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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20
A Chinese Superstition.

The strange mwillingnesso of the Chs
nese to afford help to a drowning usan-
or any one in absolute peril of his life
otherwise, is based upon belief thar
the ghost of the last nan killed Always
acts as "watchman of the hades or
purgatory into which, according tn CHI
nese belief, the spirit of the deraxteSE
first enters, and from which he can only
be relieved by the arrival Of "a frcskn
ghost. If, therefore, a mans life b<s
saved from accidental death, the spfrlk
of the person who died Immediately be-
fore him is, in a manner, cheated cuk q.
his relief, and will assuredly hauus I'm,
person whose misplaced humanity fzas
condemned it to fresh term of dismal
servitude This belief also obtzzzs
among the highlanders of Scotland
EXCHANGE
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20

fjosition. Then the male teachers can
look forward to promotion TO the CITY
college either as an instructor at a sal
ary of So, 500, or full tledged professor
at "a, 500.
There are few of the 90 male princl-
pals in New York's public schools, how
ever, who do not get more than their
salary Of SO, 900 year. Almost every
one of them gets some little additional
pay, as $500 or $500 year for extra
service as an instructor in the evening
schools or as clerks of the ward board OF
school trustees. Some of the principals
hold both of these little plums and make
n clear 81, 600 n year out of the school
system. The principals of boys schools,
If course. have their pick in these choice
aerouisites, but there are so many add
tional Offices to be filled that under male
teachers in the public schools come IN
for good round share.
The four evening high schools alone
give employment TO 20 or 80 teachers,
each of whom gets anywhere from W to
| Ga n night for the additional work.
Then there are some 23 boards OF school
trustees. each of which has Its clerk
who gets pay for the amount OF WORK
done. the average mounting up to SAW
or $500 a year. Nearly all these clerks
are principals of some schools.
In the case of women schoolteachers
the chances for earning extras are very
limited. The maximum salary she can
get is 81, 900. She starts into the system
with salary of about 5000, which is
gradually raised until she becomes the
principal of a girls department OF q
| grammar school.
In order to become a schoolteacher IN
the public schools of New York 1t is first
necessary to get a recommendation from
n member of the board of education.
This enables the candidate to try pre-
liminary examination, which, If he il
successful, entities him to be placed mp.
ON the eligible list Of teachers. After
satisfactory work in this capacity fol-
not more than year the candidate So
cures permanent license as teacher
in New York's public schools, and as
such is entitled to teach in any part Oh
the city.
This does not mean necessarily that
the teacher will Immediately find en-
ployment That depends entirely upon
the local board of school trustees. The
city is divided into "a school districts
the schools in each Of which are con-
trolled by a school board, who are APP
pointed by the board of education. The
bosrds have the selection Of all teachers
below the grade Of principal, these be-
ina appointed by the board OF educa.
ton. Az rule, however. the licensed
teacher soon finds an opening and thsz
Il in the regular line Of pEomottou
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20
DIDN'T GET WHAT SHE WANTED.
Tout of Young w oman Who Undertook
TO Squelch a Grocery Clerk.

Two pretty young women entered
large up town grocery one evening last
week. From their conversation il was
evident that they belonged TO some
boarding school in the neighborhood
and had stolen out for few moments u
buy dainties which they meant TO snug
gle TO their rooms.
"Theres one thing l don't like about
the clerks in this store" said one Of
them, while they waited for the sales
man, and that's the way they insist on
telling you that you don't want what
you do want and that you do want what
you don't want. Every time | come IN
here | have the same experience, and
I'm Just tired Of it. The next time it
happens I'm going to tell the clerk Just
what | think of him..
At that moment clerk approached
and asked the young women what they
wanted. The one who had so much to
complain about pointed at one Of row
of cracker tins and said:
~ want pound of those.
"Oh, no, you don't, said the clerk
suavely you want some of these, OF
these here; they re all very nice.
The young woman threw a glance
which said, "What did | tell you?' al
her companion, aud turning to the clerk
said fiercely:
"No. don't, anything Of tho kind.
! want these and no others. p"
Il beg your pardon, be began, 81
thought
Never mind what you thought, ,
said the young woman. Iguess | know
what 1 want. Now just let me have {
pound of those, please. And she turned
to her companion with LOOK of triumph
on her face which plainly meant
Didn't l squelch hi,n?"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20
afflicted monarchY-drasley's 1Londo1a
I'm l75G 30


