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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-22
H0RsELEss vIHICLEs IN PARIS.

4 committee of the Paris Municipal
Council is now negotiating with the
Omnibus Company with the object of
substituting mechanical power fer
tramway and omnibus horses. On Va
lious tram lines electricity, compress
air and steam are employed. but the
Council thinks it desirable that not only
should the tramcars be drawn by me
chanical power, but that the omnibus
ses should also be replaced by horseless
vehicles. The omnibus company does
not demand of the etensiOn of its con-
cession in order to effect the reform,
but insists upon the signing of an I'M
dertaking of the purchase of its rolling
stock and plant by the town of Paris at
the expiration of its concession if at
that time it is not being renewed
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-22

Merit IN medicine means the power TO
cure. Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses actual
and unequalled curative power and there
fore it has true merit. When you buy
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and take it according
to directions, to purify your blood, or
cure any of the many blood diseases, you
are morally certain to receive benefit.
The power to cure is there. You are not
trying an experiment. 1t will make your
blood pure, rich and nourishing, and thus
drive out the germs of disease, strengthen
the nerves and build up the whole system.
Severe Case of Dyspepsia
81 suffered from dyspepsia 20 years I
had a feeling as though there was lump
in my stomach. 1 did not dare to eat
meat or warm bread, very few vegetables,
for fear of the great distress food caused
me. 1 experienced relief right after COM
mencing to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. My
appetite increased, l gained in general
health and strength. 1 can eat almost any
thing now without discomfort. Although
had been an invalid for twenty years,
can truthfully say that L am better than
for long time. Inever weighed so much
in my life" MRS. EMILY F. BUMP, As
Portland Street, Middleboro, Mass.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-22

The Hilo Tribune continues TO main
tain that the Hilo saloon is the victim
of serious discrimination. None are so
blind as those who refuse to see the
truth; but we would suggest that the
oracles Of the HilO paper study the
statute books little more closely.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-22
A FAIR PROPOSITION.

A Kansas boy who smoked 1900 pack
6 ges of cigarettes saved the pictures
and sent them to the firm, asking what
they would give for them. The answer
was as follows: Smoke 1900 more
and we'll send a coffin. kansas City
Star.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-22
MRS FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE


Venezuela is the latest South Amer
lean country that has adopted the Solo
standard. This action was found nee
essary to stay the demand for depre-
ciated currency and was brought about
through a constitutional amendment
that has been ratified by nearly all
of the States. As Venezuela has 1ol-
lowed the example set by Chilli, the
New York Journal of Commerce gives
the following history of Chiii's resump-
ton of specie payments in gold. AS
national finance seems to be the ques-
ton of the hour, both the gold bugs
and the siIverites may draw valuable
conclusions from this bit of CHILEAN
history:
The law of 1851 established bimetal-
Hsm in Chill on a ratio OF 1859 TO L.
It will be observed that this was dis
tinctly unfavOrable to silver as
money metal, for the United States
ratio of 1898 to l was too high and
the French ratio was 15.5 to l. The
Gillian ratio had the effect, which ap-
pears to have been its purpose, OF send
ing silver out of the country and bring
ing gold in, so that the country used
silver in the settlement of its inter
national balances and circulated gold
coin. After 1874 silver fell so far that
the ratio of 1853 was too low, and IN
his report for 1876 the director of the
CHILEAN mint said: 'As result of
the commercial ratio of l to 1923
Chilian gold, which before was favored,
has become undervalued in commercial
transactions by about ~ per cent.
AS | have before stated, we have not
had to wait for the result. The abund-
ance of this gold coin has been followed
by it's almost entire disappearance from
our market" Prior to the decline of
silver silver coins did not circulate;
subsequent 20 that gold coins did not
circulate; botn results are in absolute
accord with the experience under like
conditions of the United States, Eng
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26
The Outcomfng.

