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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
eIG GUNS LONG LIVED
-. &c ALREADY DEMONSTRATED sY
' THE PRESENT WAL

.,,ovsan -Fsliaciss as to the Lie OF Great
,..,ce Expioded-superiority of Guns
or ships over All Others Made
One Was Fired 800 Times.
v.val ordnance bureau reports from
N "sscars ON board the battleships and
'no S in toe West Indies speak in
~ HIGHEST terms of the behavior OF the
~, saor r' guns mounted ON these ships:
n .s. one of the big guns has exhibited
NJ ~" SIGNS of weakening, although some
~ .hem have already been fired more
Give. ~ than foreign ordnance experts ex-
.,,,,h they could be fired with safety.
Pc. ~srican naval officers, who know how
as are made down at the Washington
s sun factory, confidently predict that
s sverv big gun in Simpsons fleet will
I'll s,tl;ve the war unless put out OF action
by the enemy
+" since the war began a deal OF nom
..nse has been printed about the life
81 s big guns, as the result of which the
General opinion held among persons who
Rave not the opportunity to learn the
9TH is tina, one Of the "peacemakers"
=, tbe Oregon, for example, gun
mbicb hurls half ton Of steel through
90 inches of wrought iron-cannot be
depeuded upon to stand the strain OF
more than 100 firings and may even go
20 nieces much sooner 1t is not difficult
=, discover the origin of the 400 fir
,pps" fallacy. 1t is the same as that OF
some other similar ones.
Not long ago book was published In
pog,and ON "Modern Naval Artillery, +"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
Hurrah

For the great money saving sale for the
next thirty days. One thousand five
hundred order made pants. worth from
SO to SO, will sell at this sale from 81 to
81; also a fine line OF children's three
piece suits, assorted colors, worth from
$3.50 to Sc, will sell at $1.75 to "a; SOC
pieces OF m1fino underwear, consisting ol
shirt and drawers, worth so cents each
sold at 10 cents; also $50 pairs OF ladies
fine shoes. worth from $3.50 to %. will
sell at this sale for 50 cents. Call and bt
convinced. /. FENBERG 4 Co.,
Next to Postoffice, Laurium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

IL which was described tho manufacture
OF heavy ordnance at the great Elswick
iac-ory. "Brassey's Naval Annual"
the leading authority in Europe ON ma
val statistics, declared ut the time the
book came out that thore was no better
authority on the subject of the life of
big guns and quoted from il this state
ment; 1T is generally understood that
the life OF the 81 tim gun may be taken
at l2O rounds and the ITO ton gun at 70
rounds, both with full charges" And
captain Orde Browne, the English ord
nance expert, adds, 1.-THE number Of
rounds which heavy gun will fire be-
lore becoming unserviceable is unfortu-
nately very SMALL
We began making modern guns only
Ten years ago, the armament Of the first
cruisers OF the white squadron having
Deen bought abroad. Just II years age
sals month the first contracts for gun
iorgings Of modern construction were
!et TO the Bethlehem Iron company. We
began tho manufacture of the very type
., guns about to be discarded abroad
ounce that contract was let we have
quilt q gun factory at the Washington
navy yard, where have been built all
.no heavy guns on our battleships, mon
i.ors and fighting cruisers. Americans
uo not generally know 1t, but it is q
,aot, undisputed by foreign experts who
Save studied gunmaking in the United
S'ates' that the Washington gun factory
Turns out the finest "hooped" guns Ia
tne world-far superior to Krupp's-
asa, In fact, the only heavy naval gun,
y, .als type which will stand the strain
OF long service.
just how long our big naval guns
may DO expected to live is matter OF
Vpinion, for none of them has died yet.
noe one OF them has ever even broken
uown In service. One of the Miantono.
LIONS 10 inch guns, now waiting for q
finance onance to sink an enemy's ship, has had
soout as severe test as any Of the big
suns IN the navy. for the gun was one
VI tne first turned out Of the gun faoto.
~ sumner Michael w. Gilmartin. nov
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

During the hot weather last summer
had severe attack OF cholera morbus,
necessitating my leaving my business, y
says Mr.. c. A. Hare. OF Hare Bros, Fin
castle. Ohio. "After taking two or thrte
doses OF Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy was completely re-
lieved and In a few hours was able to
resume my work in the store. sincerely
recommend it to any one afflicted with
stomach or bowel trouble" For sale by
Sodergren & Sodergren.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
TELLING TIME IN THE DARK.
q Needs Only q Little Calculation and
Regular Habits.

