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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17
INDIANS TO COLOMBO.
Colonel Scott Provides a Home For Dis
contented Tribes In Mexico.

Colonel Scott Provides a Home For DIE
contented Tribes In Mexico.
Negotiations are about closed Tor the
transfer of the concession which Colonel
s w. Scott of San Antonio, Tex, OBJ
tanned recently from the Mexican gov
eminent for the colonization OF l,ooo' :
600 acres of rich land in the state OF
Tamaulipas, Mexico to REPRESENTATIVES
Of the five civilized tribes of Indians OF
Indian Territory who oppose the rain
cation of the Atoka treaty.
Colonel Scott and representatives. OF
the disconnected element OF the nve
tribes returned to San Antonio a lew
nights ago from trip of inspection OF
the land which the Indians propose 70
buy. Co,o,o,
The 1000, 900 acres owned by Coionel
Scott lie all in one body. 1t fronts Oh
Palma and Soto la Marine rivers anu
contains valuable asphalt deposits In'
concession which Colonel Scott recently
obtained calls for the colonization ah'
improyement of the land, the building
| of a railroad, establishment OF an eleo
trio light system and the laying out Oh
| town site.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17
WOMEN FOR POLICE.
The Rev. Anna Shaw's Ambition to BE
Chicago Policeman.

The Rev. Anna Shaw's Ambition to BE a
Chicago Policeman.
The Rev. Anna Shaw wants to be
Chicago policeman.
In fact, she thinks the entire force
should be made up of women. She re-
Gently declared before the national con-
yention of the Woman's Suffrage asso-
citation that 200 uniformed women as
policemen in Chicago would do more
toward the elimination of crime than
many times that number of men.
1t was in answer to question regard
ing the office it would most become wo-
men to fill that Miss Shaw announced
her ambition to be guardian OF the
peace. For ten years she said she had
been fired with a desire to hold office,
and the position she yearned to NIL was
that of policeman.
eff the mayor Of Chicago had the IN
sight into existing sociological condl
tions which he ought to have and which
his successor 100 years hence will have
he would appoint women policemen,
she said. She explained that they woult
prevent people from becoming criminals
which was as important as making ar
rests. -Philadelphia Press.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17

Attbis time Of the year cold is very
sas;lv contracted, and II left to run us
course without the aid OF some rei'ao'e
cough medicine is liable to result in tina.
dread disease, pneumonia. We know 81 :.
No better remedy to cure cough or cOlu
than Chamberlarn's Cough Remedy. we
have used it quite extensively and IL naF
a,vavs given entire satieiacti'n'-o'a'
gab Indian Territory Chief.
This is the only remedy that IS know'
to no a certain preventive OF pneumonia
Among the many thousands who nave
used Il for colds and la grippe we na. .
never vet learned OF single case naY'n'
-esul,ed IN pneumonia. Persons ~n'
have weak lungs or have reason 10 'ea
an attack Of pneumonia. should Keep u
comedy at hand. The 20 ana oo gen
sizes for sale by sodergren q sooe's'e'
Druggists.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17
HER SIGHT RESTOKtO.
10 RrazilI Believes That Her bhho"e''
xv.s Removed by Prayer.

Mrs. BRAZIL Believes That Her biin'"e''
Was Removed by Prayer
During the 40 hours devotion at tin the
c,,ohanse Catholic church recently Mrs.
Michael BRAZIL recovered her sight att
er two years of blindness. ,,n,.
" Mrs. BRAZIL had previously consult
ed specialists at Kankakee ,, and oh hut
,n would restore her vision. 10 9
th;s che would not consent. She prayed
inre that her sight might return Il1
ond had faith that her petitions woulo
n answered. She attended the devo
. 10 exercises and CROPPED her way te
the altar, where she asked C the priest !,
the the Rev. Father o'Mara OF Chicago ,asS sh y
intercede for her. Almost instantly ,s6,1 I hs
announced that she saw as well IL as sn Uo
FORE she was afflicted. New YORK gun
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17
TWO YEARS ON THE ROAD,
Letter Went To Europe Twice and n. IA,
as Alexandria Egypt

