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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
FIND A PIECE OF FLESH.
Another Chapter In the Luetgert Murder
Case at Chicago.


Chicago. July 16.-From the earth the
police have brought to life what may
be by far the strongest bit OF evidence
against A. l.. Luetgert. charged with
numbering his wife and then destroying
the body with powerful alkali and the
furnace fire. Guided by Frank Oder
ofsky, a smoker, formerly employed in
the factory, Officers Qualey, Dean and
Griebenow dug down at spot In the
factory yard near the old salt house.
They unearthed mass of flesh as large
in size as a mans head. The smoker
stands ready to swear that shortly aft
er the alleged crime he gathered up
this much destroyed mass in the ring"
vat in the basement, at Luetgerts or
ders.
BURY it," Luetgert Is alleged to have
commanded. IL. smoker obeyed, and
when no one os-erved him he put 1t
several feet under the ground. Mind
full of his former experience with the
fiery solution i'm this noted vat, he
wrapped his hands in cloths to protect
them. These protectors were badly
burned during the operation. They are
now in possession of the police and Will
be used in evidence.
The flesh is in the possession of the
states experts, Professor De Lafon-
taine and Professor Haines of the
Northwestern university. Whether 1t
came from a human being or an animal
from the lower kingdom they have not
as yet announced. They are working
on this new discovery thoroughly and
untiringly. The police hope to make 1t
| the corner stone of their case.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
PROPOSAL OF glMETALLlsM.
international ConrereLr,c May he Held in
This CotVry.

International ConrereHre May BE Held in
This Co,Vry
London, July ia Joint proposal Of
bimetarism was presented Thursday on
behalf Of the United states and France
at a conference held at the foreign Of
flee between Baron de Courcel, the
French ambassador, representing
France; Ambassador Hay, Senator VOL
cott former Vice President Stevenson
and Paine representing the United
States Lord Salisbury. Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach. chancellor Of the eX
chequer, and Mr. A. j. Balfour, first
lord Of the treasury, representing Eng
land. and Lord George Hamilton, secre-
tary of state for India, representing In
da.
The proposals, after some discussion.
were taken under advisement and the
British cabinet VIII give its answer at
a subsequent conference.
1t is reported that an international
conference will be summoned probably
to meet i'm the United states with Great
Britain participating. All the dele
gates VIII be uninsTucted with regard
to the ratio, although it is well known,
Of course, that the United States favors
16 and France 15ia TO l. According To
report England's participation would
mean India's and there is a prospect OF
some concessions as to the Bank OF
England's reserve and silver ccrtid-
% tac
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
Excitcment in Havana.

Havana. July 16.-The greatest excite
ment that has existed since the war be-
gan prevails here now. Eighty rich
Spanish merchants and bankers, includ-
ing Don Antonio Quesada, eX-mayor Of
Havana, were arrested here Wednesday
charged with selling merchandise and
medicines to Cubans. Many of those un-
der arrest are prominent members Of the
Union Constitutional party The COM
bined wealth Of the men arrested ex
ceeds 100000 1t is said by their
friends that the arrests are made for
the purpose of blackmail, and it is in
timated that the chief of police has in
formed the prisoners tnat they will be
released if the sum of s100, 900 is paid
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
R.,ub,ican Club, Convention.

Detroit, July 1.-THE new president,
Mr.. Crawford, called the convention OF
Republican clubs to order at IL o'clock.
A motion was passed directing that cop
les of the plank in the platform urging
passage of discriminating duty act
for the protection of American shipping
in the foreign trade be sent to the presi-
dent, vice president and members of con-
gress. A resolution of thanks for and
appreciation of the efficient services OF
Mr.. woodmansee as president was unan-
imously adopted. The citizens Of De-
troit were thanked for their bountiful
entertainment. Michael ]. Dowling Of
Minnesota was elected secretary OF the
league.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
VIII BE settled by Compromise.

Milwaukee, July lev. A. Killen of
Columbus. o.. who represents the Unit
ed Mine Workers and is in the city to
learn the amount of soft coal in stock,
says the strike will be settled by COM
promise in fifteen days. Mr. Killen had
been i'm Detroit. Chicago, Indianapolis,
St Paul and Minneapolis before COM
ing here, and If the strike continues
will go to Omaha, Sioux City and Den
yer. He says the coal supply of the
country will not last to exceed month,
and in some places will be exhausted
in three weeks.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
situution i'm West Virginia.

Wheeling. W. Va, July 16.-The only
change in the mining situation In West
Virginia is the closing of the mines of
the Pennington Coal company on the
Baltimore and Ohio. near Grafton.
These mines get out coal for the Balt-
more and Ohio railroad. The Tyro-
connell and Bates mines near Fleming
ton are still at work. Several of the
organizers now working in the state re-
port progress, but no mines have been
closed. Aside from the Panhandle mine
and Pennington all are busy and the
railroads are overtaxed. In eastern
ohio all is still quiet, orderly and idle.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
Ecgaricd rs a Schcmc.

