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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

Startling Facts Concerning Two United
States Cruisers to BE Built.

startling Facts Concerning Two United
States Cruisers to he Built.
"Our drawing room will be at Gouth-
ampton, and everything will come over
to- us in the shape of working drawings.
This was the reply of the Bath (Me. }
Iron works to an expert naval drafts
man, native American, who applied
to the Maine firm for employment up
on the designs for the two new torpedo
boats which it is now building for the
navy of the United States at cost OF
nearly $780, 900. Not only is it true
that the plans for these boats are being
drawn on English soil by English
craftsmen, but they are little more
than exact copies of vessels already
built for and now in the British navy.
The two boats which the Bath Iron
wroks is building are the ones III which
the naval department takes the deepest
pride They are to have a displacement
of only l43 tons and for an armament
only three torpedo tubes and one
pound gun.
Professor Biles, the designer en-
ployed on these two boats is famou:
English expert He designed the bli
American liners New York and Paris
He has access to nearly all of the Offices
in English shipbuilding yards. Gin
cinnati Commercial Tribune.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18
HE'LL TRAVEL IN COMFORT,
Mckinley VIII Go to Washington In One
of the Finest of Cars.

President Elect Mckinley will go
from Canton to Washington in a remark
able car. 1t is private car, without a
name, save that it is known all over the
Panhandle system as No. 80. The
walls Of it are of white oak, planked
solid instead of the usual studding. 1t
it should roll down an embankment,
the sides would not break, and it would
resist almost any kind of shock in col.
lision. The top is double framework
of steel, and the ceiling is thoroughly
cushioned. The floor is four thicknesses
of heavy white oak.
The entire car is huge indestructi'
BILE box. The chief luxury of the interi
or is the perfect arrangement OF every
thing pertaining to human comfort. II
has an old fashioned log fireplace ant
two palatial bedroom apartments, will
brass bedsteads in each, and bath open
ing from each chamber. There are
magnificent silver service and a large
collection of rare china.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18
Indifference.

Much Of the lack of happiness to the
individual, much of the lack of success
in the church lies in the root of indiffer-
ence. The powers of being are inactive
because no interest has stirred them to
exercise. The sense Of duty has been sti
fed under the plea that others are better
fitted for the service. Happiness can
never be found In inactivity. Action car
never be started while the soul is indif-
ferent Some incentive must appeal to,
some disaster appal the soul before II
will rouse to noble effort.
Peace of soul has nothing in common
with indifference.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

President S M. Rice of the Whisky
trust has scheme for the disposal OF
40 600 600 or more gallons Of Americas
alcohol yearly in Europe. He VIII ca
deavor to secure a reduction OF the reve
pue rate on alcohol exported by ship
ming IL to the seaboard in tank cars III
stead of barrels and enable the Amer
can product to be landed in Europe az
price to compete with the aieonoi -
Germany and other countries Nh me-
said this scheme. If successful, woal'
also afford market for 2O'0oo'Vo'
busbels of corn yearly and raise Tho
price of that cereal at least 4 on cent?
a bushel. He is sanguine the plan cal
10 pusbed 10 a successful issue.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

George H. Nichols will the coming sum-
ner be in better shape to handle his large
and increasing soda water and ice cream
trade. A fountain OF Lippincott 4 Co g
make, Of double the size OF the present.
one will be installed. 1t has two places
from which to draw the forming delusive
water, admitting OF two persons waiting
onthethirsty at once and the shelving and
counters will be remodeled to admit OF
many more being served at time.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

The race of cigarette smokers is
breeding here. Competition in the sale
of the cigarette has grown so keen that
many windows display "a box OF match
es and holder with every package OF Gig
arettes." Pretty soon it will be pa
retic expert attendance free to custom
ers New York Cor. Pittsburg Dis
patch.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

James Murphy, the Hancock runner,
hampton OF the county at his distance,
'le mile, authorizes the NEWS to state
'aat ne will accept the challenge OF Albert
ua'ey to skate a mile against his two
'a''os ole mile running, provided any
'@H 10 the county will hang up a purse
W. .0e event. Murphy recently defeated
Hll barbeau in a similar race at the
Dollar Bay rink.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

