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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
WOULD END THE WAR
Spencer Proposes to Purchase the
Island of Cuba.
MANY ADVANTAGES SET FORTH.

IT the United States Bought the Island 1t
Would Avert All Danger of Conflict
Between Spain and This Country-Bm
to Purchase Cuba Introduced i'm the
House - Senator sherman Returns to
Washington from Canton.
Washington, Jan. 18.-The agitation
In favor of purchasing the island Of Gu
ba has had effect. Congressman Spen-
GER of Mississippi just before the house
adjourned Friday night, introduced a
bill to carry out this plan. His bill is
brief 1t authorizes the secretary Of
state to offer Spain $200,000,000 for the
purchase of Cuba. Ten thousand dol
lars is to be appropriated for prelimin-
ary expenses. The bill has been re-
ferred to the committee on foreign af-
fairs and Congressman Spencer will
see that it is not ignored.
II SHALL" he said Saturday night,
"do everything in my power TO have
the bill reported to the house. 1t is my
intention to go before the committee
at its next meeting to urge prompt ac-
ton. have great faith in the measure
and 1t should pass.
Would Escape War with Spain.
MANY people have been for several
months writing to me that some ac-
tion should be taken to stop the war.
BY my bill a peaceful way TO that end
is offered. BY it we would escape the
war which the passage of the Cameron
resolution might bring upon us. More
over, we need Cuba. The offspring OF
those who objected to our purchasing
Alaska, will, / dare say, object to our
purchasing Cuba. But there Is no need
to waste time discussing whether ouI
purchsing the island would pay. Oi
course it would pay. We know full wei
the value of Cuba. Our returns woulc
be great, very great. Our purchasing
Cuba would be profitable to our mer'
chants and all our people; and the
world would rejoice and thank us fol
bringing the horrible war to such
peaceful and permanent end.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
AID FOR FAMINE SUFFERERS.
Lord Mayor Philips of London Presides at
Large Meeting.

London, Jan. 1S-The lord mayor,
George Faudel Philips, Saturday pre-
sided at a large meeting at the Mansion
House, called to promote the work or
aiding the famine sufferers in India.
The secretary of state for India, George
Hamilton; the Duke of Connaught, and
the Duke of Cambridge were among
those present. The Duke of Connaught
moved a resolution recognizing it TO be
a public duty to assist in the work or
extending the relief measures. Lord
George Hamilton seconded the motion,
and an exciting scene followed.
Hyndman, the Socialist leader, tried
to move an amendment that in view
of the distress at home" but the lord
mayor interrupted him, saying that 1t
was neither the time nor the place to
move an amendment. Hyndman. how
ever. persisted in attempting to move
his amendment, and he was hnally
elected from the hall amid cheers and a
few Kisses.
The Duke Of Connaught's resolution
was then adopted. Henry Hobhouse'
member of parliament for East Somer-
set. Liberal Unionist, then moved, and
George N. Curzon, parliamentary Sec
retary for the foreign office. seconded
q motion inviting the officials and clergy
TO cooperate in the relief work. An
other attempt to move an amendment
similar to Hyndman's followed. but 1t
was ruled out of order. the motion oil
Mr. Hobhouse was adopted and the
n,eetinp was closed.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
M,KlNLEY'S INAUGURAL TRIP.
Arrangements for Trains Carrying Him
and His Escort.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 1S.-Colonel James
A. Garretson, chairman of transporta-
ton and escort in connection with the
coming Inauguration of President-Elect
Mckinley, states that his committee
had completed a programme for the
running of special trains carrying the
presdent-elect and escorts. The train
will be run over the Pennsylvania road.
The train will leave Canton on March
i at D. m., arriving in Washington the
following morning at IL o'clock. The
train will carry the inaugural transpor-
tation committee and newspaper rep
resentatives.
The Eighth Ohio regiment, located
at Canton, will leave the latter city
on a special in advance of the presiden-
tial train and will act as escort to the
president-elect from the Pennsylvania
station to the Ebbitt House. Troop
of Cleveland, which will act as the per-
sonal escort of the president-elect In the
Inauguration parade, will leave Cleve-
land over the Cleveland and Pittsbure
railway on a special.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
ROBBERS CREATE A PANIC.
Dash into Kansas City Hotel with Drawn
Revolvers.

