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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12
BY Walt Gregg.


detailed to see that this was done
But what mystified the men more
than anything was the fact that the
murderous midshipman was immedt-
| ately released from arrest.
The significance of these measures
was not apparent until the morning of
the third day. While the watch was
scrubbing decks in the morning watch
there was wild rush OF men up the
foremost hatchway. The watch
paused momen in their work. then
dropped their scrubbers and scurried,
yelling, on to the forecastle.
The commotion attracted the atten-
ton of the officers on the poop. Look
| Ing forward they saw haggard face
and an emaciated form crawling aft
along the deck. There could be no
mistaking that head of hair. It, was
Ginger Calvin!
Ginger made full confession. He
told how his chum, Spud Murphy, had
tempted him, how he had rugged up
the dummy. how he had gone down to
the, galley, how he had lost all count
of time. When he heard the cry OF
man overheard" he knew that the
neglect Of duty must be discovered, SO
he hid himself, alas! too successfully.
The knowledge that every minute OF
concealment added to the enormity Of
| his offence staggered him. He re-
solved to lie low until they reached
port and then to desert; but hunger
had forced him from his hiding place.
At night he had stealthily roamed
the mess deck in search of food This
accounted for the nervousness of his
shipmates. They thought he was HIS
own ghost! When for two days his
search for food proved fruitless he
was overwhelmed by despair, and gave
himself up.
To this day the captain tells. Win
considerable gusto. tho story Of how
he outwitted the ghost of Daniel 0al-
win.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12
By Elsie Endicott

moko's palace, for the Inhabitants
emerged from their hiding places. Lo-
komoko himself appeared advanced
toward his visitor, and led the way to
the palavey place
In less than a quarter of an hour
Jack Bellingham's presents did what
days of talking could not have done.
The king, his prime minister, and his
secretary put on their tiles amid
shrieks Of delight from all the men,
women and children of Osolumpe
Under cover of the enthusiasm Bel
lingham took snapshot.
Then the accredited representative
OF his Britannia majesty firmly plant
ed the boats ensign before the door
of the palace, Bellingham's servant
presented arms. the gigs crew gave
three cheers for his majesty the king,
and Osolumpe became an integral
portion OF the British empire.
Not to be outdone in generosity, Lo-
komoko loaded up the gig with mag
nificent collection Of ivory tusks. The
boat showed off amidst scene Of wild
excitement, and that same afternoon
the Alligator sailed.
On the passage to Sierra Leone
Bellingham wrote detailed dispatch
of his proceedings, emitting only the
little matter of the ivory tusks, and
eventually he received the thanks of
the colonial office.
Some months later wave of con-
sternation flashed through the fac
ship as she lay at Simonstown. The
in-chief had announced
his intention Of taking a trip I'm the
| west coast.
AS matter OF fact, not even the ad-
| miraps coxswain had the least idea
what had made him take this sudden
| resolution. 1t may have been owing
to q certain postcard which caught
his eye as 1t lay on one of the writing
| tables in the club.
The reason. however, matters little:
] suffice 1t to say that the flag shin
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12
The Daphne's Ghost

pile Of capstan bars, and the posi-
bility of the realization of his desires
flashed through his brain. Taking up
two of the capstan bars, he stood
them UP against the forcastle rail.
Then he took off his oilskin coat and
draped it naturally over the bars.
Lastly, he put his cap on the top, and,
in the darkness, the general effect was
decidedly realistic.
He only meant to be away for q
few minutes, but Spud Murphy's con-
versation was so engrossing that time
passed unnoticed. OF course, the rou-
tine of the ship went on as usual
while able seaman Calvin was COM
forting. his inner man.
At l o'clock in the ordinary course
of events, two bells was struck, ac-
companied by the prescribed halls
"Starboard cathead!"-a distinct
pause; "Starboard gangway! Port
gangway! Starboard lifebuoy! Port
lifebuoy!" Needless to say. the ON
mission did not pass unnoticed by the
officer of the watch.
go forward and see what Is the
matter with the port cathead lookout,
he ordered, turning to one of his sub
ordinates.
AYE, aye, sir!" responded the mid
shipman. as he ran down the ladder
leading from the poop to the quarter
deck.
Port cathead!" cried the ye ang Of
ficer sternly, when he reached the
forecastle. addressing the figure which
leant gracefully against the rail.
No answer.
Port cat-ead!" he repeated, In q
louder voice.
Still the figure answered not.
by jove, the beggar Is asleep on
the lookout" muttered the midship-
man. II have caught you nicely. my
fine lad! ! am willing to bet that
| will wake you up quicker than you
went to sleep!"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12

