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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

Since March, the government of Cap'
Colony. Africa. has been buaily engaged
In fighting a devastating cattle plague
This disease has now been identified nj
the terrible rinder pest, or cattle pest
which at various periods from 17l4 on
ward has devastated the herds Of Eu
rope. The course OF the disease seem!
to be very rapid. death ensuing usual,
in thirty-six hours after the first synp
toms. The nntives demand compcnsa
tion for the herds slaughtered on sus
picion. All efforts 10 check the diseas,
have proved In vain.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24
The l,ious Rotln,

Here is n story of an orthodox robin.
Some time ago I attended morning ser
vice In Ely cathedral. where, during
prayers. u robin kept nitting about the
building. joining occasionally In the
service with modest "chirrup." When
the clergyman assembled the pulpit
and began to speak the robin deiiber.
a,cly perclicd himself on one Of the
piunaclcs OF the chancel, and the loud.
or the pastor preached the louder did
the robin sing, much to the amusement
of the congregation. 1 have no recoi-
lection of what the sermon was about.
but the robins singing made deep
impression upon me.-London Daily
Telegraph.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

Two years and half have elapsed
since II was discovered that two young
women had been murdered In church
IN San Francisco. Durrant. the young
assistant superintendent OF the Sun.
day school which these young women
had attended. was tried for these mur.
ders and convicted more than yeai
ago. but the execution OF sentence ha.
repeatedly been delayed on technical
grounds. Tho Durrant family likely
have a few dollars left. for the lawyers
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

Tho coming literature will not pic
'nrc the schoolboy on his way to his
daily work with a slate under his arm,
II reported health plans are executed.
States are 10 be banishcd as sources
OF infection. unless present signs fail
Even literature can forcgo tho pIctur.
csauc for the sake of improved sani.
,a'icn. 1t can do. without the slate
but not without the boy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

ofscoursc everybody has seen star,
but none more beautiful than are
Venus ahd Mars at the present time
And to look Mt them now It is no,
necessary to get up out Of warm mes,
In the middle Of the night. As soon n.
the sun Is down they are now up
Venus In the west md Mars In the
cast: and who knows but they nrs
squirting ut each other and making
. romarks about us.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

Your wandering boy. that you thought
was lost
Say, wouldn't you open. Claire?
II . babe should rap at your old heart
door
On the Christmas morning fair.
To give you n kiss or hug or two.
Say, wouldn't you open. Claire?
n a God should rap at your old heart
door
On the Christmas morning fair.
To give you Son with heavenly
home,
Say, wouldn't you open. Clairsf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

about them which made II u hard
matter 10 decide what to take and what
10 give up. There was the mothers old
workbaskct. once so full Of tho max
ing and mending for the loved onos,
and her copy Of Daily Food" lying In
At. and fathers well-thumbed Bible,
with here and there words OF comfort
and explanation written on the mar
gins-thosc OF course must go with
her.
Tear-mnrks were on Miss Rhoda's
face as ahe offered the mothers rocker
10 her visitor.
Eyes, Miss Martha, I'm gettipE rsady
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24
rxn i,l,na Drenn.s,..

The Pennsylvania institute for tho
blind at philadelphia points with pride
10 two distinguished graduates In the
field Of music-Mr. David d. Wood.
the famous blind orgnnist Of st. Ste.
phen's church. Philadelphia. and Mfr.
Adam Geibel. composer and orRanist
OF the Baptist temple. Broad aud Berks
streets, Philadelphia Philadelphia H.
Quircr.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24
cbr,,,mas gifts for thee,

Fair and free!
Precious things from the heaveni,
store
Filling thy caslet more and more:
Golden love in divinest chain,
That never can be untwined again;
Silvery carols Of Joy that swell
Sweetest Of all In the hearts lone cell
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

The old scare that the worlds Goa
Is near exhaustion is now pretty vel
exploded. New coal areas arc con
stantiy being Opened. and the old ono
are by no means near exhausted.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

peddler in Boston. Ind. Is said tc
have sneezed so hard that he broke
his neck. This is simply another Illus.
tration Of the fact that the hoos!cr 1:
not up 10 snuff.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

