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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
A pETECT'lVE,s PAPER.
Some of the Curious Items and Adver-
tisements That 1t Contains.

The American Hawkshaw will 90
| down into Literature outside of the dime
novel and the detective story, for he has
a newspaper of his own, says an ex-
change. This unique addition to the list
OF class papers is published monthly and
| II Is devoted 10 the interests of detectives
and policemen
Its news columns are given over to "A
bulletin of more than SO, 900 in cash
rewards, with "A veritablc rogues' gal.
lery Of pictures and descriptions of
crooks wanted, while the latest
swindling schemes and methods of de-
lection are fully explained for its crime
investigating readers. 1t is interesting
10 read that If you want 10 succeed as
a detective you should understand hyp-
notism. F"
DO you need bracelets in your bust.
ness:' queries dealer in patent min
pers, handouts and dark lanterns.
"Mustache, whiskers-just the things
TO change your appearance when shad-
owing, suggests another advertiser.
while skeleton keys to open 5000
desks, drawers. trunks and padloclis, set
OF SIX, are offered TO the profession at
81. 1t is rather grewsome 10 learn that
500 spot cash buys pair of thor
oughbred English bloodhounds. only 10
months old, and already keep a cold
trail better than most old dogs; best in.
vestment sheriff or special officer can
make. p" Also, for % cents you can
learn how TO detect counterfeit money f"
The most novel article is "A brief trea-
tise on psychology" as applied TO crime
detection. The departments of Police
Pickings" and Secret Service Snap
Shots contain suggestive items all the
way from the fact that the city council
at Colfax, Wash. has decided "to reduce
It's police force 20 one man" TO the state
ment that New York has "a policemen
TO the square mile. +"
In an article on the future of the de-
tective service the detective writer de-
clarcs that dime novel writers have
done amateur detectives more mischief
than anything or anybody in existence.
but remember truth is stranger than fic.
ton. "
The editor estimates that the aver
age earnings of private detectives are:
First year, $500 second year 81. 800:
third year, S3, 900. " He SAYS: IF all
the detectives and police in the United |
states should lay off for a month every
citizen would have to fix up his house
ike an arsenal to protect his family and |
property. "
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
KEWEENAW CO.



Considerable dissatisfaction is mani
iested.in the neighborhood over the an
tics OF some of the members OF the Boys
Brigade which was lately eucamped here.
Nearly all the glass in the school house
was broken and the stoop, or yeranda,
was torn down. Your scribe was asked,
last year, To report some depredations
committed by youthful members, but il
being their first visit here II was thought
better TO let the matter drop and see il
they would act "A little better when here
again. As they have, il anything. acted
worse, il il safe To say that the Boys
Brigade has held its last encampmeut on
the Phenix property. No blame seems
| to be attached to the gentleman who was
in charge OF them, as il is an impossible.
itv for one man to keep thirty,iive or
forty boys, at mischieyous age, out OF
trouble.
EAGLE HARBoR.
The product of the Central mine for
July was about thirty tons.
Il. Bollmann is engaged this week in re-
moving his logs from Grand Marais and
Copper Harbor.
EAGLE RIVER.
The many friends of William Cox, who
was county treasurer about eighteen
years ago. will be surprised to hear of
his death, which occurred at Omaha,
Neb., several days ago. Mr.. Cox had
been in i'll health for the past two years
The remains were taken to CloQuet, |
Mimi, for interment. The deceased had |
Tor the past two years occupied a posi- |
ton of trust with the Union Pacific rail
road company.
Owing to the very large patronage the
PhGnlx Hotel is receiving it has been de-
rided to reopen Pooleys Hotel. Ii will
be opened in few days under the man.
lgement OF James Phillips, and we be.
speak for Mr.. Phillips liberal share of
he patronage of the travelling public.
Messrs. Lathrop and ellis, ofLaurium,
md Jones. OF Tower, Mimi, who, with
heir families, have been camping here
Or the past few days, left for home on
Wednesday.
The hotel here has great many more
pplications for rooms than they can
ccommodate. Those at present there
re Mrs. Judge Twohy and family, Mrs. ;
homas b. Dunstan and family, Capt. !
nd Mrs. James Dunstan, III. s. Cotton :.
nd family and Miss Kate Goodell. :
bout twenty more are expected this
eek.
The public telephone, which has been in a
lie postofiice for some years, will be &
aced in A. Sibilsky's store as soon az a
r. Hoskin can get down to make the q,
ange.
Mr.. Otto Sibilsky is candidate for the
publican nomination OF county treas ir
er. Seeing that Mr.. Sibilsky is known =,
almost every inhabltant of the coun- =,
old enough to vote, anything that
e NEWS might say in his favor might
considered superfuous.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

