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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
A PrOHered Hon r.

A foolscap envelope with the mark OF
the Department OF State, Lansing, on
the Outside, was lately received by the
editor, which contained to his su prise, a
commission appointing him member of
the OntoDagon Relief Fund committee.
AS no letter accompanied it the editor
wrote to the Hon, James Mercer, the late
member OF the commission, to inquire in
what condition the funds stood, and as
to the time likely to be required to prop
crly discharge The dutiee OF the position.
Mr.. MERGERS answer has been received
aud as from it the editor gathered it
would be necessary TO devote more time
than he could just now possibly spare
from his D. rsonal business, he reluctantly
had TO decline the proffered honor and so
has returned with his thanks the commis-
sion to Governor Pingree.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

John Remfry, saloon-keeper, has been
bound over for trial at the next term OF
the circuit coart, on the charge of keep
ing his place OF business open on Sunday.
Complaint was made by Marshal Beck.
When brought up Remiry waived an ex-
animation and was promptly bound
over on $500 bonds, which he furnished
This action it is said grew out OF the re,
fusal OF Rsmiry to stop the music IN his
saloon as ordered by the marshal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
LODGE MEETINGS.

A full attendance OF the members oil
Union Temple OF Honor and Ten perance
il requested at our next regular meeting,
February 26, Initiation Of candidates.
Amendment to the by laws and other
important business for transaction,
Jos. r. JAMES, Secretary.
Members OF Seneca Camp. No. 1247,
M. W. A., are requested to attend a regu-
lar meeting Monday evening, February
20, to be held at the Union hall. Work
in the second degree and other import
ant business to be transacted.
W Il, STECKBAUER, Clerk.
JOAN FOLEY, VIC,
A regular meeting OF Court LAFAYETTE,
No, 20, +. of A will he held on Tuesday
evening. All members are requested so
attend as important business is to be
transacted.
There will be a regular meeting of
Helping Hand Tent, No. "a. l. o. r.,
Saturday evening, February 26, as there
is to be work IN the frat and second de-
gree. A full attendance is requested
ALT RICHARDS, C. r.
LOUIS JAMES, r. \.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

For the past few days election stories
have been circulated in good style about
Laurium and the people are beginning To
awaken to the fact that there Is an cleo
tion at hand number OF prominent
business men have been named in connec-
zion with the position Of presinent, but
none OF them appear to be willing to &C
cept the place, az it means the giving up
OF good deal of their time from their
business. One story had it that Mr..
Michael Shaehan, who early in the race
announced him elf in the News for the
position OF village treasurer, had with
drawn. Mr.. Shsehan wants this story
contradcted. He is in the field TO win
out and he intends to stay in to the fin
ish. The story was evidently started for
the purpose Of hurting Mr.. Sheehan's
chances OF getting the nomination and
he wants it emphatically denied.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

The local sporting fraternity did not
turn out 10 large numbers at the "seien-
tifc" exhibition which was advertised to
take place last night at the Italian Hall.
To amuse the few who were on hand
Pete DoriDR put on the gloves with a
gentleman from Duluth who is matched
to fight McKinnon here soon, but they
walked around the ring a few time..
slapped each other in the face once or
twice aud then quit, Doring and O'Con-
ner then went at IL for few rounds, but
the latter had the better Oh il all the
way through.
The nearest thing to a pugilistic en-
counter that Occurred was when one OF
the principals Of last nights fiasco, was
tackled by gentleman who wanted TO
collect bill for some work he had done
for him. Ii was only battle of words.
and all on the quiet, but it proved in
teresting for the few who noticed it,
The Klondike Kid turned out to be q
person often seen at Remfry g saloon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Lieutenant Colonel Bennett OF the
Fifth Infantry. is out with a statement
in the Detroit papers to the effect that
the Fifth Infantry could be landed in De-
troit inside o; 80 hours after called upon
by the governor 10 Gaze of war. He
praises the Fighting Fifth in very flatter-
ing terms and says Colonel Petermann
has an arrangement by which he could
notify the company commanders in short
order and that the members OF the
National Guard from this part of the
State would respond to call to arms
in very swift time.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
Another Large Audience.

