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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-14

That's natural forgivingiy said one
of the officers OF the jail at San Jose.
wv hen you go out 10 take man like that
you must expect such things. But to kill
his own father, a man 20 years old, lying
III bed-why, | never saw man like him
And he doesn't seem to care-not BIZ. !"
No, Fiannelly doesn't care. | hesitated
when | spoke lis fathers namc. But it
was quite unnecessary. There was more
emotion IN my voice as l questioned him
than in his when he answered. He shows
no grief, no remorse, because ne feels
none. The mans nature is as cold and
as lacking in emotional depth as those
un blinking, clear light gray eyes that
meet one so incuriously. His is not the
quiet OF despair. 1t is the silence Of dull.
passive stolidity. Flannelly is merely
waiting now. He isn't thinking. He
never has thought. There isn't place in
that round, e backed head, with those
great shapen ears lying fiat and close,
for a continuous train of thought-much
less for repentance, for remorSe, or even
fear.
mo, he wasn't frightened when We
brought him from Reuwood here" said
his ja.ler. He's got nerve-grit."
Then Flannclly's courage is the courage
of an unimaginative rudimentary mind.
He betrayed no fear of the mob be-
cause that tremendous expression
OF the peoples horror OF the parri-
eide could not appeal TO nature
so cold, so simply se.fish. so animaI-like
in its quick almost passlonless revenge.
FIanneIly cannot suffer mentally. He IS
1ao oET
fain;est analysis OF motives, as though
there were some physical omission in the
makeup of his brain. And he is as insen-
sitive physically. While the surgeons
probed and attended TO his wounds he
smoked his pipe in stoical silence. He
didn't vince. He took no anesthetc,
merely because he has all the degenerate S
lack of sensibility. He didn't feel the
pain, he told me, quite simply.
This man doesn't brag. He has no
pose. His is too unComplcated u nature
to be self-consCiOus. His manner while
We sat and talked was quiet, with no pre-
tense OF courtesy or cordiality. Not that
he was sullen, not that he resented my
Questions-simp ply that nature has not en-
those intellectual tentacles which reach
out for knowledge OF other tentacled be-
Ings
One cannot feel sympathy for this man.
l never thought 1 cond look upon
human being, realizing that he must per-
haps give his life in reiribution for the
blood he has shed, and not experience
that last quivering, repuIsive pity for the
rat IN the trap. But there i no touch of
nature here-Thomas FIannelly IS not kin
10 the world. One hasn't even respect for
some strong quality, for there's no strong
feeling to respect. Flanneily is not de-
tiant, not crushed, not even held in the
paralyzing clutch which follows strong
emotion. | know that it is given TO some
natures to conceal depths OF suffering from
inquisltive eyes. One respects such reti-
cence. But so far as l can Judge there Is
nothing behind F.anneIIy's short, crude,
guarded sentences save the desire not to
u jure his case. And his capacity for sui
ferng is as deep as the sentiment in those
lode, distrustful, steady, small eyes, that
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-14

ABOUT the room were charts displaying the
olheTent cuts of NIB, beef and pork
Out OF all the cooks each week certain
glrls are chosen 10 Gothe mark eting, while
three OF the class act as housekeepers to
attend 10 The dish-washing, stove-cleaning
and general dusling.
In 1854 the Polytechnic High School or
sanlzed as an offshoot of the Boys High
school. a years commercial course was
then given in the present Normal School
building on Powell street, and the boys
went there from the High School to study
bookkeeping shorthand, business arith-
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-14

After passing through the prescribed
elementary course each student selects
one Of the thirteen different trades taught
and then spends two years more in formal
apprenticeship. A premium is put upon
good work, and there is no stated time OF
graduation.
This course of study in the school is
arranged TO meet, as far as possible, the
varying age of the students, which forms
large factor in the problem. For in
stance, the average age at entrance of the
city boys is between l6 and II years; of
the rural boys, over II, and the latter are
not as likely to remain all through the
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-14

