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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
A Curiously Named Garden.

!, There is garden in Brixton kept by
an old gentleman which presents some
curiosities in floral nomenclature. The
owner has been seized with Q desire to
label his flowers after the manner OK
botanists, but knowing nothing OF scien'
tifio terms consulted an acquaintance.
The result is more amusing than appro-
pirate and proves the folly OF wisdom
where ignorance is bliss. Scientific
names have been affixed to all the flow
ers, but strictly on the principle that
"a rose by any other name will smell as
sweet" One row bears the inscription
"Nux vomica, " another is boldly labeled
"Nisi prius, q third is affirmed to be
"Ipecacuanha" and another to be Par
ticeps criminis {" The amateur gardener
is exceedingly proud of his collection,
and no one has enlightened him on the
incongruity of the descriptions. Lon
don Telegraph.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
THE CARS WIG.
How an Onicer Tweaked 1t and Won n
bet aud Position

Paul, the eccentric ear Of Russia
assassinated in 1901, was very particu-
lar as to his dress, and considered tri-
fling matters as Of supreme importance.
This peculiarly was once taken advan-
tage of by an officer of the guards, Major
Vaksel, TO win bet. The major, the
widest joker i'll the army, wagered sew
eral hundred rubles that he would
tweak the tail of the emperor's wig on
parade.
The very next day the emperor hap
pened to be present at an early parade.
and, as destiny ruled it, took position
for a moment Immediately in front of
the daring major. Breathless with ex-
element and terror, Vaksel's compan-
ions beheld that rash officers right hand
steal slowly from his side, rise TO the
level of the czar's neck and give the
wigs hanging tail most decided tweak.
In an instant the emperor's face, pale
with fury, was turned upon vaksefs
countenance, which, however, only re-
Elected an expression Of childlike inno-
cence. mingled. with the most deferen-
tial astonishment.
"Who dared to do thatt' asked the
enraged ozar, his eyes giving flashing
evidence that his most dangerous mood
was upon him. 4...
IT did, your majesty" said Vaksel,
who, however his heart may have flut-
tered, managed to preserve outwardly
an unruffled calm, together with an ex-
preston of innocent surprise. 1T was
crooked, your majesty" he added, in a
confidential undertone. II Strengthened
it for fear the younger officers should
see"
Paul's countenance cleared at once.
He stared fixedly, however, at Vaksel's
innocent looking face for some seconds.
Vaksel admitted afterward that this
was the trying moment, and he had said
to himself, IF / waver, I'm lostp
Then the car spoke, and spoke so thai
all might hear.
81 thank you, colonel" he said.
II ever step in rank was gained by
the purest effrontery it was so acquired
on this occasion, and Vaksel left TIT
field, not only promoted to a coveted
position in the guards, but richer b.
many hundred rubles as the result o
his wager. -Temple Bar.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
WOMEN WHO MADDEN MEN,
Do 1t Innocently Because They Do Not
Know How tn lie Wives.

Do It Innocentlyi Because They Do Not
Know How To lie Wives.
Women may be charming, wholly
devoted to their homes and their hus-
bands, and yet be so tactless, thought
less and aggravating as to drive hus-
bands to the extreme OF misery. Any
observant bachelor could recall numbers
of instances of women who from want
of tact and intelligence are almost driv-
ing their husbands mad by getting ON
their nerves. They forget that busy men
require absolute brain rest, change OF
scene, change of subject. They forget
that, however worrying the little affairs
of a household may be, the anxieties OF
o great business upon which the whole
family's present and future depend are
far greater. A friend Of mine who is
now nearly O millionaire told me in
confidence that while he was sitting one
night over his smoking room fire won
dering whether he could next day posi-
bly, survive terrible crisis which was
hanging over his head and might lead
to disastrous bankruptcy. with debts TO
the extent Of e20O, 900 or so, his wife
came whining into the room to say the
butcher must be paid the extday. And
the amount Of the butchers bill was
under ESQ.
1t is on such occasions that man
wants helpful wife-one who will tell
him about or read aloud the last good
novel, who will say: Come, let as go
to the theater tonight You need change
of scene" And, above all, one who
knows just when her husband requires
nothing more than to be left alone. 1t
il women who get on their husbands
nerves that drive them to take bachelor
holidays when they ought to be getting
more enjoyment from the wife's COM
partnership.
Of course there are men who are al
ways out of sorts-dyspeptic bears with
sore heads who require strong minds to
manage them-but there are very many
others who only want judicious. SYM
pathetic treatment to be the best hus'
bands in the world. Avoid being silly,
avoid saying silly things or trying tx
make conversation or commenting OIL
some remark your husband has made
Read and think in order to cultivate in
telligence and resourcefulness, with TIT
object in view of being his counselor
and his friend, and, above all, "chum. ,
That word means much. - Londol
Graphic.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
please Take Notice.

