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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09
A Bowery Boy In Philadelphia.

One of the guests of the Hotel Lafa-
yette, young man who was evidently
very much bored by something or other,
sauntered up to the clerks desk last
evening and asked, "What time is the
first train in the morning.
"The first train?" repeated the affa-
BILE clerk, somewhat staggered at the
broadness of the inquiry. Sin which di-
rection?"
1.-THE first train out" replied the
young man impatiently.
"But to what point do you wish to
go? They run in all directions, you
know" suggested the hotel man.
''To New York, of course" said the
other, and upon receiving the desired
information he left orders to be called
in time to make the connection.
Theresa typical New Yorker of the
class who sheer at Philadelphia, ~ re-
marked bystander as the clerk reached
for pitcher of ice water. ''He thinks
that Gotham is the only place in the
world with which this city is connected
by rail. p"
Reference to the register showed that
the youth did hail from the metropolis,
and he left word for his mail to be sent
to an address on the Bowery. -Phila-
delphia Record.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09
A Duel In the Dark.

Perhaps the most laughable French
duel ever fought took place on Nov. 81,
1878, at Plessis-Piquet and was
fought" between two no less person
ages than Gambetta, who was then
practically the dictator of France, and
M. dc Fourtou.
Some heated words had passed be.
tween the two in the chamber of depu-
ties, for which, according to the French
idea OF honor, nothing could atone ex-
cept duel. The two men met, there
fore, on the field, attended by their Sec
onds and the surgeons.
A look over the field was enough to
convince any one present that there
would be no occasion for the doctors
services. A thick November fog over
hung the scene-so thick that one could
hardly see his hand before his face. The
arrangements for the duel required that
it should be fought at 80 PAGES
Nor was the fog the only thing which
tended to put the combatants out of
sight Of each other. On the way to the
field NJ. do Fourtou said:
IN. Gambetta has but one eye, and
am shortsighted, SO the game will be
about even."
1t was rendered still more "even" by
the fog. Neither man could see the 9TH
er, and the sole danger was to the Sec
onds and the doctors.
Almost miraculously the two bullets
which were exchanged missed the per-
sons in attendance. Everybody's honor
was satisfied, and the whole party went
home.
THAT" said M. Gambetta on the
way, twas as near to being q skirmish
in the dark as anything l ever saw -
Youth Companion.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09
,u;ll Have a School at
otter Lake for Their
Children.
. Wooded There Very Much
c,,,dren are I'm Need Of Edu-
Fof' Facilities and q Conn.,
m,,,s. Has Been Appointed

No.. n.st two or threeyears the Finnish
living on hOmesteads at Otter Ls. 0,a nave y
' ,sssvorsd to have a school started at
hat, that vicinity, and have repeatedly waited
,r the school board OF Portage town
9th that object in view. but with
snp ."..c,s There are eighteen families
Ou s ,o,tv children OF school age living at
",,.r Lake at present and a school is
SsaIv needed there. Some time ago the
.o.idants Of that place communicated
nth Governor pingree regarding the
$st,er. the outcome OF which was that
no wrote to the school board asking that
...n. .bould at once be taken to start a
s.hool at that place. In pursuance to
,ho Governors wishes, at a meeting OF
ths school board Messrs. j. F. Hambit-
,sr Casper Brand and DR.. Wheeler were
hoointed committee to attend to the
matter. The committee will 60 t. Otter
lake and look up a suitable site Tor a
school building and later building will
no erected and school started. We
doubt whether thsreis another district 10
The State 30 thickly populated where
h,re are no school facilities.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

Excursion tickets are now on sale at
the various railroad offices throughout
I've copper country for Omaha, Neb,
,Asre the Trans- Mississippi exposition is
now being held aud which will continue
until November l. Round trip tickets,
sood for thirty days, are being sold for
500 20 by way OF Duluth, and Tor $50 by
way Of Chicago. Tickets good for return
passage until November Is are being sold
ls35.05 via Duluth, and $36 via Chi
cago. Quite few Portage Lake people
have already taken advantage Of these
cheap rates and are away visiting friends
and relatives living in states adjoining
N,braska.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09
Fishes In Line.

