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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04

off in the rice industry. The total re
ceipts of rice in 1861 were only q, 500
barrels, whereas the year before they were
5000 barrels. Both the exports and the
home consumption of local rice have there
fore been less. In 1856 there were 3 200
barrels of rice destroyed by fire, but this
does not come anywhere near making up
for the difference. Prices have not been
satisfactory. but It is expected the tariff
VIII have some effect in keeping out low
grades of foreign rice. and that therefore
prices will be better during the current
year than they have been during that
just closed
The business of the fertilizer factories
for the year clearly shows that the farm
ers have been better off The shipments
OF fertilizers for the year were 96, 900 tons
as against 10000 tons for the year before
ana the figures were approx
imately the same for the ship
ments OF phosphate rock through this
port Indeed. the phosphate and fertil-
izer business here have shown a steady in
crease Tor the last two or three years,
and the prospect is that they will continue
10 do so. This is a line of business. too,
that is an excellent barometer of trade
among the farming classes.
The dry goods and notions line had a
very satisfactory bushes during the year.
and the losses We're far less than they
Oc an freight rates have been consider
ably higher than in former years. and this
may have inteTferred TO some extent with
the seneral business through the port.
There was a fair demand for lumber
during the season. and the sales were
about an average, though the prices con-
unued low. The combination of many of
the mill owners has done some good, and
during the last month the situation has
materially improved
Statistics show that the truck farmers
and fruit men did fairly good business,
there being about $4,000 packages more
shipped than in 1885,
The exports and imports OF the port of
savannah have increased materially dur
ing the year, the value of the former be-
ing about S2,0O0000 and the latter about
100000 more than during the year before.
These statistics are in themselves a
healthy indication of the trade status of
the port.
The general business of the city NAV he
said 20 have been much better than i'm the
previous year, even though there was lit
tie or no increase in volume The end of
the political agitation also brought an end
to disturbed business conditions and the
result was renewed confidence and easier
credits. The articles and tables which
follow give the results of the years bust
ness;
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04

cially will this obtain in we'll prepared and
long staple cotton for ii is believed that
great stress will be put on these two good
qualities and premiums will be paid for
same, while poorly prepared and rough
short stapled cotton will no doubt see very
little better times if it is not neglected
entirely.
While factors and interior merchants
suffered, as explained in another part of
this review, and the market at times SEEM
ed dead and continued unsatisfactory, the
greater part of the season, it il astonish-
ing how well they all seemed to come out
OF the season and the results can be called
fairly satisfactory.
The exporters received considerable com
plant from their constituents, mostly on
the staple of Florida cottons and during
quite a long period 1t was impossible to
sell any but choice East Floridas and the
very best selected bales of other districts.
Continued on Third PageD
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04
Marketed
Prices.
Both Crops

But Was
on a
Buts "A
Lection Goo Line-Dccrease
in the
BOTH sports IL wv a Heal Up
enernIR res o the Years usin
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04

Statement of exports of cotton, cOastwise
and direct foreign, from Sept. I, 1896, to
Aug. 81, 1887, inclusive:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-04

Continued on Third Page.)
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

and they extended invitations to boats
OF the Onigaming club to join them at
the $3.50" for cruise in Georgian Bay.
IL is now not likely that any boats will
20 from here, though at first 1t was
thought there might be. Mr.. A. +. Rees,
owner OF the Sylvia, at one time the crack
boat OF the Detroit river, would like moth
ing better than TO Join in such cruise
and give his handsome boat chance
with her old companions, but he has de-
cided that business reasons forbid. A re-
getta at the $500 in which the Sylvia
was to Join was contemplated.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16
[,cock Will Cele-
rrste the Fourth
of July.
ling Held Last Evening
,,,,tees Appointed TO Get
~ y, Big Ceiebration-other
" TwIa city News.

...d.v the Fourth Of July celebrat-
s 's,,it took possession OF certain Han
'p ''a,sns and small bills were scat
'son, calling meeting at the Fire
'J House in the evening. For so
D' no,ice the meeting was well at
dec' chairman was wanted, A. j..
| !. wos nominated, but it was found
|. +, was not in the hail. although ne
lssn at a fire department meeting a
y time before. He was sent Tor and
f'.h.ck and tried to decline the honor
|',..Idipg over the meeting. There
! Sssu so much said about one-man
:, in village politics. the fire depart
|, and the running OF Fourth OF July
|, ..tions that | want to keep out OF
|. said Mr.. Scott.
n finally consented to act as chair
. after Efforts had been made to get
n.otino started with someone else,
|, r,ank James acted as secretary,
|. ,ollowipg executive committee was
b.sn 10 have entire charge OF the cele-
ItoD. William Drittler, Ed Perso
|, pearce. W. H. Mason, Frank Neville
| and ]. NJ. Jestilla. hiscomn'ttes
meet this evening. organize and ap
! M sub-committees.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16
Take Notice.

