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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
BIG WILL CONTEST ON.
Heirs of the Late Millionaire Hopkins File
Their Papers.


Kansas City, Feb. S.-Twenty-
relatives of the late Charles Grandson
Hopkins the millionaire, Saturday filed
papers in a suit in the circuit court
here to break his will. Hopkins died
last fall and his will bequeathed his
estate to his secretary and housekeep-
er, leaving but small bequests to his
relatives They include Charles Grand
ison, nephew, of st. Louis: Mrs. Blanche
Bither of East Saginaw, Mich, ana
Narcissa Nelson of Indianapolis. Hop
kins was 20 years old and unmarried,
and his will expressly stated that he
had no wife or issue To his secretary,
Thomas Nj. Barr he gave outright $685.
oeN and to Miss Elizabeth Isvert, his
huusekeeper property valued at sloo,-
900 or more.
The petition to set aside the VIII,
which was witnessed at the time of be-
ing written by ex-NAor Henry Kumpf.
sets forth that Holvins, being in his
dotage. was unduly influenced by Barr
and Miss Calvert. An imposing array
of talent has been retained by both
sides and stubborn contest is ex-
pected Major William Warner, who
is among the counsel for the plaintiff.
speaking of the case said that ii would
probably not come UP till the next
term of court. The case, he said, would
be fought to the bitter end.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08

ing away of the nervous system. On
Wednesday his physical energy sudden
ly collapsed, and convulsions followed.
He lost consciousness and remained in
a comatose condition until death came.
Radbourne was born in Rochester, N.
Y, Dec. 8, 1854, of English parentage.
The family came to Bloomington soon
thereafter, and have resided here ever
since Radbourne's first appearance as
a pitcher was with Peoria in 1878. In
1884 Radbourne was instrumental in
1884. Radbourne was instrumental In
When the Providence franchise was
purchased by four league clubs, A. II.
Soden of the Boston club secured Rad
bourne through the deal. He remained
a member of the Bostons until the rev.
olution in 1890. The next year he signed
with Cincinnati, but at the end of the
season he retired, badly broken In
health. Since then he had remained
in retirement at his Bloomington home,
spending most Of his time in hunting
and fishing. Radbourne was married
ten years ago to a Boston woman, who,
with her son, now a young man of 20,
moved to this city. Two years ago
Radbourne lost the sight of an eye by
the accidental discharge of gun, a
mishap which preyed greatly upon his
mind. When he retired from the dia-
mond he purchased business building
and engaged in the saloon business, also
J conducting a billiard room and resort
| for sportsmen. For some months he had
been unable to attend to business. Rad
| bourne was one of the very greatest
pitchers that ever played the nationa
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
Portrait of Ex-Governor Upham.

Madison, Wis, Feb. S.-Artist James
r. Stuart of Madison has completed the
portrait of Ex-Governor Upham In oil
which will hang with those of his pre-
decessors in the executive chambers OF
the capitol. Mr.. Upham inspected the
work while here this week and pro-
nounced 1t good. Mr.. Stuart made the
portraits of ex-Governors Peck and
Hoard. The work is ordered by each
incoming executive and is paid for from
the contingent fund of the governor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
Gofr Not in the Cabinet.

Canton, o., Feb. S.-The best inform
alton is that Mr. Goff will not be in the
cabinet; that he has arrived at this con-
clusion for personal reasons after two
weeks consideration and that the presi-
dent-elect is considering other names.
The arrival Of Congressman Francis II.
Wilson Of Brooklyn Saturday. and his
conference with Major Mckinley leads
to renewed talk of Wilson for cabi-
net position. but the name Of Colonel J.
]. McCook of New York is now consid-
cred most probable for attorney gen.
eral
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
Two Bows Terribly Burned.

Chicago, Feb. S.-Death may come to
two boys who were terribly burned dur
ing a fire at 73 Twenty-eighth place.
The injured are: Arthur Hessing and
Ellis Hessing. The boys entered their
fathers printing office at the above
number and, with a can of benzine,
started to clean a press. The fluid ig-
nited and set fire to the boys clothes.
The building also caught fire and be-
fore help arrived the boys were badiy
burned on their faces and arms.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
AFFECTS FRATeRNAL ORDERS.
Sweeping Opinion Delivered by Judge
Clark of Chattanooga.

