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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
SOCIETIES ARE MERGED.
Patriotic Organizations Bearing Almost
similar Names Unite.


Cincinnati, Oct. IA plan of perma-
nent union of two patriotic societies so
nearly similar in name and purpose has
been agreed upon. They are the Ma
tional Society of the Sons of the Ameri-
can Revolution and the general society
of the Sons of the Revolution. Both So
cieties met in separate session and
adopted the plan of union prepared by a
conference committee with some amend
ments. The name agreed upon Is the
Society of the American Revolution.
Membership is to be limited strictly to
lineal descendants of soldiers of the
American revolution.
The constitution adopted and the plan
of union are to be submitted to the sew
eral state societies of both organizations
by a committee of five from each ma
tional organization for approval. When
approved by a majority of the state So
cieties these committees are to call
convention of the members of both or
CARNATIONS to launch the new one into
existence. DIR. Gallaudet of Washing
ton. ID. c., is chairman of the commit
tee of five of the Sons of American Rev
olution and A. Fl. Pugh of Cincinnati
serves as chairman of the Sons or the
Revolution.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
And the Band Played On.
DIsTRUsT IN THE RANKS,
Members of a Chicago Street Railway Un-
ion Hear of Doodle.


ion Hear of Doodle.
Chicago, Oct. 14.-Discord and distrust
are now two prominent features in the
ranks Of the executive committee Of the
south side street car meE's union. Fol-
lowing the removal Gs the three MEM
bers of the COMMITTEES comes the state
ment that the prospective strike on the
Chicago City railway lines was averted
by the use of the companys money
among certain leaders of the local union.
1t was the information that Organizer
Gibson laid before the committee He
was emphatic in his statement that it
came to him through a reliable source.
The committee took the matter up, and
when the proof demanded by those upon
whom suspicion seemed to center could
not be given by Gibson, a vote was
taken and he was dropped.
The charges were that $4,000 was dis
tributed among certain of the leaders
on the understanding that a strike
would be avoided. Credence is given to
this rumor by several mmbers of the
union owing to the sudden change of
front of the men under suspicion at the
mass meeting held TO finally determine
the strike question. and from the fact
| it is alleged, of their now having an
! abundance of money while previous tc
| their discharge they were poor. 1t Is
(! also remembered that Manager Bowen
| was positive in his assertion that there
| would be no strike. f&grv.~-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
AMERICAN BANeTAILs NOT IN IT
Mrs. Langtry's Norman Won the Cesare-
witch Stakes.

London, Oct. 14.-"Mr. Jerseys
(Mrs. Langtry's) Norman won the Ce-
sarewitch stakes at Newmarket Wednes-
day. The Cesarewitch is a handicap
for 625 sovereigns with 500 added for g.
year-olds and upwards. The course for
the stakes is two miles two furlongs and
thirty-six yards. Mr.. Dobell's The Rush
was second, and j. l.. Dugdale's Carlton
Grange third. Two American horses.
August Belmont's keenan, and ]. r.
Keene's st. Cloud II, one French horse,
Count De Berteux's Friolera, and an
Australian horse. Prince Soltykoff' s
South Australian were among the horses
starting. There was large representa-
ton of the fashionable racing world
present, including the Prince Of Wales.
the Duke Of Cambridge, and the Duke
and Duchess of Devonshire.
Tod Sloane, the famous American
Jockey, who rode st. Cloud II, made his
debut on the English turf in a minor
race Tuesday. His riding has been Sc
verely criticised. The Pail Mall Gazette
for example. saying: SLOANE did not
shine in the contest, for his mount took
him all over the course"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
MRS. NETrIE r. CRAVEN.

ground that it is a child Of the late
senator. This child, girl, according
to the report, has been kept in st. Louis
III til less thar a month ago, when Mrs.
Craven had it brought to this city and
has had it in her possession ever since.
George A. Knight, the principal attor-
ney for the Fair children, is out of town
for a few days, but his partner, Mr..
Heggerty, when told Of the report,
laughed and admitted that it was not
the first time he had heard of 1t.
The story that an alleged child Of the
late Senator Fair would be produced,
he said, reached my ears about three
weeks ago, but / never placed any cre-
dence in 1t. A similar story was circu-
lated over a year ago, but 1t soon died
out and the child was never produced.
] do not think any such move will be
made now"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
HIS CHILDREN ORDERED AWAY.
Luetgert Not Allowed to Have His Little
Ones About Him.


