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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18
A HOG ORCHESTRA.
How q French Musician Made the Squeal-
ers Sing q Tune.


How French Musician Made the squeal-
ers Sing q Tune.
During the reign of Louis XII of France
there was attached to his court one Abbot
dc Baigne, man of considerable wit. The
abbot was somewhat unsteady inclined
and delighted the court with inventions of
odd musical instruments. One day the
king, after having enjoyed hearty laugh
over one of these curious contrivances and
desiring to battle this musical genius,
commanded him to produce harmonious
sounds from the cries of hogs. This seem
ed an impossibility to the king, and he
prepared himself to enjoy the discontinue
of the abbot. Much to his surprise, how
ever, the abbot readily agreed TO produce
them. All he required was o sum of mon
ey, upon receipt of which he declared he
would invent the most surprising thing
ever heard in the way of musical atrocity.
He secured the country and secured
large number of hogs, trying their voices
as to pitch and quality, and finally, hav-
ing fully satisfied himself, he arranged the
animals in sort of pavilion richly deco
rated. The day of tho trial arrived, and
the king and his court entered the pavil-
ion prepared for something, but greatly in
doubt as to the success of the abbot with
the hogs.
However, there were the hogs, sure
enough, and, much to the surprise and de-
light of the king, they commenced to cry
tremendously and in good tune, rendering
an air that was fairly recognized. The alb
bot had arranged series Of stops that
were connected with the hogs, and upon
pulling one of them out caused spike to
prick the hog it connected with, making
him squeal his note. The rest was easy, for
by pulling out the different stops he pro-
duced the tune.-Round Table.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18
How to Succeed by Failure.

1t Is related that after Mr.. Chamberlain
had been very few years In the house,
and was still young member, he modest
ly asked al old and much respected parlia-
mentary hand to favor him with criti-
cisms or hints on his speeches in the house.
The old member reflected for time
and then said, "It Is all very nice, very
nice, indeed, Mr.. Chamberlain but II you
could occasionally manage to break down,
the house, 1 assure you, would take 1t as
a great compliment.
This was good hint. The house al
most invariably regards with a certain de.
gree of suspicion any young member who
Is too glib, polished and correct In his
manner of speaking. 1t positively likes a
man to be nervous, which should be q
consolation to maiden speakers London
GIohe
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18
distressing.

Genial old Izaak Walton himself had not
keener fisherman's instinct than was
possessed by old Zimri Skillings, who
1ourished in a western state a good many
years ago.
One day Zimri took his rod and line and
"wums," as he called them, and started
off for four days fishing trip.
He had been gone but one day when his
poor old wife died unexpectedly, and q
neighbor fastened off In pursuit Of Zimri.
He was found silently but profoundly
happy, with his line cast In the Cinnamon
river. He turned pale and was at first
speechless when told of his loss.
cts too bad, Zimri," said the sympa-
thetic neighbor, whereupon Zimri found
voice enough to say:
"Wall, 1 sh'd say so, with the piok'rel
bitin or amt seen 'em bite fer a yearl'
and he gulped down another sob.-Detroit
Free Press
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18

In recent letter from Washington, ID,
c.. to an old friend. Major G.. A. Studer,
for twenty years United States Consul at
Singapore, says: while at Des Moines
l became acquainted with liniment
known as Chamberlain's Pain Palm,
which found excellent against rheuma-
tism as well as against soreness OF the
throat and chest giving me much easier
breathing). had touch of pneumonia
early this week. and two applications
freely applied to the throat and chest re-
Iieved me OF it at once, l would not be
without 1T for anything" For sale by
Sodergren & Sodergren. Druggists.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18
MINING.
stocks
Copper Notes.

