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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
Robber Makes a Confession.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Dec. 10.-A young
man giving the name OF George Wat
son was arrested near Walford. Iowa
county. Wednesday afternoon as one of
the parties who attempted to hold I'D
Agent Benedict at Fairfax on Monday
evening. When brought to this city
late Wednesday night he confessed to
his part in the affair, and said the
man who was killed is Frank Wolfe.
lately released from the Joliet peniten-
tiary, and who also served a term at
the bridewell. The fellow admitted on
close examination that Henry Schultz
is MS real name; that he, lives at the
arlington In Chicago. and is cook.
he is about IT. 10 in. tall, and says he
Is 81 years of age. f,1 -,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

account of the recent wet weather but
dancing was INDUCED in part oil the even
ing. The Fifth Infantry band attended
and their music was enjoyed very much,
particularly by the young people from
out OF town. Light refreshments were
served after the skating and dancing
had ended and IL was rather late when
the party broke up.
The young folks are thankful to the
manager OF the rink for the many cour-
teses extended To them on the occasion
Of last evenings party.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
Skating Party.

The young people Of the high school
gave a yerv pleasant skating party at
the Park ice rink last::eveuing which was
attended by over 200 high school stu
dents, including a number from Hancock,
houghton and Lake Linden. who, com.
bined the pleasure Of moonlight sleigh
ride with the skating and altogether had
a most enjoyable evening. The Ice at the
rink was not In the best OF condition on
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
Verdict Agai st Pullman Comn.,v

Kansas City. Dec. 11.-Colonel John
e. Crisp was given verdict for s4oo
Wednesday against theAoullman PALACE
Car company for gold watch and
chain stolen from him while riding In
Pullman car last summer. The law
in Missouri is that unless contributorv
negligence on the part of the passenger
is shown the company is responsible for
thefts in its cars.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
A. McRae.

A special review OF Calumet Tent, No.
21S, K. o. T. NJ, will be held Saturday
afternoon, December IL, at 4:3O, in their
lodge room. All members who can pos
sibly attend should do so, as business oil
special Importance is to be considered.
GEORGE WRIGHT,
JOSEPH r. MURPHY, Commander.
Record Keeper.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

All members OF Lady Willard Hive, No.
43S. are earnestly requested to attend a
special meeting to be held at the lodge
room at 1:30 p. m, tomorrow (Satur.
day., to make arrangements to attend
the funeral OF our late sister, Beatrice
Phillips. By order
MARY SIMPSON,
Lady Commander.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
Died from Nose RIeed,,u

Denver, Dec. 11.-George Thomas. a
merchant OF Grand Junction. Col
brought on attack Of nose bleedin o.
three weeks ago by lifting a sack ne
nour. The bleeding continued at inter
vais In spite Of all that the physicians
could do for him and he has lust d,ad
IN a hospital In this city. His weight
had became reduced from 1850 70 q he,,t
100 pounds ~NOu'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
Civil Service Reform Leayp..

Philadelphia. Dec. 1.-THE annua,
meeting OF the National Civil Service
reform league was begun at the Hotel
Walton Thursday. The delegates rem
resent the principal cities in the United
states. The executive committee chose
George McAnthony and A. s. Frise,,
both Of New York. secretary and treas
urer, respectively
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
Du Mnuricr's PoI.fraif-

George Du Maurier's last portrait of
himself pictured a man family resem-
bling the author of ''Trilby" and pro-
vided. with the wings of an angel and
the tail and hoofs of-something else.
Over it he wrote: "Some seem to think
he's got wings like an angel; some.
that he's got oloyen foot and a forked
tail. He is quite an ordinary little man,
/ assure Won. -
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Columbus. o.. Dec. 1l.-william stan
ley. a convict, jumped from a car closet
Thursday while the train was runn,na
forty miles an hour near Kenton. he
testified at Bowling Green in the 20 .e
OF Thomas c. Jones. alias Doc. I,ae =
noted Chicago crook. and was being ,,a-
turned to the penitentiary.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

The Light Guard held it's regular drill
at the Armory last evening. Miss Os.
boro, teacher OF physical culture in the
school, took charge Of the company dur.
ing part OF the evening and drilled the
company in a manner that would do
credit to West Point army officer.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
Unsafe Buildings In New YORK.

