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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20
4 Sturdy Boatswain.

In December, is5533, the Antelope
packet fought desperate ago. - the
coast of jamaica against the privare-,
Atlanta. Fever was at work among the
crew of the Antelope. and she had but
two and twenty men fit for duty
against 65 in the privateer. The Alta
lanta, knowing where her own superb
ority lay, bore down upon the packet,
threw out graphing irons, and tried to
carry her by boarding. By the ready
ability of the packets commander, Cur
tbs. the first attack was defeated with
loss, but he was presently shot dead,
and the command passed to the boat.
swain, a man named Pasco. He was so
illiterate that he could not write his
name, but he understood how to COM
mand a ship in action, and he continued
the defense with such vigor that the
privateersmen cast loose the grapples
and prepared to sheer off. They were
not, however, to escape so easily.
Before the two vessels could separate
Pasco ran aloft, and lashing the Alta
lanta's square sailyard to the Antelope's
foreshrouds, hammered away till the
enemy, for all the bloody flag of no
quarter which was nailed to their mast
head, cried out for mercy. On taking
possession of his prize Pasco found 32
Of his opponents dead ON the deck and
but 16 of the whole 60 still unhurt. The
Antelope's loss was three killed and
four wounded Ii il satisfactory to be
able to add that Pasco did not want for
praise and reward on his return home
after this gallant action. Macmillan s
Magazine.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20
The Efnianders'

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 oil it's mem ers. Have paid fire losses
over "a, 900 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. Will pay back
during this year on the same rate to
thirty-six members Of Ave years stand
ing 81, 447. On the first day Of July
the company had Ala members, $751;
$40 worth Of property incurred, and
e7,611.27 In treasury. For further par
ticulars apply to the undersigned.
JOHN BLoMovIsr, President.
ALEX LENoNEN, Secretary.
Once. 443 Pine street, upstairs, Red
Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

Before my departure in September
wish to dispose OF two upright pianos,
one violin in case, one mahogany pier
glass, one mahogany secretaire, one
ladies' writing desk, a complete set OF
"Famous Composers and Their Works.
and several other things.
Miss A. HANSEN,
Third house east OF railroad crossing,
West Hancock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20
Extra.

We are going to give u great sale OF
dry goods and clothing, boots and shoes
for the next thirty days, to close out our
summer stock. We want to make room
for our fall stock. of which we will carry
a big line. Call and be convinced and
look over our stock. We can save you
40 cents on every dollar. The Laurium
Fair, next door to post Office.
|. FEINBERG x Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

A we'll known and very prominent
English family are the possessors Of q
remarkable relic in the shape Of hu-
man heart preserved in a jar Of alcohol.
1t appears that Shelley, the poet, feared
that there was a chance OF being buried
alive. To guard against any such a con-
tingency he left directions that his heart
should be removed Immediately after
death. The queer relic may still be seen
by any one who visits Bascombe Manor.
Bournemouth, England
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20
To the Public.

Any person desiring to take ice for the
coming season will do well to call on
John Nj. Messner 4 Son. the famous ice
dealers, and make arrangements for your
supply. Ice suitable Tor any purpose.
Orders by telephone promptly delivered.
JIM. MEssNER & Son,
46l Pine Street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20
Buckien,s Aruica salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price, % cents per
box. For sale bv d. T. Macdonald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20
dangerous Penchsnt.

eyes" said tho president OF tne
bank, "look out for that man. ! am
told he is an artist of the realistic
school. and | fancy he is inclined 10
ovcrdraw. al,
In the administration of great hdu'
c;arv tr,,st much caution had to be ex-
ercised. detroit Tribune.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

The annual reunion OF the five copper
country lodges OF the Order der Herman
Sons will be held in Hancock Thursday,
August 20, and the day will be one big
picnic at the Hancock grove. Messrs
Paul Schenk, Al Gutsch, Christ Zeigler,
George Wern and Nick Dondlinger COM
pose the committee having the arrange
ments in charge.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20
Times Have Changed.

