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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-01-12

ton in the State and the purposes for
which they T best adapted, the Gee
logical Survey inaugurated during the
past year a careful examination of the
clay deposits in all portions of the
State. A large number of samples have
been collected and these are to be
tested during the present winter in
every way, and by every method which
can throw any light on this question.
In a number OF cases the laboratory
tests will be supplemented by furnace
tests for the fire brick, and By factory
tests of brick for ordinary purposes;
and in the case of clays for the making
of tile, eve pipes, etc. The report on
this subject, which it is hoped will be
published next spring, will contain in
addition to the information thus gained
in regard to the clays themselves, de-
scriptions of the most approved ma
chinery and methods for making brick,
tile and sc wer pipe of the best quality.
Inconnection with these Investigations,
VIC Law lOuuN Un61 Al q A0u4OC4 "a
cases our brick makers are using the
crudest sort of methods for the mixing
Of their clays and the making of the
brick; and the officers of the Survey
have received from many of them
numerous applications for information
along this line. Hence it is hoped that
this report will be found useful not
only by the persons who desire infor
nation about our clay deposits, but
also by many of our own citizens who
are engaged in the manufacture Of
brick and other materials out of these
clays.
All clays is the result of the rotting
of rocks. The best of Jul clays r
found along the lowlands bordering the
rivers and small streams, where they
have been deposited by the action of
slowly running water, the dee66GGTT9sdd
rock having 5been Washed down from
the hilIsides and the sand and mica
and other minerals in these rocks hav-
ing been separated from the clays
through the action of water, and de.
posted in different localities. And
thus it is to day that the best brick
made in the State, like those at Colds
boro, Pomona, Bethanis, Fayetteville
and Raleigh are made from these
stream deposits.
The result of the explorations con-
ducted during the year by the Geologi
cal Survey has been to show up very
large quantities of clays of excellent
quality along the lowlands Of many of
our important streams, such as the
Neuse, Cape Fear, Yadkin, Catawba
and others. Many of the btsf of these
deposits have never been opened up
nor developed TO any extent; but they
promise that in the future as the de-
mand grows for good brick and other
clay products, we may expect developed
in North Carolina large indU s :ries
along this line. j. a. HOLMES,
State Geologist.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-01-12
NoRrH CAROLINA LAY
J. P. TINGENT,

Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
There is perhaps less known about
these than any other of the States
mineral resources. In middle and
western North Carolina when a man in
the country desires a quantity of brick
for building a house or chimneye, he
usually opens up his own clay bed,
makes and burns his own brick. The
result of this sort Of work has had
rather a d~iscouraging effect on persons
who know good brick when they see
them, as they travel over different
parts of the State and see so many
chimneys and even houses put up Of
brick of inferior quality.
But the inferior quality of these
brick does not necessarily indicate the
inferior quality of the clay from which
they were made. In many cases it is
due to the inexperience of the brick
maker, improper mixing of the clays,
the improper burning, or other cause
And SO it often happens that we find in
some places brick both of very good
quality and very poor quality made
from the same clay. The many places
in the State at which inferior brick
may be seen has given rise to a wide
spread belief that brick of the best
quality are not or cannot be made in
North Carolina. Consequently in a
number of cs ses, people who desire to
use first class brick have ordered them
from other States.
aview 20 determining the ex-
cur elaFs, their distribu.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-01-12
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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06
fro BE Continued
Uncertainty of Justice.

Zone of the first cases l ever had, F"
unused the old lawyer. gave me local
fame, and my reputation spread till had
one of the largest criminal practices in the
state. 1t was not a triumph to be proud
of, but man is not given to harshly crit
icising any incident of life that materially
helps him.
q was called upon to defend a fellow
who had stolen horse and wounded its
owner when he attempted to interfere.
The preliminary hearing was before a
rural justice, the oracle of his neighbor-
hood and as self opinonated as any other
narrow minded man whose estimate of
himself is determined by the adulation of
his neighbors had the good fortune to
take his measurement and cater to his
weakness The prosecuting attorney pur'
sued policy directly opposite. He was
crotchety, technical and superior, making
matters worse by assuming an air of con
descension He explained that the man
who stole q mule would not be indictable
for stealing horse, and that one who shot
merely to brighten another could not be
held for attempt to kill.
LAS my client was guilty as dog, dep
recated these instructions TO the court,
made damaging apologies for the conduct
of the prosecutor and broadly intimated
that the justice probably knew more about
law than did both of us lawyers put to-
getber. The affidavit on which a warrant
for the accused was issued charged that he
had wounded the owner of the horse in the
shoulder with "A caliber bullet. ! clearly
showed that the caliber was 3s. sarcas
tically recalling what the prosecutor had
said in regard to the literal construction
of penal statutes The wrinkled face of the
justice shone with satisfaction as he told
how some lawyers was entirely too smart
To be i'm the business and let the thieving
murderous villain go because there was Z
mistaken description of the bullet he fired
Detroit Free Press
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06
CHAPTER XVI.
A DARING EXPLOIT.

