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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20
w. A. ChildS Speaks
for HeCla Fire Com
pany No. |.
Claim HOnOrs In Sundays Fire
Recollections OF a Fire which DC
Cured several Years Ago when
CouuciImep Were Eiremen.

To the Editor
CALuMEf, Mich, Nov. 10, 1897.
In your comments on the work OF fire.
men at the recent blaze at South Hecla
you mixed things laughably. OF course
its quite the thing to laud the efforts OF
your own 'fire laddies, " and they nearly
always deserve all the praise they get for
efforts made. Sometimes results are not
what were expected; as for instance
the time years ago, when all the council
men were fire chiefs and some 700 feet OF
hose was run out cross country from the
engine house heel first TO or a. m.
fire. where Borgo in fine Italian, tried to
superintend the screwing OF play pipe
to hose, and Wilkins, in engine house,
fired some military profanity, dur
ing vaip spastic advice to the fellows
who would couple the house to
steamer. Only the frost in the air $50
degrees below zero) prevented a general
blaze along the whole 700 feet OF hose.
1t was said OF Borgo. that his fervor IN
the fire department, melted the snow
around him to the extent OF having TO
fish him out with a short ladder. Ii was
also said that some wag at next
council meeting introduced resolution to
have each fireman balanced with a pair
one male-one female, double ended
coupling, same to be slung to spanner
belts and hence avoid future errors-or
rather be able to quickly mend them.
All this has little to do with what |
started in to say my pen simply followed
the drift OF reflections on old-time men,
cries and didn't check it, which is all
right-"in da Won vay"-(as DR.. (?)
Malm would have expressed it). as il
shows from what crude methods the
present splendid efficiency of the
Red Jacket fire corps has been
lifted. Your paper stated | think, that
Red Jacket company had first water on
the fire. This is the mistake for which
rectification is sought. Your hose wag-
on swept over there in great shape and
il steamer could haye kept the pace for
such long run, your outfit would have
been near the lead with first water"
but horse flesh couldn't stand it and as
1t was they did remarkably well. But,
first waterw Why, thousand barrels
OF it was thrown before Red Jacket
steamer found a hydrant. The Hecla
fire company, No. l, though not 'gone"
on running to chimney blazes for which
some jealous idiot has turned in alarm
or throwing water uselessly where there
is fire, was there. Your reporter didn't
seem to know it, but that old reliable
was in evidence, as usual. Was there
with an inch and three-eighth stream
hard and smooth as pevee handle
with water pressure OF $50 pc unds for
an hour and a half without check,
then through some three-quarters of an
hour. eased off to nothing, az the
smouldering ruin was left to the South
Hecla stationary fire pump.
VERY respectfully
WILL A. CBILDs,
For Hecla Fire Company, No. 1.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

the past few weeks. and the outlook for
a first-class production is bright. Co.'S
tunes and scenery will be rented from
Cbicago there will also be a flrstclass
orchestra, and our people may look for
the best home musical treat ever given.
The leading voices oil the community are
working either in the chorus or as prin'
cipals.
The follow ing is complete list OF the
cast:
Richard, a pirate chief -. Mr.. Charles b. Glae
Samuel. Richards lieutenant ...Mr. Harry.
Frederic, pirate Apprenticeship f. w.
s..... 49,. -. 80 ~
Major-General Stanley, of the British Army.
Mabe--Ge SANKEY'S Youngest Daughter.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Mrs. Il. N bosson
Kate, Edith, Isabel-General Stanley's Daugh-
tsrs,-Mrs, Leavitt, Miss Lottie Childs, Miss
Irene Childs.
Chorus OF Forty Voices-General Stanleys
Daughte RS .......... Pirates, Policemen, etc
Pianist nnaasn,.
Director. ...'.''.'''''''' AZ DsS'A
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

Referring to the post Office robbery in
yesterdays issue it was stated that
Officer McRae saw the three men seated
on log, etc. This was a mistake. What
should have been said was that the Off
Ger stated he often saw people during the
summer months resting or sleeping on
the logs and OF course he always made a
point OF driving them away. but he could
not say he saw the three burglars there.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

The Y. NJ. G. A. membership contest be-
gins today and quite number have al
ready been secured on both sides. The
contest continues for one month. At the
close the new building will be dedicated
and q banquet given to all full paid new
members and to all the old members who
secure one or more applications. The
losing team waits on the table.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

Jacob M. Nissila died last evening at
his home on Pine street. after a short ILL
ness OF consumption. He leaves a wife
and one child to mourn his demise. He
was thirty two years OF age. Funeral
will take place tomorrow afternoon with
services &C the Finnish Lutheran church
on Pine street. and the interment at Lake
Viaw
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20
TRIPLE CRIME RESULTS.
Quarrel Leads Son to Stay His Father.
Fire His Home. and Commit Suicide.