TIE Philadelphia Record tells Of a
schoolteacher who was instructing a
class of boys in geography. Everything
went well until in order to make the
matter palmer, she took an ordinary
globe and, pointing to the portion con-
tanning the United States, asked her
class where she would come out if she
should start from Philadelphia and go
straight through the earth. She knew
they would all say China, but she
wanted to see which Of her scholars
would answer first She waited fully a
minute and no answer came. Away back
in the room grimy hand was finally
held up. "Well, David" she asked,
where would come out if l should 60
straight though the earth from here?'
The silence was growing thicker every
second. please, Miss Maude, you
would come out of the hole" was the
reply, and the class in geography was
dismissed for the day.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

Tho ouestion OF how to take care oil the
insane population Of the State has again
hocome n serious one, and the authorizes
are again becoming concerned aoou. IL.
A. tho time the Upper Peninsula hospital
,or tho insane was established there was
s,rono pressure brought to bear on the
,so;slature to make appropriation Tor
another in the lower part oil the ota.e'
M, the members of that body thought
that one additional asylum was enough
and really preferred a future Legislature
a. make the necessary. appropriation
when the Newberry asylum was opened'
,hore was n shifting about OF patients
among the three institutions in the lower
mart Of the State, and for time Tue
crowding Of patients was rei'eveo' ou.
.at,er. are worse than ever at
T.,omazoo and Pontiac, and Traverse
c;,v "a the only one not positively over.
srowded At Kalamazoo, with norman
c.naci,y for 900 patients, there are at
nresept nearly 1000. The sanitary con,
a;tion Of the asylum is naturally ahec'eo
nv this crowding and the curative 're"''
ment retarded. nj. =.
probate judges are asked to limit, az
- ,ossible. the sending OF patients
whose malady is liable to make them
dangerous, and it is suggested that very cry
ala nersous and mild cases be cared 'o'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26
The Iuminou. Sea Crab.

One of the marine curiosities recently
fished from the bottom Of the Indian
ocean by dredging vessel in the en-
ploy of the Calcutta Society OF Natural
History was q mammoth sea crab which
continually emitted bright white light
similar to that seen in the spasmodic
flashes Of phosphorescent luminosity
kindled by our common firefiies. The
oddity was captured in daytime and
placed in large tank, nothing peculiar
except its immense size being noticeable
in the broad glare of the tropical sun.
At night, however, when all was III
pitchy darkness, the crab surprised the
naturalists by lighting up the tank SO
that all the other sea creatures, great and
small, occupying the same tank could be
plainly seen. When the luminous crus-
tacean was prodded with apole, he emit
ted flashes of lights which enabled the
experimenters to read small print, even
though otherwise they were III total
darkness. st. Louis Republic.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

The following entries haye been made
Tor the Y. M. G. A. field day, which takes
place at the Hancock driving park on
Saturday afternoon, May 80: Thomas NJ.
Harris, the quarter, one-half and five
mile bicycle races; Joe Fitzpatrick, the
same four races; George Bennallack, the
lOO-yard dash, 120-yard hurdle race,
running high and broad Jumps, hop-step-
and jump; Thomas Goldsworthy, the
pole vault, 440-yard dash, one-half mile
run, running hop-step-and-jump; Kiah
Goldsworthy, pole vault; Henry McCor-
mack, running high jump; Walter B.
Jaehnig, 44O-yard dash, one-half mile
and one-mile run. Entries are expected
from the Negaunee men today. The
track will be in excellent condition for
bicycling, and running entries close to.
morrow at Top. IN.
Telephone to the Y. NJ. c. A. building
the events you wish to enter.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

eowly the seeds In the garden are growing
Glad homiliesi
fides. set In motion by winds briskly blowing.
Pause ere they riss.
The nesting shall rise and aspire 10 heaven 4
gate,
And the butterfly. though in shroud, he must
In dim surmise,
For all things shall rise.
Gently kind spring has awakened the flowers
Sweet mysteriesi
Swiftly the grub ON the wing. with new powers
To happiness flies.
Ever with rehuent wave and strong motion.
Landward now march the forces Of ocean.
Grand auguriesl
For all things do rise
In the world visible turks the invisible.
Making men wise,
Telling Of blessed truths plainly perceptible
To iovelit eyes;
Telling Of heaven and the happy tomorrow;
Telling Of 10y with no vestige Of sorrow
And of bright skies.
Where love never dies.
&C. p. Wilson In New York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

