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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22
An Old Are.

Moralists and philosophers have done
their best, when they have themselves
reached that time of life, to eulogize
"old age" but they do not deceive even
the young. ("These old gentlemen, "
SAYS youth with its callow cynicism,
"are foxes who have lost their tails. y
They have done the same thing with
poverty, and with the same i'll success.
1t has had no exhilarating effect upon
poor people. The reasons why old men
have written in praise of old age are
not far to seek; they say with Johnson,
"Do not let us discourage one another. J"
They are in for it, and they make the
best of it. 1t is not well to cry sinking
fish. Moreover, there is a natural tend
ency among we'll principled persons to
make light of the ills of humanity.
They fancy they are paying a compli-
ment to Providence, and perhaps even
conciliating it
There are many old men who say,
and quite truthfully, that they would
| not be young again if they could, but
what they mean is not, Of course, thai
they would not exchange weakness fol
strength and disillusion for hope, bu
that they have no desire to live theil
lives over again. The clinging to exist
ence that we so often see in even yer,
old men does not arise from love of it
Pope, sitting by Sir Godfrey Kneller'
deathbed and finding him much dispir
tied. told him he had been good mai
and would doubtless go to heaven
"Ah, my good friend, " was the deplor
able but pathetic reply, II wish Co
would let me stay at Whitton. 1t wa
not, however, the attractions OF Whit
ton that he had in his mind jaime
Pawn in Nineteenth Century.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22
Snakes That Like Thunder.

One of the wonders of the bare, sandy
plains of New Mexico is the thunder
snakes. They are by no means common,
yet they are often encountered by prairie
travellers, especially before and after
thunderstorms. Flashes of lightning and
claps of thunder, which are so terrify-
ing to bipeds and quadrupeds. seem to
have the greatest charm and delight for
these members of the serpent family.
Whenever thunderstorm comes up
they have a regular picnic. They come
crawling out of holes, from behind
rocks and rotten stumps and enjoy the
fun while it lasts Their nature is quar-
relsome, their character fierce, and they
are aggressive in high degree, although
their markings are very beautiful. they
are not poisonous, however,; their bark II
worse than their bite. Chicago Record.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22
Ieighton's "Cimabue."

In describing visit paid to the late
Lord Leighton, Mrs. Tooley said that
the artist on that occasion referred to
the success of his first picture OF note,
"Cimabue, and to the fact, which EVIL
IDENTIFY still panied him, that his, next
picture, "Orpheus, was greatly rid
iculed.
Where is the picture now?" he was
asked.
Don't l wish l knew" he replied.
"It would be worth fortune to me al
the present time" And that was all the
reference he made to it.
The curious part of the incident, how
ever, lies in the fact that after hi'
death the canvas of this very picture
was discovered rolled up and thrown
away in the coal cellar. Strand Mag
aZine.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22
Humors of Shorthand.

The conference of shorthand writers
in connection with the celebration OF
the diamond Jubilee of Pitman's system
discussed some unusual applications OF
shorthand. One fervid gentleman en-
larged on the advantages OF the "swlft
art" as a help to courtship. How much
gushing affection, the speaker asked,
evaporates in the process OF writing love
letters in long hand? The shorthand
writing swain, penning his tender epis-
ties to the photographic maiden, is free
from this difficulty. His intensest feel
ings he can express in fluent strokes and
curves the moment they stir within
him. This suggestion brought up an
other speaker, who favored his hearers
with little "reminiscences. In remote
DAYS he had desired to put to certain
young lady certain question to which
he felt difficulty i'll giving utterance A
happy thought struck him-he would
put the question on paper in the sym
| bols of shorthand This would be mys
terious to the lady; she would ask hin
to read the question, and his difficulties
would at once disappear. Man proposes
but things do not always work out as hi
desires. The young lady exhibited NJ
curiosity, but quietly pocketed the short
hand. At the next interview with he
lover she calmly told him that she hat
unraveled his message and was prepares
to give an affirmative reply. The vii,
maiden had sent the shorthand propose
to Sir Isaac Pitman, who had supple
her with the translation. -Westminste
/ 10
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

