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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-30
ELECTED OFFICERS.

Granby, Jan 29.-The semi-annual election of officers of the Granby Agri- cultural society was held in the town hall tonight. Tn addition to the rout- inc business it was voted by the society to erect a commodious grand stand, build additional barns containing tWen- ty-fve extra stalls, and improve the tracks. which is already one of the best in the Hartford county circuit. The board of directors is as follows: Charles Coffey, George o. Beach, L.. M White, G. H. Deming, s. r. Hol- comb, N. E. Kendall, L. c. Spring, George Avery and F. M. Cushman.
 LEAVES FOR CANADA.
 ter will leave shortly for Canada. He has fallen heir to a fortune of about s20000 left him by an aunt who died recently in Canada.
 SETTLED OUT OF COURT.
 Ansonia, Jan. 29.-The case of J Gaetano and others against Charles B Warner for wages was settled out of court to-day through the efforts of Paul Russo, Italian consul for the port oi New Haven. The men nave been em. ployed cutting timber at Chester The suit was for $70
 WILL GO TO BROOKLYN.
 Hartford, Jan. 29--Meriden A counci of the Congregational churches of this vicinity was held here at o'clock this afternoon to dissolve the pastoral rela. lions of Rev. J. c. Wilson of the Center church of this city. Rev. MT. Wilson has received and accepted call to the Puritan Congregational church ot Brooklyn, N. Y. Afterreviewing the ac of the Center church the council passed a vote of approval and formally dis. missed Rev. MT. Wilson ito the Brooklyn church
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-30
FOUND TWO LETTERS.


 Hartford, Jan. 29.-Superintendent Butler of the state house made a queer find while examining the numerous mail boxes at the capitol to-day. Un- derneath the false bottom in one of the boxes he found two letters which had been dropped during the legislative session of 1894. One of the letters had beeen mailed by the superintendent himself to a member of his family and the other was placed there by a member of the legislature. The second letter was sent on its way to-day.
 JUDGES BEGIN TO-DAY. Hartford, Jan. 29.-The judges for the cat show now in progress at Jewell hall will begin upon their work tomorrow DAMAGE SUIT BEGUN. Waterbury, Jan. 29.-The s10,O00 dam age suit brought by Anthony Ashborn against the town of Waterbury was called in the district court before Judge Bradstreet and a jury to-day. Counsel for the plaintiff moved to amend the complaint to make it more specific, and the motion was allowed. The case was then adjourned until Wednesday to all low defendant time 10 file answer to amendment, The case. cannot now reach jury until February Il.
 WILL TAKE CHARGE SATURDAY. Hartford. Jan. 29.-Pos,tmaster F. P. Furlong has filed his bond of S125. 900 with the postoffice department and will relieve the present incumbent. Judge Bennett, of his charge Saturday. The bond has. recently been increased from | S65. .OQQ to the sum before mentioned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-30
WEIIS'HATR BALSAM.

If gray gradually restores tho nair to original nat- ,lral color; elegant tonic dressing 5c., S1, Drug sisfs or prepaid by express on receipt of price, E. $. WELLS, Jersey City, N. J.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07
DR.. Robertson, the Specialist.

DR.. E. l.. Robertson, the noted special
list on chronic diseases, from our State
capital, Lansing, who has had a mar
velous experience and success in the med
zeal profession, covering period of oyer
twenty-five years, is at the Butter
field House. DR.. Z. L. Robert
sons long and careful study, coupled by
long years OF experience and an enormous
practice in chronic diseases, have earned
reputation which is truly enviable and
above reproach. He cures the most oh
stlnate cases OF the following complaints
with ease: Stomach diseases, such as dys-
pepsia, liberation, cararrh. bloating, pain
or fullness after eating and any form OF
indigestion, liver, chronic constipation,
piles and all forms of rectal troubles re-
sulting from diseases OF liver, spleen and
bowels. The loathsome and dreadful
disease catarrh in it's most obstinate
form. Kidney and bladder trouble, ner-
vous debility and prostration, rheuma-
tlsm, eczema and salt rheum, diseases
peculiar to women, Inflammation, sick
headache, pain in back and loins, spinal
weakness. bloatipg, discharges, smarting,
burning, itching can positively be cured.
Also diseases peculiar to man, all disor-
ders OF the blood, disease OF the spinal
nerve affecting the optic nerve, also chron.
ic Inflammation and granulation of the
eyelids and deafness, asthma and chronic
bronchitis. The doctor will be pleased
to give any information to parties wish.
ing their services.
DR.. Robertson can be consulted at the
Butterfield House, Lake Linden, Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07
Butte 4 Boston.

