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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-25
Train Robbers Made a Good Haul.

Fresno. Cal, March 25.-It is believed
here that the two men who robbed the
train near Goshen secured not less than
s50,000. The statement is made that
there was $4,000 in gold dust from
Randsburg in the wrecked express car,
and that nearly s25, 900 was contained in
the closed mail pouch. Joe Foster, who
lives near, has been arrested on sus-
picion of having been connected with
the robbery. He was seen near the
scene of the crime shortly before the
hold-up
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-25
CAPTAIN EVANS.

Long appreciated the suggestion and
Immediately issued orders placing Cap
tain Evans in command of the battle
ship Iowa, which stands at the very
head of the ships of the American navy,
both as to tonnage. guns, armament
and all the qualities that go to make
up a first-class modern battleship. The
Iowa is now at Key West with Admiral
Sicard's fleet. Captain Evans was
aboard her only few days ago and
during his visit to Key West talked
with Admiral Sicard and with the MEM
bers of the Maine court of inquiry. He
brought no information ON the report.
Captain Sampson of the Iowa, and
also Of the inquiry board. has been or
dered to command the North Atlantic
fleet, relieving Admiral Sicard who is
Ill. Commodore W. S. Schley, in all
probability, will be placed in command
OF the squadron at Hampton Roads.
Naval Courts Report.
1t was stated. both at the White
House and at the war, state and navy
departments that the report of the
Maine court of inquiry would arrive
late at night The expectation was that
IL would reach Washington at IL p. M,
anu cOnslueraDle uOuDt exists as 10 the
course which will be pursued at that
late hour. A definite understanding
probably will be reached later in the
day. Secretary Long was with the pres
ident some time, and 1t was inferred
with the report so near at hand, that
plans for its reception were arranged.
1t Is hardly probable that more than a
formal delivery of the documents will
be carried out ut night. as both the
president and Mr.. Long have been too
severely taxed of late to warrant ser-
Gus consideration of the document at
midnight.
The president in conferences with
some of the house congressional lead
ers stated emphatically that he would
avert war IL possible and expressed his
hope that he could do so.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-25
ZanesvilIe in Darkness.

GAINESVILLE, o., March 25.-The Mus
kingum river at this point is 81 feet on
the lower government gauge, two and
a half feet above the record of 1884.
the previous highest mark. Damage
to this city is very great. The city
will be in darkness as the electric light
plant Is flooded. The waterworks pow
er house cannot pump and water
famine Is threatened,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-25
More war.hips for Key West.

Kingston. Jamaica. March 25.-The
United States cruiser Cincinnati and
the United States gunboat Wilmington.
without the United States gunboat cas-
tine, returned to Port Antonio late at
night and sailed an hour later. IL is
thought the warships have gone to Key
West
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-25
FIRED ON THE VESSELS.
An Incident OF the Flood That Occurred
at Moundsville, w. Wa.

Pittsburg. March "a sudden and
decided fall In temperature checked the
flow In the head water streams and the
effect of this was soon apparent in the
rivers here. After reaching thirty feet
the waters began to recede and are now
falling rapidly. The swell, while not
quite equaling the flood of 1891, was the
most destructive known since the ever
memorable one OF February, 1884. The
financial loss will be something heavy
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-25
Favorable Condition at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, March 25.-The Ohio river
at 8 o'clock stood at 49.S, showing
rise of a little more than an inch in
the preceding hour. This is favorable,
especially as the thermometer has
fallen TO 3S degrees and the rain has
stopped. Still the floods in the upper
tributaries will keep the river here ris-'
ing for two or three days and it may
come to the point of interfering with
railroad traffic
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-25
water railing at COLUMBUS.

Columbus. o., March 25.-The water
of the Scioto river was 351s inches
higher than ever before known in this
city. The fall Of the river in twelve
houls has been about six inches. Wag-
ons can now cross the part OF West
Broad street bridge which is still over
flowed. Street car service will be re-
sumed here by evening. So far as is
known no lives have been lost. 1t .
too early to estimate damage accu-
rately, but il is stated that 1t will not
be less than $25O,OO0 The flooded part
is divided into sixteen districts
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-25
Colonel John Mckenzie Dying.