new York, Dec. Observation-Disclosures
OF buildings Constable made the state
ment IN conference with Mayor
strong that there are $500 large build.
ings In this city that are unsafe ana = |.
many as seven that have cracks ana
assures In them and have to be con-
stantly watched. e 'oh-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
More Recruits for Cuba

Denver. Dec. n.-Charles f. GreIl
and Adelbert II. West, members of the
National Guard of Colorado, have oh
tanned leave of absence and intend to
start for Cuba Sunday with 200 yolun.
teers, all of whom have had military
training, to enlist in the insurpent
army. Grell says that 200 men have
also been enrolled at Butte. Mont
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

The 10 year-old son OF Night watch
man Michael McCarroD, OF Laurium, il
down with dip liberia. The case is In
charge OF DR.. ID. X. MeQue1, the Laur-
ium health officer.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
Only eas.se Cash on H..a

topeka Kan. Dec. 11.-An examine.
Won OF the assets Of the recently failed
Baxter Springs bank. OF which CoIons,
Aexanoer Warner was president. re.
veais put S2s.ss In cash on hand. tn.
ssp'tai stock Of the bank was SeS. ooo
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

The secretary of the Ladies' Auxiliary
oil the Y. M. q. A. wishes that all those
who have not sent in their donations TO
the lair to be given next week, will please
send them to the Light Guard Armory
Saturday afternoon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

A large assortment Of rockers, all
brand new and very suitable for Christ
mas presents, at NJ. Johnson's furniture
store. 421 Pine street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Miss Dufiy, Of the Hancock high school,
u visiting friends here, the guest Of Miss
Coddihy. and attending the inspiration
institute.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
The Best We Have.

Insist on getting LA EmUr-sse'
l0-cent cigar. All frsr-class dealers -ell
them. try 'em. like ON. EQUAL 20 i'm
ported.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Mr., stephen PAUL has returned and
say ne left bis brother much better. al.
thought he has no hopes Of his ultimate
recovery.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

For RENT-A large store in a good 10.
cation with all modern conyeniences.
Apply to III. < b. Blum.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
The Fair

Boys REFER coats with storm collars
Sizes from to 10, $19S.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
The Fair.

Five hundred mems caps, worth 81. 20
81 aud 10 cents, must now go at 50cents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
The Fair.

Men fieect-!ined underwear at AZ cents
each
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
Dear 10 Memory.

Tho lost to sight, TO mem'ry dear
Thou ever wilt remain;
One only hope my heart can cheer
We hope 10 meet again.
Yes, life then, seem'd one pure delight
Tho now each spot looks drear;
Yet tho thy smile be lost to sight
To mem'ry thou are dear"
GEORGE LINLEY.
Poor thapl II he had lived in our day,
be would have had a lovely portrait Of
her done by V. Herman.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
Notice 10 Taxpayers orCaIumet Town
ship.

Having had the tax roll placed in my
hands for collection, shall, for the con-
yenience OF taxpayers, attend at the
Merchants & Miners Bank, during Office
hours, every Tuesday and Friday in the
the present month OF December for the
purpose OF receiving the same. AsChrist-
mas day falls on Friday, l shall that
week attend on the previous day.
WILLIAM WALLS,
Treasurer OF Calumet Township.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

The book auction has again re-opeDed
with fine line OF gift books for the holi-
days. Call and see them.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
The Fair.

Ladies' Atwood fascinators from 30
cents and up.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Attend at the Opera House this even
ing. No admission.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

just received fine assortment OF Nor
wegian skees. just the thing to give
your friend for Christmas present.
=. OLSON.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Auction sale OF books again tom orro W
afternoon and evening
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11

Rooms or offices to rent over Kins-
mans shoe shop, adjoining the post Of
flee. Apply on the premises.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-11
DARING DESPERADOES.
Hold Up a Train in the Suburbs OF
St. Louis.
THEIR LABOR FOR THEIR PAINS.

