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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
On the Killing of African w,vs..

An African chief explained the other
cay to me that now the consul was put
ting down the killing of wives and
slaves at funerals, chiefs life was
not worth five minutes purchase, be-
cause dissatisfied wife or a vindictivc
slave would now put poison in his food,
q thing they We're less inclined to do
when the danger Of being killed them
selves at the ensuing funeral was be-
fore their eyes. 1t was also told by q
well educated native Christian minister
from the Gold Coast that the govern
ments were practically preserving ver-
min in preserving witches. 1t seems
the Gold Coast witch lives by sucking
the blood of young children.
In old days this was risky for the
witch. Now that the governments say
witchcraft is silly superstition, and
you must not go out and kill people be-
cause of 1t, the witch, feeling safe,
blackmails and terrorizes over anxious
parents, threatening to suck their chill
dren's blood unless they are bought off.
Every one says it is all nonsense, but
unless the witch is bought off the child
withers away and dies, case Of poison
again, perhaps. but both of these cases
illustrate the strange element of COM
mon sense in apparently rank supersti-
tious folly, and save in the inexplicable
trick certain tribes have of killing twin
children, have always found, in every
Ju-ju superstition, this common sense
element Whether it or the superstition
mixed now with il came first into the
negro mind / cannot say. but there it
always is, and / am sure, even in the
twin case, it is there, and l hope some
day in the Hinterland to find it out. -
National Review
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
MINING.
stocks
PRlvATE BRApLAuGh.
How He Rebuked an Officer For His
Ungcntlemanly Conduct.

How He Rebuked an Oficer For Hi.
UnGentiemanly Conduct.
One of Messrs Cassell's publications
says that the late Charles Bradlaugh,
when in the British army, was orderly
room clerk, and a newly arrived officer
once entered the room where he was sit
ting at work and addressed to him
some discourtcous order. Private Brad
laugh took no notice. The order was re-
peated with an oath. Still no move
ment. Then it came again, with some
foul words added. The young soldier
rose, drew himself TO his full height,
and, walking up to the officer, babe
him leave the room or he would throw
him out. lie went accordingly, but in a
few moments the grounding of muskets
was heard outside, the door opened, and
the colonel walked in, accompanied by
the officer.
It was clear that the private soldier
had committed an act for which he
might be court martialed, and as he
said once, Il felt myself in tight
place. The officer made his accusation,
and Private Bradlaugh was hidden to
explain. He asked that the officer
should state the exact words in which
he had addressed him, and the other,
who had, after all, a touch of honor in
him, gave the offensive sentence word
word. Then Private Bradlaugh said,
addressing the colonel, that the officers
memory mast surely be at fault in the
whole matter, as he could not have used
language 50 unbocoming to an officer
aud gentleman The colonel turned to
the officer with the dry remark: Il
think Private Bradlaugh is right. There
must be some mistake, and he left the
room
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

On next Saturday occurs the picnic oil
DIVISION No. 2, Order of Hibernians, in
this city. In the forenoon the society.
headed by the Fifth Regiment band, VIII
form at their hall and parade the differ
emit streets OF the village and location
after which they will proceed to Section
16 picnic grounds where the remainder
of the day will be pleasantly spent.
Dancing and other enioyments will be
INDUCED in and good time is antici-
pated. The Hibernians are making
every possible arrangement for the en-
tertainment of all who will attend and
promise everybody day OF rare enjoy
ment,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
Michigan Dye Works.

The Michigan dye works, with office
nd work rooms opposite Ryan's store,
Red Jacket, is the only prominent dye
house in the copper country. We clean
mems suits and overcoats. ladies dresses,
silks, feathers, chenille curtains, lace,
gloves, kid shoes and furs. We can dye
wool or cotton in iorty-two oithestand-
ard colors. Repairing and alterations
neatly done and at low prices. Leave
your orders at the Office or send postal
card and same will receive prompt at
tention. Remember we have no agents;
a reward of $40 will be given to anyone
that will lead to the conviction OF parties
representing themselves as our agents.
q. ORECK Proprietor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
For saIe-House No. ,5.a uso,. >, -,