San Francisco, March 25.--Colonel
John Mckenzie, a well-known veteran
Of the Mexican war, is dying. He Is a
native Of Newark. N. j., and was for
merly city marshal of San Francisco
and colonel OF the First regiment Of the
national guard Of California.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-25
Army Nav Re Reory,uized

:. Washington, March 25.-The house
committee on military affairs reported
the army reorganization bill, with the
recommendation that ii do pass. The
action of the committee was unani-
mons
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-25
Statues for NIuskcgon Park.

Muskegon, Mich. March 25.--C. II.
Hackley has asked permission of the
city TO expend $4,000 for placing In
Hacl<ley park the statues OF Lincoln,
Grant. Sherman and Farragut.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-25
WIN run up we'll into the hundreds

ana WIN run up well into the hundreds
of thousands.
According TO private dispatch from
Captain George Kitchen OF the tow
boat Tornado, the citizens OF Mounds
Vile, w. Va, are incensed against
passing vessels because Of the heavy
swells which follow and swamp the
houses. Captain Kitchen says the cit
izens have armed themselves and while
the tow boats Tornado and Sallie were
coming up the Ohio river with tows OF
empty coal boats they were fired upon
and ordered to back down. The bullets
crushed through the windows of both
boats and created a panic among the
crews. but fortunately no one was
injured. The owners Of the vessels are
indignant and say that an immediate
investigation will be demanded.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-25
SPANISH FLEET SAILS.
Torpedo Boats Now En- Route to
Porto Rico.
PRESIDENT NOTIFIED AT ONCE.

The Movement Regarded to Some Extent
as Hostile Demonstration Against This
Country" Fighting Boil" Evans Placed
In Command of the Battleship Iowa
W ashington Officials Aw iting the Re-
port of the Naval Court of Inquiry.
Washington. March 25.-The navy de-
partment developed important news
features. They came with rapidity
First came the definite information TO
the department from one of our naval
attaches abroad that the Spanish tor
pedo flotilla had sailed from the
Canaries for Porto Rico. This move
had been watched by the navy depart
ment with intense interest and is re-
garded to some extent as a hostile DEM
onstration against this country. The
fleet consists of six torpedo boats and
seven torpedo estroyers-thirteen in
all-constituting one of the most for
midable torpedo squadrons now ahoat.
AS soon as the telegram making the
announcement was received II was
.aken to the White House and laid be-
fore the president. A long conference
followed between the president, Secre-
tary Long and Mr.. Roosevelt as to the
course this government should adopt.
No Explanation Demanded.
So far as can be learned no demand
mas yet been made upon Spain as to her
purpose in dispatching the fiotilla at
this juncture, nor Is it known what ac-
ton, If any, will be taken at this time
by the United States, either in protest
ing to Spain or intercepting the fleet,
There is a very decided current of
sentiment among naval officers. includ-
ing some Of the highest, in favor of de-
cisive and immediate action. They say
that from a naval strategic view 1t
would be most unfortunate at this time
to have this great torpedo flotilla
brought within easy reach of our
squadron at Key West. This it can be
stated is not mere naval speculation,
but has been given Official cognizance
and has been urged upon the president.
1t was due to the big Importance of the
movement that instructions were is
sued some days ago to keep the navy
department Immediately advised on the
departure Of the torpedo fleet from the
Canarips
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-25
THURsroN SPEAKS ON CUBA.

The Senator Says the Time for Action Has
Arrived.
Washington, March 25.-Tn the SEN
ate Thurston was recognized for the
delivery Of his announced speech on
the Cuban situation. His first sentence
that he appeared by command of silent
Lips TO present his Views once and for all
on the Cuban situation. containing a
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-25
Evans Wants a Hand in 1t.

Captain Evans, well-known as
Fighting Bob" Evans. arrived in
Washington from Key West and had
half an hours conference with Secre-
tary Long He has been temporarily
on duty in the lighthouse service. but
he told the secretary if there was to
be fight he wanted to be in It, Mr.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-22
CHARLES HANSON
 PASSES AWAY Dies at His Home on Van Ness Avenue Rather
 Suddenly. Game Here When He Was Eighteen Years Old and Went Into the
 Lumber Trade.

