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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
Ltauren Gets Four ,Iontbs.

Minneapolis, Jan. 31.--A. c. Haugen.
formerly city treasurer, has been sem
fenced to four months imprisonment
in the county jail and to pay fine OF
81, COO In case the fine is not paid the
sentence is to extend over another four
months. Mr.. Haugan will go directly
to jail without appeal. His attorney
pleaded in his behalf that the loss Of
the citys money was due to its wretch
ed financial system and TO Mr.. Haug-
ans lack of rigid business qualities, but
not any intention of dishonesty. The
court evidently took these matters into
consideration in imposing such a light
sentence
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31

fers TO donate sites to the government
conditional upon the location OF the
plant. A number OF others were for
the supply OF machinery. There were
only two bids to furnish a complete
plant and only one Of these named a
figure.
The two companies now engaged In
the manufacture OF armor for the navy
dfd not submit proposals. The Hunt
ington CIV. va.) chamber Of commerce
s0ered 70 follow the specifications Of
the board and build a complete plant
for sS.S25,9O5. including site. buildings
and plant
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
s.,a sh. Kusw tn. Murderer,.

Pittsburg. Jan. H.-Great excitement
exists among the colored population
over the mysterious disappearance OF
an old colored woman named Mary
Sykes, generally known among them
as Aunt EN-" She enjoyed the repu-
tation OF a prophecies, end lately has
been making the assertion that she had
discovered the murderers Of w. A.
Chapman. q white merchant, who was
foully murdered In his store In this
city two or three years ago. A few days
ago she said she had absolute proof
against the assassins. and since then
she has not been seen.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
MISS coNKLMG A BARONESS.
Daughter of n New York Pastor Is WeddeS
To- a Germ IN Nnbleman.

New York, Jan. 31.--Natrlie Burleigh
Conkling, daughter of Rev. DR.. Nathan
iel w. Conkling, was married to Baron
Johannes Won Ohnesorge on Thursday
afternoon. Rev. John Hall performed
the ceremony. Mrs. Conkling said that
Baron Won Ohnesorge is the head of his
family and has a large estate in Wei
mar. Beyond that, and the fact that he
has served seven years in the army, she
said she knew little OF his history, ex-
cept that he is great great grandson
of General Blucher. d.. Conkling in
1879 preached the funeral sermon OF
Charles Morgan. known all over the
world as the owner OF Morgan's Louisi-
an and Texas railroad and steamship
line. Morgan left s1l. .000, 900, much OF
which went to his widow in trust. Mrs
Morgan was deeply affected by DIR.
Conkling's tribute to her husband and
before she died she gave him in pres
ents of houses and bonds property
worth 5000 900.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
SUED BY HIS COOk-
II. Maitland Kersey Defendant In . Sole
fer $4,000 Damages.

II. Maitland Kersey Defendant I'm . suis
fer 5000 Damages.
New York, Jan. 3l.-H. Maitland
Kersey. the former agent OF the White
Star line in this city, submitted to an
arrest In the corridor of the Hotel
Waldorf-Astoria last night. in an ac-
ton for damages begun against him
some time ago by Miss Julia Gleason.
who was formerly employed by Mr..
Kersey as a cook. Miss Gleason de-
mands $1,000 damages for assault. The
allegation in the complaint is that while
Miss Gleason was in the employ of Mr..
Kersey he attempted to kiss her and, on
her repelling him. he slapped her in the
face
Mr.. Kersey was out OF town on bust
ness when the suit was brought and
could not be found. The action was no
surprise to him. He was informed OF
the purpose TO arrest him and an ar
rangement was made whereby he
should be arrested last night, and the
time and place was agreed upon. When
Deputy Sheriff Roberts stepped up to
him Mr.. Kersey handed him $500 in
cash. the required bail. and the Incl
dent was over. Lord, Day & Lord. Mr.
Kersey's counsel, have put in an an
swer to the complaint of Miss Gleason.
In this answer Mr.. Kersey denies all
the accusations.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
olcefs,ooo worth of Goods.

q st. Louis. Jan. 31.-Developments in
the case of Fred Urfer. under arrest
for robbing the ]. Bolland Jewelry COM
pany. by which he was employed as
a clerk, show that he stole goods aggre-
eating $4,000 in value. Urfer kept a
complete set OF books In which his steal
ing were carefully entered, together
with their disposition. There are per-
haps $50 to 200 names in this book Of
persons to whom the stolen jewelry had
been sold. These people have been no.
titled and much OF. the stolen property
Is returned from day to day.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
LuETGAHI IS u ORRIED
Witnesses Give Damaging Testi-
mony to Defense.
PRISONERS STATEMENTS DENIED.