Kansas City, Jan. 1S.-Two robbers,
with drawn revolvers, created a sensa-
tion among several guests at the Bon
aventura hotel, family hostelry. They
had been surprised while robbing
house in the vicinity and were soon be-
ing chased by two officers and crowd
of people. The hotel appeared TO the
fleeing robbers to be chance OF escape,
and they dashed into the office flourish
ing revolvers at the dozen men and
women there. The guests, with the ex-
ception of F. Clay, prominent citizen'
fled in fright, and when the pursuing
crowd swarmed into the hotel minute
or two later, one of the robbers was In
the act of shooting Clay. A dozen men
pounced upon the robber and squelched
him. In the meantime the other rob-
ber had pushed into the dining room
and escaped through an open window.
The captured man was 40 years or age
and gave the name of j. W. Smythe.
His rockets were filled with jewelry
which he had stolen.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
LULL IN THE CONTEST.
Springfield Deserted by Politicians-New
(rnp of Aspirants In the Field.


Springfield, Ills, Jan. 1S.-With the
exception of the candidates for United
States senator themselves and their
privy counselors, Springfield was BAR
rem OF politicians Saturday. AS to
who will be the next United States sem
ator there appears to be quite as much
epeculation and uncertainty as before the
withdrawal of Martin Il. Madden. Since
the news OF his retirement from the
field was annuonced there has grown
up vigorous lot of candidates. They
come from all parts OF the state and
have friends out doing missionary work
in their behalf. Up TO date the candi-
dates talked about are as follows:
Colonel Clark T.. Carr, William Lori
mer, W. f. Mason, John M. Smythe,
w. ]. Calhoun, General John McNulta.
A. j. Hopkins, j. G.. Cannon, Walter
Reeves, Ex-Governor Joseph w. Fifer,
ex-United States Senator Charles Is.
Farwell, w. II. Harper. John Nj. Ham
ilton, and Governor John X. Tanner.
Some of these men are confident of VIC
tory. while others are merely posing In
the hope that they may be struck by
the senatorial thunderbolt In the con-
fused and mixed up condition OF the
political affairs.
There are wise politicians here. or
politicians who count themselves wise.
who profess to believe that the man
who is to succeed Senator John M. Pal
mer in the senate has not yet been
named. They claim that matters have
become so complicated that the Repub-
licans will have to select dark horse.
There is some belief expressed that the
matter will not be decided in joint eau
Gus, but that the matter will go before
the joint assembly Of the legislature.
Should this be the outcome ii may be
that weeks will go by before man can
| be elected.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
raiinre ms n state Enterprise.

Milwaukee. Jan. 1S.-The semi-centen-
NAL exposition project, as state enter
prise, is dead. 1t was killed at the
meeting Friday of the committee or one
hundred, which adopted Mr.. Keyes' res
olution for a historical celebration at
Madison, and adjourned without action
on the exposition plan, favorable or 9TH
erwise. The meeting broke up without
formal adjournment, while motion
was pending to adjourn without day.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
CONATYS INSTALLATION.
Number of Prominent Clergymen VIII
-.. Attend the Ceremony.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Arrangements
haye been completed for the ceremony
of installing Rev. DIR. Conaty as rector
of the Catholic university on the 18th
inst 1t will occur at p. m. in the Nc
Mahon hall Of philosophy, large dele
cation of the clergy of Washington and
outside cities being present, including
Cardinal Gibbons, Mgr. Martinelli, and
several archbishops and bishops. Two
thousand invitations are issued to the
clergy and to prominent educators, col
lege presidents, and public officials.
Vice Rector Garrigan will make
brief Introductory address, after which
the letter from Cardinal Gibbons an
nouncing the appointment of DR.. Con-
atty, and also the letter of Pope Leo
making the appointment will be read.
The pope's letter is already received
and deals only with the Appointment.
not going into gene al questions. Fol-
lowing THIS Cardinal Giboops as chan
cellor of the university, viii make the
address formally installing the new rec
tor, and DIR. Conaty, in accepting the
office, will respond in an address. Mgr.
Martinelli is not down for any remarks.
but he may express his Fluctuations on
the event A reception will follow in the
large hall below
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
WOLCOTT IN ENGLAND
He Is Sounding the Feeling on
the Money Standards.
HE MEETS ENGLISH BIMETALLISTS.
Distinguished People at "a Dinner Given by
Henry White-A. j. Balfour Is irihe
Shy, but Admits That He Concurs in the
Senator's Views and Thinks Good VIII
Result-Lord Rotbschild "a Monometal-
list-what He Thinks of the Question.