FOR saie-House No. 154o Hecla street.
Fer Sale-House No 2iaa Ravmbsu,, a,u.,
'oons' Enquire OF Mat Lucas, Red Jaeke,
FOR Sale-House No. 42se. Ye,,ow Isoro.
Enquire OF Joseph Plautz. Jr., or compsn v.c''
For sale-For $3.50, house No. 2a,a w,,,
o onin, on county road, Raymbaultown' Enl
au're NJ mouse or OF the company. ~"
10. mor saIe-House No. 1872 Lake Isnaan A..
inquire or the company '"on'
rFor sale-House No. aio1. sw.a.,o-,,,
enquire at Joseph sotlich's store, Red Lace,
on mor :, s ale No. ssos swedetown In.
saie-House No. 3ili;sIx room. ana
saa lieu IN swedetown. Apply To Gsi, , r.
ana heola mining company. ~ o@'u"e'
~, Fer saie-IIouse No. alib stree, p.v
pany. WI '"o PROMISES or the COM
AnrIn Sale-House No S23i yellow J.o,..
App'y on the premises Or to the compa nyoA'''
Fer 1als-House No siso rrrrs, =.
'wcoe'own. Apply on the premisea. '''0et'
FER se1e-seven- room nous., NJ az.
seppala. Apply 70 John
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
10 the Puhlae.

r'ease take notice that we are now pre.
pared pared 20 receive all kinds Of shoemakers,
work IN our shop next to Jacob Gartner,.
''oIe' ruth street, Red Jacket. All work
neatly done at very moderate prices; half
so'es Tor mems footwear 40 20 so cents.
womens footwear hall soIed IA 90 40
CENTS r'bber boots hall soled s1.25.
Respectfully yours,
OKER & KEMPpAyrS
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

The Phoenix Hotel, Eagle River. has
Deen thrown open to the public with Mr.
De'ey as proprietor, who Is now pre.
pared to receive guests, who will receive
the oest accommodations in Keweepav
county Large, well ventilated rooms
the best OF board. good stabljpp for
norses' etc. Without doubt the Phoenix
Is the best hotel in the county
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
HE, SHE, Or 1T.
The Greatest Freak OF Nature Ever
Born I'm This Country.


The above refers to one OF the most re-
markable living wonders that has ever
been heard Of. 1t is human being %
years OF age, bright and intelligent. The
voice and manner are feminine, likewise
the form and features. 1t has baffled
science to say whether this freak CT nature
il man or woman. This living wonder
arrived in this city few days ago and
was exhibited to number of prominent
physicians, who pronounce il the strang-
est freak OF nature on record. IL is now
on exhibition for "a few days only from 1
to and Z until 1Op. m, at 326 Fifth
street, Red Jacket. Admission, 25 cents,
for gentlemen ONLY.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

The fox had jumped and jumped
and jumped. He sat down with his
tongue hanging out and eyed the unat-
tainable grapes with well assumed air
of Indifference.
Dear mcr' he remarked airily.
"How careless Of me not 60 notice that
they were not edible grapes, but good
only 70 make into table d'hote wine "
Indianapolis Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

The monthly cake sale will be held at
Mr.. Leans store. The Ladies Guild oil
Christ Church will bake everything you
want. They wait only your orders.
Come and buy fresh, home-baked cakes
Saturday afternoon and evening, July 10.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
Rlckard,a Arr Sfnaaa

richards art studio. in Laurium IL
now open Tor business. Prices are, cabi.
nets from ~ to $3 per Dozen card si,e
sloo per dozen; cabinets on aristo pla.
t'no paper, from $3 to $3.50 per dozen;
extra large, ~ per dozen. Edwin Mead
is the operator.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

Tickets will be good for return until Au-
gust %. and will entitle the holder to
stop off at any point in Canada. Fare
for the round trip from Houghton. $50,
children between and IL years, hall
fare. II there is sufficient demand tor a
sleeper, one will be attached to the tram
at Houghton, the charge TO Montreal
being SO per berth.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

