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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
Dead Mans Claim.

Among the rich mines of Leadville is
one called Dead Mans Claim. 1t seems
a certain popular miner had died, and
his friends having decided to give him
a good send off, hired man for $40 to
act as sexton. 1t was in the midst OF
winter, there was ten feet of snow on
the ground, and the grave had to go six
feet below that. The gravedigger sal
lied forth into the snow, depositing the
corpse for safe keeping in drift, and
for three days nothing was heard from
him. A delegation sent to find the fell
low discovered him digging away with
all his might, but found also the in
tended grave converted into the entrance
of a shaft. Striking the earth, 1T seems
he had found pay rock worth 500 ton.
The delegation at once staked out claims
adjoining his, and the deceased was for
gotten. Later in the season, the snow
having melted, his body was found and
given an ordinary burial in another part
of the camp.-Boston Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
A HYGIENE Restaurant.

A suggestion worthy of all praise is
put forth by contemporary journal for
ladies. 1t is to the effect that somebody
should start a restaurant in which the
walters should be instructed to refuse TO
serve any sequence of dishes which OBJ
viously make for indigestion. One can
easily believe that the world would be
the better, the healthier. the happier, if
this proposal were widely carried out.
Men have been known, for instance, TO
wash down oysters with brandy and
water, but they have always been sorry
for it afterward. Students at the British
museum have been observed TO drink
tea with veal and ham pie, and their
studies have suffered from the combina-
ton. The world, i'll short, is full OF
middle aged men who would enjoy their
middle age ever so much better il In
their youth they had found their way to
restaurants where snob delicacies. as
veal and ham pie, dressed crab, lobster,
mayonnaise and cucumbers were only
to be procured upon production OF a
medical certificate of fitness to receive
them. London Graphic.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
Something New.

The Chicago Times-Herald says that
a western gentleman lately found his
new cook in the drawing room, gazing
with much interest at the aquarium.
"Well, Biddy," said the gentleman
in a kindly tone, "what do you think OF
them?"
"Sure, sor," answered the cook, up
on my soul, if they amt rale lovely!
An, begorra, perhaps you wouldn't be.
lave it, but this is the first time that /
liver saw red behring's alive before. ="
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
The FtnIanders'
Gartner's store.

Mutual Fire Insurance company OF
Houghton and Keweenaw counties, or
ganized in 1890 according to the laws OF
the State of Michigan. will insure proper
ty OF it's members. Have paid fire losses
over 90, 600 during its existence. The
company paid back during the last year
to sixty-two OF its members OF tive years
standing SO per cent OF their premiums,
amounting to s3,5o2. VIII pay back
curing this year on the same rate tc
thirty-six members of five years stand
ing 81 .447. On the first day of July
the company had Ala members, 1881,
320 worth OF rr,perty Insured, ane
s7,611.27 in treasury. For further par
ticulars apply to the undersigned.
JOHN BLoMovIsT, President.
ALEX LEINoNEN, Secretary.
Office. 44s Pine street, upstairs, Rex
Jacket
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
Americans Use Green Tea.

In general way Americans use green
tea more than do their English brothers,
who are devoted to the black variety.
This accounts for the fact that the
United States gets most Of its tea from
Japan, which produces very little of the
darker qualities. DIR. Edward Bedloe Of
Philadelphia, ex-consul to Annoy, China,
predicts that the island Of Formosa, un-
der the japanese government, will put
out the best teas III the world and that
the product of this island, which for
merly sent its tea to Annoy and Hong
kong before shipping it on to the west
ern markets, will soon ship directly
from its own ports.
English and American tea buyers say
that it is almost impossible to secure the
best teas, as the Russians watch the
production of the finest qualities and
pay fabulous prices for the kinds they
want. The official classes Of Russia ar,
said to pay as high as $40 "A pound for &
kind Of tea which they particularly pre-
fer-an almost white quality, which has
peculiar, oillike flavor which is not
at all relished by foreigners.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
Arrested the Sovereign.

