sets Infantry appointed sergeant Sep
TENDER %, 1862; served in North Caro-
lima and Maryland in the Eighteenth and
Sixth Corps; mustered out July 80, 1863;
commissioned second lieutenant Fourth
Massachusetts, Cavalry January %, 1864;
first lieutenant January 8, 1865; ap-
pointed adjutant February 3, 1865
served in South Carolina and Virginia
with the Tenth, Eighteenth. Twenty
tour and Twenty-fifth Corps, Army OF the
James; taken prisoner in action at High
Bridge. Virginia, April 6, 1865, and re-
leased April . at the surrender of GEN
eral Lees army at Appomattox Court
House, Virginia; mustered out November
II. 1865.
Entered the Massachusetts, volunteer
militia August Z, 1882, as captain and
'aide-de-camp on staff OF Brigadier-gen-
eral Nat Wales, commanding the First
Brigade. NJ. V. NJ; resigned April 4, 1888;
appointed provost sergeant April Is,
1889, on staff OF Brigadier-general b. F.
Bridges, Jr., commanding First Brigade.
VI. V. NJ; commissioned captain and
aide de-camp January %, 1890; resigned
March II, 1894, ON account of removal
20 Michigan.
Dunbar Scott, OF Ironwood, has been
appointed first lieutenant and aide de-
camp on the staff of General Lyon. Mr..
Scott was formerly segeant-major Of the
Fifth Infantry and before that served in
the Curry Rifles. This completes all the
appointments, save one, on the staff OF
he brigaoier-general.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
deputy:
Valuable Horses For sale.

Several valuable driving horses, mares
and colts, belonging to the late DR.. |, M.
Rhodes, will be offered for sale on the
Williams lot near the livery barn in
Laurium on Wednesday July %, and on
Thursday, July 20 at Shes's livery barn
in Red Jacket
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

to o p. m. Sundays, o a. IN. to 4 p. m.
DR.. Goldberg \ Co.'S Main Institute. 29l
Woodward avenue, Detroit; branch. 400
Pine street, Calumet. On Mondays We
are at the Douglass House, houghton,
from o a. m. to 9. p. m.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
Horse Lost.

Lost, large bay horse, not very fat,
lame on left front foot, formerly owned
by James Mcclure. Information as TO
it's whereabouts will be gladly received
by the owner, Steve Dudzniski, No. 3
Tamarack street. Laurium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

4 local base ball club calling themselves
the 5, OF r.. or the Sons of Rest, have re-
Gently been organized and are trying 70
arrange a game with the Mineral Range
base ball club. One of the Sons asked
the News TO insert a challenge and Man
ager Jack Lean will now have another
opportunity to put his pet club on the
diamond.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

Christ church Sunday school will give
their annual picnic at the Lake Superior
waterworks this year on the 9th OF Au-
gust. Those not members OF the school
and who are DESTROYS OF attending will
be charged so cents for the round trip.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

Mr.. James Hooking returned last week
from three weeks visit with relatives
in Pennsylvania. He reports times hard
and business dull in the east where he was
and comes back fully satisfied that the
copper country is "all right"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
A Good Looking Face

Ia always made homely by unsightly
hairs, moles, birthmarks, scars, red
spots. blackheads, pimples and other
blemishes. Go to DR.. McOmber, New
Jewell House, and let him tell you what
he can do for you. See his advertisement.