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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-19
CHAPTER XIII.
IPOssEss MYSELF OF THE SECRET OF JAMES
pAEEUEIJ GREEN.

IPOSSESS MYSELF OF THE SECRET VI 'A4"'
BAKEwELL GREEN
When look back upon that momen',
/ find myself wondering at the singuia,
effect which the discovery OF the deau
mans identity had upon my nerves: "
turned them in a seconds space run
quivering and twitching strings TO coru'
of iron. 1t acted upon the brain as
cold douche acts upon the body. IL was s1
as if man had staggered, heavy WIN
drink, to pump and after once dipp'ns
his head under the tap had come III pei,
fectly sober. And the mental effect was
equally curious.
do not think am in the genera
way unsympathetio or Indifferent 10 'n0
misfortunes of others, but on TINS own
sion found myself as coldly calcium
ing the possible advantages ana ois"u ,,
vantages to myself of Green's un'iino,'
end AS if had been q housewife reVa
oning up what she had made OF los' "
the sale of eggs.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-19

aboveboard aud square,. If he is really
on Mullen's heels, the temptation to
turn his discovery to his own account is
pretty strong. twenty-five thousand
pounds, not to speak of the kudos, isn't
made every day, my boy. It's rather
like shaking an apple tree in order that
somebody else may pick up the fruit, to
do the work and then see another man
go off with the money bags. No, think
he's acted honorably in giving me due
notice that he's going to run the show
himself and in Offering to return the
exs., as he calls them. Many men would
have gone on taking the coin while
working on their own account
"What are you going to do?" queried
Grant.
Run down to Baxenham tomorrow.
don't suppose / shall get any change
out of Green, but may hear something
that will help me to put two and two
together in regard to our late visitor on
the Cuban Queen. AS Green has been
working on my money and in my service
l shan't feel any qualm of conscience i'm
finding out his wonderful secret, if l
can, and of making use of it if I do
find it,"
Next morning was up betimes to
catch an early train to town and thence
to Yarby, where / arrived late in the
afternoon. Baxenham is little village
on the coast, some five miles distant,
and the shortest way there from Yarby
is by a footpath across the fields.
A lovelier walk 1 have seldom had.
The sunset was glorious, so glorious
that for awhile l sat like one rapt,
dreaming myself back into the days of
my childhood and forgetful of every
thing but the beauty that lay before me.
remembered the fair haired little
boy who day after day, as the afternoon
was waning, would climb the stairs
which led to tiny garnet under the
roof. There was only one window in
this garrett window which faced the
west and was cut in the roof itself
Looking down. one saw the red tiles run.
ming away so steeply beneath that the
little boy could never glance at them
without catching of breath and with
out fancying what it would be like TO
find oneself slipping down, down the
steep descent until one reached that
awful place-the worlds edge, it SEEM
ed to him-where the roof ended in a
sheer and terrible abyss
But it was to see the sunset that the
little boy would climb the stairs each
day, and as he dreamed himself out into
that sunset it seemed part of himself
not merely thing at which to look.
1t seemed to draw him to itself and
into itself. 1t seemed to him as if, as he
gazed, two little doors opened some
where in his breast and his soul few
out like white bird into the distant
west. He knew that his body was still
standing by the window. but he himself
was away there among the purple and
crimson and gold. He was walking
yonder sunlit shining shore that bent
round to form bay for golden sea-
He was climbing yonder range of noun.
tain peaks peaks which, though built
OF unsubstantial cloud, were more beau.
tiful than any show place Of the tourist's
seeking. peaks upon whose aiming
summit the soul might stand and look
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-19
CHAPTER III

We often read of novelist taking
the reader into his confidence" but at
this point of my narrative should like
to reverse the process and ask my read
ers to take me into theirs. We're tell
ing my story by word Of mouth instead
Of By pen, should lay respectful
hand. my dear madam. upon your arm.
or hook OBTAINING forehnser, my dea.
sir. into your hnttonhQla and leading
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FRO BE Continued
Digestible Food.

