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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05

Strange as it may appear, hlntIock
muskets are not merely record of by
gone ages. In 1895 no fewer than
1,S2O, 900 gun fiints were produced at
the Lingheath mines, Brandon, Suffolk,
England. These flints are chiefly to de-
light African and other savages, who,
having been so long used to flintlocks,
are reluctant to give them up.
The method of manufacturing these
gun flints is very interesting In the
operation of "faking" the worker will
take quarter in his left hand, and
placing it on his knee, around which a
protecting band of leather has been
strapped, gently tap the flint with a
hammer, giving it each time a well di-
rected blow. AT every tap a flake D
inches long and 1 inch wide falls into
his hand, and, if good one, is deposit
ed in pail by his side, all bad ones
being discarded. The knappers work
these flin!s with hammers with long,
thin heads, often made OF old files,
transversely striking the strips OF flint
| Oh an iron fixed in their benches.
| Louis Globe-Democrat.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
NOT EASILY MOVED.
True Story OF What Was Needed to Get
Move on Mr.. Blank.

A pretty girl living near New YORK
is affected with large number or would
be beaus, but has no use for any or
them. For one, i'll particular, she had
less than no use.
He showed up one evening in bi-
cycle suit, and while he sat in the par
lor with the pretty girl the pretty girl
little brother sewed the bicycle cap firm
" down to the corner of the hall table
and then dumped all the oil from the
callers bicycle lamp. But Mr.. Blank
never murmured while he picked the
stitches from his cap as he said good
night and walked the az miles home
without complaint.
OF course the pretty girl thought that
Mr.. Blank would never show up again
and gave little brother half dozen bear
hups as a reward for bouncing him. But
ten days later Mr. Blank appeared
again as if nothing had happened, this
time in evening dress with SILK nat.
II was an awful hot night but little
brother was OH deck just the same, and
a thin slice Of limburger cheese went
under the lining of that hat before the
evening was over.
Mr.. Blank did not depart until l:3C
that evening, but nothing was ever hearo
of the cheese This time the pretty CIR
and little brother made bets that Mr.
Blank would never call again, but Mr.
Blank did call again and with smile
ON his innocent, round face. At abou
$50 little brother strolled into the par
lor and walking up to the clock pushed
the hands around couple OF hour
ahead and strolled out again silently
Mr.. Blank went early that evening ant
has not been back since. New Yorl
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
PUGNACIOUS BISMARCK.
How He Almost Precipitated Second
Conflict With France.

How He Almost Prccipitated Second
Conflict With France.
The rapidity with which France was
repairing the disasters of the war and
the ease with which she met the finan-
cial obligations it imposed on her as
tonished Europe and perturbed the
statesmen at Berlin. Her military force
was being judiciously reconstructed,
and it seemed also as ii the calculation
of Prince Bismarck as regards the con-
stitution Of her internal government
might be falsified. The German chan
cellor desired to see established what
Russian diplomatist happily described
as republique dissolvante.
Notwithstanding his efforts to bring
this result about and the impracticable
character Of the Comte de Chambord,
which rendered the restoration Of mon
archy for time impossible, there We're
indications that stable system of gov
eminent would be founded which would
enable France to recover a strong posi-
ton i'll the community of nations. Prince
Bismarck was resolved this should not
be, and suddenly, in May, 1875, Prince
! Hohenlohe, the present chancellor OF
| the German empire, who was then en-
! bassador in Paris, appeared at the
( French foreign Office and asked for ex-
! plantations regarding the scheme tor the
reconstruction of the French army, The
! Due de Broglie, in his interesting ac-
count of the embassy of NJ. Gle Goniaut-
/ Biron 70 Berlin, describes the consterna-
ton which followed this attempt TO pro-
woke another quarrel with France. An
other war seemed inevitable. England
and Russia interfered to prevent IT..
Prince Bismarck could easily have dis
regarded the remonstrances OF both.
England would certainly not take W
arms if he paid 10 attention to her rep
reservations, and Russia would have
thought twice before mourning the hos
tility of Germany III view OF coming
events in the Balkan peninsula.
The fact, though not generally known
is that the greatest influence in prevent
ing war was that Of the Grand Duke O.
Baden While the relations with France
We're becoming complicated the Empero
William happened to be staying at th'
Meinau. the seat Of the Grand Duke o
Baden, on the Lake Of Constance. On
morning the grand duchess, who wa
the emperor's daughter, came into he
: fathers study and showed him a mum
Der Of extracts from the press. He per
: ceived at once that the country wa
, drifting into war, and, after consulta
, ton with his son-in-law, who wa
: strongly opposed to provoking wan
which, however successful for the mo
ment, would have been most disastrou
r TO the name and character Of Germany
r the aged monarch went off that yer
3 evening to Berlin, and Prince Bismarc
, had to beat retreat Quarterly RC
{ | view
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
A SMILING FACE.

