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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-31
CAPTAIN KETTLE REPLIED TO THE

diately signing letters after Captain Kettles departure Instead took out handkerchief and wiped awhile he lay back in his writing chair like man who
 Captain Kettle however went his ways humming cheerful air. and the 1oclock mail roared out that sleep in his corner of carriage and dream the dreams a who, many vcssitudes, has last found righteous employment It was exper- for him and he permitted himself the luxury of en- toying 1t to the full.
 train clattered into Monmouthshre twelve fog, and fresh from the Bristol channel His small worn portmanteau he could easily have carried Tn his hand but there Is etquette about these matters which financial rarity must observe; and so he took four wheeler down 1 to the agents office and made himself the Usk and into dock barely before, Kettle obedent to his orders went down at once to take her
 It a pleasant operation this busting another from his livelihood and Kettle had been supplan pretty well the feelings of the whom he had replace. Ills reception however surprised him. Williams. his charge with of obvious and relief and Kettle felt that he being eyed with certain embar- rassng curiosity The man was not disposed to be verbal
 You look knocked up," said Kettle.
 Might well be- retorted Captain Williams T haven't had blessed wink of sleep since pulled anchors out of Thames mud
 Not had bad weather. have you?'
 No. weather's been right enough Bit rhic1ish. that's
 Whats kept you from having watch below. then?'' FraId of losing the ship captain never been up be. feels .sd, Ike ..,. -,,,..
 Look here, said Kettle, what you driving at?' because you aren't was never so pleased to step out of
 chart house in my life Only thing is, hope aren't doing yo es u saa D sng o sess ss pan captain don't go on limiting like this.'
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against the machinatons of Gedge o no idea who the
 Well, did have bit of talk with him and drink, I rather gathered he might have had something to isn't he a friend of yours?''
 T rather think he is' said Kettle ''but can't be quite yet not add that the writ guaranteed him present of $50 if the Sultan of La buan drew insurance till he had moored her in
 From the very voyage of the Sultan of La buan unpropious Before she clear of the Usk to slip away ashore and gone beyond replace. Whilst she still in the brown muGdy waters of the Bristol Channel there several breakdown In the engine which necessated soppages and anxious re- pairs The engines of the Sultan of Labuan her weak spot for otherwise her hull enough. But these old and wasefu in steam and made the difference in which divides profit from a loss In these modern days of fierce sea competition
 With Murgatroyd, the old blue-faced mate Kettle had strong dislike and certain mutual esteem They interviewed over duty matters when the pilot left MT Murgatroyd,' said the little skipper you'll keep tho matches off do everything for ventatlo This Welsh coals as gassy as petroleum ..r,. , ,,+ ,no,
 Aye, aye, rumbled the mate; But now apout Wieh heavy weather and the decks full of water?
 "You'n fresh orders from me before then. Get your hoses work and sluice down. The ships a pigsty 7,,+ .,o ,ands ara -dog tired"
 "Then it's your place to drive them should haVe thought you'd been long enough at sea to know tna m & you over with the second mate right now.
 The old mates face grew purple I you you want bai ba went reused the tired deck hands 10 WorK aI ter the time-honore methods l., o equally hard on himself at and wearing which entirely dlerent piece of mental mechanism to that which reguatea ] ms ms actions He had received MT Gedges preclse IT. structions the coal boat in the ordnary and he intended relentlessy and to the letter He and even the episode of Payne the typewriter had not altogether deceived him. but the second letter rom 'Wel Wisher' which the pilot had brought on poaro
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in MT. Gedge's employ earning MT. Gedge's and minute wasted steamer means money lost He chnery of business work without delay. There was grumbng from both engineers and that had Kettle who courted popularity from his underlngs by offering them ndulgences lie stated that under the matches in the shortest time record and mentioned that he the who would see 1t done
