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The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

News was received at Madrid, on the
ED, of the capture of the Spanish
steamer Buena Ventura by United
States warship. and of the inauguratio
of blockade of Havana, as well as Of
certain portion of the Cuban coast by
the American squadron. and the most
intense indignation prevailed in cJnse-
quence.
THE Brazilian Jacobines favor the
United States in the war between that
country and Spain. The Pals, the
Jacobine organ, says: 1--WE are with
The United States, which is giving Eu-
rifice for peoples liberty
A DISPATCH from st. Thomas. on the
ED, said: "A revolution has broken
out in the Ponce district of Porto Rico,
and there is rioting all through the is
land"
THE greatest apprehension was felt in
London as to the safety of the Amer
can liner Paris. which sailed for New
York on the a2d. She was, however, re-
ported to have passed the Lizard at
III p. m. OF that day.
West, on the morning of the ed, that
the New York had captured Spanish
passenger steamer. probably the mail
steamer Alfonso MI, which is said to
have had 1000 troops on board.
THE eharred and blackened remains
of Capt. Benjamin f. Lee. president of
the Lake Brady Spiritualists' associa-
ton, were found, on the 22d, in the
ruins of his cottage, which was burned
at the lake, near Ravenna, o., the
night before.
THE president, on the 22d, issued
proclamation declaring the establish
ment of a blockade of the ports of GER
tain ports of Cuba. The powers were
notified through their diplomatic rep
resentatives.
A DISPATCH from Madrid of the 22d
says that the most unpleasant feature
of the situation is the panic which is
prevailing at the Madrid and Barcelona
bourses and financial circles through
out Spain.
JOHN JACOB AsroR, the New York
millionaire, has volunteered to furnish
and equip a battery of artillery Vol
if Mr.. Astor's proposition is accepted.
| A $500, 100000 LOAN is provided for in
the new war tariff bill in the form of
three per cent. 1920 bonds. One hun
dred million dollars in certificates of
Indebtedness. to bear three per cent in
terest, are also provided.
THE Madrid impartial prints list
of the American ships in the Mediter-
ranean, and points out that they will
be easy prey for the Spanish war ships.
A DECISION was rendered in the
United States supreme court, on the
25th, in the Illinois inheritance tax
case was brought. The opinion was
rendered bv Justice Mckenna.
Gov. WoLcorr has issued statement
setting forth that the Massachusetts mi
litia must be used to guard the states
coast line. Volunteers to the presi-
dents call must be volunteers in fact.
THE report that the war with Spain
will cause postponemento of the Trans
! mississippi exposition at Omaha, Neb.,
is declared to be utterly without foun-
dation.
THE senate, on the 25th, confirmed
VIM. f. cambridge, of Iowa, as second
| secretary of legation at Pekin, China.
LAKE LAURA, a summer resort owned
by Peter Stein, on Lake Laura, Wis,
was burned, on the night of the 24th,
together with all the adjacent cottages.
Mrs. Stein and her three children were
burned 10 death. Cause of fire un-
known.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29
Got Away just In Time.

New YORK, April 27.-James II.
Springer, United States consul at Cal
BARREN, was passenger by the steamer
Ravensdale, which arrived from Cuban
ports Mr.. Springer said he succeeded
in getting away from port just in time.
He did not wish to talk for publication.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

A DISPATCH from Madrid, on the cath,
said: "A high official asserts that the
powers are still conferring with re-
suits which are expected to benefit
Spain. The tone of the Portuguese
press is friendly to Spain, and it is said
demonstrations in favor of Spain have
been made before several United States
consulates in Mexico"
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

ANOTHER resignation from the cab
met occurred on the 25th, when the
venerable secretary of state. Mr. John
Sherman, handed his resignation to the
president at special meeting of the
cabinet, retiring to private life after a
public service of over 40 years.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

The weekly statement of the asso-
ciated banks of New York city issued
changes: Surplus reserve, increase,
So, ,025; loans, decrease, S7,439, 100;
specie, increase, S7,ss5, 500; legal ten
der, decrease, s2,2s 800; deposits, de-
crease, $4,000, 100; circulation, increase,
Sl40, 500.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29
Gen. Milton Moore in Command of the
Missouri Troops.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 27.-Gen.
Milton Moore to-day took charge of the
organization of Missouri's volunteer
forces, accepting the command at the
urgent request of Gov. Stephens and
Adjt. Gen. Bell The command is ready
to move on receipt of orders.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

