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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06
The Pen Mightier Than the Sword.

The life of such man as Peter Force
was worth more to American letters and
to human history than the lives of score
OF the military generals and other notables
whose names are so generally blazoned
about He lived for more than half GEN.
tury In Washington. He filed many pub
lie and responsible positions, and he was
for nine years editor and proprietor of q
daily journal which enjoyed the confidence
Of Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams,
but 10 Is not as mayor Of Washington nor
as an editor that he will be best remem-
bered. His characteristic merit, which
differentiates him from the Ritchies, the
Duff Greens and the Il. p. Blairs, who
also bore an active part In political Jour-
nalism at the national capital, Is that nc
was more than journalist-he was his
torian. -Ainsworth X. Spofford in Allan
tic For May.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06
WASTING NATURAL GAS.
Why the Recent Decision OF tho Indiana
Supreme Court Was In the Nick Of limo.

Why the Recent Decision OF tho Indiana
Supreme Court Was In the Nick Of limo.
One Of the most interesting legal deci-
sions that have latteriy been made In the
United States Is that arrived at not long
ago by the supreme court Of Indiana and
which was unanimous that the plea for an
injunction restraining the oil companies
from wasting natural gas should be grant
ed. The suit was brought by the attorney
general OF Indiana to punish those who
were violating the laws Of that state for
bidding the waste Of natural gas. A local
court had previously decided that this
waste was legal on the ground that man
had right to do what he chose with his
own, but the supreme court reversed this
decision and declared such waste illegal
on the ground OF the general public good
The courts decision Is very popular in
Indiana, as by stopping the waste of nat
ural gas 1t is believed that the supply
will be- prolonged indefinitely and the in
dustrial interests of the state will be served
most excellent turn. Certainly no one
who Is not familiar, through personal OBJ
servation, with what has for long time
been going on in some of the natural gas
districts of the United States can have any
conception of the reckless waste of the gas
that has been and is probably still being
practiced.
Not only have grossly inefficient kinds
OF burners been used, but in many places
there have been no burners at all, and the
gas has been burned simply from open
ends OF pipes with no attempt at an ad-
mixture for proper combustion. Gas jets
and fires, moreover, have been left burn
Ing at all times day and night, simply to
save matches and to avoid the trouble of
Early exhaustion of the gas
wells was to be expected under such con-
ditions. Many of them have, in fact, Civ
en- signs of distress. and the action that
was taken in Indiana seems to have come
almost in the nick of time. -Cassier's
Magazine For May.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06
UTILIZING A SCREEN.


parior and dining room. To the right
OF the double curtained doorway in the
parlor stood the screen. 1t had black
frame, crimson panels bare of relief save
for an upper border of chrysanthemums
in faint pinks and yellows and an oc.
casional dropping vine. Three panels
Enclosed an ebony desk, dead finish. IL
was open and completely servioed with
pearl inkstand, desk weights, pearl ham
died pens, pencils pearl knobbed, paper
knives Of pearl, all lying on the Grim
son inlaid cloth for the hand. A chair
upholstered in crimson with ebony back
stood half turned as though the occu-
pant had left it invitipgly ready for uss
again. The fourth panel of the crimson
screen crushed the curtains sligh.ly
aside and pointed to the dining room
with its daintily clothed and lisbsd ~
BILE. ht
The walls Of this room were upbol.
stored In crimson velours. The dinner
service comprised old blue china and
silver. The atmosphere of warmth oh.
tanned by the judicious handling of
crimson was enthralling. The dining
room seemed to Unfold and inclose Won
and be robbed Of all the GOODNESS which
an eating apartments 80 often gives on
first entrance.
This decorative scheme might be fol.
lowed out in much simpler style II you
do not adopt crimson velours for your
dining room, paper with dull pinka
warm Bluffs, salmons, browns, but keen
OF the cold blues and green's.
Screens make good backgrounds. An
artist friend hata black screen ibossed
with gold. Against 1t she tilts her lat
est fat cushion, places In it's folds her
handsome floor vase, her prettiest chair
behind one half opened arm or her lat.
est daub on a dainty ca i. saw a very
lovely and simply obtained effect with
a fourfold copper color satin screen. IA
inclosed jardiniere stand and plant
with luxuriant green leaves.
One OF the most beautiful late satin
screens had groundwork of dull ecru
to match the carved oak frame and a
hand painted upper border of droopipa
purple wistaria. The folds of the screen
held oddly pair of blue black cloisonns
enamel vases with iris decoration and
storks in varying positions.
The paper screen of q few years apo
cost as much as well embroidered
'iotn one does today. Frames of lacquer,
bamboo and even carved wood are sold
Tor moderate prices. A black cloth screen
with bold embroidery Of Japanese de-
'ign. storks or chrysanthemums in gold
relief Is favorite for ordinary and ev.
by season use. II wears we'll, 10 bsy-
nonizss we'll. 10 looks riob. II
LAzxxAR A. NoESH
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06

