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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
Rtce's Minstrels,

Billy Rice and his famous minstrels
will appear at the Opera House for one
night only, March 10.
The st. Louis Globe d .mocrat says the
company ia the best and most complete
minstrel company ever appearing in st.
Louis. The Louisyille-Courier journal
says Billy Rice's MINISTRIES ia 6rst-class in
every respect and is a great show from
start to finish. The Chicago Tribune
says Billy Rice and his company is tbs
most complete and up-to-date minstrel
company OF the present day.
All the old timers are with Billy Rice
T. NJ. Hall, the banjo hing; E. M. Kayne
McMahon and King, the Ampbion Quar-
let, composed of the well known yoca
artists. j. W. Early, Will Vaudeville
X. V. Prosser and W. j. Fisher. Pas
cotel, the Partisan wonder in his great
European novel act, is with the comDa
ny. He is mystery to the human eye
also Professor Frank Klocs and his Sen
bred Bros. band aud orchestra, and 4
host OF others are members OF this com
papy.
Seats are on sale at L. Ryan's, at q;
aud 80 cents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
Lauriun News Notes.
New Dwellings to be
Erected as S, on as
Spring Opens.
EsaadatiOns are Being Laid
ang with the Gloyes-"La Grippe"
observation-disclosures

Everything here gives promise OF re
newed activity in the line of building and
contracting AZ soon as spring opens out
and there will undoubtedly be more new
buildings erected in Laurium next sum-
mer than last. lie is stated that con-
tracts have been already made for as
many as dozen new dwellings to be put
up in the Florida addition and work will
be commenced as soon as the snow is off
the ground. Lumber has been hauled to
two sites in Florida and the work on the
foundations Is now uuder way. Con-
tracts have also been let for some new
dwellings, on Willow avenue. II the fC-
ture of Laurium depends on the building
enterprise it certainly gives promise OF
betRg exceedingly bright.
The term OF Office OF Postmaster,
Thomas Buzzo does not expire until two
years from next May and il is probable
that he will hold the office until his term
ne up as that is the announced policy OF
the new administration. Mr.. Buzzo Us
ne voted for Mckinley along with many
other democrats who could not swallow
the free silver dose, but he does not
claim to be Republican and does not tx
pect TO hold his Office after his term is
up There does not seem to be much Of
~ scramble for his place and the NEWS
has not heard OF any applicants for it.
There was fine exhibition of boxing
sport at the Young Mems Athletic club
meeting last evening at Lanctoys Hall.
Andrew Gaffney aud Z. LeClair were to
have put on the gloves for few rounds
exhibition, but the latter was unable to
be present and Tim Dryer and Gaffney
gave an exhibition
LA Grippe" has struck Laurium as
hard as any other part OF the county and
there are very large number of cases
reported. Marshal Tom Drapeau is able
to be out again after weeks attack.
Mrs. Ben S. Swartz is visiting friends
and relatives at Houghton.
John Ruhl, OF Ruhl Bros, commission
OF Houghton, was in town
yesterday hustling business.
Fred Green, representative OF the Lake
Linden bicycle works, was in town yes
terday Oh business. He says the factory
has more repair work on hand than theg
can attend to at present and the force
has lately been increased. Another new
snan arrived Sunday from Detroit and
one is expected in few Days.
Mr.. Dan Sullivan accompanied by his
@ister, Mrs. Ira Lester, left at noon for
Mindon City, Sanilac county, Michigan,
al response to a telegram informing them
of the death OF their father. They will
attend the funeral.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

An Epworth League was organized at
the Tamarack Junior on Friday evening
last. The league started out with
twenty-four charter members. The FOL
lowing is list OF officers;
President-James X. Rogers.
First Vice President-James Bscombe.
Second Vice President Lille Rowe, {
Third Vice President-Miss Beatrice Har-
wood.
Fourth Vice President-Phillip Laury.
Secretary-Alfred Harris.
Treasurer--Miss Alta Milford.
Usher-John Williams.
Organst-Miss Bessie Richards.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

The entertainment given by the Kicka-
200 medicine company at the Italian
Hall last evening was well attende :, every
available seat IN the hall being occupied,
At the opening DR.. Kenyon stated that
he wished il understood that order was
TO be maintained at all the entertain.
ments at any cost, and no rowdyisnl
would be tolerated. At least one-third ol
last evenings audience was composed oi
ladies and they we're all well pleased
The entertainment was strictly frst-class
an every particular and was much better
than some travelling troupes who charge
extravagant admission prices. The en-
tertainment will be given every evening
for two weeks and perhaps longer.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
DEATHS.

