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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22
"GuIIibiIity- Again.

CALUMET, August 81, 1896.
To the Editor.-The letter recently pub
lished in the Evening NEWS relative TO
the transfer OF real estate in Michigan, Is
rather amusing. Who has ever ques
toned the title" to certain lots? Who
has ever questioned the legality OF that
part of the contract which gives the pur-
chaser certain building restriction? Not
anyone. Who has ever questioned the
representations of certain property?
Many. The basis of this lapse from faith
is founded upon the judgment OF men who
live in the city where the lots are locat-
ed, who say that the property IL not
worth more than % per cent OF the price
paid. This is grievance number one.
The different prices at which Tote, sup
posedly OF the same value. were sold is
grievance number two. This difference in
price does not appear In the contract, but
comes under the head of discount TO
you" and other convenient forms, which
enabled the salesman to apparently sell
at uniform prices, when in reality such
was not the case.
You, Mr.. Editor, are not the fret per-
son in the Upper Peninsula who has been
treated TO game OF bluff" because you
have dared TO say word about real es
tate transfers.
The people OF Calumet, and vicinity,
need to learn how to do business on bust
ness principles, without the very effective
aid OF Brother "B;' church relations or
society affiliations. Then will the larger
part OF their "gullibilty" disappear.
ONE VINO WAS GULLED.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22
A big Crowd Went.

As usual Calumet and Red Jacket peo-
pie turned out in large numbers and the
Sons OF st. George excursion to Ishpem-
ing this morning was crowded. Over
300 tickets were sold here. The party
included the members OF One and All
Lodge and large number OF lady friends.
The Red Jacket band also accompanied
the excursionIsts and will take part in
the big parade this afternoon. A special
train was also run from Lake Linden,
and that city also sent big delegation.
At Houghton another large party COM
posed OF Houghton, Hancock and peo-
pie from that vicinity joined the party,
and one oil the largest excursion trains
that has left the copper country for some
time pulled out from the Houghton
depot this forenoon. Over SOC people in
all went down on the special to attend
the reunion. IL is understood that an
effort is 20 be made to have the next an
nual reunion OF Upper Peninsula lodges
at Lake Linden, and determined effort
for that city will be made at the business
meeting.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

The distinction of being the richest
and meancst man in the town in which
he lived belonged to old Andy Scraggs.
No one questioned his right to this hon
or when old Andy's wife died and he
went to four different undertakers, try
ing to get them TO make him a coffin
for s. out of some worm eaten old black
walnut boards he had kept in his barn
for 2Oyears "for that very purpose, as
he admitted.
When he was worth over $3.50, 900, q
committee went to him to solicit some.
thing for widow with six little chill
dren who had been burned out of house
and homo and who had not penny in
the world nor change of clothing for
her children or herself.
I'm dreadful sorry for her," said
old Andy, dreadful sorry, and / agree
with you that it's right for her friends
and neighbors to help her out. I'll do
my sheer, gentlemen; I'll do my sheer. :"
He was making his usual five or six
tons OF mapie sugar at the time, and,
after a few moments reflection, he said:
'T'll tell you what I'll do. I'll send
her over two quarts o. maple strip il
she'll be sure to send back the lar I'll
have to put it in. think that'll be
bout my sheer, gentlemin. detroit
Free Press,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22
To the Democrats or Michigan

Our friend Mr.. A. Is. Eldredge, OF Ish-
peming, who is one Of the provisional
State committee. not knowing perhaps
where we are at, T." has sent us some cir
culars headed az aboye, asking us to be
present at the mass convention Of sound
money democrats Of Michigan, which il
to be held in Lansing, on Wednesday
next, the 26th day of August. We have
placed the circulars he sent us here we
presume they will do the most good, and
trust that the sound money democrats OF
this district will make point of beipg
represented at the mass meeting to be
held next Wednesday at Lansins
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22
Yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. sev,