'Tis nice to wear smiling face
And laugh our troubles down.
For all our little trials wait
Our laughter or our frown.
Beneath tho magic OF n smile
Our doubts will fade away
As melts the snow i'm early spring
Beneath the sunny ray.
IT'S nice to make worthy cause
BY helping it our own:
To give the current of our lives
A true and noble tone.
'Iis nice TO comfort heavy hearts
Oppressed with dull despair
And leave in sorrow darkened lives
A CLEAN Of brightness there.
IT'S nice to give helping hand
To eager, earnest youth;
To watch, with all their waywardness,
Their courage and their truth;
To strive. with sympathy and love,
Their confidence TO win.
'Tis nice TO open wide the heart
And "let the sunshine in"
London Tit-Bits.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
LIKE A VOLCANIC BUBBLE.
Extra'srdinary Freak of Nature Near the
Mexican City OF PuebIa.

Extraordinary Freak of Nature Near the
Mexican City OF Puebla.
The Rev. H. S. Bortain of Puebla
writes as follows: at may be of inter.
est to some of the readers of The Herald
who visit Puebla to know of one of the
less visited attractions in the vicinity
OF the City of the Angels. | refer TO the
'coxcomate. II is about 90 minutes dis
lance from Puebla over the street car
line to Cholula. Any street car conduct
or can point it out to the curiosity
seeker. 1t is to the right of the car line.
about 500 yards distant.
1T looks from the car window 10 be
pile of white stones or well bleached
haystack, but upon closer inspection
proves to be tumulus Of white calcare-
Gus stone, evidently of water formation,
about 90 feet in height and 100 feet in
diameter at the base. The form il that
of truncated cone. AT the apex is an
elliptical shaped opening about 20 feet
along the minor and 80 feet along the
major axis. 1t is "a bell shaped cavity
and lined with ferns of various descrip-
tions. | should judge the depth to be at
least 100 feet, and at the bottom, so far
as is visible. the opening must be GO
feet in diameter. In the bottom, on one
side. are TO be seen some gorgeous ferns,
and on the other side pool of water.
"Tradition says that the ancient Az
tees were accustomed TO worship here
the genius of the spot, and occasionally
threw in a live victim to appease his
subterranean majesty. 1t is also said
that few victims Of the inquisition
were thrown down here 60 reflect upon
the controversial points of doctrine. At
all events, it is most singular freak
of nature, as it is in the middle Of a
level plain, or rather a barley field. II
looks TO have been some volcanic bubble,
of which the great Mexican upland is sc
full, and is we'll worth a visit on the
part of the curious.
"Although have inquired among my
Mexican friends, | have found no one
who could tell mo the meaning of the
name 'coxcomate. '"--Mexican Herald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
AN OLD SALTS BLUNOER.
He Suffered by Taking Too Much Tor
Granted.

