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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
THE INTELLIGENT SURGEON.
Brain Work That Was More serviceable
Than q Telescope Mouth.

- leiescoPhc 4houshs
The big sturgeon at the aquarium swim
ming around and around in its pool had
picked up pretty nearly all the food In the
pool 1t Is fed on CLANS, which are put
into the pool all together in one place, and
the sturgeon picks them up and eats them
as 1t wants them. On this day there was
one clam that lay in the angle formed by
the bottom of the pool and the side wall
The sturgeon couldn't take that as it went
along, as it had done with the rest But
on one of it's rounds it halted aud swung
its big eight foot body out across the pool,
preparatory to getting that clam out of the
angle.
The surgeons mouth Is on the under
side of its head. 1t is what Is called
protractle mouth. 1t is telescope. When
not in use, it is about flush with the sur
face of the underjaw. When in use, 1T Is
thrown out something like telescope
cup. The sturgeon has in its mouth con-
siderable power of suction. Although In
the case of a sturgeon as big as this one
the mouth is number of inches back
from the snout, it could probably draw
food to it from that distance, but in this
instance it preferred to do, otherwise. 1t
might have pushed it out Aith the tip of
its snout, but it has bruised that once in
the pool, and it is very particular about it.
What it did do was this: With its nose
pointed toward the clam it swung its head
through the water from one side to the
other and thus set up little current that
started the clam out of the angle. One
more swing brought it out within con-
venient reach, and then the big sturgeon
took up the clam and started on.-New
| York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
Perils of the Ski.

"Already Hal bad gone back few steps
and then gliding forward to the brink OF
the shoot paused moment and was of.
Breathless we watched his swiftly moving
figure as it approached the jump. He
gathered himself together for the spring
as he approached the top, and the next
moment we saw him hurled, as If from
catapult, into space. Far out over the
frozen hillside we saw him dart, and at
last he struck, swayed moment, and then
quickly recovering himself sped swiftly
over the lake. Stopping himself as quick
" as possible, he turned and running
back called out: Don't try it, It's too
hardv
"But Ole, who thought If Hal could do
1t he could, had scarcely heard the words
before he started. Like shot he struck
the embankment. For moment he lost
his head. His ski crossed, and the next
he was hurled over and over down the hill.
His ski had broken, and luckily, for II 1t
had not he could not have escaped severe
injury. ru
the old shootP
"But l was confident that could sue
coed, and SO determined to try. Every
thing went smoothly until / reached the
embankment when, upon gathering my
self for the spring, the strap on my left ski
gave way and / knew / was doomed.
Never, should live to be a hundred, shall
forget that moment, as suspended in mid
air felt that sick sensation which comes
when ones nerve fails creep quickly over
me. Instinctively / closed my eyes and
trusted to luck. How / ever came out
alive never knew, but good Providence
| landed me in q snowbank. "-Outing.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
Mr., Henry Funkey is confined to bic
home by an attack OF pneumonia.
The Unconventional cleric.

Here is an instance of unconventional
methods of conducting the services: STAIN
ed glass windows were unknown In MS
church. and from the reading desk could
he seen the green fields stretching away TO
the rectory gates. And SO one morning,
instead of beginning the service as usual
he announced quite simply, las see my
sister. somewhat late, approaching the
church through the fields, with your kind
leave I shall postpone the commencement
of divine service till her arrival" In very
cold weather he would invite the congre-
cation to come and warm themselves at
the stove before leaving the church. IN
der other conditions Of weather his
thoupbtfulness for the comfort of his HOOK
took somewhat different form, ana az
the end of half hour sermon nc wouiu
saw, "As the weather Is still so inclement'
I will, my dear friends, lengthel my ais
course somewhat In the hope that IL may
clear later"
In preaching he had strange aversion
to mentioning the name OF any secular
author from whom he was quoting. ne
would say, "As some one has said, All
the worlds stage, etc. once ne ana
his sister were tempted out to dine with
friends some miles distant from the rec
tory. Wholly unaccustomed to such iate
hours. the sister slept peacefully In the
drawing room after dinner. fear
madam" the rector said In his old fash
toned. courtly way, "that my sister Is some
what somnolent." On leaving he pressed
n s,xpenoe into the hands OF one OF the
guests, It is supposed in mistake for thu
seryant.-Cornhill Magazine.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR.
He Was Waiting to See What More Trou-
BILE Life Contains.


