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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-13

While on "A Peaceful Mission to Benin City, |
and Charmed, the Party Is Surprised by
wild Africans and Butchered-Feared
That the Massacre VIII Have Bad Ef-
feet on the Niger Company's Expedition
Against the Emir of Nupe.
Bonny, Guinea Coast, Jan. 13.-Consui
Phillips, two consular officers. Locke
and Campbell; Major Crawford, the
deputy commissioner, and Captains
Boisragon and Mailing, officers belong
ing to the Niger coast force; Dr. ELLIOTT
and two civilians, with number OF
Kroomen and native carriers, nave all
been massacred by the kings people
while on a peaceful mission to Benin
City. The consuls yacht has just re-
turned here with the news.
London. Jan. 13.-The foreign once
has received confirmation of the news
from Bonny, on the Guinea coast, tell
ing of the massacre of Consul Philips
and his companions while on peaceful
mission to Benin City. The news mas
created a great sensation, as the VIC
Tins are all we'll known. Lord SAILS
bury came to the foreign office espe-
cially from Hatfield House to receive
| the earliest official details and to con-
slider them.
The Party Was Unarmed.
IT Is stated in the foreign office advices
that the party was unarmed when IL
left the consulate at Benin, on the west
coast of the Niger, travelling toward the
Adamagu country. They were sur
prised on the frontier territory at Ben
i'm City, where they We're fired upon
suddenly and massacred.L The opJec'
of the murder is not known. Benin
CITY is within the Niger protectorate
and is sixty miles up the River Benin
The population is $4,000, and>it is gov
erned by a fetish priesthood which u
notorious for human sacrifices. IL u
thought that the massacre Is possipl!
connected with the recent escape or TN
king of the Okrika tribe to New GAIA
bar. who was captured by the, BRUSH
II is feared that the disaster viii hav
a bad effect on the Niger company
expedition, which Is about to procee
against the Emir Of Nupe. A Telegram
from Lagos says that the expeditlo
against the Emir of Nupe is still wall
ing at Lokoja.
, Will Cut Off the Retreat.
|
al Niger company. consists of 500 Haus
: troops. six Maxims, 26 mounted Euro
pean officers and 900 carriers. 1t
expected that 1t will march against II
! Foulas forces at Kabba, southwest
the Niger. Sir George Goldie, the go'
ernor, has arrived and will accompar
the column. The Royal Niger con
= pany. fiotilla OF armed stern-wheei'
: steamers will patrol the Niger and C
. off the enemy's retreat to Bida, the
, capital. The Times, in an editorial e.
c plains that the old quarrel between q
q Emir of Nupe and the Niger compaI
was on account of the emir raiding q
i companys territory for slaves. II
y Foulas occupying Kabba are 2o,Ooo 10
5 and 1000 cavalry. The company ma
J. an arduous and perilous task. The
e plan in daring and subject to maj
chances.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-13
w,li Run Full Time.

South Manchester, Conn.,, jan 10
The spun silk department OF the great
silk factories of Cheny Bros. nave pc
gun to operate on full time schedule
for the first time since July, 1898 All
of the departments of this concern are
now running on full time.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-13
Death of Major George $. Wilson.

Vancouver Barracks. Wash. Jan. 1S.-
Major George S. Wilson, adJutant OF
the department of Columbia died at
o'clock Tuesday morning of infamma-
ton of the bowels. Major Wilson served
through the war In the Seventeenth In
diana volunteers.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-13

Kev West. Fla, IN. 1S.-Consui CEN
.raI 7 90 went to Guanaoacoa, hearing
that an American had been shot there
7, uas ascertained that Cuban or the
rarne of Epirus had been shot down the
~, before Mt his own door by the pa
.ro, "Only a Cuban dog" was the po-
lice officers report. havana Iepo,.s
~. ~. General Weyier Is going to take
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-13
lady somerset Injured.

