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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25
TEsTIFIEs IN FRITcH CASE.
Chauffeur LEACH Tells of Dumping Of
Sacks Into Ecorse Greek.

Detroit oct. 25.-Chauffeur Leach
this afternoon at the examination "
Or. Fritch i'm connection with the
death of Maybelle MILAN. testified he
took Fritch To Ecorse Creek in an
automobile and that Frltch threw in
to the creek three sacks which they
had brought from his Office.
Leach told the route he and tho doc
tor took to the bridge. He said the
doctor stood on the running board Of
the machine as they drove the struc-
turc and opening the door of the ton
neau lifted out the sacks and threy
them over the rail into the water. The
dismcmbercd sections of the body OF
Miss Millman were found in three
sacks In Ecorse Creek.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25
JEFFRlEs TO BUILD ARENA.

San Francisco, Oct 25.--Jamcs j.
Jeffries. Sam Berger and Jack Glea-
son are planning to build an enormous
aroma at Port Richmond, Alameda
county across the bay from San Fran
cisco and pull off the Jeffries-John-
son fght themselves. according to
statement made today. IL is known
that Berger has already approached
Johnson with the proposition. and II
he agrees to the plan, IL will be carried
out
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25
Upton WANTS NEW RULES.
English Yachtsman Arrives Today and
Discusses Proposed ChaIlenqe.

New York. oct. 25.-Sir Thomas
Upton, who arrived today from Eu-
rope. announced his intention to cha' :
lenge for the American cup, under. J;
is believed, the condition that the rules
governing yacht races be modified.
Lipton said that under the present
rules there is not man I'm Europe
who can build a yacht bring her across
the ocean and lift that cup" He said
he wanted TO race for the cup with
ninety y-footer and would be ready In
1911.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25
INVESTIGATE LAND FRa,m%as.
'r0m'nent Men Of Idaho, Oregon and
Washington Are Involved.

MOSCOW, Idaho, oct. 25.-The most
"portaht matter to receive the atten-
,,. ,,on Oh the federal grand jury and the
"'eu states district court which con-
n u mere today is the so-called nor
e'" iuaho land fraud cases. The cases
g.. winch the illegal entry of large
oaS ".'s OF land Is alleged-havc created
s'uerable scandal throughout tn,
nun,n nNest and II is intimated that a
or".r er OF prominent men of Idaho
vo,,'"n o" ana Washington will be in
'''eo in the investigation.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25
FACTS ABOUT THE LONG
TOUR.

:. Conducted under the rules and
:. sanction of the American Auto
= mobile association.
:. Starts from New York oct. 25
:. and ends at Atlanta Nov. 3.
:: Route passes through nine :
:. states. touching important histor- :
= ic spots.
:. Prizes-$3.400 for good roads; :
:. $1,7O0 for competing owners.
:. Total distance to be traversed, :
= 1860 miles.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25
A. & NJ. RuMoR is DENIED.

The management of the Arizona u
Michigan mine emphatically denied to-
day the rumor which is being crculat-
ed to- the affect that an assessment
would be called shortly on the stock
of that company. The management
asserts that il win not be necessary
TO call. an assessment until January 1
or later.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25
WILL NOT PUSH CAMPAIGN.

Madrid. oct. 25.--Lieut. General De-
Luque. minister of war i'm the new lib
eral cabinet i'm an interview today
confirmed tho report that the govern
ment had decided not to push further
the Moroccan campaign.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25
FIRE DRILL SAVES PUPILS.

Chicago. oct. 25.-F'ive hundred chill
dren promptly formed in drill order to-
day when fire broke out on the third
floor of the Jefferson high school The
students reached the grounds in perfect
order. The monetary damage is small.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25

eign Minister 1ltoni. visited the may
or of Racconigi this morning and, ex-
pressing the satisfaction which he felt
over the reception to the empero~,
asked the mayor to communicate his
expression to the people.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25
LONG DISTANCE
AUTO CONTESTS
Two Score Cars Start Today on
Tour From New York
to Atlanta.
PROMOTE INTEREST IN ROADS

Route Passes Through Nine States and
Touches Many Historic Points-En-
duranee and Reliability Contest From
Denver to City of Mexico, Also Starts
Today.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25
Schedule Of the River Trip


