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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
spARRows ARE sHRswp.
A Lot of Theu Proved 1t In Releasing .
Mate.

The English sparrow Is perhaps the
shrewdest bird going and rarely ever gets
caught In a scrape. l saw one literally in
tight place, though, and but for the
shrewdness of his friends he would doubt
less be there now, or worse A careless col
ored cook of the house adjoining mine had
spilled some raw rice, perhaps quart or
more, in the back yard of the neighbours
promises. In order Co hide her careless
ness from her mistress and so TO save her.
self the trouble of picking up the rice, the
resourceful cook simply turned an empty
box over the little pile, thus putting il out
of sight, and went her way rejoicing.
Presently bevy of sparrows CHANGED
that way and took possession of my neigh
boris back yard. Ere long an adventurous
one of the number discovered convenient
knothole in the overturned box, poked his
inquisitive little head therein and forth
with spread the news of the rice find Then
things were pretty lively thereabout
First one and then another of the birds
would pop down through the hole, 60 bob
up few moments later with his crop full
of rice. They were all mighty gay over
the matter and most of them made two or
three trips inside before they were satisfied
by and by something seemed TO have
chirpod and chartered i'm AN agitated man
ner, crowding upon and about the box so
thickly that 10 was some time before l
could see that one little brown head kept
bobbing up frantically through the knot
hole from the underside and getting no
farther. Some greedy little fellow had
laid in an ovorsupply, and SO made him
self too big for IN exit through the hole.
The case really seemed pitiful one, as
nothing but TIME ana the slow process OF
nature could relieve tAe poor prisoner of
his predicamcnt. At least that is what
thought, and l maryolod that so clever
creature rs sparrow should get himself
into hole. Meantime had forgotten TO
reckon upon the ingenuity Of the birds on
the outside of the hole. They lost no time
IN bringing this qualification in evidence,
however, for pretty soon l discovered that
they had set 30 work TO dig the little pris-
oner out Having selected tho most vul.
nerabie spot of the surrounding ground,
first one and then another OF the birds
would scratch ana peck away, each one
taking his turn and working energetical-
~ till by and by hole was made big
enough for even the overloaded fellow on
the inside to creep through. -Philadelphia
Times
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
stocks.
The DIngley Tariff Fill.

The News has made arrangements to
publish the new tariff bill in full so that
it's readers may be able to Judge for them
selves how il is likely TO work for the
people at large, that is if they are able
TO work out the verbiage in connection
with sugar, etc.
Cove nor PIngree, who has very many
admirers in this part OF the State, is evil
IDENTIFY not satisfied with it; he says the
people are being bled IN order to enrich
sugar, leather and other trusts while no
additional tax is put on luxuries and
that consequently 1t is the people OF mod
crate means who suffer
This is what he is reported as saying:
"lhe tariff that the Dingley bill i'm
poses upon hides means an average in
crease of 20 cents pair on mems shoes"
Governor PlDgree SAID this last night
in discussing the bill With some friends.
As very large buyer of hides, be can
talk by authority on the subject,
Yes, cir" be went on TO say. Men
who have been SuyiDg the shoes they
wear for SO, or 81, or So can make up
their minds TO pay % cents a pair more
hereafter a good percentage oil the
hides used by leather manufacturers in
the United States come from south Amer
les. TIE annual supply produced in this
country il not anywhere near the de-
mand. 10 will be less TINS yearthan usual
because there IL a scarcity Of beef cattle
in the vest and south west. The reason
for the scarcity ~ that few years ago
the price was so low that there wasn't
much profit in raising cattle. Many
etockmen went out OF buainess, and now
the supply is limited and the price is high
OF course hides went the same as beef
Five years ago leather was selling at 4
cents pound. H. IL now up TO 10Y
cents.
TARIFF on HIDES.
"Never before the Dingley bill was
there Ia if on hides. With the short
supply OF American hides the bill will
likely Weld considerable revenue. but az
for calling il protective measure-wel
that sounds very funny. Who'll be pro-
tected? The big four Of the union stock.
yards-that is Armour, Swift, Morris
and the Libbys. They control the hide
market of the United States. They
formed the strongest kind OF trust.
WHY. the sole leather peoples excuse for
forming a trust ~ that they were forced
Co do it TO protect themselves against
Armour's hide trust.
.sThe hide trust will coin millions out
of the new ta-iff. Ii will be made up
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
Did You Ever

