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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19
pOLLY--A CONFESSION

1t was Washington birthday, and
three friends were celebrating it by din
ing together in an uptown restaurant
The conversation had been of Washing
tons boyhood and the cherry tree con-
fession, ana from that had drifted to
the subject of truth in general.
"Truth," said one, lis like diamonds
--prized by all and possessed by few. !"
First water diamonds aud truth,
you mean" said the second. Almost
any one may have inferior gems and
truth of about the same quality. 1t is so
easy to step aside the least bit to make
a good story or TO make things appear
well for the teller or TO get rid OF some
thing unpleasant. am afraid most OF
us do it"
"And yet," said the third, show
much easier il would be in the long run
to stick to exact factsl Were even 100
people each to tell the truth Of an occur
renee their statements would match
perfectly. Where statements are made
carelessly you will rarely find two that
make even respectable fit, and doubt
and dishonor are cast upon all.
The speaker paused at is the truth
that means confession that is hard, y he
added; confession of an error or of
wrong accusation. In a child such truth
is heroic, divine. l am going to tell you
a story of such confession-one that,
unlike Washington, did not make. T"
The others nodded. They had always
regarded him as the soul of honor Any
thing to the contrary would be worth
hearing.
II was brought up on a farm, and
my people were only in moderate cir
cumstances. My mother had always
made my clothes, but when l was Is
years old my father bought me an over
coat at the village store. 1t was dark
blue and had an inside pocket, of which
/ was very proud On the morning
WI l first wore it TO school took an
apple, as was i'll the habit of doing,
usually putting it in my dinner pail to
eat at the noon hour. Most of the chill
dren lived some distance from the
schoolhouse, and it was a custom and
delight for them to carry their dinners
"When noon came, went to my lit
tie pail, but there was no apple. Some
body, declared, must have taken it.
Among the scholars there was large
homely girl named Polly. Her parents
were poor. know now that she was
fine and noble, but her face and manner
were against her, and she had but few
friends. l told my sister and some of
my playmates that Polly must have TAX
en- it. They believed me and Stunned
her and whispered about it together.
THAT night as l was running home l
felt lump in the inner pocket of my
new overcoat 1t was my apple.
my sister was far behind me. She
did not know of the discovery, and l
was ashamed to confess it. tried slyly
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

must not be out so soon after being sick.
/ cried out that wanted TO see Polly.
Then she told me that Polly was worse
and would not know me. staggered
home dazed and wretched.
"But / could not stay there. That
night, in spite of the fact that my eyes
burned and my head throbbed, crawl
ed across the fields again to Polly's
house. / told them that must see her.
Her mother let me in. There were two
beds in the room, and Polly was in one
of them. She was moaning and tossing
and talking in fever. l imagined that
she was accusing me.
'Polly-oh, Pollyl' l said, but she
did not know me. They made me go
home at last, and l cannot remember
when reached there
"My fever had returned harder than
at first, and l was in a stupor for days.
When | returned to consciousness,
asked for Polly"
The speaker paused. He was pale and
his face looked old Then ne stcadied
his voice and continued:
"She had been buried for three days" "
Again he paused. Neither of the 9th
ers spoke.
"It is a terrible story" he said at
last. But wish that every child in
the world might know it,. D." Then turn
ing to the man at his left: lyon are a
writer. Tell it to them.
And l have done my best to- obey. -
Albert Bigelow Paine in New York
Herald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19
Under Water to the Pole.

An engineer of Baltimore makes the
claim that submarine boat can be pro-
PEELED under the great fields of ice that
have thus far stopped northern naviga-
tors from reaching the north pole. This
gentleman, Albert Riedel. proposes to
build boat for the journey at once and
to start from somewhere in upper Can
ada.
Those who believe in Mr.. Riedel's
plan claim that the bort will have TO
travel under 600 miles of ice before an
open sea around the north pole is reach
ed. They believe that enough open
places will be found on the journey to
enable the boat TO go to the surface to
replenish the air. 1t is proposed to run
the boat by electricity provided by stor-
age batteries.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19
still In tho Yield.

desire to announce to the voters of
Calumet township that the persons who
are spreading the report that / have
withdrawn from the field ARE doing so for
their own purposes. am still candi-
date for the nomination for township
treasurer and trust ny friends will re-
member that fact and not promise their
support to Others under any false rumor.
JAMES LISA, Red jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19
His English.

well, you have a fine shop here, "
said the customer as he settled himself
down to be shaved.
"Yahr' said the barber.
''But don't think much of the out
side"
"No; dot is not in it," said the
barber.
''That's a good one" said the GUS
toner, laughing.
The barber flushed.
swat for you laugh at me?" he cried
in anger. lyon t'ink understand not
English? York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19
Avoid the R ash /.