He Suffered by Taking Too Much For
Granted.
Experience, " said the man who had
been telling tales of the sea, is great
thing. But it gets in the way sometimes.
I'll never forget the last shipwreck
was in. "
1T must be terrible" said the boy
whom he was entertaining, "to be adrift
on the ocean +"
1T is rather trying to realize that
land is miles away, 10 matter whether
you measure sidewise or straight down.
But this shipwreck wasn't on the
ocean.
''But you said you had sailed the At
lantic?"
Eyes. That's where got my expert
ence. But it was on Lake Superior that
I found myself with nothing to tie to
except an old washstand. 1t was three
days before was picked up. :"
"Weren't you almost doad!'
pretty near. -
"From hunger!'
Partly that, and | suffered some
from thirst. But the most of it was hu'
initiation. The first thing / asked fol
was drink of water. l had suffered
aaonies. My throat was parched and my
tongue felt like herring. One OF the
men i'm the boat looked at me as II ht
thought was delirious, but when re-
peated my request he took tin can
leaned over the side of the boat and DIP
ped me up drink. Then realized fol
the first time that | was on fresh wafer
instead of salt and that there wasn't TIT
least excuse for sane mans golns
thirsty a minute. Experience is grea
thing, my boy. Never turn upyour nos
at it. But remember that 1t Is as llkei'
as not to run you into trouble II yo'
haven't common sense as compass u
steer by. Washington Star
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
Reserve Is, Is.

Every one has noticed how, when a
large branch of u tree is cut off, small
branches will shoot out around the
stump. These branches are from the re-
serve buds, of which all trees have a
great number at every portion OF their
surface. Under ordinary circumstances
these never come to maturity, but when
the tree is wounded or cut of or loses
some of its branches the reserve buds at
once come into play and renew the foil
age.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
$500 Reward

Will be gwen to any person that viii
prove to Santa Claus that he does not
wish to see the big stock OF Xmas pres
ents; an elegant line of neckwear and
full line of handkerchiefs for men, women
and children; also full line ofdry goods,
clothing, boots and shoes. Santa Claus
has ordered that all shall be sold with
40 cent less on each dollar. By the Lau-
rum Fair, near the postoffice.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
Henry James.

It is said that Henry James, the nov
elist. maintains that single blessedness
is the only condition for an artist OF
genius, giving as reason that the de-
tails of domestic life exbausts fine nerves
and delicate mental fiber. He confirms
his theory by living in bachelor cham
hers in London, entertaining his friends
cbarminely, and in turn being enter
tanned by them, and yet, although sur
rounded by bright, attractive women
his heart still holds its allegiance to SELL
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
piease Take Notice.

We are pleased to tell you that we
make everything pertaining to the shoe
makers trade as cheap as ever from the
best quality of leather. Mems boots or
shoes soled for As and so cents, ladies'
shoes soled for 80 and 40 cents. We
have nice assorted stock OF fall and
winter snoes, ana our own MAKE shoe
packs, which we will dispose U, ct very
low figures. Good work guaranteed.
OKER 4 kEMPPAINEN.
Fifth street, Red Jacket, next to Jacob
Gartner's store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
Domestic Life In Bethlehem, In Judaea.

Domestic Lie In Sethieheh' IN ouu.Sas
Invent to Bethlehem several times,
returning usually toward dusk. l con-
stantly met the Bethlehem men," as
they are called-mechanics, masons,
carpenters, Notwithstanding on foot
from their long and hard days work in
Jerusalem. The hours Of labor in the
east are from sunrise TO sunset, and
these men would leave Bethlehem early
in the morning, and, after walking the
six miles TO their daily task, work all
day and walk back at dusk to their late
and scanty supper. The younger men
looked worn out. The older men seemed
to have lost all strength, and their eyes
frequently looked dull and almost
glazed.
| was invited to visit family in
Bethlehem. Their home was on the Sec
ond floor Of a building 1t consisted OF
q single room, about 10 feet square,
| with a concrete floor, and not single
article of furniture save tiny charcoal
stove 1t was clean. There were plenty
of windows, aud the window sills were
| low and broad and were used instead OF
chairs. There were little cupboards
built in the walls, which held the food
and the few dishes. At one side Of the
room was larger recess, perhaps 2 feet
deep, 3 feet high and feet long. Here
were piled blankets, rugs and quilts,
neatly folded. At night the rugs We're
spread on the floor and the family slept
on them, using the blankets and quilts
for covering. On great occasions little
circular table, about 3 feet across and
foot high, was used as a dining table
S. S. Mcclure in MCClure's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
yercnnr. and Inters

For men, boys and children at cost price.
| have bought little more ofthesegoods
than ought to have bought and for
that reason | will try and dispose of
them for the next twenty days at cost,
Come early and get your nice selection.
Remember the place. B. NEIMARK,
Rnrgn's block Red Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
Clearing SaIe

