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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18
En.c. Of Ea,iro-.en. on q watch.

"It is curious TO notice the effect OF
certain atmospheres upon timepieces Of
q certain kind" said A. q. Graham Of
Chicago. II havo watch of the old
fashioned type, which l always carry
with me wherever l 60, first, because
it's q curiosity. and. secondly, because
il is a gift from much beloved friend.
Well, this watch has habit of running
ahead Of time. In my own city, or here
in st. Louis. for example, it gains five
minutes in every "a hours. This is no.
ticeable because il means nearly two
hours a month. i have a way Of letting
it run for length of time, say six
months, so that it regulates itself prac-
tically i'll that time. 1t manages to make
about ~ hours, and when timepieoe
is that much ahead of or behind time it
is just as good as if it were perfect A
short while ago Twas compelled to visit
Philadelphia, from which city am just
returning. During my stay there the
watch lost five minutes a day, and the
loss was as regular as the gain was in
Chicago or in your city. have theory
upon the subject
II believe that the movements of
man have more or less effect upon
watch. Now, almost every man readily
falls into the ways and gait of his fell
lows. In Chicago or in st. Louis every
man likes to be five minutes ahead Of
time. In Philadelphia every one says:
We'll, there's no hurry. Five minutes
behind time will make no difference,
and from this follows that slow, easy
gait which is the most striking charac-
teristic of the Quaker City. 1t would
seem the watches keep time in the same
as if in sympathy with their
owners. So you see there is pretty good
reason for the allegation with regard to
proverbial slowness. -
st. Louis Globe-Democrat
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18
A MARVEL OF LONDON.
The Admirable Manner In Which It's Street
Traffic Is Handled.


Ii has long been marvel that, al.
though foreigners sojourning in London
have accustomed themselves to praise
the skill with which the street traffic of
this world city is handled, yet none of
them has carried the lesson home and
put it into practice in his own town.
| There is no secret in the matter. The
information can be had for the asking,
and they that dwell in towns will be
the gamers by ii. Well. then, how did
IL come about?
Go to Hyde park corner any day in
the season and watch the streams of
traffic as they flow in and out of the
open space around the Wellington statue
thousands of cabs, omnibuses drays,
private carriages, hand barrows, dog
carts, bicycles-every sort of thing that
can go on wheels. Chaos would come
again if it were not for a policeman
here, another there and one at the oppo-
site corner.
Hamilton place, at the bottom Of Park
lane, pours strong current into Picca-
dilly. Two policemen get you through
it without so much as sneeze, wink
or loss of breath! Without the two
policemen there would be no getting
through. One of them controls the traffic
entering Hamilton place; the other con-
trolls the traffic leaving it. A motion of
the hand stops the stream in Piccadilly
and lets the stream from Hamilton place
flow in, or vice versa. No matter who
you are, or what you are driving in, or
In how great hurry you may be-cab-
man or costermonger, duke driving a
fourth hand, coachman of a prince,
with his royal highness impatiently
waiting in his red lined carriage-you
must stop when the policeman hand is
raised, and you may not go on again un-
til it is lowered.
Break the rule, and you shall see
what happens-a summons to the police
court and fine, whether you are coster,
cabman, duke or his high mightiness
himself Is this autocracy or democracy? |
Call it what you choose, it is good man.
agement. Without it London would be
impossible, because it would be impass-
able.
There is no "slanging, " no "sassing
back, J." no picturesque objurgation of
any sort. If you make disturbance so
much the worse for you, not for your
bones, or for your flesh, but for your
and your pocketbook, and
your reputation as peace
able subject. The policeman does not
flourish billy" He does not carry
one. He does not abuse you or lay hands
upon you. He is imperturbable, and he
produces notebook and takes down
your name and address, wishes you good
morning, and the next day you are sum-
moned to the police court. There is no
'hilly shally. The whole thing is done
IN the principle of paying the piper if
Tou choose to dance. Boston Herald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18
Attacked by a Rhinoceros.

