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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
Sensitive to Color.

A correspondent calls attention 10
a blunder attributed 10 the British
government in its endeavor to
do honor to Ii Hung Chang
which may cost the envoy his
head on his return to China. They are
said to be hanging his house in yellow.
Now, yellow is the imperial color, and
no Chinese subject may assume it with
out special permission. Lis yellow
jacket was a special mark OF imperial
favor, given or Withdrawn as his for
tunes rose or fell at court. To put
him in a yellow bedroom. for instance,
is mistaken kindness, or rather positive
cruelty, for he would not be able 10
sleep a wink in it for fear Of the con-
sequences. If the unfortunate order has
really been given TO the upholsterers
there Is still time TO countermand 1t,
and to fit him up in red, which, our
correspondent assures us, is the proper
thing. 1t will swell the bill for his en-
tertainment, but we have surplus, or
we had one. and We can borrow, at the
worst.-London News.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
BrookIYn Stakes.

Entries for the Brooklyn Jockey
clubs stakes for the fall meeting of
1896. spring meeting of 1897 and spring
meeting of 1898 closed Aug. IL.
Among the principal stakes for the
fall meeting, 1896, are the following:
The Oriental Handicap of $4,000, the
First Special of $500. the Woodlawn
Handicap of $4,000, the Brookwood
Stakes of $4,000, the Fulton Stakes of
s., 900. the Ocean View Handicap of
81 900, the Parkville Stakes of $4,000,
the Prospect Stakes of $4,000, the
Seashore Stakes of $4,000, the Will
low Stakes of $1,000, the Algeria Stakes
of 81 900, the Holly Handicap of $4,000,
the Billow Stakes of $4,000. the Culver
Handicap of $1,000, and the Atlantic
Stakes of $4,000. The guaranteed
stakes for the spring meeting, 1897, are
the Great American Stakes of s12.50o,
the fremont Stakes of $4,000, the Ex-
pectation Stakes of $4,000 and the Hud-
son Stakes of $500. The guaranteed
stakes for the spring meeting of 1898
are as follows: The Brooklyn Derby Of
10000. the Carlton Stakes of $4,000,
and the Gazelle Stakes of $4,000.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

Here's an up-to-date incident for
you. In a certain sequestered rural
neighborhood small urchin drives the
cows to and from the pasture every
morning and evening, just as has been
the habit OF such urchins in such
neighborhoods since time immemorial.
But unlike the urchins of time imme-
mortal. and contrary TO all precedent
and established convention regarding
the matter this youth does so-upon a
bicycle. lie il dirty and tousled, is this
youngster, not to speak OF being bare
footed and out-atknees, yet he skins
along the country lanes upon an 1896
high grade 500 wheel. This is what
might be termed calling the cows home
with all the modern Improvements.
Who says that there is anything left
for the bicycle to reyolutionize?-New
York Evening Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

The glorious results OF this seasons
harvest Of golden grain will pour
stream of sound money into the pock-
cts OF every Dakota farmer.
South Dakota has thousands OF acres
OF choice farming and ranch land lying
east OF the Missouri river, and within
one days ride from Chicago or Milwau-
kee which can now be bought reason
ably cheap, but which before the end
OF another year may be advanced in
price.
The stock raising industry In South
Dakota is profitable. and eastern capt.
tai is now being invested in cattle and
sheep growing in that state.
Diversified farming, the growing OF
live stock. and the products OF the
dairy, are placing South Dakota fore
most in the ranks OF the successful
western states.
Those desiring full information on
the subject, and particularly those who
wish TO seek new home or purchase
land, are requested to correspond with
w. Il. Powell. General immigration
Agent, 40 Old Colony Building, Chica-
go, H., or II. +. Hunter, immigration
Agent for South Dakota, 295 Dearborn
ST., Chicago, Ill.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
Was an Enthusiastic Yanh,.m.n

