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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-21
tom WEST WAS
KNOCKED DOWN
and INJURED
a Short Circuifa1lg
Wire Was z he
Cause

\, y ~ = I
The regulator, house OF the Fafrulont
Gas and Light Company blew up last
evening between five and Blk o'clock.
The gas house WINS blown into ffrag
ments. Most of the windows Ia tlte
colored Baptist Church stant stands on
the opposite side OF the street were ]
shattered. The front windows aTere
broken into bits while several OF the
side windows were not badly broken.
The explosion that sent The i4tla !
house into smIthereens was Ihenri
throughout the dty. Tue report was \
loud and tho concussion was strong
The windows in the Masonic sTempiea
rattle,l SO much that the noise at
tracted the attention OF those who !
were standing on the street nearby. @
4 The explosion Is though 1T to have oc-
Cured from short tfrcliitlng or Stde
electric wires about the building.
From thls the gas accumulation ighit-
cd and in spreading out the ttmbeFs
had TO give way. h.
Tom West, son of Levi West ut
Fift:l ward, was the only person hurt
West is a driver for the Troy laundry.
He had finished his work and was put
ting his horse UP when the force Of
the explosion was felt West was
knocked to the ground but was not (
seriously hurt He was removed to
Ills home where Drs.S itch and Hnl--
land gave him medical htt entlon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-21
STATE TAX RATE
NOT CHANGED

CHARLESTON. w. Va. .Tnly
2I.-Tnc St1te board of public
works yesterl1y fixed the Stale
tax levy at five cents. the SAME
MS last year. The board took no
action on the one cent direct
. State tlX for roui purposes. 4
majority of fne members con-
tending th1t the Legislature har-
ing fixed the amount. 1t WAS not
Il subject for consideration by
t;ie board.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-21
Pathe To-day Wednesday,.
Dixie

we offer two exceedingly interest
ing subjects, TO please everyone.
THE LITTLE DETECTIVE
Followed by
THE FAN-tnaqic).
The first story Is full OF actual
heart interest and llns excellent rlo-
tnguIphic qualities.
The second Introduces numerous In
tcrcstinE transformations and poses
of beautiful girls OH fan and VIII
piensr any audience. .4E..at
SONG
"Toys for Sale"
"ExTRA"-Wntch papers for COM
Ing OF the second great Washington
picture. '..Tnfs week sure" b
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-21
TONOPAH DIVIDEND.

PHILADELPHIA. July 21.-An en-
tra dividend of 10 cents Il share. In
addition to tile usual quarterly hivl-
lend of o5 cents n share. was paid to-
day by the Tonopnl Mining Company.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-21
ANTLpREpaE G co.NVENTioN.

ANTl-pREpGE CONVENTION
SACRAMENTO, Cal. July 21 Dele
gates from various parts or the 1Test
which have suffered from dredg min
ing convened here today for the pur5
posn of taking action to suppress tho !
alleged OWL. 4 4 &
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-21

SPECIAL CABINET MEETING.
WASHINGTON. July 21.-Peslhent
Taft has just called the members OF
his cnhinet together for special
meeting. II is understood The matter
discussed will be the subject Of govern
meat expenditures.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-21

Make 1t n part OF todny's business TO
read n few nls.-anl perhaps 1t will
prove to be the most profitable part OF
the days work.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-21

{tYS .t gS,Esl'L 49, - sr'-1f,
Perhaps to ftfsc u LITTLE more nd
verttsing space would bring GREAT
MANY more buyers to Your store.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-21
AGREEMENT is
NOT {. I UNDERSTOOD |:
AND STRIKING STEEL WORKERS
q sTILEfREFUsE TO RETURN TO
S5' WORK.
Cry United Press.t

