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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
1t Deerades q Man.

Drunkenness degrades a man and drags,
him to q level lower than the beast. Tho
likeness OF a man to God Is blotted out by.
this sin, ALI that Is noble In man comes
from his soul. The men who have lived
the best lives and done the most good In
the world are those who have subdued
their passions. Statistics tell US that
three-fourths Of the crimes committed are
done while under the influence Of strong
drink. Sixty-fve per cent. of the convic-
lions for crimes can be traced to drink, and
a large per cent. Of the poverty throughout
the land
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
Luxury.

The New Baltic Ship Canal, from
which so much was expected, shows C
deficit of nearly $3.50, 900 for tie year,
but as it was built primarily as G mill
tary measure, the German Government
will doubtless consider that it Is cheap
at that price. 1t is q boon to peaceful
commerce, however, for $3.50 vessels
passed through it during the year
Chicago Tribune.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
A CHAMPIONS Testimony.

A champion cyclist was asked: D You
ever take spirits Of any kind"
"No; they cut the breath short. You
can't race and take brandy. 1t may helpa
little, but it leaves you worse. believe
that II five or six men were together In q
race, say two miles from the tape, and one
was handeda drink Of brandy, it might let
him break away and win easily; but II he
had ten miles, or had a long race before
him, he would find great difficulty In rid
ing. His breath would be cut short: Inc
man who drinks brandy or whisky WILL
soon be broken-winded."
$50 you don't believe in brandyt".
It Is no good for a long run. Only a temper
ate man can be a good racer"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
Folly to

When trouble comes it Is folly to sit down
and brood over it. No situation was ever Inn.
proved in that way. Great emergencies call
for great strength of spirit and for great
activity. The harder the pressure, the
more is the reason why you should play
the man. II you once give up, and waste in
idle repining the energy that ought to be
spent in courageous effort, then you might
a.. we'll die. Your case, let 1t be as difficult
az it NAV, is no worse than that Of thou
sands of others who have, nevertheless, kept
a stout heart and won the day. God is sim
ply putting you to the test in order to de-
termine the quality Of your manhood: He
has no evil designs against you. All that
He sends or suffers to come will turn out
for your good II you only accept it in the
right rit.-Nashville Christian Advocate
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
E,n.riments with Alcohol on Kittens.

A series of experiments by G. F. Hodge.
described before the American Physiology
cal Society, is reported in Popular Science.
Alcohol In moderate doses was given to .
pair of kittens. At the end Of ten days they
contracted severe colds, while the other
two kittens were in good condition. Tit
alcoholic pair attained only thirty-nine per
cent. and sixty-three per cent. Of the weight
of the non-alcoholic pair. OF two pairs q
~spaniels the alcoholic pair weighed less,
and, as tested by the pedometer, developed
only seventy-one and afty-seven per cent.
Of the activity Of the normal pair. In
chasing after and bringing balls the ell
cheney OF the former amounted to only
thirty-two and forty-four per cent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21

its lowest point. That will allow for plenty
Of "leg play" when the pressure on the
pedals is eyerted, as it should be-, by the
forward part Of the ball Of the foot.
Have the handle bars 80 adjusted that
part Of the weight may be carried there
when IT, L. desired to lean forward for a
change Of position, but not so low that any
great amount Of the weight has to be sup
ported taere when the riderreaches the bars
at all.
If these two rules were followed, so
far as the adjustment of saddles and
handle bars is concerned, the awk-
wardness of a good many women on
wheels would be obviated.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
An Elephant Preserve.

An adequate effort is at last to be
made tn prevent the extinction OF the
elephant. The Government of India
has adopted a regulation preventing
the killing of these animals in a re-
serve which extends from Sheikh pass
to the Afghanistan frontier. The area
is approximately 200 miles by fifty.
The herds of elephants which remain
in this reserve are at present confined
to q much smaller area of about forty
miles square in the Gadabural noun
tains.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
What Followed the Drinks.

In a case of assault and battery, counsel.
In examining one Of the witnesses, asked
him what they had the first place they
stopped at.
'Four glasses OF, sle," was the reply.
"Nextf"
"Two glasses Of whisky"
"Nextp"
Zone glass Of brandy"
"Next?"
"a fight"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
A 34O-Pound Black Bass.

