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The Washington herald., 1909-02-14
German diamonds for the KAISER.

From the Berliner Lokal-Anzsiger.
Herr Dernburg. German secretary o:
state for the colonies. viii on his return
from Africa, present the Kaiser with g
golden casket filed with diamonds from
German Southwest Africa. The casket is
the work OF Herr BurnesJer. a ieweleI
Of cape Town. II is FIVE inches long and
three inches wide and has on the lid the
initial W. surrounded by 3 crown.
Seven diamonds are set in the lid, repre-
senting the Southern cross.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14
The dismal photographed.

From the Amateur PhotasTapher.
When the members OF a certain camera
club were out on pleasure bent mem
Der Of a rival society took snapshot of
them as they started OF have seen the
picture, and OF all the lame, the halt. and
the blind, It beats all. A procession OF
scissors grinders and chimney sweeps
would have appeared more JoviaL
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14
BIZ RUDOLPH DE zAPP.

Honors from all parts OF the compass
are pouring IN upon President Roose-
velt. but whether he viii avail himself
OF the glory thus thrust upon him re-
mains to be seen.
Rome proposes to confer Roman Citi-
zenship" upon him "'ss a manifestation
OF gratitude for the help given by the
United States on the occasion OF the
earthquake" I'VE cannot give anything
else" says the Tribuna, but it IS i'm
possible 10 give more This gigantic
foreigner deserves to be Roman citizen,
while such an act, truly Roman, coming
from the immortal capital, would be the
seal Of renewed friendship between the
great ancient and modern peoples"
Cash bequests and legacies and all
sorts Of presents are left to him only 10
be refused acceptance. Newspapers,
magazines, universities, private enter
prises OF al sorts have deluged Presi-
dent Roosevelt 10 be "Ons OF their own
as so much per word OF as that much
for the use OF his name. after the ex-
piration CT his term as Chief Executive
Il Is true that he has accepted a posi-
ton as co-editor Of a weekly publication
and that he viii deliver a lecture each at
the universities Of Oxford. Paris. and
Berlin. The lecture at the S0rbonne win
be delivered IN French, while Prof.
Roosevelt wiz speak II the Kaiser s
own language when he faces the students
and professors in the University Of Ber-
lin. This lecture at the German institu-
ton viii be delivered in Nay, 1910, and
the invitation was rendered to the Presi-
dent by Count Won Bernstorf, the Ger
man Ambassador.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14

The idea 10 invite Mr- Roosevelt origi-
mated with Kaiser Wilhelm who enter
tains the highest personal regards for
him and information from the German
capital IS to the effect that preparations
for the entertainment Of the distinguished
American lecturer are already under way
and that Prof. DR.. Roosevelt viii be
accorded a welcome in the city CT the
HohenzoIlerns, the Ike OF which il would
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-08
GREAT GLORY FOR wRleHTs.

The flights Of the Wright acroplane
in Germany and IN New York have
demonstrated IN "A spectacular and i'm
pressiye manner the capabilities of the
wonderful American flying machine,
which is heavier than air, but which
moves through the air Ike a bird. go
ing up or down and in this direction or
that al the win Of its operator and
without throwing of ballast in order to
reach higher levels or letting out gas
10 make a descent.
In both instances the machine was I'm
charge Of one of It's inventors. Orville
Wright giving the German exhibition
and Wilbur Wright conducting the one
IN New York. The German trip was
peculiarly notable for two reasons.
In the first place, the Crown Prince
Frederick William was a spectator.
having just enjoyed the novelty Of an
aerial flight with Mr.. Wright In the
second place. the machine attained
tho highest altitude which an aero
plane has ever reached - something
over 1000 feet. This was three times
as high as the loftiest altitude reached
by Wilbur Wright in his exhibition
az New York Wilbur Wright did not
desire 10 carry his machine to dis
tancc from the earth at which il
could not be seen 10 advantage by the
gazing multitudcs below. In both the
asccnsions the aeroplanc was under
perfect control from start TO finish
Wilbur Wright made part Of his trip
at the rate Of forty miles an hour
The effect Of these successful trips
will Doe 10 give The Wright acroplane
an cnviablc place in popular confidence
both in Europe and America.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-08
VALUABLE SILVER DOLLAR.