Canton, o., has newspaper with a
unique history. IL was founded In 1915
by John Saxton and remained for 60 years
under his management. News did not
travel very fast when this paper began Its
career. Waterloo was fought In June, but
Mr.. Saxton was not able to tell his readers
about Il until September. The progress
In newspaper methods since that time IL
one of the wonders of the story Of civiliza
tinn
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

An alarm of fire was turned in at IL
o'clock Saturday evening from the mill
district along the lake shore, Hancock.
To the relief OF all concerned the blaze
was found to be pile of rubbish set on
fire doubtless by spark from Mineral
Range engine. The department extln-
guished the blaze with one stream in
about five minutes.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

Eli Hill, Lumber City, Pa, writes: l"
have been suffering from piles for twenty
fiveyears and thought my case incurable.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve was recon-
mended to me as pile cure, 30 bought
box and it performed a permanent
cure" This is only one OF thousands Of
similar cases. Eczema, sores and skin
diseases yield quickly when it il used.
EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

The bread and cake of the Superio.
Bakery can be had at the following agen-
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 re aslow as thelowest
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

When we consider that the intestine
are about five times as long as the body,
we can realize the intense suffering exper-
fenced when they become infamed. De-
Wits Collie and Cholera Cure subdues in
fammation at once and completely re-
moves the difficulty.
EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

Houghton and Hancock both enjoyed
band concerts Saturday evening. At the
Douglass House stand, the new Hough-
ton band gave very creditable concert
and the Quincy band gave their usual
number of fine selections from the Monte
yuma street stand.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

The Houghton County Progress has
received new Hoe newspaper press. The
lack OF a press has made the paper de-
pendent heretofore upon other Offices,
but now Mr.. Wilbur will have a much
better chance to get out n paper worthy
OF Hancock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20
For sale.

A well-built house on Eighth street, at
present occupied by Capt. j. F. d. Smith.
The house contains all the latest plumb
ing improvements, with cement cellar,
ETC., and has been laid out for the occu
pancy OF two families. Apply toJ. ID
Tuddihy, at Ryan's store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

We are anxious to do little good in
this world and can think OF no pleasant
er or better way than by recommending
One Minute Cough Cure as preventative
OF pneumonia, consumption and other
serious lung troubles that follow neglect
ed colds. EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20
Lake Linden stage.

Stage leaves Baril & Pearce'sliverv sta
BILE every day at a. M, 10 a. m. and /
and 4 p. m. Stage leaves McClure's
livery stable at and 10 a. m. and and
4p.m. BARIL 4 PEARCE,
JAMES MCCLURE,
Proprietors.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

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 & BURNS
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

Persons who have a coughing spell
every night, on account Of tickling SEN
sation in the throat, may overcome it at
once by nose OF One Minute Cough Cure.
EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

L. II. Tomas, OF Marquette and NUNS
ing. was in Hancock over Sunday. In
company with President Ball he took
trip about town and expressed himself as
very much surprised at the changes, es-
pecially at the west end.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

Wake up, Jacob, day is breakingl" so
said DeWitt's Little Early Risers to the
man who had taken them to arouse his
sluggish liver. EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

.T wish" said the editor of the COM
10 Journal, "that you would give us
something first rate in the way OF oi'
cycle joke. " No.. ,.0.,,
overworked lately" was the answer.
"H'ml Maybe it has. Well, give us
something about the bicycle joke pe'ng
a chestnut. Detroit Tribune.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

60 to the CITY Bakeryf your fine pas
tries. Angel food, fruit cake always on
hand. Cream pufis Fridays and Satur-
days.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

The old Lake View House has under
gone 30 many changes both outwardly
and to the interior at the hands OF its
new owners that it can scarcely be recog-
pized
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

For SALE-Lot located on Main street,
Laurium. Apply at NEWS Office or ad
dress, +. l.. NJ. care of News.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

The annual excursion to the canal oil
the Hancock NJ. +. church Sunday school
will occur next Wednesday. The Quincy
band will be in attendance.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Nichols have gone
In Bay View for a months visit
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

Smokers. II you have failed to find q
:igar to suit you. try "Heimlich's
Crown" the best In the market.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

Our lodge room can be rented for
meetings on Saturday evenings.
SIvERT OLSON.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20
ADDITIONAL CALUMET NEWS

For Pedro score cards and markers,
go to the NEWS Office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

Arthur Noble is guest Of johnson VI
Wan and family, OF East Houghton.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

The Presby terian church OF Calumet
will give an excursion to Isle Royale to-
morrow on the steamer II. G.. Stewart.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

Mrs. A. j. Scott with the children has
taken up her residence at the summer
cottage ut the canal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20

The annual picnic to the canal oil St.
church will occur Wednesday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20
PASSENGER Trains On 4. & c. R. R.

.nailv. tDsily except SUNDAY.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-20
X. H. TIMETABLES.
PASSENGER Trains on NJ. R. R. R.
In Erect Decent g 20. 1895.

