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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03

Doolihan-"So you were foired, an
for PLAT did they foire yez?" O'Raffer-
ty-'For gittin' droonk only wan
tonne" Doolihan-"An' how lang was
yez wild imp" O'Rafferty-"Wan day."
-Tammany Times.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03

William Donaldson and wife Of Car
lyle. ILL.,. have been indicted for mar
rying each other. They are first cous-
ms. and the law In Illinois does not
even wink at such proceedings. An
other instance where love wa blind.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03

The young Massachusetts, bank mes
senger who decamped with $50, 900 was
at the time working for $3s a month.
He was caught; consequently he will
work for very much less wages for
some years to come. The Y. M. B. M.
wishes now that be had left we'll
enough alone.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03

The church and the bicycle continue
to get closer together. No modern
church establishment that is at all far
removed Is complete now without a
wheelery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03

called the storm sprinkler, a fair idea
of which may be had by examining the
accompanying illustration. The outlet
is through a perforated circle over
which is a reversible plate which can
be screwed SO as to throw the spray
in any direction desired or in all d.
rections. With ordinary force a spray
is thrown from 80 to IS feet high and
covering an area of nearly so feet in
all directions. 1t is said to be the
most perfect invention of the kind
ever recorded in the patent Office at
Washin gton.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03

The people Of Munish, Mich. are try
ing to pass an ordinance prohibiting
the trains from going through town
SO fast the passengers can't SEE the
sights.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03

Efforts are being made to sell the
government for $4,000 the farm Of liz
acres near Hodgenville, KY, on which
Abraham Lincoln was born.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03
DECLINE OF EMPIRE.
sPAIN's POSSESSIONS IN AM
ERIcA. NOW FEW.

A Hundre Years Has Relieved Spain
From Every one Of Her New World
Possessicns-Little Cuba the Last TO
Go.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03
TOO RISKY.

II 1t is true, as is generally conceded,
that one must be easy in mind and
body to go to sleep quietly, 1t seems un-
likely that a recent sojourner in a
western state a have passed a restful
night on one occasion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03

HEN the great
Charles ". mount
ed the throne of
Spain In 1910 as
King Charles l.,
Cabot, Columbus
and Vespucius had
discovered the New
World. Not long
after Charles ac-
cession to the
throne,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03
KEEP WARM NOW.
PHYSICIANS ADVICE To
HEALTH SEEKERS.

Hot water and Hot Bags should he
Kept Near In the Very warmest
Weather Keep the Feet Dry ana
Warm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03

CURRENT NOTES OF DIscov-
cry AND INVENTION.

puiiding for Posterity-An Adjustable
AVN sprInkler-How 20 Stop y Bull
ict-vsrious Inventions and Discover
les Of Recent Date.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03

CCORDING to thu
best accepted theo-
ries. the wind. par
ticles OF dust. sand
and other flying de-
bris wear away the
surface Of stone at
a regularly estimat-
ed rate year after
year. One can but
wonder what the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03

placed In this dark cupboard and also
In some smaller ones. constructed so
as to just take In one OF the little wood
en- cages each. Kept thus In the dark.
they have nothing to distract their at
tention from the notes Of the bird or
gan. and so long hours are spent by the
little pupils in piping up their little
voices to the lead Of the mechanical
teacher. When their education has
been completed they are shipped in the
little cages to the New York, Cincin-
natl and Chicago markets.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03

Purchasers suppose that when they
buy a bird in mi OF these little cages
1t Is a guarantee that they have been
imported. Not so, however. The
6 are mad in Milwaukee, even to
the little earthenware dr~ihking-jug
that Is fastened within. And just here
a word CT advice to buyers of canaries.
The male birds are. of course, the sing
ers. and 1t is important to be able to
tell the male from the female. The
female has a white shade or simmer
across the feathers on the top OF the
head The eye of the female also is
surrounded by a little white rim of
the flesh. easily detected by the fan
cler.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-03
The Peoples Paper.

NO WONDER Prince Nicholas excels
as a sprinter. He had a coach along.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30
Good News For Families.

Eagle Harbor is the peer of any place
in the Upper Peninsula az a camping
ground, having the advantage of being
whiting a driving distance OF the metrop-
oils OF copperdom. the only drawback
having been the-difliculty OF family
procuring place to live in cheapIy. OF
course, the Rice Hotel afforded good ac-
commodations, but few people could
afford To take their whole family then for n
longer stay than few days, to overcome
this difficulty Foley 4 Smith have fitted
up some of the unoccupied houses, so
all that is necessary is for the campers to
take their own bedding, sheets, ETC., and
which houses they will let at very mod
crate cum. For particulars apply to
Folsy & Smith, Eagle Harbor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30
Picnic aud Celebration Tomorrow.