Regular Habits.
"What time Is itS"
81 think 1 can tell you without look-
Ing"
He drew out his watch and held 1t up
close to his ear and slowly turned the
stem winder. lone, two, three, four, nve'
six, seven, eight" he counted, and then
he said: THAT means ~ minutes. 1
wound the watch up tightly at O'CLOCK
and so the time ought to be about IL mln-
utes past 4. Let's see how near came 10
Il. Well. it's AIS. was only six min
utes of. -,
The other was regarding him with
nmazement. "Do you mean TO say ,naO
Won can tell the time of day by winding
up your watchS" ,u..n
"Not exactly, but can come mighty
near it-usually within ten minutes-an'
IT'S very simple too. All you nave 70
know is how long one tick In winaing up
will run the watch. I'll explain 10 you.
Suppose that at o'clock wind up my
watch until 1t is tight, as we say-tnae Is,
until another turn Of the winder wouia
apparently break a spring. Az cioon
wind tho watch again and ma tnao 'no
winder clicks 12 times before the waton is
wound I'M to tho place where it SUCKS
Then you know that IL ticks VIII run ,ne
watch 100 minutes, and that one CLICK
represents ten minutes OF time.
"What good is 1t to know that :,
"well. suppose you 60 to bed az "a
o'clock tonight, and on retiring winu UP
vour watch and put 1t under your pillow
During the night you wake up and won.
Ar what time 10 is. You don't want 10
Get M and light the gas. All you have 70
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Persons troubled with diarrhoea will be
interested in the experience OF Mr.. w. M
Bush, clerk OF Hotel Dorrance, Providence
RI. He says: "Forseveral years hays
been almost constant sufferer from diar
rhoea, the frequent attacks completely
prostrating me and rendering meunftfoI
my duties at this hotel. About two years
ago q travelling salesman kindly gave me
small bottle OF Chamberlain's Colic
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Much to
my surprise and delight it's effects were
immediate. Whenever I felt symptoms o.
the disease would fortiiy myself against
the attack with a few doses Of this valua
BILE remedy. The result has been very
satisfactory and almost complete relic
from the affection" For sale by Solder
gren & Sodergrsn.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

are Of not infrequent occurrence. Re-
ports from our naval attaches show that
these accidents are seldom reported in
the newspapers. excepting where there
is loss of life Especially is this true In
Germany, where number OF big
Krupps have burst. The good behavior
Of American big guns is only another
illustration of the ability Of the Yankee
to outstrip the foreigner. New York
Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Sells and makes shoes. boots, shoepacks,
etc. Cheap repairing a speciality done
at lowest prices. in fact, lower than any
shoemaker in town. When you want a
nice pair OF boots or shoes made to fit
and to look tasty call on me. Remem-
Der do it cheaper than anyone else.
Respectfully.
CHARLES KEMP
Opposite Oscar Keckonen's hardware
store, Fifth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

prevent Anyway you will note that
Boston women as they enter the theater
or loiter in the parlor arc contentto mako
n great hustle of shaking hands. Then
such a jostling as there Is In the effort 20
see every one, such standing zap In the
seats to find out who's there and who's
with them, and such hum of voices that
the orchestra plays in dumb showl Yet,
with all this, candor must confess that the
matinee girl Is prettier than she Is silly.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
Paid [. Premium for Bonds.

Marquette, Mich. July 27.-The Elec,
trio light and power commission so,u
$40 900 Of per cent. bonds running M ~,
teen wears at premium of 1.o71 10 W.
T HAYES & Sons of Cleveland. TINS ~
said to be the highest percentage OF
nremium ever paid on municipal bonus
IN Michigan. There were eight oiaoers
none of whom offered less than IA PEI
cent. premium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

have fe " more lots Tor sale in the
Florida addition. Will be at the State
Savings Bank, Laurium, every evening
between Z and 8 o'clock to accommodate
parties DESTROYS of buying or selling lots
in Florida and Laurium.
M. l.. EFFINGER, Agent.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
spring ana summer styles.

