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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
SAVED HER SLIPPERS.
A lit OF Hitherto Unpublished History Of
the War OF 1919.

This is chapter of semiofilcial, semi
domestic history, and it is vouched for
by a granddaughter of tho hero's fam
lily line, Chicagoan who now lives ON
Dearborn avenue.
Prominent in Mr.. Madison's cabinet
sat, fourscore years ago, Secretary OF
the Navy Jones, the son of famous
shipbuilder, man gallant not only In
spirit, but in dress and manner. His
fitness for his Office is attested by the
naval histories of the war OF 1912 But
tho successful secretary had more wit
than hair, ana a wig was sine qua
non of his political and social lifa All
went well with this adjournment until
the luckless August day in 1914 when
the British marched from Bladensburg
upon Washington.
IL will be remembered that President
Madison and his cabinet stood not upon
the order of their going on that occa-
sion. but went at once-to very re-
tired summer resort. Every one knows
how Lady dolly" remained behind
long enough to save some valuable
White House portraits from having their
eyes put out by English bayonets, but
few have heard how collected Mrs Sec
rotary Jones was in this national crisis
Presence of mind is said to be promot-
ed by absence of body. This lady dis
played in the face of danger presence OF
both mind and body. AS the secretary
emerged from his doorway, his hands
full of such family valuables as his agl-
tated condition had allowed him to col
lect, Mrs Jones confronted him with
the appalling words:
"My dear, you have forgotten my
slippers. You must go back and get
them.
General Ross was almost at his door
bringing imprisonment or death, but the
unhappy man turned back to hunt the
slippers which, it is only fair to Mrs.
Jones to add, were adorned with dia-
mond buckles In his headlong quest for
these treasures-which he secured-his
wig dropped off in dark corner, and
he did not dare to take time to hunt for
it nor to attempt the purchase OF an
other. The shorn appearance OF the Sec
rotary, hitherto faultless in all appoint
ments of dress, is said to have very much
lessened the melancholy Of the cabinet
journey. 1t is further asserted that dur
ing the time of retirement, no matter
how depressed any member of the presi
Dental party felt over public and pri
vate woes, il he but glanced at Secretary
Jones peal upon peal of irresistible
laughter was sure to follow and that the
despoiled Adonis cordially joined IL
these bursts of merriment. --Chicag'
Tribune
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
He Loves to Work.

The foreman of q bootblacking shop
in Madison square is continual sur
prise to the customers. His employer is
a padrone, and he is left in complete
control. His conduct justifies his en-
ployer's confidence. He is the hardest
worker among the half dozen employees
and frequently takes the brushes from
one of bis subordinates when there are
not enough customers to keep all busy
He never allows a customer to 60 away
unless he is satisfied that his boots have
been polished in the best manner posi-
ble He is ever full Of enthusiasm and
works with as much energy at the end
of busy day as at the beginning. HIS
humor never lags. and his muscles never
tire.
"It is as good as bracer to watch
that fellow" said rounder. HE is the
only man ever saw who always seems
to love to work. New York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
Feather Superstition.

We have long been acquainted with
tbe peacock feather superstition, but
were not aware until few days ago
that it extended to all feathered crea'
tures. A young girl admired the beau
tiful pigeons strutting, cooling and sun
ming themselves in the covert OF the
bonse where she was boarding and ask
ed the landlady to sell her pair to take
home with her. "No, indeed, child, y
was the immediate response. mot Tor
any money would sell you those birds
when one person gives or sells an ac'
ouaintance feathered thing, there is
snre TO be trouble between them, and
do not want to fall out with you
Philadelphia Times.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
CARDINAL ANTONELLl.
The Great Papai Statesman as lie APP
peared to a Painter.


