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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
PROOF Is ACCUMULATING.
spanish Oficer Said to Have Been Involved
in Maine Explosion.

Havana. Feb. 25.-Every hour
strengthens the belief that the naval
board of inquiry will report that the
cause of the wreck of the Maine was a
submarine mine or torpedo dragged
under her keel. 1t is now conceded that
no further decision can be reached, even
from the evidence that has thus far
been placed before the board. The div
ers are continually finding things in the
Names forward compartments that
point TO an outside explosion, and that
incidentally place certain officials or the
Spanish government under grave sus-
picions.
1t is asserted that evidence is already
in the hands of the president or the
United States showing that at least
three persons were concerned In the aw-
ful crime. The identity of the parties,
IL Is said, has not yet been disclosed,
but II is known that one OF them is
Spanish official. Two or three CUBAN
spies. it is reported. will appear be-
fore the court of inquiry and give DAM
aging evidence of what they found in
some old warehouses on the shore near
whore the Maine was buoyed. 1T is
stated that wires and other apparatus
were found and circumstances un-
earthed pointing to a plot to blow up
| the Maine.
| The divers have searched the room
Of Lieutenant Jenkins on the Maine but
did not find his body. They found sew
eral documents and five bodies manned
| beyond identification. On second trip
the divers discovered about twenty bod
les inside the ship. They describe them
as lying in their hammocks apparently
| in the position they occupied when the
| EXPLOSION occurred. The divers describe
the spectacle as horrible, and say they
| have TO exercise the greatest contro
over their wills to continue the work.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
TO SELL CRONIN's BOOKS.
Library OF Murdered Physician VIII He
Disposed of at Auction.

Chicago. Feb. 25.-Perhaps the last
chapter in the famous Cronin case will
be closed in a few days, when the muir
dered physicians library will pass un-
der the hammer of the auctioneer into
the hands of strangers. At 10 o'clock
OF March nearly 100 volumes. COM
prising the choicest and rarest works
medical historical and poetical-that
once formed part Of DR.. p. III. Cronin's
little collection of books, will be offered
at public sale In the auction rooms Of
Flersheim, Barker & Severn, 1856 Wa
bash avenue, and knocked down to the
highest bidder. The collection will be
sold at the instance Of DR.. James A.
Printy. 59S Lincoln avenue, who pur-
chased them at the private sale OF DIR.
Cronin's effects eight years ago.
Several plans have been discussed by
the friends of DIR. Cronin with view
of preventing the sale at auction Of the
collection. BY many II was thought
that an effort should be made to have
the sale conducted privately, and in all
probability negotiations to that END Will
be entered into with the auction Ia n.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
Passed the Revenue Bill.

Springfield, Ills. Feb. 25.-With but
one vote to spare the house passed the
revenue reform bill reported by the
Joint conference committee. The vote
stood-7S yeas to so nays. Before send
ing 1t to a roll call the committee
amended the bill reducing the tax limit
of Chicago to / per cent. on full cash
valuation, and the citizens delegation
is satisfied. 1t is expected the senate
will pass the measure and that the leg
islature will adjourn sine die.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
PASSAGES UNDER THE HARBOR.
Spanish Ofncers Admit Some of the Charges
Made by Cubans.

Havana, Feb. 25.-In connection with
the claim made by the Cubans that
there are mine galleries under the har-
Dor of Havana, leading from subter-
ranean passages, and known to have
existed for years between Fort Ca
banas, Morro castle and this port, the
Spaniards explain that for over CEN
tury a subteIranean passage about two
miles long and eight feet at its mar
rowest diameter, capable of giving pas
sage to a column of troops. has existed
from the navy yard to Castillo del Prin-
cipe.
But, the Spaniards further assert, the
existence of this passage was not known
to the present authorities, or to those
who have been in power for many years
past. The entrances and exists, 1t Is
added, have been closed for years past
by thick walls, now covered with debris,
and their exact location is said to be
lost. At the same time, 1t is admitted
that records regarding the subterranean
passage can be found in old documents
| contained In the archives of Havana
| Finally, the Spaniards insist that this
passage does not go under the harbor
at any point here.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
student volunteer CONVENTION.