RuMoRs of the capture of the Ameri-
can liner Paris, chartered by the gov
eminent and coming home laden with
munitions of war, are discredited in
well-informed quarters. A shrewd skip
per and clean pair of heels are de-
pended on for evading the Spanish YES
sells lying in wait for the ricn prize.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

ABOUT 10000 Spanish republicans
have signed an address to Senior Caste
lar, under the pretext of congratula-
ting him on his recovery from sick
ness, but in reality offering him their
support il he proclaims republic.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

THE Spanish government, having re-
ceived the text of President Mekin-
ley's ultimatum from Minister Polo,
on the 2lst, did not wait for United
States Minister Woodford to present
the ultimatum, but imm sdiately mott
fed him that diplomatic relations were
atan end, whereupon he requested and
received his passports, leaving Madrid
the same evening.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

UP to the 25th the United States
naval forces had established strict
blockade of Cuban ports and captured
nine Spanish vessels The prizes are
the steamers Baeli Ventura, Pedro,
Miguel Joger, Catalina and Saturnina
and the schooners Mathilde, Candinia,
sofia, and Antonio.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

Observation-Disclosures GARY rendered
his resignation. on the sIst, as mem
Der OF the cabinet, and Charles Emory
Smith, OF Philadelphia, was nominated
by the president to till the vacancy and
promptly condrined By the senate. Mr.
Gary's resignation was much regretted
by the president and cabinet.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

A STEAMSHIP OF the Beaver line, sail
ing from London. on the cath. refused
to take cargo of gun cotton. lead
and alloyed metal. believed to be in
tended for the United States govern
ment's use.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

ADvIcEs from Honolulu, under date
Of the 18th inst, state that it was ru-
mored there that Minister Sewall and
Admiral Miller woald take formal pos
session of the islands in the name of
the United States as coaling station
On the 18th.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

FAILURES throughout the country, as
reported by Dun Il Co, during the
week ended April %. were 204, as com
pared with Els for the corresponding
week last year. For Canada the fail
ures were %, against 81 last year.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

The first prize taken by our blue
jackets was the Spanish steamer Buena
Ventura from Pascagoula, Miss, for
Rotterdam with lumoer. The Nash
vile fired a blank shot, which the
Spaniard ignored. This was followed
by a shot from a six-pounder. The
Buena Ventura then surrendered with
her crew of IS men
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

AMose the orders issued by the navy
department, on the Goth, was one di-
rectins Capt. A. L. Mahan, the author
and worldrenowned authority on ma
val tactics, To report for duty at the
navy department. Capt Mahan is a
retired officer, and will be assigned to
position on the strategy board.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

OK the 26th Capt. ten. Blanco cabled
the government ut Madrid to the effect
that the Spanish squadron of war ships
could be utilized elsewhere, as he
could account for the defense of Ha-
vana without the assistance of the
feet.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

THE Spanish torpedo gunboat Teme-
rario left Buenos Ayres on the 22d. 1t
is believed she went to attack the
United States battleship Oregon and
the United States gunboat Marietta,
which left Valparaiso, on the 18th, for
Montevideo.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

CAPT. CHARLES SILVA, who since the
beginning of the Cuban war has been
employed by the Cuban junta in pilot
ing filibustering expeditions to the is
land, has been ordered by the navy de-
partment to report for pilot duty to
Admiral Sampson.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

THE owners of the Buena Ventura.
the Spanish ship captured by the
United States cruiser Nashville, have
issued a signed protest against her
capture. They say the cargo belongs
to British merchants, and was insured
in Great Britain.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

A DISPATCH from Paris says: THE
Cuban league has adopted. at a secret
meeting. resolution of absolute con-
fidence in the United States
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29
South Dakota. Apportionment Changed

WAsHISsTos, April 27.-The appor.
tionment of trooss from South Dakota
has been changed from seven troops OF
cavalry to one regiment of infantry.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

THE cabinet has decided not to re-
lease the Buena Ventura or other early
prizes. but to let the courts settle such
matters.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29
Day Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-The senate
has confirmed the nomination of Judge
Day to be secretary of state.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29
The Newport Captures Two schooners.