Among the gentlemen engaged in the
sport of pigeon shooting at Heilieen-
damn, a fashionable resort on the Bal
tic, who were arrested at the instiga-
ton Of the Society For Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals, was one who gave
his name as Graf Won Schwerin. Later
the police discovered that he was none
other than their sovereign, the Grand
Duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin, who
was staying there incognito.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
uetty Green's Extravaganza.

Mrs. Hetty Green has bought nice
new hat. This is an epoch in the life OF
the richest woman in America She has
also discarded the old black satchel IN
which she used to carry her frayed
gloves and lawsuits. The reason for all
this is that she has engaged the finest
suit of rooms at the st. George, Brook
Ign. Though they are only taken by the
day, this eccentric old lady may stay
indefinitely. -Pittsburg Dispatch.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
$500 Reward

Will be given to any person that will
prove to Santa Claus that he does not
wish to see the big stock OF Xmas pres
ents; an elegant line OF neckwear and q
full line OF handkerchiefs for men, women
and children; also full line ofdry goods,
clothing, boots and shoes. Santa Claus
has ordered that all shall be sold with
40 cent less on each dollar. By the Lau-
rum Fair. near the postoffice.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
Miss scrihhle,s Good Fortune.

Hoax-Miss Scribbles has had story
accented by New York publisher.
Joax-Indeed! That's a step toward
fame for her.
Hoax-Yes. By the way, her mother
has married again.
Joax-Ah! That's q step father Tor
Record.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
A Fertile Plant.

One of the most wonderful examples
of vegetable growth and fecundity is
illustrated by the Asiatic pemperion. A
single seed planted on the grounds OF
the Berlin Botanical society propagated
vine which grew to be as large as
mans body in nine weeks. 1t grew to a
total length of nearly 900 feet and rip
Oned over 500, 900 seeds.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
TO Secret Societies and Others wish
ing To Rent "A lodge Room.

The Temple OF Honor lodge room is
vacant on Wednesday and Friday even
ings OF each week. Parties desiring to
rent the same may apply by letter to the
Union Temple of Honor and Temperance,
No. 4S, Calumet, Mich. Secretary's ad-
dress, 2029 Calumet street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
NJ. Georges. Hal To Reut.

The st. Georges Hall is TO rent on very
moderate terms on the following even
iDgs. Every Wednesday. every alternate
Thursday and three FRIDAYS in each
month. For further particulars apply to
John Jenkin, William Maynard. r. b.
Rule, trustees
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
Highland Deaths.

Pennant, in his 'Tour of Scotland, "
tells that, on the death of highlander,
the corpse being stretched on board
and covered with coarse linen wrap
per. the friends placed wooden platter
ON the breast of the deceased, containing
a small quantity of salt and earth, sep
arate and unmixed-the earth an en-
blem of the corruptible body, the salt
an emblem of the immortal spirit.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04

The bread and Gaze OF the Superio.
Bakery can be had az the following agen-
cies: james Lisa's. Mira. Hoskin's. Red
jacket; Martin Euhn's, j. G. Leans
Peter Olcem's. Calumet Village, and
Weiseneuer's, GuilbeUps, Lake Linden. A
fresh supply is left at these agencies every
day, and theprices are aslow as thelowest
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
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 40 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 ct very
low figures. Good work guaranteed.
OKER K kEMPPAINEN.
Fifth street, Red Jacket, next to Jacob
Gartner's store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
Clearing sale

of 5000 worth OF clothing, dry goods,
shoes, mackintoshes. ladies capes, wrap
pers, etc. Goods will be sold at your
own price. No money refused and no
charge for examining the goods. bme
and avail yourself Of this grand oiipor-
tunity. SAM MAwRENcE,
Next TO Carlton hardware store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
vercOats and listers

For men, boys and children at cost price.
| have bought alittle more ofthese goods
than | ought to have bought and for
that reason | will try and dispose OF
them for the next twenty days at cost.
Come early and get your NICE selection.
Remember the place. b. NEIMARK,
korRos block, Red Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
A witty Forlornity.