1t would be hard to convince man
suffering from billiouscolic that his agony
Is due to microbe with an unpronounc-
able name. But one dose OF DeWitt's
Colic and Cholera Cure will convince him
OF It's power to afford instant relief. II
kills pain. EAarr Dpro Suo..
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

A large crowd OF men were present at
the Opera House last evening to listen to
DR.. Secris lecture on the y rays as ap-
piled to science. The doctor held the
close attention OF bis auditors for over
an hour and much benefit was derived
10 more WAYS than one from the lecture.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

WANTED-To purchase, a portable saw
mill outfit complete. New or second
hand. Mill to be able to cut $4,000 to
10000 per day. Send particulars at
once to Nelson Turner, Box IL, Laurlum
Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
Curious Advertisements.

The Journal Of Education prints some
curiosities I'm advertisements; "In n syndi.
cate paper which we chanced TO come
across lately we find an advertisements that
might cheer the heart Of DR. Butler, In so
far as IL may DO taken rs sign that spe.
,ialization IL not carried to an undue ex
tent I'm Australia. The actual wording is
as follows: 'Wanted-A man able to teach
French and the piano and to look after n
bull /"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

It's not our lads" that makes our bust.
ness successful. It's the high class ol
hardware, stoves, cutlery, etc, that
stand behind our lads" Here style is
married to reliability and price performs
the ceremony. You are invited tocall on
Carlton hardware company.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
The Fourth Of July Is Over

And Mrs. Welsing Miller still has a big
stock OF millinery on hand which she
wishes TO dispose OF at reasonable prices.
You can get anything in the line OF mil
linery and in the latest fashion.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
EAGLE DRUG STORE.

Headquarters for Portage Lake and
Lake Superior ice company at Slattery &
Ryan's livery Office. Telephone and
order book at Office. Orders promptly
attended to. JAMES ALLEN, Manager.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
Excursion 70 Canada.

The d., $. s. "A. railroad will give
their sixth annual excursion to the Shrine
OF st. Anne de Beaupre, on Wednesday,
July %, 1896. The train will leave
Houghton at / ] p. m. and arrive at st.
Anne de Beaupre at 7;15 p. m, July "a
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
A New undertaking Estabii.hment

Mr.. Charles Lefebre having returned
from Detroit, where he has been taking
thorough course in practical embalming,
will have charge OF our undertaking es-
Establishment which we have just opened
in the Richetta building in Hecla street.
Laurium. Calls attended to night and
day. Manner & HUNT,
RICHETTA Bros.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
HORSE MEAT DEFENDED.
I'm Authority Claims Prejudice Probib,,.
Its General Use.

Everybody is aware that the horse is
The cleancst of all domestic animals. II
will not eat anything but good, healthy
food, nor drink any but pure water 4
horse would rather starve than swill
the rotten stuff often given to pigs and
cattle. 1t is nothing but prejudice that
prevents us from eating horsefiesb.
A similar prejudice retarded the IN.
production of the potato 100 years auo
Today we could not get along withont
IT, Yet the prejudice against potatoes
can be explained. The people had been
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

William Klink has opened bicyclt
repair shop at No. Tamarack, where he
is prepared to do all kinds of bicycle re-
pairing. Mr.. Klink is thorough me
chanic and guarantees satisfaction.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

Small in size. but great in results. De-
Wits Little Early Risers act gently but
thoroughly, curing dyspepsia, indigestion
and constipation. Small pill. sale pill,
best pill. EAGLE Drug SToRr.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

The excursion to Isle Royale Tuesday,
July 81. will serve refreshments on board,
so that any not wishing to be bothered
with lunch will be provided for on the
boat. Don't miss the excursion.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

The Fifth Regiment band gave a very
enjoyable concert at the residence of Mr..
j. IL. Lathrop, on Calumet avenue, last
evening.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

Pass the good word along the lines.
Piles can be quickly cured without an
operation by simply applying Dewitts
witchIHa1el salve.
EAGLE Dpua Sropu
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

For cheap and stylish hat cal, at
Miss Whites, where you can make your
choice from the window display. All
trimmed hats sold below cost.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
Notice..

llwho are interested in the bicycle to
be given away at Hosking 4 Co.'s are re-
quested to be on hand at the store next
Saturday evening, July Is.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

For bargains in capes. Jackets and
summer goods OF all kinds, go to Hos
king x Co.'s.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

A National typewriter has been placed
in the local office OF the Armstrong Thiel
man lumber company.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

For pay day a few more of those S25
tailor-made suits for $1,000 at Oates
the tailor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

Try rezorine for dull razor only
cents at Carlton hardware company.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
The Best We Have.