The annual picnic aud celebration OF
st. Joseph's Austrian society will be held
tomorrow. lt will be the ninth annual
celebration OF the society ana, as usual.
preparations have been made for big
time. In the morning the big parade of
the society. headed by the Austrian band,
will take place. The line of march will
extend through the principal streets Of
the village and location ending at Pine
street where rigs will be taken to the pc
mic grounds at Section 16.
The festivities at the picnic grounds
will continue all day and evening. Tie
band will furnish music for dancing, and
all kinds of refreshments will be serv, d,
This year thirty lambs will be roasted TO
feed the hungry multitude.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30
Old PeOpIe.

Old people who require medicine to reg
ulate the bowels and kidneys will find the
true remedy in Electric Bitters. This
medicine does not stimulate and con.
tains no whiskey nor other intoxicant,
but acts as a tonic and Alternative. 1t
acts mildly on the stomach and bowels.
adding strength and giving tone to the
organs, thereby aiding nature in the per-
Torrance OF the functions. Electric Bit
tiers is an excellent appetizer and aids di-
gestion. Old people find it just exactly
what they need. Price, so cents and 81
per bottle. at d. Z. Macdonald's drug
store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30
To Race at Is,pemipr.

number OF those going to Ishpeming
70 take 10 the bicycle races at that place
went down on the morning train and
larger party will 20 down tomorrow.
Most of those who went down today
were bicycle riders who have entered for
the races and they want to get in little
practice on the track before tomorrow.
The party consisted OF Mike Leary, Will
Monroe, Carl Light, James Wills, James
Archer, William Harris and X. C.. Mass
man. They should arrive at Ishpeming
early this afternoon and will then have
until tomorrow afternoon to train on
the track and get accustomed to riding
on the hali-mile circle. The races are to
take place at Union Park half way be-
tween Ishpeming and Negaunee.
The boys are all in good condition and
unless they have trouble with the track
will be able TO make the iron country
riders do some tall hustling. They will
not enter all the races and are only afraid
OF being put on the scratch in the events.
They have not given the Ishpeming club
their time and for this year they were
all entered az scratch men.
The railroad has made good rate OF
a fare and a fifth for the round trip and
it is probable that a large number will
take advantage OF 1t and tickets will be
good TO return TO Monday, inclusive.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30
Another Store Block
Soon to Be Erected
There.
WRESTLING still the Talk.
another Watch LIKELY 10 Come on In
the Near FutnEe-other Local
News.

Laurium is to have another stone blocI
Tor business purposes. Work was com
menced a few days ago on the founda
tion for the new building which is being
erected by Dominick Quello on Heela
street near the town hall. The new
building will be entirely OF stone, the
dimensions being 46xG0 and will be two
stories high The lower floor will be div
ided into apartments for two business
places and the second story will be made
into dwelling rooms. The situation OF
the new building will make il an adj
mirabe place for a business stand. Con-
tractor John Prochissi is doing the WORK
and it will be pushed rapidly from the
start so that it will be ready for occu-
pancy early in the fall.
Justice Murphy was kept busy about
hall the time the Reichhold circus was in
town explaining the law to the different
members of the concern. 1t seems there
was some trouble among the circus hands
who had been p9yed off the day before
reaching here and some had imbibed too
freely. There had been several quarrels
among the men and two or three ap-
peared before theiudge with badly swollen
optics giving evidence that they had
been somewhat roughly used. They
wanted rev enge at the hands OF the law,
but when asked TO furnish bonds TO cover
the costs they were not so anxious aud
got their revenge in some other manner.
Cornish wrestling is still all the talk in
Laurium and the success Of the tourna-
ment last Friday and Saturday seems
to be pretty good evidence that the sport
that another tournament may be ar.
ranged or three. cornereG contest such
as suggested in the News a few days
ago.
A couple OF Sons OF Italy we're up before
Squire Murphy yesterday charged with
fast driving and creating a noise and dis
turbance generally. They were out all
night carousing and driving about the
county with horse and buggy. Reach
ing Laurium early in the morning they
were about two-thirds intoxicated and
the poor animal they were driving was
nearly done up. Notwithstanding this
they continued 90 drive up and down the
streets at a speedy rate, whipping and
abusing the horse, Officer McCarron fin
ally ran them in the Jail and they paid
fine of 50 each for their fun.
Men are at work excayating for Frank
Charters new store building TO b erected
on Hecla street opposite the town hall.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30
To Hold a. 'Twere the mirror Up "a
Nature.

