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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
WORK FOR CURRENCY REFORM.
Sub Committee Laboring to Perfect an Ac'
ceptable Bill.

Washington, Feb. 23.-Currency re-
form is not forgotten, despite all the
excitement created by the disaster to
the Maine. The subcommittee of the
house committee on banking and cur
rency holds daily meetings at the resi-
dence of one of the members These
three Republican representative
Messrs. McCleary of Minnesota, Prince
of Illinois, and Mitchell of New York
are earnestly endeavoring to reach an
agreement. They hope to be able to
report to their fellow Republican men,
bers of the committee a bill which shall
receive the support Of a sufficient num-
Der of them to insure presentation OF
the measure to the house of representa-
tives.
Representative Prince said: II can
say that whatever we conclude to sup
port will be in the direction of carrying
out the pledge of the Republican party
to perfect our currency system and to
preserve the existing gold standard"
Messrs. Prince and McCleary have re-
called acceptances Of invitations to de-
liver addresses away from Washington.
that they might do all that it is pos
sible to do TO forward the cause Of cur
rercy reform.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
ON A LEVEL WITH C. p.
Interstate Commission suspends the Long
and short Haul Clause.

Washington, Feb. 23.-The interstate
commerce commission has suspended
the operation of the long and short haul
clause OF the interstate commerce act
in favor of the lines in the United states
in competition with the Canadian Pa
cifc road as to passenger business be-
tween points in the province of Mani
toba and contiguous territory and
points upon the Detroit and st. Clair
rivers and easterly thereof in the Do
minion of Canada and in that portion
of New England states reached directly
by the rails of the Grand Trung rail-
way.
1t is understood that the Canadian
Pacific road is now materially cutting
passenger rates, not only between New
England and Manitoba pointsfi but to
st. Paul and the Pacific coast. In view
of this fact. IL is said that the American
roads will ask the interstate commerc I,
roads will ask the interstate commerce
commission to extend the scope of their
reliefs so as to take in these additional
competing points. conditions being simi-
lar
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
Saws Michael Has Made n Mistake.

st. Louis, Feb. 23.--George McLeish,
manager of Jimmy Michael, the welsh
Rarebit," who is said to have quit the
wheel to take a position with PM
Dwyer, the famous turfman, as jockey,
is here with James c. Kennedy, who
had charge of the six-day bicycle race
in New York. In an interview Mr.. Nc
Leish said: II was afraid Michael was
going to make such a break as he has
made and / advised him not TO do 1t.
l showed him only last week where his
earnings on the cinder path next sea-
son would foot up $4,000 sure, but even
that did not seem to satisfy him. He
appeared daft on the subject or being a
Jockey Well, l think he has made
great mistake. Perhaps he has not
But time will tell"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23

Does Not Believe the story of French Ad-
vance into Sokoto.

London. Feb. 23-The Marquis of
Salisbury, in the house of lords, read
a telegram from Sir Edward Monsop.
the British ambassador at Paris, with
reference to matters which have ex-
cited some attention. 1t said:
II placed in the hands of NJ. Hano-
taux (the French minister for foreign
affairs) as soon as / could obtain an in
terview, a note drawing attention to the
report published of a French advance
into Sokoto. / said that If the report
was correct the news must be regarded
as Of a very serious character. M.
Hanotaux replied that he had no knowl-
edge of any such proceeding and that
If anything of the kind had occurred Ii
must have been done not only without
the orders of the French government,
but against their wishes and instruc-
tions. as they had no desire to approach
Sokoto. He said he did not believe the
news was true, and he has since COM
municated to me the assurance that
there are no French troops in that re-
gion."
The reading of the dispatch was greet
ed with cheers
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23

OF the bride the Norwegian Methodist,
which was completely filled with an
audience of about 600, which evinced
deep interest in the affair A notable
feature of the decorations was the
mingling of flags of Norway with the
Union mark and of the United States.
which were used conspicuously. The
floral decorations were carried out in
green and white. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. o. Jacobson. Mr..
Donnelly was attended by j. A. Suth-
erland as best man and Mahon b.
Burke and ]. NJ. Hawthorne of st. Paul
as groomsmen.
The marriage was followed by a din
ner at the Nicollett House and from
; TO 4 o'clock a reception was held at
the hotel, to which a large number Of
guests had been invited. Mr.. and Mrs.
Donnelly left at night for an eastern
trip of six weeks duration and on their
return will reside at Nininger, Dakota
county. The bride, who is % years Of
age. has been for about two years Mr..
Donnelly's stenographer.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
Monument to Maine victims.