One Witness Tells What Louis Luetgert
Said About Seeing His Father and Mother
Together the Night of May I.--Chris Mer-
ry, the Brutal Wife Murderer, Sentenced
To he Hanged ON Feb. 1s- Big Fire at
Chicago -Other News.
Chicago, Jan. 3l.-when Luetgert
entered the court room he appeared
haggard. The protests which came
from the Jury at the close of Fri
days session directed at Attorney
Harmon had evidently caused him
worry. He did not seem inclined to
talk with even his counsel Dedrich
Blcknese was called to the stand and his
cross-examination resumed. The ques-
tions Of the chief counsel only brought
out further damaging statements
against the defendant. Bicknese con-
tradicted many statements which
Luetgert made upon the stand and
which he evidently thought would have
much weight with the jury. Mrs.
Luetgerts brother told the jury that
Luetgert wanted to buy a farm in the
country and wanted to place a number
of his horses In his (Bicknese's) name
Talk With Louis Luetgert.
He also related conversation he had
with Louis Luetgert in which the boy
stated he had seen his mother and
father go down the steps together on
May 1, and this is the last time he ever
saw his mother. All these occurrences
were denied point blank by the sausage
maker when he was testifying in his
own behalf. Mr.. Harmon was unable
to shake the statements of Bicknese
upon cross-examination and after an
hour he was dismissed. Later Fred
Mueller. the defendants former book
keeper and nephew. took the stand and
reiterated his statements made upon his
first examination. He offered much
testimony also in direct opposition to
that offered by Luetgert. Mueller was
followed by his mother, who is sister
of the missing woman, and Freida
Mueller was also called. The state
hope to complete the rebuttal testi-
mony, but this will depend largely
upon the rapidity of cross-examination
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31

New York. Jan. S1.-The proposed
consolidation of the New York Central
and Lake Shore railways may result
in the retirement of DR.. Depew from the
management of the former road. The
fact that Mr.. Vanderbilt has proceeded
in the matter OF reorganization without
consulting DR.. Depew is the basis of the
rumor. 1t is said that the muitimiil-
ionaire desires to infuse the proposed
new management with some Of the
money making spirit Of the Lake Shore
officials. s. r. Galloway, president Of
the Lake Shore. Is named as the prob
able successor Of DR.. Depew.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
ORATORS FROM MICHIGAN.
Men who VIII Meet Chicago University
Delegates I'm Debate.

Ann Arbor. Mich. JAM si.-rhe lit
cray and law departments debated in
University hall to decide on the team
which will represent Michigan in the
annual debate with Chicago this year.
The question under discussion was:
Resolved, That the action of the senate
OF the United States in rejecting the
proposed treaty OF arbitration with
Great Britain was WISE
The laws supported the negative side
and their three representatives. i. ~
Berkible of Kansas City. L. c. Whit
man of Ann Arbor and ID. +. Dillon OF
Palmer, Mass, won out In the order
named. Henry T. Thurber. the private
secretary OF ex-President Cleveland.
presided. The testimonials TO the win
ners were $40. $40 aud $50 respectively.
The debate with Chicago takes place
here the last week in April and Chicago
has chosen the negative side of the
question. Thus the Michigan men win
have to change sides. Chicago won last
year.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
GLOOMY VIEW OF kLoNDIks.
Returned Gold Seeker Expresses His idea,
In a Latter.

IN q Letter.
Upton, Mo-, Jan. 31.-The following
letter was received here by Phil Frank
from Gus Knoble. who left In company
with Captain A. Fiske Gore and John
Sponsler. Aug. 6 last. for Klondike:
SEATTLE. Wash, Jan. 23. 1S9S.-Mr.
Phil Frank: walked into Skaguay on
the 18th OF this month from Dawson
City and had months rest in the froz-
en- city. but the frost did not drive me
out of there--only the lack of work and
business Klondike is not as good as
they make II on the outside. IT is a rail-
road and steamship boom and that is all
/ can see In Ii for the present. j could
not afford 10 wait for better times or
take chances to walk out with nothing,
while my provisions cost me $500, that
would last me until next May or June.
so / sold my provisions and came back.
Gore and Sponsler would have come
out but they were afraid TO tackle the
trip. although a great many will do 1t
next summer. The first mail to Daw-
son / met New Years day about $50
miles this side of Dawson. / wish !
had taken your advice. I would be
bett1- fon. but the experience ! now
have Is worth $500 alone"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
CHRIS MERRY SENTENCED.
Chicago Wife Murderer to Die on tho Gal
lows Feb. IS.