peared to Painter.
Rudolph Lehmann's visit to Rome in
1867 led to the painter sintroduction to
the great papal statesman, Cardinal An
tonelli. He says:
Before me sat that eXecrated states
man, 1.-THE best hated man III Rome,
in the most affable of moods. His
bronzed and somewhat oriental features
were certainly far from handsome, but
they were full of character, energy, and,
according to some, cruelty, with the
large, dark, piercing eyes overshadowed
by a heavy brow, the strong aqulllne
nose and the full sensual lips. He was
in talkative mood and spoke freely OF
the difficulties that beset his onerous
ministry, of the position of the papacy
Incoming daily more threatened through
the ever increasing energy of its wicked
enemies, or what he called 1.-THE modern
spirits. - But" he added, history
teaches us that it has always triumphed
in the long run, and twill do so now.
He also told me that the worldly inter
ests of the brothers Antonelli had never
been separated; that they possessed all
their worldly goods i'll common, one
brother being director of the Banca no
mana; one, the Conte Gregorlo, taking
| care of their vast possessions III the Pon.
tine marshes, third being syndaco OF
Rome and the youngest being employed
in diplomatic missions by the secretary
| of state.
During q short rest he showed me,
with evident pride, over his elegant
apartment, furnished with all the latest
modern comforts. But the crowning Gil
max was the bedroom, combining WIN
the solemnity and mystery OF the ADOBE
of a prince Of the church all the luXu'
ries of the boudoir of petite maitresSe'
The walls, the curtains, as well as Tue
hangings round the spacious four poster
were of the heaviest crimson damask'
looped up with enormous tassels' Dos
ton Herald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
Pianos.

Excellent pianos may be bought i'll
Europe at perhaps two-thirds the cost OF
a like instrument here, and even indi-
viduals can import pianos to advantage
in spite of the tariff. But fact that
works pretty effectually to protect the
home manufacturer is that either the
American climate or the usual steam
heat tends to destroy the imported piano,
so that even the temptation of saving
from 5000 to $500 ON the first cost does
not induce many persons to take the
risk of an instrument that cannot stand
the climate. -Philadelphia Ledger
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
A MANS BEST IDEAS.
An Old Student Says They Come Into the
Mind Unexpectedly.

Professor Won lIelmholtz, the great
German scientist of imperishable fame,
NOT long before his death gave an inter
esting review of his life work on the &C.
casion of the celebration of his seven.
tieth birthday, in which, among other
things, he reveals some instructive fea-
lures of his habits of study and the proc
ess by which he won his ideas as well
as the time and manner in which it was
his won't TO commit the latter TO paper;
AS it has frequently been my lot to
have to await in uncertainty the arrival
Of appropriate thoughts and conceptions,
which then would break suddenly and
unheralded upon me, have just gained
some experience in the management of
these capricions ideas. This may be Of
utility to other students of like phys
biological temperament
1.-The best ideas have often stolen si-
lently into the current Of my thoughts
while the latter were not employed III
seeking them. know not by what proc
ess of unconscious cerebration they were
evolved. only knew that they We're
there Nor could ut first fully esti.
mate tho Importance of such unexpect'
ed but welcome visitors.
"These ideas never introduced them
selves when my brain was tired and al
most never at my writing table. hao
| first to turn my problem in all direc
tions and envisage it from every side
and thereafter to consign it to my invol
untary thoughts without even prema
turely attempting to solve it within my
self or committing my reflections Il
writing. Long and patient preliminar.
| investigation was the unconditional pre-
requisite to SUCCESS.
"No matter how urgent the necessit.
for action, must always give my brail
its time to relax from fatigue or strait
and await the recurrence of "a feeling O
both physical and mental well bein
and contentment before writing for pub
LEGATION. Ny most valuable ideas hav
presented themselves in the morning o
my awakening from a refreshing sleeI
but the favorite period for them ma
been while | was seeking relaxation b
roaming slowly over picturesque MI
or through wooded parks i'll the brlgf
sunlight The slightest indulgence I
alcoholic beverages sufficed to BANS
them from my grasp. baltimore SUI
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
DIG WARS CAUSED BY TRIPLES.
Shaver Chin Cost France Three Million
Ijvcs-Modenas Bucket.


