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

Fred Frances has been awarded the
contract to m skeimprovementsto W. ID.
Roberts store building occupied by Wen
del & Schultz and M. Funkey. Among
other improvements new plateglass
fronts will be put in each building which
will add materially to their appearance.
The work will becommenced just as soon
as the weather will permit.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18
Regular EXAMINATION.

A regular examination OF applicants
for teachers certificates will be held at
the high school building, Houghton. on
Thursday, March 81, and Friday, April
/, commencing promptly 8 a. m. each
day.
Also an examination Of candidates for
admission to the Michigan Agricultural
College will be held in connection with the
above. WILLIAM BATH
County School Commissioner,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

Some fine rehearsals are being held
every Wednesday evening by the Choral
society in the Y. M. C. A, hall. 1t is the
purpose Of this singing society to give a
grand concert some time IN the near
future for the benefit of the Association.
Some new choruses are being learned
ard are we'll rendered even now. The
date and program will be announced
LATER
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18
like Unto Like.

With reference to the "charms" which
formed the subject of recent turn over,
"a. p" writes that an old woman Of so,
who Is still living, says that when she was
girl Of 10 pane of glass was taken out
Of a window In the parish church and APP
piled to her chest as n cure for ague. This
Is the more Interesting rs IL illustrates %
neatly the classical maxim "similia simil
ibus curantur" C'pane cures pain').-
London Globe.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

Abe Opie, OF the Pewabic, thinking Mr..
Andrew johnson has held the office OF
township overseer OF highways Tor
Franklin township long enough. conse-
ouently he will oppose him for that Office
at the caucus to be held the latter part
Of the month.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

Circuit court vas adjourned this morn
ing at 8 o'clock by Judge HARE, who
took the morning train for his home at
Irouwood. The court was yesterday
busy with the Stark case which, after
much arguing, was finally settled salts
factorily to all parties.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

For the best cigar in the market call
for the Oporto, a clear Havana filler.
with Connecticut binder and Sumatra
wrapper. All first class dealers handle
them.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

The Hurry Back" was beautifully
decorated yesterday for the occas on and
the appearance OF the sample room
brought forth numerous complimentary
remarks from the patrons at the place.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

Messrs. E. F. Sutton, of Lake Linden.
and Sacris Silvola, of Calumet, were
among the out .oftown people to trsns-
act business at the courthouse yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

MIR. Will Sweitzer is back at his duties
in Scott's drug store after being confined
to the house for about week with la
grippe.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

Mr.. W, A. Waehburn wishes the News
20 ann ounce that he will not be candi-
date for the Office Of township treasurer
at the caucus to be held on Monday,
March az.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

Mr.. John Holman, OF Calumet, trans.
acted business at Hancock yesterday.
He returned ON the noon train in time
to celebrate.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

O'Connell Bros. expect to open their
new cigar factory at Houghton on Mon
day. The factory will occupy the rooms
over the postoffice.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

Mrs. John Duncan. OF Calumet, visited
with East Houghton friends yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

For RENT-A fine store room 17x6O
feet, in West Hancock. Apply to w. FL.
Mason, Hancock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

Capt. w. A. Dunn has again gone to
Detroit where he was called on matters
OF business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

Mr.. Jacob Baer returned yesterday
from his extended trip to Milwaukee.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

Mr.. Charles Noetzcl, clerk Of the VOL
VERNE mining company, transacted bust
ness at the county seat yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

Mr.. William Coach he gone south on
brief business trip.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18

WANTED-An English speaking girl for
general homework. Apply to No. 1O9
Water street, Hancock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-18
has A ROD IN PICKLE.
What the President Will Do if
Spain Procrastinates.
RECOGNITION OF INDEPENDENCE.

Such Action at This Time Would Insure
Cuba's Freedom-Spanish Diplomacy Is
Proverbially Slow, but Delay Will Not
BE Tolerated Now.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26
A Negro Taken From Jail at May
field and Hanged.
MORE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW:
Richard Allen Confessed That He Be.
lOnged to u Gang Of Thieves and
Gave Names OF His Pals-Mob
Gone After Them.

