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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27
GRAND ENTERTAINMENT.
To be Given by the Knights of the Macca-
bees at L'Ansc. Saturday Even
ing. February 3rd

bees at DAnsc, Saturday Even
ing. February 3rd.
The members of Fall River Tent, No.
351, K.O.T.M., have perfected arrange
ments whereby they will give grand
entertainment at the town hall, Satur-
day evening, February 3rd, for the pur-
pose of raising funds to refit their
lodge room, which was destroyed by
fire on the llth inst.
The entertainment will he very
spicy, and will conclude with the bur-
lesque "Initiating Candidate"
General admission will be so cents !;
children 25 cents. Reserved seat tick
cts will be on sale at 5. f. Harris Il
Cos drug store, both here and at Bar
aga, aud the engagement of seats may
be depended upon.
Keep your eye on the date, Feb. 3rd,
and all turn out and give the boys a
helping hand.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27

The L'ADse boulevard, which was
completed a short time ago by Mr..
Krolick, contractor, makes a beautiful
driving course from DER city to Baraga
There is green row Of evergreen trees
in the middle, with plenty Of track on
each side for speeding, and 1t will
probably be considerably used during
the rest of the winter.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27
KITCHI.
ice again.

+. x. Provost has commenced ship
ping logs by rail. G. o. Brown is
dong the scaling.
A. l.. Handlin left Monday for Che
boygan county, to be absent about two
weeks. He will combine business
with pleasure.
N. J. Dolph is recovering from his
recent illness.
Both OF our shingle mills are run
ming every day now.
We hear lots OF talk these days about
the Corbett- Mitchell fight. Corbett
seems to be the favorite here.
ID. A. McAlpin, proprietor of the
Forest City House, is going to dispose
Of his property by rattle as soon as a
sufficient number of tickets are dis
posed of. The tickets are $500 each
and IA considerable number have al
ready been sold.
Mr.. James Garfield went to Sidnaw
on busines Tuesday. LIMBO.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27

S. p. Gray was called to Ishpeming
last week on account of the illness OF
his wife, who had a seige of la grippe.
Mrs. Gray went on visit to her rela-
tives Sam returned from Ishpeining
Saturday evening, and is ,uildins She
front to Funke's new store in Baraga
this week
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27
New Eakcry.

Mrs. A. Siegel has opened bakery
on Railroad street, opposite the Cole
House, aud solicits the patronage Of
L'Anse people aud others. White and
rye bread aud buns fresh every day.
Pies, cakes and other pastry furnished
TO order.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27

The L'Anse Lumber Co. is hustling
their logs to the bay at lively rate.
They are hauling 5000 feet per load.
The mill here will havea good supply
of logs for next seasons cut
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27

Rev. Father Jdisten, the new Catholic
priest, is very able and pleasing gen.
tleman, and it is sincerely hoped that
he will decide to remain with US.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27

1t Is understood that arrangements
are being perfected whereby a supper
will be given for the benefit of the
Catholic church before lent. Further
particulars will be given next week.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27

The SENraNxL building is beginning
to assume shape again, and, II the
weather permits the work to continue,
will be ready for occupancy before
many weeks.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27

The snow shoe club was out on par
ade Wednesday night and had a lively
time. The girls say there are too many
old bachelors in town, and they are not
inclined to be gallant. Brace up boys,
and don't be fossils; some boys never
have any courage until it is too late.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27
Whist Club.

Mr.. aud Mrs. E. +. Halsey enter
tained the whist club very pleasantly
last Tuesday evening, and a very in
teresting meeting was held. The fol-
lowing is the sc ire and total points
made IN date hy zach plavar.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27
CURRENT TOPICS.

