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The Washington times., 1908-01-12
WORLDS CHAMPION TYPEWRITER

the hrst contest was held, men ste
nogFaphers were put way in the rear.
Miss Fritz has won go far all tests
for speed and accuracy on the type
writer, and she IS the undisputed
champion Of al events from taking
dictation direct on the machine. writ
ing blipdfold. from matter she is dis
tinctly unfamiliar with. While men
have entered the arena against her,
she has been able TO defeat all OF them,
and the speed contests have resolved
themselves into affairs for women.
At the coming big business show,
which opens al the Chicago Coliseum
February ! 10 s, a number OF very in
teresting contests will be neld, and
while practically all Of the entries ara
made now, Il is 3 noticeable fact, that
men are almost wholly lacking.
Miss Fritz viii appear at the Chicago
Coliseum during this week, and give
exhibitions OF her skii, in using the
typewriter. Young Blaisdell, from Bal
timore, has recently made a request
to be allowed to enter as q contestant
against Miss Fritz for the blind cham
pionship. Another young woman who
desires to try her hand with Miss Fritz
is pretty Elizabeth De Vera. who viii
be on hand at the Chicago show and
take part in the various contests that
are held A number OF other girl op-
orators from all over the country have
also entered. and this affair promises
to be highly interesting ons.
While the speed and accuracy con
tests for typewriter operators have
cS=smned considerable attention. an
Other braach has entered ths 1sld
along the same line and that presents
to the public q new divergent 10 speed
and accuracy contests.
Eight winsome and pretty girls who
are expert manipulstors OF adding and
calculating machines. viii enter q con-
test at the coliseum. for the purpose
Of determining who IS the fastest and
most accurate mechanical accountant
In the pavilion. While these eight girls
have made all arrangements to be ia
Chicago 70 try out this interesting
stunt, others are expecting to enter.
All who desire VIII be permitted to
so in
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visit to the place and. accordinsly at
noon one day he entered the buHding,
explained who he was and announced
his determination To search the place
from cellar e. roof. Bat tva men were
in the place. the others being out to
lunch. He Was Jold taat the head of
the firm was absent on q Ike errand
and enc Of the workers volunteered
TO run around the corner and get
him. With an agent - waited for
some time in the rear Of the office
and finally becoming impatient walk
ed to the front door to find it locked
This aroused suspicion at once, and,
summOning other agents, stationed
nearby, he admitted them through a
rear door.
The Washington times., 1908-01-12

