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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29

vacantly down on the crowded boule-
ward. His crime had found him out.
Two alternatives confronted him,
each equally terrible at first contem-
plation.
On the one side was long imprison-
ment, with loss of fortune, position,
reputation, everything.
On the other was absolute immunity
from punishment, continued enjoy
ment OF his i'll gotten wealth without
fear of detection, but to secure these
benefits no must consent to be the pas
sive actor in crime so dreadful that
he dared not frame it in words, for
Vladimir Saradoff IS demand admitted
no misconstruction.
Ten minutes passed in silence. and
then Colonel Hoffman moved back to
his chair
Every spark Of color had fed from
his face, and in its stead was only an
ashen pallor
Il am at your mercy" he groaned.
II must consent TO your infamous prop
osition. You still refuse to allow me to
make restitution"
Absolutely, replied Vladimir Sara
'loff. lyon know my terms. You know
also what you are expected to do You
will have no difficulty. Suggest to the
lad that he take continental tour be-
fore settling down. Let him start early
in the spring and see that he comes to
st. Petersburg. You have my address.
Keep me posted by cablegram. l will
attend to the rest.
Il intended sailing for America next
week, but l saw your name in Galigna-
nj, and thus spared myself the trouble.
And now, M. Hoffman, shall bid you
'au revoir. 1t pleases me to have made
your acquaintance. We shall meet again.
and should you ever come to st. Peters
burg you may be sure of a hearty well
come. "
Smiling pleasantly, the Russian flung
his coat over his arm and picked up his
cap.
Slightly touching the colonel's cold,
irresponsible hand, he bowed low in the
doorway and was gone.
Ten days later the New York papers
announced that Colonel Hercules Hoff'
man, the well known broker and finan-
cier, had returned from short triI
abroad.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29

hours ride. The grim visaged man
with the asssakhan cap sits between
them.
At length the sleigh halts before a
huge palat,al building. Their guide
leads them up broad flight Of steps,
massive doors are flung open, revealing
a soft light within, and they are usher
ed into spacious apartment. Maurice
has barely time TO observe the rich fur
niture, the tapestries, the paintings and
the rugs, when a tall, fine locking gen.
tleman in evening dress comes quickly
forward
my dear nephew" he exclaims as
he takes him by the hand. "Yes, your
mothers face, her very features. But
how did you endure the long journey?
You must be terribly fatigued
He extends warm welcome to Phil,
and presently Maurice concludes that
he was utterly mistaken in his previous
estimation of Vladimir Saradoff.
They dined informally in large
apartment that was marvel of luxury
with its gilded decorations, and then
Vladimir Saradoff led the way back to
the library.
my dear Maurice" he began alb
ruptly, IAN unfortunate thing has hap
pened. Urgent business demands my
presence in Moscow. am compelled to
forego the pleasure of showing you our
city in person. l shall start by an early
train and will be absent two or three
days. What l would suggest to you is
this: Remain here tomorrow and look
around st. Petersburg under Ivan's
| guidance. Ivan Tambor is my trusted
servant who met you at the train to-
night. He has always accompanied me
and speaks good English. Then on the
following day he will escort you to Mos
COW, and there / shall devote myself to
your pleasure. There is much to be seen
at Moscow.
The boys expressed themselves as de-
lighted with this arrangement
| meanwhile, continued their host,
you will find everything here arranged
for your comfort Ivan will see that
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29

"Sit dolUn!" commanded the Russian.
would like to see him. / would have
him visit me. Now this is what you
must do: Give him to understand that
I am not the savi,ge he has been taught
TO believe me. Tell him that you have
seen me, that / spoke tenderly OF his
mother, of his father, that l am lonely
amid the grandeur of my Russian home,
and that | want him, for his mother
sake, to come to st. Petersburg. DO you
understand"
Vladimir Saradoff leaned forward on
his chair and stared coolly in the face
of the American. d.
Colonel Hoffman breathed hard and
fast
eyes" said he, 81 understand. And
the double meaning Of his reply was
obvious to the Russian. Their eyes met,
each conscious that the innermost secret
of his soul stood revealed to the gaze or
the other.
"Suppose I refuse?" remarked the
colonel finally.
"Do so at your peril, said the other.
"I will pursue you to the very limits Oh
the law. will hunt you to feion's
cell.
A period of silence followed.
Colonel Hoffman rose and walked 10
the window. The Russian drew ciga-
rette case from his pocket and began to
smoke, confident Of his victory.
Fearful indeed must have been. the
oolonel's emotions al ne stood looking
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29
Jubilee Yelr.