Yesterday DR.. j. f. Scallon, health
officer oil Hancock township, made CON-
plant before Justice FINN against DR..
Jones, health officer of Houghton, Ma :
sOai Foley and Stage DRYER Lewis Wal
TEN, charging them with violating the
statute in removing Mrs. Siler, person
exposed to diphtheria, from one town
snip to another. The hearing will take
place Friday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

The kindly words that rise within the hears
And thrill il with their sympathetic tones
But die ere spoken, fail to play their part
And claim a merit that Is not their own.
The kindly word unspoken IL a sin
A sin that wraps itself In purest guise
And tells the heat that, doubling, looks within
That not In speech, but thought, the virtue
lies.
put 't,s not 30. Another heart may thirst
For that kind word ~ Hagar In the wild
Poor. banished Hagari-prayed well mighs
burst -
From ont the sand TO save her parching child
And loving eyes that cannot zee the mind
WIN watch the expected movement OF the lip
An. can We let its cutting silence wind
Around that heart and seattle it like whips
John Boyle O'Reilly.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

Ed Bawden and George 8. North yes
s'uay made deal by which the former
: the owner OF the old G ,ttstein
uOose In West Houghton and Mr.. North
" 'oe DWELLING on Water street now &C.
ssp'ed oy Mr.. Bawden. 1t is Mr.. North's
mention to move from the Quincy to his
new acquisition.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18
all ado" to Be Pre-
".,+ed Two Even
ingS
n, Armory Opera House.
Library TO re opened TO
''' s.0.eriDers on February "a
other News.

..st for the production ofthecom'c
lp', ,',,,tadoD is completed and re-
opera "a. are going forward almost
s 'l.,'y The following ladies ana gen
' }, ~" prominent in local musical circles
'f. |, 4, q them thoroughly at home Oh
a. as' ' t. through many similar under
y, , lines will sing the various parts as
blow; ,onon "a. t. Rees
NlEssqlVpi boo his son. disguised as wa"u
sns Minstrel, in love Win un r. Wright
..;.'ii - high executioner. A. l.. BAKER
EokqSj a INC lord high everything else 49,
POOb.Bah' iViu ''e George Edwards
. %,so noble lord go. 49,. r. ). Sheldtn
Il- Trg H@ sisters iU wards OF Miss Jac9nSeSs
I Ill.1 Siu u~ Ko-Ko, out for MISS uiop
5 p"sr- Roo good time. l., ,ba Milsdo's'
rr esgh an elderly lady III the "iA"uo
A court in love with Nanki-fooNi, Miss Gianvile
...........,.'''.'' '''''''. N'-'S
Thsrp will be the proper chorus OF sey-
.,,v.sve singers and dancers.
NJ N, A L. Baker, who takes the part OF
roEo. ia a professional and has general
,h.,ge Of the entire performance. Prof..
Johnson, OF Houghton, is the pianist and
mosieal director. Two dates have been
decided upon both at the Armory opera
House, February 81 and March 2.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

,... ' Ladies Ideal club has issued inv
ns'' LOT second social hop at Ger
p.S hall next Wednesday evening,
A.. 'ua'y "a. Those who attended the
,.s u Their informal dances will be GER
'''h to desire to go again.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

40. mutations have been received by Port
Lake young people to the social
H.. " 70 be given by the Golden Star
n. i" Lake Linden, at the Opera House
ANY,, .'enlng oil February 20. Prof. John
W orchestra will furnish the music.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

"O'Amen yesterday commenced the
,~p'oyements to the store buildings
s'1ea by William Condor, now occupied
!. !. ~ rerso d Co. New shelving and a
.s ss' ceiling will be pnt. in now, and, as
s Da as weather permits, the ancient
glass. W o ~ p"''
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18
Don't Want To.

