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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
Modern Fire worship In Scotland.

Burghead, in Morayshire. is unique
in one respect. 1t has "the burning OF
the clavie." This ceremony is gone
through every New Years eve, old
style. 1t is supposed to be relic OF
fire worship. There is now only one
other community, it is said, in Britain
where the practice is carried on. The
clayie consists Of half an Archangel tar
barrel fixed on the top Of fir prop
about four feet long. The second half OF
the tar barrel is broken up, put inside
and mixed with tar. A stone must be
used to knock in the nail which con-
meets the pole and the barrel. The bro
ken bits in the barrel are then lighted
by means Of burning peat. no such thing
as lucifer match being allowed.
For over 80 years the clavie has been
made by the same man, and one partic-
ular townsman has provided the live
peat for 40 years. In the dark winter
night the blazing thing is borne up one
street and down another at high speed
then carried to the Doorie hill in
the middle of the village. Here the pole
is fixed on short, strong column, and
the clayie burns out. The women rush
in, and, picking bits Of the now dying
clavie to keep the witches away" dis
appear into the darkness. - Glasgow
Herald
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

history, the patron OF art, the yah.
quisher OF the sword" And vet he
would admit no final authority at al in
'he dogmatic decisions of church
which he so describes and would make
very light Of his episcopal lineage.
newman and Manning were neither of
them overwhelmed by the more imagi-
native grandeur of the church's history.
Out they both came 10 believe that no
one generation Of Christians could
rightly emancipate themselves from the
guidance of all previous generations of
Christians on the strength of new
study Of the Scripture or IL just indigna.
ton at the depth Of some Of the prac-
tical corruptions of o. church.
They were in search Of an authority
at once in hneal connection with the
church OF the apostles and full Of visi-
Bile life and energy at the present day.
They thought that the Anglican church
could hardly claim anything like con
unulty with the church of the apostles,
aud that the Greek church could hardly
claim sufficient independence of state
life, or, indeed, sufficient vitality and
energy, to mark it out as an institution
OF the first order of originality and in
huence at the present day.
Spectator
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
He Got the Quarter.

He had deposited his ticket in the box
on the down town station the Sixth
avenue az road mt Fiftieth street and
was counting his change in "a search for
plugged dimes and nickes. A quarter
fell from his hands and rolled along the
platform until it lodged under tho raised
steps which form the edge of the plat
form. There it lay in plain view. but as
unobtainable as the golden apples of
Hesperides. The loser was the picture
OF rage.
II don't care about the blame coin, "
he walled. Eve got 'em to burn, but
1t just makes me mad to see that quar-
ter there, and can't get it,"
Gimme a dime, mister" said a
messenger boy, "and cents for OK
penses, and I'll get yer nun. "
The man regarded the boy for "a mo-
ment and said. go ahead ="
He returned in few minutes with
his form working couvulsively. In his
hand he had piece of scantling. The
crowd watched him curiously. From
his mouth the boy took a well masti
Gated wad Of chewing gum. He stuck
this on the end of the scantling, and,
thrusting the stick through the narrow
space, pressed the soft and sticky gun
firmly on the lost coin. Then he deity
drew it out and presented the money tC
its owner.
keep the whole outfit" said the
man. boy, you're peach. We live
and learn" and he boarded train, hi
face wreathed in smiles. The face o.
the boy was similarly decorated. New
York Mail and Express.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
Jey Gould's Nemesis.

am seated before blazing fire in
the library of man seq at n glance is
a book loving as we'll as book owning
man. Near me, by the center table, Jay
Gould is seated in low chair. The
shaded lamp throws food OF light on
a book he holds, and also shows III re-
lief against the background OF shadow
his clear cut features. 1t is the face OF
student, and as he turns to answer
some questions / have asked about the
book find the happiest expression rest
ing on that face. The dark eyes are
trimming over with that thoughtful
look which shows free mind and q
happy moment Then suddenly spasn
of pain distorts the face, the eyes close,
the book falls from a nerveless hand
For "a moment he seems to suffer the
torture of the damned. Then he pulls
himself together. begs to be excused
and then goes slowly up the broad stair
way, TO pass night Of anguish.
His Nemesis has struck home-neu
ralpia, which has travelled with him Al
years-an enemy which all his wealth
could not bride had claimed its pount
of flesh. When heard of how he died
turned his face to the white wall, whls
pored 81 am so tired, tired" and thel
slipped into the unknown-this seen
came back to me with new meaning
Gould grabbed for gold-got it. An
that was all he did get out OF life. =
Cornhill Magazine.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
The Early P~c.st Service.