 The men grumbed of course; behind their drivers back they deck hands and three the stoke hold deserted. leaving their wages, and were placed by others from the shipping office; and still the work went remorseessy under the glow of the fog long daylight lasted and then under the glare o electric lamps.
 Kettle got his clearance with the same fierce. busnesslike buste back and stepped lightly the tramp's upper bridge
 The pilot was there waiting for him, half admiring were on the forscase head the second mate vas art the end M e rnpa hesef S shps entire comp ment had quite surrendered the vE this task master and stood in their coal grme and their redness
 Bristol channel tides high and the current of the usk is swift It going to be quick work if they did in the matter said it could be done Kettle however thought otherwise and the pilot in consequence saw some seamanship which him chills down the back
 By gum, captain he said when they were fairly out Of the river, you can handle her , :,
 'Quartermaster," said Kettle, tell my steward to bring two of whisky here on the bridge Pilot with new dress, and want drop of Dutch courage to
 'We' said the pilot, when the whisky came. here's lots of cargo captain, of good bonuses
 Heres deep,draft steamers for you, pilot and plenty the M not whisky @ % Sv it's S os and bou Brought iafa out eg Ve '7 TOT
 Typewriter address, said Kettle 4No postrnarak the stamp Who's from?'
 Man came Look though, I didn't know him. But he said there useful tip Tn the letter which it would please you to have after you sailed. the card. Here another anonymous communications also from We'll Wisher. and, as before, warning him
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1T am maunderng on much, captain and that's g must mus excuse me speaking further there's that blasted she d chart @ house door and if you'll let me I'll out first numbers beside the water bottle broken it fell out of
 no thls morning just after I'd docked herr but all the rest IS according to inventory and I'll knock off three pence for the tumbler when square up'
 They plunged straightway the aridities of bus- ness and kept at till the captancy had been formally ad down and handed and then the opportunity for further revelations was gone Captain Williams clear " worn out with wearness responsibility had kept him gong til then but now that responsibility had ended he was like man in trance. His eyes drooped his knees failed him drunkenly he past speech; and If Kettle had not by main force dragged him off to ped at tenn perance hotel would tunbed incontinenty and slept like dead in the gutter As he the counterpane in the heaviest sleep picture strong man worn out with watching and labor and for minute or so Kettle stood beside the bed and gazed him thoughtfuly.
 By Jamesi' he muttered. If could nuke speak, captain, believe could tell queerish tale.'
 But Kettle did not loiter by this tacturn bedside. He had signed of the Sultan of Iabuan; he
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m sort try and make dividends out of Loyds. No, not by means. captain; I've got my name to keep up" -
 Captain Kettle brought up sigh of relief Glad to hear it sir; I'm glad to hear It. But thought it best to
 Gedge laughed slyly. Well if you want to know who wrote the letter did myself"
 Kettle stared He obviously incredulous
 Well be accurate did 1t by deputy You hae yer doots, eh? Hang it, what unbelieving Jew you He pressed of the electric pushes by the side of his desk and the shorthand writer came In and stood at the doorway Miss Payne you typed this letter card. didn't your? and Miss Payne dutifully answered, "Yes
 Thank you That'i do Well Kettle, hope you're how deep this shore going honesty yours went which I've heard much about: and know, and take 1t from that you'll profit it fnan cally in the very future The shipmasters I've had to do with have been mostly rogues, and hold of straight man, know how to appreciate him. Now, goodby. captain and prosperous to If catch the midnight mail tonight from here you'll just get down to Newport tomorrow in time to her dock Take her at once, you know; cant have any time wasted Here, good-hy: I'm frantcally busy
 But, busy though he might be, Mir. Gedge did mne-
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| ATTAIN OWEN KETTLE folded the letter card
 put 1t in lis pocket and relit his cigar. He drew
 paper toward him and took out stub of pencil ans
 tried to Eluke which was his habit Whel L tLimas shaning fhemselYes aMrY: but thl
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
mona.v evenings Attraction.