BUTLER, Pa, July 21.-NolW1lTl'
standing their agreement. not over
one-fourtfi Eof tho foreigners returned
to work for: the Standard Steel Com
ipany. this morning. The men claim
they have no definite promise Of in
crease dwages In. GO or 30 days or say
stlleyGdo not understand the agreement
which was made >anl ratified ut
meeting OF The strikers Inst night. The
agreement leaves the question ol
wnges to tho company. The State coil
5stnbuiary was still mt the plant this
Smorning and some men refused To go
40 work. 5clniming the troopers should
first be taken away. Rev. Father
.Beceweski. who wls instrumental In
the strikers settlement. IL using his
influence TO persuade the men to re-
turn to work.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-21

39sss sPITTsBIRG. July 21.-A monster
mass meeting. attended by $4,000 pen
snle. was held by the striking workers
OF the Pressed Steel Car Company this
ainorning. speeches We're mntie In Ger.
j man. English and Polish. 1t is said
the women are forming union and
will not return to work unless they are
|! paid union wages. No disorder is re-
ported.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12
BUTCHERS CHANGE The DALE
FOR ANNUAL FALL PARTY

The Calumet Butchers association
has changed the date FOR its annual fall
entertainment from Wednesday, Mo-
vembor Il. TO Tuesday. November Is,
one day earlier. II was found impos-
sible TO secure the First National bank
hall OF Laurium for the original date.
II will now be held next Tuesday even
ing in the Gately- Virgins han OF Red
Jacket. Arrangements are being made
TO secure an orchestra for dancing and
also other music.
only members. their wives and fam
lilies are eligible TO attend. unless spe-
cial invitations are sent to friends not
affiliated with the association. The
president OF the association, ]. Will
liams stated this morning that the
butchers are looking forward 10 the
time of their lives No pains are be-
ing spared by the several committees
In charge OF the arrangements TO Sc
cure the very best OF everything.
The proceeds from the annual fall
are placed in the re-
serve fund to help minister TO the /
needs of sick and INDECENT members. |
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12
LOCAL BREVITiES.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Kaiser ana
daughter Of Butte, Mont, are visiting
local relatives.
A son was born yesterday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Victor Pirila of Allouez.
Daughters were born yesterday 10
John 10th and Frank NUM-. both of
the Kearsarge location.
a. b. Schroeder of the Hansen EN-
pirc Fur factory of Milwaukee is ex-
hibiting his line of furs at the Peter
Sauer sample rooms.
Samuel Goldsmith, who has been
whiting with his parents on Scott
street, has gone to Milwaukee on a
short business trip.
VIII Marshall singer at the Grand
Family theater. will leave for Chicago
in the near future.
Miss Carrie Sailer, who has been
acting assistant to Miss Winnifred Sal
isbury. secretary of the Calumet Char
tiles bureau, has resigned her posi-
ton. Miss Sailer's place will be filled
as soon as possible.
The funeral of the late James JEFF
fiery. of Mohawk, will take place to-
morrow afternoon with services at the
Mohawk NJ. Il. church, Rev. j. Maghay
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12
WORK AT ELKs' TEMPLE.
Bowling Alleys Being Put in Shape
Eighth LEAGUE Proposed.

force OF carpenters is employed in
the Elks' temple completing the work
in the bowling alleys. platform is
being built at the delivery" end OF the
alleys, and a number of seats for spec
tators are being Installed. Yesterday
afternoon plasterers were engaged in
giving the walls of the alleys a second
coat of plaster This will obviate the
falling of dust and small bits of plas-
ter, following the conclusion of the
balls on the floor of the alleys. The
automatic pin-setters have not been
installed as yet, but employees of the
Brunswicke- Bake Collander company.
OF Chicago, are expected in Calumet at
any time now for the purpose Of plac-
ing the device I'm position.
Arrangements are on foot to organ
ize a bowling league among the mem
bers of the lodge. Teams are being
chosen from the following villages and
locations: Tamarack. Laurium. Calu-
met Wolverine, Lake Linden, Red
Jacket Mohawk and Ahmeek This
will give the Elks an eight team
league 1t is also probable that games
will be played with other teams i'm the
county. Independent games are likely
to be arranged with the Portage Lake
Elks the Calumet Y. NJ c. A. team,
the Calumet Social club, and other or
.u. -,r
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

