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Evening journal., 1898-08-18
POWDER FOR THE BIG GUNS.
THE CHARGE FROM A 13-TNCH
GUN is 1000 PoUNDs-ITs TIRE
MENDOUS EFFECT.

THE CHARGE FROM A 13-INCH
GUN is 1000 PoUNDs-ITs TIRE
MENDOUS EFFECT.
1t is a singular thing that gun pow
der remained practically unchanged
and unimproved for more than 400
years after its discovery by the Euro
peans. Some rehnements Of manufac-
ture were introduced; It was made less
bulky and more cleanly; but its com
ponents were the same and it's expan-
sion about the same. Military powder,
as We know Il to-day, writes H. Cam
fed in the Chicago Times Herald. is
the invention and perfection OF a de-
cade. Great minds have been bent upon
it; much money has been spent on it:
much money has been made out OF it.
Without 1t modern ordnance would be
comparatively worthless. With it, the
amount Of damage Of which the 1s-inch
gun is capable is a matter OF conjecture
only.
The man who invented emokelesS
powder was a German named Dittmar
He came to America with his secret
and tried to sell it, but nobody would
buy until its worth was proved. Dit
mar built some works and endeayoredt,
show its value, but failed. The smoke
less powder was not a success. Mucl
was printed about it. an enormous fore
was claimed for it, but it was all oi
paper 1t was not any good, and ther
is now no powder Of the smokeies
kind that is OF any good to the arm,
or navy. Men still experiment wit
1t in hopeless sort OF way, but mill
tary people DO not look to ii to pro
duce any results. Tt would be an excel
lent thinx OF course If this powde
could be. made perfectly smokeless an
Evening journal., 1898-08-18
THE PoTTER's FIELD.

The Wayfarer finds the Potter's
Field at Farnhurst a most interesting
place to one who likes things which
are out OF the ordinary. This particu-
lar burial place Is reserved for the re-
ception OF the bodies Of those who die
in the almshouse and Of such bodies as
are unclaimed and buried at the
county's expense In it's natural fea-
lures It is all right, but in point Of sit
uation 1t is in such an out-of-the-way
place that but few persons ever see Ii.
1t is situated on the west side Of the
Delaware railroad, not more than a
thousand yards from the old Hare's
Corner road, and within view OF the
almshouse itself. The ground is high,
and Gods acre is shaded by natural
woodland and watered by living
stream. The graves are well kept in
their modest way, and there is nothing
within the enclosure to shock the sem
sibilities of those who take the trouble
to visit II.
Old Martin Coleman, an inmate Of
the almshouse, has the field in charge.
For ten long years he has dug the
graves, helped to lay away the unfor-
tunate dead, and. after interment,
rounded up, sodded and cared for the
graves. Some he knew in life; others
he never saw before; but it matters
not to him. His labor is one of love,
and he cares for the known and the
unknown with unwearing fatherly
care. During his tenure Of Office he has
almost filled three OF the long rows,
each grave being marked by a piece OF
marble FIVE inches square and from fif-
teen to eighteen inches long. Each
small marble shaft bears a number
which corresponds with a number on
the death roll Of the institution. There
are 500 graves so marked and forty
three yet to receive such mute evil
dences OF charitable regard from the
community which cared for these un-
fortunates in life. Two Of the graves
are more distinctively marked. Outside
Of the headstones OF one there is a neat
board bearing the name of William
Croft, OF Odessa, Delaware who died
on May 27, 1896. The other bears the
name of Mary Reed, who died on July
8, 1894 In her case no residence Is
given MIR. Coleman receives no pay
for the attention which he gives to the
field He feels It a sacred duty to loeeI
the graves in order and to keep dowr
the grass and weeds. He does this
seeking no praise and expecting no re
ward this side OF eternity He alway.
keeps an open grave ready for the re
ception Of all that is lett OF some spoil
life; and he never knows but that tn,
grave which he digs will receive hi.
own body into its safe keeping. Hun
dreds Of persons pass the spot withou
giving a thought to the relics Of mis-
cry and want and affllction which re
pose therein, and regardless OF the de
voted old caretaker who exhibits sucl
an unselfsh interest in the appearance
and condition Of the last resting plac
OF those who tried life and found it
failure
Evening journal., 1898-08-18
THE pIONEER IIMITEn

Is the name of the only perfect train
in the world, now running every night
between Chicago, st. Paul and Mime
apolis via the Chicago. Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway-the pioneer road Of the
West in adopting all improved facili-
ties for the safety and enjoyment Of
passengers. An illustrated pamphlet
showing views of beautiful scenery
along the route Of the Pioneer Limited.
will be sent free to any person upon
receipt Of two-cent postage stamp. Ad-
dress George H. Heafford, General
Passenger Agent, Chicago. III.
Evening journal., 1898-08-18
DIED.