Col. Archibald Rogers. who was
among the salt water yachtsmen at
tending the international yacht race at
Toledo Aug. "a, 26 and ~. is an en-
thusiastic yachtsman and a member of
the New York Yacht club He is a
native OF Jersey City. but now lives
at Hyde Park, N. Y. For the last M.
teen years he has taken an active in
terest in yaching and has owned sew
eral well-known yachts, among them
being Bedouin, Wasp Tom Boy. Ban
tam ana the steamers Ossabow, Idle
Hour, Speedwell and Juliet. He is a
member OF several salt water yacht
clubs and has held the Offices of vice
commodore and commodore of the Sea-
wanhaka Corinthian, rear commodore
OF the New York. and treasurer of the
Hudson River Ice Yacht clubs. He is
also prominent in state military af-
fairs and is an aid-de-camp on the
stan OF the governor of New York
state. Col. Rogers yachts Bedouln and
Wasp each earned several trophies
under his management, the latter espe-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
Colcman's Mission Abroad.

The departure for Europe of r. l..
Coleman. president Of the National
Cycle Board Of Trade, means a great
deal 10 one of the leading industrial
interests of the United States. the man
ufacture of bicycles. President Cole
man tried 10 get a stateroom on the
st. Paul, but was unsuccessful, so he
sailed on the staunch, easy-golng old
White Star boat Britannia. 1t is his
purpose to study carefully the trade in
England and France so that he may
be able to give American makers of
cycles a clear idea of what is most de-
sirable in the way of wheels for eX-
port. 1t is no secret that American
wheels will compete against foreign
makes in the markets of England,
France and Germany next year. All
that American ingenuity can do to
prove to Englishmen the superiority of
the machines made here will be done.
This task. as the prospective exporters
fully realize, is not an easy one, but
they see a good chance of getting a
slice Of an enormous trade and they
mean to go after this slice. President
Coleman's trip was originally planned
for pleasure, but talk he had with
Frank T. Fowler of Chicago. leading
member of the Cycle Board of Trade,
who has just returned from Europe.
suggested the importance of business
end. Mr.. Fowler was astonished at
the backwardness Of English manufac-
turers and saw at once magnificent op-
portunities for introducing wheels Of
American make in London.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

cation. arousing much interest until
they concluded TO make n substantial
use of their talents. a decision which
has served to place them in a promi-
nent station in their chosen calling.
For the past two seasons they have APP
peared exclusively in vaudeville houses,
where their sweet singing has estab-
lished them in popularity. Their seiec-
tions are always in good taste, the mu-
sic being transposed to suit their voices,
which are clear, strong and melsdious.
Rose sings a strong soprano, while
Hilda is possessed OF the rare faculty
of being able to instantly change her
voice from high to a low key, impart-
ing to their songs a counter melody
which at times seems to amount to a
third voice: an effect which is remark
ably agreeable. Through a commend
able enterprise in keeping pace with
current songs, by being costumed in
neat and becoming attire, and by max
ing the most of their talents, their act
is in continual favor with their audi
ences. as we'll as in strong demand
among managers.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
A PiscatorIal Yarn.

They were telling fish stories.
The usual yarns were spun and every
one tried to Guido the others. except
one old man, who took no part.
Didn't you ever fish, asked one.
WAS raised on the kennebec river,
up in Maine, and never did much but
fish" was the quiet reply.
what was the most fish you ever
caught in day."
Three"
"Three? oh, you are joking"
mo. | amt. 1t was near the mouth
of the Kennebec river. There was a
storm at sea, and the fish were driven
into the river. Then the water won't
down and they couldn't get back, ana
got some log chains, hitched the mules
TO them and dragged them out
what kind of fish were they?'
"Whales." And the old man shifted
his tobacco TO the other cheek and
looked truthful. Washington Star.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
Hart Is Right.