Sweeping Opinion Delivered by Judge
Clark Of Chattanooga.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. S.-A decis-
ion has been handed down by Judge G.
d. Clark of the United States district
court in the case Of Gertrude II. White
side versus the Improved Order of Hep
tasophs, which materially affects all
fraternal insurance orders in America.
In overruling defendants motion for
a new trial in a suit for recovery OF
a benefit certificate, payment Of which
was denied for the reason that assess
ments necessary to the good standing
of the deceased member had not been
paid as required by the supreme laws
of the order, the court held that frater-
nal orders were on the same legal foot
ing as ordinary life companies, and that
a local financial officer of lodge could
waive requirements of the supreme con-
claye. The opinion is sweeping and VIII
cause special attention at the supreme
meetings
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08

Mason City, Ia, Feb. s.-Captain i.
Smith, president of the First National
bank of this city and member OF the
board of supervisors. has left here for
California for his health. 1t Is reported
the doctors diagnose his disease as con-
sumption, contracted from inhaling tu-
berculosis from his diseased cattle.
About a year ago his herd was afflicted
and sevral were killed by the state vet
Urinary surgeon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
prepar,pr to Resume Work.

Baltimore, Feb. appropriations are
being made at the immense works OF
the Maryland Steel company at Spar
rows Point, near this city, for an early
resumption of work. Large quantities
of ore have been accumulated during
the recent months idleness, blast fur
naces are being put in shape and 1t Is
expected that all will be in readiness
for the full operation of the works by
the end of the present month. Fffteen
hundred men will be affected by the
resumption.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
Died Kissing Her Dead Raby.

Sedalia, Mo-, Feb. S.-A burial serv-
ice was being conducted over Goldie,
the infant daughte..r II of James X. Left
Ter. a Missouri, Kansas and Texas
brakeman. Mrs. Lefiier was lying very
iii in an adjoining room with pneu-
monia. but begged the privilege Of kiss
ing the babe before the casket was
closed. The dead child was carried to
her bed, when she clasped 1t to her
breast. imprinted a kiss upon its lips,
and fell back upon her pillow dead.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
The Man Was Not stout.

New York, Feb. s.-There appears to
have been mistake in the identity of
the man brought here from Cincinnati
as Thomas E. Stout, who it Is alleged
while a clerk for Jones, Kennett & Hop
kins of this city, obtained $4,000 on
forged checks. The chief of police and
a member of the detective force of New
Brunswick, N. j., both of whom knew
Stout from boyhood, visited the prison.
er Saturday and satisfied the officials
that he is not Stout.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
rr.,rht TraIp. in Collision.

Tolono. Ills, Feb. s.-Two freight
trains collided on the Illinois Central
two miles north of Tolono in dense
fog Saturday. Both engines were
completely demolished. as were also
Ave carloads of merchandise and three
empty box cars. In one OF the cars
were a number of fine horses en- route
20 Tennessee. They were all killed.
THE engineers, firemen and brakemen
iumped before the crash and saved
themselves.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
searles In Contempt.

New York, Feb. s.-Before the legis-
lative joint committee on trusts ad-
journed Friday Chairman Lexow an
nounced that failure on the part OF
John e. Searles. secretary and treasur-
er OF the American Sugar Refining com
pany. to appear before the committee
Saturday. would bring upon him such
punishment for contempt as the laws of
the state of New York prescribe. Mr..
Searles was not on hand Saturday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
Rsx. William Wells Dead.

Portage, Wis, Feb. S.-The Rev. Will
lam Wells, one of the pioneer Methodist
ministers of Wisconsin, died Friday at
his home on Adams street, aged 80. Mr..
Wells was a native Of Worwickshire,
England, and was ordained minister
of the Primitive Methodist church.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
Veteran Newspaper Writer Dead.

San Francisco, Feb. S.-Matthew q.
Upton, the veteran newspaper man ana
editorial writer, is dead He had been
suffering from a complication of all
ments for four years. but up to the last
year of his life he had continued at in
tervals to use his pen. The immediate
cause of his death was apoplexy.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
Did Not Create a Monopoly.

