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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
SPECIAL STAMPS FOR CITIES.
Bill to Permit Big Cities to Have Post
age Stamps of Special Designs.

Bill TO Permit Big Cities to Have Post
age Stamps of Special Designs.
Representative Pugh of Kentucky has
prepared bill to permit cities of 100 900 or
more inhabitants to obtain postage stamps
of special designs. His bill provides that
any number of inha bitants of any city of
the United States containing a population
OF 100000 or mole, as shown by the
United States census of 1890, or as shown
by any future United States census, as NAV
desire, may unite in petition for the issu-
ance of postage stamps of special designs
concentrating the history of said city or
the memory OF inhabitants thereof now
deceased, but no such special postage
stamp shall be designed, made or used to
advertise the business of any individual,
firm, corporation or society.
The petition asking for these special
stamps must be delivered to the Postmes-
ter OF their city, and by him forwarded to
the PostmasterGeneral at Washington,
who shall report the same to the Secretary
OF the Treasury, and the latter, upon find
ing that the provisions of this act have
been complied with, shall furnish postage
stamps of special design to the Postmaster
of that city for the use of the people upon
the same terms and conditions that Post
masters are now supplied.
Representative Pugh SAYS there is con-
siderable sentiment throughout the coun-
try in favor of stamps of special designs,
and he hopes to receive a favorable report
of the bill at an early day. Mr.. Pugh in
his bill provides against any fraud or de-
ception being practice1 on the Govern
ment, and that the cost of engraving and
printing these stamps will fall on the peo-
pie OF the city and not the taxpayers of the
Washington Post.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

Mr.. Emeric ana even to slap him on the
chest or pat him on the back.
To crafty the bears pleasure in this re-
gard the Commissioner purchased pair
of boxing-gloves aboutas large as ordinary
pillows. The outfit was made com plete by
a beautiful little muzzle.
at is remarkable" declares Mr.. Emeric,
chow quickly that bear discovered the
real purpose of those gloves and how
speedily he manifested a proficiency in
what is called the manly art He has
got so that he dances about me with sort
of Jim Corbctt sidestep. When he
whirls around one is reminded of the La
Blanche swing. The long reach that Fitz-
simmons is credited with fades into in
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
The Fastnet Light.

The first glimpse of Great Britain that
the American tourist gets on his European
tour is that of the Fastnet lighthouse
1t stands on rugged and solitary rock,
situated nine miles south of Crookhaven.
at the extreme southwest corner of Ire
land, and Is, perhaps, more storm-beaten
than any other around our coast. The
rock is 80 feet in height, and the light
house towers another 70 feet above, vet, in
winter gales. the Atlantic pillows literally
bonn bard the massive structure and have
even smashed in a portion of the lantern
at the summit of the erection, the seas
frequently sweeping over the rock with
years ago the stormy weather then pre-
vailing prevented all communication
with the rock for many weeks, so that
the store of food was consumed, with the
exception of some flour. AT last a schooner
managed to approach sufficiently near to
enable small quantity of food to be
dragged through the sea by the hungry
men, and, fortunately, the next day the
sea moderated and the stores were once
more fully replenished.
Except IN very calm weather the Fastnet
is surrounded by fringe of foam, and the
only means of landing is by the aid of a
lib" fifty eight feet in length, 50 placed on
the rock that, in moderate weather, it's
end reaches outside the surf. When n
visitor wishes to land ian unusual occur
rence) he is rowed in small boat as near
as the waves will permit, and the light
keepers throw out a small buoy, attached
to rope, which is secured by the man in
the boat. The jib is then swung out and
the visitor, placing one foot in the loop
aud catching tight hold of the rope, is
hoisted about forty feet vertically, and
then the jb, being pivoted at its foot,
swings him horizontally about 100 feet
onto safe landing.-London Sketch.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

clay flower pot, which he swallowed with
OUT EFFORT. For desert he had big chunk
OF pure phosphorus, one. hundredth OF
gram OF which is an ordinary dose. The
captain was also prepared to swallow q
granite paving stone, hottie of printers
INK, several dinner plates and a tallow can
Gle, put didn't want to spoil his dinner. 1t
Is Is understood that he will be at the.Dime
museum extweek.-Philadelph Record.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

ttionship between the bear and the pugi-
list"
And the State Fish Commissioner ceased
his bear study for the day and went off to
test the healing properties of new brand
of liniment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
DOCTOR SWEANY SUCCESSFULLY TREATS