Washington, Feb. 29.-Representative
Cummings of New York introduced in
the house the following resolution:
Resolved, That the sum of 100000 be
and the same is hereby appropriated
out of any money in the treasury not
otherwise appropriated to be expended
under the direction of the secretary Of
the navy for the erection of a monu-
ment at Fort Lafayette. New York har-
Dor, in honor of the officers, sailors and
marines of the United States war ves-
sci. the Maine, who lost their lives in
the harbor of Havana on the night of
Tuesday. Feb. Is, 1885,"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23

the harbor defenses OF New York city.
Recently he visited the harbor and
made a personal inspection. He could
not discuss these official matters pub
licly. hut said he had been surprised at
the perfection Of those defenses and
ridiculed the idea OF the Vizcaya bonn
harding New York city. He said the
city OF New York was well protected.
Mr.. Hemenway gained an insight into
the possibility of modern coast and har-
Dor defenses from his visit to New York
which leads him to believe that II 10
highly probable Havana harbor is well
fortified with submarine mines and tor
pedoes. If Spain has not availed her
self of these defenses in her present
condition of warfare she has been ex-
tremely negligent, thinks Mr. Hemen-
way.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
Mardi Gras at New Orleans.

New Orleans, Feb. 23.-The bright and
beautiful weather marked the celebra-
ton of Mardi Gras here, except that the
air was chilly 1t was typical carnival
weather. There were the usual scenes
on the streets and the customary large
number of promiscuous maskers. The
Rex parade was the feature Of the day.
The subject chosen was Harvest Time.
which was brilliantly illustrated in a
series of twenty moving cars. The
king of the carnival is Mr. Charles A.
Farwell. prominently identified with
the sugar interests of the state.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
Indiana Populists.

Indianapolis. Feb 2S.-Three hundred
Populists of both the middle of the
road" and fusionist varieties met here
in state convention Delegates from ev-
cry Indiana district were present. The
new state committee already named is
claimed by the fusionists. The platform
of the majority reaffirmed faith in the
principles in the Omaha and st. Louis
platforms and pledges renewal OF the
fight until every principle therein set
forth shall be enacted into law and
placed on record upon our statutes.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
CONDUCTED IN SECRET.
The Naval Boards Inquiry into the Maine
Explosion.

Havana. Feb. 23.-Captain Sigsbee of
the Maine announces that the naval
board has decided to observe strict Sc
crecy on the testimony before 1t. Con-
sui General Lee and the members of the
United States court Of inquiry called
upon Captain General Blanco and Ad-
miral Manterola. When these cere-
monies were ended the court returned
&c the United States lighthouse tender
Mangrove and resumed its sessions. 1t
is believed that a number OF bodies will
be recovered from the forward part OF
the Maine soon. A majority of the re-
mains are understood to be those of
firemen and many of them are said to
have been mutilated in the struggle for
life. which the divers say must have
been frightful. 1t is announced that
1000 Spanish regular troops arrived at
Santiago de Cuba on Saturday.
The military commander of Guanaba-
Goa has ordered the suspension of pub
lie festivities as a mark of respect to
the memory of the Names dead. The
prohibition will continue for three days.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
Says the Maine Can BE Raised.

st. Louis. Feb. 23.-Captain John T.
Guyre. for more than thirty years a
diver in both salt and fresh water, who
helped raise the Milwaukee, a double
turreted monitor sunk by torpedo in
Mobile bay, at the time of the civil war.
thinks the Maine can be saved He
said: There is no question about the
feasibility of raising the Maine If she
has enough of her hull clinging together
To- stand patching. There is also no
question about the divers being able TO
determine whether the Maine was sunk
by a torpedo or just what caused the
explosion which led to her undoing II
they are allowed to get down beside
her."
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
Gladstone Asks for Prayers.