The Butte Inter Mountain OF the 1st
inst, states that Mr. Leyson, the admin
istrator OF the estate OF A. j. Davis, has
filed with the court a statement OF the
sale OF the 10000 shares owned by the
estate. The administrators states that
under the proposed reorganization the
stock would have been valueless, at
which stage Mr.. Fl. Y. A Root took the
matter up and after several triDs to the
Pacific coast, New York, Boston, ETC.,
an offer of 50 900 was received for the
stock, he then organized a syndicate
which offered 800, but which sum
was afterward raised to $4,000 and
which the estate accepted and so the 90
900 shares go to this syndicate which ia
equal to $4,000 per share. Tie estate
allowed Mr.. Root 81, 900 for his services
he claimed 50 900.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07
California In Three Days.

The Overland Limited" the famous
transcontinental train via the Chicago.
Union Pacific 4 Northwestern Line,
leaves Chicago at 6 p. IN. every day in
the year via the Chicago & Northwestern
railroad, and makes the trip to Califor-
MIA in only three days. Double draw
ing-room sleeping cars. buffet, smoking
and library cars, dining cars and free re-
clining chair cars are features OF the
equipment OF this perfect train. Tourist
sleeping cars are also run through to
California and Oregon daily, and person
ally conducted excursions leave Chicago
every Thursday. Agents of connecting
lines sell tickets via the Chicago & North
western railroad Illustrated pamphlets
and full Information will he furnished on
to W. b. Kniskern, G. P.
4 T. A., Chicago, Ill.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07

"fion. s. NJ. Stephenson receiyed tele-
gram Tuesday IRON rresident-elect Nc
kinley. snmmoning him 10 Canton. it
is surmlsed hy some that Mr.. Mckinley
wishes To consult with Sam. regarding
the disposition OF federal patronage IN
the Twelfth district. Others believe that
the major contemplates rendering an
appointment OF some kind To Sam. But
one thing is known: Sam has been sum-
moned TO Canton by Mr.. Mckinley"
''Congrcssman-elect c. ID. Sheldon
stopped over at Canton last Monday on
his way 20 Washington for conference
with Mr. Mckinley. IL quite probable
that Mr.. Sheldon will have as much 10 do
with the distribution OF federsl patron
age in the upper peninsula as viii Sam
who called on Mr.. Mckinley
last Wednesday"
The above items were taken from the
Escanaba Journal OF Friday. II there is
any truth in the first one il comesi in very
apropos at the present moment as il
answers the mean dirty letter fling at
our present member contained in the
Mining Journal of Saturday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07
His idea.

81 want to see Mr.. Yerkes," he de.
clared as he entered the North Side Of
fee of the street railway magnate.
Mr.. Yerkes is very busy just now, "
answered the clerk.
Yes, but this is Of the greatest inn
portance. / have an idea that in q GER
tain contingency will add thousands Of
dollars to the revenues from his BUSH
ness"
Suppose you tell me about it. -
well, l don't know about that. You
might steal the idea and get the credit
for it. Then where would l be?"
There is no danger of that"
81 can't see Mr.. Yerkes?'
"Not today"
After pause
"You seem to be a pretty honest look
ing chap will tell You about it if you
Will come over in the corner and PROM
Use not to steal the idea.''
The conditions having been complied
with, the stranger unfolded his scheme.
You know those tunnels under the
river which are used by the cars?''
Yes; what of them?"
We'll, my idea is exactly this If q
cyclone should strike Chicago. there
wouldn't be any other place where the
people could go and be safe. II there
should be cyclone, Mr.. Yerkes could
charge the people admission to go in the
tunnel and stay until it was over. -
Chicago Times Herald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07
stocks.
Boston, December S. lSe5.


