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The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-06
"ASSlDE GATIIIGItINGS
i'IS OF hnm0r and Nuggets Of Truth
for the Muititudc

Smiles are smiles only when tho
heart pulls the wires.
If money is tight, avoid tit
ought to know better.
--Malicc sucks up the greater part
Oh hcr own venom. and pOis0ns herself.
IF what is said bc not to tho pur-
pose, single word is already too
| much.
l|urlng the year 1897 there will be
n" eclipse OF the moon, Il very unusual
thing.
-" Fath," said the little bov, after
Il weeks study, "faith is believing
something that you know can't he
true"
A man who will deny his old
mother has no reason to complain II
people believe him capable OF almost
amy crime.
-Ihc only States in which capital
punisEmcnt is forbidden by law arc
Michigan. Wisconsin, Colorado, Rhode
island and Maine
Doctor" My good woman, does
! your son stuttrr all the time >" p,r
! thl- Not all the time, sir. Only when
| he attempts to tulk.'
Tho wonderful progress made in
surgery Is shown from the fact tbnt
only nine per cent. OF all operations in
hmpntntiOn arc fatal.
Don't set Il rheumatism tran bv
gong around in your shirtslccvcs these
rh" spring days, just TO show how
much You can stand.
Teacher -" What is Il synon ym 2"
'>"y- us word you can use in the
hlacc ol another when you don't know
no" 10 spc,l the other one"
"A note Of the Bank OF ENGLAND,
twisted into IL kind Of rope, can s,,s.
Pohd AS much as 329 pounds upon ono
cnd OF it and not be injured.
Let young men make themselves
ready for positions OF trust, and thew
will be called to tho position nt tho
right timc. Gods clock is never too
slow. WV
Baron Aldcroon, on being asked
TO give his opinion ns to tho propor
'cngIh OF sermon, replied, "Twcnty
nlhulcS-wlth leaning to the sido OF
mercy"
Dld you ever find Il womans let
ter IN your husbands pockct?" "Ycs,
Iouhd one OF my own there the other
DAY that gave him to mail q week
ago.
Perhaps your neigh Dor Is too polito
To tell You 20. but still he does moi,
!Ikr I" loan You his paper. Subscribe
for IL yourself, and you will never
regret it.
An "Id woman, quite rcpcllcnt,
comes 10. Do you think you can find
husband for me ~ she asks. "Per-
hnpa If some blind man comes in,n
lays the agent.
said the preacher, "You are COM
ma"ncd " love your ncighbor as your
srIf.' Good gracious as much as
,,"t - exclaimed the honest man of
the congregation.
A representation of ono of tho
largest bcrry-box manufacturing c.
Ia thnilshmcnts says that they mako sev-
cntccn different sizes OF Quarts, of
"hich only two will hold quart.
-" Are you going to mako d flower-
ped here :" said the Brooklyn girl to
her fathers gardener. Yes. miss
thcm's the orders" why, i'm spoil
our tennis grounds :" "Can't belp IT,
miss. Your pa says hob bound to
have this plot laid out for horticulture,
not husbandry."
-" It's real mean !" the young wo-
man exclaimed. "What is the mat.
t"r:' her mother inquired. "Bofore
married Herbert made him promise
TO pass every evening at homo with
ne, and now he says hos sorry. but
he can't take mo to the theatre with.
out breaking his word"
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-24

and what excellent fellows were his
friends who were boarding at his farm.
Murphy listened to it all and said little,
wondering to what kind Of place the
boys had come.
They arrived just at noon and he was
greeted cordially but with serious faces
by his friends. Then they sat down to
dinner and he noticed that they were all
subdued and very quiet and kept watch
ing tho farmer. He also noticed that
there was nothing to drink on the
table but ice water. and he made q
mental note to find out later why they
had come to such place.
Then the farmer broke the silence by
asking Murphy to ask grace. Murphy
looked be wilderingly at all the grave
faces of his friends and then burst out:
mo. may be good all tbs rest OF the
year at home but I'll be damned il I
came down here to attend q camp
meeting. What's come over you fellows
an, how--you look like lot Of deacons.
And Why don't you trot out snmsthing
to drink I'm as dry % a Dutchman
and nothing here but water. What in
thunder's the matter with you chaps
you're not generally carrying about
such sanctimonious wings as this"
Aud the others dropped the joke and
laughed but it took the farmer all their
stay to get over the shock.
II. G. SHEDD,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-24
london better.