Cleveland, Feb. 25.-The second day
of the student volunteer convention be-
gan with a forenoon session at the
Grsy's armory. Again crowds of people
were turned away for lack of room.
The delegates were seated in the Sec
tions marked by the state signs and
were out in force. The platform was
again filled with distinguished mission
ary and college men. The principal
event of the morning session was the
reading of the report OF the executive
committee by the chairman, Mr.. John
r. Mott
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
The Illinois Press Association.

Springfield, Ills, Feb. 25.-The Illinois
Press association has elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, Charles
Boeschenstein of the Edwardsville In
telligencer: vice presidents, G. w. Di-
Gus, Rochelle Register; ]. M. Bush, Pike
County Democrat; ]. NJ. Rapp, Fair
field Journal; secretary j. M. Page, Jer-
seyville Democrat; treasurer, Charles f.
Meade, Geneva Republican,; executive
committee General Smith ID. = Atkins,
Freeport Journal; w. X. PKnell. Dan
Vile News; George Graybill. Shelbyville
Democrat; delegate to the National
Editorial association, E. A. Snively
Springfield
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
sues for $4,000 Damages.

Chicago. Feb. 25.-Henry Kruse. a
truck farmer living near Des Piaines'
has begun suit in the circuit court 10
recover $4,000 damages from CHRISTIAN
and Amelia Grippe. his wife's parents
who. he claims, have alienated his wire
affections and caused her to leave him'
I<ruse has lived in the vicinity OF Des
PLANES many years, and is well known
among the German farmers in the VI
cinity. The defendants in the suit are
also well known and reputed to be
uaalthV
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
CAPTAIN WILLIAM T. SAMPSON, PRESIDENT
nF TIE C0IrRT OF INOuIRY-

OF THE COURT OF INQUIRY.
the ship. Some OF the smaller maga-
zines may have exploded. The main 10
inch magazine did not explode. The
condition of the interior of the ship
shows further probability of the wreck
having been due to outside force. The
further the investigation progresses the
more untenable becomes the theory
which the Spanish government ad-
vanced to show accidental cause. 1t Is
evident the Spanish case will be based
on the claim that a fire preceded the
explosion. Captain Sampson and his
colleagues of the naval board may have
outside evidence offered regarding
torpedo float producing the explosion.
What Diver Said.
Said one diver who had been engaged
in the work of getting bodies out from
under the hatch.
"'God may be merciful to the men,
who sent thost poor fellows to eternity,
but the United States should not.
This was before Longs order pro-
hibiting officers from talking This
diver evidently thought the explosion
was not an accident. He had an ex-
pert's capacity and opportunity Tor
Judging. The Havana public is not per-
mitted to know the intensity OF pubic
sentiment in the United States. Only
meager details are permitted to be
known Of what happens in Washington.
Congress is watched with excessive
anxiety by palace officials, but the pop
ulace knows nothing of what is naple
TO happen. Evidences of ill-feeling
tow ard American people and exultation
over the Maine disaster do not lessen
The Maine inquiry dwarfs interest In
Cuban politics, but recent develop
ments carry official confession or the
faiI,ra nf autOnOO1V
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
No Vessel Ordered To Havana

Washington. Feb. 25.-No orders have
been issued as yet for any vessel to go
to Havana to replace the Maine. Sec
retary Long said some days ago that
vessels would be sent TO Havana later.
and that either the Nashville or the
Montgomery would be selected. 1t can
be stated authoritatively that this is
still the situation and that no conclu-
sion has been reached as to when an
other warship shall replace the Maine.
The Montgomery has been ordered from
Tampa to Key West, but her orders DO
not direct her to proceed further.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
Monitor Terror Goes to Sea.

Norfolk. Va, Feb. 25.-The monitor
Terror left Norfolk at 1918 a. m. on her
way to sea under sealed orders, but will
cruise in Hampton roads, at least for a
short time. The vessel had been ready
for sea since Wednesday noon. In
leaving the yard the Terror was saluted
by the Franklin's guns, but did not re-
spond. Her departure created consio-
erable excitement and thousands VIII
messed il. There was, however, no
cheering either from the shore or the
decks of the vessel.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
Hank Receivers Appointed.