| Although the Job Was Well Planned
Held Up the Wrong Train--Engineer
and Fireman ON the Clover Leaf Line
Have Desperate Encounter with u
Vicious Tramp-May Result Fatally.
st. Louis, Dec. 11.-Six masked men
held up the cannon ball, the through
express on the ST. Louis, Iron Mount
ain and Southern. which left this city
at $50 O'clock Wednesday evening, at
a point about five miles from the I'm
ion station, in the suburbs. They board
ed the blind baggage at the Frisco
crossing. two miles this side OF Bates
street, which is a secluded and unpro-
tected crossing. Two of the robbers
covered Engineer Green and compelled
him to stop the train. Conductor Hall
at once came forward to ascertain the
cause of the delay, when two more OF
the bandits covered him and ordered
him into the smoker, the first coach.
While these robbers kept guard on the
passenger coaches the remaining two
proceeded to blow open the express car
car the safe contained little or no money
and the robbers secured nothing after
all their efforts.
Tackled the Wrong Train.
Realizing that they had mistaken
their train, the bandits did not tarry
long and were soon fleeing to the woods
close at hand. The train then proceed
ed and reached Iron Mountain June
ton only twenty minutes late, but with
scores of badly frightened tourists en-
route to the sunny south. The hour
being early, none of the passengers
had retired for the night and the tre-
mendous noise from the dynamite eX-
plosion occurring shortly after the stop
ping of the train was calculated to un-
nerve even the most fearless. w. j.
Egah, the express messenger, is author
ity for the statement that the Pacific
Express company viii not lose a dol
lar. His statement is corroborated by
the railway officials at the general Of
flee in this city. who state that the
only loss sustained by the railway COM
pany is the damage to the express car.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
MERGERS OFFENCE.
Crossed a Railroad Track in Japan
and Great Was the Commotion'


The true story OF how Congressman
Mercer, of Omaha. caught the train at
Toxic, Japan, last summer, has never
been told. II is this:
In the first place. there Is law IN
Japan against crossing a railway track.
III the train you want TO take Is on the
other side Of the platform, you cross
viaduct which lands you on another plat
form next TO your train. To cross the
track. la American, is not only unlaw-
full but sacrilege. in the eyes OF the
Japanese. To see man swing mmset
upon a moving train stamps him with
a tendency TO paresis
Mercer had been delayed in making
change TO pay fare for himself and party
10 the next station, fifty miles distant,
and the ladies' had crossed the Viaduct
and taken their seats Just as the Ne
brasxan came running out of the waiting
room the train was pulling out In ia
nan the trains always move faster
when they start than when they are
under full headway To the religious
dismay of the crowd OF Japs on the pat
form Mercer made dash for IT, right
across the intervening track ana landed
on the platform OF the departing tram
with a graceful bound.
IN a moment HuAlAN iAAN hHAAN.N-''r
were RAMPANT among the crowd OF oiii-
Gals and onlookers. and some say the
Imperial Guard Of Japan as well as
regiment OF sharpshooters were called
out. AT all events the excitement pro-
duced by MERGERS daring feat was as
great as II the Chinese had thrown a
company Of tiraileurs into the flank Of the
spectators. Mercer saw that there was
violent signalling with red nag from
the engine cab. and answering signals
with red flags by the switchman ahead.
And then the train slowly came TO a stop.
He was vaguely conscious that all the
confusion and excitement was about him.
but blssfully ignorant OF the cause or
the great sensation he had produced. lie
had never studied the Revised Statutes OF
Japan and the municipal laws OF the
city. and the gravity of his offence never
occurred to him. AS soon as he stepped
down on the ground he was Immediately
encircled by Gordon of soldiers, police,
and train officials. all gesliculating and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

Frances Occupation of Timbnctoo
Add 40 the sum of Knowledge.
CEdinburgh Scotsman)