Charles Hanson, the millionaire mill owner and lumber dealer, died at his home, 120S Van Ness avenue, yesterday morning.
 The deceased was born in Denmark on September 21, 1883, and came to San Fran cisco when he was IS years old. He at once went into the lumber business, and has remained in it ever since. He first went to work on the Umpqua River but later went to Tacoma, where in 1S66 he built, at what is now known as old Ia coma, the first sawmill erected in that section. In 1881 the milling firm was in- corporated and is now known as the Tacoma Sawmill Company. During the Frazer River excitement Mir. Hanson made big stake. He had a corner in shingles and made immense profits out of the deal
 Charles Hanson was large Stockhold- CT in the Puget Sound Tugboat Company, the San Francisco Lumber Company, the Pacific Pine Lumber Company, Puget Sound Lumber Company, Tacoma Mill Company and several other local con- cerns. He owned the barks Dashing Wave and Tidal Wave, besides being in terested in a whole fleet of coasters.
 The deceased leaves a widow and one son, Charles Hanson Jr., who is at pres ent the resident manager of the Tacoma Mill Company. MT. Hanson has suffered on and off for several years, but was not confined to his home until about three weeks ago. He died from Bright'S dis ease of the kidneys.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-22

article in the Journal of Electricity:
 Any magnetic bodies, such as mo- tors, magnets or heavily loaded feeders when placed at the sides of the meter, will influence it by helping to diminish or increase the strength of the fields within, making it run fast or slow, or even backward, when no current is be- ing used. The permanent steel mag nets which retard the motion, of the disk often lose their strength through aging, thus making the meter run fast and on the other hand as the meter is not dust proof iron particles might collect on the magnets and slow it down.
 "A very important feature which causes q great deal of trouble is the high resistance coil of fine wire in se- ries with the armature. In damp places, owing to the difference of potential be- tween the turns and layers of this re- sistance, sections of it often become short circuited, causing an increase of current in the armature and again the meter is made to run fast. But if tco great a section of the resistance should be cut out the amperage would rise be- yond the carrying capacity of the wire and result in burning out the resist ance. This of course would open the
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-22

Merrily the wheels go round scoring up watts of electricity that are never consumed, and wearily the victims draw upon their bank accounts to meet the demands of conscienceless corpora tions
 Truly the Thomson watt-meter is a wonderful device and nobody under stands the depth of it's depravity bet ter than Expert Sessions, who is quoted above, unless it is the electric-light peo- pie themselves. That the latter are en- tirely satisfied with and approve of it's work is proven by the fact that it is the meter that is now in general use in this city; that they are also fully aware of it's larcenous proclivities is borne out by the alacrity with which they make restitution whenever the culprit is de- tected.
 Inquiry among consumers of electrici- ty show that there have been many such detections of late.
 Herewith is given an illustration of the mechanism of the Thomson watt meter, together with the meter as it appears inclosed in it's metallic case. The technical description accompany ing the drawing is taken from MT. Ses- sions' article in the Journal Of Elec- tricity of last August. A watt is the unit of electricity and charges are made by the thousand watts.
 Yesterday a Call reporter was given a practical illustration of how easily meter may become susceptible to out side influences. Upon this subject MT. Sessions says, again quoting from his
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-22

The "Koh-I-Noor" lead pencil will out last three others. Try it.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-22
BE CAREFUL JUST NOW.
A Little Good Advice Which You Will DO
 Well to Consider at This Time.

Well to Consider at This Time.
 At this time of year, when we are changing over from winter to spring. there is always low order of vitality a reaction from the strains of the sea sons The blood does not flow so full or so rapidly-the strength is less.
 For these reasons all kinds of diseases have a much better chance than at any other season. We all know this from our own experiences and those of our friends. and we are aware what terrible amount of grip, pneumonia and other diseases there is floating in the air and drawn Ill by us with every breath. It is time for exercising special care, for keeping the blood in circulation and the system toned up generally.
 There is but one way by which a proper reaction, at such a time, can be brought about and that is by the use Of pure stimulant, preferably whisky. This IS universally admitted, but the trouble mas been to secure good, pure and reliable whisky. Indeed, there Is but one that can be confidently and certainly reconi- mended for this purpose and that IS Duffy'S Pure Malt. It possesses qualities known only to itself. It will bring about a reaction, cause the blood to circulate, prevent cold, check pneumonia and ward off grip. It has relieved more sut- of these powers which 1t possesses than anything of similar nature which has ever been discovered You will be wise if you have it on hand and use it when ever you feel the least signs of disease OI weakening.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-22
Jury in Judge Campbell's Court Returns a Verdict
 of Guilty.
The Police Are Making Desperate Efforts to Prevent Women From
 Degrading Themselves.

