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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-11
TIE N.Msls kllpsealNosR.


4 Sort Of Mountain Antslops with HIps
Like IN American Hare .kt
The klipspripger 10 q kind Of antelope
found In Africa, being abundant In the
mountainous scgions a. far north ~ Abys-
sinia, aud, " South African sportsmsn arc
TO be believed, he furnishes the finest kind
Of venison. These animals are about ~
inches long and % inoheA high. and the
males have sharp spike horns, sometimes
inches long. These animals are remark.
able climbers. running on the tips of their
hoofs and going up rock faces apparently
as steep as the side of house. The hoofs
are made on the pneumatic principle, be.
ing nearly cylindrical and cup shaped un-
derneath, In order to break tho fall by
COMPRISING the air. This sarne plan gives
an extra firm hold on the rocks.
They are the most remarkably built an
telopes, with hip development equaled
by no animal I'm America save the rabbit,
which they resemble 30 very much that q
sportsman seeing them going up hill or
In rapid locomotion might easily think
they were the biggest rabbits he had ever
heard tell of, let alone seen. The London
Field does not say that they sit upon their
hind legs like the rabbit or hare, although
it is possible that they do judging from
the hind legs, which, II the animals were
to straighten them out, would give them
the appearance of kangaroo on all tours.
Capital sport is to be had hunting these
animals, the proper weapon being a 1856
rifle or a larger weapon. The hunting
is, of course among the rocky hills, and
man who has hunted the mountain sheep
successfully would find little trouble in
killing them. The shots are taken when
the animal stands on some lookout rock.
II missed he bounds from ledge TO ledge
on which the human eye can mark no
footing, balancing at one moment upon
the giddy verge of a precipice where barely
sufficient space exists for tho hoof to rest
all four hoof points would go on an
English penny piece, according to one
writer-and at the next moment casting
himself reoklessly into the battomless
chasm and pitching, as II by miracle,
upon some projecting peak, all Of which
would make the sportsman think he was
having lots of fun, in spite Of his efforts
to keep from sliding into one of the bot
tomless canyons.
The animals fur, or hair, varies some
what with the regions, being coarse, al
most like quills in Somaliland, and some
what finer in other parts.
The mounted heads would make excel
lent trophies, while theyellow skin would
make neat wall ornament, as a back
ground for, say, n bow and arrow, model
canoe or elephants tusk. The hair is too
brittle for a rug 1t is much sought in
the Transvaal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-11
oALlelNa TIE COLONEL.
ney Missed 10 the First Time. but Were |
willing to Try Again.

willing to Try Again.
There wasn't any particular excitement
over the hanging Of the man pointed out
and arrested at Big Bend as the chap who
stole a pack mule from Colonel White
camp, over on Fish river. One Of Whites
men, who was over after bacon, happened
20 meet the stranger, and ne went to Jim
Redfern, president Of the vigilance CON-
mittee, and said:
"Jim, Is 1t q good day for q hangin"
"waal, tolerably far" replied Jim.
"The cuss who stole our pack mewl Is
down In the tin front saloon"
81 see. And you want him hung"
az don't keer no great about 10 myself,
but reckon the colonel would be pleased. F"
~ am willin to obleege Colonel White
as he's good friend of mine, but do you
think the critter down thar has any OBJ
jeckshuns to bein hungs"
she don't look like man who'd kick
about It. Pears more like a critter who'd
be glad to be of the airth."
"Waal, we'll take chances on him" said
Jim, and we went to his shanty and got a
rope and asked eight or ten of the boys to
go along. When the crowd reached the
tin front saloon, the stranger was just
coming out.
"Say, we want you" remarked Redfern.
"What furp"
"Goin to hang you"
cause whyY"
'Fur stealth Colonel Whites pack
mewl."
"Waal, fire awayl"
He was escorted to tree whereon a
dozen or more men had been duly hanged
and lifted upon an empty whisky barrel
and the moose placed over his neck.
"want to say anythingY" asked Jim as
all was ready.
"Nuthin tall
"Then let er gor'
An hour later Whites man. who had
started for home, returned to say to Mr..
Redfern:
"Look-a-yerel That Teller didn't steal
our mewl."
"No?"
"They got the Teller and the mewl over
at Clay City and hung him. 1 thought
this was the Teller, but l must hev bin
mistook.'
Il see. WAL, he's bin hung and buried,
and we can't help him any. Well jest let
the next one off to even up things. My
compliments to the colonel and tell him /
shall always stand ready to obleegc. -
Detroit Free Press.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-11
JUST WHISTLE.