ALL CHRONIC DISEASES OF THE HEAD, THROAT, LUNGS,
HEART, STOMACH LIVER AND LUNGS, KIDNEY TROUBLES
DISEASES OF THE BLADDER AND URINARY ORGANS, RUP-
TURE, PILES, VARICOCELE, HYDROCELE AND SWELLING
OF THE GLANDS, LOSS OR PARTIAL LOSS OF SEXUAL
POWER AND VlGOR IN EITHER MEN WOMEN, Ennis
SIONS, SLEEPLESSNESS, MENTAL WORRY, BASHFULNESS,
FAILING MEMORY AND ALL THE DISTRESSING ILLS RE-
SULTlNG FROM NERVOUS DEBILITY POSITIVELY AND PER-
MANENTLY CURED. GONoRRHOEA. GLEET, STRUCTURE
that terrible and oathsome SYPHILIS thoroughly
fogever cured.
The POOR who call at his offices
welcome to his treatment charge.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

Eskiminzin, an Apache chief, who has
been notable misch ief-maker and con-
spicuous in many of the Apache outbreaks.
died at San Carlos, Ariz., last week Some
time ago he was exiled to Florida, but was
permitted to return to his home. He died
of old age.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

G. ii. Reeves & Co, OF Duluth, the
fruit and vegetable commission firm,
will shortly remove to Hancock. They
have rented as a warehouse and office
the building near the depot, formerly
occupied by A. Gutsch and later by j. A.
Mayotte and owned by j. A. Close.
Last year this firm was represented in
the copper country by Ed Northwood
and the business worked up by him has
induced the change ofheadquarters. Mr..
North God is now member OF the firm
and both he and Mr.. Reeves will per-
sonalIy attend to the business. Last
year business was done here only during
the season OF navigation, but now that
the South Shore transfers cars OF freight
across the lake free OF switching charges,
il is practicable to establish warehouse
at Hancock. The new establishment
will be a strong competitor OF William
Larson, and local merchants should bene
fit accordingly.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

Preparations are now in progress Tor
the tenth annual convention OF the Mich
igan Christian Endeavor Societies, which
meets at Ionia, April 1, 2 and B. Free
entertainment will be furnished to LOCO
delegates, the only condition being that
each must be member Of some Chris-
tiau Endeayor Society and must SEND
his or her name to the chairman OF the
entertainment committee before Marcn
"a. The main sessions OF the convention
will be held In the M. E. church. SPEAK
era Of note will be secured. All railroads
in the State have granted rate Of one
fare for the round trip.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

A French gentleman has at last pm'
fected and brought ont an invention
which has long been looked for by many
musicians. 1t Is nothing more or less
than q recording piano. BY means OF .
kind Of typewriting instrument which 10
attached under the keyboard anything
that is played can at will be recorded
BY the instrument. The music 20 writ
ten is not recorded in the usual notes.
but in q series Of long and short dashes
something like the Morse alphabet,
which it is easy to reproduce IN the or
binary manner.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

A detective was bringing q woman
whom he had arrested at Boulogne. sur
Seine upon steamer to the prefecture.
when at the Concorde bridge o well
dressed man threw himself into the riv-
ar and was drowning. Tho detective Is
an excellent swimmer. and IL cost him
a painful struggle to see fellow crea-
ture lose his life. IF only ! were
alone, - he said to his prisoner. Il would
limp into the water to save him.
The woman, who bad been sentenced
to IS days. imprisonment for assault
upon the police, at once replied: do
40 Twill wait for you at the pier and
will not run away" The detective
thereupon plunged into the stream and
seized the drowning man by his clotnes'
when a boat struck against him violent
" and made him lose his grip. he dived
again, but In vain, and, quite exhaust.
ed, he was pulled on board small
aka. which was nearly smashed by q
steamer coming from the opposite direc-
tion.
Capiaumont,' as the brave fellow was
called. was enthusiasticall cheered BY
the onlookers. The body Of the man he
had tried to- save was recovered rev
bours later. On her part. the woman
who had been in custody acted quite Of
oouraReously, for. true to her word, shs
waited for the detective at the POM
Neuf and handed to him his coat, IN thu
pocket of which was the warrant upor
which she had been arrested. 1t is salts
factory to add that when the chief O
the department was apprised OF ne
conduct he Immediately ordered tn
woman to be set at liberty in recognition
"a her devotion. Paris Correspondence
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18
Can Temper Copper.