Fire His Home, and Commit Suicide.
Benton Harbor Mich, Nov. 20.-Hen-
ry Kamerer, aged 80, fatally shot his
father, set the house on fire, and then
killed himself This all took place with
in one mile Of the village of Millburg.
north of here, at about o'clock in the
afternoon. 1t was the result of a quar-
rel between father and son over some
money, according to the theory of the
wife and neither The family are Ger
mans, reside in a German settlement,
and are thought to be wealthy. The fire
was put out by the neighbors, and the
body Of the son was taken from the
flames, badly charred. The father is
still alive, but cannot recover
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20
For the Light Guard Annual.

Full dress protectors, the newest and
most correct full dress string cravats.
pearl gray glaze gloves, full dress shirts,
dull finish, open front and back, round
cornered cuffs attached, Guyat's sus-
penders. white pique and duck full dress
waistcoats, black silk half hose, Hanan's
patent feathers, Cornell toe.
JNo. SPRING, Room 8, Borgo block.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20
Fever Has Run It's Course.

New Orleans. Nov. 20.-Three new
cases and no deaths from yellow fever
were reported to the board of health
The weather Is warmer thar II was. but
the fever has about run its course. The
news from the surrounding country was
to the effect that many Of the smaller
towns were raising the quarantine.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20
weyIer VIII Not Land at Corunna.

Corunna, Spain, Nov. 20.-Although
the quays were thronged with people
when the Montserrat having General
Weyler on board arrived here. the DEM
onstration gotten up in his favor was
almost an absolute fiasco. He refused
to see anyone except the government
authorities. He will proceed to BARGE
Iona, where his family lives. without
disembarking here.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

There will be special meeting of Calu-
met Hive, l.. o. T. M. at Dunstan's hall
on Tuesday afternoon, November %, at
2 p. m. All members are requested to be
present.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20
Professor william UIrich Dead.

Bethlehem, Pa, Nov. 20.-Professor
William Ulrich. Phi. D.. the founder and
principal of the preparatory school for
Lehigh university, is dead of Brights
disease. Professor Ulrich was so years
of age. He was native of Germany
and graduated from the University Of
Berlin in 1871, receiving the degree Of
doctor OF philosophy.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

Mr.. Jas. ID, Ramsay left on the after
noon train and unless we are greatly
mistaken he will on his return be accom-
panied by Mrs. Ramsay, as we under
stand he will be married at Louisville.
KY, next Wednesday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20
OF Penzance."..

This popular opera will be given by
well selected local talent, under the direc-
ton of F. N. Bosom, on December LIST,
and I'd, at the Red Jacket opera house.
Rebearsals have been in progress during
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

All members OF Lady Gladstone Lodge
No. 63, Daughters OF st. George, are re.
quested to meet at the hall on Sunday
Nov. 81, at o'clock to attend the tuner.
al of Sister Jeniier GIanyile.
SARAH FORD, w. p.
MARY >. ASHTON, +. S.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

The Y. NJ. G. A. membership contest
begins today and quite number have
already been secured on both sides. The
contest continues for one month.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20
Torpedo Boat Sinks.

Algiers. Nov. 20.-The French torpedo
boats No. 1873 and Doudert Lagres, while
maneuvering came into collision. with
the result that No. 1873 sank four min
utes later. The crew were saved. The
Doudert Lagree was badly damaged.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

LosT-A muley COW, red and white
color with a scissor mark on the left side.
Finder please call at NEWS Office and re-
ceiye reward.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

Class in penmanshiu at the Y. M. &. A.
rooms tonight at 7:30 o'clock. Young
Mems prayer meeting at o'clock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

Class in penmanship atlthe Y. M. c. A.
rooms tonight at 7:3O. Young mems
prayer meeting at O'Clock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

Mems underwear, sizes from "a to Sc.
Honest goods at honest prices at V. f.
Engstrom's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

All goods bought at Ryan's are fulI
value for your money.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

Have your children's eyes examined b,
Elliott, optician.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

Gents: for underwear and shoes 90 to
Hosking & Co.'S. Best goods at lowest
figures.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20
CUBANS ARE STARVING
They Gather About the Houses OF
American Citizens.
BEG CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE.