Y
well are as high as can be forced in be-
tween the wishbone and chin. Some OF
them, l believe, must measure at least
four inches wide. and they are as stiff
as armor plates. really pity those who
feel themselves forced to wear them.
There. are some for stout ladies, whose
necks cannot be heightened without
shortening their lives, and these are just
plain chokers not over u inches high.
They fasten TO the band Of the shirt
waist or other costume, and neat tie
just like those of the men goes around
them and falls in front. Some of the
ties are arranged to tie In puffs, others
in sailor knots and still others in four
finland, ascot or derby style. Others
are made very long and are brought
twice around the collar and fastened In
front The nearer they look like those
worn by men the better they are liked.
The greater number Of the oravat ties
are plaided, great black and white
checks being much affected. The turn
down collars afford opportunity for
many novel arrangements of neckwear.
The plaid and striped ribbon ties are
deeply fringed and brought around once
and tied in front in a bow or a regular
cravat knot. With these the fine sheer
ties are also seen at their best. Some of
these are really beautiful and have In
sets and ruffied ends Of fine lace. They
add touch of feminine lightness to a
somber costume. Some very fancy ar
rangements have stock of white or
black, with cravat ends of some bril-
liant color, like cerise, emerald, per-
venche blue, pink or red.
There is no limit to the different va
rieties Of these ties. Every kind of ma
terial is used-that is, all the laces,
mulls, silks and velvets. Pervenche
blue for the stock and white silk null
for the rest make a beautiful tie "for
nice" Black velvet for stock and
plaid silk for the tie are stylish. White
pique stock and accordion plated pink
silk muslin are dainty. Long scarfs of
white silk null or chiffonette have sew
eral tiny gatherings of alternate black
and blue or pink crepe lisse along the
ends. These are very dressy.
There are very many full vest fronts
made fastened to the stock, to be worn
with open jackets and blouses. These
may be and often are of taffeta or even
satin and in any color or design prefer
red. The prettiest, however, are those
made OF mousseline de sole, liberty silk
or finely pulled or ruffled chiffon over
some silk lining. Some of these are
made to be worn over waist to simu-
late vest. very neat and pretty idea
IS shown in stock and bow. A pretty
plaid or madras or japanese handker-
chief is cut SO as to give the bias part
from one point to another. This is cut
to go on stock foundation folded once
or twice. The two triangular pieces
formed by the corner pieces left are
plated up into ears and fastened in
the center with the scraps left from the
end OF the bias piece. 1t makes very
neat and natty tie to wear over a rather
somber gown. The colors are always
bright There are very pretty tinted
batiste handkerchiefs with lace edges
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06
THE ORIGIN OF PORCELAIN.
Invented by the Chinese, Perfected by tho
Japanese, Named by the Portuguese.