FURNESS-On the l4th inst, at his
home, William Furness. at the age OF
~ years, OF pleurisy. Interment to-
morrow. The remains will be taken tn
Hancock for Hancock for burial.
MlLLS-On the 18th inst, Elizabeth, the
wife of Mr.. Thomas Mills at her home
corner of Calumet and Third streets,
Laurium, at the age OF 80 years.
Funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Services at the
Calumet NJ. II. church. Interment at
Lake View cemetery.
WROBLEWSKI-On the 18th inst, at
his home corner OF Eighth and Port
land streets, Red Jacket, Wawrzyn
Wroblewski, aged so years, leaving a
wife and FIVE children. Deceased was a
member OF st. Stanislaw Koski society
and the Polish Hussars and thefuneral
will be held in charge OF the latter So
ciety on Thursiay, Services at st.
Stainslaw church and intermeut at the
Hecla. A band will be In attendance.
The deceased was employed for twenty
one years In Ed Ryan's general store
and vas prominent in Polish circles.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

r. E. Miller, Henry Fitzpatrick, Dan
Mccarthy and James Touryile came out
from Hanco'k yesterday and will work
for Manager James Allen on the ice har-
vest at the Tamarack dam.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

his personal qualities and professional
ability are sure to bring to him will be
great aud that he may soon return to
Great Falls "-Great Falls Tribune
DR.. Davis arrived in the city yesterday
afternoon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

"Dr. A. A Davis will leave this morning
for his former home in Michigan, where
he will assume a responsible position on
the hospital staff Of the Calumet and
Hecla company. The doctor has made a
host OF friends during his years residence
in Great Falls and ali acquaintance
unite in the hope that the success which
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

There will be meeting OF the Athletic
committee Of the Y. M. c. A. at their
gymnasium tn evening, at 3 o'clock, to
arrange all details in connection with the
great Cycle show to take place in the
Armory, April "a, 26 and 81.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

''Eli Perkins," the greatest OF Ameri
cas- humorists, will be here under the
auspices OF the Y. NJ. G. A. one week
from next Fri'av. Admission 30 cents,
reserved seats, so cents. The latter can
be secured at Fichtel's. now. Come early.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

Supt. S. d. Warmer, Of the Calumet
and Hecla mining company, was among
the arrivals on the afternoon train yes
terday, having returned from a trip to
the east
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

Mrs. W. G. Thomas and Mrs. John
Burt left on the noon train for Mountain
Iron, MIMI, in response to message in
forming them of the serious illness Of a
sister of Mrs. Capt. John Gill.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

James Mcclure, the liveryman, returned
yesterday a'terno On from Appleton, Wis.,,
where he purchased a carload OF fine
horses The horses are expected here in
a few days. He has already sold three
OF the ami rals, etting Calumet people
on the way who made purchases.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

Justice Fishers Office, in the Hermann
building, has lately undergone some i'm
provements which add much to its Az
pearance and convenience. Two new desks
have been placed in the main Office and
the old desks have been placed in the
iurv rom
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

Persons desiring instruction 10 paint
ing. or drawing in charcoal and cray on
call on Miss Palmer. 2lS .Osceola street
Laurium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

Oliver Tourangeau aud Con Hanley, O
Ryan's store, are laid-up with the pre-
yelling ia grippe"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

WANTED Six steady boarders; goot
accommodations. Apply to Peter Carey
the German House, 406 Fifth street, up
stairs
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

Hermann Jedecke. the cigar man ufac
turer of lsbpeming, is in town on bu'i
ness.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

Glasses in arithmetic and algebra, i
tn, Y. M. c. A. reading room, tonight.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

W. j. Sampson, OF Houghton, was
town yesterday on business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

Pentathlon and basket ball at the Y.
M. C. A tonight.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

Msjor Douglass was visitor to this
burg today.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
CHICAGO MARKETS

CHICAGO, March 15-Tbe following gives
the fluctuations for today of the lead
ing grain futures
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
BIRTHS.