Manager James 4. Hart of the Chi
,ago Ball club is entitled to the esteem
Of every lady and gentleman in the
country. The following letter explains
the reason:
Il have not been in the habit OF 'eX-
planning through the newspapers any
acts Of mine in connection with base
ball affairs. and / do not propose TO
begin at this late date, but l want to
give a correct account of q circum-
stance which has been harped upon by
several writer's, principally those who
are, or have been, pap suckers at
President Robison's bowl, and in each
case have the facts been so twisted. or
omitted, that il seems proper that the
public should be given the truth. 1t
5 with regard TO orders which | issued
when the Cleveland team made its first
appearance in Chicago this season. The
chicago team played in Cleveland on
June IS, at which time Tebeau, captain
of the Clevelands, used language which
'Ould be plainly heard by ladies seated
IN the grandstand, which was not only
improper but filthy in its vulgarity, and
which compelled Umpire Lynch to ex-
claim: i do not have to stand that
style Of language and quit the game.
A few days later the Cleveland team
played in Louisville, and their conduct
and language there was such that sew
ral Of the Cleveland players, including
Tebeau, were arrested and fined by a
competent and honest judge after a
trial in open court. They came to Chi
cago directly from Louisville, and as
the facts concerning their indulgence
in vile language, without regard to the
presence Of ladies', had been widely
published in the Chicago newspapers,
many Of our patrons were uncertain as
70 whether they should bring their lady
relatives or friends to the games In
which the Clevelands took part or not.
We make 1t point to so conduct our
grounds that the most fastidious can
attend without fear of insult or shame,
aud no player or member of the Chi
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
lie Won Ills Bet.

A Notwithstanding farmer stood at
the center of Haymarket square look
ing at the trolley wire.
The electric car came along and
slowed up. They rang the bell and
shouted at him and ordered him to
move He still kept looking at the wire
and making inarticulate sounds with
his lips.
Get off the earth, you Jersey calf!'
shouted the motorman.
The old man was fairly bumped by
the slow-moving car before he moved.
Then he jumped up and said: II did
Il. by thunder! Where's my money!"
He looked around cautiously, and
then he said: you seen a red-faced
Teller with white mustache waxed?
I want him. He bet me S. couldn't
look at that ere wire three minutes
and count 200. I've done It."
did you put up the money!
Sure" was the reply.
"Dingdongr went the bell.--Lcwis-
ton Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
Typ. of French Com.d,.n.

A comedian In Paris theatre recent
ly made a great hit out of a painful
incident. While indulging In bit of
horseplay on the stage he struck his
head violently. entirely by accident,
against one of the pillars of the scene
upon the stage. On hearing the thud
everybody uttered a cry. mo great
harm done" said the comedian. Just
hand me a napkin. glass of water
and a salt-cellar." These were brought,
and he sat down, folded the napkin in
the form of a bandage, dipped it in the
glass and emptied the salt-cellar on
the wet part Having thus prepared
compress according TO prescription,
and when everyone expected he would
apply 1t to his forehead, he graveiy
rose and tied 1t round the pillar.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
C.m,a,pn and Theatrical..

The New York Dramatic Mirror no
tices a great diversity of opinion as TO
the present and the immediate future
of the theatrical business. In view Oh
the excitement that will prevail unui
election day and of the result OF the
election. 1t seems to be an accepted
fact that theatrical managers are NOV
ing more slowly this summer than Is
their wont, and that fewer companies
than usual will take the road during
August and September, although from
all the signs 1t may be said that the
theatrical enterprises of the season VIII
be as numerous as ever. Many COM
panies will go out late. and 1t is quite
nrobable that the end of the next sea-
son will show better results than any
recent season has brought forth. II the
election be decided on lines Of general
prosperity. surely the theater will be
one of the first institutions TO nrah'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
Several Grand Excursions

On September 18th and %,
October 9th and Goth. there will be
homeseekers excursions via the
Missouri Pacific railway and
Iron Mountain route to the west and
southwest. at one fare plus s., for the
round trip, tickets good TO return Fl
days from date OF sale. with stopoyer
privileges on going trip. Write for par
ticulars and land books.
BISSELL WILSON, ID. p. A.
III Adams ST.. Chicago.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

In the Coney Island scene. Messrs
klaw and Erlanger seud "ln Gay New
York" on a tour of the principal cities,
opening in Pittsburg, September z;
Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati, Column
bus. Toledo. st. Louis, Kansas City,
Omaha and other cities are included in
the route. Walter Jones, David War
Held, Lee Harrison and the other prin-
cipals of the Casino production are en-
gagged for the tour The business d.
rection will be furnished by Fred Price
and VIII o. Wheeler.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
The La Porte Sisters.

