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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11
LOOKING INTO
SUGAR FRAUDS
Government Determined to ReCov.
er All Money Due and Pun
ish the Guilty.
A NETWORK OF CORRUPTION
Attorney General Wiekershan Makes
Public Today His Annual Report,
Which Shows v. S. Plans
Vigorous Prosecution.

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 11.-That
the Department of Justice intends a
vigorous prosecution, in the efforts to
recover all money due the government
as a result of the sugar frauds at New
York and to punish all who may have
participated in them is shown by the
annual report of Attorney General
Wickersham made public today. After
briefly reciting the facts in the cases
which are of public knowledge he
says:
"The evidence has disclosed a net
work of corruption not confined to the
American Sugar Refining company,
extending over a period of years, af-
fecting both importers and officers OF
the Government and it is as yet pre-
mature to state the precise extent Of
the conspiracy or the amount of the
revenues of which the Government has
been defrauded. While it is feared
that the statute of limitations may
have run in favor of many of the male
factors who are responsible for these
frauds, yet no effort will be spared
to ascertain the precise amount of
which the government has been de-
frauded, to recover all moneys due. and
to punish all those who may be found
to have participated in any respect
i'm the frauds, whether as officers or
agents of the importers or as officers
of the Government. 1 earnestly re-
quest a special appropriation of $780,
900 to enable this work to be effective
ly prosecuted"
Further litigation touching the
commodities clause cases." arising
under the Interstate Commerce law is
promised by the Attorney General.
Discussing the decision OF the Su-
preme Court i'm these cases Mr.. Wick
crsham says 1t does not necessarily
determine the application of the
statute to cases where the commodities
transported are owned by a corpora
tion. all or substantially all, OF
whose stock is owned by the carrier
corporation at the time of transpor-
taton, and especially where the car
rier shall have transferred all of its
interest in such commodities to a
corporation formed for the express
purpose of evading the prohibition OF
the commodities clause, and all or sub
stantially all of the stock in which is
owned by the carrier. Those ques-
tions will be presented for determine
tion i'm the courts. If the prohibition
of the statute can be successfully
evaded by the simple device of transfer
of ownership of the property To q
corporation, all of whose stock shal
be owned or controlled by the carrier
Congress should amend the statute
so as to make IL an effectual and not
merely illusory prohibition, or else
repeal it,"
In the matter of public land frauc
prosecutions the Attorney Genera
makes ii clear his determination II
no respect to abate the effc"' to undo
so far as may be, the frat - "whici
have been for so long a time crpetrat'
ed in the procuring for private indi'
viduals of portions of the public do
main contrary to the conditions under
which Congress has authorized these
lands to be patented"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11
cREsTVIEW TO EAGLE RIVER.
Chicago Parties Contemplate Putting
in "Figure Eight" Railroad.


Chicago parties were i'm Eagle River
recently looking over the ground be-
tween here and the casino at Crest
view, with view of putting in a fig
ure eight railroad from the Casino
down TO the village. The party will
put i'm one at cost Of some $4,000,
and IT being a novelty in this part OF
the country, it will probably be the
fad for the next few years The con-
tour of the land north of Crestview
could not well be improved on. and
the gentlemen back of the project.
state that they will run people down to
the square near the Court House from
the terminus of the Keweenaw Cen
trail road i'm less than two minutes.
This will undoubtedly double the traf-
hc of the X. c. road next season. The
road will enter the village on the
street running Just west OF the court
house, passing the residence OF Mrs.
Joseph Blight, and will have its term
inaI. Just west of the court house. 1r
Just east Of the Jail The parties put
ting il in have had several years ex-
perience in the business Of building
and running such roads. and have no
doubt of the success OF the enterprise
They state that several attractions OF
no mean order will follow the installa-
tion of the new means of reaching the
shores OF "Gitchee Gummee." ."-Kewee-
nav Miner I
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11
x. p. CONTEST CONTINUES.