Iist-what He Thinks of the Question.
London, Jan. 1S-(Copyrighted, 1897.
by Associated Press)-The mission of SEN
ator Edward o. Wolcott of Colorado to
Europe is of absorbing interest to all
interested in financial matters. Thus
far the senator has been content TO
sound English feeling, rather than ex-
pound his views, and the dinner which
Henry White. formerly secretary of the
United States legation here, gave on
Jan. IL to a number of distinguished
people, in order to enable them to meet
Senator Wolcott, was an excellent op-
bortunity for him to do so, as among
those present were A. j. Balfour, first
lord of the treasury, and government
leader in the house of commons; the
Marquis of Lansdowne, secretary or
state for war; William Court Gully,
speaker of the house of commons; Lord
de Rothschild, and Henry Asquith, for
merly secretary of state for home al
fairs. The dinner was also a striking
example of Mr.. Whites position in Eng
land, as there are few men who are able
to collect such a gathering at such
short notice.
BalfOur's Views in Print.
A representative of the Associated
Press had a brief talk with Mr.. Balfour.
who at first was reluctant to say any
thing on the subject for publication, on
account Of his official position. But he
remarked:
"You can be sure that this is from no
lack of interest in the cause. However.
you may say this much: I have had
great pleasure in meeting Senator VOL
colt, and heartily concur in his ideas so
far as / have heard them. 1 am GER
tain that his mission will be productive
of good results to the cause of bimetal-
lism in both countries"
Lord Rothschild was Of the opinion
that whatever benefit bimetalllsn
would derive from the senator's mission
would be on the continent rather thar
in England, adding:
Depends on France and Germany.
'It depends on whatever action the
powers that be in France and German!
will take Senator Wolcott will un
doubtedly confer with Emperor VIII
lam and Nj. Melne (the French pre-
mier.")
, Lord lsythschld also said he regards
Senator Wolcott as an able man, an
continuing, he sad
"Of course we," alludng to his firm
'are strict monometallists."
His lordship evinced great interest L
the arbitration treaty. "Will the senat
ratify it?" he asked, and added: II re
gard X one of. If not the most, impor
tant events of the century. Anythin
that tends to bring the Anglo-Saxo
races together will benefit both Eng
land and America"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
FRYE AND HALE DENOUNCED.
The Western seamen's Society Adopts
some Resolutions.

some Resolutions.
Cleveland, Jan. 18.-Senators Frye and
Hale who are responsible for the SEN
ate substitute for house bill No. 1858.
which restores fiogging in the merchant
marine, are being severely condemned
by representatives of the 100000 MEM
bers of the Western Seamen's society
and various branches. At meeting or
the local trustees of the organization,
who are prominent business men, the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the w. S. f. s. with
it's numerous branches along the chain
of lakes from Buffalo to Duluth, ana
on the rivers from Pittsburg to New
Orleans, including a population of 3OO,-
600 sailors and rivermen, protest against
the senate substitute for house bill No.
1853, which restores fiogging in our
merchant marine. changing entirely the
nature Of the bill now before congress,
which was intended to alleviate some or
the worst tortures of poor Jacks life.
Resolved, That we are astonished
that such men as Senators Frye and
Hale should be the authors OF so BAR
barous a clause.
Resolved, That our general superin-
tendent correspond with the American
Seamen's Friend society and other IN
dependent and denominational seamen's
societies throughout the country urg-
ing them to call meetings and protest
against this bill"
The resolution then indorses the Plim-
sol act which 1t Is said has worked SC
ttsfa tn ha ri sailors
ship-owners, as substitute. A copy OF
the resolutions will be forwarded to
Speaker Reed and Congressman Bur-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
Insane from Cigarettes.

Milwaukee, Jan. 1s.-Application was
made before Justice Neelen for a re-
opening Of the case of Henry topping
the 17-year-old son of Conductor Top
ping, who was some days ago sentenced
to the house Of correction for inert
Young Topping's father alleges that the
mind of his son has become derangeo
through the cigarette habit, and de-
sires to have him examined as to ms
condition with a view to his commit
ment to an asylum for the insaue. The
application was granted.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
Receiver for a Street Railway.