We are pleased to tell you that We
make everything pertaining to the shoe
makers trade an cheap as ever from the
best quality OF leather. Mems boots or
shoes soled for As and 80 cents. ladies'
shoes soled for 35 and 40 cents. We
have a nice assorted stock Of fall and
winter snoee, ana our own maze shoe
packs, which we will dispose .; ut very
low figures. Good work guaranteed.
OKER & KEMPPAINEN.
Fifth street, Red Jacket, next to Jacob
Gartner's store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09

A gentleman was visiting Scotch
lunatic asylum where new premises
were being added. The inmates were
assisting. On seeing one Of the latter
wheeling q barrow upside down from
the building TO the stones, the visitor
asked him why he wheeled it in that
manner. "Oh, " said the lunatic. that's
the best way" The visitor took the
barrow, and turning it right side up
said. "This is the proper way
"That's a. you ken," said the inmate.
81 tried it that way, but they filled IL
IN, o. bricks" So saying. he trotted on
bis usual way.-ExchaDge.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
New Orthogrnphy.

Mamma-well, Elsie. what did you
earn at school todayf
Elsie Jagged 6)-Learned to spell.
Mamma-Now, what did you learn
to spell?
Elsie--Man.
Mamma-And how do You spell MANI
Elsie promptly )-M-a-n, man.
Mamma-Now, how do you spell
boya
Elsie (after moments refiection)-
The same way, only i'll hitler letters
Washington Times.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09

An underground" train from White
chapel was trundling along through the
CITY one dark and foggy day. An OLD
Irish lady was a passenger. who was
evidently moving her "home'" tied up
in a ragged old apron, from An eastern
10 a western "doss house" How Tar
will OF have to go wild thise" she asked
of q fellow passenger. thrusting her
ticket in his face. The affable man put
ON his spectacles Latimer ROAD.
ma'ami Seven stations farther ON.
The old lady grunted increduiousiy.
Some minutes passed. during which tho
old lady unused or dozed and took no
thought Of stoppages Then she reused
herself and addressed the same question
70 another passenger. -Four stations
on" muttered this one briefly The
Irish dame smiled bitterly. but kept her
own counsel for awhile. Then she sud-
denly turned upon traveller OF her own
sex. "Now will yez tell me. ma am,
how far am Oh from this stationT ass
the next station Of all. said the other
milingly. The Irish woman cast around
a glance OF indignant scorn. An whion
NJ vez am Oh to believe? Sure We all tell
a i;fferent Household Words
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
HOME COMING.

Set o. sun, and toll IL done.
Grind, OH, wheels, while others treadi
Homeward through the night run
To the heaven just ahead.
Light o. love, lifht o. love,
Other refuge have i none.
Thou the worth cf life must prove
While the fight is yet unwon.
Scant the fare that love may share.
Pale the lips that love may press.
Stern the burdens love must share.
Fierce the wrongs that wait redress.
Heart o. life heart o. life,
Mamma in the Wilderness,
We should perish in the strife
But for loves strong tenderness.
Speed the day when we may say
Justice roigns and men are free.
Peace shall kiss us in the way,
Labor crown US plenteJusly.
Love is all Love Is ALL
Sound the word from sea TO sea.
Hand to hand we stand or fall.
Ho, for love and libertyi
Annie l.. Muzzey in New York SUN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
.TENNYSON'S WOMEN.
Tho Poet Never localized the Work Of tho
Wage Garner.

