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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08
A Good Roadmaker.

Edwin Mcintyre. who lives hermit
life in the house near Warren where DIR.
Pilton r. Baker was shot, has queer
hobby. One of the prettiest and best
pieces of road in Maine passes in front
of his retreat. 1t has been built by Mr..
Mcintyre, who for the last % years has
been picking up the rocks and stones
near his home and pounding them into
pebbles, which he has put in the high
way. In 23 years time he has pounded
900, 900 stones and made them ready for
road use. The town authorities, recog-
nizing the value of the work, for years
have compensated the man by giving
him his road tax. He estimates that he
has placed ON the road 90 cords OF these
manufactured stones. Other towns might
envy Warren such faithful roadbuild-
er.-Rockland (Me. Star.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08
CAPTAIN siesbee,s Dog Peggy.

When Captain Sigsbee left the deck Of
the Maine on that terrible night in Ha-
vana harbor, he was followed over the side
of the vessel by four footed friend and
companion, Peggy, Scotch terrier. No
body paid any attention to Peggy under
the perilous circumstances, but when the
captains gig pulled away from tho side Of
the dismembered battlesbip Peggy was
curled up comfortably in the stern on a
pile of cushions. Subsequently the little
terrier made the journey to Key West on
the relief boat Olivette, and the officers
and men of the Maine who are at Key
West value their faithful little friend more
than ever. Peggy is in clover among the
guests Of the leading hotel In Key West,
where the surviving officers Of the Maine
are quartcred, and on account Of the ro-
nance connected with the little terrier she
is special pct among the ladies.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

In years. Wilkie was born. to his business
His father was the power close to the
throne of tho old Chicago Times when Will
bur i. Storey was on earth with club in
each hand.
When Wilkie did his first work in the
business, he was young and ambitious.
He was to look after the fires, crime and
police court news Of the town. The fire
department had the same fascination for
him that 1t has for the man from the coun-
try. Soon after he was broken in as a re-
porter there was fire. He was at the city
hall, which was headquarters. He rushed
into closet when he heard the alarm.
The older reporters supposed he was fright
ened. But he came out armed oap-a-pie
as fireman. He had pick in one hand
and lantern in the other, and so equipped
he appeared at the fire. 1t pleased the
fremen, and not long after he was elected
an honorary member of one of the hook
and ladder companies.
Some years later, after his advancement,
he met Vanderlip, who was new in the
business. One night Vanderlip came in
disheartened and prepared to resign.
Wilkie encouraged him to try once more
and helped him In the preparation of bis
work that night. Several years ago Will
kie accepted place in London. Wander
lip gave him a dinner at the Union League
club, at which a half dozen people were
present. VANDERBILT on that occasion ad-
mitted his obligation to Wilkie for what
ever success he had obtained. Wilkie re-
manned in London three years and return
cd with considerable more experience than
money
A year ago Lyman j. Gage was appoint
ed secretary of the treasury. Six months
ago he promoted Vanderlip to be first as
sistant. Wilkie wanted place. The
other day Vanderlip got 1t for him. 1t is
a case of gratitude, not politics.
York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08
CURFEW FOR HUSBANDS.
Waycrcss Women Demand That the Bell
Shall Ring For Clubmen.

A new turn has been given to the de-
mand for q curfew law in Waycross, Ga.
1t is that the bell shall ring for the COM
ing home of married men rather than of
the children.
The ladies had been engaged In dis
cussion of the law to clear the streets of
the youngsters who made the night hide
Gus with their yells. The movement had
gained considerable Roadway, when. the
Waycross Herald, of which Colonel A. p.
Perbam Is editor, suggested that there
was more need of corralling the fathers of
the family than of chasing down the little
children. The suggestion took at once,
and In several social gatherings where the
ladies had been brought together in great
numbers they have talked the matter Ger
The strong influence of Captain John
p. Triplett, bachelor, was given to the
movement. He declared that, although
he had never entered the marriage state
himself, he felt for those Of his female
friends who had, and he believed that they
were entitled to the aid of the law in max
ing their husbands stay at home Those
married men who are known as bon vi
wants were at first inclined to laugh at the
proposition, but 1t has been agitated until
now the very seriousness with which their
wives have taken it up causes them con-
siderable annoyance.
For years the city has been strictly pro-
hibition, and in consequence private clubs
where liquor can bo found in any quantity
have sprung up. 1t is due to an overzeal
in attending these clubs that the husbands
have found themselves in their present do
nestle pickle.-New York World.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08
THE RAILWAY.