Racine, Wis, Jan. 1S.-Hirman j.
Smith was Saturday appointed receiver
of the Belle City Railway company on
application of the Sterling company OF
Chicago, who held judgment for $4,000
against the street railway company.
The road was built by DR.. Holmes and
in 1898 Jackson l. Case purchased 1t.
Since then the road has cost Mr.. Case
in the neighborhood of 100000. 1t is
bonded for 100000. The appointment
in no way affects the other interests OF
Mr.. Case.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
NAY CLOSE THE MINES.
Owners at LeadviIle Determine to Pull the
Pumps.

Leadville, Col, Jan. 1S.-The pulling
out of the big pumps in the Maid OF
Erin mine, which has been definitely
determined upon by the owners, Messrs.
Moffat g. Smith. will cause the closing
down within a short time of nearly ev-
cry large silver, lead and iron mine in
Leadville. This determination to pull
the pumps is owing to the failure Of the
owners of the wet mines TO agree to
pay for the pumping, which cost over
$1,000 last week.
Governor Adams and e. V. Debs are
both in the camp and are actively
working to bring about an agreement
between the strikers and mine opera
tors. Prominent mine owners agree that
IL a settlement is not reached Leadville
will become a second rate mining camp.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
,,vrcbed the PreacnerTs mean.

ct. Joseph. Mo-, Jan. 1s.-Attorney
Joseph woodson punched the head OF
Rev Thomas Cooper in justice court
during the trial of a case. and the pas
Tor reached for a revolver with the ap-
norent intention of using 1t on the
,awver. The justice got between the
,y,o men and no further damage was
aone Mr.. Cooper was defendant In
c,v,, suit brought by a physician for
n,ed,cal- l-attendance The pastor thought
The hill too high and refused to settle.
He alleged Woodson. attorney Tor .ns
physician. falsfied the facts ana ca'ieo
h,,, q liar. Then ensued the fight.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
wealthy Merchant Missing.

Chicago, Jan. 1s.-Chief OF Police Ba-
denoch is in receipt of letter from To-
ronto, Can. requesting that the Chicago
police make inquiry for T. +. Sinclair.
late of Victoria, h. G. Mr.. Sinclair left
Toronto three weeks ago to come to
Chicago and is supposed to be In the
city at the present time. His friends
have not heard from him since he left
Canada. Mr.. Sinclair Is a wealthy mer-
chant and his friends fear some harm
may have befallen him.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
y.,,s.d IN Pass Upon the Case.

cleveland. o., Jan. 1s.-President
charles N. Cunningham of the War
wick Electrical Manufacturing COM
Many who was indicted by the grand
turv a few days ago for forging the
na,,e of Judge e. T. Hamilton to a
chaclx for s75. 900, was taken before Pro-
hate Judge white Friday for an exam
ination as to his sanity. Judge Whi,e
refused to pass upon the case on .he
ground that Cunningham had peen IN
dicted and that therefore ne hao no
jurisdiction in the matter. The >uoge
said the sanity OF insanity or the pris-
oner must now be decided by a jury.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
Counterfeiters Captured.

Denver Jan. 1s.-Secret Service Agent
Walker believes he has captured two
of the most skillful and dangerous
counterfeiters that have operated in
this section of the west for many years.
They are John Davenport Manger,
alias John Stevens, alias Booder, sus-
pected of being fugitive murderer
from Toronto, Ont, and John w. Nc
Beth. In Managers possession were
ffty-two counterfeit silver dollars of
excellent mintage.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
ueadley the Historian Dead.

Newburgh. N. Y, Jan. lS.-Hon. joel
II. Headley. the well-known historian
died here Saturday from paralysis. MI
Headley was born In Walton, n. T., In
1913. and was educated at Union col
lege and Auburn Theological seminary
He was afterwards pastor OF the Pres
byterian church in Stockbridge, Mass
and was at one time engaged with Hor-
ace Greeley in the editorship OF the New
York Tribune.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
Nav Celebrate the Treaty.

London. Jan. 1s.-The lord mayor OF
London Is quoted as saying that he
agrees with President Cleveland that
the new treaty is a long step in the
right direction, as an alliance OF peace
between Great Britain and America was
natural on account of kinship. He also
approved of the suggestion OF a great
parade or demonstration to celebrate
the event, and thought it might be made
a salient feature of the queens dia-
,,opd iuhi1pp
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
Receiver for a Car Company.