The first institation of packet services
across the two channels and the North
sea probably dates back to very ancient
times. In the days when England was
a province of France, and during the
later period when France was province
of England, the need of channel for
regular correspondence must have made
itself irresistibly felt; and even after
the loss of Calais the long presence OF
English troops and English agents in
the Low Countries called for almost as
constant means of communication with
Holland.
The service probably made great
stride in the days Of the protectorate
for Secretary Thurloc, who hung the
secrets Of all Europe Mt the protector q
girdle, could do so only by means OF
uninterrupted correspondence with his
agents abroad, and, being postmaster
himself, could regulate the packets to
suit his wishes. Still the system was
not extended outside the narrow sea-
either during Cromwell's reign or thai
of his successor The need for such ex
tension became pressing only through
the growth Of our colonial possessions
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
Portage Lake News
Democrats and Popu-
lists to Work To-
gether
To Secure a County Ticket.
A special Onicer Has An Exciting
Time With Crowd OF Finland
ers-Other News.

The leader oil the democratic and pop.
ulist parties in this county are agreed to
make combine on the county ticket.
Counting on the vote IN the fall of 1892
and making no allowance for the nat
ural increase, the combine would, by no
means, be insignificant. The total in
1892 was 1926. of which the republican
ticket polled 1921, the democratic ticket
1883 and the populist 745. II no vote
had been lost from the very reason of
combining such a wave would have been
then successful. Two years ago the vote
was entirely different. The total vote
was 6,5S7, OF which the republican ticket
polled 3,734, the democratic / 1853 aad
the populist GIL. The fgurers are conf
dent that the vote will more nearly ap-
proximate that OF 1892, which was
presidential year, than that OF 1894, an
of year when there was a landslide all
over the country and many democrats
stayed at home. They notice that the
republican vote did not increase much,
but that 1900 democrats evidently re-
NAMED at home.
However, those that question the sue
cess OF the Observation-Disclosures
yer party, aver that there will be many
democrats that will not swallow the
dose prepared and will vote the county
ticket in harmony with the sound money
republican ticket, Four years ago many
democrats would not have countenanced
fusion with populists and they will not
now, Then again the number OF voters
| in the county besides the natural increase
OF young men who will this fall cast their
first vote will be increased by about
900 naturalized citizens, $50 of whom
may be safely counted to vote the repub-
lican ticket. This is the situation. Re-
publicans are confident OF carrying the
entire county ticket with a good major.
ity for State and national tickets while
the democrats and populists think they
have fighting cfance.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
A Lobster's Legs.

A Holsters legs, all told, are ten in
number, but only eight Of these are
largely used for walking. The front
pair, or big claws, have been specialized,
as in the crab, and most others of the
higher crustaceans, into prehensile or
gans for catching and crushing the prey.
Their use is obvious. HOLSTERS feed
largely off mollusks Of various sorts and
other hard shelled marine animals. In
order to be able to break or crush the
shells Of these and so to get at the soft
er flesh within they have acquired such
large and very muscular nippers or
pinchers. That is not all, however. Not
only have the two front legs been differ
entiated and specialized from the eight
others in this manner. but also, by q
rare exception to the symmetry Of the
body, the right claw has been special
lied from the left. each being intended
TO perform a distinct function. One is a
scissors, the other is a mill; one is "A
cutter, the other is cracker.
As rule, the right claw is the slen-
derer and longer. Ii has toothlike pro.
jections or serrated edges OH its nipping
faces, and il is rather adapted for bit
ing and severing than for crushing or
grinding. The left claw, on the other
hand, is usually thicker, heavier and
rounder Its muscles are more powerful,
and in place of sharp teeth it has blunt
tubercles or hammers of different sizes.
1t acts, in fact, more like nut cracker
than like teeth or a saw. 1t is smash
ing organ. Nevertheless you will find
it interesting to observe, by noting the
Holsters served to you at table, that this
differentiation has hardly as yet become
| quite constant, for sometimes 1t Is the
right claw that displays the hammerlike
nut cracker type and the left that acts
as nipper and bitter, while sometimes nc
| difference occurs at all, both claws alike
being sharp toothed or blunt hammered
in the same specimen. -Longman'
| Magazine.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
Fashionable Dressmaking.

