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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30
COOLEY. MATE. ooop-nyr
''''s'aph Lineman Drops Forty Feet to
save His Companions Ilfe

h'hemnn Drops Forty Feet to
save His Companions Life.
ine NE OF telegraph linemen is fun
OIL peril. AS a rule, the workman has
served an apprenticeship TO this ardu-
Gus occupation or has previously quail
ned as sailor says Pearson's Weekly.
IT is no easy matter to climb hand over
hahd the huge telegraph poles. the
slght OF which is so familiar all over
the country.
III stormy weather he carries his life
IN MS hand. A few years ago a shock
ing occurrence drew attention to the
dangerous nature of the work. Two
men were engaged on telegraph pole
standing many feet above a well-known
ilhe OF railway. A wire was broken
ana they were busy repairing the dam
age.
The wind blew fiercely from the east
and the pole rocked to and fro in the
piast. Suddenly strong gust caused
one OF the men to turn in his position.
In doing so he somehow pushed his
companion, who, taken, unawares. fell
backward. He clutched at his mate.
and both tumbled over among the
wires.
FOR a moment the two men hung
without speaking. Then one OF them
said:
Bill. can't reach the post. and am
AFRAID If move the wires will break"
And as he spoke a wire broke.
We'll, mate, it's big drop down into
the grass, replied the other man, but
as your married and have three kids I
don't see why should stay here"
mo, don't do that. Bill; you'll get
killed, surely. Let's hang a little
longer"
But another wire broke and Bill
made up his mind.
"Good-by, mate" he said to the other,
who had tears in his eyes, "good-by."
Then he dropped-a fall of forty feet.
He fell among some bushes and rolled
down the embankment. When he arose
Uor he was not dead he crawled up TO
where his companion hung.
I'm all right, mate, I'm going for
help"
The station was half mile distant.
When the poor fellow who had r!sked
his life for his mate told his tale he
tainted away. The doctor said he had
broken his arm and a couple of ribs.
but his noble action saved his friends
life and his own.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30
CARRIERS MADE OF ROSES.
Flower Clusters Are Also Caught In the
Elouncings OF the PettIcoat,


FlouncinGs OF the Petticoat.
Partisan ladies have from time to
time devised many startling and ex-
travagant uses for flowers, but never
until the present season have they used
the choicest products of their conserva-
tories as materials for carriers. Carriers
of primroses, harebellis, narcissus
violets, and lilies. all these are being
worn at the balls and receptions in
Paris and will soon be quite as popular
in New York.
The idea prompting the fashion is n
pretty one. The dame of dainty toll
cites must watt rare scents as she
moves about, and this must be accom-
plshed not by the most costly imita-
tions but by the fragrant blossoms
themselves. Accordingly every gar
ment that forms part of the evening
toilet bears a lavish scattering of the
wearer's favorite flower. Knots Of
blossoms are caught among the thick
fiouncings and ruches of the pettcoats,
and even the embroidered corset has
its little bouquet attachment. The in
side flounce of the most delicate even
ing gowns is made entirely Of flowers,
and the newest garter is simply made
to conform to the general harmony of
fragrance and color.
The more highly perfumed flower
may be, the more appropriate IL is
considered for a garter. Niolets of
most exquisite scent are in high favor
and are almost invariably used for
garters worn with lilac, lavender, deli
cate green, or white costumes. The
very sweet and spring like fragrance OF
lilies of the valley is, however, almost
equally popular, and roses are of course
ALWAYS worn, even as carriers.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30
A SAD STORY.
ihe 'r'ais' Hardships and suco.s... q,
Wonderful Woman,
From the News. Elrln- III