Having received fine stock OF cloths,
suitable for spring and summer suitings
auo oyercoats l invite an inspection
Suite made to order, fit guaranteed and
the prices very low. Give me a call.
M: JOHNSON,
Over Sauer's Sample Room.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
SoDERGREN & SoDERGREN.

III have used Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy in my family for years and always
with good results, says Mr.. W. B. Cooper
oil Ell Rio, Cal. "For small children we
find it especially effective" For sale by
Sodergren & Sodergren.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Thousands OF persons have been cured
OF piles by using DeWitt's Witch F4zel
Salye. 1t heals promptly and cures ezce.
ma and all ekin diseases. 1t gives imme-
diate relief.
SoDERGREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Children like it. it saves their lives. We
mean One Minute Cough Cure, the infalli-
BILE remedy for coughs, colds, Group, bron-
chitis, grippe, and all throat and lung
troubles. SoDERGREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly. One Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results. When
taken early it prevents consumption.
And in later stages it furnishes prompt
relief. SoDERGREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

The editor OF the Evans, Pa. Globe,
writes. One Minute Cough Cure ;s
rightly named. 1t cured nv children
after all other remedies failed" 1t cures
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
troubles.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

81 think DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is the finest preparation on the market
for piles" So writes John C. Dunn,
Wheeling, W. Va. Try it and you viii
think the same. 1t also cures eczema and
all skin diseases.
SOnERcPEN g SonrpcprN
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Bob Moore, OF Lafayette, Ind, say
that for constipation he has found De.
Wits Little Early Risers to be perfect
They never grippe. Try them for stom.
ach and liver complains.
SoDERGREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Grease spots, pitch, tar, paint, ETC.,
can positively be removed without the
slightest injury by our new French pro
cess OF clothes cleaning.
MICHIGAN DYE WORKS.
Over 312 Fifth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

We handle frames, ell sizes and styles
however. we make speciality OF small
sizes. Nobby goods.
w. Z. STEcKBAUER.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Smoke Shaug's Klondike cigars, man.
ufactured by L. N. Shaug, $40 Pine street,
Red Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

DR.. II. Scott guarantees to cure ap.
pendicitis every time without surgical
operation. 451 Fifth street. =.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
To Cure a Cold I'm One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II it fails
to cure. twenty-five cents. For sale by
ID. T. Macdonald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
Combination Photos. all sizes at the
City Art Studio.

Lawn mowers and haying tools OF all
kinds as cheap as ever at the City Hard
ware. Red Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29


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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Messrs, Chapel & Mannis, OF Trout
Creek, have opened wood yard here and
appointed Mr.. Herman Bibber as their
agent, and are now ready to supply good
dry wood in long or short lengths. Or
ders left with Mr.. Herman Bibber at his
store in the News block will receive
prompt attention.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
Smoke the Monitor, best 1O-cent cigar

A few Victor bicycles at a reduction.
See them at f. b. Lyons hardware.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
ADDITIOHA. LO CAL NEWS.
Smoke the Monitor cigar.

Have your watches repaired by the
Leyin Jewelry Co. aid save money.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

The largest assortment OF first-class
pianos and organs in the country can be
seen at my hew store. 240 Osceola St.,
Laurium. My prices are less than the
same goods are sold for in Chicago. Call
and see the choice instruments which
am selling at figures less than Others are
asking for inferior goods.
F, j. GooDsoLE,
Next to Richards Photo Celery.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Stage. leaves Pearce's livery stabl,
Lake Linden. every day at 8 q. m. 10 q
m, 1 and A p. m. Stageleaves Mcclure
livery stable, Red Jacket, at 8 a. m, II
a. m. and and 4. p. m.
THOMAS PEARCE,
JAMES MCCLURE,
Proprietors
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
Florida Lots For sale.

SoDERGREN & SoDERaREN.
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h. H. Time Cards.

= Daily. Daily except Sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
TETIIGli.