officiating. Members of Union Temple
of Honor and zone and Ar lodge,
Sons of st. George, will attend.
Chas. Morrison Of Calumet, return
ed home yesterday from a short busl-
ness trip to Chicago.
Frank Howes, operator for Paine,
Weber and Co. underwent an oper-
alton for appendicitis at the Calumet
public hospital this week.
Word has been received in this city
to the effect that Will Gerretson, well
known in Calumet, had met with an
automobile accident in Milwaukee, his
home town.
Miss Helen Olsen, daughter of ole
Olsen of Fifth street, is recovering
from an attack of appendicitis at the
Calumet public hospital.
Peter Coppeo of Calumet left yes
terday afternoon for Milwaukee, from
where he will go to Owosso. to take
position at the New Haven coal
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

Evangelist Herbert c. Hart fearless
~ denounced the dance, the theater
and cards, last evening at the reviva
meeting conducted at the Calumet NJ
/ T. church. Rev. Hart draws no dis.
tinction between the private dance, and
the public dance. expressing the opin-
ion that the one leads to the other
and that both destroy the moral and
spiritual as well as the physical man.
1T is so fascinating as TO exclude
the soul from Christ" declared the
evangelist in his scathing arraign-
ment.
Ninety per cent of the divorces of
this country have their origin in the
dancing parlor and the low-down the
alter. From the home where the inno-
cent offspring of indscrete parents
learn the apparently innocent square
dance. which by the way. does not re-
main square very long. the young wo-
man matriculates. then she is found in
the public dance hall. from whence she
goes 10 the divorce court and into
deeper infamy and degradation.
The dance itself is immoral. At
atty. Mind, do not quote me as say
ing that all persons who dance are i'm
moral II cost the head OF the purest
and best man that ever walked the
earth outside Of the Master Himself.
and do you mean 20 tell me that God
4 .frrlat Inc lon
that is responsible for such a horrible
crime. The dance is the pastime of
the savage, and the lower you find the
nation in the moral and intellectual
scale. the moro addicted you will find
its people to the dance.
Il hope the time will come when it
win be considered a disgrace by the
men of this land for a woman to be
seen on the street in a peekaboo waist
Why il would be just as decent for me
10 appear i'm the pulpit with my shirt
off as for a woman to appear in public
-obed as / have described"
Notwithstanding the fact that last
nights effort was probably the strong
,st sermon of the series, Mr.. Hart says
hat he has not exhausted his ammu- !
lition and that he has some sermons
oming which will prove just as hot. !
lis subject for this evening is. "The |
Jnanswerable Question" which viii
'e handled without gloves. On Sun !
lay afternoon, Evangelist Hart VIII
address, a mass meeting for men at the |
'alumet theater under the auspices of
he Y. NJ. c. A.
Rev. Magann, as usual, had charge |
f the singing service in connection |
With the services at the Calumet NJ. Il. /
hurch last spring and the results were /
cry successful; This feature of the |
ervice is a very interesting one.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12
Y. NJ. c. G.

Resolutions Of coincidence offered in
behalf of their departed member John
y. Sloan and,
the death Of one Of its members. John
Whereas, The Young Mems Catholic
club has learned with deep sorrow Of
b. Sloan.
Whereas, BY his death the club has
sustained the loss OF a member Of the
highest personal character; therefore
be IL,
Resolved by the undersigned, Off
GERS of the club, representing the
sentiment of its members. That we
place in our Journal a record of our
appreciation OF his valuable services
as member OF this organization, and
of our high esteem Of him as a man
Of recognized worth. one whose name
has always been synonymous with
virtue, honor, integrity and charity;
and he IL further
Resolved. That a copy of these reso-
lutions be suitably engrossed ana
transmitted TO the family Of the de-
ceased in token of our profound sym
pathy with them in their bereave-
ment
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

mines.
DIR. and Mrs. A. G.. Mcleod Of Calu-
met, returned home yesterday from an
extended trip to Europe.
Harvey Martin of Munising, is visit
ing friends and relatives in Calumet
George Sloan has resigned his posi-
ton at the Glass Block to accept
position at the clothing store Of Ed'
Haas and Co.
Robert Martin has severed his con
nection with the Houghton COUNTY
Traction company, and has accep'0
position as superintendent OF ue
Baraga County Power company
Mrs. Mary A. Smith and Alfred a.
Cameron were married by Judge WIZ
Fisher, on wednesday evening"
A mass meeting for men cohuuct'O
under the auspices of the Y. NJ. u ~
on Sunday afternoon at the Caiu'i''
theatre will be addressed by Evanseh''
II. c. Hart.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