At one Of the bsnquets, last week, the
Queen appeared in a truly gorgeous
gown, by far the gayest she has worn
for forty years Or 30. Her guests were
all astonished and delighted to see the
venerable lady in a really regal frock
for once 1t was Of richest black moire,
embroidered all over the front OF tho
bodice and skirt with gold inlaid with
jewels. the design representing lotus
flowers 1.-THE lotus is the emblem of the
colonies) forget me-nots and wheat ears.
Every one admired the exquisite work,
but the dear old lady's festal garb ceas-
ed to be q source of wonder when it was
made known that the embroidery was
executed at Agra, and that the Queen,
after thinking what she could do to help
her poor famine-stricken Indian SUBJ
jects. had hit upon the idea of setting
the fashion for Indian gold work. No
doubt our smart people will now pro-
coed to adopt it.
YOU will like to hear little about the
presents the Queen has had. The
diamond brooch from the Princess OF
Wales and her children consists OF one
large oval brilliant, surrounded by small
Ter ones. and showing no setting. She
wore it on Jubilee Day, and very splen-
did it looked. The married soma and
daughters, headed by SAKE Coburgs,
gave chain of sixty diamond links-a
happy ibea-having in the center of all
the Imperial crown. The pearl and
diamond brooch from the household is
fine, too. One OF the most interesting
gifts is the Empress Of China's picture.
painted by herself. 1t represents view
of rocks and sandy Shore, having many
red -crested storks about. Now the mean
ing OF all this il subtle. The stork with
the red crest is the emblem Of long life,
as it is only supposed to acquire that
ornament when it is 1000 years old. and
it also typifies parental love. The en-
tire meaning Of the work is, "May you
live q thousand years, and may your
children be as numerous as the sands of
the sea-" The Empress is a strong
minded female, and considers herself
and Queen Victoria the most remark
able women Of the day.
hear that Her Majesty has shown
special respect to the Papal envoy. and
that, when he presented the Pope's auto
graph letter to her, she rose from her
throne in token OF reverence. Monsignor
Sambucetti is handsome man and very
polished. BY the way, it 10 "a amusing
fact that his presence in the procession
was illegal; all diplomatic intercourse
between tho Vatican and the Court Of
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-24
STORIES IN PASSING.

Ee was boy OF hfteen, hght-haired,
bright eyed fellow, who had spent his
entire life in the city; 90 when a feiend
invited the family out TO his farm and
the family accepted. the boys heart was
glad. The friend OF the family had
son about the same age and the two boys
were on the 60 from daylight to sunset
in the hay field or the orchard, down
at the creek. or hunting upland rlover
in the meadows.
"Ride him down to the tank" eaid
the friends son. bringing out his pony
one morning. Now the pony was q
cattle pony and an animal Of that kind
is full OF surprises and little tricks OF
starting and stopping suddenly. But
the boy from the city did not know
this and mounted the pony. caught the
halter and and dug his heels into tho
animals sides.
Like q shot the csttle-pouy started
for the big round tank at the end OF the
yard. The halter was OF no use in
holding him and the boy on his back
thought the animal intended q clear
leap Of the tank. twenty feet IN diameter.
So he let 60 his hold on the rope and
clutched at the pony's name and held
his breath.
That animal went on like a rushing
train straight to the very edge Of the
tank. Then it gave little jump into
the ar and came down stiff with its
four legs rigid as iron, its head down and
its back arched, 10 the attitude OF brac.
ing for the jerk OF the lasso over steers
horne.
Nothing could save the boy riding
horseback. The shock sent him head
long into the air and then sprawling into
the tank OF water. and when he pulled
himself out vet and sore and sputtering,
he still held a bunch Of the pony's name
clasped tightly in his hand.
She lives here in Lincoln, pale faced
little woman. with deep set lines about
her mouth and dull dead light in her
eyes. She is never idle and above all,
has no time for talking. At least that
is the excuse she gives whee folks ask
her Why she is 30 quiet. But those who
know the dram OF her life knows she
has reasons OF her own.
Years ago she lived back in Eastern
Iowa and at her home town loved, and
was engaged to a certain young man
with whom she had grown up. Then
she went back east somewhere to school
where they filled her head full of lot OF
things that 10 those days were supposed
to constitute finished lady. BY and by
he came to see her there at school and
she was little ashamed OF his rather
rough western ways and lack OF polish.
She couldn't help showing it just little,
as much as she loved him, and his pride
was touched. A coolness sprang up
then, q something that neither could
understand nor very well overcome;
and then he went to Ann Arbor where
he worked 90 hard that there was little
time for letters. While he went abroad
they drifted 20 far apart that when the
son OF her fathers partner offered his
hand and pressed bis suit 80 urgently,
she accepted and came west to live.
Her real lover spent five years in
Europe and then came back to a chair
in his alma mater and is now president
of oae Of the leading universities OF New
England.
Her husband proved failure and
when their fathers firm went up, he ran
away, leaving her with nothing but the
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-24


