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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
Tonight the sicycIe Race closes.

The largest crowd so far this week at
tended the bicycle race at the Armory
last night and witnessed some OF the fast
est riding done on board track oil it's
size in this country. The attendance has
been gradually increasing and this even
ing it is safe to say that standing room
will be at a premium. At $50 the word
60 was given when Miss CLAW took the
lead followed bv Miss Anderson and Miss
Peterson. The first mile was made in
2:30 IN the order named. The five miles
was made in 1890, Anderson led, CLAW,
second, Peterson, third. Ten miles was
made in 25:4O, CLAW led, Anderson, sec
ond. Petersen, third, and the same rate
OF speed was kept up all the evening.
When the ladies had been riding an hour
Miss CLAW and Miss Anderson, between
whom jealousy exists, went TO reeling
miles at 2:30 clip and on the 163-ni lie
line Miss CLAW and Miss Anderson sue
ceeded in gaining two laps on Miss Peter
son who thus loses her chance OF gain
ing frat money. Mics Peterson has rid
den hard race notwithstanding she had
met with bad fall last Friday night
caused by her wheel breaking down.
FIVE minutes before the close OF the
races tonight Miss Peterson will leave
the track, which is customary in races Of
this kind. and so leave clear track for
Miss CLAW and Miss Anderson so that
they may not be interfered with in their
mad rush to pass the tape fret and be
declared the nine-hour champion.
The official score is as follows:
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
oua LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS.
They Are m Honor TO American MAN.
hood and 20 American Cttizsnship.


rSsv Ars m Honor 10 American MAN.
hood and 20 American Citissnship.
When this system Of the constant guard
ING of bridges Is adopted ON all railroads.
AZ it has been on many OF the Leading
ones, the daring heroes OF romance VINO
risk their lives to keep trains from rushing
TO destruction where bridges or tresties
have fallen will find their occupation
gone. AS It Is, the fiction writer's have
probably been unduiy prodigai In the GRE
alton of such characters. SO, too, nave
they taken liberties with the engineers VINO
drive the locomotives. They are usually
represented as bluff superstitious persons
who consult this omen and that, and In
moments of extreme danger pull open the
throttle and put their trust In Providence.
AS matter of fact, railway engineers
are merely painstaking men without anec-
tation and without pretense, who need SO
constantly To have their wits about them
that they have no time for superstitions or
melodramatic posings. They have def
mite duties to perform Of a hazardous ma
ture, and these duties are lived up to on
17b, 600 miles of railroad in the United
States with single minded fidelity which
warrants us in believing that every rail
way engineer will do what Is right Tor
him to do no matter what the emergency,
no matter what the cost to himself. They
are certainly heroic men, but as free from
sentimental vaporings as any men In the
world 1t is pleasure to correct popu-
lar misapprehension in regard TO class OF
men who are an honor TO American man.
hood and American citizenship. - John
Gilmer Speed In Ladies' Home Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
Rare Musical Treat.

An audience that taxed the seating
capacity OF the large auditorium OF the
First Presbyterian church was in attend
ance at the musical given last evening by
the pupils OF Miss +. Adelaide Fowler.
To say that it was a musical treat OF
exceptional degree is but stating the fact
as will be agreed to by all who attended.
The audience was made up to a GER
Tain extent of friends OF those who par
ticipated In the program and included a
great many who are lovers OF good music
and persons able to Judge it. They all
state that last evenings performance
not only displayed the voices OF the per-
formers to remarkably good advantage
but also showed the result ora great deal
OF training on the part OF the pupils az
well as the instructor Miss Fowler, there.
by rejecting credit upon both.
The entire program was made up oil
classical selections which as a general
rule do not appeal to the average aud
fence, but that the efforts Of the singers
were fully appreciated last evening was
evidenced by the applause that was &C
corded every number.
The first numter was a chorus. 1.-THE
Chase For Butter flies," was very pretty
the voices blending in perfect unison
Mics Phillins rendered Springs Awaken
ing" perfectly. Her voiceis clear and thu
selection was adapted exactly to 1t.
A trio by Misees Dsnielson, Hermann
and Qetallic followed. The young ladie
eng remarkably well together and wer
gwen hearty applause. Miss Bastien'
rendition OF ave Maris," with yioli
accompaniment by Miss Hermann wa
considered FIRST class by those able 7
Judge.
Mr.. Irwin Follis sang the pirate" an
displayed remsr sably clear tenor vo'e
to advantage. Miss Hermann renoere
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

