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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19

Aberdeen, S. d., Oct. 19.--On Octo-
Der 20 the United States government
will dispose of by lottery approximate
ly 2,235, 900 acres of land i'm North and
South Dakota, known as the Standing
Rock and Cheyenne Indian reservation.
Government appraisers have placed
the value on this land at from so cents
To SO an acre, but this is extremely
conservative as most of the land Is
very available for farming and when
placed under cultivation will be just
as available as the surrounding terri
tory where farms sell for from $40 20
$40 an acre.
Just little over one hundred years
ago Thomas Jefferson was criticised by
friend and foe for paying Napoleon
Bonaparte such a gigantic sum as
s15. .OOO, 900 for the Louisiana territory.
Up in the northern part of this strip
was located a territory which after
ward became known as North and
South Dakota and In the center OF
these two states small portion
scarcely n fly speck as compared WITH
the rest of the territory, is now being
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19

some instances of international repu-
tation, and representatives of the
principal reform organizations.
Burlington is really doing herself
proud I'm the entertainment OF this
congress. The invitation was extended
some eight months ago by the minis
terial association and other religious
and reform organizations of this city,
and ever since preparations have been
going forward The principal meet
ings will be held in the First Methodist
Episcopal church and the Y. NJ. c. A..
hall. The officers and speakers Will be
entertained at the hotels and homes. al
Is freely predicted by the leaders now
on the ground that this is to be the
largest and best convention ever held
In America in behalf of the purity
movement. The opening meeting ~
called for 2 o'clock this afternoon,
when President Steadwell will deliver
his annual address. I'm which he VIII
review the progress made during the
past two years and make such rec
concentrations for future work as VIII
secure an advance all along the line
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19

given away and the true value of this
territory at the present time would
equal or exceed the entire $15,OOO,O0o
which was paid for the Louisiana ter
ritory. Such was the wisdom of JET
ferson who even i'm his most optimistic
moments little realized the true value
of the purchase he was making for fu-
ture generations.
The distribution OF this laRd VIII
take place at Aberdeen by the usuai
method of drawing. Thousands or
acres have been prepared and on these
each applicant, duly registered, mis- out
his name and address and the card ~
placed in an envelope uniform in size
and appearance with the thousands oi
other envelopes. These envelopes IN
turn are placed in n bag securely
locked and sealed, on the day OF the
drawing which occurs October 20
these envelopes will be dumped out
upon a huge platform and two prettS
children win be selected to make the
drawings. In this way fate alone VIII
determine who the lucky ones are 10
| be.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19
GREAT DAY AT
YORKTOWN, VA.
Patriotic Americans Observe An
niversary of Surrender
of CORVALLIS.

Yorktown. Virginia, Oct. Bon MS
toric ground, where CORVALLIS sealed
the doom of the Britains' rule over
what is now part of the U. s. on TINS
date one hundred and twenty-eisht
years ago, patriotic Americans are
gathered today to celebrate the anhl-
versary of that surrender. The exer-
cises are being held under the auspi-
ces of the descendants of the signers
of the Declaration of independence, the
yorktown Historical society of the u.
s.. and the citizens of York county
Four companies of coast artillery from
Fort Monroe and a detachment from
the torpedo notilla participated in the
celebration.
Hardly had the day begun before the
exercises opened with the marking OF
fifteen historic spots by special COM
mittee from the yorktown Historical
society. The places marked included
the old Nelson house, custom house.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19
Plan TO EXTEND MISSIONARY
WORK AMONG ISLAND NATIVES

Burlington, VT, oct 19.-The sixty
third annual meeting of the American
Missionary association, which Is de-
voted primarily to mission work among
the negroes, Indians, Chinese and Jap
anese in America, opened its four
days session in the First church today
Many of the most noted missionary
workers in the country are present
Gov. Prouty and President Buckram
Of the State university welcomed the
visitors. The afternoon proceedings
included the report Of the treasurer
and of the executive committee the
finances of the association were re-
ported to be in excellent shape, the
recent money raising campaign having
provided. with other Congregational
benevolences. for all the indebtedness
Enlargement of the missionary WORK
, i'm Hawaii and Porto Rico is one of the
principal matters to be considered at
the subsequent sessions.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19
HIGHER FREIGHT
RATES OPPOSED
Representatives Of Trade Organ
izations Meet Today to
Make a Protest.

