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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

OF the mines: Kind OF labor, number OF
men working. highest and lowest wages
paid, condition OF mine, condition d
the mine az to future for operation, con
dition OF machinery as TO ga ETY. OF lille
and limb, number OF accidents during
1897 and to what extent, number OF
men killed during 1897 and by what
cause and what was the verdict OF cor
oner's inquest, what ia the proximate
output OF the mine during 1897, is the
mine worked or leased and on what roy
atty. Under general remarks Mr.. Wag-
ner has the following: Depth Of mine,
nationality OF workmen, total output
since 1872, school system, as to dwell
ings, whether contented apparently. BY
having these blanks filed out 1t will bt
easy for the commissioner OF labor to de
eide, should any labor trouble arise, sim
liar to the strike at the Atlantic, wha
steps should best be taken. 1t will be
valuable work and it is hoped that tn
different mine officials will aid Mr.. Wag
ner in every possible way to gather tn
statistics, 30 that they may prove yalua
| BILE in cases of emergency.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

The friends at Saginaw OF Dan Sheehan
who was sentenced at the August term
OF the circuit court to FIVE years imprison-
ment on the charge OF assault with in
tent to kill. are evidently taking steps to
secure HE pardon, az several OF our citl-
gems who had sat on the jury in his case
have received letters asking among other
things why, in bringing him in guilty
they had recommended him to the mercy
OF the court.
IL will be remembered that this case
came up from Sidnaw. 1t appears that
Sheehan with his wife and child had Deen
Lying at that place and up to the time OF
his coming to Sidnaw and until Sheehan
took to drink they had lived nap
PLY together. Their finances having
given out it was decided that Mrs. Shee-
han should take her child and return TO
her parents until such time as fortune
would shine more favorably upon her
husband. Sheehan went to the depot
with his wife aud child and kissed them
farewell, and apparently was on the oes.
OF terms. Sheehan left them at the Depot
and went to his home, but returned with
a revolver. BY this time his vile anu
child were in the cars and Sheehan came
in and asked his wife to leaye the chilo
with him, but on her refusing to do 80 ne
drew the revolver and fired three snott
at her, but none OF them took enec.
Mrs. Sheehan was so badly frightened
that she handed the child to her HUSBAND
who took it home. where be renhed hif
revolver and started in pursuit Oh n''
wife, who IN the meantime was secre.e'
in the baggage car. An ofhcer nnaN.
coming along Sheehan was arrested anu
brought to Houghton. At the ira
Sheehan said he did not mean TO 90 au'
harm to his wife, but used the reyo''e
to brighten her into giving the baoy "
to him, thinking she would follow Din
and return home and not leave him.
The evidence showed that Sheehan na'
at one time been on the police iorce a
Saginaw and was an expert with a II
yolver and that he could hit hich'
every shot at ten PAGES. Ihls wa
brought in to show that he could nay
killed his wife il he so desired It. UP :
the time OF this affair Sheehan pore
good reputation as his wife testineo .
the stand. 1t was case OF good ma
gong wrong through the excessive u
OF strong drink. And it was throue
is having a good reputation prey'o'
to the affair that he was recommends
to the mercy OF the court.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

At the last regular communism OF
John Duncan Lodge F. & A. M. the iol'
lowing officers were chosen:
worshipfui Master-Johu Hall.
Senior Warden-John K. Jones.
Iun,or Warden--J James G. Cowan,
Treasurer--S. J. HOLSTER.
Secretary william j. Uren.
senior Deacon Robert o Davidson
Junior Deacon james +. Tregoning'
s,ewards--Thomas II. Rule, John ID. Currie'
Tyler--D. McLaren.
The A. O. II. at their last meeting cleo
ted the following officers;
president--Stephen Leary.
Vice President--John Gaffney.
Treasurer--T. II. Harris.
Recording Secretary Dunn
financial Secretary--M. Sullivan.
Woodside Camp M. W. OF A.has CHOSEN
og,cers as follows for the ensuing year:
Venerable Counsel--C. A. Mclean
W.A.--Carl w. Rice.
Ranker--Thomas Rowe
Clerk--Henry Warrington.
Escort--Joseph Treglove.
Watchman--Paul Pearce.
sentry--Nelson DesRosier.
| Manager. rs vearsl--George kitto'
! Medical Examlner--Dr Abrams
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