A simple test for digestibility g'ven
to class of nurses, by which one oa .,a
easily determine il solid FOOD Is oi -
which is proper to give sick person. ,,a !.
to drop small piece Of it in cola w., W.
ter. II It soaks up the water rap, n5a,,
the food is moderately digestible' Nv"
York Post.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-19

Many women have excelled as en -
utants In music No woman mas ~.
ben . 0Feet b. even . mediocre 0
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29

ward in a city hospital for the care OF
needy actors. The remainder Will be ex-
pended Tor the erection of memorial In
the form of a drinking fountain to be
erected beside the Drury Lane Theater.
The Donizetti commemorationl IN Rome
on the occasion of the one hundredtb an
niyersary of the composers birth ana tne
tiftIeth of his death will be made notaoie
by the performance of the operas Lucia, =.
lie Favorita'' and 81 Elixir D'Amore'
by several of the greatest singers OF the
world. Two of the greatest sopranos,
Melba and Calve and two great tenors'
Tamagno and Masini, will SIM.
Dr. Conan Doyle is engaged upon new
play which will be staged at the Haymar-
ket Theater in the course OF the season.
The idea has been furnished him by an
old story from tue pen OF James Payne,
the novelist.
Chevalier Scovel, the American tenor
who married mem Der of the New York
family OF Roosevelts, and who has not
been heard in his native country for
years, is spending the summer at Carls-
bad, studying the part of Tristan.
The health of NlcoIini has somewhat
improved since his removal 10 Lang glands
Bav. and his friends have some hope ol
his recovery.
May NJ. Winoppe, London beauty and
an amateur actress of high standing, has
signed a contract with London manager
to appear professionally.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
SHAM BATTLE At UKIAH.
Mac 1onaId Heights Successfully De.
Tended BY Maior Bottoms
Battalion.

UKIAH, CAL, Aug 2S.-This was gala
day with the First Regiment. The rail-
way company had run a special train from
San Francisco, arriving in time to witness
the field day exercises. sham battle and
dress parade. In the competitive athletic
exercises the score was 3S to l8 in favor of
the Ukiah school.
Major Boxton, in command of COM
panies M, E, A and l, with Company F,
heavy artillery, under Lieutenant Nip
pert, successfully held Macdonald Hei is h is
against an attack by Major Simas' bat
talon, consisting of companies b, H, l.,
D. G, G and K.
Major Shines battalion advanced on the
enemy until within 200 yards Of the sum-
nit, when the heavy artlllery of Nippert 8
men, stationed on the left OF the first pat
talon, drove it back. Major Shines or
dered a flank movement on the enemy's
right.
This was promptly carried out, but
owing to the advantageous position of the
First Battalion the attacking party was
repulsed with heavy loss. After another
unsuccessful charge on the heights the
battle was ended.
The Barrett trophy. for which the con-
test has been waged the past three days,
has been awarded to Company X, Captain
Cunningham commanding.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
DISASTER BARELY AHER7ED.
Almost Collision Between tho Steam
ship Kaila Wala and the Liner
Columbia.

VICTORIA, B. g., Aug. 28.-The story
of the wealth of the Klondike' has reached
the Orient. for on the new steamer Colum-
bia of the Northern Pacific line. which
arrived this morning, were four miners
from Yokohama, who will outfit here for
the gold fields.
A marine calamity, according to the
officers of the Columbia, was narrowly
averted yesterday evening about 10 o'clock
when a collision with the Walla Walla,
bound out for San Francisco, was barely
avoided. The Walla Walla. the officers
say, broke all the rules of navigation, and
after changing her lights several times,
ran right across the ocean liners bow.
Had the two ships collided, an awful
calamity must have resulted, for the
Walla Walla was crowded with passengers.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
TO GUST POSTMASTER THRIFT.
Stockton Politicians ON Still Hun,
for the Democratic Officials
ScuID.

STOCKTON, CAL, Aug. 28.-An effort is
being made to oust Postmaster Thrift, and
it is said that Inspector Barstow has been
to visit this CITY on trip of investigation.
''Tnis is the first time l have heard o1
the matter" said Mr.. Thrift to- day. 81
did not even know that charges had been
preferred, much less that an inspector had
been sent out"
What do you suppose the nature of the
charges is-positicaily?
II am not aware that l have done any
thing that would warrant the bringing OF
charges" answered. the postmaster, land
/ cannot imagine what they are"
1T is customary, isn't 1t, to allow post
masters to serve their terms QUIZ"
'Yes; that's the rule, unless they are
removed for cause. My term will not ex-
pire until a year from next February
nearly a year and half, but Intended
to resign on the 1st of January anyway,
as my son is going to the Klondike in tn e
spring. l may go there myself, too; but
even if I don't it will require my time at
the laundry to the steam
laundry of which be is the owner.
Congressman de Vries has not heard OF
any charges being made that would war
rant change. The argument seemed to
be that Thrift should be removed because
Cavis, his Republican predecessor, had
been shelved by the last administration.
But in Cavis' case the removal was for
cause. Senator Perkins, Congressman
de Vries said to-day, had been very fair
and had refused to displace Thrift without
cause, in spite of all that would be done
TO GUST MIN.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
CL0UDBURS7 IN COLORADO
Great Damage Done to Buildings at
Sunshine, and Loss of
Life Feared

