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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-15
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Telegraph Linemsn Drops Forty Feet 10
Save His Companions Life.

The life of the telegraph lineman is full
Of peril. As a rule. the workman has sery-
ed an Apprenticeship TO his arduous occu-
patton or has previously qualified rs a
sailor. 1t is no easy matter to climb hand
over hand the hugo telegraph poles the
sight of which is So familiar all over the
country. In stormy weather the work.
man carries his life in his hand. A few
years ago a shocking accident drew atten-
tion To the dangerous nature of the work.
Two men were engaged on telegraph
pole standing many feet above well
known line of railway. A wire had broken,
and they were busy repairing the damage.
The wind blew fercely from the east, and
the pole rocked TO and fro in the blast
Suddenly a strong gust caused one OF the
men TO turn in his position. In doing so
he somehow pushed his companion, who,
taken unawares, fell backward. He clutch
ed at his mate, and both tumbled over
among the wires. For a moment the two
men hung without speaking word. Then
one of them said:
"Bin, can't reach the post. and I'm
afraid if move the wires will break"
And as he spoke wire broke.
"Well, mate, it's big drop down into
the grass, ;" replied the other man, "but as
see why 1 should stay here"
"No, don't do that Bill. You'll get
killed surely. Let's hang little longer.
But another wire broke, and Bill made
up his mind.
"Goodby, mate" he said to the other,
who had tears in his eyes, "goodby."
Then he dropped-a fall of 40 feet. He
fell among some bushes and rolled down
the embankment. When he rose (for he
was not dead), he crawled up to where his
companion hung.
I'm all right, mate. I'm going for
help"
The station was half mile distant.
When the poor fellow who had risked his
life for his mate told his tale he tainted
away. The doctor said he had broken his
arms and couple of ribs, but his noble
action saved his friends life and his own.
-Pearsons Weekly.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-15
Ruried Alive For a Week.

1t was on Jan. 10, 1897, that Mr.. Job
Boden, miner in the county Of Derby,
was a-digging at the depth of 45 yards
when the earth and water fell upon him
and filled the mine. On the morning of
the goth Mr.. Boden was found, emaciated,
but alive. Such was the vigor of his con-
stitution that he was able to return to his
work in the space of IA weeks and he had
several children, one of whom was born
within twelvemonth after the accident
When he was thus buried prematurely, he
was 40 years old, and he weighed 10
pounds. Boston journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-15
AFRICAN CLIMATE.
On the Central Plateau It Is Cool, and
There Is No Fear of Sunstroke.

Inere NO rear OF
AS for the climate, it is no worse than
that found elsewhere in tropic lands. The
heat is not so great as in India or as it is
sometimes in New York in summer. For
tunately the coast belt on both sides of At
RIGA, where the heat is greatest and where
the climate is most unhealthy, is narrow.
In four hours a railway train at ordinary
speed would enable us to cross it and so
avoid the facilitating temperature. AS
cending the sides of the coast range by the
same means OF conveyance, we should in
two hours reach "a rolling plain, which
gradually rises In height from 2, 800 to
8, 500 feet above the sea- Here the climate
Is sensibly cooler, and the white man can
safely work six hours of the day in the
open without fear of sunstroke, though he
must not count on immunity from fever.
In from 10 to ~ hours the traveller by
train would meet another steep rise and
would find himself from 5000 to 5000
feet above the sea on the broad central
plateau of the continent, which varies
from 600 to 1000 miles across. 1t Is in
this section that the great lakes, snowy
mountains and tallest hills are found.
Here we have cold nights and hot sun
when the skies are not clouded, though
the air in the shade is frequently cool
enough for an overcoat. and 1t is on this
immense upland that the white man,
when compelled by circumstances, may
find home. Henry NJ. Stanley in Cen
tury
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-15
How to Accumulate Friends.

II know what I'll do" said the young
candidate. "i'll lay in big supply of
plug tobacco, and every time 1 meet one
of the hayseeds Ill offer him chew"
"You will do nothing of the sort, said
his manager. "You.will go out without
a bit and borrow chew from every man
you meet. Haven't you got sense enough
to know that the man you are under obli-
cations to always feels warmer toward you
than the man you have done a favorf"--
indianapolis Journal
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-15
His Memorable Day.

