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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
The Hanc ock McKin-
ley Club Now An
Assured Fact.
Was Permanently Organized
Last Might aud Mr. q. A. wr,yn, L.
the President-The sheriff Makes
Very Clever Capture.

The Meklnleyclub was permanently or.
gained at the Hancock Firemen's Hall
last evening. The meeting was called to
order by Temporary Chairman C. A.
Wright and James Shields acted ma sec.
rotary. The committee appointed TO
draft constitution reported the follow
ing, which was adopted:
ARTICLE l. This club shall be called
the Mckinley club Of Hancock. Mich.
ART. z. All citizens of Houghton conn.
W. VINO shall be recommended by the ex-
ecutlye committee and who shall pledge
themselves TO support the election of the
Hon. William Mckinley as president of
the United States, shall be eligible TO
membership.
ART. 3. The object oithis club shall be
TO support by every legitimate means.
the election OF William Mckinley as presi,
dent of the United States.
ART. A. Seven members shall consti.
tute quorum at any regular meeting.
ART. D. The officers of the club shall be
a president, two or more vice-presidents,
a secretary and treasurer, who shall be
CHOSEN by the members Of the club, and
who shall hold Office until after the cleo.
ton of 1896.
ART g. There shall be an executive
committee oil live, who shall have charge
OF the arrangements for conducting the
campaign in Hancock and the admission
oil members, the committee to act indie
pendently or in association with the
township and county committees.
ART. Z. Regular meetings shall be held
every Wednesday evening at o'clock, il
a quorum be present.
ART. =. Any amendment to the con-
stitutlon or bylaws shall be, upon one
week 4 notice, in writing and shall be re-
CURED to be carried by two.thrds vote
oil those present at n regular meeting.
ART. y. The following shall be the
order Of business
!, Roll call OF officers
?. Reading minutes of last meeting
s. proposal and acceptance OF members
Reading communications.
D Reports OF committees.
. Unfinished business.
T. New business
s. Adjournment.
On motion, the chairman appointed
committee to select permanent officers
for the club which committee went into
session and reported the following list OF
officers, the committees report being
unanimously adopted:
Presdent-C. A. Wright.
Vice Presidents-S. Ii. Wilbur, George W.
Emery. William Harry, S. b. Harris Thomas
Is. Dunstan and H. w. Wright.
Treasurcr-Daniel Crawford
Secretary-John J. Eickern.
Executive Committee-W. IL. Dodge, l.. II.
Richardson. o. w. Robinson, August Pelto,
w. IL. Mason.
The executive committee was instructed
to arrange for a meeting one week from
next Saturday evening at st. Patrick's
or Germania Hall, and to invite the Hon.
Thomas l.. Chadbourne to read his able
paper on the money question. The meet
ing then adjourned to meet Wednesday
evening, September 2.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

w. INDIAN CORN. vi. To- cy IN Newfound-
BAcco. VII GOLDFISH. land. Sugar,
rum, ginger. olive oil, eggs, indigo and
molasses are some Of the products that
fave been used i'm different countries.
The friends of tobacco and corn tried
hard to prevent these ''crimes against
humanity" but the copper, gold and
silver bug conspirators came out ON top
IN spite of special legislation in the in
terests Of tobacco and corn. This was
hard blow to oui country. There is
plenty OF tobacco corn, eggs and mo-
lasses 10 give us the per capita"
we could carry il = zine Of demoneti-
kation had not been committed against
them, thereby causing prices Of these
anu other articles, except the precious
metals, TO fall precipitately. Economists
tell us that these articles ceased TO be
used rs money because they lacked
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
Extra.

We are going to give great sale OF
dry goods and clothing, boots and shoes
for the next thirty days, to close out our
summer stock. We want to make room
for our fall stock, OF which we will carry
a big line. Call and be convinced and
look over our stock. We can save you
40 cents on every dollar. The Laurium
Fair, next door to post Office.
| EEINRERc A Co
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Charles o. Olivier returned Saturday
evening from Canada, whittier he went a
month ago TO visit the shrine OF st. Anne
de Beaupre. While away, MIR. Olivier
visited his old home at Berticroille, as
well az the cities of Ottawa, Montreal,
and Quebec. witnessing at the capitol
the opening OF the senate OF the Canadian
parliament, on July Is, most import
ant event. az il marks great change in
Canadian politics. He also ran against
n convincing iree-coinage-oi-silver argu-
ment in the shape ola refusal on the part
of all street car companies to accept
American silver at any price, and also by
the banks and merchants, except at
discount of 20 per cent.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

The race between Marmaduke and
Governor t., which was to have taken
place at the Hancock driving park last
saturday, and was postponed until
TODAY, owing to the soft condition of the
track, has been declared off, Governor II.
having met with an accident while exer-
eising, which renders him unfit for racing
Tor some time to come.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price, % cents per
box. For sale bv ID. T. Macdonald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
the irwin C,,y steam Laundry.