'DGily +Daily except Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23

When, in ancient or imperial Rome, a
maiden was welded according TO con-
farreatio. she always carried three ears
OF wheat in her hand while over her
head was broken a simple cake OF far
and mola salsa, as a presage OF plenty,
and an ample abundance OF the good
things of life.
In this primitive custom. then. we see
the germ from which grew the elaborate
plum loayes and daintily beribboned
boxes of luscious richness that form so
conspicuous feature Of our marriage
feasts to-day.
The bridal wreath Of an early English
bride was likewise fashioned Of bearded
land sometimes gilded) wheaton spikes,
while, on her return from church, corn
and other cereals were shOwered upon
consumed by the wedding guests. In
this also we recognize rude ancestor
OF modern fashion. that of sending a
newly married pair Off in a small blizzard
Of hard. snowy rice.
In course of time, however. the golden
grain was ground ana made into large,
thin, dry biscuits, which were gayly
shattered above the blushing maids
Rowing locks. and then distributed
among the bystanders. To this day, too,
In some portions of Highland Scotland il
first bridesmaid TO break an oatmeal
cake over young wife as she crosses
the threshold OF the first house entered
after the marriage ceremony. This BAN
mock is then partaken Of by all the as
semhled friends. and washed down with
the Scotch Whiskcy. I'm which they drink
the health Of the bride and bridegroom.
and or their respective Clans.-Agues Carr
Sage, in March LipDincOtts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23

the Objectionable side OF the Chinese daily
living among the natives.
Mr. DENLY speaks highly Of China and
hts Legation home. lie has held ms posi-
ton through several Administrations, ana
i'm the Legation. which is on one OF the
prettiest streets OF Pekin. all American
affairs are transacted. Here live the
Charge d'Anaires, the Consul and the
secretaries, and all connected with the
Legation. In time OF war the Chinese
Minister suffers. The Chinese think he
should bring troops TO their aid. and so
closely was Minister DENLY watched that
a practical quarantine was maintained
around his house.
The United States pays a rental OF
e 600 a year for Minister Denby's home,
which is a large sum 10 pay FOR rent
In China. But tho United States does
rothina small. II is willing 10 spend the
money for a Legation, but 1t is a matter
partly OF policy and partly of patriotic
sentiment not TO own land outside Amer
lea. ......,.
TRIP HOME IN AUSTRIA.
The home Of Bartlett Trip in Austria
ia upon the "Schwindgasse' IN long
row, of Legation houses. The house mas
been occupied many years by successive
Ministers from America, and 1t IS pointed
out 10 American t'"''~'~ 90
strange land. - 49,
with his wife and step-daughter, MISS
Ethel Washburn, one OF the prettiest girls
~ tho West. and the belle of Vienna. Tho
house Il a modest one. renting low, ana
the $1,000 a year allowed 10 the Minister
20 Austria would be sufficient II little
entertaining were done. As IL IS, Mr..
Minister Trip spends twice that sum.
So did Col. Fred Grant, Who was there
before him.
Referring 10 the wonderful smoothness
of the Trip Ministry, an American VINO
was in Vienna a month ago, at the time
of the Kaiser's outburst says that never
once dld Minister Trip refer TO the
Kaiser. even when talking 10 the Emperor
Franz Josef. Franz Josef Of Austria IL
supposed 10 hate the Kaiser Of Germany,
ana a word Of condemnation would have
been very grateful 10 him, but Bartlett
Tripp. able diplomat that he Is, spoke
never a word.
The late Theodore Runyon. Ambassador
TO Germany, protested several times dur
ing the last year against the lack Of
permanent Legation in Germany His
main plea was that with Legation be-
longing TO the United States, the ques-
ton Of house-furnishing would be set
tea, Carpets, AlAAlAAV anu N'Npl dtlvAa
would remain year after year, through
all Administrations. and the newcomer
would not have TO spend half a years
salary upon the fitting UP OF his Lega-
ton.
IL is said the vacant post TO Germany
now filled by Minister Uhl was earn
estly desired by Mrs. Potter Palmer for
her husband, and that the only object
the Potter Palmers had In wanting a
Legation in so difficult a country as Ger
many was the honor attached thereto.
and the cultivation OF the many friend
ships made with Germans during the
Fair. Mrs. Palmer's sister. Mrs. Fred
Grant was the finest diplomat ever
abroad. The question OF salary would
not weigh with them.
None of the four Ambassadors
OF France, BayarG OF Eaaland. UhI OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23