'ie views, Elgin, Ill
certainty more like a romance. ana
an oid-tashioned one at that. reads the
sketch OF the life OF Mrs. T.. Chamnion
Oh NO 20 Melrose avenue. ElgIn m
enc is the second cousin OF the RI Hon
S Ss Bright, NJ. r., and is now in her
Her husband was an English mar
chantman and ship owner. In about re
year lo42 he was wrecked with All 90
Doaru In terrible storm off the coast ~
ntaica. Ills partner and Mrs. Champion
sISSo s, IN getting the ship back 10
d -hslanu ana when IL was sold and all
stan, pau iiS the subject of this sketch
Brldgewater England, with two shii'
"hss IN money and four small children
4. ht,ie business was started and with
lhe ala or the children she made and
sViu fancy work After few wears tho
oIuest son came to America and in 1874
sent ior MS mother and remaining chill
uren. During the time taken for tho
voyage the son in America was taken
III ana died and the termination OF the
voyage was mingled with the most ter
rlple sorrow instead OF the Anticipated
!oyIulness. This brave woman did not
turn back, but started for the West and
located in Elgin.
Again the fancy work business mn.
started, after few years a little store
was purchased. A building was erected.
Dut again cruel fate was not satisfied.
ire' the great destroyer, in one night
ISNeleu 10 the ground this building and
all was a complete loss, and the excite
ment brought on nervous prostration
ana partial paralysis. For years this
brave woman never left her bed, then
on commencing to get around was so
weak and Frustrated that at different
tunes she fell and broke both arms.
AFTER twenty years of suffering she
read In the Elgin Daily News, testi-
ihony or many aged people who had
been benefited by DIR. Williams pink
rms. such strong statements from
such reliable people, many of whom she
Knew prompted her TO try them and
her words are here quoted:
L thlnk Or. Williams Pink Pills for
rae People wonderful remedy. They
nave certainly made me better and
stronger than l have been for years.
My whole nervous system by their use
has been toned up and am now able
at times TO move around the house quite
comfortably. These pills have added
years to my life and although / can
never hope TO be perfectly well woman
RINK PMS VIII make the last years Of
my life better and happier"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain all
the elements necessary TO give new life
and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves. The are sold in boxes
(never in loose form, by the dozen or
hundred) at 90 cents a box, or six boxes
for $3.50, and may be had OF all drug
gists or directly by mail from DR.. Will
liam's Med. Co., Schenectady, ". Y.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30

prevent him, the tiger ieaped from the
den and stood in the center of the build
ing, his eyes glowing and his tail LASH
ing. One of the keepers seized pitch
fork and started to drive the mad
dened beast back into his den. when
the tiger sprang upon him, breaking
the oak fork handle and hurting him
to the ground. The roaring of the tiger
and the groans of his victim. added to
the wild neighing and plunging of
frightened horses, the bowling of other
animals and the hoarse shouts OF the
men, made horrible pandemonium.
while above the din rose the sonorous
trumpeting Of the elephants. The tiger
took refuge in barn, where he was
captured. The injured keeper will re-
cover
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30

was prevented by modesty from acting
a part assigned her and next she in
stituted suit against the manager of
the company.
Miss Standish was engaged by
William Newell, representative OF
William A. Brady, manager OF ex-
Champion Corbett, to play the part Of
Georgette in THE Clemenceau Case"
After awhile there was a redistribution
of parts and she was requested to play
LA, the model whose wardrobe is de-
cidedly scanty. This she refused to
do. Thereupon she was discharged.
She sued Mr.. Brady, who admitted that
he had promised to pay Miss Standish
$50 a week but denied that there was
any stipulation as to the time Of her
engagement. The jury, however,
brought in a verdict for Miss Standish
for $3.50.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30
Kan.a. and Nebraska Limited.

st. Louis, Mo, has the finest railway
station in the world, and the Missouri
Pacific will place in service on May 10th
train that will eclipse anything now
leaving that station. Will be known as
the kansas and Nebraska Limited"
Leaving ST. Louis daily at $40 p. m,
arriving at Kansas City 4:25 a. m,
Atchison 6:05 a. m, st. Joseph 700 a.
m, Omaha So a. m, Joplin 500 a.
m, FIT. Scott 6:25 a. m. and Wichita
II: so p. m.
Train will consist of Pullman Buffet
Sleeping Cars and Palace Reclining
Chair Cars, free of extra charge, run
ming daily between st. Louis and Kan
sas City, ST. Joseph, Omaha, Joplin, FIT.
Scott and Wichita. Returning leave
Omaha 3:45 p. m. daily, with equally
as fast time to all points in Southern
Kansas and Missouri. For further in
formation address Bissell Wilson, ID.
p. A, No. Ill Adams ST., Chicago.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30