This being Jubilee Year OF the I'm
proved Order OF Red Men, the Great Sa-
chem Robert WINERY OF Grand Rapids,
has granted a dispensation to Red
Jacket Tribe No. AZ, to admit pale faces
at almost charter ices. This is a great
opportunity when you get to understand
that it is a four degree order. All those
who wish to take advantage OF the same
can do so by spplyiDg to
WILLIAM III. HoDGEs, Hecla.
JOHN ID. Rowe, Tamarack.
JAMES OLIVER. Red Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29
rne Ffnlauder

Mutual Fire Insurance company OF
Houghton and Keweenaw counties, or
ganised In 1890 according to the laws OF
the State OF Michigan, will insure proper
ty OF its members. Have paid fire losses
over "a, 900 and dividends nearly $4,000
during the last seven years to members
of FIVE years standing. On the first day
OF July the company had SAL men,
beers. $466,943 worth of property In
sured and $11.121.1S in treasury. For
further particulars apply to the under.
signed. JOHN BLoMovIsT, President.
ALEX LENoNEN, Secretary.
Office, 448 Pine street, upstairs dRe
Jarket
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29
HOW sorewdriyers Are Made.

Some of the best screwdrivers are
made from wornout cotton spindles. In
days gone by these wornout spindles
were thrown on to an old iron heap and
left to rust until they were sold for old
metal. Then somebody thought of grind
ing one end into a wedge and flattening
the other. Result, screwdriver of the
best quality and large percentage OF
extra profit for the cotton spinners. =
Exchange.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29

A lew weeks ago the editor was taken
with a severe cold that caused him to be
in most miserable condition. 1t was
undoubtedly a bad case OF la grippe and
recognizing it as dangerous he took i'm
mediate steps to bring about speedy
cure. From the advertisement OF Cham
berlain's Cough Remdey and the many
good recommendations included therein,
we concluded to make first trial OF the
medicine. To say that it was satisfac-
tory in it's results, is putting it very
mildly. indeed. 1t acted like magic and
the result was speedy and permanent
cure. We have no nesitancy In recon-
mending this excellent Cough Remedy to
anyone afflicted with a'cough or cold in
any iorm.-The Banner of Liberty, Lib
ertytown, Maryland. The % and 80
cent sizes for sale by Sodergren & Solder
] gren, druggists
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29
Red In Battle.

Red has always been a favorite military
color. Its employment dates from the
time of Lycurgus, the Spartan, who COM
manded his army to be arrayed In red
TUNES In order that new recruits might
not be dismayed ut the sight OF blood. Its
first use In the British army dates from
1926, when the yeomen of the guard were
dressed In rcd.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29
Over 312 Fifth Street.
Lake Linden stage.

Stage leaves Pearce's livery stable
Lake Linden, every day at 8 q. m, 10 a.
m, 1 and p. m. Stageleaves McClure's
livery stable, Red Jacket, at a. m, 10
a. m, and and 4. p. m.
THOMAS PEARCE,
JAMES MCCLURE,
Proprietors.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29

In parlor, dining room or bed room
furniture we have a large new assort-
ment in brass. iron and popular woods
to suit your tast and pocket. +. RYAN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29

Cox's price on portraits are one-fourth
to one-half lower than any agents. Try
Cox for pictures, at Lake Linden.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29

We sell the celebrated Sherwin- William
paints. =. OLSON.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29

Do you wish to protect your house?
IL so coat it with Hecht & Znmmack's
celebrated paint. Your neighbors have
used it and will recommend it. Get it at
+. Ryans.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29

Portage Lake and Lake Superior Ice
company headquarters at Slattery
Ryan's. Telephone connections. James
Allen. manager
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29

We have all kinds ofbrushes. varnishes
oils, colors in oil. etc. s. OLSON.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29
Horse For sale.

