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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08
Preached From a Pulpit 600 Feet High

III the widest and most picturesque
section of Writ county, near Ceston W.
Va, huge rock, known as DEVILS Tea
Table, hangs over the river, high above
the valley. Recently the Rev. John
Bennett, an eccentric, mountain evan.
gelist, announced that he would preach
from this rock on the following Sun
day. During Saturday night and early
Sunday morning the backwoodsmen
and their families began gathering at
the foot of the rock. and by o'clock
over 900 persons awaited the advent
of the preacher, who soon appeared on
the edge of the rock and delivered his
sermon from a pulpit 900 feet above
his congregation. his text being ION
this rock l build my church." 1t was
the most unique and impressive service
ever held in the state. st Louis Globe
Democrat.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08
Might he Worse.

"These stripes" sighed the convict,
make man feel small"
The kind woman who had come into
the darksome place to cheer him smiled
radiantly.
Only think" she urged, chow
much worse they would be If they ran
the other way. detroit Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08
Woman and the School Elections.

In Delaware the charters OF some of the
cities give the elective franchise TO women
on school questions. In Wilmington re-
Gently there was an election for ~ mem
bers of the board Of education. OF all who
were entitled to vote at this election per
cent Of the men and 13 per cent Of the
women cast their ballots. Two years ago
only 40 women voted at the school election.
This year the number was four times %
large.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08
Sadness.

Sadness serves but one end, being use
full only in repentance, and hath done
its greatest work, not when it signs or
weeps, but when it hates and grows
careful against sin, but cheerfulness
serves charity, fills the soul With har-
mony and makes and publishes glorifi.
cation of God. -Jeremy TAYLOR.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08
"Touchy" People.

Let a person get the reputation of be-
ing "touchy," and everybody is under
restraint, and this way the chance Of
an imaginary offense is vastly increased.
Christian Observer.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08

In one country district of Germany
pay weddings" were in vogue until
recently, each guest paying for his en-
tertainment as much as he would ut an
Inn and the receipts being placed aside
to set mp the happy pair in their new
home.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08

Quotation. sir, Is good thing. There
Is community Of mind in it. Classical
quotation is the parole of literary men
all over the world. johnson.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08
Down. Not Up.

Life is to be measured down from
God, and not up from man. Episcopal
Recorder
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08

Edward Downes, who has been Unit
ed States consul general at Amsterdam
for the last four years, has decided to
study for the Roman Catholic priest.
hood at the American college in Rome.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08

Earl Ranfurly, governor general Of
New Zealand, with his wife and three
daughters, arrived in Montreal recent.
ly from Europe. They intend to cross
the continent by the Canadian Pacific
railroad. stopping off for some sport in
the Rocky mountains.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08

Uncle Dick-Ah, yes, crickets'
game, no doubt-a very fine gan' i
football, now-that's the game"
your hair curl n.
Miss Dulcie (meditatively ~
play football much, uncle!-fuD
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

d. James Hall, the geologist of the
state of New York, will attend the COM
ing meeting of the international geolog-
ical congress at st. Petersburg as the
representative of this state Although
he is SO years old he is in vigorous
health.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08

England's photographic office has re.
ceived information of the discovery Of
200 new rocks and shoals last year, 81
of which discoveries were made by ves-
sells striking on the rocks
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08

The memorial of Joseph Thomson,
the explorer. at Thornhill, near Dunn
fries, Scotland, is nearly ready. II is a
broken obelisk, on one side Of which,
in panel, q figure of Fame holds up a
map Of Africa, palm trees and Mount
Kilimanjaro filling up the background.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08

An enterprising woman in Jersey City
conducts an extensive business in the
baking and selling of pies. First, she
made the pies SO good, as pies 60, that
people Wanted them. That opened her
market She has delivery wagons which
carry the goods around to hotels and
restaurants On the wagons is the sign,
MRS. Wagner's Homemade Pies.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08

observe that some of the would be
wits Of the newspapers are saying al
legged smart things about the dumpy
woman Oh wheel. / wonder if the
dumpy woman on wheel looks any
worse than the handy legged, four feet
around the girth man on a wheel?
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08