Wbsp times are bad an folks are sad
An gloomy day by day
Jest try your best at lookin glad
An whistle 'em away.
Don't mind how troubles bristje:
Jest take q rose or thistle.
Hold your own
An change your tone
An whistle. whistle, whistlei
"A song IL worth q world o. signs.
When red the lightnings play,
Look for the rainbow In the skies
An whistle 'em away.
Don't mind how troubles bristle:
The rose comes with the thistle.
Hold your own
An change your tone
An whistle. whistle. whistiei
Each day comes with q life that's new.
A strange. continued story.
But still beneath bend o. blue
The world rolls on to glory.
Don't mind how troubles bristle;
Jest take a rose or thistle.
Hold your own
An change your tone
An whistle, whistle. whistlei
Atlanta Constitution.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-11
South African Society.

Society" as represented in Johannes
burg is of decidedly novel description.
Without doubt there are highly educated
and altogether charming people among the
residents, both men and women, but they
belong, with few exceptions. to the profess
sional classes-clergym physicians and
lawyers, who have left their native lands
and come here, attracted by the prospect
of larger scope for the exercise of their
various callings. The elite the mine own
ers and original possessors of land-all
millionaires many times over - taking
them collectively, hardly display those
qualities which stamp the rank of We're
de We're" The balls given by the elite are
of the most sumptuous description. Flow
ers for decoration are procured from ali
parts of Cape Colony, and many hundreds
are spent over one evenings entertain
ment. The suppers comprise every delicacy
that could be had in England, game fish,
etc, being sent out in the cool air cham
bers of the mail steamers for the purpose.
The cost of fancy ball recently given
amounted to over 43, 1000, "a plush curtain,
specially made and used for the one even
ing to hide an unsightly archway, costing
over $50. 1t is impossible, unless pos
sessed of considerable means to live with
comfort in private house in Johannes
burg. Rents are in proportion to all other
prices asked-enormous 1t is difficult for
white workingmen engaged on the mines
to obtain a single room in tin shanty
under rental of ga a month at the very
least, while small villa of five rooms,
built of corrugated iron, will easily let at
912 to GA month, and $50, eco or el00
month is cheerfully paid for furnished
house such as one could obtain in England
for 3 guineas "a week at the seaside.-Tem-
nln Bar
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-11
Romance of "a Song.

The familiar song, "Ill Hang My Harp
on n Willow Tree" has attached to it a bit
of royal romance. 1t was written by a
young nobleman, who became enamored
of Queen Victoria year or so before she
assembled the British throne, which event
destroyed his hopes = winning her hand.
The words first appeared I'm an English
magazine set to music by Wellington
Guernsey
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-11
Youthful Pertinence.

There is story that just after the mar
riage of Mrs. W. X. Vanderbilt and Mr..
Belmont the little Vanderbilt boy CHANGED
at some youthful festivity to meet Mr..
Belmont's little girl by his previous mar
riago, who now goes by the name of her
mothers second husband
How do you like your now papaP" she
asked politely. You know | am inter-
ested because once upon time long ago
he used to be my papa. New York Jour
nal
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-11
A StudiO OF Glass.

Vereetchagin, the famous Russian artist,
at his house near Paris, has glass studio
which revolyes on wheels just as loco
motive engine Is turned on the turntable.
The movement Is effected by means of n
windlass conveniently placed beside the
artists easel, and by this ingenious con-
trivance no is enabled to paint the whole
day with the sunlight falling in one direc-
ton on models and drapery.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-11
No ADVANTAGE.

A gentleman whom the circumstances
OF travel caused to sit In the same seat
with young lady who was unusually
friendly said, as no was leaving: IL thank
you Tor very pleasant chat, but I am
afraid you would not have been SO kind to
me had you known l am married man. f"
lyon haven't any advantage of me, 4"
promptly responded the young lady. IT
am an escaped lunatio." And she was. =
Exchange.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-11

Soda should never be dissolved IN hot
water, because II 1t is some of the gases
would then be liberated and wasted. and
greater amount Of soda would be needed
to make good this waste than II the soda
were dissolved In cold water.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-11
Presence OF Mind In Ch,cs~o.