Baltimore, Feb. 25.-Judge Sharp has
appointed Simon p. Schott receiver for
the Bank of South Baltimore, on Light
street, near Hughes. The assets are es-
timated at 100000 There is cash
shortage Of s4,7OO and an obvious de-
felt OF SO, 1929, produced by shrinkage
of values. The larger portion OF the
deposits amounting to some SlSO.OOO'
are by Door persons.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
I,snect the Hennepin Canal.

Joliet, Ills, Feb. 25.-The river and
harbor committee of the national house
of representatives left Chicago under
the guidance of the sanitary trustees on
a special Santa Fe train. Stops were
made at the main channel, the terminal
tracks. and the Lockport controlling
works, and the party arrived in this
city in the afternoon. Their special car
was transferred to the Rock Island
road. and TIE entire party left for Hen
nepin to inspect the Hennepin canai.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
Hell Not Preparing for War.

Albany, n. Y, Feb. 25.-'I have not
issued any order to the organizations
of the National guard in the division
which I command" said Major General
Roe. referring to the statements that
he informed the adjutants of regiments,
battalions and companies to have their
organizations in readiness for service
If the occasion should require 1T. ANY
statement to that effect is absolutely
false. have not even thought OF such
a stem"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
o.rmau, Makes Another Demand.

Iondon. Feb. 25.-The Pekin corre-
snondent of The Times says: "An inn
nerial decree having replaced the taotai
90 Ven Chau, by the taotai who was
dismissed at Germany's instance In 1893
for the outrage on Bishop Amer, Ger
many now demands the immediate can,
ceiling of the appointment. China VIII
be compelled to accede In order to avoid
giving Germany a pretext for the per-
manent occupation OF Kaio Chau.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
Fil,buster Goes to Do His Time.

Philadelphia, Feb. 25.-John ID. Hart
president of the Hart Steamship COM
pany, was taken to the eastern peniten-
tiary to serve the sentence imposed up
on him a year ago by Judge Butler In
the United States district court. Hart
was at that time convicted of aiding a
Cuban bilibustering expedition on the
steamer Laurada and was sentenced to
an Imprisonment of two years and to
pay fine of $500 and the costs of the
trial
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
Miss wiliard's Successor.

Portland. Me-, Feb. 25.-Mrs. Lillian
M N stevens, who. as vice president
of the National Woman's Christian
Temnerance union, succeeds Miss Fran
ces F.. Willard as president OF the OF
ganization, is a woman or great execu-
tive ability. She was born In DoVer,
Me-. March 1, 1874 Mrs Stevens heiped
to organize the Maine Woman's Chris
tian Temperance union in 1875, and was
for the first three years Its treasurer
and since 1878 it's president. She was
for eight years assistant recording sec
rotary of the National Woman's Chris
tian Temperance union. for one year re-
cording secretary, and since 1884 vice
praeidant
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
Won der Ahe out on sail

Pittsburg. Feb 25.-The application of
Chris Won der Abe for release on
writ of habeas corpus was refused by
Judge Burlington Of the United States
circuit court, and bail was fixed at A,-
600 on an appeal to the supreme court.
The bond was secured through the Mer-
camille Trust company of this city, and
Won der Abe was out of Jail before
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
warships Creeping Up.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The cruiser
Cincinnati reported her arrival at Bar
BADGES. News Of the arrival OF the
Castine at Barbados is expected at any
moment, and the two ships probably
will remain cruising among the smaller
island of the Caribbean sea until about
April /, when 1t is the present intention
10 return them to the Brazilian coast,
probably to Isle Granda.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
Aleer I'm Washington Again.

washington, Feb. 25.-secretary Aiger
has returned from Fortress Monroe
greatly improved in health. and called
on the president at the White House
He walked with firm step, and seemed
20 have almost completely recovered
from his recent illness.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
occidental Nominations.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The president
has sent the following nominations to
the senate: William II. Fee of Ohio,
consul at Cienfuegos, Cuba; Christian
l.. Lindstrom, receiver of public moneys
at Grand Forks, N. D.; Ernest Kent,
register of the land office at Grand
Forks, N. D.. William Warner attorney
for the western district of Missouri.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
...r.. VIII. Commit. Suicide.

