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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
Opposition Telephone Compan,e.

BosToN. Massachusetts,. October sit
will be remembered that some
months ago the papers were filled
with the great things the Harrison Tele-
phone company, with its $50, 900. 900 OF
paper capital, was about to accomplish
az a rival of the Bell Telephone COM
panies throughout the United States.
Investigation showed that the main
asset of the Harrison company was an
opposition telephone exchange at Fort
Smith, Ark, owned by the Harrison In
ternatonal Construction company, but
nevertheless great things we're promised
for the whole country.
The Boston News Bureau il Just ad-
yised by telegraph from Fort Smith,
Ark, that after four years of desperate
struggle for existence, this opposition ex-
change has passed into the hands OF the
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone
company, which operates under the Bell
patents in Arkansas and Texas.
This exchange was the foundation OF
the Harrison international company,
which was originally capitalized at $780,
100000, afterwards reduced TO $40.
100000
The exchange was built in O most thor
ough manner and cost the Harrison In
ternational company over s26, 900. The
Southwestern company secures the plant
at less than 30 per cent OF the cost. Its
failure il attributed to the fact that only
one exchange can be successfully operated
in any onecommunity and that the rates
charged by the Harrison company, 50
and 81 per month, were far below the
cost Of operating.
The Southwestern company can use To
advantage large portion OF the plant
but the telephones, bells and switch.
boards will be destroyed. The Southwes.
tern tel phone company operates in the
territory generally known as that OF the
Erie telephone company.
Topeka, Kan special to the Boston
News Bureau states that the opposition
telephone plant in that city, costing the
promoters $50, 900, was sold out under
judgement Of S35. 900 to the company
operating the Bell plant at 81, 50O.-Bos
ron News Bureau.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
paid Hne OF $40 and costs and was dis
charged.


Secretary Massman has received the
plans for foundations for the new gym
nasium for the Y. NJ. C. A. and work will
be commenced soon. Following is from
the Architect and Builder, under the
head, Among the Architects"
Charlton, Gilbert 4 Demar: For \. NJ.
c. A. society, n. c. Massman. secretary,
gymnasium, Calumet, Mich, 34x90 feet,
brick with stone trimmings, stone foun-
dalton. open plumbing. electric light,
Spanish tile roof. Entire arrangement
OF structure IL To be one Of the most CON-
plete in the northwest. fitted up with
swimming pool. shower bath. lockers and
bowling alley, also running track on level
of transoms OF windows in main hall.
Begin receiving bids about October 10th
at Calumet. Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Mr.. W. W. Ellis, when he returned from
the wilds of Keweenaw, where he wac
hunting for partridge, was surprised to
find that he had been nominated for
county clerk by his. the democratic,
party. This has been a case OF the Office
seeking the man, for, az we are informed,
Mr.. Ellis had no idea Of looking for the
office. Should, however, the voters
choose him in November he will no doubt
gladly fill the Office, and which, we be-
lieye be could do creditaDly to himself
and with satisiac tion to the community.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
The Very Man.

clerical looking gentleman, In the
hope of obtaining contribution, entered
the office OF newspaper, and, finding the
editor In, said
II am soliciting aid for gentleman u
refinement and intelligence who Is in need
Of n little ready money, but Is too pr, 4
to make known his sufferings ="
why" exclaimed the editor "I'm the
only man In town that answers that de.
scription! What's the gcntlcman's namey"
I'm sorry 70 say am not at liberty 90
disclose IL. "
. t must b" me, parson. Heaven pros
per you In your good work !" said the sd.
itor, wipiDg away tear. Tit Bits.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
Court News.

Early this morning Officer Stukel ran
against two men named Alexander
Hernes and Eric Jarvi, who were Great
ing considerable disturbance on Port
land street, near the corner OF Seventh.
The men were drunk and we're not able
to walk and when the officer found them
they were attempting to get into gate
way OF house on Portland street, think
ing IL was livery stable, M they after
ward explained. The men were taken to
the village Jail, where they spent the re-
mainder OF the night and had plenty Of
time in which to sober up. This
forenoon they we're Up before Justice
Curtis and pleaded guilty to being drunk
and disorderIy. They each paid fine
OF g. and - costs and we're discharged.
Joseph Mathews was up before Justice
Curtis this morning for beng drunk and
disorderiy on October 1. on complaint of
John Collingwood He pleaded guilty
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
The Average Salary Said to he Only % a
Week.