Tho Poet Never localized the Work OF the
Wage Garner.
Tennyson gave the world pictures Of
some of the fairest feminine creations
in poetry-winsome maidens, dempre
and trustful; womanly women, loyal
and companionable; devoted wives, gen.
tie and faithful; noble matrons. loving
and self sacrificing, serving the best in
terests Of home and country.
Tennyson's conception Of woman and
her sphere may be regarded as rather
old fashioned. He was evidently not in
full sympathy with some Of the adj
vanced notions Of the modern woman.
His burlesque of woman's rights in
"The Princess" has not hurt the cause
of the weaker sex. He understood the
right relations Of the man and the wom-
an, and his utterances in the closing
passages of this poem 60 to the heart of
the problem. 1t is still true that wom-
am chief place and browning glory is
TO be queen of the home. There she may
have an unlimited field for usefulness
and exert "a farreaching influence for
good if she but realize her opportunities
and improve them. In the household
woman finds her proper sphere and
work.
Her office there to rear, to teach,
Becoming as is meet and tit
| A link among the days, to knit
| The generations each with each.
No other poet has done more to glorify
the maternal sentiment or to make the
family relation sacred. Woman's work,
as he conceived it, is not only training
the plastic minds of the young, but
squirting the man to more resolute en-
deavor and grander achievement. Yield
ing to her subtler forces and gentler
agencies, he aspires to higher plane OF
being. While accomplishing his man
hood by depressing the baser and Gull
tivating the finer side of him, she ut the
same time works out her own salvation,
humanity speaking, in the truest sense.
In q word. it is by loving and being
loved that she reaches the fullest devel-
opment and renders the world the best
service. Conserving and fostering good
ness and greatness, ministering to the
wants of the lowly, scattering gloom
and softening the sting of anguish-this
is woman's mission. -Chautauquan.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
rAe v,.,.naers,

Mutual Fire Insurance company OF
Houghton and Kewsenaw counties, or
ganised in 1890 according to the laws Of
the State Of Michigan. will insure proper
ty OF its members. Have paid Are losses
over $1,000 during its existence The
company paid back during the last wear
to sixty-two OF it's members OF hve years
standing So per cent Of their premiums.
amounting TO $3.502. Will pay back
curing this year on the same rate to
thirty-six members Of i've years stand
ing 81, 447. Ou the frrt day Of July
the company had Ala members. $751;
$40 worth of J-,perty tnsured, and
s7,611.27 In treasury. For further par
ticulare apply tn the undersigned
IoHS Rro~ovlsr. President
ALEX bxlNoSEN, Secrrtsrv.
OfYics. 44a Pine s.-~~t. up~ts'rs. Red
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
$500 Reward

WILDE given to any person that vii
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 handkerchieis for men, women
and children; also a full line OF dry 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, 1897-01-09
Alexis Piron.

Alexis Piron, a native OF Dion, Is
nerhans most notorious for his epitaph'
There lies Pirop, who was nothing
not even an academician. one nisn ,
he was asked at party il he could tell
the difference between woman ana =
mirror. IA woman. he replied, talks
w;thout rejecting; mirror reflects
without talking" Upon this lazy
asked. "Can you now, M. Piron' tell
me tho difference between man and a
mirror,'' And, as Piron remained silent
abe went ON, "A mirror is always POI.
Ished. while a man sometimes Is not
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
The Uses OF Tectorium.

Recently inquiries were sent out by
the state department to consular officers
in Europe asking for information con-
corning the commercial product called
tectorium, which is described as fol-
lows:
Tectorium consists Of galvanized
iron web covered with gelatinous sub
stance and is translucent but not trans
parent. 1t is described by manufao-
turer as Q substance that, first, can be
bent without being broken; second, II
both tough aud flexible; third. is not
softened by the rays Of the sun; fourth,
is nonsoluble; fifth. is mot affected BY
severe cold; sixth, Is q bad conductor
of heat; seventh. Is well adapted for
roofs ON account Of its extreme Light
ness; eighth, when exposed TO the sum-
it loses its original yellowish color in
time and becomes harder and moro dur-
able; ninth, can be made, BY o very
cheap process, TO initiate stained glass
In such manner that it cannot be dis
tinQuished from. the genuine article
tenth. can be cut BY shears, nailed to
wood and transported without danger
eleventh, can be easily repaired IN ease
Il il cut; twelfth, does not break, and
thirteenth, is well adapted for factory
windows and skylights for hothouses'
market halls, verandas transporsabie
buildings and for roofing. :.
The consuls state thatit issold In
small quantities in few places, but
that it is not known to the general pub,
| lie and as q commercial product 10 SSH
an experiment. ef NlN u
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09