Many persons clearly know their duty
and still neglect to do it. This arises
more frequently from weakness OF will
than from any other cause. Too often in
childhood obedience to right is not en-
forced by parents upon their children,
and the result appears in after life dis
astrously. Do right. and you will want
To
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

Miss Belle Jaehnig entertained party
81 young lady and gentlemen friends at
progressive pedro at her home at the
Franklin Tuesday evening.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

m,s Svu' thirty friends oil George Hecker
n.y. ~'eo him Tuesday evening. The
a. enjoyed an evenings dancing in
op''s building on Tescuco street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

Houghton Lodge will confer the third
degree on a candidate next Monday
evening and Masons OF neighboriDg
lodges are invited to attend.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

John Crawford, agent for the Crescent
bicycles, has samples OF gentlemen's and
ladies' 1897 wheels at his place OF bust
ne q.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

Mrs. George II. Nichols left today for
visit with her parents at Detroit, her
husband accompanying Der as far az
Chicago.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Carroll. OF tn,
Ripley, entertained party OF friends al
cards Tuesday evening.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

s wish to reduce our stock OF La Q
,s. 'a'as and have reduced the price on
a.. uown to $1.25 a pair for a few
" jim. MITCHELL.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. +. j. Bawden left today
for the east on an extended visit to
friends in different cities.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

Just look at those lace curtainsin j. n.
Mitchell's furniture store window for
$125 pair. How is that for cut prices?
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

The Charity Ball tomorrow evening at
st. Patrick's Hall is going to be hum.
mer.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-18

There was the usual good time out at
the snow shoe club meet Tuesday even
ing. About fifty members were present.
about half OF whom tramped.
The evening times., 1897-12-14

The economic disturbances in Great
Britain caused by the closing OF the Indian
nints, and by German and American
competition in iron, steel, cotton fabrics
and SInc other commodities, are as
suming proportions which give PROMISE of
dustrial disaster to the United Kingdom.
One of the Eiost significant evidences Of the
acuteness of the situation is offered in
the r,portcd determination of English
employers generally to unite in a great
effort to crush out trades unionisn, in
order that foreign competition may tie met
by an extreme cut in the wages Of British
workinen.
The essential failure of the great strike
of the engineers is confessed by John
Burns, the English labor leader, who says
that the men will have to raise seventy
five thousand dollars a week for six
months to carry their point. In the face
of such an inipossihility- it is considered
certain that they viii he compelled to
submit TO the demands of the masters and
viii return to work in di,contc tcnted and
sulleI. spirit.
With the collapse of the engineers move
inent, 1t f. probable that resistance to re-
ductson, on the part OF the railway ser
wants of the Kingdom, viii not lie at
tempted Oh any wide scale, as that class
of workmen, as well as the cotton opera
tives oi Lancashire, apparently are in no
position to make fight against capital
with any hope of success. Referring to
this blue outlook for labor interests, the
London correspondent of the New York
Tribune cables: Trades unionisin has re
ceived in the engineering strike stag
gering blow, and English employers seem
hnpiacable. Man: of the most influential
,ssociations Of employers are tent upon
paralyzing it altogether, and the trades
unions themselves appear to lie neditat-
ing self-destruction-'
The evening times., 1897-12-14

The force of example is manifested in
the latest reports from Haiti, which are
that Italy viii initiate the action II the
Kaiser and hold up the black republic
for some old claims. II appears that in
1893 vessel and cargo relonging 10 an
Italian, and valued at $50, 900, were
seized anu Sold by the HaItiaus. and thit,
later, they murdered an Italian fisher
man. So it is said that a squadron IS ON
its wayto Port au Prince t. collect claims
ling ignored by Haiti. The country will
be bankr ipt before we get our $4,000 at
this rate, and the American Government
ought to do something instantly for
political as well as financial rea asons- IN
the first place. before we know it some
European power will effect Il permaient
Judgment on the island. secure the con-
cession of 'coaling station by way Of
indemnity, and then we shall have TO
fight or confess the Monroe doctrine TO
be an empty ha of hoodoJ wind Perhaps
the best thing to do under the circ I'M
stances would be 10 occupy Port an Prince
ourselves, inlpound the coffee export
duties, which are the local government
chief source Of revenue. settle outstaId-
ing ella inns Of foreign governments, nd
proceed to reorganize the Country.
The evening times., 1897-12-14