The London Statist OF February 5,
commenting on the copper position says:
Except for the year 1894 each year since
1888 has shown larger deliveries than
SUPPLIES in Europe. As a consequence
the stocks, which had become so enor-
corner ('French sydicate'') OF 1887. SO,
have been absorbed and at present
amount, with shipments advised, to less
than 80 900 tons. This visible supply is
equivalent approximately to about six
.xe-ks' consumption. With such state
OF af airs it is quite reasonable to expect
a firm condition Of the market and posi-
bly,. thou th this depends to great ex-
tent upon the state OF affairs in America,
some appreciation in market Drices. The
first point that calls for observation ia
that with growth production by the
mines Of the world there has been cores
bonding growth in the amount OF copper
that has heen used in trade and for the
arts. The production of the United
NDbh'rr udS iucicubCu WIN PucuOmcudi
strides. Twenty years ago the United
States produced but about 81, 900 tons.
The estimated production for 1897 is
about 212, 900 tons, or more than the
quantity produced by all the rest OF the
world. We imagine we should not be far
wrong 10 assuming the production OF the
world Tor 1897 at 100000 to 400, 900
tons. The reasons for the growth of use
al copper are pretty generally known:
+ The increased use Of copper in the engi-
.nrerinx trades, and particularly in the
bodybuilding industry; the modern use
OF cooper ia connection with electricity
for traction, power, or lighting; the very
much greater employment of copper wire
than was the case few years ago for
ste,-graphy, and OF late it's almost entire
adoption for telephone connection; the
extensive use Of copper for military pur.
.pose@; the use OF sulphate OF copper In
agriculture. and the fact that the public
ohss been induced to use more extensively
artieIrs containing copper. because such
ARTICLES, owing to the lower rsnge oil
prire of copper in recent years, have been
within the reach Of those who study
scooomy In household EXPENSE. The
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18

uTs RmPLoYExs

Wanted.To rent by Calumet and Hec,s
employee, i've room house with barn on the
premises. Enquire at this office.
F0r eale-House No $50. Third street
bine Jacket. Apply at the premises,
WanteO 20 Hont-A house of four rooma
Apply to Peter Kelly Laurium.
wanted = -Four boarders. companv am
street Hecla. -'o' Aounoary
Wanted-Two boarders, companv emn,ov-
ees. Apply to Mrs. Williams, S56 A street.
wanted TO Rent-Bv a companv ann
pioyee house In Yellow, Blue or Red Jacket
oI nve rooms or more. Apply to lI3 sixth
street or at News Office. "a -"
Fof Se1e-House No. 1911. Hecla street
81 sis-room house. Apply TO Joseph siniaEsr,
F0r sale. No, Ss7 Cedar strea.
6 6Ius jacket. Apply "A the premises to Mike
For sale-A six-roomed house. Ann
ON tne premises No. ia east Pine street.
WSnec9 no Rs1t-vour or Ave roows.
Apply at the NEWS ofloo
Tor oel4-An eightrroom house ON evsA.-
pyn 80, No. 49, gwo6etoWn. AnSiv -
Sonn b. wertm ofat the oompanvss of1oS.
~ nale-House No. slSo runnel ssr..>
o~n' Appb on thsprsmS11.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18
A Campaign Lie.

II have often wanted to ask you," said
William Tell, "if 1t Is fact that you play
ed on violin while Rome was burningY"
That was campaign lie," said Nero.
"The truth Is l played on the flames,
along with other members of No. Volun.
teer company, with hose. "--Indianapo.
lis Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18

After years OF untold suffering from
piles. B. w. Pursell Of Knitnerville. Pa,
was cured by using single box OF De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Skin diseases
such as eczema, rash, pimples and OBJ
stinate sores are readily cured by this
famous remedy.
SoDERGREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18
EneIreIy satisfied.

Superintendent think that lady over
there is not being properly waited upon.
Floor Walker--Oh, she doesn't want to
buy anything. Everything that has been
shown her she has declared perfectly love-
ly. She hasn't found fault In the least
with anything. boston Transcript.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18

No bandit fierce, no tyrant mad with
pride, no governed hermit rests self salts
fed, who most to shun or hate mankind
pretend, seek an admirer or would Ok
friend. Pope. u
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18

Grease spots, pitch, tar, paint, ETC.,
can positively be removed without the
slightest injury by our new French pro-
cess OF clothes cleaning.
MICHIGAN DYE Works.
Over 312 Fifth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18