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock, seven
OF the \. M. {. A. athletic team met to
take part in the pentatblon contest.
They finished at 6 o'clock in the follow
ing order; DIR. Gregg, 2ss points; James
Wills, 225; J, IL. Vincent, 21O; f. b.
boroughs, III; George Fisher, III; viii
Lyon, 1O2; and Carl Light, 90. All took
part in the first four events, but in the
last, the mile run, only four finished; the
rest having dropped out. This Is a Sc
we're test Tor an athlete, and shows how
he stands in all round work; such az the
y. VI. Z. A. endeayors to teach.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

A large party OF those who took in iae
Ste. Anne de Beauprie excursion to { n
ada returned yesterday afternoon. oie
OF the ladies of the party was taken SICK
on the return trip and had to be con-
viewed to her home from the train on cot.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22
Plenty Of Amusement.
A Few of the Attrac-
tons Held Forth
Last Evening.
At the Churches Tomorrow.
Caiumet-Other Interesting Met
ropOIitan Chronicles.

Calumet and Red jacket people had a
choice OF three amusements last evening
and all three were fairly we'll patronized
The weather was anything but agreea-
bic, a heavy fog settling about the city
early in the evening and making the
whole town have the appearance of a
wet day in London.
THE MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.
The special train over the II. 4 I. L..
railroad to convey the excursionists to
Lake Linden was well filled and good
sized party went down despite the bad
weather. The excursion was to have
been held Thursday evening, but was
postponed on account of the rain and
there was some talk OF another postpone
ment last night, but the train left on
schedule time and the excursion took
place as advertised, except the moon
light and that had 10 be omitted for OBJ
vious reasons. The barge Pilgrim and
the tug Hennes were taken at Lake Lin
den and the party cruised about on the
Lake until late at night. The Red
Jacket band accompanied the excursion
lists and rendered special concert pro-
gram during tire evening. A party
Joined the excursionists at Lake Linden.
A musical program OF hymns was also
rendered on the barge. All in all the ex-
cursion was pleasant affair and most
of those who attended had a good time.
NEwELL's PAVILION.
Another good sized crowd was at
Newells pavilion last evening to hear the
Columbian comedy company present
THE Sidewalks OF New York" for sec
ond time in this city and they were even
more pleased than with the first perform
ance. This play was the first one put on
by Newell's company here and they es-
tablished their reputation that evening
which had the effect OF drawing out the
crowd at subsequent performances. The
acting last evening was excellent and the
audience was pleased with the perform
ance, for they were lavish in their APP
plause. The speclalties introduced were
as good as usual and caught the crowd.
The company closes its engagement here
this evening, when Burr Oaks" play
for so long fayorite with Red Jacket
people, will be presented. A large audi
ence will undoubtedly be out discovering.
At Tup opERA uot-sE
The Wizard OIL company was at the
Opera House last evening and played TO
iair-sized audience. Those who attend
ed we're pleased with the performance
and many of them are not at all back
ward in stating that it was worth great
deal more than the admission price. The
company has some good performers and
will probably have big house tonight.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

A nuuil,r uf new d~ellings are b. ing
erect ! In l.aurium md Red Jacket, many
OF which viii be- ornaments to their re-
spective localities. Contractor John n.
Fault, OF Lake Linden, is erecting n new
home for Mrs. Richards, iormtly Of Pbe.
nix, but now Of Laurium. The new
hou sc IL on Tamarack street and the con
tractor is putting the finishing touches.
on Il now. When completed il will be
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Ex-Sheriff Bawden, Of Houghton, and
DIR. j. W. Penbertby and wife, of Mime.
apolls, are visitors in the city. Strange
20 say. the two gentlemen made the
NEWS Office very pleasant call, and
while in the sanctum Village Clerk Ellis
also made business call, not knowing
the others we're there, and when the con.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Will III. Carter left on this mornings
train for Chicago. where he will make his
home in the future. He will stop at lsh-
peming and take in the Sons OF st.
George excursion before going on to the
windy city.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Ziegler, OF Rediord
Southern Michigan. who have been visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. +. q. Ziegler, OF Tama-
rack, and other friends and relatives here.
left last evening on the steamer India on
their way home.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Miss Alice Cuddihy went to the iron
country this morning, where she will visit
for short time with friends in Marquette
and Negaunte.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22
Notice.