lhere came back to the Indianapolis
postofiice recently and TO the writer
George b. Rubens, a letter that left
there years, months and 25 days
ago. The postal authorities have no
record OF letter that ever saw more
travel.
Aug. 23, 1895, Mr.. Rubens addressed
the letter to j. q. Leonard an uncle
who was at that time travelling in
Egypt. Mr.. Leonard was addressed at
Alexandria, Egypt. Before the arrival
OF the letter he had left Alexandria for
Paris. The letter followed him to Paris,
from Paris to London, London to Ber
I'm, and then chased him back to the
United States, but before it found him
IN this country he had again left the
United States for Germany. Once more
the letter was put on his track, and it
followed him to Berlin, and from Be
lin to Paris. A few days before it reach
ed Paris on the second trip Mr.. Leonard
again started for the United States. The
letter followed him ON the next steam.
er, bound for Chicago, where he said he
was going. Tuesday the letter arrived
in Chicago, but Mr.. Leonard was not tC
be found at the address he had given
and so the postollice authorities return
ed the letter to the clothing company il
indianapolis whose business card tn,
envelope bore.
| Mr.. Leonard is a clairvoyant, wh'
travels steadily, and did not stay in on,
place long enough for the letter to over
take him. The letter was not ON tn
road constantly. In the course of it
travels it had good many "lay overs,
waiting for an order from Mr.. Leonar'
for his mail to be forwarded to thi
place or that place. - Indianapoli
| News
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17
rae rinlandefs'

Mutusl Fire insurance company "
Houohton and Keweenaw counties, or
pani.ed in 1890 according to the laws OF
the state Of Michigan. will insure proper
~ O, it, members. Have paid IRE losses
over "a 600 and dividends nearly $o,ooO
during the last seven years to members
ossve YEAR, standing. On the frst day
=, Julv the company had 5fl mem
h.rs s466.9 4s worth OF property IN
sured and $11.121.1s in treasury. so'
iurther par ticuIsrs apply to the UNDER
s,uned. JOHN BLoAavIsT, President
ALEX LEmoNEN, Secretary.
Office, 448 Pine street ups'A'r" 81"
| Jacket
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17

We are now ready for business in our
new store room 429 9Th street where we
have a large line of all kinds OF second
hand heating stoves and stove repairs.
We will buy sell and exchange all kinds oil
household goods and do all kinds OF
stove repairing on short notice. Mall
orders promptly attended to.
AMERICAN STOVE REPAIR WORKS,
Red Jacket, Mich
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17
sco,,,. ,jopcsrt orchestra.

An organization long needed In Idle
section ia now an actuality, and as re-
suit, first class music, rendered by ca
pable performers, can now be obtained
for concerts. church services, masse-, etc.
"a well az for music of lighter charac
tor and for the ball room will be fount
nnsurpassed. Mr.. Scott, personally VII
also receive a limited number oil pupils Oh
reed and brass instruments, and on tina
m ost delicate OF all instruments, tn
human voice. Address
FREDERICK SCOTT,
Jewell House. Calumet.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17
ShOepacRr!

Hand sewed, are the best footwear ior
boys, especially at winter time. l have
in at ock fine assortment, and am selling
them at exceptionally low prices, from
81, so upwa ards. l also accept and DO
very carefully and cheaply all kinds OF
shoe repairing. Shop at Front street
close TO Jacob Gartner's store.
MIKE OKER.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17
... smo,,e Led to Divorce.

Mrs Matte Radcliffe, according W
her petition for divorce sl lro,t failure failure
Radcliffe, stood blows, neglecs' la,iv
60, p = long time, but when the husoa a,.a
10, sa,;,,o , blew smoke - cigarette
au,oIe at that--into their sick oaoy
face until the child became sno stand nc
she decided that she couiu ''
s,oro Kansas City Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17

Mrs. Mary Bnd, Harrisburg. Pa says;
my child is worth millions to me; yet
would have lost her by Group had l not
invested 25 cents in bottle of One Min
ute Cough Cure. 1t cures coughs, colds
bronchitis, pneumonia and all throat
and lung troubles. 1t ia pleasant tt
take. safe to use and sure to cure.
SoDERGREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17
aninm Poppies.