A recent issue OF the Salt Lake City
Times contains half column write-up OF
a big mining deal recently made there
nv which the GLASGOW Mining company
acquires possession OF the Gray Eagle
and Star mines in Nevada. Otto Stahi-
mann formerly OF this city was the pur-
chaser of the property as general man
aver az one OF the biggest mining con.
Germs in the west. Mr.. Stahlmann is now
one Of the best known and best posted
men IN the western country. The dea
recently made is stated to be one OF tns
largest ever effected in Nevada.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15
ooard of Supervisors
Held Their Monthly
Meeting
Yesterday at the Court House
u.iection OF Addition TO Laur-
ian ON the Ground Ditch
meal objections.

M. hoard OF supervisors met at the
.art house in their regular monthly
, meeting yesterday when the usual large
s"..h oi bills we're gone through aud al
- In the matter OF the petition OF
.ho various residents of the village OF
.rrium asking for an addition to said
-u,ooe the committee to whom the said
.a,itiou was referred at the last meeting
1.-THE hoard, made the following report
We the committee, having under con-
.;aoration the resolution presented to
ri. hoard by the council OF the village OF
Iaurium for the incorporation OF certain
,o-r;tory to said village, described by
metes and bounds in said resolution, ad-
vise the rejection OF said resolution on
the following grounds:
First-As your committee understand
the territory described does not include
Rollr,ann's addition, the residents OF
which being the most DESTROYS OF beng
Incorporated to said village.
second-Your committee has been in
formed that no general petition has been
circulated by which this board can fairly
understand the wishes OF the property
owners that must OF necessity be person
ally affected by the Incorporation OF the
territory described in this resolution.
Third-Your committee is further oil
the opinion that in q matter OF such im-
portance, a map showing the territory
sought to be incorporated should accom-
pany the resolution that the board might
more accurately determine the merits o.
the resolution presented.
Fourtb-That while your committee
il not advised to the merits OF the reso
luton presented by the council OF Laur
ium, we would advise the return oil sale
resolutions for such reconsideration al
above referred to.
Further than referring the petition tt
the board to have the ianitor's wage
raised to the amount paid before the gen
eral cut OF wages received by the count.
officers, NO further business was trans
acted.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15
outdoor Exerct%

Mu,doon, the trainer and athlete, al. al,
,,,s M the same physical exercise for women
w. ' for men. Outdoor exercise, nc s sayI
a. ~, preserve their beauty, bring health
WIN ,nrova the temper" He suggests
anu anu long. brisk walks, work with the
go ',hhells' iumping rope and playing pali.
W. aa,,rso ali these exercises must be taken
y; y, Droper costume, which should consist col, ,S
IN IN , pfi fitting garments that will not IN
80 .ar as with any part Of the body ana VII
lev free action Of oil the muscles
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

Complaints are heard on all sides oy
the merchants owing to the dullness oil
trade. The mild weather we have exper-
fenced 40 far this season has much 10 DO
with the depression, Tor many VINO are
in need of winter wraps and the like have
not made their purchases, but lew
stormy days would bring them In. Those
dealing in goods for the holiday trade
are enjoying good business. Tor the
ladies are taking advantage OF the pleas
ant weather and are doing their shopping
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

News was received yesterday from the
canal by telephone Of the death, by burn
ing, OF the 5-year old son OF MIR. Thomas
Major. The child was playing in lot OF
shavngs in front OF the fire when they
caught fire, setting fire to the boy
clothing. No one was in the building
but some other snail children and they
were powerless to render assistance to
put the fire out, and before the parents
came home the child was severely burned
DR.. McElyen was called from Hancock to
attend to the youths injuries, but thu
case was so bad that his services coulc
avail nothing. After passing
night OF untold agony the little fellow
was relieved OF his suffering by dealt
claiming him.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

The Festival OF the Holidays will be
celebrated at the Lake Linden M. E.
church, next Friday evening, when ell
kinds of Xmas novelties and dainty ar
ticles OF the season will be displayed
The ladies having the event in charge
promise something unique in the way o.
entertainment and a good time to al
who attend.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