The La Porto Sisters were born in
New York, and from the time of their
first professional appearance, at Bun
nell's Museum, in 1888, have appeared
together with marked success in near
ly every city of prominence in this
country, their engagements having TAX
en- them into both the legitimate and
vaudeville realms. AS young girls they
tainments, the quality of their voices,
perfected by an excellent musical edu-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

cially, winning first place in the re-
gattas of the New York, Atlantic, East
ern. Seawanhaka Corinthian, Larch-
mont, Marine and Field, and Corin-
THAN IN. W Yacht clubs in 1892. The
colonel was one of the first New York
yachtsmen to favor the fin-keel idea.
and for this reason it was hoped he
would consent to serve as the chair
man of the racing committee in the
Vencedor-Canada match, but his other
engagements prevented his undertake,
ing the duties of the office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

w. A. Brady has secured in Europ.
options on French melo-drama and
two French comedies. He also has the
refusal of the dramatic rights of An
thony Hopes new novel, "Phrosha,"
and TO Joseph Hattons new book deal
ing with Russian life. He has obtained
THE Sledge Hammer" new play on a
Danish subject by Wilson Barrett, and
will also probably produce in this coun-
try Straight from the Heart" melo'
drama by Sutton Vane.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

JAMES n. HART
.sso team ever Is permitted 10 repeat
~ act that reflects upon the game of
BASEBALL or the Chicago League Ball
.i. aO' hence |, being called from the
w. gave orders to Mr.. Brown, who
ma ' III charge in my absence, to say TO
V representative of the Cleveland
!" uuo Immediately upon his arrival at
s,a srounds, that under no circum-
~ a lucy" would any player be permitted
oo,',' vulgar or obscene language that
ue heard by people seated in the
HE a, and to have him notify
lsr payers that if any of them did use
no s s,. OF that character they would
or ss'eu from the playing field by an
anS,s. MI Brown did as l requested.
tbs, &c cleveland people seemed to feel
ca, 10y 10y mad been cut off from n spe-
FORE ri'hege, which they had hereto
nvh, "'oyed, and which was theirs by
gssad Not one extra officer was en-
not a.. a''u am happy 10 state that
HE Sa e was needed. Mr.. Robson and
and v,,,,i have seen fit to abuse
Is can., MY me for this action, but that
an nas, ne me no loss of s'eon for I
| Of has,y willing TO let patron
inyi,os IN the univers no ever
comn,n' iady 10 attend @ in Lie
yrcps decide whether right on
an short, m9 as,ion was simply
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
Otis skinner's New Play.

Otis Skinner will produce early in the
season at Chicago new romantic
drama Of the fifteenth century Floren.
tine period, called "A Soldier of For
tune" The play is from Mr.. SINNERS
own pen, and it is known that this is
not his first experience in playwriting
he having produced a drama in the
summer of 1889 called The Red Sig
nal. which he wrote in collaboration
with his brother. This latter play
dealt with the troubles of labor at Pitts
burg.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
Tn. rar..t. of IN. World.

Russia has SOB 900 900 acres OF for
ests; in Sweden and Norway the forest
area covers 62.00O.O00 acres; in Austria.
45,O0O.O 600 acres; in Germany. $4,000. 900
acres; in Turkey, $4,000. 600 acres; in
Italy, 100000 aeree; in switzerland,
100. 900 acres; in France, 22.000.000
acres; in Spain. 100000 acres. and In
Great Britain, 100000 acres.-New
York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
New Play for Sothern.

e. II. Sothern has closed a contract
with Langdon Elwyn Mitchell for q
new play to be especially written for
him. Mr.. Mitchell, who is we'll
known literateur. has written several
plays, two of which were produced with
success in London. Mr. Mitchell sub
mitted a scenario of his play TO Mr..
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