KEY WEST, Fla, April 81. = The
United States gunboat Newport, Capt.
i. f. Tilley, has brought in the Span
ish sloop Pacquett and the Spanish
schooner Pireneo, coasting vessels,
which she captured off Havana.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

WASHINGTON. April 26.-The presi.
dent has issued the following procla-
nation respecting the rights of Span
ish vessels now in or bound to United
States ports, and also with regard to
the rights of search:
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29
JUDGE Vim. R. DAY.
The New Secretary

The New Secretary OF State
Sherman, resigned, and John b. Moors,
of New York, to be assistant secretary
of state, vice VIM. r. Day.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29
He Courted Fa.up-

ure? 'Os val
Abrams-So hellup me If I di, Tru,,
married domorrows.-Up-to-Dat Date WIG sed
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

THE senate. on the 26th. confirmed
the nomination of Judge Day TO be
secretary of state.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

A man wearing a shirt and collar :. =.
ferent colors would look Just as well w, VI gu.
one boot and one shoe.-Washinetops nra,lns
crat. oemo
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29
Comment.

Maud-Cholly hasn't been quite himself,
o. late
Rose--No? l hadn't noticed any improve
Ment.-Puck.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

A mans way of expressing his utssr
tempt for thing is by SAYING he Womb Son.
give chew of tobacco for it. "0a'uat
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29

a., | believe lie Pisp's Cure for cOnsump.;o,
Douglass, Leroy, Mich, Oct. On ' ai Allie
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29
State Department Nomination..

WASHINGTON, April 27.-The presi-
dent has nominated VIM. Z. Day, of
Ohio, to be secretary of state, vice John
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
Its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and observation-disclosures. its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Amy reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Flc syrup co.
SAY FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE kY Hew y0ox w
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-29
THE RIGHTS OF THE ENEMY.
A Proclamation by the President
Respecting the Rights of Span
ish Merchant Vessels.
RlGHT Of SEARCH WILL Be EXERCISED.

The President Declares that the Wan
should be Conducted Upon Principles
in Harmony with the Present Views of
Nations and Sanctioned by Recent
Prsctice-No Priyateerlng.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18

At regular meeting OF Elizabeth
Lodge, No. 10, ID. OF r., held iu their ball
friday evening. the folio wing preamble
and resolutions OF coincidence we're adopt
ed:
WHEREAS. AS our Heavenly Father has re-
moved by death our brother, ID. Jane:
BEsoLvED, That while we sadly miss his
presence with us at our lodge meetings, we
submissively bow 10 Chrit's will, knowing ii is
for our brothers eternal welfare;
RESOLVED, That we extend 10 the GRIEF
stricken widow and children our sympathy for
them in this great trial through which they
are now passing, and commend them 10
Christ's protection, who hath promised that
be will never leave US nor forsake US;
RESOLVED, That copy OF these resolutions
be sent 70 the bereaved family OF our broth
that a copy be recorded In our minutes, that a
copy be printed in the Copper Country Even
ing NEWS and that our charter be draped for
thirty days. G.. MCLEOD,
MARGORY MCDoUGALL.
BESSIE CRAZE,
Committee.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18

There will be a literary and social
meeting at the Red Jacket Congregs-
tional church next Friday evening", be-
ginning at s o'clock. lt will be under
the management and for Ihe benefit Cf
the Junior society of Christian Eudeavor
OF that church and will consist OF songs
and rotations specially prepared. A
unique feature OF the program will be
several kindergarten songs, as they are
sung in the kindergarten departments Of
our public schools. A charge OF 10 cents
will be made nj the door and ice cream
and cake will be served at the close of the
program.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18
An Enterprisrng Druggist.

