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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

Assumption. Ills. April 1.-THE min
ers OF the Assumption Coal company
have gone on strike. The point OF
difference was In the scale of wages.
Pana and Taylorville are also out and
no coal can be had In this part Of the
state.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
Democratic Gains i'm Missouri.

St Louis. April 7-Returns from the
Missouri elections show that the DEM
ocrats gained everywhere. At Jefferson
City, heretofore Republican. the Demo-
Gratis elected majority Of their ticket.
and at Sedalia. a Republican strong
hold. the Democrats swept the town.
even electing a mayor. The Democrats
also made heavy gains in Columbia, an
other Republican stronghold In Boone
vile the Democrats organized with dis
satisfied Republicans and Populists and
divided with Republicans.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
Little Interest in Nebraska.

Omaha. April THE municipal con-
tests an Nebraska attracted little atten-
ton. There was some disposition to
make silver the issue. as IL was two
years ago. but the effort was failure.
In most OF the towns license was the
ruling issue, and IL was decided in al
most every case for the saloons. The
hottest contest was in South Omaha.
which was the largest city holding an
election The Republicans won by a
small majority. In Lincoln the Repub-
licans elected their entire city ticket by
slightly reduced majorities.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
MORE CITY ELECTIONS
The Reform Element Carries the
Day at Chicago.
ELECT MAJORITY OF CANDIDATES.

As the City Council Now Stands the Re-
form Element viii Have a Majority of
Three-Judge David s. Rose Elected
Mayor of Milwaukee by a Majority Of
About 5000 Republicans Carry the Day
at Kansas City.
Chicago, April lin the aldermanic
election in this city the reform element
won, electing twenty-five out of thirty
five candidates. These twenty-five
have pledged themselves to demand for
the city compensation for all public
franchises, and the result therefore is
a defeat for Charles F. Yerkes. the
street railway magnate. With the thir-
teen holdovers, the reform element will
have thirty eight votes in the city
council, or a majority of three. The
politics of the aldermen elected are
Democrats II. Republicans. II. Inde-
pendents /. The returns for town off,
GERS show that the Democrats were sue
cessful in electing the town tickets in
the three great divisions OF the city
north. south and west. The Democrats
also elected the town officers in the
town of Lake
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
KING OTTO Is DYING.

Sudden Change for the Worse in Condition
OF the Mad Sovereign.
Munich, April THE condition of the
insane King Otto of Bavaria has sud
denly become worse, and 1t is feared
that he is dying Within the last three
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
MESSAGE HELD BACK.
Lee Says Americans in Cuba Are
in Danger.
DOCUMENT TO BE SENT IN MONDAv.

Much disappointment in the House When
the Announcement Is Made-QueeD nr-
gent of Spain tn Issue Proclamation
Announcing AN Immediate Armistice IN
Cuba-Eu European Powers Plan to Avert
War Between United states and Spain.
Washington. April president Nc.
Kinley will not send his Cuban mes
sage 10 congress until Monday TINS
delay is caused by a dispatch from
Consul General Lee at Havana, say
ing If the message was sent in before
Monday he would not be responsible
for the lives of Americans in Cuba. 1t
is impossible for them all to leave be-
fore that day.
A feeling Of the greatest disappoint-
ment was manifested in the house
when the word went around that there
would be no message from the presi-
dent until Monday Members in the
Hobbies discussed the cause of this fur
ther delay in groups. Some of them
knowing that General Lee had called
for more time harangued their angry
colleagues who seemed to believe that
lay. Cooper. Rep. of Wisconsin. an
nounced that he believed il was TO get
time to bring pressure to bear upon
the insurgents Another said he was
surprised that General Lee had weak
ened." But the members will acquiesce
in the delay.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
War May Be Averted.