have Just received new stock OF
domestic and imported woolens, which
will be made up to order in suits OF any
stvle desired.
One thing sure is: If YOU urv me once
YOU will patronlze me again, Work and
fit fully warranted. John b. Rastello,
merchant tailor, 212 Sixth street.
Do not make objection to the street as
it is not the street that makes your
clothes, but first-class tailor with eigh.
teen wears experience.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.
The Opera House Orchestra,

This Is strictly first-class, up-to-date
organization and in every way prepared
to furnish the very best OF music for sa-
cred and secular concerts, parties, etc., in
any part OF the Upper Peninsula. No
amateur affair, but professional music by
professional musicians. Charges moder-
ate. For terms and dates apply to the
musical director and manager, Mr.. Max
Won LEM, 205 Eighth street, Red Jacket.
Special music arranged or supplied on
short notice without extra charge.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

There is considerable talk of having a
joint celebration f..South Lake Linden
and this city on Independence day and
the proposition was brought up at a
meeting called last Monday night to
make preparations for the proper obser-
vance OF the day. The program is to hold
the sports and exercises at the Caledonia
park, about hall way between the two
towns. This does not meet with the ap-
prevail OF some, however, who think Lake
Linden should have celebration by itself.
Another meeting was held last evening.
South Lake. Linden citizens have done
nothing toward celt bratiDg, as yet.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

Col. X. Finley Smiley will speak in the
NJ. L. church Sunday, June 20, at $50
p. m, subject, up to-date Christianity"
All members of every fraternity society
in Lake Linden are cordially invited to
attend this service individually or in
bodies. Those coming in bodies
should notify Rev. J. Il. Fitzpatrick, SO
appropriate sittings may be reserved.
Remember all fraternities are invited and
requested to enjoy an evening of pure
profit and pleasure.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16
Please Take Notice.

We are pleased to tell you that we
make everything pertaining to the shoe
makers trade as cheap as ever from the
best quality OF leather. Mems boots or
shoes soled for As and so cents. ladies'
shoes soled for 80 and 40 cents. We
have a nice assorted stock OF fall and
winter snoes, ana our own maze shoe.
packs, which we will dispose Va 1T very
low figures. Good work guaranteed.
OKER 4 KEMPPAIyEN.
Fifth street, Red Jacket, next to Jacob
Gartner's store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

Benjamin Arne and Oscar Ruttenberg,
lrm engaged in selling household goods
retail in Red Jacket. have secured an
lcton against Samuel Mawrence
pm using as a sign and trade mark the
e adopted by themselves. Arne and
p'tenberg commenced business at 404
th street, Red Jacket, and adopted as
name Tor their establishment THE Saw
Bank" A sign with that legend in
oed thereon was displayed in front
'nelr place OF business, the name was
'enslyely advertised and, according TO
|eolll tlled in the asking for the injunc-
Pn'it became a valuable adjunct to
|elr business. After time the business
as moved to 400 Fifth street, the next
0r' and the sign was hung in the new
Zee Then Mr.. Mawrence moved into
4o4 and carried on similar business
mat oi Arne and Ruttenberg. This
|'' all right and the firm had no kick
n'ng' but when Mawrence displayed a
Fureadlng"The Original Saving Bank
ras IKE waving red flag in front ol
w and thelfrst claimants appealed to
court Tor relief. A temporary iniunc
I" mas been granted and the case will
"e up at some time in the near future
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

The old race course at Gregoryyllle,
which has been the scene OF many hot
ly contested horse race in days gone by,
is being repaired and put in shape again,
as it is intended to arrange series OF
races to take place on the Fourth OF
July. The track itself is still IN fairly
good shape, but the fence and grand
stand need repairing. 1t is intended to
arrange program OF horse races for the
Fourth that will be as good as any that
have ever taken place in this vicinity.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

Rev. T. j. Atfield, pastor OF st. Pat
rlck's church, received last evening the
sad intelligence OF the death ofhis mother
at her home in Marquette. Mrs. Atfield
has been i'll for some little time, but there
was no thought of a fatal termination
OF her trouble until yesterday when dis.
patch first announced that she was much
worse and then the announce nent oi
the death. Father Atfield and his sister
Mrs. Garfield. left by this morning train
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