The bill offered at the Opera House Cd
Monday evening next by Manager Cud-
dizzy will be Oliver Scott's Refined Negro
Minstrels. Their entertainment appeals
to all classes, and is entirely free from all
Objectionable features. 1t is OF refined
nature and has captivated all classes OF
people, no matter whether regular the
atre-goers or not. tits an entertainment
that all classes can visit with propriety'
Every performer connected with the en-
tertainment is colored, gathered up from
all parts OF the world. Many OF the ieat-
ures and specialties introduced will ou'-
rival those OF their white brothers.
This company was originally known
as the AL G.. Field Real Negro Minstrels'
but was purchased this season oy ME-
Fields partner, Mr.. Oliver Scott, VINO
will conduct it in the future under DIE
own name. Mr.. Scott's long experience
in the minstrel business and the nign
classed entertainments he has always
given US In the past, IL q guarantee ina
this will outrival anything he has hereto
fore brought US.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
D,sttnguished visitors.

Knights OF the Grip l.. W HOFFMAN
and John Dillon. Mahulabockers' oil
Green Bay aud Chicago respectively, are
in the city. Both gentlemen have been
actors OF no small notorietvint their time'
Mr.. Hoffman having started it with the
famous Atlantic minstrel company while
the always popular John Dillon' was
vol, known and made world wide repu-
tat,on with the Wanted the Earth
company. Both gentlemen have given
nm their profession for the road which
thew find both more copgeniai and
lucrative. While in the city they are
making their headquarters at the AIRING
ton. They are the best OF entertainers
and have hosts OF friends here.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

There will be regular meeting OF BUSY
De- Tent Mo. 10, /. O. r., on Saturday
afternoon July 80, at s ssp o. oe tsere is
business of Importance to be transacted
'"' JOHN DAVE, Superintendent
At the next regular meeting OF Helping
Hand Tent. No. "a, l. o. r, July 30, there
Will he work in the third and fourth de-
Gree. SAMUEL SAW
]. HEAToN, Secretary. :,
-oor,ar meeting OF Jocelyn Council
Ill no held Saturday evening at O'CLOCK
for work in the fifth degree. All mem
oo' STEPHEN II. BRYANT, U. U.
TuoMAs MATTHEWS, Rec,
The regular meeting Of the Star ,r, OF Re y
1actet Circle, No. 334, Companions o.
yao1 T",e.t will be held Monday evening
s st 7 4 O'clock. A full attendance Is re- :.
al aue s,SJ AZ business OF Importance is tt
S w transacted. MRS. L. NELSON, F. 8.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
er;ct 7 Carter. Of 1850 Red Jacket shaft.

erick ]. Carter, OF 1850 Red Jacket shaft.
was the scene last evening Of very
pretty wedding, when their daughter,
Carrie M, was united in marriage to Mr..
Thomas Iyey. The nuptial knot was
tied by the Rev. j. M. Kerridge. oil the
Calumet NJ. E. church, in the presence OF
immediate relatives and lew intimate
friends. After the ceremony the guests
sat down to an elaborate wedding supper
and the evening was spent in merrymak-
ing. The contracting parties were thu
recipients OF number OF useful and valu'
able presents. The couple will take w
their residence in Laurium. where thu
groom has furnished neat little home
They have the congratulations and bfs'
wishes OF host OF friends, with whom
they are great favorites.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
rho uermann sons Reunion.

This event will take place on Tuesday
dav next at Houghton and will be par
t;cipated in by the two lodges OF Calumet
together with the other lodges OF the
county. The delegation to attend from
this city promises to be very large, as a
committee have waited on the Calumet
and HecIa company and all Hermann
Sons in:their employ who can be spared
will be given a day of. Great prepare
tions are being made for the occasion py
the people of Houghton and the old town
will be gaily decorated, the like OF when
has never been seen in this district as
several hundred dollars have been appro-
priated for the decorations 81 the street
The Calumet members OF the 0. ID. HIS.
will 20 down on the sos a. m. tram ana
on their arrival at Houghton Will take
part in the big parade OF all the lodges
OF the county and 10 which the grand ON
GERS of the lodge will participate. Inc
afternoon will be spent in Haas parS
where speeches by prominent men OF tnt
order will be made. The attractions VII
be many and the attendance Is sure to d
large, A special rate OF so cents Tor tn'
round trip has been made on the Minera
Range. Children under 5 years Tree; cnil
dren from to II years half fare. In
tickets will be good from Sunday morn
ing until IL O'Clock Tuesday night.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