Cattle have lot the reputation OF
,ceat intelligence or heroism, but, from
m instance cited by Mr.. @. e.. ID. Rob
trts in volume of exciting tales en-
titled "Around The Campfire" IL
would appear that they do sometimes
rise TO an emergency. We abbreyiates
the narrative OF an old farmer In the
interior of New Brunswick
One afternoon my father had sent me-
and my little brother Teddy to bring In
the cattle. We were about half way
home with them when there came "a
long, queer, bowling sound from the
other side of the clearing that nearly
made my heart stop beating. The cattle
heard it, too, and two or three young
heifers started to bolt but the old ones,
promptly hooked them back. Then, not
a quarter of a mile away, we saw a.
pack of gray brutes dart out OF the
woods and make straight for US.
What do you suppose the cattle dldI
The old COWS and the steers made reg
ular circle, putting the calves, with me
and Teddy, in the center. They stood
| with their heads out and horns down.
| like a company of militia forming a.
square to receive charge of cavalry
| The old black and white bull was run
ming the affair.
II expect father'Il hear the noise
and he and Bill"-the hired man
will come with guns and save us.
said Teddy.
| The wolves charged straight at the
| circle of horns. We heard the old bull
humble something away down IN has
throat, and then one of his horns was
through the belly of the leader At this
unexpected repulse the others drew back
After brief hesitation they returned
and stole round and round the circle.
looking for weak spot. On the ether
side from our champion there stood q
nervous young COW. Suddenly wolf
made rush upon her. She spranG
aside, thus opening passage, by which
the wolf rushed into the very center O,
the circle, with his fierce red eyes las
tened upon Teddy.
But the old bull had spotted him.
Nimble as squirrel, he bowled me anc
Teddy over like ninepins and was affe'
the wolf, mumbling and grumbirnl
away down in his stomach. de hue<
the wolf! Just at that moment faiths
and Bill dashed up and snatched q
two youngsters into their saddles
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20

lone great source of pleasing cthuz
lies in our wish to please them," said -
father to his daughter, discoursIng "a
the small, sweet courtesies Of hfa :"
"we want to tell you secret Tn
way to make yourself pleasant to Ctfssus
is to show them attention. The WIKI
world is like the miller of Mansfsea@
who cared for nobody-no, NOT 49,
because nobody cared for him, and -
whole world would do SO if ycu gfso
them the cause. Let the people 80 -
you care for them. "-Exchange-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20
Precious Perfume.

Scores of bottles which once contained
perfumes have been found in Pompeii.
In one jar having capacity of two gal
Ions there was a very delicate and ethe-
real perfume, the composition OF which
is not known. There was over gaiion
of the liquid left in the receptacle but
mon being exposed to the air It began
10 evaporats 90 rapidly that the bottle
Wa hsrmstically sealed In order 70 10
tain ~
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20

Il hereby accept the challenge: pub
lished in yesterdays News by Alex Erica
son, to race for 500 eide aud will post
the money with the editor OF the Iron
Port of Escanaba Monday, the match To
take place Tuesday evening"
ELMER THOMSON.
Calumet, February 20.
Thomson is a speedy skater and VIII
undoubtedly give the iron country SKA
tiers some good swift races.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20
Accom-. the Challenge.

Elmer Thompson left on the noon
train for Ishpeming, where he will skate
Thomas Martin, OF that city, next Mon
day evening. He will also have several
other races in the iron country. Before
leaving he handed a NEWS reporter the
following acceptance of Erickson's chal-
lenge:
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20
PUTTING UP A STOVE.
A Version of the Operation That Rarely
Happens In Real Life.

This is about a man who put up q
stove.
II is unnecessary perhaps to go far
Their with it. You know in advance just
how he swore and tore and spoiled the
carpet, and the pipe didn't fit and he
skinned his knuckles and cut his finger
and spilled SCOT down the back of bis
heck and finally went up town and got
six men to finish the job.
johnson, said Johnson's wife at
dinner yesterday, Il want you to come
home early this afternoon. | want that
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20
They Are professional Quests.