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson son urges urgis
American farmers to turn 70 =; .n % V more
Sation Of opium peoples, but II Is rno he
.Son likely that his suggestion VIII 80 ~
,nngbed away as the most VISIONARY "
iaus sraams ST. Louis Republic
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17

There ia no need OF little children being
tortured by scald head, eczema and skin
eruptions. DeWitt's Wit h Hazel Salve
gives instant relief and cures perma-
nently. SoDERGREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17

Miss Allie Hughes, Norfolk, Va, was
frightfuly burned on the face and neck.
Pain was instantly relieved by DEWITT
Witch Hazel Salve, which healed the in
jury without leaving scar. 1t Is the
famous pile remedy.
SoDERGREN & SODERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17

Prosperity comes quickest to the man
whose erisin good condition. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers are famous little pills
for constipation, biliousnes', indigestion
and all stomach and liver troubles.
SoDERGREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17

Our crockery is breakable az well as
Others, but the cheaper you get 1t the
less you worry when it does break. Buy
it from us and save worrying.
THE SAVING BANK.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17

Big bargains in stockings, II cents
per pair, all wool. Gentleman'a white
handkerchiefs, one hall dozen II cents at
M. Gittler's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17
Lake Linden stage.

Stage leaves Pearce's livery stable
Lake Linden, every day at 8 a. m. 10 q
m, 1 and A p. m. Stageleaves McClue'i
livery stable, Red Jacket, at 8 a. M, IL
q. m, and and 4. p. m.
THOMAS PEARCE,
JAMES MCCLURE,
ProprietOrs.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17

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, 1897-12-17
.rduous expedition.

The journey Of 1000 miles lies. over ,vill 'b be
, ICE f 20 the most arduous polar ex Pe,.
ocrat. %-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17
Tn Health and Out Of It.

Pell-Never dcspise friends 'd''0'
when you well r,ro III
Meli-Nor follow II when you ~ ="
Up to Date.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17

Clothes cleaning, dyeing, repairing.
altering and pressing promptly and
neatly done. All work guaranteed to
prove satisfactory,
MICHIGAN Dye WORKS.
Over 312 Fifth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17

One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly
That's what you want
SoDERGREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-17

Houses uo Les.

Houses uo Let.
Apply to Joseph Pinton, $50 Pine
street.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-03