London, Jan. 13.-Lady Somerset has
suffered a severe confusion of the fore
head in a carriage accident at West
Minister.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-13

discussed the situation in both the Phil-
ippine islands and Cuba, with consid-
cradle freedom.
Our order is very strong there SAID
the archbishop, las we have several
bishops and $50 priests scattered
all through the provinces. 1t was too
much to expect that all Of them had es-
capped, and the news l received Is bad.
] have two letters from my vicar gen.
eral, and he informs me that hve Au-
gustinian priests in parishes about Man
lila have been carried off by the rebels,
and no news whatever has been re-
ceived from them.
Believe They Are Dead,
"In the absence of information, we
believe that they are dead. Thlrteen
Dominican priests were also either car
ried away or slain by the rebels, ana
those who were taken off were AFTER
ward killed, so we suppose the same
fate has befallen the members or our
order. The rebellion in the Philippines
is likely to prove a most horrible al
fair. as the natives are only semi-civil-
ized. Spain, too, is handicapped to some
extent by the fact that she maintains
on the island only a scattered army Oh
about 1000 men. Spain will have
difficlt task in subduing the half-par-
barous people of the Philip pines.
Mgr. Martinelli, after referring to the
various reports regarding himself and
the affairs in Cuba, said:
"'I have reason to believe that the re-
bellion in Cuba will be ended very
shortly At least so l ga.her from
what / hear from Rome"
Growing Rapidly to Close.
"These reports all go to show that the
J rebellion is growing rapidly to a close
| and that 1t will probably be ended II
the middle or the latter part or Fep'
ruary. The Spanish seem to be victor
ious every day, and the list or kiiieo
and wounded grows constantly larger
The close connection between the gov
ernment and the people of Spain ane
the Vatican presupposes an incllnauoi
| toward their side. The Vatican has al
wavs been in favor Of established gov
ernments and against rebellions. Fin
ally. we have reason to believe that a
far as the church is concerned, we VII
he better treated by the Spanish gov
ernment In Cuba than we would De %.
the new government, should the re
bellion succeed. 1t Is sure that In cas-
they did succeed, large NUMBER
spanish priests would be banished fror
the island, and perhaps much propert
would be destroyed or confiscated.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-13
KILLED BY AFRICANS.
Consul Phillips and Other English
Officers Massacred.
LONDON STARTLED AT THE NEWS.

While on a Peaceful Mission to Benin City,
and Unarmed, the Party Is Surprised by
wild Africans and Butchered-Feared
That the Massacre VIII Have n Bad Ef-
feet on the Niger Company's Expedition
Against the Emir of Nupe.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-13
CARDINAL MARTINELLI.

discussed the situation in both the Phil
ippine islands and Cuba, with consid-
era hle freedom
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09
Can 1t BE True.

The News had hopes that next year
would see the c., M. & st. p. road enter
Calumet. but from what we hear now it
looks as II some work was gong on
quietly which, if carried out, might inter
fere with such desideratum. 1t comes
to us that the D., s. s. 4 A. people are
looking up the owners OF the lands
through which the line from Ontonagon
county to this place, which was surveyed
last summer, runs apparently for the
purpose OF blocking out the c., M. & st.
p. 1t is to be hoped that no such deal
will 90 through.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

try with the exception of one who came
from Marquette county.
The opera gave scope for the talents OF
the various performers, while the pieces
that caught our ear mostfavorably were
the Poor Wandering One" and "Stay
Frederic Stay" OF Mabel; Ruth's song,
"When Frederic Was Little Lad" the
Pirate Kings, "Oh Better for to Live
and Die" and chorus; the appeal OF Fred
eric, "Oh is There Not One Maiden
Breast" while the pirates chorus was
simply grand
Mr. Kohlhaas make up as the major
general was perfect while his recitative
and song. "Yes, Am Msjor-General,"
was particularly good, as was the para
dox duet OF Ruth and the pirate King.
The sergeant and his men certainly de-
serve to be mentioned, not forgetting
their ta-ram-ta-ra chorus.
The Kings lieutenant Harry King
made quite hit in his solo in the last
act.
The overture alone was worth more
than the price OF admission and as the
opera is to be produced for second time
this evening we bespeak for it full house
for since last evenings performance moth
ing but praises, which is new for Calu-
met audience, have been heard in connec-
ton with it.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09
Display OF Furs.