Upon the iron highway, wreathed IN smoke.
Or east or west the clanling engine reels,
The weary dust spins onward at the stroke
or half hundred wheels.
1t comes, the breathless driver staring straight
Through misty eyeholes. with the sudden
CLEAN
OF FURNISHED dome, and cranks Of ponderous
weight
And clouds Of Kissing steam.
Old countrymen that trudge from new plowed
lands
And on high bridges stay their weary feet
Sec faces flashed beneath them, waving hands
That may not stay to greet.
Or slow with hollow blast and wealthy din,
BY wide armed signals creeps the laden train
High vans with shuddering Jolt and climbing
pin
And hiss Of gathering chain.
Wide eyed, affrightod cattle, meek and still,
And murky coal for city folk to burn,
And dusty blocks hewed from some western
hill
And wreathed in twisted fern.
But, best of all, when, in the sullen night,
Along the dim embankment, hung in air,
Shoots the red streamer. linked with cheerful
light,
The wide flung furnace glare
Lights the dim hedges and the rolling steam.
Then passes ana, in narrowing distance, dies
Tracked by the watchful lanterns lessening
gleam-
Two red, resentful eyes.
lord wet and Other Poems" by Arthur
Christopher Benson
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Mr.. Dan Washburn wac down from the
canal yesterday on a purchasing trip.
We reports business at the canal very
dill go far this season, owing to the con-
tinued cold and wet weather. He also
stated that Porter Bros. OF Duluth, who
have the cor tract to do the government
work there, have commenced work in
earnest and on Monday men we're at
work erecting camps just south OF the
J at house. A pile driver has arrived at
the canal and since Monday has been at
work driving the piles upon which the
cribs will be set for the new break water.
1t will probably be three or four weeks
before any large force OF men will be en-
p!oyed on this work, as it will take that
t'pe to build and equip the camp.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08
TROOPS AND DRINK.

The Curious Statistics Showing What Eu-
ropean Nations Pay For Them.
The friends and advocates of "uni-
versal peace" and the foes of intemper-
ance and inebriety are pretty generally
agreed that the expenses attending war
and war ornaments and liquid bever-
ages Of an intoxicating or exhilarating
kind are unduly large. There is an old
proverb-it is not Swiss proverb, Of
course-to the effect that man who
drinks more than no should "drinks
like Swiss" and it Is for this reason,
perhaps-and residents of the republic
Of Switzerland say for no better one
that the fame of residents of Switzer-
land for sobriety is not as farreaching
as the fame Of the Scotch, for instance,
for frugality. A recent computation
which has appeared shows that the an
nual expenditures of the Swiss for wine.
beer, cider and brandy are l75, 900, 900
francs, six times as much as Is spent on
the army. Germany expends, or, more
properly, individual Germans expend,
$500, 900, 600 year on liquid refresh
ments, distilled or ermented-chiefly
beer and Rhine wine-and $l20, 600, :
900 year OIL the German army. France
expends in year $500, 000, 600 on
drink, chiefly wine, and $40, 900, 600
year OH the maintenance Of the army
of the republic The Italians expend
$3.50, 900, 900 year for liquors. wines
and cordials and 500, 900, 600 for the
Italian army. the expenditures being in
about the same ratio as in other nations.
Austria Hungary expends less upon
liquor in year than any other country
of the first class in Europe, amounting
to about S225, 600, 600, though persons
who are familiar with life along the
blue Danube might not unreasonably
come to the conclusion that $500, 900, :
600 of this sum was spent in the city
of Vienna alone in lager beer. Such,
however, is not the case. In the noun
tainous districts, particularly in the
Tyrol, Pennsylvania and in Croatia,
very little wine is drunk, and though
Hungary produces large and steadily
increasing amount Of wine very large
proportion Of it is exported to other
countries Relatively not much Of it is
kept for home consumption.
The Austria Hungarian army costs
$40, 100000 year, or less than one
third of the cost Of the liquors con-
sumed in year. The Russians expcnd
$500, 900, 900 q year in liquors and
$50, 900, 900 year, or one-half as
much, for the maintenance Of the army.
England expends $3.50, 600, 900 a year
ON beer, ale, wine, porter, gin. rum and
smoky whisky and 500, 900, 900 q year
ON the maintenance of the British army.
No one knows exactly how much is
spent in the United States on liquor in
q year, especially in prohibition states,
but it is supposed that the whisky TAX
en- for medicinal purposes costs each
year more than does the maintenance
Of the regular army.-New York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