Custom DEGREES that a gold coin. or
at least the very least silver shall be-
put under the mainmast OF each new
ship launched. The coin bears the
date OF the year when the vessel is
completed. a fact wcll known 10 col
lectors, who keep an eye ON ships that
are likely 90 be the depository OF nu-
mismatic prizes
Thus. al Liverpool, some years back.
a derelict Yankee schooner was bought
for a song. yielding an 1904 dollar. the
rarest and most eagerly sought after
OF all American coins. 1t sold readily
for $500 and would be worth today
at least double that sum. for it was
in perfect preservation, having rested
in its cotton wool wad beneath the
hollow stepping of the mast since the
day il was first placed In position.
Its recovery was the result of fore
sight and business enterprise. COM
bined, of course. with special knowl-
edge. \ man passing the worthless
hulk on the day of the sale noticed the
date, 1904, on her stern, and rightly
guessed that she might likely be the
bearer of "a dollar of that year.-Lew-
iston Journal
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-08
THIS is MY 63RD BIRTHDAY"

BjOrn Johnson, one of the leading
public men of Iceland, was born i'm
bjuuadal in the western district Of
Iceland, october 3, 1916. lie entered
college at Rcykjavik In 1862 and grad
uatod with high honors in 1863 He
next went 10 the University of Copen-
hagen and studied law there for some
years. but did not take his degree as
lac was more attracted by journalism.
I'm 1874 ne started his paper lsafold.
which became the largest and most in
ntIal journal in Iceland. In 1879
t'n.s.H was elected to the legislature
'i '"u .ooamc recognized leader
. -Hat .uaE He was particularly ac-
i've iu promoting temperance legisla-
uon being the author of "a stringent
bill To prohibit the importation and
sale of intpXicants into his country.
A year ago hc was appointed minister
To Denmark which is regarded as one
of the most important positions with
30 the gift OF his country. owing 20 the
NrNed questions of the political status
OF Iceland relative to Dcnmark-qucs-
lions that for years have occupied the
attention of Statesmen of both coun-
tries.
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NOTES FROM THE LABOR
WORLD.
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\ big union of Hebrew mattress
makers has been formed i'm Boston.
Organized workers of Superior, Wis.
are to erect a $4,000 labor temple.
The Western Federation Of Miners
will make a fight for the slx-hour day
i'm abnormally hot mines.
Brussels has "a rather large coop
crative establishment organized by a
number OF working people.
Hollands statesmen are discussing
the suppression of the industries car
rled on in the workers miserable
homes.
St Paul. Mimi, bricklayers who
were in an independent organization,
have cast their lot with the regular
international.
The ninth anniversary of the forma-
ton Of the International union was re-
Gently observed by the Boston, Wake
field and Cambridge locals Of Piano
and Organ Workers union.
All the plans have been completed
for the annual convention OF the Mas
sachusctts state branch of the Amcri-
can Federation of Labor. which will be-
gin its session at Holyoke next Mon
day.
The Holland trade unions are organ
izing those workers whose occupation
and numbers offer "A field for union ac-
ton The unions have already done
much in the cities of Holland TO raise
wages
Organized labor fraternizcd with the
farmers of Alabama at the annual con-
vention in Birmingham Of the Farm
ers' Educational and Cooperative un-
ion, two prominent labor delegates de-
livcring addresses.
The bill prohibiting anyone not en-
titled to do so from wearing button
Of any labor organization or from
carrying a union card without being
an actual member of union. has been
passed by the California legislature.
According to the report Of Secretary
Edwin Perry for the year ending Sep
tomber I. 1909 the United Mine Work
ers on that day had a membership OF
2fC,G52. which is equivalent to gain
of j1,G5f during the fiscal year just
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-08
BLOCKADE