Maurice attempted to speak, but the
words stuck in his throat. He was pos
itively stunned by the daring of Pla-
toff's plan. And yet what if it were
possible to carry the ruse through? Its
supreme audacity was really in its favor
Ibid you hear me?" Kissed Platoff.
grasping him roughly by the shoulders.
Nerve yourself or all is lostl Our on
" salvation lies with you"
These words reused Maurice from his
stupor. He alone could retrieve the dis
aster that confronted them.
Eyes, 4" he whispered, ~ understand.
/ will do what you say" With firm
hand he tore off his prison garb, the
ugly gray shirt and trousers. Platoff
had already stripped the Cossack of his
uniform, and with feverish haste he as
sisted Maurice to pull on the dark green
blouse and trousers, the high boots and
the low cap.
Now" he whispered, "take the gun
and go out in the corridor. Bolt the
cell door and pace slowly up and down.
Keep your face away from the lamp
l1Rnt Nutu Vic OilNNl Va thO toeAU
comes past. He may say something to
you. If he does. answer as best you can
and in gruff voice. Above all be cool
and resolute. If the officer passes with
out suspicion, draw the bolt of the door
and give slight rap with your hand.
Now go. Every second is precious.
He pushed him gently into the corri-
dor and closed the door softly. A sud-
den shudder of fear passed over Maui
rice as he realized bis situation, and then
his presence of mind returned. He soft
ly drew the bolt into its socket, and
placing the rife OH his shoulder began
to pace the corridor, which was prob
ably 40 feet long by 10 in width. Six
doors opened upon it, three on each side,
and at each extremity lay other corri-
doris running at right angles.
A rude lamp hanging from the cell
ing dimly lit up the scene, and at in
tervals from some Of the neighboring
cells could be heard cough, or q frag-
ment of whispered conversation.
With feelings that can be better i'm
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06
CHAPTER XIV.
AGAINST GREAT ODDS.

AdAlNST GREAT odds.
1t must be remembered that soIne al
terations had been recently made In the
disposition Of the prisoners. Phil and
Fiatoff had been removed from the GEN.
ual apartment of the prison to kane
I'd, or separate cell, which they shared
with four other convicts, coarse, villain
GUS looking fellows of low and vicious
grade. They were locked up securely in
ms cell every evening, and their sup
per was served to them here on the
Sleeping platforms. 1t was dreary, i'll
smelling apartment, with decayed
plank floor and one small window crust
"a with dirt that opened on the prison
courtyard.
on this particular evening Maurice
ate his supper in silence, replying only
~ monosyllables to the queries OF Phil
ana Platoff concerning his strange be-
navlor that afternoon.
The other inmates of the kamera hur-
I,eo through their meals and retired tc
,neir own corner of the platform. Maui
rice waited until the sound of heavy
breathing assured him that they were
asleep, and then. drawing the package
rom his bosom, he proceeded to open II
oelore the astonished eyes Of his two
ssVmpanions, briefly explaining as III
uiu SO how it came into his possession
me outer covering was quickly re-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06

He dre1C The Fat, hedrD parcel from under
a stone.
IDENTIFY what bit of JOY could be mingled
with his wretched existence. But the
watchful eye of the overseer, trained on
the work that was being done, failed to
note these signs.
When the coppery sun went down,
tbs labor ceased.
Now came the most difficult part Ct
all, but Maurice was equal to the task.
Before the convicts formed in line fnt
the homeward march he carelessly
climbed the hill with his cup, and
STOPPING, under pretense Of getting a
drink, he dexterously drew the fiat,
heavy parcel from under stone and
hid it in the folds of his shirt beneath
the heavy overcoat. There it rested
snugly all through the long tramp back
to the prison, and when the evening
verification was over and the convicts
We're eating their supper on the plat
forms his heart was beating fast at the
thought of what lay next to 1.-THE
precious means that might be destined
10 lead to safety and freedom.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06

The three-year-old boy OF J. A. John
son, OF Lynn Center, H., is subject to
attacks OF Group. Mr.. johnson is sat
isfied that the timely use OF Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, during a severe attack,
saved his little boys life. He is in the
drug business, member OF the firm OF
Johnson Bros. OF that place; and they
handle great many patent medicines
for throat and lung diseases. He had all
these to chose from, and skilled physi-
clans ready to respond to his call. but
selected this remedy for use in his own
family at time when his chiId's life was
in danger, because he knew it to be sup
erior to any other, and famous the coun-
try over for it's cure Of Group. Mr.. John
son says this Ia the best selling cough
medicine they handle. and that it gives
splendid satisfaction in all cases. Sold
| BY Sodergren & Sodergren druggists.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06