:. Depart from st. Louis at
:, D. m, Monday, on the steam
:. boat Oleander, accompanied by
:. the governors of 25 states and
:. numerous members of congress.
:. First speech at Cape. Girard-
!. eau. Mo-, at 6 a. m, Tuesday.
:. Speaks at Cairo, Ill, Tues
). day noon and at Hickman, Ky,
!. Tuesday afternoon.
!. Spends four hours in Mem
!. phis Wednesday and speaks at
!. Helena. Ark. at p. m.
:: Arrives at Vicksburg at 6 p.
!. m. Thursday, and remains there
!. until IL p. m.
:: Arrives at NatcheZ at a.
!. m. Friday and remains there
!. three hours.
:. stops at Baton Rouge Friday
!. evening and reaches New Or
!. leans Saturday morning.
!: Addresses Deep Waterways
:: commission Saturday afternoon.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25
FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.

Milwaukee. Wis, oct. 25.-The ex-
plosion OF three boilers in the power
plant Of the Pabst Brewing company
this morning resulted In the death of
Fred stern, an employe. and injuring
four other employees. The property
damage Is s250O00.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25
SUPREME COURT
ADJOURNS WEEK
U. S. Supreme Tribunal Pays
Mark of Respect to Mem
ory Of PeCkham.
SOLEMN ANNOUNCEMENT MADE
Upon Opening of Court Today Chief
Justice Fuller Announces Death of
Justice Peckham and Adjournment is
Taken for Week-FulIer's Words
Make Profound Impression.

Washington. oct. 25.--The announce
ment of Justice. Peckham's death was
made by Chief Justice Fuller immedi-
ately after the convening of the court
at noon today. Immediately upon the
announcement the court adjourned un-
til next Monday Simple as were the
chief Justices words they created II
profound impression. The fact that
they were spoken slowly and uttered
in an undertone, which rendered them
almost inaudible. added to the solemn
ity of the occasion and this effect was
greatly heightened by the solemn Wis
age and sombre official garb of the jus
tices.
AS usun the members of the court
entered the room as "A body and in sim
gle file, and their long black gowns,
almost trailing behind them, lent to the
occasion as much of a funeral as II
there had been special preparation for
the occasion.
Without permitting any semblance
of business, the chief justice made this
announcement. and at 1902, headed
the other way, the small procession
marched out OF the room not to re-
turn again for seven days. All the at
tendants and spectators remained
standing until the members of the
court had disappeared from sight.
Gets News Of Peckham's Death.
St Louis, oct. 25.-President Taft
received telegram from Mrs. Peck
ham today announcing the death OF her
husband, Justice Peckham, of the SUI
preme court. and he sent a message of
coincidence i'm reply. Taft has given
no thought TO Pekham's successor.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25
WEATHER FORECAST

Showers late tonight or Tuesday
slightly warmer tonight Moderate
southwest to west winds tonight AMI
Tuesday forenoon.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25

basis that can be understood. He said
the report of the Commercial club had
driven away a nightmare that had pur-
sued him for two years after the bur
den of the canal work had fallen upon
his shoulders.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25
LANCE DEFEATS soUIREs.

Melbourne. oct. 25.-"Bill" Lange
Australian pugilist. today knocked ou'
"Bnr" Squires. of Australia, in the xo'h
round. They fought for the heavy
weight championship of Australia.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25

Many Prominent Public Men Ac-
company President to Wat
erways Convention.
TO LEAVE ST. LOUIS TONIGHT

Half Dozen Of the Largest Boats That
ply "Father of Waters" Chartered to
Accommodate Official Party-one
Boat Set Aside for Exclusive Use of
Governors.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Karkect Of
Calumet have returned from Iron
Mountain. where they have been the
guests of friends for short time...
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25

Racconigi. oct 25.-Precautionary
measures for the safety, OF Emperor
Nicholas will be doubled as he makes
his journey homeward. though any
real fear of attack upon the party
does not exist. Russian Foreign Min
lister. Iswolsky. accompanied by For
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-25
PROMINENT new YORKER Is
FIGHTING FOR HIS ESTATE

Gotham Society Leaders Will Be
Drawn Into Controversy Over Own
ership Of Property-John Armstrong
chaIoner, Will Direct His Legal Con-
test Personally.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-06-09
[ V4TH NEWS.
The ladies aid are planning a fish