Cincinnati. oct. 19.-RepresentatiVes
of trade organizations from Chicago
and other western cities are holding a
meeting here today to protest against
what they declare is a campaign on the
part of the railroads for a general ad-
vance i'm freight rates. The railroads
declare the purchasing power of rail-
way earnings is less now than i'm 1897,
and that therefore freight rates should
be advanced at least ten per cent. The
trade organizations, however. show a
net income for all railroads i'm the L. 5.
in 1907 of s449,461, 1SS and for 1891
sS1.257, 500. The excess of 1907 over
1897 is 1868, S,2Os,6S2, an increase Of 45S
per cent.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19

Chicago. oct. 19.--One man was shot
and killed, another received gunshot
wounds, two policemen, one Of whom
probably win die, We're beaten with
bottles. and half dozen others were
less seriously injured early today IN
a fight following the close of POLISH
wedding celebration at West Ham
mond.
The police became involved in
fight on the street with ten of the
wedding guests and both emptied their
revolvers. John Petoskey, one of the
guests, fell dead. Policeman Kulczky's
skull was crushed by a blow from
bottle and it is believed he cannot re-
cover. His comrade. still fighting, but
weak from a similar blow, was res
cued by reinforcements from the po-
lice station. Seven arrests were made'
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19
PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION.

Richmond, va. oct 19.-Physicians.
surgeons and bacteriologists from many
parts of the United States, Canada and
Mexico are here for the annual meet
ing VI the American Public Health as
sociation. which opened today. and will
continue until Friday night The milk
supply of large cities. sanitation. the
latest methods for preventing the
spread OF contagious diseases. the dis
posal Of sewage and garbage and nu-
merous other subjects relating TO the
preservation of public health are to be
discussed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19
AGED PRIEST is DEAD.

Chicago, Oct. 19.-Rev. Adrain f..
Van Hulst. aged 93. one of the Oldest
priests in the u. s., was found dead in
his room at St Ignace college here to-
day of accidental asphyxiation. He
was ordained a priest in 1889 and sixty
years ago was professor of mathemat-
les in the st. Louis university at st.
Louis. Mo. He has been engaged in
charitable work in Chicago for thirty
years.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19
LABOR FEDERATION MEETS.

Belleville. ILL.,, oct. 19.-Representa-
the state. and in large
were assembled here today.
when the Illinois Federation of Labor
opened its annual convention. The
gathering will continue its sessions un-
til all OF It's business is concluded.
which viii probably be late in the
week. The indications are that prac-
tically all Of the present officers will
be reelected.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19
ACTING UNDER NEW LAW.

Kowanoc. Ill. oct. IA special
election Is in progress here today to
decide tho question OF establishing a
city court. II is the first attempt in
Illinois 20 establish a city court since
the last legislature provided for the
state payment of judges of such courts.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19
mARYLANp's HOLIDAY.

Baltimore. Md. Oct. 1s.-Maryland
kept her annual holiday today in cele'
brati)n of the burning of the tea-laden
brig Peggy Stewart. one OF the stirring
even.s that Immediately preceded the
outb;eak OF the American revolution.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair tonight md Wednesday; heavy
frost tonight warmer Wednesday,
Light variable winds. mostly southeast
to south.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19

DIR. Macarthur of Duluth is in the
city on professional visit.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19
WORKERS FOR
PURITY MEET
Advocates of Personal, Social and
Civil Improvement Open
Convention.
AN INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT

Problems to be Dealt With are Same
That Young People Have to Meet in
Life and hit is Hope of Those In
terested in the Movement That
Temptations Will Be Lessened.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19
AFTER WEDDING
fight is FATAL
One Man Shot and Killed and
Many Others Badly Hurt
in Chicago Brawl.
POLICEMAN IS FATALLY HURT

Following Polish Marriage Some of
the Guests and Two Policemen Be-
come Involved in Fight on the
Street--Shots are Exchanged and
Bottles Used With Deadly Effect
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-19
Taft ENJOYING
LIFE ON RANCH
President Arrives at His Broth
er's Realm For Brief
Breathing Spell.
SPLENDID PLACE FOR A REST

All the Comforts of Home, and Many
Additional Delights, on Immense
125,ooo Acre Traet-Many Ways in
Which to Pass the Time and be En-
tertained-costly improvements.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-22
TODAY'S BEST STORY.