There are few men more wide awake
ard enterprisiug than ID. T. Macdonald.
who spare no pains TO secure the best OF
eve ythlng in their line for their many
customers. They now have the valuable
agency for DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. This
is the wonderful remedy that Is produc-
ing such Juror all over the country bv
its many startling cures. It absolute ly
cures Asthma. Bronchitis. Hoarseness
and all affections OF the Throat, Chest
and Lungs. Call at above drug store
and get trial battle free or regular
size tor 80 cents and Sl.00, Guaranteed
to cure or price refunded.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18
Millions G,yen Away:

Ii certainly looks like it, but there il
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has Lame Back and Weak
Kidneys, Malaria or nervous troubles.
We mean he can cure himself right away
by taking Electric Bitters This medicine
tones mp the whole system. acts IA a
stimnlant TO Liver and Kidneys. is a
blood purifier and nerve t. nj :, 1t cures
Constipation, Headache, Painting SIe 4.
Sleeplessnes. and Melancholy. Ii il
purely vegetable, "A mild laxative, and
restores the system TO its natural vigor
Try Electric Btters and be convinced
that they are miracle worker. Every
bottle guaranteed, Only SOC bottle at
ID. r. Mardonald's drug store, Calumet,
and Belbumuer's. Lake Linden.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18

Mrs. DR.. Scott has just returned from
a visit below and will assist her husband,
DIR. Scott, 439 Main street, Red Jacket.
Mrs Scott IL a successful specialist in the
diseases peculiar To women and ladies
who are sick and wish TO get well il will
certainly pay you to hold a consultation
with the doctor and his wife, which will
will be given you free. IL not satisfied
you will have been out nothing. hut will
have had the benefit Of a consultation
with two OF the most imminent SPECIAL
lists of the dav.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18
First IlIinoi. Goes soutb.

Springfield, Ills, May lS.-The head
quarters of the First regiment in ma
chinery hall are vacant and deserted.
The First regiment has left for Chick
amauga. via the Chicago and Alton for
st. Louis, thence TO Marines Tenn,
over the Illinois Central, and to the end
Of the journey over the Nashville and
st. Louis railroad. The first battalion
of the First regiment left Camp Tan
ner at 1880 on the first section of the
special train. Colonel Turner and Off
GERS accompanied the first section. The
second and third battalions followed.
each having a special train.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18

On Saturday evening, May IA, at the
residence OF Mr.. Woodman knight, No. 3
Tamarsck. William II. triganowan and
Mi-s SedueIl Vincent were united in mar.
risge b. Rev. q. A. Walker. in the pres
epes - large company OF invited friends
The yOsnz coupe received large num-
bsr u yslg be and Dseiul presents, and
their many irsnds wish them pleasant
and sssosssiDl voyage upon the matri.
mODiai ses
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18
A Loux Ride.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey. OF Laurium, ac-
companied by Mr.. Bailey's son, pnrooss
to start tomorrow on bikes Tor Detroit.
They may probably take the cars as lar
a. Michigamme. when they will take TO
the roads, gong via Wisconsin 10 Chi
cago, running their chances TO Obtain
sleep ng accommodations wherever night
overtakes them. After visiting friends In
Chicago, they will continue their travels
10 Detroit on their bicycles and after
spending the Fourth OF July in that city
will return home by boat.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18

All oSDsrs ~ dogs are requested to
procure ii,e nss for same from the vii
Iage clerk. AZ dogs found running at
large within the village Of Red Jacket
alter the 18th day OF May, 1898. with.
out collar and tag will be empounded in
the village pound and II not redeemed
within "a hours after being notified, said
dog or dogs will be destroyed.
BY order of the Village Marshal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18