Mrs. Grimes (of the suburbs)--I wish ]
could remember what day it was / sent
those light brown gloves Of mine 60 the
dyer's.
Mr.. Grimes-It was three weeks ago last
Thursday. That was the day l didn't
have TO bring anything homo from down
town.-Chicago Tribune.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-15
His Model.

Critic-That villain in your story Is a
perfect masterpiece. Where did you get
the character2
Novelist imagined a man possessed
OF all the forms OF wickedness which my
wife attributes to me when she Is angry.
London t-Bits.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-15

The honeycomb made by bees is al
ways in regular geomotrio figures and
solves the problem of the largest economy
Of space with the smallest expenditure OF
mnterial
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-15

The largest known species of spider is
the gigantic mygale Of Central America,
which has a leg spread of from 10 to 10
inches.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-15

The stamens OF the common barberry
will draw back when touched ms though
unpleasantly affected by the sensation.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-15

No plant will produce flowers unless
there is iron In the soil in which 1t grows
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-15

The perfume Of the nutmeg flower Is
by some naturalists to have an intox-
ting effect on small birds.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
Ladies' Clubs In London.

The rise of ladies clubs in England is a
fact that the social historian can
not afford to overlook; for it is a
sign of the times. The division OF labor
between the two sexes is no longer
summed up by Kingsley's line,
"Men must work, and women must weep"
since women work, too, nowadays, and
hence have less time and occasion for
weeping. Then the old-fashioned plead
ing. "Poor dear! he works so hard all
day. he must have some amusement in
the evening"" is gradually disappearing
before the consciousness that women too
have right to little fun when their
DAVIS work is over. So the British
matron and the English girl have started
clubs for themselves; and London is
gro wing full of them Far be it from me,
however, to suggest that fun and frivol-
ity are the keynotes of these institutions.
They have various aims to suit various
needs; and as the modern English
woman is inclined, on the whole, to be
serious, she is apt to combine an aim and
a mission with her amusement. AS a
result, many OF the ladies' clubs have
what might be described as an Object
with a capital o, which iustifies the
members in their own eyes in partaking
of their comforts and advantages
miss Alice Zimmern, in the February
Forum.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26

"What are you whipping Jack for ,"
You know there was piece of pie left
in the pantry"
Yes"
well, am whipping him for disturb
ing the piece. = Texas Sitter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
ALWAYS a Gentleman.

He wa. ever noted for his perfect breed
ing, and, though as an undergraduate
he was sometimes trihe the worse for a
wine-party, he never forgot to be true to
his code. On one such occasion, after
most determined effort to enter house
where he believed he lodged, he was met
at the door by the scantily-attired owner
with Information as to his whereabouts,
with the additional news that the house
holder had sick wife and child upstairs
who had been disturbed. He made
abect apologies, and Departed but his
lodgings seemed to elude him, and again
the same irate householder was brought
to his door by the undergraduate ties
knocks for admission. Didn't | tell you
this was my house?' cried the indignant
man. "And don't you remember that
my wife and child are i'll :" 81 remember
perfectly" answered the inebriated one,
sobered for the moment; land merely
returned, sir, to ask how they were get
ting along"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26

upward, it is surely not within your
heart to say "Let Others be treated as |
have BEEN" The world moves, my be-
loved. Go back to your childhood and
starting from that point, trace some of
the advancement in implements, in home
comforts, in buildings and other things
that come under your own notice. Good!
These things that you can see and handle,
are only part Of the advancement the
world has been making. 1t has gained
also in humanity, towards child life in
economy Of effort by cooperation OF par
ent and teacher in perfection of method.
For further progress you are needul.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
Literary Notes.