employee wanted 10 rent by n co,,
Yeio,y ~. mouse OF four or 2vaa sompanl
the NEW d niue Jacket. Leave par,icn,a ns u
swe%a,s ale-Double house Nos ao,,
No.. apply at the company's a asu W.
.or saie-Housc No. 1916 HecIs s, umse'
rooms srriLe-House No. 2Isa Ravm,.u,.
vn enquire of Mat Lucas, Red Jae I eight
barn arm, or ssie-For ESQ., house No ,,,.
1nire a an county road, Raymbsn ~; o., with
en nor saIe-House No. 1872 Iat.,
EnauireV os 81, railroad street ra LINDEN av-
s"''e vi The company. Aeh rooms.
rn nor ssle-House No a,o,
t'"e ~ Joseph sotllch's store to Gpw s,
qnire a, ssah, s sdousc No ssos, sv.ae,o.
situated ;s g. No. sr.I. .,, 49,.
and Hecla m S,w,eaetown. Apply ~ Tn,, and
baui,owSS.' 'en lI No. 2.lS q stree, D.
pany. pp'y On the premises or tbaa ~ M
swe Sr aaaIe-House No. ma r.
r"r "n Apply on the prem nisnnel street.
Tannel ss,nr.nss.,ssyen-room houss, ~.
scppsis. ''ree'' swedetown. Ann, NO. si2s.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
Motions In Writing

IL is known fact that IA rapid writer
writes 30 words per minute. Ii has been
estimated that IN doing so ne must draw
ms pen through the space of rod every
% seconds He makes an average of Ie
curves Gu OF the pen for every word written.
writing 30 words per minute he makes
pen curves each second or 28, 500 Der
hour II he works only five hours "a day
ne must daily give his pen IA, 900 twists
ana nourlshcs and if ne put in 300
DAYS year he makes not less than 43.-
@oo' ooo curves and turns of the pen in
that time. st. Louis Republic.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
Good family wood at j. Vivian. Jr., 4
Co.; 81 a cord.
rrt MOST DANGEROUS WOMAN

Il
tS society Ia She Who u Married aud
Indifferent to Domestic Ties.
1t is unfortunate that we havc in
tins life of ours, which seems so full Tn
some OF Us, so many women who can
hnd nothing for their hands TO do. Z"
writes Edward W. Box in Ladies' Home
journal, discussing Women and Card
fartles. Il do not mean by this those
whom we call the wealthy and the lei
sure classes. The greatest dangers TO our
womanhood do not arise from those
classes. The woman most dangerous TO
modern society is She who is married
snd yet Is indifferent TO domestic ties
VINO lives III boarding house or hotel.
and who is constantly on the lookout
Tor something to occupy her attention.
anu woman III this condition gener.
ally finds the very thing she shouldn't
instead OF filling up her life with some
thing worthy of her womanhood. she
drags it ont through a succession of such
enJoyments as these progressive card
parties.
AS she cannot play alone she sceks
company, and. unfortunately. il isl cver
dlificult for woman of this sort to find
companions OF her own kind. She is
one OF the types of women who have
made these card parties what they are
To-Day among women. The well bred
woman; the woman OF intelligence WIN
can see their relative fitness Of things.
the woman who believes that God gave
her something to do in this world; tho
woman with nice perceptions; tho won.
an VINO Is wholesome in every sense. |
the woman whom it is good for another
woman 10 know, who says something Of |
value when she speaks. who lifts herself
mentally and spiritually above Others.
whom mothers like their daughters to
know and thcir sons to talk witl--bo.
lieve me, my friend. when / saw all
ms, and 1 say it in kindncss-sucb
women do not play cards during the
daytime; they leave that sort OF tbipg
% others. They find something else to
io-something worthier Of them. Some.
ming better, more clevating, more en-
ightening and better fitted to qualify
hem for their positions i'm their homes
ma their duties toward their husbands
md children "
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
COUNCIL PKOCEEDlNGs