Madame Fuda Finch, formerly from
Paris and continental cities, has opened
rooms in the Hall residence, West Hough-
ton, where she will be glad to see the
ladies OF Houghton and vicinity and
where che has on hand an exquisite line
of dress goods, in wool and silk, with a
large assortment of trimmings, which
she received from the best houses OF bust
ness ia New York, Chicago, Philadelphia
and London Ladies can join her classes
in dressmaking, which gave such i'm
mence satisfaction to the ladies OF Calu-
met.
A few young ladies, who are good sew
ers, can be received on application.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
EAGLE DRUG SToRE
The Eiulanders'

Mutual Fire Insurance company OF
Houghton and keweenaw counties, or
ganixed in 1890 according to the laws OF
the State OF Michigan, will insure proper
ty OF its mem ers. Have paid fire Losses
over 5000 during it's existence. The
company paid back during the last year
to sixty-two OF it's members OF hve years
standing 6s per cent OF their premiums.
amounting to $500. VIII pay back
during this year on the same rate to
thirty six members of five years stand
ing 81, 447. On the first day OF July
the company had Ala members, $751;
$40 worth OF property insured. and
S7,611.27 in treasury. For further par
ticulars apply to the undersigned.
john BLoMovrsT, President.
ALEX LENoNES, Secretary.
Ofice. 44S Pine street, upstairs. Red
Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

jured, but better lifted Tor termination
by the heat and moisture OF the bird s
system.
BY similar process thousands OF acres
Of land have been covered with trees OF
different kinds. the birds acting as ma
lures agents in the dissemination OF
plants.
But in quite another manner do they
transport seeds from place TO place.
Darwin found in six grains Of earth adj
herring TO the feet Of plover three diff
ferent kinds Of seeds, and in mud stick
ing TO the feet of ducks and geese shot
in England he found the seeds Of plants
peculiar to the Victoria Nyanza, in
central Africa. thus proving not only
the extent of migration, but also the
possibility of plants appearing in strange
localities through the agency OF these
birds.
In the mud sticking to the feet OF q
Texas steer the seeds OF five different
kinds of weeds and grasses common II
Texas were found by IA microscopes
after the arrival Of the animal in New
York. st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
a New Soporinc.

It is said that a new soporific, TO
which the name pellotin has been given,
has been discovered in a Mexican cactus
called anhaIonium. The native Mexi-
cans eat slices of the plant, which they
call "pellote. Its hypnotic a,ka'ola /,
has been separated by DIR. Hefter OF
Ieipsic. One grain of pellotin is equa,
in its effects to 1919 grains OF trional
and 81 grains of hydrate OF choral
II is effective in quieting delirium ire
mems. only in large doses. New fors
Tribuue
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
R,rd, as seed Carriers.

Two centuries ago the Dutch destroy
ed every nutmeg tree in the Moluccas
in order to enjoy monopoly of the
business, having planted the trees in
their own possessions.
In spite Of their most earnest Efforts
however, the islands were being con-
stantly restockcd. For long time the
thing was a mystery, but at length 1t
was solved.
The doves Of that quarter OF tnc world
arc of large size and readily swallow
tho seed Of the nutmeg, with the fruit
of which they traverse wide stretches OF
sea and land i'm few hours and deposit
the seeds Of the nutmeg not only unin-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

william p. Kibbee, well known in this
county for various reasons, has branched
out as a special writer. In the sclent'nc
American OF September ID he has com,
menced an article on the Calumet and
Hecla mine. 1t is illustrated by a view
If the Red Jacket shalt tailhouse, an un
dersround scene and view OF one oil th'
bic hosting engines. Kibbee is now EN-
o,oved nv the Rand Drill Co. OF Chicago
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

The owner of the Ida May informs us
that il was his boat and not the viking,
az stated in the report OF the races which
appeared in the News last evening, which
crossed the line without having here sail
reeied. that she started and sailed the
entire course under full sail. We have
not been able to hear from Mr.. Hicok
since speaking to the owner OF the Ida
May, but no doubt he was mistaken 10
the boat; do not know what time tho
race took place-wonder whether II was
after 4 O'Clock. ED.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

Frank Condor left by the Japan yes
terday afternoon to return to the Ann
Arbor university. John Condor will
leave Monday. After visit at home in
Ann Arbor he will go to Chicago to find
employment in the electrical business, be
having concluded a iour-year electrical
course at the university this year. He
NAV go from Chicago to the big Westing-
house establishment at Pittsburg where
youug electricians are trained in the
practical part OF the business. Gradu'
ates from this big shop are assured OF lu
cratiye positions in the trade.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

The attraction of such church .. a. o !,
.,a, % Rome is partially, no doubt, III
;, u attraction. but not pureiy
n oa Of the Imagination. Even DIT. MAI u
tineau. whose point OF view mas so ve. an.
different that he regards apos sa, %as
thor,ty itself as by no means finai, mas
described the Church of Rome as 'n ~
.s;ss,onarv OF nations. tho associate Oh
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
a wnman.s Criticism.