Gil. p,.Liober, Penn March ls-The register
Of the Iehlgh University FOR the year lS'.a "hch
has lust been issued shows that this institution -
carrying on with marked success its notable Work
on the lines both oi techhlcai anu u N'"' W
literary education.
,rba corns " instructors shows few noteworthy
changes Professor Harding, having compietedtw en-
,vnye years Of work has retired from active serVc"
with the title of emeritus professor OF physics ana
his mace rs head OF the department OF physics and
electrical engineering IL taken by professor w :.
Franklin late Of the Iowa State Agricultural COL
lsro The chair OF mental and moral philosophy.
made vacant by the resignation or Ut hIWood
worcester. now Of Philadelphia. has been filled by
the appointment OF the Rev. Langdon c. steward
son. Of Worcester. Mass. who is at present study
ing IN Germany and who Will assume the duties OF
r,s Office in Sentember To this chair is attached
the chaplaincy OF the Packer Memora. Church.
Instructors A. F.. Meaker p. A Lambert and J. w
Richards have been promoted to the grade OF as
sistant professors Messrs Meaker and Lambert in
the department Of mathematics. and DR.. Richards
in that OF metallurgy and mineraogy DR. Alex
ander Macfarane has been appointed lecturer on
nathemhtlcal physics and John l.. Stewart, Of
Pha telphia has been made lecturer on history and
economies Vacancies in he stan Of instructors
and assistants have been filled by the appointment
o. DR. G. r Miller I'm modern languages; OF Messrs
VI b. Keim ". L. Wilson and F. o. Dufour. in
~ r &c Thomas in mining The faculty and in
siructors number. in all forty-two. and the total
number Of students enrolled is 3h3. showing
average Of less than nine Students to one teacher.
As announced a wear ago one years WORK IN
German or French mas been added 10 the require
mens for admission 10 al courses except the CLASH
cal The engineering courses have been further
extended and improved by the shifting Of a part of
the technical work into summer school 10 be held
at the close either Of the freshman or Of the sopho
more year.
The resources Of the University library have been
extended and supplemented by the gift TO the Uni
versty Of the technical library OF the ate Eckley
r. Coke The Coke Memorial Fund established by
dents who. without such aid. would not be able 70
meet the % living rs students n the Cnver-
sity.
prize OF go in English composition has been
established nv Henry X. Price, trustee ana
alumnus of the University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
STEVENS INSTITUTE.

At the les: two meetings OF the Engineering So
ciety papers were read by r. j Decker 70. on
Tire Manufacture OF silk; MacM. y. Moore. ss.
on "Switchback Railways" as exemp'ihed at
Mauch Churk and Edward p Thompson. -. on
Inventions" All we're illustrated with slides or
models and were well received by the society.
The Athletic Association held special meeting On
Monday for the consideration OF new constitu.
ton. drawn up by II. r. Davis SIS; C. 4. GrelIe.
IS; H. A. Robinson. 49, and f. r. Weiles. o. The
constitution. after some changes were made was
adopted ON Wednesday the regular annual meet
ing was held The treasurer's report showed .
material surplus on hand II embodied the hnan.
cial results Of the football season. and showed
that the teams receipts exceeded It's expenses
The election Of officers resulted as follows: X, g
Stanley. 90 president: X r Samson 3d. VICE
president: n. l.. Underh.ll, 90 secretary, X Z.
Jennings g. treasurer. ". ". Jennings. jr. co. E;
r WeIles 90 and j. c. Palmer. 'ol, were elected
TO the Executive Board which also includes the
on Thursday the Tennis Club held the elections
for the ensuing year. II. r. Samson. 49, was
Tnderhiil 60 secretary and treasurer, and B.
Upjohn. 80: f. +. Welles. 10. and H. Howlano' "
Executive Committee. - -.
Several Of the seniors making extensive tests
o, tho boilers engires and dynamos OF the TweIfth"
ST station Of the Edison Electric company
the turf being in a soft condition. and IL Is feared
that rival teams have secured leads Work mas
been begun with a fair number or candidates ~
s Scott. captain OF last years team Is again cap.
tain and H. A Robinson is manager me players
OF last years team. who are still In college, are
= j BUCKLEY ss +. C. Sofe 'ss: c. E. Grelle. IS;
F. d Kenredy '9s; r S Scott. 'es c. II Wachter.
20 and Albert Mac Doneld, 90.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
COIGATE