The regular meetings. OF Calumet LIE
gion, No. 2l2. N. Z. g., will be held on
the second aud fourth Mon avs VI each
month. Meeting AT 1870 o'clock
by order
SECRETARY.
There will be a regular meeting OF Help.
hall next Saturday evening, MAY 81, at
o'clock. Work ia the first and +, cond
degreet.
Helping Hand Tent has accept. d the
invitation IRON the Wiling Workers to
attend divine services at the He'd jacket
congregational church next Sunday
morning, Msy %, at 3 80 o'clock.
ALT RICHARDS, c. r.
LOUIS JAMES, r. s.
There will be special meeting of the
Elizabeth Lodge, No. Is. ID. OF r Thur. :
day afternoon, May 10, at 2:3O O'Clock.
By order of NC.
The D der Daughters OF st George a.
r-Quest-d to meet mt the hall Thur-dsy
at 1 o'clock tn attend the funeral of Sis.
ter Sarah DapleIs.
By order
All members OF Willing Workers' Ten.
No. 20. L D. r., are r. Quested to meet in
their hall on sunday morning, May 81,
at $50 O'Clock for the purpose OF attend
ing divine service at the Red Jacket Con-
gregational church.
VI. A. BARRETT. c. r.
A. BIsCoMBE, Il, 3.
A regular meeting OF Jocelyn Council.
No. 2. will be held May 81, at z d. m.
Work in the sixth degree and nomina-
ton Of officers. Ali members are re-
quested to attend.
THOMAS MATTHEWS, X. ofC.
y. II. BRYANT, e. OF T..
There will be a regular meeting OF st.
Anthony Court, No. 700, c. o. f.. at
Oson's Hall Thursday evening at 3
O'Clock. All members are requested TO be
present. BY orGer.
JAMES V. GAUL. &. X.
A regular meeting OF Hecla lodge, No.
80, i. o 0 f., will be held on Wednes-
day evening. Work in the first degree.
All members are requested to attend.
By ORDER N. q.
There will be regular meeting of Ste.-
la Lodge, No 206, ID. Of r., on the a ter
noon Of Thursday, May 10, at 2 O'Clock.
AZ business Of Importance il to transact
I'd n fuil attendance OF the members IA re-
quested. By ORpER.
The regular meeting OF the lod. 0
will hereafter be held on the sscond AT q
n tn Fridays in every month.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18
34th Regiment May
Go to Washington,
Not Tampa.
China re Is Too Hot for TIL EN-
Calumet Citizens Wire sheldon TO
Use His Influence with the War
Dept Go That End

Afew OF our prominent citizens having
the welfare oil our soldier boys at heart
and fearing that II they were sent at once
as far south ss Tampa their health would
suffer consid, rably met together last
evening and after some discussion de-
cided TO communicate with our repre-
sentative upon the subject and eventu-
ally forwar ded the following dispatch TO
Washingto
Hon. c d Sheldon. Washington:
Please us- your Influence with War De-
nartment re sardng sanding 34th Regi-
ment of Michigan V luntsers To Wash
IN Ztnu, rather than Tampa. urging that
~ this regiment contains the troops
from Northern Peninsula the ordering TO
Tampa would he too severe change OF
climate in su b short time.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18

Mr.. William Johnson received by ex
pres, three young alligators cent by 0. j..
Larson from New Orleans. The trip
must have been too much for them, IL
only one was alive when they reached
here. The living one is about fifteen
inches long and seems 70 ne quite lively.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18

Eddie Jobnson, son o. NJ. johnson, o.
tins city, undertoos to accomplish long
bicycle ride last sunday morning. He
legt Calumet abous IL o'clock and his
destination was New York Mills, MINI.
Arriving at LAnse his courage weakened
and be returned home yesterday. 49,
asd With the bicycle ride. 4
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18
A Few Pounds of Crac,,crs.

st. Louis. May 1S.-Captaia Duval Of
the United States commissGvy depart
ment has made a contract with local
bakeries fer $4,000 pounds OF army
crackers. This is equivalent to 30. 900
barrels Of -four. On each will be print
ed the words. Remember the Maine. j."
Besides the big contract for hard bread,
Captain Duval has let contract i'm. this
city for $4,000 gallons OF vinegar.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18

Word from Butte City rec lived here by
friends yesterday, says that Martin
O'Neil and James O'Leary formerly o.
Calumet, have enlisted with the militia
company OF that city. aud are no" en-
route q the Philippine I-lands.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18

War; War; War ia hot In order to
cool it off come to the Armory Thursday
evening, May 10. to the "Ice Cream and
Stra W berry Festival and Apron Sale"
given by the Y. p. S c. f. OF the First
Congregational church 10 cents to en-.
list ut the door ard Is cents 10 fight
with the refreshments.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18
Wandered

AWAY from my harm about two weeks
hind legs. When last ssen had lrat her
halter Oh, and was IN COMPANY with a
dark grey colt. Information IA to their
whereabouts will be thankfully received
and paid for by Joseph Therrien.
Alouez Mime, May II, 1898,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18

Miss Ida Meht, la LETT yesterday for
Montana. MISS Mehtola was rendered a
farewell party Monday evening at VIII
mer's hall by her. Dung friends.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-18

Mr. Charles koppleman, who has been
in Calumet on leave OF absence since
last SATURDAY., returned 10 Island Lake
this morning 10 lin hIs company.