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Labadie, the
duologue entertainers, will appear at the
Red Jacket Opera House on Thursday
evening, August 5, under the auspices of
Lady Willard Hive, No. 43S, l.. o. T. NJ,
in "An Original Idea" and the following
scenes; 1.-THE Wooing Scene;" MIR. La
badie. as Festus, will impersonate ''The
Duke OF Gloster," in Shakespeare King
Richard Ill. The trial scene from the
Merchant OF Venice" in costume, Mrs.
Labadie, IA Portia, disguised as doctor
of the laws; Mr. Labadie, as Shylock, the
Jew. "a Happy Pair" Mrs. Labadie, as
Constance, the wife, and Mr.. Labadie
as Ferdinand. the husband. The plat
for reserved seats, now open at Fitchels,
where seats can be reserved free OF charge.
See following press notices:
"The most affable and genteel enter.
tanners the writer has ever met. The dia-
logue, "A Happy Pair was given in ele-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30

The largest house of the week laughed
Immoderately at the Opera House last
evening and thoroughly enjoyed the per-
Torrance given by Wall & Johnson's
Stars of Comedy. The company's popu
larity increases with each succeeding per-
Torrance and the attendance grows
better and will no doubt end in a perfect
storm OF success on Saturday night.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30

Charles Oiala, at All Pine street, Red
Jacket, having large stock OF footwear
on hand has determined to offer the same
at half price. Mems hip rubber boots,
Woonsocket, up to 1915 He has also
a large quantity OF ladies' hoys' and
,hildren's shoes which he will oher at
greatly reduced prices. Remember the
place, 447 Pine street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30
Busy Nee Tent, Juvenile Rechabites

The regular meeting OF Busy Bee Tent
No, 10, Juvenile Branch |. o. R., will be
held at $50 p. m. Saturday, July 81, in.
stead OF $50. Parents are requested to
send due cards with their children After
the business meeting public installation
of officers will take place at $50, to
which the parents and friends are cordial
~ invited. Ice cream and cake will be
served after the installation ceremonies
and the small Gum OF cents will be
charged, to help defray expenses
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30

As we have received some additional
machinery we are now able to do all
kinds OF fancy dry and steam cleaning
and dyeing all collars ofladies' garments,
gloves, ETC.. on short notice.
MICHIGAN DYE WORKS.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30

1t is rumored that Nat Leroy of the
Stars of Comedy will be challenged by
one OF our local wrestlers. His bout
with the william last night excited uni
versal admiration and we have no doubt
that II meeting is arranged Nat will
cover himself with glory. At wrestling
he is az great success as comedian.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30

Every person attending the perform
ance at the Opera House tonight will be
given a complimentary ticket for the
matinee tomorrow. These tickets will
admit either child or an adult and will
be distributed free OF charge to all who
attend tonight.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30
A Good Looking Face

Is always made homely by unsightly
hairs, moles, birthmarks, scare, red
spots. blackheads, pimples and other
blemlshes. Go to DR.. McOmber, New
Jewell House, and let him tell you what
he can do for you. See his advertisement.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30
Horse Lost.

Lost, large bay horse, not very tat,
lame on left front foot, formerly owned
by James Mcclure. Information as TO
it's whereabouts will be gladly received
by the owner, Steve Dudzniski, No. 3
Tamarack street, Laurium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30

The International Cyclopedia, latest
edition, best Russia leather binding, in
fifteen volumes, sells at $50. II you
want set at Just one-half that price,
$50, call or leave your address at Mar
shall Wards on Eighth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30

WANTED-A first-class salesman to take
charge of branch for an eastern house.
Must be well acquainted with clothing
trade OF this city. Address in confidence
to o. H., care OF this paper.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30

DIR. Mc0mber, the specialist in chronic
diseases, is now at the New Jewell House,
Red Jacket. Read bis ad vertisement and
call on him early,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30
AWedfsll Picnic.

All persons having bills against the pic
mic committee will please send them be-
fore Friday next to Mr.. August Beck,
corner OF Elm and Seventh street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30
u. q. Bnfes.