Roses marriage Is off,"
How embarrassing Her wedding In
vitations were out" VI
Yes, but she just called them In and
made 1t o'clock tea. "-Chioago Record
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-11

Mamma, l wish had little brother. {"
why, Tommy, would you like TO have
little baby In the house like the littls
Green baby next door,"
mo but couldn't we have one of an
other dblorr'-New York Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-11
Had Suffered From IT,

"A great many people are too quick to
act on an assumption" observed philos-
opher.
"Yes," replied the theatrical manager,
ION an assumption that they know how
10 act. Washington Star.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-11

TX we will stand boggling at imaginary
evils, let as never blame horse for start
mg at o hadow.-L' Estranee.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-11

"As dead as herring" Is an expression
arising from the fact that herring die very
quickly after being taken out of the water.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-16
FAIR ELECTIONS.
Mr.. Chandler submitted the follow

Mr.. Chandler submitted the follow
ing
RESOLUTION:
Resolved, That the Committee on
Privileges and Elections be directed
to inquire whether if any State shall
by constitution or law prescribe quail
ifications for the exercise of the right
of suffaage by its citizens which are by
any device of expression to be re-
quired of the colored citizens Of the
State, but not of certain white citizens
OF the State, or of their sons or grand.
sons, such action of the State will be
in violation of the fifteenth amend
ment of the Constitution of the United
States, and if so, whether such State
is entitled TO representation In the
Senate or House of Representative
of the United States while such viola
| ton continues, and whether any such
contemplated violation of the fifteenth
amendment can be aVerted and pre-
vented by legislation of Congress
said committee to report to the Sen
ate by bill or otherwise as it ma,
deem expedient.
oehdLor Sndnul"F snoulu pe sup
ported by every loyal citizen of the
United States. There is no MAJ
in the United States Senate NOR
deserving of the united support 0
the people than this dIstin
guished gentleman. There is NJ
reason why Senator Chandle
should no. confne this investiga
to the District Of Colum bia. Their,
are as many coloreG citizens dis
franchised here as there are in th'
south.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-16
DEMAS AMONG FRIENDS.
From the Southern Appeal.

From the Southern Appeal.
We have read in the newspapers &C
counts of disposition on part of the
Senate committee OH commerce re-
porting the nomination of Hon. Henry
Demas unfavorable When we turn
to the names of the gentlemen who
compose the Committe, we are bound
TO say that we do not believe that the
committee will eyer consent to ask for
this distinguished and highly compe-
tent gentleman's rejection There is
not today negro in American politics
who has the brilliant State record of
Hon. Henry Demas.
The negroes of the whole country
have for years learned to look up to
Senator Quay as their special cham
pion. In number of places they have
named clubs after him. Many negroes
will never be satisfied until they get a
chance to vote for him for President.
1t will he impossible to make them
believe that Senator Quay will for one
minute be a party to strike down the
bravest negro Louisiana has ever seen
In order to feed fat the temporary an
ger of even SO good a man as the pro-
lSSSSd ii lSHb vi tHS uSSio, SN-oSildlol
Kellogg. The editor of this paper has
long thought that this very able and
upright man was unwise in his stead
fastness to the republican party. We
are watching to see what Senator
Frye and other senators of Mr.. Demas
party will do in his case in the face of
fact that this man has freely spent his
money his time and risked often his life
that the republican party might con-
troll the country. The negro editors,
negro bishops and negro leaders of
every calling, are notified that this is
their contest and not the contest alone
of Hon. Henry Demas. This gentle
man IS merely your representative.
/ This man is a pure blooded negro,
and tells in his career the marvellous
possibilities of the negro who is with
out Caucasian reinforcement. His
battle is yours; it should be fought to
the last ditch. Senator Quay is bound
to help you. We knvw HIM He loves
brave man Toussaint I'Overture.
Dessallnes and Hypolite were never
braver than the man Henry Demas.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-16
COLORED LAWYERS CONDEMN
ED.
THE BETHEL LITERARY UPHoLDS THE
MINISTER'S.