The committee OF the Hancock council
appointed to make investigation al to
the workings of electric light plants in
other towns, whether owned by corpora
tions or the towns themselves. and to OBJ
tam from as many as possible the rate OF
cost OF lighting, is ready to report at the
next meeting OF the council June3. They
have communicated with some eighty
towns on the above subject. Councilman
A. j. Scott, who is pushing the matter OF
having the village erect an electric light
plant OF its own, will probably ask the
council at that meeting to appoint dsy
on which vote OF the residents OF Han
cock on the subject may be taken.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26
All on the Outside.

Speaking Of libraries reminds me OF u
story heard of certain rich man who
did build himself new mansion, and
wishing to set up bookroom there he
simply went to real library, put down
the names of the volumes and had them
painted on boards that assimilated a
library.
"Oh, it doesn't matter" he said.
"You see, folks will never read 'em, an
they look just rs well. "
The man who told me this story point
cd TO a couple of meaningless married
folks. =.
.aThey are just like Mr.. IS IL
brarv. {" he said. And they were. New
York Recorder.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26
Ont of the Public.

When was very little boy, writes
Sir William Gregory in his autobiog-
raphy, my grandfather, who was then
under secretary for Ireland, took me to
the chief secretary's room i'll Dublin
castle and formally introduced me to
Lord Melbourne.
After had been with him for some
little time he said, Now, my boy, Is
there anything here you would lker
Eyes" / answered, pointing to
very large stick of sealing wax.
THAT'S right. said Lord Melbourne,
pressing on me bundle of pens, begin
life early. All these things belong 70
the public, and your business must al
ways be to get out Of the public as
much as you can. "-Pearson's Weekly
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26
The Finlanders'

Mutual Fire insurance company OF
Houghton and Keweenaw counties, or
gained in 1890 according to the laws OF
the State OF Michigan. will insure proper
ty OF it's 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 ive vears'
standing 6S per cent OF their premiums,
amounting to $500. Will pay back
curing this year on the same rate to
thirty-six members Of Ave years stand
ing LAT. On the first day OF this wear
the company had 344 members, $297.-
440 worth Of rr,perty incurred. and
1864. IL in treasury. For further par
ticulars apply to the undersigned.
JOHN BLoMovIsr, President.
ALEX LENoNEN, Secretary.
Once. 44S Pine street, upstairs, Red
Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26
A Ring Island.

Many coral reef islands in the Pacific
are in the form Of more or less perfect
rings, or ovals, inclosing lagoons. Re-
Gently description was presented to the
Royal Geographical society of the ring
island of Ninafou, halfway between
Fiji and Samoa, which is not coral
reef but "a volcanic ring inclosing "A
crater containing lake two miles in
diameter. Toward the sea the ring is
bordered with walls of black lava, and
ON the inner side these break down in
cliffs 200 to 300 feet in height An
eruption in 1886 formed peninsula on
the eastern side of the lake. While the
ocean outside is trembling and thunder
ing under heavy wind the lake re.
mains smooth or is simply wrinkled
with ripples. Youths Companion.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

In an item concerning the move OF the
friends OF Tim Driscol to obtain his par
don from the governor, the NEWS con-
founded his case with the Sullivan-Mur-
ply case OF last fall. Driscoll is confined
for minor offense, and as there are ex-
tenuatiDg circumstances and the jury in
the case are said to be willing to sign a
petition for his release, his friends have
hopes OF the ultimate success OF their
move.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26
Prison Designed by a Convict.