z. g., Salter Of this city. has discov-
cred the lost art Of tempering copper so
that the metal may be utilized in place
of steel for many purposes where zorro
sion puts steel at disadvantage. He
has made both fat and coiled springs OF
great elasticity, has made good knife
blades, and. best Of all. is able to weld
the metal itself and weld 1t to iron or
steel. Mr.. Salter says his process gives
pure copper all the qualities which II
possesses when the secret process OF
tempering is employed. Trolley wheels
made from tempered copper have out
worn several sets Of wheels made IN the
old way.-Detroit Dispatch
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

The distinctive weapon of the Swim
was the halberd, which was their prin-
cipal weapon at Morgarten and Laupen-
It il curious to note how the Teutonio
nations, even to this day. prefer the Gus
and the Latin nations the point. We
have been told by German officers that
when the Germany and French cavalry
met in the war of 1870 the German
sword blades always flashed vertically
over their heads, while the French dart
ed In and out horizontally in a success
sion of thrusts. Even the German dead
lay in whole ranks with their swords as
arms length. So the English at Hast
ings worked havoc with their battle
axes. The Netherland mercenaries car
ried hewing weapon at Bouvines. The
Flemings at Courtrai used their goden-
days fitted alike both for out and thrust.
and finally the Swiss made play with
their halberds. an Improvements ON the
godendag.
The halberds had point for thrust
ing, q hook wherewitb to pull men from
the saddle and above all a broad, heavy
blade, "most terrific weapons (valde
terribilia"), to use the words of John
OF winterthur, "cleaving men asunder
like a wedge and cutting them into
small pieces. One can imagine how
| yuch a blade at the end OF an eight foos
shaft must have surprised gallopine
young gentlemen who thought them
selves invulnerable In their armor.--
Macmillan's Magazine.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

It is not generally known that Mr'
Sala was the author Of q quotation at
tributed to DR.. johnson. The circnA.
stances under which it came to be mads
were as follows: He had been q con.
tributor to The Cornhill Magazine. and
was contemplating further work Tor
that periodical. when John Maxwell, .
publisher, proposed that he become edi-
tor of a new magazine which Mr.. MAJ
we'll thought Of starting. This ofer he
accepted, and Mr.. Sala says: ITO this
periodical gave the name Of Temple
Bar, and from a rough sketch Of mine
of the old bar which blocked the way
in Fleet street Percy Macquoid drew an
admirable frontispiece. As q motto
imagined a quotation from Boswell.
And now, SIR said DR.. johnson. we
will take a walk down Fleet street.
To the best of my knowledge and be-
lief, DR.. johnson never said a word
about taking q walk down Fleet street.
but my innocent superchery was. ] fam
cy, implicitly believed in for at least .
; generation by the majority Of mssas'ns
readers. boston Transcript.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

The following is an extract from let
ter expressing the regret OF Congress-
man Aitken that he could not be presenS
at a certain public meeting in his district:
"But there are reasons that make 1t i'm
perative upon even member OF congress
to attend to bis business, and there are
such reasons in existence now with your
humble servant. A bill will be reported
within the next few days. providing Tor
the distribution OF the proceeds from the
sale OF public mineral lands. and this is
one OF the occasions when Michigan
wishes to be remembered, and it behooves
her representatives to be on guard.
The bill referred to is the one the Michi'
gan Mining School is interested in and II
Is gratifying to know that Michigan
congressman are watching their home
interests so closely.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

"Do You ever go to church" asked a
CITY missionary of woman who had
applied to him for assistance.
"No, / DON'T" was the reply. The
fact is, amt fit things to wear. MY
husbands been out o. work so long I've
run out O. things. and, anyhow. me and
my husband have such different views
I'd have to go alone if went at all
"what are your viewsf"
"Well, I'm a Methodist, and my nus.
hand. he's one o. these here knights o
Pythias. "-Youth's Companion.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

The YIN. C. A. membership contest
began hot and heavy Yesterday and al
ready rumors Of great work done are
circulated. 1t Is said that Capt. John
son OF the "blues" has already seventy
two names; Andrew johnson, blue
forty men from one Of the camps and
Eugene Murphy, third blue, majority
OF his fellow members Of the Hiberniau
Rifles. The "reds" are not dismayed
and demonstrate such report as cam
paign thunder. Members Of the fair SEE
are consplcuouslv wearing ribbons In
dicating their sympathies. Capt. John
son registered the first new name yester
day morning at 8 O'Clock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18
A Brown LEAF.

