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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-03
sPALOlNa PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
EX Banker ArrIiEued with Tirly-Tvo
other Indicted Prisoners.

H-A-h1hkcf Afr3i-ueu WIN lItN-TNO
other Indicted Prisoners.
Chicago June 3.-Fifty-t recently
indicted prisoners in the county Jail
were arraigned before Judge Payne
Wednesday to plead to the true bills"
found against them. Only a few en-
tered pleas of guilty. Ex-Banker c.
w Spalding was among those ar
raigned He walked into the court
room beside Felix Baggot, who is un
der indictment on a charge Of murder.
The indictment against Spalding was
found on complaint Of Adolph Edle-
mann, who alleys that the eX-president
Of the Globe Savings bank received de-
posits when he knew his bank to be in
solvent Edlemann says he deposited
S54 in the bank few hours before it's
failure
Spalding stood up when his name was
called and pleaded not guilty. Felix
Baggot also pleaded not guilty. He is
charged with completely in the murder
Of William Jahns. a bartender at the
Hotel LeGrand, who was shot and killed
by robbers Dec. Is, 1896
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-03
KILLED the Racing Bill.

Springfield. Ills, June 3.-The senate
killed Senator Fitzpatrick's racing bill
Wednesday, and with its defeat van
ishes the hopes of the sports" that a
pool measure can be enacted this ses-
sion
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-03
Original.

my wife is a most original wom-
m. /" said Brown why, when pro-
posed to her; instead Of saying, This 10
90 sudden, she said, We'll. i think it's
about time. '"-Harper's Bazaar.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-03
.OOd News for Relninns

June S,-Omcial news was
lvre from the Congo Free
~ mat a Belgian force had
WV Mahdists in the western
Pat territory
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-03

Not long ago lady in Japan, during
= slight illness. had 42S physicians in
attendance.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-03
elected to Copyr...

r af fre,, "a, =, special to The
n L Iron Hannibal, Mo-, says
! the P;vi. has been elected to
leas, sI oo district by a ma
(omp Is 1000. While returns
the pol Lloyd's election is
"' Republicans by from
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-03
OF BLooOSHED OVER.
I"o'e SINNERS Down to "a Dis
'e Between Authorities.

"o'e SINNERS Down to "a Dis
|'e Between Authorities.
Mont, June 3.-The difficulty
ne white settlers and the
III The southeastern part of
iOlIllses now to simmer down
\ between the state and fed
,'les as to which is supreme
ivslnent of the law, and it
al Danger of bloodshed is
oelng six companies of
ar Lame Deer and a large
pu'les and armed citizens
use OF the reservation ready
r,S e interests of citizens if the
S,u manifest a warlike spirit.
nli'h' while insisting in his
' ). with the general gov
I A. .ne state has the power to
opleuators, has declined not
n. military out upon the adj
ne sheriff and posse can do
&ds. sa :. when the govern
49,, " hem the right to go
selyations to make arrests
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-03
=, mate Their Victim.

l' mate Their Victim.
b n sune ;, s.-George Kaun-
father. years old. while
murS saers property from
Fhere = robbed and then
wor = no clew to the men.
pt on ~. but bloodhound1
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-03
L"'hlster on Trial.

N w" w. June S.-The trial of
Ear h ns the ex-banker of
\ Mel oeIore a judicial confer
kes %Sc.nodlst church in this
brssIaSys', Bishop Merrill of
4 no Ieu. The bishop says
until announcement ! made for
y ey,., a verdict is reached.
81 't ,nse in the case and the
|re S Nv days. A number of
| 10 n ma. attendance, including
nave been defrauded by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-30
BETS DECLARED OFF.
TIE SITUATION CHANGED BY THE ELM.
NATION or AN IMPORTANT
FACTOR IN 1T