Another large audience greeted the
GAVIN company at the Opera House last
evening. The comedy drama "Joe's Wife"
was the attraction, Mr.. Gavin assuming
the role of "Joe Clayton" an ilIiterate,
whole-souled native OF the mountains, a
character IN which he is given an oppor-
tunity to display his ability as a com.
edian. Vida" or "Joe's Wife" was nice
ly taken by Miss Jennie tGavin) Platt,
especially in the pathetic scenes. Mr..
Coast in the thankless part OF Counsellor
German, the scheming lawyer, showed
he had a good conception OF his lines and
succeeded in gaining the hatred OF his
audience. The drunken scene OF Colonel
Matterson by Mr.. Powell was delicate
and clever piece OF acting. A genteel
drunk can be very easily overdone. but
this scene in the hands OF Mr.. Powell was
hap died with ease and grace. Miss Hay.
nor in the fourth act in her scene with
the counsellor in which she displayed
strong dramatic ability. Mr.. Richard
son in comedy role kept the audience In
good humor throughout the play, espec-
tally in the third act when he was ably
assisted by Gavin's pet dog Mollie. This
scene was not down on the program, but
it created considerable amusement for
the actors as well as the audience. Mr..
Demo az "lnjun" John the doctor and
Miss Delvecchio as EsteIle were both
good. As usual the specialties were
pleasing and up to date. The orchestra
rendered some sweet music during the
short intervals between the acts which
added much to the pleasure Of the even
ing. This company is to remain one
more week and IL is but fair to say they
will continue to receive the liberal pat
ronage bestowed upon them during the
present week.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

A most enjoyable surprise party was
rendered Car tain and Mrs. Cruise at their
home at the Tamarack Junior mine To-
cation last evening. by about thirty OF
their lady and gentlemen friends. The
party WIS arranged by come of the
ladies OF Elizabeth lodge, No. Is. ID. OF r.
The unexpected guests were taken IN
and royalty entertained by the genial
captain and his wife and before they de
parted were treated to refreshments.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
Elks Showed Up To
Good AdvantageLas
Evening.
Had q Regular "Warm Time"
make Things Very Enjoyable
s'Rftten.o

The construction put upon the letters
B. p. o E. which are the synonyms for
the Benevolent and Protective Order OF
Elks was that given in the headline
above, last evening when the local lodge
held it's first social session. The Elks
were entertained by their exalted ruler,
Attorney D. j. Larson, at his pleasant
quarters on Sixth street. Ii was the
first social session OF the Elks since the
institution OF the order and il all the
gatherings are OF such iovial nature
and result in such pleasant entertain
nents as the one last evening" il is no
doubt the sentiment OF all those present
last evening that they come often.
Alter the work OF initiating a cand.
date into the mysteries OF the order the
members adjourned to Mr.. Larson's
quarters. The new member vas brought
down in an ambulance. but before the
evening was over he had sufficiently re.
covered his self composure to be able to
say few words about how it happened.
people crossing the burning sands is bosh
and that the Elks. from the very nature
oil their order, require the candidate to
do the other extreme and chase himself
through snowbanks and chillier places
on some occasions.
1t didn't take the Elks long to get
warmed up to the situation and after the
punch bowl had been passed few times
everything was moving along IN good !
shape. The harpist was on hand and he |
with Harry King and his euDhonium and |
Ed Northwood with his guitar the music |
started the flow OF wit.
Several members sang songs and the |
entire assemblage joined in the chorus.
Clay pipes and tobacco we're passed and |
the Elks milk" was also passed-down,
quite frs quently. After time the hot
refreshments were served and when the
wants OF the inner man had been attend.
ed TO in BETTING manner, Attorney
Mcdonald, as toastmaster, called the
brethren to order and first proposed the
"Elks Toast" to their absent membe
He then made a few remarks which
served to make things interesting and
then various member. of the order we're
called upon for speeches. The talks fol.
lowed faster than could be imagined and
all were in happy frame Of mind when
in the small hours OF another day, the
Elks formed their well known circle and
singing "Auld Lang Sine," adjoulnsd.
few prospective members and a num-
Der OF invited guests. including repre-
sentative OF the NEWS were the only peo-
pie present outside of the members, but
the guests had the only possible opinion
OF the Elks after the meeting and that
was that they are without any question
the best people on earth.
The Elks are considered the world over
to be entertainers OF the first order and
the local branch showed it's ability to up.
hold that claim last evening.
Since it's organization here many ap-
plications for membership have come in
until now the order bids fair to stand in
the front rank among the institutions OF
the kind in the copper country.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
Laurium Property For saIe.