EYES," said tall, sallow faced, melan-
cboly looking man, attired in a thin pair
of trousers, a pair of dilapidated shoes and
last years derby hat, GIVE never had
anything but bad luck. I've worked hard
all my life and only made bare living.
My health broke down years ago. Most OF
my friends have died off or moved west.
I've got literary and artistic tastes and
can't crafty them. Everything l under
take to do is failure, and l don't seem
to be of any use in this world.
"Have you no friends with political in
fluence enough to get some kind of an easy
lob for youf" inquired well dressed and
prosperous looking man.
"I'ye tried that" said the miserable
man. shaking his head. every time /
get a position a political landslide comes
along and get thrown out of the snap. q"
"Why didn't you open an intelligence
office or start real estate agency" asked
n man. "That sort of business doesn I
require much capital"
ave tried em both, my friends. Got
burned out in the first business and a
partner ran off with the profits in the
other. No use."
ever try canvassing?" inquired anoth-
er sympathetic acquaintance.
ayes; often. Had a good suit of clothes
| like yours ruined in that business by o
vicious dog. Thrown down stairs once OF
twice No use, man-I'm not in 1T. Last
week my pet parrot died, yesterday morn
| ing lost quarter, and today I've got ar
: earache. That's the way it always goes
| II It ism Z one trouble, it's another. There's
| only one thing that keeps me from com
| hitting suicide and ending the whole
| wretched business"
| "What's that?"
| "Curiosity to know what blamed mis-
| fortune is going to happen to me next, ~
| Washington Star
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
at WAS THAT Boy"
A Story OF the Success of One of the Wait
of the World.

A Story OF the Success of One of the Waits
of the World.
Among the callers at the house Of ref
uge recently was gentleman whose strik-
ing appearance would have attracted at
tention anywhere His clean shaven face,
expansive forehead and piercing black eyes
attested the man of intellectually, the
small, well kept hands the man of refine
ment, and his shining silk hat, black
broadcloth suit and white tie his profess
sion. His urbanity betrayed the man of
good breeding.
Il am clergyman from the SOUTH" be-
gan the stranger as he entered the boys
dormitory Il am fond of visiting insti-
buttons of this kind. All, here's bright
little fellow, he continued as one of the
little ones, less bashful than his fellows ap-
preached, and stroking his blond ourls the
suave minister spoke kindly words. Soon
the others crowded about him, and for one
and all he had a smile Thus he passed
from dormtory to dormitory, from school
room to playground, seemingly interested
in everything he saw and commenting
upon the excellent provision made for the
comfort, education and training of the
waits rudely tossed on life's ocean who
| have found haven and refuge in an asy-
| lum so fittingly named.
At last the workshops were reached, and
| entering the large apartment devoted to
| the anufacture of shoes the visitor looked
long and silently about him. His glance
| at last fell upon an indentation on the
| wall near the ceiling.
"How was that dent NADER" he asked
President Thomas, pointing to the wall.
| "That-oh, that" replied Mr.. Thomas,
looking at the mark, was made by boy
AN inmate-many years ago.
"Iell me about it.
"Tbere isn't much to tell. You see, two
boys were quarreling, and one of them,
lad of high temper, picked up heavy too
and hurled it at his antagonist. The boy
aim was bad or it might have ended II
murder. That's the dent the tool made. ,
"And did you punish the boyg"
"Only to the extent that we isolated
him from the others and soon after had al
opportunity of placing him with respect
able people, who adopted him.
"Of course you never heard of hin
again.
"I believe not You see, it's so man!
years ago."
"Well, sir, I was that boy"
"Youl Your Mr.. Thomas only man
aged to reiterate, looking at the card II
his hand and then at the man before him
Eyes" replied the stranger, smiling
at was the boy, and from the day when
made that dent in the wall my reformation
began. The people you placed me with
God bless them, gave me liberal educa
ton. studied for the ministry, and witt
his grace have become loved and respected
by my people. You may tell my story. !
may point moral If it does not adorn
tale. But, of course my reasons for with
holding my name and identity when yo
tell it must be obvious to you"
Mr.. Thomas readily acknowledged tn
justice of such request, and when the
parted it was with a promise on the par
of the clergyman who graduated from tn
Cincinnati House of Refuge that be woul
revisit the scenes of his childhood.-Cin
cinnati Enquirer.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