The president has received advices
and information which make him hope
full that war between the United States
and Spain may be averted and an out
come of the Cuban situation secured
that will be satisfactory to the people
of the United States. The matter has
not yet progressed to a stage that
makes 1t safe to state this as MOI e
than a possibility. but the disposition
manifested the last two days by the
Spanish government gives ground for
an expectation that IL will yield on
vital points. There has been a tre-
mendous pressure brought to bear on
Madrid from almost, If not all. infiu-
entail quarters in Europe and the
queens influence in the government 1t
is believed will be exerted to the end
that peace may prevail.
Armistice In Cuba.
Madrid, April 1T is confidently as
serted at this hour that a proclama-
tfon ofsthe queen regent announcing an
immediate armistce in Cuba will be is
sued at once. 1t Is added that some
of the cabinet ministers may resign
but II necessary, the ministry will be
changed. 1t is understood that Senior
Silvela, the leader of the dissident con-
servatives, and the conservatives WILL
II necessary, accept office on pro-
gramme of Immediate armistice, with
full authority to the autonomist gov
ernment to negotiate and conclude an
immediate and effectual peace in Cuba.
Official advices say President McKin-
ley's message to congress will not ad-
vice the recognition Of the independence
of the insurgents, but will recommend
measures looking toward the immedl-
ate cessation OF hostiltes and the
restoration of peace and stability OF
government in Cuba, in the interests of
humanity and the safety and tranquil
lity of the United States.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
Opposed by Hull House.

Powers has been conspicuous in op-
posing compensation clauses In fran
chises to corporations, and was vigor-
ously opposed by many notable ele-
ments, including Hull House. social set
tlement. OF which Jane Adams is the
head. A heavy vote was cast In this
ward and considerable bitterness was
displayed. Fist fights were frequent.
especially In the Huh House precinct.
The majorities> of the aldermen who
were elected ranged from less than 100
to 3,0o0, while the township assessors
majorities ran from $1,000 to 1900. t.
e. Ryan. assessor west town. was the
one who had the latter figures.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
Elected by Republican,.

The Republicans elected their candi-
dates for town officers in Hyde Park.
Lake View and Jefferson. In Cicero.
the entire Republican ticket was elect
ed The assessors elected are as fol-
lows: South town. Henry Stuckart.
Dem.: north town. James j. Gray.
DEM; west town, Timothy f. Ryan,
DEM; Hyde Park. c. e. Randall, Rep;
Lake View. James Wilson. Rep; town
OF Lake. J. B. Mcdonald, Dem; Jeffer-
son. N. ID. Calkins. Rep With the ex-
ception of the Nineteenth ward. where
the reform element was defeated in Its
opposition to Alderman Johnny" Pow
ers. the election passed off quietly.
About 6S per cent. of last springs
mayoralty vote was cast
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
Results Throughout Illinois.

Elections were held in many OF the
townships throughout Illinois, with re-
suits as shown below:
Havana, Ills.-The entire Democratic
ticket was elected in the township elec-
tion with oneaexception.
Freeport, ,llls.-The entire Democratic
ticket was successful at the town elec-
tion.
Belvidere, Ills.-The entire Republic
an ticket was elected with one excep-
ton.
Alton. Ills.-Four Democrats were
elected to the county board in the local
township election. which will probably
give the board to the Democrats. The
other offices are divided.
Greenup. Ills.-The entire Republican
ticket was elected. The proposition for
special tax for hard roads was de-
feated. In Sumpter and Spring Point
townships the entire Democratic ticket
had no opposition.
At Some Other Towns.
Warren, Ills.-At the township elec-
tion the Republican ticket had no op-
position with one exception.
Paris. Ills.-Edgar county went Dem
ocratc for the first time in several
years. The board of supervisors will
be Democratic.
Canton, Ills-The Democrats elected
the collector and commissioner of high
ways In Canton township. The rest of
the Republican ticket Is elected by
greatly reduced majorities.
Ramsey. IIls.-Ramsey township Is
Democratic except commissioner of
highways.
Salem. Ills.-The entire Democratic
town ticket was elected by pluralities
Of from 3 to 104 In other townships Of
Marion county the Democrats have
made gains OF supervisors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-21
THE RUSH To THE KLONDikE.

SAN FRANCISCO PREPARED FOR THE TRANS
POETArIoN oT FIFTY THOUSAND PEOPLE.
San Francisco Jan. 2O-The local transportation
companies are preparing to accommodate the rush
20 the Klondikc The Pacific Coast Steamship
Company has arranged schedule that will give n
fve-day steamship service from to-day between
san Francis % and Alaskan ports. The company
expects to handle at least ton thousand passengers
out Of this city next month. and during the entire
season tho total tonnage in this pert will. II IS
calculated accommodate ifty thousand people.
About June ! steamers will be placed on the run
between this city AID 81. Michacls. The Alaska
Commercial Company viii run the steamers ST.
Paul the Dora the Bertha and the Portland with
an average capacity OF fully three hundred persons
each. These vessels will connect with the river
steamers the breaking up Of the ice and not less
than two trips n month Will be made from here.
The Pacific Steam Whaling Company will run
steamers to Cooks Inlet and Alaska. These mcn
Of getting TO the gold fields VIII 10 greatly aug
mcntod when the vessels now In course cf con
struction are completed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-21
TO PROTECT CANAL TRAFFIC.
BILLS FOR STATE GRAIN ELEVATORS AND TO
PREVENT RAILROADS FROM DIsCRlMINAT-
ING IN THEIR TARIFFS.