Japanese, Named by the Portuguese.
The word porcelain, as applied to china
pottery, originated i'm Japan during the
thirteenth century. The Chinese, the pi-
oneers in the art of porcelain manufacture,
began to make it nearly two centuries be-
fore the Christian era, and SO careful were
they to guard the secret of the art that
nearly 10 centuries lapsed before their
neighbors, the Japanese, got any inkling
Of 1t. But once in their possession, the
willy Japanese lost no time to profit by
their knowledge.
The few intrepid navigators of those
days brought samples of both Chinese and
Japanese ware to Europe, but not until
early in the sixteenth century did s.sde
In 10 Of any extent take place. Among the
early importers were Portuguese traders
who had settled on the japanese coast,
and to them, IL il claimed, we owe the
word porcelain, derived from the Portu-
guess porcellana. or sucking pig. When
the Portuguese traders first saw pieces of
Japanese ware, they We're struck with it's
translucence, which somewhat resembled
that of the cowry she'll. The oowry shell,
In turn, resembled In shape q small suck
ing pig, or poroellana; hence our "porce-
lain. Frank II. Vizetelly In Woman's
Home Companion For May.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06
Paganism Among the Pueblos.

The yearly celebration of the dance and
fiesta of San Estevan at Acoma, while
owning a Christian saints name, has
nothing Christian about 10. IL IL abso-
lutely pagan. It Is savage celebration
OF an event widely distributed among all
peoples, In all times, being, In fact, a
harvest home" or thanksgiving prima-
riiy, with growths accruing from environ
ment and natural causes. In nearly all Of
the Rio Grande puoblos the principal pa
gan ceremonial was given the name of that
SAINT In the calendar whose day fell the
nearest to the beginning of the oelebra-
May.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06
THE PANAh.n CANAL.
The Two ProI,c.s Invoiv~d In the Trans
iSthmian Undertaking.

The Two Projects Involv~d In the Trans
| iSthmian Undertaking.
| The canal design has been quite changed,
| and two PROJECTS sru now under investiga-
| ton. One involves dam ON the upper
| Chagres 60 store the foods with conduit
OF 10 miles IN ace Co fne summit level of
the canal, which is maintained by dam
at Bohio In the lower Chagres, about Is
miles from Colon, converting the middle
Chagres into large lake, the ascent to be
made by five locks on each side, of e9X
feet each, making the summit level about
LAT feet above sea. A modification Of this
reduces the summit Lowell by deeper cut
through Cuiebra and uses four locks, and
substitutes for the dam In the upper
Ohagres and the supply conduit a dam at
Gamboa. In the immediate vicinity Of the
canal
The second project would still further
reduce the summit level to about 100 feet
elevation, with a corresponding increase
In the depth Of excavation through the
divide and use three locks Of 83 feet lift.
II the Investigations In progress show this
to be practicable, a single great dam at
Bohio would convert the middle Chagres
into a lake of such capacity as to take care
OF the floods without assistance
Pending the completion of the studies
In the field. an engineering commission
has been formed, to whom the finished
plans and estimates are to be submitted
for consideration and report, and II this
commission, which, it may be stated, in
cludes distinguished American engineer,
General Abbot of the United States army,
shall confirm the results of the latest ex-
aminations and find the proposed con-
structions practicable and adequate and |
the estimates sufficient the project Is to |
be made public and endeavor made to Sc
cure the financial aid to carry the enter
prise to conclusion. The reports state |
that this is to be done during tho present |
William Ludlow, u. s. A.,
In Harper's Magazine For May
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06

The best salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Scores, letter. Chopped Hands. Chil.
biains. Corns. and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
duired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
20 cents per box. For sale by d. T..
Macdonald, Calumet. and Belhumeur,
Lake Linden.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06
CALUMET, April 20. 1909

CALUMET, April 20, 1898.
Editor Copper Country Evening News:
Sm;-For the satisfaction Of the mem.
bers OF those families whose relatives
hold policies in the Mutual Life Insurance
TO. oil New York, l beg to say that the
Mutual life will protect the policies of All
Its members who are called out to SERVE
this country In any capacity. Their
rights will be fully protected under ali
circumstances. No one need hesitate 20
respond to the call Of patriotism or duty
through lear Of. the forfeiture OF his pol.
ICY W. ARTHUR PHrrrs,
Special Agent.
mutual Lie Insurance Co. oiNsw Yrok.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06
Smoke Klondike cigars.