Rev. DR.. Curry, Peabody and Slater
Funds agent in the south. is moving
to have Alabnma townships levy spec
iai TAX for more and better schools -
reach the passes,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

Chicago cast 1886 votes more thar
New York did-in fact. i5.0So more
than Gotham had registered. VIII
New York now please take back
seat?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

We are all apt to consider othera
stupid II they do not detect and cor
rect our errors In such way thnt we
do not know that they occurred.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

At Fort Lcayenworth, Kan. twenty.
three priva,es of the United Statea
army went up for examination for
commissions. and only three failed to
pass. or these three. two failed in
history. This Is the best record ever
made By group OF prlvatcs trying for
commissions.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

Political human nature seeks to
make believe that It is making a sacri-
flee in accepting what 1t has begged
and schemed to get.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

1t would not be so hard to die II We
would only remember that life is to Q
great extent merely preparation fol
a rest.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

Most young women act as though
the main business OF life was to fight
men, but there comes a change later
on. -
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

Few men are capable of doi1g theil
best without a manager to suggest and
encourage.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24
The Rocky Ford Enterprise
ROCKY FORD. COLORADO.

shortcomings in character a-e gcner.
elly long about going.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

Samuel kcllar of Eureka Springs,
Ark. has on exhibition n fine crop OF
oranges raised there. and also states
that he is picking n second crop OF
Strawberries and cherries In his orch
ards.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

II we were all governed by our feel.
ings. most Of the work done in the
world would be the result OF spite.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

Old proverbs tare preserved mainly
for use in driving nervous people
crazy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

The most discontented people on
Garth are those who really do not
know what they want.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24
SPAIN is REASSURED.
RELIES ON cLEvELAND's SUP
PORT.

Making Fresh Preparations for War
Judge Cool Thinks Oln~y's Posltios
Concerning tho Prcsiients Power 10
GnrrecI. = - !
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

Babe Of Bethlehem who
was born in n manger and
lived a homeless life upon
earth hath set the solitary
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

Men who think about their health
generally do 1t material damage.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

HOUSANDS of
the absent nll
over the land will
be turning home
ward with tho
coming Of Christ
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24
CHRISTMAS RAPPiNoS.
(By James Rolf. Hapkood.)

.F n friend should
III rap at your old
home door
H On the Christmas
~ morning fair.
~ With n present for
= you and your
little dean.
7. wouldn't you open.
laire?
oy should rap at your
d home door
the Christmas morn
& fair
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-24

was not quite satisfied: and
when Esther came in she
saw n queer littlo scowl
on the white forehead.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.
Topic For the Week Beginning Sept. ~
Comment by Rev. q. III. DOYLE.

Topic For the Week Beginning Sept. ~.
Comment by Rev. 3. III. Doyle.
TopIc-Lessonsf from David s life and words.
III Sam. xxi, l.22.
David (weu beloved) was the son of
Jesse. He was the youngest son of a
family of two children and was born in
Bethlehem. His life has been divided
into three portions: (1) His youth. (2)
His relations with Saul. (3) His reign.
David was short in stature, had red hair
and blue eyes. He was well made and
possessed great strength and agility.
The first time David appears in history
is when, at the annual sacrificial feast,
he is anointed by Samuel to succeed
Saul After his amounting David re-
sumes his usual duties. Next he is sum-
moned before Saul to chase away the
kings madness by music One incident
only Of his shepherd life is recorded, his
conflict with lion and bear in defend
ing his flocks.
David's relations with Saul began a
few years afterward, at the time of his
victory over Goliath. Saul then became
interested in David and took him to his
court. He was - an armor bearer, (2)
a captive over 1000, (3) son-in-law by
his marriage with Michal, Saul's daugh-
ter, and (4) captain Of the kings body
guard. The friendship of Jonathan dur
ing this time and the treachery and
jealousy Of Saul are well known.
At Saul's death David was crowned
king over judah at Hebron. Seven and
one-half years later he also became the
king of Israel. He conquered Jerusalem
and made his capital there and raised
the kingdom to high standard and
commanding position in the world.
David was born poet and his psalms
as religious lyrics stand unsurpassed.
His life and words teach us many i'm
portant lessons
/. A lesson on prayer. David was
man of prayer He inquired of the
Lord" what no should do and followed
the directions of God. His trust in God
was sublime. His psalms breathe
a wonderful spirit Of prayer and COM
munion with God.
2. A lesson on thanksgiving. David
was never an migrate. He was thankful
" Nfou anu W Il w III
give thanks unto the Lord was the
keynote of his life. He expressed his
thanksgiving to God in words and acted
it in his life. He was also grateful to
Jonathan for his kindness, and manifest
ed it by caring for his son.
3. A lesson on repentance and confes-
sion. David sinned grievously. Yet he
repented of his sin. He confessed it to
God in great anguish and sorrow. The
Fifty first Psalm is repentance and con-
fession of sin that has rarely ever been
felt or expressed by men. This is the
right attitude to take toward sin. We
should repent of it, confess it to God
and give it up.
Bible Readings. Il Sam. xvi, lib;
xvii, 1894; xviii, l A ii Sam. vi, 11-17;
vii, Lie; tx, lib; xii, la; xviii, 80,
33; Chron. xvi, liz; Ps. xiii, 10; Ii.
lie; CHI, Ito; John vii, AZ; Acts ii,
1851.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22