Dr. A. q. Macleod OF this city, i,
home from a years visit in Europe
the greater part OF the time being
spent IN Edinburg. the grand old capt.
tai OF Scotland. DR.. Macleod. how
ever, visited several OF the larger cit
les in England including Bourne
mouth. Eastbourne. London. etc. He
also visited several cities in France
and Germany spending some time in
Vienna and Paris. He talks very en-
tertainingly Of his trip. Mrs. Macleod
accompanied him.
Asked as 10 conditions in Great Bril-
tain the doctor said the country is ripe
Tor a general election. THE people OF
Great Britain" said DR.. Macleod, "see
the fallacy OF the free trade policy,
and are now clamoring for trade pro-
lection" DR.. Macleod gave one in
stance In point. where free trade in
jured a glass manufacturing concern
in Edinburg. Scotland, causing 1.40O
employees 10 be thrown out Of work
The glass firm had been engaged in
the making Of bottles for brewing
firms. German competition came into
the field with the result that the Scot
tish firm was undersold and put out OF
business This is only one instance. |
There are many such. Matters have |
now reached a crisis in the politics Of I
the country. and DR.. Macleod states
that abolition Of the free trade poll
cy' is the cry from all quarters.
Il am positive" he said. chat IL /
had been dissolved last |
April that the Radical government,
which is now i'm power. would have
been overthrown. and the Unionists
would be today presiding over the des-
.inies of the British empire"
"A wave Of reform is spreading over
The land. The budget is now in the
hands Of the lords in the House Of
Parliament Deep interest is being
aiken as 10 what action the house Of
ords will take in the matter. II will
,nly take spark To set the political
bonfire ablaze. and Great Britain is
likely to sustain a parliamentary cleo
ion the like Of which has not been
zen IN the British isles i'm many
ears"
Dr. Macleod is loud in his praise Of
hc city of Bournemouth, one OF Eng
lud's most fashionable watering pla-
es. He states that the city is pos
essed of some magnificent residences.
nd probably what is most important,
s one Of the cleanest cities from a
anitarv point of view that no has eyer
listed. Eastbourne-anothcr fash
enable summer resorts highly spok-
n Of by him.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12
TO OPEN WRESTLING SCHOOL.

Carl Lehto of the South Range, who
recently won the catch as catch can
wrestling tournament at Hancock, ex-
poets TO open school of instruction
for wrcstlers i'm the Graeco- Roman,
catch as-catch-can and other styles
Of wrestling inJCalumet in the near
future. Mr.. Lehto is past master
i'm the art. and expects to secure a
number OF pupils r,.-.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Johanna
Barde will be held this afternoon, with
intorment in Lake View cemetery.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

There win be a meeting of Union
Temple of Honor at o'clock Satur-
day afternoon 10 attend the funeral Of
James Jcffery Of Mohawk. Members
viii meet the funeral at Albion. 3
GUS. DONALD, w. G. Y.
JOHN HARVEY, w. r.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

last evening, The games bid fair 20
provide very interesting entertain
monts for Mohawk. and have attract
ad the attention OF the entire county.
Refreshments and luncheon were
served during last evenings play. The
third night Of the series will be next
Tuesday. November 10th.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

Special sale Of children, school
hoods and caps. VIII place on sale
10 dozen hoods and caps worth $500
and S125. for choice, 50 cents. Vertin
Bros. Millinery department. 3
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF
LACE OLE LAITRIIrM.