Many times it has happened that n
great and costly war has been brought
about by an incident trivial and even
ridiculous.
Thus tho war of the Spanish success.
sion is said 10 hayo been caused through
glass Of water A lady, Mrs. blasham,
was carrying glass of water when she
was obstructed by the Marquis de Torey.
A slight scufite ensued, and the water
was spilled.
The marquis thereat took ofTense and
bad feeling ensued between tho English
and French courts, with the ultimate
result that war was declared.
The campaign cost France many se-
vere battlos--viz, Blenheim, 1904; Ra.
millies, 1907; Audenarde, 1908, and
Malplaquet, 1909.
Quite as absurd in its origin was the
war that took place during the com.
monwealth of Modena.
A soldier stole % bucket from public
well belonging to the state of Bologna.
Although the value of the article did
not exceed quarter, its annexation was
the signal for fierce and prolonged
war.
Henry, the king Of Sardinia, assisted
the Modenese to retain the bucket, and
in one CT the subsequent battles he was
mado % prisoner. The bucket is still ex-
hibited in the tower of the cathedral of
Modena
A third inst; ncc o: war resulting
from q trifling cause was that between
Louis VII of France and Henry ii of
England.
The archbishop of Rouen decreed that
no one should wear long hair upon their
heads or chins. Louis submitted to the
decree. whereupon his wife, Eleanor,
rallied him upon his appearance. A
quarrel ensued, which resulted in the
| dissolution of the marriage and Flea.
nor's marriage with Henry.
BY this marriage the broad domain:
in Normandy formerly belonging tC
Louis passed into the possession Of
Henry. Louis, holly incensed, made al
attack on Normandy, and henceforth
for nearly 500 years. arose those bloody
and devastating wars which cost France
upward of 5000, 900 CT lives. -Lohdoi
Answers.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
TREE PLANTING IN FRANCE.
Useless Sand Dunes Converted Into Valu-
able Land With Pines.


The French thoroughly appreciate the
advantages to be derived from systematic
tree planting. Tracts Of sand have been
covered with pine forests, and the word
lande, borrowed, as it is thought, from
the German, is losing its meaning OF
"waste. " Till century ago large
portion of the forest Of Fontainebleau
consisted of bare sand hills, but the
planting of pines was begun. A variety
capable of standing the severest win
tiers was evidently found, and millions
of trees now diffuse healthy and agree.
able odors, besides furnishing timber
for fuel
The decomposed fir needles, more
over, gradually form crust OF vegeta-
BILE mold, permitting the growth OF trees
and shrubs less able than the. pine to
live Oh air. The department of the
Landes, once barren region, with sand
SO loose that people had to walk on
stills, is covered with pines, and the
problem of draining the subsoil has been
solved as described in Edmond About's
story of "Maitre Pierre.
Inc losses ny llro anu ahAio'y w PAN
duce something more remunerative than
pine are now, however. inducing
schemes of artificial fertilization. In
many French watering places dunes
have been transformed into woods. thus
holding out to seaside visitors the at
traction of agreeable shade and change
from monotonous beach. Shifting sands
have been prevented from extending IN
land. In some cases dunes have been &C.
quired by companies, which, after plant
ing them, have cut them up into build
ing lots and have seen them dotted VIII
villas.
Elsewhere municipalities have taker
up the matter, and i'll large operations
the district or the department has pro
vided the funds. London Times.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
Dutcl1 Toast.

Dutch toast is simple dish for using
mn scraps of bread. Crumble the bread
and place in frying pan with slice OF
butter or drippings Add salt, pepper
and sage if liked 1t should be seasoned
quite we'll. Add a small quantity OF
boiling water, cover closely so the steam
will soften the bread, stir several times
and serve hot. What with cream toast,
Goldfish and fruit toast, we may have
this turco cooked bread frequently with
out its becoming monotonous. -Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
Good Horse Sense In Burros.