An unknown woman committed sui
eide in New York not long since. The
newspaper reporters gave so minute a
description of her apparel as to mention
the number of her shoes, and they were
90. This ought to be enough to prevent
any woman from committing suicide in
future.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-08

know Of one woman in New York
who makes a living, and good one,
baking cakes. She has "a talent for this
and in the course of years has secured
an enviable reputation. Where unusual
ly fine cakes are wanted for any occasion
in private homes or elsewhere her serv-
ices are in demand. In summer, when
her patrons are mostly out of the city,
she has a vacation. In the autumn her
busy season begins again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-19
vOL,iI-NEW SERIES. NO. 34I.

change. In other words Mr. Sherman, as
the prospective Cabinet officer who VIII
have to deal directly with the question
unless 1t Is settled within the next six
weeks. has become much more cautious,
conservative and wise than was Mr. Sher-
man as a mere senator from the State Of
Ohio.
Without entering into consideration OF
the probable reasons that have produced
n modification Of Mr.. Sherman's views, II
IS commented upon that the Senator from
Ohio is now manifestlng a realization Of
responsibility which seemed TO be lacking
while as a senator he was advocating tho
recognition Of Cuban independence.
These comments do not reflect very
creditably upon Mr. Sherman. and give
cause for doubling the sincerity Of his
efforts IN behalf OF Cuba az the last ses-
sion Of Congress and prior 10 the holidays
recess.
Mr.. Sherman has, II IS understood, in
formed friends that II the Cuban Ques-
tion remains an open one after the 4th
Of March he Will continue the policy OF
Mr.. Cleveland and Secretary Olney. and
endeavor TO secure Cuban autonomy
through concession TO the Cubans by the
Spanish Government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-19

the forty or fifty thousand men the cap
tain-Gcnoral has hiding behind the trocha'
Gomez knows Weylers plan, ana iS 100
smart to be caught.
The rebels continue active around ma
vana oitv. The people Of the city have
been without milk for the last four days
Vegetables are becoming scarce and the
prices are increasing. The poor people are
suffering thereby.
Tho condition OF things IS becoming
alarming. Smallpox has extended TO a'l
wards OF the city. and has assun'u
frightful proportions. The death-tsVe -
A. per cent. Smallpox has been oihciaiiy
declared epidemic.
The censorship is more vigorous tlan
ever. The publication CT all news OF ''c
burning OF cane fields, farms, es'"'e9'
etc, known 10 be occurring ually Hh "'e
western provinces, especially h2NAla an"
Matanzas. is prohibited. The haines ca"
be seen from the city. Rumors OIL many
fights reach the city, but are never PRINT
ed Pressure is eXertcd on correspondents
OF local papers never 10 transmit lhlpoi-
tant happenings I'm the section naIneu' h0r
news OF rebel movements.
The dispatch also says that lh 'ne
course OF an interview 1'at@tN N'+ff
Morel. who was Minister of Foreign Al
fairs in the Cabinet of Senor Segasta.
said: "The Government Of the United
states always works Tor peace. CUBA
ought 70 be guaranteed an OF the condi-
tions OF progress
senor ri Y. Nargall. the eminent span
ish Republican leader. is also reported
to have said. peace ought 10 be made.
not by haggling concessions, hnt 10y
granting to cuba she fullest autonomy"
on the other hand. Senior Crolzard. a
leading Royalist. is credited with having
declared I'm an interview that whoever
permits the Spanish sovereignty Of Cuhn
cuba TO be lost without drawing his
sword Is a traitor 90 his country
Tl Liberal publishes q report OF an
interview with Senior Emilio Catellar. the
Republican leader. In which he favors
"a diolomatlc entente with the United
states. and the adoption Of commercial
reforms i'm the Antilles. so as 10 facili-
tate the relations OF those islands with
the United states.
Senor VALERA, formerly Spanish Minister
M Washington. expressed the opinion that
Spain ought to accept the good Offices or
the American Government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-19
TO RE-NOmINATEC CIBETMARsBALL
The Attorney General on the Question of
Pe'roccssion.

WASHINGTON. j. g., Jan s.-Spe-
ai.-Rcprcsontative Tyler visited the
War Department again to-day in the
interest Of Cadet Marshall. OF Norfolk
who failed in his examinations at West
Point. Mr. Tyler says, If necessary he
viii renCminato M Marshull as d cadet.
The Attuney-Gcneral sent to the Senate
to-day a reply TO the Senate resolution
requesting information as 10 the lcsisla-
tive steps necessary 10 secure retroces-
sion from the State OF Virginia OF that
portion Of the State which was part OF
The original District q Columbia.
The Attorney-Goneral states that the
constitutionality of the act of 1916. which
coded back 10 the state the territory i'm
question has never been determined by
the courts He refrains from expressing
any opinion upon the question himself.
but says if IL is assumed that the act OF
1916 is constitutional. the Constitution pre-
scribes the only manner in which the
United States can again secure jurisdic-
tion over the territory; that Is, through
the voluntary cessiOn Of the territory by
the State and its acceptance by Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-19
Mas. Meeting for Cuban sympaihlz,rs.