;outenant Governor Dunstan brought
mo with him from Lansing testimon-
Of the appreciation in which his SER
n as presiding officer OF the senate
r held in the shape Of a set OF en-
based resolutions, framed and signed
each senator and which he naturally
hes highly. The compliment is the
batter from the incident being an un-
nal one. The resolution reads as fol
be-
bn Thomas B. DunStan, President oil
tbe Senate:
IL these closing hours of the session
the Michigan legislature OF 1897. the
hbers OF the senate desire to attest
kr appreciation OF the able and i'm
! rtial manner in which you have pre-
Bed oye' the dt liberatious OF this body,
ID Of the Uniform kindness with which
ID have treated every senator.
Sharing with you, the labors OF each
bttthlOD, WE nave IcdliLcu iuhy Wv
Equities OF your position, and we all
b pride in the splendid success you
I've achieved. With the greatest cour.
ky, and with the utmost fairness to all
u have exercised the power that was
bred in your hands. Youreyery action
shown that you have bsen actuated
desire to serve faithfully and well
y only the senate, but the people by
pom you were chosen to the responsible
ftiOn you occupy.
Whatever has been done during the
fsOn OF '97 that will result in benefit
the people, has been accomplished
| I'd your hearty cooperation, The i'm
PrtaDt trust placed in your hands hat
Zen carefully guarded and your evel
eerfu manner and kind words have
great encouragement to us in oul
s 10 the performance OF yourdutles
70 have won our highest esteem an6
Pu have the best wishes OF every mem
? Of the Michigan senate"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

Fred Lang. OF Ripley, one OF the best
known young men in this community
and held in high regard by his acquaint-
ances, was married last evening to Miss
Maggie Coughlin at the home OF her par,
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. d. Coughlin. Rev.
T. j. Atfield performed the ceremony in
the presence OF relatives and few inyit-
cd friend6
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16
The FINLAND ers'

Mutual Fire Insurance company Of
Houghton and Keweenaw counties, or
ganised in 1890 according to the laws oil
the State OF Michigan, will insure proper
ty OF its members. Have paid fire losses
over 81, 900 and dividends nearly $4,000
during the last seven years to members
Of five years standing. On the first day
Of this year the company had 4S2 men,
here. s421, 4SO worth OF property in
sured and S1O,66s.54 in treasury. For
further par ticulars apply to the under.
signed. JOHN BLoMovIsT, President.
ALEX LEINoNEN, Secretary.
Once, 448 Pine street, upstairs DIRE
Jacket
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

The tug SILVER Spray took the Calumet
and Hecla portion OF the big Ashland
raft to Lake Linden yesterday. When
passing through the bridge the tow line
parted and the bridge draw had to re-
main open twenty minutes while fresh
start was made. The brisk east wind
made the starting OF the big raft hard
lob for the Spray.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

Workmen are busy wiring Hehnes'
pleasure barge Pilgrim for ele trio lights.
DYNAMO has been purchased by Mr..
Hennes and power to run it will be sup
oiled from the tug. This improvement
will add greatly to the enjoyment OF ex-
cursion parties using the barge.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

The mysterious disappearance OF a
nickel-in.t he.slot machine is filing the
DAYS of Quincy street saloonkeeper with
anxiety. 1t Is suspected that two or thr' e
patrons OF the machine took the old
thing to try and play even by cracking
il omen and getting their nickels back.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

The steam yacht Cyuthia OF Detroit
owned by N. b. Mills was at Pope's dock
all day yesterday. She ID returning from
a trip to the head of the lake and has her
owner and party OF gentlemen friends
on board. They spent the morning look
ing about town and in the afternoon
went to Calumet.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

James T. Fisher has called his men OIL
the diamond and the seasons practice ID
abandoned because nothing definite can
be learned regarding a date with the
Calumet rivals of his organization. jim
says it's too bad for his men had reached
n high state of excellence.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16
BuekIen's Arnica saIve.

The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores. letter. chapped hands. chilblains,
corns. and all skin eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price, 20 cents per
box. For sale bv D. T. Macdonald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

The piece OF square timber dividing the
roadway OF the Portage Lake bridge
along the middle is the bone OF bicycle
riders. 1t compels them to slow up be-
hind rigs going their way and zIgzag
along until the draw is reached and they
can't see any use for the old thing any
no.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