Patrick Murphy, who lives on Willow
avenue, ana wno is better known about
the city as Colonel is anxious to ar
range wrestling match with some OF
the middleweight wrestlers OF Houghton
county. Mr.. Murphy is well known in
sporting circles and claims to have
trained both kid" Mccoy, the we'll
known pugilist and STRANGER" Lewis.
he knows good deal about wrestling
and is willing to make match for money,
marbles or fun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
An Enterprising Druggist.

There are few men more wide awake and
enterprising than d. T. Mcdonald who
spores no pains to secure the best OF
everything for their many customers.
They now have the valuable agency for
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds. This is the won
derful remedy that is producing such a
Juror all over the country by it's many
startling cures. 1t absolutely cures asth-
ma, bronchitis. hoarseness and all affec-
tions OF the throat, chest and lungs. Call
at above drug store and get trial bot
tie free or a regular size for so cents and
81. Guaranteed to cure or price re-
funded.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

a violin solo which vas given With
great deal Of ability. THIS elossa the
first half Of the program.
The first number on the second part
was the piano selection from Chopin oy
M,ss Ostrander and Il was rendered with
the ability OF an artist. This was io'-
lowed by soprano selection by Miss
Hermann which was very pleasingiy
given.
The duet by Misses Dave and Mundy
was indeed pretty as was also Miss Re
talhc's selection which followed. She
rendered my Little Dove"
Perhaps the number which was enjoyed
as much az any on the program was the
one by Mics Daisy Danielson which closed
the program IL was very difficult sci
ection' but was given with an ease and
grace that found favor with the audience
She was rendered hearty encore and
then sang another pretty song.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
Cotton In Surgery.

The fact is noted in technical journal
of the already considerable as well as
rapidly increasing quantity of cotton
fiber that Is annually consumed in the
manufacture of absorbent cotton for sur.
gical uses. The process of preparing the
raw cotton for such purposes Is given as
follows: After boiling in solution of
potash, which eliminates all the greasy
and waxy matter, the residue cotton Is
placed in so called "whizzer" and dried
Being then treated to the indicating proc
ess by the use Of such antiseptics as dilut
ed corrosive sublimate and carbolic acid.
the cotton is placed upon cards and run In.
to laps, being thus made ready for the
market, where 1t brings comparatively
high price. Prepared according to this
method, the cotton Is In admirable condi
ton for the stanohing and covering of
wounds, and In the sickroom Is regarded
ase qually valuable In Its simple and effect.
i've action, absorbing, as II does, all mois.
lures with great readiness.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