main increase in demand In the future
and probably over . long period will b
for wire and electric plant. w
The outlook Of the future is for contin-
uance OF the growth Of the use OF copper,
particularly In the near future, now that
the engineering strike is ended and large
electric power. lighting, etc., requirements
are looming. What, then, 10 the outlook
as to production? Here also there are
tire appearances OF some expansion.
Whether or not the United tesproduc-
ton will grow at continuance OF the
rate that has lately been witnessed can
not be said, but the opinion is held in
well iormed quarters that the increases
per annum will be OF much more moder-
ate dimensions than they have been OF
recent years. Some authorities. indeed,
go so far as TO say that Tor some time
production will be almost stationary
In 1892 Europe took $1,000 tors OF
American copper, IN 1897 it took 13O, 900
tons. The Statist thinks that producing
companies in the United States have had
reason to be thankful to Europe for TAX
ing so immense a quantity OF copper
from them during the times of depression
OF trade on the other size OF the Atlantic.
1t greatly depends upon whether there is
decided expansion of manufacturing ac-
tiyity in the United States as to whether
in the near future there will be larger
production than at present OF American
production kept tor hone use. The i'm
preston prevails that there will be; and
recently less has been sent abroad and
more retained at home; but then, like
was held at the beginning OF
1897, when it was thought the United
States would consume at home very
much greater quantities than previously.
We have authority for saying that there
is not larger stock in producers hands
than year ago. The consumption in
the United States itself-we ignore alto
gether consideration of stocks-may be
put down at $4,000 tons in 1896 and
81, 900 tons in 1897. With the economic
OF second good harvest there
s greater probability now than year
ago OF larger future home use in America. |
Morrison, Kekewich & Co., London,
advise Corey, Milliken & Co., under date |
of February 4: The committee OF the |
metal exchange has issued new contract |
orm for copper called STANDARD" which |
enables seller to deliver refined or rough |
quality, but il refined copper is delivered
10 discount to be allowed. At present |
here is no prospect OF refined being de-
iyered. and the option in all probability
will be exercised only in the case OF cor
Ter. Throughout the week general deal
ngs have taken place under the new
and the old G. M. B. contract
will soon become extinct. Refined sorts
Ire in fair demand, but the action OF the
argest European producer in accumu-
ating stocks is having a depressing
fleet, as sooner or later realization
must be made.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18

oldboi-well, can't you find what you
want on the billf
Shortleigh-No.
Oldboi--Indeedi What do you wantf
Shortleigh--Money enough to pay for
what order. Harlem Life. neost
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18

A thrill OF terror is experienced when a
brassy cough OF Group sounds through
the house at night. But the terror soon
changes to relief after One Minute Cough
Cure has been administered. Safe and
harmless for children.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18

You cannot find an instance of any
man who is permitted to lay out his own
time contriving not to have tedious hours.
johnson. r
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18

The motive of action often lifts the 40
ton out of the slough of sin or of the
plane Of innocence to the higher planes Of
virtue and religion.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18

It has been contended here that the Of
tense committed by Dupuy De Lome was
Just such an offense as foreign ministers
are guilty of every week and that his crime
consisted of "being found out" But ex-
perienced diplomatists tell me this Is not
SO. Although 1t Is true that 1t IL the duty
of foreign minister to keep his govern
ment informed as to the character Of the
officials with whom he has to deal, the
skillful diplomatist never expresses often
sive sentiments In plain language. He re-
members that disrespect to the official head
of the nation to which he IL accredited is
forbidden by the first of the ten diplomatic
commandments, and II he has anything
unpleasant 70 say Of the president of the
United States, for instance, be never men,
tions him by name or by too pointed REFER
: snos, o. II he does no uses his cipher code.
WALTER WHITMAN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-18

SoDERGREN & SoDERGREN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-25
DWIGHT WAGNER.
A Report That He Is Ill and Will Be Home


1t was stated yesterday that Dwight
Wagner, son of John Wagner, of the
National Bank OF West Virginia,
would arrive home to-day, on sick fur
Tough A telegram from New York,
received this morning, said.
Among those who reached Clmp
Wikoff, l.. l., in search of missing re-
latives to-day was Guy A. Wagner, OF
Wheeling, w. Va.
"Mr. Wagner, who is a banker, has a
brother in the Seventy,first, d. n.
Wagner. Young Wagner is one Of the
Coruell men who enlisted short time
before the regiment left Camp Black,
and he was put in Company NJ. The
last that his family heard from MIN
was from Cuba, enG II was then an
huIt and in fair ie: 18th. Then came
came up on LIE Grand Duchess, but his
brother could get no word of whether
he was On board ornot Finally, after
nearly week of constant telegraphing
to Camp Wikoff, and to Washington,
Mr.. Wagner got telegram from Gel.
Downs, telling him that the young SOL
der was i'll and in the hospital. he
packed his grip and took the first train
to New York, intending to get the $50
a. m. train to Camp Wikoff, but he was
delayed and missed it, so he came IN
on the afternoon train, which brought
him to his destination after dark. 1t
was not until the train was within a
few miles of Montauk Point that he
learned that there were no hotel &C
commCdations.
Don't care anything about that, ="
he said, "ali I want is to find my boy.
Nobody could tell him at which hos
pital he was likely to find his brother.
He was warned that the sentry lines
were out and that he would be stop
ped but he set out in the dark on foot
to do what he could.
On that same train there were per
haps score of people in the same diff
ficulty, and half of them were women.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-25
BRIDGEPORT.