others path. Gigantic pin. wheels and
indescrib,b!e pieces" were whirling and
snorting and plungiog amid q rain Of
fire which fell in spsrks and sheets and
balls Of various colore. And above al
lights Of red and green and blue and
purple fared up and gave the scene the
appearance of q DEVILS jubilee.
For man had dropped q match into
the fireworks for the evening" entertain
ment OF that town, and in ten minutes
five hundred dollars Lad gone up in fire
and smoke.
One doss not realize perhaps how veil
lighted the city of Lincoln really is until
he sees it at night from some eminence,
such as the capitol dome Or the hills to
the east or west Of the city. The best
view, no doubt. is that from one point OF
the road coming in from Cushman park
the summit Of the last hill just before
dropping down into the valley Of the
salt basin. Here all of q sudden the
whole city comes before one. q lake OF
light points across the darkness between.
For several miles they extend in parel-
lei rows from north to south,
beginning with a single light at tbs
northern end and steadily growing moro
numerous until you can plainly dis
tinguish o street by its double bright.
ness, and then tapering out again to
the single point far to the south and
high above all, the four lights at the
capitol look down like some watchful
beacon over the city. Here and there a
sicgle arc or perhaps a whole row or
circuit dies away for moment, leaving
that portion of the city 10 darkness, and
flash forth again. Or il you are a
little late in coming in. you may be able
to see them all 60 out, commencing
with those far to the north and south
and gradually working 10 towards the
city-the light dying away to pencil
OF red, glowing uncertainty second and
then going out in darkness. Then
darkness has fully taken the city to
itself and the night is any ones.
Ten or twelve years ago there wore
half dozen young men in Lincoln-all
OF family and position and influence
now and too busy for such things as
they once did-who every summer spent
q month at a certain farm down near
Nebraska City, where they fished.
boated. lounged about, played jokes and
had good time generally. One sum-
mer they were down at the farm
as usual and expecting friend from
the city the next day thought best to
mention the fact TO their host.
"Our friend Murphy will be down
tomorrow" they said. "he couldn't come
with US on account Of some extra church
work. You see he's minister good
fellow enough when you know him but
pretty straight and not 60 easy and free
as the rest Of US chaps here. So you
want to treat him pretty careful, you
know-no cigars or liquor or anything
OF that kind-he's pretty sensitive on
such things. We know how to handle
him ard you just watch us. And what
ever you do don't give US aWav."
Murphy came down the next day, q
tall, lank, solemn faced young fellow
but with an eye that might imply al
most anything. The farmer met him
at the train in the spring wagon and all
ths way out the farmer talked pleasantly
of the weather, and the crops and the
high moral tone Of the neighborhood
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-24

"Z-zp-boonw
A sudden CLEAN lighted Up the hill Of
be little town, showing a sight a. Of
some fantastic carnival. The Hack mass
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-24

covered with bouquets Of pansies, and
frill upon frill Of soft peach mauve chit
fo.. No wonder the poor folks were
charmed! She took the Prince and her
daughters with her, and they all went
about among tie ragged crowds shaking
hands and chatting with freedom that
soon made everybody at ease. You would
have liked the groan of satisfaction that
arose when she walked into the Clerken
we'll dining hall. "Why, she's actually
a-coming amongst u.s." said one man
open mouthed; and como she did, to
such good purpose that the rough flower
girls started chatting to her as though
they had known her ali their lives; and
one old Irishwoman, when asked il she
had enjoyed IT, patted her on the back
with such grimy hand. and said:
II have that-God bless you, my
dear!" "Aint she lovely?" quoth flower
girl. my, she's real lady. An tell
yer ,cot-she might walk down the New
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26
"rhe Gay Matinee Girls