Mayfeld, KY, Feb. PA mob 81
about 300 or 400 citizens of Mayfeld and
Graves county gathered from different
points in the outskirts and dragged
Richard Allen, colored, out of the iai]
and carried him to the courthouse ward
and swung him to a tree next to the one
on which Jim Stone was hanged little
over a year ago. Allen is the negro
who broke into James A. Wright's house
last Saturday night and, pointing a pis.
toll in Mr.. Wright's face, demanded his
money. He was arrested Sunday morn
ing and identified by Mr.. Wright some
hours later. He had his examining trial
Wednesday along with Tom Holmes.
another negro, arrested as an accomplish.
Holmes was acquitted, there not being
enough evidence to hold him.
Allen, after being swung two or three
times, finally acknowledged that he be-
longed to Il gang of negroes composed
of himself, Tom Holmes, Harvey Rice.
Bob Grundy and three others, whose
names could not be learned. He said
they were responsible for all the crimes
committed here and told who had most
OF the articles stolen from the people
here. The mob determined to deal sum-
mary justice to the other members of |
the gang, and it is thought the others
will be dealt with in the same manner
Allen claims that he was given $50 not
to tell anything about the matter
The mob was orderly, not a shot be.
ing firing during the entire transaction
Ihe citizens of the community greatly
oeplore the act but it seems to he the
only remedy with which to stop the
burglaries. The latest report is the mob
has gone after the others.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26
Charged With Theft.

Galena, Kan, Feb. s4.-Charles Stew.
ems fopullst county attorney of this
=! SOherokee) county, and w. N. Rust and
Anomas Hendrickson were brought into
court charged with grand larceny. The
CRIME alleged is the theft of 500 bushels
|o1 corn from Tyler Gaylett. The pre-
!,minary examination occupied the
|oay and much interest was manifested
IN the case: Three of the leading law:
|yers In the county defended the comfy
|a.eorney' but he and the other defend.
anus Were bound over to the district
Eeny. e-A" 'AA'
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26
Miss Willard's Remain.

ohicago, Feb. 24.--The remains Of
MSS Frances E. Willard, late presidents
p the Worlds Woman's Christian Tenn.
France union, arrived in CHICAGO from
IL" ork yesterday over the Mich.
gan central railroad and were conveyed
ene Willard hall in the Woman,s
,llstian Temperance union temnIe
no,e 'hey lay IN state. Thousands Of
eoPie passed through to take last look
the IL race OF the great temperance lead.
The body will be conveyed tn
sNanston' Miss Wizards former home.
or interment today.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26

"AoH "I the person who murdered the
postmaster a, the same time. Postmas-
ter General Gary has issued an order
discontinue al the Office at Lake City from
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26
Smallpox at Columbus.

Columbus, Tex, Feb 23.-Another
case of smallpox has developed in the
family of Charles Kerl OF this place, this
one being a boy of 5 or years. Little
fear is entertained Of the disease spread
-.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26


prompt dcauT
Sheet n Corrugated and Galvanized Painted and
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26

Ahree Aears In the P~nitentiarv
Hampstead, Tex, Feb. 24.-In tha
case OF custer Bookman, colored, who
was charged with the theft of yoke Of
oxen, the jury returned a verdict ~
guA'y ana assessed his punishment at
three years in the penitentiary
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26
killing Near Purcell.

Purcell, 1. T., Feb. 24.-At a dance
nve miles east of Avoca, O. r., as a re-
suit OF quarrel, John Blackwell was
Killed by W. P. Perkins, who also
wounded Bill Stewart. Perkins im,ne.
d'ately gave himself up to the officers
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26
Smallpox at Columbus.