A minister who had somewhat
parsimonious congregation once IN
duced the Rev Sam Jones. an eccen'
trio lecturer and evangelist, to come
and preach for him.
Just before the sermon was 10 be-
gin the usual collection was taken up,
and found 10 consist mostly OF nick
els and pennies, together with h0-
eral sprinkling OF buttons
The Rev. Sam glanced contemptu-
ously at the baskets as they were
placed on the edge OF the platform
near his chair. and then. turning to
the minister in charge, he asked:
is that a fair sample of the collec-
ton you get in this church,"
Yes" was the reply. Il should say
that is about the average. My peo-
pie are not very liberal givers.'
Il see they're not" remarked Sam
dryly But do you know what I'd do
II | were pastor over a congregation
OF this kind? Why, I'd hunt up the
meanest, leanest, ugliest. loudest bark
ing yellow dog | could find and set
him on them
The minister put his open hand up
beside his mouth. leaned toward his
brother clergyman and responded in
stage whisper:
That is just what | had thought OF
doing Sic EN-. Sam. Cleveland
Leader.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-22
CHAPTER XXI.
The Duel

Brachard knew that the moment OF
his triumph had come. He faced CO.
vain with the consciousness that the
man was absolutely in his power Co
vain attempted 10 brush past him, but
Brachard interposed sinewy, muscu-
lar arm.
"Govain. where did you take supper
last night ?" he asked
Govain drew away from him In sur
prise. becoming suspicious for the first
time of Brachard's real motive In
bringing him To the Hotel Ritz.
Why do you ask me that?" he de-
handed
You were at the Cafe de Paris"
Brachard said accusingly.
Possibly Govain said. recovering
his sef-possession.
And who else was there?"
Il can't remember" Govain answer
ed indifferently.
Brachard strobe over 10 him and
looked him squarely In the eyes.
Was my wife. Anne Marie, with
you?"
Govain drew away from Brachard
and attempted to cloak his answer
with indifference.
"Brachard. I've had enough OF this"
he exclaimed. Some sorts OF jokes
are
I'm not joking, | never joke" Bra.
chard said Il don't know how to
joke. But | know this: Last night
you took my wife To supper where
there were low characters This af.
ternoon Egyptian Copper will fall to
six hundred. Now do you understand"
Govain. with folded arms. drew back
and studied Brachards face
You must be drunk" he said
Don't you understand me yet. Co
vain?" Brachard said. I'm afraid
YOU don't want to. You took my wife
away from me last night. and | have
ruined you. Do you understand now?"
Govain tried TO pass Brachard.
You will annoy me seriously.
Jacques" he said. Make way there,
and let me GO
Brachard pushed him back
You shall not leave here" he said.
(Continued romorIOw.l
The Detroit times., 1909-01-22
That Settled 1t.

He was one of the genuine Tonnes
see mountain squatters. and after ne
had brought me a gourd OF water from
the spring back OF the house, ne said:
Stranger. you are right smart
lookin' Teller. and | reckon you can
read and write"
YES; | can do both fairly WELL" I
replied.
"Mabbe you'd be willin' to do lee
tie sunthin fer me?"
Il certainly would"
Wall, young Jim Renfew is In the
cabin here. He's been cotein my gal
Linda for a year past
II see"
But he and Linda has concluded
not to hitch up. Fact Is. he's stuck on
another gal"
And wants TO get rid OF Linda"
That's II. or cose he kin do so.
but havin' agreed to marry her. it's
what they calls case of breach CT
promise. amt it,"
1T surely looks that way"
Vas, Jim says Ii does, and he's
come over to settle. He's willin' to
settle, but he wants receipt. and
none of us kin write. Will you come
inside and do it?"
went in with him and was intro
duced TO the wife and the young
couple, and after writing material had
been provided, | sat down and wrote
the following, which was duly signed
and witnessed. and made everybody
happy.
This is TO certify that | have let
Jim Renfew of from marrying me for
the sum OF 81 In cash. and he can
marry who he burned pleases and
won't make him any bother."-Joe
Kerr.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-22
EDITORIALS Dr TINT PEOPLE.
Would Have Mrs. Andrus Act.
the Editor of The TImes.