Every Household t1 Calumet Should
Know How 10 Resist Il.
The back aches because tho kidneys
are blockadod.
Help tho kidneys with their work.
Tho back viii ache no more.
Lots of proof that Doan's Kidney
Pills do this
lts the best proof, for it comes from
this vicinity.
o. ~. Obcnhon 139 Dodge St, Hough-
ton, Mich. says. Il consider Doans
Kidney pills the best kidney remedy
ON earth. Kidney trouble kept me in
misery for four years. pains in the
small Of my back being the worst fca-
turc. Ny back ached at night. was
very lame In the morning and bothered
me. especially when / stopped or lifted
tired easily felt languid and nervous
and had occasional dizzy spells Doan's
Kidney Pills gave me such great relief
that I intend 10 continue their use,
feeling that 7 viii be cured In a shor.
time"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
states.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no s4eg.
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enthusiasm. pointcdness. elairvoyancc
Independence. friendliness and charm
which. most happily combined and i'm
teiligenuy used for public service. viii
De for you a wonderful equipment.
remain yours. etc
Superintendent Young read this cx-
/ tract. with its list of twenty-five Sc
lect qualities required for a first-ciass
school superintendent before a meet
ing Of the Had Assistants associa-
tion al which she was guest She
| had modestly altered the last two lines
in the original letter 10 make them
say which viii be- for you wonder
ful equipment" as above printed, in
stead Of (which have been your won
derful equipment" But that is be-
side the point
The point is that this quoted para
graph gives a list 81 qualifications
needed not only In school superintend-
ent but also % a large extent In the
teachers under the direction Of that
superintendent.
We doubt IL there is another pro-
fcssion i'm the world which makes such
eNacting demands for so many and
such varied qualities or mind and
heart as that OF teaching school
Let the average layman imagine
himself called on to exhibit a tithc Of
the qualities In his daily business !
which De lightly assumes that a teach
or ought 10 possess. Would he feel I
himself capable The question an
swors itself. The mere thought would /
be enough 20 make him jump from
thirteenth story window
Tn LOOKING over the list candor COM
pcls the admission that the women
teachers come much nearer realizing
the ideal therein set up than the men
teachers. The reason OF this is that
the women teachers are women. while
the men teachers are men.
Try as De will. IL seems impossible
for a man % exhibit the qualities OF
uathy patience. insight gentle
90 say nothing OF most Of the
'hcrs. 10 the same extent as
H.. H# Goes his best work when
he pupils have reached an age and
point in their progress at which the
feminine qualities have
lone their work and ceased 20 be SO
,reatly needed. But as a Chicago
master once said. II il were not for
Dee women. children under y and u
.ears ~ age would have hard time
.etting educated
II we except the need for education
md study and for the frequent cXhibi-
ion. uHder difficult circumstances OF T.
% the virtues enumerated in that ey- =,
ract teaching is about the easiest
hing in the world But II we don't
he case is very different.
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the ballroom till he reached La Signo.
rina's side. He must save her at all
hazards.
THE prince himself will be here AT
H." he whispered.
what prince?"
"Di Monte Blanca. Come; there is no
time "a lose. ! have been holding my
carriage ready"
THANK you. but 1t is too late" She
smiled, but 1t was tired and lonely
little smile. She had long since armed
her nerves against this moment.
He stepped back. discouraged. He
would walt. and woe to any who
touched her.
} At precisely IL the music ceased for
intermission. There was a lull. Two
carablnieri pushed their way into the
ballroom. Tableau!
Which among you is called the
Principessa di Monte Bianca?" was
asked authoritativcly.
Il am she" said La Signorina. step.
ping forth. What do you wishY"
You are under arrest for imposture
You are not the Princlpessa di Monte
Blanca"
Hillard, wild with despair, started TO
Intervene.
AS the carabinieri We're about TO Law
hands upon La Signorina a loud voice
from the hall stopped them.
One momentw An officer I'm riding
breeches and dusty boots entered and
approached the dramatic group. Hill.
iard and Merrihew recognized him I'm.
stantiy. IL was the man with the scar.
! This woman" explained one of the
Icarabinieri, saluting respectfully, "is
posing as your wife, hlghness We are
here to arrest her"
DO not touch herr said the prince
she Is the Principessa al Monte RI.
anca, my wifep'
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-08
TheLure Of
the Mask
By HAROLD MAC GRATH
Copyright. 1908. by the Bohbs.
Merrill Co.