BOULDER, Colo, Aug. 2S.-A cloud
burst occurred this afternoon in the can
yon west of Sunshine, doing great dam
age to buildings in that town. A mum Der
OF mines were filled with water. A tor
rent washed down the canyon, the first
wave being sixteen feet high. 1t is feaerd
that there may have been some loss of
life.
BUENA VISTA. Colo, Aug. 2S.-A
cloudDurst in Chalk Creek Canyon, four
teen miles west of here, this afternoon,
buried the railroad track four feet deep
for a distance of 100 yards. One hundred
men are working, but no trains can get
through until morning. When cleared
the track may be found to be washed out.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
WILL CAUSE coNsTERNATIoN.
Opinion by Judge Clark Means Great
Loss to Cities and Counties.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Aug. 28.-
United States Circuit Judge Clark rem
dered decision which will cause conster-
nation among the tax collectors and
lawyers. In the case of A. NJ BIakely VS..
the Tenness River TRANSFORMATION Com.
pany, on question of tax foreclosure.
the Judge decided that a mortgage
claim involved in the case must have
satisfaction before a tax claim so involved
and esta bIished, and the principle that
mortgage claims should always have
precedence over tex claims. If the de-
cision Is upheld by the Supreme Court
it will mean the loss of thousands of
dollars to cities. counties and States in
taxes.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
after Senator aeoro,,, pyo,s

JACKSON. MISS. Aug. 2S-Interest in
the appointment of successor to the
late Senator J. q. George grows apace.
Among those more prominently men,
toned for the position are Ex-Governor
Lowry, Senator r-elect H. ID. Money, who
was elected to take the place of Senator
George commencing in 1899 and Hon.
J. W. Cutler. The appointment by the
Governor holds only until the election
of the Legislature, which meets in
January.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
xEwsPAPEs PLANT BURNED.
Incemdiary Fire In the Office Of the
Gridfey Herald.

GRIDLEY, CAL. Aug. 2S.-Fire broke
out in the Herald Office about o'clock
this morning. resulting in the total de-
struction of the Herald plant and consid-
cradle damage to stores in the same block.
The G-idley Publishing Company is the
heaviest loser, the loss amounting to
about $4,000, with insurance OF 5000. B.
Rehmke's bakery, next to the Herald,
was damaged TO the extent of about 5000
by smoke and water. Mrs. A. G. Splre,
milliner, lost about $500. The fire is pre-
sumed to have been started by tramp
who was denied permission to sleep in the
office.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
FOE A GRk.-tR sAN JOSE.
Census Returns Shotc That the City Limits
ahnaGi6 Il. EEfended

census hetNTnS SGOtC mat the CITY Limits
shomfd b, EItended.
SAN JOSE, CAL, Aug. 2S.-That the
city of San Jose should be extended is
evidenced by the census just taken. In
stead of having population of 81, 600 the
report shows there are OILY 20, ATS in habi-
tants in the city. This is an increase of
24l5 over the figures of $780, but it should
be borne in mind that these figures show
only the population of territory situated
between the Coyote and Guadalupe creeks.
Ii what belongs by right to San Jose were
included in the census the total would ex-
ceed 10000. Beyond each of the two
bridges is perfect continuation of resi-
dences and business blocks, while to the
north and south the residence extension
makes it impossible for stranger to tell
where the county begins.
For several years the Board of Trade hos
advocated an ex xtension of the city limits,
but those living just over the line are 10th
to come in.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
One of Dunker's Tictims Dies.