Madame Smith, the clairvoyant, is still
in the city and can be consulted at her
residence on Sixth street, over Sotlich's
building.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
Clearing sale

OF $4,000 worth OF clothing, dry goods,
shoes, mackintoshes. ladies' capes, wrap
pers, etc. Goods will be sold at your
own price. No monev refused and no
charge for examining the goods. Come
and avail yourself of this grand oppor-
unity. SAM MAwRENCE,
Next to Carlton hardware store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09

The bread and cake OF the Superto.
Bakery can be had At che following agen.
cite. James Liss's Mrs. Hoskin's. Red
Jacket; Martin Kuhn's. j. G. Leans
Peter olcem's, Calumet Village, and
Weisenauer's, GuilbauI's, Lake Linden. A
tresb supply IL left ~ these agencies every
dsv. and the pr,ces a-e sslow as the lowest
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
sc. George,s Hal 10 Reut.

The st. Georges Hall is to rent on very
moderate terms on the following even
ings. 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, 1897-01-09
TO MAINTAIN A PRINCIPLE.
A Quaker Firm That Sacrifices Hundreds
of Thousands n Year.


There is probably not another bust
ness firm in the United States, or, for
that matter, in any other country in the
world, that annually sacrifices hundreds
of thousands of dollars of trade simply
to maintain a principle, as Whitall,
Tatum g. Co., the Quaker glass manu-
facturers of Philadelphia, do and have
done for nearly 20 years.
The firm was established in the early
part Of the century, and its founders
were strict and consistent members OF
the Society Of Friends. They did not
believe in war, nor in litigation, nor in
the manufacture or sale of Intoxicating
LIQUORS, and they established rule
which has never been violated.
whitall, Tatum g. Co. have never
made whisky flask, nor any sort or
description of bottle intended to contain
either malt, vinous or spirituous liquors.
This includes the small Walls called
Examples" which are similar to those
made to display samples OF illuminating
and lubricating oils. Should an intend
ing purchaser ask for oil samples"
and say they were to be used for whisky.
he could not buy them at any price.
The army and navy departments OF
the United States have sought several
times to buy glassware from the firm.
but the patronage has invariably been
refused on the ground that the fulnishh-
ing Of any sort Of supply for the Aid oz
comfort Of persons engaged In war o.
maintaining peace by force OF arms was
contrary TO the tenets Of the Society o,
Friends, and therefore could NOS %
considered. The senior member OF ~
arm, recently deceased. Yves typiss!
! Ouaker--a man Of Drawn and brain. AM
At o5 was in as Ane hysical condition
"A most men who have led . temperate
life are at 10. Grief over the untinsly
death Of his SON. . young man OF g.ea'
promise, was the primary cause o, Ar
Whitall's death. New York Nail sne
Express. ,..,,S.sA .alagN p0iya-}
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09

Stage leaves Pearce's livery stable
Lake Linden, every day at 8 a. m, 10 a.
m, and p. m. Stageleaves McClure's
livery stable, Red Jacket, at 8 a. M, 10
a. m, and and 4. p. m. boi
THOMAS PEARCE,
JAMES MCCLURE,
Proprietors.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09

ppunko-Stranger in New York, see
b'goshl ' "o' 'i "A "
u. nunko-That'swhat I thought. Now,
70, me give you steer"
rarmer-Much obleeged, but I'm
; - long ON steers. Eff you kin make
t.,a couple o. young milk cows, I'll
"o en- b'gosh. Bonneville Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09

The year of s6514 days was known as
the Sothic year, from the Egyptian
name of the star Sirius, observations OF
which were of great use to the astron'
omers Of Egypt in their efforts to ar
range a calendar
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09

Preparatory to frying liver or veal
cover il for minute or two with boil
ing water. Pat dry with clean towel,
roll in -four and fry Tin covered PAM
until brown.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09

10 TO the Citv Bakervjor your fine pas
tries. Angel food. fruit cake always ON
hand. Cream pulls Fridays and sstur-
daya r
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
Graphic.

Hicks-Did you ever see boy trying
10 take a fishhook out of an eel he had
Just pulled ins
Wicks-Yes.
Hicks-Well, then, you have seen
Joaouin Miller's autograph. -Somer-
Vile Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
To Mine Owners aud Timber Con
tractors.