On the evenings OF the Sd, 4th and oth
Of next month, Mr.. Joseph Trudeii' the
Iivervman, will run a bus from here TO
aouuhton to accommodate persons
desiring to take in the wrestling ma'cnes
20 come off at Houghton on these nights
The bus, which can accommodate fifteen
persons, will leaye the barn at o'oo
o'clock each evening. returning home
after the contests. Parties wishing TO
take advantage OF this means o. :. sta tba
are asked to leave their names a. 81; 20,
stable as coon as possible. Inc price III
Tho round trip will be so cents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Another Young Girl Gone WRONG.
On complaint OF her father, Peter >.
Nappa, Mollie Nappa, who Is not YET
16 years Of age, was before County Agent
W. F. Miller at Judge Fishers Office yes-
terday afternoon charged with frequent
Ing places OF Ill repute. associating with
immoral persons, frequenting saloons
with men and other undesirable oiienses'
Although not yet 16 years OF age rom
all accounts the girl has been leading q
very fast life for the past two years' de'
spite the efforts OF her father to induce
her to lead different life. Upon nel
being found in saloon In company VIII
some men OF unsayory reputation the Gil
max was reached and the father as las'
resort made the above complaint. I'M
girl pleaded guilty OF the charge ana wa
sentenced by the county agent to the In
dustrial School for girls at Adrian unt'
she becomes 21 years oiage. The gir''ae
companied bv Mr.. Miller went to Hougn
ton last evening where she Will remain
until the necessary papers arrive TOT
transfer to the Industrial School.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

LII. Maguus, the champion i fancy sho Of
billisrdist, " i'll give free exniOn nnrro w
the f'a Arlington sample room to !, orr bS
Ne Magnus and his skill is phenomenatt
anu nn d.S and md surprise. An invitation is
evtended to all to witness the exnioi'ion'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Miss Jennie Sincock. s'enographer at
the First National Bank, left esterday
for Hancock where she TOOK the steamer
Peerless for Chicago, where she will visit
for couple OF weeks.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

MILL. Masnus, who makes TINS uis- ~,
.r;ot Tor a New York decoration house, Is
~ Tho c,tv. MIR. Magnus is the worlo
champion at fancy'shoe pli nmnahers ri
whenever he is playing large hu'ny Ta II
spectators always congregate. 10 w,,l
stopping at the Arlington wne ~ h Es ss;I
nrobabIy give an exhibition Of Ills eA"
this evening.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
- ,r MAY CONCERN.

ONot;ce is hereby given that the partner,
~ No nretofore existing, in the village OF
Charles aeiss af L aae Se
Onaoei'A !, narties indebted to said partnership
sent sent nav a thamoneys due to said firm to JOS s
eph C6atel who Is author nzatn TO debts
same i5a,a aho Iaupium, July q, 1895 rnpropr
JOSEPH CHATEL.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

The train crew on the night tfa nn
-u nnH from here to Nestoria have no
s aasu time Of it these days, for oesld 9s
r r"rp;ng the Nestoria train they are aisU
r nn dnt4 OF. on the morning accommodation
train between Houghton and Vai s'tsen
u s makes their shift about n''een
houra.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

The Misses Ellen and Clara Sundstrom.
OF Iron Mountain. aud Mrs. Fred
Stephens OF Lower Michigan, are visiting
friends and relatives here, guests OF MIR.
Frank Eogstrom.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Mems light colored suits to close out At
So, worth $40. Mems white laundried
shirts to close. sizes 16 to liz, at 90
cents, worth 81, at Neim rk's. Borgo
block, Red Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

r,o library fund he's e56l.l1 to its oTedit'
,bicS is included in this balance
NJ IT, W. Killmar, the retiring trustee
was elected his own successor
The sum OF $47,s00 was voted 20 DO
raised for the support OF the schools Tor
tbe ensuing year.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Auuermann Sons in the city are re. re- -
An me, 70 meet at their hall as early as
1 1ossibIe on Tuesday morning n ~ auo -
oraeI ~ the grand reunion OF the
n n n s. OF the county.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Paint-Are you going to paint. Use
Villa Bros Paint. Fully guaranteed.
Sold by J. T. Solmonsop, City Hardware,
Red Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Anumbsr of the members OF the , Young ~
paan nS society picniced yesterday az
E EsoIs River, where they went o y. anG
E Ese, Sa IVA was spent on the lake shore ana
L; me th "a sd;acent groves. A good time 'S
vooortpd.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
The Financial Report
submitted at the
Late Meeting.
The Balance Now on Hand
..x ooo-Llbrary Fund Also
EHees' -.,.nce-Nlr, Killmar Re-
elected a board Member