Mr.. James Jones. OF the drug firm
Jones & Son, Cowden, ILL.,, in speaking OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery, says that last
winter his wife was attacked with la
grippe, and her case'grew so serious that
physicians at Cowden and Rama could do
nothing for her. 1t seemed to develope
into hasty consumption. Having DR..
Kings New Discovery in store, and sell
ling lots of it, he took a bottle home,
and to the surprise OF all she began to
get better from first dose, and half dozen
dollar bottles cured her sound and well.
DR.. kings New Discovery tor consump
ton. coughs and colds is guaranteed to
do this good work. TryIit. Free trial
bottles at ID. T. Macdonald's drug store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06
Jubilee Year.

This being Jubilee Year OF the I'm
proved Order OF Red Men, the Great Sa-
chem Robert Winery Of Grand Rapids,
has granted dispensation to Red
Jacket Tribe No. AZ, to admit pale faces
at almost charter fees. This is a great
opportunity when you get to understand
that it is four degree order. All those
who wish to take advantage Of the same
can do so by applying to
WILLIAM III. HoDsEs, Hecla.
JOHN ID. Rowe, Tamarack.
JAMES OLIVER. Red Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06
,o..r-,obt. 1897. by the woolfall Publishing
lOop''-e Company.

o, 1-Vladimir Saradoff, a. Russian.
rheir 70 the fortune of his nephew, Maui
'Ia.uommond an American, in case OF his
aoDhew's death, conspires to have MIN sent 10
pussia in order to get him In his power IL
uammond and his friend Philip Danvers ar
.,ve at 81. Petersburg and Saradoff lays plans
Save them arrested as consprators against
y. ~ 1,overnment. III and IV-Hammond at a
lev saves the live OF Col. Jaroslav. Pro-
aooainc 70 Moscow they are arrested and sent
,osihoria. On the way the boat on which
.Sev travel catches fire. and they, with two
o,her conyicts, escape in skill
Continued
oTIushrr said Lora suddenly. "The
guards are coming. l must slip away al
once will never see you again, but
shall pray for your escape. Goodby. "
"Goodby," exclaimed Maurice fer
vently. and as he rose to his feet the
harsh voice of the overseer summoned
the men to work. and he went slowly
and sadly down the slope.
Through the long hours of that after
noon he worked as though in dream
and more than one sharp reprimand was
hurled at him by the angry overseer
Little did he care for that. A wild hope
of freedom was seething through hi
brain vision of faroff America ant
friends he had never expected to SCI
again. vet there was bitterness mingled
with his joy.
This Russian girl believed him guilty
of the crimes with which he wa
charged. She believed that he had plot
ted against her native land, against TIT
car, whom she honored and revered.
Carried away by his feelings, Mau
rice even began to find some excuse fo
the tyrannical and despotic means tina
had placed him in his terrible situation
If only he could have chance to tel
her his story, he thought, she would b
convinced and believe him. And nov
he would never see her again, neve
have chance to explain, and she would
always be ignorant of the truth.
The agitated expression of his fac
was noticed by his companions. The.
regarded him curiously, wondering evi
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06
The Finlau0oPO'

Mutual Fire Insurance company OF
Houghton and Keweenaw counties, or
ganised in 1890 according to the laws Of
the State OF Michigan, will insure proper.
tv OF its members. Have paid fire losses
over "a, 900 and dividends nearly Sc, 200
during the last seven years to members
OF five years standing. On the first day
OF July the company had 541 mem.
bers. $466.943 worth OF property In
sured and $11.121.1S in treasury. For
further par ticulars apply to the under.
signed. JOHN BLoMovIsT, President.
ALEX LENoSEN, Secretary.
Office, 448 Pine street. upstairs DIE
Jacket
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06

.sa.vu thin uescr1Dco ne continued pis
solitary vigil. From his own cell came
no sounds at all, but he had no doubt
tina, Platoff and Phil were hard at work.
Occasionally he heard the tramp OF
the sentries in the other corridors, and
once from the main portion of the prjs-
on came clink of glasses and coarse
laugh.
'"They won't be inclined for merry
making q few hours from now if all
goes WE'LL" thought Maurice with grim
satisfaction. Then his thoughts turned
to Lora, and in trying to imagine her
Joy on learning of his escape he forgot
the ordeal in store for him. That un-
pleasant fact was brought to his mem
DRY with startling abruptness. In the
neighboring corridor "a rife butt was
dropped heavily to the floor, voices were
heard in conversation, and then sec
ond or two later footsteps approached.
Fired with a sudden inspiration,
Maurice decided to look danger in the
face. Pulling the visor Of his cap over
his eyes, he wheeled round and paced
down the corridor with slow, regular
step. Years ago, before entering col
| lege, he had spent two years at a mill
| tary school, and the instructions there
received he now put into use. The most
rigid martinez could have found no
fault with his bearing as he marched
forward to meet the approaching peril.
The lamp was behind him, so that
his face was in shadow, the effect he
had aimed to produce.
The footsteps were now close at hand,
and suddenly an officer turned the an.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06

