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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-25
Ealse Alarm.

Some papers have printed the alleged
advice of an ex-racer. who is on the
staff Of an eastern paper, to use soap
upon the chain instead of graphite, il
the links appear TO require lubricant.
Every man or woman who takes that
advice should be permitted to turn in
an expense account against the paper.
Soap contains water and some free pot
ash, so that its application means OK
idization just as certainly as If water
were to be poured upon the metal.
There is no reasonable excuse why
soap should be substituted for graphite.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-25
The Tire boomers.

I'VE are ready TO quit this ceaseless
race after records on our tires" SO
said the representative of a big Chica-
go tire concern recently. The public
is beginning to understand that, after
all, the claims of the manufacturers
that so-andso did this, and so-and-so
did that, on their tires. don't amount to
row Of pins, especially when all sorts
OF dickers are made with the speed
merchants to get them 10 use q certain
kind of tire. 1t is 4 confidence game
that the tire people have worked TO the
limit. The market is saturated with
claims now, and the purchaser of tires
cares little whether some racing men
nave startled the earth by a succession
OF great victories on a certain make
this season. The public knows that
these men may have ridden another
brand last season, or may be riding
another make next week. The riders
90 where the most money is offered.
so, as ! said before, we are ready to
quit thls ceaseless strife. II there
could be a combination of makers to
eject the discontinuance of this terri
Die expense for advertising and for rid
ing fees, the price of tires might be re-
auced with good results for the makers
and users. But judging from the way
one concern is jumping into the arena
'nls year to get every record in sight,
no matter what the cost, 1t would ap-
pear that remarks like mine will fall
upon barren ground. These spend
,nrlit makers will some day see the
lOsic oil my advice to combine and agree
70 10 no advertising OF this record
breaking sort. have been in the bust
ness long enough to realize that there
. nothing In this continuous effort to
make the public believe that purchased
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-25
A bird That Shnves.

Man is said to be the only creature
that shaves. But this is not so. A
South American bird called the mot
mot" actually begins shaving on arriv-
ing at maturity. Naturally adorned
with long blue tail feathers, it is not
satisfied with them in their natural
state, but with its beak nips OF the
web on each side for space of about
two inches, leaving a neat little oval
tuft at the end of each.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-25

Edgar J. Jewett, mayor OF Buffalo,
has applied for membership in the L.
A. w.
II will be of interest to people going
abroad and taking their wheels with
them to know that the steamship lines
charge $3.50 for the transportation OF
a wheel, and that Il is necessary to have
II Grated. as bicycles are put down into
the hold along with other bulky bag
gage. The Grating will cost 81 and will
be done at any BICYCLE repair shop.
The same crate can be used on the re-
turn trip, but Of course there Will be .
small charge for storing II on the other
eide dusing the trip.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-25

chase Of trophy. which became tho
grand challenge cup. to be raced for
annually by eight Dared crews. Subse-
quently other trophies were added: In
'42, Stewards Challenge cup for fours;
Diamond Challenge SOULS in IA; Silver
Goblets for pair-oars in AS: also, In
Ladies Challenge Plate for eight-oared
crews; in AZ, Visitors Challenge Cup
for tours; in SO, Wyfold Challenge
Cup for fours; in '6s Thames challenge
cup for Fights. OF these, all are
open to the world except the Ladies'
Plate, to which only English varsity.
college and public schools Fights are
eligible. The Visitors Cup is open
only to college and school crews.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-25

was n covered bridge at Flat Rock,
about one mile above Manayunk and
nearly the same distance below the
well-known dam, famed for the blood
less battle of General Wagner with the
Canal people a few years since, when
the doughty leader marched his police
men into Montgomery county ana
waged combat with the catins who
dared to presume to remodel their own
nroperty and thereby imperil our pre-
cioua drinking water. This bridge was
one Of the earliest built outside OF PHIL
sdelphia. being erected 70 1910. In 1874
Il broke down. and IN 1850 vas washed
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-25
Mothers Picture.