Some gentlemen Of family who are
clever at story, jest and repartee are FOL
lowing strange business in London.
There is a man there who furnishes
amusement and entertainment for all
kinds of social gatherings, having men
of family On his staff. who in the guise
of guests manage to insure an enjoyable
evening for the invited guests, and thus
set the anxiety Of the hostess, fearing a
dull time for her guests, at rest. A cou-
ple of guineas will engage the services
Of a person of "good social attainments, !"
who will SO exercise his art OF enter
tanning others as to put everybody at
once into the brightest Of spirits. Five
quineas will command the services OF
an individual of higher standing In the
social SCALE" while the proportionateiy
large outlay Of $50 will secure those OF
q gentleman with handle to his name
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20

s,erman- american Bowling Club.
The above organization will meet at
their rooms at Winners Hall tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock to transact busi-
ness of Importance. A full attendance IS
reouested. JOSEPH WHINE $. Sec'y.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20

All parties intending to mask at the
coming event OF the German-American
bowling club are requested to hand in
their orders for costumes to Herman
Bibber not later than Mondey morning
at 10 o'clock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20

tached to it before it leaves IS county
at least 5000 signatures.
The Robinson bill enacts that the pro-
visions exempting the Upper Peninsula
from the general railroad law be struck
out. so that the whole OF the State will
come under the enactments OF the general
law.
The people, not the merchants, pay
their heavy charges and therefore il il to
be hoped the people will, in their own in
terest, come forward and sign the petit
tions as soon az they rive.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20

The annual meeting OF the Lake Super
ior conference OF congregational churches
will be held at Hancock March and D.
The meeting will be largely attended on
account OF the cheap rate from here and
Lake Linden to Hancock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20


What has made the school service so
attractive to many are the easy honrs.
Nine-tenths of the salary eaIners in New
York get to work az s a. m. and are
lucky If they get away by D p. M, with
half an hour for luncheon. The work of
the teacher begins at IA. ~. and is over,
as a rule, by p. m, with an hour for
luncheon. Nine-tenths Of the salary
eaners get only ? weeks ont Of the 90
in the year for vacation, and they
work g days in the week at that The
scho0lteachWs get vacation OF l3
weeks N 81 and draw full pay during
that time. Besides this they work only
days in the(Veek and have all holt
days. It has Neen estimated that the
schoolteachers New York work less
than 200 Of the <r1ays in the year.
If a schoolt&A nto rise i'll the
calling, however, the w-eoes not end
with school hours. Studies IN pedagogy
and advanced education must be kept up
at home. The work is not SO hard, how
ever, or the pay so poor as to induce
many to resign. In fact, it has become
saying in the system that School
teachers never die and never resign. -
New York Tribune
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20

Alderman John KniveI has returned
from a few days visit in Detroit, Chicago
and Milwaukee.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20

The msnuscripts' Of 'fhs fifteenth ana
sixteenth centuries are, in many cases,
almost illegible on account OF the fading
az the ink. At that time the lampblack
inks passsd out Of uss and chemical inks
bssaas vepulas.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20

Boise, Ia. Feb. sol-Mra Rabus2
Mitchell OF Idaho Falls. president - -
Idaho woman's Christian TempsrunR
Union, has been elected chaplain a -
state Legislature. IN unusual hou4 -
\ woman. She was largely instruun-
tai In securing wsman suRrAge -
Idaho. .
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20
-''er Robinson and HIS Railroad

~. u"or has got abroad that Senator
49,. s'''on Is not working very hard this
n. .or his railroad bill, but this is
"A. " 'or ME-. Robinson. who called at
n. Jews Office this morning, states b.
ava. as OIL well in hand and that it has
no,, eaance Of passing, provided the
d.., s'' o. the Upper Peninsula show they
No.. The senator stated that In q
n ! 'me be would have petitions here
m.snature, and, ~ the fight for the
tos soip was made on this very ques-
nm, |" - TO DO hoped that the people will
- mat the petition will have at
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-20

wy ID, Green, pastor OF the Laur-
~ baptist. will address the mems meet
tomorrow afternoon. His subject
. Tue christian Athletics Acknowledge
: uoo' or Lost Manhood Restored. The
,s. ,'ead gentleman will take Sampson,
~. .sv O'ole character. as the theme and his
ss% 's will be we'll worth hearing. Miss
colo. WIN '
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Mems Underwear.