Ten Thousand People Kept from Actual
Starvation by American Relief which
Is Intended for Only 1,4OO Persons
Houses of American Citizens Distin-
guished by the Crowds of Starving Peo.
pie Gathered About Them.
New York, Nov. 20-A special from
Havana says: In every town in Cuba
where there are American citizens
groups of starving islanders gather ev-
cry day in front Of the houses of those
Americans and beg for the crumbs that
fall from the table; that Americans have
anything on their tables from which
crumbs could fall is due TO the relief
fund of $780, 900 voted hast spring by con-
gress. Consul General Lee has drawn
so far about $4,000 of the total amount,
and has distributed the money to the
consuls in Matanzas, Cienfuegos. Sagua,
Santiago, and elsewhere. These consuls
buy provisions and distribute weekly ra-
tons to distressed Americans. There
are l 400 Americans on the relief fund
list. OF these about $50 are American
born. The others are naturalZed citi-
zens and their families, who have had
their citizenship papers properly reg
istered at the different United States
consulates, are entitled, If in distress,
to the same relief as American born
citizens.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20
Relief Orders Come Too Late.

General Blanco's orders to allow the
pacificos to cultivate the land outside
the military lines would diminish suffer-
ing If the people had the strength and
the implements with which to work, but
they have neither. and Weyler's scheme
TO exterminate the Cuban people is
rapidly proving successful II is gener-
ally believed here in Havana that Blan-
co has received orders from Madrid to
do everything possible to prevent star
walton reports from going to the United
States, and that Minister Dupuy de
LONE has urged him to issue proclama-
tons and orders that will convey the
idea that the new regime will take care
of the non -combatants and stop the
present appalling death rate.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

Ten dollars buys the best oyercoat in
Calumet at the price at V. F, Engstrom's g.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20
Houses Co Let.

Apply to Joseph Pinton, $50 Pine
street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20
Misery Is Universal.

There are no markets in any but the
bigger cities because nothing is pro-
duced to supply them, and no one has
money to buy with. Misery is universal
and suffering is everywhere. and the
death rate goes up higher and higher
each day. In the town of Sagua, where
there Is a population Of about 10000. the
death list for FIVE years before the war
was 500 year. In the month of August
of this year GAS persons died Of starva-
ton alone. Consul Brice. stationed at
Matanzas, reports that since July a.
900 persons have died in his district. As
he was crossing the public square one
evening lately he saw a man fall to the
ground within few feet of him and.
Fastening to his side. found he was dead
His body was nothing more than a skel-
eton. Such scenes occur every hour of
the day over all the island. where peo-
pie are herded together.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20
Ten Thousand Being Kept Alive.

This course of action General Lee has
followed in all cases, and the state de-
partment has approved it. According
to a statement made by Consul Barker,
who is stationed at Sagua, about TO-,
900 people are being kept alive in Cuba
by these rations distributed for the sup
port of 1,400. Neighbors gather around
the front door of the houses of Ameri-
can citizens and beg share of the food
that comes from the consulates. Where
suffering is general, these appeals are
not in vain, and the scant supply of rice,
jerked beef and bread is made to do
service for five instead Of one. In the
town of Sagua person walking through
the principal streets about IL a. m. or 6
p. m. can tell the houses of American
citizens by the crowds Of starving Great
ures patiently waiting at the door, and
hoping to get even a mouthful Of rice
or the crust of a piece of bread. The
most pitful sight is to see the babes in
arms. hardly alive, and the small chill
dren, with their thin little legs and arms
and distended bodies, all indicating lack
of nourishment and death by starvation.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