. ne OF the clever new things, theatri-
,sl, OF the present season is the filled.
wich-Iunny fun" oQeratie comedy, called
Ibe Gay Matinee Grip which good
naturedly ridicules the matinee grip
Tad while yet, as Edwin p. Hilton, it's ex-
ptOtter says, il also treats the "dear de
iightful creature most tendefly, inter
estingly, musical and withal, very fun
ady, There seems plenty OF opportunity
TO build around such pleasing subject a
most entertaining comedy, which it is
claimed, has been done. Mr.. Hilton has
managed some OF the best of our better
known spectaculars and dramas and he
promises that the entire production.
comedy, company, wardrobe, scenery.
ETC., is OF the very best and will introduce
those fayorite and talented original CON-
sdisns, Monroe and Hart, as the stars.
with dainty lola Pomeroy az the "mati-
nee girl," an and extra strong company
OF twenty-five well known ladies and
gentlemen in their support. This latest
aud best of the great big successes will
be seen at the Red Jacket Opera house on
rhcrsday evening, November 4, and the
standing room only" sign should be
seenoerly during this engagement.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26
Just Five MOre DAYS

"A staff OF eminent physicians and sur
Tyeons from the British Medical Institute,
nj Detroit, have at the urgent solicita-
iron of lar number OF patients under
ckeir treatment in this county, established
a permanent branch OF the institute in
Calumet, in the Agnltz block, over Grand
s.Jnion Tea store.
These eminent gentlemen have decided
to give their services entirely free for
three months (medicine excepted) to all
iavalids who call upon them for treat
yznent between now and November 1.
These services will consist not only of
o consultations, examinations and advice,
but also OF all minor surgical operations
The object in pursuing this course is to
c5ecomerapidly and personally acquainted
with the SICK and afflicted, and under no
condition whatever will any charge be
znasse for any service rendered, for three
mOuths TO all who call before November
L. wherefore, the most humble in cir
cuSEst6nces can avail themselves OF the
most expert medical skill and without
cost
The doctors treat all forms of disease
iWt deformity, and guarantee cure in
evegy case they undertake. At the first
ala'er7iew a thorough examination is
sHa&ee1d if Incurable, you are frankly
eatGo kindly told SO, also advised against
1rspending money for useless treatment.
Male and iemale weakness, catarrh and
cateTrhal deafness; also rupture and all
diseases OF the rectum are positively
-urec By their new treatment.
O&ce hours from a. M. to D. m.
Sunday 10 a. m. to 2 pm.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26

and his customers will haye to make the
best OF it. Mr.. Messner says tn. ice bust
ness this summer was bigger than it has
ever been before.
He has decided to erect new ice house
and has let the contract to Leo kalten-
bach. He commenced yesterday moving
the old Ice house, which will be used in
the future for barn Work on the new
ice house will be pushed as rapidly as
possible so az TO have il ready as soon as
the ice can be harvested.
The ntw ice house will be eighty-six
feet long and thirty-two feet in width
and twenty -four feet in height. lie will
be built on ths site of the old ice house.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26
.uulliIee XPar

This being Jubilee Year of the I'm
proved Order of Red Men, the Great Sa
chem Robert WINERY OF Grand Rapids
has granted a dispensation to Red
Jacket Tribe No. AZ, to admit pale faces
at almost charter fees. This is a great
opportunity when you get to understand
that it is four degree order. All those
who wish to take advantage OF the same
can do so by applying to
WILLIAM II. HODGES, Hecla.
JOHN d. Rowe, Tamarack.
JAMES OLIVER. Red Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26
"Beyond the Rockies"

Seats are now on sale for the produc-
ton of this realistic comedy at
the Red Jacket opera houss on Monday.
November l. The cast OF characte is
az follows:
Alex Fairfax the Golden Giant wv. Oates
Jack Mason his friend, a gambler. j. Il. Foley
Duncan LeMOyne an adventurer IF. H. oates
Jim Bixby, who has seen better days" -.
.... ......... ........... FRANK Nun huhs
Jack Mason Fairfax. child OF Ethel and Alex,
aged s years. -. Little Frances Harte
Ethel victim OF circumstances ::..........
................ Mi Annie Tourangeau
Mrs. Boggs, hostess of the Golden Run Hotel
Mrs. Emma Harte
Bess Fairfax, Alexis sister. Miss Dorothy Lewis
Between the acts will be introduced
the following specialties: Japanese dane
and posing by Little Francis Harte;
Ballads by Mr.. F. II. Oates; selections by
the trio, f. H. Oates, W. X. Oates and
W. II. Capped.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26
Large Lumber Building.