\, a successful run oil over Six
u. the Sturgeon River Lumber com
|" 81 !, Cbsssell, have closed down their
=, the season. During the past
-, tbis company have cut in all 90
(oOo feet Of lumber, 100000 feet
4, amount being cut for themselves,
4. 4 100000 feet were cut Tor the
ID SAWYER lumber company. Never
= aimee the mill was moved to Chas-
ms every log in the boom been cut,
!. done this season. The company
Ihssu very successful in disposinS of
outuut at good figures and since
t,mber have enjoyed an advance OF
.ots per thousand on the former
4 Large bills were sold the Calumet
Hecla company, Bajaari Il Ulseth
other local dealers, while some T.
lOOO feet we're sold to New York and
90 parties. The trade has been SO
,s the past season that there is
ttically only small amount OF lum-
remaining in the Yards at tie mills,
Suared with former years.
he company have already started
h in their camps, and some 12,OOO.-
ast Of logs will be put in during the
6g winter. Outside parties will
furnish them with 5000, feet,
ch will be delivered in their boom by
ng. Besides this large cut in pine the
Spany have a contract to furnish the
ernment with 1000, 900 feet OF hem.
NO be used in public work at the
u. So as not to keep the mills idle in
spring waiting for logs the company
haul 5000, 900 feet OF logs over the
IS. A. railroad from the Summit
have them in their boom ready fol
spring work. The company have
hterprospects in the seasons work
ID Of them than they have had fol
e seasons past.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

meeting OF the ladies interested in
organization OF the Rebeckah lodge
lay evening some forty odd ladies
Preent. 1t was ascertained that
y'two ladies had signified their inten-
Oh becoming charter members Of the
f' Mr.. N. A. Metz. who proposed the
anlzation OF the order and who has
done much toward bringing
matter to a head, Saturday wrote
rand officers for a charter for the
lodge. 1t is expected that by the
the charter is received here the
es oil fully one hundred ladies will
been received who will Join the lodge
uarter members. The name for the
heotckah lodge has not yet been de
upon, but will be fixed on the night
institution OF the lodge, which will
paoly be in about two weeks. The
koi instituting the new lodge viii
paoly be done by the Lake Linden
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

We are now ready for business in our
new store room 429 9Th street where we
have a large line OF all kinds OF second
hand heating stoves and stove repairs.
We will buy sell and exchange all kinds oil
household goods and do all kinds oil
stove repairing on short notice. Mail
orders promptly attended to.
AMERICAN STOVE REPAIR WORKS,
Red Jacket, Mich,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

A party OF deer hunters composed Of
Messrs. Ed DesRocher, Joseph Croze, Jr.,
and William hennes returned home Sat.
urday. The party did not meet with the
success expected by their friends, bring
ing home only one deer as the result OF a
weeks hunt. The party report hunters
very numerous in the vicinity OF the hall
way house on the Ontonagon road, and
game scarce.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

The purchasing oilumberior Hancock's
Ice rink was not the only cause that took
Mr.. Wick O'Connell to Baraga last week.
Wick stole march on the boys and was
quietly married on Tuesday to Miss
Shultz, one OF Baraga county's iair dam
sells, only the immediate relatives being
present. Wicks numerous friends here
wish him all success aud happiness IN
their walk through life.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22
The ODera House Orchestra

Will from this date be under the leader
ship and management Of MIR. William
Morgan. Jr., and will be composed OF the
following gentlemen: Arthur Solomon
first violin; Will Mathews, second violin
August Torreano, clarinet; Will Morgan
cornet; Ed Martin, Trombone; Johr
Mathews, string bass; Richard Morgan
drum. For engagements for balls, con
certs, etc., apply to William Morgan, Jr
Concert music speciality.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

The strike at the Atlantic mine has
been settled in an amicable manner by
the resignation OF the Objectionable tram
mer boss who did not wish any longer
to stand in the way, Seeing that one Of
the questions IN dispute was killed in this
manner. Superintendent Stanton gave
the men the small raise asked for and it
is understood the trammers will go
underground this evening.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

be new hall at the Quincy will be
baly opened on next Saturday even
when the Quincy Excelsior band will
one Of their popular social and in
Rental concerts. This organization
sh is now under the leadership Of W.
White. formerly with the Fifth Regi-
i band Of Calumet, has wonderfully
royed OF late and have been working
b with this concert in view. The fol-
ling is the program to be rendered:
Ap-Alvin Joslin. B.. .-...-....... Petite
Quincy Excelsior Band.
..................... Batens
Irish, Scotch and English Airs.)
Quincy Excelsior Band.
Mr., John Surbeck.
made for cornet and tromboneIll Trovatore
Messrs, Letoher and Dunstone.
lation-Selected. ~ ................ 80.
Mr. John +. Connors.
sol0-Beelzebub ...................To fossil
w Frank Thacker, 9Th Unfit. Band.
Mr. Frank Blythe.
nptve-lndian War Dance $780,. Belsteo
Quincy Excelsior Band.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

"That escaped criminal seems to have
had rather the best Of it, remarked the
talkative friend.
mot at all, )" replied the detective,
drawing himself up haughtily We've
got him so frightened he doesn't dare
show his face where we are Wash
ington Star
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Wednesday. December LIST, is the date
set for the assignee's sale of the goods
and chattes OF the late merchant Herman
Stark. The sale will commence at 10
o'clock a. m. and the stock will be sold in
bulk to the highest bidder. Mr.. James
Tamblyn, assignee, will conduct the sale.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