! and as be will look when he sees for the
last time human faces upturned IN puz-
zIed, curious. shuddering questioning
cold unin.eres1ng. unmoved.
Thomas FlanneIly's mother sits in her
orderly little parlor, whose blinds are de-
Gently closed. She is dressed in black and
she rocks gently to and fro as she sits,
her wr!nkled hands folded in her lap.
Opposite TO her sits Catholic priest, and
envy him his power to comfort Patrick
FIaanely's widow.
For it is not from his mother that
Thomas FlanneIy inherits that surprls-
ing insensibilitY. This woman is suffer-
ing. Like her son-like most uncultlvated
natures-she has that strong retlcence
which makes speech, when 1t describes
emotion, an effort. Mother and son look
alike-the same small eyes, though hers
are dimmed and dulled and softened by
age and suffering, and the same peculiar
narrowness across the eyes. But IN the
mothers strong, homely face, with Its
reddish hair, which grows gray slowly,
there is all that is lacking III Thomas
FianneIlv's, the humanizing touch that
makes the Witnessing OF her sorrow very
painful.
When l told Mrs Flannelly that had
seen her son that morning, and that he
had sent her a message, she sat quite s'l.l
for some minutes. Her poor, old 1ece
worked pitifully, and finally she asked in
voice hardly audible:
"What is it?"
He said to tell you that he is sitting
up, that he is getting better and that hf
feels pretty WE'LL"
1t wasn't much of message, and as -
remem bered the toneless, Indifferent voice
in which it. had been spoken it seemed
hardly worth while.
When 1 offered to deliver a message to
his mother FlanneIly hesitated, partly
through d1strust. 1 suppose. but chiefly
because he lacked words, it seems to me.
He was like Child ignorant of the form
in which the thought should be cast.
Your son told me that he was your
favorite, Mrs. Flapnelly," l said.
"Well, he's not now."
Thele was anger in the tone and grief
ard acute suffering.
"He said that his father had been harsh
with him."
well, he was not. His father wanted
rent from strangers, not from his own
son." She sat thinking for time. and
then she added slowly:
"But be was a good boy-a good child
until he got in with those Doyles."
Poor Mrs. Flannelly! Poor widow,
whose husband was killed by her own
son-her favorite son.
Thomas Flanneliy's mother-it seemed
10 me when first L spoke to her-had cast
him off. But back OF the anger that makes
her rough voice vibrate, behind the hor-
rible mplication that it is her husband
whom this man has killed, Is the fact
that, after all, this is her son. her boy.
See. she is already making excuses for
him. Before her heart has been eased in
the slightest this sorrowing Irish mother
of thirteen children is saying that of her
wayward boy which mothers have said
since there were two boys in the world to
play together-it is some other boy who
has spoiled hers. Her own boy was nat
uraly good son. good child.
MIRIAM NICHOLSON.
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excuse for killing ones father. He has
acknowledged in other interviews that he
knew the officers and spoke 10 them be-
fore firing. l trust Flannelly is not rely
ing upon such himsy falsehoods to make
his fight for life.
Once when 1 questioned him too closely
about the events CT the night of October
26 Flannelly said: Now, l think you re
askin' too much"
But lie was not in The least restless.
There isn't nerve in this mans body
His attitude is reposeful, easy, ard he
changes it seldom. His hands, strong,
hairy, with their short nails, lay crossed
In his lap. They show the effect OF seven
years work on the Fair Oaks ranch. He
touched his short, light mustache occa-
slonally and rubbed his small, weak chin.
His voice never falteTed, his eyes never
fell. He spoke of his youngest sister as his
favorite, but with no more emotion than
when he mentioned his mother or father
The degree of affection Thomas Fannelly
has 10 bestow upon his favorite sister may
serve as a measure OF the kindly feeling
that stirs that cold heart for the rest of
the world.
''She knows-of your trouble?'
Yes. She must know it now. They
must have sent her word from home.
She's at the convent"
.'You haven't seen her since?'
mo; she can't come out"
Have you written-can YOU write Y'
I Eyes, can write, if want to-"
81 mean is the wound in your arm not
too painful?"
t'No. don't feel that"
1t is interesting to hear Flannelly's esti-
mate of his father.
I'VE had trouble some months before
Then when L went TO the house, used
to deliver milk there every day-he'd d
never care to see me unless it was to
scold."
But after that, weren't you friends
again?"
"Oh. he was always cross always
cranky. He was pretty close, too. When
l or the others wanted anything we'd go
to NAV. He was always cranky"
There is no resentment in FlanneIly's
voice. He seems 10 bear no ilI-will to the
dead man; and there is no tenderness
Nuen he SPEAKS Oh NAV.
When will the trial be ?" 1 asked Flan-
nelly.
when they get ready, suppose"
''Y ou would wish it soon?"
'lt can't be no sooner n when they get
ready" he answered.
He hasn't thought about the matter.
He doesn't care. He cares for nothiuo.
When l thanked him for the interview
Flannelly didn't answer: not because he
was surly, simply because he didn't care
whether l thanked him or not When
the 1ailer brought him glass of whisky
tor tlannelly Is not yet so strong that he
can sit up for any length of time without
becoming tired-he emptied the glass and
returned it without even a nod OF thanks.
Ceremonies-eve the most rudiment-
ary-are not in FIannelly's line. When |
said good-by he didn't. He looked at ne
as he passed out into the corriuor-the
slighter, shorter jailer with an arm hal!
assisting, half guarding, about his shoul-
der - as he Will look at the people
who will crowd the courtroom at his trial
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-14