To the Editor of The Times.
In your paper of Tuesday evening
notice Bishop Williams. in an Id
dress before his church club. speahs
az the great need Ct a woman proba-
ton officer for our Juvenile court.
heartily agree with him, and instantly
the thought came In my mind who
could better fill such place than our
Mrs. Annie l.. Andrus? A wide-awake,
bright woman, OF culture and refine.
ment. OF large acquaintance in our
city. and interested in every point
which tends to the betterment there
oil, sympathetic and charitable TO
marked degree. young girl offenders
would find IN her careful. Just and
warm-hearted friend We women do
% want to help make the world bet
The Detroit times., 1909-01-22

before he spoke. He watcher careful
iy the effect OF his words.
You're rascal, Jerome" he said.
tapping Govain on the shoulder.
His action was peculiar. Govain
thought him suddenly demented.
You seem upset. Brachard," he
said. What's wrong with you?"
Not AT ALL Brachard cried lightly.
Would you like to know where Egyp-
ton Copper Is? II Is now at 75O."
Eight hundred and fifty you mean."
said Govain.
Seven hundred and fifty" Brachard
repeated. 1T has fallen 100 points,
Jerome le Govain.
What's the matter with you? Have
you been drinking while was
asleep" Govain demanded. growing
indignant. Are you drunk"
And in an hour IL will fail to 600.
Jerome le Govain.' Brachard declared.
speaking monotonously and looking at
Govain under his bent brows.
Goyain drew away from him. He
reached for his hat and cane Brach.
ard had been idly playing with the
cane a minute earlier and was startled
10 discover that II was the sheath OF q
small rapier.
I'm right: you're drunk" Govain
said. I'll go and let you get over It,"
He started toward the door. but
Brachard interposed himself and said:
Just a minute"
The Detroit times., 1909-01-22
SideIlahts on ImmortaIs.
From Another Point of View
No game today; rain.

No
I'M J
theyare and don't know It,
heyg etth the
That house appropriation
should punctured the
Springfield Ohio He is
the writing postal
inaugural parade II Gov
be in
somebody
The Detroit times., 1909-01-22
Sayings of a Cynic.

You may guess what woman Is,
but that's your limit.
He isn't much baker who eats
all the bread he kneads.
And II sometimes happens tnat a
man is married to his boss
Many a man with wheels thinks he
Is the whole political machine.
inc more money man has this
more he is abused-and the less ne
cares.
II takes a wise man TO write let
ter To woman that doesn't mean
anything.
When woman writes letter she
puts in all the useless words She can
think OF.
The average man begins 10 sit UP
and take notice when he hears noise
like a silk swirt.
And the world would be just as we'll
off II some stage-struck people were
hit by automobiles.
ri sometimes happens that n mar
rage license furnishes man with a
good excuse for trying TO drown his
troubles
The patient seldom knows anything
about the medicine the doctor gives
him-and neither does the doctor.
once In while.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-22
Here's a Smile for You

known writer entered the room. He
greeted his colleagues, who smiled
broadly upon him. Presently the
smiles became laughter and ii dawned
upon the writer that something about
him was the cause of the hilarity.
Good natured explanations followed,
and then, stroking his left cheek, the
late arrival said: Il fancy you are
right. had not finished shaving when
| thought of the election here today
and rushed away, with the work un-
done"
Don't worry" said one Of his
friends Remember Pasteur. who
condoled with a woman who had just
lost her husband. and thinking for
the moment that 1t was the son VINO
died said: You are the more TO be
pitied because he was your only one.
Chicago News.
Failure Of College Education.
Well" observed Old Man Potts.
I've spent heap OF money on my
boy Bits education, more'n nine nun
dred dollars Jest 10 see him through
Yale. And | amt through yet. IL
shorely makes me sore 10 think OF
the money I'm wastin' on a boy VINO
amt got as much sense now as ne
had before he went TO college"
What's the matter. father asked
Mrs Potts. "Mebbe you're little hard
on Bill"
mo. | amt. Mary" answered the
old man. Jest TO show you-a little
while ago says to him | thinks 1t
was going to rain tomorrow. What
fool answer dye suppose he made to
me-" ~ d,
I'm sure | don't know. father
He begged my pardon Harper 9
Weekly.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-22
And None the otner Way.

The woman opposed to suffrage for
her sex explained that she preferred
a husband 70 vote.
Perhaps would. too. " replied, the
agitator for the cause. But / have a
fighting chance Tor the vote -Phila.
Celphia Ledger
The Detroit times., 1909-01-22
Extra! A Redbug
ExplOdes! Many
Lives Are Lost
Got Too Near the Stove After a
Swim in Gasoline and Caused
the Chicago Fire Crib Horror
That's One Theory.