The March century is to be an "Inaug-
uration Number" devoted especially to
articles on lie in the White House and at
the Capital, illustrated witha great num-
Der OF interesting pictures, including two
new portraits of Major Mckinley and
one of President Cleveland at his desk
all from photographs taken especially for
The Century.
A large edition will be printed. The
interest in The Centurys serials, Cam
paignng with Grant" and Hugh
Wynne, Free Quaker" is so great that
both the January and February numbers
went out of print almost Immediately
upon issue.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used by millions of mothers for their
children while teething If disturbed at
night and broken ofyour rest by a sick
child suffering and crying with pain of
cutting teeth, send at once and get a
bottle of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" for Children Teething. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferers immediate
ly Depend upon it, mothers, there is
no mistake about it. 1t cures diarrh9a,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, soitens the gums, reduces
Inflammation, and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. "Mrs. Winslow S
Soothing Syrup tor children teething is
pleasant to the taste, and is the prescrip
ton of one of the Oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United
States. Price twenty-five cents bottle
Sold by all druggists throughout the
world Be sure and ask Tor Mrs. Wins
low Soothing Syrup"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26

For more than a hundred years the
Shakers have been studying the remedial
properties OF plants. They have made
many discoveries, but their greatest
achievement was made last year. 1t is
a cordial that contains already digested
food and is digester OF food. 1t is
effective in removing distress after eating,
and creates an appetite for more food so
that eating becomes pleasure. Pale
thin people become plump and healthy
under its use. 1t arrests the wasting OF
consumption.
There never has been such step for
ward in the cure of indigestion as this
shaker cordial. Your druggist will be
glad to give you little book descrip-
tive of the product.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases
relieved in six hours by the New Great
American Kidney Cure" This new rem
edy is great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain in
the bladder, kidneys, back and every
part of the urinary passages in male or
female. 1t relives retention OF water and
pain in passing it almost Immediately.
If you want quick relief and cure this is
your remedy. Sold by c. c. Bingham,
druggist, '37 Main street, st. Johnsbury,
Vermont.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26

ANNUAL STATEMENT,
December 81, 1890.
ASSETS.
Bonds. Stocks and Warrants, $4,s71 IT'S "a
Mortgage Loans 4,347,726 20
Policy Loans and Premium
Notes. 1,S14.793 CT
Real Estate, 1850, 543 ~
Loans on Stocks and Bonds, 19+.422 90
Cash. ool'ofo OF
deferred and unreported
Premiums, 729 1874 81
$3.54o, o24 Al
LIABILITIES.
Policy Reserve (Actuaries'
per cent? 81, 1897 ,04S 60
Extra Reserve, Life Rate En-
dowments. 356,326 "a
TInadiusted Death Claims, $500 90
All other Liabilities, So $50 so
Surplus, 1855 695 81
$13,54o,024 Al
$500 Policies issued and re.
yived in 1896, insuring $13.611,2Ot 90
Total paid Policy Holders in
1896, 1,259,o7 03
Total paid Policy-Holders
since organization, 13,369.073 SO
NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE co,
Montpelier, VI.
w. W. SPRA CUE,
General Agent ST. Johnsbury, VT.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
TRY Grain-Ol Try Grain-OI

Ask your grocer today to show you
package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place ofcofiee. The chill
dren may drink it without injury as well
as the adult. All who try it like it.
GRAIN.O has that rich seal brown Of
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach
receives it without distress. "a the price
of coffee. Is cts. and 25 cts. per package.
Sold by all grocers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26

Give the babies Laxol, which is castor
oil made as paatable as honey.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26

Mamma, if had a hat before | had
this one it's all right for me to say that's
the hat had had, isn't it ?'
"Certainly, Johnny"
And il that hat once had hole in it
and had it mended could say it had
had a hole in it, couldn't n"
Eyes, there would be nothing incorrect
in that"
Then it'd be good English to say that
the hat | had had had had hole in it,
wouldn't it ?"
Johnny, you make my head ache y
Chicago Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
Address BOSTON TRANSCRIPT CO.,
ga Washington st Boston, Mass.

at Is only necessary to look over the
newspaper field to be con WINGED of the truth
of the contention that it Is character rather
than mere size that makes a circulation val
uable-character of the readers and character
of the paper.
"There Is in Boston, for example, the Eve
ming Transcript, which is most excellent
newspaper, making no noise, but pursuing
the even tenor of its way, without dehling
the minds of it's readers or spending great
amount of money for the frothy substance
regarded by many papers as important
news."-[ Newspaperdo New York, Jan. 80
1896.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26