Grease spots, pitch. tar, paint, etc.,
can positively be removed without the
slightest injury by our new French pro-
cess OF clothes cleaning.
MICHIGAN DYE WORKS.
Oyer 312 Fifth Street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06
Lake Linden stage.

Stage leaves Pearce's livery stable
Lake Linden, every day at 8 a. m, 10 q.
m, 1 and 4 p. m. Stageleaves McClure's
livery stable, Red Jacket, at a. m, 10
q. m, and and 4. p. m.
THOMAS PEARCE,
JAMES MCCLURE,
Proprietors.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06
Good Advice to Follow.

Somebody gives the following anti
thetical advice: Drink less, breathe
more; eat less, chew more; ride less,
walk more; clothe less. battle more;
worry less, work more; waste less. give
more; write less, read more; preach
less. practice more.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06

Do you wish to protect your house?
II 80 coat it with Hecht & Znmmack's
celebrated paint. Your neighbors have
used it and will recommend it. Get it at
+. Ryan's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06

Big bargains in stockings, II cents
per pair, all wool. Gentleman's white
handkerchieis, one half dozen II cents at
M. Gittler's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06

Portage Lake and Lake Superior Ice
company headquarters at Slattery 4
Ryan's. Telephone. connections. James
Allen. manager
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06

We sell the celebrated Sherwin- William
paints. s. OLSON.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06

In parlor, dining room or bed room
furniture we have large new assert
ment in brass, iron and popular woods
to suit your tast and pocket. f. RYAN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06

We have all kinds ofbrushes. yarnishes
oils, colors in oil, etc. s. OLSON.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-06

To be sold my grey horse which has
been used in the the pop team. Apply to
Joseph James. Pine street.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-06-04

AZ over since rnen have decided that 1
did a mean thing and have regretted it.
But just put yourself in my place and
think of how Lord Rallies had talked to-
me as if was his servant, had refused
my apology and thanks and been as gen.
orally nasty" as he could, and perhaps
you won't blame me that, after looking
through his trousers, gave them toss
which, instead of sending them back
into the hut, sent them over the edge of
the trail. They went down 600 feet be-
fore they lodged in poplar, and if his
lordship followed the trail he could get
round to them, but there would then be
100 feet of sheer rock between the trail
and the trousers. II hope it will teach
him to study his Lord Chesterfield to
better purpose for, if politeness doesn't
cost anything, rudeness can cost consid-
CRADLE" chuckled to myself.
Ny amusement didn't last long, for
my next thought was, eff those letters
are concealed ON any one, they are ON
Miss Cullen. - The thought made me
lean up against my mule and turn hot
and cold by turns.
A nice situation for lover!
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-06-04
CHAPTER VI.

THE HAPPENINGS DOWN HANCE'S TRAIL.
Miss Cullen was sitting ON q rock
apart from her brother and Hance, as
had asked her to do when helped her
dismount. went over there and said
boldly:
'Miss Cullen, I want those letters F"
"What letters?" she asked, looking
me in the eyes with the most innocent
of expressions. She made mistake to
do that, for 1 knew her innocence was
feigned and so didn't put much faith In
her face for the rest of the interview
"And what is more" said, with a
firmness of manner about as genuine as
her innocence, "unless you will produce
them shall have to search you. "
"Mr. Gordon!" she exclaimed. But
she put such surprise and grief and dis
belief into the four syllables that 1
wanted the earth to swallow me then
and there.
"Why, Miss Cullen" cried, "look
at my position. I'm being paid to do
certain things, and"-
''But that needn t prevent your being
a gentleman" she interrupted.
That made me almost desperate.
"Miss Cullen" said hurriedly, "I'd
rather be burned alive than do what
I've got to, but if you won't give me
those letters search you I must
''But how can give you what I
haven't?" she cried Indignantly, assum-
ing again her innocent expression.
"Will you give me your word Of honor
that those letters are not concealed in
your clothes?''
= 81 WILL" she said.
was very much taken aback, for it
would have been so easy for Miss Cullen
to have said that before that I had be-
come convinced she must have them.
"And do you give me your word?"
81 do" she affirmed. But she didn't
look me in the face as she said it.
I ought to have been satisfied, but I
wasn't, for in spite of her denial some
thing forced me still to believe she had