than that mother who
has nothing the cupboard children whom this disaster
has left fatheess and hungry
The crib asleep when the
veritable are trap.
The crib stands in Lake Michigan shore.
Just length which under construction
with Chicagos supply
The tunnel work being done by private contractor
quantity the crib and whether this
exploded and fire the crib whether the crib caught on hre
explosion of the dynamite has been deter
mined.
Of course there investigation effort will be
responsibility that these widows with hungry
children will know who
of anything being offered
them unless they lawyers judging from the
progress far fixing the responsibility
The United States engineers office responsible according
the chief clerk who says
;: ] but we merely see that buildings this kind do not ''''''
The city engineer denies responsibility follows:
carried out compliance
The building department in these
s:':s s::ss' ::s' T's:'s'::
The chief of the fire department claims exemption like this
called on by the building de-
deputy building commissioner shifts the blame to the public
works department., saying
The @ .s:ss. n. tn: with % 1s the
no :p.ass'en that be Of
And the contractor excuses himself in this
: s: e pay for steel crib certainly would have had no objections
In the absence being blame whom damages
could Jail theory has been
advanced that it bed bugs who to blame
claimed that gasoline into the cracks OF the floor to
eternae the possibly carried by them too the
stove in the crib
The jury may possibly blame the bed bugs
No appears have been in any responsible +
ALTHOUGH
There little fire apparatus on hand;
The FIRE extngushers proved useless;
Through handling dynamite explosions had been
narrowly averted many occasions
The building thrown together in shabby fashion, i
Blasts the tunnel rocked and swayed the crib though
The only method of escape aerial
way carry persons time and slow
In operation.
the tramway wouldn't work
NO ONE TO BLAME, BUT EVERYBODY WILL SYMPA-
THE WITH THE WIDOWS.
SINCE the accident and SINCE mogues Chicago
suggested that would have been bad
idea caught like in trap
had built of material other than wood
brick for the would no doubt have been
the of saving many lives.
Remembering that wood that it
edge the lost their heads
jumped whereas had the building afforded
against the flames they might have waited tor the
which came and took number to shore.
Suggestions protecting the lives of engaged in such
found though this to have been
made SINCE the accdent-never BEFORE
The work must 90 on and perhaps
steel
will have been suggested that dynamite lying
around wher a work is DANGEROUS |,
IT, tragedy costing the lives of work
date West Virginia coal
mine shall lmpreng lawmang bodies
sitting country with the fact little consideration
given to the who risk them for living
these, 10 muckers will not have died in vain
the men will only give
The Detroit times., 1909-01-22

Perplexity.
Mike (as some one knocks-Sure.
II OF don't answer. ut's some wan I
give me a Job. an II OIL do, it's the
landlord afther the rint. Life.
A Shock That Might be Fatal.
Doctor" said the convalescent,
smiling weakly. you may send In
your bill any day now
Tut. tut" replied the NJ. d.. 81.
lencing his patient with a wave OF
his hand. You're not strong enough
yet."-Leslie's Weekly.
Pretty Slow.
Horace l.. Moore was lieutenant col
onel of the noted Nineteenth Kansas
Cavalry. He could lead men for a
LONGER period without rest. on single
ration OF cheerful good humor, than
any other officer. Though not given
10 Jokes. he was the reputed author
Of as many astonishers as the great
Lincoln.
One time. on the march, he sent an
orderly with a message TO an officer
at some distance. Before the man
was out OF hearing, Moore shouted:
Hey orderly. Come back here?"
He came galloping back, sitting
Imply In the saddle.
Moore dropped his voice. and as
suming a half confidential manner In
quired orderly, in the course OF
your life have you ever seen a snail?
Yes, sir was the astonished re-
ply
eYou met him. them replied Moore,
FOR you'd never overtake one."-Kan-
sas City Journal.
Sidelights on lmmortaIs.
AT meeting OF the French academy
a short time ago the "Immortals" had
assembled and were conversing In
formally on the subject OF the cleo
ton OF new member when we'll
The Detroit times., 1909-01-22

ter, II the men Will only give us u
chance.
(MRS. NATE NJ. LAWRENCE. Press
Supt., W c. r. u
Leuoit. Jan y. 1909.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-22
What He Meant.

What do YOU mean by staring at
my partner So?
Your partner happens To be my
wife-that Is my only excuse. Pile
gende Batter
The Detroit times., 1909-01-22

You were crazy To marry me, q"
boasted she
Il realize that now" he admitted
Washington Herald.
The Detroit times., 1909-01-22
The Truth No Matter N
Wbom IL Heips or Hurt.

According to the latest report
at least 10 men lost their lives in
the Chicago crib fire disaster.
The majority of these men were
married and engaged in earning
living for themselves, wives
and children.
Consequently, in many a Chi
cago home today there is a grief
stricken, widowed mother. but
worse than that, a mother who