The public are warned against cross
ing over the old base ball field to and
from the Mineral Range depot and Mine
street, as il ia dangerous because OF the
blasting OF old casting with dynamite.
CALUMET AND HEcLA MINING Co.
s. B. WHITING. General Manager.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

From all Indications the engineers ex-
cursion to Marquette tomorrow, will be
largely attended as the cheap rate OF $3.50
for round trip is an exceptionally good
chance to take this trip at very low
figure.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Prosecuting Attorney A. T. Streeter re-
turned yesterday afternoon from Lam
sing, where he has been attending a
meeting OF the State board OF equaliza.
ton.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Notices are out calling a meeting of the
electors Of Laurium for Wednesday next,
to consider the question Of sewerage for
the village.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

"Our Sam" Demonthier, OF the Western
express Office, left on the morning train
for Negaunee and Ishpeming, where he
will spend few days visiting friends.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

The funeral of the 5-year-old daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Gilbert will be
held tomorrow afternoon, leaving the
residence at 1870. Services will be at the
Calumet VI. + church.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Ed Lind came up Yesterday from Cop.
per Fslls and spent the day with his
brother George. He went back this after
noon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

versation turned on olden timee, we
found that the three men were cousins,
being the sons of three sisters, which was
quite coincidence.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

John Miller left ut noon for the Red
River valley, in Minnesota, on a two weeks
business trip.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22
LODGE N LETTINGS.

There will be special meeting OF Bannoct-
ourn camp. NO. y Sons OF Scotland SATURDAY
evening, August %, at o'clock In their Lai1
r i' tne transaction OF vitality important bust
quested. JAMES MACKF'NlIE @htyy re
All members OF Court North Star. No. II.
OF A., are requested to meet at their com,
room NJ ''No'clock p, m. Saturday, August 20
X. ROssKILLY. +. s.
u ~ regular meeting Of Osceola Council, No. :.
7. ID l. %. X. M, will be held Tuesdav avon'
ing August 25. and large attendance IL e esrn
ST y reqnes1ed NJ. J. FREEMAN p
LILY BERRYMAN. @. OF X, -
n. There will be meeting OF Circle Star No
~, companions OF the Forest, at their hall on
Monday, August "a, at 2 o'clock. All The ro, w''
panions are requested TO attend S'''-
MRS. M. FELL, X. G.
,o. a regular meeting OF the Stella Lodge No
gu. ID. OF r., win be held In their hall Mo 40.
asy evening August "a. A full attendance =
BYORDER.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Mesdames W. f. Parnall, OF Tamarack,
and James Cbynoweth, OF Tamarack
Junior, went to Rockland today on a
visit with friends.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Miss Hazel Orr. OF Lake Linden, is visit
ing friends in Red Jacket, the guest OF
the Misses Foley.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Messrs. w. ii. Thielman and Fred
Roehm started to drive to Rockland last
evening.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

A cargo OF nut coal is being shipped
from the vessel at Hancock to the Red
Jacket coal yard.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

WANTED-A good girl to do general
housework. Apply to III. T. Lewis,
North Tamarack
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Thurtell, the expert opticiaD, will be
in the city in few days. Look out for
him and reserve iders.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Messrs. Christ Fox, Joseph Haas and
John b. Hunt, Of Houghton were Red
Jacket visitors this afternoon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Additional local news will be found OF
the second page Of today's issue.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Mr.. James c. Mills, OF Laurium, il hav.
ing a stone foundation put under his
building.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

WANTED-A good kitchen girl. Apply
to X. NJ. Edwards at the Tamarack.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Attorney J. +. Hambitzer and daugh-
ter, OF Houghton, were visitors in Calu-
met and Red Jacket yesterday afternoon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22
CHURCH CORNER.
SALVATION ARMY.