We take pleasure In calling your at
tention to the advertisement OF DR..
Marsh with regard to his cure for the
opium and morphine habit TO be found
in another column Of this paper. The
doctor has been engaged for twenty
five years in this speciality. and is well
and favorably known for the cures he
has made Of these habits. We take
all who need his services, having
0een personally acquainted with him
for the past twenty-five years.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30
Big Words.

Here are nine OF the largest words in
the English language: Subconstitu-
tionalist. incomprehensibility, philo-
progenitiveness, honorifclbilitudinity
acknowledgements, disproportion-
ableness, MISREPRESENTATION. pro-
substantiationistical and trans
observation-disclosures.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30

Choice Farming Lands In South Dakota
Along the line of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & ST. Paul railway can now be had
upon reasonable terms. The crop pro-
spects we're never better and glorious
harvest for this year is already assured.
Thousands OF acres Of unoccupied lands
in over twenty counties are now open
for settlement. For further informa-
ton address II. F. Hunter. Immigra-
ton Agent for South Dakota, 295 Dear
born street, Chicago, Ill.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30
P0LLY'S PRISON HOME.
SHE WAS THE QUEEN OF LON
DON'S FORTY THIEVES"
She Was Cr.minaliy Inclined from Child
hood-Grew TO Be Very Beautiful and
Fascinated Many Victims 80 Conyicted
OF kidnapping.
.-1-.. HE

HE Grim / n a |
classes of London
have recently lost
the pride of the
blackmailers and
pickpockets, Polly
Carr, who has just
been sent to prison
for three years.
Polly Carr was no
common criminal
Ghn mos On nHf q 4
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30
Are You
Going to
.CrippleCreek
,

The Santa Fe Route Is the most d.
rect and only through broad-gauge
line from Chicago and Kansas City
TO the celebrated Cripple Creek
gold mining district. Luxurious
Pullmans, free chair cars, fastest
time, and low rates.
A profusely illustrated book,
descriptive of Cripple Creek, will DO
mailed free of charge on application
TO G. T. Nicholson, G. p. A.,
A., T. & 8. +. BY, Monadnock
Blk, Chicago.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30


.avice during the last few months.
Think what volume of experience
.hs has TO draw FRONT No physician
living ever treated so many cases of
female ills, and from this vast expert
,pce surely it is more than possible
,be has gained the very knowledge
that will help your case.
She is glad to have you write or call
unon her. You will find her woman
fullof sympathy, with a great desire to
assist those who are sick. If her medi-
cine is not what you need, she will
frankly tell you so, and there are nine
chances out of ten that she will tell
You exactly what to do for relief. She
asks nothing in return except your
good will, and her advice has relieved
thousands.
Surely, any ailing woman, rich or
poor, is very foolish il she does not
take advantage of this generous offer
Of assistance.
Never in the history of medicine has
the demand for one particular remedy
for female diseases equalled that at.
tanned by Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound, and never in the
history Of Mrs. Pinkham's wonderful
Compound has the demand for it been
no great as it is to-day.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30
MAY STANDISH.

An Actress Who VIII Not BE Charge,
with Ingenious Advertising Methods.
A pretty blonde. May c. Standish,
has distinguished herself lately in
numerous ways. First she threw up a
theatrical engagement because she
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30
ATTACKED BY A TIGER.