In tho woods toaay leaf huttered down;
II was wrinkied and old and bent and brown.
But IL met tbs wind and began 70 play
And watched 10 until 10 whiried away.
And could but wonder. when time and grief
Should have made me old and bent as the leaf'
Would my heart be az young and full OF gioe
As the brown leaf playing In front OF me-
Frank ii. Sweet In Ladies' Homo Journal
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18
a Curious divorces.

The charming old Duchess wilhelmins
Of Sleswick- Holstein, grandaunt OF the
present empress Of Germany. was the
divorced wife of King Frederick VII OF
Denmark. The duchess. who Subsequent
" married the younger brother OF the
present king, had no alternative left her
than to demand and obtain dissolution
Of her union with Frederick, for her
place in his affections and at the head OF
the household had been usurped by her
French modiste, who was subsequently
invested by the late king with the title
of Countess Danner. Many years later
he yielded to her opportunities and To-
gall zed his relations with her after
fashion by Q morganatic marriage.
Notwithstanding her antecedents she
was treated with the utmost considera-
ton by the present king and queen OF
| Denmark when they were eking out q
scanty subsistence in Copenhagen previ-
Gus to their succession to the throne.
and Il was from her that the Princess OF
| Wales, the present czarina OF Russia and
the Duchess Of Cumberland acquired
not only their unrivaled taste for dress.
but also the practical knowledge which
they possess Of how to make dresses and
| hatA
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

In the case Of Martin vs. Reding, the
Jury awarded plaintiff 6 cents and costs
Martin claimed to be entitled under the
contract 81, s35. Defendant had already
paid 81, 700, but claimed rebate oil some
saOO. The Jury left the money matters
between the two as they werefxing costs
on defendant. tstr.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

There is a justice Of the peace IN
Oneida county who is regarded by many
as o wonderfully keen fellow with Q
most accurate sense Of justice. In the
village where he resides no man is moro
important than the .'jedge" Recently
q man arrested for larceny was arraign-
ed before him. The prisoner pleaded not
guilty.
"WeIl, I think that Jon stole It any
way" said the judge without further
inquiry or parley. 81 suspect you. 10
Numbered, "and I'll give you % days
on suspicion"
The man who was suspected ssrvsd
the sentence. Utica Observer.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

sre,eaves Baril 4 Pearce'slivsry sta.
HE sverv day at 8 q. m, 10 a. IN. and !
and 4 D. m. Stage leaves dreensr'e'os s
,,vsrv stable at 8 and 10 q. N. and ana
BARrL 4 PEARcE,
G. GssEysuxbDs,
Propristors.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

willie-Pa, what is the meaning OF
the expression ''touch and goi"
Papa-It very simple. my son. It
means extreme speed. and refers TO the
professional borrowers who make a
touch and 90 so fast you seldom see
them again. Philadelphia Record.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

"Do you say that ~ . lawyer OF a
mani" exclaimed an exasrcrateh wit
ness whom lawyer was cross examin-
ing. IF you say IL ar Q man. II Is q lie
and Q Islander. but II you say II ~ .
lawyer it's'noe AZ the slightsst scnse-
uuonooL T"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

Fon sALE-Steam launch Elva; LENGTH
40 feet; beam, feet 8 inches; wate-tuoe
boiler. allowed 200 pounds Of STEAM ana
licensed to carry sixteen passengers. Al
drees p. O. Box 436, Houghton.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

First Medical Student-How I DO envy
Or. Bughumi
Second Ditto--why, 10 he very success.
fulf
"Succcssfuit I should say sol Why,
he's worth halt million II he's worth
dollar
s.what mean ID. v no successfui In
effectine curesf"
"Oh, I don't know. That's . matter
that never entered my head TO ssk about"
Boston Transcript.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