lows Feb. 1S.
Chicago, Jan. 3l.-Chris Merry, who
was recently convicted of the murder
of his wife. Pauline Merry, has been
sentenced by Judge Horton to be
hanged. sThs-date fixed for. the execu-
ton is Feb. is. Merry was brought into
court on a motion for new trial. This
motion was promptly overruled by
Judge Horton. A motion in arrest of
sentence was then made, but this was
also overruled. States Attorney Pear
son at once made a motion that sem
tence be passed upon the prisoner.
Judge Horton ordered Merry to stand
UP, and put the usual question whether
he had anything to say why judgment
should not be passed upon him.
Merry early entered into a TRADE
against Colonel Davidson and Mr.. Pratt
the attorneys who had defended him,
and he also spoke bitterly against Cap
tain Wheeler of the Maxwell street sta
ton. He claimed that he had not re-
ceived fair trial and had been rail-
roaded to the gallows. He spoke ve-
hemently, but did not seem at all ex-
cited. When he concluded Judge Hor-
ton formally sentenced him to be
hanged Feb. Is. Merry heard the SEN
tence without any show of emotion and
was led back to jail by his guards. The
date of execution is exactly three
months after the commission of the
crime
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
Big Fire at Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. S1.-The Ewart build
ing, a five-story brick structure, IL to
2S South Jefferson street, devoted to
manufacturing purposes, was almost
destroyed by fire and nearly twenty
tenant firms suffered a total loss. The
damage is variously estimated at from
5000, 900 to $500 900. According to the
figures OF Chief Swenie the damage will
not exceed S225,00o. The building ad-
Joints the West Chicago cable power
house on the north and for almost an
hour the great engine rooms were In
danger
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
SENATE BACKS TELLER.
1t Adopts His silver Resolution by "a Vote
ot47 to 81.

Washington, d. c., Jan. s1.-The
United States senate has put Its veto on
currency legislation by the Fifty-fifth
congress by a vote of AZ to 80. Seven
Republicans who have on all other
questions stood with their party.
voted for the Teller and Matthews
resolution, that all bonds OF the
United States are payable, princi-
pal and interest. at the option of
the government, In silver dollars.
These Republican senators '@were
Chandler Of New Hampshire. Carter of
Montana, Clark and Warren Of Wyo-
ming, Wolcott of Colorado. Shoup of
Idaho and Pritchard of North Caro-
lima. These seven Republicans do not
admit that they have deserted the Re-
publican party. They were forced to
face an issue which they regarded as
dangerous, as they voted for resolu-
tion for which a Republican congress
voted Just twenty years ago, when in
troduced by Stanley Matthews Of Ohio.
They claim to be Republicans and bi-
metallists, favoring neither gold nor
silver monometallism, but whatever
their claim they have shown the Inn
possibility of currency legislation by
this congress. 1t matters not what bill
shall be reported by the house banking
and currency committee. nor whether
the house Republicans decide to pass
such q bill, 1t cannot become a law,
because the senate win have a majority
against II. r The vote on the Teller reso-
tuition was AZ to 32-Democrats, Popu-
asts, free-s.lver Republicans. and seven
Republicans voted for 1t. BY the same
vote any currency legislation looking to
more firmly establishing the gold
standard in this country, as Secretary
Gage said his bill proposed. will be de-
feated. The Indianapolis convention
has received its reply from the senate
There viii be no currency legislation.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
Died from Poisonous Gases.

Milwaukee. Jan. Sl.-Henry Gelhaus-
en- and Albert Matter died from having
Inhaled poisonous gases while working
In the Pabst brewery. DIR. Hayes at
tended Matter. but was unable to save
him. The men were engaged In gen.
Grating some gas that is used by the
brewery company and there was leak
age which caused the workmen TO be
exposed to the fumes. Frank 1slen is
dying and II is said that other work.
men are sick and confined to their beds.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
Miners and Operators Sign Contract.