meath them without fear OF crushing
although the rippling 70 ds IN which they
envelope the form are not as pronounced
as those OF last year. Capes at this seas.
on reach properly to the waist, for pro.
lection must be considered as well az
style, and handsome Innings OF glaze or
plaided silk enhance their wa NTH and
effectiveness. Passementerie enriches
this cloth cape, which is laid 10 two box
plaits at the back, and the velvet fancy
collar Is bordered with ruffie OF silk.
The MedIci collar ia OF velvet lined with
the cloth and it is encircled with a rib
bon that ia bowed at the throat. This
encircliDg ribbon on wraps for dressy
wear is an evolution OF the stock and
gives q smart air to even plain modes
that are of good cut ind fine material.
The Butterick pattern ia cape No. 1882
8 sixes; bust measures 30 to Al inches;
any size 25 cent?.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-20

optician.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-02
I'm BERKELEY

Mr.. c. c. Duston, wife, and her broth
er, John Baker OF South Norfolk. left
yesterday evening for III extended visit
among friends and relatives at Blythe
dale, MD
Mr. w. II. Lane, Of South Norfolk,
who has been very sick for the past two
weeks, was out to his place of business
yesterday.
Mr., w. II. Fcrrell has opened nm ice
house on the corner OF Liberty and
Second streets.
Master Joe Mayo, Of Main street. is
visiting his aunt, Mrs. DR.. l.. s. Savage,
OF Washington
The Girls society Of Berkeley Avenue
BAPTIST church. presented to Miss Es-
telie Butt, Of ltyland Institute, q very
handsome silver spoon as souvenir
in appreciation OF her giving the play.
Mountain Queen for the benefit Of
the society.
Miss Eugenia Harrell, who has been
visiting friends and relatives at Sun
bury n. c.. returned to her residence
OH Chestnut street
MISS Nina Daughtrey, Of Eastern
Shore, visited friends at Ryland Insti-
tute several days this week.
Yesterday the work Of putting UP
span wires began, preparatory to run
ming the trolley wire. This work re-
quires but little time, and If good
weather prevails we will have electric
cars next week. Is.
The street work, which was delayed
some time ago, commenced again yes
terday.
Mr.. Wade 1'arron is very sick ut his
nome, In Montalant avenue
MIR. j. L. Mildly. who has been very
SICK Tor several weeks. is out attend
ing to business again.
Plans are being projected to enlarge
the Norfolk and Southern round house.
Inc guano company of South Nor
iolk is building u very large guano
house.
The business enterprises Of Berkeley
are continually growing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-02
(COnlmunIcated)
Portsmouth, Va, July 1, 1897

Portsmouth, Va, July 1, 1897.
Editor of Norfolk Virginian:
The writer who was one of the first
inhabitants in Scottsville; In fact, the
one who has the honor of giving the
name to the village by writing Scotts-
vile Items, is always happy to hear OF
any improvements going on that add TO
the makeup Of q rSt-clasS village.
Yesterday I visited Scottsville and found
Messrs. Hoffler & Whitson busily en-
gagged In building a large house, which
VIII be used for private dodgers, en-
tertainments. etc. Below the building
will be fitted up for stores: also an eff
fort is being made to establish a post
office in the same building, which will
be n great dissldcratum, found to be so
by the numerous and willing signatures
to u petition for one. The building is
being erected on Glasgow street. on the
property Of Mrs. DR.. James a. Glenn. of
South Carolina, under the management
Of Mrs. James K. Bensten. who is her
niece and also agent for her property
In Scottsville Norfolk county, Va. Mrs.
Bensten has made application for post
mistress and has assurance Of aid from
best authority to make her effort sue
cessful. She being a pupil Of mine for
& number OF years, l am glad to have
an opportunity OF attesting TO her abil-
ity and push for Il positioB SO RESPONSE
Bile to the Government of the United
States. ". T. CARNEY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-02
IAN Important Function stimulated