To be sold my grey horse which has
been used in the the pop team. Apply to
Joseph James. Pine street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-29

Grease spots, pitch, tar, paint, ETC.,
can positively be removed without the
slightest injury by our new French pro-
cess OF clothes cleaning.
MICHIGAN DYE Works.
Over 312 Fifth Street,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19
A sILvERIrE VINO WOULD NOT
QUAIL.

President Andrews Is still in New York
engaged in the work Of organization Of
new university. Very recently, In speak
ing Of the future OF Brown. he said. "the
leading men of this country would not
support a man who quailed. a man
who lays down. who quails when the fight
is on, is of little use in this world. New
York Advertiser.
While we have been unable 10 under
stand how a man of President Andrews
sense could defend the delusion Of bimet-
alism, yet we have admired his sincerity
and courage and regretted the action Of
the trustees Of Brown University in fore
ing his resignation. lie has been made
a quasi martyr and the cause Of sound
money has received no benefit.
The only real solution Of the financial
problem is in its free and fair discussion
so as to inform the people. We need
have no fear that error will prevail If
truth is left free to combat it.
But If the advocates OF the gold stand
ard become terrified and unlike President
Andrews, quail before the environing ma
jority how is truth free to combat error?
Free in a sense; but only free TO those,
many OF whom are 80 tmid that they
dare not declare their convictions.
The cause Of sound money has been
sorely hindered by the detection OF those
who firmly believe in It but who have
laid down and quailed when the fight
was on" and as President Andrews fur
Their SAYS "they are of little use in this
world"
We have an infinite deal more Of re-
spect for President Andrews than we
have for such faint-hearted citizens.
II the noble Brutus were now alive he
would declare:
'I had rather be a dog. and bay the moon,
"Than such Roman"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

Under this head the Tribune discusses
Europe's traffic In American securities
and concludes as follows:
But the transactions in stocks are more
largely speculative. The kind OF buyers
and holders abroad IS different and their
readiness 10 sell nc n moderate advance
has been notorious for many years.
Europe always sells stocks after great
movement gets fairly started, and then
PUSHES I'm 20 buy without limit after the
movement has gone far toward it's climax.
This year has been no exception. While
reports OF foreign selling all the time IN
clude many shares for arbitrage account
Tor every share sold by actual holders,
there Is a fairly accurate record kept or
the shares actually shipped and received
on this side and the amount for the last
two months has been about 10000 shares'
I'm value not exceeding S.000OOo. In I'VE
months Il does not seem 10 have beeh
relatively greater. or perhaps N25O0'o"'
and NJ late the purchases here on foreign
account have rapidly increased. iI
would hardly be inferred by any one, IN
tho light OF all the facts, that the bal-
ance OF shares sold has not equalled the
value Of the much higher-priced bonds
bought on foreign account But IT so
the current account between this ana
other countries was not only met on Au-
gust lst. securities merchandise and
specie an included. but must have lert
some balance due 20 this country. IL IS
obvious enough that tho recent course or
exchange corresponds with this view Of
the facts and does not indicate that bal
ances due abroad still remain 20 be PAID.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19
REAL ESTATE NEXT.

The Savannah News notes the fact
that the wave OF prosperity. which Is
said TO be spreading over the country
appears 10 have reached the Savannah
real estate market There is more &C
tivity. IL says, in lot buying and house
building than has been known since 1893.
This is in confirmation Of what The
Times has recently said in reference 10
the real estate market. Even the croak-
ers now admit that prosperity is now re-
turning, and we have no sort of doubt
that the wave which has now reached the
Savannah real estate market Will In due
course of time reach Richmond. Already
the market Of Richmond is showing ac-
tivity, and one builder remarked 20 The
Times yesterday that he had more con-
tracts on hand than ne could well handle.
He is already building three substantial
brick residences on the same block. and is
negotiating for two more in the imme-
date vicinity
We hope that Virginia win never see
another real estate boom such as we
had several years ago, but that Virginia
realty farming lands as wen as town lots,
will soon enhance in value is inevitable.
Land values in Virginia are too low,
and all judicious investments made at
present prices will be sure TO yield in due
time a handsome profit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19
The RecessIon in the Mnrkets.