Trenton Qll) Sun: Young man. carry
your mothers picture with you. Bind
1t to your bosom, and when tempted to
do some evil or go to some place Of evil
concourse. consult that silent monitor.
Draw forth and look upon that face.
Oh, with what tremendous, resistless
eloquence IL would warn. plead and en-
treat you TO keep back from all evil
and inspire you to ascend TO the reali-
ties Of eternity, 3
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-25
Organizing /. Ci,h

h.
q, Inc actual organization Of the club
las, : simple matter. There are always
orah,a spirits who seize upon the fav-
mns, conditions at hand to say: I'VE
yerv nave lave club" There should be
inas,. n''le red tape about the prelim-
inform.. Inc leading spirits commence
tbev ANY at any time and place where
susy.. happen to congregate. and the
hImss,, goes" Everybody resolves
TIA "h. INTO committee of one to tell
suSA Joys or the girls" to meet AT
70 = ume and place and talk II over.
and !, ~ organizers mean business,
uetbod - supposed they do, the best
|porarv ~ procedure Ia to form a tenn
|puroo.ao'r sanization as best adapted to
'eA OF discussion. The temper
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-25
QUAINT OLD BRIDGES.
WOODEN STRUCTURES THAT
SPAN THE SCHUYLKILL.
One by One They Arc Passing Away
Floods Carried Many OF the More
Historic Ones Away-The swedcsford
Bridge. Below NorrIstown.
Philadelphia Letter.

HO does not re-
Ii G m b er som G
quaint old covered
wooden bridge II
his childhood, SPAN
ming the stream
which babbled and
gurgled through
his early life, "A
companion ii h
whom dull mo-
m nts were I'M
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-25
GENERAL SPORTING.
CURRENT NOTES AND COM
MENT OF VARIOUS SPORTS.
r.. j. Wendell, . Prominent Figure at
All Athletic Contests-A Cincinnati
Dampson Challenges tho worid-Am-
erlcan aud English Crews-Notes

NE of the most
familiar faces to be
seen at almost
every athletic meet,
be it a collegiate, a
scholastic or a club
event, is that OF
Mr.. Evert Jansen
Wendell of the N.
Y. A. c.
The pictures here
- -. H.. -.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-25

Il. G. Bald was the star of the South
End Wheelmen's bicycle meet at Phil
adelphia the other afternoon, and over
eight thousand persons turned out at
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-25
The Henley Rere,ta.

Henley is the foremost amateur row.
ing regatta in the world. 1t was estab-
lished in 1889 by the citizens of Henley
contributing 100 guineas for the pur-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-25
NOTES OF THE WHEEL
-,ys AND REVIEWS OF THE
POPULAR PASTiME.

y.,,a,tary Bicyclist One OF tho
80, products OF tho Age-Does
..mp Add speed - Tho Tire
n. Smers.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-25

NE OF THE ODD
est developments of
this age OF wheel
ing is the hesedit-
AIRY bicycllst. The
children OF parents
who are devoted to
the wheel are found
to possess natural
aptitu des in the
way OF wheeling.
A case in point is
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-07-25

that of little Grover SerViss OF chicago
His parents are expert bicycllsts. and
Grover, though only Az years old, Is
steady and swift performer on the little
wheel that was built for his especial
use and goes through the tricks OF
older wheelmen without an error.
II Is said that the little cyclist is not
afraid to attempt any feature of fancy
trick riding that he sees. His remark
able power OF mimicry is not dimmed
BY fear. 1t required but one view OF
trick riders work to start him riding
his wheel backward, to stand upon his
head ride the hind wheel, the front one
being held from the ground, etc. He is
a nine days wonder, not only in his
Immediate neighborhood, but all over
his native STATE.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-07
ILLICIT DlSTlLLERS.
The Work of Uncle Sam's Officials Reported
 at the Collectors Office.