toon him away from the united
s ~ permanently they will have to
.st a liveller pace, however. Grammar
",sved hearts all the way across The
Aha atlantic He is very fond of the game.
~ he sure the stakes were never
hisber than quarter a heart but, as
CHI Andy Sheehan says, "a FELLOW
,ould lose the Bank Of England at this
y hard luck sets against him. Gran
non aid not lose. which is singular, for
no rarely wins at cards.
The plunger left the ship as soon as
,ho was locked and would not talk TO
tho reporters who were waiting to ask
him whether it was his intention to re-
U,me operations on the American .urf.
When he reached his hotel, however,
Grammar met a number of friends and
became quite laxative. At the story
that he had been asked to leave racing
alone after his big coup at the last
sheepshead Bay meeting the young
,neculator laughed outright. He told
an acouaintande that he had no knowl-
edge that the stewards of thet nieeting
meferred his room TO his company.
That he won 100000 in a short time
before his departure Grammar did not
depy. He intimated that his winnings
might have reached larger total. The
trp was merely vacation. He needed
a rest. So he thought. The layers did.
100, about that time. Grammar would
not say positively that he intended to
abandon the turf. He admits the truth
Of the saying to the effect that 1t is a
difficult undertaking to teach an old
canine new tricks. So he may be eX-
pected to make a bet now and then"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
Snoring Notes.

McAleer of the Clevelands has made
hut two errors at center field this sea-
son.
Catcher Warner, recently released by
Louisville, has been signed by New
York.
Bill Hassamaer. late of Louisville, Is
doing the bulk of the catching for CO.
lumbus.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

to compel common decency. Mr.. Rob-.
son, apparently, prefers that his lady
patrons should be treated to the
choicest 'billingsgate' that Tebeau and
others OF his players have at their
command"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
Lucy DAILY VIII be In II.

Lucy DAILY CWard) will play the prin-
cipal soubrette part In the annual the
atrical review called "In Gay New
York" She succeeds Virginia Earle.
who was Della Fox's successor with De
Wolf Hopper in Wang" Miss Daily is
a member of the widely-known Daily
family OF performers, and the wife OF
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup Of
Figs, under all conditions. makes II
their favorite remedy. To get the true
and genuine article look for the name
OF the California Fig Syrup Company.
printed near the bottom Of the pack
age, For sale by all responsible drug
Risfa
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

Very low rates will be made by the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Rail-
way for excursions of September
18th and 10Th, TO the south for
Homeseekers and Harvesters. For
particulars apply to the nearest local
agent or address:
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
THEATRICAL GOSSIP.
NOTES AND COMMENT ABOUT
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.
In Gay New York" to Make = Tour
OF tho Principal Citiss-Otis SINNERS
Now PIay-Enects of mpaign-Dra-
matte Drift.

n GAY New York
attained the distinc-
ton OF a seventy
fifth performance at
the Casino in New
York the o I h e +
night, and the event
was given appro-
pirate recognition.
Numerous stage no
tables lent assist
anpa nv annparinR
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
Thought She wa. q witch.

In French village near Clermont an
old woman has been nearly stoned to
death by peasants, who declared that
she was a witch with an evil eye and
had caused the death OF several COWS.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

Sothern, and it was on the strength OF
it that the contract was signed. The
play is modern and essentially and
purely American. The theme is strik-
ingly original.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

Beerbohm Tree will act twelve weeks
in the United States next season, and
will limit his tour to New York, Boston,
Philadelphia and Washington.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

ASAAaiO ~ AAsbAC ahAtASeoS0
by physicians.
All womb and ovarian troubles,
irregularities, whites, bearing-down
pains, displacements, tendency TO can.
Ger and tumor are cured permanently
~ feel as If owed my life to your
Vegetable Compound. After the birth
of my babe / was very miserable. /
had drawing pain in the lower part
of my bowels, no strength, aud terri
BILE backache. Every day failed My
husband said IL would try bottle of
your Vegetable Compound, he would
get IL for me. The change was won
derful. After had taken the first
half bottle / began TO have great faith
In IL. When had taken three bottles.
was we'll and growing stout. 1t is
pleasure for me to write this TO you.
only ask women in any way afflicted
with female troubles TO try it."--MRs
ANNA IvoR Pittsford Mills, Rutland
Co., VT.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

Lewis Morrison will produce q new
play entitled THE Indian" He will
also play in Faust" "Yorick's Love"
and "Richelieu."
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12

Manager Fred c. Whitney has r. +.
Carroll and Amelia Summerville under
engagement for his new Irish opera.
Brian Boru."
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-09-12
Notes OF the stage.

]. C. Clarke has written a play for
Mrs. Taber, founded on Francois Cop
pee's Les Jacobites."