Mr.. c. 5. Batterman, a well known
mining engineer in the west, has assumed
charge of the mining operations of the
Boston x Montana mine as assistant to
our old friend Frank Klepetko, who has
so many friends on Lake Superior Mr.
Josiah Gilbert. who has been foreman at
the Leonard mine and who expected the
appointment as assistant under Mr.. Klep-
'etko at once rendered his resignation and
will 90 to MERGED where his brother is
superintendent of the MERGED mining
company.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07

TO Rent-Four good rooms To rent I'm.
qulre OF Mike Halter, on the premises. 7O6 Pine
To Reut-One furnished room. Annlv a..
oo9 Fourth street, Blue Jacket. w
wanted To Rent-Eour or five rooms
Apply at the NEWS office. Ai''
TO Rent-Wanted to rent bv n comnoru
employee, house Of four or five rooms ~
the NEWS Office. at
Wanted TO Rent-Three rooms Anil.
Hills. ''ree'' Black
For saIe-For $500. Double house. Nos aoal
office. efA' Nv '"o oompany's
For sale-House No. 2133 Raymbault e,,,.
rooms. ENQUIRE of Mat Lucas Rcd JanIooss" '
For snle-For $3.50, house No oa,o 80,
barn, on county road Raymbaultown T III.
cure ut house or OF the company. "n
For Sale-House No. 1872 Lake Linden nm
eTnue corner Railroad street. Ten ronr az
Enquire Of the company. on rooms
=, FOR Sale-House No. sIo1 swado.,,.
enquire at Joseph sotlich's store. Red Jscsnt
quire at the house. '"''o'o"n' In
For ssl e--Iouse No. aI4,. s,x ro
situated in s9edetown. Apniv 81, ro9 Tn, and
anu hecia mining company. "e'
- For sale-House No. 2sib B street p.
p osn,town' Apply on the premises or the CONN.,
For Sale-House No. aIeo rrnr., 49,.
owedetown Apply on the premisea' ''reet'
- For Sale-seven-room ho,..,
seppala App ~ toJohn
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07
Musical African warriors.

Kisawa volunteered TO send two men
with me to Kasembi's; did not suggest
any pay; told off two of his young war.
riors and gave them instructions. They
clapped their hands after each sentence
TO signify their acceptance of his in
structions. Two others have come Of
their own accord. The only baggage Of
one is two sticks, upon each of which
are threaded four dry rows of fruit,
which rattle. The youth owning this
property has long hair plated into
ropes. which fall to his neck and form
a screen TO his eyes. He is constantly
keepi.g the rattle going and singing
principally about mel in most fiat
tering manner. i'll which performance
his friend joins, but the latter confines
himself to singing. He has other use for
his hands, which carry two baskets full
of manioc -four, a banghi pipe and spare
rattles. For the first hour they staid at
my heels. All the time they kept up the
rafting and singing and told me it was
what they came for, and that they
would thus entertain me until we reach
ed Kasembi, four or five days off. |
spoke to them firmly, but kindly told
them their music was excellent, but
must be heard at distance to be prop
erly enjoyed. The distance pointed out
was about ten miles away. Ny musical
friends took the hint good naturally,
but at times they break out into their
boisterous entertainment. Glave In
the Heart of Africa" in Century.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07
The Christian Attitude of Prayer.

The commonly received Christian at
tltude OF prayer, with Bonded knees and
the palms of the hands brought together,
Is simply emblematic of abject submits
sion. The hands thus placed cannot be
used In defense. They simply say
Don't strike" just as the thrown up
hands OF the unarmed horseman on the
plains say Don't shootr' to approach.
ing savages or outlaws. If to the kneel.
ing attitude is added head thrown for.
ward, with eyes on the ground, the sug-
gestlon of abjectness is complete. For
the opposite idea take the classic figure
OF the Praying Boy" in tho long gall
iery at the Museum Of Fine Arts. He
illustrates the pagan attitude. He stands
at the utmost height of his young man.
hood and looks straight up to the sky,
his arms are sent straight upward, too,
and his extended palms seem to be TAX
ing trustfully the good things that the
gods send. There is much that Is beau
tiful-nothing abject or scared or cowed
about it. The praying pagan boy seems
to represent better the spirit Of Chris
tianity than does tho kneeling monk
with the bony, clasped hands. Boston
Transcripts.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07
Notice TO Taxpayers ofOsceola Town
ship.