The Mexican burros ascertain where
TO dig for water by closely observing
the surface of the ground. We had
found in an arroyo a sufficient quantity
of water to make coffee when we OBJ
served three burros searching for water
They passed several damp places, exam
ing the ground closely, when the leader
halted near us and commenced to paw
hole in the dry, hot sand with his right
forefoot. After awhile he used his left
forefoot. Having dug hole something
over a foot in depth, he backed out and
watched it intently. To our surprise, II
soon commenced to fill with water. Then
he advanced and took drink and step
ped aside, inviting, think, the Others
70 take drink. At all events they
promptly did so and then went away
when we got down and took drlnh
from their we'll. The water was COO
and refreshing-much better. i'll fact
than we had found for many day
There is no witchcraft about the Mex
lean burros, but they have good horst
sense. -Pittsburg Dispatch.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
m. No,professionai Profile Head.

ct don know how many times l nave
seen people, don't mean artists pu'
ali sorts of people, including chiidrenL
draw profile heads tits common enough
for ANYBODY TO draw them on sia,e'
a scran of paper, anywhere, said MT.
Billtops, "but don't remember eve. ';i,h ~
have seen any of them draw a risn'
handed profile-I mean one faclns ~ ~
tha ripht, suppose there is some very
simple reason for this, but l an, "u
ouainted only with the fact. New
York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
TWAS WINTER TIME.

A rose, rose, a rich red rose
Upon my lady's breast,
Its petals large, its calyx deep,
Its stem with green leaves dressed.
It's rich with beauty, in color rare
oh, what combinationl-
The same as she whose smile on me
see in alteration
But the rose, the rose, the rich red rose
Which CLOVIS on her gown of gray
Is very scarce this time Of year
IL cost my last weeks pay.
minneapolis Times
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
His Names.

VI twins was born in the Back
a'c' A bright boy set about to
I a'n 10 them. He said, "Will they
refer and Repeater?" But no.
p". aer would not listen to- the
S',,. Then he said, LET them
Max and Climax"
sne said. They are both little
W. cannot name one Of them
he 10 SAID after much thought,
as Dc called Kate and Dupli-
Ina ',er that his head was band
|sis,naee was sent out to play
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
An Easy Way.

The main object of life is to derive
satisfaction from it, the philosophers
saw Therefore when you are what Is
commonly known as selfish ana grasp
ing Won can silence your conscience by
telling it that you are no worse than the
nnselfish and sacrificing. You simply
have another method of enjoying life. -
Exchange
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
London Newsgirls.

The London Weekly Telegraph, a
miscellany published in connection with
tbe Sheffield Daily Telegraph Is now
hoi,g sold in the streets of London by a
CORPS of presentable damsels, becoming
~ dressed in a uniform OF dark gray,
with red facings, hood lined with the
latter color and forage cap to match
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

A fortnight after Easter the English
formerly observed festival called Hook
tide Il was Customary for the women
to 20 out into the streets with cords ano
hind the men whom they met until ID
latter purchased their release with small
contributions of money
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

There is no rigid line between duties
to self and duties to others. They melt
into one another; they act and react
upon each other. and when the right
balance between them is destroyed
neither can be perfectly fulfilled.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
Epc,and's Tobacco Law.

An antiquarian says that tobacco can
not be used in England save by viola
ton of law. In 1860 law was made
prohibiting the growth or importation
of tobacco beyond q few hundred pounds
of leaves every year, Ito be used in
medicine" 1t is said that this statute
has never been repealed.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
A Had Break.

"You brought all that beautiful cnln"
h.cL With you?'' exclaimed the oaiier'
"Didn't you break anything - 70.
"Notbing but the customs laws, re-
,,;ed the young lady. who had JUST S TO
tnrned from Europe Washington star
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16
A judicial Reproof.

A Warrington justice once reproved a
would be suicide thus: young man,
you have been found guilty of attempt
ing to drown yourself in the river. Only
consider what your feelings would have
been had you succeeded. Green Bag.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

II would like to improve my oppor-
tunities," said the good boy.
Get the firm to leave more money in
the cash drawer" suggested the lad OF
evil rropensities. Detroit Tribune.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

In the house of Pompeiian sculptor
were found 32 mallets. l5 compasses. 3
levers, several chisels, together with
lacks for raising blocks, and nearly 30
statues and busts. in every stage OF
manufacture.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

During the first century after Christ
,,,Iow was O cents pound; cheese, IA
cents: butter, IS cents; honey, "a cents;
meas. 9 cents, and beans, 10 cents
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

The grains Of cornstarch are only
about one- fourth the size Of those OF the
starch made from the potato.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-16

Cane Conception, California, was
called after one OF the vessels I'D 'ne
feet Of Cortez
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-04
CARLYToN sHCooL WON
In the joint Debate Friday Afternoon
the Carleton BasIdinz.