Try Electric Btters az a remedy for your
troubles? Ifnot, get a bottle now and
get relief. This medicine has been found
to be peculiarly adapted to the relief and
cure OF all female complaints, exerting
wonderful direct influence in giving
strength and tone to the organs. II you
have loss OF appetite, constipation, head
ache, fainting spells, or are nervous
sleepless, excitable. melancholy, or trou-
bled with dizzy spells, Electric Bitters is
the medicine you need. Health and
strength are guaranteed by it's use.
Fifty cents and 81 at ID. T. Macdonald's
drug store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
Teeth FILLED and Extracted without
Pain.

The latest and best Cataphoresis outfit
is now i'll successful operation at DR..
Wbislers dental Office With this outfit
the most sensitive teeth are excayated
and filled without any pain whatever or
injury TO the tooth. Teeth extracted
without pain or danger,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
Valuable Property For Sale.

The Murphy Block, at present accu.
ped by Mr.. Decker as a saloon with
offices above, at the corner OF Fifth and
Oak streets. will be sold at the Court
House on Tuesday next at 10 O'Clock,
when persons desirious OF obtaining a
valuable piece of property in the heart OF
the town should attend.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
The Largest Bov In the WORLD.

John Bardin, 15-year-old schoolboy of
Salinas, Cal, is perhaps the largest boy in
the world. He is baby faced, modest
lad, and plays with other boys who wear
knickerbockers, yet John 10 feet 81
inches high and weighs $50 pounds. He
has grown fully an inch during the past
year, and will probably be feet tall before
he is full grown. His father was feet
inches high and weighed only lao pounds
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
Spring Chickens ana Ducks.

The Palace meat market has received a
consignment OF live spring chickens and
ducks and offers them for sale at mod
crate price. They may be had alive or
dressed. as the purchaser desires. A call
is solicited. Telephone orders promptly
attended to. .JosEPH AssELIN.
Proprietor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
BuekIen's Arnica sa,ye.

The best sslve In the world tor cuts,
bruises. sores. ulcers, salt yheum, fever
sores. letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, md ell skin eruptions. and posi-.
lively cures piles, or no pay required. II
lis guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price, 20 cents Ger
box. For esIe nv ID. r. Macdonald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
Attention

Sam Mawrence sold out his old stock
OF goods at the old stand and opened up
new store wi h an entire new stock of
goods consisting of clothing gents fur
nishings, shoes, hats, etc. He guarantees
prices and quality of goods above all.
Give him call and examine his stock,
Burge block. Front street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

William Scott, Of Hancock. will furnish
Portage Entry sandstone for cemetery
lots and do all work in setting them at
reasonable prices. Apply at the Han
cock stone sawmill.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
AUGUST GREN.
UphoIsterer and Mattress Maker

UphOlsterer and Mattress Maker.
All kinds OF upholstery work done on
short notice in first-class manner, and
cheaper than the cheapest. Carpets
cleaned, window draperies made, designed
and hung. awnings replaced, etc. With
ten years OF experience, solicit your pat
ronage. All work guaranteed. Office
and shop rear OF the Opera House, Red
Jacket, Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

Owing to over production by manu-
never so cheap as at present. Compare
quality of our goods and note prices.
CARLTON HARDWARE Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

LOsT-A red muley COW; had short
tail aud bell A reward of So will be
paid for its return to Alex Matheson,
2S5 Rockland street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

Portage Lake and Lake Superior Ice
company headquarters at Slattery &
Ryan's. Telephone connections. James
Allen, manager.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27
fOOTy W ell, No!