Chicago. Jan. H.-Resolutions and
agreements adopted by the recent min
ers' conference held in this city have
been drawn up In the form of a con-
tract to hold good for a year from April
1, 1898, and signed by the operators Of
the competitive coal fields and the
United Mine Workers of America. The
contract embraces run-of-mine coal.
eight-hour day. ten cents advance, etc.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
BIDS roR AKmon PLANT.
secretary Long Of the Navy Opens Twenty
nine of Them.

Washington, ID. c.. Jan. 31.--In ac-
rordance with the advertisement issued
by the navy department recently pro-
posals were opened in the office of Sec
retary Long for the construction Of a
government armor plant. for the sale
10 the government of sites suitable for
such plant and for tie machinery an1
buildings necessary II the government
aecices to make its own ar1nor. There
we're twenty mine bids and they COW
cred every phase OF the advertisement.
Many Of The broposais were merely Of
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31

bloomington. Ills. Jan. s1.-The entire
estate of the late John M. Scott Of this
city. who died last week. amounting
TO nearly s250.0oo. is ultimately to be de-
voted to the founding and maintenance
of a magnificent charity In this place.
of which place the ex-chief justice was
a resident for sixty years. The entire
estate goes to Judge Scott's widow DUR
ing her life, and she is executrix with
ont hond
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
smith Gets $50 Day.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 31.--General
William Sooy Smith, the Chicago en-
gineer, has been given a mission to
San Francisco by the supervising ar
.chitect that is attracting much interest
and comment here. He Is to receive
SEQ day 10 examine the new founda-
tions of the San Francisco federal
hlildipg
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31

vinitia. i. T.. Jan. al.-A man who 10
supposed TO be jesse Pryor, for whom
there 10 q reward OF $500. was arrested
at Pryor Creek by Deputy Marshal
Bruner and Indian Policeman Charley
Rider, and 10 now in the feceral hold
over here awaiting Identification. Pry-
or killed the sherin OF Baxter county.
Ark. several years ago ana has been
psrsistsntiy hunted ever aimee.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31

Bloomburg. Pa. Jan. S1.-The Bloom
burg Car Manufacturers company Of
this city has been awarded the contract
to build 100 gondola cars by the Orange
Free State Railway company OF South
Africa. They will also build for the
same company fifteen passenger cars
similar to an American passenger
coach, excepting a little smaller. These
will be the first cars OF this description
built in America for use in Africa.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31

Dartford. Wis. Jan. 31.-Judge Bur-
nell has sentenced julius Zuelke to life
Imprisonment at Waupun. Zuelka was
found guilty Of murder In the first de-
gree on Thursday In the trial for the
killing OF Edwari Davijs. near Markc-
ran, on lr.l z. lfoc.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
PRINCE GEORGE OF GREECE

piled, through the Russian embassy
here. adhering positively to the nomi-
nation of Prince George OF Greece.
which. II Is said. is according to a prom
ise which his majesty made to the dow
ager czarina. Italy has Endorsed the
candidature Of Prince George. The pal
ace officials are much depressed. 1t is
believed that the sultan will eventually
Weld.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-31
TURNED DOVER TO HOUSE
Teller Resolution Leaves the Sen.
ate Chamber.
1T WAS PASSED THERE, AZ TO ss