OF $4,000 worth OF clothing, dry goods,
shoes, mackintoshes, ladies capes, wrap
pers, etc. Goods will be sold at your
own price. No money refused and no
charge for examining the goods. Come
and avail yourself Of this grand oppor-
tunity. SAM MAwRENCE,
Next to Carlton hardware store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05

The braRn and cake OF the Superio.
Bakery can be had 81 the following agen-
cies: james i.!ss's Mrs. Hoskip ., Red
Jacket: Martin Ruhn's. j. G.. Leans
Peter Oleem's, Calumet Village, and
Weisenausr's, GuiI6aul's. Lake Linden. A
fresh supply is left at these agencies every
iav. and thepricea sra aslow 90 theiowest
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
New Furniture Color.

Sealing wax red is new color that is
being much used in staining WOODS
made up into odd pieces of furniture.
The new stain is applied with equal
success to wicker work in all its varie-
ties and is q rich addition TO decorative
effects. Some very attractive settles are
shown in this coloring. though tho for
est green finish, which has proved
most popular effect, is by no means dc
throned from favor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
Came Near 1t.

A certain teacher Of class in q ms us,
sion Sunday school has a difficult task
;mparting scraps of religious instruction
to her young charges, and often anus,
inc answers are unconsciously returned
to questions which she asks vi one W
casion she asked her pupils:
"What do the high priests dor
She received this reply:
"They burned insects before the peo'
ME. "-London Figaro
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
81. Georges Hal Reut.

The st. Georges Hall is to rent on very
moderate terms on the following eyen-
ings. Every Wednesday, every alternate
Thursday and three FRIDAYS in each
month. For further particulars apply to
John Jenkin, William Maynard. X. B.
Rule, trustees
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
The FtnIauders'

Mutual Fire insurance company OF
Houghton and Keweenaw counties, or
ganized in 1890 according TO the laws OF
the State OF Michigan, will insure proper
ty OF its members. Have paid fire losses
over 81, 900 during its existence. The
company paid back during the last wear
to sixty-two OF its members OF hve wears
standing 90 per cent of their premiums.
amounting to $500. Will pay back
during this year on the same rate to
thirty-six members Of five years stand
ing 81. 447. On the first day OF July
the company had Ala members, $351,-
32O worth of rr,perty Insured, and
s7,611.27 in treasury. For further par
ticuIars apply TO the undersigned.
JOHN BLoMovIsT, President.
ALEX LENoNEN, Secretary.
Ofice, 44S Pine street, upstairs. Red
Jacket
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
l.ase Linden stage.

Stage leaves Pearce's livery stable
Lake Linden, every day at 8 a. m, 10 a.
IN, and p. IN. Stageleaves McClure's
livery stable, Red Jacket, at 8 a. M, 10
a. m, and and 4. p. m.
THOMAS PEARCE,
JAMES MCCLURE,
Proprietors.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
TO secret Societies and Others Wish
ing 90 Rent "A lodge Room.

The Temple of Honor lodge room is
vacant on Wednesday and Friday even
ings OF each week. Parties desiring to
rent the same may apply by letter to the
Union Temple of Honor and Temperance,
No. AS, Calumet, Mich. Secretary's adj
dress. 2O29 Calumet street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
Natural Mistake.

INV good man, you shouldn't be
sleeping outdoors like this said 'ne
belated citizen. ~, .o,o
"None of your chatter now. or I'll take
you in!' ,,..a No ;dea that
Won we're a policeman. detroit Free
Press.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05

For many centuries the Chinese have
dated all their public acts, documen's
and chronology from the accessions OF
the emperors
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05
CALUMET BUSINESS POINTERS

5mokers, II 700 nave failed 20 find
:igsr 20 sui, YOU. try "Heimlich's
Grown" the beet IN the market.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05

There is an alchemy Of quiet malice
by which women can concoct q suo'io
poison from ordinary trifies. -Haw-
thOrue
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05