"hIPoA 0t CoIumbus.
Columbus, Tex, Feb. 24.-Four mon.
cases OF smallpox have developed in the
family OF Mr.. Gardner here with one
suspicious case.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26
Rewards offered.

q. "asnlngton, Feb. 24.-The postmas-
9 general has offered a reward of $500
'he arrest and conviction of the ner.
Us VINO burned the postofice at Lake
"a o. ~ on Monday night, and a ri.
~ OF 5000 for the arrest and conv;c.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26
r. HI. Golden Dead

Dallas, Feb. PAP. H. Golden, one Of
the best known labor leaders in the
state, and who had held several Offices
OF public trust, died in this city Wednes-
day from Bright's disease.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26
Big Blaze at DeKaIb.

Dekalb, Tex, Feb. 24-Three- fourtbs
OF the business houses of this place burn
ed Tuesday night. Loss about $50 600
insurance about $4,000.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26
New York Banker De.6

New York, Feb. 24.-Charles Cool.
loge Fomeroy Of Post and Pomeroy.
bankers, is dead Of heart disease at his
home in this city, aged IS years. The
BODY was taken to Cincinnati for buriol
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26
One Killed. the Other Dxi,,

1>'1eo' TIC Other Dying.
Campbellsville, KY, Feb. 24.--Robert
Shlpp and Lloyd Horton, brothers-in-
law, IN Taylor county, near this place.
fought desperate duel. Shipp was in.
stantly killed and Horton is diving
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26

Mrs. Whitney's Condition Serious.
Aiken, S. c., Feb. 24.-The condition,
OF Mrs. William G.. Whitney is serious.
Evidence of paralysis has set in.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26
AN OLD CAPTAIN DEAD

Captain Hebich Passes Away While Sta
toned In Germany.
New York, Feb 24.-Captain Hebich,
former commodore of the Hamburg
American Line, died suddenly at Stettin.
Germany, Feb. 81, aged 62.
Captain Hebich entered the service of
the neutrality-suspicious. Line In 1853, as
fourth officer on the steamer Teutonia,
on which he served several years, until
appointed chief officer Of the sailing YES.
sci Donna. While holding this position
he was entrusted with temporary com.
mand of this vessel, and subsequently,
was appointed commander of the Ger.
mania. He commanded successfully
the steamers Bavaria, Saxonia, Cimbria,
Weiland, Columbia and Normannia.
He was retired in 1898 and was then
r'a"Ad i'm charge Of the companv's inter.
ests as superintendent at Suetr1n, wnlco
position he held up to the time of his
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-26
Surgeon Bailey.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Past Assistant
Surgeon L. B. Bailey, of the United
States Navy, was found dead i'm his room
here.
He was found at the Albany under
conditions that lead to the belief that he
committed suicide by taking cocaine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-10-28

That silk may be produced from
certain mussels or shells is fact long
known, but only recently renewed al
tention was called to the matter by
the receipt at the Berlin Royal museum
of pair Of golden brown silk gloves
made of byssus silk. This silk is Oh
tanned from the small silky tufts pro-
huding from the byssus shell. which
they use for holding fast to the ground
or rock under waite. This fibre is
silky and changes III color from green
iSh yellow to dark brown The single
threads are from two to three inches
tong, and after being cleaned and
dried they are spun into yarn.
Bvssus silk woven into material is
still a great curiosity, for the supply
IF material is so scarce that industrial
development of the manufacture is ont
OF the question. Only in certain
settlements on the coast Of Sicily there
is some effort to work with this ma.
teral, the shell used being the So
I allied Pima. Fishermen tear the
shells with nets from the rocks, and
after cutting the TUFTS. return then
into basins of shallow water; the tuf
/ will grow again within a year. /
! takes between 5000 and 1000 shells t,
obtain apOund of fibre Philadelphi;
Record.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-10-28
P.arIFsver Ia Arkansas.