a regular meeting oithe common coun
ell OF the village of Red Jacket was held
IN the council room on Tuesday evening,
August 4, 1896, at $50 pm.
Present-H j. Vivian, president; Izzy
Blumenthal, John Vertin, Herman Miller.
Thomas Gribble, Vital Coppo, trustees,
and W. W. Ellis, clerk.
The minutes of the last meetings were
read and, on motion, approved.
The following bills and salaries were
allowed and ordered paid
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
Mlchigan Dye Works.

The Michigan dye works, with Office
nd work rooms opposite Ryan's store
Red Jacket, is the only prominent dye
house in the copper country. We clean
mems suits and overcoats. ladies dresses,
silks, feathers, chenille curtains, lace,
gloves, kid shoes and furs. We can dye
wool or cotton in forty-two ofthe stand
ard colors. Repairing and alterations
neatly done and at low prices. Leave
your orders at the Office or send postal
card and same will receive prompt at
tention. Remember we have no agents;
a reward of $40 will be given to anyone
that will lead to the conviction OF parties
themselves as our agents.
q. OREcK Proprietor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
IRE FUND.

j. Is. Curtis justice bill for SO and
check amounting to $7s was received and
ordered placed on file.
william Fisher, justice of the peace, bill
oil fines with check for $50 was received
and ordered placed on file.
On motion, ordinance No. II, in refer
ence to bicycle riding, was read, adopted
and ordered published.
On motion, the treasurer was granted
thirty days extension OF time in order to
collect the village taxes.
On motion, the report Of the secretary
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

The Calumet aud Hecla mining com
pany have issued report for the fiscal
year ending April 30, 1896, showing
assets of 81, OBS, $40 Oh. and liabilities OF
1892, 1874, leaving balance OF S6,O4o,-
IA. 90, represented by cash, copper, min
etal and bills receivable; the copper being
figured at ~ cents per pouod, and the
| mineral at 4 cents per pound.
"Duripg the past fiscal year the com
| pany produced 80, 1862, $50 pounds OF re-
| tined copper, against 62 ,466. 4 Ii pounds
/ the previous year, During the twelve
| months covered by the report the com
| pany paid five dividends of 50 each. The
| Calumet and Hecla company has now
reached the deepest point ever attained,
and has accumulated the largest surplus
in its history, besides eclipsiag all former
records in production. The president
states that the openings OF the mine
available for stoppings amount to ten
years, at last wears rate of production,
The balance of assets equals fully 500 "A
share, or one fifth the market value.
The Wolverine copper mining company
report the production of copper for the
year ending June 80. 1896. to be .
OH ,63S pounds, which has been sold at |
a net gain. all disbursements deducted, |
carried forward from the previous year,
leaves a surplus on hand June 30, 1896, |
OF S94 ,610.62. During the last three
years this company has steadily reduced
the cost of production, and increased its
profit and surplus accounts. The rock
showed a marked increase in richness
during the year, and being favored with
management the Wolverine
has undoubtedly promising future be-
fore il. Contemplated Developments and
increased stamping facilities would prob
ably enable the company TO double their
output. Total cost of refined copper was |
$50 cents per pound
Exports of copper from the United | ,
States in July were 10. 400 tons. The |
exports for the first seven months, in
ons OF =, 24O pounds fine copper, amount
d TO 6S, 727 tons, being an increase over
he some period last wear OF 2S, Az tons
European copper statistics by cable a
oday show the total visible supply OF a
Upper to he 81, $50 tons, being reduc- a
ion since July 10 of ,0S0 tons, and . y
20 tons decrease since July L. Europ-
an deliveries for the month of July were a
9. 500 tons. a
The London market for c. VI. b. cop A
er closed today at $40 rs Cd spot and
~ LIS Cd futures Sales amount to
10 tons spot. and $50 tons futures.
The domestic market closes | ] !, asked | =,
n Lake. with sales at IL 15-l00 spot. 81
Tor electrolytic, and 1O& for casting" -
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