CHICAGO, ILL, Aug. 2S - Arthur
Storey, who with his wife was shot last
night by Henry c. bunker, barber, who
had boarded with them for number of
years. and who was jealous of Mrs Storey,
died to-day. Mrs. Storeyis in a precarious
cond on and is not expected to live
through the day. A close watch is being
Kept on bunker in order to prevent him
from carrying out his threat OF making
1t triple tragedy. He is believed TO be
insane.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
Be t. Curture in sonon.a County.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, Aug. 2S.-An i'm
portant meeting of the Sonoma County
Horticultural Society was held here to-
day. One of the principal topics under
consid Grafton was sIigar-beet culture. Diff
ferent parts of Sonoma County where
ments were heard from, in most instances
very satisfactory showing being made.
1t is believed enough beets will be grown
next year to justify the erection OF a big
sugar beet factory.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
Addres.-. to the Te,erans,

SAN LUIS OBISPO, GAIL, Aug. 2S.-
The largest attendance of the reunion of
the Central California Veterans Associa-
ton was that of to-day at Pismo Beach.
In the forenoon General n P. Chipman
OF Red Bluff. delivered an eloquent ad-
dress, recalling 10 his comrades the great
good which he had found springing fro m
veterans associations. Major William
Jackson was the next orator, and when
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
Captured ia Los .IngeIes.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Aug. 28-Antonio
Manzola, wanted iE this city on charge
of burg larry, has heen arres ed at Los An
geles. On April last ManzoIa robbed the
store OF the San Jose Vegetable u ion of
$110 in coin. He will be brought back to
answer for the offense.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
ing at Lockeford by falling into a we'll
fifty feet deep. He stepped on the cover
ing, which was rotten, anu fell through.
GUEhNEYILLn IN DANGEh.

9he Sonoma Totoa Threatened by a
Forest Fire.
SANTA ROSA. CAL, Aug. 2s-For the
past TWO days forest fire has been raging
IN the redwoods around Guerneville, and
the town is in danger.
The ire this afternoon was sweeping
through the timber close to the edge of
town. The citizens are out in force TO
hight the flames and save the town from
a confiagration such as devastated Guerne-
vile three years ago.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
Fire Destroys a Hophoms..

UkIAH, CAL, Aug. 29.-Fire this morn
ing destroyed hophouse owned by Robert
McGarvey, together with seven tons of
hops. The loss is estimated at $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29

he closed the members of the association
appeared on dress p.rade and were pho
tographed. This evening Commander T.
w. Lincoln delivered a stirring address
upon The Civil War;" illustratin, it
with stereoptIcon views.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
Burglars Loot a Rssfdeuce.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, Aug. 28.-While
A. A. Requa and family we're at the
theater last night burglar broke into
their home on Seventh street. The house
was ransacked, bureau drawers rifed
trunks broken open and cupboards looted.
God and silver watches, several articles
OF jewelry and considerable silver ware
were taken.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29

Child Fats Into q WeU
STOCKTON, CAL, Aug. 2S-Freddie
Bodie, aged years, was killed this morn
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
Guaranteed
JOuvin & Gle
Gloves, SIPS.

in this city, are probably the best fit
ting and wearing glove made. Our
guarantee is: "DM y break 1cs gt0e ron
nsp pair" To thoroughly introduce
them we continue our offer of the 81
grade.
Two patent clasps or large buttons.
Black and full assOrtm mt Fall Colors.
at $l.2S Pair.
A good wearing glove with two
patent clasps and heavily embroidered
backs-black, white or pearl-fltted
and guaranteed,
AT ZSc Pair.
Euery pair of Gtores sold BY us fitted, guar
aateed and kept in repair, free Of charge, as
long as they last.
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
Black Dress Fabrics.

% pieces 38-lnch All-Wool Figured
Satin Soleil, in IL neat effects, EOc
is of deep rich satin sheen oOC
and absolutely dust repellant... Yard
IS pieces 5o-inch All-wool Figured
Satin Princess, in 8 entirely new de-
signs. Aside from its really excellent
quality the extra width of the cl.OO
cloth should recommend it on pl-
the basis of economy.............. Yard
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
The Golden Rule Bazaar Closed

Furniture Thelargest
Clearing Sale W e e k S
Continues. Fuf N ltufe
selling of
the year during the past six
days. Our astonishing re-
duCtionS on the balance of
the furniture stock bought
from our pre- decess ors
bro ught out responsive
crowds. The sale continues
this week. Three of the hun
dreds of good bargains are:
Fine Go3dola Couches, upholstered
infancy corduroys, finished with heavy
fringe, couches that should Cz.5O
be SI2.oo, for. ............. VE =
Best Gondola Couches made, COW
cred with fine corduroys. the best clip
per springs, those that were COi.OO
formerly $500, this week.. pZi-
3-piece Solid Oak Bedroom Suites,
hand-carved designs, large mirror on
dresser. Instead of $4,000 csO.5O
will be sold this week at. D1S-
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29
At the A few of the little
Nation things that you
1890 need every day,
COunCcCS. at the little prices