CHARLESTON. 5. c.. Jan. ia mass
meeting Of the sympathizers with the
cause of the Cuban patriots was held
here tonight in the Academy of Music.
the largest theatre in the city. The
placo was packed 10 overlooking and the
widest enthusiasm was displayed. The
meeting opened with prayer for the Gu
ban success. delivered by DR.. Vedder.
the pastor OF the French Huguenot
church. and tho leading speech OF the
evening was made by the Hon. j. =. h.
Bryan, one OF the ablest lawyers OF the
Charleston bar Resolutions were in
troduced and adopted favorins Cuban in
dependence and recognition OF the belil-
gerency Of the patriots. The Messrs.
Valdez are the only two Cutans in
Charleston. and the faithful manner in
which they have worked for the cause Of
the island was evinced by tho rousing ma
ture Of the meeting tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-19

state banks. and said. 'he was sorry Mr..
povau was not present 10 ask him some
questions. He wanted no money" said
tho sneaker. that was not good all over
,bc country. lie wanted a bank that
,ro,,ld nav all expenses Of making a To-
,,l currency. and for all banks TO send
,,o,os hack 10 the bank that issued them
tbe r,oment Il gets into its hands We
,ront "a banking system continued Mr.
1Voflrer that will set up bounds as
v,ido as IL Is possible TO make them, and
l,t ,bou do business within them. Lib
,~,,, AZ what we want In banking. liberty
FOR bankers 20 bank. That's what We
,,.sn,. that's what we must have. that :
what We VIII have.
.rt is impossible 70 bank by using
ho,5s " went on the speaker. "and 10
beve currency equally profitable 10 the
honk any two days in succession. Bonds
,.,r,- in value. and banks become bond
'.,l-,,tators When We need the least
currency we have the most. and whea
,.. road the most we have the 'eas-
p9ri,s must issue against their assets
n currency we're ISSUED in the United
ct,tcs as i'm England. France. and Ger
,,or,. 30 would pay so 100000 TO the
lie where it now pays nothing.
"vou say repeal tho l0-per cent. TAX
lees YOU put me on tne Eridlroh.
STATE BANKS
,rr walker then took mp the question OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-19
ROBBED OF A WEEKS WAGES
An Employee Of the HaSk'r & Marcuse
Company Held Up by FoOlpad&
HE WAS COVERED WITH A REVOLVER
While n Confederate Went Through His
Pockets Mr.. Edward Garrett shares
the Fate of Many Others in Rich
mond Recently.

That there is a bold and fearless band
of foot-pads at work in Richmond seems
% be more and mere apparent, and every
week two or three cases are reported
where citizens are held up by highway
men and robbed of whatever amounts Of
money they may happen to have on their
persons.
ROBBED OF EIGHT DOLLARS.
The Times has during the past fort
night reported the cases Of half a dozen
or more people who were robbed of their
hard-earned belongings by daring foot
pads In addition to the numerous cases
reported another came 20 light yesterday,
and Mr. Edward Barrett. middle-aged
man, who Is employed at the Hasker q
Marcuse Manufacturing Company, on
Nenable street, is poorer in this world g
goods by the sum OF $ as a result OF
his experience.
HELD A Cooked REVOLVER.
Mr. Barrett drew his pay last Friday
evening and started home. lie left the
factory about Gas o'clock. and while he
was walking along Burton street he was
accosted by two men, who walked up
10 him and demanded his money. one OF
the men held in his hand a cooked re-
Volvcr. with which ne covered Mr.. bar
rett. while the highwayman' 5 pal went
through the mans pockets ana got the 81
which was all he had There was no one
IN tho immediate vicinity, and Mr.. Bar
rett was helpless to defend himself. He
could net resist the highwaymen, who
got all the money he had on his person.
BEAT a HASTY RETREAT.
After they got the money the foot-pads
beat hasty retreat and soon disappear
ed. Mr.. Barrett would not be able to
recognize tho men if he were TO see
them. The case had not been reported TO
the police at a late hour last night.
Mr.. Barrett lives on Twonty-third street
between y and O streets. lie is a mar
ried man. and has two children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-19