The Average Salary Said to he Only % a
Week.
The average Fay OF an organist in Eng
land appears to be only S. week, II the
computations of "a certain English musical
critic are to be relied on, but il Is said that
places at this compensation are so much in
demand that there is not likely to be any
increase in the remuneration. In Italy
the pay is comparatively greater, and the
opportunities for outside employment are
more frequent A cathedral in small
Italian town offers the ore,anist the sum of
$3.50 annually, and for this he is expected
To play for ut least two services every day
and spend some of his spare time in teach
Ing the children in the church school.
Three hundred dollars as the salary which
an English church advertises Tor an organ.
ist for daily service. Some of the
churches In towns of average size pay only
900, and others offer as little as tl0O
The best of the English salaries are those
paid at the cathedrals, and sometimes II
residence is furnished also. These places
are worth from 81, 900 to 81, 400 year and
are scarce
In comparison with the pay of good or.
ganists here these salaries seem absurdly
small, aud 1t Is curious thing that Eng
land should compensate Its church must
clans ut lower rate than Italy. The nc
tual figures may not be lower than the
italian salaries, but the cost of living Is 30
much less in Italy that the pay there Ia
proportionately higher. New York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

A party of Italians, consisting OF
Charles Foresen, John Presco and James
rrosso left at noon enroute for their
home. They will take the steamer 1T
New York and go direct TO Havre and
from there to loren in sunny Italy.
They are all single men and have worked
in the mines in Calumet for the past six
or seven years and have made little
money and go home to spend the re-
mainder OF their DAYS.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
News About Town
Another Bicycle Meet
at the Calumet Ath-
letic Park
Next Saturday, October 10.


What promises TO be the most interest
ing set OF bicycle races ever pulled of in
the copper country, and at least in the Cal
umet Athletic Park, are the ones to take
place next Saturday afternoon here
under the auspices Of the Calumet Column
bian Cycling Club, in which VIII A. Boone,
champion amateur racer OF the State OF
Montana and we'll known throughout
the copper country as a very speedy man
on a wheel, will take prominent part.
Most of the races will be arranged in
handicap order with Boone as the only
man on the scratch. Mr.. Frederick NJ.
Bosom will act as Handicapped and have
full power as to the placing OF the men
in the races. Special efforts will be made
TO have all the well known bicycle riders
OF the country enter and the list OF prizes
hung up should certainly be a drawing
card to most OF them. Following is the
program OF events with the prizes:
Fifth mile open, LIST prize IS; and s..
Quarter mile open, LIST prize s. 30; End Is.
hdll hdhuiNApt Isl piAAt Wv -hh -
Mile club, LIST prize g. II; End 3,53
Mile handicap, LIST prize $40; 2nd IS; Ord 50.
Fivemile handicap, LIST prize SO; End sl0;
3rd So.
Besides these there will be a quarter
mile club race for which a novelty watch
chain is offered as prize. This chain is
indeed a novelty and we'll worth contest
ing for. Boone will also ride a mile ex-
hibition race in which he will be paced by
Charles and John Fredericks on their
speedy riders and can make pretty
swift pace on the tandem and the race
will not be the least interesting on the
program,
Entries for the races will close on
Thursday night and should be made with
the officers OF the club. The price of ad-
mission has been fixed at 80 cents for
gentlemen and 20 cents for ladies with
10 cents extra for the grand stand.
The well-known Fifth Regiment band
will attend and render selections during
the entire program. DR.. w. T. S. Gregg
will act "a referee Frank Gribbe as
starter and George Taylor, W. NJ. Har-
ris and VIC Herman as judges. The
timers will be John Hermann, Joseph
Wills and 4. {. Massman; marshals,
W. j. Anderson and James Wills; clerks
OF the course, Donald Lamont, Harry
King and G.. A. Rowe.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
Orator, In London. Hxa. P.rl.

There is vast amount Of open air
oratory in Hyde park. London, on Sun.
day afternoons. There are stump ora
tors Of almost every shade Of religious
and political opinion. Some make them
selves hoarse in denouncing the pope.
Others are vehement against capitalists.
Some expatiste upon the wrongs of Ire.
land and others upon the rights Of labor.
Socialism is championed in one corner
and marriage Of the deceased wife's sis
ter in another.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

During the first year of Patent
granted in Canada the patentee may i'm
port the article into the Dominion ready
made. Within two years he must either
begin the manufacture of his device in
Canada or arrange that Canadian inn
porters may bring in the article on
terms az advantageously as though il
were made there.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
Millinery Opening.