We have a man friend whom we call
Esau-not from any capillary resemblance
to Jacobs firstborn, but because OF his
quickness In guessing the solution OF
skit which puzzled the rest of us. He saw
it at once Since then we have called him
Esau. Esau says that at one time in his
life he lived in the country and there met
a young and very pretty girl. She was
Just at that charming, callow stage when
romance rolls the eyes and her conversa-
ton is carried on in exclamation points.
One evening about dusk they were driv-
ing past q peach orchard, through the
limbs and branches Of which high wind
was blowing.
"Oh, Esau," murmured the girl, Just
list to the moaning of those trees, SO weird
and almost human In their sadness.
at hear them, replied Esau, but, then,
II you were as full Of green fruit as those
trees, think you would moan too
New Orleans Times Democrat.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
4. railway which Wont Nowhere.

Lunatics often assume SUPERIORITY u
intellect to others which Is quite am uslns'
A gentleman, while walking along q ronu,
not far from the side OF whion tnere run
railway, encountered numDe sa Vi .ns" .n'
people out for exercise WIN nou -,
ward the railway lines nc SAID J" ono VI
the lunatics:
The iunatio looked at him scofnhu'iy io'
= moment, and then replied;
ssIt don't go anywhere we Keep nor
a, ~ tra,ns on. Pearson Weekly.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
l,vDerry Asylum Not
F"O0 state to Suit
It's Purpose.
1. c.uuty Aware ofthe Fact
,,.sd 60 Care for Unfor'u-
%" w. me Jail owing to Lack
p'" accommodation.

,..,bss been said lately about
s'sa' u Of the Newberry asylum
. ''. and the small prooaolii'y %
'D' s''0o furnished for some years TO
r = ample accommodations ms 'or I'm. sSs
p ' Wv persons whom the needs
|, '''r ruairsments Of society demand n"a"i
= - confined separately and apart
s'~ s. , .sst Of the world. This matter
y 1,s 'oV quite serious affair in
0 0ss,oO county from a financial as
!" !. : social point Of view, Tor the
Nv in nearly every instance pays ior
.SooOrt Of the insane. As we under
I'd the matter the county pays 'or
rl ..o0ort Of those of it's inhabitants
'' ~ the asylum for the first two
:. and after that the expense ia borne
,hs State. During the last year
.sbtou county paid about $4,000 TO
!NswDerry asylum for this purpose.
~. does not cover all the cost OF
....,s for after such persons have
- sdiudged, they are Obliged to be
:, in the county jail until provision
10 made for their accommodation at
,Nswberry asylum, which is an aves-
:, from four to SIX months. During
|. interim they are at the expense OF
[ .orrtv and this amounts to some
limo like 81, 900 per year; so that the
nal cost to the county for insane pur-
o.ps il about $4,000 per year. The
uuty jail is not at all adapted to and
Ier was designed for the accommoda-
ou Of insane persons. but under exist
% circumstances they are cared Tor as
,,ll AZ can be under the present condi-
ions In connection with this matter a
uggestion was made the other day that
NJ county should procure the old court
mae now situated on the street adloin-
10 the court house yard, and move the
sme to the rear OF the. court house.
khere there is ample room and have the
Iame properly and conveniently ar-
|auged for the care and accommodation
N the insane. The building is now the
Auperty Of Jacob W. Alt. 'but as the
Common council OF the village OF Hough'
bon has ordered it's removal from the
ktreet by the 1st of May, the building
kould be had for a trifie. The cost Of
buttng it in habltable condition would
be nominal, and as it could be easily
ated by the heating facilities now used
v5r the court house and jail, it is thought
that the suggestion is worthy OF the con
liberation OF the board OF supervisors.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
Inc following lie a list OF the latest con
uect'ons on the telephone exchanges:

" W. X. Courtney left yesterday for q
."o 10 the Pacihccoas On his way out
~ viii stop over at Brainard. Mimi,
'nu Dickson, Dakota, and visit for q day
y 80 with relatives. The doctor will be
sooe about six weeks and before his re
urn will take In all the sights Of the
"''.' de will spend some time at Catel-
,ua Island In the Pacific ocean. The doc
.o's health has not been Of the best Of
." ana be takes the trip TO recuperate.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
To THE PUBLIc-The undersigned hav

10 THE PUBLIC-The undersigned hav-
Sng purchased the stock in trade and
tools oil the late William Carline. Is now
prepared to do all kinds OF repair work,
sucn as guns, locks, bicycles. sewing ma
cnlnes, trunks, etc., also all kinds OF um-
Orella and parasol recovering and repair
ing shall also carry the same line OF
AfWlrg machine needles and findings.
rlease remember the place at William
Varllne's old stand opposite st. Patrick
church, Quincy street, Hancock.
ALFRED MARLOR.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

G. Rohrer, the jeweler, yesterday re-
ceiyed number OF bicycles OF the Cres-
cent make and among the lot was one
ordered for Mr.. Frank Scheurmann which
10 now on exhibition in the display win
dow OF the store. ''
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

The steam fixtures In the new Lieblein
building have been put In and thu, fires
already started no. The contractors
are now aiting for large plate glass
window, one OF the two previosly ordered
having been broken in transit. The mid
die OF next month will see Mr.. Lieblein
nicely settled IN the new quarters.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Yesterdays afternoon train going
south had box car IN transit which con-
tanned no less than los dogs which were
being shipped from Calumet to the west
en- route to the Ktondike.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Yesterday the d.. s. s & A. railroad
company paid the county treasurer some
$500 for the back taxes OF 1890 and
1891 The taxes were paid on lands IN
the south range situated in range 30.
townships SO and 81.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
The Prince IL Safe.

The only member OF the European royal
houses who has no reason to expect that
the future will see his family dethroned
and penniless is the Prince OF Monaco. de
has made his income certainty until 1908
by extending the Monte Carlo casino iran
chise. -Providence Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

For SALE-Two trombones, one slide
and one valve instrument. silver plated,
with cases. Apply to Arthur Sanders,
Box AZ, Hancock, Michigan.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Mr.. John Crawford was the happiest
man on Poreage Lake yesterday, the
cause heiDg the arrival OF a bouncing
baby boy at his home early that morn
ing. Mother and child doing well.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

The Norweeians of all classes are the
best behaved people in Europe. 1t Is often
argued that an aristocraoy 10 necessary TO
give by example high tone to society,
but Norway is almost the only country In
Europe without an aristocracy or any pre-
tensions to one.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

my son." said the irate parent, 81 am
surprised, mortified and amazed to IND
that you stand at the foot Of the class. L
can hardly believe 1t possible"
"why, father" replied the son, ut Is
che easiest thing In the world. LONDON
Tlt-Bita
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
An Erroneous Report.