Cleveland, July 16.-Cleveland oper-
ators regard De Armitt's true uni
formity plan as a scheme to delay the
settling of the strike. Il will gladly
sign the true uniformity agreement"
said Mr. Thomas Young, but / will
not spend one hours time promoting
II. If De Armitt means the Pittsburg
district proper l think 80 per cent. Of the
operators Will agree to it. But il he pro-
poses to include the operators on the
Pennsylvania lines east of Pittsburg,
his true uniformity scheme will fail"
Mr.. Young says that a great many op-
orators are willing to pay the 69-cent
rate.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
NOT GOING TO CHICAGO.
The President Cannot Attend the Logan
Monument Unveiling.

Washington, July 16.-According to
present arrangements the president Will
interrupt his summer vacation at Lake
Champlain, n. Y, on Aug. "A TO attend
the meeting Of the Grand Army of the
Republic at Buffalo, and on Sept he
expects to be present at the reunion Of
his old regiment the Twenty third Ohio,
at Spiegel Grove, near Fremont, o., the
old home Of eX-President Hayes. At
the same time he will attend the we'd
ding of Miss Hayes, a daughter of the
ex-president. On account Of the uneX-
pected delay I'm the adjournment Of con-
gress President Mckinley finds 1t i'm
possible for him to attend the Logan day
exercises at Chicago. on July %.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
DE ARMITr Is PLIABLE.
Pennsylvania Is oard of Arbitration Says
Agreement Is in Reach.


Pittsburg, July 16.-The following
statement has been made by the state
board of arbitration now sitting in
joint session i'm this city:
THE uniformity agreement is within
reach. The miners have signified their
purpose to do all they can TO promote
it's execution and its enforcement VIII n
executed. Mr.. De Armitt is strongly
enlisted in its favor. If the other plin-
cipal operators give it as hearty a sup
port as it is expected they viii it can
not fail. 1t viii be necessary for tn m
TO make a few changes TO have 1t con-
form to present conditions Then a
canvass for signatures can be begun.
With united action a few days should
suffice for this. This done, a settle
ment Of the strike is within easy range.
Such is the judgment without exception
of the visiting members of the state
board"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
WE KNOW WHO WILL DO THE WORK

twenty place at c O'clock yvednes-
day night. beat old man Casper into in
sensihility after rcbbing the ull Of S15.
About 6 o'clock Wednesday evening
three men. among them zone Arm" Sui
liyan, drove UP in front Of Schmidts
saloon and ordered drinks While the
proprietor was serving the beer TO two
Of the men in the buggy the third at
tackled S. Casper, an old man who was
In the saloon. beat him into insensibility,
and robbed the cash drawer Of $l5. The
old mans cries for help attracted the
attention OF Schmidt, bat he found him
self covered with two revolvers and
threatened with death if he moved. a
moment later the thugs i'm the saloon
sprang into the buggy, whipped up the
horse and all escaped. The report of the
hold-up was sent out TO all the stations
with orders to look out for the men.
Chase of the Thieves.
About II o'clock Detectives Howard
and Foley sighted the three men at Hal
sted and Adams streets. The driver was
ordered to halt, but he Immediately
opened fire, which was returned by the
officers. Foley jumped on the back of
the buggy and emptied his revolver
through the curtain. while Howard kept
up the shooting from the middle of the
street. One Of the occupants Of the rig
was seen to fall forward over the dash
board, and appeared to be wounded. The
excitement occasioned by the shooting
attracted a throng Of people and a
crowd Of pedestrians and bicycle riders
chased the fugitives in the buggy. At
Desplaines and Lake street T. b. Cohn,
q shoe dealer. opened fire on the three
men as they passed. and three bullets
were fired at him i'm return. As the rig
passed Desplaines Street station a dozen
officers attempted to intercept it, but
were unsuccessful, and the chase was
finally given up.
Police Get Tip.
Shortly after daylight Thursday morn
ing Sergeant Meaney was informed that
the three crooks were i'm a room at 1879
West Harrison street. Officers McGrath,
Hogan, Wessler, Weisse. Mahoney. Brax-
ter and Mills were hastily summoned,
ard every avenue of escape from the
building was closely guarded Meaney.
McGrath and Hogan entered the house
and found the room locked The Off
GERS forced the door open and found
Wilson just crawling out of bed and
holding a revolver i'm his hands. When
ordered TO surrender he refused. and hid
behind the head of the bed. Sergeant
Meaney. familiar with the reputation OF
the men as desperate characters, opened
fire. One shot was sufficient and Will
son surrendered. BY this time Sullivan
and Blake were awake. hut offered no
resistance.
Think One Was shot.
On the way to the station, after all
had been hsndcuffed, Sullivan admitted
his connection with the running fight
Wednesday night. and as evidence
showed his hat with bullet hole in the
crown. A bullet had also passed through
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
Mrs. stapIes Released.