Kingston 4 James, of the Palace mar
ket. have secured the services of first
class sausage maker from Swift & Co., of
Chicago. They are now in position to
manufacture oil kinds OF sausage, which
for flavor, quality and price, cannot be
excelled in Houghton county.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
EAGLE DRUG STORE.

Our stock OF sash. doors and mould
ings is the best in the market. We carry
the largest stock OF interior finish in the
copper country.
Observation-Disclosures LUMBER Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
TO secret Societies aud Others w .,.h
Ing To Rent Lodge Room.

The Temple of Honor lodge room is
vacant on Monday and Wednesday even
ings OF each week. Parties desiring 70
rent the same may apply by letter to the
Union Temple of Honor and Temperance
No. rs, Calumet, Mich. Secretary's adj
dress, 2029 Calumet street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
New Undertaking Establishment,

Mr.. Charles Leiebre having returned
from Detroit, where he has been taking n
thorough course in practical embalmine
will have charge of our undertaking. 90.
Establishment which we have just opened
in the Richetta building in Hecla street
Laurium. Calls attended to night and
day. Nance H.
RICHETTA BRos
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

The early Norman kings. besidos ho
ing kings of England, were also dukcs
OF Normandy, and some of them seemed
10 think more of their continental than
OF their English possessions.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
of the water board was read, accepted
aud ordered placed on file.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
WILLIAM W. ELLIS, Clerk.

A regular meeting OF the common coun-
ell of the village OF Laurium was held on
Tuesday evening, August 1, 1896.
Present - John Wade, president pro
tenn Trustees Henry Fliege, John Tore
ano, l.. Labby, Jr., John Breslein and
Joseph r. Murphy, clerk.
The minutes of the last regular meet
ing were read and, on notion, approved.
The treasurer's report for the month OF
July was read and, on motion, accepted
and ordered placed on file.
The following bills and salaries were,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
Situation Wanted

In clothing or grocery store as clerk
by one who can read and write both the
English and Swedish languages, and has
good recommendations. Apply to the
Swedish M. +. parsonage, Sixth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

Boys will be boys but you can't
afford to loose any of them. Be ready
for the green apple season by having
DeWitt's Collie X Cholera Cure in the
house. EAGLE DRUo STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
Hound Lost.

Lost, a few weeks ago, a small black
and tan hound. The finder, or any one
giving information where the dog is, will
be rewarded by applying, after working
hours, at No. 1927 Eleventh street, Vel
low Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

William Klink has opened a bicycle
repair shop at No. Tamarack, where he
is prepared to do all kinds of bicycle re-
pairing. Mr.. Klink is thorough me-
chanic and guarantees satisfaction.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

To RENT-House on Seventh street, in
rear OF Bat Shea's residence. Apply to
Mrs. Hall, 1919 Scott street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

II you want to get your new footwear
made and old repaired for less money
than anywhere else in town. go to the
Pine street footwear store, No. A.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

George Monroe. treasurer OF Laurium
village. will be at the town hall every
morning this week, from to 10 O'Clock.
to receive taxes
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