One nine-room house on Kearsarge
street (block 19). Can be occupied by
one or two families.
One desirable lot on Tamarack street,
near Lake Linden avenue. For particu.
lars apply to Joseph r. Murphy, Hecla
street, Laurium
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

In discussing the possibility OF the fire
in the battleship Maine having started
from spontaneous combustion in the
coal bankers, the fires which break out
once in while IN the big coal sheds at
Dollar Bay are often referred to.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

The name OF George Wilson, the first
president OF Laurium. is being spoken OF
in connection with the Office Of president
OF the city.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Messrs. Will DesRochers, Bert Barrett,
C.S. Mackenzie and Eugene Murphy came
out from Hancock last evening to teke
in the Elks' meeting,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

This includes railway transportation sleeping car
double BERTH for the full trip meals the dining cars
board at hotels Except midday luncheon in New York
ciy) staterooms on steamer transfer of members of
the party and theirbaggage at all points, and the
wees OF the conductor of the excursion. The fare
Guides an the essential actual travelling and living
Penses OF each member OF the party 1t less the
rstcass railroad fare alone for the distance travelled
Ihose desiring to prolong their stay at any of
points named can do and will haye reasonable re-
bate allowed for the time untitled Thev can then re-
turn suits their convenience as tickets will he made
good until April 3Oth. An experienced and accommo-
oaung ofcial will accompany the party ready and will
ing 10 De OF every service to each of it's members.
may join the excursion feeling assured that they
entire journey. e WV
FOR complete itinerary of this excursion or for fur
particulars apply to ticket agent at nearest station
or TO GEORGE w. HIBBARD G. "A
Marquette, Michigan.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Lady Willard hive. No. 43S. L. o.
T. NJ, will give character calico hop ON
Monday evening, April Is, at the Light
Guard Armory.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

For expression, correct position, OF the
children and babies, also combinations
in all sizes, go to Steckbauer 4 Bor-
rough.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Losr-Two dogs. one brindle and one
black. Their return to the residence OF
Mrs. Wertin, on Sixth street, will be
rewarded.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

FoR SALE-The building occupied BY
Richard kinsman a. q shoe repairing
shop, situated TO the rear OF the postof-
dee. For particulars apply TO ]. Z.
Hooking. Hancock Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
Village Caucus.
VTILLAGe CAUCUS.

VILLAGe CAUCUS
There will be caucus at the Italian hall
on Thursday evening, March 3, 1898. at 8
o'clock, for the purposa OF placing in nomina-
ton candidates for the following village offices
to be voted for on Monday. March 14th. 1898:
President, Clerk. Treasurer and three Trustees
VIM. w. ELLIS, Clerk.
Dated. Red jacket, Mich, Feb. 20 1898
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Mrs. Z Harte left on the afternoon
train for Chicago on months visit with
fri nds IN the city.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

WASTED-A girl to do general house
work. apply to Mrs, F. W. Cooley, Mine
street, Calumet,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