Ones About Him.
Chicago, Oct. 14.-Luetgert's children
were ordered away from him by Judge
Tuthill Wednesday morning before At
tCrne Phalen began his address to the
jury. In doing so his honor intimated
that the sole object of their presence
was to arouse sympathy in the jurors.
The scene occurred just as attorney
Phalen arose to make his plea for Luet-
CERT.
Gentlemen of the jury" began Mr..
Phalen, and then Assistant States At
torney McEwen stepped up to Judge
Tuthil and made a remark. The judge
looked over where the defendant sat.
In front of the jury, he was going into
eXtravagant demonstrations of affec-
tion over the yellow-haired urchin on
his knee. Five-year-old Elmer was
clingng to his father, while his IL
year-old brother sat in more dignified
but affectionate position. The attor-
neys all gathered in group in front of
the court, and the stenographers came
up with their note books. Mr.. McEwer
objected to allowing Luetgert more
privileges than other defendants, and
demanded that the children take some
| other seats. Mr.. Vincent protested. lie
stepped back and said, In loud voice
81 object to the order of the court
ordering the defendants children away
from him!"
Judge Tuthill was quick with his re-
| tort.
You needn't object" said he. There
is only one possible object in having
them there"
"I except to the remarks of the
| court" said Mr.. Vincent.
And then Mr.. Phalen began his ad-
dress. He spoke loudly from the open
| ing, and began general denunciatior
of the states witnesses, declaring tha
! no case had been made out.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
Fx-Banker Sentenced.

Wflkesbarre, Pa, Oct. 4-Ex-Banker
r. ". Rockafellow, convicted of receiv-
ing a deposit at his bank after he knew
the bank was insolvent, was sentenced
Wednesday TO pay a fine of $l,4OO and
serve one year in the eastern peniten-
tiary. This is his second sentence. Up
on the first conviction he was sent to
the penitentiary for two years. There
are still a half score Of indictments
hanging over his head, and according
to a ruling of the supreme court he can
be re-arrested and tried in each case.
The prisoner is over 20 years OF age,
and when he appeared in court was
uuite feeble
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
Uproar at a Labor Meeting.

Philadelphia, Oct. 14.-There was a
clash between the Social Democracy and
the Sociaistic Labor party at Labor
Lyceum Tuesday night that for a time
seriously disrupted the meeting Of the
former, held for the purpose Of enabling
Eugene V. Debs to expound its princi-
pies There has been bad blood be-
tween the members of the rival socialis-
tic parties for some time. DR.. G. Metz
Ter of this city of the Socialistic Labor
party practically accused Debs Of in
sincerely. Several others Of the Social
list Labor party followed suit, and the
meeting broke up in considerable con-
fusion
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
Leading Prohibitionist Dead.

Baltimore. Oct. 14.-William Daniel.
one Of the leaders of the Prohibitionist
party in the United States and its can
didate for the vice presidency In 1884,
died suddenly Wednesday morning at
his home In Mount Washington. su-
burb of Baltimore.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
stranded at 81. Michaels.

Washington, Oct. 14.-Sheldon jack
son, United States general agent of edu-
cation for Alaska writes from st. Mich
a Sls that the presence of the cutter Bear
is the only restrain on lawlessness. Sew
eral hundred passengers, all of whom
were promised a safe passage tc Daw-
son. are stranded there.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
Approved the Plans.

Washington. Oct. 1.-THE secretary
OF war has approved the map of loca-
tion and plans Of new super-structure
to be constructed by the city Of Apple
ton, Wis, on its bridge over the United
States Fox river canal at Lake street.
Appleton, Wis.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
Conference of brotherhood Men.

Peoria, Ills. Oct. 4.-At the confer
ence of the railroad brotherhood off,
cials Wednesday morning the commit
tee appointed Tuesday made report
which was considered but not acted up
on and in which federation was re-
ferred to. Further information is re-
fused to the public.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
Not Afraid of the Japs.