Yes knew" he answered, with un-
changing stOlidity.
Didn't you expect the officers to follow
you out 10 the ranch after-after erward ?'
mo, l didn't expect nothing"
But what did you think as you rode
away? You know even 4 child breads
punishment after lie has done wrong"
Flannelly looked uninteres;ed. He Gid
not answer.
"W hat did you think ?"
Nothing" he answered.
1t is quite possible 10 imagine Flannelly
thinking nothing.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-14
And you went to bed ?"

And you went to bed?"
He nodded shortly.
"And to sleep?''
"The same as usual"
And two miles away old Patrick Flan-
nelly lag dead
o. course one hesitates TO believe even a
Thomas FlanneIly SO little affected by
committing murder, and the murder of
his own father, as 10 be able to iall asee p
the same as usrar' that night. 1t is to
be hoped, for Flannelly's sake, that he
has better story 10 tell jury than he
cared to tell me. For it takes more of an
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-14

look out upon the world from behind
short sandy lashes.
Flannel!y is cold -biooded. "Do you get
angry quickly?" I asked, seeking some
excu<e for Fannelly's deed.
NO. 1t takes ne long to get angry"
You were angry that night?'
when l rode in town2'
Yes"
mo, l wasn't. 1 was little excited
after | left Redwood"
"a little excite -
And you knew that your father was
dead ?"
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-14

Thomas Fiannelly walked in from tbs
corridor. He took q seat where the liGh
from the barred window showed clear anC
trong He looked at ma idly unlnter
stedly, and 1 looked at him He sa
waiting quite patiently, altogether IN
different. | might question II L would
He would answer readily enough, II The
words came to him, and If my questions
bore not TOO strongly upon the very de-
ails OF the murder. He had not sought
the interview, but he did not care enough
10 avoid i.
He cares very little for anything, this
man of 81 who shot his old father lying
n bed because of business quarrel.
Your father objected to your having {
tpartner?'' l asked.
Il didn' have no partner"
you didn't? I thought that was the
cause OF the trouble
NO. He"-Flannelly always speaks o.
his father as "he''-"he wanted to double
be rent OF the ranch"
You paid rent?'
"What You might call rent. 1 couldn't
cake it pay and pay twice as much rent.
lie couldn't have got anybody to pay that
much rent"
And so he wanted you to leave the
ranch?'
The was papers served twice"
And the last timer"
Il got on my horse and rode into Red
wood"
ITO see him-to try to make him change
his mind ?"
H nodded.
And after-when you came backT
Il went back to the ranch and went to
bed"
why did you shoot the officers? Had
YOU made up your mind that you
wouldn't be taken?"
He looked at me steadily bafore he
answered. Aud he has the coolest, the
clearest, the cruelest gray eyes l ever met.
The pupil is mere speck and ;he eyes are
wGtchful and shallow as reptiles.
Il thought it was robbers," he answered
The had been robbers about"
But they called to you-you knew
them; they knew you. l. would be odd
II they didn't speak, wouldn't it p
Il was in bed wnen they came said
Flannelly, evading the question and
keeping doggedlv to his story. II was
eiSACSI. 4C III hiAON IAlSJ OLOAO III
the door"
You knew Sheriff McEvoy welI?"
Yes. I worked for him at election
time. I knew him"
And YOU regret-you are sorry that he
was Killed ?'
Yes, I am sorry" said FIannelly,
crossing one leg over the other a little
PAINFULLY, for the wound III his back is not
vet healed.
FIannelly's voice is low, quite un-
modulated dull. He and l might have
been discussing the laying out OF a garden
walk or the price OF milk when delivered
daily from the Fair Oaks ranch. Tho ex-
preston OF his voice as of his face-never
varied. Other things being equal said
the voice and the face, should have pre-
fe1red to kill stranger.
But after all, and with all sympathy for
men engaged in tracking desperate men,
il is not in human nature TO condemn the
SHARED criminal who, at BAY. turns on his
nursuers and tightS for life or freedom
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-14
KEATS LAST SONNET.