Harry W. Francis Il Co., expert wall
paper cleaners, are prepared to take
orders for work now. Beware OF travel.
ing paper cleaners. We use the only pre-
paratiOn for the work. We do it right
and work on all grades OF paper.
Francis Compress Compound has been
used on the walls OF some OF the best
houses ia Detroit with success. Office,
303 Fifth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19
Buckien,s Arnica saIve

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Scores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chill.
biains. Colns. and all Skin Eruptions,
and POSITIVELY cures Piles, or no pay re-
CURED. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by ID. T.
Macdonald, Calumet, and Belhumeur,
Lake Linden.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

The rwegian M. E. church will give a
grand supper and musical program at
the Light Guard armory, Saturday even
ing, March 10th, 1898. The supper to
begin at 5 o'clock p. M, program 8 p.
m. Admission 25 cents, supper included,
Children Is cents. All are cordially in
yited
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19
To Undertakers.

For sale, the second best equipped
hearse in the copper country; is Of the
best make being built at Sterling, Ill. 1t
is nearly new having only been out
twelve times. To be sold cheap. Apply
to Manner & Hunt. Laurium Livery.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

George b. Secord. the well known con-
tractor OF Towanda, N. Y, Gays: 81
have used Chamberain's Cough Remedy
in my family for long time and have
found it superior to any other" For
sale by Sodergren & SodergreD, Drug.
gists.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

"Your money or your lifei" shouted
the footpad.
81 have no money" said the victim.
"and my life will be Of no use to you. "
II don't know about that" replied
the footpad. II have been thinking for
some time Of trying new life. Phil
adelphia North American.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

FoR SALE-The building occupied by
Richard Kinsman az a shoe repairing
shop, situated to the rear OF the postof
fee. For particulars apply to- ]. E.
Hooking, Hancock Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

The omnibuses Of one London CON-
pany covered Just about 10000, 600
miles in the course Of year, the dis
lance sufficient to take them nearly
three times around the world every day.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

Taffy will be 10 ,ents a pound at Burn
sides candy store on next Saturday only.
He will also have ice cream on Saturday
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

We are here to make your photos and make
them right.
The qualities can be noticed at sight;
Materials the best, workmanship the same,
II the photo don't suit who is to blame
Not Steckbauer & Borough.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

Call at Hosking 4 Cos and look
through the beautiful line OF new and
novel dress goods and trimmings they
are showing.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

Richard kinsman has moved his shop
from the rear of the postoffice to the first
building on OAK street, west OF c. Schenk's
sample room.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

The Tamarack band is going to give a
dance at the opera house Saturday even
ing. Everybody is invited to attend.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

Amethyst quartz varies in color from
very light blue to very dark yellow,
Then green, then transparent. Its color.
ino 70 due 70 manGanssA
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19
Hail tn Rent.

The Temple of Honor ia to rent every
Wednesday night and every second and
third Tuesday in each month. For
terms, ETC., apply at the ball.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

You can get your choice OF baby car
riages bv calling at John Dunstan's
See our low prices.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19
A Spur IN Pride

ut does man good to be rejected by
q girl"
"Why?"
cit makes him pitch in and marry a
more attractive girl. Chicago Record.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19
HOfet For AaIP.

The Jewell House property is for sale.
A most decirable hotel location. Apply
to Mr.. B. shea.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

Groceries and Provisions.
By buying of us you get the best brands
OF groceries and save 10 to 20 per cent,
VERTIN Bros,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

Dress Goods and Trimmings.
We have the largest line Of dress goods,
silks and trimmings in the county at IN,
heard OF low prices. VERTIS BROS.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

When in need OF carpet or rug 10
your parlor call at HoskiDg K Goa.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

New millinery, best assortment al
Gartner's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19

Baby carriages at John Dunstan's
from 81. 80 to $25.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19
Smoke Klondike cigars.


New spring goods at Jacob Gartnsr's
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-03-19
Little Horse and Little Boy.