The fish in this picture swallowed
seven pounds of bait and ierked about
the water for half an hour a boat con-
tanning two men.
When he was subdued and landed
be was found to weigh $40 pounds.
His length was seven feet.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
- AFRICAN PEST IN OHIO.
Dreaded White Ants Discovered in Cleve-
land.

land.
Professor Odentosh, Of st. Ignatius COL
lege, has discovered the presence in a west
side house, at Cleveland, Ohio, Of termites,
or white ants, the African pest. So far as
is known termites have never before been
seen alive In this part Of the world. They
are indigenous to Africa, where they build
great earth structures as high as trees.
They have been found in some European
countries. It Is supposed that an lmmi-
grant came from one Of these countries to
Cleveland with a nest Of termites In his
trunk.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
A PHYSICIANS Advice.

DR.. Dash, q successful physician In the
West, returned to his old home lately after
q long absence, and visited the college In;
which he had been educated. "Twenty
years ago." he said to q group Of Students:
81 graduated in this hall. There were
eighteen men in my class. OF the eighteen,
six drank habitually while at college. Not
to excess, but regularly-a glass or two,
each day. Not one Of these men has suc-i
even q respectable position. But they were
among the ablest men in the class.
while at college I vas In the habit OF
frequenting the daily newspaper office
here. There were ten mem In it-editorsi
and reporters-I knew them ala lot. or
bright, Jolly fellows. The work was hard
the hours late, the meals irregular. Every
man in the Office drank but one, a%reporter,
Ben Perry. One of the reporters told me hS
had seen Ben come from q fire at two
O'Clock in the morning, drenched' to- the
skin and tired out. He would look wist-
fully at the whisky bottle, but he never
touched it. I inquired forthe boys to-day
Three had died from drinking; six were
holding inferior positions In newspaper
offices. Habits bad said my i~nfornnants
They could not maketheir way, and 30 fell
lower and lower. Perry's head was always,
clear, and he was regular at his work. he
is editor-in-chief Of one Of the principals
newspapers In a. sea-board city. he had
not half the natural ability Of at least three
of the others - Z
s'These are facts,;1 said the doctor. Il
advise you who are beginning life to conf
slider them. I have not a word to say about
the moral question involved In drinking,i
But I know, as q physician, that no Amert7
CON with his nervous organization In this
wearing climate can hsbitually take liquor
without injury to his health and without
In greater or less degree, hindertne his
,hance of success"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21

photo. of a plank of poplar cut in the
mountains Of Western Virginia, up the
great Sandy River. Absolutely In
touched copies Of the photo were is
sued by Messrs. STREET & Schmit,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
God sows June fields with clover, and the
world

world
Broadcast with common kindnesses,
With plain, good souls that cheerfully tulhll
Their homely duties in the common field
OF daily life, ambitious OF no more
Than to supply the needs Of friends or Kin,
Yet serve Gods higher Wilt 0 human hearts
-Samuel Lonefellow
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-21
A TEMPERANCE COLUMN
THE DRINK EVIL MADE Manifest
IN. MANY WAYS.

How he Was Cnred-First Drink is It'd
Young Mans Danger Point, But He
Fails to Realize TIA Successful Phys,
ician's Warning Advice to Students.
"That night I came home sober-'twas q
rare thing, you must know,
AS I stumbled through the kitchen-twas
about two years ago.
The bedroom door was open, and I couldn't
help but see
My little chap a-prayin' at his mothers
knee.
IT drew back in the shadder-they both
looked sorter beat, .
I knew Aiey didn't ever have more'n half
enough to eat.
He clasped two little scrawny hands, des-
p'rit white and slim, =
As If to show 'em up In heaven howl
treated him.
There's somethin' up above Us that pulls
when we hitch on;
It drawed me- out O. the mire when I was
nigh clean gone;
AM tell ye what 1t tits, fellers, II Two
turned out middlin' fair,
IT'S all along o. that boy O. mine namiDS
me in his prayer" J.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13
A CORY OFFERING.
How Three Tails, "A Sioux Indian. Sought
to Reward His Benefactor.