After the recent extended dealings ana
sharp advances i'm prices in the grain ana
stock markets il is natural says the
Herald. that both should rest; the pace
was too rapid TO be continuously sus-
tanned
IL is equally natural that with the cessa-
ton Of aggressive buying there should be
some selling to realize profits and much
more selling by traders who have so fire.
quently and unnecessarily speculated for
a sharp fall.
Export clcarances Of wheat yesterday
from tho Atlantic ports amounted TO
nearly three quarters of a million bushels,
and there is no indication OF any dimnu-
ton Of the European demand. Foreign
buyers, however were not prepared TO
follow the market 10 the top prices Of
the bulge as a reaction such as occurred
yesterday was 10 be expected.
jim the stock market the recession was
assisted by "sOld ont bulls" DESTROYS or
recovering their shares at a lower level.
one Of the influences used was the cir
culation OF exaggerated rumors OF injury
TO crops. This sort Of thing is due by the
almanac at this date. In fact. the annual
killing frost I'm the corn belt" rumOr Is
q day or two overdue. The effect Of yes
terday's tales II injury was impaired by
the coincident decline I'm the wheat mar
kot. In short, the recession was not due
10 any unfavorabe change I'm the real
situation. but 10 the manOeuvring Of pro-
fcssiOual spectators.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

merchant when he gives his demand notes.
and that II is gratuitous interference on
the part Of the government to tax or
otherwise forbid a bank 10 issue currency.
while II leaves all other corporations free
10 make as many demand notes as their
credit will permit, then they will demand
that the banks be permitted 20 prosecute
their legitimate business without inter-
ference on the part OF the government.
All other business is conducted without
such interference To discriminate against
banks IS unjust They should be per-
mltted to issue as many notes as can
safely and proftably be used"
Mr.. Branch scouts the idea that It IS
impossible TO make such notes good.
Bank notes. based on a careful matured
scheme Of credit and payable on demand
in gold, are the best media Of domestic
exchange and fulfil all tho requirements
Of good currency. lie sums up the whole
in the following:
First. The final adoption Of the gold
standard.
Second. The gradual cancellation OF gov
eminent demand notes, said cancellation
10 be not faster than new currency is
issued by the banks; the deposit OF gov
eminent revenues in the banks Of the
country, and the retirement Of the gov
eminent from the banking business.
Third. They should advocate the repeal
Of the tax on the circulation Of banks
and thereby make possible the issue Of a
currency which will expand and contract
automatically with the needs Of the coun-
try, said currency 10 be under the super
vision Of our national government, and 10
be surrounded by ample, practical and
efficient safeguards.
The great trouble with our currency
system is the Interference Of government,
and yet, remarkable as 1t may seem,
those whose complaints are loudest are
endeavoring to enlarge the powers Of gov
eminent In this matter. The Times be-
lieves that the great need Of this country
is for free banking, free trade and free
business. Let the government confne it.
self to its constitutional functions; let IL
hold hands off and let the business affairs
OF the country alone. permitting the nat
ural laws Of trade TO take their course,
and nothing can withhold the prosperity
to which this country is justly entitled
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

cider 1t Is understood that Mr.. Vest
has never tasted cider, but as he IS OPP
posed to custom-houses and a duty on
apples, he made cider the subject OF a
touching Grafton. lie depicted cider as
the drink Of infancy and the solace OF
manhood. He dwelt upon the innocency
and harmlessness Of it as II he hsd never
heard Of any battles produced by It. IN
short, he toasted cider as a happy com
blnatiOn OF nectar and honeydew.
Anxious millions have been watching the
apple trees ever since. The apple crop is
big 1t Is especially big in Missouri. Mr..
Vest will have n chance 10 taste tum-
bier Of the beverage which he has hymn
ed so gloriously. The admirers OF his elo-
quence viii follow his example. No won
der the market for appleiack has been
diminished Appleiack IS drink OF
known quality. cider, rs described by
Mr. Vest Is something which never came
from earthly press or dripped from earth
ly faucet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19
Severe on Senator DAsiel.