A forlorn looking man said: GIVE
tried everything that could turn my
hand to, but couldn't make anything
answer, and now / have decided to so
up among the hills, where they say
there's wonderful echo, to see if / can
make that answer. New York Adver-
tiser.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04

Earl ritzwilliam, in Wentworth.
Woodhouse, near Rotterdam, York
has the largest private house in ErS'
land. but had he not on income of ov
s1. 600, 900 year he would probably l.
gard the place as white elephaa"
Tbere arc IT'S rooms in tie building.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04

Madame Smith, the clairvoyant, is still
in the city and can be consulted at her
residence on Sixth street, oyer Sotlich's
building.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
Doubtful.

"Shall l say au revoir, and not good
by" he whispered soulfully.
Her long lashes swept her damask
cheek.
81 hardly know" she faltered.
"Your French is pretty rank, butt
Detroit Tribune.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04

Go TO the City Bakeryfor your fine pas
tries. Angel food. fruit cake always on
hand. Cream puffs Fridays and Satur-
DAYS
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04
Labe Linden stage.

Stage leaves Pesrce's livery stable
Lake Linden, every day at 8 a. m, 10 a.
M, 1 and p. IN. Stageleaves McClure's
livery stable, Red Jacket, at 8 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, 1897-01-04

The red mullet is scaled Immediately
before its death to induce permanent
contraction of its superficial pigment
cells, which causes tho hsh to become
the intense red color 20 beloved Of the
trade
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04

Smokers, II you nave failed to fnd o
.igar TO suit you, try "Heimlich's
Crown" the best IN the market.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-04

Our lodge room can ne rented for
meetings on Saturday evenings.
SWEET OLSON.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-29
SEVERE STORM AT PLANO.
Heavy Wind Followed Sitting Heat,
and Then 1t Rained PitchfOrks.

Plano. Tex. July 26.-(Special.)-A
wind that almost developed into hurri-
cane began blowing here at $3.50 this
afternoon, blowing the cOlored Methodist
church off its foundation. This church
has just lately been rebuilt. having been
blown to pieces by cyclone on the 18th
of last March, ..',- ~
The new baseball shed, completed last
week, was blown away distance of sew
eral hundred feet.
A part of the roof on Bradshaw's coal
house, near the Central track, was
blown away. The Western Union Tele-
graph company had several of their
wires crossed in the city.
The wind first came up from the west,
blowing great clouds of dust, accom-
panied by heavy rain, then it shifted to
the southwest. Just before the storm
came up the hot atmosphere was almost
suffocating, the thermometer registering
10 in the shade, the hottest experienced
here in many years. 1t is feared the
storm did considerable damage in the
country west of here, although no reports
have reached here up to this writing.
The heavy downpour of rain lasted about
thirty minutes, and in that short space
of time the ground was flooded and the
water was running in every direction.
The largest and many of the most solid
frame buildings in town shook like an
aspen leaf, and many persons sought
storm cellars. Swinging signs were torn
loose from their fastenings and every
body was on the lookout, awaiting
further developments. Considerable hail
fell one mile west Of here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-29
TARIFF INCONSISTENCIES.
Several Sections of the New Act
Found to Conflict.

Washington, July 26-The treasury Of
ficials already have discovered a NUM-
Der of Inconsistencies in the new tariff
act some of them, it is feared. being in
capable of reconciliation. 1t is pointed
out that section 262 places the duty on
plums at % cents per bushel and section
264 fixes the rate at 2 cents per pound.
An error in these paragraphs as to cur
rants was corrected in conference.
Another section fixes the rate of duty
on hides of cattle at 10 per cent ad va
loren and admits raw skins free. The
question involved is the classification of
calf skins, it being contended that COM
mercially calf skins are not classed as
hides of cattle and hence are entitled to
free entry, which is contrary to the pur-
pose of congress.
Attention is also called to the fact that
the provisions as TO the census for GUS
toms brokers was by inadvertence, it is
believed. left out of the act.
Circulars are in preparation constituting
q number of these sections. Persons en-
tering this country are permitted under
certain restrictions to bring with them
duty free "only usual and reasonable
furniture" This Is interpreted to mean
that such furniture as would be reason.
able and useful for the personal use OF
persons in their condition of life.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-29
A PEACEABLE MOVE.
Miners officials Want n Chance to
Talk to De Armitt's Men.