The ladies aid are planning fish
ing excursion.
J. c. Little and family are enter
tanning relatives from Iowa.
John Longbottom and wife drove
to Redwood Falls on Saturday.
Mesdames Vine and Sylvester were
Wabasso visitors one day recently.
Thesspassion play was presented for
the second time on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. D. H. Patchin is home from
the VestatE hospital, very much i'm
proved in health.
The following officers were elected
by the |. 0. 0. F. on Thursday even
ing: N. G., F. E. Sylvester; V. g.,
]. A. Little; secretary, J. Longbot-
tom.
Those who attended the gradual
ing exercises at Redwood Falls on
Friday evening were, J. M. Little,
wife and daughter Daphne, C. j.
Elliott, wife and family, Tom Hodge
and two sisters, Misses Ethel and
Bernice, Mrs. John Katzenberger,
Mrs. Geo. S. Davis and Mrs. w. R.
Goudy.
SHERIDAN ITEMS.
D. B. Canoe and wife were at
Redwood Falls on Saturday.
Mike Fegan and wife transacted
business at Redwood Falls on Friday.
School closed in district No. IL on
Tuesday. Miss Cunningham will
take charge of the school again the
coming school year. A good rec
ommendation.
Pat Mccall of Cannon Falls ar
rived at the Fegan home on Friday
for visit with his sister, Mrs. Fee
gan, who has been in very poor
health Of late.
Frank Woeful is probably the
happiest, also the busiest young
gentleman in Sheridan township
these days. Frank is preparing a
home for his bride-elect, Miss Lena
Gales. The important event is
scheduled for the 18th inst.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-06-09
Sheriff's Sale.

pY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION ISSUED
- out of and under the seal of the Dis
trict court in and for the county of Wright
and state of Minnesota, upon a judgment
rendered and dockete d in the said court,
on the twentieth 600 day of May, A. d. 1909,
in an action wherein j. j. Woolley was
plaintiff. and W. g. Hyatt defendant, in ia
defendant, for the sum of seven hundred
sixty and So 100 t76O.39 dollars, which ex-
ecution was directed and delivered to me
as sheriff in and for the said county of Red
wood, 1 have, this Dist day of May, A. d.
/ 9O9, levied upon all the right title and in
terest of the said defendant, w. G.. Hyatt
in and to the following described real prop
erty, tO-wit:
Lots numbered five (5) and six (6) in block
numbered four a. of Lambertons addition
to the city of Redwood Falls, in the county
to the plat thereof on file and of record in
the office of register of deeds in and for said
county of Redwood.
Notice is hereby given. that /, the UNDER
signed as sheriff as aforesaid. will sell the
above described re al property to the highest
bidder for cash, at public auction, at the
front door of the court house, in the city of
Redwood Falls. in the county of Redwood
and State of Minnesota, on the 1st day of
July, A. d. 1909, at 10 O'Clock a. M of
that day, to satisfy the said execution, to-
gether with the interest and cost thereon,
Dated at the city of Redwood Falls. MIN
nesota, this 2lst day of May, A. d. 1909
B. c. SCHUELLER,
Sheriff of Redwood county, Minnesota
j. j. WOOLLEY,
Attorney for judgment creditor and apply
ing for writ, and attorney for himself.
43-7t.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-06-09

skilled musician and gay knight
until his conversion at 80 years of
age. He then sold all his property,
gave almost all Of it to the poor. and
with view to missionary work he
studied Arabic. Failing to secure
any assistance he set out in the year
1921 alone and single handed to
preach Christ to the Moslems of
North Africa. He was imprisoned.
banished and finally stoned to death.
Five centuries elapsed, Mohammed-
ism spreading all the time. Henry
Martyr was the next to assume the
burden. Mrs. Moses sketched his
zeal and devotion for the cause. He
died on the field, but left hundred
converts.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-06-09

Everybody enjoyed a good time at
the dance last Monday evening.
Mrs. McPhee of Franklin spent
Monday with Mrs. w. G.. Dresser.
Chas. Fleischer and wife attended
the funeral of Mr.. G. Duncan of
Belview Friday.
Miss Lenora Hincheley of Owa-
tonna is acting as stenographer for
the Security Bank.
Bill Simondet returned Monday
from Northern Minnesota, where he
went some time ago to do carpenter
ing, but reported that everything is
being built of concrete and cement.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-06-09
Missionary Meeting.

