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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-09


In an item which appeared in the Even
ing News of yesterday our reporter al
luded To case where one of our mer,
chants, after procuring search warrant
cred certain articles of wearing al.
rece,. n he had sold to one OF his GUS
parel wh... 'ich had not been paid for;
TONERS, btt W.. "r the merchant, In
the question whetA, - blame for CIV
many CAGES. has hfmset y, be asked.
ing too much credit may wsn Il to,
The father of the individual afaa.,
tells US that he has paid hundreds OF doi-
lars, some of these dollars went TO saloon
keepers, to persons on account OF his
sons debts. even after he had advised
the merchants and Others not to supply
his son, who is of age, and well able too
pay for all his proper requirements, any
goods unless he paid for them.
But the above sharp practice appears
TO have followed upon the fathers having
very Properly, as last resort, set his
foot down squarely and refused to pay
any more OF his sons debts.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-09

Rev. {. II. Hemmenway, oi Crystal
Falls, will be the speaker tomorrow.
The Misses Mundy will render vocal
selection.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-09

Secretary Nelson Piano Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-09
PRESBYTERIAN.

The Rev. Jesse Poyer will address the
mems meeting tomorrow afternoon, and
the NJ. L church choir and the Superior
mandolin club will render selections.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-16

Balance in treasury. 80. .&5,717
The above balance stands to the
credit OF the various funds as per
Treasurer's Balance Sheet, dated
Jan 2, 1896: ....
TREAsURER's RAI1ANoE sHEEr.
Cash in Treasury to tie credit OF the
various funds, Jan 2, 1896:
In State fund! ......,......s 1,216 66
Ingeneral county fund.-. 1904 Is
In cash contingent fund.-. 1921 SO
In INDECENT sick fund D D.. "a 81
In county school fund. go. go. :.
In officers salary fund. -. 3O8 %
In road fund. .......... 1882 AZ
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-16
CORRESPONDENTS:
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF J. w. BROOKS, DECEASED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY Ta
~ undersigned, Executor Of the Last VI
and Testament Of J. w. Brooks, deces'i
TO the creditors Of, and to all persons
ing claims against the said deceased,
exhibit them with the necessary voucos|
within four months after the first puOliI
ton Of this notice, to 1.-The said undersiSDl
Executor at the once OF Payne & Millal
the town Of Elko, in the county OF Elko
vada, the same being his place for
transaction OF the business OF said Es'
M. II. MILLER,
Executor Of the Last Will of J. w. Br"
Deceased.
Dated at Elko, New, Feb. Is, 1896.
ld4w.l
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-03-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

ESTATE OF GEORGE II. MEIGs, Deceased
NJ oTIoE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE
IN undersigned, Administrators Of the Es-
tate Of George H. Meigs deceased, to the
creditors Of, and to all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers, within ten
months after the first publication of this
notice, TO the said undersigned Admins.
traitor at his of1oe and place Of business I'm
the county Of Elko, the same being the place
for the transaction Of the business of said
Estate. ..... .... .. ~.
w. T. SMITH,
Administrators.
Dated At Elko, New, Feb. 20, 1895.
[feb214w.l
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06
a BORN ORATOR.

rie Used Big Words But They Were Not
Always Appropriate.
In a little country place, famous as a
summer resort, lives an old Yankee pen
sioner known by the nickname of Phil
Billbroke
BillbrolIe was born for an orator and,
though sadly deficient in education, he
delights in big words and lowory
speeches. He is constant source of
amusement for his neighbors and the
many city visitors who make his ac-
quaintancc. Billbroke is never happier
than when telling the summer boarders
how he congratulated" comradc on
the loss of his arm, and of the white
dispatches and emblems" the doctor
found in his throat when he "had the
disapeary."
On the occasion of his fathers death
two of the neighbors came, as is the
custom, to clay out" the corpse When
their work was completed, Dillbrol1c,
thinking that speech of thanks would
be the proper thing, called them into
the room where his mother brother
and wife were assembled, and, clearing
his throat with loud ahem, addressed
them:
''Moses and Allen, in behalf of mother,
Joseph, myself-and my wife, suppose
i extend to you our sincere and heart
felt thanks for the service you have rem
dered us, and hope / may soon do the
same for you. Boston Herald.
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06