Insist on getting a LA Empresse'
1O-cent cigar. All frst-class dealers sell
them, try 'em, like 'em. Equal to i'm.
ported.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

Good family wood at j. Vivian. Jr., 4
Co.: - a cord.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

Madame Smith is still in the city, in
rooms over Sotlch's meat market, Sixth
street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

Nlckle plated tea kettles, chatting dish.
en- and O'Clock teas at Carlton Hard.
ware Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

WANTED.-A hired girl. Apply Mt tn
Burgan Hardware Co., Laurium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18

To RENT-One room, oyer the Star
clothing house. Apply at the store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
state Convention.
STATS CONvEN-

DErlnLICAN STATE CONSEN-
II TON.
The republican state convention will be held
nj lockerby Hall, Grand Rapids, ON Wednes-
day the 9Th day OF August, 1896, for the pur-
nose OF nominating candidates for state offices
and the transaction of such other business as
may properly come before the convention.
DEXTER NJ. FERRY, Chairman.
DENNIS +. AWARD, Secretary.
The counties hereafter named are entitled
County. Delegates.
bafu-l Gee. s.ss.sss. ..t s.ssss-s''-' '''''
bOgeplc ......,.... ............. ........-o
HOughtOn ............. .... ...............l3
kewcenaw.. ......,. .................
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
ThIssPACK IL RKsRavKD ny THR
Calumet and Hecla
Mining Company.
ITS kMPLOYRsu

Who wish 10 sell their housss. n, nm, ..u..
wno wisn TO rent rooms and those Who Ssv.
rvoums 20 rent are invited 70 SdvartiSs ~
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.

Second hand furniture wanted at Oates
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-18
tRICKED AN OFFICER
HOW A YANKEE oUTwlTTED A SUP.
PResSoR OF SMUGGLING.

A Convenient snowdrift. y Runaway Horse
and = Cool Nerve Did the Trick-.An-
other Proof That the Race L. Not Al
ways to the swim.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-06-09
A Ring Puzzle.

In this city recently the possessor OF
. diamond ring requested friend to
take the ring to n reputable house and
borrow $40 upon it, The friend COM
piled and soon returned with the mon
ey. The ring was placed in the safe by
the man who furnished the cash, there
to remain until it should be redeemed.
Later ON No. 3, who pawned the ring
for No /, concluded that ne would like
to have $40, and as the ring was val
liable one he returned to the man with
the safe and asked for the money, which
was readily furnished, the safe man
supposing the ring belonged to No. 2,
the man who pawned it. Nos. l and 2
now had $40 each, provided they had
not spent II, which is more than likely.
Later on 1t happened that the safe rlan
went homo for the night, and his place
was taken by another. The second safe
man knew nothing about the transac.
tions of tho first safe man concerning
the diamond ring. When another man
(No. 81 presented himself and courteous
ly stated that he had left ring in the
charge of the first safe man and desired
to get it, tho second safe man, being
convinced that the ring belonged to No.
8, handed out the glittering circle CT
gold without unnecessary delay. No. 8,
ON obtaining possession Of the ring,
found that he also needed some money,
and at once. He therefore lost no time
In putting up the ring at his uncle's
for an equivalent In coin of the realm.
The result The first safe man is out
s20. No. is out diamond ring and
owes $40. No is ahead $40. No. 8 IL
ahead all he could get ON the ring -
Helena Independent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-06-09
Vegetarian BuIldo~..