SULLIVAN-On the 14th inst, the wife
of Mr.. Michael Sullivan; OF Laurium, of
11-pound son. Cigars are In order
on the event.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

John A. Mitchell, OF Eagle River, is in
city.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
TO THE PURLJC.

rJNO TIE PUBLIC.
l. In order to pay Off all the creditors of NJ.
Gittler, all the stock Of clothing, gents furn-
shng goods, boys and children's clothing,
boats and shoes i'm his store will be sold at any
price. Remember that this il not fake sale
to lure the public to the store, but is a forced
sale TO pay off a chattel mort gage. The goods
must be sold within the next fifteen days.
IL you are i'm need OF anything now is you
chance to get it at prices positively lower than
can be anywhere else. The goods are all new
and latest STYLES. w. w. ELLIS Trustee.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
A winning Portrait.

Here i'm her hairs
The painter p'ayes the spider; and hath woven
A golden mesh to entrap the hearts or men,
Faster than gnats in cobwebs: But her eyes
How could he see to do themy
SHAKESPEARE.
The painter msy perhaps find it diff
cult to realize on canvass all the perfec-
tions OF his subiect-but if you desire a
portrait OF yourself at once truthful and
beautiful. call at Herman's studio.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27
EoR SPARE MOMENTS.

Every person over Ave years of age
in Storbech, Austria, is q chess player.
The game is taught in the schools.
1t is said TO be possible to draw rlati-
nun wires SO fine that two of them
twisted could be inserted in The hollow
of human hair.
Virginia has Just enacted law max
ing it a misaemeanor to sell intoxicants
to any student of an educational insti-
tuition in that state.
The life insurance companies have
reaeon to regret the deccnse of Hamil-
ton Disston, of Philadelphia He car
ricd $1.lc0,eco insurance.
A new globe. for all kin;,s OF lights.
increases the Illuminating power ten
per cent. j. is grooved vertically in
side and horizontally outside.
Senator Wolcott, of Colorado, can do
What few men can do. He can shave
with razor in each hard. and stimuli
taneously write with two pens.
4 snail that has been decapitated, if
kept in moist place, will in q few
weeks grow a new head, which will be
as scrrice:,l le as the one removed.
The cow tree grows in South and Cen
trail America. A hole bored in the
,Iunl: cnuses n miE-like liquid TO flow,
and this Leverage is palatable and
Uour;shiEp, 49,
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27
eY THE FUNNY MEN.

What heap Of style Jimmie Wat
sons wife throws en-" "Oh, yes; Jim
mic started bicycle repair shop last
week ''--Cieveland Plain Dealer.
DeceiveI-"Why did Constance refuse
young De Riche?" HE deceived her.
He told her lie was worth million.
when in reality he is worth two mil
lions.'-Detroit Free Press.
Gobang-"It seems to me that gar
ment is too large for the baby" Mrs.
Gobang-"But you must remember
that it will shrink from washing" Co
bang-"So does the baby."--ionkers
Statesman.
Judge-"What is the ground for com
plant in this divorce casc?" Coursel
-"Please, your honor, the main plea
will be incompatibility of temper in re-
gard to the merits of Their respective
bicycles."-N. Y. Evening Telegram.
II should think it would irritate you,
DIR. Founder. to see members OF your
congregation falling asleep during
your Sermon" Not at all, madam, y
replied the preacher; ION the contrary.
it delights me. Sleep is sign OF an
easy conscience. Those who can sleep
do not need sermons. s."-IIarper's Ba-
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27
COOKS AND WRITER'S.

Maarten Manrtens is reported to be
slowly recovering from the illness
which has for some time interrupted
his literary work.
Prince Henry of Orleans has writer
new book of Central Asiatic travel,
OF which translation will appear in
London in the autumn.
Mr.. GIadstone's interest in the char
acter of Sheridan has taken form in
a paper On Fraser Rae's new biography
Of the drlratist.
Julian Ealph declares that Coney Is
land still remains the king Of all pop
ular resorts OF America" He says that
in Il single year 10000 souls" hnve
ccrgregatod there, but he ne9lects to
state how many people there were.
The most popular boys book in Italy
one surPassing even "Cuore"-is Ed.
monde lie Eenius' "Libro d'Oo," which
has passed through $50 editions. 1t
is now being translated into German
and a Swiss publisher will issue first
edition Of $4,000 copies.
The duke of Argyll champions the Ar
menian cause in Forthcoming work,
"Eng,and's Responsibility Toward Tur-
key" in which he narrates the Anglo
Turkish events Of 1856. the year when
he served in the cabinet that concluded
the treaty of Paris.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