A Keeper Badly Injured by the Beast,
which Escaped.
In transferring a circus tiger from a
shifting box to a wagon cage at Wash
ington, Pa, Thursday, the animal es-
capped, and before the showmen could
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30

Senator Butler or South Carolina is
the chief promoter of a new organiza-
ton to collect southern historical ma
terial.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30

A broken resolution can be mended
with the glue of common sense. but ii
may not be worth while.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30

Faith used is as sure TO grow as good
seed in good soil.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30

TtT8-An Fits stopped free by DR.. X lines Great
Nerve Restorer. No Fits after the nrst days use.
hzrvelOus Treatise 81 trial bottle free ~
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30

The right TO do right is God-giyen
right.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30
GladnesS Comes

With a better understanding OF the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills, which vanish before proper ef-
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort IN
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and IS
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that 1t is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
ali important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pnr-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the can
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists. =,
If in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system is regular, laxatlves or
other remedies are then not needed. III
afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended TO the most sklliful
physicians, but If in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30
Choice Farming Land. In south D.ko'

Darkness cannot be made black
enough TO destroy light.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30

and WHISKY habits cured. Booh sent
YIN fRER. DR.. D. n. wOOLLRY, ATLANTA, GA.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-30

0uIIIll Habit Cured. Est. in 1871. Thousands
uTIlJm cured. Cheapest and best cure. FREE TRIAL
State case. DIR MARSH, Quincy. Mich.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-01

are numerous quarries producing material
equally as good as the Co usa product.
For example, Santa Clara County offers
superior stone. There are go quarries
in other counties. That the Harbor Com
missioners accepted Coluss stone for the
new depot is no reason that other stone
should be excluded from the new munich
pal building. 1t may be all right and ac-
cording to the law pertaining to the con-
struction ofthis building to exclude other
than California material, but the exclu-
sion should not apply to all material ex-
cept that quarried in the region of Colusa.
III not too late the specitica tions should
be amended so as to give all contractors a
fair Opportunity. Inferior stone, if Of
fered, an be rejected"
There is some gossip to the effect that
Charles Alexander and John C. Quinn,
while the former was State Harbor Com.
missioner secured control of the Colusa
quarry, and that the product is now con-
trolled by syndicate which purchased
their interest, or at least the interest that
Mr.. Alexander represented.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-01
SHE IS NOW 4
CRACK CLIPPER
The Lancing Was Formerly
a Smart Ocean
Steamer.
Two Years Ago She Was Sod
and Transformed Into a
Sailing Ship
BEATS HER STEAMER RECORD.
Narrow Escape During Brush With
the Progreso Off the Golden
Gate.
BEATS HER STEAMER RECORD.

The British ship Larcing now discharg-
ing at Green-street wharf is one Of the
handsomest vessels in port. She was
originally steamer and was built for the
French Transatlantic Company a quarter
of century ago. At that time the vessel
was known as the Periere, having been
named after the millionaire president of
the company. She cost nearly million
dollars 10 build and at that time was the
fastest vessel on the run between Europe
and New York. Her best average was
sixteen knots an hour, but during the
last run from Swansea to this port under
sail the vessel made as good as Is knots
on many occasions.
After posing as record breaker for five
years the Periere was ousted from her
proud position by some of the new trans
atlantic liners and later she was sold to a
syndicate. Captain Hatfield, her COM
mander, took charge of the vessel and
changed her into the present magnificent
specimen OF marine architecture. She is
fitted with water ballast which can be
loaded or unloaded at the rate of 100 tons
an hour. The cabin accommodations are
of the best and all in all the Lanclng is
one of the finest and most commodious
vessels that come to San Francisco.
Captain Hatfield is well known here.
and more genial or better-liked master
does not come to this port. On this occa-
sion he is accompanied by his wife and
daughter.
Tne erstwhile steamer, and now smart
est sailing vessel afioat, nearly met her
fate on the 2lst INST She was almost in
collision with the steamer Progreso. and
both vessels carry marks of the encounter.
Talking about the matter yesterday Cap
tain Hatfield said:
"It was just after midnight, and q high
wind was blowing. We were feeling our
way toward the Golden Gate when all of a
sudden there was cry of Light on the
stayboard bowl Before the echoes had
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-01
MODERN SERMON
IN COLUSA STONE
Material That Must Be
Used in the New Mu.
nicipal Building.
The Contractors Are Confronted
by Infexible Specifications
of the Architect.
EXCLUSION OF OTHER STONE.
Gossip to the Effect That the Colusa
Quarries Are Controlled by
Syndicate.
xCLUsIoN OF OTHER STONE.