1t is not unusual at the aquarium to
see in tank the fishes all together side
by side and heads in line, like pla-
toon or section of men. They remain
thus for a considerable time. Most fishes
are gregarious, they keep together in
schools in the water, and here they
seem to keep together for company S
sake. Sometimes all the fishes in tank
but one will be lined up in this way
side by side and headed in one direction,
while the single fish will be back of
the others and headed the. other way.
Then the suggestion of soldiers conveyed
to the mind by the fishes in line is
strengthened. For the single fish seems
to be rear guard, locking out for the
enemy in that direction New York
Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

1ne next meeting OF the Upper PENN.
su'a whist league will be held at Sault
''e' Marie on June "a and 20. For the
'oppe' country people who wish to at
'eno or visit that city special rates have
oeen made on the d.. =. s. & A. railroad.
t ne 'are Tor the round trip will be: From
1met' 20 90; from Hancock, $50,
auo houghton, $5.O5. On this occasion
Tue Portage Lake whist team will com.
ee again Tor the championship trophy,
. u Will work hard to bring it back to
u'nton. The make up OF the team
LAT not yet been decided upon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

William Scott the contractor, has re-
ceyed the agency OF the celebrated Berea
stone for this district. This stone is
used for sidewalks and makes the most
substantial and serviceable walk that
IN he procured. 1t is the same that has
been laid in front OF W. N. Roberts resi-
dence in West Hancock. 1t is little
more expensive than wood walk, but
in the long run it is much the cheapest
for when once put down it will last lie
time and presents better appearance
Tsan the wood walk. Parties intending
{, build sidewalks in front OF their prop
erty. should consult Mr.. Scott bafore
putting down a wooden walk.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09
Americans at stratsord.

"Of course" says the English host 10
his American visitor, "you will run down
to Stratford to drop tear ut the tomb OF
Shakespeare. All Americans do that. "
Though weeping Americans are seldom
seen In Stratford, the other kind are so
numerous there that their presence and
patronage give the tranquil, dreamy old
town boom every summer that keeps Its
innholders heppy all winter. The town
lives ON Shakespeare and Americans.
"Who do you suppose ever buys these
things9' an Englishnan was heard asking
his lady Communion as ih,. D the
window of kEi -. "Oh,
Americans" was =. They'll buy
anything at Stral.o.i. boston Tran
script.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

Ihe first hors' race to take place at
Eancock for the season will probably be
between Absolom Harry's trotter. "On-
ward, Jr.," and ALDER Wittig's pacing
mare, MAY" The race will take place
at the Hancock Driving park. but on
what date has not been decided. The
race will be held under the American
ifottlng association rules, the owners
10 drive all heats and the owners only to
work and ft the horses for the race. It
Will be Tor $50 side, best three out Of
nVe heats. The money is now in the
nands OF the 'akeholder, Mr., A. j. Scott.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09
Gave Her Age Away.

They had not met for years. "Do you
remember" he asked, 1.-THE little sap
ling we planted together as boy and
girl?"
Her eyes softened at the recollection.
YES" she answered, 81 remember
it we'll.
"That sapling, he continued dream
lily, "must be strong and sturdy oak
now"
The softness all died out of her eyes,
and the conversation Jagged. Pearson q
Weekly.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

June wedding bells will ring merrily on
Portage Lake this year. So far two
weddings have been announced, that OF
Florence Haas to Ellie ingram at the
home OF the brides parents in Hougbton
on the 2lst, and Mary A. Langdon to
Edwin Dugdale, at the BRIDES home at
r pley, on the 22nd. Both couples are
well known young people OF Portage
Lake
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

About forty Masons cameip from Cain.
~ 'aS. evening by special train and a. t.
ru the special meeting OF the Gate OF
~, :. temple chapter, R. A. M. A number
Do. '''e' d d from the Mills and Dollar
~ passengers on the steamer Gertrude
nv ne meeting the guests sat down O
y, ,anqust at the Hotel Northwestern
h... gotten up in Landlord Covert's
Wv ''s'e and a most pleasant hour W, 9
-, NJ The visitors returned home sfter
''' sntertainment by special train.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09
Merely an Advertisement.