{ large party OF admirers OF the Gig
Will go to Marquette next Sunday
root Tor their team on the occasion
'ne game with the Queen City team.
eoemand for an excursion has been
general and so great that the club
'aagement, since it has been learned
the christopher Columbus cannot
uere that day, has made arrangements
special train. The club guarantees
'oSt oil the train and has placed the
''or the round trip at 81 from Houeh h.
H. The train will leave alter the arri.
u the morning trains from Calumet
Lake Linden and return after the
e ahd.at night specials will return
"et and Lake Linden people to their
- The fare from the latter two
'Hs VIII be. 81, 80 for the round trip.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

Teachers intending to go to Chicago
on Saturday, the first day OF the cheap
fares, should engage their sleepers at
once OF the agent at the Hancock depot.
The fare has been made one fare tor the
round trip and tickets are good until
September 1. They will be sold on June
10 and 26,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

Prof. T. Wills, OF Calumet, will give one
OF his popular stereopticon entertain
ments at the Congregational church on
the evening OF the 23d inst, under the
auspices OF the Salvation Army.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

DR.. Edward l.. Walter, who is professor
OF romance, language and literature at
the University of Michigan, will deliyer
the address at the commencement exer-
cises OF the high school which occur to.
morrow evening. The program pre-
pared for the occasion is an unusually
good one.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

The annual exercises OF st. Anne's Acad-
eny will be held at the Opera House Sat
urday evening the, 10Th inst, when a
program OF literary and musical num-
bers will be rendered.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16
LAKE LINDEN NEWS

The iniant son of MIR. and Mrs. John
w. Weis died last Saturday. The re-
mains were Inferred Monday at Mount
Calvary cemetery.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

Mrs. O'Grady and daughters will visit
friends in Houghton during the summer
and it is possible that they may remain
here permanently.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

Duncan, Hancock and Torch Lake
townships births and deaths census re-
ports are yet needed to complete the rec
ord for the county. They are due at the
clerk's office June i.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

John S. Dryer and Mrs. Giles were yes
terday morning joined in marriage at OF
Patrick's church by Father AtdeId.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

The dancing classes lat,ly organized IN
Hancock by Professor Hepburn will be
held there on Monday and Wednesday
evenings. The first one will be held on
Monday next.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

Charles Mutter, of Houghton. and Miss
Annie Finley were married at st. fa'
rjck's church yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

The Japan was in Portage Lake yester'
dav and on board was party oil Penn
svlyania railroad officials making tour
of the lakes.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

Miss Name Smith, OF L'Anse, is report
ed az dangerously i'll and fears Tor the
fatal ending OF her malady are felt ey
her friends.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

The case of John 5. Eichken Us John "
Ehrenborg, ct al, garnishment, has been
entered on the calendar OF the circuit
court.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16
Lincoln Lodge, No, 273, Sons Of St.
George has elected the following officers

George has elected the following officers
for the ensuing term;
ID. CIV. P.--Isaac Burgan.
Preside Mt. r. G. Richards.
Vice President--Thomas Wareham
Secretary--Joseph Hoskins.
Treasurer--James Cornelius.
Messenger Richard Redpath.
Assistant Secretary--John Hodge.
Assistant Messenger--H. b. Daniels.
Chaplin William Davey.
Inside Sentinel--John Bond.
Outside Standardization Vine.
Representative to Grand Lodge--John Ii
Fault.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

Al. Ruhl went to Minneapolis yester
day on business. .
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

|eO'oers oil the Detroit yacht club will
''' north in Lake Huron during July
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

Yesterday was wedding day in Han
cock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16
II. R. TIME-TABLES.
PASSENGER Trains on M. R. R. 4
In effect December 90, 1896.

DAILY. Daily except SUNDAY.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16

c -.ll-cal by reading the names Of the
n etnbers OF the house in less time than
Il was ever done before.
Congressman Crump Is having a hard
time over the appointment Of a pest
master for Harbor Springs Editor Clark
of The Republican. Chairman deuel. of
the county committee, and Judge Will
lam Crosby are candidates, and all OF
them good men. Clark and Deuel. are
here fighting each other like cats and
dogs. Each tells the postmaster general
that 1.-THE other fellow is totally unfit
for the place.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-16
Passenger Trains on 4. & c. R. E

.Dailv. +Dailv except SUNDAY.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-24

The fires in the jefferson furnace, at
steubeRvIlle, were started at eighteen
minutes to 10 o'clock yesterday morn
ing. D. ]. Sinclair lit the match that set
the flames at work. Superintendent
Dean expects to get iron out OF the
furnace this evening. The furnace viii
run on Christmas, Sundays and every
Other day In the year without a shut
down except from some Unforeseen or
unavoidable cause which may arise,
says the Stoubonville Herald. When
In full operation the pay roll viii place
about $1,000 more a week In circulation
SIS SteHbeHylHe.