Is what they say of the ice cream at
the Laurlum drug store. 1t is the best
ia the copper country. We cell and de-
liver in quantities, or as YOU like it.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

For SALE-A desirable house and lot
in block 81, Pewabic street, Laurium.
rerue, etc, call on j. r. Murphy.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

The atlas moth, night flying insect q
central Brazil, Is the largest winged insect
I'm the world. Its wings extend IA inches
from tip to tip.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

Strange to say, the bicycle now forms
no inoonsiderable portion of the miscel-
laneous supplies forwarded to the mission.
aries abroad.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

Do not miss our special couch sale.
s. OLSON.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

Good wood-loDg and short-for sale
at Quello's meat market.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

No Flies in the house after YOU have
or screen on the doors and windows.
SIvERT OLSON.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

Fresh Strawberries ana green stufis re-
ceived daily at the California fruit store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

We have all kinds ofbrushes. yarnishes,
oils, colors in oil, etc. S. OLSON
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-27

To Rent. soon - Three small upwSl
rooms in 42Is northwest corner le ,l,I,n al
reefs. Enquire OF Henry IA ~ s,reetsI
rtheast corner OF Tenth ana OaA '"'
For Ha,e-For $3.50 cash, six-ro OF Ina
No. 2555 Il street, RaymbaultoWn'
at the house or OF the company
Frank FoussOne, Of Hecla, u sew
OF purchasing six or seven roon' ~ ~.
For sale - Eleven-room house ,,,n m
Calumet avenue. Apply on the prom"
For SaIe-A six-roomed house.
on the premises, No. ia east 'n0 w.. ID
Wanted To Rent-Four OF n"'
Apply at the NEWS office.
To Rent-wanted TO rent py roo
employee. a house OF four or nNo.,icusf(
yellow or Blue jacket. Leave pai"
the News office. -
For saIe-An eight-room mouse yAppJ
town road, No. 3O46, Swedetown,,s oibo
John b. Wertin or at the company
For saIe-House OF seven rooms fuyy
on the west side OF Hecla slree"
Joe Sot lich's store. Sixth stree"
Tor saIe-House No. 8ll1i si1 !. n osS|
eituated In Swedetown. Apply
and Hecla mining company ~.
For oale-House No. 2llb ssi =, lie
baultown. Apply on the PREMISES
pany. "a. r,,cnel o.
swedetown. Apply on the prem'' -.
For paIe-seven-room house c,v 10
Tunnel street. swedetown'D'Ap'
seppala.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-24

TAZEWELL COURTHOUSE. September
%. Especial. )-County Court has been II
session since Tuesday. Judge j. III. Stuar
presiding.
The case OF the Commonwealth against
Sallie Ann Joinder (colored), for the cut
ting of one Lou Stokes (coloredD at Poca-
hontas in the month of July, resulted this
morning in a verdict of not guilty.
In the case of the Commonwealth
against Boyd Simpson, charged with steal
ing at a game Of cards. the Common
wealth this morning entered nolie
prosequi.
DR.. X. c. Mead, of Russell county, the
Republican nominee for Senate from this
dhe Third district. spent yesterday and
to-day in Tazewell.
Mr.. w. Il. Spratt. of Richlands, this
county. Republican nominee for the House
of Delegates, was here to-day.
Hon. Alexander st. Clair, of Bluestone,
who Is the Democratic nominee for the
Senate. was here yesterday.
DR.. John ID. Carnahan and Mr.. Harold
Peery. who have been visiting friends ana
relatives in this county for the past
month returned to their homes. In Ogden,
Utah, yesterday. This is the former home
of DR.. Carnahan and Mr.. Peery, and they
were heartily welcomed by their friends.
Colonel A. J. May and wife returned
home last week after a visit Of five weeks
in California the former home of Colonel
Nav.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-24

8, ,h,nkluu that the President has re-
solved upon an aggressive policy.
rne ministerial question in Spain Is
very unsettled at this time. and It -
d,f,cul, TO foreshadow what mat gov
eminent may do with reference to Cuban
affa,rs: but we must say that In our
ooinion all parties in Spain are agreed
that the United States shall not be
allowed 70 dictate the course Of that
government. II really seems that they
are ready to go to war rather than sub
NIT 20 any dlsagreeable terms; but then
Spain would cross swords with us as
matter OF honor, rather than with the
expectation OF victory.
The Spaniards may not be the wisest
people In the world. but they are not
such fools as to believe that a nation
which is incapable Of putting down the
Cuban instruction IL capable of beating
100000 OF people who have untold re-
sources In money, men, and munitions
OF war.
The part of wisdom would be for Spain
herself to make terms with her rebel
lious subjects; but II she Is too much OF
a grandee TO do that. our government Is
at her service for mediation. That fall
ing. through her pride and self-conse-
ouence, we shall then have to put some
sort Of pressure upon her. War has no
charms for US, but sometimes It becomes
a necessary evil. We cannot longer
tolerate such disorderly and disease
breeding neighbors as we have in Cuba,
and II the mother country cannot abate
the nuisance Of them, we shall have to
do Il for ourselves. The greatest possible
step towards checking the periodical
travels Of yellow-fever would be to clean
out its foul nest upon the ever faithful
isle"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-24
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER.