Capt. Bergman will lead a special
meeting at the barracks this evening.
Capt. Dinwoode and wife will farewell
Sunday before leaving for st. Paul, where
they will rest. Capt. Dinwoodie will be
succeeded by Ensign Johnson aud wife,
who have been here for some time past.
Everybody is invited to attend all the
services. Sunday services will be the
same as usual.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Miss Rose Yagle, of Hancock, ia the
guest OF Mrs. Emil Wolf.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

Miss Nora Nelson returned last evening
from Duluth, where she has been visiting
friends for the past two months.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22

W. II. Faucet went to Houghton at
noon on business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-22
FIRsT LArRIrM nAPTIsT.

FIRST LAURlUM BAPTIST.
At the First Baptist church, Laurium,
Sabbath morning. Pastor j. II. Green
will preach upon the theme, Christ Ia
the State ana Ia the Home" Sabbath
school, 11:45 a. m. In the evening. Rev.
DR.. Hunter of the First Congrega
tIonal church, and Rev. j. II Green will
exchange pulpits.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Services tomorrow at 1870 "a. u. and
p. IN. DR.. Hunter will preach in the
morning, subject, "Religion in Common
Life" The Rev. Mr.. Green, of the Bap-
fist church, Laurium, will preach in the
evening. Sunday school and bible class
es, 1850; Y. p. ) c. +. will meet in the
parlor Monday evening at 7:30; social
worship, Wednesday evening, 100. All
services free and open to all and all are
cordially invited so come and enjoy them
RED JACKET CONGREGATIONAL,
Morning service az usual at 1870; Sun
W. TNhppt ~ = AAif hhh
ing service by the pastor at p. IN. The
public will be welcomed to any OF these
services.
FIRST PREsBYTERIAN
Services in the Presbyterian church to-
morrow morning at 1870, evening at Z;
Sabbath school at 11:15 a. my, p. s.
c. L. Tuesday evening at s; weekly prayer
meeting Thursday evening at 100; boys
brigade bible drill Sunday evening at
$50; military drill Friday evening at Z.
Young mems meeting every Sunday
morning at 10. Everyone cordially in
vited to all the services OF this church.
Y.M. CA.
The Rev. ID. Stalker will address the
mems meeting at the Opera House to-
morrow afternoon ut O'Clock. There
will be special music by Miss Grace CheI
lew and Others. All men are cordially
Invited N attand
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-04-04

Now comes the announcement that
gold has been found In Argentina. The
deposit, which Is near Mendoza. In the
province OF that name and not far from
the Andes mountains. Is said TO be very
rich. Assays OF ore Indicate an aver
age Of thirty-hve ounces. or over 800,
per ton. The discovery IL fortunate
for Argentina, which has been suffer
Ing from a financial storm with which
ours OF 1898 was comparable only be-
cause OF the number OF people and the
magnitude OF the interest affected. I'm
doubtedly II will be found that the dis
covery Is not so important on account
OF the gold as on account of the re-
sources which. In consequence, will be
brought to notice and developed. As
the agricultural products OF California
have proved to be many times as valu'
able as It's gold product, so, no doubt.
Will the other products OF Mendoza
prove to be far more valuable than its
gold.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-04-04

to n fount filed With water from the
Jordan, gift Of the renowned Bishop
Gobot. She was educated at the Prln-
cess School. Karlsruhe, and was taught
not only the ordinary branches OF learn
Ing. but the culinary art. and she now
Mt times dons n cooks attire and makes
excellent omelets, her late grandfath-
er's favorite dish. She takes n warm
interest In the progress of Swedish
decorative art and has founded at Tull-
garn an Industrial school, where old
national styles are revived. This In
terest In Swedish art dates from her
arrival In the capital as a bride, when
she found her study in the royal palace
decorated with embroidered curtains
and rich carpets made from ancient
Swedish patterns by Swedish women.
She at once became the patroness of the
Society Of the Friends of Decorative
Art and Is now its honorary president
She gives personal attention to the ed
ucation of her sons. and is devoted
wife and mother.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-04-04

lace or other elaborate adornment from
its makeup leaves the violet velvet OF
IFS fitted back and loose sides. and The
white silk figured with faint gold tow
ers OF its front breadth. 10 asert their
richness through their simplicity. as II
were. which they do with entire sue
cess. The bloused front droops over
a narrow ribbon belt, velvet gives the
sailor collar and is trimmed with gold
galloon. two gold buttons holding the
gold cord strap. and the figured silk
gives the bishop sleeves.
The neyer-to-be-dIscarded Mother
Hubbard has appeared again, but in a
gown that is worthy OF being called
the Donna de Hubbardido, surely. II
fits closely over shoulders and bust
and from this bodice portion the skirts
fall, boxpleat showing In front and In
back. the latter making long train.
These two pleats at their upper edges
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-04-04