A little boy asked for bottle OF "ret
up in the morning as fast as you can
the druggist recognized household
name Tor "DeWitt's Little Early Risers1
and gave him bottle OF those famous
little pills for constipation, sick headache
liver and stomach troubles.
SoDERGREN & SoDERGREy.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06

Man er < Hunt'of Laurium, are now
prepared to do blowing, also TO furnish
parties with good straw fertilizer at rea-
sonable prices. Call on or telephone
them at Laurium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06
The Following speaks for Itself.
OFFICE

OfrICE
The TRAVELLERS INSURANCE Co.
HARTFORD, Conn.,, April 4, 1898.
To agents and policy holders, life depart.
menf, the Travellers Insurance Co.:
The board OF directors Of this company
to-day passed the following:
Voted, THAT until otherwise ordered.
policy holders OF present date insured for
the term OF life or for endowment. ma
be privileged by written permission OF
the company to enter the military SER
vice OF the State or Of the United States.
In case OF war. without prejudice to the
insurance under the policy"
Signed.
GEORGE ELLIS, Secretary.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06

The farmer, the mechanic and the bicy-
Gle rider are liable to unexpected cuts and
bruises. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve ia
the best thing to keep on hand. 1t heals
quickly, and is well known cures for
piles. SoDERGRRN & SopERcRrN
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06

Thousands OF sufferersirom grippe have
been restored to health by One Minute
Cough Cure, 1t quickly cures coughs.
colds, bronchitis. pneumonia, grippe.
asthma. and all throat and lung troubles.
SoDERGREN & SoDERsREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06

Misunderstanding to DO by q compe-
tent English speaking lady. Address,
box 22S. Laurium, Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06

The above rates will apply to all inter
mediate points. II you have IN contem
plation trip to the east now IL your time
TO take advantage OF this reduction J
rates. For further information pleas
apply tn station and ticket agents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06

WANTED-A good reliable hustler to
solicit for the Singer Manufacturing Co
Apply at $50 Fifth street
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06

LakeLinden Millinery Psriers.
Just arrived a fine line OF the latest
patterns. which will be shown at my par.
lors on Saturday, April 80 and after.
Miss + JMBERT, Lake Linden.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06

G Cd GIRL WASTED-To do general
housework. Apply to Mrs. Dymock, 513
Portland street, Red Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06

To LET-Two furnished rooms with
bath. Apply corner Woodland avenue
and old Torch Lake road.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06

For SALE-House on Woodland ave.
nue.. Apply to Oscar Holmstcdt. at ID.
T. MacdonaId's drug store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06

among the newest of such wear, and
these, when largee enough, are very
dainty arranged in this style.
Ruches are also shown as novelties to
sow in the necks of dresses. They are
OF lisse and always becoming. Some of
them have row Of feather edged ribbon
ON the upper edge 4
1 will mention only the long veil
scarf tie, which is of fine white net
with ruffied ends, and the new veil.
which is simple half moon of black
nes, scalloped along the edge. A line of
delicate black silk tracery is arranged
ON 1t 30 as to enoircle the face.
The straw hats best liked are az
rough and lumpy AZ an alligator's back. !
bat the oolors are in surprising shade. /,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06
D. S. S.. g. "A. R'y
REDUCED RATES
TO EASTERN POINTS.

The d., y. q, & A. Railway has nov ID
effect to the aforementioned Eastern
Points via Sault Ste Marie. the following
very low fares:
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06

Smoke Shaug's Klondike cigars, man.
ufactured by L. N. Shaug. SO Pine street,
Red Jacket,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-06
BELLIES OF SEVILLE.
THE REAL ONES ARE THE BEAUTIFUL
CIGAR GIRLS.

they Can Handle = Knife ~ Deity a. q
Cigarette or . Guitar-How They Work
and Play and What They Eat-spanish
Proverbs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
Where Do You Garry Your Money!