WANTED-A girl. Apply to Mrs. OIL
linaers. opposite Winners hall on Sey-
enth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26

Remember Rev. Gardeners lecture on
March 2. Admission % and 10 cents.
At the high school hall.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-26
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL.

rihSi
The Rev. Mr.. Harris. OF South Lake
Linden, will preach in the morning, In
the evening a memorial service OF the
late Miss Frances E. Willard will be held.
DR.. Hunters subject will be, "Miss Will
lard and her life work-or Woman's OPP
portunity and Obligation" A special
invitation is extended to all who would
JOIN in a tribute OF loving respect to this
evanael OF new womanhood. to attend
this service.
Bible school and classes at II m.
Monday;-Y. P. 8. G. E. at 7:3O.
Tuesday: Regular monthly meeting OF
the standing committee in the parlor
at 7:3O.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS lecture at 7:3O
followed by teachers bible hour.
This church extends cordial invita-
ton to all--especially to strangers and
visitors in town-to attend it's services.
Morning worship 1870; evening Z.
RED JACKET CONGREGATIONAL.
Regular Sabbath services at 1890
a. N. and z o. m, preaching In the morn
ing by the pastor and in the evening by
Rev. DIR. Allen. OF Laurium.
Sabbath School at IL m. Junior Chris.
tian Endeayor at A p. m. Y.P.S.C.
on Monday evening at 1870.
Public cordially welcomed to all these
services.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
REMOVE THE SECRETARY. School Directors Heed the Howl or
 the Syndicate Press.

J,OS ANGELES, Feb. 21.-The perpetual hounding of School Director A. M. Bragg by the svndicated local press has had us effect. as was shown tonight when ne voted with the League for Better City Government combine in the board
 Director Bragg gave his vote to a po- liticaI trade made by the truly good ele- ment whereby the schemers in that band were enabled to name the secretary or the school board and the superintendent of ianitors and buildings. It required hve votes to do this and in order to get the fifth vote the strait-laced containers traded the position of superintendent or janitors, who was named by the good pr. Mathus, the director from the sixth ward who in turn voted for the pure complna- tion's candidate for secretary.
 It became necessary for the board at its session tonight to elect a secretary The City Attorney gave an opinion that at US Averill, but that last week 1t had declared H G. Johnson secretary of the board. This was done at the last meeting by the vote of Director Bragg, who for the hrst time took his seat in the board. Ever since then MT. Bragg has been subjected to daily attack and threatened with worse by the syndicate press. So tonight ne reversed himself and lined up with the self-confeSsed reformerS who are making a hot fight to control all the patronage they can get.
 A motion was made to declare Averill the secretary of the board and 1t was carried by the deciding vote of Bragg.
 Then the board did most extraordi- nary thing. By a unanimous vote reso- lution was adopted thanking H. G. John son, the retiring secretary, for the abili- ty, honesty and integrity he had shown as secretary of the board. This being the case, MT. Johnsons friends are asking why the League for Better City Govern ment and only self-confessedly pure mem bers of the board were so anxious to and finally did. with the aid of Director Bragg, remove from office a competent and an honest man, who had served the board for over a year and who was fully informed as to the duties of a position which calls for a great deal of technical information. No charges of any charac- ter had been or were filed against Mr. Johnson,
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
PAYS NO HEED
 TO OFFICIALS Los Angeles Water Com pany Continues It's
 Defiance.
Fails to File an Inventory Within the Allotted Two
 Weeks
City Council Takes No Action to Bring the Corporation to
 Terms.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21.-As was predicted in The Call, the water com pany failed to comply with the demand of the City Council to give an inven- tory of the amount of the property it received from the city when it took its lease thirty years ago. and of the inn provements since made. The two weeks given in which to comply with the de- mand have expired. Not one word has been received from the corporation. With it's customary arrogance it has not only failed to give the information, but it has not given any reason for it's failure to comply.
 The Council stated in its original resolution that if the information was not forthcoming the Council would pro- ceed to enter a default upon it's con tract; but it did not enter the default, nor did it take any action. When asked afterward about this failure sew eral councilmen said that they thought a week more should be given, but If within that time no answer was filed they would be in favor of taking de- fault.
 The Council to-day fixed the water rates for the ensuing year. The eX- lSllnS SCneQule Was duOpISu. ~ " .iA not go into effect until July l. This will give the water company the bene- fit of the schedule for only twenty-two days as the contract expires on July 22, and if the law is strong enough ana the corporation is not above 1t, the plant will then pass into the possession of the city. This the company will en- deavor to defeat with the aid of the syndicated dailies and all the powerful pressure from the outside that the cor poration can bring to bear.
 Should the corporation retain posses sion of the plant after the expiration of the lease a petition will be pre- sented to the Council asking for an immediate reduction in rates of 70 per ,1alr;np the business of serving Los Angeles people with water through streaks of rust of but little profit to the cOrpOratiOn.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
DON'T BREAK DOWN.
So Many Men and Women Do When 1t Is
 EnfireIy Needless.