The Importance OF having a little
ready money handy at all times was
well demonstrated when a young man
named King, from New York, snapped
up good bargain which we had ex-
pected to capture personally The
Santa Re Railroad system was knocked
down to Mr. King for beggarly $780,
100000 In cash. At the last moment a
provision OF the auctioneer aided us to
arrive az decision not to buy. He
required all bidders TO deposit $780,
600, merely as a guaranty OF good
faith. We didn't happen TO have that
amount OF change handy at the time,
and so Mr.. King for mcasly 100000
900 gobbled up about 10000 miles OF the
best railroad tracks to be found any
where outdoors. IL IL estimated that
the scenery alone along the route IL
worth at least s350.0O0.Oo0. We shall
never permit ourself to be caught this
way again
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-04-04
Walrus Whiskers.

A peculiar but profitable industry
which DR.. Benjamin Sharp of this city
discovered among the natives of Alaska
on his recent trip to the Behring Sea is
the preparation and sale of walrus
whiskers for toothpicks. Nature has
has armed the walrus with growth
of whiskers which extend three or four
inches out from its snout. with the APP
parent motive of enabling It to detect
the presence of an iceberg before actual
contact has resulted. These whiskers
are quite stiff and this quality improves
with age. When a walrus is killed the
natives proceed to pull out, with the aid
Of rude pincers. each separate whis-
ker. After thorough drying they are
arranged in neat packages and ex-
ported to China. where they are con-
sidered n necessary appurtenance OF
the Chinese dude.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-04-04

A dog that chews tobacco, and likes
It, Is owned by Philadelphia butcher.
1t has been chewing for about three
years, since 1t was puppy. and is now
so addicted to the habit that 1t can't
get along without daily dose of the
weed. Its owner started it In the habit
by giving it chunks of tobacco when 1t
was n puppy, and the animal at once
took to 1t. 1t will chew only plug to-
bacco and will not touch fine cut. 1t
holds the tobacco between its forepaws
and sucks all the juice out Of It, The
animal is really more of good example
than lamentable instance of deprav-
lty, for 1t does not spit on the floor or
anywhere else.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-04-04
DIR. Holmes, sohoolmate.

One of the most amusing OF DIR.
Holmes experiences was meeting
when he was already past his prime
with an old Andover schoolmate.
The doctor had given a lecture In
Massachusetts, city. and the next day
his host, leading citizen. took him out
for a drive about town. The doctor es-
pied over door IA name that, long
ago, was familiar to him. His enter
tainer made the Introduction; but the
merchant showed more interest in the
citizen than in his understood guest.
The doctor inquired If he was not
student In Phillips, Andovcr in 1925.
The merchant replied that he was there
mt that time.
"Do you remember boy there named
Holiness Oliver Wendell HolmesY
After slight hesitation he answered:
eyes; little fellow, wasn't hep
The doctor admitted that such was
the fact, and added that he was that
boy. The old schoolmate looked him
over without much appearance of inter
est.
$50 you didn't take college courseT
remarked the doctor
mo: I've followed the hardware bus
mess; and I've done very we'll in it.
Where have you kept yourself?"
"I've been practicing medicine in Bos-
ton"
STRANGE l have never heard of you.
have been In Boston quite often, and
I know a good many doctors there"
'Well, l have also been professor
in Harvard Medical College, and my
lectures there have occupied most OF
my time in late years, so that l haven't
practiced much"
DIR. Holmes, physician, scientist, lit
terateur. poet and wit-was evidently
of small account to his whilom school
mate-The Independent.