It's of a member of the Sioux tribe that
an official Of the Northern Pacific railroad
tells this story TO the Washington CORE
spondent of the New York Tribune: In
the early days of the road he was engaged
in surveying for il and, with his assist
ants, was encampCd not far away from a
tribe of these Indians, who were supposed
10 be friendly enough, but, like most Indi-
ans, would bear watching In dealing
with them he found it always a wise plan
20 impress them with the fact that he was
possessed of unusual powers and when
they visited his camp he would exhibit his
proweSs in various ways. do sleight of
band tricks, predict an eclipse, which was
easy enough with an almanac AT hand
and accomplish other wonderful things
until they actually believed that he was
endowed with supernatural power and
could scare away devils.
One day warrior Of the tribe who was
regarded az one Of the bravest of the young
men came 20 him and asked for charm
against a certain devil who occupied
pass in the Bad Lands, through which he
would never let this warrior, Three Tails,
go. Quite bravely Mr.. y. gave him piece
of paper, with the desired charm written
upon il, and the grateful Three Tails went
his way. Some weeks aftcrward Mr.. X,
sitting at the door Of his tent, which had
been moved many miles westward. very
homcsick and lonely, was astonished 10
see Three Tails standing before him
Here, said this stalwart young brave,
throwing long line Of scalps at his feet,
all of them fresh and some If them still
wet with blood Three Tails make pale
face medicine man present. Paleface med
icine man sent devil away; bring Three
Tails luck "
The sight Of those scalps and the
thought of where they came from made
me deathly i'll, " said Mr.. X, "but had
to refuse them automatically or get scalp.
ed myself As it was, my friend Three
Tails went of much disgruntled because
would not accept them, and moved camp
the next day "
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13
A Counterfeit Expert.

a now counterfeit Of the silver dollar,
1896 issue, was detected at the subtrcas-
airy i'm Boston lately II is represented t.
Do of good workmanship and TO weigh and
ring like genuine coin Eight or ten Of
them wore found by Mr. Nassar, the coin
expert, of whom the Boston Transcript
says He hats been in the subtrcasury for
some 80 years and has developed am cx
traordinary power Of detecting counterfeit
coin. once he threw 0ut gold quarter
eagle as countcrfcit, and il was returned
by the experts 40 Washington a. genuine
Mr.. NassaF paid for 10 out of his own
pocket and sent it on 10 the mint, where
~ was found that il was "a counterfeit but
of such extraordinary excellence that il
puzzled the officials 10 know how Mr.. Vas.
sar could possibly have found il out
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13

Mrs. A. Tween, residing at 100 Henry
St., Alton, Ill.,. suffered with sriatic rheu-
matism for over eight months She doc
tored for it nearly the whole of this time,
trying various remedies recommended bv
friends, and was treated bv the physi-
clans, but received no relief. She then
used one and a hall bottles of Chamber
lsin's Pain Balm, which effected a CON-
plete cure. This is published at her re-
quest. as she wants others similarly
afflicted to know what cured her. The
20 and so cent sizes for sale by Solder
gren 4 Sodergren, Druggists.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13

For Sale-House No. 49a9. beyond Calumet
dam' Enquire OF the company
For Sale-An eight room residence on
kearsarge street, Laurium, near the Torch
Lake road. Apply X. Nj. Edwards.
:, FOR sale Nine room house No 1885
Rowano. ~
rOr aaIe-Eight-room house No. 1857
street, Raymbautown. For particulars @
duire at the house.
wanted To Rent-rour or five rooms.
Apply at the NEWS office.
To Rent-wanted TO rent by a company
employee, house of four or 1--WE rooms In
the News office.
Rooms TO Rent-House No 3O46 top OF
swedetown Hill. Inquire of the Company.
For sale-An eight-room house on swede-
Town road, No. 3046 Swedetown. Apply 10
John Is. Wertin or at the companys office.
For Sale-House No. 1872 Lake Linden av-
enue, corner Railroad street. Ten rooms.
Enquire of the company.
For Bale-House No. sIol. swedetown.
Enquire at Joseph sotlioh's store. Red jacket.
For sale-House No. s202. swedetown. In
Quire at the house.
For eale-House No. s1l1; six rooms and
s s,.s IN swedetown. Apply TO Calumet
and Hecla mining company.
For sale-House No. 2lib y street, Raym-
nsuitown. Apply ON the premises or the oom-
Fer saIs-House No. s1so Tunnel street.
swedetown. Apply on the premises.
- For aale-seven-r broom house, No. .slS
tunnel tunnel street. swedetown. Apply TO Aler
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13
rHANCRRYxsALE.