Members OF U. T. OF FL. & T., No. AZ,
will take notice that the next regular
meeting will be held Saturday, April y.
Work in the initiatory degree, nomina-
ton OF officers and other business LOT
transaction. A large attendance Is IT.
uuested. E. j. WILLIAMS, w. U. l.
j. II. JAMES, w. r.
There will be a regular meeting Oh
Court North Star. No. II, F. OF A., on
Saturday evening, April 8, at Up. m'
All members are requested to attend
RICHARD ROssKILLY, FL ..
All members OF One and All Lodge, NO.
272, Sons Of st. George, who Intend 10
take part In the parade on Good Friday'
should meet at their hall on Friday
April 8, at / p. m. Any strange Drotne's
that are in the city will be doing US
special favor by partaking In the same'
JOHN JENNINGS, Secrtt ary'
All members OF Lady Gladstone lodge
No. SO, Order Daughters OF st. ueoiss
are requested to meet at their 'ouk'
room at 1 o'clock sharp GOOD friday
MRS. CRUISE, U.f'
JENNIE HANCOCK, U. F. 8.
There will he a regular meeting oil BUSY
Bee Tent No. 10, /. u. r.. SATURDAY
afternoon, April 8, at $50. A iuii ~
tendance is requested.
JOHN DAVE. Superintenoen.
The special bylaw committee OF ns'r ,.
ing Hand Tent, NO. 81, will meet oa nu
day afternoon, April 8, at 5:3o az p0'
stan's Hall. Ma
All members Of Red Jacket Lodge, n 20
l29, A. o. u. w.. are hereby requesteu "
attend the meeting on Thursday evening" as
April z. Work to be done in the degrees
w. w. ELLIS. Recorder
A special meeting Of willing Work ,hs
Tent, No. 20, 1. o. r will be held ~ .a ,s
Sons OF St. Georges ball on Mopg TN.
afternoon, April IL. at ago o'clock. Ut n%.
membersl are requested to be pre'pp"
Special business M. A. BARRETN, u !"
A. BIscoMBE, r. 8
Attention Sir knights: Can.
A special conclave OF Montroser ,;Jsy
mandery No. 3S will be held on rI'' -.
evening, April 8, for the purpose o. mi
stalling the newly elected officers n
attendance IL requested. ,dar.
By order Imminent Com msn''''
E. @. Brown, Recorder.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
DRANK HIS PepslN STRAIGHT.
Dis Mild Hypocrisy Brought Trouble to .
Pillar of the Church.

There Is now living In one of the hotels
of Indianapolis rather prominent bust
ness man who although a pillar in the
church be attends and fervent disciple
Of temperance when he is called upon to
address meeting, yet rather admires the
shade of liquor when it is red. Now, this
same man got the idea somewhere that he
really needed good, stiff bracer of whis-
XIV before each meal, and after pondcring
over several schemes in the hope of arriv-
ing at something which would keep the
snap concealed he fixed it with tho clerk
that he was to have sent to the room at
certain hour each day silver pot in
which was concealed n glass OF "pepsin,
as it was christencd for the occasion And
this went into effect Before each meal
The bellboy would be sent up by the clerk
with pot of 'pepsin.
One day tho head clerk was very busy,
and as he saw it was the time for sending
up the liquor, he turned TO another clerk
and told him TO send up Mr. IS pepsin
right away. And it so happened that the
new clerk wasn't on TO the scheme, and so
he called a bellboy, sent him into the drug
store and told him to have prepared stiff
dose of the real pepsin and take 1t up to
the room designated. The bellboy after
ward told what he saw. The gentleman
met him at the door with benign smilo
and lordly air of condescension.
"Ah, my boy" said he as he wiped his
mouth with his tongue, you have brought
my pepsin, see. You are good boy.
I'll just drink it right here while my
wife is getting ready for dinner"
He turned the glass into the air, opened
his throat and threw back his face. just
here the bellboy isn't clear as to what
happened He at first said that the man
gave gasp of horror and shouted that he
was poisoned by enemies who were jealous
of his social successes, and then the boy ne.
members that somebody's foot came In
contact with his trousers and he began 60
ing down stairs at most terrible rate.
1t seems clear that the business man did
make his appearance in the Office few
minutes later and asked what kind of pep
sin that was he had been given. The new
clerk replied that 1t had been bought al
| the drug store. But just then the head
clerk came up, and the whole thing wai
explained. Real pepsin was too much fol
| the old mans observation-disclosures
| Sentinel.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
The First in the Field.