The stanton News learns that in the
interest OF retrenchment a proposition
may be made TO abolish the Office of
state Railroad Commissioner.
We had not heard that; on the contrary
we had heard that an effort would be
made to increase the number Of COM
missioners from one to three. with en-
larged powers. Several such bills have
been offered in the past. but without sue
cess.
Nor would the abolition Of this office
help the State Treasury any. since the
expenses Of II are levied upon the trans
portation companies Of the State. They
have not kicked much about paying
the salary and office expenses of one COM
missioner, but they might not be so ac-
quiescent II they were called upon to
support three.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-24
Vaudeville Again Tonight.

As the Auditorium was engaged for
the great Democratic ratification meet
ing last night, there was an omission
of the vaudevilles.
They will be resumed this evening, as
usual. with the same company that has
made SO much merriment during this
week. For next week there will be a
departure from the usual style of pre-
sentation of vaudeville, when will be
given the entertaining two-act farce
comedy. called "Wild Oats"
Incidental to each act Of this piece.
there will be specialties by the company,
including Mr. Oscar Sisson and Miss
Esther Wallace. supported by capable
people
There will be introduced next week
Miss Muffy," who is the only singing
dog in existence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-24
FIRE IN MIDDLESEx.
The County Court Sustafns the Con
ADDITIONALLY of Oyster Law.

STORMONT. VA. September 23.-(Spe-
cial)-The dwelling of Mr.. Patrick
Moran. on La Grange creek, this county,
o'clock. The origin of the fire is not
known. but II is supposed to have been
the work of an incendiary Mr.. Moran
had his dwelling destroyed by fire last
year, and this was new one just erect
cd on the old site.
Judge G. T. Garnett adjourned his court
at Saluda to-day. He sustained the de-
cision of the justice in the court below
I'm the famous Hurley oyster-tub case
declaring the law regulating our oyster
industry constitutional. but RENTED the
fine imposed by the justice, az the Illegal
measures were used by an agent. and
not by Hurley, and without his knowl-
edge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-24

Again We have race trouble in north
ern State. II is said IT may develop
into n race-war. At Alton, ILL.,, certain
ill-adyised colored people are trying W
force their children into public scn9ois
intended for white children only. Spe-
cia, schools have been provided ior 'he
negro children, but the parents OF 'hese
children are not satisfied with 'his d
rangement. They insist on having their
children taken into schools PROVIDED lo'
the whites IL IS the same old story,
with which the South is so very FAMILIAR.
The negroes demand not only equai rign's
with the whites, but the same rights
IT appears that while the Illinois courts
have decided that while. under the 0oh-
stitution, no discrimination can De mace
on the ground of race, within school
district. the School Board may assign
pupils as It sees fit. Alton Originally
had five school districts. These nave
been abolished and 1t Is claimed the
Constitution is thus evaded. on Mon
day each child in the seven pubic
Schools received ticAcN VI
TO certain schools. The blacks were all
assigned 10 two schools. Less imam
twenty went there Some OF the others
went to other schools, where they
were treated as visitors. Tuesday
the negro children collected at
certain place. and, with their parents,
went to the schools set apart
for white children. The president of the
association that has been formed TO con-
test the assignment of pupils declares
that the evasion Of the Constitution is
unjust. morally, II not legally; that the
n,pils nearest a certain school should
attend that school without regard TO
race and not be sent to distant
school. and the threat Of race-war is
renorted. as a consequence OF this IN
eietence on the part of the blacks.
Verify are the white people of the North
being taught, by slow degrees II may
he. but still surely. the bitterness Oh
the draueht they placed to the lips OF
their southern brethren not many years
ago. Alton, II may be observed Is not
neor the southern line of Illinois, as is
sometimes said of northern towns IN
which race troubles occur, but Is wei
-, toward the east and west line through
the centre Of the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-24