The author of Discovery of Lakes
Rudolf and Stefanie" had shot zebra,
and his men were making ready to cut it
up, when two rhinoceroses appeared in
the distance. Apparently the firing of
the gun had disturbed their nap and
made them thoroughly angry.
Though more than 400 PAGES off, the
rhinoceroses swerved aside when they
saw us and then dashed upon us with
the speed of race horses. AS usual, my
black companions took to their heels,
making for solitary tree some distance
of. 1t was hopeless for me to think of
reaching it, and there was not so much
as a blade Of straw for cover anywhere.
And behind the dead zebra, which would
have been better than nothing, three of
my men were already crouching.
There was nothing for it but to brave
the situation out, so knelt on one knee,
the better to take aim, and with my
elephant gun in hand waited to fire till
could hope to kill 1t seemed long
time before | could cover the shoulder
of either of the huge beasts, and knew
any other shot would be- useless. The
result was that l did not pull the trig-
ger till one Of the animals was only
some eight or ten PAGES off.
1t staggered and fell, but the next
moment was on its feet again. 1t was
not killed, but its ardor was cooled, for
it turned away, followed by its compan-
ion. Twice it seemed about to fall, and
/ did not think second shot would be
necessary, but it got away with undi-
speed, and though we followed
it for some distance we lost it.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18
A Blood Sucking Eartbworm.

South Africa is the home of species
OF earthworm, creature closely related
to our common angleworm, who is not
only giant among the denizens Of the
SOIL, but which is reputed 10 have a
taste for human blood. There are two
species OF this uDoanny wigaler-oDs Of
dark red color and the ether almost
black. They are l~ger tA,sn ones finesr
~ frem shses 10 four inches IN lsnSSA.
"a LOUIS Rsp4Alse.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18
A New Gun Case.

Hunters will find new gun case very
useful. the oaso being formed of canvas
with psokoss and cartridge holders on
one nas for use when the case is re.
moved fro. tho gun and doubled to
form bolt 10 10 fastened around thu
body ~ straps near the center
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
AT 20 CENTS.

We will sell as long as they last
(57 dozen lot bought from a
"busted" concern), a Ladies
"Perfect Fit" Ribbed Vests,
fleece lined, cost 81. SO per dozen
to lnake-retails everywhere at
50 cents-at 20 cents each. Don't
miss the chance. This depart
rnent is crowded with bargains
for gentlemen and ladies.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
New Fall Silks and SatinS.

~'O W - WA "@N~ ~~~~~~
The electricity of newness has
filled every nook and corner of
this department. There was a
time when silk dresses were a
matter for much consideration.
Silks were expensive, and, as a
matter of course, only a few had
them. It's different nowadays,
especially when you have such a
stock of brilliant gems from
which you can select your ele-
giant silks of today at prices
within the reach of all. Here
are few specials s-just glance
over them
% pieces Colored Brocade Satins, the
69 cents value, at 324 cents.
IA pieces Changeahle Figured Satins,
the 38 cents value, at 81 cents.
Is pieces Changeable All-Silk Taffeta,
worth 80 cents at wholesale, at 72i cents.
Black Poir De Sole Silks, IS cts. to 81. .25.
Black Figured Gros Grain and Black
Figured Indias, Roman Stripes and many
other new weaves, all at correct prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
NOTIONS.

We always "pick up" more OF
less Jobs in Notions in New York.
This season is no exception. We
have some wonders. There is
always something you need in
this line. Time is too precious
now to enumerate the prices. 1t
would require page to tell the
story.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
MILLINERY.

This department will be in
charge of Miss Lena Helfrich,
a young lady who has for the
past two years had experience in
one of the swell North Charles
Street Millinery specially houses
of Baltimore. Besides these two
years experience, Miss Helfrich
has for the past 80 days been in
specting the fall openings of all
the leading and exclusive lnilli-
nery houses of New York, Phila-
delphia and Baltimore. With
this varied and vast experience,
we feel satisfied in saying that
Miss Helfrich will be able to
show you many new and hand
some creations of Hats, Bonnets,
etc. Many of her STYLES
ARE EXCLUSIVE-that is,
there will be only one Of a
kind-and if you are looking for
a new headgear of any kind, we
advise you to CALL ON US
EARLY-particularly if you
want something that will coln-
prise BEAUTY, DAINTINESS
and STYLE. We shall push
this department to the front, and
to do this we propose to sell
goods at prices that will defy all
competition.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
UNDERWEAR.