The Captain of The STANDARD.

Charles Dickens was not a militant
editor Starting The Daily News with
great zeal. he soon wearied of his self
imposed task and resigned the editor.
ship. tired to death and quite worn
out But in this century America has
not had monopoly of the fighting ed
itor Captain Hamber. formerly in con.
troll of The Standard, gave "a conspicuous
example of pugilistic skill He had
driven down with Mrs Hamber TO the
Office. leaving her in the cab for few
minutes. While he was away the driver
addressed her in tones she did not like
Tom, she said. when her husband re.
appeared, this man has spoken imperti.
nently. Get down from your perch at
once. said the journalist. The man.
with an oath, descended Hamber boxed
him first on one ear. then on the other
When the cabman squared up To the
editor, the latter slipped AT right and
left into his opponent. polishing him off
very neatly. "-Gentleman Magazine
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22
Things Might BE Far worse.

II is "a frequent excuse of unthinking
men for leaning toward free silver
that "things can't be worse than they
now are. - This is mistake. Mat
tiers can be very much worse, especially
for the workingmen.
First. They would be worse if wages
were paid in 81 cent dollar or in a
dollar worth less than 100 cents. How
ever it may be with mine owners and
mortgage debtors, men whose capital is
their labor are not interested in having
the purchasing power of their dollar"
diminished.
Second. Things would be made
worse for the 1882, 3S2 savings bank
depositors in this state alone If their
$7l5, 032, 500 Of savings were made pay
able in deprecated dollars.
Third. Things would be worse for
the nearly 1000, 900 pensioners if their
monthly stipend were to be paid in 90
cent dollars.
Fourth. Things would be worse for
all the millions of benefciaries of stock,
mutual and cooperative insurance COM
panies and all the l,745, 725 sharehold-
ers in building and loan associations IL
payment were to be made TO them in
any money less good than the best.
Fifth. Things would be worse for
everybody in case of panic caused by
the prospect of u silver basis. New
York World.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22
Illustrating Gods Promise.

Have you ever seen, or perhaps made
one Of, party who are going to ex-
plore a dark, deep cavern? They all
stand out in the sunlight. and the at
tendants, who know the journey they
are going to make, pass round among
them and put into the hands Of each a
lighted candle. How useless it seems |!
How pale and colorless the little flame
appears in the gorgeous flood of sun
light! But the procession moves along.
One after another enters the dark cav
ern's mouth. One after another loses the
splendor of daylight. In the hands Of
one after another the feeble candlelight
comes out bright in the darkness. and
by and by they are all walking in the
dark, holding fast their candles as If
they were their very life-totally de-
pendent upon what seemed so useless
half an hour ago. That seems to me to
be picture of the way in which Gods
promises of consolation, which we at
tach very little meaning to at first, come
out into beauty and value as we pass on
into our hves.-Bishop Brooks.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22