Bright star would were steadfast as thou art
Not in lone sp endOr hung aloft the night
AMI watching with eternal lids apart,
Like natures patient. sleepless ErcmNe,
The moving waters at their priestllke TASK
Of pure aOlution round earth's human shores
Or eazine on the new soft fallen mask
Of snow upon the mountains and the moors-
No-yat still steadfasf, still Interchangeable,
ID upon my fair loves rpening breast,
To feei forever soft fall and swell
Awake forever IN IL sweet unrest,
stDl still to hear her tender-taken breath,
Ara so live ever-or else swo OF to death
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. The photographs from
. which the illustrations on
Q page y were made were
, taken by Hodson of Sacra-
. mento especially for "The
. Sunday Call"
on $4,000 ooooo 10000
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-14

But after all, and with all sympathy for
men engaged in tracking desperate men,
il is not in human nature TO condemn the
snarfd criminal who, at bay. turns on his
pursuers and fights for life or freedom.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-14
PREHISTORIC CITY

continued from Poge Serenteen.l
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-14
PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE MAN WHO KILLED HIS FATHER

and as be will look when he sees for the
last time human faces upturned IN puz-
zIed, curious. shuddering questioning
cold, unin.ere st1ng. unmoved.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26
The Dancing school.

Prof. l.. A. Hepburn requests the pres.
ence OF all ladies and gentlemen at the
opening OF his dancing classes and socials
next Saturday evening at the Red Jacket
Opera House. Ladies (this occasion free)
gentlemen, 20 cents. | am desirous of
bringing myself and system before the
public az early as possible therefore on
account OF other attractions this week, |
deem it advisable to have my first meet
ing Saturday AFTERNOON for children;
parents are specially invited to bring out
their little ones at $50 p. n.y. evening at
Sp. m. In securing the Opera House on
account OF dates few OF my lessons will
be given on Saturday.:.eyening, but the
same high standard will be maintained
as on other evenings. l guarantee to
teach all present one round dance free.
An exhibition will be given in several oil
the latest dances. Thomas w. Karkeet
has consented to act as agent and treas
urer. He will also furnish orchestra
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26
Memorial Day Exercises.

From present indications Calumet's
observance OF Decoration Day will not
be very elaborate as no preparations
have been made so far for celebration
here.
According TO a custom which has been
in vogue for several years all the military
organizations 10 the county unite in OBJ
serving the day IN one % the towns Two
years ago the observance took place
here and last year it was at Hancock.
Houghton is entitled TO the honor this
year and the people OF that town have
made elaborate preparations for a big
celebration.
The Light Guard held a meeting last
evening when it was decided to accept an
invitation from Houghton and take part
IN the events there. This year Memorial
day falls on Sunday, but the day will he
observed the following Monday. The
Light Guard will go in on the early
morning train and take part in the par
ade, returning in time to see the bicycle
races at the Athletic Park IN the after.
noon. The local company OF the hiber.
man Rifles have also received an invita-.
ton to take part in the parade at
Houghton and have about decided to
accept. The members OF the G. A. r.
who reside here will probably accompany
the Light Guard and Rifles to Houghton
and take part IN the observance OF the
day.
Arrangements hav been made for the
decoration OF the graves of the dead
heroes Sunday, when squads OF militia
men will march to the cemetery under
the direction of officers and attend to the
decorations. The graves OF nearly al
the old soldiers are at Lake View.
Most OF the Red Jacket business houses
have already posted notices to the effect
that the stores will be closed all day
Monday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26
Mineral Range Railroad.