"How do you sign your manner" asked
the tax collector Of the Pumpkinville
citizen who had come In to register for
the election.
"How did the kernul thar sign his.
sen?" asked tho citizen, indicating the
young lawyer who had just registered
and was passing out the door.
"Why, he signed his %. Tolliver
johnson, Esquire.
"waal, jest put mine down Hello
Tom Phillips, Esquah. ATLANTA Jour-
nal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Company f OF Houghton, arrived at
Camp Alger, near Washington, yesterday
and PrIvates George Taylor and Frank
James, the only Elks 10 the company.
lost no time in visitio g the white house,
where they spent short time with
Brother Mckinley.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

A large number OF Portage Lake peo-
pie who are lovers OF music would like to
attend the grand musicale which will be
given at the Red Jacket opera house.
commencing this evening and continuing
10y the twof flowing evenings. and ar
'rsngements will probably be made with
the railroad company to run a special
there one evening, probably Saturday.
The festival will be conducted by S, w.
Mountz, Of Chicago, a prominent teacher
Oh voice, who will be assisted by Mrs.
F.W. Nichols as accompanied.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

The side track near Close & Bawden's
dock. is being lowered 80 the fiat cars
will be on level with the dock. This
will make it much more convenient Tor
loading machinery and heavy castings
INTO the cars.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

The News bulletin, but actual news
from the front lie scarce lust now, will be
posted at Kroll's drug store. Houghton,
and Nichols drug store and D.ittler
Bros'. Hancock, as soon as they are re-
ceiyed here.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08
= The Trip to Duluth on
The Christopher Co
Iumbus.
',,n Leave Hancock June IL
.,ou IL Under the Auspices
-" o,,ne Pre.byserians Of calumet
"a shoId be EVjoyabie.

n.,,.,s we're put up yesterday about
~aIase announcing the excursion
fOr n"Y.tb and return on the whaleoaek
s ~ Christopher Columbus, under the
S''a ai... Of the Presbyterians OF Calumet
, su,p .tsamer will leaye Closes dock, Han
at 7:45 Friday morning. June l!
W. -, NJ Duluth at $50 p. m. the
o.ms dsy. Returning the steamer will
,ssrs Duluth at noon on Saturday ar
nc at Hancock about $3.50 in the
.n.0ioy On Friday evening there will
=. : snecial attraction at the Pavilion
.Isa,re Duluth. for the entertainment oil
.hs conner country. After the perform
sD.s The theatre will be thrown open and
mrs;c furnished for those vho desire to
ns,tic,pate in the dance. On Saturday
morning at $50 the steamer Will move
over TO the shipyards at West Superior.
ls,rs upon her arrival the great whale
ho r steamer Alexander McDougall, will
he launched. The Christopher Columbus
has beeu entirely re6tted and q epecial
feature this season is the serving OF hot
meals as we'll as lunches in the Gale. The
Red Jacket Cornet band has been en-
thsd TO furnish music for the occasion
and every thing possible will be done Tor
The comfort Of the excursionists. Special
trains will be run over the Mineral Range
and Fl. & c. railroads to convey persons
to aud from Hancock, on which trains
excursion rates will prevail. The fare tor
n round trip will be 50 so for adults,
children from 6 to II years, half fare. A
larg. number OF Portage Lake people
will take in the trip.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