Many fine pearls are still obtained
ia this country from time Z" time, de
rived from freshWater muSsel~, say,
the Piitsburg Dispatch, and every
nov aud then a great excitement -
the subject arises. large numbers
persons forsaking their regular aNoca-
tiuns 10 fish for pearls. In 1877 a
pearl If tiue luster, weighing 93 grains
was discovered near Paterson, y. j..
Ii was sold To the Empress Eugene
OF France for S2jOO, but today 1t Is
worth four times that sum. Quite a
craze for peari-huuting followed TINS
find, "and large, round pearl, weigh
ing 400 grains, which would doubtless
he the finest pearl of modern times,
was ruined by boiling TO open the
shell.
The latest pearl fever is now on IN
Arkansas, where many remarkably
fine specimens have been obtained al
ready. II seems that in White county
Tor long time past the native pearls
have been Familiarity known, being
picked up by the country people aud
used as playthings and "luckstones
among the children, with no idea Of
their value. Rural boys have had
pearls in their possession up 10 ~
grains in weight, which they utilized
a. marbles.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-10-28
spauiard. u..d wooden Rulls,..

That the Spanish soldiers in Cuba
were inferior marksmen Is well known
10 our soldiers aud marines, but much
surprise has been expressed at the re-
marksble lack of execution which
characterized them al Guantanamo
aud Santiago. Ii has remained for
Olaf OLSON, gun captain No. If the
United States gunboat Montgomery,
to throw some light ON this matter.
OLSON, while his ship was stationed
off Santiago after the destruction Of
Ceryera's fleet, went aboard the Maria
Teresa IN search of souvenirs. He
found large quantity Of unused Maui
ser cartridges in clips of five. II the
Spanish army aud navy we're equipped
with that kind of ammunition then
Cervera aud Toral were amply iusti-
tied in surrendering.
The cartridges found by Olson con
sist of metal shell loaded with hair
and a spriukling Of powder The bull
let is neither brass nor lead. but Of
wood. Some wicked army contractor
had imposed ON the ordnance bureau
of the Spanish navy, but to what ev-
tent the harmless wooden MauSer bull
lets were used will probably never he
known. New York Sun.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-10-28

A recent article in a French maya
zine upon famous diplomats and their
wives relates a neat little anecdote of
how Prince Clemens Metternich, when
Austrian chancellor of state, once
slipped out of difficulty that threat
ened to be quite formidable one.
His wife, the erratic Princess Me-
LAME, had grievously offended the
French ambassador, the Count de
Flahault, by the abruptness and dis
courtesy with which, in one of her
moods of whimsical ill-temper, she had
chosen to treat him.
Her tongue was notably sharp, and
some of her remarks stung so deeply
that the aggrieved official went form
ally to her husband to complain of
her, asserting that he could not, in his
quality of ambassador, submit to such
insulting treatment.
Prince Metternick was not at all
Disconnected With genially apollo
getic shrug, but in tone of voice ex-
pressive of the most gallant devotion
to his consort, he exclaimed:
"What would you have, my dear
count? | met the princess; l loved
her; | have married her, but it was
not | who brought her up"
There was no further trouble; but
If the princes answer was quick
witted and diplomatic it was certainly
somewhat hard upon his mother-in
| lawl
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-10-28

In one of the streets in the neigh
borhood of the famous London Bridge
there has for some time been carried
on an industry peculiar even to that
city of curious and crowded occupa-
tions, namely, an eel-skin leather fac.
tory. Here are prepared and manu-
featured an interesting variety of ar
ticles from the skin of the com
mon eel. BY means of numerous
complicated processes the skins in
question are manipulated until they
resemble and would he easily taken
for leather, although of a more glutin-
GUS and pliable nature. In one spe-
cialty this strange substance is cut into
long, thin strips and plated very
closely together for whiplashes and to
cover portions of the handles of more
expensive whips. Certain kinds of
lashes and harness laces are also made
from such skins, combining tlexibility
and lou ghness.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-10-28

A man who went into Il wholesale
hardware establishment to ask about
something, saw there incidentally
samples representing about thirty diff
terent styles OF chopring knives,
among them being three different
styles of chopping knives with two
blades. Two-bladed choPpiug knives
We're new to him, but he learned upon
inquiry that they had been in use for
many years, and for that matter that
there were chopping knives made with
three blades
Theoretically things can he chopped
up twice as fast with two-bladed
knife as with one bladed knife, and
perhaps they can he in fact, but for
some reason single-bbaded chopping
knives are still preferred.
OF all the chopping knives sold
about one-siXth are two-bladed knives,
while the number OF three-bladed
chopping knives sold is proportion
ately far less. New York Sun.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-10-28