took up the novel again and began to
read. He had turned over two pages
whom he heard the door of his room
open behind the thick curtains that
screened the entrance.
who the deuce is thaty" he NUT
tered to himself. II told Jenkins. I
should not want him until IL o'clock. i"
A second click proclaimed the fact
that tho door had been shut-and Lord
Ernest turned his head In tho direc-
ton of the sound. A he did 30, the
DARK green curtains were parted, and
u man stepped into the room.
Good evening, Lord Ernest" he said
in q cool, clear voice.
Good evening" replied Lord Ernest.
composedly. "Who the deuce are
youf"
Tho stranger smiled
The explanation ia ready" he said;
we viii consider the question Of
apology later"
Al he spoke he threw on the long
heavy coat that he was wearing, and
displayed to Lord Ernest's astonished
gaxe charming court costume Of The
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12
BY Enos Emory

to shoot you." he added, and fingered
the revolver suggestively.
ut would be deuced unpleasant
murmured Lord Ernest give you my
word on one condition"
And that is"
That you give me an outline of your
-er-programme tonight"
why. with pleasure II is very SIM
pie now. All the hard work is done.
shall go to the Goldheims. ! shall Sc
cure an early dance with Miss Gold
helm, and suggest that we sit 1t out.
Miss Goldheim and her parents are, /
believe, confidently expecting a pro-
posal of marriage from Lord ERNEST
Sinclair. 1t would-if l may say So
be an excellent match in every way.
shall suggest as private place as pos
sible for sitting out. and Miss Gold
helm In not unnatural anticipation of
q charming tete-a-tete, will readily fall
In with my suggestion, and will lead
the way to her boudoir or some other
suitably secluded spot shake few
drOps-a few only-of chloroform on
to my handkerchief Mica Goldheim
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12

sailed from Simonstown, and IN due
course anchored Of Bumpupo. Loko-
moko's canoe Of state shot out from
the beach
The admiral made preparations to
party stood at their guns, the guard
and band were paraded ON thesouarter
deck, and the officers call was sound
ed. The admiral and his stan took
their stand at the fore side OF the
gangway In readiness to receive his
majesty.
The state canoe came alongside, the
guard presented arms. and the band
played the Salute. The first thing to
appear was an old top hat embsllished
In gold leaf with rear admral's
stripes, and the legend Bald"
The officers gathered on the quarter
deck. with their hands at the salute,
glanced furtively at one another: %
did the guard and band. The blood
left the admirals face; the nag cap.
tain standing little in the rear.
smiled family; the secretary blew his
nose.
Then the second hat appeared with
captains stripes and Bladder"
OHc OF TWO OF tne OHlcerS were
seized with VIOLENT fits of coughing;
the marines Of the guard, standing at
the present, shook like trees In . high
wind; the admiral's face turned pur-
pie. his eyes blazing, his teeth
clenched; the flag captain took step
forward; the secretary buried his face
in his handkerchief
The crisis, however, was at hand.
! When the third hat appeared with
secretary's stripes and "Baldest," the
guard dropped their rides and rushed
! forward; the officers turned splutter-
ing away. and crossed 70 the other
side Of deck; the admiral nearly had
a fit.
Let us draw veil over Subsequent
events, and conclude by saying that
Jack bingham was, not recommends
ed for promotion.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12