Although the occupation of Timhuctoo
by the French has not yet added mate
rally to the volume Of Frances colonial
trade. il has unquestionably added very
greatly to our knowledge OF the geo
graphy Of that part OF Africa, ana IN
particular has resulted in discovery OF
singular interests and importance
Timbuctoo. as all the world knows
stands on the boundary-line between the
Sahara and the Western Soudan-a little
10 the north of the great Niger bend
but what was not known was the exist
ence I'm the immediate neighborhOod or
the city, and lying somewhat 10 the west
of a series Of lakes and marshes covering
large area OF country. These great
sheets Of water were first seen by the
Joffre column. and have since been eN-
plored by French officers stationed i'm the
neghborhood, who have laid down their
getneral outlines with some approach TO
accuracy.
The most important OF these lakes is
called Lake Fagubure and runs IN a di-
rectlon, roughly, east and west It's
total length being some sixty or seventy
miles A couple Of smaller sheets OF
water connect with the Niger, and there
are other lakes in the neighbOrhood.
As might be supposed these lakes are
the centre OF a rich agricultural and
pastoral district. Crops Of various kinds
are grown in abundance, and the natives
have large hocks and herds.
Perhaps the most curious feature or
the discovery is the fact that neither
Barth nor DR.. Laz appear to have heard
Of this fertile region. and It Is 10 be pre-
sumed that the guides deliberately led
them away from the direction OF the
lakes The news OF this discovery will
no doubt revive the interest I'm the occu-
patton OF TimbuctOo I'm France. where,
after the first enthusiasm was over there
was a marked tendency 10 Criticise Col
oncl Bonnier's act as rash and prema-
ture-a tendency rather strengthened
than weakened by the recent troubles
with the Taurcgs.
The result Of observations on the
climate Of that part or Africa estab-
fish. il f. said, the perfect feasibility OF
Europeans living there the whole year
round with certain precautions The
months Of April and May are said TO
be the most trying. not only for Euro
peans. but for natives; but December
and January are so cool that a great
coat is sometimes welcome. and the ma
tives report that one year ice formed
at least this IS the deduction drawn from
the native statement that "the march
became stone"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

t,bberlng in one grand symphony OF p,o-
hesitation. IL looked blue for Mercer ms
friends say ne told them In English ,na'
he was a member OF the Fifty-fourth Con-
eress OF the United States, and his person
was sacred He denies this. But ior-
tunately. at this critical juncture. an
American elbowed his way through anu
called out to him; ,,e
stranger you're all right. Keep sum
upper lip -,
Mercer.
you crossed the railroad track, and
that's against the law" said the Ameri-
can.
"Oh. Is that the cause Of all this ex-
citement2" said Mercer. II thought !
had committed Iese majeste. or was sus-
pected OF wanting TO hold up the train
The Japs keeps crowding around, ana
Mercer began TO edge up against q coach
TO protect his back.
Don't let 'em touch YOU" shouted the
American; they have no law for that
'Pu lay out the first man that puts
a finger on me, II / get shot for IT,
said Mercer. by the great horn spoon
there goes the train, and my wife
aboard
-
other "but YOU can telegraph her to walt
for You at the next station"
Mercer saw the train disappear. and
after a short delay the American brought
in an interpreter. and in five minutes the
difficulty was in course OF adjustment.
The Japs by this time had recovered their
politeness, and we're making DoWs on
every side TO show they were sorry Tor
what happened, and IN snort tm
the station agent. or whatever the man
position was. brought out tea and cake
10 the offended Congressman 10 show tnai
they harbored no hl-feeling. Mercer teie-
graphed his wife at the next station to
wait for him, and took the next train
to meet her She was there, but the tele-
gram had not reached her. However me
operator had received II. Re pulled II
out of his vest pocket and handed II 20
the Congressman, with a broad grim
That's all right" said Mercer; JUST
the way We do II In the United States
You people are rapidly becoming AmerI-
canized"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
DE

BOWERS.-Ded in Washington. d. G..
January z. 1896, HENRY BOWERS. u
native Of this city; in the 18th year of his
age.
Interment in Hollywood Cemetery THIS
AFTERNOON at 9 o'clock. Services at
the grave
BULLOCK.-Died January sth, at 400
=. NJ, at his residence. 100 north Twenty
third street. WILLIAM r. BULLOCK. a
native OF Melkshom. Wiltshire. England.
Funeral notice in to-morrOw's Dispatch
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

Cards, Dlll-heaus. Ss-..e---ents. Letter
Heads. Note-Heaos, Circulars, Handbllls.
Dodgers. &C., printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. Win give you
good work at same prices you pay for
inferior work. Send US your orders and
we will guarantee satisfaction in every
particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
Lace Curtains.