ATLANTA. GA. Jan. lS.-An express
package containing $4,000 was stolen on
Saturday from Southern Express car
on a branch Of the Georgia railroad be
tween Windor and Social Circle The
package was shipped by the Bank OF
WiEder to the Lowry Banking Company
here The agent al W.nder gave the
package TO A. I. Butts. the express route
agent, and took his receipt. Butts says
that Le placed the package I'm his car and
did no. miss IL until he reached Social
circle Then he reported its loss 10 the
conductor 4 message was sent 10 the
express SUPERINTENDENT here nnd he feIa-
graphcd &c have Butts arrested. Puts
was arrested. hut be declares that he locs
not know what became OF the package.
lie Is twontv-Cne years Of age.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-19
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
Hon. Lloyd 7. Smith Will Be a Caldi'
date.
HIS MAZE WILL Be STRONGLYPRESSED
This Means Tia. Cougr'ssman Jones W."
MOI He Before the Convention for Gov
srnor-An Interesting Case Before
Board OF Reference.

WHITE STONE. VA. Jan. IS. -Spe-
cial.-The friends OF Hon. Floyd T. Smith,
OF Northumberland county. viii press
him vigorously Tor Attorney General Ihe
people Of this section. and especially OF
the Northern Neck. think that their sec
ton should be represented on the state
ticket. Mr. Smith is well known all over
the state. has always been prominent IN
politics is a man Of commanding pres
ence. and remarkably eloquent ana
ablo lawyer. The pressing OF Mr.. smith
for Attornoy-Gcnoral means that Hon,
W. A. Jones Will not allow MS name 10
60 before the convention lot suoeiha'o'ia'
honors.
Walter l.. Hathaway. ESD. who has
been practlcing law m florida ana Ne"
York for many years mas reiuanSu 30 ,rS
ship with his brother, Hon ho""Iu
Hathaway.
BOARD OF REFERENCE.
The Board Of Reference. ordered by
Superintendent Massey TO investigate the
acuon of the District School Board, met
Yesterday az fluCastle Courthouse. They
were in session several hours and eN-
amincd many witnesses. They attracted
Il great deal of attention and considerable
feeling was exhibited. The evidence, how
ever. showed that in considering the APP
pucants for the school one Of the young
ladies had failed To send her certificate.
and hat two OF the board held. as tnls
had been positively required IN all cases.
and they did not know that the young
lady had certificate, they could not
consider her application.
Tho Board of Reference sustained the
District Board In the appointment OF the
teacher. but as she had only one scholar,
closed the school. The decision gave
universal satisfaction.
The contestants were represented by
Mayo a Mayo and 10y Gresham * Son.
aud Hon. Howard Hathaway appeared
for the board.
Tho oyster market is unusually dull.
II is thought many thousand bushels Will
be left unsOld
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-19

And 1t Cost Him His Life--His SLAYER Ac-
quilted by the CorOner's jury.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, Jam H.
Allan Boiling. (colored). met his death
as the penalty of practical joke at the
homo of Edmund Scott. also colored.
who lives near Porter's precinct In this
county. Boiling dressed mp DO
garb which be thought an
accurate description Of the devil.
smutted his face and called at
SCOTS cabin.
In response TO his knocks. Scott asked
who was AT the door. Boiling assured
him that he was the devil ond that he
had come for Scott He dcmt ndcd eu-
trance. which was refused at first bus
arming himself Scott finally opened the
door As he did so Boiling. seeing the
shotgun I'm his hands. attempted 10 make
his escape Scott ircd killing him al
most instantly.
A Coroner's jury inves ,ilated the cause
leading to the tragedy and returned a
verdict to the effect that the shooting
was justinabe !nasmuch as Boiling had
gone to Scotts cabin I'm disguise. Scott
was discharged from custody.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-19
TUCKER FOR President.
The Yeung Congressman to BE Selected TO
Preside over Washington aud Lee.