Ihave appointed Mr.. Toney Ester as
my agent and he will hereafter collect
and deliver laundry at the residences OF
my patrons IN Calumet and neighbor-
hood. Laundry can also be left at the
stores of Mr.. Eister or OF W. II. Richards,
on Fifth street. Patronize home indus
try instead OF sending your work out OF
the county. A. Is. SCOTT,
Houghton, Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Oscar Eliasson is building FIVE roomy
Residences on Railroad avenue, in Con-
don's second addition, which, when CON-
pleted, will be for rent. They will be fur
nished with all modern improvements,
are OF neat design, and will be a great
Improvement to this fast-growing end Of
the town
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

some essential quality. Tney say that
some were perishable; others bulky
and hard TO transport; others could not
be easily divided for the purpose Of
making change; others were not uni
form in size or quality, while nearly all
lacked stability of value. But every to-
bacco, corn, molasses or egg producer
and every lover of the weed. Of omolets
or of johnny cake and sorghum knows
that they were demonetized because
they were 80 plentiful that the Shylocks
could not monopolize them as easily as
they could the precious metals.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

II you have ever seen a little child IN
the agony OF summer complaint, you
can realize the danger of the trouble and
appreciate the value of instantaneous re-
lief always afforded by DeWitt's Collie
and Cholera Cure. For dysentery and
diarrhea it is a reliable remedy. We
could not afford to recommend this az a
cure unless it were cure.
EAGLE DRUU STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
EAGLE DRUG STORE.

The bread and cake OF the Superio.
Bakery can be had at the following agen-
cies: James Lisa's. Mrs. Hoskin's, Red
Jacket; Martin Kuhn's. j. c. Leans
Peter Olcem's, Calumet Village, and
Weisenauer's, Guilbaul's, Lake Linden. A
fresh supply is left at these agencies every
day, and the prices re "a low az the lowest
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

The whole system is drained and under
mined by indolent ulcers and open sores.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve speedily heals
them, 1t is the best pile cure known.
EAGLE DRUG SToRF.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
Hunting and Fishing Stage.

traded with the
Indians. Thus 1
beaver equals. l
brass kettle; /
beaver equals 2
shillings; 6 bea-
vers equal 1 gal
lon brandy, etc.
Fishhooks form
ed the currency
on the northern
shores of the In
dian ocean from
Persia to Ceylon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

"More money" is the delusive cry of
the silverites in their campaign for
cheap dollars. But they do not attempt
to show how 10 to free coinage law,
which would put our 5000, 900, 900 gold
at premium Of nearly so per cent and
drive it all out of circulation, could pos
sible give us more money than we have
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

John L. Hooking and wife have gone
on purchasing trip to Chicago, and
will make two weeks visit in the east
before returning.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
To secret Societies and Others Wish
lug 20 Rent a Lodge Room.

The Temple OF Honor lodge room is
vacant on Monday and Wednesday even
ings OF each week. Parties desiring to
rent the same may apply by letter to the
Union Temple OF Honor and Temperance,
No. 4S, Calumet. Mich. Secretary's ad-
dress, 2O29 Calumet street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

skins land some
times with their
milk, form @ d
the currency and
the unit of value.
Our words fee,
pecuniary and
capital come
from the use of
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Theories OF cure may be discussed at
length by physicians, but the sufferers
want quick relief; and One Minute Cough
Cure will give it to them. safe cure for
children. 1t is 'the only harmless RENE
dy that produces immediate results"
EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
HISTORY OF MONEY.
SHOWING KINDS OF MONEY USED M
DIFFERENT STAGES OF CIVIL
ZATlON.

Gradual Evolution From Skins. FishbooIts.
Shells, ETC., In Hunting Stage To silver
and Gold In Present Commercial Stage.
Cows and Sheep as Units of value-De-
monetization of Tobacco. Skins. Bronze.
Etc. and Why Necessary-Goid and Sill
yer at First Estimated Roughly, Then
ed-Most Modern Nations Have Passed
Through the Silver and Are In the Gold
Stage of Civilization.
A study of the growth of money may
be useful just now in order to give a
more definite idea of exactly what
money is and to learn why certain arti-
Giles or substances have been discarded
and others retained. The natural and
general tendencies well understood, we
have only to judge Of the future by past
experience to predict what will and
what will not be the principal money
metal OF the near future
Hunting and Fishing Stage.
The kind of money in use in any
country indicates the degree of civil
lization attained. Man probably first be-
came trading animal in the hunting
and fishing stage. Weapons of war and
the chase, together with skins and furs,
were then the most important kinds Of
property. Hence we find that the more
useful, stable and portable of these
articles were first used as money and
are so used today in barbarous countries.
Beaver skins or "beaver" was the
unit Of value when our forefathers
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
To the Public.