The feature of the diamond ring con-
test which is being conducted by
Charity Lodge, Knights of Pythias I'm
Calumet today. is the contest being
waged between the leaders for the spe-
cial prize OF 500 votes which is to be
awarded next Monday TO the candidate
having made the biggest gain since the
prize was offered early this week. Two
Of the candidates. Miss Elsie Erickson
and Miss Jennie Bandoni stand about
even i'm the special contest today, al
though the latter leads in the total
vote The count of the votes today Is
as follows:
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11
THREE MEN MEET HORRIBLE
DEATE In PITTSBURG TODAY

Pittsburg. Dec. 11.-Entrapped in a
lake of flowing tar four men were held
fast at the McClintock & Irvine Co.'S
roofing plant i'm this city early today
and compelled to watch gradually the
approaching flames. Theer were burn
ed to death, but the fourth escaped the
horrible fate of his companions, al
though he was seriously burned. The
men were not employed at the plant
but during the cold weather had been
in the habit of sleeping there. In some
manner the valve of the tar vat was
opened and before the sleeping men
knew their danger they were engulfed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11
new Plan OF CAMPAIGN
AGAINST 0LFOMARGFRINE
Pure Food Agents Decide to Fight
II Because of Similarity
to Butter.
CARRY FIGHT TO LAWMAKERS

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 11.-At
meeting of butter manufacturers and
pure food agents held at the Produce
Exchange in this city today it was
decided to adopt n new line of action
in the legislature warfare to be pur-
sued against the oleomargerine in
terests. Instead of making the fight
on the basis of the ingredients used,
as has been done in the past, il is
proposed to contest the manufacture
and sale of the artificial product on
the similarity it has been made to
bear to the dairy food.
The ability of the manufacturers OF
butter without the apparent use of ar
tificial coloring matter, IL Is contend
ed, is the real cause of fraud and sub
stitution. 10 prevent this, the butter
manufacturers will urge Congress TO
enact remedial legislation prohibiting
the manufacture of oleo that is yellow,
no matter what agency is used in
bringing about that result.
The proposed bill. it is said. will
have the support of agricultural organ
izations and the dairy and food COM
missioners throughout the country.
The secretaries of agriculture and
boards of agriculture in North Dako-
ta. Idaho, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Iowa,
Missouri. Tennessee, North Carolina,
Oklahoma, South Dakota. Maine. Ore
gon and New Jersey have already given
their support to the movement. the
purpose of which Is to strengthen the
position of the manufacturer and re-
taller of butter and to protect the con-
sumer from fraud.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11
CONSUL CLAIMS BRIDE.
After the Ceremony, Couple Leave for
Groom's Post in China.

Washington. d. c.. Dec. 1i.-Miss
Jane Bleshaw Pedlar. daughter Of Mrs.
Thomas Pedlar. formerly Of San Fran
cisco. and Mr.. Edward Baker, United
state consul in Antung. China. were
married i'm the New York Avenue Pres
byterian church today. the Rev. DIR.
Wallace Radcliffe officiating. Miss
Gladys Pedlar and Mrs. Samuel Evans
attended the couple. who left
Immediately after the ceremony for
New York to sail for Europe. en- route
TO China.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11
TERRIBLE CRIMES IN FRANCE.

Paris Dec. f1.--F'rance is stirred to-
day by the discovery Of two terrible
crimes. At Marseilles a wine seller
slew his whole family and killed him.
self He sot his other and cut the
throats Of his wife and three children
with razor. ~.
At farm near Tonnere two Swiss
cowherds. bent on robbery. lured far
mer. his wife and four domestics to the
COW houses. where all were slain.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11
ESTRADA Is IN
TIGHT FIX NOW
Zelaya Appears to Have Hood
winked the Insurgent Lead
er at Bluefields.
U. s. IS CALLED ON FOR AID
Head of Revolutionists Appeals for
Marines to Protect Americans
and Save His Cause-Con-
ference Being Held.