Deputy Collector D. A. Hughes, assist ed by Deputy Marshals J. B. Maragne, F. J. Lee w. T. Daniel and J. F. Shelf of Atlanta, destroyed, on the night of the 2d, a still located two miles south of Red Bend, Etowah county together with 1000 gallons of beer, seven fermenters and five gallons of singlings. The still had a capacity of fifteen gallons per day. Aaron Reese, T. L. Cagle, Eli Reese and Tom Aaron were arrested as the opera tors, Tom Aaron effecting an escape. The remaining prisoners were carried before Commissioner Charles D. Alexander at Attalla for trial
 On January 1. near New Hope, Lauder dale county, Collector w. T. Pitts arrest ed F. B. Oliver and J. M. Reynolds and destroyed an S0-gallon copper still. to- gether with nineteen fermenters, 1000 gal Ions of beer, forty gallons of singlings and five gallons of whisky. valued at $125. The prisoners were carried before Commissioner Smith at Florence.
 On December 26 in Fayette county, E. E. Fansil, deputy collector. destroyed a still of ten gallons capacity and ten gall Ions of beer and arrested T. M. Lowery and Wade Thompson as the operators. The prisoners were tried before Commis- sioner Shields at Florence and held to appear at the March term of the United States court.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-07
GEORGIANA.
Planting Big Crops of Oats-Goes to Texas
 and Returns Satisfied With Alabama

Planting Big Crops of Oats-Goes to Texas
 and Returns Satisfied With Alabama
 Georgiana, Jan. 6.-(Special. )-An in terview with one of our hustling farmers brings out some facts of interest to farm CTS in general. MT. A. B. Windham, who lives two miles from town, says: q have planted a large crop of oats and will sow, more. l expect to plant good deal of corn and raise hogs. My cotton crop shall not be large" Such farming means a continuation of better times.
 The cold snap has brought forth a shower of pork and stocked our market
 MT. Rose, the polite Louisville and Nashville agent at this place, states an increase of business for last month
 MT. William Carpenter, who left this section last year for Texas, where he expected to find ND future home, has re- turned, having made the trip with horses and wagon. He brings no good news from the far west.
 pr. Dunn of New Orleans is circulat- ing in town today.
 Mrs. Pope of Quitman, Miss, after sev- eral days stay with her mother, Aunt" Pilley, has returned.
 Mrs. Scroggins of Louisiana is among her friends and relatives in town.
 Dr. Turner of Belton, Tex, is visiting MT. Zema Shepherd and family.
 Miss Una Ward has returned from a holiday visit to Selma.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-07
MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
George Chea;mood of Annston Supposed to Have Been Foully Dealt With--The
 Body Will Be Exhumed

Anniston. Jan. 6.-(Special)-On the night of November IS or the morning of November 19 George Cheatwood of this city was found dying or dead of heart failure, it was reported, in his room in a cheap hotel in Atlanta. The body was prepared for burial, sent here and in- tered in Edgemont cemetery. Few of the particulars of his death were known at the time,. but there were no suspicious here of foul play. From recent develop ments and late information, however, his friends in this city believe that he was murdered. It has been learned, it is claimed, that there were several wounds in Cheatwood's body, one being a stab in the left side, which was sufficient to have caused his death. A new suit of clothes which the dead man was wearing at the time and which may have contained evil dences of the wounds mysteriously dis appeared, and Q robe had to be bought in which to bury the body.
 His friends here have also become pos sessed of other very suspicious facts which warrant belief that his death was not brought about by natural causes No. inquest was held over the body in At lanta and in this omission 1t seems that the Fulton county authorities were very negligent of their duty. Cheatwood was Mason and Knight of Pythias and several of his brother members, especial ly of the latter order, are very much in- terested in the matter. It is very proba- ble that the body will be exhumed and examined and the matter thoroughly in vestigated.
 An S-year-old son of Chief of Police J. M. Prather died Friday night and was buried Saturday afternoon in Edgemont cemetery.
 Mir A J. Frazer of Birmingham, the new superintendent for the Sixth division of the Southern railway, spent Satur- day in Anniston on tour of inspection. He was accompanied by his predecessor, MT J. N. Ross and Messrs. l.. P. Pairo, master of trains at Selma, and J. s. B. Thompson, assistant superintendent.
 New people continue to move in and hardly a day passes but what Annis ton gains one or two good families.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-07
THE POPULIST TICKET.
A Caucus of the Party Meets at Bessemer and Names the Standard Bearers
 oo, for 1896.