Mrs. Biggers-Oh, yes, understand my
husband thoroughly
Mrs. .iggers-Practice, no doubt.
have heard that he gets sometimes so that
no one can understand a word he says
INDIANAPOLIS journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

The finance committee OF Hancock vii
LACE council were busy yesterday check
inc over the accounts OF the clerk and
treasurer OF the village.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

The case of the peoble va Erick Koski,
for larceny, from Justice Fishers court
at Calumet was yesterday entered on the
calendar OF the circuit court.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

County Treasurer Frimodig yesterday
mailed the 1898 tax rolls to the various
township officials throughout the
county.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

A number OF Hancock Elks went up to
Calumet last evening and attended a
meeting of the Calumet lodge. The party
returned this morning.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Ex-Mayor Jacobs OF Marquette, was
on Portage Lake yesterday on business
matters. He attended the meeting OF the
evening before.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Mr.. Stewart Goodell received a fine
driving horse on yesterdays freight from
the south. The animal is said to be able
to make a mile in 2:2O,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Ed Hooking went up to Calumet yes
terday on business" affairs. He re.
turned home this morning.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

For RENT-A store room on Rayine
street 4Ox2O feet. Apply to John b.
Webber on the premises.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Mr.. Thomas d. Ryan returned on yes
terday moons train from down the roac
points.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

A number OF Portage Lake RESIDENT
went to Lake Linden yesterday and at
tended tae funeral OF the late W. Hagen
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Mr.. Wick O'Connell went to Baraga
and L'Anse on business matters yester-
day.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Col ]. N. Cox OF the Calumet X Hecla
transacted business at the county seat
Yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

The county board OF jail inspectors
met yesterday afternoon in the Office OF
y probate Judge. Everything about
Ne court house and Jail were inspected
and found to be in excellent condition,
and it was 30 reported by them. The
following report giving the cause OF con-
6nement and number OF prisoners held
ior each, shows in the last six months
kSere were forty .nine persons in the Jail,
ybrty-seven males and two females. The
report is as follows:
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
Feeding the Angler.

There is just one fish in the aquarium
that is actually fed like child, and 1t If
the very last fish that one would expect to
see fed in that manner; it Is the angler
The angler is voracious enough naturally,
but IL rarely feeds in captivity. Its feed
ing habits are peculiar. 1t will take In
fish for food, extract from 1t all the nutri
ment and then reject the remainder
Taking advantage of its habits in this re
spect to supply IL with sustenance, tho
angler Mt the aquarium Is lifted to the sur
face of the water in a big scoop net, its
capacious mouth is opened, and fish
perhaps a herring weighing a pound, y
put into Il. The angler takes all the nutri
tive substance from fish thus fed to it,
New York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart Goodell arrived
on the noon train yesterday from the
east.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

The Copper Ki,g is here. For the best
of smokes smoke the Cooper King.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Winged time glides on insensibly ana
6sosivss ~, and there II nothing moro
0eeting than year,. --Ovid.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
THE SANDS o. DEE.

THE SANDS o. DEE.
"oh, Mary, go and call the cattle horns,
And call the cattle home,
And call the cattle home,
Across the sands o. Deel'
The western wind was wild and dank with
foam,
And all alone went she.
The creeping tide came mp along the sand,
And Ger and FER the sand,
And round and round the sand
As far as eye could see
The binding mist came down and hid the
land,
And never home came She
"Oh, is ii weed or fish or floating hair,
A tress o. golden hair,
o. drowned maidon's hair,
Above the nets at sea
Was never salmon yet that shone so fair
Among the stakes on Dee"
They rowed her in across the rolling foam,
The cruel, crawling foam,
The cruel, hungry foam,
To her crave beside the sea,
But still the boatmen hear her call the cattle
home
Across the sands o. Dee.
Kingsley.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

A. the battle of Bannockburn there
wus 1876, 900 men engaged, and the slain
numbered 3S, 900. or % per cent