"Ohw Then she laughed the laugh
ter of one in deadly anger mir
Worth. do you suppose. even had on
tertained some sentiment toward you,
that 1t would survive circumstance
like this:"
II am waiting for your answer. Yes
or no?"
"Nor
Take care" He advanced.
II am perfectly capable of taking
care And. Mr.. Worth. you will leave
this villa ut once. And IL you do not
go quietly | shall order the servants to
put you forth"
You speak rs though you were the
princess" he snarled
It'll Thursday morning am" La
Signorina replied proudly.
A man who loses his last throw Is
roughly in his arms. She struck him
across the eyes with full strength He
gasped and released her.
IF | were man." she said quietly.
but with lightning in her eyes, you
should die for that" She left him.
Worth burst into tears. He went to
his room, got together his things and
drove secretly into Florence.
On the night of the ball there was a
brilliant moon. Rosy Chinese lanterns
stretched from tree TO tree. The Or
chestra was playing Strauss, the
dreamy values from "The Queens
Lace Handkerchief" Bright uniforms
and handsome gowns flashed by the
opened windows.
Leaning against the door which gave
entrance to the ballroom from the hall
were two officers ncgligently interest
ed in the moving picture.
shall we go?"
"No, no! The prince himself will be
here at IL. He was. singularly enough,
not invited, and. knowing the story as
i do, | am curious to witness the
scene"
Hillard. peerlng gloOmily over their
shoulders. overheard. The prince! oh,
this must not be! There could he only
one prince I'm Il matter of this kind.
He pushed by the Italians without
apology for his rudencss, edged around
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-08

The number of persons involved rang
ed from three hundred to six thous .
and. The cost Of strikes during the
year Is estimated at more than s472.-
900.
The convention Of the international
Stereotypers and Electrotypers' union.
which met at Kansas city. Mo-. re-
Gently. ratified an agreement with the
International Printing Pfessmen and
Assistants union that no combination
pressmen and stereotypers should be
recogized in the unions in tho future.
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ended.
The Boston a. Maine railroad has
restored the cut Of 10 per cent in sal
aries OF more than 500 month made
fifteen months ago. At that time II
was urged that the train service and
other employees also accept a tempo
rary cut Of per cent. hut they re-
fused and the cut was not enforced.
During the year ended September I.
1909. the United Mine Workers were
involved in between thirty and forty
strikes. two-thirds Of which they won.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-08
MEDICINES MADE FROM ROOTS
AND HERBS.

In the good oldfashioned days Of
our grandmothers they depended upon
medicines made from the roots and
herbs OF the field TO cure disease.
Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. that standard remedy which Is
made from roots and herbs for wom-
ans ills. had it's origin In this way.
For thirty years II has been redecming
its promises written on the label Of
every bottle by curing thousands OF
women OF feminine ills. It's a good
honest medicine.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-08
THIS DATE IN HISTORY"

lbl6-John II. Reagan. statesman.
horn IN SEWER county Tennessee. Died
IA Palestine, Texas, March q. 1905.
lS2s-Jesuits expelled from England.
lSo4-Burning Of the steamer II. X.
Collins on Lake Erie resulted in the
loss Of twenty-three lives.
lS62-Federals, under Gen. Buell..
victorious at battle OF Porryvlnc. Ky.
lA69-Franklin Pierce. fourteenth
president OF the T.. s., died at Concord.
n. H. Born in Hillsboro n. H.. Nov.
%, 1904.
1s7l-start Of the great Chicago fire.
which burned three days and destroy
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-08

ed nearly s20OO0oooO in property.
lSS2-Joseph Garter Abbott. former
United States senator. died in Will
mington. y. G. Born in Concord. y.
H., July Is. 1925.
lSs0-Chief OF Police Hcnnessey %
New Orleans murdered by members OF
the Italian Malta.
lsOS-United States and China con-
cluded a treaty of arbitration.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-08
CHAPTER XVIII.
MEASURE FOR MEASURE.