body but Poppy Don-'oo go way" and
retrcating inside promptly made known
the situation to her mother and grand
mother. The young man whose iDdis-
erect question had raised the storm re-
treated in great haste, and John being
| absent, at the moment, there was no one
present but Mrs. Gregory to notice
Janet's bushes, and she seized the op-
portrnity to say to Janet;
why don't you marry John and put
amend to these young mems visits which
seem so unwelcome?'
Janet was greatly distressed.
| "Oh, mother, how can you be so cruel?
| You know that | can never think of
such thing again as marrying, and l
could not be so unjust as to give such a
worthless remnant TO good man like
John, even if he should want me, of
| which | have no evidence"
| Mrs. Gregory looked sharply at Janet's
flushed face and fearful eyes, said
"pshaw," and went about her business.
The occurrence ranllled in Dots mind,
and when John was sitting down by the
fire that evening after supper, as was
his custom, to spend an hour with the
family before going TO his own room,
she climbed on his lap. put both arms
around his neck, squeezed him hard,
and gravely announced:
81 des loves 90, Don"
There was general laugh, which Of
| Tended the little lady, whcrcat she be-
! gan TO air her grievances. Janet, seeing
| what was coming, seized her, protesting
| most vehemcntly, and carried her off to
| bed. Janet did not return, and Mrs.
Gregory, who was shrcwd woman in
| her way, told John of the small tempest
of the day. John sat quietly for many
minutes; then he spoke, as if thinking
aloud
Il shall ask Janet to marry me, and if
she declines / must leave here. / cam
not stay here and see her marry anoth-
cr man"
''John, am surprised at you. If
did not know you to be a brave man
would think you coward. Now, am
going to take your affairs in hand. /
don't know which is the most foolish,
you or Janet. She thinks she must be
loyal TO the memory of that man who
did his best to embittcr her life, and you
talk about running away like Il school
boy from whipping, and both of you
fairly in love or ] am no judge"
"Do you really think Janet cares for
mc?"
~ do not think at all, | knowit Now,
tomorrow, you ask her to marry you,
and if she declines, you tell her that you
win give her one more year to make NJ
her mind. and if she docs not come
around in that year then l will give you
leave to CO."
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06
CHAPTER XVII.
DOT.


Janets little girl, with the quick in
tuition Of childhood, had discovered that
Iohn was man after her own heart
When he was about the house or yard
she followed him about like q small
shadow, until tired cut she would try
put in most perenrtory fashion: "Fcte
me, Dom" and John would cbediently
perch her on his shoulder, here with
arm a'po'1t his neck she would NG
like monkey Every time b.
town. his return was for her a se.-e n
of rreat rejoicing. She would rum
mage his pockets. and pull out the
mail treasures purposely put th're for
her lclectation, with shouts of O. ht
Several ung men of the Vic'1 1T
trat ted by the handsome yourg ",
began TO pay occasional visits he
house. They met with polite b' is
tant treatment from Janet, ana n
open hostility from Dot, who woa'd
have none Of them.
On one aSion, one of them or
than the rest, having Dot To lqe ~
on the porch vcnturod 3 t
young lady 'f she woald nn' - Z,
another paia where0p'n pa
mp Il vucif . howl. J wa ;,
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06
CHAPTER XVIII.


The next morning, John, with. Dot
pcrched on his shoulder, walked up tc
Janet, who was standing on the porch,
and, without warming, rushed into bust.
ness.
Janet, will you not give me the
place Of father to Dot? 1t is hardly
necessary for me to say how long have
loved you, that is fact too well known
to you" za,a
Janet flushed up, then turned pale
and began Is fence, ss
81 (lo ns5f siisfnk yoii oaeisi tbsaistsess
me withsdch qpestiosisiy basn Yayi knox
that there can be no more marrying tor
me, and do not see Why such d man as
you, who could have his pick of the
country, should want such poor wreck
as t."
ut may be bad taste, but you know
my tastes are not capricious, Janet, and
the only pick of this country that want
is yourself. As for you not marrying
again, that is rank nonsense. A younR
woman of your age and attractions has
no right to talk like superannuated
grandmother"
"Wcll, have quite made up my mind.
John, not to marry again. and ! hope
you will not distress me by again bring
ing up the question"
John felt annoyed; what man would
not under like circumstances? But he
mastered his temper and replied, coolly;
II shall bring it up once more, Janet,
even at the risk of your displeasure. and
if your answer is the same shall GO
away from the country" In spite OF
herself Janet started and showed signs
of upeaslness. She knew Johns strong
Will. and all in moment she realized
what his loss 10 her would be. To add
10 her discontinue Dot, who had not
understood the conversation, caught
Johns statement about going away and
raised an indignant protest; clasping
hlm more tightly than ever, she crled
''Don not do way tall, 'ceptin' he take
Dot too" "You see," said John TO
Janet. who made no reply, but, taking
the child from hun, burst into tears and
fled into the house.
JOliH HunVeu up 4hiS' pISSpIJ aiu
told his story, with the wooden-headed-
ness of men on such matters. He was
utterly discouraged, and told Mrs.
Gregory that he was satisfied that
Janets heart was buried in Lanvale's
grave. and that it would be distressing
her unnecessarily to recur to the ques-
tion again, and that the best thing he
could do would be to emigrate. "DoD't
you believe such rubbish for a minute
John. You go along about your buzz
ness and after bit you try again, al3{|
don't be too faint-hearted." As the #
vice happened to chime in with Jol
wishes he took it. &H#i
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06
AN UPRIGHT LAWYER.
Robert Toombs Was Strictly Scrupuio
In Doing Right.