~ By virtue OF a decree OF the Circuit Court
for the County OF Houghton, I'm Chancery.
made on the 18th day OF November. A. ID. 1890
IN a cause therein pending, wherein the North
ern Michigan Building and Loan Association
is complainant, and Joseph A Betzler and
Nina Betzler are defendants. Mott Is here
by given that | shall sci at public auction 10
the highest bidder. az the front door of the
Court House. I'm the Village and County OF
Houghton, Michigan, on Monday, the 10th day
OF May. A. ID. 1891, at ten O'Clock I'm the fore
noon, all or SO much thereof as may be neces-
sary 10 realize the amount due 10 complainant.
as spec flied i'm said decree. with costs, I'm this
cause, the following described pieces OF land:
Tot number ten ll0l, in block number five l5l
OF the Village OF Houghton. ana an undivided
one-quarter OF the South half OF section three,
and of lot number two l2l. in section l22l. both
in Township Fifty-two l52l, North, OF Range
Thirty-siN 1881, West, in Houghton County,
Michigan
Dated March eth. 1897
r. SKIFF Sheldon,
Circuit Court Commissioner i'm and for
HOughtOn County Mich
DUNSTAN x HANCHETTE,
Solicitors for Complainant.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13
Americans are the most inventive neo

Americans are the most inventive peo-
pie on earth. To them have been issued
nearly 10000 patents, or more than one.
third OF all the patents issued in the
world. No discovery OF modern years
has been OF greater benefit to mankind
than Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy, or has done more to
relieve pain and suffering. J. W. Vaughn,
OF Oakton, KY, Gays: 81 have used
Chamberlain's Cole, Cholera and Diar-
rhea Remedy in my family for several
years, and find it to be the best medicine
| ever used for cramps in the stomach
and bowels For sale by Sodergren &
Sodergren, Druggists.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13
The Opera House Orchestra

This is strictly frst-class, up-to-date
organization and in every way prepared
to furnish the very best of music for sa-
cred and secular concerts, parties, ETC., ini
any part OF the Upper Peninsula. No
amateur affair, but professional music by
professional musicians, Charges moder-
ate. For terms and dates apply to the
musical director and manager, Mr.. Max
Won Lenz, 205 Eighth street, Red Jacket.
Special music arranged or supplied on
short notice without extra charge.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13
LOSE THEIR NERVE.
P.e Brightest scholars Sometimes DO the
Worst at Examinations

There are some men who cannot stand
examinations. commented enc NJ the cN-
amining engineers of "A gr'at western rail
road This mad l. very rigid in it's exam.
ination of engineers, which perhaps i one
of the reasons why IL has had - few acCi-
dents. Ii aims 90 give a. good service g. il
possible and succeeds - well thar The Vco-
pie are not talking about lcgislating IFS
rates way down
Il know one of the best engineers in
Chicago who four times failed % pass the
simplest kind Of an examination. The
moment he cane before Us | saw how
nervous the man was. We rcceived aupli-
cantS in car especially devised for exam
ming purposes, with great deal OF ma
chinCry in it ard models which included
everything about a locomotive and ears. l
said 10 him, n | always DO Co applicants;
&C. Make yourself at home We aren't go
ing 10 hurt you. Make yourself entirely at
home now and forget you n ON your met
tie
Forget II, Not he. He got everything
mixed up and broke down completely
Several months after he came before Us
again. He WAS a, nervous as ever and fail
ed to pass his examination. After the trial
was over | heard him talking To some If
the other applicants and explaining things
pertaining 10 the models | listened and
saw that this man was thoroughly IoStcd
He had studied deeply into the subject,
was logical, sound and extremely intelli
gent He knew as much about the subject
as l myself Yet this man had hesitated
and Numbered, blundered and hesitated
Here, ! said TO him, If you can't
stand an examination, examine me
He did So and / answered him incor-
rectly He corrected me in as clear headed
a manner in every instance as could be
You see, examination hour was over. He
asked puzzling questions, which showed
he was fellow of brains. But as he had
not passed the examination / could not
give him employment. Now, however,
am glad To say he is one of our engineers
and an excellent man. We have always
found him quick, smart, reliable and
steady. This only illustrates what school
teachers will tell you-that the brightest
scholars often do the worst at the exami-
nations, while the worst pupils frequently
distinguish themselves upon such occa-
Sinns. Detroit Free Press
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13
ITO THE PURaIC.