The two wives were discussing the
pecuniary peculiarities of their respec-
tive husbands, and they conceded with
great unanimity until they reached the
point of their own relation to the purse
strings.
"My husband never gives me penny
unless he growls about my extrava-
gance," said one.
Mine does the same thing, attested
the other.
"But get even with him." And her
face showed the color of satisfaction.
"How do you ever do it?''
Il 90 through his trousers pockets
when he's asleep"
Goodness graciousr' exclaimed the
other. II wouldn't do that for any
thing"
"Why not? Haven't we right to the
money as well as they have?''
eyes, but wouldn't 60 through my
husbands trousers pockets for it,
"Pd like to know why?" said the
first, quite indignant at the apparent
reproof.
Because" blushed the other, "he
carries his money in his waistcoat peck.
ct. "-Pearson's Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
BANQUET AT THE SMOKY CITY.
Several of the Most Prominent Guests
Away by the War.

Several of the Most Prominent Guests
Away by the War.
Pittsburg. April 2S.-The annual ban
quet of the Americas Republican club
in honor of Grants birthday took place
last night at the MonOngahela House.
Covers were laid for 800, and among the
prominent guests were Representatives
Lands, of Indiana, and Brownwell, OF
Ohio; Lieutenant Governor Jones, of
Ohio. and p J. Shryock, of Baltimore.
business engagements prevented the
following expected guests from COM
ing: Captain Sigsbee, late of the
Maine. who had been given permission
to come but who was ordered back to
Philadelphia; Senators Hanna, Quay,
Mason and Davis; Representatives
Quigg Of New York, ard Wagner, Dali
| zell and w. A. Stone. of Pennsylvania.
Owing to the destruction last year of
| the decorations. at the dinner this year
only floral decorations were used. The
| Monongahela House was deliberately
decorated with flags. bunting and ma
tional emblems. Judge George b. Or
| lady. of Pennsylvania. was POSTMASTER,
! and the toas;s were: Grant" Charles
Il. Lands; The Emergency Man of the
| Republican Party" Jacob II. Brown
| well; "A Reunited Nation P. j
| Shryock; ohio and Pennsylvania, u
| Asabel W. Jones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
AT THE wALDORF-ASTORIA.
New York City Calls Up Memories of the
"Old Commander"

"Old Commander"
New York, April 2S.-The seventy
sixth anniversary Of the birthday Of
General Ulysses S. Grant was celebrated
last night with q banquet at the Wal
dorf-Astoria under the auspices of the
Grant Monument association. The BAN
quet was held in the grand ball room.
which was festooned with American
flags, while banked by two immense
flags a portrait of General Grant hung
over the guests table. Two hundred
and forty-six guests We're present. A
reception in the Astor gallery preceded
the banquet. The principal speaker
was Henry Watterson. whose subject
was The Reunited Sections"
The other formal addresses were
General Grant" by Bourke Cochran,
who responded instead of Senator Julius
c. Burrows, and The Volunteers" by
Representative William p. Hepburn, OF
Iowa. Elihu Root presided and among
the special guests were Secretary Of the
Treasury Lyman J. Gage, Ex-Governor
Levi 7. Morton, General Benjamin F
Tracy. General Grenville NJ. Dodge
Charles II. Eaton, william II. Michael
General Wesley Merritt and Colone
Fred Grant.
among those who sat In the boxe:
were Mrs. L. s. Grant, Mrs. Fred Grant
and Ulysses 5. Grant. third.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
Steve Was Playing n Game.

New York. April est transpires
that TIE illness" and death" of Steve
Brodie in the west while on a tour
about a month ago were adjusted to
meet certain exigenc in the procure
ment of evidence for divorce suit,
which he has pending in the supreme
court against his wife, Gertrude. He
caused the false announcement of his
death to be sent out and then hurried
east He and detectives went to Jersey
City, where they say they found that
Mrs. Brodie and a man had registered
at Taylors hotel On March y and rs
as p p BOYLE ard wife"