Having had the tax roll placed in my
hands for collection, shall attend at the
Osceola mine Office Opechee every Friday
in the month OF December, from o a. m.
to p. m, for the purpose Of receiving
the same. As Christmas day falls on
Friday, shall that week attend on the
previous day. WILLIAM VEALE.
Treasurer OF Osceola Township.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07

Marcus DAILY, manager OF the Anacon-
da properties, has denied the truth OF the
message sent out from Anaconda and
distinctly states that as long as silver
and copper keep up to their present price
the wages OF miners would never be cut
while he was manager OF the Anaconda
company and continued by saying:
Nothing is better for any community
than to have it's workingmen well paid
5000 wages constitute a very material
element IN city's prosperity. 1t will
oe unfortunate, indeed if at some future
time falling prices for the metals We pro-
duce shall necessitate a reduction sof
wages by mining companies operating
mere. We will all hope that such action
VIII never become necessary and can
see no danger at this time of such cal.
.amity.
The Anaconda company has the best
organization that il to be found any,
where west OF the Missouri river. No
company on earth has on whole n
more loyal, faithful and efficient BODY of
employees. Theseryices of these men dur
ing the past years are sincerely appreci.
attd by me and are appreciated as well
by the company. II this false report has
occasioned disquietude or uneasiness
among them ! am very glad indeed for
their sakes to make this denial, and /
consider it put just to them to assure
them that | have received no knowl-
edge OF proposed reduction of wages
and that don't bel eve any reduction ia
IN contemplation"
A great number OF our people having
relatives and friends at Butte and Ana.
conda, the above will be good news for
them.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07
Driven Into Water Pipe by q Bull.

Contractor John Berkery had an un-
pleasant experience the other day while
attempting to cross a field on the farm
OF the late Reuben Minnich. He was at
tackled by large, ferocious bull. He
started to run, but the bull came after
him. He saw lying in the field num-
Der of large iron pipes. In order to save
himself he crawled into one of the pipes.
He had not been inside the pipes more
than minute when the animal came
up. and, in its fury. struck its horns
against the pipe. Berkery remained in
the pipe until several farmers arrived
and drove the bull away. Baltimore
American.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07
Servant Law.

1t will surprise most people to know
that there is an English law to punish
servants who invite their friends into
their masters houses. 1t seems the in.
truders can be charged with being "sus.
pected persons. and the servant who
admits them with aiding and abetting
them. London Queen.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07
axerea... and listers

For men, boys and children at cost price.
| have bought a little more ofthese goods
than ought to have bought and Tor
that reason / will try and dispose OF
them for the next twenty days at cost.
Come early and get your nice selection.
Remember the place. b. NErMARK,
Rorgo'a block. Red Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07
To secret Societies aud Others WISH
Ing 60 Rent "a Lodge Room.

The Temple Of Honor lodge room Is
vacant on Wednesday ana FRIDAY even
ings OF each week. Parties desiring TO
rent the same may apply by letter to the
Union Temple Of Honor and Temperance,
No. As. Calumet. Mich. Secretaries ad-
dress. 2O29 Calumet street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07
Overcoats.

Let us go 10 NJ. Johnson, the tailor up
stairs in the Sauer block, and see how
cheap he can make an oyercoat or ulster
He has fine assortment OF chinchilla,
kerseys, montenac and cheviots. Fit
guaranteed and the best OF workmanship
done.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07

The first spelling book printed in this
country was entitled "The American
Spelling Book" by Noah Webster. II
was issued in 1888, and for considerably
more than half a century was the stand.
ard work used in all American scbools
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07

Twenty-Five pattern hats Imported
from the old country and few dress
patterns and skirts to be cleared at lers
than half price; ia fact, no reasonable offer
refused, as Mrs. Railton is leaving the
city in few days, ana they have TO be
sold, at Oates Office, by the depot.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07

Rooms or offices TO rent over kins-
mans shoe shop, adjoining the post Of
fee. Apply on the premises.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07

Insist on getung LA Emoresse
lucent cigar. All arstclass dealers cell
them. try 'em. Kke 'sm. Equal to I'm
ported.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07

In all states Of the Union, excepting
california, bushel of rye is SO pounds
In that state 1t is 81 pounds.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07

Furnished rooms TO remit the Agnitch
Block. Apply on the premises.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07
Calumet let an and Hecla
Mining Company.