Washington, Oct. 14.-It is definitely
announced at the navy department that
when the cruiser Baltimore leaves for
Hawaii. probably next week, she will
carry with her orders for the Yorktown
and Wheeling to go to Mare island.
The withdrawal Of the two warshipa
means that the Baltimore and the gun
boat Bennington will be sufficient to
protect American interests in Hawaii
I'm the future
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
Crossed English Channel in a Balloon.

Eastbourne, Eng, Oct. H.-Charles
Pollock, a nephew of Baron Pollock,
started in a balloon from here Tuesday
morning in an attempt to cross the En-
glish channel. The balloon descended
safely at 4:30 Tuesday afternoon near
Domart, in Somme, fourteen miles
northwest of Amiens, France. Mr.. Pol
lock telegraphs that the trip was a great
success. The distance from Eastbourne
10 Domart is about 165 miles
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
Another Strike Threatened.

Springfield, Ills, Oct. 14-There Is
trouble again among the local miners.
Several of the shafts are idle, and there
is a prospect of another general strike.
The combine dealers are endeavoring
to induce their miners to force the men
at the independent mine to cease oper-
atoms, and partial suspension of work
In the local mines is the result.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14

wick. Germany; william A. Prickett OF
New Jersey. at Rheims, France. To be
collectors Of customs-John S. Bethel,
for the district of Richmond, Va; Jesse
w. Ell Dit for the district of Newport
News, Va; William B. Shepperd. for
the district of Apalachicola, Fla.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
Rova, Arch Ma.ons at baltimore.

Baltimore. oct. 12.-The general grand
chapter Of Royal Arch Masons assem-
bled here Monday IT. tri-annual conclave
and on Wednesday the centennial an
niversary OF the founding Of the grand
chapter Of the United States will be cell
ebrated. Prominent Masons from all
parts Of the world will be present.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
Mckinley WIN BE There.

Washington, Oct. 14.-The president
has decided to attend the dinner of the
Commercial club in Cincinnati on Oct.
30 1t Is to be non-partisan affair,
and Mr. Mckinley does not expect to
make a speech.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
NEW TURN IN FAIR CASE.
Rumor That Mrs. Craven VIII Produce a
Child in Court.

San Francisco, Oct. 4.-Is Mrs. Cra-
ven preparing to interject a new claim
ant into the contest for portion Of the
vast wealth left by the late ex-senator
James G. Fair? A rumor to that effect
has gained currency. but the woman re-
fuses to deny or affirm 1t.
Report has it that Mrs. Nettie r. Cra-
ven now has in her charge child
years old, who at the proper time she
intends TO produce in court as a claim
ant for a share OF the estate on the
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
Prince pec,ipes to Mediate.

London. Oct. 12.-The Prince Of Wales
has declined an invitation TO mediate in
the engineering dispute. In the course
of his letter of refusal he says that he
deeply deplores the disastrous state of
affairs, but feeels that it would not be
right or proper for him to attempt In
any way to interfere or to mix himself
shorafv
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14

Nashville, Oct. l4.-The twenty-nrst
annual meeting Of the American HUI
name society begun at Watkins han
Wednesday. There was good attend
ance and representatives of societies In
many states were present. President
John G.. Shortall of Chicago presided.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
IS FULL OF INTEREST.
Statistical Report ofthe Interstate
Commission.
VAST WEALTH IN RAILWAY LINES.