Suicide ut one time was very COM
mon among the Brahmins of India,
who held the body in contempt, re-
gardiug it merely as a covering for the
soul. Drowning was and still is the
favorite method in India of removing
oneself from this earth.
1t is said there formerly existed in
India a machine for the use of the
would be suicides whereby they could
cut Oft their heads. 1t was alfmoon
shaped, with a sharp edge, was fastened
at the back of the neck, chains being
attached to the ends. The man who
donned this instrument of death put
his feet in the chains, gave sharp
jerk downward and severed his head
from the body.
Starvation and burial while alive
were often resorted toby the Hindoos.
Lepers usually chose fire to end their
sufierings, for the season that it was
the belief that if leper died when he
next appeared on earth he would still
be afflicted with the dread disease,
whereas, fire purified the body and
forever did away with the curse.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-10-28
The Chinese the philippines.

Professor Dean {. Worcester of the
University of Michigan contributes
an article on "kmotty Problems of the
Philippines, to The Century. After
speaking of the native tribes Professor
Worcester says;
We must consider next the civilized
natives, the people of mixed race, and
the foreigners. If we except the
Spanish friars, the only foreigners
whose presence in the country affords
any serious problem are the Chinese.
They form an important, and at pres
cnt aneceSsary,elementin the popnIa-
tlon. In Manila alone they number
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-10-28

The uIiurIUll attractions offered 10y IHE
ioUTH'> 'alMPANiuN Tor the remaining weeks
ct l'9N provide lurett~t' ul the good things
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kpling'S thrilling story ut the nerOism OF
soldiers in the ranks, "lhe Burning OF the
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there will be contributions hy Lprd Duflerin,
William ID. HowcllS j. f.. Chomb"rliu, the
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kin>, Hon. fhoma~ Il. Reed. the Marquis ut
Lorne, Nine. Lillian \Ordicd and |. Zaugwill.
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-10-28
Crisis Thought to Be Near.

Perry, Okla, Oct. 24.-Serious trouble
is brewing among the Comanche, Kiowa
and Apache Indians. For 30 years
since the Medicine lodge treaty the gov
eminent has fed these Indians, but that
treaty expired July /. They have com
menced killing cattle belonging to Texas
cattlemen, and a crisis is near. The
Indians have no crops. few cattle and
have had no money for months. Mer
who know predict great starvation
among them this winter and seriou:
trouble. There are 1900 Comanches
1900 KtoWas and 600 Apaches.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-10-28
Suffering Women.

Women have a great many small complaints
out of which large ones grow. In consequence
of Irregularities, excessive discharges. nerve
complaints, they are ever on the rack, know
ing little Of comfort. DIR. Greene, "a Temple
Place, Boston. Mass. the most successful ply
stefan in curing diseases inthis country and Il
specialist ofthc first standing, has made spe-
cial study Of women diseases and discovered
remedies for them which never fail to cure.
Any suffering woman can consult Dr.Greene
by letter, free Of expense. Successful treat
ment efrecting cure is as sure and positive
by private correspondence as by personal
consultation. If you are troubled write to the
Doctor. Write at once and be the sooner cured.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-10-28
Carries Ills Own Bed.

The only man known who is obliged
to take his own bed with him wherever
he travels is the Grand Duke Paul of
Russia. He Is 50 very tall that it is
impossible for him to obtain a com
Portable nights rest unless he can
sleep in his own bed, which was made
specially for him. The bed itself is
constructed so that it can be packed
into a small trunk.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-10-28

In Rowland chapel New Bedford, Sun
day, d joint debate took place between
Mrs. Avery. the socialist, and Thomas
Stephenson, labor leader, on the ques-
ton: THAT the working class produces
four in value and receives one in value.
Mrs. Avery took the affirmative, and her
position was endorsed by vote Of the
audience at the close Of the debate.