Jim Boyes, San Francisco gentle.
man who keeps what is known as the
Golden Shore butcher shop, has two
vegetable eating bulldogs, who have
managed to live and thrive on potatoes.
carrots, turnips, cabbage and other va.
rieties Of vegetables, together with a
little fruit occasionally by way of des.
sert Paddy, the male dog, years of
age, has been living On green goods for
about FIVE years, while Nellie, the mate,
has eaten the food since her acquaint-
ance with Paddy, which is of about two
years standing. Mr.. Boyes recently fed
the dogs in the presence of an Examiner
reporter. He threw big Early Rose po-
tato down the sidewalk, and Paddy
reached the prize first, took it in his
mouth, bit it in two pieces and dropped
" again. Nellie took the largest piece
and ate every fragment. Paddy then
took the other half and gulped it down
whole.
"He doesn't care much for potatoes,
but he will eat them IL Nellie does.
said Mr. Boyes. lyon must not imag-
Inc that he broke the potato in two as
an act Of chivalry. He probably thoueht
it was turnip."
AS intimated by Mr.. Boyes. Paddy
prefers turnips and always peels them
himself. Mr.. Boyes then threw Paddy
n white turnip about the size of his fist.
The dog caught it IN his mouth, rolled
It around few moments, spit out a
handful Of peel and quietly muncbAd
the tender heart with as much relish az
Ward McAllister would dissect a ten
derloin. His mate used the same caro-
while eating her turnip, but swallowed
the potatoes skin and all.--San Fran
cisco Call.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-06-09
Mothers

.,v;ously watch declining health Of
,;r daughters. SO many are cut off
y" consumption in early years that
- ~ i real cause for anxiety. In
,"o'S i"o carly stages, when not beyond
~, wv roach of medicine, Hoods Sarsa-
wv '.iila will restore the quality and
aaantity of the blood and thus give
'q"od health. Read the following letter:
at is but just to write about my
laughter Cora, aged 10. She was COM
u,stsly run down, declining, had that tired
,a.Iipg. and triends'sai she would not
,,rs over three months. She had bad
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-06-09
A Pious Maiden.

Mile. Jonjon visited one day a vii
lage church and began to sing with
her usual enthusiasm. There was a
powerful echo in the old church, and
each sound that she uttered was dis
tinctly repeated. This did not dis
turb her in the least, for she at once
exclaimed, 1T is only the good God
who Ia answering ma Paris Figaro
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-06-09
A Modern Newspaper

THE JOURNAL is the first and
and only paper In Oregon TO meet
the hard times by reducing the price
and sending out only what papers
are paid for In advance, and runs
no bills. All papers are stopped
when the time expires. This Is Inn
portant, and you should take the
benefit OF IL, Instead Of paying out
more money for poorer papers. Sub
scribe now, and interest your friends
In THE JOURNAL, II they are not
already taking IT,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-06-09
Youths DEPARTMENT

This feature Is one Of great value
TO a family with boos and girls.
THE JOURNAL will not publish
wishy-washy stuff In this depart
ment, but good, braclng matter, of
an entertaining and educating char
acter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-06-09

Hartford thinks IL has done pretty
we'll for American literature in having
been the home of Mrs. Sigourney, Har-
riet Beeoher Stowe, Isabella BeecheI
Hooker, Mark Twain, Charles Dudley
Warner, William Gillette. the play.
wright, Noah Webster and many others.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-06-09
Cough

and nothing seemed to do her any good.
,honnened to read about Hoods Sarsapa-
,nlo and had her give it trial. From the
,orv fret dose size began to get better.
Atter taking few bottles she was COM
nlofely cured and her health has been the
~, sss, ever since" MRS. ADDIE PECK,
% Railroad Place, Amsterdam, N. Y.
~ will say that my mother has not
stated my case in as strong words as I
would have done. Hoods Sarsaparilla
has truly cured me and / am. now well" :"
CORA PECK, Amsterdam, N. Y.
Re sure to get Hoods, because
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-06-09
Woman's Department

A large volume OF social news and
good home matter of interest TO the
feminine part OF the family Is one
of the attractive features of THE
JOURNAL, the only newspaper In
Oregon employing lady editor.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-06-09

The Jews were commanded to cele-
brate a jubilee feast. or national holi'
day. every 90 years. All Jews In bond
age to their brethren went free ON t. $
(aast