Knoxville, Tenn. Feb. s.-The case
of the United States against the Cast
Iron Pipe companies. argued several
days ago in the United States court.
was decided yesterday. The opinion
handed down by Judge Clark exon
crates defendants and dismisses the pc
tition filed against them. The court
finds that association among defendants
did not create a monopoly or combina-
ton in restraint Of trade under the anti
OF
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
sENATE's SATURDAY SESSION.
rhurston Resumes His Speech on the Pa
cific Railroad Debt.

citic Railroad Dent.
Washington, Feb GA resolution was
passed in the senate at the request OF
White requesting of the secretary of the
treasury information as to whether the
general bonded warehouses had been
discontinued, and If so why ii had been
done. At the request of Allen resolu-
tion was passed directing the committee
on military affairs to inquire whether
any officer of the regular army was So
Letting and receiving presents, and II
so to report bill to prevent such prac-
tice.
Thurston then resumed his speech
upon the Pacific railroad debt. In the
course of his remarks Morgan asked
whether the roads were not paying ex-
penses, to which the Nebraska senator
said he could not say, not having the
data before him. Thurston said IT was
nip and tuck whether the court
should authorize the payment of inter-
est on W frst mortgage bonds OF the
Union Pacific. He said the Union Pa
cific had never earned enough to pay
all its interest obligations. The vice
president announced the appointment
of Lodge and Blackburn as commit
tee to make arrangements for the
counting of the electoral vote.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
GEORGE shsnklin of Indiana Dead.

Washington, Feb. S.-George Shank
lin of Indiana died here Saturday after
noon at the residence Of his brother-in-
law. Justice Harlan of the supreme
court. He was associated for years with
his brother, Mr.. Gilbert Shanklin, in the
management of the Evansville, Ind,
Courier
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
senator Harris Improving.

Washington, Feb. S.-Senator Har-
riss physician at 2 o'clock Saturday
stated that his patient had improved
SO rapidly during the past twenty-tour
hours that he considered there was no
longer occasion for apprehension con-
cerninp his condition. He also said that
,ha senator would suffer no future IN
convenience from the surgical operation
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
Want to he Heard on the Loud Bill.

Washington, Feb. S.-The senate COM
mittee on postoffices and post roads
failed Saturday to conclude its consid-
Grafton of the Loud bill In regard TO
second-class mail matter, as 1t had
hoped to do. The postponement was
due TO the fact that some senators who
are not members of the committee have
exnressed a desire to be heard on the
hiIi before II is reported. Senator Stew
art was given an opportunity 10 rurther
express his objections to the measure
He said that If 1t should be reported 10
the senate he would talk two days
against II rather than allow II 10 pass
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
Arbitration Treaty in Danger.

Washington, Feb. S.-The Anglo
American arbitration treaty is in inn
minent peril 1t is now almost certain
that il will not be ratified at this ses-
sion. and the outlook for it even after
March is dismal. This situation is due
to the lassitude of the friends or the
treaty and to the activity OF It's oppo-
nents. From the moment 1t came from
the state department the friends or ar
bitration have been inert. They were
content to trust it to the committee on
foreign relations. A careful canvass OF
the leading opponents of the treaty re-
suited in the discovery that thirty-three
senators are confidently counted upon
to vote against ratification.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
v..n MIN Rr.umes Operation.

Pascoag. r. l., Feb. s.-The yarn mill
NJ GILBERT r. whipple at Harrisvilie
has resumed operations after several
weeks idleness. Orders are coming In
rapidly and II is expected the mill VIII
soon begin running night and day.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08