Increase of Gross Earnings Was Nearly
$75,OOO,OOO Larger Than for the Preced-
ing Twelve Months-Railway Employees
of the United States Aggregate $4,000
Persons--Associate Justice Field Makes
Application To BE Retired.
Washington. Oct. 14.-The ninth sta
tistical report of the interstate com
merce commission for the year ended
June 30, 1896, gives interesting informa-
ton concerning the mileage. equipment,
number of employees, capitalization and
valuation. accidents and earnings, and
expenses of railways in the United
States for the year named. One hun
dred and fifty roads, representing 3O,475
miles of operating mileage, were in the
hands of receivers on June 80, 1896, a
decrease of eighteen from the previous
year. The capital stock represented by
the railways controlled by receivers was
$742, ,597 69S, and the funded debt was
1899, 1888, 766. The total railway mileage
on June 80, 1896, was 1s2,776 an increase
of 2,119 for the year Georgia showing
the largest increase. viz, 2SS miles.
Nearly $4,000 Locomotives,
The number of locomotives in service
was $3.50 and of cars Of all classes l.
297,649, an increase Of 251 locomotives
and 27,0SS cars. OF the total cars and
locomotives 44S, ,S54 were fitted with train
brakes and 545, ,5S3 with automatic coup
lers. The number Of freight locomotives
fitted with automatic couplers was 3,37S
out of a total Of 20,351. and the cars
| in freight service fitted with train
| brakes was 379,05S out of a total Of l.
| 221, ,SS7 An interesting feature Of the
report is summary showing the
| amount of compensation paid to the
railway employees of the United States
who aggregated S26,620. Their aggre-
gate compensation amounted to over Ct
per cent Of the total operating expenses
of all railways, a slight decrease from
J the preceding year The amount o
railway capital. it is shown, was $lO,'
| 566, $685. III, which, assigned on a mile
age basis, shows a capital of $50. $40 pei
mile of line, and if current liabilities be
| included as part Of the capital, S63,O6
per mile of line.
! Capital Stock Over Five Billion.
The amount of capital stock was $5,
| 226, ,527 ,269, of which $685. 692 was pre-
| ferred. A fraction Of over 20 per cent
of the capital stock paid no dividends
| The total dividends amounted to $751;
603,371. Passengers carried during TIT
| year numbered 511 772, 737, an increas'
of over 100000 compared with the pre-
| vious year. which. however, showed ;
decrease Of 33,266,S37 as compared Will
1894 Freight tonnage amounted t
765, ,S91, 1856, the largest ever reported TO
! railways in this country, and an in
crease of nearly 70,000,000. Gross earn
ings amounted to $1.150, ,169,376, an in
crease of nearly $75,OO0,0OO resulting il
a net income of over 39,0O0,OO0 large
than the previous year. Nearly 1900 em
ployes were killed and almost 10000 In
jured during the year. an increase
so in those killed and over 1000 in tn
number injured.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
Condition Of senator TiIIman.

Columbia, s. c., Oct. H.-Senator
Tillman's condition is more favorable.
He is still quite sick but there is no
immediate danger of serious results.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
PresidcntinI Appointments.

washington. Oct. 1.-THE president
has made the following appointments:
To be consuls of the United States-Tal-
bot ]. Albert of MARYLAND. at Brurs-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
nnwes Calls Upon the President.

Washington. Oct. 14.-Charles G..
Dawes of Chicago, member of the ma
tional Republican executive committee
and prospective comptroller OF the cur
rency, arrived Wednesday. He called
at the White House in the morning and
had a conference with the president,
presumably on the subject OF the PEN
sion agency for Chicago. which VIII be
filled very soon. Mr.. Dawes Is urging
the name of General c. w. Pavey OF
Mount Vernon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14

be his successor, and Judge Day, now
assistant secretary of state, will prob
ably be appointed attorney general
These changes have all been decided
upon and will be effected as soon as con-
gress meets, so that the senate may con-
firm the appointments. At the same
time there may be other charges In the
cabinet. Secretary Sherman may con-
clude to retire from the state derart-
ment. If he does 1t is believed Secre-
tary Long of the navy department will
be chosen secretary Of state. and that
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt will be
promoted to secretary Of the navy. But
the retirement of Justice Field, the ap-
pointment of Attorney General McKen-
ma to the vacancy and the promotion OF
Judge Day to a seat in the cabinet are
the only changes now decided upon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
MARCHERS ARRESTED.
Deputy Sheriffs Nab Them at the
De Armit Mines.
STRIKERS OFFER NO RESISTAN nee.