Chicago, July f6.-Mrs. Edith Staples,
the woman implicated in the shooting
of Charles Nelson at Washington park
some time ago, was dismissed by Justice
Quinn Thursday morning. Nelson has
so far recovered that he was able to ap-
pear in court and upon his refusal to
prosecute Mrs. Staples the justice had
no Alternative other than to let the
woman 60 which means that the end
has practically been reached in the no.
torious case. The police assert that the
defendant could, if she wished. give
them clew to the mystery surrounding
tha sbpofino
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
war,hip Leaves Tangier.

Washington, July 16.-Admiral Sell
fridge having accomplished the object
for which he stopped at Tangier on the
way to the western Mediterranean, has
left that port and United States Consul
General Burke has cabled the state de-
partment from Tangier that the Moors
who assaulted and robbed the agent of
an American firm In that city were pun
ished by the authorities. There Will be
q claim for indemnity filed on account
of the loss of the money and the personal
injury sustained.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
BATTLE WITH BANDITS
Running Fight Through the
Streets of Chicago.
DOZENS OF SHOTS EXCHANGED.

The Desperadoes Succeed I'm Making Their
Escape but Are Captured Next Morning
I'm Company with Two Women-One
Robber Supposed to Have Been Badly
Wounded and Secreted by His Compan-
ions for Medical Attention-The Chase.
Chicago, July 16.-Eight officers from
the Desplaines Street station, headed by
Sergeant Meaney. surrounded Bells sa-
loon at 1879 West Harrison street at 8
o'clock Thursday morning and in room
on the second floor captured "One Arm"
Eddie Sullivan. big George" Wilson.
Frank Blake and Kate Wilson and Ha-
eel Sullivan. When the officers broke
into the room they found all asleep but
Wilson, who drew a revolver from be-
meath his pillow, jumped behind the
head of the bed and threatened to kill
any one who attempted to take him.
Sergeant Meaney fired bullet through
the head board and threatened to kill
any member Of the gang who offered
further resistance. Wilson finally sub
mitted, and all were taken to the Des-
PLANES Street station and locked up.
Robbed "a saloon
Sullivan and Wilson are two of the
three crooks who held up Ludwig
Schmldt's saloon at Hoyne avenue and
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16

his trousers az The knee. grazing the
skin. From Sullivan's story the officers
are inclined to believe that Blake was
not in the buggy Wednesday night, but
that one of the crooks was seriously
wounded, and that Sullivan and Wilson
have secreted him some place for medi-
cal treatment. A dozen detectives are
still looking for the injured thug. and
expect Sullivan will give up his name
soon
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
lightning strike. an OIL Tank.

Bradner, O., July 16.-Lightning
struck a 35,000-barrel oil tank here
Wednesday afternoon ignitlng the fluid,
which burned furiously for several
hours. While the oil was burning at
the top of the tank about 1000 barrels
were saved. The tank was owned by
the Manhattan Oil company and the to-
tai loss is estimated at $4,000. A 2s,-
0o0-barrel tank OF the Paragon company
burned later, Loss. $4,000.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
TayIorvilIe Men out.

Taylorville, Ills, July 16.-The miners
in the employ of the Taylorville Coal
company have decided to strike. The
capacity of the mine is 1000 tons daily.
The strike Is purely through sympathy.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16
All Quiet at Danville.

Danville, Ills, July 16.-Everythlng
quiet in Danville district Thursday
Operators met to discuss plans to in-
duce miners to return to work. A conf
mite from miners will meet with the
operators and ask that the Columbus
scale be signed
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-16

On the way to the station, after all
had been handcuffed, Sullivan admitted
his connection with the running fight
Wednesday night, and as evidence
showed his hat with bullet hole in the
crown. A bullet had also passed through
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-10
A Sad Case.