The extremely oppressive heat Of
the last two days has been very hard
on the men employed in the mills
Tuesday nearly every department was
forced to lay off in the afternoon and
evening OWING to the number Of men
who were forced to knock off" be-
cause of the heat. Yesterday was
nearly if not altogether as bad For
tunately none have been completely
overcome.
Miss Minnie Phillips, of Washing
ton, Pa, is the guest of friends and
relatives here.
Rev. C. C. Hayes, of Jamestown
Pa, returned home yesterday after a
couple weeks visit with friends here.
William Bentfeid, arrested, charged
with pocket picking, was released
Tuesday evening after paying a fine of
S. and costs on the charge of bein z
drunk, his prosecutor on the other
charge having failed 10 put in his ap-
pearance.
The work OF putting new front in
Branum's grocery has been completed.
The picnic to be given at Wheeling
Park Saturday by the members OF St.
Anthony's church promises to be well
attended.
A large lot of peaches was received
at the canning factory yesterday.
Mrs. Ralph Bethel was calling on
friends at Portland Station yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-25
MOUNDSVlLLE.

Mrs. Robert Halpin has returned from a
visit to Wellsburg friends.
DR.. w. j. Carney is home from trip
TO Mt. Lake Park.
Mrs. G. j, Barth is visiting friends at
Wellsburg this week.
County Clerk issued a marriage license
yesterday to Bruce Jones, aged q, and
Annie Murphy, aged il, both Of Bolton,
and Hugh l.. Foster, aged %, Of Pheasant
Valley, and Lora Ellen Logsdon, of Knox
Vile.
The teachers examination was held at
the school house yesterday by Prof. ID. I.
Williams.
Mrs. J. A. Zimmerman has returned
from a trip to Philadelphia.
An Italian couple with unpronounceable
names were given a permit to marry by
the county clerk yesterday.
Every saloon keeper in the city was
fined $50 and costs this week for selling
liquor without a license.
NJ. c. Koontz has been released from the
county jail.
The fire department boys are still prac-
ticing for the Bellaire tournament, which
will be held next week. Cur boys have
made fine showing so far and it is like
Iy that they will win the race in which
they participate.
The Wheeling Island Standard base ball
club is scheduled to play here next Sun
day afternoon.
Mrs. Chas. Bardall is visiting friends
at McMechen.
S. j. Elliott of New Martinsville, is in
the city visiting relatives.
NJ-c Cherries Sheets aud dauphferS are
visiting friends in Ohio.
Mrs. 4. F. Crisswell and daughter
Maude are visiting at st. Clairsville, o.
Mrs. j. H. Thornburg and daughter
have returned to their home at Elm Grove
after a visit with friends here.
B. +. Peabody, of Glendale, was Wis
itor in the city yesterday.
Miss BERTHE Jackson. of Fairmont, is
spending a few days visiting relatives at
Glendale
j. w. Newman, a member of the Wet
Eel county bar, was in the city yesterday.
DR.. E. C. Thomas has purchased the
Henry Lohr house and lot on Morton av-
enue. Consideration, s31j.
A bean bake will be gwen in with the
exercises at the camp grounds tomorrow.
All old soldiers will be admitted free and
will be furnished d free dinner. Senator
Elkins is to speak in the afternoon and
a large crowd is expected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-25
SlSTERSVlLLE,

Slstersville, August 24.-This after
noon party Of young people from this
city, composed of Misses Sara Agnew,
Gertrude sherwood, Blanche Wells,
Sadye Wallace, Eva McCandlish,
Messrs. VIII Agnew, Walter Bishop.
Hal Porterield, Jack Kincaid and
Frank Colbert, drove cut TO the fair
at Midlebourne, and from there went
to the Greggs home, about three miles
further, where they had supper and
spent the evening, returning TO the
city late tonight 1t was a very
pleasant and enjoyable trip, and was
given in honor of Misses sherwood and
McCandlish, who will be the guests Of
friends here for a short time
Miss Lora o. Snider of South Water
street, left this afternoon for East
Orange. n. Y, where she viii be en-
gagged as teacher In the public schools
during the coming winter.
Percy D. Mcconnell. of the South
Side who has been on a vacation for
several weeks. during which time he
visited all the principal cities of the
east. returned to the city this after
noon.
Mrs. Frank Green and daughter.
Miss Pearl. of Brown street, who have
been the guests of friends in Pennsyl-
yania and New York for about six
weeks. have returned to their home
in this city.
J. G. Spiain, who has charge OF the
telegraph department of the Standard
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-25