Perhaps the most interesting fact
about the building of Norwood Scrubs
prison is that the plans for its construc-
ton were drawn out by a convict in his
cell while undergoing the probationary
nine months to long term Of imprison-
ment.
The man was originally an architect,
and among the foremost Of his profess
sion. He was gentleman by birth and
education, but in early life began to
abuse his natural gifts, and at the time
was undergoing his second term OF i'm
prisonment for forgery. The completion
of the work occupied him for nearly six
months and was effected under great
disadvantages In place of a table, for
instance, he had to pin his paper to the
wall of his cell, moving it round with
the sun in order to obtain the best light.
The prison authorities consider this
marvellous specimen of architectural
drawing the finest piece of work ever
done by an English convict. 1t measures
in size 8 feet inches, being drawn TO
the scale of hundredth part of an inch.
The convict displayed the greatest i'll
terest and pride in the erection and COM
pletion of the prison, which was built
entirely by convict labor. 1t contains
1881 separate cells for prisoners, which
cost ON an average e70 rs. each, besides
hospital wards and chapel
The total number of bricks required
was 80, 900, 600. each one being made
by the convicts on the premises, or on
some adjoining land leased for the pur-
pose. The iron castings were obtained
from Portland or Chatham prison, the
granite from Dartmoor and the Portland
stone from Portland. The total cost OF
the prison was more than f97, 900. =
London Letter
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

quized. II will recompense you for
your hours Of grief by telling you how
adore you'll
pictured the scene TO myself. i saw
her as she confessed her love and tainted
in my arms, and that evening / ran
down TO Shadyslope to offer my heart
and hand to Evelina.
arrived after dark. The house was
very quiet, and as advanced / reflected
that my sudden appearance might agi-
tate Evelina too terribly. / must an
nounce myself cautiously. l stole for
ward ON tiptoe 20 reconnoiter.
Two forms were seated on the porch
a faint CLEAN Of moonlight revealed
them to me-a lady with her cheek re-
posing upon gentleman's shoulder,
his arm about her waist. They were
my head clerk, Tom, and his Cousin
Evelina. stood as one petrified. They
were talking of me-
''He really thought / was smitten,
| Tom, said Evelina "He fiirted with
me terribly.
"Did he dare began Tom Didn't
he know
| "Of course / did not tell him / was
engaged TO YOU" said Evelina. why,
Tom, you couldn't be jealous Of such a
fellows man with no idea beyond his
counter.
Then Tom kissed her
waited for no more. Fortunately i
caught the down train. AT ~ O'Clock
was in the city. At the depot met
Simpkins about to start for Albany
"Simpkins, / said, 1--WE heard you
speak of a troublesome nephew you de-
sired to provide for. "
"Confound him, yes, said Simpkins.
my head clerks place is vacant, )"
said. "Tell him TO come to me.
THANK you," said Simpkins.
Iwaited for no thanks. / strobe away
and wrote Dobbins that his services
were no longer required.
I have been married a year TO Mis-
Briggs, and her father failed five months
ago. Simplins has just been arrested
for embezzling sundry sums Of money
and yesterday / passed Tom Dobbin
and his wife in the street. She is ex
cessively pretty-lovelier than ever
and feel quite sure, despite all that
overheard, that her heart is still mine
in secret. OF course she could not admi
it, not knowing returned the senti
ment. But when remember how mucl
we were together feel sure 1t must b
so, and that two hearts were broken
Quite romantic story mine. Don
you think so?-Exchange.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

Young mothers dread the summer
months on account of the great mortal
ity among children caused by bowel trou-
bles. Perfect safety may be assured
those who keep on hand DeWitt's Collie and
& Cholera cure, and administer tprompt-
y. For cramps, bilious cohc, dysentery
and diarrhea, it affords instant relief.
EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