Congressman Rixey was right when he
told the officials at the PostOfiice De-
partment yesterday, as stated in the
Gazette of that day, that by appointing
negro postmasters in Virginia they were
doing all they could to increase the
Democratic majority in this State. To
reputable white Virginians, Republicans
and Democrats alike. negro officials are
naturally Objectionable. and they Will
resent the contemptuous disregard OF
their feelings by the administration when
ever they are afforded a favorable OPP
portunity.-The Alexandria Gazette.
So negroes are being appointed as post
masters in Virginia, are they? This
ought 10 be very interesting TACT TO
those Democrats who helped to elect
Mr.. Mckinley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-24

The Democratic ratification meeting ns''
An the Auditorium, upon the Exposition
Grounds. last night was unfortunately y
preceded by several hours Of chilling ram AN.
But for this untoward circumstance 'ne
crowd in attendance would have Dee''
much larger than it was. In no o'hel ie
spect whatever was the meeting disap,
uointing The people were cordiai anu
enthusiastic. and the welcome they gave
90 tho Roanoke nominees was very
hearty, while the speeches. Hi"ue "'''
cussed the issues OF the hour.
Really we wish that our 0'a'e
were going TO have strong hepuDhcan op-
position. so that Richmond might by net
vote give. recorded evidence OF the cum
dence in and good will we have LOT iyie''
Echols, and Montague.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-24

Tho nrospects are said to be bright
for the temperance on the market IN
numbers of the popular Florida orange
Owing 10 the disastrous freeze OF few
wears ago. which destroyed nearly all
the trees. as well as the crop, in the
neninsula. il had almost entirely DIS
appeared. Florida, last year, exported
only 10000 boxes. This, of course, gave
California opportunity. and it seemed
for a time, particularly at the North
that the oranges of that State might
s,pplant the Florida product. CallIor-
MIA is said 10 be preparing to snip tho
largest crop she has ever produced, this
year and IL Is estimated that 4.Wo'OO
boxes will come East from the Paclfc
coast. California pins her faith, says
the New York Times. to her great seed
less orange. and claims that it has per-
manently supplanted the Florida FRUIT.
This is denied by the Florida growers
and dealers. however. who say that as
soon as their fruit. of which they expect
,o shin 10000 boxes this year and over
900 900 boxes next year, reappears' il
will quietly take its place again, though
perhaps. at lower prices, on account
of the California competition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-24

DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS.
Appointments for Public Speaking
for Several Weeks Ahead.

Headquarters
Democratic State Committee.
Room 46, Chamber Commerce Building.
Speakers and times and places Of speak
ing are announced as follows:
]. HOGE TYLER.
Henry county, September 18th (speciaD.
Patrick Court, September 18th.
Danville. September 18th.
Mecklenburg. September S0th.
Lunenburg October LIST.
Greenesville, October 4th (court-day).
Appomattox Court, October 7th
EDWARD ECHOIS.
Nelson Court. September 9th.
Cumberland Courthouse, September 30th
(speciaD.
Allegheny Court, October 9Th.
A. ]. MONTAGUE.
Accomac Court. September 18th.
Northampton. September 18th (speciaD.
Pulaski Court, October 4th.
JOHN w. DANIEL.
King George Court. October 18th.
THOMAS S. MARTIN.
Page Court. September 9th.
JOHN LAMB.
King William Court. September 18th.
III. ID. FLOOD.
Fluyanna Court. September nth.
Rockbridge Court. October 4th.
JAMES HAY.
Berryville, October 5th.
Winchester. October 9Th might.
WILLIAM HODGES MANN.
Brunswick Court September zlth.
PETER ]. OTEY.
Charlotte Court, october 4th.
c. A. SWANSON.
Halifax Court, September 9th.
CHARLES NJ. WALLACE. JR.
q. Cumberland Courthouse, September
Goth tspeciaD.
WILLIAM +. RHEA.
Radford. September 18th might.
Bland Court. September 18th.
Russell Court october 5th. :.
]. TAYLOR ELLYSON. Chairman.
Joseph Button, Secretary.