"The paper says that married woman
has been abducted ut Hammond, Ind, 7"
she said.
81 don't believe It," no replied promptly
"I'll bet it's nothing but an advertise
ment. They're trying to induce married
men to 20 there to settle, and they can't
tempt me unless they can prodrcc afiida-
Wits" .r tee ~ .lf..
Then she said he was "mean thing, !"
and no chuckled softly to himself anc
started for the club.-Chicago Post.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

President A. j. Scott Is having new
sidewalk built in front OF his residence in
Hancock. The walks on this street have
long been in delapidated condition and
it would be well Tor the other property
owners along that street to follow Mr..
Scott's example.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

Leslie Howard, the 6-weeks-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William P. Thomas OF Dol
lar Bay. died early yesterday morning.
The funeral " i'll be held tomorrow after
noon from the residence at Dollar Bay
and interment will be made in the Han
cock cemetery.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

The boy Wanted" company is billed
to appear at the Armory Opera House,
Houghton, on the evening Of June IA.
This is Pacific coast organization and
is high class organic alton, being one OF
the best companies on the road today.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

Yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock,
people in the vicinity OF the reiroad
bridge were startled by the cries OF a
child and upon arriving at the waters
edge, were dumiounded to see an infant
struggling In the water, closely gripping
a bottle of Rhinegold beer, which had
evidently saved it's life.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

On tomo row friday evening there
will he a moonlight excursion on tie
Bon Voyage to Lake Superior. Theb
leaves Hennes' dock, houghton, at 7:15
p. m. and at Close 4 Bawden's dock.
Hancock, at 1880. The cost OF the trip
will be only % cents. There will be
music and refreshments on board the
hoat
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09
New Disease In India.

The government collector for the
Godavery district of the Madras Presi-
dency telegraphs that a disease called
black blister has appeared at Pakkal
and Taluka, the number of deaths from
which averages 90 q day. - Special
Gable to New York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

The heavy rains Of late have played
havoc with the stone wall along the
Quincy hill, for the rain rushing down
the culverts washed the wall away for
about sixty feet. Overseer Payne now
has a gang OF men at work rebuilding
the wall,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

The 50 cent rate will prevail on the
Mineral Range railroad on Friday and
Saturday the occasion being the holding
at Calumet OF the annual session OF the
Grand Temple OF Honor and Temper
ance. Excursion rates will also be IN
vogue on the ID s. s. & A, from points
on the Gogebic range and iron country.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

Another case OF diphtheria is reported
from the Ripley location. this time in 20
home OF Mr.. James Burt, Jr., The
piacards have been put up and the house
has been quarantined.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

There will be special meeting OF Il 9
st. Patrick's society next Sun ay at
1870 a. m. at their hall. The object OF
the meeting is to discuss the ACCESSIBILITY
and manner OF improvements to be made
at st. Patrick's Hall.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

Marks Bros Comedians are enjoying
another week OF good business at st.
Patrick's hall. and their performances
are attended nightly by large and entbus-
Iastic audiences.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

Mr.. Fred Hauck and daughter, Miss
Lizzie left yesterday for Detroit, Toledo
and eastern points. They will spend
about month vieiting friends and rela.
tivea
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

Whisper it as secret but with
wheat e1.25 q bushel the number of
plowshares which In case Of war will
be changed into swords IL not going to
PROSTATE the blacksmith with fatigue.
-Wichita Eagle.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

Mr.. t. N. Lang has moved from the
Ripley to East Houghton and has taken
up his residence in one OF the Pryor
houses.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

Rev. s. nj Gilchriesi has returned from
his trip to the lower part OF the stat i.
His health is much improved
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

FoUND-A bunch OF eight keys. nickel
key ring with chain attached. Owner
can have same by proving property and
paying for this ad,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