L.
 Strong men often die early. not because their vital forces are exhausted. but be- cause they abuse their powers, waste their energies and break down their con- stitutions Hence, careful people often live long while people who are robust but rash go down to early graves But: strange as it may seem, many men ana women by adopting the right means nave been able to overcome dangerous ailments that would have killed the strongest man. With care they have eventually gained a remarkable degree of health ana Vlgor: Some interesting examples or this Iact have recently come 10 nSnt, dLHonS "Hicn are the following:
 Miss Anna MaXey of South Solon, ono, recently said: II suffered rom nervous prostration, indigestion, and SleeplessneSs following a spell of sickness until my li1e was despaired of. I took the best tonlcS my physician could prescribe without re- ceiving the least benefit Finally ne ad- vised me to take a course of Duffy yS Pure Malt Whiskey. I did so, and am now able to eat well, sleep well, and am raploly gaining strength.
 MT. J. M Gaverick of Harrisburg, Pa., says: For several years l was In very bad health as my work is very conflnlng and do not get enough exercise to digest my food By taking Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey however, l experienced a re- markable change. I now feel better than I ever felt before. honestly believe there is nothing better for an appetizer ana strengthener.'
 People in sound health and people wha do not feel as well as they ought to feel can profitably heed these words. They ara sufficient to prove that both as preven- ton and a cure this remarkable Wh1SKey is absolutely uneQualed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
MCKINLEY GOES
 TO PHILADELPHIA
Will Celebrate Washinqton's Birthday at the City of
 Brotherly Love.
Delivers :an Address atthe Exercises of the University of Penn
 sylvania.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

Special Dispatch to The Call.
 PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21-President Mckinley, accompanied by his secretary, J. Addison Porter, arrived here this after noon. They were driven direct to the residence of Charles C. Harrison, provost of the University of Pennsylvania, whose guest the President will be during his stay in the city. The President will to- morrow deliver an oration at the Wash ington birthday exercises of the Univers- ity Of Pennsylvania at the Academy of Music. The Pennsylvania station and the streets adjacent thereto were crowded chief magistrate. A double line of police men kept open passageway from the train to the street, and the President with his hat in his hand. bowed his acknowl- edgment of the handclapping and cheer ing. Two companies of mounted police residence. Cheering crowds greeted the President along the entire route To- night an informal dinner was given in the Presidents honor by Provost Harrison.
 Seth Low, president of Columbia Col lege, and Mrs. Low were present.
 In view of the condition of public af- fairs, every arrangement had been made to keep the President in touch with all the departments at Washington and to keep him fully informed of developments at Havana. Direct telegraphic communi- cation had been established between and in addition to this a long distance telephone was placed at the disposal of the President.
 Both the front and rear of Provost Harrison's residence are guarded by policemen tonight, and in all his move ments while in the city the chief exec utive will be closely followed by cordon of officers.