Oh, there wy a little cart
That was very small indeed,
And very little nag
With very little speed
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-08-26

Joseph Coney. 14-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Coney. was ac-
cidentally shot and seriously wounded
shortly before o'clock last night In
the fruit store of Pano Stamelos. at
the northeast corner of Barnard street
and Jones street lane.
Young Coney. with two boy friends.
Edwin Cubbedge and Harry Dreese,
went into the store. the last two 60
ing behind the counter. Stamelos and
another boy were on the pavement.
suddenly pistol shot was heard and
Coney fell To the floor In a corner
formed BY two counters meeting. As
ne fell he exclaimed: 20. Lord" and
amost Immediately became uncoasci-
Gus. Stamelos rushed into the store
and picked up the wounded boy. Be
hind the counter. with terrified coun-
tenances, were his comrades, the pis-
tol in the hand OF young CubbadCe.
Messengers were sent for Mr.. and
Mrs. Coney and for physicians. The
boys parents soon arrived.
The bullet was found TO have entered
the nostril. with the probability that
IL had ranged TO the brain.-Savannah
News, August 23rd.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-08-26
(GOldSbOrO Argus

According to The Messenger of Sun
day, the 21st, in which the above eX-
tract was published, that Infamous
language appeared in print in the ne
gro paper of that city on the 18th
three days previous, and yet we have
not heard other than that the negro
editor is still living and plying his
venomous vocation in that community.
The Argus is not given to incendiary
language, but we know whereof we
speak when we say, that the black
fiend who penned those lines and pub
lished them to the world could not do
so in Goldsboro and live till the ink
got dry; and we don't think we do vio-
lence to the manner of white men who
constitute this community in saying
this
But this is another chapter in the
odious regime of Russell-Butlerism,
republican -pOpulist fusion in North
Carolina.
God knows it was bad enough in '6S;
but that was when everything was
turmoil and confusion, incident to the
war and the recent freeing and en-
franchisement of the negro. White
men of the state, and ito the manner
born" were not held responsible then
in the eyes of the world for the fear
full conditions that prevailed; but the
white man in North Carolina today
who in the face of the above villain
Gus language from a negro paper, can
go home TO the bosom of his family
and looking into the face of his trust
full family, faithful wife, who is the
tabernacle Of his love and the treasury
of his nope OF prosterity, and say to
her: y shall vote for fusion, for the
continuance of Butler -Russellism in
North Carolina" is unworthy Of the
mother that bore him and deserves
anathema of God.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-08-26
Jamaica Wants Annexation TO the
United states,

Kingston, ia, August 23-Coinci-
dent with the West Indian sugar con-
ference, to assemble at Barbados on
September 3rd, for the purpose OF pro-
testing against sacrifice OF the colon
les, Jamaica is preparing a plebiscite
to the British parliament, requesting
permission to endeavor TO arrange for
annexation to the United States. The
promoters of this movement are en-
deavorng to secure intercolonial Co
operation, but they are not depending
upon it.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-08-26

New York. August A.-Privatc Jas
Russell OF Troop c., Tenth United
States cavalry, escaped from the hos
pital at Fort Wadsworth late last
night while delirious from typhoid fe-
yer.
A general alarm was sent out. but
he was not found until shortly before
noon today. He was discovered seated
on limb of tree thirty-five feet from
the ground. One OF the searchcr~
started TO climb the tree. when Rus
sell dropped to the ground striking
several limbs in his descent. and there
by breaking his fall to some extent.
His right leg was broken however.
An ambulance was summoned and
Russell was taken back 10 the hospi-
tai. Private Russell has been at IN,
hospital about two weeks. He was
one or the heroes who fought in the
battles before Santiago. He enlisted
from Georgia.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-08-26

Sacramento. Cal, August 24.-The
state republican convention today nom
mated Henry Gage. a Los Angeles at
torney, for governor by acclamation-
The platform reaffrms it's allegiance
10 the national platform in ST. Louis
in 1896 and extends the thanks OF the
republican party 10 the sailors and sol
diers OF the army and navy. A glow
ing tribute is paid TO President Nc
kinley.
The declared policy OF the president
TO accord to the people Of Cuba an op-
portunity TO form a stable government,
thus redeeming the promise made to
the world is endorsed. but the platform
demands the annexation OF the island
of Porto Rico and other West Indian
islands and OF the Philippines. The
acquisition of Hawaii is rejoiced in
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-08-26

Richmond, Va. August 23.-Today
the sheriff Of Elizabeth City county.
notified Governor Tyler that he might
have trouble holding prisoners In his
custody. the governor wired him to
confer with Colonel c. Oh. Cowardin'
acting adjutant general OF the state.
Whereupon the sheriff wired Colonel
Cowardin for authority to swear in the
Bickfords company. The latter re-
piled that the sheriff had authority TO
swear in deputies and that IL neces-
sary he would forward troops, but ad-
vised the sheriff to apply TO Fort Mon
roe for assistance. Later the sheriff
telegraphed that he had appuied to
the fort. In the meantime. however.
Colonel Cowardin had troops ready to
move at a moments notice.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-08-26
Let Us Heed the Lesson.
Wilmington, N. c., Aug