All betting on the New-York Stock Exchange
on the result Of the election was stopped bv
the death OF Henry George. Nearly all bets
that have been made were declared of on the
ground that the death Of Mr George eliminated
an important factor from the campaign ard
materially affected the positions Of the TIRE.
Loading candidates remaining. quotation by
brokers who had been placing Tammany none
was 10 ! on Van Wyck. but no money
was placed at these dds.
The belief on the Stock Exchange w,s that
n large proportion OF the George vote would
go to Low Very little Of the vote II was
thought would 80 to Van Wyck for the .sasor
that Mr.. Georges fight was against the rule OF
bosses.
f. r. Talcott who had placed more money
on the election than any other ',roker on the
Stock Exchange said:
My Judgment Is that the bets OF every char
acter are on. am supported ir this view by
every authority In the betting Enc with whom
have had communication T.'- death OF Mr.
George changes the entire aspec: OF the CON
test. and the various elements III chance which
entered lnto the struggle whiic there were oui
candidates have disappeared now that Mr.
George Is longer n factor. | have ever
withdrawn bets on Trlcy against Low. as the
conditions which existed when these bets were
made do not exist now. Rave received several
communications from sporting men uptown
and they assure me that the leading book
makers as well business men who have
made bets on the contest declare bets of Of
every kind whatever. There has been abso-
lutely no betting to-day. Everything Is al &
siandstill until It Is decided definitely whar the
George people Will do There viii lie an "ntire
rearran cement Of the odds then
There was a general disposition uptown 10
call all wagers Off Several bets OF respectabl,
dimensions that were made at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel. the money involved being
locked In the safe were declar.u off At Tn"
Grsey House the betting authorities took tn.
stand that the bets were drrull,d by the dra IN
Of Mr. George At the Hoffman House lronn-
nent sporting man said: "p.ath annus all
contracts The bets ought to be declared Off"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-30
PLATT AND TAMMANY HALL.
DIRECT TESTIMONY TO HIS DEALINGS WITH CROKEFS
ORGANIZATIONS
KNITTED BY
,rrs ORDERS AND THE
WIN AND COMMISSION


c. Platt certificate Of one hundred and fifty
shares of the capital stock OF said corporation
and received thereof personally from the sald
Thomas c. Platt, the Of Three thousand
dollars. in three one thousand dollar bills: that
thereupon the said Thomas c. Platt directed
deponent to have the said certificate OF stock
iss led In the name OF one Reuben L. Fox: that
subsequently, deponent learned that the said
Fox was clerk of the Republican State Com
mit,ee Of the State OF New York: that the re-
mainder Of the said capital stock OF said cor
poration IS owned In small lots by wholesale
linuor dealers and 9th. RS throughout the state
OF New York that from the time OF the election
Of BENJAMIN Harrison In 1892. deponent and
said Thomas c Plat held weekly consultations
at the latter's office. a. 40 Broadway. in refer
ence 10 the policy of The Wine ana Spirit
Gazette: that the result Of this consultation
was that The Wine and Spirit Gazette sup
p5rted President Harrison for reelection as
President of the Unired States; that deponent
wished 10 obtain from the Collectors Of Inter
nal Revenue Of the State Of New York list
~ ALI the nuuor dealers In the different dis
tricts OF the state. so that 6epolent might send
comics Of The Wine and Spirit Gazette TO said
louor dealers in the interest OF President Har-
rson: that early in September. 1892, the said
Thomas c. P,att wrote and delivered TO de-
moment the letter. fac-simile of which is pub
ushed in connection with this affidavit: that
denonent eithe- presented the original letter
to the different Collectors OF Internal Revenue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-30

An interesting Illustration Of Mr.. Platts So
rcitude for Tammanys welfare was furnisheu
Yesterday by John P. Smith. Of this city MI
smith is the Editor OF The Wine and Spirit
Gazette" an organ OF the liouor trade, hat
has attained considerable notoIiety in politics
owing TO its advocacy Of late years OF Re-
nublican men and mea ,uTes. and because Of the
manner in which Senator Plat has been den
titled with its progress and development.
Mr. Platt acquired A fourth interest in the
naper six years ago when Fassett was running
for Governor He paid for his stock in cash.
crisp thousand dollar bills. Republican board
Of directors was also chosen. The members
we're entirely friendly to Mr. PlAtt and amen
able TO his direction. Mr.. Smith continued to
act as president and Walter Eseeth the pub
Usher Of the paper remained as secretary. but
among the res. Of the directors were Republi.
cans who could be depended upon absolutely.
These included Robert A. Greacen, we'll
known Republi an district leader Of the West
SIDE who sent Seth Wilks TO the Assembly.
and Colonel Ashley w. Cole. formerly private
secretary to Governor Morton and OF
the Railroad Commissioners OF the State Reu-
hen L. Fox, clerk OF the State Committee. rep
resented Mr. Platt.
The paper conducted with spirit and
vigor and the whole influence OF the Republi-
can organization was thrown in its favor as
this Endorsement OF Mr. Smith by Senator Patt
TO the Internal Revenue people clearly indi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-30
CROKER AFRAID OF Low.
A SIGNIFICANT ADMISSION MADE -
CARTER HARRISON.
THE RACE BETWEEN THE CITIZENS CANDIDATE
AND VAN wYcK-wHY SHOULD REPUD-
LIcANs THROW A~AY ANY VOTES