The treasurer has been granted an
extension of few days and all tax
payers who have not already paid their
taxes are requested to call and pay
same, or they will be turned in as de-
linquents. 4
FRANK BACGOIRE, Treas.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

VISIT MISS r. NJ. WELSING'S
Millinery Parlor in the Holman
building. Fifth street, for nobby an l
up to- date hats.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

NOT ONLY Low PRICE, AND
best quality, but the most exquisite
styles. and all new, at Miss T. M.
Welsing's Holman block, Fifth st. 4
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12
BRITISH TIRED OF FREE
TRADE SAYS DR.. MACLEOD

Calumet Physician, Who Returns From
Trip Abroad, States That Bad Ef-
fsess of Free Trade Policy Are Ap-
parent and That the People Are Now
clamorins for Protection.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

Choice apples, New York Baldwins,
s4.25, also good apples at $3.50 per
barrel. Call at Geo. Cornish, Laur-
ium
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12
TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER
18TH

Card party and dance will be given
by Laurium Maccabees at the First
National Bank Hall, Laurium. Music
by Laurium orchestra. Cards at .
o'clock, dancing at 10. Admission 20
cents. 5
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

A large line of Misses and Children's
hats at reduced prices. Miss L. Isaac
son, Union Bldg.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

Don't fail to attend the millinery
sale at Vertin Bros. Millinery depart
ment 3
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12
HART DfN0UNCfS DANCING,
CARDS, And The THEATRE

Calls the Dance Cause of Most Divor-
ees and Rebukes Wearers of "Peek-
aboo Waist"-Says Dance Produces
Destruction of Moral, Spiritual and
Physical Man.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

Picture and window glass for sal
cheap at Dunstan's, Laurium.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

New full cabinet RUBY" sewing ma
chimes only $25, at Dunstans, Laurium
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

Forsters' Circulating Library Two
cents per day. 3
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

Picture framing at Dunstans. Laur-
ium.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-12

JACOB KNECHTGES. Pres.
WILLIAM SCHWENN, Sec'y.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-03
GREAT INTEREST
IN PLAN To SAY
HELLO TO MARS
Professor Pickering Gives De-
tails of Scheme to COMMUNE
cate With Planet.

NEW YORK. May d. Professor Will
lam Hy. chickering's plan for eommuni-
eating with Mars is being discussed BY
scientists in ALI parts of the world.
The professor says that with $4,000, 900
d practical apparatus could be con
structed that would permit the flashing
Of sun rays to the planet Mars.
Il do not say that anybody will make
the experiment; but ! believe the effort
IS worth making.
1t has previously oeen suggested
that signals might be sen from the
earth by powerful electric lights and
also that by wireless telegraphy signals
might be made. Both of these ideas
are. / believe. entirely chlmerical. Ii
should be remembered tina the most
powerful electric light which we could
construct. although appearing very
brilliant to us on the earth, would not
carry such distances as intervene be
tween the planets.
"A man in Boston might be calling us
here in the Cambridge office, but we are
entirely o%blivious of the matter. A flash
of light. however. is a signal of a phe-
nomenon which might be observed by
any creature with eyes. II there are
creatures on Mars, and il they are MAX
ing use OF telescopes. we can send them
flashes Of light which they will observe
to be unusual, and which they will
come to recognize as signalling"
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-03

CHICAGO, May 3.-The Rev. d. D..
Vaughan, of the Halstead Street Insti-
tutional Church. whose sermon a week
g on The Ideal Husband" was In
spired by letters from one hundred
young women. has followed that effort
by a discourse on THE Ideal Wife"
Letters from many SWANS were read
Sunday to an appreciative audience.
While the qualifications for wives
seem to be more varied and amusing
in many cases. il was evident most of
the men who wrote to the pastor We're
serious in their requests. Every man
wrote that he did not wish his wife
TO be a college graduate, nor a club
woman, nor a reformer. Neither was
it considered essential that she be
pretty or talented. What every man
wanted was an .old-fashioned girl"
All insisted that the acceptable girl
be a good cook and neat housekeeper.
Only two men wanted a stylish wife.
Most of them wanted her yivacious
rather than quiet. All insisted on her
being a home girl" The prevailing
opinion seemed to be against society
women