Springs. Mr.. Hoffman was then, as
always, in a happy frame of mind, and
nothing could have been further from his
mind than thoughts of self-destruciion.
The story of financial EN- barrassment
is farce. The dead man actually had
more money than he knew what to do
with ana the rumor that be was unabl lie
to raise $4,000 is TO be laughed at. He
probably had some domestic trouble, but
nothing tending TO turn a mans mind
from sane ideas, and consequently l be-
lieve my friend was murdered"
Abraham and Henry Hoffman, brothers
of the deceased, also deny that Isaac Hoff-
man was in need of money. Financially
he was above trou ble," they both say. and
hand is responsible for the merchants
strange ceath.
To further strengthen the suicide theory
many point to the merchants domestic
trou bles. Chief Lees has now in his pos
session several letters or copies Of letters
found which were written by Mrs. Hoff-
man to her uncle, James Simmons of New
York, but which fell into the deceased's s
hands
One OF the letters which substantiates
The statements of domestic trouble is as
follows:
SAN Francisco, April 19. 1897.
Ny Dear Uncle; Your letter OF the 18Th re-
the contents. wish 10 God you had been here
during my mothers trouble. What she needed
most was good, honora BILE man to defend
her and she would not have been trampled on.
! can't understand it TO this day how
Dick and Joe could have allowed such
PROCEEDINGS, proceed but at the time they
and had everything in his power. That my
dear fathers name should die out is a burning
and most outrageous shame. There isn't a
day that do not think of it. What was the
name OF Hoffman in comparison with Alexan-
der and now Alexander has sunk into obli-
WON, l sincerely nope to be resurrected some
future day. ! do despise what is low and
mean, and lean only toward the good and
honorable. am my falher's daughter
in that regard. But what in the name of
heaven was / to do when l have little chill
dren? II | were to espopse mas cause openly
ne would bring suit for divorce on .he fol-
lowing grounds: He says he paid my mother
more than was coming 10 her, and that am
aiding and apetting her to rob my husband;
the world would condemn such q woman tiny
self If the inside facts were not known. In
wardy, however, side With my mother; it
almost kills me sometimes when think Of the
injustice done; that she ever received any
thing at all is miracle. But as you say, right
Will prevail in the long run. / am sure
Charles Hoffma is getting his deserts.
Now, dear uncle, have favor to ask of
you. What write to you in strict confidence
sons why I must ask this of you. Have you
been talking to any one lately about what
wrote to you? 1t t.has come to my husbands
ears, and he says ! tax about him to you.
Please do not mention anything TO any one.
Some day perhaps you may. but not at pres
ent. Hoping to hear soon from you, your al
fectionale niece.
ter evidently similar in purport to the sew
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this year, and we have outstandIngs to The
amount of about 1926, 900.
Never saw any letters which could demon
Strate that they expected any losses There
are three partnerS-the two Hoffnans have an
undivided interest. / think Rothschildis in
terest IS about $4,000. l took the CHECK
book and small cBshLOok over with me. They
are all securely wrapped up. left them over
at San Rafael / telephoned to my wife that
would not be home until the 10 80 boat as
/ thought IL was Monday on accounL of hoIi.
day the day before. Then happened to think
that IL was Tuesday, and telephoued TO nv
wife that | would he home on the 6 80 an d
TO wait dinner for me.
do n OF know whether the bows in the Office
know whether Mr.. Hoffman bought the pistol
from me or not l never told any body on the
outside about my affairs with Mr.. Hoffman
He kept the pistol in his desk. He did not
give me any reason for wanting 10 buy a pis-
tol. He simply told me about a week ago that
he was going up the street to buy a pistol and
] told h i'm that would sell him mine that I
SO, and bought the new one last night
L. Friedman of 800 Market street made
the following statement to Chief Lees:
1t was about fifteen minutes past g O'clock
last night when left the store with nv part
ner and walked to the corner of Bush ana
Battery streets l asked my cashier Shis norm
ing what time she left, and she stated 10 ME
that she left at 8 O'Clock last night had
some letters TO look over, and when got TO
the corner OF Battery and Bush streets / a ked
my partner WDdL the Time and he
told me that it was just a Quarter
past 6. When l got in front OF Hoffman &
Aexandcrs store l am pretty sure that Mr.
Hoffman turned the corner OF Bush and
walked toward Battery. AT the time he
turned the corner l think he met FieeI. and
they walked toward the store. Just Casually 7
said to Hoffman, "Are you happy?" ard he
replied, Friedman, now can | be hoppv il I
have such q mother-in-law?' That All the
conversation had with him. and then took
e McAllister-street ear and went home. I left
Hoffman and Figel about TO enter the store
That was the last time saw him.
About two weeks ago ne told me a good
many things about his family affairs. He
told me that his mother-in-law went to tho
banks and wanted TO spoil his credit, This
was after old man Alexander died, About ten
days sgo he told me OF trouble he had had
with his wife. He came home one night aid
his wife accused him OF having told NJ
Mrs. Alexander the last note he in tended to
sue his wife for g divorce. He denied this to
his wife and said ''How could / saw such a
thing when you know how attached I am TO
the Tour children How do you exnect me fo
do any thing like that?"
About six or eight months ago he told me
that his mother-in-aw swore out n warrant
for him for opening some mail that did moi
belong to him. He said postoffice inspector
came 10 serve the warrant for opening her
mail. When the inspector came he said To
him. ''Who do you think swore this warrant
out for me2'
when Hoffman tod him that his mother.in-
law had done so the inspector thought there
must be some mistake. Mr.. Hoffman ex-
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-03