The first English magazine published was
the Gentiemen's Journal, which appeared In
1892.
A stranger In n New York restaurant recent.
ly created excitement by ordering and eating
five sirloin steaks
The pope's handwriting Is clear, delicate and
upright, and is more the caligraphy of a poet
than that Of q churchmAn.
Lord mayors Of London have collected dur
ing the past twenty years little over e50,oO0,-
900 for charitable purposes
Five men and woman recently ran n foot
race OF 2C) yards In Henderson County, North
Carolina. The woman won easily.
Only citizens who have the power TO read and
write have the power TO vote In Bolivia and
several other south American republics.
The tune, ..star-spangied Banner" is an
adoption Of "Anacrecm in Heaven" composed
iY7o ~ Dr. samuel Arnold o'Ss''0S'' OF England
1t has been discovered that the holes often
mained for period in sea water are caused
by an insect.
The Marquis Of Londonderry is the owner OF
the SIN allest pony known. II weighs only six
teen pounds, and Mt its birth was only 19n
inches high.
Aluminium plates are used In Germany to
engrave and etch upon and It is spoken of as n
probable substitute for zinc and photographic
stones.
Welsh newsboys have a picnic. Imagine
yelling "'Ere's yer wuxtry Gocuids, Gwy
hedydds, Genedls, and Serencymrus All
bout der tur'ble accident"
Drummers are to be attached to the Paris
police. When riots are apprchended the beat
Ing of the police drum will be equivalent to
reading the riot act.
In Los Angeles the Chinese vegetable ped
dlers and laundries have sudddnly suspended
operations and declared n boycott ON their
Caucasian customers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27
CATHOLIC MISSION.

From Baraga County Democrat.
John Hartley is on the sick list.
The bay at this point is again frozen
over.
Simon Denomie made a trip to L'Anse
Tuesday.
John Mangons left here Tuesday for
his home at Marquette.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. John Shall
foe, fine baby girl Monday.
Mrs. Charlotte Jandreau is severely
ill, the result of la grippe and old age.
Simon Denomie has good working
horse for sale at a reasonable price.
Mrs. II. Y. cambridge, of Fewsville,
left for Menominee Thursday after
noon to visit relatives and friends.
Sam King and August La Ponce,
with their families, moved this week
to Newtonville, where they are en-
gagged in cutting wood.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27

M. Levine, the new clothier, has fit
ted up Mrs Curry's store room and
opened up his stock Wednesday night.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27

John Shmedt, of Menominee, at
tempted to commit suicide Tuesday b.
cutting his throat with jack-knife.
He will recover.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27

Miss Louise King, who has been
quite Ill with pneumonia for several
weeks, has nearly recovered.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27
Don't forget the dance Friday even

Luke Welsh was at Marquette part
of the week.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27
CITY ITEMS.

F. d. Pierson, Of Bay City, and Geo.
Royce, of Marquette, ~ere in town
Thursday.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27

J. B. Smith was at Marquette the
fore part OF the week,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27

f. N. Breitung, of Marquette,
shipped carload of -four to Negaunee
Wednesday to be distributed among
the poor of that city.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27

John Douglas, of Menominee, was
severely assaulted by a gang of toughs
Sunday evening.
Sam Lee, one of Marquette's Chinese
laundrymen,h has returned from years
absence to his native land.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1894-01-27
r. c. WILLIAMS,
REAL ESTATE AGENT,
L'Anse, Mich.

Taxes raid for non-residents. Lands
bought and sold o. commission. All
business eutrNsted to my care will
receive prompt and careful attenti
Correspondence solicited. 81
The Washington times., 1894-05-27
CONCERNING WOMEN ONLY.

Mrs. U. S. Grant mas an annual income of
$4,000.
decided mark of honor was paid Chicago
and the West when the General Federation of
Women's Club elected by unanimous vote
Mrs. Ellen NJ. Henrotin. wife of Banker
Charles Henrotin, president of that most i'm
portant OF women's associations.
Bliss Alice Rothschild is one of the most en-
thusiastic women horticulturists in the world,
ard her collection of roses alone is valued at
10000. 1t is q remarkable fact. by the way.
that every member of the Rothschild family
disiSes scented flowers, with the exception
OF roses.
Mrs. Annie S. Austin, the newly-elected
mayor OF Pleasantown, Kan. is described as
"a buxom woman of 200 pounds, and quite
Intelligent Her husband is a railroad en-
ploye. She was the leading speaker in the
campaign which resulted in her election. and
ciectioneered so cleverly that she went into
office with majority OF twelve votes.
Madame Tolstoi is q remarkable woman.
She received diploma from Moscow Univer-
sity at II, and at is married a man her senior
by twenty years. Now, after thirty-one years
Of married life, she is the mother of nine liv-
Ing children. and is her husbands potent aid
ten years old she makes all their clothes
A recent letter from New Zealand says:
have Travelled in many countries, but in no
other land have seen the courtesy and un-
obtrusive chivalry habitually exhibited to
women, whether young or old, by New Zealand
young men Of every condition and rank. The
status Of n New Zealand woman is considerably
higher than that of her sister in Australia or
England, and she Is not likely to forget that she
gained the political franchise, not by inadvert-
ehce or Dy party scheming, but as a deliberate
act oil justice no less than chivalry the part of
her countrymen.
The Washington times., 1894-05-27
The Decline Of The Amateur in Art