The case OF Robert McMillsn " M. T..
Funtee, garnishee Of Francis Bros. tran
scr,px Of judgement. has been entered On
~. ..,.naar Of the circuit court.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

The Rockford electric belt is meet'ns
with the best Of success. Call and exam
inc it and get references. Once over
Grand Union tea store Red Jacket, Mich.
Russell 4 BURNS.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

Mrs. F. g. Coggin and Miss Coggin lie
Yesterday for Chicago where they will be
Joined the lntt ~ part OF the week by Mr..
Coggin when ne party will 20 to Cali
fornia.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

Charles waara, son Of Edward waara'
Of Hancock, left yesterday noon Tor
wipona, Mimi, wherehe viii take . 'n'.s
months course at Trowbfidges' watch
making school.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

Rev. j. c. German, OF sault Ste. Marie.
will preach next Sunday morning at the
Baptist church. Mr.. German comes here
TO attend the Sunday school convention.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

DR.. and Mrs. w. A. Courtney enter
tanned a party Of young people at their
cosv home In the Quincy addition last
evening,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

Our lodge room can be rented 'of
meetings on Saturday evenings.
SrvERT OLSON.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

"Thcy say he hadn't penny when he
married. How. then, has he managed TO
keep wifeY"
He has kept her In suspsnss probably. F"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

Ab,eh liver with TORPID liver viii nov
no a long liver. Correct the liver with
DeWitt,s Little Early Risers. little oils
that cure dyspepsia and constipation.
EAGLE DRua STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

Good dry family wood delivered for "a
mar cord Orders to be left with Mr.
George Hall, Wolverine, or at the NEWS
om.s Short wood to suit the times.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

Smokers, II you have failed to nno =
cigar to suit you, try he'mncn
crown the best In the market.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18
-. a.. n,,o;ntmeut by expert

Don't invite disappointment by esper''
menting. Depend upon One Minute
Cough Cure and you have immediate TO
lief. Il cures Group. The only harmless
remedy that produces immediate resul'''
EAGLE DRuG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18
rns Hest We Have.

Insist on getting a La Empresse
1o-cent cigar. All first-class dealers sell
them try 'em, like 'em. Equal to I'M
ported.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

II IL said 10 be bad habit for man ~
put his hands into his pockets, bot there
n one habit that Il much WORSE namely,
90 put his hands Into some one slss's
pocketa
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18
Portage Lake News.
Was the Biggest Kind
of a Successful
Event.
The First A, nasi Masquerade
Given ny the Houghton Light lnfan.
try Last Evening-Another Busi-
ness House for Hancock.

The first annual masquerade Of the
Houghton Light Infantry at their Ar
mory last evening was the biggest kind
OF a success--nearly 800 people were
present and over 100 masked. Among
them we're many handsome suits and, OF
course, many creating great amusement.
The music by the Houghton band was
excellent.
The judges to award prizes were j. c.
Thompson, NJ. r. Hoar and E. C. Tay-
lor and their decision was as follows:
First fancy-"Stars and Stripes" Misses
Koenen and Hearter. SIS; second,
"Cupids," Fred and Arthur Krellwitz,
$40; third. yellow Butterfly" Lizzie
Sullivan, SO; fourth, "Reapers," George
Priest and Miss Aggie Rath, 81;
fifth, columbus and Liberty" John
Gabe and Miss Lilly Rlckard, 50.
First comic, "John Bull Against All Ma
tions," Otto and Louis Krellwitz, Robert
Kehl, Phil Mitchell and James Moulette.
SIS; second, leap Year Party" George
and Albert Haas, August Sclaack, Frank
Holman, C. Nancarrow, M. Spring, John
Lorasch and Joe Young, $40; third,
"Quincv Band on the Hog" c. b. Craw.
ford, /. Shields and E. Hendrickson, &C.
fourth, "Snow Shoe Party" Joseph Bert
rand. Charles Croze, Louis Hennes, Frank
Haas. James and John Healev, "a; fifth
"John Bull and the Earth" Sam Werner
50.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-18

For SALE-A house and two lots
in East Houghton. Apply to Ferdinand
Weber.