Sagasta hoped and expected great things
from the visit to America and Cuba of his
friend, Canalejes, editor of the Heraldo OF
Madrid. Canalejes was going to buy up
the Cuban Junta, Jolly the American
press into sympathy with Spain, get Gomez
down their arms, and do more ION to
Richmond" business in a month than
100000 men and $500, 100000 treasure
had accomplished in two years. But his
mission las not been a success. The Junta
declined to sell out, and the American press
found itself generally able to resist the
Establishments OF the man from Madrid
so he tried Cuba. His luck there has been
no less discouraging. The patriot leaders
advised him To Keep out of their rea ,h If
he did not wish to be offered up an un-
willing sacrifice on the halter Of liberty.
Then he went out in great style with Pando
to see the latter do up the army of the re.
public. He did manage to see part Of one
fight, and succeeded in getting back to
Havana with. the rest Of the routed
Spaniards. Still he has hoped against
hope until within few days; but at la st
lie has given up completely On the 9th
instant Senior Canalejes filled several col
umns Of an extra edition of the Diario de
la Marino, of Havana, with his views ild
decisively stated his opinion that nothing
could save Cuba to Spain. When about half
the edition had been spread over the city
the press censor seized the remainder and
burned it, The straw that broke Canalejes
back was the news that on December fth
or 9th, in Santa Clara province, near
Moron. Gen. Gomez completely destroyed
a column OF 1000 Spanish troops. Sc
curing all their arms, equipment and effects.
This, coupled with a constant succession of
patriot victories ever since he has been On
the island. has satisfied the Spanish editor
that the Jig is up. That Others in Hayana
think SO. too, is well illustrated in the
necessity for guarding the American CON
sulate general with Spanish troops. It is
pity that We ca mot spare few boats
from service against the Cubans to help
out these guards in protecting our consul
general and citizens.
The evening times., 1897-12-14
JUST FOR FUN.

Where did the colonel get his title?'
asked the irnposter.
won ii fairly said the crook.
For gallant conduct?"
.'Yes; drew his sword in a raffle."-
Buffalo Enquirer.
Recruiting Sergeant-Do you know any
thing about the drill?
Recruit-Av coorse: didn't OF jist tell We
Oh worked in quarry these foive year
past?- Philadelphia Record.
MY wife had a good cry last night"
what about?"
''She told me to guess what she had
bought lie fer Christmas, and guessed. ;
Chicago Record.
''Didyou ever confide that secret to your
wife?"
Yes"
And what effect did it have?"
"A telling effect, OF course."-PhiIadel-
phia Bulletin.
Mrs. Wallace-Bear, wa Mt one of those
lovely Louis XIV jackets.
Mr.wanace-Insteado Ola Louis XIV, you'll
belucky II you get one of a iollar fifteen.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
He devoted his immense fortune to the
peTpetudtFDE Ot Hts HtelnOty.
"Ycu don't Say so?''
Yes, he left 1t il. such sha pc that every
dollar of it will be litigated over."-Detroit
Journal.
She-You SEE, we werediscussing whether
two could live as cheaplya as one and-well,
we both had the same chair-aRd pa pa came
In.
He-And did you decide the question?
She-No; but we agreed, after papa left.
that two could feel az cheap p as one, any
way.-Indianapolis journal.
A Georgia editor says: Times are not
improving veryfast. We are tagging along
in the same old way" He probably wrot
1t jogging Int permitted it to fall
into the hands OF compositor who was
determined to tell the truth, even IL ne
lost his job.-Ceveland Leader.
mo, sir,' said the rabid free-thinker.
the idea that there is a God never FOR a
moment has entered my head"
Same way with my dog" replied the
deacon, but II doesn't go round bowling
about it.''-Chicago News.
First Tom Cat-How did you feel when
the brick struck you?
Second Tom Cat-Sayi NY past eight
lives rose up before me In q asecond!-Puck.
First Kioadike eAiner-Whatare you tank.
Ing Of, Hii:
Second Klondike Miner-Why, wAs
thinking I never knew what ''cold caaA''
meant berere.-Puck. -si
The evening times., 1897-12-14
DIsFRANCHIS1NG THE NEGRO.
South Carolina Deprives 1913 900 Col
ored Men Of the Right to Vote.