Preside over washington anu it''
WASHINGTON. d. c.. Jan. ESPECIAL.
There is a rumor in circulation apparent
Iy based on good authority. that Repre-
sentative IA. St. George Tucker Will be
elected president of the Washington and
Lee University when his present term in
the House expires. Mr.. Tucker was ask
ed about the matter this morning but
said he knew nothing about it. Among
Nirginians in Washington, II is thought
Mr. fuckers selection would be an eX-
cellent one while among his colleagues
In Congress. the announcement that he
is being considered for so honorable and
desirable a position is received with gen
uine pleasure.
Mr. Tucker is held I'm the highest es-
TEEN by members Cf both political
parties in the House. He is recognized
as a man of the highest character and
the most sterling qualities. lie has dis
tinguished himself in the House both by
bis abilities and absolute hrmncss I'm de-
bate and will be greatly missed on the
Democratic side when the next Congress,
assemblies.
Mr.. Tucker Is graduate OF Washing
ton and Lee and II may be safely assert
cd that the alumni OF the University
would be gratifod by his selection as
president Of the institution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-19

Their Efforts Discounted by the More >e
siblc PIan of ne. .dom ID BnmiInG.

Their Efforts Discounted by the More Se .
sibl. Plan of Freedom iu Banking,
WASHINGTON, j.. c., Jan. Especial
The bin introduced by Senator Chandler
this morning. providing for the appoint
Lnent OF commissioners 10 any mterna-
IiOna! monetary conference tnat may be
held during Mr.. Mckinieys admnistra-
tion. while intended 10 carry out Repub-
Iican promises regarding an effort TO Sc
cure an International agreement, for
more extensive use of silver, differs very
little from an act making similar pro
visions, passed 10y the last Congress. and
l. not considered important by either sil-
Ger or sOund-mOney men.
The bill itself was agreed upon 10y tho
Republican caucus OF the Senate. and was
drawn by SenacOr Nolcott. who Is now
In Europe endeayorins to awaken senti-
ment there favorable 20 such conference
as has been suggested.
There is no reason TO doubt the sin
cerity Of Mr.. Wolcott's efforts. but the
silver men predict that they will not be
productive Of desired results. ana the
sound-money men appear TO be absolutely
indifferent.
MAY OPEN THE SILVER QUESTION.
MI Chandler will call up his measure
tomorrow. and viii ask note upon
1t. 1t win afford an opportunity TO the
silver men to reopen the silver discussion.
81 they desire TO avail themselves of it,.
but it Is generally thought the bill will
pass with little debate. II is felt by
members on both sides Of the chamber
that IL the bill fails to produce beneficial
results. IL can do no harm. and should
therefore, pass, without provoking oppO-
sition.
FREEDOM IN BANKING.
The impression is now becoming so gem
eral that monetary conditions I'm this
country can be best improved by the cs-
tablishment Of a better bank system. that
interest in proposed international agree
ment regarding silver Is decreasing among
the business men Of the country. IL IS
felt that the silver question If 10 is 10
be satisfactorily and properly settled. will
he settled in accordance with the demands
OF commerce for a greater supply Of me-
falllc money. and that until these de
mands are thoroughly ascertaincd and
demonstrated. talk Of an agreement be-
tween the government OF different nations
or legislative enactment concerning sill
.ver. Is premature and useless.
WHEN THE QUESTION WILL BE
SETTLED.
when the country IS given n banking
eystem, adequate to business needs I'm all
sections. and the present complicated
currency system is raised. u will be an
easy matter TO determine how large
volume OF silver money can be utilized
without endangering the nature or sta
biiity OF the currency.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-19
DIrD ~ sHHEiFI'S INNS.
& Ban er Arrested Despite Warnings and
Su,cumb- to Heart Disease.

FORT WAYNE. ND. Jan. lS.-A spe-
ciaI from Garrett. Ind, to the Daily
News gives the details OF the sensational
death there this morning Of Herman g..
CofHnberry. president of the Bank OF Gar
rott and the late treasurer of Dehalb
county. the particulars of whose embez-
Elements and dcfalcations have heretofore
been published.
II was known that Coninberry was
very III at his home and his attending
physician had protested against his arrest
by affidavit to the effect that his heart
action was such that mis- arrest and i'm
prsonment at this time would result
dsastrously.
Two other doctors. however. made afii-
davit that Cofnnberrys condition was all
right, and intimatcd that he WAS sham
ming The sheriff this morning went TO
Coihnberry's home and placed him un-
der arrest. when the accused banker sud-
denly fell into the sheriff arms and in
stantly expired.