wilmington, n. c., August "a.
Editors Messenger:
Cast thy bread upon the waters,
for thou shalt find it after many days.
That's what the preacher" says. 1t
naturally suggests thought The
white people of North Carolina have
cast a great deal of bread upon the
waters when they taxed themselves
almost TO death to give an education
to. negro children. Is that Infamous
slander of North Carolina wifehood
and motherhood and womanhood
which appeared in the negro paper of
this city few days ago some of the
bread returning upon the waters :?
Have We taxed ourselves to. educate
those who, void of every sentiment of
gratitude and decency, have turned to
rend us? And don't you think that
we have overdone the thing some
Waht? And may we not hope after
next fall when the white man will
again be on top, tnat the lesson of
this time of turmoil and travail NAV
not be altogether forgotten and un-
needed and that the teachings of the
past may lend some profit to the ex-
perlehceS OF the future. " X.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-08-26
Greensboro Telegram. }

Six years ago there was not a negro
in North Carolina, no matter how
black his heart, who would have dared
to give public utterance to the above.
And it is an everlasting shame and
disgrace that the day has ever dawned
when a black-hearted demon in this
fair land should grow so bold as to
make such sweeping declarations.
Who is to blame. We submit that
under a white mans government it
would never have been said. Clothed
with brief authority in Wilmington
(and it must be brief the negroes are
growing bold. A check must be put
on this kind of thing. The English
vocabulary does not contain terms
sufficiently strong to properly charac-
terize and denounce the cold blooded
incarnate devil who pens such SIAN
derous lies about as pure and virtuous
women as live upon Gods footstool.
Poor white men are careless in the
matter of protecting their women, es-
pecially on the farms" How will the
populist relish this, though coming
from a race and a party Of which
such men as Butler, Aver and Thomp-
son have made them allies? We re-
peat, that without this alliance no ne
gro would ever have been bold enough
to have uttered the slander.
White men of North Carolina, study
the situation. Whittier are We drift
ing? 1t is time to call halt. Say to
all men: Belong to whatever party or
church you please; talk about the evil
and base acts of men, but hear it ye
demons, be your faces white or black,
you shall guard your venomed tongues
and keep your foul hands off the fair
name of womanhood in North Caro-
lima
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-08-26
CHARTER GRANTED
The East Carolina Trucking and Fruit
Growers Association Chartered.
Headquarters in This City.

The state has granted a charter to
the East Carolina Trucking and Fruit
Growers Association, and articles Of
agreement have been filed at the office
of Colonel John d. Taylor, clerk of
the superior court. The association is
allowed existence for period of thir-
ty years, and Messrs. W. A. Riach,
William E. Springer and G. w. West
brook are named as incorporators. The
object is the development of the truck
ing, agricultural and horticultural
business in eastern North Carolina and
securing to members of the CORPORA
tion just and equitable freight rates
for the transportation of their fruit,
vegetables and other products over
the lines of the common carriers to
the markets of the United States, and
to do and perform any and all things
that shall make said business success
full and profitable, including the right
TO own, conduct and publish a news
paper as the organ of the corporations;
and to provide for the publication of
suitable pamphlets and literature as
will tend to improve the condition of
those engaged in the agricultural pur-
suits.
The articles of agreement name Will
mington as the headquarters of the
association. The amount OF capital
stock is given at s25, 900, with the num-
Der of shares 1880, of the par value
of 81 each. The subscribers to the cap
ital stock so far noted are Messrs. J.
A. Brown, j. w. Westbrook, j. A.
Westbrook, s. H. Strange, w. j. Bo-
ney, j. H. Moore, T. j. Armstrong, w.
J. Hollngsworth. G. w. westbrook, w.
e. Springer and w. A. Riach.
The association is to be governed by
a president and a board of directors
Until the first annual meeting. which
will be held in this city the first Tues
day in January, the directors will
consist of Messrs j. H. Moore, T. ].
Armstrong, J. A. Brown, j. S. West
brook, c. w. Westbrook, o. P. Middle
ton. A. F. johnson, S. H. Strange, j.
A. Westbrook, I. ]. Faison, j. c. Nc |
MILAN, d. w. Russell, M. p. Taylor, |
w. ], Boney, w. j.. Hollingsworth and
Oscar High.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-08-26

Pittsburg, August 24.-During u
heavy thunder storm today lightning
struck a summer car on the Second
Avenue Traction Line as IL was pass
ing Greenwood avenue, killing Il. S.
Fear aged 62 years. a well known
business man Of Hazlewood. Injured:
Mrs. Sarah Munyall, skull fractured
and hurt internally. viii probably die:
Eugene Munyall, her son, badly cut
about the head: David Thomas. head
and arm cut and bruised; unknown
foreigner, foot crushed; James a. But
Ter, shocked. The passengers were
panic stricken and made frantic ef-
forts TO escape.