On Thursday morning last, Oscar
Summerill, who resides near the head
of Lame johnny creek, about 90 miles
southeast of this place, was awakened
from his morning slumber by a noise at
his door, and upon opening the same
was fairly horror struck at the sight Of a
man standing before him in an almost
nude condition, hatlsss, shoeless, with
his clothes in tatters, and glazing at him
with eyes distended that indicated,
beyond question, his demented condi-
ton. His naked feet we're badly LAGER
sted by running owe sharp rocks, and
were partially frozen. He was indeed a
most pitiful object. His mind was har-
raised by the constant fear Of being
oyertaken and murdered by imaginary
foes, who he believed were pursuing
him. Nothing could be learned from
him that would lead to his identity, his
residence or the cause of his deplorable
condition, and he vas at once brought
to this city, and turned over to the
authorities. Upon a search of his poe.
kets, a letter was found from his father
in Mankota, Minnesota, from which it
was learned that his name is B. B.
Hamilton, that he is q resident Of Gale.
ma, and has a brother, in the saloon
business in Sturgis. His brother was
notified Of his condition by telephone,
and signified his intention of coming to
Custer as soon as possible 70 look after
the case.
Everything was done to relieve The
sufferings of the unfortunate man. His
feet, which were SO badly bruised, and,
to some extent frozen, received the
prompt and careful attention of a physi-
clan, and he was given a bath and a new
suit of clothes throughout. 1t Is be.
lieved that, with proper care, he will
recover in a shor. time as he already
shows considerable improvement, hav-
ing occasial lucid moments.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-10
Sad T'idlnRs.

Mr.. G. w. Tarbell Of this city. receiv-
ed a letter on Tuesday from o relative
in Portland, Oregon, conveying the sad
new Of the drowning of his cousin, J..
&. La Barre, who will be remembered
by many of our local readers as a former
resident 0 fthis place. The letter states
that the deceased was crossing one o, the
branches Of the Sertiam river, high up
in the mountains, in Linn county, Ore
gon, on the Goth day of March, in q
small boat, or raft, of which, by reason
Of the rapid current, he lost control,
and was carried down the stream for q
short distance. where. he caught upoe
q rock. Friends upon the shore failing
in their efforts to get a rope to him, he
made an attempt TO reach the shore, but
in his effort his boat was upset, and he
was not seen afterward. Search was
made for the body, but at latest advices
it had not been recovered, although it is
believed that it will eventually be found.
Numerous Custer friends ofthe deceased
and his sorrowing family. will deeply
regret his sad and untimely demise.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-10
Passed to His Reward.

The many friends of Rev. II. J.
Macomber, a former pastor of the Con-
gregational church of this place, will be
panied to learn that his earthly pill
grimage has ended.
The Fort Madison Iowa Democrat, a
copy of which was received at this Office
on Monday, has an account of his death
at that place on Thursday, March 25th.
His death was due to excema. n disease
with which he had long been afflicted, but
not until a few weeks prior to his death
was it expected hat it would have a
fatal termination. A wife, two sons and
three brothers are left to mourn his sad
demise, to whom "a large number of
friends of the deceased. residing in this
community, will extend their earnest
sympathy.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-10

Hon. II. S. Mastick, Custer county's
representative in the late session Of the
state legislature, was in the city early
in the week. Mr.. Mastick returned
from Pierre on Saturday, having been
delayed for a number of days by the
snow blockade. He gives an interest
ing account of his experience during
the late legislative session in which the
election of q u. S. senator figured so
prominently, and with which our
readers are already familiar. The storms
which prevailed at Pierre during the
winter, which were almost beyond
precedent, when viewed in connection
with the stormy character of the legls-
lative proceedings, present a retrospect
which is decidedly stormy in it's con-
temptation, but to Mr.. NJ, there is a
bright side to the picture. The passage
Of a few laws, which. in his judgment,
arc good, wholesome and meritorious,
in the creation Of which he was an
humble factor, is evidently q feature
siiat, w. MN, iuosl pISdSiuS, us HC very
sensibly asserts that it is the quality,
and not the number of laws that govern,
and regulate the measure Of benefit re-
sulting from the deliberations of legis.
lative bodies. While the rigors of
winter brought more or less discomfort
to the members, he remained ut his
post of duty during the entire session,
and with the most comfortable quarters,
and the best Of accommodations at the
Pacific Hotel, which he regards as being
the most homelike and best conducted
hotel in the capital city, he spent the
term very comfortably. Mr.. Nj. return
ed to his home near Fairburn on Tues
day afternoon, and will direct his atten.
ton to farming operations, from which
present indications would seem to war.
rant a profitable result.
The Pacific Hotel at Pierre, is highly
spoken of by returning members of the
legislature. Black Killers can find no
more desirable hotel to tie to than the
Pacific in the capital city.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-04-10

]. w. Mcintyre, the well known ex-
county surveyor of Custer county, a
resident Of this place, who has lately
been in the employ of the Union Hill
Mining company at Galena, is reported
by the Deadwood Pioneer as being in
destitute condition in that place, having
recently, for the third time, been COM
PEELED TO submit to the amputation Of
one Of bis legs. He is at present quar-
tered at the syndicate hotel, and is re-
ported as being sadly in need Of funds
to carry him through his illness. A
petition is being circulated in Deadwood
for his relief, and it would be a COM
mendable act on the part of Custer
friends to unite in an effort to do some
thing in his behalf.