The tariff. has affected this
particular line more than any
thing else. We bought direct
from the factory, and placed our
order last spring. II you are
wise you will buy a years sup
ply at present prices, for these
levels will never be reached for
wears to come.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25

have to be to keep this depart
ment at the head of the process
sion of progress, which is sweep
ing grandly through Our new
store. We made our selection:
with unusual care and hustled
them in before the new tariff be.
came operative, which action or
our part SAVES You LOTS OF
MONEY. Displayed in this de.
partlnent will be found the cream
of the worlds output of Dress
Goods every newest shade, every
dainty coloring imaginable is
here, besides all the regular
'stand-bys" in greatest profu-
sion. Here are a few prices ;
just ponder over them
rs cents 32-inch Black and
Colored Henriettas, at 12H cents.
Fl pieces French Novelty suit
ing, worth oS cents, at 49 cents.
21 pieces High Grade Novelty
Suitings, worth $1.25, at 69 cts.
100 Novelty Dress Patterns-the
cream Of the seasons dress crea-
tions, in all the new and desira-
BILE weaves-no two alike. FL
pieces of 52-inch Ladies' Broad
Cloth, worth 81 to buy, at 49 cts.
22 pieces Stevens Plaid Flannel
Sackings, only rs cents. II
pieces of English Coating, so
inches wide, only 49 cents.
This shall be our greatest Dress
Goods Season. We are now
and displaying every
thing that is desirable. The
trimming department embraces
everything that is up to date.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
SHOES.

We have never had an equal
in Upper Carolina on Shoes. Our
line this season surpasses all pre-
vious stocks in quality and cheap
ness.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
CLOTHING.

Clothing bought here now
means a so per cent. saving.
We went into the clothing mar
ket when manufacturers were
dull and money was scarce. The
result was, we made contract
after contract for thousands of
dollars worth of Clothing at the
"hard times" prices then pre-
vailing. Since then everything
has taken a prosperous aspect,
and merchandise has advanced
accordingly. Here it remains at
the old prices-even lower in fact
than at the beginning of the sea-
son-and all fresh, new, spick
and span goods. No time for
description and prices. The pri-
ces quoted at Our counters are
our best "ad."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
to Stay away.
Table Linens and Towels.

Before the last gong sounded
that started the new. tariff NOV
ing, we stored up a supply Of
Linens that will mean GOOD VAL
UEs FOR YOU as long as they
last. Take advantage of this at
once. Here are a few specials.
You have always found us cheap;
but this is a record breaker.
Half Bleached Linen Damask, So inch
es wide, at 25 cents; 81 inches, IS cents !;
72 inches. As cents. Bleached, So inches
wide,..at 25 cents !; 6S inches wide, at so cts. /;
70 inches wide, at 65, rs and 95 cents. Red
Damask, 20 to 3S cents.
Linen Damask Doylies 33 cents, 4S cents,
95 cents and S1.25.
Three Special Values In Towels.
JOB $50 Dozen Linen Damask Tow
els, 22x4S inches, open work borders,
fringed, worth 45 cents, at 25 cents.
JOB so Dozen Is SO inch, bordered
and fringed, worth 25 cents, at Is cents.
JOB 300 Dozen Check Cotton Tow
els cents kind, at q cents.
Linen Huck Towels 10 and Is cents.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
MEMS FALL HATS.

Quality. and style will 60 hand
in hand in our new Hat Depart
ment. A combination that is
bound to soon spread its fame.
All this seasons latest and most
fashionable styles and shapes, in
Soft and Stiff Hats at an AWAY
OFF PRICE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25

of high grade novelties and pop
ular goods placed before you in
this department. To see, is to
appreciate that no stone was left
unturned in gathering together
the best designs in outer gar
ments for fall and. winter wear,
and at prices that will please all
pocketbooks as we'll as the eve.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
DRESS GOODS.

The Dress Goods Department
is the backbone of every store.
We have always been wide-awake
to this fact but this season we
have been particularly alert. We
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
KID GLOVES.
Colossal Sale of Kid Gloves
Towering Transaction &; a
Gigantic Sensation.

Gigantic Sensation.
The manufacturer needed the
money and wanted it quick. We
supplied the cash and got the
gloves. Here they are but
won't last long, as we shall put
them out at a most ridiculous
price
6S4 pairs in all, assorted blacks
and tans. The regular retail prices
are S1.25, 81. so and S1.75. We
put all down to the uniform price
of 49c. per pair.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
HOSIERY.