Robert Toombs Was Strictly Scrupuious
In Doing Right.
Robert Toombs, although he may
have been a rash talller, was a safe
counselor and evinced the incest scruples
in the practice of his profession. On
one occasion he said to a client, who
had stated his case to him: "Yes, you
can recover in this suit, but you ought
not to do SO. This is a case in which
the law and justice are on opposite
sides" The client told him he would
push the case anyhow. Then" replied
Mr.. Toombs, ''you must hire some one
else to assist you in your rascality."
At another time, q lawyer went to
him and asked what he should charge q
client in a case to which Mr. TooIabs
had just listened il the courthouse.
''Well," said Toombs, 81 should charge
one thousand dollars, but you ought to
have five thousand dollars, for you did
a great many things that would not
have done"
One more example of the view he took
of the lawyers duty to the community.
Writing to his wife from Roanoke, his
plantation in Stewart county, he said:
81 was sent for night before last to APP
pear in Lumpkin to prosecute man for
murder. AS it appeared that the act
was committed on account of a violation
of the slayer's marital rights, declined
to appear against him. "-Argonant.
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06
CHAPTER xxx.

Johns incessant toll, watchfulness
and careful cultivation was paid with
generous harvest. BY the last of No
vember the business of the year was
closed up, the plantation was in fine
condition, abundant provision of all
kinds on the place, no debts and ten
thousand dollars in the factors hands
at Galveston. He sat up one night,
made up statement of affairs, which
he submitted TO Mrs Gregory and told
her that the next day he would make
Janet final offer. Mrs. Gregory en-
couraged him, and told him not to take
no" but to be persistent and deter
mined, like he was about other things.
The next morning after breakfast,
John was out in the yard with Dot, and
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06
.aes. resetnng tenees, pu

,asaes, resetuDg fences, burn
aud getting ready for bi
worked early and late, 50 tli.l
4e people saw but little Of him
described did he seem ~ be thai
ret finally began 10 think he had
ifled to do as she had asked him,
tho bare idea that he had taken her
VI made her sick for day. Such is
Inconsistency of human nature.
John had gathered u good force of
Rds and planted four hundred acres
cotton and ten acres OF corn. One
arm May day, as he was standing hy
lc fence in the field watching twenty
lows as they ran up and down the
nng, straight rows of shecDy dark green
orn, deputation of ncighbors rode up,
md called him.
A friendly, Quaint humor, together
with his army record, his known
probity and his ability as farmer had
made him marked man in the com
munity, though his lack. of vanity was
such that he was not conscious of it
hence he was utterly taken aback when
the visiting gentlemen announced that
his friends had concluded that he must
become a candidate for the state senate.
lie refused point blank They argued
the point, insisted that it was his duty.
'No, my duty is here" said John, as
he pointed to the fields of waving corn
aud cotton. They still insisted. but he
told them his first duty was to his fam
lily. They laughed at that, which made
John indignant, and he lowered up
over them in righteous wrath, as he
said:
Gentlemen, everything am in this
world owe to that family. am now
their sole dependence, and may God,
who has been so good to me, desert me
utterly, if ever leave them for any
thing in this world. / thank you for
your kindness, which far exceeds my
merit, but must decline absolutely"
The leader of the delegation, griz-
zlcd veteran of fifty, himself man of
mark, looked at the strong, resolute
young man with the indignant flush on
his face, and barring his head, reached
out his hand:
"Col. IIewson, beg your pardon. /
honor your sentiments and your rcsolu-
ton. Good-day, sir"
When John mentioned the bare fact
of the invitation and the declination at
the house, both Mrs. Gregory and Janet
exclaimed against his decision, but he
turned them off laughingly, declaring
that he would not spoil goot
farmer by turning him into poor poll
tician."
Some little time after this, Mrs. Greg
ory meeting with Judge Rudisill (tl'
spokesman of the dclegation), that gen
tlcman congratulated her on having
such faithful ally and told her tho
whole story. Mrs Gregory told it to
Janet, with kindling eye, and Janet
was deeply touched, but Mrs. Gregory
like wise woman, said nothing about
the matter that was nearest her heart
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06