A writer in the Contributors Club in the
June Atlantic speaks of the decline OF the
amateur:
do not care to repeat the platitude that
amateurs will often insist upon recognition.
There is the man who can afford to buy
pictures, moving heaven and earth and the
hanging committeeto TO admit his own sketches.
He is man with nice taste in art and a
turn for the pencil; too bad no one has the
courage to tell him so.
There is the lady who is really musical, with
fine touch and an unerring ear, but whose
technique is at fault. probably old-fashioned,
most certainly unreliable and inadequate.
You insult them both, however, If you use the
word amateur" And so on through the
professions. arts, sciences. Many of the
writers of to-day might very we'll serve their
country better as readers. l once did a
friend. from his point of view a serious in
jury by carefully locking away thin volume
sonnets inscribed "For private circulation
only"
l had believed in his reticence and modesty,
knowing him to be busy professional man,
with little time to devote 10 the growing of
poetry. AS nation, we probably produce
more teachers, more journalists. more singers.
more painters, more poets-even for our size
than any other country in the world, and we
are able to convert them, at will, into first
class representative original and creative
workers. Every other day somebody or
other announces new message" from the
market place.
musical friend, who conducts provin-
ciai philharmonic society, complains that he
fears the taste for joining such organizations
is on the wane; his singers. particularly So
pranos and tenors. all wish to study in Europe
and become stars and are continually
leaving him with that intention. This is
case in point. Contrast it with the attitude
of the patient Lancashire weavers and miners,
the people who make up the great festival
choruses of the north of England, These are
amateurs. if you like, "mere amateurs" who
hardly know the word; but they do their duty.
and I'LL niche in steady. intelligent way
which insures fine results.
Ii would be an immense step in the art
life OF our country if cultivated men and
women could be set seriously thinking upon
this point. with the result of seeing fully one
half of them resolve to bear nobiy the name
amateur" neither ashamed OF it, nor claim
ing more for their work than it deserves.
Reticence is not yet feature of our civiliza-
ton; at a later date, perhaps, will arrive that
disparagement of cheap achievement, that
hesitation TO put forward as original what is
only clever imitation, which distinguish tine
modest, conscientious, devoted amateur.
The Washington times., 1894-05-27
DR.. PARKER. TIA G Street N. w.
WEST END GOSSIP.