The balances in use in our minis are
said TO be SO accurate that they VIII a,s-
close a difference Of one one-thousano'n
part Of q grain.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05

io to the CITY Bakeryior your line pas
tries. Angel food. fruit cake always on
hand. Cream pnfs fridays and Satur-
DAYS
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05

Madame Smith, the clairvoyant, is still
in the city and can be consulted at her
residence on Sixth street, oyer SotlIch's
building.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05

Artifice is weak. 1t is the work OK
mere man, in tho imbecility and SELF
distrust of his mimic understanding -
Hare. .
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05

~ Ooiored emigrants starting from
"Mnington to Monrovia, in Liberia,
"ou,d have before them q voyage Of
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-05

Our lodge room can De rented for
meetings Oh Saturday evenings.
SIyKRT OLSON.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27
BOAT UPSET in BREAKERS.
A Drowning Accident reported Near
Jewelrs Island.

A. W. Rollins, a6, belonging in New
Bedford, Mass, was, it is supposed,
drowned in the breakers known as the
Brown Cow, off Jewell q island, Satur-
day. BE has bsen in the employ sum mers
OF Mrs. Mckee of New York, one of the
summer residents and has been at the
island this season. He had few
lobster pots which ne was in the habit OF
visiting every day.
Saturday morning about 9 he rowed
off, saying he would soon return, but, up
to the time when tie steamer touched
there yesterday he had not been seen.
Two mol said they were near the
Brown Cow Saturday, and heard cries
in the direction of the breakers, but did
not locate the person.
From letters he left it is supposed that
he may have been member of the family
OF A. j. Rollins, SIC South Water street.
New Bedford. The general opinion at
JEWELS island is that his boat was
caught in the breakers and upset.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27
rs TIL ANNIVERSARY /. o. O. {.
Celebrated by Canton RidgeIy at willard
Casino Last Night.

The 18th anniversary of Odd Fell
lowship was celebrated by Canton Ridge.
lly. P. NJ, at willard Casino, last night
by grand concert and ball, which was
well attended. about 400 being present.
The American Cadet band gave lie
lightful concert from s to O'Clock, and
many of their selections were heartily
applauded.
The grand march commenced at 9
o'clock, about 100 couples participating.
The march was led by Major r. l..
Moseley and lady, and he had as aids
Captains Charles A. Cloudman, James
Flemming. Lieut.. W. +. Robb. Chew.
Scott Simpson, 9. G. Ripley, P. K.
Alif. l.. N. Hapgood, Fred E. Bickford,
:. u. Willard and A. s. Gregory.
The COMMITTEES of arrangements were
Major +. L. Moseley, chairman; Lieut.
W. +. Robb, Chew. r. j. Briggs, Chew.
Simeon Malone Commander James
FlsmminR. Clerk E. II. c. Thompson.
Special cars wers at the Casino at the
close OF the dance to bring the party
home and they arrived in the city about
midnight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27
PERSONAL.


Nine. Calvs MADE her headquarters at
the Congress Square hotel. The remainer
of the troupe stopped at the Falmouth
hotel.
Hon. Charles H. Chase is dangerously
ill at his residence on franklin street.
Miss Maud Washburn has returned
from most delightful trip to japan.
Among the intentions OF marriage re-
corded with the city clerk is that OF Wal
ter Oaks of Boston and Miss Vally Tand-
burg Of Portla sd.
4 Major and Mrs. Hoxie, q. S. Engi-
neer, have taken rooms at the Preble
house. Mrs. Hoxie was Mss Winnie
Ream before marriage, one of the most
celebrated of American sculptors, whose
work by order of Congress, embellishes
the National Capitol.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-04-27
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Julia v. Hall.

Julia A. Hall, wife of Capt. Alvin
FALL of Deering. died at IL 80 O'Clock yes.
terday noon. She leaves devoted and
loving husband and two children to
mourn the loss of an affectionate wife
and loving mother. Plans had beer made
for a golden wedding to OCCUR July 18th
next after fifty years of a happy married
life. Mrs. Hall was born in Portland II
years ago. 1t can truly be said that in
church, in social circles she always did
her duty nobly, and was an ornament to
society, ripencd in years and folly pre-
pared for another stats of existence. She
passes on now to enjoy the reward of a
life well spent on earth. 2.