Bluefelds, Nicaragua, Dec. 11.-This
city, the headquarters of the prOvi-
sional government, has been thrown
into alarm by the sudden realization
of the strength of the government
against which General Estrada, leader
OF the insurgents, had been supposed
to be making irresistible headway.
Estrada apparently has been hood
winked by Zelaya, and no one would
should appear before the city at any
hour Estrada is hoping for timely
aid from the United States.
The staff correspondent of the AS
ISOLATED Press, who recently arrived
here, has canvassed the situation and
than has been believed. Estrada is
greatly disturbed and has appealed 20
the United States Consul Moffat for
marines from the cruiser Des Moines
to protect Americans. II Is known,
however, what he really wishes is in
insurgent cause. While General Vas
quez at the head of a handful of loyal
troops, was parleying with Estrada's
ENJOYS before Rama. il is said Ze-
laya's army was marching on Blue
fields. A disquieting report comes from
Greytown, which is said to contain a
government force sufficient to rout the
besieging troops under Chamorro
whenever word is given. 1t is possi-
BILE the PROFESSIONALS are unduly alarm
ed. just as they appear to have been
confident; but the situation is set
forth as il Is viewed from an insurgent
standpoint
Marines May Be Sent.
Washington, Dec 1i.-Wlhen the sew
en- hundred marines aboard the Dixie
arrive at Colon where they are expect
ed this afternoon. they will find orders
to proceed Immediately to Panama
and board the steamer Buffalo at once.
This seems to indicate a movement of
consequence on the Pacific coast of Nj
caragua is in contemplation. orders
have not been issued as yet for the
departure OF the Buffalo, but it is be-
lieved the date of her sailing will be
decided upon by the state department
and naval officials before the close OF
the day.
Washington. Dec. lila confer
ence believed to be Of significance is
being held this afternoon at the navy
department Secretary Meyer. Assist
ant Secretary winthrop, Rear Admiral
Wainwright and Assistant Secretary
has to do with Nicaraguan affairs. It
is thought an important movement of
vessels of the navy is about to take
place.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11
DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS.

Mrs. Annie Salorski. aged S6. died
last night at her residence on Caledo-
mia street. after lengthy illness. The
decedent is survived by her husband
and six children The funeral will bc
held either Monday or Tuesday morn
ing of next week, the exact date to be
set when word has been received from
relatives In southern Michigan.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11
DETROIT GIRL
IS MURDERED
Helen Brown, Aged IS, Is Mis-
treated and then Killed By
Unknown Fiend.
MADE A DESPERATE STRUGGLE
Body Found This Morning, the Head
and Face Being Frishtfully Cut
and Battered-The Police
Are Without Clues.

Detroit, Mich. Dec. 1.-THE murder
of Helen Brown aged 13, of 271 Third
avenue, was revealed today by the find
ing of the child's body lying half frozen
in Whitman's truck yard at 10 Jones
street The child's face and head were
frightfully cut and battered and there
was evidence she had made desperate
fight for her life, and there was evil
dence also she had been mistreated.
Footprints in the snow along the
east side of the yard showed where the
murderer had led his little victim to
her fate. The girls mother sent her
last evening to visit an aunt on Fifth
street. and Mrs. Brown appealed to the
police early today when she learned
her daughter had started home from
her Fifth street visit. Upon the find
ing of the body the police began prac-
tically without clues to hunt the muir
derer.
Negroes Held for Savannah Crime.
Savannah, Ga, Dec. 11.-There are
now in the city prisons more than two
hundred negroes, held under suspicion
that they may be connected with or
have guilty knowledge of the killing
OF three women last night, or detained
for protection. Several prisoners ask
ed to be locked up until popular frenzy
had time to cool off The officers are
devoting considerable time to soothing
public feeling. 1t is realized that I'm
the present lnhamed condition of popu-
lar opinion. the formation of a mob
might follow even partial identification
of a suspect.
Woman's Husband Accused.
Savannah, Ga. Dec. 1.-THE state
ment of Mrs Maggie Hunter, who was
attacked and left for dead yesterday at
the same time that Mrs. Gribble and
daughter. Mrs. Ohlander, were killed
that II was her husband, j. c. Hunter
who attacked her, today led the police
to re-arrest Hunter and he is being
held under strong guard.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11