names of the admiral, the nag cap
tain, and the secretary respectively,
given partly because of the lack of
hair on the top Of their heads, and
partly because of their extreme SEN
sitiveness on the point. Bellingham,
bearing In mind little rebuff he had
received when last in company with
the flagship, had conceived this means
OF getting bit of his own back.
Good idea. eh?" queried the cap
tain.
Yes" replied the first lieutenant
with smile, "but bit risky, isn't 1t,
sir?"
"Poof!" cried Bellingham. "Old
Badly will never show his face in this
fever stricken hole. Now call the gig
away. ! am going ashore to fix UP
Lokomoko."
But, sir" murlnured the other, "if
you will pardon my density, should
like to ask a question. II the admiral
never sees or hears about these pres.
ents. where does the jest come INF"
we must take good care that he
does hear about it, my boy" replied
Bellngham; Il am going to take my
camera ashore, and We will make
some pictures postcards. Now get the
boat alongside, please; want to get
this business over as soon as pos
sible."
1t was an imposing procession
which the captain Of the Alligator led
across the beach toward Bumpupo. In
front Of Bellingham strobe a portly
leading signalman. carrying a pike to
which was fastened boats ensign;
behind marched his marine servant,
fully armed. Then came three of the
gigs crew, bearing the three top hats
resting on three cushions OF Union
Jack pattern. the said cushichs being
part Of the establishment of the Ain
gators after cabin. John Sardin etin
brought up the rear.
Tho gorgeous specimens of head
gear were no doubt espied from Loko-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12

ceases to exist temporarily. reapevo
the famous diamond necklace and valk
out quietly with It in my pocket sim-i
pie. isn't it,"
Very simple" said Lord ErnegA
Then. till half-past IL l am dumb
but | shall give you no longer"
1T is long enough, thanks. replied
the stranger. Many thanks for the,
mask-I will have 1t sent back tounor.l
row." As he spoke he was putting on,
his coat; he picked up the mask anA
drew the curtain from the door. s0ooAl
evening"" he added. II will now make
you the promised apology" The door
clicked--and Lord Ernest was alone.
All" he said to himself. "It's lucky
l didn't have to stand up. or he would
have seen that my ankle was,sprained.
It's lucky, after all. that I spraineA q
skating at Princes with Ida Ool0helm
this morning. and that she knows I
can't possibly come to the dance. Dpf
it's very uniucky for my entertaining
friend, the necklace snatcher. tn
afraid there will be ruct;on for him.
And he took up his novel and began =
read asaia,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12
"You are drunki"

you are drunk"
It's his ghost, sure enough! It's
not only myself that has seen hint"
At that moment the captain came
on to the poop. He had evidently
caught the last remark.
What Is this all about?" he asked.
This man refuses to go on the port
cathead lookout, sir" replied the lieu
tenant, saluting,
He says that he has seen the ghost
Of Daniel Calvin"
tbs thrue, siri I've seen him not
wanst nor twicst, but many timesl"
, interjected the culprit
Indeed" murmured the captain
And when did you see it first, may
ask"
When they sung out man over
board, sir" answered Murphy 1T
was In the galley, drinking cup of
'ot cawfee. sir!"
"Ah."
"Widout word of lie, sir!" Spud
went on, gathering confidence and
volubility. Il went up to the break
of the forecastele at one bell, sir. and
told him l had some cawfee for him
in the galley, sir. He couldn't get re-
lieved. but bymby down he comes. or
leastways his ghost did, sir, and the
next thing knowed he was over
board"
"Ah!" was the captains only com
ment Then he added to the officer
OF the watch: Make a prisoner of
this mani"
The incident, easily dealt with by
the captain, was not without its eff
feet on the ships company
Next morning the captain, who had
evidently been struck by bright idea,
took drastic action. Sentries were
posted all over the ship. Orders were
issued that after every meal all food
was to be placed under lock and key,
the Keys being handed over to the
master-at-arms, and an officer was
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12
"They are"

"They are"
you intended to 90 as a courtier---
Charles II. period"
II did"
Lord Ernest smiled again.
Hang 1t ALL" he said. How did
you know what I was going in?"
II happened to be in Denhams when
you ordered your suit. Lord Ernest.
Not quite by accident of course. Such
things are arranged by-shall we say
Providence? But to proceed. You
would have danced with Miss Gold
helm. or course?"
Lord Ernest nodded.
you would have sat out with her
after the dancer" Lord Ernest raised
his eyebrows slightly.
you would have possibly proposed
marriage to herr"
Lord Ernest sat UP In his chair.
without, however. removing his legs
from their resting place. For sec
ond he frowned; then he lay back
again with a smile.
"I'm hanged II know" he said :
Abut you are singularly well informed .
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12
Ukr1|l