dc Lord had put heby load ononc pore
ole nigger, TO kccr fur dis helpless
family, and den when He let Marse
John cum back, | felt dat de Lord wuz
good in gibin me q partner to sheer de
sponsibility, and den when see desc
sproeious yoGng fellers tex to runnin
here / wua powerful feared Miss Jaloy
TEX up wild some on 'em, coz Marse elm
he dcs go long like old shoe, bat bless
dc Lord it all done cum right, at lart.
You is q plain man, Marse John, but.
den you sholy is man"
TIE Esd.
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06
His Grin.

He came up to o Jefferson-avenue
merchant who has been having a hard
time with the grip, and with easy fa-
miliarity remarked:
"Say, eapn, can't you give poor
man quarter?"
81 suppose might" wheezed the gem
tleman; "but what do you want with
it?"
want to hypothecate it for drink
and breakfast. I'm mighty hard up"
What are you doing hard up? You
ought to be able to earn your living"
Yes, l know ought to, but amt.
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06
Language of Collars

In the language of colors green is
emblematic of hope, for the vernal re-
generation of nature is typical of life
after death; blue denotes faith, for it is
the hue of heaven; white is the color of
innocence, and red is chosen TO repre-
sent love, because the hearts blood is of
that color.
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06
Continued from last week,

three superannuated followers pushed
the battle, and though they had started
late, when the fall came cribs full of
corn and forty bales of cotton repaid
their honest toll
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06

seeing festive colt which had strayed
in through an open gate, nibbling at a
favorite rose bush, he ran after the colt,
tripped on Il little stick and fell full
length, hitting his temple against a
block of wood. Dot, who had been
highly elated at tbt performance, was
shouting in childi,h glee, but when
John did not get ny. she ran to him. and,
seeing the blood rickling from his tenn
pie. she ran TO thi house screaming that
Don had hurte( hisself" Mrs. Greg
ory and Janet eeing from the child's
terror that something had happened to
frighten her, rin out and seeing John
lying in the yard got to him as quickly
as possible. Janet was down beside
himswith hishead on her bosom, crying
bitterly, am saying;
'Oh, moner, if John is dead, will
never forgse myself that did no.. let
him lznovhow much loved him." y
Mrs Gegory, though very much
alarmedfelt his pulse and heart, saw
that he.vas not dead, dipped her hand
kerchie in cold water and applied to
his he'd; in few minutes he recovered
consc BUSINESS, and asked: "What was the
ma, r9" lie was told that he had
lialka, down, and received Il bad blow
IN; hd He lay still a few minutes,
! {I Tbly pnttIng his arm around
K ho said in his quaint way:
you seem very willing TO doctor
n head, what do you say to try
OH hand on the heart?"
y vt did not answer in words, but
3poked at him a moment with her
3|8et in her eyes, and stopped and
8sd Linn.
4 ||<7fnclc Jim, who had hobbled up from
E cabin as fast as his seventy years
||sSnld allow, turned away snufiling and
~ Bless dc Lord
John was as good as new in ten days,
lild on Christmas day there was a royal
Aedding at the Gregory plantation.
The young couple went away on a
,lIort tour, and at Uncle Jims earnest
'olieitation Mrs. Gregory concluded to
lave what the old man called an sim
ar on their Rrn.
We have spA to mention but two in
.idents Of this Infai, xJge Rudisill
aid to = oentlen'.A who w
npl2ii Texas
ina uf slpagcst
al1;G
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06
The National Library.