To RENT-Three rooms in the rear Of
Miss Whites millinery store, suitable for
dressmaking parlors. Apply to Joseph
Gardner.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

Many days work is lost by sick head
ache, caused by Indigestion and stomach
troubles. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are the most effectual pill for overcoming
such difficulties.
II An Il nnrrr S,,rnu.,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

American production in June was IOs
tons less than for the month previous.
The maximum production in this country
vas reached in March. 1896, when the
monthly output was II ,922 tons.
Returns OF copper production IN the
L nited States for 1895 are now mace up
from Official sources, and show the follow
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

Now is the time to make arrangements
Tor your steel range. We sell on easy
terms with liberal discount for spot cash.
CARLTON HARDWARE Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
The 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, 1896-08-07
Meat Market FOR Snta

Owing to i'll health | am anxious to
dispose OF my business with all utensils.
wagons, horses, etc, complete az a run.
ming concern. For further particulars
apply to Charles Salassa, Pine street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

Don't forget; that you can get good
accommodation at Davis when at Cop
per Ilarbor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

WANTED-A girlforgeneral house-work.
Call on Mrs. c. T. Davis, at Copper Har-
Dor, or address Delewars Mine postoffice.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

Poison Ivy, insect bites, bruises, scalds
burns, are cured by DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye, the great pile cure.
EAGLE Drug STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

The bridal veil of a Jananeso vo,,o
li'dy Is subsequently used as her shroud
just after the marriage it is carefully
put away and reserved until death
makes its use again necessary.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

Have you seen the kitchen cabinets?
No kitchen complete without it. They
are not high-priced at
CARLTON HARDWARE Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

For cool. smooth and gratifying
smoke, try Pro Patria cigar. Manu-.
featured by Geo. Moebs 4 Co., Detroit
All dealers sell them.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

In addition to our lumber business W,
carry ull line OF lime, brick, cement anC
plaster of paris.
Observation-Disclosures LUMBER Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

Thurtell, the expert optician, will be
in the city in few days, Look out for
him and reserve OF ders.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

The stork has been known to perish
IN the names of burning house rather
than to desert her young. '''
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
MASON COUNTY
Pure Rye or Bourbon
Is an absolutely Whkey,
full bottles. For sale by all
first-olass dealers. Beware of mutations See that
name is on the and label
WM EDWARDS g. CO., Sole PrODricOT

Madame Smith is still in the city, in
rooms over Sotlch's meat market, Sixth
street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

IN, BYRON.
these are never so accurate, in their
representation OF truth, as when they
result not from the brush of the painter
VINO with the best intention may flatter
or TAIL in doing justice, but from the art
OF V. Herman.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

Ieas-Fleige, Torreano, Labby, Bres-
lein.
The monthly reports OF the water
board, marshal and nightwatchman were
read and, on separate motions, accepted
and ordered placed on file.
On motion, the council adjourned.
JOSEPH X. MURPHY, Clerk.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

FoR SALE-House and three lots. at the
corner OF kearsage and Fourth street.
Laurium. Applyto +. II. Lathrop.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

Hay-wire and hey-rope at bottom
prices. CARLTON HARDWARE IN
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

Granite, tin, and enameled preserving
Kettles in all sizes, at Carlton Hardware
Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

To RENT-One room. over the Star
clothing house. Apply at the store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
Artistic Work, True.

- bring, INV 'n"I
nome 10 our hearts, the truth from which
they spring" " ''''
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
WANT COLUMN.

Advertisements classified under this head
inserted At the rate of ONE OKNT word each
insertion. No advertisement taken for less
than Is oents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07

Cook wanted at Oates private hotel
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-07
THIS SPACE IL nR.x,vv,
An ~ RENEWED nv vyp
calumet and Heela
Mining Company.
ITS EMPLOYEES

wb mo v Wisn 70 sell their houses. or I'm, .
rooms tn . 70 rent rooms and tboss hnopseo'
vithnrsso rent are invited 20 SSv.,.,.o rave