Think over this outline for while and
see how much of gain there is involved in
If. 1t will mean fewer cruel attempts to
fit square pegs into round holes; fewer
hiph-spirited children tanned down at the
sacrifice of their individuality, fewer sulen
natures nagged at until smodering fire
of resentment burns out all that is beau
tiful and possible in sturdy nature,
fewer shrinking little hearts terrified into
perpetual nervousness. 1t will mean
that more of our national hopes will step
inward from school into definite lines OF
work or profession for which they are
fitted. rather than downward, as now,
into bewldered, foundering struggle.
Because you have been subjected to all
that was ill-advised and imperfect in
your upbringing, or because you have
found" yourself and come successfully
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26

81 saw Mrs. Highly standing at the
window weeping"
Il don't blame her, Mr. Highly was
cleaning the pavement with that hand
painted shovel she gave him last Christ
mas. - Chicago Record.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26
Gold Resources of the TransvaaI.

OF his recent extended study of the
gold resources of South Africa, DR.. Becker
says that the Transvaal Republic con-
tains the largest gold deposits in the
world. Within Is miles Of Johannes
burg there is an amount OF gold, practi-
cally in sight, estimated to be worth
$780, 100000, or nearly as much as
the entire volume of gold coin now in the
world. The gold is extraordinarily uni
form, as uniform as coal in an ordinary
deposit, as shown by shafts which have
been sunk to depth of 1900 feet, and
diamond drillings which have gone still
further. At present the gold is being
taken out at the rate Of $100,000,000 a
year. But the most surprising news
which Dr. Becker brings is the testimony
of an American who was formerly his
assistant in the geological survey, and
who is now engaged in mining in the
Transvaal, where he has made several
millions OF dollars. This American min.
ing expert says to his knowledge and
belief, the gold deposits, instead Of being
80 miles long-the region now in sight
is practically 1900 miles long, except
that in the rest OF the region, later
deposits have come in over the gold.
This, however, will not prevent econom-
cal mining, but will simply delay it.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-09-24

last Friday and had the pleasure OF
meeting DR.. and Mrs. Wakefield and
their young folks, besides several
other pleasant people.
Miss lola Jones has treated herself
to a new organ.
Little Willie Clark who is not yet
fourteen and very small for his age,
cut with an old fashioned corn knife
and set in shock within two weeks
one hundred and three shocks of corn
IA by I6 hills square, and set his
shocks up better than his father who
worked in the same field. Now Mr..
Editor you cannot say the working
boys are all in the newspaper bust
ness or gone fishing.
School at Wavely opened Monday
with A. w. Vickers as teacher.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-09-24
LIBERTY.
J. C. CORNELL, Reporter.

Liberty school began the 18th with
an enrolment of % pupils.
Mrs. PEGS was on the sick list last
week.
Geo. Townsend sold 75 bushels OF
potatoes at 90 cents per bushel.
Stephen Bryant and wife made
some of the Horse Shoe Bend folks a
short call Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Hatfield aud wife and Mrs. j.
Rusk of Attica, Ind, accompanied
by their sister Mrs. Fagg, of EmpOria
made their brother, J. T. Cornell, a
good old time visit last week, three
sisters and brother and all of good
old slant age running from so to so.
Willie Murphy sadly disappointed
his sweet heart Sunday eve by being
short nice lap robe which is very
comfortable these chilly nights. The
lap robe was given to him by his
sister as a New Years present and
was taken from his buggy by SONS
miscreant when at dance.
Ira Townsend is making sorghum
for Mr.. Claiborne at lola. Ira being
an experienced hand will turn az fine
sorghum as can be made.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-09-24
NEOSHO VALLEY.