II is expected that some of the most
interesting news OF the week will en-
anate from the Supreme Court of the
United States. Foremost on the weeks
docket in the supreme tribunal are
the so-called cotton leak" cases,
which are set down for hearing Mon
day. 1t is also probable that argu-
ments will be heard in the Govern
ment's suit against the American To-
bacco company, which, next to the
Standard oil case is regarded as the
most important of the governments
antitrust suits.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11

Martin Messner acting manager for
Capt. James wilson's Buffet announces
that he will have the c. q III. orches-
ira at the buffet this evening. A fine
musical program will be rendered. Hot
lunch. ~
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11
OXFORD BEATS CAMBRIDGE.

London. Dec. lin the annual in
ter-varsity rugby match today. oxford
defeated Cambridge by four goals ans
five try. TO one try.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11

on wednesday next Oklahoma will
again become a Mecca of the land
hungry. on that day the state Will
offer for sale by auction 1,6OO,0 acres
of land which is appraised at from
eight to thirty-four dollars an acre.
About half n million acres are listed
as agricultural land, while the rest Is
better adapted to grazing.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11
Big News Events of the
Coming Week.

washington ID. c., Dec. ia num-
Der OF events of more or less interest
and importance will share space with
the proceedings, Of Congress, the sit
uation IN Nicaragua and the progress
of the Budget compaign I'm Great Bri-
tain. in tine news columns during the
ensuing seven days.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11

Pursuant to a decision reached at
the recent Toronto convention, the
presidents of the various organizations
affiliated with the American Fedora
ton of Labor are to meet in Pittsburg
Monday to outline a course of action
against the alleged 'open-shop' poll
cy of the United States Steel corpor-
alton. which the federation declares to
be the "most formidable enemy oil
the organized labor movement in Am
erica.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11
CONGRESS ApJoURNs DEC. 2t.

Washington. Dec. 11.-Congress viii
adjourn for the holidays on the 2ist,
and the recess III continue two weeks.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kemp OF De-
troit. who have been visiting here for
the past two weeks, have returned.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11

Commander Robert N. Peary, who
is to be the guest of the National
Geographic Society at its annual din
ner wednesday evening, will on that
occasion receive "a medal as decora-
ton from the society. Many prom
inent persons will attend the dinner
and il is hoped that President TAFT
will also be guest and present the
medal to the explorer
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11

President Taft has accepted an in
vitatlon to participate in the dedica-
tory exercises of the recently erected
and occupied building of the Carnegie
Institution in Washington, Monday
evening, and will share with Andrew
Carnegie, the founder of the institu-
tion, the honors of the occasion.
The series of dinners and receptions
to be given at the White House this
winter will be inauguarated Thursday
evening. when the President and Mrs.
Taft will entertain the members of the
cabinet at dinner.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-11
Self Rule for Ireland.

London, Dec. 11.-Herbcrt Asquith.
British premier. last night announced
his policy was to set up In Ireland a
full system of self government in re-
gard to purely Irish affairs.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-21
I R AF FFIC ON
RAIL ROAD
ElEAVY

General Yardmaster Pierce OF the
local Hartman yards is authority for
the statement that freight traffic in
and out of ogden at present is heavier
than ever before at this season OF the
year. While the cold weather has cut
down the tonnage materially. the num-
Der OF trains arriving and departing
from this terminal has been Increased
To meet the demands of the traffic In
all directions from this city. Fifteen
switch engines are now required to
take care Of local and through business
and twenty-one freight trains were
sent out of the Ogden yards yesterday
This is an exceptional record under
present climatic conditions through
out the west and indicates that oper-
atlng officials on the lines centering at
ogden are pushing matters to the linn
it under rather adverse conditions.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-21
c @ | D SN AP
DEL A Y s
WORK