HE BETHEL LITERARY UPHOLDS THE
MINISTERS.
At meeting of the Bethel Literary
and Historical Association held last
Tuesday evening, the following reso-
lutionS were presented and referred to
the Advisory Board to be reported
back to the meeting to be held next
Tuesday evening.
Whereas, it has been stated in the
daily press of this city that Andrew c.
Bradley, an associate justice of the Su-
preme Court Of the District of Colum-
bia, after having pronounced the
death penalty upon duly convicted
murderer, did in the court room, and
in the presence and hearing of peo-
pie there assembled, use language
with reference to the convicted man,
that was calculated to arouse the
basest passion of human nature, and
to ent Ourage disregard of and con-
tempt for the constituted orderly adj
miniStration of justice, and,
Whereas, the Ministerial Union of
the District of Columbia rebuked this
lapse of judicial calm In moderate and
dlgnitled language, and with an eye
single TO the pure and impartial ad-
mlniStration of justice and
Whereas, certain persons STYLING
themselves, many colored members
of the local bar" and member of the
bar of the District of Columbia, !" have
adopted preambles and resolutions
wherein they regard the action of
said ministers to be unfortunate to
say the least" and heartily endorse
Judge Bradley" and hope that the
Congress will promptly vindicate
Judge Bradley" therefore
Be 1t resolved, by the Bethel Liter
ary and Historical Association, that
we heartily commend the moderate
and dlgnihed course pursued by the
Ministerial Union. and endorse their
language and conduct,
Be 1t further resolved, that we con-
denim and depreClate the preambles
ami resolutions adopted by the per-
sons styling themselves "manv color
ed members of the local bar" and
members of the bar of the District of
Columbia"
BE 1t further resolved, that we en-
dorse the action of the CoIored men,
bers OF the bar who refused to sign
their names to the preamble and reso-
lutIonS adopted by certain persons
styling themselves "many colored
members of the local bar" and "mem-
pers OF the bar of the District of Co.
lumbia,"
Be 1t further resolved, that a COPY of
these resolutions be sent to the Iudi-
clary Committee of the House of Rep
reSentalIveS.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-16
LEAVING THE SHIP.

About two weeks ago few mem
bers of the bar, Il e) colored mem
bers took it into their hands to
chastise the colored ministers Of
this city. These individuals came
to the conclusion that if they
abused them and praised the Judge,
they would be commended or curry
favor with the court. The BEE
advised them that it would be a
bad policy to abuse the ministers,
but to its surprise, The BBE was
informed that negro ministers were
fools, seoundrels and meddlers and
that they. the colored lawyers did
not care anything about them. To
the surprise of The BEE, these self
same lawyers, since the Ministers
Union read the riot act to them,
have been running a foot race to
see who could first hide himself in
hole, while the more conservative
could explain away their idiotitic
utterances. They have not only
spolegized to the colorsd ministers
and declared themselves to be {
set of asses, but they hav,
demonstrated to The commu
nifty that the interest Of tie color
ed people would not be safe in thei
hands. A class of men who woult
attempt to degrade their own peo
pie and endeavor to apologize fo
the wrongs some one else may d
their people are not to be truste,
and the colored ministers would b
justified in telling their congre
CATION to keep away from them.
We are confident, that Justic
Bradley meant no harm In the Ian
guage attributed to him. Never
theless, he certainly doesn't respec
the men who abuse their own pee
pie because they condemn his un
constitutional and unwise utter
ances. Every where you go yo
can hear and see number of thes
colored lawyers apologlzing an
explaining away their insan
speeches.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-16
AN APOLOGIST.
From Omoha, Neb., Enterprise.