! MEASURE FOR MEASURE.
e WHENCE Invested the villa Ari.
adne, yet warm and mellow
= light illumined many window
or marked short pathways on
the blackness Of the lawn. A SOLITARY
saudle horse ratified his bit paved
resiively aud tossed his head worried.
ly from side TO side. as IL prescIcncs
mad touched him with foretelling.
On the other side OF the wall. Turk.
ing in the dark inches. was n tall. lean.
gray haired old man, who watched
ana listened and waited. lie was
watching aud listening aud waiting
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-08
REVENGE.

They fed him 10 the lions,
They burned him at the stake.
And even football players
Are startled wide awake
BY what the Moorish sultan
Did his-revcnge To take.
Chicago News.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-08

Naj Gen. Grant has started on his
ninety mile annual endurance best.
Now maybe that is why he marched
.n the much discussed Chicago pa
Iade.
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a Iot of people believe the Tigers
wiz win but most Of them DO not
seem go have Ihe courage OF their con-
Elutaus
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-08

Esa.mos cali the north pole the big
NALL which may explain why Peary
and Cook knock So pers.stently.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-08

Deer are reported more plentiful this
year which means that there wiz Be
more hunters 90 shoot az.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-08

Cook and Peary viii now please take
% back seat
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ine TWO finally succeeded In separat-
ing the men, and none too soon. A
moment more aud the prince had been
dead man.
La Slgnorina turned upon Hillard.
ana you would have done this thing
before my very eyesw
was mad" he painted shamed. III
loNe you better than anything else in
1ods world. and this man means that
] shall lose you"
Inc prince lurched toward Hillard,
but fortunately Merrihew heard the
sh'hering sound of the saber as IL left
its scabbard. Merrihew with a des-
pera'e Iunge stopped the blow. He
nung the saber at O'Mally's feet.
You speak English" said Merribew
In an ugly temper. "You may send
your orderly to the Hotel Italie tomor-
row morning, and your saber will be
given TO him. We can get along with.
out you nicely"
Inc prince tore Mt his mustaches.
Meddlers! To return to Florence with.
our his saber was dishonor. He cursed
,hem all roundly and turned to In
Signorina.
Il am In the way here" he criet,.
nut listen. You shall remain NIX.
VIE so long as both of us live. I had
intended arranging your freedom once
,ne estate and moneys were divided.
, uu' not now. You shall read my wife
WI the end of the book, for unless
meet you halfway the marriage con-
tract cannot be broken. In the old
To be Continued
New-York tribune., 1909-05-19
YOUNGSTER Has CLASS
Johnston Shoes Speed an Harlem
La1Cn Tennis Tourney.

Theodore r. Pell. the indoor nationai chanipion, @
and Edgar F. Leo advanced to the semi-hhai ro"iu
Of the singles in the tournament on the courts VI
the Harlem Lawn Tennis Club yesterday Dun
came through in two sets, Pell defeauhg rNoy
Richey at s-3, 6-4, while Leo defeated A T.
Craft at g. 6-love. The days caro- ho"eFei'
revealed a promising young player IN CharIsS
Johnston of the Adelphi Academy, Brooklyh' no
came TO the tournament fresh from winning tle
Princeton interscholastic honors, which makes nun
a candidate for the national championship III tha'
division at Newport
Johnston came through his second round by DE-
feating Robert H. Beckley in three sets. Iheh no
faced Julio NJ Steinacher. the former Corneh a'ii-
Iete and forced that veteran to extend himself TO
his limit to win, at GO. 3-6 c.
The summary follows:
Mems cup, singles first round)-wyiie c Grant Ds
Second ro,nd~Juo Schumacher defeated WaI.eI tin IN
chase G4 8-2 n. Palmer defeated ~
NJ Philips 80 IS wyne Grant defes5ed 9 s,,an r. an
Jane. 6-3. IS George s Groes6eck defea'en No'AaH
G fGnnSGn GnaundJiio NJ steinacher defeated Charles
Johnston 62 3-6 6-4: George = Groespeck aeieste1
;rbnmas NJ Donohue 6-3 S-6 Edgar F. Leo 9efe4.e1I
charles " zimmerman. 60 6-3 \. 2 Craft deieaeu
r r,fb r. % %TonGdCTheodore r defeated Roy Rlchey
Ga e@4: Edgar F defeated \. E Craft s. o-V