Engineer a @ Campbell. in person.
al charge of new construction work
and local improvements in and adjac-
ent to the Ogden yards of the Harri-
man system, laid off greater part of
his working force until after New
Years day. or until weather condi-
tions moderate. Il Is practically i'm
possible during the present cold snap
TO make satisfactory progress In cc-
ment work at the new depot. Even the
steam shovel gangs and other labor
ers at yard work can accomplish little
in cold weather
After the first OF the year, however.
weather conditions are expected TO im-
prove and the usual Utah climate will
probably prevail. and then work will
be resumed
The surveyors, under the immediate
charge of Engineer Darling, are still
in the field RUNNING lines for add
tional yard enlargement and this work
VIII go forward without interruption
as long as the boys" can work to ad-
vantage
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-21

the whole policy of conservation of
natural resources in the present con-
illct among those in whose hands lies
the administration of that policy,
Fourth-The desire TO do justice to-
ward the cabinet officers whose per
sonal and official integrity has been
assailed.
VIII Sift Matter.
So the decision has been reached
to sift the entire matter to the bot
tom 1t remains only to settle on the
details OF the programme. All par
ties understand that the investigation
must be OF such character as TO leave
I'm the public mind not the slightest
doubt OF It's thoroughDess, and impair
tiality.
Mr.. Ballinger is impatient of delay
and is said TO have urged that a reso-
luton providing for a congressional
investigation be presented in the sen
ate tomorrow Ii is understood that
he has been oyerrUled on that point
and that tho exceedingly complex
task of determining the form of in
query Will be threshed out between
now and the re e-convening of congress
on January T.
Congress Divided.
This whole subject g 5es promise of
heated discussion among members of
both houses OF congress. and il Is not
unlikely that the Investigation will at
length be put in the hands of joint
special committee representing both.
Ordinarily an investigation OF this
character would fall TO the committee
on public lands In one house or the
other
These committees are made up,
however, largely, OF men from west
ern states, who have in one way and
another taken sides in the controversy
and whose interests might be regard
ed as possibly interfering with an uu-
biased judgment
One thing appears certaln-thc in
vestigation, who ever makes il, must
be relentless and everybody seems
agreed that il must be absolutely pub
lie. 1t is admitted that anything in
the nature of a star chamber proceed
inGs would satisfy no one.
Must Bare Workings.
The entire department OF The inter
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-21
BALL|NGER, R,PNCHOT QARREL
AGAIN BEFORE THE PRESIDENT

Mr. Taft. Conferences of conflden-
tial character, in which members of
the counsel. party leaders in both
NouseS OF congress, and the president
imself have participated have been
Id in the last few days. They cul-
linated today when Secretary Bal
llnger, Attorney-General Wickersham
and PostmaSter-Genera Hitchcock met
ceeded thence TO the White House.
where the matter was laid before the
president
ealIinger Defines Position.
Mr. Ballinger told the president, II
is said, that the situation has become
intolerable to him and that though
the constant charges against him had
come from irresponsible persons, he
could no longer sit supinely by and. in
justice 10 himself. he felt compelled
to insist upon an investigation.
The president was given to under
stand that Mr. Ballinger's demand
carried with 1t the endorsement OF
both Mr. Wlckersham and Mr. Hitch.
cock. 1t Is known tonight that he has
the sympathy also of other members
OF the cabinet
Four important aspects of the stu
alton are taken into consideration by
party leaders:
First-The effect upon the future of
the Republican party and of the TAFT
administration If attacks upon the in
tegrity of 4 member Of the presidents
official family may be made with i'm
punity and allowed to pass unanswer-
ed, even unchalleDGed.
Second-The possibility of the con-
troversy between adherents and op;
ponents OF Nh. Ballinger becoming
so bitter as TO endanger party leSfs'
lation
Third-The practical standstill OF
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-12-21
RANDOM
REFERENCES

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Beavers and hats as high as $1,000,
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Leave for Coast-Mrs j. NJ Culver
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Seeks to Adopt Chid-Mrs. Alma
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adoption.
WANTED-Clean white rags at the
Standard.
EASY PAYMENT. Royal Type.
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Appointed Guardian-Frank r.
Rounds was yesterday appointed guar
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Albert Rounds. a minor The latter
owns property In this county valued at
$1,000