. he moonshinsr IN 3 large city
rarely makes whisky. unless he
has unusual facilities for get
ting rid OF the malt that Is
left over. after the process OF distilla-
ton. This cannot be run 81 che sewer,
as It would soon clog It Up. Rum Is
the usual thing made, molasses and
sugar being employed
In fact. many cases are discovered
by the Revenue Service through the
purchase of nolasses, sugar. and yeast
by the mooushiners-these places Of
supply being kept under constant sur
veillance BY the department. Often
the heen sense Of smell OF an agent
causes The unearthing or a plant. j,
is hard 10 hide the scent that the dis
tillauOn OF liquor raises. On many Oc-
casions, agents have wandered through
houses, as gas inspectors, city building
Oflcials, and in other guises, to be
led 10 the place wanted by the peeu-
liar grainish odor, tnseparabls from
the manufacture Of spirits.
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In many instances the mash prob
lem is overcome In one case on the
East Side Of New York, a firm with
small store on Cherry street. removed
tbs mash in barrels. This was pos
sible from the fact that their capacity
was very small. A peculiar method OF
distributing Illicit liquor was discov-
cred on this occasion. An cd woman,
armed with a market basket, was IN
the habit Of making six or eight trips
a day 10 and from the place
It's shape hidden ny her shawl, she
had rubber life-beiU ABOUND her
waist. under her garments. This held
three or four gallons Of whisky, and
the old woman on each trip would
have the belt filed and then deliver
the stun to various small dealers in
that section, to the extent Of eighteen
or twenty gallons day. They were
not very large offenders, the Govern
ment losing some 500 or $50 a day in
revenue taxes, but as much attention
and time was devoted to the case as
would in an affair of 4 large offender.
The revenue officer, however, is not
entirely free from danger in these
dom shows fight, there are other dan
gers 10 be encountered. a revenue
man shadowing a place is often ar
sested by the policeman on the beat
Cor not obeying his injunction to
move on" or beat it." He cannot
reveal the nature Of his business very
ven. so he must submit 10 arrest ana
even fines that the work he is seek
nE 10 accomplish may rot fail. be-
cause of premature exposure Then
as3iu. they are often set upon by
gangs Of toughs who suspect them OF
Being local detectives or "stool
piGeon-.7 and must suffer a beating
rather than show their badges or draw
a revolver in their own defense.
While zost Of the moonshining con-
Quoted on a small scale, there are
some large firms in no way reluctant
70 engage In the making of illiois
liquors. If the greater part OF the dan
ger CT discovery is eliminated. It is =
matter OF but few years ago thar n
tsrEe wine house on Washington
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AS the brewery had to use q largo
amount OF good stamps IL made the
discovery OF the codnteTfelts all the
a7re difficult. Agents night after
ght. carelessly hoped wagons and
sole the stamps from kegs and bar
Ie-s. THESE were carefully examined.
Then some months OF watching re
veaied an engraving plant on Staten
Island that furnished the counterfeit
stamps The trial resulted IN the sen
tence OF the engFaveTs and the brew
ers paying fines and costs Of more
than $4,000
And so it goes Every day brings
new methods and new manners OF con
cealment ard manufacture. But IL is
a lost cause before it starts. II is
the gambling OF enc or two minds
against the Government with a sys-
TEN OF detsction coming from the ex-
perience Of years. vita man trained
10 persisteucy and the ability to work
on until the end is accomplished. AL
that a man holds dear is the stake
and they lose. Discovery always
comes sooner OF later in the making
OF moonshine.
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- F all the crimes against
the Government, that
of "mooushining" Is
- most often heard of
by the general public and perhaps
the least understood. To the aver
age person the word "moonshin=
ing'' coniures visions Of mountain
Businesses, inaccessible retreats, hid
den stills, mountalneers in plenty,
a sprinkling of revenue officers,
and the crack Of WlnchesteTs. This
IS the popular impression, but the
truth Is there is more moonshining
in the city of New York or
Chicago In one year than there is in
all of the Southern mountains in a
decade.
While the word "moonshino" IN
the beginning vas applied to Illicit
liquor made in the mountain sec
tons It has come to mean any
liquor made In which there is an
evasion Of the Government tax.
Therefore, the Metropolitan moon
Sinner, WHY and elusive, employs
every SIbteTfuge to mask his true
occupation. He Is in the business,
whether be be the small East Side
maker of illicit spirits or the large
firm svading the Government tax,
purely and simply for the money
that is In it. 1t IS generally his
greediness for Tll-gotten wealth that
causes his downfall. He is rarely
dangerous, being content to have
Shrswd lawyers fight his battles in
the courts.
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un.erfeit stamps on beer not many
years ago illustrates IN a curious way
how the WrOngdoer IS eventuaisS Sis-
covered. A stamp collector. tired Of
amassing postage stamps. took up tha
collection OF revenue stamps as a new
hobby. This gentleman one day struck
a beer stamp with no water mark.
This displeased him, and he sent the
same 20 the Treasury Department, re-
proaGIling il fer carelessness that per-
mitted tho issuing OF q stamp without
a water mark A magnifylng glass
showed foveral letters OF the name or
the brewery. the stamp being can
celed at the brewery. Ills soon
rroagEt lie revenue nen 10 the sus-
pected place.
For weeks men worked oa the case.
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Counterfeit Stamps.

The case Of a large b-eHsrI- caught
By the Government IA ae use OF
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Metropolitan Stills"
Plentiful AS Those in
Mountain Businesses,
and Secret Service
Men Find Them Just
As Hard to Catch

street, New York city, was caught red
handed at the gene. The GOvernmen.
had suspected them for a long time.
and the five floors OF their immense
building has been gone over time and
time again without the discovery Of
any other than the equipment that
was necessary IN the fermentation of
wine. Tho agents knew mat moon
sinner was being carried from the
plaos-.hers knowledge. ended.
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tober an international contest was held
during the National Business Show in
Madison Square Garden, New York,
which was won by Rose L Fritz, who
succeeded in writing accurately, eighty
seven words q minute, from unfa-
miliar dictaticn. This marks a epoch
in the typewritinS history and after
The Washington times., 1908-01-12
Danger for Officers.

