The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-19
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den IN this Tuner lli', tnrustr hihseh io' =
as bright light.
Ii is not the occasion that makes IN
hero, but the hero was ready for the o'
casion.
Within himself he has been hero al
his life. but il was only this occasion tina
the ripple on the surface revealed tn
inner life.
Thus in this lie, there are many he
roes lowly in worldly positions, but grea
in the sight OF God
"TuE FUTURE on THE TRADES By Jou'
L. ELLIS.
American skilled mechanics are not re
placed by equally skilled Americans.
The increasing activity in the iron anc
steel trades is developing scarcity o
skilled workmen.
The old apprenticeship system.
Ingenious machinery has replaced very
much OF the old hand work, and with IL
comes the division OF labor, and the con-
seQuent needlessness OF skill
Inc CROWN OF new lnuustTies.
The growth OF the older industries.
Results OF strikes.
The American mechanic must be essen
italy home product, trained in Ameri-
can methods, ruled by American ideas,
and gifted with American ambition.
FASHION" ny MINNIE LEARY.
The term fashion, Is general. Ii takes
lis source in the fancies OF taste, OF the
people. Fashion cannot be lasting for it
depends upon constant change Of
STYLES. lie takes a firm hold OF narrow
minded people.
Fashion rules with an iron hand. The
power OF fashion should be recognized as
a promoter OF right ideals.
"UNCLE Tow WITHOUT CABIN" BY
FRANK DIsTEL.
The negro is the equal of his emancipa-
tors. As slaves, they were provided with
the necessities of life; when free men they
we're called to support themselves, which
they are unable to do.
The United States must solve thesouth-
ern race problem, how to care for the
negro race.
The establishing Of schools, and thus
educate him will solve it.
TRAITORS" BY CoRDELA JACKA.
A traitor Is one who betrays any con-
fidence or trust. The traitor il not limit
ed TO any condition of life, but the char
acter is common to all. DisloyaIty. one
Of the most usual forms of the character.
Traitors are dislik ed by all. Public sen
timent should strive t0overcome the evil,
Dy demanding that person be loyal and
aithful in all conditions OF life.
BENEFITS OF HARD TIMES" DY NICHOLAS
KAISER.
Hard times is not always a misfortune.
L has often been said that commercial
'rlsis is part OF the process OF cure of
preceding evil conditions. Hard times
las given TO the world many lessons
which have not failed toproduce good re-
,ults.
lt has taught many countries that pol
ticians care more for self than for the in
.erests OF their country; that business
men must interest themselves in the gov
in order 70 protect and foster
private enterprises; that it il necessary
20 have capable men TO rule the country.
The present financial struggle should
each the people that they have the
light and power TO correct existing evils,
md so manage and adjust financial al
airs that the result will be benefit to
the people at large and not to a few lead
ng politicians or money kings.
THE POWER OF Music" by MAE KINs-
MAN.
Music suggests the noble, the beau
tifOl and the pure. 1t is pleasant to
think OF the past years, as full OF sweet
echoes from the songs of
other days for music has power beyond
any other means, to express thoughts
that do lie too deep for tears" Poets
have gained appreciation by having their
ballads written to music.
Ii Id well known that the operas and
music dramas are founded upon topical
motives which have reference to the prin.
cipal characters and incidents Of the
drama. The character OF the drama il
strengthened by the power OF music.
Music has power to open the windows
OF the soul through which we may catch
glimpses OF the world, ollie and light; for
rs Landon has expressed il, I'VE love
music for the buried hopes and garnered
IAN EDUCATED BALLOT" by VIII.
ALLEN.
The ballot is the means through which
the people have voice in our govern.
ment. 1t should not be triaed with. but
should demand much care and earnes,
thought.
The people OF this country are indus
trious and Woodworking, and still thew
DO not receive the benefit of their toll
Why is this? Simply because they do
not cast their ballot in the right man
ner. The ballot, il used rightly, is an i'm.
mense power in the upbuilding of this
nation. The power to vote is too easilv |
by foreigners. "The tools be
long to him who can use them" should |
De the motto Tor the voters of this cou,-
try.
WOMAN SUFFRAGE" by +. J. NICHOLAS. |