London, Feb. 23.-Mr. Gladstone is
still in London. Colder weather has
caused some return of his neuralgia.
but he has been able to receive the
Prince Of Wales, DIR. Nansen, Sir WILL
lam Vernon Harcourt, and dozens Of
others. Sir Algernon West, who was
Mr.. Gladstone's secretary when he was
prime minister. said in a speech. II
saw him today. / think he Is a little
better. but his age is great. He said:
You must pray for me-"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
requiem Mass for Maine Victims.

Cleveland, Feb. 23.-By direction Of
Bishop Hortsmann a solemn requiem
mass was celebrated in st. Johns ca
thedral, this city, in memory of the
dead crew Of the battleship Maine. The
cathedral was deliberately draped in
mourning and the function was attend
ed by a crowded congregation. Rev.
George Vahey. rector, officiated at the
mass. assisted by the cathedral clergy
Revs. Drs. Farrell and Mylott.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
wasbiurton,s Farewell at Martin Trial.

Wilkesbarre. Pa, Feb. 23.-Owing to
the mass of business in court Judge
Woodward decided there should be no
holiday. But" said he, II deem 1t ap-
propriate that we observe the day by
hearing Washingtons farewell address,
and l have requested Mr. Scarlet to
read it," There was a burst of applause
at this announcement, and the reading
was given careful attention.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The Dill TO IN
crease the artillery by two regiments
passed the senate by vote OF ez 10 =
The house refused to adjourn over
washington's birthday and took up the
sundry civil appropriation bill. Generai
debate closed at y. m.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
Contracted to Raise the Maine.

New York. Feb. 23.-The Merritt &
Chapman Derrick and Wrecking COM
pany have signed contracts with the
government to raise the battleship
Maine. Their most powerful tug, the
Monarch, now at New York, will pro-
ceed at once to Havana. The Monarch
will be followed by other tugs and the
work will be begun as soon as possible.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
No, = Candidate FOR xe-rrr,.-y-.

Los Angeles, Cal. Feb. Ex-senator
White has stated that he will not be a
candidate for reelection. He added:
.'I say this with reluctance, for my du-
ties are congenial to me and am well
satisfied with my situation In the SEN
ate. But business considerations OF q
personal character appear to make IL
essential that should waive my prede-
lictions."
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
scerey Indictmenss DIsm,ssea.

New York, Feb. 23.-The indictments
against Herbert Barnum seeley. Theo-
dore ID. Rich and James H. Phipps for
responsibility for events at the "Seeley
dinner" In December. 1895. have been
dismissed.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
JUST A PLAIN ACCIDENT.
So Says the Spanish Board of Inquiry mt
Havana.

New York, Feb. ga dispatch from
Madrid says The Spanish admiral
commanding at Havana. telegraphs
that the Spanish official investigation
into the catastrophe to the Maine has
terminated and that the first explora-
ton made by official divers has shown.
up to the present. that the disaster was
quite accidental. and was not produced
by any exterior cause.
Premier Sagasta, in person, conveyed
the official telegram to the palace. and
the queen regent expressed satisfaction
on hearing the result of the investi-
CATION. The queen will give an audi
ence at once to United States Minister
woodford, who will convey the thanks
tslegraphed by President Mckinley for
her message Of coincidence.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
IGNATIUs DONNELLY MARRIED.
Takes as His Wife q Young Woman Whs
Was His stenographer.

Minneapolis. Feb. 23.-The marriage OF
Miss Marion Olive Hansen and Ignatius
with much pomp and ceremony. The
nuptials were celebrated in the church
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
Telegram from Captain sigsbce.

The following telegram was received
by the navy department from Captain
Sigsbee: "Send TO Forsythe for Sigs-
bee transverse sectional drawing of
Maine through forward ten-inch maga-
zine and shell room, showing pocket
coal bunkers.' This request was i'm
mediately complied with. 1t is sup
posed that Captain Sigsbee wants these
drawings to assist in the work of
wrecking the ship, as they would be of
great aid to the divers. They will be
useful also as the basis for the testi-
mony now peing taken by the court of
inquiry at Havana. The fact that 1t is
deemed essential that the drawings
shall show the pocket coal bunkers
which abut on the magazine, is evil
dence that Captain Sigsbee has in mind
the spontaneous combustion theory,
though it does not follow by any
means that he is committed to 1t.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
M'KINLEY STUDENTS
Commemorative Exercises at Uni.
versity Of Pennsylvania.
IN HONOR OF GEORGE WASHINGTON