A party Of st. Louis ladies were discussing
the Specht story that recently appeared in
THE TIMES.
''Yes, I knew Mrs. Specht well In st
Louis" said one. ''The Spechts lived in one
of the most elegant houses on West Pine
street. one of the fashionable neighborhoods
OF the city. Mrs. Specht was great swell in
st. Louis society, but was always thought to
be rather peculiar
"She wrote an esoteric novel called 'Alfe-
rida,' which was pretty thoroughly roasted by
the papers in which Mr.. Specht was not an
advertiser. Nobody ever read the book that
know of, although some of her friends had
periodical spells of attempting to do so. 1t
was wishy-washy version OF a love affair OF
her own, with some unintelligihle mysticism
thrown in. She sent copy of 1t to Queen
Victoria
Mrs. Specht professed to be the most unsel-
fish Of women, and posed generally before
the public rs follower OF Prince Gautama,
but her generosity existed mainly in giving
large amounts where they would rebound 10
her credit publicly"
"After her acquaintance with DIR. Howard
Mrs Specht became more peculiar than ever.
She banished one.of her sons from home be-
cause she said he was a spendthrift. She
compelled him to go out into the world
(Which meant out of st. Louis) and work like
poor young man.
''Dr. Howard who professed to be physi-
elan of the mind, recommended this treat
ment. Like many another physician, DR..
Howard showed no disposition to take his
own medicine While Mrs. Specht's son was
wandering around without money DR.. How
ward was being literally paid for the treat
ment
Mrs. Specht had class OF ladies in st.
Louis who met Mt her house to study the
occult arts. These studies were directed by
DIR. Howard, who received applicants if he
approved their character. which he said he
could read from their autograph.
He was ever seen by any members OF the
class. He was in New York. and exerted
sort OF odylic influence. whether by mail or
telegraph no one knew. He also performed
his cures this way. He claimed that his wife
was an invalid and it would injure her in
some way to have direct communication with
his patients.
'Mrs. Specht was enthusiastic about her life
at Gunston Hall after Mr.. Specht purchased
the property. She described the old house
full OF memories OF the past. To her friends
in st. Louis the crystal well water, the golden
butter, the homemade bread, and the
abundant fruit that grew there were dwelt
upon, and she invited them all to visit her.
Even the most casual acquaintances were
asked to run down to Gunston Hall II they
should happen to be in Washington, but to
almost everyone who has taken her at her
word she has sent some sort OF excuse. 10
some she urged poor health or unframed
servants, to others the fear of publicity should
they come and speak of their visit to Others.
She was especially shy of people of limited
means, but people of wealth, such Mrs.
Hearst or the regents or vice regents of
Mount Vernon. are always welcome at
Gunston Hail. 1t is said that Mr.. Specht has
lost $40 900 on her book
The Washington times., 1894-05-27
The Recorder is FIurried.
From the New York Herald ]


Recorder Smyth had an experience in Fifth
avenue recently that recalled the threats OF
violent revenge muttered by felons whom he
has sent to Sing Sing for long terms. The
recorder was stroilinS down to the Manhattan
club after dinner, on raw, misty evening.
when the electric lights were out of repair.
In the deep gloom, half way down the side OF
the Fortieth street reservoir. a rasping,
threatening voice said:
Recorder, yer sent me to prison five years
ago. I've been follerin y'all tn way from yer
house."
"Well?' asked the recorder calmly, yet not
unexpectant of a sandbag entering into the
dialogue.
1--WE reformed now" continued the voice,
''and 1 thought mebbe y'd help me git Job. -
"Call at my house tomorrow morning.
said the recorder in unchanged tones. The
man got the job, and he is working industri-
ously, and he has no. the least idea of the
first effect of his voice crying in the night.
The Washington times., 1894-05-27
Floating a Duffer."


A friend of mine informs me that it is the
easiest thing in the world to float an absolute
duffer as genius OF the first class. He tells
me it is only a matter of time, money, and ju-
dicious advertisement OF course. the first
and second elements are undoubtedly neces-
sary for the adequate exploiting of the third.
But, given these conditions he says he will
undertake that man of little education and
no particular ability may take his stand as a
man of the highest Importance in any line he
may choose to adopt. II this be the case. it
is a pity company Is not formed to take the
matter up and work it, The Booming Society
would be very good title for such corpora
ton, and as there are plenty OF nobodies with
money who are anxious to persuade the world
they are men exceptionally distinguished,
there would be probably every chance of such
project becoming paying concern. II the
chairman and directors happened to be acute
students of human nature the shares in such
a company would, doubtless, soon be at a
premium.
The Washington times., 1894-05-27
SPRINGER ON CURRENCY.
He Opposes State Banks and Advocates
National Money.