a
NOoo0 ,opular'' genius sympatneuc Ieoos
PuriIist CORRECTION of the traits that charac'erlo
Z, literature wherever and III "nae-
Kansas City, degree they exist. Ihis ia'eA'y'
finds plenty of n even the folk has not re'ainsuS
the report telegrarich collectors living III - -.
to the effect that Fitzd tale telling times nav
up their articles of suIe was vouchsaieo py La La
drafted and signed a NJ 20 the late Professor CMiu-
definite provision is made nd of instinct, III hao oe
of IS 900 between Corbett long ana ioVahs s'.'
mons. When asked concernir literature Oh az 10 10.
icles that Fitzsimmons is rep become Wono' =:
have torn up, Corbett had this as ana anos' ~
Whats Fitz got to do with y retouched piece
articles anyhow? Now, I'm not s a moment. lie
a word about any side bet. i don't in the genuine
there is one or there is not one. D.. one place OF
Fitz has no articles to tear up ano have beer
don't you forget it" title read
Inc pohpauour Pusiisl a. 49, self the
.he pupnc oeieNe eiia' " ~ s - - tioles # ar
, ,aiu ri'.,. pos - @ 20 oh artices have ntr,
been signed.
Look here" said Corbett, this bluff
of Fitzsimmons is just red flag to the
officers of the law, that's ALL Why
amt we both under indictments there
for arranging prize fight in the state
of New York, and wouldn't this talk
of his just be dead tip to the ofncers
that we had arranged fight?
But it's all right; that's an easy way
to get out of this fight, suppose. They
can arrest him now, and he can't come;
| of course not. But he knows If he ever
| gets TO Nevada he'll have to fight. This
| spiel of his is a bluff He don't want
| to fight, and he's just seeking to give
| some excuse to prevent it,
| 1T always comes this way, said Cor
| bett in conclusion. Just about
| month before the fight that man be-
gins to talk and talk, hoping that some
one will stop the fight He'd better
shut up for awhile and fix up a few or
| the things he's short on, before he talks
| any more"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
Tom watson Turned Dow N.

washington, Feb. SIT has become
known that the house committee on
elections, which has charge of the cleo
t,on contest brought by Thomas r..
watson of Georgia. recently the Popu-
LIST candidate for vice president,
against Representative Black, decided
FRIDAY to confirm Judge Blacks title
to his seat. The verdict, 1t is under
stood, Is unanimous.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
PITCHER RADsouRNe is DEAD.
Expires of Paresis at Bloomington-He
Never Had n Superior.

Bloomington, Ills, Feb. S.-Charles
Radbourne the famous base ball play
er, died at 1850 o'clock Friday after
noon, at his home in this city. He had
been sinking for more than year, suf-
fering from paresls and a general CIV
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
Army Bin probably Killed.

washington, Feb. S.-The bill Tor tne
of the army, reported TO
the house last week, has probably been
killed by Speaker Reed VINO mas ~, ,m
formed Hull of the committee on mn.
tary affairs and other advocates 0, .he
measure that no bill carrying so iaree
an appropriation for new Legislation
,,,,r ne nassed this session.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
Dos.,s Resignation Accepted.

Springfield. Ills. Feb. s.-Adjutant
General Reece has accepted the resig-
nation Of william v. Dose as iieuten-
ant. colonel and Judge advocate OF the
Second brigade. Illinois National guard
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
c..r..rordent Arrested in Cuba.

washington. Feb. s.-Consul General
To- has telegraphed the state depart
ment from Havana as follows; syl-
yester scovel, World correspondent. ar
rested Friday at Tunas. Santa cara
province."
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08

washington, Feb. s.-Senator McMiil.
.n has introduced. by request, q bill!
dsc,ar,nr "The star-spangled Banner
TO be the national song OF tne o"'''1
States.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
Ch,ldreu burned 20 Death.

Guthrie, o. T., Feb. s.-The 4-year-
old daughter Of Joseph Bohall, near
Oneida, was burned to death by her
clothing taking fire from q spark from
the stove. Her mother was visiting .
neighbor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
uuntlng the ballad

In no field of literature have the 'oreu.
and the manipulation worked WIN
greater vigor and success. From ferey
dav 70 our own it has been tlougn' an
;n1ocent @ device to publish a bit OF ones
own yersifying now and then as an
"old ballad or am "ancient song. W-
ten too. a late stall copy of ballad
Getting into oral circulation, has been
innocently furnished to COLLECTIONS n
traditional matter. Mere learning VIZ
not guide am editor through these per
,lex;ties What is needed is, in addi-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-08
eputation.

equation.
'scussing the melee
he head of n big
sshment was moved
i,ce:
myself. l
I something worth
&world. and having
was wrapped up
school to get a
@vanced students
rider to keep up
"ev the whole
q -.as'oa1
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-05
Al NATURAL BAKE OVEN
a Very PECULIAR ISLAND ~ rut:
NECHEs RIVER.
Anything Lett on ~ for Any Length
OF Time Is Either Iharred z
or Petrined.