From Omoha, Neb., Enterprise.
Editor Chase of the Washington
BEE: is pleased to dub Prof. Booker
T. Washington an apologist.. This
statement, while it is plain and un-
adorned, contains more truth than
poetry We do not wish to detract one
iota from the fame of Prof Washing
ton, we would not for moment ques-
ton the fact of his being one of our
great men; we do not even deny his
being a great leader; but we do ques-
tion his right to the exalted place of
sole leadership given him by section
of the southern white press. These
Journals advise that the negro should
as unit follow the leadership of Prof.
Washington, in the ramihcations of
his citizenship.
here are Some respects in which
the professor has shown himself want
ing In the elements of genuine leader
ship. He has preserved a steady
practice of laundering against many
evils Of the negro, but he seldom thun.
ders against the evils practiced by the
whites if he thinks it would be un-
popular. In his public utterances, the
measures by which the public esti-
mate is gagged, he ever and anon looks
for the popular chord of his white
hearers, and he plays these plentifully.
He seem TO know no limit in ridiCuling
and belitting his own people. yet he
studiously avoids discussion of the
wrongs perpretrated upon the negroes
by the whites. He has nothing to say
about the outragcs perpretrated upon
the negroes of the south He has not
written or spoken a word about the
assassination of Postmaster Baker,
nor OF any of the other outrages
that have sent death into the ranks
Of the colored people of the south.
Isn't this because he thinks it would
be unpopular; that it would not tickle
the ears of the whites of the south
A leader should be man moved by
honest convictions, and with courage
to battle for them even against fierce
odds. A genuine leader will battle
for justice, truth and right ev n
though he be opposed by the fearful
tide of public opinion. A real leader
is not swayed by considerations oI
policy; he bends the plant hinges ot
the knee only to the truth.
Prof. Washington, has built up a
great school. He is doing a great
good among our people. But he vii
never arise to his possibilities as {
leader until he attacks evil wherein Il
may be found and seeks only those
plaudts that come from the impartia
championing of right and truth.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-16

Editor Fortune who has beer
down in Alabama, on the farm
of Mr.. Booker L. Washington en-.
joying himself, should not attempt
to apologize for Mr.. Washington
while we don't believe that ht
would be guilty of such foolist
utterances attributed him, to the
effect that no more colored promi
nent southern appointments should
be made. We know that he is moi
too good to say it. Mr.. Washing
ton has COTTON himself in bad odol
with the colCred people in his at.
tempt to cater to the prejudiees OF
the southern white people against
the negro.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-16
THEY DESERVE IT.

From the Lexington, KY, Standard.
Editor Chase of the Washington BEE
is continually in hot water. Now it is
the negro editors after HIM. Chase
stated that the majority of negro edi-
tors are cringing, cowardly sycophants
without an opinion of their own, and
mention few who he thought were
worthy of the name of editor Of
course, the other fellows are mad; but
Chase is right just the same. The av-
erage. negro newspaper is not worth
reading. The part of it that is not
plate matter is nothing but a lot of
social rot. Not an editorial opinion,
not an intelligent thought, not fear
less expression against ihe wrongs
perpetrated upon our race. If an edi-
torial appears at all it is one putting
some white white man for office. OF
the two hundred negro journals on
our exchange list, there is not dozen
that amount to a hill of beans. Give
it to 'em. Chase, they deserve it.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-16

himself any uneasiness. This inter-
view with the judge took place be-
fore public sentiment had christal-
zed against the judge. To the
surprise of every one, after every
thing had been said by the press of
the country, the American last
week published most cowardly
editorial against the judge. 1t
was an attempt TO show its false
bravery and knavish Intentions 1t
did not help itself in the estimation
of its subscribers or those whose
fancy it endeavored to tickle.
We dislike duplicity and double
dealing. The BEE has endeavored
to be fair in this matter. 1t has
made no fight against the ministers
and other reputable citizens who
called the attention of Judge Brad
ley's remarks to the Senate Judici-
ary Committee. We have refrained
from condemning Justice Bradley,
because we know him to be brave
and honest man. While it is un.
fortunate for Judge Bradley, those
who called the attention of Con-
gress 10 the affair are to be COM
mended.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-16
HON, JONI r. LYCH.
From the Mississippi Light.

From the Mississippi Light.
Of the immortal quartette of great
negro leaders-Douglass, Langston,
Bruce and Lynch-the latter is now
the sole survivor. Hons. Bruce and
Lynch were lifelong friends. The
story of their friendship, how they
have clung to each other under any
and all circumstances is sublimely
beautiful, surprising the allegory of
Damon and Pythias, The mantle of
leadership has now fallen solely upon
the shoulders of the Hon. Tohn R.
Lynch. That he will be true to his
race and its interests at all time, no
honorable man doubts. The negro
republicans of this country will follow
with commendable zeal, wherever he
leads the way. Since the mighty Bruce
hasfallen, our prayer IS, that God in his
wisdom will spare to our people for
many years to come, the life and
services of the last of the "Old guard"
the Hon. John R. Lynch.