Last year the farmers of this coun-
try exported 331.722 cattle, for which
they received $30,Go3,796.
1t is surprising fact that the
bakers OF America last year sent abroad
l4,206,3l4 pounds OF bread and biscuit,
for which they received SG34, ,6c0.
Only 0,i37 bushels of rye were sent
abroad last year, for which we received
$3.50. The fact that rye is a leading
product in Germany, France, the Scan
dinavian countries and Russia accounts
for the small export.
j. L. Gore, writing on 1.-THE Size of
the Solar System" says that enormous
ly large as the solar system absolutely
is, compared with the size of our own
earth, II is, compared with the size of
the visible universe, merely as drop in
the ocean"
An acute musical ear will detect SO
slight difference in tone between two
notes as the One-sivty-fourth of semi
tone. This means that in the II octavcs
that the human ear comPasscs there
would he at least some 5000 or 5000
consciously different notes.
-Mulhall estimates that the total
production OF gold and silver since 1902
hns been e ,iGl 100000; of this cnor-
NOUS amount, e i30,000.000 have gone to
India ard China, never to return; & s52,-
oO0, eco have been consumed in the man
ufactures and arts, and only i93,Ooo,-
COO have been minted or used as cur.
rency.
Important improvements in Roent-
gen photography are announced from
Berlin. The most interesting is simple
method OF photographing the stomach
ard intes,ires. 1t is only necessary for
the patient to drink some harmless so
luton of mineral salt, such as iirns
water. which is as inpenetrable rs bone
to X rays, and excellent results nre OBJ
| tanned.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27
CYCLING.

Mr.. Goschen, the secretary of war.
has followed Mr.. Balfour's example and
taken TO the bicycle.
a speed of mile in 5s seconds is
claimed for q motor cycle exhibited at
the Imperial institute, London.
The dean of Rochester says that in
ms opinion the pleasure of cycling as
compared to the harm is as niagara to i
lemonade.
Nt recent bull fight in Madrid the
matadore was mounted on a bicycle.
rnatadore failed to turn quickly enough,
and wheel and rider were tossed high in
the air. The rider was only slightly
hnrt. but the wheel WAS utterly
wrecked.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Uugus IL Co. have fifteen different
kinds of Syrup. including n. o. Molas-
ses and Sorghum; prices range from
75o, for foii quality, TO 81 for Sugar
Syrup, and lbs for choicest n. o., and
81 10 for best Maple.
y cheap syrup fer SI.50 for gal. keg.
\ choice syrup in ., and gal. kegs
full measure, for lowest prices ever Of
fered, quality considered.
We can please. you in kind, quality
and price. We have never before been
able to offer such an extensive assort-
ment.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

There are always lots of people who
wonder at mistakes they detect in news
papers, but they seem to be oblivious of
their own mistakes. Doctors, lawyers,
preachers, all make them. The doctors
mistakes are buried; the lawyers twist
out OF their mistakes, and the preachers
are forgiven. The man who can keep
errors out of newspaper can get very
large salary.-Chester PA Times.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

After good deal of hard work ex-
tending from Thursday of last week to
Monday Of this, Simp Harp and his men
got the government road so cleared of
snow-drifts that stages were running on
schedule time by the last named day.
Mr.. IIarp's efforts in getting the delayed
mails through on the late trying occasion
earned him the thanks of the COM
.aunity.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

The snow storms of last week were
the worst within the recollection of "ye
ancient inhabitantn Not that the snow.
fall was anything like as heavy rs many
storms that have preceded it in years
gone by. but the high winds which ac-
companied it created snow-drifts which
made it storm to be remembered.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27
Novel Showing of Easter Hats
and Bonnets.