1t will pay every lady in the copper
country to visit our millinery opening
Saturday and Monday, October ii and
II, as we have the largest variety and
very latest styles in millinery at very
reasonable prices.
Our milliner, Miss b. Ferguson, is one
OF the best milliners that ever came to
this city and We are sur that she will
please all our patrons. VERTN Bros.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

DIR. Robertson, with his assistant, Mrs.
DIR. Hazeu, hayeso many patients to look
after that they cannot possibly leave
here at present, and will remain probably
for another week. They can be consulted
at the Taylor House.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

1t il scarcely necessary to call atten-
ton TO 'Billy and the Mechanic" which
appears on the third page. These squibs,
though short, are to the point and speak
volumes, in fact they are condens d lee
lures. They will appear from time to
time during the campaign and will al.
ways point a moral.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Martha Lodge, No. /. o. ID. II. s, is
making arrangements for a grand ball.
to be given at the Calumet Light Guard
Armory on Friday evening, October 80.
Karkeet's Ideal orchestra will furnish
music for the event, which promises to be
very enjoyable one.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
pilgrimage TO Canton.

The demands for date for pilgrimage
to Canton from all parts Of the Upper
Peninsula have been so numerous that
the ID, $. ). & A. railroad have decided
upon Wednesday, October Ia The par
ticulars az to time, fare, etc, will appear
in tomorrow's paper.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
~ Georges Ha'Ito Rent.

The st. Georges Hall ia TO rent on very
moderate terms on the following even
ings. Every Wednesday, every alternate
Thursday and three Fridays in each
month. For further particulars apply,to
John Jenkin, William Maynard. X. B..
Rule. trustees
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. /. NJ. Gillette, of Laurium,
we're agre' ably surprised last evening,
some thirty-6ye members of Elizabeth
Lodge, Daughters of Rebeckah calling on
them. Tn. evening was spent in social
chat and the playing OF games, etc, and
a most er joyable evening was spent.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

The reading people Of this community
are attending and patronizIng the book
auction quite literally. and it is no won.
der, considering the prices at which
the books are sold.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

The Bryan Silver club will hold meet
ing IN the Opera House building this
evening, Important business IL to come
up and the president requests large at
tendance of members.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

The "l6 to L" silver set which has been
on exhibition at Knivel 4 Schroeder's Tor
some time will De given away this even
ing. All interested will do well to attend.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

FoUSD-At the Merchants and Miners
Bank, a sum Of money; the owner can
have same by proving property and pay
ing for this notice. II $. CoLToy,
Cashier.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Losr-Between Eighth street and the
Merchants 4 Miners Bank, black lace
scarf. Finder please return to News
Office and receive reward.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Encyclopedias, histories, dictionaries,
atlas Of the world and bibles. at the
book auction-Sauer block.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

G. Martini has just received a car load
OF storm windows, all sises; also 1000
baskets OF grapes, which will be sold at
bottom figures.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

The Epworth League OF the Calumet
NJ. f. church will tender a reception TO
the new pastor. Rev. j. W. Kerridge. In
the League room next Friday evening.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
At Lake Linden.

Mrs. A. A. Moore, the lady physician,
who lectured in the Opera House in the
interest OF the "Viavi" company, will be
at the New Linden House Wednesday
and Thursday, October and 8. Con
sultatIon free.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Mrs. John Kemp has returned from an
extended visit with relatives and friends
10 her old home ia Switzerland.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Additional local news will be found on
the second page OF today's issue.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Miss Annie Peterson, OF Isbpeming,
who has been visiting friends here for
some time past, left mt noon Tor home.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

The Red Jacket common council holds
it's regular meeting this evening
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Furnished rooms to rent in the Agnitch
Block. Apply on the premises.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

A lot OF shelving for Holman X Will
liams' new store arrived this morning
and is being put into place.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Samuel Uren, OF Hancock, was in town
today on business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Mr.. II. L. Larson Is at present laid w
with a severe attack OF rheumatism.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Mr.. John f. Hooking. the Portage
Lake fashionable milliner, visited the city
this morning on business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
Notice.

Visit our millinery opening Saturday
and Monday, October III and ~.
vERrIS Bros.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Messrs. w. II. Faucet and ID. T. Mac
donald went to Hancock at noon on
Building and Loan business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
J. r.. sIscoMBE, K. 5. 0No"LE' O. X

Hope OF Calumet Section. No 1, Junior Tenn
pie OF Honor, will have special business 20
transact at its meeting next Thursday evening
and all members are requested TO be In attene
dance. ny ORDER
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Don't miss the book auction-Sauer
building.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Regular meeting OF Helping Hand Tent. No
~. .. X. Saturday, October 10, at d. IN. I'm
Dunstan's Hall Work I'm degree OF Justice
ana Stafford Unity degree, third and fourth A
good attendance Is rennested :,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
SCHOOLS OPEN IN SEPTEMBER