The President Given a Rousing Welcome
by 1000 Young Men of the University.
Which Seems to Please Him Immensely
They Give the College Cry Ending Up
with "The President"--How the Day
Was Celebrated in Chicago.
Philadelphia, Feb. 23.-President Nc
Kinley ate an early breakfast with the
family of Charles c. Harrison. He did
not leave the house until few minutes
before IL o'clock. when, in company
with Mr.. Harrison, he was driven TO the
Academy of Music. where the Washing
ton birthday commemorative exercises
Of the University of Pennsylvania were
held. over 1000 students assembled on
the university campus at $3.50 and
marched four abreast to the Academy
of Music. The route was arranged SO
that the procession should pass Mr..
Harrison's home, and the students gave
a cheering welcome to the president.
The chief magistrate, when the head Of
the column reached the house. appeared
at the door. There, with barred head,
he smilingly bowed to the hundreds of
undergraduates in response to their
nearly colleSe greeting.
Pleased the President.
The column marched in classes and as
each class reached the house its men,
bers shouted the college cry of Penn
syl-va-nia," Penn-syl-va-n nia," ending
with "The President" THE President"
''The President" The presidents face
lighted up and betokened extreme
pleasure. Reaching the academy the
students marched inside and took the
seats reserved for them. Admission was
by card, and the audience was made up
almost wholly of those from the univer-
sity, very little room being left for 9TH
ers. The auditorium was beautifully
decorated. After the university boys
had again given the varsity cheer
winding up with the presidents name
| Provost c. c. Harrison stepped to the
| frcnt Of the stage and introduced the
| president in brief speech. The presi-
| dent then delivered a lengthy eulogy
| upon Washington, in which he said II
| the nation would but follow the pre-
cepts laid down by its founder, 1t could
not go astray.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
Have We "a Naval Traitor?

The same correspondent says: There
is a very unpleasant story afloat, which
by its very nature, can not be authenti-
Gated. 1t is to the effect that there is
an American Dreyfus connected with
the war department, who has sold to
the Spanish authorities secret informa-
ton concerning the Notifications of
New York harbor, which were supposed
to be known only to the chief Of engin-
GERS and few of his most trusted as
sociates. For some time past Lieuten-
ant Sobral has been acting the part of
a spy for the Spanish authorities while
ostensbly the naval attache of the
Spanish legation. Scbral is known to
have acquired a great deal of informa-
ton which it was quite legitimate for
him to gather, although the means he
took to secure 1t were at least question
able, but 1t was believed by the war de-
partment that the plans of the subma-
rine defenses of the harbor were abso-
lutely secret 1t is reported. however.
upon reliable authority. that Sobral has
obtained these plans by corrupting
some employe of the engineers office,
and that they are at present at Mad
rid"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
BIG MONEY FROM SPAIN
Uncle Sam Will Demand In.
demnity of SIS, 100000.
STATEMENT BY A NAVAL OFFICER.

ahu AneKeu to hhso
Made Up Their Minds What Spain Must
Pay IL the Maine Was Destroyed with the
knowledge of Spanish Ofciais-Inquiry
of Our Naval Board at Havana Con-
Quoted In secret-At the Madrid End.
Washington. Feb. 23.-The Chicago
Journals correspondent telegraphs his
paper as follows: Should II be proved
that the Maine was destroyed by an
outside explosion with the knowledge
Of Spanish officials, President Mckinley
will demand an indemnity of from $1S,-
600, 900 to $l5, 1000 OOO."
This statement was made by an Off
Ger of the navy department. who is
thoroughly conversant with the present
Spanish situation.
1T was decided at a conference of the
president and several cabinet officers
today he continued, that the Span
ish government was bound to protect
the vessels Of a friendly nation in one
of its harbors, and that if the Maine
was destroyed by a submarine mine or
torpedo, whether with the knowledge
of officials or not, that government
must be responsible. The value Of the
vessel is estimated at $5,000000. The
rest is to be paid the relatives Of Off
GERS and men who lost their lives by the
destruction Of the vessel I"
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THE CINNAMON BEAR GOT AWAY.
Joe HilGer's Feat In Killing Three Bears
Within Twenty Miles of Helena.