LIcANs THROW AwAY ANY VOTES
On TRACY Now'
Richs:i Croker has admitted that the only
Candidate In the field who stands a chance %
defeat Van Wyck and the hordes OF Tam
many Is Seth Low the candidate Of the Citi-
zens Union. There is now convincing proof
that during all The campaign Tammany has
stood In dread. not Of Tracy. not Of George but
OF Seth Low. Croker has let the cat out OF
the bag and his confidential statement to Mayor
Harrison. Of Chicago. that the fight IN this
city Is between Van Wyck and Low. and these
two men only. should bring to / ow's support
thousands Of voters who have been In doubt
as to which candidate could defeat Van Wyck
Among those who started from Chicago with
Mayor Harrison and the Cook County Democ-
racy was reporter for The Chicago Record"
This reporter stopped over a train at Toledo
and reached New-York Thursday on regular
express some time after the special train bear
ing the great body Of the party. Upon arriving
In New-York he went directly 10 the Murray
Hill Hotel and sought Mayor Harrison. He
found MIN in company with Richard Croker
l.. F. McGann. Commissioner Of Public Works
of Chicago: Edward Lahif. Harrison's p.ivste
secretary. NJ. j. Divine Chicago City Attorney
and others.
The reporter was introduced 10 Croker who
II appears. was coaching Mayor Harrison on
the condition Of affairs in the campaign In
New-YorF. Not knowing that reporter was
present. md being absorbed in the conversation
Croker continued. the reporter remaining in the
group.
"Whorn is the rea: nght between" asked
Mayor Harrison OF Croker.
There ar only two men in IT," replied
Croker The fight is between our man. Van
Wyck. and Low. To compare. Low is the Har-
Ian Of your late fight in Chicago and Van wyck
is yourself"
And The result" questioned Harrison.
"Wll be tust as It was in Chicago: Van wyck
will win." replied Croker
The substance OF this report which took place
shortly after Harrisons arrl' al In New-York.
vas sent In n dispatch 10 THE Chicago Record"
late Thursday Mint.
The facts here stated were confirmed last
night by the reporter for The Chicago Record"
who ,elegraphed the story.
In Croke g own words. Low Is the only man
who can defeat Van Wyck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-30
CHEERS FOR WORTH'S LETTER.

MAYOR STRONG AND EIIIr ROOT AT MEETING
rv TIT CRITERION THEATRE. BRooKLYH
One q, the mos. stirring incidents Of the campaign
acquired at the Criterion Theatre. Brooklyn. last
riebt whom Jacob Worth, letter declaring his sup
n,ri OF Seth Low was read The occasion was he
,nass-meoting OF the Brooklyn Young Republican
club The auditorium was crowded and many were
standing.
President Hiram Il. Steele read Mr.. wor;h's letter
after seleral actresses had beC1 made he ala moi;
announce ,Ae name OF the writer until nc read the
Signature. and the audience wrought up to a
high te on of cur, ,slty. a the utcranccs seemed
70 come from q political leadcs
When M steele finally read. Il remain yours
tr,.y. Jacob Worth" cheer rang OF that fairly
shook the building Men sprang 10 tieir feet and
waved hats handkerchicfs aud canes.
Jacob Worth was an extremely popular man with
the Young Republicans AT ihd; minute. and his
letter was greeted with much applause as II he
had made the announcement himself
All Of the speakers paid tribute to the dead
author OF Progress and Poverty" Elinu Root
said Of Henry G -orge: Honor TO his m'mory: peace
10 his ashes; let there be monument raised 10 his
memory by the sincerity OF his followers c3rrying
ont the work which ne had begun and placing in
the chair OF Mayor OF this great new city man
worthy TO overthrow the powers OF corruption as
Henry George sought to overthrow them
Ex-senator Stephen ". Griswod. former presi-
dent OF the club. predicted that Low would get
$4,000 votes; Van Wyck. 10000 Tracy, 1900 and
he had estimated that George would get 5000
votes but now he thought mat 81 per cent OF
Georges votes would 60 TO Low.
Mayor Strong applauded loudly he came
in. He said OF the non-paI tsan plank on which
lie was elected:
Il really never accepted the nomination OF the
Republican Convention | accepted the nomination
Of the Committee Of Seventy. They Endorsed me-
unfortunately for me. think and perhaps unfor-
tunately for them. They have been disappointed
IN NE. because about ten days after was elected
they came 10 and talked about some
appointments and pulled out the platform and
| sad This is what was elected Oh. and guess
I will have 10 stand ny that You all know what
Asa Bird Gardiner says about reform. That Is
what they said TO ne about that platform. Laugh-
teri All We use platforms for. they said is for
campaign purposes.
Mayor Strong declared that the Low vote was
gaining additions of 3 Geo TO 800 every day More
than 60 per cent of the Republican vote OF New
York would bo cast for Low.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-30