How Are You Fixed for School
shoes for Childrens
Bring your children TO the Ree
Hive shoe store, where special atten.
ton Is paid 10 chiidren's shoes.
A frst-class line or Boys, Misses,
and children's shoes, I'm all STYLES.
Kans:aroo, Calf and OIL Grain.
The cheapest place In town for . p.
liable shoe. Every pair IL warranted
:" wear IKE steel, Once wore, nj.
ways wors.
EVAN THOMAS,
North Main street. Red yacke,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

a regular meeting OF Hecla Lodge, No. %,
J; 90 r., will be held Wednesday evening +
their hall. Work I'm the second degr. and
other important business will be transactaJ
and large attendance Is expected.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
ENGLISH ORGANlSTS

Ladies sale each afternoon at the book
auctiOn
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

Call on P. Tommei, 351 Fifth street,
and learn about Damonis: nothing like
il in, on or out OF the earth.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

"A regular meeting OF charity Lodge No. 100.
Knights OF Pythias, will be held this TUESDAY vi
evening. full attendance OF members Is re-
quested. JOHN A. MACAULEY, C, @.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06
LODGE MEETINGA

There will be regular meeting OF Osceola
Council. NO. Z, p. ID. l. o. X. NJ at their hall
on Tuesday evening. October q. All mem
bers are requested to be present.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

There will be a special meeting OF Calumet
Lodge, +; A NJ, Thursday evening next.
Octobers 8. Work in the third degree
JOHN MERTON, w. NJ
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-06

The Bosch BREWING Co.,
Lake Linden, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-11-18
Lumber Mills In Wisconsin.

To run saw mill at all requires a
full crew. So the number of hands is
practically the same in poor year as
in good year The decline in wages is
much less than the decline in prices, as
there is point beyond which we can
not go, and we have got there now. In
1892 we started our mill just as early
in the spring as possible. When the
days got long, we added an extra hour,
paying extra therefor, and continued
running until ice formed. This season
we did not start up until the last of
May, instead of the middle of March, as
customary, and will close our season s
cut at least month earlier than usual,
getting in about two-thirds of a season g
run. This is more than the average
time for the mills here, which will not
run more than half time, as their yards
are piled full of lumber. for which there
is no sale. j. II. JENKINS.
Oshkosh, Wis.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-11-18

What is a protective tariff? 1t is a
tariff upon foreign imports so adjusted
as to secure the necessary revenue and
judiciously imposed upon those foreign
products the like of which are produced
at home or the like Of which we are ca
pable Of producing at home. 1t imposes
the duty upon the competing foreign
product. 1t makes it bear the burden Of
duty, and as far as possible. luxuries
only excepted. permits the noncompet-
ing foreign product to come in free of
duty. Articles of common use. comfort
and necessity, which we cannot produce
here, it sends to the people untaxed and
free from custom house exactions. -
Hon. William Mckinley.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-11-18
To Do Up Cream Curtains.

Here Is an easy way to do up cream
muslin curtains with pattern of shaded
roses. Take three or four pounds of good
rice, wash it and put it on TO boil, allow
ing quart of water to each pound of
rice, and let it stew slowly for hours till
the rice is nearly all dissolved into starch;
then strain and divide the water into two
portions. Add little cold water TO one
portion and soak the curtains in it for an
hour, then wash them in it, 1t is better
not to use soap, but If the curtains are
very soiled you may rub white curd soap
on your hands and then pass your hands
over the curtains. Rinse the curtains in
clean lukewarm water and press out the
moisture Add little boiling water to
the second portion of rice water, dip in the
curtains, squeeze out, fold in IA sheet and
beat with rolling pin Half dry the cur.
tains in a shady place and finish as usual.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-11-18
Wise Legislation Needed.

l admit the depressed and unusual
conditions now existing that have most
injuriously affected the producers of all
commodities, the farmer, the laborer
and the manufacturer. The disastrous
policy of this administration has lessen
ed the price of all articles of production,
has driven labor into enforced idleness,
has unsettled all values and discourag
ed enterprise of whatever character.
These abnormal conditions, hold, are
the result of unwise legislation and in
dependent of the money question. They
may be corrected and the favorable con-
ditions existing under the last Repub-
lican administration can be restored by
wise and proper legislation. Hon. Rob-
ert j. Gamble, M. c., of South Dakota.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1896-11-18
A Pretty Sleeping Room.

A sleeping room in new house has it's
furnishing in a color scheme that, though
unusual, is quite charming The wood
work is white enamel paint, and the
walls are covered with a paper in a colo
NAL pattern, the ground of which is deep
pinkish lavender, with that pattern which
nearly covers it in pure white The floor
is covered with a rug of messy green. The
bedsteads are of brass, and the other
pieces of furniture in the room are of white
enamel with brass trimmings The plain
muslin curtains made with wide frills are
looped with lavender ribbons The chair
cushions are either of lavender chintz with
design in white and olive or of white
with the same colors. The dresser cover
Is sprinkled with pinkish purple violets
held by green ribbons. New York Post