As soon as Mr.. Charles Thoma, who ia
travelling salesman boarding at o.
fingers on Sixth street. saw the appeal
to Loyal Americana" in last nights
paper, he cut the enlistment blank out OF
the paper, signed it and swore to it be-
fore a notary and sent l. off this morning
to headquarters at New York.
The editor has had a number OF enlist
ment blanks printed, which can be had
by applying to the News Office, and for
which be has already received several
applications.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
A Pigeon That Kills Chickens.

n. ID. Elting tells "a curious story about
a pigeon that has the instincts of the
butcher bird. One of his friends living in
Ironton, o., owns a large male pigeon
which takes delight in killing chickens.
The friend found chickens two or three
weeks old dead on the ground with their
necks broken, but couldn't account for it,
till one day he say the pigeon alight near
chicken, and, bouncing on it, break its
neck. The pigeon flew away without eat
ing its victim. Why this was done, If IL
was not for fun, is not known.-New
York sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
Tomorrow will be a holiday in Re

Tomorrow will be a holiday in Red
Jacket, as many OF the business houses
have decided to close on account OF it's
being Good Friday and the Sons OF St,
George will celebrate in right royal style.
The lodge has made arrangements for
one Of the biggest days ever seen here
and the celebration will be hummer IN
every respect. The concert to be given
in the evening will include much OF the
best local talent and is sure to be
well worth attending.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
Representatives OF the
European Nations
See Mckinley.
Result Of Visit Is Not Known
Nut It " Altogether Probable That
the White-w,ng Dove Of Feace
VIII Again Hold sway.

Special to the Evening NEWS.
MADRID, April T.-Unfortunateiy an
other hitch has occurred in the peace
negotiations and the Cuban armistice, in
consequence of which it is doubtful
whether the queens proclamation order
ing the armistice will be issued today,
which has caused great disappointment
at the United States legation, where it
was supposed the details for the armistice
had all been arranged bv the Spanish
queen and cabinet,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
Waternarks.

The first watermark used, so far as
known was that of Tates in 1893. 1t was
an eight pointed star in double circle.
Fancy prices are now paid for specimens
OF Tates' paper and it is suspected that
the demand has created supply and that
specimens have been manufactured closely
resembling the original.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
University Defeats Bay city.

Ann Arbor, Mich. April THE Uni
versity of Michigan continued her win
ming streak by defeating the Bay City
ball team for the fourth time in sue
cession. Nine innings were played, the
varsity scoring 6 runs to the visitors
2. The pitching of Lehr, who was in
the box for Michigan, was encouraging
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
special 10 the Evening NEWS.

Special TO the Evening News.
WASHINGTON, ID, c., April 7.-Therepre-
sentatives of six OF the European powers
called on the president today for the pur-
pose If possible, OF ayerting war, which
must necessarily have a quoting effect
upon the country, although the result OF
the conference was not given out.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

At Christ church on Good Friday. April
8, the morning prayer with Litany and
Pro Anaphora will be said at 1880.
This will be followed at 11:3O by the
singing OF Dudley Bucks "Now at the
Sixth Hour" The Three Hours Agony"
will begin at IL. Evening prayer will be
SAID at 4:30.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

The Ladies' Auxiliary to A. o. FL will
hold their regular meeting In Olson's
Hall Thursday evening, April z. at 3
O'Clock sharp. All members are re-
oueeted to attend,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

Harold Williams, the little son oil
Leader Williams Of the Laurium band. Ii
laid up with broken leg. The accident
happened on the ice at the Superior rink
last Monday night.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

have Just arrived iron Minneapolis
and opened drsssmskipg chop over the
pslace meat market, Good styles and 1T
guaranteed. Evening dresses speciality.
MRs. G. b. HANSEN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

Every little boy and girl who will call
at the Leader Saturday mo ming, April
o. from 8 to 10 o'clock willreceivea pres
emf. LOUIS SIBILsKY. Hermann Blk.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