Any person desiring to take ice for the
coming season will do well to call on
John M. Messner 4 Son. the famous ice
dealers, and make arrangements for your
supply. Ice suitable Tor any purpose.
Orders by telephone promptly delivered.
j. NJ. MEssYER & Son,
461 Pine Street
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

cattle as money. Similar words in nearly
every language testify to the once gen.
eral use of cows and sheep as money.
A mans wealth was estimated by his
herds and fiocks.
1t was in this stage that conquerors
stopped eating captives because it was
discovered that they were worth more
as shepherds and carriers of water,
wood, etc. Hence also slaves often fig
ured as money
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

I. BEAVER SKIN. II. FIsH-Latterly, how
HOOK. III. wAMPUM. ever, pieces Of
bent wire were substituted for real
hooks. Wampum was the currency Of
the more civilized Indian tribes in New
England and on Long Island. 1t con-
sisted Of white beads, made from the
ends of q periwinkle shell or black
beads made from clam shell arranged
in strings or belts. 1t became the Off
cial money Of New England and New
Amsterdam and lost its place as money
between 1860 and 1900, when the
"Smart Alecks" among the whites be-
gan to debase it by leaving the beads
unpublished or unpierced or by making
them of bone, horn, glass and even Of
wood. The colonists legislated much
trying to fix prices, and to save wam-
pun from declining in value, but it was
being produced too cheaply. Natural
law was against it, and it had to go.
The use of shells as money is still
common on many tropical coasts Their
wide use is probably due to the strong
passion, common to primitive man, for
personal adornment. This gives shells
permanent value. Besides they are very
durable, comparatively light and are
convenient for small change. Whales
teeth, arrowheads, beads, tusks of ivory
and engraved stones are some of the other
money materials of this and later stages
of civilization.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
Haif-Ra1es To indianapolis.

On account OF the national gold demo-
cratic party convention, which opens at
Indianapolis, September 2, 1896, the
North western Line will sell excursion
tickets to Indianapolis, Indiana, and re-
turn at one fare for round trip. For
tickets, date OF sale and further informa-
ton apply to agents Chicago & North
western railroad.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Don't trifle away time when you have
cholera morbus or diarrhea. Fight
them in the beginning with DeWitts Collie
and Cholera Cure. You don't have to
wait tor results, they are instantaneous,
and it leaves the bowels in healthy con-
dition. EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

The Rockford electric belt il meeting
with the best of success. Call and exam
inc it and get references. Office over
Grand Union tea store Red Jacket, Mich.
Russell & BURNS
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Madame Finch, the modiste, would
like to meet the ladies of Houghton and
vicinity Mt the Douglass House on Friday
afternoon at 2:30, for the purpose OF
starting class in dressmaking, at which
she il proficient.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Michael Ksegap, OF Dollar Bay, returned
Sunday evening from his old home in Ire
land, where he has been visiting the past
three months. Mr.. Keegan brought with
him a large llat blackthorn walking stick
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

During the trial of case the other
day in England the judge took out his
pipe and began smoking. IL an Amer
lean judge should do such a thing, The
Saturday Review would see in it an
evidence Of American boorishness
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Travelling Freight Agent S. F. Miller, Of
the c. Il NV. road, accompanied by Mrs.
Miller, is at the North western for a few
days.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
Lake Linden stage.

Stage leaves Baril & Pearce's livery sta
BILE every day at a. m, 10 a. m. and
and p. IN. Stage leaves McClure's
livery stable at and 10 a. IN. and and
4p.m. BARIL 4 PEARCE,
JAMES MCCLURE,
Proprietors.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
A. ID. SHELDON.

Mr.. Sheldon is able TO do what he
promises to do. He is giving the farm
ers of Chautauqua the benefit of the in
flated prices which the advocates of q
so cent dollar desire and is doing it
without asking the United States gov
eminent to become "a repudiator and a
sWindler
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
Notice To the pubIic.