The eighth grade Of the Carleton ard
Washington schools me- Friday a. me
Carleton school house and debated Tor
some time. ani VITA great care. The
question. Resolved. that nea q thought
have been % greater benefit 20 tie World
than man % action.
Prior 20 the debate the Carle.on sch5ol
had CHOSEN Senator Bentley 20 sct as
Judge AM lhs Washi1gtc1 szao9l had
chosen Rev. Lawrence These gsatisneR
fearing that they would IT,. agree ca.issi
In DR.. sluiz as the third judge. AID he
contest proceeded % finish
AL az the participants acquitted them
selves wl;h great credit Toe nsEsts ?
seemed TIE easier side - denz-s aa9 me
il - were nj unanimous IL e7eir d.
e.sloz. ba- anauy braog1s u = fndiaS
~ .aas SIDE mis- Vas a zsszi v.c,o-y
fJr Proses@or Psacs's sc5J1i and TIE de-
cISicn xas received Eish every marx =
a5arJvzs. TIE Washington s.ae a.
qu.esced with composuEe n re viet5TT
=. thel- opponents s1si say tcsT EiA ~
il again P-sss5zas KEENAN, y ne sSso-l
board yress5s1
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-04
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Four Good Men are Asked to Contin ne
Their Service.

The annual meeting OF the stockholders
0f the Wichita Perpetual Building and
Loan association was held az the Kan
sas National bank last night.
The principal business was the election
os four directors 10 take the places OF c.
c.. Coiln. j. J. Mcnamara, Dr. j. E. Old
nam and c. II. Brooks, whose term as
directors had expired The returning
directors were also elected. The new
board VIII be organized next Saturday
night. The Members OF the associa ton
express much qualification on account Of
institution.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-04
PARAMOUNT COLLEGE, NOTES
Full Report of the Past Week at Fairmount
College

The Athletic association has purchase
s25 worth OF apparatus and are now in
full course of training for the field day.
This promises TO be one Of the most not
ed events of TIE season for the Sunfiow-
er state.
N. Rou,et spent last Sabbath and
Monday at Parsons. Kan, in the interest
OF FairrloUnt college.
The Ladies Library club will give an
entertainment IN the 10Th OF April. con-
sisting OF supper. a gypsy tent, and
useful and fancy articles 20 be sold. The
proceeds arc TO go 70 the library. Ev-
eryb0dy is invited TO attend.
Mr.. Ban, STATE secretary at Topeka OF
the Y. VI. c. \. work, visited the college
with Professor Sickner last Tuesday
morning AMI addressed the young men
NJ Fred Iseiy. who sprained his ankle
last week. IS able 20 be out with crutcnes
Tn. amount OF pledges fcr Paramount
is n caring $500 with SI.eeC more IN sight
AMI a further pledge from tae faculty
Under cer:a.n c5Iso.tions amounting 70
$50 more The CITIZENS are becoming
vs.y much irteresiA. n the success o..
Z d. d.1I IL - = -1lA III E-E-
ting lhe small amount Sill lacking 10 al
tain tia goa.
The COMMERCIAL cllb has expressed
in:ares; in he Undertaking and viii &C;
in the matter a: their regular meeting
hex; Monday eTenin.
Contributions 20 me library have come
from Rev. F. u. Henleaxsy o. Nsz -.
IS volumes From ". I. Plumb same
place. ten volumes. Tie Cornell UnsveT-
sly has sent a copy OF the memorial u
Their tweuty-fifih anniversary, and a
num5sr ot their college publications
Mrs W Fl. Darling SEM a copy e
Negcon.5's astronomy. Mss CsTris
Whitney. librarian 81 The Kansas Cry
library. donated seven months - czinals-
tive index periodicals.. and several pam
phls,s.
Judge r n. Blue has sezt a nualae- =
government 2aal.catiols- Am5ag .Sese