The following prices are prob
ably less than we ourselves will
have to pay for the same goods
later on. How can you afford to
let such a golden opportunity
pass?
Ladies' full size Ribbed Hose, at SC. ;
ladies' full size fast black Hose, l5c. value,
at lOc. !; ladies' full size fast black Hose,
25c. value, at 15c. ladies' full size fast
black Hose, 33c. value at 25c. misses fast
black Ribbed Hose &C., l0c., 15c., 2Oc., and
25c. ; mems gray mixed half Hose &C., &C.,
&c. and 10c. mems black hose &c., &C.,
10c., 15c., 20c and 25c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
been the meIchane



mail order department.
them We shall be position fill all
know
what aric
Too
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25

the
We bought the bulk
tariff
usual waywe shall let 1dez0eh
friends and decided add
DEPARTMENT We shall
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
CLOAKS AND CAPES.

Enough cannot be said in
praise of the exquisite collection
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-12
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

Senator Quay. OF Pennsylvania, has
cot at rest all doubts by publicly an
nounclng that he Ia q candidate for re-
election.
Conductor John Haley, OF tho Pitts
burg e. Erie rond, was murdered by an
unknown man at youngstown, Ohio,Snt-
urday night.
The funeral services over the remains
Of the lnto senntor lsham q. ll9crs
took place In the senate chamber Gt noon
ON Saturday President Mckinley, mem-
bors OF the cabinet, and other high oll-
clals attended
II. Cornc, Of st. Paul, ~ traveller for n
shoe factory, dropped In Saturday TO SEQ
hla old friend. Edwin Warren dn Leon.
manager Of the liquidation VI claims de.
parlment of the Travellers Insurance
company. New York city While chnt-
ting " cnblcgrlm was handed TO him
which Informed him that he had fallen
heir 10 ti.OOO,O0O by the death VI q reln-
tive In Stockholm, Sweden,
The order of President Cleveland, ~.
gtiad last February, reducing the Mum.
bor of pension agencies In the United
states from TX TO y, will hu reyoltch by
President Mckinley within n fow dhNa,
probably cafiy Tits wcck 40 tic utiR.
innl order wnB not 10 go into effect until
September I, the only result uf tho icNn.
cation win bp 10 continue IN force The
present arrangement allowing MI IN OF
the agencies 10 remain IN operations
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-12

WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE Presl-
dent has granted pardons in the fol-
lowing cases; George Day, sentenced
in North Dakota to three months i'm
prlsonment for Illegal timber cutting.
John Redmon. sentenced in Kentucky
to eighteen months for passing coun-
terfeit coin. G, w Tiiley, sentenced In
Georgia to three years and fine for pen-
sion frauds, VIM. Mills, sentenced In
Alabama to eighteen months and fine
for Illicit dlstilling. Louis Flowers.
sentenced In Indian territory TO two
years for cattle stealing. Dave Hunt,
sentenced in Tennessee to Ave years for
postoiiice stealing. Pardons have been
denied to James Pendleton. sentenced
In Indian territory to eight years for
theft, Frank Callahan. sentenced in
the District of Columbia to three years
for larceny. and Justin N. Dudley.
sentenced in Utah to fifteen years for
incest
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-12
REpupIIoAN CLUB LEAGUE
Many Delegates Already Present foi
Taos,Iny,s Convention,

Many delegates Already Present for
Taos'INy's Convention.
DETROIT, Mich, July 1.-THE hotei
lobbIes are crowded tonight with the
advance guard of the delegation to the
convention of the National League of
Republican Clubs, which commences
Thursday. The chief topic of interest
among the delegates already on the
field is the election OF President, The
prominent candidates for president are
Marcus Pollasky, of Chicago; Colonel
George Stone, of San Francisco; r. j.
Crawford, ,ot Newport, Ky; Edward
II. B. Green, of Dallas. Texas, son of
Hetty Green, and Lieutenant Governor
Timothy r. Woodruff, Of New York.
Secretary Bowling also says that he
may be a candidate for president II the
Minnesota delegation decides 20 pre-
sent his name. The favorite Is easily
Marcus Pollasky, of Chicago. His
badges are everywhere tonight and
from present Indications he seems to
have the inside track.
The cities that will compete for the
honor OF entertaining the next conven-
tion are Kansas City. Omaha, Dallas.
Chicago and Baltimore. Los Angeles,
Gala, and Fnrgo, y. D., also claim TO
be In the race.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-12