friends during his residence here, all of whom regret to see him leave. He was one of our most successful business men, lib- eral in his dealings, and polite and accom- 1nodating to everybody. Mr. Britain first came to Van Buren in the fall of 1893, with about s4oo worth of merchandising. He put Up with privations-living at lunch counters and sleeping in his store-prac- ticing the most rigid economy. By judi cious newspaper advertising and courteous treatment of customers his business soon increased until larger business and more help was needed, and at the time he con c1uded to change location he carried com plete stock and enjoyed a large patronage. He was a just dealer, good advertiser, and always met the needy with a charitable hand. While 1t is with sincere regret we see him leave us, the Argus wishes him success and happiness in his new home, and comments him to the good people of Pine Bluff and Jefferson County as a man in every way worthy their respect and es- teem.-The Argus.
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28c
JOG; our price
 Mems Sox.

Mems mixed medium-weight Sox, 4c,
 Mems extra heavy mixed Sox, cheap at Ioc; our price Sc.
 Mems fast black seamless Sox, would be cheap at I5c; our price 1oc
 Men,s fast black lisle thread Sox, Racket price 25c; our price I5c.
 Mems natural wool Sox, i'm proved heel and too cheap at 25c; our price I5c.
 Ladies ribbed cotton Vest, long sleeves, would be cheap at 25c; our price 15c.
 Ladies jersey-ribbed, heece-lined
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]. R. BRITAIN.

Hose, guaranteed stainless, worth 12 Hc, our price 9c. Misses black Hose, good value 4c Ladies' fast black seamless Hose, regular price, for 25c; our price, 3 for 25c. Ladies' fast black, drop-siitch Hose, regular IS centers, this sale
 roc. Ladies black boot, fancy tops, drop-stitch Hose, worth 200; our price I4c. Ladies extra heavy cassimere Hose, Racket price soc; ours 2oc. Ladies fine guage, extra quality, guaranteed absolutely fast and stainless, Hermsdorf dye, worth
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gave him a friendly greeting with out the least play of features.
 "I came to see you, Robert, to ask how you are getting on in your con finement and Ewhat preparation. if any, you are making to die," said the reporter.
 Without a moment's hesitation he replied:
 Il am doing as well a. could be .k0 0fsected. sir, and Ive made peace SRth God. I am readx to die.'' 6rsHe then proceeded declare his
 anocence of the crime fok which he
 hs been doomed. ling him
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Mems feece-lined Drawers, good value at BOG; our price 200. Job in Undershirts, no drawers to match.
 Heavy-ribbed, Aeece-lined, dark colors, shirts only, worth regular 6oc; our price 45c. Heavy ribbed Suits, Aeece-lined, fine goods, cheap at Racket price; our buy brings them down to per suit, $I.4o. Extra heavy camels' hair Suits, natural colors, worth regular $1.5o our price 95c. Hosiery and Ladies Fur
 nishings.
 Misses fast black, extra heavy
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after one year at that place he again moved, this time into the Smith Block, and another year rolled around when he secured the Meyer building, where he has been twelve months.
 Our citizens found him capable and hon est in the treatment of his customers, and his popularity increased as his business grew. He was judicious advertiser, which always p1eases the newspaper people. He always met the needy with charitable hand, and many a poor person was made glad by his generosity.
 Our people regret very much to lose him, but what is our loss is a gain to others, and we heartily recommend him to his people of his new home and hope that his patron age will be such as he is worthily entitled to. The Times wishes him success and health and happiness, and assuress him that our 1atch-string hangs on the outside. Van Buren Times.
 ]. R. BRITAIN.
 ]. R. Britain has closed up the Racket Store in this city and will remove to Pine Bluff. Mr Britain has made host of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-17

tn reporter to ask the courteous del,tv and turnkey Mir. Gibson, to permt him few moments conversa- ton With the two negroes who now await xecution on the 25th of Feb ruary, iixt.
 The firsso the wretchg men in terviewedy the GRAPHIsy or N was Rohr. Cox. sh. will pay demons stri n penalty for t. crime of r the worldss ;s . man abou 2, wears ore will be ns
 ,,s,,ance,,tr ,.;,o7ard. IN ' contrqd by tlS most -The Roque IIssar- my infa. rhe1 2 |, porteae milk of a
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with words of encouragement we passed sorrowfully On to the cell of James Davis.
 James greeted us witt, a careless air but without the least trace of lnsolence. He is youth of about 20 years, with big round cheeks. ab- ruptly retreating brow and with a marvellous lateral compression of the sknR. He is undoubtedly an animal 4 the type born degenerate. though lie is not without the ordi- nary cru
 Do v
 ask pd iits
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Dress Goods.