given up hope of ever being able to se- cure q conviction and when jury was l impaneled in Judge CampbeIS court yesterday afternoon to try the case of Dan Crowley, charged with violating the poolroom ordinance at II Mason street, the usual result was confidently anticipated. Ex-Judge Murphy was en- gagged as special prosecutor and the de- fendant was represented by Attorneys Lennon, Hawkins and J. N. E. Wilson.
 After hearing the evidence, which was, as in former cases, clear and con- elusive, the jury retired and were only out about two minutes when they re- turned with a verdict of guilty. It was so unexpected that there was silence in the court for a minute and the Judge in his astoniShment asked the foreman to repeat the verdict. There were a large number of pool sellers in the court, and the verdict acted like a wet blanket upon them. They were simply dumfounded.
 The attorneys for the defendant made the usual motions which were denied, and then they gave notice of appeal to the Superior Court. The defendant was ordered to appear for sentence this morning.
 The case of Dick Creighton will be tried before a jury in Judge Lows court this afternoon, when eX-Judge Murphy will also prosecute, and it will be a great victory for The Call and the police if a verdict of guilty is also re- turned.
 On account of the expose in The Call of the bedrooms whicn are patronized exclusively by women. Mckee & Bur bridge, who conduct the Pacific Stock Exchange in rooms 320 and 321 of the Parrott building have concluded to go out of business. In a communication addressed to Captain Spillane the men state that they have decided to "close up shop as there is no more money to be derived from their women pat
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-22
Peary the Explorer on Baking Pow
 ders

Those going to the Klondike must re- member that a reliable baking powder is an absolute necessity. If, after a long and expensive trip and the great cost of transportation, the baking powder proves inferior or has lost its strength the miner will be practically helpless. It is no time or place to experiment. What is required is a baking powder that has actually stood the test of the Arctic climate.
 The we'll known explorer, Lieutenant Peary, U. s. N, says of Clevelands s baking powder, which he used on his Arctic expeditions:
 "C1eveland's stood the tests of use in those high attitudes and severe tenn peratures perfectly and gave entire satisfaction. Mrs. Peary considers that there is no better baking powder made than C1eyeland's. I shall take it again on my next expedition"
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-22

Restaurant and Kohlberg, Frohling & Co. are among other downtown con- cerns that have had or are now having trouble over the meters supplied them.
 J. J. O'Brien & Go. have only recently had their suspicious aroused and are now making investigation. What the result will be they do not care to specu- late on just now.
 And there are others.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-22
SPECIAL EXCURSION TO SAN JOSE
 AND THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY.

Natural carnival of buds and blossoms On SATURDAY, March 26, at S:30 a. m., a spe- cial train will leave the Southern Pacific depot at Fourth and Townsend streets for San Jose return Saturday night any Sunday train One-half fare for the round trip. Come and see the beautiful Santa Clara Valley when it's great fruit orchards in bloom. Roads and drives lined with great natural bouquets of unrivaled beauty and fragrance. Carriages will meet the train and excursions to the Will lows, Campbells. Los Gatos, Saratoga, Alum Rock, Berryessa and other points of interest arranged. Valley of orchard trees at height of bloom.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-22
THOMPSON RECORDING WATT METER. H. N. SESSIONS, the Expert Electrician Describes the
 Meter That Is in General Use in This City as
 Follows:

 lights
  mains and provided potential  of the fields which in is proportion the  travesng the field coils The shaft
  connection with the of which  of a 
  and the speed. to 
  and   ofte
  the O. 
  met
  loads will
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-22
MANY WAYS
 OF MULCTING
 CONSUMERS For Ways That Are Dark Electric Meters Are
 Commended. The Principle of Their Construction Shows Them to Be Entirely
 Unreliable.
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,o 9 oo . 6 6 . 6 ot ''Among mechanical Thomson recording z , watthOur consumption of eiectri , There connected , o cIsse ad , buying electricity. confident hamd
 
 
 being raise in bills credit 0 a n z of this z meter ffseif slct,sion
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-22
NEWSPAPER THIEVES.