Colmesneil. Texas. December 2.-"Ru-n-
Ing Island Is the name OF q small spot
In the Neches river, about our n,Ies flom
Emiiee postcfhee, In this county. II has
acquired that name, so some c,iene of
the locality maintain. in consequence Of its
transformation of all vegetable and animal
substances placed upon e. either l.. ashes
or stone One OF the men stated I, at he
had been TO the place while out cal ing,
ana eating his MONDAY lunch thot~ threw
Gown bone from which 10 ha6 r.cked
sohe roasted beef: and, returning to the
island several days later. sound ;he bone
,narreu' as II II had been pu.sei by IRE.
iie SAID that ttmbers large or sina.l, i,np-
,hs or placed upon the island. would Ell ar
ueoVihe reduced 10 ashes ar hccp ne ,eiri-
neo IN few days time. Whom the RIVER
Is swollen the island becomes ipund. ted
ou, win low water II Is sassy n reach.
a aug Is quite noted freak m that 10 ,allty
me men gave as the generally sceetted
version OF tho cause Of these raid and
strange transformations. the probable I'm.
tisihe az that particular point OF scme
powerful mineral whose acid or sIkt,i fierce
mas the effect Of consuming or petrifying
suon substances as chance to get witi,,n lis
touch The men expressed ,hs hone that
come one yersed In mineralo ~ mtsht raw
them visit and spend several days hunting
ana fishing and investisa ing ihp iAfard
Jus. now the river is low. ducss and
squirrels are numerous. and 1. ia 1, rod
time TO examine the island
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-05

William Prior ct al rehearing overrrled;
scottish Unions and National Insurance
company vs., G. II. Clancy. file transcript,
overruled; j. b. Boone ct al VS.. First Ma
uonal bank Of Waxahaehie ct al, rehearing
overruled; same case. reform judgment
granted
Cases submitted-Eugene barrow ct al
vs. Jesse Wright ct al. Dallas county: Ellis
Bryan VS.. Houston Ice and Brewing COM
pany kaufman county; T. n. Ball vs.. Texas
Moline PloT company, Dallas county r, A.
Akard We. Western Union Telegraph COM
pany, Dallas county; City OF Marshall vs..
Katie McAilster Harrison county. City
National bank OF Dallas VS. James II. Dun
ham ct al Dallas county Jones. McDuffie
& Stratton VS.. Mrs. j. b. Clslmins, Grayson
county.
Cases set for December isT. E. Ball We.
NJ. ID. Wells Co.. Collin county; j. B.
Watkins VS.. T.. NJ Smith. Hopkins county /;
Parie, Marshall and Pacific Railway com
pany vs. IL. N. Killingsworth. Harrison
county; A. NJ. Hedick VS. II. H Coffey ct
Xix, Hopkins county; Charles NJ. Orr VS.. J..
II. Wright ct al. Dallas county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-05
Shoe Department.

First floor 500 Travis street, Is entirety
devoted to this department. we can ut any
foot in Houston; any size, any last. and
at prices TO suit all. As space will not
allow. we quote only a few of our many
bargains:
Six dozen ladies Dongola Button ana
Lace Shoes. solid leather, 81 80 valne:
now D3c.
200 pairs OF Ladies' oxblood and Russet
Lace, considered cheap at $500; our
price 81 80.
30 pairs of Ladies' Dongola Lace SHOES.
solid as a rock, good value at ~ 90; IS
long as they last. ~ Ii.
12S pairs Ladies' Fine Glazed Kid Shoes.
Dttmans make. very flexible, - 30
value; our price, 81 30.
200 pairs of Ladies and Gents Sample
SHOES; these Shoes are made by the best
known firms; you will find Shoes on this
counter that were never bought for less
than AZ 30. ~. 90 and S5 90; your cholce
IL we have your size for 81 10.
$50 pairs OF Mems 81 80 and 81 rs
cases Of Mems $500 Calf Shoes, John
Meters make. ~. As.