At the Y. M. G. A. field day on Decora-
ton day, the Portage Lake Y. Nj. Z. A.
will be represented by the six leading
runners OF the county. The team is COM
posed OF and will run as follows: l, Muir
ply; 2, Gillles; 8, Jaehnig; 4, Sanders; D,
Harris, and 6, James.
James Murphy is the fastest hali-miler
in the State OF Michigan, and can hold
his own for that distance. with any run
ner in the west.
Angus Gilies, Familiarity known as 1.-THE
old war horse" was the champion sprint
er of the Upper Peninsula for the past
ten wears, and is claimed by many to be
the fastest quarter-miler in the State OF
Michigan at the present time.
Walter b. Jaehnig holds the mile record
of the Portage Lake Y. NJ. c. A.
Walter j. Sanders was, until his re-
moyal to Hancock, the pride OF Calumet
and was selected from field OF sprlnters
"a the man best qualified to represent
them at the last MISREPRESENTATION field
day.
Ronald Harris, OF the Michigan Mining
School. is one OF the crack amateur ruI :
ners of Canada, and has defeated many
oi her swiftest men. His sDecialties al
the hurdles and the 440-yard dash.
Last, but not least, comes frank
James, that dark little whirlwind' whose
marvellous performances on the tracS
made him the hero OF Hancock.
The Negaunee team will contest the
relav race with these well-known sprint
ers. They have the reputation oil oelnp
the fastest team in the iron country
With two such teams, each being com
nosed of crack runners, it is very likely
that this event will be one oil the very
prominent features Of the day, and a CLOS
and exciting finish may be looked Tor.
The above, written by \. NJ u a
man. is not exaggerated, as is proven ol
the repeated performances oil the mel
mentioned. The field day promises to o.
the most interesting for years.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26
EAGLE DRUG STORE.

The bread and cake Of the Superio.
Bakery can be had at the following agsn-
cies: James Lisa's. Mrs. Hoskin's, Red
Jacket: Martin Kuhn's. j. c. Leans
Peter Olcem's. Calumet Village, and
Weisenauer's, Guilbaul's, Lake Linden. A
fresh supply is left at these agencies every
day, and the prices are as low as the lowest
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26
Youthful Discernment.

Johnny was trying to describe to his
mother tho lady whom he had met at
Jimmy's home.
Twas she old or young?" asked John
ny's mamma
"Well," said the astute youth, II
think if she's married she'd better be
called middle aged. New York Jour-
nal
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26
Buckien,s Arnica SaIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. lever
sores. letter, chapped hands. chilblains.
corns, ana all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price, 20 cents per
box. For sale bv d. T. Macdonald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

A. l.. Wooster, prominent citizen OF
Osseo, Mich, after suffering excruciating-
ly from piles for twenty years, was cured
in a short time by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye, an absolute cure for all skin
diseases. More Of this preparation 10
used than all others combined.
EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

The Michigan fish commission car left
$4,000 trout at Houghuon yesterday
afternoon. They were taken to streams
last night and this morning. A portion
went to Calumet and were planted in
streams in Keweenaw county.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

Mr.. James Glanviiie. having bought
out the City dye works Of George FADE,
will have the same establishment in con-
nection with that OF his former bus
mess, enIarging pictures IN crayon
and water colors, ETC., and desires
to inform the public he is in po-
sition to attend to all work that may be
given to him in his line, and guarantees
to give his patrons satisfaction.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

Eczema is a frIghtful affection, but like
all other skin diseases, it can be perma-
nently cured by applications Of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t never fails to cure
piles. EAGLE DRUs SToRE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

The Rockford electric belt is meeting
with the best OF success. Call and exam
inc it and get references. Office over
Grand Union tea store Red Jacket, Mich.
Russell 4 BURNS
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

The famous whaleback, Christopher
Columbus, which ran from Chicago to
the Worlds Fair grounds in 1898, will
be in Portage Lake June IA, and will
take an excursion party from here w
the lake.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

The Hibernian State Convention wi |
be held at Escanaba June 16. Each d.
vision is entitled to send two delegates
and each county president is entitled to
go ex officio.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

The property on Tezcuco street, known
as the Opitz homestead, will be sold
under mortgage foreclosure May %.
The amount OF the mortgage is but 5000
while the property is worth from $3, 500
IN 81 600
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26

Mrs. X. DeYoung, Middleburg, Iowa,
writes: 81 haye used One Minute Cough
Cure for Six years, both for myself and
children, and / consider it the quickest
acting and most satisfactory Cough Cure
| have ever used" EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-26
s,lver.m,th and Engraver.

V. Arvonen, gold and silver smith and
engraver. late Of Tiffany Il Co., New
York, has opened a store next door to
Jacob Gartner's. on Fifth street. where
he is prepared to do handmade work
and repairing with neatness and dis
patch. Prices reasonable.