A reward of $1O is offered for the arrest and conviction of any person caught stealing copies of this paper from the doors of subscribers.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-01-07
il en- r6sultsra une nouvelle vie
dams rexistence stagnante de la

il en- r6sultsra une nouvelle vie
dams lexistenoe stagnsnte de Ia
nation.
lies Europeans fournlront aux
Chinois les moyens necessairea
pour cultiYer l'empire tout entier.
Des ohemins de fer ct des vapeurs
relieront les provinces 6lolgn6es
avec les centres commerciaux don't
lis ont cts jusqu'a: present s6pares.
Une des consequences les plus I'M.
portantes de reimbursement de
nouvelles communications sera la
cessation do l'6migrat1on, qui don
ne beaucoup d'inqui6tude q lAus-
tralie ct q lAmerique; car, l'exc6
dent de la population de oertains
parties du pays, Sc dirigera q Ia
venir, vers les provinces 6loign6ee
pour y chercher des moyens d'exls.
tence."
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-01-07
vEKITEy SUR LIE CRIME

l La fortune fait passar les cri-
mes des gems heureux pour des
bsgatelles, ct les bagatelles des
malheureux pour des crimes.
2 Ceux qui sont incapables de
oommettre de grands crimes, men
soupconnent pas faoilement les
autres.
3 Les crimes ne sont jamais les
coups d'essai du occur; le vice
ses progress, CONNIE la vertu.
4 lie mechant beau fuir la pei
ne de son crime, il la porte avec
lur
S lie crime nest jsmais plus
dtngereux que sous le masque de
la vertu.
6 Ls crime ne reste ]amais i'm.
pani: la punltlon, toute poiteuse
qu'elle est, sllant olopin olopant,
salt enfn pattraper.
7 LIE crime ses moments dc
bonheur, Ut la vertu ses jours dc
! calamit6.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-01-07
,gss.ss's
ss.wMEgOTA
RHETORICAL
ssgoClE:SY.
Clayton 6tait arm6 dun pistolet et
Parks dun couteau; malgr6 cette

Clayton 6tait arm6 dun pistolet et
Parks dun couteau; malgr6 cette
1n6galit6 d'armes. ills SO sont fait
tous les deux des pleasures NOR
telles. C'est q cause dune femme
qu'ils SO sont battus. II y a deux
ans environ Parks await enlev6 Ia
femme de Clayton ct, pendant
plus dune aimee, Get enlevement
await 6t6, entire les deux hommes,-
roccasion de quere'les inoessantes
Finalement, ills. avalent fait un
comprom,s ct, pour avoir la paix
Parks await paye $50 q Clayton.
Mais il faut croire que, par la sui
te, Fun ct l'autre ont eu lieu de se
repentlr de Go slngulier maroh6,
Car c'est d propos du Placement des
$40 ct de la femme qui l'avait mo.
tive que la querelle recommeno6
aveo un resultat fatale pour les
deux combattants
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-01-07
PROvERBES RUSSES

Celui qui est le ma1trejde SO CO.
lere, est le ma1tre de tout.
Ce nest pas la place qui 6leve
rhomme, e'est phomme qui 6leve
la place.
Dire la v6rit6 en- face, c'est per.
Dire l'amitle.
En- main d'autrui. ]e moroccan
paratt touiours gros.
En- ramassant grain par grain,
tn rempliras n6snmoins ton pa
nier.
Faltes asseoir un sot q votre ia.
BILE, il mettra ses pieds dessus.
La calomnie est CONNIE le char.
bon: 81 ellie ne vous brittle pas, ellie
vous salt.
La langue est sans os, on Ii
tourne CONNIE on veut.
La loi est CONNIE le timon, que
l'on tourne CONNIE on veut,
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1898-01-07
La Peste dams l'Jnde

Bombay On constate une re-
crudescence de la peste buboni
que, principalement dams le dis
trict de Mandvie, don't les habl-
tants chelchent par la fuite q
6chapper au f6au. Aujourd'hui
on constst6 clnquante-quatre
nouvtaux cas- de peste ct 81 d6cAs
causes par cette terrible malad1e
Jusqu'a aujourd hui on a enre.
gistt6 q Bombay quatorze mile
deux cents cinquante-sept cas- dc
peste bu6bonique ct onze mills
hut cent quatre-yingt-deux d6ces