For sale, in Keweenaw county, about
$50 acres of land, the standing timber
being cedar, hemlock and Norway.
Part Of this land is on the shores OF Lake
Superior and about four miles from Boil
mann's lumber railroad. For particu-
lars apply at the NEWS Office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09

No. I'll Terry, the wooden clock genius.
was the first American drummer or
maLa traveller, being obliged to
Cons Con- regular trips from his home in
d;.nn c'icut over into New York to
'pose OF his wares. This in 1899.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09

II the new moon in summer falls be-
tween midnight and a. M, the PROP
ability il that the weather for day OF
two. at least, will be fair.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09

srca 40 e oronze cent was issued In accord
co; Io with law passed in 1867, and its
'naee was begun in 1884.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
CALUMET BUSINESS POINTERS

smokers. II you nave failed 20 find q
sigar to suit you. try "Heimlich's
Grown" the best In the market.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09
To secret Societies and Others WISH
ing 60 Rent q 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. 2O29 Calumet street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-09

Our lodge room can De rented FOR
meetings on SATURDAY. evenings.
tsa SWEET OLSON.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-16
nuIIish View of cation.

A. j. r. Iandaucr & Co. of Liverpool
leceh'ly iesued a very bnllish circular as
10 the future course of cotton prices,
lhey conclude their remarks as follows:
ONT views of the market ara that pres
need a large crop next season. Tor winch
~ ,ro prospects at present arc far from
rIo'Ills lig' and, sep!ng the last crop was
VIC earliest ON record. and yet ;hcre oc-
W. rhnaI"d "A stVerc squeeze during October,
o ono pr0Spccts now are that a much worse
r. WI occur next Septembt'r and Octo-
" Il; ioF me reason that our visible supply
M De smaller than last year ami that
tai, rec ,S pls OF new cotton are almost GER
anG % ne much less than during August
m ~ scpuinher last. Besides this, We
nay, n-n 70 consider that this seasons stock
co,'la.h' a great deal of sandy and dusty
o"i,ol, untenderable. which splnners will
Wy use when absolutely Obliged TO do.
b sa, OF no war; the position OF cotton will
e",,' o,ite stronger month after month, ana
VII ih"'i'uaiiy II VIII become question at
"A'i' price consumption VIII be curtailed."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-16

anil n1i supply of bran - comparatively
'nSii' with prices very firm.
sonsas were qrotoI at 9G9iac today, with
I'm ue"4efs holding al l0c this after
grow NE n, reGepts of strawberries are daily
81. OS1g h ', ~, Good fruit readily br.ngs
strenp,hrfe eoyery in wheat prices has
buyers' To- n , The -four market and 1nduccd
vailin'. 20 20, look with more favor upon pre-
smnlp onions are beginning TO arrive m a
cron uIHH IRON Lou siana. Tho Texas
tho MAIL, n,dt Pc very small and late reaching
oWing h. II the fruit line Is very duli,
:.---- " the sma'l supply OF berries now
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-16
FRUITS AND NUTS

APFLI)S-Fancy New York state Bald
wins, s2gea2.50; Russets 50, 2503.OO: assert
ed varieties, S20ol2.50: inferior or damaged
fruit. 81. 0Gul75.
IANANAS--'er bunch. packed Tor ship
ncnt Sl.?5n1.j0; loose lunches 75cQsl 90
COCOAN uTS-S3.5eql 90 per 100; 1888 90
per 1900
LEMONS-Mess!na and Palermo choice.
81 JNu275: fancy, $500.
NuTs-Biazil Sc per lb; hlber.s, Sicily.
lie; Naples l2l2c: walnu.s, 1lnl3c; peanuts
5a5isc; almonds. Taragona. l2Gi3c per ~.
in sacks: pecans, 7l2MSi2c.
ANGES-California navels. S2.5plfS.75.
California seedlings S250d275 uer box
STRAWBERRIES 800 81. 25N325 per "a
quart crates; inferior or damaged fruit.
y F0i2. 00.
BLACkBERRIEs-7 5GiS5c per bucket.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-16
HOUSTON SPOTS
GALVESTON SPOTS.
NEW ORLEANs SPOTS.

The New Orleans spot marlNct was INN
at Yesterdays advance. Quotations:
Low Ordinary =. ~ slIddilnr. 7 81