Hansen's Empire Fur Factory is the
largest fur institution In America. 1t is
a concern that has built an immense
trads by fair dealing. and by having at
all times the best in the market.
MANY Calumet people will be interested
in the announcement that Thursday, FRI
day and Saturday Of this week, leading
representatives OF Hansen's Empire Fur
Factory will be at Peter Sauer's sample
room with large assortment OF fur
goods.
This is fine opportunity to see all
the latest styles in fur garments. without
having to visit Milwaukee or Chicago tor
that purpose.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

The ladies OF the Eastern Star will en-
terrain the Masonic fraternity and their
ladies at Masonic Hall on Friday even
ing next. The invitation is intended to
include not only the wives OF the married
brothers. but the sisters Of the single
members, or some other fellows sister or
some lady friend who may even not be
blessed with a brother.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09
special Fur sale.

]. E. Monroe, representing a well
known fur factory, will be here Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, December 8,
10 and IL, with full line Of furs ready
for delivery. Also special orders taken.
Perfect fit. guaranteed. VERTIN BROS.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

For the holidays fine assortment o
dolls from penny up, at Adolph Norbom
Pine street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09
Horses For sale.

Six horses for sale-one team. four
years old, was raised here and conse
quently is well accIlmated. This is per-
fectly matched team. Apply to Angelo
Yotti, Old Torch Lake Road.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Junket tablets, of which can be made a
dainty delicious die for dessert, Is cents
per vial, at A. Norbom's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

A good nurse can be secured by calling
at No. 321 Kearsarge street, Laurium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

WANTED-A young girl to help in light
homework. Apply at News Office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Be sure and see the PIRATES OF Pen
zance at the opera house tonight.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Hear DIR. John next Monday night
Admission 20 cents or three for so cents
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

Classes In arithmetic and music at the
Y. M. G. A. tonight.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

A nice selection OF Christmas art novel
ties and books at John Dunstan's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

To LET One room over the Star cloth
ing store. Apply at the premises.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-09

wANrED-A first class clean meat cook
nj Jewell house.
The record-union., 1897-02-09
EVENTS ON THE TURF
A Large Crowd at the Opening Day at
Oakland.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. S.-The
weather was fine at Oakland to-day
and a large crowd attended the races.
attracted by the magnificent opening
day and card presented by the Cali
fornia Jockey Club. The San Leandro
stakes, an all-age race, was the princi-
pal event, and 1t proved an easy thing
for Pat Dunn's Emperor of Norfolk colt
EStaca, who assumed the lead at the
start, and fairly romped away from his
field, winning by three open lengths
under a pull. Estaca was to
favorite. The feature of the day was
Thorp's desperate finish on Salisbury
H. in the mile and a sixteenth handi-
cap, the clever jockey clearly outriding
an odds on favorite. Salisbury was 10
to ! in the betting. Track heavy. sum
maries:
One mile, selling. Basquit Won,
Draught second, Don Clarencio third.
Time :5f1a
Five ard a half furlongs, Palmerston
won, Two Cheers second, Sugar Foot
third Tine-1:12
Mile and a sixteenth, Salisbury H.
won. David second Torsina third. Time
1852.
Seven and half furlongs. the San
Leandro selling stakes for all ages, Es-
taca won. Rosebud second, California
third Time-1 :i0H
Five and half furlongs, Casper won.
Tea Rose second, Yemen third. Time
Ill.
Six fur'ongs. Moylan won, Imp. Ivy
second, Candor third. Time-1: 1875
The record-union., 1897-02-09
its own affairs and will lay upon it the
responsibility of its doings.