The SUI made Its appearance again
yesterday afternoon and it is TO be hoped
Ii will stay with US for time and dry
up our streets, including the road bed OF
the Portage Lake bridge. Surely we
have had our share OF wet weather, sioce
May 16 there has not day passed but
that rain fell.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

The Lake Linden LeiderkraDz and At
lantic Maenrerchor will participate with
the Hancock Maennerchor in their an
nual picnic which will be given on Satur.
day, June 10, as the Har cock grove.
There will be the best OF music in attend.
ance for dancing.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Mr.. w, Z. Kyle OF the Western Union
telegraph Office, has resigned his position
de is now employed as operator for the
D.. s. s. 4 A. railroad at the Tamarack
round house. The position made vacant
by his resignation has been filed by Mr..
George K, Davenport OF Minneap olis.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Inc funeral OF the late Daniel Crowley
was held this morning from st, Patrick's
,uurcn and was largely attended, many
lfos OF the d cea ed and family coming
''rVm adjacent towns. The A. o. H and
W. u W. societies, OF which the de-
.edsea was respected member. also at
,,nueo' lnterment was made in the
hancock cemetery.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

. <" VIII Ryan OF Denver, Colorado,
~ serly sheriff Of Houghton county, ar
'eu III th9 copper country yesterday
oOu aou IS guest at the Ryan resi-.
.',s. Mr.. Ryan will spend some time
~ '"'os friends throughout the country.
40 e''mate OF Colorado apparently
\ ss gree with him as he looks in excellent
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Mr.. Irving Telling, the shoe man OF Chi
cago' who is in the copper country ON his
regular trip, exhibits pattern" Of q
large brook trout that was caught on
NAV 10. by hls friend A. C. Merryman OF
Marlnette. The fish was caught in
rsrnwood Lake, Michigan, and was
twenty-five. |. inches in length and weighed
I'VE pounds dressed.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

The Humboldt stock is still the favor
lite stock with Portage Lake spectators
and large patches OF the stock are taken
up daily. Very favorable reports OF the
richness OF the lode have been received
here and the stock is only now in the as
cendant
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Among the exc1rsionists to go to De-
rroit yesterday were DR.. Mclean, wife
and two sons. They will visit friends
and relatives in the lower part OF the
State and will be gone about two weeks.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Mr.. E. s Stringer and family left last
evening for Detroit, where they Will
make their home for the future. They
were passengers on board the China.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Tonight there will be meeting OF Gate
OF the Temple Chapter. r. A. NJ. Aspec-
ial train will bring in the delegation from
Calumet returning after the meeting.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

LosT-On Monday, a beaver collar. be-
tween the Quincy mine aud Hancock
smelling works. Finder please return to
Quincy supply Office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Samuel Wal OF the Quincy supply Office,
left yesterday afternoon on two
months vacation. He will go to Iowa,
where he will visit relatives and friends.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

A'sa'sen excursionists left yesterday
.,u'ne Tor Detroit. taking adv antage
, '"e eneap rates. They went by rail as
a.. Is o. lgnace. from where they took
ooa.' A large number went down
uRot on the special train. which left
s, Taoout midnight. They will reach
isoace IN time to catch the boat.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

A Roux the contractor, has been
awarded the cotract to erect two frame
d dwellings in Sheldon addition to Hough
ton and has already commenced work on
the Easements.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

The talk in Portage Lake society circles
ut present is OF the coming Elks' party.
1t is going to be an elaborate affair and
many OF the ladies are having new cos
TUNES made especially for this occasion.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

FoUND-A bunch OF eight keys. nickel
key ring with chain attached. Owner
can have same ny proving property and
paying for this ad.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Ruppe, Jr., OF Calu-
met, drove into Hancock yesterday and
spent the afternoon with Mr.. Rupees
parents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Mr.. John Funkey the hardware man. il
putting on large addition to his resi-
dence in Hancock. Contractor A. Roux
ia doing the work,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Anthropologists have asoertained that
the Andaman islanders the smallest
race Of people in the world. average less
than four feet in height, while few of
them weigh moro than 70 pounds.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

DR.. and Mrs. E. d. Gardner left yester-
day morning for Pontiac. in the lover
part OF the state, where they will visit
with relatives and friends Tor coup e OF
weeks,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08
JOHN A wILKIE.