Albany. Jan. 20-The Canalboat- Owners Asso-
citation has drafted two bills for the protection Of
the commerce Of the State and of the canals and
they were introduced by Senator Cantor to-day
One Of the bills approprIatos $4,000 for the pur
chase of four grain elevators in Buffalo by the
State Superintendent OF Public Works. and pro-
vides that he may institute condemnation proceed
ing TO take elevators that in there
The second bill is designed TO prevent railroads
from discriminating against shipments TO places
within this State 1t provides that any railroad
corporation which shall charge a greater sum for
transporting any products to New York than Is
charged by any railroad for carrying from the
same point OF shipment to the seaboard at
port other than the port Of New-York shall he
declared to have abrogated its charter. which shall
become the property Of the State a person volat-
ing the act is declared guilty of conspiracy, and
upon conviction may be- fined from s. 900 TO So. go
or imprisoned for from one to five years
Senator Tlbbs to-day introduced bill providing
that all the waterfront of the city Of New YORK
from pier No. 10 pier No on the East River
shall hereafter. from March to December 81 in
each year be set apart for the exclusive use Of
canalboats and barges engaged in transporting
property on the Hudson River from north OF
Castleton or coming TO tdewater from the canals
Of the State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-21
ALDERMAN MGRATHS ENBiRR4SSUEVT

Albany. Jan 20-Mr. Redlngton representing in
the Assembly the XXX1Vth Ncw-York City Dis
trict has he believes. solved the question OF the
difficulty supposed 20 exist in having one Alder
mans district extend both into the boroughs OF The
Bronx and Manhattan. He will Introduce to- NOR
bill 10 amend the New-York City charter
by providing that there shall be two Aldermen from
his district. instead of one. present from all
OF tho Assembly districts In New York City. In
each half OF the district, which is cut In two by
the borough line, are about eight thousand voters
Under the charter there IS a Board OF Improvement
In each borough. which consists Of tho Borough
President and the Councilmen and Aldermen I'm the
borough. This Board must hear ana decide on all
petitions requests for improvements or COM
plants against evils that is the city's business TO
remedy. Lawrence w McGra,h r. the Alderman
from the XXXIVth Assembly District, and as his
district Is IN two boroughs ne mas perform twice
the amount Of work Of any other Alderman for
each week ne has to sit with two Boards o, Inn
prOvcment - '"'
should Mr.. Redinstons bill become n law the
Board OF Aldermen OF the city of Ncw-York viii
meet and select citizen from the Borough az
Manhattan 10 represent the half OF the XXXIVth
DStrct below tho Harlem. and Alderman NcGrath
VIII continu" 10 represent the half IN tho Poyopeh
OF The Bronx, OF which he IS a resident
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-21
GOVERNORS GOOD ROADS PLAN.
UNDER TT THE STATE WILL BEAR HALF THE
COST OF THE WORK.

COST OF THE WORK
Albany Jan. 0-Thc Good Roads bill favored by
Governor Black will be introduced In the Assem-
bly, toll morrow by Mr. Armstrong and in the Sem
ate by Senator Higbie. 1t is like the bill OF last
year. except that 10 Statc commission Is to he
appointed and money is appropriated The
State Engineer is to have charge Of construction
ana the money TO be spent is TO be provided for
in the Annual Supply bill
The Board Of Supervisors Of any county may
express to the proper State officer desire to have
certain road improved. If majority of the
property-owncrs along any road request the Board
Of Supervisors 10 do this It must do The state
Engineer will then consider whether the road is
OF sufficient public importance for State aid. If
he approves the plan he will prepare spe oifcations
for the work and send them 10 the Supervisors
They may reject the plan. but If they approve II
the work Will go under the official engineer OF
the county town. II there is one II not under
the State Engineer One-half of the expense Of
the Improvement will be paid by tho State. IS per
cent by the county. and u per cent by the town
or towns through which the road runs.
Roads must be not less than eight feet wide nor
moro than ten. The kind of road is 10 be de-
termined 10y the local authorities. ard steel plates
or rails may be used.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-21
NEW BILLS IN THE SEVtTr