Fire In Porto Hkico.
Pence. Porto Rico. August "A
cable message, announcing that Mrs
Miles, accompanied by her daughter,
Mrs. Col. Rice, sailed for Ponce on
the United States transport Obam.l
from Charleston, last Saturday, will
delay the departure of General Miles
and his staff probably. several days.
During an attempt Monday night to
locate fire to the east CT Ponce, a
platoon Of Troop A, Of Network. under
command Of Lieut.. Coudert, accom-
panied Lieut. Davenport, of the signal
corps, to Santa Isabel The men bad
an exciting time, riding at a fur
ious gallop after midnight, and cover
ing twenty miles in two hours. Lieut..
Davenport tapped the telegraph wires
at several points without locating the
FIRE. The party returned yesterday af-
ternoon, exhausted.
General James II. Wilson has as
sumed control of the district of Ponce,
and has ordered that all saloons shall
De closed for three days. with view
of quieting the existing disorder. They
will be opened subsequently under spe-
cial regulations. General Grant has
established headquarters here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-25
LABOR DAY RACES.
A List of the Entries for the Bicycle Races
SATURDAY.

List of the Entries for the Bicycle Races
Saturday.
Following is a list of entries for
the bicycle races at the Labor Day
picnic, at the Island, next Saturday:
No. frank E. Clohan, Wheeling.
No 2.-William F'raDell, Wheeling
No. 3.-Frank Cox, Wheeling
No. 4.-C&rl H. Veterinarian,
Wheeling.
Nc. 5.-ThCmas Cox, Wheeling
No. civilian Bloch, Wheeling
No. Herman Pearlman, Wheel
ing.
No S.-Edward Boylan, Warsaw, O..
No. 9.-Ralph Goodhue, Darlington,
Ohio.
No. 10.-Clarence C. Adams, Wheel
ing.
No 11.-Frank ArmbrusteE Wheel
ing.
NO. 12.-Gus Albright, Martins Fer
~, Ohio.
No .13.-H. f. Berry, Bridgeport,
Ohio.
No 14.-W. R. Lanam, Alliance,
Ohio.
No. 15.-Edward Stewart, Steuben-
vile, Ohio.
No 16.-Otto Scott, Wheeling.
No If. Friedrichs, Wheeling
No. 1S.--Percy Harris, Wheeling.
No 19.-H Fisher, Wheeling.
Nc. 20.-John Lubic, jr., Benwood.
No 21.-Henry w. Hafe, Benwood.
No. 22.-Harry Dodd, Wellsburg
No. 23.-Charles Modar, Wheeling.
No. Pad. D. Howard, Wellsburg.
No. 25.-Melvin Lazear, Bethany.
No 26.-James w. King, Bethany.
No 27.-Robert w. Lindsay, Wheel
ing.
No. 29.-RCbert Vance, Wheeling
No. 29.-Thomas J. Garden, Wheel
ing.
No. 30.-Walter Whitehouse. Wheel
ing.
No. 3t.-Clyde Young, Enon Valley,
Pa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-25
bI'MAHON OUTCLASSED.

Toledo, Ohio, August 24.-The fight
scheduled at 20 rounds to a decision
between Oscar Gardner, the "Oma-
ha Kid" and Danny Mcmahon.
of Detroit, lasted but five rounds
tonight at the Casino grounds
For two rounds Mcmahon rushed the
fighting, Gardner watching for an OPP
ening. The fourth and fifth rounds
were little less than wrestling rounds,
both men clinching repeatedly, and
twice going over the ropes together.
The last time referee Geo. Siler count
ed Mcmahon out He was clearly out
classed. Gardner issued a challenge
to any man in tie country fighting at
from rs to 122 pounds
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-25
"TENNEsSEE'S PARDNER. +"

Those who fail to see "Tennessee's
Pardner' at the Grand Friday and Sat-
urday nights and Saturday matinee,
opening of the seson, will miss one Of
the best comeGy-dramas that has ever
come to this city. The play suggests.
rather than }cfesely follows. Bret
Harte's exQui&te story of the mining
camp. 1t is ght and clean, not over
drawn, and a distinct vein Of COM
edya which ightens it wonderfully
T \haractt are well balanced. and
e his or her way, appeals
DRaience. "Tennes-