Will run additional Sundaystrains dur
ing the summer months, commencing
Sunday, June 6, and continuing until
Sunday, September g. the trains leay-
ing Red Jacket at 1915 p. m. for
Houghton, and leaving Houghton at
1:40 p. m. for Red Jacket will run daily.
These will be in addition to the trains
scheduled on the public time bills as run
ming on Sundays.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

Entries closed last night at 10 o'clock
for the Decoration Day bicycle races and
just twenty OF the best riders OF the
county have entered. The one, two,
three and FIVE mile races will be particu-
larry interesting, also the one fifth. two
fifth and tandem races will be very excit-
ing close. A full list of the entries will
appear in tomorrow paper.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

Over 1000 teeth have been extracted
at the Jewell House during the past
three weeks without pain, without
chloroform, without gas, without ether,
without the use OF any dangerous drugs
by the painless tooth extraction, who
will remain here until Saturday. May 30.
DO not lose this rare opportunity.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26
Announcement.

Miss Fowler begs leave to announce
that after June 20 she will devote her
time exclusively to teaching voice culture.
Arrangements for lessons can be made at
any time. Address, F. Adelaide Fowler,
Calumet, Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

Many OF our people have had from fif-
teen to twenty-five teeth extracted at the
Jewell House by the painless method OF
DR.. Blankner and all speak of them in
the highest terms of praise. They will re-
main until Saturday. May 20.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

Mr.. A. l.. Baker arrived yesterday from
Chicago TO superintend the production OF
The Mikado" tomorrow evening. A re-
hearsal was held last night and first
class entertainment is assured tomorrow
evening.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

All chronic diseases treated by DR..
Blankner. at the Jewell House, scientif-
cally, skillfully and with success. Consul
tation free. Consult the doctor and get
a correct diagnosis OF your case.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

The board OF review was in session at
the council rooms in the Opera House
building Monday and yesterday. The
sessions were unusually dull and there
were very few directors to the assess
ment.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

LOsT-On May Is, red muley COW
with white spot in forehead and white
spot on front knee. Anyone knowing as
to her whereabouts will please communi-
cate with Mrs McLennen, $50 Rockland
street
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26
Circulars can be had at Mr.. Hermann .
ieweIry store and mailed TO anyone.

Thomas W. Karkeet says, Now is the
time to learn TO dance. The system
taught hy Prof. Hepburn is short
method and inspires confidence at once,
and that he will hold himself responsible
for every action OF the professor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

David Hammel, the well-known horse
dealer. who has been here on business for
The past few weeks, left yesterday for his
home at Appleton.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

DR.. Blankner the skilled scientific ply
stefan, is now at the Jewell House and
successfully treats all durable chronic dis
eases. Consultation free.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

General Lyons new residence on School
street has been greatly improved in ap
pearance by several coats OF paint.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

A grand stereopticon entertainment
will be given by Prof. T. Wills on Satur-
day evening, May 20, at s p. IN. Admis-
sion 10 cents. "A Trip Through Corn
wall "Driven From Home For Con
science Sake" very touching subject,
and several other fine views. This will
be one OF the best entertainments the
professor has given. Don't fail to at
tend
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26
For sale.

A fine roadster. buggy, cutter, harness,
etc, at bargain, Apply to James W.
Ross, 1856 South Rockland street, Calu.
met
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

WANTED-A secondhand letter-copying
press; must be in good condition. Write,
giving price, to box AT, Laurium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

John Ploutz, of Seventh street, will be
glad to have his friends call upon him.
Beer only Is cents a bottle.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

WANTED-A lady to keep house, must
be a good cook. Enquire at Miller's, in
Hennes' store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

Graniteware at the price OF tInware at
Ca -lton Hard ware 20.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

IT, you want the best garden hose made
try the Electric at Carlton Hard ware CO
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-26

The above appeared in the Detroit
Evening News of Monday last, and no
doubt very many Of our readers will
readily admit there is more truth than
poetry in it. Pity the name OF the law
yer ia not given, as without that the au-
thenticity of the letter may be denied;
however, if we are not greatly mistaken,
the writer OF the letter is a resident of
Menominee.