responsibility OI Its
This document also recalls the prom
Use made in the speech from the throne,
and in that of the President of the
Council in the House of Deputies, and
at the same time it assures the loyal
fulfillment of those. reforms by all the
Governments that can rule Spain, and
as warrant, also, of the loyalty of the
actual Government it reciteS the history
of it's President, who was first to take
measures for the suppression of the
slave trade and who thirty years ago
called to Madrid an assembly of dele
gates of the Spanish West Indies to
modify in those islands the administra-
tive regime and to suppress slavery,
and who introduced in Cuba soon after
the capitulation of Sanjon the political
rights of the Constitution and who, on
March 10, 1895, aided the voting by
the Cortes of the reform laws The
preamble continues, saying that with
the present decree the Government Will
have completed what Spain has to do to
hasten the termination of the present
misfortune of Cuba. The material APP
plication of the reforms only depends
on the insurgents.
If convinced of the futility of their
attempt they should grieve over the
ruin and desolation Of their native land,
then it is time for their mother, Spain,
to show her generosity, disposed, as she
always is, to open her arms to them.
1T further says that if the insurgents
should not duly appreciate these con-
| cessions to the land of Cuba, the actual
Government Will not cease to maintain
the war in defense of the sovereignty
of Spain with the same energy as it
has done up to the present time.
The Government, it said, takes the
responsibility of assuming the functions
of the legislative power and announces
that it will ask the Cortes for bill
| of indemnity.
| 1t also says that the only point re-
served for the further resolution of
Parliament will be the decimation of
the imperial expenses, the organization
of the Judiciary and the electoral re-
| reform.
This important document ends with
| the following paragraph:
THE Government has not sufficient
motive to judge if the time before the
| application of reforms in Cuba and
Porto Rico will be short or long, al
Though all the news is satisfactory and
the forecast of the incoming peace gen.
| eral."
| But whatever the conditions may be,
| the Government thinks that it must be
prepared to apply them without the
slightest delay when the opportunity
shall arrive, and for that the advice OF
| the Council of State viii be urgently
sought, Notwithstanding that the Gov
ernment will not apply the DEGREES until
| the indispensa BILE conditions favorable
for the peace that Spain desires, and
viii never cease to desire, and that the
civilized world hopes for, shall arrive.
The record-union., 1897-02-09
PACIFIC RAILROADS. DEBT.
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE GIVES
ANOTHER HEARING.
Western Roads Fail to Make an Offer
in Advance of the New York
Syndicate Figure.

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Stuyvesant
Fish the President Of the Illinois
Central Railroad, to-day gave his
views to the House Committee on Pa
ciffc Railways in the problem of re-
organization of the Pacific Railroads
Representing one of the roads which.
he said, should have a part of the busi-
ness with the Union Pacific at Sioux
City Ghe Sioux City and Pacific), he
suggested that the Government should
manage to foreclose on the Union and
Central Pacific at the same time, and
make them public highways, over
which all connecting roads should have
equal rights. The Sioux City and Pa
cific Railroad branch of the Illinois
Central, has been built on the Pacific
Railroad Act, so that it would be a
branch of the Union Pacific, but was
cut off from the business with that
road. He opposed Government own
ership of the roads on the ground that
all Government works We're conducted
extravagantly, but said the Govern
ment should take some steps to guar
antee roads connecting with the Union
Pacific the rights under the original
Act authorizing the building of the
road.
The bill contains another amendment
suggested by Attorney General Har-
mon, authorizing the committee to sell
the Governments interest in the prop
critics in case it is not able to make
settlements.
There was a rather a stormy session
of the committee, caused by the fail
I
who failed to make any offer for the
Governments interest in the Union
Pacific. The committee was ready to
report the Harrison bill at its meeting
last week, but postponed action at the
request of Representative Hubbard of
! Missouri, who desired to have the rep
resentatives of roads connecting with
! the Eastern terminus of the Union Pa
| cific appear. The members understood
Mr.. Hubbard to say that these roads
We're prepared to make an offer to the
| Government for the Union Pacific OF
/ $4,000 900 more than the offer OF
S45. 900. 600 by the New York syndi
cate. The men who appeared to-day said
| they had not held any offer under dis
cussion. Members of the committee
| accused Mr.. Hubbard of having pur-
posely STAYED off action on the bill, and
said they did not consider his course
straightforward.
| Mr. Hubbard said that he had not
| intended to convey the impression
which was received, that definite Of
| fer would be made. His action was the
subject of a rather acrimonious hours
session. and will be further considered
/ at another meeting.
The record-union., 1897-02-09
PRESIDENT-ELECT MCKINLEY
Will Ride From Canton to Washing
ton i'm a Remarkable Car.