Our National library now contains
nearly 100000 bound volumes and 200. 900
pamphlets, and the yearly increase of
books is from 1900 TO oO. 900.
FRENCH LOSSES IN WAR
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06
CHAPTER XXVI.
nAvS nr, ron ANn CTAnNRCc

CHAPTER XXVI
DAYS OF TOLL AND GLADNEss.
John had worked that year like a
giant. He had slipped naturally into
the position of man of the house, and
had lived up to the duties devolving up
on the head OF the house.
In heat and cold, wet and dry, first
up, last to bed, his energy and industry
had been unfagging. He had lightly
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06

4
planning about beng IA Bad isie & lyl|
make me tired! Get out before kick
you out" and the gentleman held on to
his head to keep from coughing it off of
his shoulders. s.-Detroit Free Press,
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06

Six Million Men Said to Have Perished I'm
the Wars of the Last Century.
DR.. Lageneau of the French academy
of medicine has been making an esti-
mate of the deaths by the wars of
France for the past century. He finds,
according to the New York Sun, that
the civil wars of the end of the eight
csnth century and of the republic up
to and including the year 1900 cost the
lives of more than ., l25, 600 Frenchmen.
From the year 1891 TO Waterloo, when
France was 1x4hftng Europe in arms,
ss@ss, @@Ss *, GssSssasa ,s,sss ssel.sss, Ssss
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06


the mean annual loss was lca
men.
Next came an era of frequenCN
bloody wars, the war in the Crimea,
the war in Italy, che war in China, the
war in Mexico, and finally the war with
Prussia. Out of rather less than 310,-
600 French soldiers sent to the Crimea
95,615 perished. OF the 500, 600 that
took part in the Italian war nearly
1900 perished. Nearly 1000 perished
in the expedition to China. The ned
ical statistics of the Froach in the war
of 1870 have not been pabiishel, nor
have those of the Mexican undertaking.
The effective strength OF the Preach in
1901 was 1,400,0o) men. The number
lost is not positively known, but it is
believed that the wars of the second
empire cost sOO,Ooe lives. d.. Lage-
neau Aat the SIR vars Of
acsrn be lat
Graham guardian., 1896-03-06

rie Used Big Words But They We're Not
Always Appropriate.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-17
|ROSGlDaun Bros.
Mature Arrayed in Her Brightest

Nature Arrayed in Her Brightest
Garb
Finds a parallel In every
section of the store. There's a
bright, crisp newness about
The stock, very pleasing to
prospective buyers.
Couple this with the ex-
IRENE moderation Of our prices
and you have a twofold incen-
tive.
Our increasing patronage Is
proof conclusive that you are
quick to see these things.
Here are some seasonable
selections which have received
marching orders. They'll
move downwards during the
next few days to the music of
doublequick time. Kindly note
them {:
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-17
Shirt Waist SpeciaI.

About 200 of them. All Of
the newest and best designs;
made with bishop sleeves and
deep pointed yoke; laundered
collar and cuffs. Compare them
with any waist at $I.25. This
lot may 60 at Soc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-17
Buoklen's Arnica Salye.

THE Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter. Chapped Hands,
Chllolains, Corns, and oil Skin Erup.
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t Is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Prlce 70 cents per box. For sale by
Paul MAssie. 100 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-17
A 8edSpIead SpeCiaI.

Full double bed size; heavy
crochet; in Marseilles patterns.
You've paid 81 for no better.
These are yours at 6oc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-17
A Hosiery Special.

Assorted lot Of Women's
Stockings; full regular made;
fast blacks and tan shades.
Actual value, 12Hc and 15c.
Price on this lot, 1oc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-17
Sun Umbrella SpeciaI.

Fast Black Gloria Silk ;
paragon frame; 26-inch; hand
some assortment of natural
stick and Dresden handles;
cost you In a regular way
SIPS; we are going to give
you a pick of these for 81.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-17
Hot Weathe SpeciaIties

AT DC the yard, 1900 yards OF Fine Sheer
WINS, pretty, neat style, newest colorinrs.
just Inc thing for hot days
Az sc the Yard, 5000 yards OF Pretty Sheer
corded Dimities, all brand new. Have been
"a, Al SC the yard, $500 yards OF White
,ha Nainsooks' have been Sc yard all
the season. This Is big bargain
Al ny the yard, 1900 yards OF the New
shepherd Checked Duck SuitinCs for sonar
ate skirts and Blazer Suits. These are very
ma, AT &C tho yard, 10 pieces Striped Ducks and
Piques, were l2Sc.
Al &c the yard, 1900 yards OF fine full SO
inch Percales. Pretty styles.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-17
Underwear SpeCiaI.

Just a case of fifty dozen
women's shaped Jersey Ribbed
Vests; low neck and short
sleeves; made of fine maco
yarn. We tempt you with
these at 1oc, or three for 25c.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-17

THOSE VINO have promised cakes for
the Roanoke Light Infantry entertain
ment will please send same TO the Y.
M. c. A. hall Thursday morning
j. w. HANCOCK,
Chairman Committee.