LOUISVILLE, KY, July ll.-Mr.
Henry Waterson viii publish in the
Courier Journal tomorrow an elabor-
ate reply TO Judge Reagan's denial that
Mr.. Lincoln contemplated payment for
the slaves under certain conditions.
and that he said to Mr.. Stephens LET
me write Union at the top of this
page, and you may write below 1t what
ever you please"
Mr.. Watterson sustains his position
by profuse documentary evidence, He
quotes Mr.. Stephens accounts OF the
Fortress Monroe conference. and pro-
duces a joint resolution prepared by
Mr. Lincoln to prove that indemnity
for slaves was contemplated. He cites
several credible witnesses, all of whom
declare as Mr.. watterson declares him
self, that Mr., Stephens did make the
statement ascribed to him.
"As far as Mr.. Watterson Is concern
ed" says the Courier Journal "he has
made no statements that admit of any
controversy whatever. The suggestions
that he did make cannot be truthtully
denied, that Mr.. Lincoln did not merely
contemplate. but proposed plan to ap-
propriate four hundred millions Of dol
lars to pay the southern states for the
slaves as late as February, 1865; that
he did not intimate this to the confed-
crate commissioners at Fortress Mon
roe during the official interview; and
that at least Mr.. Stephens knew that
union and peace being conceded, Mr..
Lincoln was willing that he (Stephens)
should fill In pretty much whatever de-
tails he pleased, Mr.. Lincoln feeling
that Mr., Stephens was wise, Just
statesman who could be trusted to On
sert nothing unreasonable or ill-ad-
vlsed.
With the south refusing TO treat ex-
cept upon the recognition of the inde-
pendence OF the confederacy. and Mr..
Lincoln refusing to treat except on the
basis OF union. there could not well be
any progress made at the Fortress Mon
roe conference.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-12
WORK or THE SENATE
VIII be conhned TO the General Doficlen-
ey Appropriation Dili.


WASHINGTON. D. c., July ll--Be-
yond the fact that the general deflci-
ency appropriation bill probably viii be
passed, and that the senate viii stand
ready to take up the tariff bill at any
time that q report may be brought In
by the conference committee. little can
be predicted Of the course OF events In
the sennte during the present week
The disposition is to do little In the way
OF general legislation, and there is a
proposition under consideration by tho
leaders OF the two sides OF the cham
ber 10 adopt the plan now In vogue IN
the house for sitting only every third
day after the deficiency bill shall have
been dl1pOsed of.
This suggestion has been mude IN
view Of the possibility OF pressure to
take up the matter Of the appointment
OF q currency commission. The general
Impression about the senate Is that tho
house VIII pass such bill on this sub
tect as tho President may recommend
but there Is no probability that the sem
ate Will take the matter up seriously
The desire ls to make this Intention
clear bY lnfrcduent meetlnHs.
There are, however, some matters on
the executive calendar demanding at
tontlon and there may be an effort TO
clear this calendar durlng the week IL
such should ptovo 10 be the case thero
would be moro or iuisi Sscusslon In the
executive sessions over the McCord,
Warner and Goodnow nominations, The
friends of the Hawaiian annexation
treaty on the foreign relations commit.
toe nlso hone to be authorized TO rcport
n ratification resolution at their meet
ing next wednesday, bul II N by no
means certain that the committee Will
bo able to rcnch an agreement ~ soon
Monday will b0 devoted 10 the general
donclcnoy blll, particular attention be-
iBg given Ia the provision for the pur-
chnso NJ nrmor plate at Sl2j per ton
This portion of tho bill VIII bo seriously
aninRohilcd and quite ncrccly debated
Senator Harris, " Kansas, VIII on
denyof tO ret ~ hia resolution ro-
gafdlng the reorganization Of tho Union
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-12

NEW YORK, July 11.-A man about
50 years old, six feet tall, slightly bald,
hair streaked with gray, and neatly
dressed, died soon after being flshed
out of the North river this afternoon
at the foot of Elghty-Grst street. The
police are of the opinion that the
stranger leaped into the water with
suicidal intent. When the dead mans
clothing was searched there was found
in the inner coat pocket piece Of note
paper which contained half Of burned
fire cracker. On the outside was writ
ten Little Davy's Fire Cracker July
G, 1896" on the inner side ''Davy's Fire
Cracker" and below were these words;
Tiled to the closet door previous to.
leaving for CRANKY" The other effects
were six cents in change, q well col
ored merschaum cigar holder, the bowl
being In the form of an eagles out,
stretched claws, tie holder marked
with the initial "B." The same initial
was found inside the supposed sui
cide's derby hat and silver plate on
q grapevine wooden cane with 'shep-
herds crook" handle bore the mono-
gram "W. d. b."