At caucus of the populist party re- gently held at Bessemer the following circular letter was ordered printed and distributed throughout the county:
 Bessemer, Ala, Dec. 2S 1895.
 Dear Sir: A meeting or caucus of rep resentative populists from Bessemer, Jonesboro, Gwins, Meeks and Huey beats, of whom six were committeeman, was held in this city Friday. It was the unanimous sentiment of those present that Dr. M. c. Ragsdale of McCalla beat should be suggested to our brethren of the county as a most suitable and strong candidate for the office of sheriff. He is we'll known to all citizens. He is thor oughly capable, of high character, a true, conscientious and active populist, and one whom we believe will be almost universally acceptable.
 We believe that it is but just and pol itic to confer informally together as pop ulists to determine who shall be our can didates and not leave this most impor- tant matter subject to the action or ma nipulation of any so-called leaders, who too often assume to direct the affairs of a party and say who shall or who shall not run for office. Bosslsm has killed the old democratic party and driven many of us from it's ranks. We should avoid all possible danger from this source in our organization. We want no leaders except as we select them for spe- cific duty. The people must rule.
 We also take the liberty of suggesting the following named gentlemen as eff cient and suitable persons for the offices mentioned We do this in order to ob- tain your views and judgment. Let us know what you think of them or whom you would suggest. Those mentioned from our own beats are our unanimous
 
 apportionment of the officers to be elect ed. As you know however, it is not the offices that the populists seek. but the protection of the interests of the people by the election of honest, worthy, relia- ble citizens to protect those interests:
 For sheriff-Dr. M. c. Ragsdale, Me Calla.
 For circuit cierk-T B. Waldrop, Huff man.
 For treasurer-W. A. QBaltimore) Smith, Birmingham.
 For tax collector--T. A. Mclaughlin, Bessemer.
 For assessor-John T. Reed, Birming ham.
 For coroner-J. H. r. Moseley, Bir- mingham.
 For state senator-Dr. k. s. Greene, Greenes.
 For legislature-Dan Lamont, Bloss- burg; Marshall Inzer, Trussvlle; Will liam Vaughan, Birmingham; c. Fl. Spen- cer Bessemer Logan Brake, Warrior; G. B. Grove, Birmingham
 For commissioner-Firs district, s. H. Huey, Woodward; Second district R. I. Baker, Pratt City Third district. Will liam Mailey Birmingham; Fourth dis trict, V. c. Montgomery, Ayers.
 We would like to obtain your views as to whom you would prefer for chairman of the county executive committee. It Is important to select one of our ablest, most zealous and reliable citizens for that position.
 Kindly let us hear from you frankly and unreservedly. We are alive to the situation, and with our ticket composed of good strong, acceptable mon we know we will sweep the county.
 You will find in connection with each name mentioned a blank line. so that if
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-07
ALABAMA.
MONTGOMERY MATTERS.
A Negro Boy Kicked Off Street Car by the Conductor and Very &c.,
 riously Hurt.

Montgomery, Jan. 6.-(Special) )-Wil- burn Freeny, fifteen year old colored youth, who is employed in the law office Of r. c. Massie as an errand boy, lies very i'll at his mothers home here from the effects of fall from street car Sat- urday night, He says he boarded the car upon quitting work. paid his fare and went to the rear platform. After the car had gone several blocks he says, an other motorman came to relieve the one on duty. The negro says he was stand Ing on the rear step facing in when the motorman, thinking he was trying to steal a ride, slipped up on him and kicked him fearful blow in the stomach, knocking him from the moving car and hurling him heavily on the ground Freeny was carried home and given ev- cry attention by his friends. His inju- ries are regarded as very serious. The motorman has been put under bond.
 Chief Robinson Reelected.
 An election was held today for a chief engineer of the Montgomery fire depart ment for the ensuing year, which re- suited in the present efficient chief, R. w. Robinson, being reelected. The cleo tion is participated in by the active and honorary members of the fire depart ment and is always attended with con- siderable interest. Chief Robinson went through this time without any oppoSi- ton.
 Personal.
 MT William Shelden and children, Will liam and Joe, of Faunsdale are visiting Mrs. l.. s. Hill on Alabama street.
 Mrs Ben Kilburn and children of Lou isville, Ky, are in the city visiting her mother at 213 Clayton street.
 MT John Warren of Connecticut, after pleasant visit to his cousins, the Misses Craik, returned to Yale on yesterday.
 MT A. Plant of Norwich Conn.,. has ar rived in the city to join his wife and daughter, Mrs. E. l. Cadden. 503 South Court street.
 Miss Sallie Minnie Williams, an At lanta society favorite, and very charm ing lady, is on a visit to Mrs. J. c. Lee on South Court street.
 Miss Tessie Moore has returned from Atlanta after a most pleasant visit. Many friends and admirers are delighted to have Miss Tessie back again.
 Mrs. Henry Montz leaves Monday morning for Chicago and New York. after a delightful visit to relatives and friends here. and all regret so charm ing a person is to leave our midst.
 Miss Belle Lynch of Shorter's Station, who has been visiting Miss Stucky at Highland park, left for home Saturday morning, accompanied by Miss Susie Mabson. who goes to spend a week with her friends at Shorter's.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-07
IN FOR STYLE.
Lot Hayden Purchases With Gentee Taste
 With Other Peoples Money,