Mrs. johnson, OF A'burgh. Vermont,
who has cen visiting her son, Mr.. E. d..
Johnson, OF the Quincy, left yesterday
for her home in Vermont.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

Colonel William Coach ia confined to
his rooms at the Douglass House with a
severe attack Of rheumatism.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

WANTED-A competent girl for general
homework. Good wages aud steady en-
ployment. T. B. DUNsTAN, Hancock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

81. saturday and Sunday the Ishpem-
|com. -. nan ock base ball clubs will
|d,i., together again at the Hancock
|edo.s s park. These clubs are ackno WI.
|su, I'u :. 20 De the strongest in the PENN
|cs,,s' ano without doubt will put no ex.
ra. games. 1t is to be hoped the at
l"'e VIII be larger than at the
| ous games as the grade Of ball put
certainly deserving Of better pat
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-09

ma A. .e'sr holman took advantage Of
Bs MIN = rates and has gone to Detroit.
% gone about two weeks and
Issn' "a' will have bis sy~ trsa.sd
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-22
sIsTERsvILLE.

The Elks are preparing for a big
time on Wednesday evening. There
will be a class of twenty new members
initiated.
Miss Minnie Gray, of Wheeling, was
Sunday.
H. c. Speer, of Chicago, arrived yes
terday.
w. G. Kohl was here yesterday, the
guest of t. R. Cowl.
Miss Sara Agnew has typhoid fever.
Yesterday for his home, where he will
visit for some time.
Sunday evening on one of the disre-
putable boats anchored on the river
front, a man named Douglass was shot
once in the wrist and another bullet
grazed his breast. A man named AL
binger did the shooting. Douglass was
not seriously hurt.
Miss Minnie Suter, of Franklin, will
he the guest of friends for a short
time.
Miss Minnie Davis was the guest OF
friends in Wheeling over Sunday.
Mr.. Clint Moore has returned from
Asheville, n. c., where he went last
week to see his daughter, Miss Mabel,
who has been there for her health.
Miss Mabel accompanied him and is
still very delicate, and is confined TO
her home.
Charles G.. Leasure will be the guest
of his mother for couple of days.
The city election will take place
Thursday.
Mrs. M. Yost, of Water street, who
has been visiting in Pennsylvania, ar
rived home yesterday.
Will Fitch, of New Martinsville, IS
in the city.
George Shryock is in Parkersburg.
Miss Maggie Black has returned
from a visit to Parkersburg.
Miss Lena Buchfield has returned
from Wheeling.
The Warren comedy company will
be the attraction at the Opera House
during the coming week. They put on
good show last evening and should
be well patronized.
Mrs. Charles Olsten, of Parkersburg,
will be the guest of friends for couple
of days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-22
OF the same dose we intend giving
them, will return their visit.
HENRY BALZER,
Captain Silver Globes.
CHOYNSKFS BAD LUCK.


San Francisco. March 21.-Joe
Choynski, who, for fourteen years has
been one of the star pugilists in the
roped arena, the hero of fifty fistic bat
ties, will probably never again shy his
castor into the ring. Joe is suffering
from blood poisoning. and the doctors
have found it necessary to use the
knife to relieve his sufferings. They
told him that he would need six
months of absolute rest to regain any
sort of physical trim. While his pres
ent condition was undoubtedly has
tened by the training for his battle
with Sharkey, it is plainly the result of
a sapping of the system by continued
conditioning for battle. 1t began to
tell on Choynski about three weeks
ago, just previous to his last battle
He said nothing about his ailment I'M
til after the contest, when he was so
weak that he could hardly stand. 1t is
doubtful if he will ever enter the ring
again.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-22
guest yesterday Of friends in the Third