National Money.
taken up and disposed of in the morning
hour in the House yesterday, to compensate
for the numerous objections to the considera-
tion Of private bills, made when the appro-
priations bills were under consideration.
When the state bank tax repeal came up
Mr., Springer, Of Illinois. addressed the
House.
After entering into avigorous deuunciation
of the old system of state banks, which led to
so much financial uncertainty and loss before
the law, and sketching the history Of the
Bank of France and Bank OF Germany, he
brought up the question Of national cur
rency based on deposit of coin and also Of ma
tional state, and municipal bonds as en-
bodied In his bill, H. r. 1860. This was the
only kind of money which would be sure Of
redemption and without fuctuating value
which could be issued through the agency OF
local banks.
At 225 o'clock Mr.. Springer concluded his
speech amid Democratic applause, and i'm
mediately he became the target Of broad
side Of questions from a host Of southern
Democrats whose views are at variance with
those of Mr.. Springer.
Mr.. Cox, OF Tennessee, who was the next on
the list OF speakers, not feeling inclined to
speak, eX-Speaker Galusha Grow, OF fenu-
sylvania, was recognized. In spite of his ad-
vanced years Mr.. Grow spoke in clear, re-
sounding voice. that was clearly audible In
every part osthe House.
Mr.. Grow said he did not see any wisdom
in abandoning system which had been al
most universally acceptable and return to an
abandoned system OF wildcat banking. He
reviewed the existing banking laws, and
showed how much safer and better guarded
was the issue OF national banks than the issue
Of state banks.
The bank notes gave a uniformity OF cur
rency which could not be obtained with the
issue of state banks without resorting to de-
gree of paternalism which would be objection
able.
Mr.. Crows speech was warmly applauded
by his Republican colleagues, and he was
followed by Mr.. Lawson Dem.) of Georgia.
Mr.. Lawson's speech was plea against
financial monopoly, and he asserted that the
monopoly enjoyed by the Bank of England
had had very depressing effect on English
finances.
He wanted home rule in everything when
it could be obtained, and for this reason he
preferred state banks to national banks.
AT 40 p. m. Mr.. Lawson concluded his
speech amid Democratic applause, when, on
motion OF Mr.. Cox, the committee rose and
the House Immediately adjourned.
The Washington times., 1894-05-27
CAPE COD sKUNKs, CATS,
HENS, AND BUMBLEBEEs

Incidents in natural history occur daily
around all Of US, which if they could be noted
and reduced to writing would make very in
teresting reading. For instance, one OF my
neighbors had lately an old hen who stole her
nest in a swamp and after laying litter of
eggs, began to set on them. In due time her
owner found her out, but let her alone On
going to her nest later on. he found the ma
tron still brooding with not an egg in the
nest. Turtles" said his boys, and they set
a trap. Two turtles were caught and lugged
half mile away SO as not to find their way
back ''Skunks." said an elder neighbor
'.Them turtles couldn't break them eggshells
with any teeth they've got" So the trap was
set again. and sure enough a big white and
black skunk was caught. "Them skunks,"
said my informant, twill eat eggs all night
and never disturb a hen. For them hens are
old fools in the dark and don't give cackle
when the skunk takes away every egg, but
set on as though they had nest full" The
last l saw of this particular skunk he was
hanging by his heels TO a swamp huckleberry
bush near where he stole biddy's eggs.
was telling the same friend of big leap
my cat had taken from the stone steps to
catch rat out among my wife's flowers,
gnawing heliotrope plant. of which these
rodents are particularly fond. "Now you
mind that cat said my friend. "He never
jumps till the time comes, and that is when
the rat turns his back an instant toward the
cat. Then pussy jumps and jumps toward the
rat hole rather than toward him. That gives
pussy the inside track and if nothing goes
wrong rat is caught every time. Cause the
cat knows how, you see."
Another cat and hen story comes from
Provincetown. A setting hen had cruel
mistress, who wanted more eggs and less
chickens, and often threw her off the nest
and sent her packing out of DOORS Finally
the hen was found setting on another nest.
and when lifted for the preparatory chuck out
doors was found to have a whole litter of
young kittens under her feathers. strange
cat had brought her family here. and having
strolled out for an airing, biddy had adopted
the whole family. The hen was bounced
again, when, strange to say, the family cat
took her place, and at last accounts was hold
ing the fort against the strange cat who is
the real mother. 1t looks as il cats some
times love chickens and hens sometimes love
kittens.
Now for bumblebee story. Some six or
seven years ago Provincetown carpenter
was watching some bumblebees buzzing
about the door of his shop, He saw bee
enter hole which the bees had bored in the
door cap and four others follow him. He
whitfield out plug. stopped up the hole and
forgot all about it. Lately in altering his
shop he accidentally split the plugged part of
the wood, and there. along the length Of the
plug, lay five bumblebees. He took them
out. put them under q goblet in the sun.
There they came awake, plump and sleek as
of vor and yrhan rho kbor.
out into the open air they flew away as lively
as though their nap had been only Of night
instead of years.-Cape Cod letter to the New
Bedford Mass.) journal.