Of the state Of New York or sent them copies
thereof and that as a result deponent obtained
long lists Of all the liquor dealers doing bus-
ness within the state OF New York; that thre-
after and at a consultation with the said Thomas
c. Platt. held at his office. in October 1892. at
40 BrOadwa.. deponent inquired OF the said
Platt what attitude The Wine and Spirit Ga
zette' should assume in the pending municipal
campaign: that the said Platt thereupon re-
piled to deponent in the following language:
Now i tell you that ] don't think Einstcn is
in it. You better support the Tammany
ticket and deponent thereupon said. Senator.
how can l reconcile the support Of the Tam
many ticket with the general Republican policy
Of the paper and he said. Never mind tina
and that thereupon and in the issue OF The
Wine and Spirit Gazette published October o.
1882, and at the top Of the middle column on the
front page. the following matter was pub
lshed:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-30

rhs leading Doctors OF New York drink BORO
7 ITIII WATER as well as prescribe T. A.. [.
cowperihwsite, NJ b. III tt1r,. p, says ysdvt NO o'ns'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-30
IF IT'S " "THE SCN." TT ISN'T so.

ONE IN FIVE rs THE PROPORTION OF TRUTH
IN IT'S STATEMENTS ABOUT Mr.. TOD.
.rhe sun says: "Ntr Tod is not going to vote
FOR Low"
Mr. Tod says he 'e.
"Tae sun says: "fIe cannot"
Mr Tod says he can
TIE sun" says: He Is no, registered
Mr. Tod says he Il.
Tho san" says: HE resides at No. II East
N-th-st"
Mr. Toll says ne does not.
Mr. Tod says that The Suns" statement that ne
IS treasurer OF the Citizens Union is true.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-30
FROZEy TO DE4TH ~ THE BLIZZARD

Denver O-t 90 Two Rock Island trains that left
Kansa1 city tre lty-four hours apart arrived here
Within tev minutes Of each other. They were
delayed rear T.imon Junction where. the train
men saw g miles OF track were covered with
tw,ntv fee, u snow Wires down. and for
forty eight hours the situation OF the trains was
not fnow"
Word ha just reached here from Elhert. Col
~ m. teath by :reezns during the recent blizzard
.. MIRA Laura Hunter. ten miles east OF here. She
Lad lei her rorne 10 visit neishoor. ana waS
ov.rcon,, Il zee hundred yards from her home.
,-oo Nonrnent Col. John Roach found
,.,.a, IN n now. lie working threshins
nrex which left Howard W!lliams's ranch on Mon,
IIeN 49, IL Sln MOI 20 with the crew. but followed
~, m tocl necame bewdered and perished
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-30
"'A GOOD TICKET.

"a good municipal ticket for the liquor deal
ers TO support this fall is follows:
For Mayor.
"'Thomas F. Gilroy.
For President Board Of Aldermen
George b. Mcclellan.
For County Clerk.
Henry l.. Purroy.
For Register.
"'Ferdinand Levy.
For Common Pleas Judge
Leonard a Giegerich
For General Session Judge
Rufus B. Cowng
For Additional Surrogate
Prank T. Fitzgerald.
"a comparison of the various municipal tick
ets in the field will show that in point OF char
acter record and ability the Tammany ticket
which IS printed above is equal II not superior
20 ,he other tickets JOHN =. SMITH
"sworn to before me this Goth day Of October
1891.
Frederic c. Woodward.
Notary Public
>>-o,,r,al SeaD N. Y. Co, No. 100"
rr return for this support. Mr.. Smith says
,,avor Gilroy named Platt's friends. Kerwin
- Murray Police Commissioners. and kept
,ho,, there so long as he was In office. No
.,h.r satisfactory reason for the appointment
~ these officials has been put forth by Tam
many. Mr.. PIatt or anybody else.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-30