South Carolina Deprtves 126. 900 Col
ored Men Of the Right to Vote.
Columbia, 8. c., Dec 14.-south Carolina
has just succeeded in effcctually disfran
chising 12s.0OG negroes, and with last
week terminated all hopes OF having the
suffrage clause. under which 1t was done.
declared unconstitutional by the Federal
courts.
In 1896 constitutional convention was
called for the avcwed purpose on the part
of Senator TiIlnan and others OF forever
and effectually removing the negro in this
State from politics. How to do this, In
the face of the Fifteenth Amendment of
the Federal Constitution, and at the same
time not disfranchise single white man.
was the problem with which the conve1 alton
was confronted. After weeks OF de,ib-
Grafton. The following clause vas Inserted
in the article on the right of suffrage,
which 1t was hoped would accomplish the
desired end.
up TO January 1 1898, all male persons
OF voting age applying for registration who
can read any section in this Constitution,
when read to them by the registration
officer. OF understand and explain when
read to them by the registration officer,
shall be entitled to register and become
electors"
AT the time Of the introduction of this
understanding clause" as it was called.
the abiest lawyers in the convention
expressed grave doubts as to whether 1t
would stand if its constftutionality were
assailed before the Federal courts. AS
tHar ~fF, k,sa
adopted, with the hope that no test OF
it would be made In the courts by the
disqualified negroes. Their anticipations
have been verified, and, since the regis
tration booths have been closed for the
last time this year, there no longer re-
mains any chance for the Understanding
clause" t. be declared in contravention
to the Fifteenth Amendment.
That this clause las been effectual in ac
complishing what was Intended by it none
will gains5y. Under its operations only
le.oO0 of South Cardinals l40 900 negro>s
o. voting age have become qualified cleo
tors. At the same time its operatioA in IA
ror ofthe whites has been equally effectual,
for so 900 hs We been duly registered. This
States electorate is thus composed OF 9O,-
900 white and IL 900 negro voters
After January ] the qualifications for
registration are educational and property.
The constitution provides:
Amy person who shall apply for regis
tration after January 1, S9S, If otherwise
qualified, shall be registered: Provided
That he can both read and write any sec
tion OF this constitution, submitted to him
by the registration officer, or can show tina
lie owns and has paid all taxes collectible
during the previous year on property in the
State assessed at 1910 or more
The evening times., 1897-12-14
GIFTS FOR THE .sHUTINs .n
Christmas Presents Which an In.
valid Will Appreciate

We do not know what to get for Mary.
she is shUt-iu,' you know: and there are
SO Few things that she can want" was a
DIT or conversation between frieads wh.,
had met In a store a few DAYS ago and the
thought arose, In my mind. as to wbet her
there were not after all, great man things
that would give pleasure and perhaps bright
en- the lives or these sufferers. One or more
OF the Following articles viii undoubtedly.
add some pleasure to the life of one who
loves pretty things vet has SO little chance
TO se' any thing outside OF her own room.
A pair OF bed slippers. made of Angura
WOOL and SO knitted that they may be
urawn Well up around the ankles.
"A pretty bed shawl made from a sorare
OF pink or blue cashmere.
ped table made large enough to hold
the tray, book or writing pad.
A table made expressly fos inva lids, that
reaches well over the bed
A linen tray cover, embroidered with
some attractive design
An entire new set OF dishes for the tray,
not forgetting tiny vase in which a single
rose or bunch ofviolets may be placed.
bottle of eau de cologne are
too heavy for sick room.
Books, not too heavily bound nor too
thick.
'o' &c thouEu " Dt seen
from the bed.
pretty spread for the bed
A bright rug.
fresh sash curtains, or a set of window
shades of a bright, sunshiny color.
palm or other potted plant, or a box of
cut flowers.
A writing pad, containing paper, en-
velopes' pen, ink, blotter and stamps
A clock with a musical strike and the
race large enough "a, mo nj inl II coa., S-<.,.,
the bed.
warm, loose wrapper.
A reclining chair with cushions in en-
broidered covers, that may be removed and
laundered.
A calendar for 1898.
A down quilt
An atomizer and a bottle of Uerfumery.
silk or slkoline ba Z made over a hoop,
that can be hung at the head of the bed
to hold convenient odds and ends
A pretty lamp with softly shaded piobe.
A flat pincushion to hang at the head
OF the bed.
A stamped linen cover for table or stand
with all the silks necessary for working
It..
A jardiniere for her plant.
A canary with a sweet, low voice.
A music box.
photogra phi OF some loved one, prettily
framed.
A basin and small pitcher which may be
kept FOR her own use.
A subscription for ma ga zine or pap aper
screen to hide the table on whichmedi-
cines are placed.
A tiny work basket fitted out daintfly.
Some pretty lingerie.
warm foot blanket made OF stripes Of
bright ribbons briar-stitched together and
lined with eiderdown flannel.