Tired OF this state OF affairs the
head OF the revenue service for tho
district decided to pay a personal
The Washington times., 1908-01-12

t. 41rely able TO tell the dit
f.rsurs uaEiEg lost the taste for il
after Jhl first few glasses Famous
French btandies and cordials are conn
terfelted likewise, AID given 10 the
man whc imbibes-
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7 seems that the women typists
/ and steuographers have brought
1 the profession of stenOgraphy and
typewriting to a very high point
Of perfection, and within a few years
the speed ccatests have attracted wide
attention. During one week in oc-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
Handsome Calendars.

This is the season of calendars and
not few very handsome ones are be-
ing distributed this year. We, like
many others, were the recipients of one
from the Pioneer Cigar Factory, of
Baraga, and congratulate Mr.. Falk,
the proprietor, upon his selection. The
subject Of the art portion is entitled
"A Twentieth Century Hold-up." The
whole is masterpiece of lithograph-
ers' and engravers' art.
Another one which is being distribut-
ed by our local cigar manufacturer, A
B. Gomez. is perhaps one of the most
beautiful art designs which will appear
this season. The art portion of Mr..
Comee's calendars is done in a combin-
alton Of high and attractive colors and
gaily decoroted with sparkling tinsel.
The subject is without title but rep
resents child in the act of preparing
her pet kitten for the Christmas fes-
tivities. Like the preceding calendars,
these which bespeak for the Little
Victor" and '-King Buck" are works OF
high lithographer's art.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
Anton Wendell Dead.

Friday morning L'Anse friends o.
Anton Wendell, one of Hancock's
prominent businessmen, were greatly
shocked to learn that he had passed to
eternal rest at o'clock.
Mr.. Wendell has been associated
with the business circles of the copper
country since early boyhood and was
conducting profitable business at the
time of his death, in the city of Han
cock.
His death is attributed to heart
trouble. He is survived by wife, two
daughters and one son, and a sister,
Mrs. John Sterk, of this village.
Deceased was prominent member
of Hancock Lodge of Elks, and Modern
Woodmen of America. Funeral serv-
ices will be held tomorrow at Up. m.
from the residence.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
MANY SOCIAL EvENrs.


Judging from the number Of posters
which have been turned out of this Of
fee during the present week, gay soci
ETY. will not be wanting in any respect
for amusement during the holiday time,
Beginning with New Years Eve,
Meadow Brook Hive, No. 554, Ladies Of
the Modern Naccabees, will entertain
in the L'Anse Opera House. As was
stated in last week issue, the commit
tee on arrangements are sparing nc
time or efforts to make this event one
which will remain in the memory OF
those who attend as lasting thought.
The engagement of the services of the
celebrated Calumet & Hecla orchestra,
coupled with the past record of the hive
as entertainers, should warrant liber.
al patronage.
The evening following, January 1st,
the public is extended an invitation tc
trip the light fantastic with the mem.
bers of the Fire Department of our sis.
ter town. Baraga Fire Department,
like the Lady Maccabees of L'Anse.
are the proud possessors of high rep
utation as promoters of things that are
good socially.
The department has reputation
which warrants them a crowded ball
room, as the committee in charge is
making every effort possible to outC 9
all previous affairs in this line. The
Baraga orchestra, of five pieces, wi
furnish music for the occasion and wi
no doubt give the same if not better
satisfaction this time as in the past.
On Friday, January 9th, comes the
jolly night. Upon this date falls the
Masquerade ball, given in Baraga Op-
era House. Here is where those who
like to be something else besides them
selves may go and give their friends
the laugh. The management has ar
ranged to give a liberal purse to the
ones having the best costume, also the
ones having the most comical. Mas
querade parties have always been a
success in Baraga and that this one
will follow in the wake is no conjecture.
A bountiful supper will be given in con-
nection with the party at the Chapel
House.
Cordial invitations are extended by
the committees of all to everyone to at
tend.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
OBJECTED TO CAPTAIN.
Employees OF Imperial Mine Desired
Removal OF Captain Harry Marks.