The kidneys exercise most important
functions, which are SO wearisome that
they tax to the utmost the strength and
Every breath. every pulsntion Of the Heart
every movement of limb, every thought,
makes waste. and necessitates the dcveI-
ticles in the blood are sftcd from It, and
dissolved In a watery fluid by the Kidneys
winch then discharge this fluid into the
bladder. a train of disasters to tho sys-
tenn would follow IL these ashes" SO to
speak, were not thoroughly strained Off
ana discharged. This Is the case when
Stomach Bitters. by restoring their ac-
tiVity. not only keeps open q most impor-
tant outlet for impurities. but prevents
when inert become liable to fall q proy TO
diabetes. Bright,s disease, mephitis. nlbu-
nanuria and other mnlades specially In
cidcnt TO them, which. although not spe-
cially rapid In their progression, are par
ticulnrly obstinate and fatal
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-02
COTTON MOVEMENT.
Decrease Tor tho Month Twcnty Three
Thousand lspseS

New Orleans. july 1.-Secretnry Hes
ters New Orleans cotton exchange
statement. issued to-day, covers the
monthly movement to June 30th Com
pared with last year it shows q de-
crease for the month In round figures Of
25o0o bales; compared with year before
last, u loss Of 5000 bales, and with 1894
loss or $4,000 bales The total for
June was 7o.4S0, against 93,SS6 last year:
1900 year before last, and S4,744 same
time in 1894. The amount of the crop
brought into sight for the ten months
IRON September to June inclusive is
i,ao9,Sa1 over last year, 1.410,501 under
the year before last, and 974,495 over
1891. Foreign exports for the first ten
m mo OF the season have been $685.
t62 bales, showing an increase over la st
season or 1,426,993, and decrease under
the same period year before last OF
744.957
Stocks at the scaboard and the twen-
lynne leading Southern interior mar
R R on June 30th, We're 244,675, against
34o'iS9 the same date last year. and
464 490 the year before @'>
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-02
ORNAMENT A TRIPLE wrssEn.
Tho Oakley norby u Grent mt Excft.
ing Race.

Tho Oakley norby u Gsrcnt nnu Excft.
ing Race.
Cincinnati, O., July 1.--Ornament Is u
triple Derby winner. He won that dis
iinction to-day in the Oakley Derby,
after one Of the most exciting struggles
ever seen on the local track.
'rlllo. the great three year old from
Turney Brothers string. forced the
mighty son Of Imp. Order to u head In
the big event to-day, and in one moro
jump, the race would have resulted in
Tillo's favor. Over 10000 people wit
messed the running of the Derby, and u
resounding cheer went up when the
Judges hung out Ornaments number as
winner Of the hardest struggle the gal
liant racer ever put up.
The track was IN perfect shape and
the race was pretty contest through
out
at the drop OF the na,, Ornament was
the first to show with the others in a
close bunch. AS the field passed the
grand stand DR.. Catlett was q nose in
front or BoancrEeS, going the next quar-.
ter OF mile. DIR. Catlett Increased
MS lead to two lengths. but gave I'D at
the SIX furlong pole IN favor OF Boan-
erges AS the bunch turned on the back
stretch bound for home Ornament was
seen to move up and in the stretch lie
was one length In front. Then the real
race was on. Tillo came from fourth
position and Williams made Il desperate
effort to overtaltc the leader, but Tillo
was seen to faltcr under him and
Clayton worked with whip nnd spur
to keep his mount In front Suddenly
THO regnined his speed and was again
after the leader and came gamely every
Jump. but could not head the great Orr
nament who, although Strengthened out
under the fierce drive. managed to hold
on long enough to win by n short head
txy1S0 ~ 49,
lengths for the place. The distance. n
mile and Il quarter. was run in 2:06lS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-02
cHAIsTEz,ED FOR pEA.,r.
Polar Expedition TO Set Ont In Two
as wGcks.

st. John, N. T.. July 1.-Captain John
BARTLETT to-day completed negotiations
with her owner for the hire of the
steamer Hope, to convey Lieutenant
Peary on his Arctic expedition. She will
go Into dry dock Immediately, receive
u thorough overhauling and sail for
Boston on Wednesday next.
Lieutenant Peary and party OF
scientists will join her about the 18th
instant. The Hope Will call at Sydney
Tor coal. Then going north by way OF
Belle Isle, she will land her first party
at Resolution Island, the second ut
some point OF South Greenland to sur
Vey the coast, and third on Wilcox
Island, from which lieutenant Peary
Will attempt to remove the large me-
teorite which he discovered on a former
expedition. Captain Bartlett takes with
him the same crew as last year His
reputation stands high as an Arctic
navigator. The plan is for the Hone to
return In September