The Hon. George Wagner, spec'a' oep
uty labor commissioner, is in the coppe,
country and was seen at 'ne ~.
North western yesterday afternoon. mr.
Wagner will collect statistics ottne laool'
ing man, his condition. etc. s'm,'a, :.
the statistics Of the laborers 'n ."' e.,
tories in the Lower, Peninsula. Inc 10,
lowing are the questions asked on sns
blank form 20 Be fillsd out by the omc'a''
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15
The Hancock skating rink is fast near

The Hancock skating rink is last near
ing completion and the carpenters are
today busy putting on the rooi. dooo
ice has already been made and Messrs'
Washburn & Hosking will undouoted
10 omen their rink to the public on Satur
dav evening. The Quincy Excelsior band
has been engaged tor the occasion TO iur
n;sb music for both dancing and skating
This will be favorite resort ior to'
vonng people this winter.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

Preparations for the Farmer instl-
tute which will be held here next week
are going briskly on and the event prom
ises to be something out OF the ordinary.
This institute will be the first one ever
held IN this county, and the promoters
are on that account DESTROYS OF making
it a success 10 every particular.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

Business at the Tacoma cafe is pick ng
M right along and is not only becoming
% yorite with the travelling public put
with the townspeople, Hancock mas
long wanted a frst-class restaurant al.
thew have it in the Tacoma. The best
the markets allow is always on nana'
.nd the chef knows how to serve It 70
81. tho most severe connoisseur.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

The Christmas social for the cn''a's 'u
Of the Hancock M. E. Sunday s eo !. ths
~ =. I hold on Monday, December 20 at 'n ne
church ~ Confectionery, nuts etc. WIN O :
distributed among the young 'o'"
,oc;al time had.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

The members OF the Hancock NJ H.
Sunday school are hard at work prepa ar
inc the program for the Christmas ser,
n;oes 70 he held in the church on SUNDAY
evening, December 26. Inc p,oS oao,
III oonsist of instrumental and vocal
elections vi" Rotations by the scholars
ota and in all will prove very interest
ING affair.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

The mammoth ice rink still proves very
popular with the skaters. as is evidenced
by the large attendance every evening
Many from various parts OF the county
were present last Saturday evening.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

Messrs. D. ]. Cayen. D. W. kaufman
Mee Gilmore, OF Marquette, were on
p Portage Lake Monday evening nne y.
Ieitfor Calumet yesterday morning. wiz wiz
, .hsre Mr.. kaufman will adjust the lnsur,
ance on the goods and furniture Destroyer
3, .ho leo in Eagle drug store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

Messrs. Adolph Baiari, sacri. Sllvo,A
"a Jobu F. Fredrickson Of Ca'u@e. :
a.s . .s,led TO the county seat on ous''
WI. ~ alters Yesterday afternoon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15
LAKE LINDEN NEWS

Lake Linden business houses present
very attractive appearance. The WIN
dows we're all gayly decorated, some in
very elaborate style.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

There are no less than twenty -one
stages running between Hancock and
Houghton. Patronize the old stand-bys
who are on deck the whole year around,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

The infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Murnan
died last evening at the age OF year
and months. MIR. Murnan arrived yes
terday from Chicago to attend the fun
eral.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

Mr.. Arthur Phipps OF Calumet, in COM
pany with Mr.. r. A. Danielson. an insur-
ance man OF Milwaukee, did business on
Portage Lake yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

Joe Pope, the Ishpeming sporting man
was u visitor on Portsge Lake yesterd y
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. George C. Bentley, OF
Chassell, registered at the Hotel North
western yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Goodell left on yes
terday's afternoon train for Chicago.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

The first ice boat to be seen On rI,.Ss'
~ Tor the season was out yesterday
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-15

Mine Inspector Josiah Hall OF Calumet,
did business at thecounty seat yesterday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-11