Because the Cleveland Cliffs Iron
company would not discharge Captain
Harry Marks, of the Imperial mine.
west of Michigamme, some forty or
more of the workmen walked out Sat-
urday last. The men and the captain
had some sort of disagreement and
the latter considered that they were
not benig fairly dealt with, but it would
seem from the action of the officials,
who upheld the captain, that the mems
grievance was not justified. Monday
orders were received to close down the
west shaft for the winter, discharging
about fifty-hve of the men. This leaves
the strikers free to apply elsewhere for
employment. They received their
checks Monday evening. The remain
der Of the force, thirty-ive or forty
men, will be retained at the east shaft,
which will be operated throughout the
winter.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
A Remarkable Gentlemen.

Almost up to the 80-year mark and
still as spry as cat, is the distinction
which James Burns, the well known
cobbler and citizen of Baraga, enjoys
today.
Tuesday The SENTINEL enjoyed a
visit from this interesting gentleman
and when questioned how he came from
Baraga to L'Anse, remarked, why!
my land, walked, and if it were nec-
essary to do so, would do the same
from here to Houghton.
In his early day Mr.. Burns was an
athlete of no common order, and it can
be easily recalled in the minds of many
people around this section when he
would, even in his gray haired years,
take active part in Fourth of July and
Labor Day sports, and carried off hon.
ors.
As Rooseveltan policy maintainer
he has carried off honors, but as our
memory fails to serve us with accuracy,
we will not endeavor to give the num-
Der of his offsprings. He is apparent
ly as hale and hearty as in younger
days and promises fair to see many
years of this life yet.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
Ladies' Club Organizes.

A number Of the Ladies, Of aPequam
ing met at the home Of Mrs. c. M.
Merrill, Thursday afternoon and organ
ixed the Pequaning Ladies' club.
Pres. = Mrs. C. M.Merrill.
Vice Pres. Mrs. G. r. Hathaway.
Sec. Mrs. Maria Culver. 81
Treas. Mrs. e. p. Schulze.
The club will have for its object the
sociability Of its members and the
helping Of any poor in the vicinity who
may need it. They are planning to send
Christmas box to the Good Will Farm
ut Houghton.
The club will meet with Mrs. Fred
". Hebard, next Thursday afternoon
and all Ladies Of Pequaming are cor
daily invited to be present.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
RAILROAD AGENTS NOTIFIED.
BY Ruling Of Department OF ASricul-
ture Cattle and Hides Cannot
Be Shipped.

Agents along the route of the
South Shore, as well as others, have
been officially notified of ruling of the
Department of Agriculture, whereby
the state of Michigan is quarantined
against shipping and receiving cattle,
hides or skins. The notification states
that expectation and importation of the
above will not be permitted, and except
within the borders of Michigan no ship
ments will be taken.
This is the direct result of the recent
hoof and mouth disease discovered in
Michigan cattle and with view of
protecting against the contagion, the
laws were effected.
In various places dealers in hides
have applied for shipping bills but were
Immediately notified that such goods
could not be accepted by the railroads.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12

Interesting Statistics Compiled By
Secretary Of State For
Month Of November.

Lansing. Mich, December z. 1905
The weather throughout the State
was pleasant and dry until the 23d.
Heavy snow fell along the Lake Mich
igan shore on the 14th. and general
and ample showers occurred during the
last week. Temperature was nearly
normal.
WHEAT.
The condition of wheat as compared
with an average per cent. is in the
southern counties 76, in the central
counties 66, in the northern counties 83
and in the State rs. the condition one
year ago was 81 in the southern, 85
in the northern, 81 in the central
counties and 83 in the State. The total
number of bushels of wheat marketed
by farmers in November at 1873 Touring
mills is 261, 160 and at 100 elevators and
to grain dealers 229, 1888 or total of
470, TAB bushels. OF this amount 399.
861 bushels were marketed in the south
ern four tier of counties, n, 1856 in the
central counties and 1897 in the
northern counties. The estimated to-
tai number of bushels of wheat market
ed in the four months, August-Novem-
ber. is 4,5OO, 900.
Fifty-six mills, elevators and grain
dealers report no wheat marketed in
November.
The condition of rye as compared
with an average per cent. is 80 in the
southern counties, 70 in the central
counties, "a in the northern counties
and 79 in the State.
LIVE STOCK.
The condition of live stock through
out the State is 95 for horses, sheep
and swine and SO for cattle.
FALL PASTURE.
The condition of fall pasture as com
pared with an average per cent. is 63
in the southern counties, Sc in the cen
tral counties, 66 in the northern coun-
ties and 62 in the state.
GEORGE A. PRESCOTT,
Secretary of State.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
Entered Upon Contract.