BAYNE.-on August Is, 1898, Captain
Nathaniel Bayne
BLAKELY.-In this city, on August 16,
Anna c., daughter Of David and Ann
Blakely, aged Is years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral, from her parents
residence, No. 109 Poplar street, on Fri
day, August 49, at 900 a. m High
mass at st. Mary's Church. Interment
at Cathedral Cemetery.
CONNOR.-In this city, on August 13,
1893, Mark E., son of Bridget and the
late Patrick Connor, aged % years.
LOONEY.- this city, on Saturday
August 10, 1898, James LOoney, aged
70 years.
Evening journal., 1898-08-18
MARRIED.

RiAeSCK-C -COLE.-In this city, on the
10th instant. by Rev. John France,
William E. H. Rapck, of the First
Delaware Regiment, and Bessie e.
Cole, of this city.
WEISH-TURNER.-At the district
parsonage, No. 3O7 West Seventh
street, by Rev. Robert Watt, presid-
ing elder of Wilmington district, on
August II, Frank Welsh and Cath.
arine Turner
Evening journal., 1898-08-18
ADJUSTMENTS
ewHFN LONDON SLEEPS .

when London Sleeps" will occupy
the stage Of the Grand Opera House
Friday night. The reputation Of this
play has preceded it, and there is al
ready a lively interest manifested in
the coming. 1t was one Of last seasons
big money makers. James H. Wallick,
under whose direction it is staged, has
engaged the strongest cast possible to
procure, and it will he presented here
with the same superb scenery which
electrified the patrons of the Four
teenth Street Theatre, New York.
Evening journal., 1898-08-18
CORN GROWS HIGH.

John Steward, Of Centreville, Md.
was in this city yesterday, and he told
the Wayfarer he has corn growing on
his farm, near Centreville. that is six
teen feet high and is still growing.
That's pretty high corn for Maryland.
II 1t grows much higher John will have
to have a ladder to get the ears off the
stocks.
Evening journal., 1898-08-18
AbettIng Fate.

Jane-See here, hubby, why do you
always carry a gun when you go out
for an evening with the boysP You
say feller amt going to die till his
time comesl
Nevada Ned-Yes. But s'posen l
meet feller, and his times come.
Then's when I need a gunl-Puck.
Evening journal., 1898-08-18
IMPRoVEMENr IN pRoGREss-

There is a great deal OF improve
ment going on all over the city" said
the observant man to the Wayfarer
My business carries me into all parts
OF the city and its environments. and 1
assure you that not for years have 1
seen at this time of the year so much
going ON in the nature Of repair work
and the construction of new buildings. ."
Evening journal., 1898-08-18
Sure OF ono Th.nu.

Bystander-Shouldy you say that pic
ture was taken from life?
Critic--I don't know; but the world
wouldn't suffer If the artist was.-
Somerville Journal.
Evening journal., 1898-08-18

Spain's expenses are being reduced
at all events. She viii hereafter have
TO purchase less coal for her navy and
less rations for her Santiago army
Savannah News
Evening journal., 1898-08-18
A Mint of breakfast TnbIe Talk.

Willie-I know what soak means.
His Sisters Steady-WhatP
~ means you've left your watch
with your uncle."-Jeweler's Weekly.
Evening journal., 1898-08-18

THE HEIGHT OF THE SEASON AT
ATLANTIC CITY ~ ONLY Sz.OO
ROUND TRIP VIA PENNSfL-
VANIA RAILROAD.
Every Saturday and Sunday during
August, good to return following Mon
day. All regular trains via Market
street wharf, Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1898-08-18
Philadelphia and Chester Steamers
City OF Chester and Brandywine

City of Chester and Brandywine.
Leave Fourth street wharf daily (Sun.
days included) at 7.30 1000 a. m, '1.OO
415 and 200 .. IN.
Leave Philadelphia from Pier s, North
above Arch street, at 7.30, 10.15 a. m, 1.3O
400 and 900 D. m.
Stop at Washington Park
Fare TO Philadelphia, % cents; excur-
sion, 40 cents.
Freight received all day at Philadel-
phia and Wilmington, and carried at the
lowest rates.
Evening journal., 1898-08-18
Bicycle
Suits and
Trousers