We have opened a second hand store at
No. 312 Fifth street; we buy and sell house
hold goods, furniture, stoves, tinware
and crockery, upholstery bedding and
store fixtures. We pay cash for goods
and sell on easy terms. G.OREK. Prop.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

and they are to-
day in Anam.
Little hoes, such
as the one here
figured, took the
place Of real hoes
and became a
true money.
III and made
nails once circu-
lated as money
in some Scotch
villages. Some
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
A New Undertaking Establishment

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, 1896-08-25

FoR SALE-The Calumet store com.
pany's warehouse and barn. Apply to
Mr.. Jonn Duncan.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Mrs. Margaret Hanley. an old and re-
spected resident OF Hancock, died on Sun
day morning at the age ofS5year The
funeral was held this morning, from st.
Patrick q church.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Many days work il lost by sick head
ache, caused by Indigestion and stomach
troubles. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are the most effectual pill for overcoming
such difficulties.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Don't forget; that you can get good
accommodation at Davis when at Cop
per Harbor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

The case OF the Manufacturers Nation
al Bank OF Troy vs. James T. Hurd, ct al.
in chancery, has been entered on the cal
endar Of the circuit court.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Vt looks more like a club, which he pre-
seated to Marshal Malherbe, OF Hancock,
and now woe to the tough who runs
against the big marshal and his club.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

The case of Albert Beakley and George
Hallvs Thomas Parks, replevin, occupied
the time OF the circuit court yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Smokers, II you have failed to find a
:igar TO suit you, try "Heimlich's
Crown" the best In the market.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

DIR. W. W. KergaD, OF Detroit, with the
o. f. Miller Co., is at the Douglass House
for few days, by special appointment.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Poison Ivy, insect bites, bruises, scalds,
burns, are cured by DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye, the great pile cure.
EAGLE Drug STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
Given Away.

Dry family wood, for cash, at j. s.
Stringer's fuel yard, Hancock. Tele-
phone connection. Leave orders at the
store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

The lshpeming ball club will play the
Houghton club at the Mining School
park on Saturday and Sunday next.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.

For Pedro score cards and markers.
go TO the NEWS Office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Now is the time to buy first-class ice
cream freezer at cost, from $3.50 toss
at Carlton Hardware Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

WANTED-Two energetic men, who can
furnish good bond, to collect. Apply by
letter. Address, tx. t." this paper.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

tho change given) for live stock and produce
delivered at Sherman
Steers weighing loo pounds
or over. fine and fat......6 cents per pound
Heifers weighing 800 pounds
or over, fine and fat......5 cents per pound
Sheep, fat and heavy.......5 cents per pound
Veals, fine and fat...........S cents per pound
Pigs weighing 100 to $50
pounds. ...........,515 cents per pound
Best Holstein milk cows.....S50 per head
No creamery butter.......2S cents per pound
Fine factory cheese.........l 10 cents per pound
These dollars contain more pure silver than
the United States dollar.
Those who deliver stock in droves
should bring an extra horse 10 draw home
their money.
Dated Aug. 1.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
Big Prices For Farmers Products.

The Chautauqua News of Sherman,
n. Y, contains in its latest number an
advertisement which we copy free of
charge:
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Frost & Fashawe's company. in "Peck's
Bad Boy" is billed for st. Patrick's
Hall, Thursday evening, August 9th.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Our lodge room can De rented for
meetings on Saturday evenings.
siTvERT OLSON.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Good family wood at j. Vivian. Jr., 4
Co.; 81 a cord.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

Go TO the CITY Bakery your fine pas
tries. Angel food, fruit cake always on
hand. Cream puffs Fridays and Satur-
dava
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

To RENT-One room, oyer the Star
clothing house. Apply at the store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

II you want good shotgun leave your
order at Carlton Hardware Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

The Corbin mail boxes at 81 to close
out. CARLTON HARDWARE Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25

VIII. CHINESE HOE. TX. OF the Other
HANDMADE NAILS. money articles
that may perhaps belong to this stage
are cotton cloth, straw hats, cubes Of
salt, tea, beeswax, knives and silk cloth.
1t was probably in this stage that the
precious metals began to be measured
and weighed more accurately and to be
cast into standard forms.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-25
Commercial Stage.

/. INTERNAL TRADE. When men be-
gan to live in cities. to have regular
markets where products were exchanged
and to have shopkeepers or merchants
and professional traders, there was
great need Of more exact and scientific
money such as could be supplied only
by the metals. These began to be cast
or stamped into regular forms, sizes or
weights. Bronze bars and stamped
bronze pieces were used in Greece and
Italy. The bronze piece here represented
shows the evolution from cattle money