Mr.. Owen A. Smiley, OF London, Eng
land, presents new features along the
line OF musical humor. lie possesses
that rare gift in voice and song which
enables him to represent all the parts,
from the sweetest soprano or tenor to
the deepest baritone. lie does new
things with the piano, always making it
subserviant to the humor OF the sketch.
His powers OF humorous character i'm
presentations and musical mimicries are
extraordinary. His instantaneous
sketches are original, and introduce the
mannerisms and Alterations OF the anna
teur or professional, vocal or instrument
tai musician, making a new feature OF
entertainment, and proving an excellent
foil for the literary work OF Miss John
son. Mr. Smiley's entertainment is dis
tinct in itself, and has met with years OF
success on both continents
The Johnson Smiley entertainment to
be presented in the Y. NJ. c. A. Auditor
ium tomorrow night will be novel one
in every sense OF the word. You cannot
afford to miss it. Admission 80 cents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22
Portage Lake News
An Exciting Runaway
on Portage Lake
Bridge.
The Driver Is Thrown Out
Hut Receives No Serious Ipiurv-o,.
Horse Had TO he shot-Other
Twin city News.

George c. Sheldon had the misfortune
yesterday to lose one OF the valuable
team OF drying horses which il a famil.
lar sight to residents OF the Portage
Lake towns. He was crossing the bridge
from Houghton to Hancock and was ON
the draw, when he met rig going in the
opposite direction. As the two were in
the act oil passing, a Fian drove up be-
hlnd Mr.. Sheldon and attempted to pass.
The confusion started the latters team
and the buggy was overturned and the
team ran away. When the horses ar
rived at the Hancock end of the bridge
they tried to turn toward Hancock, but
collided with the stonewall at the base of
the bill, opposite the bridge end, and fell
one OF them breaking leg. The poor
creature had to be killed to end ts mis-.
cry.
The Finn, the cause OF the accident, was
arrested. His horse showed unmistak-
able signs OF i'll treatment, showing that
be was not only criminally careless but
a cruel driver
The animal Mr.. Sheldon lost was val
liable one and one that he was accus-
toned to ride as well as drive IN the
team. Mr.. Sheldon was considerably
shaken up by the fall, but it was perhaps
fortunate that he did not continue in the
buggy, as he might not have been able
to stopt the frightened horses before the
end OF the bridge was reached.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22
ga.hionabIe Oressmmktug,

Madame Fuda Finch, formerly from
Paris and continental cities, has opened
rooms in the Hall residence, West Hough-
ton, where she will be glad to see the
ladies of Houghton and vicinity and
where she has on hand an exquisite line
of dress goods, in wool and silk, with a
large assortment OF trimmings, which
she received from the best houses OF bust
ness in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia
and London. Ladies can join her classes
in dressmaking, which gave such i'm
mence satisfaction to the ladies OF Calu-
met.
A few young ladies, who are good sew
ers, can be received on application.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22
Christian Endeavor Br,ef..

Christian Endeavor is now spiritual
fire for icy Labrador.
"Moro grit. less quit" is the adj.
vice given to secretaries by Miss Martha
+. Race.
Miss Jennie T. Mason urges study
of the three RS" for Christian En-
deavor corresponding secretaries-re-
port, reply, reap rich rewards.
make rut deep enough and ii be-
comes a grave" comments Rev. L. I.
JefIers, d. D., in discussing the old
problem of Christian Endeavor ruts.
The general assembly OF the Free
Church of Scotland has given hearty
and unanimous official Endorsement OF
Christian Endeavor. We peculiarly
value the sanction OF this historic and
conservative body.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22
The Finland ere

Mutual Fire Insurance company oil
Houghton and Keweenaw counties, or
gained in 1890 according to the laws of
the State Of Michigan, will insure proper
ty OF it's mem ers. Have paid fire losses
over $4,000 during it's existence. The
company paid back during the last year
to sixty-two OF it's members OF hve years
standing 60 per cent OF their premiums.
amounting to $3,502. Will pay back
during this year on the same rate to
thirty-six members OF FIVE years stand
ing 81. 447. On the first day OF July
the company had Ala members, $751;
$40 worth OF property incurred, and
$7,611.27 in treasury. For further par
ticulars apply to the undersigned.
JOHN BLoMovsr, President.
ALEX LEINoNEN, Secretary.
Office. 443 Pine street, upstairs. Red
Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22
Regular Examination.