L
ers has been -epriced. Some of
the lots are small and we want
to close them out. Coats and
Trousers at $4, SIS, So and SIS.
Odd Bicycle Trousers at $3.50,
So, $3.50 and nobby plaids at
So and $4, with golf bottoms.
Not cotton or stamped cloth
garment in the lot. Every one
a wool cashmere. Bicycle and
Golf Hose at so, 75c and 81.
Nobby new style tops. Bicycle
Shoes, Tennis Shoes, Bicycle
and Golf Caps, nobby styles at
so cents and 81. Bicycle Suits
to order at off prices during the
dull season in our Custom De-
partment.
Closed evenings at 6 except
Saturdays.
Evening journal., 1898-08-18
WAYFARER'S NOTE BOOK
Things, Pleasant and Unpleas-
ant, Caught on the Way.
kits ON PERSONS AND THINGS

IF YOU READ TEIEM BEFORE SUP
PER THEY WILL AID YOUR d.
GESTTON, BUT THERE Is MOTH
ING PUT IN THEM TO LULL YOU
TO SLEEP.
Evening journal., 1898-08-18

IL o t weather
will soon be over
and Fall riding
b egl n S. Our
stock of Bicycle
suits and Trous-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-13
One of the Party Who
Left Last Spring
Comes Back.
The Trip n Very ArduOus One.
Time. Is sill ON the Trail and
Determined 60 60 On

Mr. John Strom, the returned Klon-
diker, was seen this morning by NEWS
representative. Mr.. Strom left Calumet
early last spring together with Mr., Ed
X ohlhaas for the Alaskan gold fields.
The party, said Mr.. Strom, had many
hardships before reaching Wrangle, but
it was after they left there that the real
trials came. For three months they
were laid no on the ice in tents unable TO
make any Roadway. When the weather
did at last permit OF travelling the snow
on the ice melted forming comparative
lake knee deep. For three weeks the
party, in which there were six persons,
trudged through this pulling sleds carry
ing 700 pounds of provisions, making
about twelve miles a day. 1t was dur
ing this time that Strom thought serious
ly OF returning home and when a good
opportunity afforded itself he returned to
Wrangle which place he left for home on
partners he left waiting for boat to
take them to Bennett Lake, which place
they have undoubtedly reached e'er this.
Ed is bound to see the thing through
now that he has started and the party
will push on to Stewart river where
they expect to strike a claim. When
Strom left him he had beard foot
long.
Strom says he met thousands OF gold
seekers returning home and that there
were thousands OF others in the different
towns he passed through who we're anx-
ious to return, but had no money to do
so. During the whole trip the party had
no trouble in getting fresh meat as game
and fish were abundant. The only gold
he saw while away was what is known
as flake gold which does not pay to wash
for an average of 80 cents day. he
says he saw q number of miners return.
ing home, but not one as tar as he saw
brought back any gold with them. The
people in the Klondike he said who ara
making the money Ia the business man
and not the miner. unless by streak OF
good fortune he makes an unusual strike.
Mr.. Strom says he still has an interest
in the miners outfit and whatever the
party strike, and he will return there
should the strike stomething that would
warrant the expense OF another trip
! there.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-13
Their sixth Anniversary,

On Saturday next the Rechabites OF Cal
umet will join together ia celebrating
their sixth anniversary in big demon
stration that will he held here that day.
The societies will meet at their lodge
rooms at 1:3O D. m, when they will form
into line and, headed by the Red Jacket
band, will parade the principal streets OF
the city after which they will proceed to
the Tamarack park, where the principal
events OF the celebration will come OF.
The browning feature will be the open-air
concert in the evening, when our best
local talent will appear in a carefully &C.
lected program OF the choicest numbers.
An interesting number and one that
will not fail to be applauded will be the
going through the manual OF arms and
oayonet exercise, according to the British
infantry rules. by several old English SOL
dlers. Most OF the men who will take
part in this feature have seen actual SER
vice and are said to be very efficient in
these drills. Supper will be served on the
grounds by the ladies OF Willing Workers
Tent, which Is alone. as the poster reads,
sufficient proof that it will be spread
grand enough to tempt the taste OF a
King" Mr.. W. Millman has been chosen
as grand marshal Of the day. An admis-
sion OF 20 cents will be charged, which in
Guides the open-air concert. All kinds OF
reireshments will be served in the park.
Inc following gentlemen, who are on the
arrangement committee, will be held re-
Sponsible for the amusement and enter
talnment furnished: Messrs. Samuel
oawl' John Layers, Charles Dave, George
ourns and Alfred Richards.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-13
A New Enterprise for Calumet.