much Interest Manifested About the
House as To What Disposition Would he
Madc of the ResoIution--At Present It
Remains on the Table-secretary LoI n
Opens Bids for tho Construction OF An
Armor Piant--CiviI Service Hearing.
Washington. ID. c., Jan. 31.-Great In
terest was manifested about the house
OF representatives as to the disposition
to be made of the Teller resolution
which passed the senate. Soon after
Speaker Reed reached the capital he
was called on by members OF the rules
committee with a view to determin-
Ing what course should be adopted
Chairman Dingley. tbe floor leader, ia
vored a reference to the ways and
that prompt action would be taken.
doubtless by an adverse report to the
house. This was shared by Dalzell and
Henderson of the rules committee. A
strong feeling developed. however. for
immediate action without the usual ref
erence to a committee Representative
Johnson of Indiana, member of the
currency committee. called on the
speaker and urged this line Of action.
johnson Opposed to Delay. g
He said that the house should act at
once, thus giving an imm, diate an
swer to the country to Offset the action
OF the senate. Delay even for a few
days, he urged, would permit the sill
Yer majority In the senate to secure "A
prestige before the country which they
would not have IL the house should act
Immediately. Mr.. Reed asked that the
views OF other members Of the house on
that proposition be secured and john
son interviewed a number. who favored
prompt action. In the meantime the
resolution came over from the senate
and was laid aside temporarily until a
definite line of action could be agreed
upon. The current OF sentiment was
for reference to the ways and means
committee, the understanding being
that this ccmm t,ee might not wait un
til the usual weekly meeting next
Wednesday. but would have a special
meeting early in the week in order to
make an adverse report
Threatened IA Possible Division.
There was some talk that the resolu-
ton offered gave the opportunity to en-
graft upon it an amendment clearly
defining the views Of the majority in
the house and one advocated that this
course should be pursued. This did not
meet with favor. however, 3 1t threat
ened a possible division ir lie majority,
while it said that the sol Republican
vote, not including t'e = wed silver
Republicans. would T. % the ad-
verse report.
Immediately after the Sc met the
clerk of the senate appear, IN ! trans
mitted the Teller resolut on, which
passed the senate. The annpu ncement
was greeted with a terrific outburst of
applause from the Democratic side of
the house. No motion was made at the
time and the resolution remained on the
table. The fortifcation app. .opriation
bill was referred and then the house
went into committee of the whole and
resumed the consideration of the Dis
trict of Columbia appropriation bill.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-19
NOT so BLACK
AS He WAS PAINTED
Jim Somers Stories Going the
Rounds of the Press Not All
Based on Fact.
MAJOR HANSON TALKS OF HIM
A Strong Effort Being Made TO In
duce south Dakota Counties
to Make Appropriations
for the Exposition.

Yankton, March 12.-Several articles
have lately appeared IN the columns
of the newspapers Of this vicinity u
inc the past month containing remin-
sciences of Jim Somers, a prominent
| character in the history OF the early
Dakotas, the latest being an article
written by q correspondent at IMAM
berlain. and this. as has been the case
in former articles, Uainted him a great
deal worse than he really was-as a
murderer, n thug and a villain OF the
deepest dye. Major j. X. Hanson OF
this city, one of the Oldest and best
known men in this section OF the west,
was well acquainted with him and his
peculiarities, OF which he had a plenty.
In speaking Of the recently published
articles, Major Hanson says:
CAS- a matter Of fact, jim Somers
was one Of the most tender hearted
and generous men ! ever met. lie
would give Il fellow his last dollar II
he thought it was needed, n nobody
ever suffered il Jim Somers knew IT,
He was a man also with n high sense
of honor, and his word was as good as
his bond. But, inspired by whisky, he
was a terror, Just as many other good
nlNn are. DtNh W " 'NSe
gree, he held life and property in n
sort OF disdain, and, aroused by the
idea that he had been imposed upon,
he was n very dangerous Individual
He fairly ached for n fight under such
circumstances and his rage knew no
bounds. When | was Indian agent at
Crow Creek, jim was living IN that
same section. He came TO me one DAY
and said he was hard up II needed
some money. He revealed n plan TOT
raising funds which was novel, TO say
the least. ] had n drove OF government
cattle on the reservation and Jim pro-
posed TO run six OF seven or them OH
and sell them. lie said ] wouldn't have
to bother my head about them, that
could easily %ccount for them ana
none would be any the wiser. told
him that | would prefer he wouldn't
do that; that / would be placed in an
embarrassing position, and that my
conscience would hardly permit me to
cover up such n crime. Jim regretiul-
lv said that II / did not want him TO do
il he wouldn't, but he was devilish
hard up. And he raised money in some
other way. Jim Somers was not so
black as he was painted by a large ma
iority, and his b~iographers ought to
look carefully into his history before
publishing IT,"
II. r. Murphy, secretary of the South
Dakota board Of the Trans-Mississippi
exposition, and Judge II. II. Blair,
president of the regents of education,
have been in this city i'm the interest of
the exposition and urging the neces-
sity of n Iankton county appropria-
ton. Clay county having appropri-
atcd $500 at Il recent meeting, they ara
anxious that Nankton county should
do as well, and that the state as q
whole make a respectable exhibit
The commissioners here at their last
meeting took no action in the matter
but cndeavors will be made to have
them do so at the April meeting.