Albany Jan. 2O-Thcse bills were introduced 4,
the Senate to-day. "
BY Senator Grady-Authorzing the Jua,,oas NJ
the city Court OF New York to destroy INV cow,
paper over seven years old which Ia their tude
ment has become useless ~ Jus
by Senator Coney-Another dollar gas bin nm
phcabe 10 the boroughs OF Manhattan Brooklyn
md The Bronx ' u
. By Senator Cantor-Authorizng the city OF New
YORK 70 appropriate 1890 each year for the
Normal College
BY senator Ahearn Authorizing the Commits
Sioner OF Bridges Of New-YOrk City 10 construct
an elevator 10 the Brooklyn Bridge al Roosevelt ~
BY Senator Guy-Permitting the filing Of amended
claims for damages resulting from changes OF grade
In the Iwentythlrd and Twenty fourth wards OF
tho city OF Ncw-York.
By Senator Coggcshall-Making the stock OF trust
companies taxable the same bank stock
BY Senator Notwithstanding S201 5l2 for
Custodian Asylum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-21
TIE RELIEF EXPEDITION EQUIPPED.

Portland ore. Jan 2o-The Government Alaska
relief expedition. under the immediate charge Of
General Merriam commander Of the Department
Of tho Columbia is fully equipped 70 leave here on
February ly the steamer George W Elder The
personnel q the expedition consists Of q total II
eighty -ecvcn officers and men. The officers are Ms
follows: Captain Georgc Rubin In charge Of trans
portatior and quart"rInnstcr Of the expedition:
Captain - /. Brancrd. commisaary Of subs stcncc
In charge OF the distribution Of supplies. Captain
Is Eldridec. 18th Infantry in charge Of escort with
Lieutenant E. w Clark. 18th Infantry his subordi-
nate. First Lieutenant Guy II. Preston 9Th CAV
airy. In charge Of the pack train with First Iicu-
tenant j a Ryan 9Th Cavalry. his assistant and
Lieutenant +. NJ Kemp. assistant surgeon There
nre lCl mules and nine horses In the pnck train
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-21
BEDUCJyG DANGER AT GRADE CROSSINGS.

Albany Jan. 20--The Merrick Road grade-cross-
ing disaster Long Island last summer was re-
called to-day by bill presented BY Assemblyman
Fldridge chairlnan Of the Railroad Committee the
nurpose OF which IS to ward off like Occurrences IN
the future The bill which IS In tho form or an
amendment 20 the railroad law. authorizes rail-
road corporation. on the recommendation OF the
State Railroad Commissioners. 10 remove or Trim
nm timber and clean out distractions Of brush on
private property at highway grade crossings where
such brush or timber obstructs or prevents clear
view Of the railroad from the highway; provided
however that the railroad corporation shan MAKE
conpensation for the timber so removed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-21

After coughs and colds the
germs of consumption often gain
a foothold.
Scots Emulsion of Cod-llvcr
Oil with Hypophosphites will
not cure every case; but, if taken
in time, it will cure many.
Even when the disease is
farther advanced, some remark
able cures arc effected. In the
most advanced stages it pro-
longs life, and makes the days
far more comfortable. Every
one suffering from consumption
needs this food tonic.
5oc and 500 ell druggists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-21
TOWy ELECTIONS IN THE FALL

Albany. Jan 2O-The Senate Internal Affairs
Committee tomorrow Will report fayorably Sen
ator Coggeshals bill providing that. beginning in
the year 1922 the town elections shall be held In
the month OF November at the time Of the general
election. II the bill goes into effect all elective
town officers except Justices of the peace will hold
office for terms OF two years. beginning on the
first day OF January next succeeding their cleo
ton. Town meetings are now held In the spring
Those who favor the bill also argue that It will
bring out larger vote. not only because the
farmers more likely 10 attend general cleo
ton than a town meeting but because the voting
will be done by election districts scattered through
out a township. and not oil in the towns proper
under the existing law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-21
FOR BIENNIAL SESSIONS.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED A

A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED AT
THE GOVERNORS SUGGESTION.
Albany, Jan 2.-Another constitutional amend
ment was proposed In the Senate to-day by Sena-
tor Stranahan In response to the Governors recon-
mendatIon OF biennial sessions Of the Legislature.
1t provides that Senators shall be elected for four
years instead Of two. at present. and Assembly
men for two years. and that the Legislature shall
assemble on the first Wednesday of January in the
year 1900 and in 1901 and thereafter biennialy on
the same day The Legislature is also 10 assemble
on the day in the year next following the re-
turn Of an enumera ton Of the inhabitants of the
State. for tho purpose of making an apportionment
OF Senators and members of Assembly. and such
session for that purpose is 10 be deemed regular
session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-21
uAHAR WOULD PROBE TIE REFORMATORY.