In order to pay off all the creditors Of NJ
Glitter, all the stock Of clothing gents furn-
ishing goods, boys and children's clothing.
boats and shoes i'm his store will be sold at any
TO lure the public TO the store, but is a forced
sale t., pay off chattel NOR, gage. The goods
must be sold within the next fifteen DAYS
chance TO getit at prices positively lower than
can be anywhere else. The goods are all new
and latest STYLES. W. w ELLIS Trustee
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13

The Salvation Army will run special
train to Lake Linden on Thursday even
ing next TO attend big meeting led by
Major and Mrs, Clifford, To be held in the
Congregational church. The train will
leave the Calumet and Hecla yards at
7;15, and fare of 20 cents for the round
trip will be charged. The public is invit
ed to 90.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13

Yes. she said bitterly. Il must
confess that he deceived me as TO his
habits
Does he drink or gamble OF any.
thing of that kindy" inquired the other
mo. Before we were wed he led me
to believe that he had habit of talking
IN his sleep about all his doings. Aud
he docs not. Indianapolis Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13

WANTED-.................
1000. ...........................
boy and girls to attend the grand spe-
cial matinee on Good Friday afternoon
by Prof. I. Wills. For full particulars
see hand bills. Tickets given free on
Wednesday and Thursday, April IA and
Is. B sure [ get /.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13

Grand stereoptican lecture by Prof T.
Wills, on Good Friday, April 16. at s p.
m, at the Salvation Army Hall. Prang's
American Civil War, grand illustration
and recital OF Sheridsn's ride. See hand
bills. BE sure to come.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles. or no pay required. II
ia guaranteed to give perfect IA abstraction,
or money refunded. Price. % cents per
box For sale by ID r. Macdonald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13
$50 Fifth sire,

| have opened new millinery store in
the Gardner building, opposite Hermann's
je velry store. My stock is new and in
cludes the latest patterns in hats. You
are cordially invited to call and inspect
the goods. NJ. B. LEARy.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13
Lake Linden stage.

Stage leaves Pearce's livery stable
Lake Linden, every day at 8 a. m. 10 a.
m, and p. m. Stageleaves McClure's
livery stable, Red Jacket, at 8 a. M, 10
a. m. and l and 4. p. IN.
THOMAS PEARCE.
JAMES MCCLURE,
Proprietors.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13

ForND-Near the corner of Elm and
Fifth streets, Singer sewing machine, on
easy monthly payments. Old machines
taken Ill exchange. Oil, needles and sup.
plies OF all kinds constantly on hand.
The Singer Manufacturing
$50 Fifth street
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13

Just arrived f. s. Wood, city auction-
eer. Stocks OF goods OF any description
bought and sold on commission. If YOU
have business to sell zee f. S. Wood,
city auctioneer, Taylor House, Calumet
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13

Gypslne il the best thing known for
walls and ceilings. Ii is cheap and can
be applied same IA whitewash. Carlton
Hardware Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13
ARreeaosr.

Dollie-I took off my hat at the theater
last night.
Dora--You don't mean itp
Eyes, l do"
Whatever possessed your"
What was the use of keeping IL onf
was In the very back seats"-Yonkers
Statesman.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13

Do you intend To build house. il so,
before sign ~ the contract | would like
10 give you my lowest figures on the
came. SAMUEL TRATHEN,
Contractor and builder,
Residence "A O,c. ola ,trter. I.aurium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13

A few second hand cook stoves to
close out at your own price. Carlton
Hardware Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-13

See our line OF cook stoves and ranges
and get our prices. Sold on easy terms
with liberal discount for cash.
CARLTON HANDMADE Co