The piano tuner, has returned from his
Wisconsin trip and all orders in his line
left at Fichtels will receive prompt atten-
ton.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30

Knives, razors. shears, ETC., at bottom
prices for standard quality goods.
CARLTON HARDWARE Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30

Rev. A. p. Villeneuve, OF Tecumseh,
Ontario, is visiting with hislsister, Mrs.
Cyprien Gourd OF Scott street, for couple
OF weeks.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30

Special closing-out sale on White Noun
tain and Arctic ice cream freezers at Carl
ton Hardware Co.'S,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30

Buy Lowell guarantee clothes wringer
II you want the best now on the market.
Sold by Carlton Hardware Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30

John Corrigan representing the, Grand
Rapids shirt factory, will be in the city
August 8, 10, IL, IL at the Jewell Hotel.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30

Clothing. dresses, gloves, furs, curtains,
blankets, etc, dyed and dry and steam
cleaned. MICHIGAN DYE WoRRs.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-30

giant STYLE and duly applauded. "-Chca-
go Musical World.
"A very delightful Entertainment. They
are excellent; the best ever seen in Engle-
wood. '-ERghwood Sun.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30

Although the breH 4 malt
LIQUORS had been pa. 4 almost
from the first settlem u Man.
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30

would afterward have
made a hospital of it. but
his plans We're not carried
out, for soon afterward
the old building was pur-
chased by Abraham Nash,
of Troy. who soon after
transformed it into Il brew
cry. thus continuing" as
brewers journal puts 1t.
its former purposes as an
improver of public morals.
but using. instead Of co.
rrcion, the precepts Of
Spbriety and temperance.
as preached by every
brewery where good malt
liquor is produced
Mr.. Nash shortly after
ward took his son into the
business, making the title
Of the firm Nash & co. At
that time Mr.. EbeneZer
BeadlestOn. a relative OF
Mr.. Nash. entered the firm.
which then became known
As Nash. Beadleston & Co.
For some time the New
York brewery was run as
a branch of the Troy estab-
lishment. but in 1876 the
houses separated. that in
eW-York being known as
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30
ALFRED y. BEADLESTON.

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\ than
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families b
and b
frs uresiu
New-York tribune., 1897-01-30
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the and nt
ehnif
ndand devoted
Up last
the making o
fnundac acompreh
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CLEAN
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the "NEw
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
CURE" This new remedy is great
surprise on account of it's exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in the
bladder, kidneys, back and every part
of the urinary passages in male or fe-
male. 1t relieves retention of water
and pain in passing it almost immedi-
ately. If you want quick relief and
cure this is your remedy. 50
Sold by E. 7. Whitehead and Co.,
Drn09ists. Scotland Neck, N. G..
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
N. 3. JOSEY,
SCOTLAND NECK, N. c..

English Spawn Llnlment removes
all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and
and Clemishes from horses. Blood
SPAWN Surbs, Splints. Sweeney, Ring
worm titles, Spralns, and Swollen
Through, Coughs, Etc. Save so by
use of one bottle. Warrarted the
most wondrful Blemism Cule ever
known. Sold DO E. T. Whitehead 4
Co., Druggists, Scotland Neck, N. G..
10 l Nv.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04

The State Railroad Commission OF
Georgia has suggested that all managers
of railways in that State would do we'll
to establish lunch rooms for colored
passengers at points where they have
eating houses for the whites. The
commission has not issued any rule
about the matter, but has suggested 1t
and expects the railways to act upon
the suggestion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04
Sale Of Valuable Land,


By virtue OF the power vested in me
by the last will and testament of the
late P. Eliza Pittman, / will on Monday
the 9th day OF April 1897, expose to
public sale to the highest bidder for
cash, at the court house door III the
town of Halifax, that tract or parcel of
land situated in the county of Halifax
ana known as the Merritt tract"
bounded on the north by Beech Swamp;
the lands of O. c. Stallings on the
south and east, and on the west by the
tract of land of z. Eliza Pittman
known as the 50 acre tract containing
one hundred acres more or less.
This 18th day of Feb. 1897.
w. J. BURGESS,
Executor of P. Eliza Pittman.
2 25 St
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04

(Copyrighted.)
Shall we search around for an Illus
tratlon that portrays too common idea
of the child-mind?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04

animals tendency to slip. back to the
savage state. Your house cat litters in
the barn, and the kittens unless brought
to the house will be almost unapproach-
able later. Then their offspring incline
to hunting in the fields and the woods
ard so on back to the wild cat stage
Thus also with the parlah dogs OF Con
stantinople, with the wild horses OF the
Pampas, with the wild cattle of the
Western plains. In the same manner,
but in more fateful degree, is it with
the child.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-03-04

Watch the crowd at Whltehead's 3
Drug store buying Dixie Nerve and
Bone Llniment. Best on earth for
Pains, Strains, Rheumatism and every
thing where q first class Liniment is
required. For man and beast.