The May meeting of the Metho-
dist Missionary Society took place
later than usual. Mesdames Murset
and Hall were the hostesses, the
meeting being held at the home of
the former lady. Refreshments
were served at the close of session.
Mrs. P. D. Hitchcock conducted
the devotionals. In the business
session the secretary was instructed
to write a letter of sympathy
to the relatives of the late
Mrs. Winniatt. expressing their
appreciation of having had so aged
and active member, who took such
a deep interest in the society's work
and also had for some years sup
ported a student in the Methodist
college in Singapore, India.
Mrs. Burmeister led the study on
Missions to Moslems." Mrs. Cum
ningham read Of the heroic work Of
Raymond Lull. He was a poet in
the court of the King Of Aragon, a
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-06-09
Summer Suits of the Highest Standard

attained clothes making the only sort you'll find here and at moe
prices
these suits perfect specimens of all that smart artistic and
The exclusive tailor lining
workmanship or better fit than will with
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-06-09
the Odeon on Saturday, June. 18th.
~

the Odeon on Saturday, June. 18th.
at II o'clock.
Mrs. Fred L. Simpson and son
Jerome returned from an extended
visit in Minneapolis on the afternoon
train Saturday.
Miss Kathryn Farrell visited last
week with Mrs. Sherman Payne. re-
turning to her home at Fountain,
Mimi, last Monday.
A meeting Of the stockholders of
the Belview Creamery Association
has been called for June II, to at
tend to important matters.
B. Gareis and Charlie left Satur-
day for New UIm en- route for Min
neapolis where the family will make
their home for a time at least.
Thomas Rudy has been here a
portion of the week visiting with his
daughter, Mrs. S. T. Likens and yes
terday went to Minneapolis expect
ing to arrange for trip to Norway.
G. F. Rain will ship two carloads
Of hogs and two of fat cattle to
Chicago next Sunday afternoon. The
bunch ought to bring a good roll Of
coin as they are finished to the min
ute.
Geo. w. Duncan, who for a couple
of years occupied the Kuenzli farm
south of town, passed away at his
home south of Echo on Wednesday,
after an illness extending over a
period of several months, cancer of
the liver being the cause of his
death.
AS there are two gatherings Of
farmers to be held here on the 18th
of June an effort will be made to
have a man here from the state
dairy and food commission and one
from the state highway commission
to give talk on daring and good
roads. 1t is the intention of the
commercial club to serve a lunch at
the Odeon at noon to all corners.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-06-09
OCEAN TRAVEL.
Luxury That Greets the Passengers on
an Atlantic Liner.

The luxury of ocean travel has
reached such state of perfection that
land bred and timid passengers may
almost delude themselves into think
ing that they are still on shore when
they are in the middle of the ocean.
When the luncheon bugle sounds you
60 in to tidy your hair. The sun is
shining in through your window or at
least one of the windows, for there
the bathroom and one in the bedroom
beyond. Your drawing room-which
might be in the Winter palace, Nice,
for all the resemblance it bears to a
ships cabin-is furnished in old gold
and white. A soft carpet of old gold,
sofa piled luxuriantly with cushions,
several chairs. a table, a wonderfully
equipped desk. on which rests drop
light, are at your disposal. You stop
moment to admire the panels and
etchings and the hangings, which are
embroidered with dropping wistaria in
faint green An electric crate fire.
with a genuine mantel, lends an air Of
spaciousness to the room. You notice
that your gowns have been hung in
one closet and your blouses in another
and that shoes, slippers, umbrella, etc..
have been carefully slowed away in
places provided for them.
The third day out, if the weather is
fine, is the social height of the trip.
The ships types are by this time all
ell a.
have become known to each other, and
they never leave their game except for
meals. There is the usual contingent
that each morning comes around to
tell you how early they were on deck.
You have stood at the Prov and
watched the schools of dolphins jump
ing straight for the ship, you have
rushed excitedly to the rail to watch q
passing steamer with which your yes
sci exchanges salutes by running up
innumerable little flags, and you have
marveled at the land birds that al
ways follow the ship across, and per-
haps you ask the steward to set out
some fresh water and plate of
crumbs for them.
II you enjoy spontaneous vaudeville
the hour in the ships gymnasium will
be your regular rendezvous every
morning and aside from the fun which
you will have in watching the others
perform unaccustomed stunts on the
frisky camel. the spirited horse or with
the vibrators you will receive direct
benefit from the exercises, which are
the best thing to be recommended for
the maintenance of sea legs.-Harriet
Quimby in Leslie's Weekly
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-06-09