Joe HilEer's Feat in Killing Three Bears
Within Twenty Miles of Helena.
HELENA. Mon, July 26.-While 1t is not I'M
common for a hunting party. after travelling
for ten or twelve days from this city to the heart
Of the Rocky Mountains in northwestern Mon
tana. to land a bar or two" for one man with
but four 30-30s to kill three bears within TWEEN
ty miles Of the capital OF this State. especially
in this late day. is a feat that falls to the lot Of
few. Yet it happened inside Of fifteen minutes
and within fifty yards of the spot where ex-
President Harrison camped with his son Rus
sell for two weeks in 1891 vninly endeavoring
to secure one.
Sixteen miles north Of Helena the Missouri
River enters the Rocky Mountains at what is
called the gate OF the mountains" and for
miles on each side OF the river rise immense
cliffs. attaining at times an elevation OF 1900
feet. At only one place does this solid wall
break, and it was here that Lewis and Clarke.
the famous explorers. canned for two months.
an ideal outing. place. and called It picnic
canon" Following up this canon n few miles
G ins HFaeGydesm 6n tbi %i = ra q cFo@d rs sEpaGHS mn o. rd graz;
hiseTad" OF cattle. Willie atteading "9 these joe 90
HilGer experienced the novel sensation OF meet
Across q deer gulch HilLger saw a suspicious
l9}UEins ra SioHs dTt|Htm nsEii 18th THROUGH : ugh a glass his
whole country seemed full Of bears. both black
and brown. an Of which were feeding in a patch
OF wild strawberries. as was a%ftcrward discov-
cred. In this Interesting group Mr.. Hilger
counted three black bears, and one china
hls. eyes. but when he had satisfied him
self that the field glass didn't reflect dupli-
to stalk the band" He hadn't expected
10 find any game, so his supply Of ammunition
was very limited. being wholly made up OF four
steel jacketed prolectiles for his 3O.3O rifle.
But that, didn't matter. for the chance was too
good TO be lost. oven II cartridges were scarce.
when l finally raised up. said Joe. 1.-THE
old bear was within less than 30 yards OF me.
| broke her hack first shot. but she was at such
close quarters that ! did not want to take any
risks. 30 l shot her again and then killed one
OF the cubs. / couldn't see the cinnamon any
where, all those In sight hoiug black.
The old, bear was still so lively that ! shot
her through the head To finish her. and then
| was out Of cartridges. There was another cub
there and q dog ] had with me was having more
fun with him than any one. Between us we
finally managed TO run him up a small tree, and
by getting above him on the side Hill | found
that could throw rocks TO great advantage.
Finally one boulder about the size of a six Inch
projectile struck tho bear on the head and
stunned him. and before no came to | had his
IF any one had told me that there were that
many bear in the country | wouldn't have be-
lieved him. But l know there Is one left any
how. for the cinnamon got away all right
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And now, perhaps, It is as well to destroy a
Ions, cherished Illusion, One is constantly
hearing of the great, gold services at Windsor,
plate is mainly silver gilt. There are, OF course,
here and there a few vases, dishes. DC. In pure
The reason Is not farto seek, INDEPENDENTLY
OF It's enormous cost. the weight OF real gold
plate would be 90 great as 70 render 1t ,practi-
Emperor,s service. which is only used for
crowned heads, and Of which 1t has been jocu-
require a special train for It's removal. Some
OF its epergnes Weigh, as II e. several hundred
Of the ordinary nat dishes. Of which there arc
dozens, two or three are quite as many as one
ordinary, man can carry, without considering
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value was melted down to supply the Kings
necessities, In 1913, to meet the forced loans
raised by Charles l., marked plate was accepted
In lieu OF, money at the rate OF 5 shlllinRs per
ounce. and for some years very little OF conse-
9uenee was manufactured to take the place Of
that destroyed.
With the restoration of Charles II. a new era
Of prosperity for the goldsmiths set in, and Of
this Windsor has some Of the noblest speci-
little quaint pair Of bellows made of enamelled
or painted wood with silver gilt handles and
sight OF these one instinctively turns to his
Pepys to read, under date of May l. 1867. and
In Drury lane in her smock sleeves aud bodice,
looking upon one; she seemed a mighty pretty
creature"