Racine. Wis, Feb. 25.-Mrs. George
Jordan killed herself by leaping into
well on the farm Of her husband In the
town Of somers. letter she left ex-
planned that she was tired OF life, hav-
ing been III for years ana that her oody
would be found In the well. She was
As years OF age and leaves HUSBAND
and four children.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25

Boston, Feb. 25.-william Chenery,
cashier of the Portland, Me-. postofhce,
who died last Friday, was $4,000 short
in his accounts according to postofhce
inspectors who have just examined the
accounts. Mr.. Chenery had held the po-
sition Of cashier about forty years and
had never been suspected of peculation.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25

Washington, Feb. 25.-The Evening
Star has received the following cable
gram from Mr.. Charles M. Pepper. its
staff correspondent in Cuba: "At this
writing divers are developing impor-
tant results. From examination OF the
interior wreckage they have secured
evidence which seems conclusive that
the explosion came from underneath
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25

shipman. Ills. Feb. a5.-The vault OF
the shipman bank was blown open py
robbers, who used nitro-glycerine. The
robbers only obtained $40 In pennies. as
they were scared away before being
able to break into the inner steel sare
which contained thousands OF dollars
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
NO DEMAND FOR INDEMNITY.
President Mckinley Denies Rumors Print
ed I'm Western Papers.

washington. Feb. 25.-The question
OF a possible demand for indemnity for
the loss of the Maine has not yet been
considered in official life. The presi-
dents attention was directed to story
published in several western newspa-
pers that a certain sum (the newspa-
pers disagree on the amount, guessing
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
Friend to the Stranger.

Mrs. Louise Rounds spoke of Miss
Willard as patriot; Miss Olafa Jo-
hannisdottir, president Of the w. c. l.
u. of Iceland, talked about her as a
friend to the stranger in every land;
Mrs. Stevenson of her as leader; Pres
ident Rogers Of her life In connection
with Northwestern university; DR.. Ter
ry of her as a neighbor; DR.. Little or
her public career; and DIR. Bradley OF
her as a woman and friend. The pail
bearers from the church were the same
students who acted at the train and the
honorary pall-bearers were Professor
r. L. Cumnock, j. A. Rearsons, Dr. H.
r. Fisk, H. h. Hurd. Dr. M. Z. Brag-
don. and DR.. d. Bonbright. The IN
terment was at Rose Hill.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
CAME FROM OUTSIDE.
Mains Divers Developing Impor.
tant Results.
MINE OR TORPEDO WAS FIRED.

Every Hour Strengthens the Belief That
the Report of tho Naval Board of Inquiry
Will show That the Batrleship Maine
Was Destroyed by Foul Means-Passages
Under Havana Harbor-Prssident Nc
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-25
BORNE TO THE TOMB.
Funeral Services Over the Re.
mains of Miss Willard.
LAST SAD RITES ARE PERFORMED.