A regular examination of applicants
for teachers certificates will be held at
the high school building, Calumet, Thurs
day and Friday, October 8 and 10, com
mencing promptly at o a. m. each day.
Also, an examination OF candidates for
admission to the Michigan Agricultural
College will be held in connection with the
above WILLIAM BATH,
County School Commissioner.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22

The Northern King, one OF Jim Hills
big lake carriers, passed up through the
lake Sunday, stopping at Hancock only
long enough to get some provisions
The boat is not fitted up for the carrying
of passengers. but had number oil emil
grants in the Storage. Capt. Munich, an
old-timer on Lake Superior, is in CON-
mand. lie said his present boat would
take 3, 900 tons out of Chicago and 2
200 out of Duluth.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22
County School Commissioner

All merchants who have freight on a
boat meeting with such disaster az did
the Alaska Friday have tojoin the genr'
nj average Of losses and pay their share.
This they have to do, whether their
freight was damaged or not. The cargo
landed at Closes wa ehouse from the
AL ,ska presents the worst tumble oil me.
terials that the dock people have had
ANYTHING to do with in years.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22
Eron m Great Democrat.

A depreciation of the currency is al
ways attended by loss to the laboring
classes This portion Of the community
have neither time nor opportunity to
watch the Gibbs and flows of the money
market. Engaged from day to day in
their useful tolls, they do not perceive
that. although their wages are NOM
inally the same, or even somewhat
higher, they are greatly reduced, in
fact, by the rapid increase Of currency,
which, as it appears TO make money
abound, they are at first inclined to con-
slider n blessing. = Andrew Jackson,
Eighth Annual Message.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22
Religions of the World.

According to the latest estimates the
world contains 1850, 600. 900 people, Of
whom 400. 900, 900 are Christians, AGO.
900, 600 are Buddhists, 900, 600, 900 are
Brahmins, $50, 900, 900 are Mohamme-
dams, s, 900, 900 are Jews, $50, 600, 900
are idolators and GO, 600. 900 are classed
as various. - OF the Christians 1885,
900, 900 are set down as belonging to
the several branches Of Roman Catholi-
cism, 10. 900, 0O0 are classed as Protes-
tants, 80, 900, 600 are Greek Catholics
and %, 200, 900 are various. Chi
cago Chronicle.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22
Near Laurium Post Office

Ifyou have ever seen little child in
the agony OF a 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 ia reliable remedy. We
could not afford to recommend this as
cure unless it were cure.
EAGLE DRU9 STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22

There are n number of men in Hough-
ton, arrived lately, who are making and
circulating about the county a sarsapa.
rilla called Rood's mot Hood's). Likely
patrons may take note of the difference
and similarity In names.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22

A mat h has been arranged to come of
on the Hancock track on Saturday, Sep
tember 20, between George Demarois'
Star and Mr.. Isaac Kockare's Tile, for
$50 side. The best three out OF five
one mile heats. Mr.. Kokare has lately
imported his mare from Finland and
claims she has very fast record there.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22

1t is understood that thepopullst coun-
ty convention will be called to meet in
Hancock on the same date az the demo-
cratic, October 2. The leaders have
agreed on fusion on the county ticket,
but the representatives on each side on
the ticket will be settled by conference
committee.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22

The committee on the getting up OF a
field day for the benefit Of the Ontona gon
relief fund, has concluded to await MOI 0
favorable weather. A day that starts
out showing takes all the enthusiasm out
OF such move, although it forcibry re-
minds people of the coming sufferincs of
the homeless In the burned-out town.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22
Practical Endeavor Work.

Particularly effective citizenship
work is done by the Endeavorers of AL
leghany county, Pa. A characteristic
undertaking is now afoot-the publica-
ton of handbook for the Christian cit
izen, which will be substantially di-
gest of the laws of the state on intern
perance, gambling, profanity, Sabbath
breaking, etc. EXCHANGE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-22

Will Evans and Will Boone are now in
Chicago and it is likely that they will
come to the copper country and get up a
race meeting. With these well-known
riders on the ground the getting up of a
day of racing should not be a difficult
matter.