Editor OF The Times:
Slr:-Is Il possible that the State Of
Virginia has a Tillman In the person Of
John w. Daniel? It certainly looks like
A. II the newspapers report IL correctly
the Committee on the Platform I'm the re-
cent convention at Roanoke. reported I'm
favor Of primaries for the selection Of
United States Senator. and Mr. Daniel
in a speech opposed it, causing the con-
vention 10 vote it down. In his remarks
the Senator said. if correctly reported:
MY distinguished colleague has as much
right to his seat as mentioning the gem
ueman advocating the resolution has 10
his" To me this seems a little ambig-
uous. Did he mean that his distinguish
ed colleague had right % the seat he
is now holding I'm the Senate, or the right
10 hold it for a future term by the same
methods by which ne gained his present
seat2 BY tho way. what makes his coll
league distinguished?
Now with regard TO Mr. Daniel I but
voice the sentiments of nearly all the
Nirginians with whom 1 meet, when I say
that the state Of Virginia has honored
him beyond measure. Mr.. Daniel give
him little time can make very pref
ty, but never logical speech, but he Is
deficient IN sound and statesmanlns
ginia IN advocacy OF the McCullOch set
tlement Of the State debt which was man.
nestly an unjust one. In 1892 he said it
was un-DemOcratic and unjust 10 vote
the State as an unit for Cleveland In the
convention when there was a respectable
minority in favor Of Hin. In 1896 he con-
sidered It both Democratic and Just 10
vote the State as an unit in favor OF free
silver when there was a very respectable
minority opposed 70 II. and he had his
way In both cases. lie opposed the ar
btration treaty as he has opposed much
that would rebound 20 the benefit OF his
State and country Now, 10 cap the cll-
max, he opposes giving permission TO the
people OF Virginia 10 express their pre-
ference for a Senator. He is fast be-
coming the Tillman OF Virginia.
Let the people OF Virginia look at Mary
land, North and South Carolina, and
think and know that John W. Daniel will
soon have them in a worse situation than
either OF those states is in. God save the
mark.
DRUMMER.
GREENvILLE. S. c., August Is, 1891.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-19

nounced It a hopeless case OF oonsump-
ton.
one morning in the early spring my
father and / started TO walk down IN the
plantation, and as we descended the bd.N
porch steps saw Uncle Robin come tot
tering up, leaning heavily upon ms cane.
lie was very black man. and ms ema-
citation had brought ashy appearing Spots
on his face, and he trembled from weak
hsss. Master" said he. Il got mes
sage from old Mrs. Russell. telling me
that If / would take wild liquorice'' IL
would cure me-
what is wild llquorlce, Robin; 1 never
heard Of IT," said my father.
Il don't know SIR; but she sent me
the message and IL 1 could nnd out
should b. mighty glad 90 try A.
We'll Robin. the weather Is now oaimy
and nice. and ! think a little ride mlght
do you good; suppose you make one or lns
boys hitch old Ellen 10 the buggy, ana
ride up and see Mrs. Russell, ana get neF
60 tell YOU all about IT,"
This no did and began at once to take
the wild liquorice. and from IT'S use ne
became within three months as sieeA as
a black snake. entirely recovering from
consumption. and he lived for some ye9is
and never again had trouble with his
The late Or. Robert d. Baskerville was
for years my family physician. ana /
tried TO get him 90 use the wild liquorice,
but he was very nar@n on WHAT III. tci Hl-
ed "old wOmens Quack remedies
After years of persuation. he az last told
me that IL would fix up the remedy
ready for use. he would try It ON a pa
tlent.
This I aid. and took q up 20 our court
house. and gave IL 20 him. lie SAT 10 on
the desk I'm Mr.. Terry's tobacco ware
house, and went home having forgotten
20 take it along
The next day. T was up there. and Mr,
Terry came 20 me and said that ne had
learned that the Jar contained a. con.
sumption remedy, and that be had JUST
been told by his physician that his son
had consumption. and he wanted me 70
give fl 20 him. I told him that i had
given q TO Dr. Baskerville. and old NOT
think that I had the right % dispose or IT
n second time. but remarked that II / had
a son with consumption and an absolute
panacea for 70 was as near me as it was 10
him that / should use a.
This was enough for Mr.. Terry. ana
the next time / saw him, which was per
haps three weeks or a month AFTER. ne
told me that his son was entirely well. i
might give other cases, but ] think TINS
enough. and / know them 10 be true.
WILLIAM TONNES.
Cuscowillow. Va.