CANTON (O) Feb. S.-President-elect
Mckinley will go from Canton to Wash
ington in a remarkable car. 1t is pri-
vate car without a name, save that it is
known all over the Pan Handle system
as No. 3S.'
The walls of it We're of white oak,
planked side instead of the usual stud
ding. If it should roll down an embank-
ment the sides would not break, ana it
would resist almost any kind of a shock
in a collision. The top is a double frame
work of steel, and the ceiling is thor
oughly cushioned. The floor is four
thicknesses of heavy white oak. The
entire car is a large, indestructible box.
The chief luxury of the interior is the
perfect arrangement of everything per-
tanning to human comfort 1t has an
old-fashioned log fireplace and two
palatial bedroom apartments, and a
bath opening from each chamber. There
is a magnificent silver service and a
large collection of rare china.
The record-union., 1897-02-09
While Reno Insists That Her AccomO-
dations Are Inadequate.
A San Joaquin Valley Farmer, De-
spondent Over Family Troubles,
Commits Suicide by Hanging fim-
self to a Rafter of WOOdShed-
Examination of r1urderer Butler
for Extradition Begun at San Fran
cisco.
CISCO.

CARSON. Feb. S.-Dan Stuart will not
be here until tomorrow, but it can be
stated that the -FitZsimmons
fight will take place in this city, the in
formation having been given the Asso-
cated Press by man who has authority
when he speaks.
Already kilograms engaging hotel and
boarding house rooms have been re-
Ceived Accommodations will be pro-
vided for 5000 expected from east of the
Rocky Mountains, as we'll as for a larger
number looked for from the Pacific
Coast States
The railroads and telegraph COM
panies have begun operations to bring in
the crowds and handle press dispatches.
Work on the pavilion where the fight
will take place will be commenced as
soon as Stuart arrives and designates
The location
dispatch was received from Chicago
this morning engaging a block of l 900
seats for the Siller- Hogan special, which
will bring not only the Chicago crowd
but good part of the Eastern contin-
gent
When the fact became known that the
fight was to be in Carson the people
were much pleased, as they expect the
visitors will leave behind a large sum of
money in the aggregate. which will
greatly benefit the city
Corbett's advance agent, Edwin Cook,
visited Valleys Springs yesterday,
twelve miles from Carson City and the
railroad, with a view to selecting train
ing quarters for the champion, who is
no md
While Steamboat Springs were supposed
to have been already selected, Mr. Cook
seemed highly impressed with Valley s,
the place being quiet and well adapted
for the purpose desired.
DRAWBACKS AGAINST CARSON
RENO, Feb. S.-Railroad men say
that it will be impossible for the Vir-
ginia and Truckee Railroad to handle
many Pullman cars and Southern Paci-
fic engines, and that if one of them
should get off the track, which is quite
likely, it would seriously interfere with
Dan Stuart and the mill. Then again
it is claimed that the hotel accommoda-
tions at Carson are wholly inadequate to
handle any considerable number of peo-
pie. Side tracks are quite an important
figure, too, and it is claimed that if the
number of cars come that the manage
ment is counting upon. the yards at Car
son will not accommodate them. And
again, lumber for the amphitheater is
worth S11 per thousand in Carson. while
in Reno it is but Sill Labor at Carson
| is 81 per day while at Reno plenty of
men can be had at So.
All these things considered, Reno
claims that it presents many advanta-
ges not accessible at Carson. Another
drawback for Carson is the telegraph
facilities. There is but one wire be-
tween Reno and Carson, and it is
claimed the Western Union cannot ham
die the news from that point without
stretching a number of new wires be-
tween the two towns, while Reno is a
repeating office, and can handle all press
reports Withot trouble.
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MURRAY BACKS DOWN.
Will Not Delay the Counting of the
Electoral Vote.

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Representa-
tive George Washington Murray (col
ored) of South Carolina who, it was
reported several days ago would OBJ
ject on Wednesday, during the course
of counting the electoral vote to the
recording of South Carolina's vote on
the ground that the election laws of
that State were unconstitutional, to-
day announced that he had abandoned
all idea of interrupting the proceedings
on Wednesday. He has decided that
nothing could be effected, and. there
fore. has simply filed memorials from
the Republicans in his State in the
usual way and says before the session
closes he hopes to have an opportunity
to discuss the questions they involve