At about ten O'Clock last night Policemen
Foltz and Baltzer arrested Anthony Goslo-
fski and Charles Lakonis on a charge of dis
turbing the peace and discharging firearms.
The men first stood at the corner of Centre
and White streets and displayed a revolver
in such manner as to make passersby timid
Complaint was made to the police, but before
they arrived the men had walked to
their boarding house on White street be-
tween Lloyd and Coal Before entering
the house one of them fired shot in the air.
Policemen Foltz and Baltzer were but short
distance away at the time and made dash
for the house. The mischief makers ran
through the house to the rear porch. where
another shot was fred. The policemen
grabbed both men on the porch The re-
volver could not be found at first, but was
subsequently taken out of flower pot on the
porch. Both men denied any knowledge of
the weapon and declared they had fred no
shots. They were locked up.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-11

Philadelphia, Aug. 1.-THE Univer-
sal Peace Union yesterday offered its
services as arbitrator in the coal strike
A letter signed by President Love and
committee of the union was sent to
Representatives of the operators and
miners, which says in part; Capital
and labor cannot afford to be estrang-
ed, Violence under any circumstances
is Injurious Individual rights must
be respected. Reason and affection are
competent to adjust any difficulties
Calmness, patience, petition, appeal
protest and prayer viii triumph. AS
TO compensation, we admit we are not
Able to name price. but we have
faith that this can be satisfactorily
adjusted, and is an Individual concern
according to merit and ability"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-11
Safe Dynamited, No Cfew.

Hazleton, Pa, Aug ia peculiar
case of safe dynamiting was discover
ed at Jeanesville last night, "a hours
after the deed was committed. James
Correll, an Italian track walker, found
an iron box containing Pennsylvania
railroad bonds and other stock amount
ing to $4,000 in favor of the Jeanes-
vile Lodge of odd Fellows. He took
them to police headquarters here. Re
porters called on the secretary of the
lodge and the hall was visited, when
1t was found that the safe had been
blown open. Only about $40 in cash
was left in the safe by the treasurer
on Saturday There is no clew to the
robbers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-11

Last evening while Anthony, l2-year-old
son, of Anthony Alexiuus, of the First ward,
was returning home from EllaugOwan, he
met with an accident The little boy had
become tired of walking and attempted ia
board passing team. He missed his foot
hold, and his left leg was caught in the
wagon, fracturing it bet en- the ankle and
the thigh DR.. j. Pierce Roberts, who
happened along rendered temporary medical
assistance che boy was placed in the team
and taken to his home, where DR.. G. M
Hamilton was summoned. II was decided
by the boys parents to have him removed tC
the Miners hospital.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-11
A FAMILY JAR.
Blood Flows and Man is Beaten For In
terfering


With blood streaming from an ugly wound
on his head made by an unknown implement
and knife wound about three inches in
length on his left forearm stiney Shedlick
appeared before Justice Toomey at about
eleven o'clock last night and asked for a
warrant for the arrest of Matt Trutchick
Shedlock was followed into the office
by Mrs. Mary Bunott, who asked
that warrant be issued for her husband
Anthony. The women looked as if she had
been drawn through flooded sewer Her
clothing was covered with mud and filth
Upon her recital il was learned that her case
was chapter of Shedlock's troubles. 1t APP
pears that Bunott and his wife have been
separated for some time. The cause is not
given The husband has kept the house
going Last night the wife strolled to the
homestead to see how things were progress
ing. Her husband caught sight of her as
she passed the door and sprang at her like
tiger. Selling her by the hair he dragged
the woman up and down the streets through
the mud, occasionally administering a blow
and a kick crowd of neighbors witnessed
the affair. They are in sympathy with the
husband and did not attempt to restrain
him, but offered encouragement. Stiney
Shadlock happened along and when he saw
the treatment the woman was receiving he
WAS impolled to interfere He forced the
husband to desist. Matt, Trutchick, a
spectator then attacked Shedlick with the
result already stated Trutchick was put
under $500 bail. Bunott was held in $500.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-11
READING CYCLING RACES.
No Record Breaking. but some GreaC
spurts and Grand Finishes.