In this department we can't of- fer a great variety of Patterns, but what we offer and advertise are purely up-to-date and suitable for Fall and Spring. They were bought cheap and our buy will cut the price from 25 to so per cent.
 22-inch Brilliantine, changeable, worth I2 1zc; our price 9Ae.
 38-incb Brocade Brilliantine, i'll black, former price3oc;our price 200.
 2o-inch bright Plaids, suitable for waists, regular price 18Hc; our price 13He.
 34-inch Novelty Plaids, beautiful in appearance, strong and endura- ble, worth soc; sales price 33Bc.
 3o-ineh assorted eolors and shades Novelty Dress Goods, just the thing for a cheap dress, former price 12zci now roc.
 33-inch Mohair Brilliantines, changeable eolofs, old price 29e; now 22 12c.
 26-incb M zed Wool and Silk Plaids, brigtt colors, worth soc; our price 35c.
 We want every lady, child and man in this city to visit our estab- lishment. While our stock is broken, it will be up to the full standard in short time. We have come in your midst to do "a legiti- mate dry goods and notion business and if we fail to do it, it's our fault and not yours. The poor will be treated courteously and those more fortunate in accumulating the worldly goods will be met with the same politeness.
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A good quality Percale Shirt, cost to manufacture 42Hc, our price 4oc. Extra quality Percale, soft bosom. laundered cuffs and collars, Racket price was 75c, our bargain sale soc Fine quality Percale Shirts, hair line stripe, laundered, old price Soc; our price 55c. Good quality French Percale, soft bosom, laundered collars and cuffs, worth regular $1.25, our price Soc. White Laundered Dress
 Shirts.
 No 7o-2ooo Linen bosom pleats
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J.R. BRITAIN.

We have just lost one of the best busi- ness men our city ever had. We refer to Mr. J. R. Britain, who has gone to Pine Bluff, this State, to continue the mercantile business at that place. We regret very much to lose him from our midst, for he was courteous gentleman and good bus mess man who believed in advertising.
 MT Britain came to this city in 1895 with about $4oo worth of goods. He first opened up in Mr. O'Kane's building, and needing more room at the end of twelve months moved into the Cornelius store room, and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-01-17

MT. J. R. Britain, the popular proprietor of the Racket Store, bid adieu to Van Bu- ren this week and is now citizen of Pine Bluff We are sorry to lose MT. Britain and his family from obr midst and they will be great loss to our community so- cially as well as in a business way. Mr.
 Britain is wide-awake and will undoubt- ed1y be great acquisition to Pine Bluffs business community. We hope he will find the move advautageous.-Va Bnren Press.
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die??"
 "Yes sir--so ans wer with {
 Brace up, ''and put yc alone can giv comfort youv days which rel
 T am pra 5 without the q would like to < Il -lsss ls
 R-e,frh1 |
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TWO CONCERNED MEN.
- Cox and James pavi" Patiently Awaiting their Final
 Dsy.

< GRAPHIC reporter. through the
 nf Sherifi Friplett, was ser- e4raay afternoon given the visitors r t see see ss.s<srmit to thf jail. It was to
 .o morbid ,spriosity that led
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Ably collar band and cuffs, re-en- forced bosom and back, cheap at SIPS; our price 85c.
 No. 1oo.-Open front and back, made of exrra quality, linen bosom, re-enforced bosom and back, Ably bosom and back, regular price $1.2o; our price Soc.
 No. 5oo.-Extra bargain, Ably band and cuffs, made of good quail ity linen and muslin, well worth 65c; our buy reduces the price to 4oc
 Work Shirts.
 Some bargains that the laboring people cannot afford to miss.
 Job in CheViot Shirts; some
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whether
  double dollar