During the past week, and aided by
the recent snow fall, Joseph Bushey
has thus been enabled to enter upon his
contract for the hauling of the last
summers output of ore from the De-
troit Graphite Company's mine to the
Taylor spur. While the summers
output was in the neighborhood of
1000 tons, only about 600 tons of this
will be shipped this winter, while the
balance will be held in reserve.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12

Government WIN Attempt to save 49,.
80 Feet Of Balsam, Spruce,
Hemlock and Other
Timber at
Canal.

United States Engineer George H.
Banks Is issuing advertisements for bids
on the cutting of $3.50 feet Of timber
belonging to the government on the
burned-over lands on the west side OF
the canal above the Lilly pond. The
contract will include the delivery of the
timber to the shore of Lake Superior
near the government light house.
The engineer estimates that the
standing trees number LOGS, more OF
less, divided as follows:
Balsam and spruce, 1T trees, 695s
feet.
Hemlock, 1856 trees, 81, ,997 feet.
Eastwood, n trees, 1,673 feet.
Maple, 278 trees, 10, 463 feet.
Birch, 1876 trees, 19, ,666 feet.
White Ash, IL trees. 1853 feet.
Total, LOGS trees, SO, $40 feet.
A Doyle scale was used in making
this estimate, and the actual cutting
probably will run above these figures.
The lowest responsible bidder will be
awarded the contract, and the work
will be done under the usual govern
ment regulations, calling for sn eight
hour day, and contractors are warned
beforehand that any failure to comply
with the provisions of the contract will
be at once reported to the war depart
ment for such action as that body sees
fit.
The timber land, which forms part OF
that which was purchased by the gov
ernment when it took the canal over,
was badly burned over during the for
est fires last fall. Many of the trees
were killed but remained standing, and
it is this timber which the government
now desires to save.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
Advertised Letters.

Following are the letters remaining
uncalled for in the postoffice at L 'Anse,
for the month ending November S0th,
1908: -,
Herman Lang
Herold johnson
Louis Raymond
Dona st. Amoure
Leo Pilong
Robert Kundson
M. Wallace
l.. B. Preston
Hans Johansen (2)
Joe Gleixner (9
Hiliama Tunnirwari.
These letters will be sent to the dead
letter Office Dec. 81, 1908, if not
delivered before. In calling for the
abov,, pie ase say advertised, giving
date of list.
MARY B. VoETsCH, P. M.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
Pr EsDEHr's ANNUAL MESSAGE.


The sixtieth congress assembled for
its final session Monday, the opening
being attended by formalities and
scenes. varying little from similar oc-
casions in the past.
Shortly after one o'clock both the
senate and the house, as a mark Of res
pect to the deceased members, ad-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
For Sale.

Seventeen and one-half acres of land,
located about one and one-half miles
from L'Anse, on the road leading TO
to Pequaming, known as the Charles
Hall land. Inquire of
ROBERT REYNOLDS,
12-5-t2. L'Anse, Mich.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
Make Purchase For Farm.

A new tanning mill was purchased
this week, along with several other
accessories by the Boaad Of Superin-
tendents Of the Poor, for use on the
County Poor Farm. The tanning mill
is of the latest and most improved design
and will fill long felt want at that
institution.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12

On January lst there will be given
away at d. Levitan's store two beauti-
ful lamps. One electric lamp valued at
so, and m oil lamp valued At $l5. A
ticket viii be given with every 81 cash
purchase.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given that the tax
roll of the Township of L'Anse, for the
year 1908, has been deposited with me,
and will be in the Clerks Office in the
Town Hall, every Friday from 8 a. m.
until S p. m. for the purpose of receiv-
ing taxes.
WIN. t. MENGE,
Township Treasurer.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
For Sale.

Nice driving horse, new cutter and
harness. Horse suitable for women or
children to drive. Enquire at this office
or address.
POST OFFICE Box 2.
L'Anse Mich.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
Holiday Goods.

We are devoting the time this week
to displaying our extensive line of
holiday goods. Come in and inspect
them.
w. C. BIRK, Baraga.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-12-12
Who's Is TT

There is an estrayed calf at Oscar v.
Zellen's farm, in Skanee. Owner may
have same by paying charges. 12-5-t4.