No Record Breaking. but Some GresC
Spurts and Grand Finishes.
Reading, Pa, Aug 1.-THE national
circuit races here under the auspices
Of the Penn wheelmen, held at the faiC
grounds, were attended by over 1000
persons, the largest gathering ever
seen at a sporting event in this city.
All the crack riders Of the country par
ticipated, and it was a most successful
affair No records were broken, the
track not being adapted for very fast
riding, but some great spurts and
grand finishes took place. One of the
features Of the meet was an exhibit
tion half mile and mile by Arthur A.
Zimmerman, ex-champion of the world
He was in fine physical condition and
gained much applause. Major" Tay-
lor, the champion colored rider, won the
half mile professional in great style.
f. a. Mcfarland rode the three mile
handicap, professional from scratch In
710 1-5 Summaries:
Two mile national tandem, profess
sional championship, six starters: e..
c. Bald and Charles A. Church, first;
w. M. Randell and A. Gardiner Sec
ond; time, 4.46.
Two mile handicap, amateurs, ~
starters: w. B. Fichthorn of Reading
first; James II. Schwartz of Reading
second; time, 433.
Half mile open, professional, 13
starters: Major Taylor, first; Barney
Oldheld, second; w. E. Becker, third ;
time 1.O3.
Half mile open. amateur, 10 start
ers: e. c. Houseman, first; e. NJ.
Blake, second; George H. Colleta,
third; time, 1.04.
One mile open, professional, 13 start
ers: A. Gardiner, first; A. c. Mertens,
second; E. c. Bald third time, 2.Os S-5
One mile open, amateur, IL starters
Irwin A. Powell first; Ray Dawson,
second; E. w. Peabody third; time
ZIG 3-5.
Three mile handicap, professional, 13
starters: f. c. Hoyle, first; f. A Nc
Farland, second; w. E. Becker, third ;
Fred Titus, fourth; time, 7.35
One mile, Berks county champion
ship, six starters: Won by c. w.
Krick; time, 2.31 2-5,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-11

egetable soup, free, tonight.
wedding announcements.

The wedding of Andrew Richeldefer, a
prominent young man of Girardville, and
Miss Hattie May Gregory, sister of Borough
Surveyor William Gregory, of town, is an
nounced to take place ON the 10th inst, at
Reading. They will reside at Girardyille.
Cards are out announcing the coming mar
riage of Merchant w. +. Toewe and Miss
Emily Rhodes, two well known and estimable
young people of Ashland. The event will
take place on September eth.
The marriage of Miss Jessie, eldest daugh.
ter of Mine Inspector VIM. Stein, of town
to Mr.. Robert Jackson, of Johannesburg
South Africa, who has been visiting Shenan.
daah for the past few months, will take place
at the Presbyterian church on Monday
August 16. They will visit Scotland before
going to Africa. where Mr. Jackson has large
coal interests.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-11
Postmaster Beaten Dy 12obDers..

Hollidaysburg, Pa, Aug. 1.-THE
Hollidaysburg postofiice was broken
into by three masked robbers at 2
o'clock in the morning, Postmaster
Barr, who sleeps In the room where
the government safe stands, was
awakened by the noise, but before he
could give the alarm he was struck
on the head with a bludgeon and
beaten into insensibility. The thieves
then proceeded to dynamite the safe Be
fore they had accomplished the work
Postmaster Barr regained his senses
and called loudly for help. The burg
lars were frightened away before they
had obtained any booty.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-11

The exhibition of the National Yitascope
was greeted by large audience last night in
spite of the inclement weather The eIhibi-
ton was to have been repeated tonight, but
owing to some improvements which are being
made, its next production will not be given
until Saturday night. The curtain on which
the fight is displayed will be greatly en-
larged and moved to the front of the stage
and will add greatly to the many features tC
be seen during the great contest. The flick
ering of the pictures on the curtain will alsC
be remedied.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-11
HOSIERY.

Walk through our Hosiery department.
carry in your mind what goods Of the same
quality would cost elsewhere and then notice
our prices, you will come TO the conclusion
'nat ours IS the store for your Hosiery shop
ping Ladies Lisle Thread Hose, ribbed and
fancy stripped Richelieu Ribbed Lisle Thread
Hose, tans and blacks, Extra Fine Cotton Hose
,4ilgh-Spliced Heels and Double Soles, in fast
oiack and fancy colored tops, solid black or
tan shades