for which we sell them every day:
Stockinet Dress Shields ....palr SC
Extra Strong Corset Steels......pair Sc
Pearl Buttons, all sizes............doz. SC
Ever-ready Dress Stays. ....doz. 9c
Dexter Knitting Cotton. &c
Kid Hair Curriers'. .........bunoh SC
Garter Elastic, all widths.,......yard &c
Cotton Tape, all widths.......-piece &c
Good Hat-Pins. ..-..................doz. Sc
Best Horn Bone. &c
Clinton Skirt Supporters-....."pair IOc
Darning Cotton. ..................ball &c
Wire Hair-Pns. s........................box Ic
Book-Pins. best quality.........book sc
Finishing Braid. -................."piece sc
Shell Side-Combs.................pairiO iOc
Shell Hair S.....................doz. IOc
Stocking Darners. ...........each SC
Ladies Sateen Hose-Supporters-pr pr. iSc
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29

OiGu DIX NSlVelS anu vel VGlldS,
black and colored Corduroys.
All of the new shades of coloring
are represented in this collec-
ton. Bought under the most
favorable circumstance before
the new tariff went into effect.
We believe that we can under
sell any competitor.
While they last we offer Is pieces of
Changeable Taffeta, in all the leading
shades, the Csc yard quality, snc
at the very special price off,. OOC
Newest 24-inch Roman Stripes, in
the most stfashionable much-sought-after
color com binations, per &I Do
yarQ.................. ............... Vss%O
The San Francisco call., 1897-08-29

lots last:
Imported Swiss Ribbed Wool Vests,
high neck, long sleeves, colors white,
natural, pink, silver, shrimp and black,
sizes q, 5 and g.; regular price
sI.25, the Monday special Gl M
Our entire stock of Ladies Super
fine Full Fashioned White Merino
Vests and Pants, qualities that sold
as high as s. rs and 81 50 garment,
medium and heavy weights, some are
slightly soiled; all marked ClnO
now, per garment. rs or pl'OO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-01
large allowance for benefits incapable OF accu'
rate valuation.
ITALY ENGLAND AND AFRICA.

The policy of the present Italian Ministry In
regard TO Africa is now made clear. There Is
no secret understanding with King Menelek, nor
any intention Of seeking one Erythrea is 10 he
held for the present. but probably transferred
10 the control Of chartered company. thus re-
yerslng the usual order. MaSsOwah Is to he re-
tanned. with the smallest possible garrison,
chiefly because abandonment Of il would cause
serious International complications: Great Brit
ain France and Abysinna all claiming rever-
sionary rights in 1t. Finally. and perhaps most
significant of ALL Kassala, as long ago predicted,
is to'Ne retroceded TO Egypt. which for the pres
cnt MEANS to Great Britain
No doubt this will be disappointing to many
Italians, who have been hoping against hope for
great colonials expansion and the building OF
a great Italian empire in Africa. But the ltal-
ian Government, as the Marquis di Kudihi
frankly SAYS. has got rid of its illusions on that
subject. 1t finds il is not able to MAINTAIN ltsel
IN Africa. TO bear the burdens Of the Triple Al
lance. and TO look after its hone AFFAIRS. All at
once Naturally. il decides to sacrifice the leas'
valuable Of its three classes OF interests. IL
will do this with as much dignity as il can com
mand in such a case and make the best Oh Dau
lob
In respect TO kassala, the l'aiIah 'o'eih oh'
is certainly acting with the greatest WISDOM.
1t is giving up that part of its possessions which
is least valuable TO II and which would he most
difficult to retain 10 the Power to when IL VIII
he of the greatest value. which can hold IL most
easily, and which will make the best use OF II
for the purposes OF civilization. For the Bit
sh occupation of Egypt and redemption OF the
Soudan, however some may rage against Them
are works of beneficence to the whole world.
Of that there can be no question. The thre"
great administrators in Africa to-day are tire"
Britons-C romer. Goldie and Rhodes. Each mas
done and is doing mighty work. and each WORK
is radically different from each OF the others.
That of Lord Cromer is certainly not the least OF
the three. and there will be cause for earnest
satisfaction when he is enabled to extend 1t TO
Kassala and even TO Khartoum.