The farmers of this vicinity are
working on the roads.
S. P. Hicks shipped two carloads
of stock to Chicago last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Ourado are
visiting relatives at Graceville. MINI.
Gust Gale of Redwood Falls is WIS.,
iting his brother, S. S. Gale of this
place.
Miss Alice Ruggles of Wisconsin
recently visited her cousin, Mrs.
Harry Wilson.
Mrs. Carl Peterson of Lynd is WIS.,
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
E. Weber of this place.
Will Hicks, who has been visiting
his brother Tracy at Owatonna, re-
turned home Wednesday.
Miss Martha Seratson of Minneap-
oils is visiting her cousins, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mondale, of this place.
Mrs. Livingstone, who has been
visiting her niece, Mrs. S. P. Hicks.
returned to her home near Anoka
Friday.
Miss Amanda Olson, who has been
visiting her parents at this place.
returned to her work at Minneapolis
Monday.
Miss McLennon, who has been
teaching in district No. 80, closed a
very successful term of school Tues
day, and returned to her home in
Minneapolis. Friday.
A farewell reception was given at
the S. P. Hicks home in honor Of
Miss Ruth. Miss McLenon and Miss
Fay Burden Sunday eve. All attend
ing had very nice time.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-06-09
Extracting Wood Oil.

Chinese wood Oil is obtained from
the nut of the wood oil tree by press
ing or extracting. The color Of the oil
varies with the method of extraction.
In China it is usually heated strongly
and is consequently very thick and
black. Wood Oil forms a very durable
lacquer for wood, far SURPRISING boiled
linseed oil in hardness and perma-
hence. The oil possesses the peculiar
ity Of drying more quickly in damp
than in dry weather. The residue of
the nuts left after the removal Of the
oil is good fertilizer, which possess
es the valuable property Of destroying
insects which feed on the roots Of
plants.-Scientific American.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-06-09
METHODICAL BURGLARS.
The Ones Johns Wife Was Sure She
Heard Every Night.
converts.

There had been a number of bur-
hood, and the conversation at small
whist party turned naturally enough
on burglars. Everybody had expressed
an opinion except quiet. elderly gen
tIeman.
Doesn't it make you nervous some
body asked him, Ito think every night
when you go to bed that you may be
burglarized before morning?'
"Oh, we don't mind Them" said the
elderly gentleman cheerfully. with a
glance across the room at his wife
Were too well used to them, aren't
we, Mary?"
John" said his wife warningly,
don't be silly"
SILLY" echoed he and turned to the
others. ''Now, that's her modesty
Those burglars have been trying to go
through our house every night for two
dining room window too. But Mary
hears them. Yes, sir, no sooner do
they get through the window than
Mary hears 'em and wakes me up.
Fortunately for US, Mary is a very
light sleeper"
But it must be awful to wake up
like thatv' exclaimed one of the lis
tenerS.
Rather disturbing the first night, -
continued the speaker. "but not so
bad after one gets used to il. All I
have to do, you know, is to get up and
lock the bedroom door. and then the
burglars go right back out of the din
ing room window. Very methodicaI
they are, too" added the elderly gen.
tleman thoughtfully. flor they always
lock the window after Them youths
Companion.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-06-09
THE VALENTINE MYTH.
One Theory as to the Origin of the
Variety STAGE.

One Theory as to the Origin of the
Variety Stage.
1t is not easy to trace the variety
stage back to its earliest beginnings.
for the scent begins to grow faint in
antebellum days. and the trail loses
itself beyond recall in the early for
ties. about which period we encounter
traces of what may be called the "Bil
Valentine Myth" This | will relate
as it was impaired to me by Mr.. Val
entine himself in the small Coney Is
land pavilion that he conducted DUR
Ing his later years
Mr.. Valentines story is that many
years before the civil war. probably in
the early forties. he opened small
place of amusement somewhere on the
east side of New York city. Ut must
have been small indeed. for there is
no record of it In r. Aston Browns
History of the New York Stage."D
Uncertain what to call his place Of en-
tertainment. he applied to friend for
fitting name
What sort of an entertainment are
you going to give"' said the friend
well. I'm going to give variety
Of things" said Mr. Valentine.
''Then why not call it a variety
show"' suggested the other.
And thereupon, according to this
myth. the term variety show came
Magazine.