Talk to De Armitt's Men.
Pittsburg. July 26.-Miners' Officials
Dolan and Warner have assured the sher-
if that the strikers had no intention of
marching on the mines of the New York
and Cleveland Coal company.
President Dolan said it was not intend
ed to lose public sympathy by any ill-ad-
vised display of force.
"At the meeting on Thursday" he said,
1--WE want no crowd from other points.
We want only our speakers and De Ar
mitt's men there, and it is my opinion that
this plan will be successful. If we get
a good meeting think we can show the
other mines that De Armitt's men still
have manhood enough left in them to
come under our standard and join the
strike. We have told the sheriff that our
intentions are peaceable, and he believes
us. We therfor will not be interfered
with by him or his deputies"
A body of 1000 miners, carrying heavy
clubs, marched to the Castle Shannon
mines at Oak station, where about forty
men were working and prevailed upon
them to come out. There was no disor-
der.
Senator Hanna was in the city today.
In speaking of the efforts to settle the
strike by arbitration he said:
Il am in favor of any plan that will bet
ter the condition of the men: that is the
main point of the situation. That their
condition needs betterment everybody
knows, and | will give my hearty support
and cooperation to any movement looking
toward that end. Present methods are
in many respects inadequate. uniformity
is lacking. and that is something l have
always advocated"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-29
MINERS STRIKE SITUATION
MUCH DEPENDS UPON THE MEET
ING OF OPERATORS AT PITTS
BURG TODAY.
LABOR LEADERS MEET 1T WHEELING
TOday-1ndicatiOns Point to n Large
Attendance-BOycOt of West
I; Virginia Coal to BE Discussed.
g. Restraining Injunctions.

Pittsburg Pa, July 26.-The mining
situation in this district is quiet and I'M
changed. Both sides are waiting for the
result of the meeting tomorrow of the
operators. The arbitrators are highly
elated at the prospects. All agree in say
ing that it will be the largest meeting of
operators ever held in this district. All
of the western men are here and the
eastern people will arrive in the morning.
Hotel lobbes are meeting places tonight
for the operators already here, and the
strike question is being discussed. While
large number are not in favor of the
old uniformity plan, all are anxious to
hear what new phases the commissioners
have, given the subject Some are op-
posed to uniformity, but all are in favor
OF arbitration for settlement of the
strike. No one can at this time predict
the outcome of the conference, which is
expected to last tomorrow and perhaps
longer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-29
DEBs WARNS THE BOSSES.
Says They Are Sowing Wind to
Reap Whirlwind.

Fairmont, w. Va, July 26.-The strike
in this state, which President RatchfOrd
predicted would be general today, has
proved fiat failure. After days of Wig
orous effort by Debs, Mahon, COslett, Mil
Ter and Ratchford, eliminating Sunday
with mass meetings in many places, the
miners strike at Fairmont remains I'M
changed. All agree that today was the
critical day. 1t was agreed that if there
was no strike Monday, efforts would
cease and an appeal would be made to
the railroads to stop hauling coal. A
canvass of the situation shows the New
Fairmont and Briar Hill mines are all
working today. The Pritchard mine re-
sumed with twenty of their old men. The
Pinnikinnick mines at Clarksburg are
working The only break came when
thirty, one-half of the Hutchinson mine
force. quit today, followed by Luther and
Opekisha. with total of eighty men. who
with Aurora, 40, Palatin, 40, and Kings,
3d. are all out at this point. -.
Sheriff Cunningham had deputies at all
the mines ready for trouble.
Before leaving Fairmont Mr.. Debs said:
II have done all / could to make the
The poor fellows do appreciate it in a
great measure but are intimidated by the
operators. They have been locked in the
mines. discharged for attending meetings
and threatened like slaves. They know
it and feel powerless to prevent it. All
depends on the Wheeling conference. The
operators win now. but they are sowing
the wind to reap the whirlwind. A man
becomes a maniac, and maniac destroys
opposition"
Senator CAMDEN said today: During
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-29
FROM THE NATIONS CAPITAL
FLOOD OF OFFICE SEEKERS AND
OTHERS CALLED AT THE WHITE
HOUSE YESTERDAY.
INCONSISTENCIES IN TARIFF BILL
The Treasury Officials Have AL
ready Located Quite a Number.
Program for the Presidents
Extended Vacation.