"rhe we'll known firm F. j. Hargrave,
Company, which has been carrying on
a general merchandise and banking bust
mess at Even and Matchwood, this
county, since 1889. have closed their
store at that place and moved to Red
Jacket, Houghton county, where they
will engage IN a general merchandise
business. They moved their large iron
warehouse over to the metropolis OF
Houghton county recently. and will
occupy large store now being built.
In the departure of the Hargrave
Company from Even, this county loses
one of the finest mercantile concerns it
ever contained, as well as one of it's best
citizens which Mr.. Hargrave. has always
shown himself to be. His square dealing
business metht d. in the past have won
him many friends, and being hustler he
m ade money VIII N the pine region OF this
county HA5 at the height OF itsprOsperity
The Herald was sorry to hear OF his re-
moy al and commend him to the good
people of Calumet and vicinity. May his
business continue to prove as profitable
ssit hasin the past. "-Ontonagon Herald,
Mr.. Hargraye has already arrived at
Calumet, and has erected large iron
warehouse near the South Shore freight
depot. As soon as suitable store build
ing is erected at Laurium the new firm
will branch out in the general store bust
ness.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-13
Accident at the ramarack.'

John Limerick, an Austrian, working
at the Tamarack mine. had his left leg
broken below the knee yesterday alter
noop' while following his occupation as
rammer in No. 2 shaft. Hewas running
rock down the mill at the goth level,
Wnen large piece Of trap rock, which
was pinched from the hanging by some
miners working above, came rolling down
striking his leg and breaking it. The
ROCK weighed about a ton and it was .or-
'unate he heard it coming, for he was
working in the middle OF the mill and he
got out OF the way just in time to save
"'nseli from beingcrushed to death. The
INJURED man was taken to surface by his
partners and Immediately conveyed to
'ne hospital, where the injured member
was set by DR.. Gregg. He is now resting
as easily as can he expected under the
circumstances.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-13

wife. The couple had been indulging too
freely in the growler and soon became
quarrelsome, words leading to blows in
which the man got the worst OF il. The
noise that ensued from the place was
simply hideous and fully 200 people had
gathered about the house to witness the
scrap which could beplainly seen through
the windows. The disturbance took
place between s and o'clock and when
Marshal Beck appeared on the scene Mrs.
Hemmes was in the act OF striking her
husband, who was already pretty well
cut up, over the head with large stick.
On the marshal entering the house to
quiet the disturbance the crowd out
side forced their way in to witness
the fun. On seeing the interference
by the police both man and wife together
with Annie Hollock who was visit
ing there. began throwing dishes,
etc., at the marshal, who eventu-
ally was struck over the jaw with lard
pail infiicting deep, nasty cash that re-
CURED several stitches to keep it together.
Hemmes was finally lodged in the city
bastile where he remained until this
morning. The couple appeared before
Judge Fisher and pleaded guilty to the
charge OF disorderly conduct and paid a
fine OF SIS apiece.
Marshal Beck says he, has had trouble
with the. family ever since they came to
live at Red Jacket. The resort they keep
is said to be anything but desirable, and
ls irequented by persons OF both sex OF
the very lowest order. The marshal has
warned the couple and should they come
under his notice again a more serious
charge will be made against them.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-13
. soldier at the Front
: IN Cuba Tells of His
Experiences.
9. Has 100 spanish scalps
. were brought Down BY HIS
"n'' u,as-Boys Are standing
-. campaign Like Veterans

mrn;cation has been received by
trends Of John Jacobson, who !, is a mem
ns Of Company c., Third U. s. Infantry
o', ga from Santiago, June "a. Jacobson
u aa,istsd ID st. Paul, in the regular army
"a Is a nephew OF Mr.. John Henry
1 pDs,oon of Pine street. The letter was
' ~ntteu on a page 'oi paper evidently
,o,n from day book. and ran about as
follows: g..
"As my chances are good Tor a lew
..,,oS or SO 1 must use the blessed
ooDortunity to write home a lew lines.
VIZ had a mountain fight yesterday in
wbicb we lost i've men killed and forty
s,s wounded; one OF the men being shot
i iour different placs. but he walked into
,smu a distance OF four miles and under
hot sun. We expect to be in another
sgbt today. Our company is going out
on nieket duty and may run into the
susmy at any time. have 100 Spanish
seaps in my belt, which were brought
down by my rife and my sharp Norwe
oian hunters eye. am sorry to tell you
that my feelings are very murderous
tswards the Spanish beasts, and l pity
The one captute alive. There are about
10000 United States troops here and
5000 TO 5000 Cubans. Yesterday we
killed about FIVE Spaniards to their killing
one Of our side, and that means a whole
lot. Our fleet is lying outside oil Santiago
ready to lombard it as soon as we get
into good position, but there are many
troops to be landed yet from tina steam
boats. The fleet bombarded two small
towns near here yesterday. 1t took
about Is minutes to destroy each place.
We were all watching It. and 1t was q
grand sight. This may be my last letter,
90 God bless you, and think sometimes
Of your soldier cousin. must go. The
trumpet is just calling US out and we
must hurry up on the mountains, as we
are going to storm the big city. We are
taking three day g rations with u.s."
The letter also: Stated that contrary to
expectations the boys were bearing up
we'll under the intense heat, and it was
no. doing near the damage it was thought
1t would.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-13
Charles Kemp