81 Irish Point Lace Curtains
sc Irish Point Lace Curtain,
$3.50 Irish Point Lace Clrar
So.
Sl2 Irish Point Lace Curt1
$3.50.
$50 Irish Point Lace Curt-
Sl5.
S25 Irish Point Lace Culn1
$3.50
$50 Irish Point Lace Curtin
500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
Valued Police officer Dead.

BALTIMORE. MD. January S.-Cap-
tain Frank Toner. of the Central Police
District, died early this morning Of heart
trouble. He had been on the Baltimore
police force twenty-five years, and no
man in the department was more highly
valued or respected. He was AZ years Of
age
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09

Don't forget the charity entertainment
at the Mozart Academy tomorrow
nght-Colonel Cowardin on What He
Don't Know" Webb Quartette. and Mr.
andre Burthp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
DraperieS.

Chenille Portiorcs. with daior
heavy fringe, regular price s..
and $3.50 pair
Sale Price Sl.T
s. and So Fine Chenille l,|
there's,
Sale Price s.
$3.50 Chenille Portieres. ,-
heavy and fine,
Sale Price S5.nA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
Dress Patterns.

A few left-lust the thing
early spring wear-tincst
Goods; form r price 81. sI1 r
81 pattern,
Clearance Sale Price a.
II Fine Wool Suit Patton.
regular prce $3.50, 80, and ,.l
Clearance Sale Price So III
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
Carpets.

Our clearance sale OF CaTes
fers better values than you le
seen for long time. They ara
the best and most reliable Ll..
They are all good patterns
BIGELOW AXMINSTERs. ST.
LOWELL BODY BRUSSELS
DELAWARE BODY BRUssEL
Soc.
ROXBURY TAPESTRY B2,,
Sells, 60c.
BRUSSELS BACK TAPEsIM
soc.
Any of the above Carpets
chased in this sale We sill uia
lay. and line with best lining isa
charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
3Is East BROAD sire

orders for printing sent 20 iae
match Company will be given p...D,
tention. and the style Of work ana 4'
will be sure 20 please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
SPRING GOODS.

LADIES' MTSLIN-A grand
in an prices for close bus oil.
LINEN TORCHON. new s.e.".
ticulariy attractive puce.........- rrr
HAMBURG and NAlN7oph
MINGS. best values vet,
n. 4. ELEk III
3I3 East Broad stree"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
By the Yard.


Navy lue Cancels Hair s-,
strictly all wool, regular pie.
yard,
Sale Price ia
j4-inch Fine All Wool Sci.
Suitings, regular price 9ac. ayl,.
Sale Price 6H
Finest Imported Rough Nog .
Suitings, regular price S2.50aya.
sale Price S1.g-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
The FourqurGan.
Price COMPANY
Our Great
Clearance Sale

is attracting the attention
economical buyers from
over the city. Such ya'm
as we are offering are M
usually found excepting wa
we need the room for ot
goods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
The FIGURES BELOW,
ON TRUSTWORTHY QUALITIES,

give YOU a falnt IutH u W p =
doing. but you must see the '.e,A
realize what chances there aI'
such excellent goods 40 such r..+
lousy low figures. ....
MEMS SCARLEr-WOoL ID.
BREASTED SHIRTS. REDUCED '
from CSC. ..,rror. ..
MEMS sCARLET-WOoL sHl"l'
were zoe, now 59c. .,.,rrrr, ..
MEMS AUSTRALIANS NJ iii y. r.
NATCRAL-WOOL SHIRE
now CSC. ...... .,frr. .
MEMS NATURAL-WOOL 81
duced to ~. front 33c. reA..
from soc: reduced % fc..
MEMS CANTON-FLANNla
Frs. reduced from % Cd '-'
from gJc 10 ZlC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-09
The FOuTQurean- Price COnll.
LIKE SHADOWS At NOON,

which are always diminished ron''s
tations OF the objects Which 4"
them. so our prices on good, o- e
customary and excellent qualities
no wav approach a fair Representa-
of the goods. We are nor ial.-
about cheap goods at all, pli OCT.
superlor goods at cheap prices.