A novel method of presenting the
newest and freshest Eas,ertide creations
Of Paris milliners has been adopted by
the Ladies' Home Journal for March.
1t that magazine the new French hats
and bonnets will be pictured as they are
worn. This unique display is useful,
therefore, in pointing out clearly not
only Fashions decree, but the styles in
heaGdress best suited to several con-
trasted types and faces.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27
Take a Little -

Wine for the stomach's sake (oc.
casionaily) was the advice of St.
Paul to the Romans, and we would
supplement it by saying that when
you want pure article either in the
line of wines or liquors, 60 to the
Rio Blanco Sample Rooms.
John W. Welch is also agent for
Neef Bros celebrated export beer
Wholesale or retail.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Owing to lateness of season we have
deferred our purchases of Spring Dry
Goods to enable us to get the very latest
STYLES and novelties. In about three
weeks we will show you u line worth
looking at. j. W. HUGUs & Co.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

The late storm was general through
out the Rocky A1oantain region. Ac-
cording to the Denver papers, the snow
fall in Colorado Was the heaviest for
years and trains were much delayed on
all the mountain roads. Snow slides
were of frequent occurrance and large
number of fatalities are reported in con-
sequence.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Meeker merchants should reach out
for share of the trade which will be
created by the new mining camp on
Douglas mountain. This town is much
nearer to the scene of the new copper
Held than Rock Springs, Wyo., from
which point the Douglas mountain
mines are now supplied.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

John Wong. the Chinese merchant.
who recently returned from the Flowery
kingdom, has rented store-room in the
Sanderson building and has opened up
with fine line of Chinese silk hand
kerchiefs, ladies' shawls and sashs,
ladies' and gentlemens' neckties and
notions,
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

The Odd Fellows will dedicate their
new hall on the 18th Of March by giving
a grand public ball, to which everybody
will be invited.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

We haven't much fault to find Will,
the weather during the past week The
nights have been very cold and the days
pleasant. Monday night it was IL be-
low, Tuesday and Thursday nights be-
low, and the other nights about the zero
point.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

The gossips of Millward have ne"
problem to solve. a grass widow Is at
the bottom Of the affair. After seven
long years of single blessedness bounc-
ing baby boy arrived to brighten her
lonely life and lerd enchantment to the
yiew.-Nernal express.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Try your eyes with the optometer at
Hugus & Co.'S and then buy pair of
specs from the large assortment shown.
New line just received.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

y Laramie. Wyo., dispatch to the
Denver Republican says Laramie plains
ranchmen are selling unbroke range
horses at from So to 81 They are to be
shipped south. We presume the ranch
men are selling at these figures to avoid
paying taxes on the "bronks."
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

1t is easy in the world to live after the
world s opinions; it is easy in solitude to
live after our own; but the great man is
he who In the midst OF the crowd keeps
with perfect sweetness the independence
of solitude.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Gates Kersberg of Cripple Creek,
was here this week looking up business
opening. Mr.. Kersberg will shortly
open wholesale liquor house here.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Hugus u Co, have just received a
clean, fresh stock of hats. All the new
styles in stiff and soft hats are shown.
81 Will buy an excellent hat, and prices
range up to s., but you will find as good
styles in tie cheap hats as in the better
grades,
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

There are some wise editors in Cana
da, one of whom recently said in his
paper: "a few incOn.rovertible facts
are of more value than a bushel OF
theories" Local theorists will please
ponder.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

1his office ia indebted to Senator Gay.
mon for a copy Of Governor McIntire's
biennial message and Governor Adams
inaugural message.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

al Ellison is busy hauling lumber
these days for use in the extensive i'm
proyements which will be made on the
Vaughan ranch on North Elk creek
during the coming summer.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

c. ii. Gosling has eight four-horse
leans at work hauling asphaltnm from
Rangely TO Meeker. From this point ii
will be freighted to the railroad by the
1lugus and Oldland teams.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

The last recorded sale of s,st in
the New York stock exchange realised
$4,000. Seats were selling one year
aRo at about $4,000.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

HATS, HATS, Hats New styles
Low prices. A big line just in.
J. W. ifuGUs & Co.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Don't forget that Hugus & Co. are
showing an elegant line Of Spring neck
ties everything new and stylish.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Man If you are anything, walk alone.
and talk to others. Do not hide your
self in the chorus.-Epictetus.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-27

Wyoming's new bounty law places Il
bounty of 81 4 head on wolves and 10
on coyotes.