Chicago Experiences to Which the New Sc
cret Service Chiefowes His Appointments.
John A. Wilkie, who succeeds William
T. Hazen as chief Of the secret service dl-
vision Of the treasury department in Wash
ington, owes his appointment to Frank A.
Vanderlip, assistant secretary of the treas
ury, and Vanderlip owes to Wilkie some
of his first success before he dreamed OF
political life.
Vanderlip was reporter Wilkie was
his chief Vanderlip was Wilkes senior
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Charlotte Is corruption Of the old
English word oharlyt which means Q
dish of custard, and chocolats russo is
Russian charlotte. W. -
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

What is to be done il regard to cele-
brating on July A in Hancock. 1t is hish
time to call meeting to make the necee-
sary arrangements.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Six Finnish families lett on the alter
noon train yesterday for their old home
In Finland. where they will spend the re-
mainder OF their Gays
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Both the India and China OF the An
Choir line took on freight and passengers
on Portage Lake ports yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

90. = nelly formerly pastor OF the Har-
,hs ~ CONGREGATIONAL church, but now OF
cs,s ys. rau's Episcopal church OF Es-
- expects to visit in this vicinity
n,os .%ei In the near future. He will
toO I r' occupy the pulpit OF the Hough-
day. o"e "eeS rom sun
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

wANTED-A competent girl for general
homework. Good wages and steady EN-.
ployment. T. B. DuNsTAS, Hancock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

For being drunk and disorderly Christ
Hansen has been sent up Tor thirty days
by His Honor BranS,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

t,s", oaarles NJ. Ysrk OF Marquette is
~ business In the copper coun-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

I'D. Cuddihy Of Calumet transacted
business at Hancock yesterday alter
noon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-08

Upon the iron highway, wreathed in smoke,
Or east or west the clanling engine reels,
The weary dust spins onward at the stroke
OF half hundred wheels.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-11-03
THE LITTLE FAIR HEAD.

"A low, weather-browned cot
Down a rough, stony lane
Coarse and dusty the weeds round. It
, ~ spread; - - = :.
4;What could brighten his lot -.
- Who dwelt here?-at the pane
Then noticed little fair head! :,
Twas like sunshine through rain! III.
" The sweet eyes, the soft hair - 'i?:.@
A radiance shed DER the spot.
Broken sash and cracked pane
~a Held a picture SO fair, .,y.
= The worn. battered frame I forgot. ! /:
As I fingered, it CHANGED
A man, grimy and brown,
Il. Turned slow, weary step down the lane.
Then how merrily danced - Eg|5 ~ .
The fair head, up and down, a-, ....
Such a gay little head at the pane!
H may not understand,
This dull man, that tits said
No sweet joys are to poverty sent, $500
For he waved a rough hand 80 "5~
When he saw the dear head,
Then he hurried, and smiled as he went.
Hung with costliest lace, .,-%.: =
Are broad windows of plate,
BY a childs dimpled cheek never prest.
Empty grandeur, give place
To the poor mans estate,
The cracked pane, by alittle head blest.&
Susan n. Haydon,' in Every Where. {
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-11-03
The LEDGER Monthly

The publishers Of the New York Ledger
announce the discontinuance Of that publ
cation as weekly and it's appearance in
future as monthly. s..... .: ..
: The Ledger was founded by Robert Bon
ner. The world knows the history of that
venture. He took into his work new ideas
and determination to succeed. He made
the Ledger the foremost weekly in the
realms Of fction.-Wor Herald, Omaha,
Neb. -.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-11-03

Trip-'Between beautiful woman and
r1ch woman, which would you prefer?"
Grip-'The second FLOWN Topics.