Washington, July 26.-There was a
great crowd at the White House today
larger than has been since the early DAYS
of the administration. 1t was 1.-THE
charge of the forlorn brigade" as one of
the officials put it, the last attempt of the
office seekers to get word with the presi-
dent before he leaves Washington for
weeks. Then there were number of
senators and representatives who called
to say farewell to the president, and prom
inent among them was Speaker Reed,
Julius Palmer, of ex-Queen Liliuokalani's
suite, accompanied by her chamberlain,
Heleluli, also called and left some papers
with one of the officials for delivery to the
president.
1t is said at the White House that the
president will tomorrow reappoint all the
persons whose nominations failed of ac-
ton at the last session of the senate.
The papers presented by Mr.. Heleluli
were numerous from the great patriotic
societies of Hawaii. and while they were
not made public it is understood that the
memorialists represented themselves as
being opposed to any policy that touched
the queens sovereignty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-29
A FORT FOR ALASKA.
Secretary of War Considering the
PrOpOsitiOn-TO Protect Rights,


PrOpOsitiOn-TO Protect Rights.
Washington. July 26.-The secretary of
war is considering a proposition that has
been made to him to establish military
post in Alaska. At present the govern
ment has no troops in that vast territory,
and in view of the heavy immigration now
going on and the possible danger to life
and property from the lawless characters,
he has been urged to create an Alaska mill
tary post The commercial interests of
the territory are at the bottom of the
movement, and have requested company
of infantry and gatlin gun brigade, To-
Gated at post to be chrstened Sort AL
ger" near the boundary line, about $50
miles west of KlOndyke and 1900 miles
above the mouth of the Yukon river. The
civil authorities in the administration of
law and for the protection of vested rights
1t was suggested that the troops be march
ed over the Dyea overland route to the
post which will be erected by contract
for the government if desired. But this
would be impossible in view of the fact
that the British law, like our own, would
not permit the passage of foreign troops
over her territory without special legisla-
ton. Therefore. the troops will be car
ried up the Yukon in steamer, II the gov
eminent consents to establish the post
There is some doubt. however, of the
president being able to establish post as
described without congressional auth0rl-
cation, and the question has been brought
to the attention of the attorney general Tor
an opinion. An early decision must De
reached if the troops are to be sent TO the
new post this season. Meanwhile, volun-
teers for service in Alaska are already
coming forward.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-29

Maine and Massachusetts, the slocp of
Ericsson, and they have been detailed
to do duty during the week for the bat
talon comprising the naval militia of
New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island.
The Texas, Massachusetts and Ericsson
dropped anchor during Suturday, the
Portsmouth arriving yesterday.
Heavy gun drill and work on the small
er guns will be held together with boat
drill. The practical work by the citizen
tars will be supplemented by lectures by
the commanding officers of the various
ships and later in the week the reserves
of three states will undertake joint ma
neuvers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-29
Debs Mt Wheeling.

Wheeling, w. Va, July 26.-E. " Debs
made his appearance in Wheeling this af,
ternoon and was met by large crowd
at the railroad station. Tonight he ad-
dressed mass meeting in the central part
of the town. He says the efforts of the
organizers in Fairmont would have been
more successful, but the operators, he
claims, prevented their men from attend
ing the meeting. Practical slavery, he
says, exists in the Fairmont mining
region.
"Although the press may report the min
ers as living under favorable conditions in
the Fairmont region" he said. 81 have
collected data from farmers, miners and
storekeepers which shows that the mining
companies cheat their employees in the
mines, at the scales and truck stores. In
timidation practiced by the officers has
prevented many from joining the strike
but we are hopeful of the ultimate sue
cess in West Virginia"