II you are thinking OF having your
photo taken call and inspect the work OF
StecA bauer & Bourough, before going
elsew here,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
The Travellers Life and Accident in
suranre Co. OF Hartford, conn.

j. w. THOMPSON 4 Son, State Agents,
$40 Chamber of Commerce,
Ietroit, Mich.
DETROIT, Mich, April 1, 1898.
To whom it may concerD:-We desire
to announce TO the many trends and old
patrons of the "Old Reliable Travellers"
that commencing with this date Mr.. Will
liam II. Faucet, will represent the Tray
eler's Life & Accident insurance company
as district agent throughout this locality
and we have no doubt that whatever
business you may have with the CON-
pany will be looked after to the utmost
OF all concerned and will be
appreciated.
We thank you for your past patronage
and appreciate your future good will
which we know we shall have.
To those who are to increase either
their life insurance or the amount OF acct
dent insurance on their lives or those
who are not so fortunate as to be policy
holders with the Travellers, we should
recommend to your careful consideration
the unrivaled features combined in this
compapy's contracts, and should be
pleased to have Mr.. Faucet add your
name to his large list of policy holders.
Yours very truly,
j. W. THOMPSON & Son,
State Agents.
The largest company in the world.
Assets: $22, S6S,994 16 Surplus to
policy holders: s3,722, 635 II. Has
issued over $4,000 life and $500, 900
a ccident nolicies
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

Mrs. Elliott, wife OF DR.. Elliott, the WI |
known optician. left on the early morn
ing train for her home at Pontiac. on an
extended visit.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
FUNERAL DuRKCTOx.

8IVERT OLbON-Funeral director ano
practical embalmer. Established in 1875. Scott
street, Red Jacket Night Calls by telephone
or otherwise promptly attended to.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

Mrs. A. Welsing Miller was among the
home arrivals on the late train yesterday
from Chicago, where she has been study
ing the spring and summer styles oil MILL
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

WANTED-A girl for general house
work. Apply at 1873 Calumet avenue
Call afternoon or evenings.
II. s. Cotton,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

Attorney A. W. Kerr was in Houghton
this morning on mat ters of business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

Miss Leary has one OF the largest and
most complete lines OF millinery stock in
the city.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

Mr.. Joseph Gardner was IN the Port
age Lake to wns today on business mat
tiers.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

Buy your baby carriages Of hosking &
Go. and save % per cent.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

WILLIAM n. RMEED--Embalmer and
funeral director. Hecla street, Laurium.
Thirtv-six years. experience.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

The punlic library will be open on Good
Friday at the usu Al hours.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
mONUM ENTs .

j, A. BEVIER-Dealer -in granite and
marble monuments and headstonee; material
and workmanship guaranteed. Office at the
Calumet Hotel
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

The Fifth Infantry band will furnish
music at the party to be given by the
Woodmen at the Light Guard Armory
next Monday. It will be the first alter
the close Of the lenten season.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

A good, sober man wanted to drive
pop wagon. Apply to Twin City Bot
ting Works, Laurium. Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

Clothes cleaning, dyeing, repairing
altering and pressing promptly and
neatly done. All work guaranteed to
prove satisfactory.
MICHIGAN DYE WORKS.
Oyer 312 Fifth Street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07
Raund N0tIce.

have one red and white heller In the
Calumet pound. Owner please call Tor It.
SAM WELLINGTON. Poundmaster.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

All members OF the Junior Sons OF st.
George must be at their room at O'Clock
sharp on Good Friday. w. WILLS, RS.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

Any gentleman's washing will be done
Ny applying to Mrs. W. II. Richard. 81
Mime street. Calumet.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

Call at Hosking K Co.'s and see their
line OF baby carriages. Very cheap.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

To RENT-One large Office room. over
the Star clothing house.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

The race will start tonight at $50.
with iull Fifth Regiment band in attend
ance
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-07

WANTED-A bouse-keeper. Apply al
this Office.