said, Twenty dollars l gave it to him.
He said, You will get it tomorrow, ,
meaning the money. l jumped on nv
wagon, going up Market street, and Mr..
Hoffman went around the corner of Bush
and Battery streets and started up Bush
street. That is the last l saw of him.
my Judgment is that L lost sight of him
about 6:20 P NJ"
Out of the $50 given to the deceased by
Lauer, only something over So was found
on his body when it was searched at the
Receiving Hospital. Another gentleman.
whose name has not been divulged, said
to be acquainted with Mr.. Hoffman's
financial condition, made a statement 10
Chief Lees, coroborating the SOS, 600 note
story. His statement is as follows:
"Mr. l. Hoffman is a son-in-law of Mrs.
5. o. Alexander. and he and Mr.. S. o.
Alexander were partners in the clothing
business. At no time did Alexander own
more than third interest in the busi-
ness
Upon the death of Mr.. Alexander his
WIDOW desired TO withdraw from the bust
ness. demanding her husbands share of
the business, amounting to $4S 600. a sum
the INN could not pay. Mr.. I. Hoffman,
who represented his brother's interest in
san Francisco arranged the demand by
making payment of $4,000 and
giving secured notes for the re-
. L
one, two and three years, res pectivelv. The
first OF these notes became due this month.
and as l. hoffman could not meet the
payment and also con sidering that he was
very bitter against Mrs. Alexander. his
m other-in-law, and also considering that
his own wife was sidinp with her mother.
it is obvious that [. Hoffman concluded tn
die rather than suffer the disgrace of be-
ing severed from his family and ruined
commercially. One OF the sureties on the
notes was Mr.. Greenebaum OF w. S. We'll
& Michaels."
Many of Hcffman's most intimate
friends refute the report that he was in
financial straits. Julius w. Raphael. who
has known and had business dealings
with the deceased merchant for many
years, strenuously denies the statements
of embarrassment and says that in his
mind the theory of suicide can find no
resting place.
"Mr. Hoffman and I dined together on
Memorial day." said Mr.. Raphael yester-
day afternoon, land consummated plans
TO visit New York together in the near
future. Mr.. Hoffman concluded to visit
his brother, Charles Hoffman, whois in
terested in the firm of hoffman, Roth
child & Co., who resides in Colorado
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-03
ISAAC HOFFMAN a

IS: the investigation into the manner the
merchant met his death proceeds. At one
hour the detectives ara confident that the
:. Head mans hand held the revolver which
ended his life; the next some insignificant
fact pointing only to murder manifests
: Itself and the theory OF suicide is aban-
doned.
:. These vacillating phases of the case at
present bgffie the police, but Captain Lees,
assisted by several of his best detectives,
hard at work and confidently expects to
:.unraver the mystery.
.., Particular stress in substantiation of the
theory that Hoffman committed suicide is
placed on his bitter relations with his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Alexander. The
story leading up to the misunderstanding
between the the dead man and his wife's
:. mother is simple one. When L. o. Alex
: ander, who was Hoffman's partner,
died, his widow demanded her husbands
.one-thlrd interest in the firm. Hoffman,
II is stated by DR.. Danziger, who was an
intimate friend of the deceased. was una
bic to pay the sum demanded, $48, ,000 but
be. raised $50, 900 and gave his notes for the
balance payable In two or three years.
The FIRST noIe is now due, it is said, and
Hoffman was unable 10 meet 1t and rather
. thaA- face a suit in court ended his life.
: Whether Hoffman was financially en-
harrassed or not is another question the
detectives are endeavoring 10 solve. 1t
was learned yesterday that John Lauer,
drayman for the firm, loaned Mr.. Hoff-
man $50 Tuesday evening, and those ad-
V6caling the suicide theory point to this
fact:as indicative that the dead merchant
Mas,in financial straits. The detectives,
however, do not lay great stress on the
fact; as ofttimes men much wealthler
than Hoffman was Teputed TO be find
them selves without ready change. Yes
teEday Lauer made the following stale
ment:to Chief Lees:
Al first saw Mr.. Hoffman after closing
houF on June l, at 6:l5 P NJ. | came into
the store about 6:I5 P. NJ. and took the
elevator downstairs with Mr.. Hoffman.
He said he thought there was smoke or
dust coming up the elevator shaft.
II told him he imagined that. 1t was
the wind blowing down the grating which
made the dust fly.
"He asked me if / brought those cases
for the Mail dock; also one case for Mr..
Rothschild. told him 1 did.
"Ltold hiIn Schultz wanted those cases
shipped early in the morning on the Port
land steamer. Then he went outside.
de looked up Bush street. and said: Il
am expecting Figel back He then went
ana closed the store door, pulled down
lAe handle, took out his keys and locked
. the door
He then put his keys in his pocket
put TWO packages in my wagon, and was
gong TO drive off when Mr.. Hoffman
asked me if | had any money. ] said,
teS' how much do you wantT He
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Boston Exeursions via Kansas City, Chicago,
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