Robt. SHAPED got several premiums
on potatoes at the fair. He says he
has some that will go 200 bushels pei
acre. His oats yield was As bushels
per acre.
We wish to extend our best wishes
to Mr.. E. c. Whitman and bride, an
account of whose wedding was given
in last weeks REGISTER.
Mr.. Reynolds, we understand, was
robbed of about So ON the big day OF
the fair.
Dan Miller went down neal Thayer
last week to dig his potato crop.
Mrs. E. r. Butler started to Cali
fornia early last week to visit her
mother who is in such poor health as
to render life extremely uncertain.
G. w. Bolin and family were visit
ing friends at Baxter Springs and adj
jacent points in Missouri recently
Mr.. Maxwell, 1.-THE old gentleman),
left on Friday for Butler county,
where he will likely remain during
the winter. His grandson, Archie
Patten, who has been visiting here,
returned home with HIM.
Will Leek and Ulysses Garner are
digging a well near Moran.
Thomas Rowe, OF Elm township.
called at r. NJ. Purdom's Saturday.
Marion Brown and wife and that
new girl moved down from EmpOria
last week. Thursday of the present
week their goods were taken to lola
where they will live.
Henry Crook passed another mile
stone in his life last week. His
neighbors emphasized the occasion by
spending the day with him.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-09-24

show day. 1t is understood that
Lemen Bros. will combine with Hum
mel d Hamilton and will show in full
force here.
Mrs. Bell Long returned to Kansas
City Saturday, after visiting her
! brother, J. Z. Burson of Salem town.
ship.
the Presbyterian ladies expect to
have fair for the benefit of the
church in November.
Mrs. Eva Grimm, (nee PIatt), and
her daughter are up from Chanute
this week, the guest of Mrs. Calantine
and Mrs. Cunningham. Mrs. Grimm
has been in Pennsylvania for the
past year but was obliged to return to
Kansas on account of her health.
We were unable to get in a report
for Humboldt townships crops last
week, but Humboldt township farm
is nearly equal to a free silver lect-
ure as source of income this year.
The contract has been let for the
foundation of the new cheese factory
and work will begin in short time.
The factory will be in the east part
of town near the ball grounds.
r. E. Fitzsimmons has begun re-
pairs on his property on South 18th
Street.
VIM. Cunningham is in Topeka on
business this week
Rev. McQuesten returned from Col
umDus last Friday, where he was at
tending Presbytery.
Mrs. J. p. Wright returned to lola
Saturday.
n. Z. Withington's horse can see
VIM. Davis pony and go it one better.
He is not only accustomed to going to
church without guidance, but to GO
ing on schedule time also. So when
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmington were lit
tie late Sunday evening the horse
started off on it's own account and
went up to it's usual hitching post,
leaving Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmington to
walk.
Wallace Duncan of lola was in town
Monday.
The Humboldt Brick Manufacturing
Company was organized on Monday
with capital stock of $4,000. The
directors are r. NJ. Works, II. B.
Wiley, Geo. A. Amos, o. G. Brett and
o. H. Stewart. The supply of shale
is practically unlimited and is of the
kind most suited for brick. The COM
pany will make speciality of vitri-
fed brick.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-09-24
DIAMOND.
MRS. T. w. JONES, Reporter.

(Rec'd too late last, week.
A nice rain Tuesday night. A
gentleman informed us that it
measured one and a half inches.
Chris Colgin left Saturday with
Mr.. Anderson's thresher for the
wheat fields of the west. He took
with him seven of the Diamond boys,
Sam and Charles Robinson, Oscar
Dragoo, Fred Carpenter, Alex Hinzie,
Harvey Runnolds and Fred Nader.
Mr.. Gent reports new girl at his
house. MIR. Nader and family Sun
dayed with friends near Moran.
Eye Scribe" attended church at La
Harpe last Sunday morning and in
the afternoon at the "Tabernacle'' in
Golden Valley neighborhoOd. We
are authorized to say that Rev. Gram
ley will preach at Diamond next Sun
day at his regular hour, az he will
make no change of place before that
time.
Perry Zent's mule while tied up in
the barn threw itself and broke its
neck one day last week.
This weeks items.)
We are glad to be able to say that
Rev. Gramley is to remain with US,
instead of transferring to Lead City
as contemplated.
Mr.. Nader is getting the material
on the ground for an addition to his
house.
Bessie Jones was pleasant caller
Tuesday. We are glad to note her
apparently permanent recovery.
Mrs. Christian and children have
gone to Missouri to visit her sister,
Mrs. Barber.
Charles Carter steps higher than
ever now, all on account of that new
girl at his house.
Ye Scribe and husband attended
the Horticultural picnic at Humboldt