!. tbe annual school meeting lately
Az w. .n trustees submitted their report
sno ,.a Gear 1s97.9S. which were as ioi-
lows; ar,s hands last
statement eIv fund included in above
balance. 1896 SOl .reasurer... 7O,957 90
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

ME-. C. Brown, travelling salesman
MI t. Il u a milton Brown shoe company,
10, !; ST. s Louis has been given back MS S Tao
ts;nt and il now calling on his trade mere,
f TNa t anu mast ~ two years he has been
t f1r linz through Wisconsin and MIME
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

D,sBS, Il Co OF the American I %eu ~
90. p ond = surgical institute, formerly o.
GA H0w "Y Work and Ohio, now OF Michlga 10;
are stopping at the Taylor h CONSTITUTION
those Wishing may receive consui'a''o"
a rC examination free OF charge
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
nu JuniOr Anniversary.

The anniversary OF the .. h ha% al the
NJ E, Sunday School will be nero az All All
Junior Grove on Sunday Angus. :, he
are cordially invited. Inc P''n''
ia On Saturday, August 10.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

p.oc;sse & Co., the stonemasons' nav ave
a gang OF men at wors .r uu The new
dry at the North Ts I'M ,sst and will be
building will be 5Ox!Oo lee' ~
built entirely OF trap rock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Mrs. q. W. Carr and children have
gone to Ontario, where they will spend
the remainder OF the summer with Mrs.
Cars parents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

An usmbers OF the committee OF ar al.
All memu' Tor the K. G. E. reunion are
requested to meet a. -o sto On Saturday
Mrs. Kestle, Seventh street; Tn
oven;n9. July 80, at 1880 O'CLOCK
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

WANTED-A good steady man to de-
liver for butcher; one accustomed TO cut
ting meat preferred. Apply to Watson,
at the News Office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Miss M. p. Mcleod, who has been suffer
ing with severe attack o. pneumonia, 10
now out OF danger and her ultimate re-
coyery il looked forward to.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Mcdonald ana asv ~ Ss y.
Massman and family spent tne so u"S yt
t mrs in taking in the sights throuRnou'
old Keweenaw county.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
For sale.

Florida Grocery. For Price and par
ticuIars apply to J. G. Light, Laurium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Telephones have been put in the offices
of tn. Miswa'd brewery at Lske View
and Jose Kohlhaas' meat market at
the OsceOla.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Miss Nora Nelson went TO hancocs
Yesterday where she will visit Tor a cou
pie OF weeks.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

WANrEp-A girl to do general house
work. Apply to TOO Waterworks street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Mill Wright, OF lronwood, Is IN
the city and being shown about the
mines today by Mr.. Fred oodbury'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Mr.. William Baer, OF Milwaukee, OF the
firm OF Baer Bros. is in the city today IN
company with Mr.. II. l.. Baer, OF Han.
cock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Calumet HIVE. L. o. T; NJ, will ILL.,. ho Ssl I
.o;eI ,neeting this evening IN tnel. 1a -
s IN members are urgently reques'eo "
attend.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

The ouests at the Arlington nad s rS.1
lne NE morning in the shape OF nrook
treas t .hst we're served for breakfast.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Mics Nellie Moriarity, Of South LAKE .s;t :
rind sS r. visiting for few days VIII I'LL
friends and relatives in the n, cry 'A'
, .mast of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Riley
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29
bicycle wanted.

Wanted to purchase secondhand
gentlemens bicycle. Write stating make,
price, etc. to j. f. H., 2. 0. box GAL,
Calumet.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

County Agent Miller, OF houghton,
transacted business in the metropolis
Yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Re sure and read the Health journal
now being distributed in the city.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

Dinner pals at 12h, Is and 20 cents at
Carlton Hard W are Go.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

usssre Harry Hosking and Micnso'
Kemp transacted business !"
county yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-29

AZ Norberg Saraein, OF booS jazz
pn NIL transacted business atthe metrop
Oils yesterday.