The Chief Deputy Sheriff Claims the Men
Were Riotious and He Feared Trouble
This Is Denied by the Marchers, Who
Were Headed by Brass Band-Distrust
Among the Uuion Street Car Men at
Chicago-Labor Notes.
Pittsburg, Oct. 14.-The deputy sher-
lifts at the De Armit coal miEes made
raid on the strikers at Sandy Creek
Wednesday morning and arrested fif-
teen men, including the members OF
the brass band. The strikers were
marching on the public road ard were
halted by the deputies about quarter
of a mile from the tipple. The band re-
fused to stop playing, and the entire
party were placed under arrest without
resistance.
And the Band Played On.
The prisoners were brought to this
city and taken to the sheriff's office,
where hearing will be given them.
The members of the band took their ar
rest good -naturedly and played their in
| struments as they were escorted from
| the railroad station to the sheriffs office.
| Chief Deputy Evans said the meE were
rlotous and he feared trouble. This is
| denied by the strikers. superintendent
| De Armit claims that the three mines OF
the company are now running to theiI
| fullest caDacitV
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-14
M'KENNA FOR SUPREME COURT.
Justice Field Makes Formal Application
To BE Retired.

Washington, Oct. 14.-Associate JUS
tice Field of the supreme court, having
now broken all records for length OF
service upon the bench, has made for
NAL application to be retired Dec.
next. Attorney General McKenha Is to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28

on hides and the opposition of the tanners,
Mr.. Aldrich said he did not believe the
proposed duty would place an unnecessary
burden upon the leather industry.
He closed by stating that the committee
had no opportunity to prepare reciprocity
amendment. but that it was the purpose to
prepare a provision to enable this Govern
ment, within certain limits and without
further legislation, TO negotiate reciprocity
treaties looking to the extension of our
foreign trade.
Senator Vest followed Mr.. Aldrich and
made a vigorous speech in opposition to the
Republican tariff policy, arguing that there
was no necessity for imposing additional
taxes. He dwet at some length upon the
proposition to increase internal taxes and
impose duty on tea, which he claimed
was an abandonment of the Republican
theory that the revenues of the Govern
ment should be raised from duties from
customs.
Senator Cannon, of Utah, also spoke
briefly, advocating export bounties on Ger.
tain agricultural products, in aid of the
farmers, and proposed an amendment fol
that purpose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28

it after the most urgent solicitations OF
near and valued friends, he was of great
service to his country in civil affairs. IL
should always be remembered that he en-
tered upon the presidency at a critical and
extremely difiic alt time, when the country
had but recently emerged from a long, bit
ter and sanguinary civil war, with all the
evaporation of feeling, confusion of ideas
as to public policy, and the general demon
alization engendered by such a desperate
and protracted struggle. But many meas
ures inaugurated during his two civil adj
ministrations were of great and lasting
Importance: and besides, we shall never
know how much of evil, which might have
happened in that peculiar time, was pre-
vented, by the general realization that we
had a strong, determined man at the helm,
not giving to trihing, but who would exc
cute the laws and preserve public order,
under all circumstances. \ member OF
President Grants cabinet once told me that
he and his associates were often surprised
at the Presidents quick and comprehensive
mental grasp of important public questions
coming before the cabinet for consideration.
As man, General Grant was pure, hon
est. kind and charitable to his fellowmen,
and the soul of honor, justice and mag
nanimity silent, unpretentious man, he
bore all the honors and attentions bestowed
upon him, both at home and throughout
the wide world of his travels, with the sim
plcity and modesty of child, but combin-
ed with manly dignity.
His private virtues, as head of a family,
and as friend and neighbor, were very
beautiful, and have greatly endeared him
to the whole country.
At last in his painful struggle with the
grim Destroyer, he, by his courage, forti'
tude, patience and Christian submission,
has taught us all how to die.
Surely it may be said of General Grant
as of hero of old
THE elements
So mixed in him. that Nature might stand up,
And say to all the world. This trds man
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
The First Test Vote.

The first vote on the tariff bill was taken
in the Senate Wednesday. 1t came after a
two hours debate over the committee rate
on boracic acid, which. although compare
lively unimportant, afforded an opportu.
nifty for the first alignment OF the various
elements. Mr.. Vest of Missouri, Demo
cratic member of the finance committee
moved to make the rate on boracic acid
three cents instead of five cents per pound
as provided by the committee. This pre-
scented a direct issue between the com
mittee and the opponents of the bill. The
amendment was defeated, yeas 20 nays "a
The vote was largely on party lines, anC
its result shows that the Republicans viii
be able to control the bill in its passag,
through the House.