Springfield. Ills. Jan. ls.-In the Uni
ted States court Saturday Judge Allen
appointed Walter c. Arthur of Mount
Vernon receiver for the Mount Vernon
Car and Manufacturing company and
approved his bond of $4,000. The re-
ceiver is appointed on application of the
complainants in the suit of William A.
Taylor against the Mount Vernon Car
and Manufa acturinr company.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
prooc,,.r sent Tn Hail.

Liberty, Mo-, Jan. 1S.-B. L. Bonma,
an ordained preacher, has been sent
to jail here in default of $500 bond,
which was placed over him on charge
of stealing Bibles and other religious
books belonging to the William jewell
college He claims to have bought the
books from another student. Bonma Is
a circuit preacher and has been filling
pulpits in small Missouri towns for a
wear mast
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
Fava Nav Never Return.

Washington, Jan. S.-Baron NaVier
de Fava. Italian ambassador AT WASH
ington, and his wife, nave left WASH
ington and are now In new YORK en-
route for Rome on an ostensipie ieaVe
of absence. 1t is understood that they
will never return, the baron meditat-
ing application for retirement whiie 'he
Rudini ministry is in power.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
s,rucx over Wages.

New York, Jan. 1s.-Employes OF the
Golden Rod Manufacturing company OF
patterson, N. J.. manufacturers of silk.
20 the number OF 100 went out on q
strike Friday. The strike Is over
question OF wages. and II Is probable
that other factories at Patterson Will
be drawn into the contest.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18

Dallas, Tex, Jan. 1s.-A portion OF tne
Buckner's orphan home. In the SUBURBS
of Dallas. burned at midnight rive
boys were burned to death and Q num-
Der Of others injured.
The Meeker herald., 1897-06-05
PHYSICIANS BAFFLED.
Prof Bwman Instructor Natural Science in Hartsyie College Cured
Of Severe Illness by Dr.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People After Physicians Failed
From Tho R.publIc.n. Columbus. Ind.

duties. I tried different physicians but with
no relief and also used many different pro
prietary medicines, spending almost fifty
dollars for these medicines alone. then
succumbed to . siege of the grip in the
middle of winter, and was left in mucn
worse condition. My kidneys were fear
fully disordered, and my digestion became
very poor. was indeed in bad condition
"A minister in conference learning OF my
Pink Pills for Pale People had heard
much about the wonderful curative powers
of this medicine, hut it was with reluctance
that was finally persuaded to try 1t, as II
seemed that nothing could do me any good.
However, procured three boxes OF pills
and took them strictly according to direc
tions. BY the time the last dose was taken
was almost cured, and in better health
than had been for years. continued
using the pills awhile longer and wns en-.
tirely cured. can cheerfully recommend
Such was Professor Bowmnn's wonderful
story which was further endorsed by the
following affidavit
HARTsvILLE, Ind, March 10, 1897.
aflrm that the above accords with the
facts In my case r. S. BOWMAN.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10th day of March, 1897.
Lyman J. ScUpDER, Notary Public.
STATE OF INDIANA, IS.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain all the elements necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and re-
store shattered nerves. They are sold In
boxes (never in loose form, by the dozen
or hundred) at so cents box, or six boxes
for e2 50, and may be had of all druggists
or directly by mail from DR.. Williams
Medicine Co., Schenectady. n. Y.
The Meeker herald., 1897-06-05
A MAGNETIC MOUNTAIN.
Almost u Duplicate of an Arabian
Nights Story.

Nights Story.
In the Arabian tales a story is told
about a magnetic mountain which at
tracts irresistibly all ships and when
they come near extracts every parti-
Gle of iron from them, even to the
nails, says the Philadelphia Record.
Such mountain exists in reality, al
though not quite as dangerous in its
activity as the one mentioned in the
oriental fairy tale. The island of
Bornholm. in the Baltic. belonging to
Denmark. consists almost entirely of
magnetic and its magnetic influence
Ia very well known to the navigators OF
those waters and also much feared by
them. not on account of the possibil-
ity Of Its extracting the nails from
their ships, but because of It's influ-
ence on the magnetic needle. which
makes the steering of ship almost
impossible. This influence is felt even
at a distance of miles and when r.
island is sighted all mariners or II.
Baltic discontinue steering their
course by the needle and turn to well
known lighthouses and other helps to
direct their course. The magnetic In
fluence Of that ore bank Is SO powerful
that magnetic needle suspended free
ly in boat over the bank will point
down and II not disturbed will remain
in perfectly perpendicular line.