Albany Jan. 20 (SpociaD.-Mahar Of New-York
the recognized labor union representative in the
Assembly. to-day attempted TO Introduce resolu-
ton 10 provide for another investigation Of the Ell
mira Rcformatory He was ruled out OF order the
Assembly having passed the order Of business
under which resolutions are heard. ard will at
tempt TO put In the resolution next Monday. The
resolution provides for the appointment by the
Speaker Of the Assembly OF a committee Of five as
semblyrnen 10 take testimony concerning the opera
ton of the Rerormatory Elmira. the sessions Of
the committee TO be held in Albany. Mr.. Mahar
said OF the resolution: Il have drafted II because
! believe that public opinion demands fair and
thorough Investigation Of this rcformatory, and
sincerely hope that such an investigation may be
eccured"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-21
BROOKFIELD CONFERS WITH BLACK
PRIMARY ELECTION REFORM BILLS ANNOUNCED
AS THE SUBJECT OF THEIR TALK

AS THE SUBJECT OF THEIR TALK.
Albany Jan % (SpecaD.-William Brookned
former chairman % the Republican State Commit
tee, came here from NewYork to-day and was at
the Capitol for several hours. He called carly on
Governor Black. at the Executive Chamber, where
he cordially greeted Mr. Black and Mr.
Brookield IN the course Of their chat spoke about
the various bills before the Legislature to reform
the laws relating TO primary elections. and Mr.
Black invited Mr.. Brookncld to take luncheon with
him at the Executive Mansion and a little later
examine these measures with rim critically. Mr.
Brookheld accepted this invitation and then going
upstairs TO the Senate Chamber, met several OF
the Republican Senators and learned their views
about the primary reform movement. Mr.. Brook
field had long conference with Governor Black
at the Executive Mansion IN The afternoon. Early
this evening Mr. Black -aid, concerning his talk
with Mr.. Brookfeld:
I'VE went carefully over all the bills relating to
primary reform which have been submitted 10 the
Legislature. Owing to our UnfamiaIity with the
measures, we could not NJ once decide which was
the best one and &c shall have 10 examine them
further to come to a decision. This VIII say
Mr.. BroOkncld cannot surpasS i;s n desire TO
have genuine primary reform act passed, one
which will purify the primary and give expression
beyond all question to the wishes OF voters"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-21
ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
OVER $4,000 GREATER THAN LAST TRANSPORTER
ASSEMBLY BILLS.

OVER $4,000 GREATER THAN LAST yEARs-oTHEK
ASSEMBLY BILLS.
Albany Jan. 2o.-Chairman Nixon OF tho AS
sembly Ways and Means Committee handed IN the
annual Appropriation bill this morning. Inc 'o'i'
is $40 stS 100 &C. as against &0f7.S7 oil last year
The following other bills were introduced IN the
Assembly:
BY Mr. A1ler-Permitting legislators 10 rue Tree
on railroad trains. ,.. -,
BY Mr. Nixon-Provdiag for the appointment OF
State examiners OF engineers and passenger eleVa-
tor attendants. -, /.,. ~,
BY Mr. Adlcr-Amcndng the New-York City Con
soda ion act by providing that persons cannot nc
arrested ard locked up for debts OF $50 ana undef
for personal property. -,
BY Mr. Schmid-Providing that none OF the pro-
visions OF existing law shall authorize the construc-
ton. maintenance or extension OF a railway II,
Avenue c, in the Borough OF Brooklyn, unless the
consent OF two-thirds OF the property owners In
number and representing two-thirds OF the value OF
the property said street is frs obtainoi In writ
ing -,
by T. Smith-Authorizing the repaving with gran
lie blocks OF Ninth-ave.. New-York, from Four
tecnth-st. 10 Sixtieth-st.