The steamer Alaska OF the Anchor line
picked up freight at Portage Lake ports
Saturday and cleared for points south.
The steambarge W. b. Stevens was also
in port that dav. She is a two-stacker.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

For SALE-A lot of new furniture and
household goods. Everything OF the
best quality. You can buy it at a bar,
gam as the owner is compelled to sell on
account OF removing his family. Apply
to A. Frazin OF the Far, 213 Eighth
street, Red Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

The Canadian department of agricul'
ture estimates the population OF the Do
minion to be o. 1875. 43S. gain OF rather
less than 100000 since the census OF
1891. In 1890 there were two states Oh
the Union that exceeded Canada IN pop
nlation-New York. with 8. 997.so3 IN
habitants. and Pennsylvania. with
o. 2bS,0l4
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Last evening lamp exploded in tn
kitchen OF Mr.. Cady's residence in Water
street. An alarm was turned in and the
fire company called out but fortunately
their services we're not required az few
buckets Of water soon extinguished the
flames. The damage done amounted to
about $25.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22
Interesting Information.

"The reason they make SO much fuss
over my birthday. explained Kitty to
the young man in the parlor VINO was
waiting for somebody else. lis that I've
only had six. Sisters had 32. and she's
40 used to 'em she don't even mention
,em How many birthdays have you
had. MIR. Spoonamoref" -Chicago Trio'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22
smart LAWYER.

Plankington-I understand that you
had to go to law about that property
that was left you. Have you smart
lawyer
Bloomfeld-You bet have. He owns
the property now.-Pick Me Up.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

LosT-About FIVE weeks ago, dark
r d COW, dry and fat. the lett horn Is
shorter than the right. Finder please re-
turn to George Demerois, Seventh street,
and receive reward.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

n directors OF the Lakeside cemetery
lation, have placed an order with
~ the nurseries below for 600 small
10 De furnished in the spring. The
VIII be used in decorating the new
a. grounds, as will also some 5000
|" Oh shrubbery. With these and
e'ous other intended improvements
fock will have one OF the most beaut-
'rial places In Northern Michigan.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22
In Vienna the HEIGHT G

In Vienna the height of house must
not exceed S2 feet The floor Of the last
story must not be more than 65.6 feet
above the level of the street When the
ground slopes, this measure must be tax
en- from the highest point. The house
must not have more than five stories,
including the cellar and attics.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22
L,eming Didn't Do a
the Mining
school Boys.
of woe--sO to o
49, and Briefly Told BY q
'''' r,rm supporter Of the
y" ,,os school Team

..,,,oo School foot ball CD aggre-
, down to Ishpeming Satur-
Ss thew played at foot ball with
s y s,bool team OF that place, The
'SD ,ha game was the manner in
\ ~ J Mining school boys stuck to
'..,,,s-vellow-.by playing thatkind
ii Score 20 to U.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Ladies. drop into HosklDg & Co.'S cloak
and fur department before purchasing
anything in that inc. . They leadi style,
quality and low prices. Fit guaranteed
or no sale.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

The word 'fie" or its equivalent in
sound exists in all languages and in
every one is expressive Of disgust In
the Icelandic the word "pfui" means
putridity.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

large number from the Portage Lake
intend taking in the Light Guard
val ball at Calumet Wednesday even
quo a special train, leaving Hough-
Top. m. standard time and return
tier the ball will be run.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Frogs and toads have remarkably
scute hearing. The slightest noise in
the vicinity of . pond will at once at
tract the attention OF the frogs ana pun
them on their guard.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Disagreement for life by burns or
scalds may be avoided .by using De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salye. the great
remedy for piles and for all kinds OF sores
and skin troubles.
SODERGREN & SODERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Herman Sterk was arrested at West
Superior this morning and will be
brought back here for the purpose OF ex-
planning his Interpretation OF the words
meum ct teum.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

The largest cargo OF coal ever delivered
at the Union docks at Dollar Bay was
discharged last week by the Vega
Twenty eight hundred tons was the
amount discharged.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Charles Huston, Houghton's livery
man. has disposed of Unstable to Messrs,
Wallare and Byers, OF Baraga, who VIII
conduct the business in the future.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Before furnishing your new house cal
and see Hosking & Co s carpets, oilclothf
and window shades.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

The dancing class will meet at st. rat
rick's hall this evening for the first time
This hall will he used by the class in the
future and will meet Monday evenings ol
each week
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

James Mcclure received a carload OF
draft and driving horses Monday even
ing. Intending purchasers can see them
at the Taylor house barn.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

The Epworth league OF the Atlantic M
T.. church will give concert and enter
tainment this evening and all are invited
to attend. A collection will be taken up
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

yors dredges are still at work at
Entry. The dredges are working
and day and the work will be car
On as late az the season will allow.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

WANTED-To buy secondhand deliy
cry sleigh IN good condition. Apply al
the News Office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22
OvercOat Lost.