Baiari & Ulseth has commenced thu
erection of an immense building for theiI
lumber yard near the Newtown school
The carpenters have already got the
framework OF the structure well up and
are working on the roof.
1t is 100 feet in length and GO wide and
in height it compares very favorably with
the ice rink. The building will be ar
ranged 40 that the cars can run into the
center OF the structure and the lumber
can be unloaded in the building.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26

Captains Thomas Maslin, Waters and
Bohemia, of the Tamarack mine, spent
Sunday at Isle Royale mine where they
were the guests OF their old friend, Capt.
Warrington, who is now in charge Of
the work at the Isle Royale, but who
formerly lived at Osceola.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26

Math Lypsnmaa, fashionable taller,
$50 Fifth street, has just received his
winter stock OF w0olens. Call and see
the nice assortment. II you are in need
OF suit or overcoat can fit you out in
splendid style. Fit guaranteed. | en-
ploy only first class tailors and can
guarantee durability and latest styles,
Remember the place, over the old fire en-
CINE house.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26
I'm Military Circles,
Inspection BY General
Case and Captain
Gardner.
PLEASED with Fifth Regiment
at Ne LikeIy the Company at Flint
VIII be Mustered Out and be
succeeded by 90. a End.

IL is said in militia circles that the re
cent inspection OF the different military
companies of the State by General Cas-
and Capt. Gardner will result in the dis
charge of at least five OF the companies
an the brigade, as the officers were not al
all pleased with the condition in which
ps1ies. This information is from Ian
sing and is of a semi-ofiical source as the
officers have not yet issued their detailed
report OF the inspection,
lie is not feared that any OF the com.
paRies in the Fifth Regiment, which in
riudes all the Upper Peninsula companies,
will be discharged as the officers are SAID
30 be particularly well pleased with the
condition in which they found things.
The inspection was very thorough, and
careful note was taken concerning the ae-
Gual standing of each company as regard
ed finances, equipment, personal and
-Cliscip pine.
Many oil the companies in the brigade
EstG CEe present time are on the verge OF
discharge for failure to meet requirements
an several important particulars. 1t is
stated that the Flint company is amC ng
the number, although the names are gen.
-erRily suppressed.
1t is likely that the Flint company will
he mustered out and will be succeeded by
Company A, OF the Second Regiment,
which will be transferred from Coldwater.
The va ancy created in the Second will
ne flled by the admission of a new CON-
p6ny now formed at Benton Harbor.
The White Guards OF Grand Rapids are
likely to succeed Company G. Ionia.
There are other changes in the SEIZED ule,
nat they have not reached the point OF
nGbIic discussion.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26

The family OF Mr.. John J. Hosking ar.
rived here from Eli, Mimi, few days
ago and will make their home in this city
in the future. Mr.. Hosking has been here
for some time.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26

The Calumet ambulance was called out
late Sunday night, man having been
burt in the Hecla mine. He fell some
distance down the shaft and cut his head
open. He was attended to at the Calu-
met hospital and then taken to his home.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26

Proprietor j. B. Taylor, of the Taylor
House, believes in keeping up to the
times in his hostelry and has decided to
have steam heat put into his hotel on
Fifth street. This will be great con-
venience to the guests at the popular
hotel.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26

We call your special attention to our
new Planished Steel Ranges as besides
being perfect baker. the material, a
secret process, does away with the old
complaint OF the enamel peeling and will
retain it's lustre. X. RYAN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26
New Ice House.

The business OF Mr.. John Messner, the
Pine street ice dealer, has greatly in
creased the past season and notwith-
r. standing the fact that he laid in an extra
big stock OF ice last winter his trade has
4 teen 90 large that he has now none left
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26

LosT-A big black COW, with bell at
tached around neck; white on back OF
ears. Finder please inform Alex Ander-
son at Wolverine or at the Wolverine
store
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-26

Bargains in wooden stockings, IL cents
per pair, all wool. Gentleman's white
handkerchief, one. half dozen II cents at
M. Gittler'a