Hamilton. y. Y. March 1s-The Colgate and
Hamilton College chapters Of Delta Kappa Epsilon
held their annual reunion and banque, at Baggs's
Hotel. Utica last Friday evening. There
large attendance.
book. containing portraits OF the members. sketches
OF class incidents and other information.
Or. NJ. s. Read and E. II. Smith IS. represented
Colgate AT the spring meeting OF the Central New
York Intercolie giate Athletic Union n; Utica The
annual Field Day will be held IN Utica Park on
May p. on which day game Of bascba, will be
played In Utica between Hamilton and Colgate.
colgate expects TO have strong representation in
track athletics this year.
ON Friday the local chapter Of Delta Epsilon
gave reception at it's chapter house 20 the mem
college
1T is announced that W. f. Weed. Of The Utica
Herald will act POSTMASTER at the Patrons
Day banquet The following are expected 70 be
present and respond toasts: Charles r. Skinner.
Sl6te Superintendent OF Public Instruction. eX-
acknowledgement Thomas l. James. OF New
YORK and Nevada y. Stranahan, State Senator
from this district.
The following alumni have been nominated for
Bourn OF Gloversyle, the Rev. r. O. Seymour Of
Fhla 1elphia. and Edward VI. Grout, OF Brooklyn.
III ~ expected that prominent member Of The
BOARD or Trustees who Is also enthusiastic
campus this sprlng. Many members OF the collega
are much Interested In the game.
The cast Of John Kendrick Banss's farce. a
by the Glee Club at lts concerts Ia follows
Dorothy Andrews A. l.. wynan, 'ol Jennie. b. A.
Y ys2oy IS JACK BSTdow E. H. Smith, 49, and Bob
g. The Giee Club viii! make a short trip during the
hrst week Of the spring vacation, TO include dates
al Herkimer. Hon and Frankfort.
March 20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-19
FORDHAM COLLEGE.

At recen. meeting OF the senior class speakers
,hosen for commencement a. ioHo"S
Masters Grafton George " Granger; valedictor.an,
J. Tuition Mason: bachelors orations. Peter ~
Meagher and Leo. j. ODonovsn.
The officers In ST. Sanisauss Sodality have been
elected as follows: Project. Charles Mum: first as-
sistant william Murray: second ASSISTANT. Whitney
Eckert; secretary. Andrew Ewald. sscristans Es-
nest Smith and William HinchrNe.
The Rev George Petit. S. j. vlce-presdent has
announced that Sidney Woolle,t will recite Mac
beth" in Armory Hall on Wednesday afternoon.
March &c.
The subjcc, OF debate for the next meeting Of the
St Johns Debating Society is. Resolved. That the
Navy Should BE Broush, to the Highest Possible
be John W. Corbet,. e, and Arthur Hisney. 80:
FOR the negative Jere Y. Dunlevy. IS. and George
Tho Commissioned officers OF the Cade, Battalion
attended the solemn high mass Of months mind tor
Maine disaster a St. Francis Xayiers Church. on
Tuesday morning Captain Clafy ~, who Is senior
captain. had charge OF the officers.
Henry "" which will be played by the members
Of tho Fordham College Dramatic Soc.ety. Is IS
SS: Primo Hsnrg George v Graineer p g. Hot:
spur, r Garney Taafre; FaIstar, Daniel Kie,nan-
rlce O'Gorn1an %: Host John Joyce. 'Op: Francis
Edwin C. Fassett. '0l: Worcester. George A. Day
&c., NGr@esTa3a }9pn 2 Peter Sina
IS: Douglass John Mc(iogan. 49, Sheriff Pnliip
y Reilly, 90 Westmorechnd John J. Toohey 20
The Rev Thomas J. Campbell. s j.. president; ::
ST Johns church Paterson. y. ].
The Fordham candidates are working had
iumbia Medical college The team viii be chosen
on sunday. az the opening game Will De p,aysa go. On
hams viii b ss WITH the g. cs
team OF Jersey City.