The specifications according to which
contractors must bid for the construction
OF the new municipal building on Kearny
street. from Merchant to Washington,
provide that Colusa sandstone shall be
used. Many contractors regard this limi-
tation in the light of discrimination
favorable to the owners of the main quarry
near Cousa. 1t is claimed that other
stone equally as good as that taken from
the Colusa quarry can be supplied freely
and at moderate cost. Contractors aver
that the owners of the Colusa quarry have
advanced the price of their material.
The architects of the building, Messrs
Shea Shea, were asked yesterday if the
Building Committee OF the Board of Su-
pervisors designated Colusa stone and in
reply said that the specifications directing
the use of that material were drawn by the
architects. 1t was stated that some kind
of stone had to specified so that bidders
would notbe offering all kinds of material.
and that as the product of the Colusa
quar- ry was acknowledged to be excellent.
and was accepted in the construction of
the new depot, it was deemed fair to use it
in the municipal building.
The architects assert that there is no
monopoly of Colusa stone, as there are
several quarries in that region. 1t was
fancied that the chief opposition came
from contractors who desired to use Ore
gon stone. Mr.. Shea said that stone
would not be used extensively in the con-
str lction of the building, as the plans re-
quire brick. The stone contract would
amount to $l2, 900 or Sl5. coo.
From sources independent of architects
and contractors it was ascertainei that
good building stone is abundant in Califor-
MIA. 1t was said that Messrs. Mcdonald
and Quinn controlled the Colusa quarrles.
a leading citizen who is quite familiar
with building enterprises said last night:
''The specifications should not have re.
stricted bidders to Colusa stone. There
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-01
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT

This Important Office to Be Filled at
Tuesdays Election.
Some time ago, when the case of Young
VS.. Babcock was decided by the Supreme
Court in Los Angeles, it was assumed that
the decision meant two years term for
Babcock, and the i'm preston went abroad
that there would not be any election for
Superintendent. While the newspapers
have since stated differently the correction
does not seem to have been noticed by
many of the voters. 1t is important that
citizens should bear this in mind and see
that they get in a vote for this important
officer.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-01
Look Out
the
Returns!


The most welcome news
Just at this time to the thou
sands of boys and girls and
those desiring to send holi-
day greetings to friends will
be the arrival of a carload of
all sorts of presents, such as
Albums, Picture Frames,
Toys, Toilet Articles, Jew
e1ry, Fancy Stationery, ETC.; !;
the grandest display. i'll the
Western Addition. Head
quarters for Oriental Curios.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-01
ELECTION RETURNS AT

Normaun's Cafe, Corner Powell and
Market Streets.
The enterprising proprietors of this elegant
cafe have made arrangements with the West
ern Union Telegraph Company, by which the
patrons of this establishment will receive the
election returns Immediately on arrival. The
operators of the company will be on duty da ay
aud night until the final result is known
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-01
Twentv Years for Forv.rv.

o. C. Clark, who recently secured quantity
of white lead from w. P. Fuller & Co. on a
forged order, signed by E. n. Kittredge, was
yesterday sentenced to twenty wears in Fol-
som for the forgery. He had several prior con-
victions against him, which accounts for the
severity of the sentence.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-01
James Macken,s Estate,

The will of James Macken. who died October
25 leaving an estate valued at about 500, 900.
was yesterday filed for probate. He be-
queathed his property share and share alike
to his three daughters.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-01

THE friends of labor are warmly sup
porting Judge Robert Ferral for the Superior
bench. The Union Printer says: Every friend
of organized labor ought tn stand by him now
and make his cause their own"