y
ward.
The Sons of Veterans will open
fair and festival this evening at Arion
hall The affair will continue through
out the week and promises to be one
Of the most successful that has been
attempted by this order.
f. b. Mabbit e Co., the Wheeling
brokers, will open branch office IN
the vacant room above Geo. Muth
grocery store on Union street.
The fire laddies of this city are very
much interested in the firemen's con-
yention to be held at Toronto, Ohio, in
Nav. and a large number have eX-
pressed their intention of attending
There is not one VINO is not ANXIOUS
TO have the convention select Bellalre
as the place of holding the firemen S
annual tournament, which is to be held
next fall. and those who attend Will
use every effort to bring about this
action. No better place could be Sc
lected than this city, and the firemen
should receive the aid OF every hreman
in the raising of funds.
An alarm of fire yesterday called
part of the department to }. W. Men
house on Guernsey street, Where tne
roof had caught fire from a defective
flue. The blaze was extinguished with
small loss
The men of the Christian church
congregation will hold a social and
entertainment at the church Thursday
evening, and extensive preparations
are being made. An interesting
rnusioaI and literary programme Will
be rendered during the evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-22
NEW INDUSTRY.
Enterprise Enamel Factory Started
Up at Bellaire and a Stamping
Works Being Built in Addition.
Other Bellaire News.

The new Enterprise Enameling Com
pany at Bellaire are constructing a
new building alongside of their pres
ent factory which, when completed,
is to be used as their stamping works.
The foundation for the additional
building has been laid, and the frame
structure is in readiness to be put up.
1t is 114xS5 feet and is to furnish the
stamped ware for the enamel factory.
The company was only recently or
gained and is making great progress.
In the present factory two furnaces
have just been put on, and there is
room for two additional furnaces. The
dipping room is equipped with twenty
tubs, all of which are in use. The
entire factory is constructed in man
ner affording the convenient handling
Of the product from the raw material
to the finish.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-22
MRS. MARSH DEAD.

Mrs. @. c. Marsh, of Sistersville, died
last evening at o'clock at the home
Of her mother, Mrs. Emma Portertield,
on Rose Hill, after lengthy illness
of complication of diseases. The de-
ceased was twenty seven years of age
and was survived by a husband and a
young SON.
Mrs Marsh was taken i'll about a
year ago, and last September, accom-
panied by her husband and son, went
to Asheville, N. c., for recuperatlon.
After spending the entire winter in
that city, they returned home last Fri
day with her condition unimproved.
On Sunday her affection suddenly
changed for the worse, eliminating in
her death last evening, to the sad sur
prise Of wide circle Of friends. Mrs.
Marsh was the wife of G. G. Marsh,
who is engaged in the jewelry bust
ness at Sistersville. At that city she
resided after her marriage about three
years ago. The funeral will take place
from her late residence Tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock. The interment
will be made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-22
NO FIGHT.
Benwood Religious People Protest
Against a Chicken Fight Taking
Place Tonight.

There will be no chicken fight in
Benwood tonight So says the Off
GERS. A number of fights were sched-
uled to take place in we'll known
saloon, but a number of church mem
bers, several religious organizations
and preachers protested to the city
officials against the fight taking place.
This amount of pressure and at a time
when the city campaign is in progress,
could not be withstood, so the Mayor
last night gave positive instructions
that no fight should be permitted to
take place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-22
U. S. SOLDIERS.
Troops Passing Through Benwood tc
Defend Uncle Sans Sea-Coast.

Early yesterday morning. at Pas
a company of United States infantry
passed through Benwood Junction over
the B. & 0. on passenger train No. s,
bound from the west to defend Uncle
Sans eastern sea coast in case of hos
tilities with Spain. The soldier boys
filled one car and did not excite much
attention at the Junction at that hour
of the morning. The troops were sent
from Fort Thomas, opposite Cincin-
natl
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-22
BRAKEMAN INJURED.

William Whigfeld, a brakeman in
the B. K o. yards in this city, was the
victim Monday night of a very painful
accident. The crew had made up a
train to be sent to the West Virginia
side and Whigfield was standing on
the top of the rear car. The train was
started suddenly, and losing his bal
ance, he was thrown violently to the
ground. A fracture Of the left limb,
a sprain of the right limb and several
bruises about the body resulted. The
injured man was picked up by couple
of the crew and removed to his home
on Rose Hill, where DR.. Boone rem
dered the necessary medieahaid Last
evening his condition was slightly i'm
proved