quarrel broke out about year ago "
tween Mr. Smith and Mr.. Plett as result
OF which much bad feeling was engendeieu'
Mr. Smith insisted that lie had been pauly
treated and has not hesitate1 10 express ie
opinion Of Mr. Platts actions toward MN
whenever occasion presents iseh. Inc
,chols concern has passed into the hands
of receiver and a suit has been prous"t
against Mr. Platt's friend, Mr. Fox. and
the other stockholders The suit is now
on the calendar and will be up for triai
within a few weeks. Meantime Mr.. Smith IS
making some startling revelations as VIII be
seen from the perusal Of the affidavit present
cd herewith.
He tells how Mr.. Platt acquired the stock
and how the Senator practically became the
managing editor OF the paper. weekly consul-
ta,,ons we're held AT which ;he policy of the
paper was discussed and directed. In the mar
rison campaign of 1892. II will be remembered
Dock Commissioner Einstein was nominated Tor
Mayor by the Republicans. He was believed al
the time to be an exceedingly strong candidate
md was pledged the loyal support vi '"' 80 '
uganization. Nevertheless, Mr.. Platt' accoro,
nc % NJ cn,i,h,s sworn statement. directed
tbs naner The Wine and Spirit Gazete'
w,!ch was the only paper in the city tha' "e
Controlled absolutely at the time. to support
Iaor Gilroy and the entire TaInnahy 'i0no"
T!s amazing disclosure impd;ts grim NJ
morto the existing situation since about the o'i'S
Republican paper in the city row sup'o' ''''s
Mr. platt The New-York Press. is o"heu
and c,ntroed by Mr.. Einstsin's brother'
HERE is Mr.. SMITHS AFFIDAVIT
State of New York. City and County OF Ne"
Yori ss
John p Smith being duly sworn says ''ia'
ne resids in the Citv of New YORK anu ina "
Is Editor OF The Wine and Spirit Gaze''e
journal dvoted 10 the interest OF the WINE az"
spirit TRACE of the United States that his piace
Of business for the publication OF the salu ga
zette is Is to 25 Whitehall Street. ~ .''e
City Of New York: that said newspaper - 80"
property OF corporation duly ORGANIZED anu
existing unier the laws of the State OF Ne"
York. bearing the name Wine ana "p'''.
'ette'; that deponent owns maJor'N -
s'ock In sad corporaton that on - C,,,,
october IL. 1891. at 80 BroadwaJ' III VI.
u New YORK. deponenr delivered 10 i"'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-30

THE KINGS COUNTY LEADER DEALS A sTINGINd
BLOW TO THE ORGANIZATION FoRcEs-A BIG
VOTE FOR THE CITIZENS CANDIDATE
~ ppOoLT.YS PRFDTCTED
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
THE RAILROADS.

w. d. Lawson, travelling passenger
agent of the Katy, is in the city.
A. ]. Whitehead, travelling passen-
ger agent of the Big -Four, arrived in
the city yesterday.
General Freight and Passenger
Agent f. J. Martin, of the Aransas
Pass, is in Galveston.
Superintendent Hank Small, of the
Southern Pacific, left for Sanderson
yesterday to put in new turptable.
w. J. Young has returned to San
Antonio and will resume his former
position as city passenger agent for
the Mallory.
Richard Gehlert has gone to Calves
ton TO take the position of travelling
freight and passenger agent of the
Mallory steamship line.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
FUNERAL OF ADAM KoPP.

The funeral of Adam Kopp took
place yesterday afternoon from the
family residence, 314 Sherman street,
and was largely attended. Rev. u
rich conducted the services. Deceas-
ed was a member of the Beer Drivers
and Stablmen's union and also of the
Sons of Hermann and these organiza-
tions were largely represented. A
band was engaged and furnished sol
emn music. The pail bearers were:
Frank Arnold, Fritz Wesp, Hermann
Heiligmann, Gus Peltzer, William j.
Malsberger, Louis Ecknarf, John
Schu, andL. Diethiefson.
The band was furnished by the
brewery employees, so says Mr.. Gus
Peltzer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
STOLE BUGGY WHEELS.

Ignacio Perez lives near Elmendorf
and he is today in the city in quest of
his buggy wheels which We're stolen
from him Monday night some time.
The buggy, he says was all right at
- o'clock, but that when he awoke
yesterday morning the wheels had
been stolen from his brand new bug
gy. He Immediately started to find
the thieves and trailed them as far as
East End in this city where he lost
them.
He thinks the deed was committed
between two and three o'clock yester-
day morning as his dogs were making
great noise about that time.
Poundmaster Tom Perez is aiding
him today in his search.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-11
FOR MAKING THREATS.

William Ragland was arrested this
morning by Deputy Constable Pobu-
kOski, on charge of making threats
and the case will be tried by Justice
Shook next Friday The complaint
was made by e. II. Willis, Of 52S
Guenther street, who charges that
Ragland has seriously threatened to
take Willis life. Ragland is stock
man and gave bond for his appearance
in court.