The woman who writes became sar-
castle in speaking of another woman
WHO not only writes, but who publishes.
"She is very versatile" an admirer
had remarked.
"Um-yes. But think she misap-
plies her talents. "
"'In what way!' ~, - -,
cher cookbook reads like works OF
ec,;op. and her works of fiction read ike
COOL hooks. "-Washington Star.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

The bread and cake OF the Supe1o
Bakery can be had at the following agen
cies: james Lisa's. Mrs. Hoskin's, lied
Jacket; Martin Kuhn's. J. c. Lean's
Peter Olcem's. Calumet village. and
wessenauer's, Guilbsul's. Lake Linden. A
fresh supply is left at these agencies every
day. and the prices are NJ low ss the lowee'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
To the Public.

Any person desiring TO take ice for the
coming season will do well to call on
John Nj. Messner q Son. the famous ice
dealers, and make arrangements for your
supply. Ice suitable Tor any purpose.
Orders by telephone promptly delivered.
J. NJ. MEssNER 4 Son,
461 Pine Street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

Don't trifle away time when you hay
cholera morbus or diarrbGa. Fight
them in the beginning with DeWitt's Colit
aud Cholera Cure. You don't have to
wait tor results, they are instantaneous
and II leaves the bowels in healthy con
dit'on. EAGLE DRua SroRF.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
Cbr;s Rath. a special officer OF Hough

Chris Rath, a epecial officer OF Hough
ton, had quite an adventure with gang
of Firms yesterday morning. The rims
had built a big fire near the old Cleaves,
foundry building in West Houghton ana
Ratb went over and ordered them away
when. for reply, the Firms drew a revo'V-
or The officer finally took the revolver
awav and landed two OF the men IN JAIL
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
Greek Fire.

Greek fire, which had several other
oames-wild fire. liquid fire, wet iire
and fire rain-descriptive of its destruc'
tiyeness, is said to have been the most
destructive engine of war previous to
gunpowder. Discovered by Oallinicus,
a syrian, il was first used in the siege
Of Constantinople, 673-s, and at Mecca.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
The Laurium Fair.

Mr.. Feinberg, OF the fair, arrived from
Chicago, where he purchased big stock
of fall goods. consisting OF dry goods,
clothing, boots and shoes, ladies' and
gents furnishing goods, etc. We are
sure to save you 40 cents on every dol
lar. We sell for gold or silver, bI5 t
must be United States standard money.
l. FEINBERG & Co,
Near Laurium Post Office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

II you have ever seen a little child in
the agony of summer complaint, you
can realize the danger of the trouble and
appreciate the value Of instantaneous re
lief always afforded by DeWitt's Collie
and Cholera Cure. For dysentery and
diarrhea it is reliable remedy. We
could not afford to recommend this as a
cure unless it were cure.
EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

The whole system is drained and under
mined by indolent ulcers and open sores.
Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve speedily heals
them, 1t is the best pile cure known.
EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

Many a days work is lost by sick head
ache, caused by Indigestion and stomach
troubles. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are the most eiiectual pill Tor overcoming
such difficulties.
EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

William Klink has opened bicycle
repair shop at No. Tamarack, where he
is prepared to do all kinds OF bicycle re-
pairing. Mr.. Klink is thorough me-
chanic and guarantees satisfaction.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

Rev julius Berger, ofthe Portage Lake
Baptist church, will address the I. NJ =.
A. mems meeting tomorrow his sup'ec'
being clearing and Doing" Miss cara
Ingram will sing solo.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26
Meat Market For sale.

Owing to i'll health | am anxious to
dispose of my business with all utensils,
wagons, horses. etc, complete IA run
ming concern. For further particulars
apply to Charles Salassa. Pine Street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

The Iron King and Iron Queen go'
aground yesterday morning at the osce'
ola sands. but got off themselves VIII
ont the aid OF tugs.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

In 1s42 a fire broke out IN Hamburg
which soon passed beyond the control
of the firemen, consumed a iarge po
tion of the business quarter OF the tow"
.nd occasioncd loss of $50, 600. ooo'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

Smokers, ~ you nave tailed TO find
cigar to suit you, try "Hcimlich's
Crown" the best In the market.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-26

Fred Harry returned to Ann A''o'
veatprday.
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ADDITIONAL CALUMET NEWS

For Pedro score cards and markers,
go to the NEWS Office.
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PASSENGER Trains on NJ. R. R. R.
n Erect pecembs 20, 1895.

.Dsng .Dany except SUNDAY