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 1t
and to look tasty call on me. Remem-
Der do it cheaper than any one else.
Respectfully.
CHARLES KSMP
Opposite Oscar Keckonen's hardware.
store, Fifth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-13
NOtice to Contractors.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the COM
~ mon council OF the village Of Red Jacket
will receive bids for the construction OF a fire
station according 10 the plans and specifca-
ions made by G. X. Shand, architect and SUI
perintendent. All bids must be accompanied
with certified check for 5 per cent of the
said village on or before the I'd day Of August,
A. ID. 1898. The council reserves the right to
reject any and all bids. The plans and epeci-
LACE clerk or at the office of c. X. Shand
July -, 1898. WILLIAM w. ELLIS.
Village Clerk.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-13
What Italy Need I'd.

Shortly before his death. which oc.
Cured in 1866. Massimo d Azeglio,
statesman. orator, poet, the painter OF
Orlando rurioso. but above all, the
trusty friend and valued counselor Of
Victor Emmanuel was talking TO a
Frenchman. who congratulated him
upon the unification of Italy
"Yes was the reply, I'VE have
made a new Italy; now we must en-.
deavor to make new Italians %
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-13

The remains OF Mrs. Cornelius Dryer
which were buried in the Hecla cemetery
twelve years ago, we're exhumed this
morning and placed beside those OF her
husband, which we're inferred In the same
cemetery on Sunday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-13

Joe Meyers, a young man from Lake
Linden was arrested on Monday for rid
ing his bicycle through the streets OF Red
Jacket after dark without carrying a
proper light. which is against the ruling
OF one OF the city ordinances. On ap-
pearing before Judge Fisher last evening
he stated he knew nothing OF the ordi-
nance, but nevertheless it cost him IS for
not being posted,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-13
You can save money by buying YOUR
wall paper at John Dunstan's.
Wanted for Forgery.

st. Louis, July 13.-Joel w. Craven,
president of the Citizens bank of Luf-
kin, Tex, was arrested at the Moser
hotel as a fugitive from justice. The
arrest was made on telegram from
j. w. Jones. sheriff of Lufkin, Tex,
which states that Craven is wanted
there on the charge of forgery. Craven,
who is 26 years old. burst into tears
when arrested and declared his inno-
cence. His parents reside at Licking,
Texas county, Mo-. and are highly re-
spected.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-13

There will be no regular meeting OF
Busy Bee Tent, No. 10, l o. r.. on Sat
urday next, but all members are request
ed to meet at their hall at 1:30 p. N. TO
attend the picnic with Helping Hand
Tent, which will be held at the Tamarack
park. admission to park, 10 cents; sup
per, 10 cents. JOHN DAVE,
Superintendent
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-13
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
THE ARLINGTON HOTEL.
MERZ & MUIR, PROPS.

MEHL MUIHI FNUPs.
John Joiner, Milwaukee; T. G.. Trus-
colt, Detroit; Charles B. Clark, Chicago;
Dennis st. John, Milwaukee; l.. L. Row.
ley, Lansing; ID. I. Coosst, Ithaca; II. ID,
Ryan, Hancock; j. Manly, Hancock;
l.. Heartsr, Hancock; j. f. Spring, Han
cock; j. Koenen, Milwaukee: B. W. Sweet
Detroit; +. l.. Culver, Detroit; NJ. j. Hem
mems, ST. Paul. F. T.. Edwards. Chicago;
Z. G. Ifiand, Chicago; j. G. McManus,
Marquette.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-13
Providing For an Emergency.

What will you have?' inquired the
waiter as Mr. Heyroob scanned the
French bill of fare
WAL he answered. placing his
finger over an item. we kin bring II. 3
some O. that But don go away, cause
if it tastes like IT looks in print III
have TO try somethin else. Detroit
Free Press