Between LIKE Linden and Calumet, a
large brown overcoat. Finder will please
return to Hecla barn.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

For SALE-Six coal parlor heaters and
four wood heaters in good condition, at
a bargain. CHAs. M. PoLINsKY,
Over 312 Fifth st.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22
Caps.

The most complete line for men and
boys in the city at V. F. Engstrom's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

For Boys REFERS and flannel Waste,
ages to IA. the right thing at right
prices at V. F. Engstrom's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Thanksgiving special Opening.
At Miss Leary's. who has a stock OF
trimmed hats OF one hundred and fifty
different styles. also a speciality OF chill
dren's hoods made to order.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

House to rent on Willow averue. APP
ply to James James.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Mr.. John Grierson came in from Calu'
met Saturday and remained over sunday
as the guest OF Mr.. Will DesRocher.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Hosking & Co.'S clothing department is
completely filled with suitable frost Kill
ling goods for, this climate, at bottom
DrIces
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Neatly furnished front room to let, al
ply above Eagle drug store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Duluth Candy compaDy-Largest
candy house in the northwest. See j. c.
Rapson, salesman.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Have your children's eyes examined b,
Elliott, opticiap.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Dress goods and trimmings in endless
varieties at Hosking x Co.'S.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Special sale for November month at the
Laurium Fair next to the postoffice
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

The Van Orden lime kilns are now
closed down for the winter, after an I'M
usuelly successful seasons work.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Business was quite brisk in Hancock
Saturday owing to the Quincy pay Gay.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

The Eureka band oil the Atlantic. nave
decided to give dance on the evening oi
Saturday, November n.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Supts. JohnD uDcan, OF Calumet, ano
W. e. Parnall, OF Tamarack, were III
Houghton Saturday on business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Mr.. John ii. Hicok went TO MarqueCoe
on Sunday and it is reported hled Oh d
homestead.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Mr.. Arno Jaehnig, OF the Franklin
took in the foot ball game at lshpeihin'
Saturday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

Eyes examined free by Elliott, optician
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

SopERsREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-22

prices.
The herald., 1897-05-29
WILEY GETTING EVEN
For Being Charged With Felony in
Civil Dispute

They are at it again in the Big Rock
by the multiplicity of suits in the courts,
the folks up there would rather fight
than eat.
A short time ago L. c. Tilghman, the
present secretary of the board of di-
rectors, had A. P. Wiley, who was pre-
viously secretary. arrested on felony
charge. alleging that he had possession
of all the records. books and documents
belonging to the district and refused to
turn them over to himself, as his sue
cessor in office. A verdict of acquittal
was very promptly returned by the jury
in that case, and now Mr.. Wiley is hav-
ing his turn.
He filed suit yesterday against Thigh
man, claiming that the latter, when he
preferred the felony charge against
him, did so maliciously, and he claims
damages. When arrested he was
brought ninety miles to Los Angeles
and was under arrest for over thirty
six hours, and in that manner was pre-
vented from following his business; he
paid out $3.50 in counsel fees and ex
pended SIS in expenses incident to the
trldl IN Wnlcn ne was lnnOcently IN
volved. and for the damage done to
his good name and reputation he claims
$780,
For second cause of action he refers
to the kindred case wherein he was COM
PEELED to pay $500 as counsel fees and
expended SIS for expense. and for SUI
ferings endured and damages to his
name and reputation he claims $4,000.
His itemized claims aggregate $500,
and for this amount Mr.. Wiley now de-
mands judgment.
The herald., 1897-05-29
THE BROCKMIER CASE
Cole Swore to a Complaint Under False
Impression

A short time ago Jacob Brockmeir was
arrested on a complaint sworn to by A
j. Cole, wherein he was charged with
having stolen a deed of the value of SEQ,
the property of Cole and his wife.
The facts in the case were that Brock
mier traded with Cole through Gregory
Perkins, jr., who acted as agent and re-
ceived the deed in question. He then
went and had deeds to two lots in South
Monrov.a made out and gave one to the
agent and one to Cole, as per agreement.
Mr.. Perkins asked Brockmier to give
back the original deed for some purpose,
and when Brockmier refused threatened
him with arre@t. The complainant Cole,
swore to the complaint, so he says, at
the instigation of Perkins, under the.
impression that he was swearing to the
amount the property cost him, and was
unaware that Brockmer had been ar
rested until the latter informed him,
after he was released on his own re-
cognizance by Justice Young. Cole made
representation of these facts to the dis
trict attorneys office, and of course the
prosecution of Brockmier ended.