The stranger bowed and continued:
You had arranged to wear q GER
tain kind of mask In order to er--
facilitate recognition" he said.
We'll, I'm damned" said Lord Ern-
est; and the stranger knew his Ques-
ton was answered.
He leaned little more forward. and
his hand shut little tightly on re-
volver.
II want to borrow that mask" he
said softly.
And II I refuse?" said Lord Ernest
blandly.
Then" said the stranger. with q
perceptible tightening Of his lips. II
shall be forced to chloroform you, and
tie you up. II you struggle, shall
not hesitate to shoot youth the
shoulder. assure you that nothing
can be heard of revolver shot more
than IL yards from this room. and
there IL no one else on this floor of the
building. Also, have given a great
deal of time to this Job. and l shali
carry It out-whether you give me your
word or not. shall be sorry " I have
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12

stood . decanter Of whisky. a syphon
and q glass.
There was only one light In the
room-a tall lamp Just behind his
chair. SO arranged that the light fell
on his book. Consequently. his face
was more or less in the shadow; but
a. his chair was nearly parallel to the
dre, the f1ames. which from time To
time leapt up showed his handsome
features. and immaculate evening
dress dinner Jacket and black tie
quite clearly enough for an onlooker TO
recognize him a. society man.
After gazing abetractedly into the
Are for some minutes. Lord Ernest
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12

cathead, ana beng
gifted with an acute distaste for per-
sonal discomfort, he had wrapped
himself in his oilskin.
Hi, Ginger!"
Calvin turned slowly, and saw the
Silhouette of a head above the break
OF the foreCastle. He at once recog-
uized his chum. Spud Murphy.
"ullo" he answered grumpily.
I've got fine drop of 'ot cawfee
down in the galley for you," an
bounced Spud.
"All right, Spud," he responded as
the head Disappeared I'll be down
as soon as | can get relieved"
Calvin forthwith made for the break
OF the forecastle and hailed his top
mates. Most OF them were lying
about in grotesque attitudes which
were a poor but sufficient substitute
for their hammocks. They by no
means relished the disturbance, and
their answers to Ginger's request
We're more forcible than ineligible
NO one volunteered to relieve him of
his duties, SO he was forced to return
to his post at the port cathead.
Now the news of that hot coffee
waiting for him in the galley had
made det0 impression on Ginger's
mind. The knowledge of its existence
Increased the coldness Of the atmos-
phere until it seemed intense, I'M
bearable. 1t was more than human
nature could stand.
Suddenly Gslvin's eyes fell upon a
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12
ORD ERNEST sat in q

I'D ERNEST sat In o
big easy-chair. and
stared into the fra
He was alone in his
chambers. and 1t was
0 o'clock on a mild
February evening.
His legs were resting
on the seat of a Soc
Ond chair. and BY his
right hand was a lit
tie table. on which
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12

iltuttidut III
command of the gunboat Alligator, on
the west coast Of Africa and cape OF
Good Hope station-a big, red-faced,
oolsterous man, who had many
friends and also many enemies.
Jack was fond of the good things
OF this life, and did himself pretty
well on all occasions; he was not en-
lowed with any inordinate respect for
superior authority; his actions and
sayings were at times somewhat or
iginal. These traits in his character
did not popularize him with the pow
ers that be-
A west African potentate, by name
Lokomoko, king of Osolumpe, sud-
denly Instituted an obstructionist
policy toward certain of his, Britannia
majesty's subjects who were endeav-
oring to lay the foundations of Oso-
lumpe's commercial prosperity by ex-
changing Anticipated firearms and
poisonous gin for ivory, rubber and
other marketable produce of Loko-
moko's dominions.
In doing this the king incurred the
severe displeasure of the colonial Of
fee, and, through that department,
the severe displeasure of his Britain
mic majesty's government Orders
were accordingly conveyed to the
commander-in-chief of the cape sta
ton to use his utmost endeavors, by
gentle persuasion or otherwise, to
bring the recalcitrant monarch to see
the error of his ways.
Thus it came about that the ALI
gator. then laying at Sierra Leone, re-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12
CORVETTE I

CORVETTE DA-
P Fl N Z, out W ar q
bound for the cape
station, was running
the northwest trades
under easy canvas.
Daniel Calvin, COM
monty known to his
shipmates as Gin
ger" had the first
lookout on the por;
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-10-12
ACK BELLINGHAM is.

~ Az }
or ! should say was.
one of those naval
Oficers who is
known to everybody
in the service and to
a great many people
on shore. At the
time when this par
ticular incident oc-
Cured. he was q
senior lieutenant in
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