o1ilcer Hagood yesterday arrested Lot Hayden, colored, on suspicion. After wards the charge was changed to grand larceny.
 state Herald reporter was informed that the ngro stole $105 out of Mrs. Farm CTS purse, who lives at No I'll Fourth avenue Lot worked about the house and was believed to be honest and reliable When arrester he had $11 on his person. The balance of the money it is said was eXpeneed for clothing and blown in for run. A line lady's hat, handsomely trimmed with black feathers, was re- covered from a colored woman, to whom it was given by the negro. He also had a pair of stylish tooth pick shoes and a nice suit of clothes. When arrested, it is said, he was just about to jump the city. and he was going to make an up-to-date appearance wherever he landed
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-07
PRATT CITY.
Death of an Infant-The Engineering Corps
 Public Schools

QDi1C SCHOOLS.
 Pratt City, Jan. 6.-(Special Corre- spondence.)-T'he infant babe of MT. and Mrs. N. N. Polk died Saturday morning after an illness of very short duration, MT. Polk has the sympathy of all his friends and acquaintances in his sad be- reaVement.
 The installation of officers of Enoch Lodge No, 57, Knights of Pythias, at the Methodist Episcopal church Friday night was one of the most interesting af- fairs of the past week. Quite a number were in attendance and nothing occurred to mar the pleasure of the exercises After the officers had been duly installed ] MT. Wadsworth of Birmingham made an unusually fine address upon subject with which he showed more than ordina- ny acquaintance, and one which he handled with masterly skill, namely "Pythian Knighthood." The Birming- hom contingent was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Job Going, and every one of them is to be congratulated upon their good fortune at being entertained by the above mentioned parties.
 The engineering corps of the Tennes- see company received valuable acqusi- tion recently in the person of MT. K. M. Grant who will in future occupy the po- sition formerly held by Mr. A. J. Reilly, the present mining engineer.
 The public schools opened with a good attendance and all of the teachers are hard at work trying to instll knowledge into the minds of the young Americas" of Pratt City.
 The Catholic church near Mr. Reilly's is nearing completion, and when finished will be a splendid house in which to rem der thanks and praise to God for His mercy and kindness.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-07
HUNTSVILLE.
Secretary Thompson Delivers an Address
 on the Tide of Immigration.

Secretary Thompson Delivers an Address
 on the Tide of Immigration.
 Huntsville, Jan. 5.-(Special Corre- spondence. )=-Under the auspices of the chamber of commerce of this city Hon. N. F. Thompson, secretary of the Com mercial club of Birmingham and of the State Commercial association, addressed the leading citizens and business men on the subject of the tide of immigration south from the north, the great natural advantages of the south, of Alabama especially and of Huntsville and the Ten nessee valley in particular, as most in- yiting localities for capital to invest in various factories and for farmers to To- cate in from the colder regions of the north and northwest. He said there was every reason why Huntsville should be- come the Lowell of the south and none why it should not, and with united work on the part of our citizens and the ex- penditure of a few thousand dollars per annum it could easily be made city of 5o O0O people within the next five years. A mass meeting of all the citizens of the county will be called in a few days to de- wise ways and means to that end and