Who wish 70 sell their houses, or buy housess
VINO wish to rent rooms and those Who have
rooms TO rent are invited to advertise here
without any expense
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-07
Something s ;ss Times.

we have recently started an up -to-date
tailoring establishment, in McDonald's build
ing' on Fifth street, and are prepared 10 do
everything in the line OF tailoring cleaning,
repairing etc. Our stock is new and complete
and the prices lower than anywhere else.
First-class workmanship and exact 1t is guar
anteed. Give US trial and you will always
deal with u.s.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1896-07-10

Charles S. Thomas for the first and Judge
Powers Of Utah, of the credentials com
mittee, for the second, the question was
put to vote and resulted in unseating
four gold delegates from the Michigan
delegation, by which under the unit rule
that state delegation gets a solid silver
vote, by vote of 55S to 3GS-19O major
ity for silver. The shouting following
the announcement of the vote lasted 10
minutes. Some western delegates pulled
off their coats and vests and waived them
in the air.
The silver slate for permanent organi-
Zation was then accepted which named
Stephen M. White of California perma-
nent chairman; j ohm Martin of Missouri.
sergeant-at-arms; Thomas j. Crogan Of
Cincinnati, secretary; Louis D. Hershi-
mer Of Chicago, assistant secretary; +. B.
Wade of Tennessee, reading clerk.
After the adoption Of the report of the
permanent organization committee as
above, w. A. Clark, on behalf of Montana,
presented gavel to Chairman White
made of silver and gold. The convention
then adjourned until 10 o'clock.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1896-07-10

=- 5=z5
MORNING SESSION.

The convention met at 1850 and many
speeches followed Waves Of enthusi-
asm swept over the multitude in response
to the free coinage sentiments of the
speakers, while the gold men sat grimly
in their seats and took noypart. Governor
Hogg of Texas, Senator Blackburn of
Kentucky, Governor Altgeld of Illinois,
and George Fred Williams Of Massachu-
setts addressed the convention. Black
burns words: "Christ with lash drove
from the temple a better set Of men than
these, who, for 20 years, have shaped the
financial policy Of this country" evoked
applause.
The silver contestants from Nebraska,
led by Congressman Bryan, were seated.
An adjournment was then taken until 5
p. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
The contested seats from Michigan
took up the evening session and after
speeches by Ex Congressman John G.
Crosby and John H. Brennan of Wiscon-
sin on behalf of the gold minority, and
F. NJ. Taylor of Arkansas and Governor
McLaurin Of Mississippi in defense Of the
silver majority report Of the credentials
committee, followed by John r. Salisbury
Of Delaware, Stevenson Of Michigan and
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1896-07-10
COUNTY FATHERS.
O'clock.


In Special Session Award Contract for
Zose1 Road-Other Business.
The board met in special session on
Tuesday pursuant to call and the follow
ing were the proceedings:
The bids for building roads to Zosel
were opened and the contract was
awarded to Robert Reid for the amount
Of $500.
The petition of T. f. Butler to be al
lowed to pay delinquent tax upon the
south 4S feet of lot 1, block 3G, Anaconda,
was allowed.
A. J. Calcott was employed as a deputy
in the clerks office to cancel warrants for
the past six years, the salary to be 500
per month for the work This work is to
enter cancellation on warrant register to
comply with section 1891 of the political
code and in accordance with the instruc-
tions Of the state examiner.
The salaries Of Jos. DAILY, P. S. Bren-
nan and John Conley, deputy sherifs,
were fixed at 50 per day from July 1,
1896.
The bond of Robert Reid to fulfill the
Zosel road contract was approved.
The increase Of pay Of deputy sheriffs
was occasioned by the resignation of Con
ley, Brennan and DAILY, which was done
to secure an equalization.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1896-07-10
How Montana Stood.

A. W. Lyman telegraphed the Inde-
pendent from Chicago that the Montana
delegation held a meeting Sunday night
lasting two hours. Clark was chosen
chairman; Matts, member Of committee
on resolutions; Downing, permanent Or
ganization; Fusz, credentials. Hauser
would not serve on resolutions commit
tee. Matts was instructed to vote to
limit the platform to financial plank.
A majority of the delegates decided to
vote for Bland, but no action was taken
toward voting as unit.