Ceremonies at the Church Preceded by
Private Services at " Rest Cottage" with
No Music and Few Flowers-Lady Aber-
deem Sends n Floral Wreath Made with
Her Own Hands-Eight Phases of the
Dead Womans Life,
Chicago, Feb. 25.-Private services
were held at 10 o'clock in the morning
over the remains of Frances e. Willard.
The public was not present. Those who
were closest to the great temperance
leader, who shared as brothers and sis
ters do the joys and griefs of the cru
sader hid her from the multitude for a
short time and wept alone. A prayer
that was all the service there was In
Rest cottage, where the friends and
relatives were assembled to share for
the last time the quiet home with her
who was soon to be laid away. Mrs.
John A. Pearson, in a voice full Of grief,
prayed that the ones left behind might
be comforted. There was no music and
few flowers. a simplicity in keeping
with the departed ones tastes. During
the morning, before the private services
began. many people called and with
heads bowed in reverence and grief
passed into the little parlor, where the
heavy gray casket stood.
Wreath from Lady Aberdeen.
A wreath Of lilies white as the soul
of her who lay in the coffin hung near,
while a circlet of violets sent from Can
ada by Lord and Lady Aberdeen, and
fashioned by the English woman's own
hands, reposed on the floor at the head
of the bier. Men tiptoed through the
room and from time to time women
whose red eyes bespoke the tears that
had been shed during night or mourn
ing fitted noiselessly through the house
Long before the opening Of the public
services, which began at IL o'clock,
great crowd composing nearly all Evan
ston, a host of Chicagoans and others
from all parts of the country congre-
gated at the First Methodist Episcopal
church at Hinman and Church streets.
! The streets were lined with carriages.
| The guard of honor-prominent CO.
| workers in the temperance crusade
spent the night at the Avenue hotel.
Those at the Private Funeral.
The pews in the white draped temple
| were reserved for them. Those who
stayed at Rest cottage during the night
| and attended the private funeral were:
| Miss Anna Gordon, Mrs. woodward
( Baldwin, James III. Norton, Professor
and Mrs. Emerson Of Beloit, WIS. Mr'
| and Mrs. II. NJ. Lemon, Mr.. and Mrs
| Oscar Crandall, Mrs. M. E. Bigeiow,
| Mr.. and Mrs. o. II. Merwin, Samuel
! Merwin, Henry Merwin, Robert Will
I ard, Miss Bessie Gordon, Mrs. Quick
| and Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Kimball. Al
the church the last honors were PAID
! The Rev. Frank M. Bristol read IRON
| the Scriptures as the funeral cortege
| entered the church and pronounced the
| benediction. Eight phases OF MISS
| Willard's life were reviewed by the
speakers.
| Friend to the Stranger.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-03-12
RISINGSUN ITEMS.

RIsINGsUN. Mar. II, 1898.
Miss Mollic r. Wilson is visiting relatives
in Baltimore and Washington.
Miss Margaret Maxwell, of Principle. is
spending few days with Misses Hannah and
Mabel Reynolds.
Cards have been issued for the wedding OF
Miss Carrie A. Kinble to Mr. Ross V. Martin
dale, of Zion, on Wednesday afternoon.
March 16. at the home of Mr.. Carlton Kimble,
father OF the bride-ceGt.
The second executive meeting of Cecil
County Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will be held at Zion, on Thursday,
March II, at 10 O'Clock. Memorial services
will he held for Miss Francis Z. willard, at
$50 pm.
Miss Lizzie Wilson, OF Oxford, Pa, was the
guest OF Miss Emma Wilson few days last
week
The shoe factory sent its first consignment
OF shoes to Messrs SlingluiY. Johns & Co., OF
Baltimore, on Thursday last. The order
contained 200 pairs. The factory is now get
ting well under way and as a consequence
new people are coming to town. All the
stores are rented and all the houses In town
except one or two.
The Chatauqua Circle met at the home OF
Mrs. N. G. Brown, on Wednesday evening.
Copies of the "Cecil Wing are on sale
Zach ,oeek in Rising Sun at Reynolds Druq
Store. Price cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-03-12
THROUGH THE COUNTY.
EIGHTH DISTRICT NEWS.

CoNowINGo, Mar. II. 1898.
w, 4. Citing. has purchased from Samuel
Adams n small house and lot in the village Of
Pilot Town.
Rev Mr.. Delplaine, an itnerant preacher,
who reached Pilot Town before Christmas
and has held meetings in the hall at that
place almost every night, started last Tuesday
for Alexander, Va. He travels by wagon
Hartford Green who has been farming the
Alexander place, near Pilot Town, will vacate
it on March %, and Harvey Alexander will
occupy it.
A gang of section hands on the Columbia
and Port Deposit railroad worked all day
Sunday recently near Haines station taking
down loose and overhanging rocks which
become dangerous after thaw.
Marshal Nesbtt, a farmer moved this week
from near Rising Sun, to the McNey place
near Pleasant Grove, Pa, where he will
in-law Of s. J. Woodrow who is proprietor
Of the Railroad House, at Conowngo.
Scott Gray. ConowingO's tonsoriai artist,
has moved from the Sanders Skunk house to
that of i. Hines on the lakewood road.
Poor harness, poor drivers and badly
trained horses are productive of accidents
and runO.is. One occurred at Conowingo,
last Friday which might have caused serious
if not fatal results. Some people tie their
horses with shoe string so to speak, better
give the harness maker more work and have
less ruuaways and less risk to the travelling
public.