Every mark upon it must be made by his
hand. and made carefully. IL there Is a
careless stroke tho Treasury Department
which is very able and critical one,
Ill reject 10. and the man who makes
money viii have 10 make o. over again.
NOT VERY GOOD MONEY"
The rocompcnso for the designing OF
Government bills S. very small II IS
great deal less than an able artist could
earn az doing other kinds OF work. In
three months he could fresco large wall
would bring in its thousands. But the
designing OF hank-notcs is matter OF
pride with every American artist. and -
would rather do 10 al paltry sum than
paint pictures for a fortune. Unless
necessity compcis an artist to paint for
a living. be viii 10 bank-notes whenever
the Government shall commission him.
The pay rs sure and good. but fl is no
such fortune as great artists get for their
pictures. Uncle sam is not niegardiy.
but he cannot De expected 10 pay fancy
prices for his currency.
II ~ only Few years since that great
artists began designing bank-notes and
United states bonds. Formerly a good
stock portrait would be made of a states
man, and this picture embelIished with
new lettering and Ornamental with small
designs. would pass for the new design
after which tho bank bills were printed.
Tho result Of this cheap way OF getting
money made was that the money OF f.e
United States was a laughing stock Lar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23

something, "at the worst minute for me
II the boy had kept you ringing the D n
nve minutes longer / should have had
something 10 show you. As IL is A
shrug nearly lifted the pointed beard OF
the artist TO a level with the sharp-look-
ing spectacles.
Il am glad TO catch YOU in the midst
OF your interesting work"
delighted smile spread over the in
dustriOus features yes, 10 Is interest
ing work. But now ! am engaged I'm the
hardest part OF it. TO tell YOU frankly.
/ am Transforming the features of Queen
Victoria 10 those of Hin. Nictoria's
birthday is coming but we have some
thing new FOR that. At present there IS
a demand for Hill Have YOU got Iill2
Where IL HllY' our country visitors ask.
and / have promised 90 get Ilil ready
Tor the opening this afternoon.
For Hill we take of Nict0ra's hair
clipping it short in the back and pulling
IL out on top. We put mustache on
her and we take OF her skirt and wrap
The attitude IS like ifirs. Dressed up
I'm a black suit. with one hand on her
knee, Victoria Will be David b. Hin be-
fore she knows st. We will place him in
the Democratic council scene. and he will
be stared at as though be had never
exchanged Identity with the queen. l.
IL easy 20 do? Oh. yes. Nictorias fea-
lures and figure readily become Hill.
MRS. STANTON OBSTINATE.
NOW you are going to say that our
art exhibition would be disappointment
10 the public 81 they could see II being
prepared But there you are mistaken.
Where we can assist one figure, as we
cali IL. we have 20 make a hundred.
OFTEN we count on assisting and can
not manage II.
In the case Of Elizabeth Cady Stan
TONS big birthday celebration, ! wanted
10 use Cleveland with gray puffs on each
side of his face and a white lace shawl
Rut our manager wouldn't allow IT, Make
a new figure for Elizabeth he SAID, ana
yo, can use Il for Morton afterwards.
II knew better, but went 10 work
T set tina manlSin girls at work upon
tho figure, and the wardrobe woman 10
Getting the drapery arranged. we mouH-
"a an entirely new head, put In big oiue
eves. threaded all that gray hair through
the scalp and seated her on a platform
uith n group OF woman's rights people
around her. That figure, counting the SIX
ounces OF gray hair, cost US wv Ou'
followed out my orders.
"And what was the RESULT Why, she's
set away now 10 remain untll-unul an
event shall render her person passed
away into history She wouldn't make
Morton. We would have had to shave
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
Women Four Hundred Years tuo.

The home life Of the upper classes IN
the fifteenth century WAS the achieve
ment and possession OF the women
They made IL and they enjoyed II. ard
although the man was the lord ths
master, the cause OF the instH,..ioo IA
was not he who animated IL or Who
stamped upon u the impress OF his spirit
His life was passed In camps ana colrfs
A succession OF foreign and civil wars IN
both France and England kent ~
knights In the saddle during the sros,e.
part OF the fourteenth and fifteenth CEN
turtles, and the ladies. ieit WIN N. CO..
dren anu the servants In the manor
houses ana chateaux, directed the do
nestle life Of the time
The Lady Joan Berkeley in the Whole
forty-two years OF her married life. never
made a journey OF more than ten fl.fs
except In going from one OF her man
sion-houses TO the other. "She dlf ret
humor herself with the vain delights OF
London" or, at least. II she did. Il must
have been surreptitiously. for there il no
record OF II In the account books OF Tia
family One hopes. though, that the
conscientious matron slipped away Tor
at least one visit TO the wicked capital
or from behind her veil, witnessed VIII
beating heart one gay tournament. There
u such thing ~ being too rood -EnliS
B. stQpe, " March Lppincot{'A